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Art.No.: AA138
AGASTACHE Aurantiaca-Hybr. 'Tango'
Agastaches have been a recent target for breeders who have developed interesting seed strains and cultivars. The Hummingbird Mints, bred principally from species native to southwestern USA and northern Mexico, have attractive features that appeal to growers and home gardeners.
Jelitto's new seed cultivar 'Tango' will add more fuel to the fire. Funnel-shaped blooms of fiery orange, on dense terminal spikes to 35 cm (14") tall, stand out in a crowd. But don't forget the other fine selling points. 'Tango' has attractive, aromatic-scented, grey-green foliage that blends magnificently with the orange blossoms. And growers will also appreciate the more compact habit and the short time - as little as 12 weeks - it takes to produce finished pots of Jelitto's first year flowering seed strain. Hardy in Zone 5 -10.
'Tango' is a magnet for hummingbirds and butterflies from June through October in full sun and well drained soils. Honeybees love it, too. Lovely perennial companions include Callirhoe involucrata, Eriogonum allenii 'Little Rascal' and Lavandula angustifolia 'Hidcote Superior'.
The name Agastache is derived from Greek and refers to the many flowering spikes. Agan means: much and stachys means ear of grain or spike. There are over twenty Agastache species, principally from Western USA and Northern Mexico. But there are, also, a few species from the Eastern USA and Asia.
AGASTACHE Cana-Hybr. 'Bolero' (cana x barberi)
The mosquito hyssop, Agastache cana, was the modest starting point for this breeding project. It didn't stop there. (It could have if we'd been badly bitten by mosquitoes...)
Add a couple of other Southwestern USA species, spend years evaluating seedlings - throwing-out many more than are kept - for further trials - and wait to see what the stork brings - or doesn't. Breeding efforts don't always end-up where the guiding hand wants to take it. But this end point was special: Jelitto's new seed strain is impressive.
Agastache 'Bolero' has a compact habit, grows to height and spread of 40 cm (16") and is covered with rose-purple tubular blooms with purple calyxes above mounds of aromatic dark colored foliage. 99% of the slug-resistant plants have bronze colored leaves - considerably darker than lesser strains.
'Bolero' is reliably first year flowering, tolerant of dry conditions, hardy in Zones 5 -10 and magnificently suited for container production or dry gardens. This combines beautifully with Delosperma cooperi, Kniphofia hirsuta 'Fire Dance' and Penstemon 'Sunburst Ruby'. 'Bolero' like Jelitto's other fine new 2011 introduction Agastache 'Tango', attracts hummingbirds, butterflies and honeybees during its flowering period from June through October.
Art.No.: ZA068
CAREX buchananii 'Firefox'
When first introduced to the gardening public, the initial impact of a brown leaved grass was more whimper than bang. It wasn't an overnight success but eventually the fox brown sedge (leatherleaf sedge) became a designer's dream and won the Award of Garden Merit (A.G.M.) from The Royal Horticultural Society. This most popular of all the New Zealand grasses, was initially deemed "dead". Now we know it was just a sleeper. ("Dead" was not the description you wanted on point of purchase garden center labeling!) Carex buchananii had a life of its own.
Jelitto's new 'Firefox' has wiry leaves with richer red-brown leaf coloring and a growth habit that is more strictly upright and less arching than typical seed strains. 'Firefox' has proven winter hardier, too, and would be worth testing in colder regions where the common species has not been possible.
A plant once thought "dead" grows immediately alive when featured with plant foliage that is silver-grey. Artemisia stellariana, Salvia argentea or Perovskia atriplicifolia work beautifully. Dark burgundy leaves like Heuchera 'Palace Purple Select' or the purple-brown foliage of Euphorbia dulcis 'Chameleon' would blend well. The purple blooms of Helleborus 'Blue Lady' would be a good combination, too. 'Firefox' is a great choice for borders, meadows, rock gardens or containers.
Art.No.: RA196
ECHINACEA purpurea 'Happy Star'
Jelitto knows Echinaceas. Our award-winning 'Magnus' has received the Royal Horticultural Society's Award of Garden Merit and the Plant of the Year from the Perennial Plant Association. We introduced 'Lucky Star' and 'Magnus Superior', in the years 2009 and 2010, only after we knew we had unique perennial seed selections. Jelitto was going for three in a row in 2011 with the introduction of 'Happy Star'. In all honesty, two of these introductions would be one and the same: 'Lucky Star' and 'Happy Star'. Surprised? We felt neither lucky nor happy to find-out that 'Lucky Star' was already a registered trademark name.
Breeders no longer consider plant names a playground; it's a minefield. We were firmly told 'Lucky Star' was our unlucky choice. It's a nuisance and an extra cost of doing business - unforeseen only a few years ago - to research trademark sites in Europe and North America, but we didn't think of Israel or Ecuador!
Will there come a time when all good names have been trademarked? When .com names became scarce on the Internet a new .net was designed. What will we do with future plant names? The puzzling name game is a distraction to the work, that we feel is more important, which is to sift through dozens of new Echinacea introductions to figure-out which ones will be affordable and durable.
The cost of tissue-cultured plugs, subsequent production losses, patent royalties and trademark registrations only increase your price tag. It needn't be a tough decision. We've tested most of the highly touted offerings from tissue culture and the seed houses. They have left a lot to be desired if price and garden value are worth anything. Jelitto seed varieties make a lot of sense: improved profit margins and durable perennials.
'Happy Star' is a lovely white flowering selection, bred out of Jelitto's 'Rubinstern'. Beautiful white petals, horizontally arranged around a large cone, distinguish this consistent, new affordable seed strain.
Art.No.: EA122
ERITRICHIUM Canum-Hybr. 'Baby Blues'
The heavenly blue flowers on 'Baby Blues' took us by surprise and won our hearts. We've fallen in love with this lovely scree plant. This short-lived perennial (best grown as an annual) will become a valuable substitute for the powdery mildew plagued Myosotis species, forget me nots. 'Baby Blues' flowers more abundantly than the wild species and has dozens of intense blue corollas with throats of soft heavenly blue on evenly compact stems to 25 cm (10") tall.
'Baby Blues' is a relative of the luscious Eritrichium nanum, a native of the European Alps. This highly desirable species was described by Will Ingwersen as "...one of the most supremely beautiful of all alpine plants..." And, as experienced growers will also admit: It is very difficult to grow in cultivation. Eritrichium nanum shouldn't be confused with Eritrichium 'Baby Blues' which can be easily grown, even as an annual, in full sun in climates with cooler summers and in soils that are gritty and well drained. One of the parents, Eritrichium canum var. canum originates on hillsides of grit, gravel or sandy riverbanks. 'Baby Blues' is a fast germinator and can be brought to flower in three to four months.
Eritrichium is a name of Greek origin erion translating to wool; tricha to hair. The leaves on many of the species are soft and fuzzy.
Pure seed
PANICUM virgatum 'Emerald Chief'
Panicum virgatum, a prairie species widespread across much of North America, southwards to Central America, is one of the most versatile of all ornamental grasses. The species is also drawing bioenergy interest for its high cellulose content and ease of cultivation. Long-lived, tolerant of a wide variety of dry to moist soils, switch grass (sometimes called panic grass) is an outstanding species for naturalizing in meadows. The profusion of breezy, graceful flowering panicles open pink-red in mid-summer and can be interesting cut flowers, too.
Jelitto has tested many Panicum seed strains and cultivars for ornamental potential and sturdiness. We are grateful to Cassian Schmidt, the Director of Sichtungsgarten Herrmanshof in Weinheim, Germany, who shared seed with us many years ago. Crosses with these produced very decorative deep green plants that resulted in Jelitto's new 'Emerald Chief'. Our new seed strain has foliage that consistently turns a lovely golden color in fall and remains attractive deep into winter. Unfortunately, many selections are floppy and fall over before then. 'Emerald Chief' remains upright. Many comparissons did not survive the European winter cold and wet in nursery pots. 'Emerald Chief' came through undamaged.
'Emerald Chief' can be used as a stand alone specimen but looks best in small sweeps in a sunny garden with Andropogon scoparius 'Prairie Blues', Amsonia hubrichtii, Echinacea purpurea 'Magnus Superior', Gaura lindheimeri 'Summer Breeze' and Rudbeckia grandiflora 'Sundance'.
Art.No.: TA244
TROLLIUS x cultorum 'New Moon'
Trollius 'New Moon' has a long and distinguished history. We received seed from the nurseryman Coen Jansen of the Netherlands who had been working with the legendary 'Alabaster' that originally came from the famous Georg Arends Nursery in Wuppertal, Germany. Arends, going back as far as the 1930s, had been the source of many outstanding perennial introductions including Astilbes, Primulas and Saxifragas. Sedum 'Herbstfreude' ('Autumn Joy'), one of the most popular perennials of all times, originated at the Arends Nursery.
Although Trollius 'Alabaster' has an extraordinarily beautiful creamy-yellow blossom, it has not been a strong grower and has been a challenge to propagate vegetatively. Still, the majestic blooms proved irresistible to anyone who saw it. Jelitto experimented with plants grown from Jansen's seed with the desired goal of producing a seed strain with bigger blooms and more vigor. 'New Moon' is a Jelitto seed strain success!
Few wildflowers in native habitats are as endearing as globe flowers when discovered - sometimes in abundance - in the cool, moist meadows of Europe, Asia and North America. We are certain that growers and home gardeners will find 'New Moon' just as beautiful.
Trollius 'New Moon' is hardy in Zones 3 - 7 and looks wonderful in a cool, humus rich garden combined with Deschampsia cespitosa 'Pixie Fountain', Viola sororia 'Dark Freckles', and Alchemilla sericata 'Gold Strike'.
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Home > CCS in Canada, March, 2014
CCS in Canada, March, 2014
Part of the Tigh-Na-Mara Resort & Spa
Hal Hicks, Randy Komar, Maggie Komar, Jerryann Haggart, Blair Haggart and Alasdair Polson
Our first meeting of the Captain Cook Society members on Vancouver Island and the west coast of Canada went off like a dream come true. There were seven of us from the bottom of the island in Victoria to the upper middle from Campbell River who met on March 1, 2014, at the beautiful Tigh-Na-Mara Resort & Spa. It is located on the outskirts of Parksville, a picturesque seaside community just north of Nanaimo, BC.
Hal Hicks, a new member since October, 2013, is a retired military person living in the Comox Valley, site of Canada’s search and rescue command for western Canada and the Arctic. Blair Haggart of Campbell River is an Anglican minister and attended with his wife Jerryann. Blair is also a new member since last October 2013. We were also joined by Alasdair Polson, an active ICU physician from Victoria, British Columbia. Randy Komar of Courtenay was the organizer of this meeting, and attended with his wife Maggie, who took notes of the proceedings. We gathered at noon on Saturday, March 1st for our first lunch and to meet each other for the very first time.
Right from the start we all knew we were beginning a new chapter of the CCS on the west coast of Canada and possibly the US.
The introductions and history of how we all had become interested in Captain Cook began in earnest as we shared our unique backgrounds and what our personal goals were for the society.
Here are a few of the thoughts compiled:
Everyone email Randy a list of the books they’ve
read about Capt. Cook or related topics
Plan a group trip to Friendly Cove and Nootka Sound this summer or fall
Start offering talks to the public about Capt. Cook, Capt. Bligh, etc
Plan something around the anniversary of Cook’s voyages
Meet on an annual or semi-annual basis on Vancouver Island at this time of year – Mar.1 or perhaps in the fall as well. We need to maintain momentum
Find ways to reach out to the public to generate interest in CCS
Attract potential members
Make contact with possible speakers for future events such as history experts
Plan a one-day or weekend mini-conference with speakers
Start a Facebook group for our branch of the CCS
Push for posthumous knighthood for Capt. Cook (like that was going to happen but it was fun to talk about)
We all agreed that we would go back to our homes and start to plan our next gathering. We hope to have a much larger attendance the next time with current members and maybe some new ones. It is good to note two other CCS members were very interested in joining us but, because of prior commitments, said they would have to pass until the next one.
All in all, it was a great start to such a very enthusiastic and committed group of Captain Cook followers.
Randy Komar
Congratulations on your first gathering. Well done. Keep us posted on your plans to visit Nootka and would it be OK for others to join with you for that?
By Graeme Brown on 5/10/2014 2:08:36 AM Like:1 DisLike:0
What a nice comment, never knew the relationship or that it had such a connection. Thank you for your kind comments.
By Randy Komar on 4/25/2014 11:06:39 PM Like:0 DisLike:0
"Tigh-na-Mara" ! What an appropriate name for a venue to host a Captain Cook Society meeting – in British Columbia,Canada! It's a bit of a distance from Ireland, The Emerald Isle, but with a name that translates directly from the Irish/Gaelic as "House of the Sea"/"Sea House"...well!, our Captain, or at least some of his crew, would be proud to be at the meeting.
By Kieran McGovern on 4/24/2014 10:55:12 PM Like:1 DisLike:0
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Dark obsession
Charli Cross Series: Book Six
When love turns into obsession, the result is deadly.
Being sidelined after her last assignment has allowed Savannah Detective Charli Cross too much time to think. So when she’s called to a new murder case, she’s relieved to trade her preoccupation over the threatening letters she’s received for a double homicide investigation.
Her relief doesn’t last long.
Nothing could have prepared Charli for the gruesome scene she and her partner find at a local park. A teenage couple have been slain, their throats slit and their naked bodies posed on a blanket. The motive remains unclear...until they discover one of the victims had a stalker.
Case closed?
Maybe not.
When another couple—this one newly engaged—is brutally murdered, Charli knows that not all is as it seems. But if their suspect isn’t their killer, then who is targeting young lovers? And why?
And more importantly, can she catch this maniac before they strike again?
Nicole Schott sat on the narrow park bench as the sun slid below the horizon. The moment it disappeared, the air around her grew colder, as though all the warmth had been sucked from the world along with the light. With a shiver, she wrapped her arms around herself, wishing she’d opted to wear a sweater instead of the little black dress with the sweetheart neckline and cap sleeves she’d been so excited to show off.
Although it was her go-to dress for special occasions, she felt a little silly wearing it now. Was wanting to look good for Mason worth it? For him, she’d donned the black heels normally reserved for church. She’d also spritzed perfume on her pulse points and applied heavy makeup, something she didn’t usually wear to church.
Nicole had spent half an hour trying to get the eyeshadow and liner just right. Something about Mason made her want to step out of the ordinary. He made her feel alive and sexy. Protected. Grown-up, even, since he was nearly eighteen years old.
Where was he?
She cast an anxious glance around, rubbing her goose-pimpled flesh. Meeting in the park wasn’t her first choice, especially after dark, and she’d much rather be somewhere safe and warm, preferably having a nice spaghetti dinner. Maybe some garlic bread with—
A hand landed on her shoulder. With a throat-shredding shriek, Nicole whipped around, nearly falling off the bench. With a jolt of adrenaline, she was ready to bolt as fast and as far as her legs would take her.
“Whoa, there!”
The familiar voice didn’t soothe her. And the light laugh that followed was like gasoline being thrown onto a flame.
Furious to her core, Nicole jumped to her feet, glared up into Mason’s handsome eyes, and poked a finger into his chest. “You scared me to death! Don’t ever sneak up on me again.”
“I’ll try to remember that.” Mason’s chuckle didn’t hold the slightest bit of repentance.
Her heart still hammered in her chest. But as he pulled her back onto the bench beside him, it changed rhythm.
Does he know how much I love him?
He tucked a lock of her auburn hair behind her ear. “Why so jumpy, beautiful?”
She punched him in the shoulder and nearly cried out when her knuckles connected with the steel of his arm beneath his letterman jacket. As quarterback of their high school’s football team, he had an amazing body.
Go, Lions.
She was too pissed to be distracted, though. “You’re late. And you shouldn’t terrify me like that.”
Mason’s handsome face turned serious as he leaned in closer. “I didn’t mean to scare you.”
Leaves rustled, and she jerked around to see what had caused the noise. Her imagination, most likely. Or the wind. Still, she was chilled to her core.
“I don’t like being here. Why can’t you take me out to dinner for a normal date? It’s getting late.”
He linked their fingers together, shooting her a smile that showed his dimples. “Let me guess, you’re daydreaming of Angelo’s spaghetti.”
She moaned just thinking about it. “And garlic bread. Don’t forget the garlic bread.”
All the butter and parmesan cheese the restaurant piled on every delectable slice was to die for. Her stomach gave a low rumble.
“How could I forget the best part of the meal?” He squeezed her hand. “I promise we’ll go to Angelo’s later, but I wanted a little alone time with my girl first.”
Nicole’s heart slammed against her ribs for a second time that night. This time, she didn’t know what fueled the adrenaline coursing through her veins—her nerves or the anticipation of spending time alone with Mason. “Oh, really?” A slow grin spread across her face. “Who is she?”
He rolled his eyes. “What happened to the quiet, shy girl I knew?”
“I heard she got a totally hot boyfriend.”
Mason smiled and moved closer. The warmth from his body radiated off his skin, and Nicole’s cheeks flushed as her blood sang with liquid fire. He leaned in, his breath minty, as his lips moved toward hers.
She placed a hand on his chest. “And that he takes her out to dinner.”
He sighed and sat back. “Do you want to go to dinner first and then come back here?”
It’s not that I don’t love being alone with you. This place just gives me the creeps.
“No. I don’t want to come back here after we leave.”
“Then just thirty minutes.” His voice was pleading. “How about that?”
God. How could she ever tell him no? “Ten.”
She loved kissing him. Truthfully, she could kiss him all night, spaghetti and garlic bread be damned. Only—
Her gaze probed the darkness around them. She didn’t like being out like this, isolated after dark. Maybe it had something to do with all the people who’d been killed recently, because she didn’t remember always feeling this way, even six months ago. Or maybe it was because of the cold she’d felt earlier, seeping into her bones as the sunset deepened.
In the distance, the bushes rustled, and she jumped again. It was just the wind, but she still didn’t like the uneasiness that wrapped around her like an itchy wool blanket. Something was…not right.
Mason gave her a coaxing smile. “Twenty.”
Nicole focused on him, accepting his counteroffer. Twenty minutes in the park. She was with her big, strong boyfriend. What could happen? It wasn’t even that late.
Mason picked up a blanket he’d dropped on the bench and grabbed her hand. Together, they headed into the woods. Nicole took measured steps, struggling not to let her high heels sink into the ground. She didn’t want to have to clean them later. And if her mom saw them, she’d ask a bunch of embarrassing questions.
“Where are you taking me?”
He lifted her fingers to his lips. “Somewhere private.”
When they reached a small clearing, he unfurled the blanket, letting the soft material float onto the ground like a velvet dream. He sat down and raised his hand. She took it, allowing him to tug her on top of him.
He lowered her onto the blanket before stretching out by her side, and Nicole twisted so she could face him. As his body pressed against hers, her breath caught in her throat.
He pushed another stray lock of her hair back out of her eyes. “You are so beautiful.” His voice was a whisper, his warm breath tickling her skin.
She stared into his bright blue eyes and lifted a hand to his short, curly blond hair, loving the feel of it twisting around her fingers. “So are you.”
Mason lowered his head to kiss her, his lips soft and gentle.
She closed her eyes and kissed him back, letting the world wash away. This was where she wanted to be—in his arms—away from life and the pain that came from missing her father. Mason caressed her through the silky fabric of her dress, his hands gently massaging her breasts.
His kisses grew harder, more passionate. After another minute, he rolled on top of her. She reveled in the sensation of being pinned down by his body, all of him melting into her.
She smiled against his lips. “I love you too.”
The skin on her knee tingled as his hand caressed it, and Mason eased his hand up her leg. She reached down and pinned his hand with hers when he reached mid-thigh.
He groaned, deep and sexy in his throat. “I know. I just want you so—”
Crunch.
Terror pulsed through Nicole as she pushed Mason off her and sat up like a jack-in-the-box. “There’s something there!”
“It’s just the wind.”
He kissed her throat, trying to pull her back down onto the blanket.
She shook off his arm and stood. Peering into the darkness, she called out, her voice shaking. “Is there someone there?”
Mason’s groan was less sexy this time. “Nicky, it’s probably just a squirrel.”
He was wrong. Deep in her gut, she knew that.
Taking a couple of steps away from Mason, Nicole swept the darkness, wishing there was more light in the area. In the few minutes she’d been distracted, the night had grown complete. “I don’t care. I want to get out of here.”
Mason grabbed her hand. “Come on. It hasn’t been twenty minutes yet.”
Did he seriously not comprehend the danger they were in? “Well, it’s been long enough. Let’s leave.”
Something wasn’t right. Nicole sensed it to the depths of her being.
A million tiny hairs prickled on the back of her neck, and the chill that had ceased while in Mason’s arms came back with a vengeance. Nicole made up her mind that she was leaving, and she really, really wanted Mason to go with her.
She turned toward the edge of the park. She could see the street through the trees. He could catch up if she decided to go now. Maybe that would make him realize she was serious.
“Come on, five more minutes and we can go.” Despite Mason’s coaxing voice, which normally made her melt, Nicole refused to be swayed.
“No, I’m going.”
Nicole started walking, less worried about the high heels sinking into the ground, until she almost tripped as one sank in too deep and wouldn’t dislodge without a tug.
A muffled sound came from behind her. Nicole froze.
Don’t look. Don’t look. Don’t look.
A bead of sweat rolled down her back as tears stung her eyes.
Keep moving!
A small cry from behind her forced her head around, like she was a puppet and someone was pulling her strings. “M-Mason?”
In the darkness, Nicole fumbled for her cell phone and turned on the flashlight, illuminating the scene.
Bile rose in her throat.
Mason was on his knees, an arm wrapped around his head as a hooded figure restrained him from behind. Something silver glinted in the light.
Was that a…knife?
The silvery object descended toward Mason.
Terror rose in Nicole’s chest. She opened her mouth to scream but no sound could escape through the tightness of her throat. She stood there, rooted to the spot, as the hooded figure sliced the blade across Mason’s throat.
A crimson river of blood gushed out.
“No!” The scream that had been stuck erupted as she regained the ability to move. She turned and ran, abandoning her shoes for the sake of speed.
Her bare toe jammed into something hard, and pain seared through her leg to her knee. She propelled herself forward despite the pain.
Must. Keep. Moving. Almost to safety.
If she could get out of the woods and onto the grass of the park, she could pick up speed and run to the road. Surely, someone would see her then.
Just as she reached the edge of the tree line, something hit her in the middle of her back. Nicole pitched forward. But, before she could catch herself, her face was buried in the grass, her wrists screaming in agony from the fall.
Her cry was cut off when a body landed on top of her and hands clawed at her throat. She bucked, trying to throw her attacker off.
“Who do you think you are? Juliet to his Romeo?”
She twisted her head to the side so she could breathe. Tears flooded her eyes as she clawed at the grass, trying to get away. “Please…w-why? We did n-nothing…wrong!”
Nicole knew she was begging. Maybe it wouldn’t work, but there had to be something she could say that would make her attacker let her go. She had to try.
“Yes, you did!” The voice was angry, and hot spittle hit her cheek.
“Juliet w-was innocent…l-like me.” It was a stupid thing to say, but maybe it would make him see reason.
It didn’t.
“Juliet deserved to die, and so do you.”
Who could hate her like this? She tried to be nice to everyone.
“W-why?”
“You fell in love with him.” He straddled her back, knees pinning her arms. “You weren’t supposed to do that. Didn’t you know it was doomed from the beginning?” His tone was angry, but seemed to have a heavy dose of sadness and fear mixed in.
“P-please, I don’t understand.”
“If I don’t get a happy ending, no one does.”
Trapped under his weight, Nicole struggled to take in a gasping breath. “B-but…you c-can. There’s…always h-hope.”
She was babbling, but she had to keep him talking as she fought to get away. Pinned as they were, her hands still searched for something, anything, to use for a weapon.
Where is the rock I tripped on?
Her attacker’s foul breath assaulted her cheek. “So many people think they deserve a fairy tale, a romantic comedy. But if I don’t, then why should all the rest of you be that lucky? You know what happened to Juliet, don’t you?”
“What?” Of course she knew, but she was stalling for time. She couldn’t scream anymore, the weight of his body compressing her lungs, her voice coming out as little more than a whisper. Maybe someone would come by, see what was happening. Help.
Fighting for every breath, Nicole sucked in as much air as she could. But it wasn’t enough. “Same thing…happened to Romeo.”
With a growl, the man pushed to his feet. She’d barely taken a full breath before he grabbed her hair, yanking her up.
“What are you—?” White-hot fire seared her throat before she could finish the question. The words died in her mouth, as did the scream she attempted to force out.
She clutched at her neck, touching a warm substance. Blood. Her blood.
Frozen to the spot, she stared at her hands and attempted to inhale. A hiss filled the air as her attacker stepped around her and came into view. The hood had fallen, and his cold eyes glittered.
You? No. Why?
Despair flooded through her body. How could he, who constantly talked about love, have done this to her? Why? What had happened to all his powerful words, to everything he said he believed?
In slow motion, she sank to her knees, the ground rushing up to meet her. She landed on a blanket of dark, glistening green. Everything around her grew dim.
We should have gone to Angelo’s.
Her vision faded altogether, and her mind drifted into a dream. She and Mason were eating a wonderful spaghetti dinner. His face was serious and a little bit older. With no warning, he got down on one knee and presented her with a ring.
“Yes, a thousand times, yes!”
Nicole’s wedding day flashed through her mind. Her mother crying. Then there were children, a boy and a girl. She and Mason would name them Ashley and Jordan.
She’d always heard that, in death, a person’s life flashed before their eyes, but she’d assumed it was their past. This was much better. The vision was happy and warm and light. A good future to make up for all the terrible events from her past. Mason smiled at her as he walked their daughter down the aisle on her big day. She was loved.
As all the images faded, Nicole exhaled one last time…garlic bread.
This is more like it.
Savannah Detective Charlotte Cross immediately felt bad for being excited about a new murder case, but the faint jolt of remorse did little to stop her enthusiasm about getting back to work.
She’d spent the past few days on administrative leave. Though she’d passed a bit of that time with friends, most of her hours were filled with endless reams of paperwork. And for what? She wasn’t even sure that she was the one who pulled the trigger in what was officially classified as an officer-involved shooting. She’d been fighting their suspect for the gun, after all. But policy was policy, she supposed. She was just glad it was over, and earlier than she’d imagined.
Charli hadn’t expected to return to official duty until Monday, but Sunday evening was good enough. Sure, that blew the last part of the weekend, but the self-proclaimed workaholic thought weekends were overrated anyway.
And they allowed her too much time to think.
Not working these last few days had been hell. Diving straight back into work would take her mind off everything else going on. With all the back-to-back cases and the haunting letters—which she assumed were from her best friend’s killer or maybe the mafia—she’d spent too much time alone with her own thoughts. She needed an outside distraction, and this double homicide was it.
“Two teenagers were found in a local park,” Sergeant Ruth Morris had told her only moments before. “I’ve already got Matthew on his way there. When can you leave?”
As glad as Charli was to be back on the job, the brief description Ruth had given her was somewhat disturbing. Savannah, Georgia had seen its share of weird occurrences in the past few weeks, and Charli would have put money on many of its citizens being on edge. She didn’t imagine these new murders would help that any.
Her partner was getting out of his shiny black, extended-cab truck as Charli pulled into a parking space at Fountain Park.
Please don’t ask me a thousand questions.
She’d had lunch with Matthew a couple days ago, and they’d managed to keep the conversation light, steering clear of discussing the letters she’d received. The terrible messages flashed through her mind.
Ten years and you still haven’t found me. Do you give up?
No. She would never stop searching for Madeline’s killer.
And to think…if we’d gotten you that day, along with your friend, you wouldn’t be worrying about all this. What a heavy burden it must be.
Yes. It was a heavy burden. One she would never put down until she caught the bastard who’d killed her friend.
“Dead naked couple in the park. There’s never a dull moment.”
Matthew’s grumble pulled Charli back from the two notes she’d received about Madeline. As sick as it was, she’d rather talk about murders than think about her friend.
She forced a grin, not wanting him to clue in on what she’d been thinking. “Beats sitting on my butt like I’ve done the past few days.”
He grinned. “Only you would prefer a crime scene to a little vacation.”
Matthew knew very well that she hadn’t been on vacation.
Officer-involved shootings meant paperwork, investigations, and mandatory counseling. Of course, after all that was out of the way, she’d met Matthew for lunch and had another lunch date with Preston Powell—her GBI agent friend—the day before. And her friend, Rebecca Lawson, had come over two evenings after work. While it hadn’t exactly been a vacation, at least she’d managed to relax a bit.
“Well, you know, a few days of not looking at your ugly mug was kind of like a vacation.”
“Nice one.” He paused, and his expression changed when he spoke again. It was softer, more fatherly. “Seriously, you okay, Charli?”
There was nothing quite as annoying as when Matthew went all big brother protector on her. Charli didn’t need it, and they’d had more than one talk about his frustrating tendency. Sure, she had bright blue eyes, a black pixie cut that accentuated them, and she stood all of five feet tall with a petite build. She looked younger than her almost twenty-seven years. This made some people, particularly older males, decide that she needed protecting.
But Matthew knew better. There was nothing helpless about her, and Charli wished he’d stop worrying already. She did enough of that for the both of them.
“I’ll live.” She winced. That hadn’t come out as strong and self-assured as she’d intended. Instead, it sounded pathetic, at least to her.
Matthew nodded, though. Apparently, her response was good enough. She took the win.
Charli shut her car door and locked it. “What do we know about the victims?”
Matthew shrugged. “To be honest, not much. I was helping Janice with running down partials on a license plate for an investigation.”
“Oh, so you were working with Janice.” Charli made the comment as suggestive as she possibly could, adding a bobbing eyebrow for emphasis.
For a while now, it had been clear to Charli that Detective Janice Piper wanted to be more than just Matthew’s fellow detective and drinking buddy. Matthew seemed to be just recently figuring out that their colleague had designs on him, which had made things more than a little awkward at work, and hilarious for Charli.
“Knock it off, Smalls.” His voice was a low growl, but his preferred nickname for her belied the gruffness. He did, however, flush at the implication.
Charli rolled her eyes. “Only when you do, Biggs.”
Like her, Matthew had more than earned his nickname. He was a tall man with a stalwart build. Ever since his divorce, though, he’d been starting to gain a little around the middle.
As they approached the crime scene, she was glad to see that the entire section of the park had been taped off to preserve evidence and keep spectators out. There were several lookie-loos and reporters on site, curiosity seekers hoping to get a glimpse of a dead body. Charli’s mind wandered to all the dead bodies she wished she could unsee.
She could tell from the faces as they passed through the small crowd huddled in the parking lot that many of the onlookers were more afraid than curious. It would take a long time for people to forget the recent spree of seemingly random murders. In the end, it didn’t matter if the shootings had been connected. All everyone knew was that a murderer was, once again, walking the streets of Savannah.
She understood their fear all too well. For months after her best friend had been kidnapped right in front of her, Charli hadn’t been able to sleep, let alone go for a walk.
“Good afternoon, Detectives.” A young officer who looked like he could be in a Cuban boy band waved them over to a bench. He handed Charli the crime scene logbook.
She glanced at his name badge and committed G. Acosta to memory. After she and Matthew had signed in, Acosta let them under the tape and pointed them toward the trees where the bodies were discovered.
“We have a young couple. Preliminary identification is that they are likely Nicole Schott and Mason Ballinger, though no IDs were found on either body. Both were reported missing this afternoon by their parents. These two fit the descriptions. Their bodies were discovered an hour ago by a landscaper, Albert Foutley, who is employed by the city. He’s over there.” The officer motioned to a fifty-something man sitting on another park bench about twenty yards away.
Charli nodded toward Foutley. “Has he been interviewed yet?”
Officer Acosta nodded. “Yes, ma’am. He states that he was picking up some fallen limbs from the tree line when he spotted what appeared to be blood on the grass. He followed the path of the blood and discovered the victims. He immediately left the scene and called 9-1-1.”
“Did he touch anything?” Matthew asked.
The young officer’s black hair swayed as he shook his head. “He said he didn’t. Do you want to interview him too?”
Charli nodded. “After we review the crime scene.”
Officer Acosta gave a little salute. “Yes, ma’am.”
Charli smiled at the young officer’s enthusiasm and remembered the days when she had so much energy. She still loved her job, but the grind had certainly tarnished the shine.
Stepping into the path marked as safe to use by the crime scene techs, she examined the blood the landscaper must have stumbled on.
Matthew pressed a hand to his stomach. “Geesh. That’s a ton of blood.”
Charli nodded. “It sure is, and it covers such a large section of ground.”
Images of how the blood got there flashed through her mind, and she closed them down. She wanted to examine only the facts, not the nightmares her imagination conjured up.
They’d gone about fifteen yards into the woods before coming to the small clearing.
“Christ,” Matthew murmured, and Charli didn’t need to look at him to know he’d paled. He hated this part of the job.
A young man and woman lay on a blanket, both of their throats slit. They were naked, and their hands were on each other’s genitals.
Matthew made a weird gurgling sound in his throat and turned his head. “No way they were just lying like that when they got killed.”
Charli was inclined to agree. Fortunately, they didn’t need to rely on their opinions. Dr. Randal Soames, the medical examiner with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, was crouched over the bodies, examining the injuries. Charli was glad to see him. He was the best there was, and she also enjoyed his dry sense of humor.
Soames lifted his head as they approached. “There’s the queen of crime scenes. How is your majesty today?”
Queen? Your majesty? What was with the M.E.’s extra cheerful attitude today?
“Fine, and you?”
“I, your humble court doctor, was well until about an hour ago.” The smile disappeared as he glanced back at the bodies. “I’ve seen enough dead kids lately to last me a lifetime.”
Matthew took a half-step back. “Tell me about it.”
“Since I knew you’d ask, I did a liver temp. Based on my initial calculations, death appears to have been between seven p.m. last night and midnight. The state of rigor mortis confirms this.”
Charli knew that kids had a tendency to use places like this as make-out spots. “I’ll never understand why anyone would choose a public outdoor location to get down and dirty.”
Soames just shrugged. “What can you do?”
“Any signs of sexual assault or contact?” Matthew had his back to the teenagers.
Charli felt sorry for him. She knew that just as teen victims made her flash back to her best friend Madeline’s kidnapping and murder, every dead girl made Matthew think of his daughter. Chelsea was living with her mother all the way out in California, far from his watchful eye.
“Not at this time.” Soames glanced back at the bodies. “I’ll know more after I get them on my table.” His phone dinged, and he stripped off his gloves before pulling it from his pocket. “Well, looks like we can confirm that this young man is definitely Mason Ballinger.”
Charli peeked at the screen. “How do you know?”
“We ran the victims’ fingerprints through the system. It appears Ballinger’s parents had completed one of those school programs that urged parents to provide the prints and other relative information in case their child ever went missing.”
Or is killed.
“What about the girl?”
Soames shook his head. “She’s not in the system, but based on the missing persons report, I’d bet my next paycheck that it’s Nicole Schott.”
Charli forced herself to walk closer to the bodies. “What else can you tell us now?”
“Cause of death seems obvious, but, again, I’ll know with more certainty following the autopsy. As far as I’ve heard, their clothes haven’t shown up.”
“What do you mean?” Matthew kept his focus on the medical examiner.
Soames rubbed the back of his neck. “I mean that someone seems to have stolen their clothes.”
Why would the killer do that? Was he destroying evidence?
Charli hadn’t seen anyone go to that kind of extreme before.
Soames chuckled at her question. “The ‘why’ is your job. The ‘how’ is mine. Let me get back to work, and hopefully, I’ll come up with something that helps you two.”
She squeezed Soames’s shoulder. “Thanks.”
Soames nodded before returning to his work. Sweat had beaded on Matthew’s forehead, which was unnaturally pale. He didn’t bother saying anything as they walked away.
That’s odd.
Officer Acosta, still present, though a respectful distance away, was shifting his weight from foot to foot like a child who needed to use the bathroom.
Or he has something to say but doesn’t want to interrupt us.
Charli nodded at him. “Officer B…Acosta.” She’d very nearly called him “Officer Boy Band,” which would have been disrespectful. She was more unsettled by the murders than she wanted to admit. “What else do you have for us?”
Acosta stepped forward and whipped a small notebook out of his pocket, pulling out a page with a flourish and handing it to her. “I have the parents’ names and addresses. They’ve already been informed that we suspect one of the victims is their child.”
Matthew closed his eyes. “Thank God.”
He’d whispered under his breath, but Charli still caught the words and agreed wholeheartedly with the sentiment. Telling someone that a loved one was dead was hard enough. Even worse was telling them a loved one was murdered. When that loved one was a child…
It wasn’t a job she wished on anyone.
The officer also carried a large envelope under his arm. He handed it to Charli. “Copies of the missing persons reports.”
“Thank you.” Charli gave the young man a small smile before examining the contents.
Acosta rubbed his neatly trimmed mustache. “Is there anything else I can do to help?”
“Yes, we’re going to need to widen the search perimeter.” Matthew took a step forward. “We need to see if we can find the missing clothes.”
The officer flashed them a smile, revealing brilliantly white teeth. “I’ll see that it’s taken care of.”
Charli thanked him and glanced back down at the paper. “Which family do you want to visit first?”
Matthew didn’t hesitate. “The boy’s.”
That suits me just fine. Talking to the mothers of butchered daughters hits too close to home.
Matthew strode toward his pickup. “I’ll drive. I’ll drop you at your car later.”
Charli almost refused—she enjoyed being the one in control of a vehicle—but Matthew was already climbing into his truck.
He was dreading this.
I don’t blame him at all.
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MINH DAM BASE - "Rain, history, rain, views, more rain, caves, and yet more rain"
Hares: Secs, Mr.T, Boozer
Hash Flash: Basil, Radiowave, Dr. Who
The rain had been falling steadily all day, but that didn’t dishearten the 43 intrepid Hashers from braving the elements and heading out on an adventure to explore the historical Minh Dam Base on Chau Long-Chau Vien Mountain, near to Long Hai. With expectations of spectacular views and interesting caves, we boarded the Hashmobile and started our journey.
We arrived under the greyest of skies and the rain showed no signs of relenting. Not to worry, we donned our ponchos and rain coats as Hare, Mr, T, delivered the chalk talk and then set off. Our first obstacle to negotiate was a set of descending steps that had essentially become a cascading waterfall. From there we clambered up uneven steps to the summit of the mountain. Here we encountered some spectacular rock formations which were pockmarked from shrapnel - a grim reminder of the mountain’s role in past wars. At 260m above sea level and offering 360° views of the surrounding area it was obvious why this was such a strategic military base. Today, however, the visibility was limited by the mist of the low hanging clouds.
After taking in the views, Hares, Secs and Boozer, directed us beyond the rocks to a trail that would lead us down to a hermit's house perched on the edge of the mountain, where, again, we were afforded more views of the surrounding countryside. On the way we were able to survey one of the many caves that were used by the soldiers in days gone by.
At this point we turned back, retracing our steps, until we reached a crossroads where Mr. T. was waiting and explained that we had the option to further explore some more caves if we followed the different paths, warning everybody to be careful as the rocks had become lubricous with the rain. Some of the more fearless Hashers, armed with torches descended in to the darkness to explore the caves, one of which was used as a hospital in past conflicts.
Back at the carpark we took shelter from the precipitation where we could find it - with most of congregating under the cornice of a nearby shed. We sated our thirst with cool San Miguel as we waited for the final Hashers to arrive back. A team photo in the rain and then time for the circle. Hares, Secs, Boozer and Mr.T., were front and centre and were awarded 11/10 for the trail - with Ringmaster Basil adding on another point for the rain, for a total of 12/10
We had three Virgins this week: Paul from Australia who came with Chi from Vietnam; and Alan also from Australia. Paul and Chi both stated it was a good day out and Alan asked that we don’t tell his wife that he did this in such bad weather otherwise she would have him committed for being crazy!
Returnees this week were: Mr. T., who’d been attending to business in Australia; Tiny Tim, who was on vacation in Russia; and a young lady who simply stated she was just lazy. Basil decreed that there would be no sinners this week as everybody had done so well battling the inclement weather and introduced a visitor from Malaysia, Ms. BB.
It must have been thirsty work again this week, as we boarded the bus there was no more San Miguel for the journey home. However, we stopped to buy a carton of beer and everybody was in good spirits, singing songs all the way back to Hon Ru Ri.
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News curated from other sources
US: On-going research project shows strong regional and gender differences in the 99 HIV criminalisation convictions in Florida since 1995
Florida USA Resources
Source: http://southfloridagaynews.com/Health/hiv-criminalization-convictions-in-florida-from-1995-to-2016.html
HIV Criminalization Convictions in Florida from 1995 to 2016
In the 21 years from 1995 to 2016, Florida convicted 99 people under HIV criminalization laws. These 99 convictions differed by region. For example, Miami-Dade County had only one conviction, but the Jacksonville area had 31. These differences could result from differences in behavior, in prosecutor attitudes, or in local political culture.
Florida obtained convictions for 53 women and 46 men over these 21 years. Women accounted for 28 percent of all people living with HIV (PLWH) in Florida in 2014. In contrast, women accounted for 54 percent of those convicted under these HIV laws. Despite the argument that these laws protect women, Florida has convicted more women than men. Among current inmates, however, women constitute 17 percent of HIV convictions. As of January 1, 2017, Florida’s prisons hold 24 people convicted under these laws: 20 men and 4 women.
Sexual orientation and gender identity data were not available.
Over these 21 years, racial data showed a strange pattern. About 56 percent of those convicted were Blacks, 1 percent Latino, and 43 percent White. In 2014, the HIV epidemic in Florida showed a different pattern. About 47 percent of PLWH were Black, 21 percent Latino, 30 percent White, and 2 percent “other.” The low number of convicted Latinos may result from confusion between “racial” and “ethnic” identities. Several “White” inmates had Spanish-language names and “appeared” Latino in their mug shots.
The Health Resources Services Administration has identified those areas with large numbers of PLWH, as Eligible Metropolitan Areas (EMAs). Florida has six EMAs. The Jacksonville EMA consists of Clay, Duval, Nassau, and St. John’s Counties. The Orlando EMA consists of Lake, Orange, Osceola, and Seminole Counties. The Tampa EMA consists of Hernando, Hillsborough, Pasco, and Pinellas Counties. While these three EMAs contain multiple counties, each of the three other EMAs contains only one county. Broward, Miami-Dade, and Palm Beach Counties each form their own EMA.
As shown in the chart “HIV Criminalization Convictions in Florida 1995 to 2016 Differ by Region,” these EMAs differ in their conviction rates. Two EMAs, Tampa and Jacksonville, accounted for 57 percent of convictions, over these 21 years. These two EMAs, however, did not have the largest number of PLWH among the six EMAs.
Florida has 67 counties. Together all six EMAs contain 15 counties and have convicted 76 people. Of the remaining 52 counties, 10 counties have convicted 23 people under these HIV laws. While every county in Florida has at least one PLWH, only 25 counties have convicted people under these laws.
Male / Female differences
In a binary system of gender, over-representation of women requires an under-representation of men. This may result from confusion about the legal definition of “sexual intercourse” in Florida. Florida courts have issued conflicting rulings about whether the legal term “sexual intercourse” includes anal intercourse. The Florida Supreme Court heard arguments about this issue in 2014, but has yet to rule. Prosecutors may be reluctant to bring a male-male HIV criminalization case to trial until that matter is resolved.
HIV criminalization laws over these 21 years have resulted in few convictions. That could change drastically, if the legal definition of “sexual intercourse” were to include anal intercourse.
The Florida HIV Justice Coalition has posted a Sign-on Statement to fight to modernize HIV criminalization laws. To sign-on is also the first step to becoming involved in that effort.
Please visit https://docs.google.com/forms/d/1UcFGh3A_nyeX0A3GdFWJApr830KrZ2hMTeguklWN3vM/prefill or Bit.ly/2leC1wx
For more on the legal question of whether anal intercourse constitutes “sexual intercourse” under Florida law, please visit http://southfloridagaynews.com/Local/is-supreme-court-s-same-sex-hiv-disclosure-ruling-on-its-way.html or http://bit.ly/2mqezML
This article is part of an on-going research project into HIV Criminalization in Florida.
Published in SFGN on March 24, 2017
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Tag: U.S. presidential election
Hillary Clinton to speak at PBSC Wednesday
October 24, 2016 | By Staff Report
U.S. presidential candidate Hillary Clinton will speak at Palm Beach State College’s Lake Worth campus Wednesday morning, Oct. 26. Her appearance comes as the campaign season enters its final two weeks and early voting is underway in Florida.
Clinton will speak at 11 a.m. at the Elisabeth Erling Gymnasium. Doors open at 9 a.m. Campaign officials say the Democratic Party candidate will outline her plans to create an economy that works for everyone and her vision for an America that is stronger together. … Continue reading Hillary Clinton to speak at PBSC Wednesday →
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Toy library offers new toys bi-weekly for young children
Marissa Taylor, Laramie Boomerang photo
By: Marissa Taylor, Laramie Boomerang via Wyoming News Exchange - Updated: 1 year ago
LARAMIE — So many good things rose from the devastation of the COVID pandemic: fiscal resilience, societal reflection and several new businesses, including the used-toys lending service The Nest Toy Library.
The Nest, founded and directed by Rhianna Handschu, launched in late October and has since gained popularity among parents with young children. Currently, she has about seven members and 375 toys available for check-out.
Although a few of the toys were purchased out of pocket, the majority were donated by families whose children outgrew them.
The pandemic, Handschu said, spurred the idea of offering a toy service for families who had to stay indoors with young children during the lockdown.
But her idea to operate a toy library — a well-known concept in other countries like the United Kingdom and Australia — is multifaceted and conceptualized long before the pandemic spread in Laramie.
Handschu was an early education teacher at the Early Care and Education Center located on N. 30th St. near Ivinson Memorial Hospital. During her seven years teaching young children, and after having her own children, she found that many parents struggle with engaging their children in a way that promotes healthy development.
“One part of parenting that’s overlooked — even for me — is it can be really hard to engage with your kids in play … and know the right questions to ask,” Handschu said while sitting on her garage floor in front of inventory. “You get all these toys but don’t understand what it is (your) kid is getting out of (it),” she added.
Because of this, Handschu decided to include a “Ways to Play” card in every toy package.
Included on the card are suggestions and instructions for parents on how best to engage their child with the toys and intention. Handschu refers to the cards as a hint in the right direction to ensure children get the most out of their playtime. She also emphasized the importance of parent/child interaction during play.
“The bottom line (and) the most important thing is that you just sit down and play with your kids and be present,” she said.
In addition to providing parents and children plausible methods for intentional play, Handschu saw a social need for parents, especially stay-at-home moms.
“It’s so lacking in today’s society,” she said, adding the expectations mothers of young children face are difficult to handle and inhibit the necessary social connections that support healthy interactions with children.
“Moms need community … to talk about the good and the bad and ask advice,” Handschu said.
She also mentioned there are several options for older children to play and learn, such as the Leap Ninja Warrior Fitness center on Grand Avenue and several parks. But there aren’t as many options for families with small children.
This need for social connectivity and intentional, economical play motivated Handschu to move forward with her toy library idea and seek advice and partnership with the Wyoming Women’s Business Center (WWBC).
“Rhianna had a clear vision of how she wanted to implement her business,” said Jessica Brauer, marketing director and business counselor at the WWBC, “She was very clear on what her goals were.”
Brauer said Handschu’s vision and drive made it easy to extend the resources needed to legitimize her business platform and launch.
Despite the growing uncertainty among other small businesses during the peak of coronavirus, the COVID-19 support program through the WWBC provided countless entrepreneurs the required resources to conduct business with confidence.
“For some people, that meant getting them a website … or getting set up on social media or feeling more comfortable about making digital outreach efforts,” Brauer said.
For The Nest, WWBC connected Handschu with a professional web designer who helped build a user-friendly and attractive web platform. She also worked with a professional photographer to ensure her site looked clean, colorful and professional.
In addition to extensive Zoom meetings, phone calls and emails to get the lending toy library site operational, Handschu worked closely with Brauer on marketing strategies and implementation.
“We were able to bounce some ideas off of each other and get her feeling confident about launching this business in a really awkward time,” Brauer said.
Handschu praised and thanked the WWBC for their expertise and partnership, stating there was no possible way to launch her business without the help of the business center.
“I was so naïve to what it was really going to be like … (WWBC) made us a legitimate business,” she said.
Some of the obvious challenges Handschu faced were creating a functional website while balancing raising two children under the age of five.
“There are times when I (think) ‘I’m crazy for wanting to launch a business and take care of two kids,’” she said.
But the biggest challenge, she noted, was gaining a prospective audience during a lockdown. The only feasible way she could spread the word about her business was through social media because coffee shops and other establishments with heavy foot traffic were closed to “see a flyer.”
Brauer provided counseling on this front and ultimately helped Handschu get the word out through word of mouth.
“Rhianna is a perfect example of how small businesses can really thrive in our small, rural Wyoming communities,” Brauer said, “(and) I really hate to refer to these silver linings in a global pandemic … however, the ability to spread the word and get resources to the hands of our Wyoming communities and these female entrepreneurs who are doing really incredible things feels like a well-earned gift in a really ugly time.”
Handschu said most toy lending libraries launch with a physical location already established.
Although The Nest Toy Library is completely online, Handschu ultimately hopes to expand her services to a physical location in Laramie.
“I want something that represents a space other families can grow together,” she said, adding The Nest name was chosen to embody a philosophy of growth, family and connectivity.
“I hope The Nest will be one day a place where people can come … I feel it in my bones and I so badly want this to work,” Handschu said.
The Nest and Handschu will always be considered a client of the WWBC and therefore will always be available to assist Handschu conduct business, Brauer said.
“We will continue to offer support for all of our clients and anybody who wants to be a client,” Brauer said, “Ultimately, we are here to support (Rhianna) however we can moving forward.”
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So many good things rose from the devastation of the COVID pandemic: fiscal resilience, societal reflection and several new businesses, including the used-toys lending service The Nest Toy Library.
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London – the view from the Shard
London’s skyscraper, The Shard, designed by architect Renzo Piano is an amazing visitor attraction. ‘The View from the Shard’ on floors 69-72 is the only place where it is possible to see all of London at once.
The 360 degree panoramic takes in the Tower of London, St Paul’s Cathedral, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Battersea Power Station, Wembley Stadium and the Olympic Park. I visited the Shard on a grey and mizzy opening day to see how many London landmarks I could spot.
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I love looking down on the world from way up high – be it from a hot air balloon, a plane window or the highest of buildings. I’ve viewed Paris from the Eiffel Tower, Toronto and its islands from the CN Tower, New York from the observation deck of the World Trade Centre and Las Vegas, The Grand Canyon and Rio de Janeiro by helicopter.
Obviously I don’t suffer from vertigo. When I heard about The View from the Shard I knew instantly that I had to see my capital city from its highest point.
Check out the views from the time I looked out over Dubai from the Burj Khalifa
What’s it like to visit the Shard
View of the Thames from the Shard
Shard Tickets
We started our visit in the lobby before going through security where coats and bags pass through x-ray machines and people through a scanner – much like airport security only friendlier. We’re directed to the first lift through an area with a map of London covering the walls and floor with cryptic clues marking each landmark.
The Shard experience is ‘queue free’ because visitors choose the time and date of their visit so with a limited number of tickets available per slot we didn’t have to wait.
The first lift, one of 44 in the building, went up the first 33 floors at a rate of 6 metres a second. We shooshed upwards smoothly and quietly feeling nothing but a small tummy flip as we came to a halt. The lift attendants were chatty and gave out random facts like that 95% of the building’s construction materials are recycled.
The second lift whisked us up the next 35 floors to level 68, the cloudscape, and as we stepped out my ears popped. Onwards and upwards and a short flight of stairs and we’re at floor 69 home to the triple-height main viewing gallery. The ascent took no more than a minute; to take the stairs – all 306 flights – doesn’t bear thinking about…
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The day had started wet and grey but luckily the rain had cleared and the sun even put in a brief appearance although raindrops still speckled the glass. On a clear day the epic views stretch for up to 40 miles.
We picked out many of the capital’s major landmarks – with the help of twelve interactive telescopes you can pinpoint up to 200 famous buildings and monuments.
After half an hour on this level we climbed up another short set of stairs to reach floor 72. This is the highest viewing point of any building in Western Europe at a spectacular height of 244 metres.
Partially open to the elements this level is surrounded by massive shards of glass. These gradually taper up to a peak making up the spire. This takes The Shard to a full breathtaking 1,016 feet.
Looking up to the peak
11,000 panes of glass to clean
We thoroughly enjoyed our visit to the Shard and I’d love to return and view London at dusk. Afternoon tea at The Shard sounds pretty good and a stay high up in the Shard’s hotel, the Shangri-La, would be a fabulous experience too.
Check rates and availability at the Shard Shangri-La
What’s to know…
How much time did we spend at The Shard? Set aside 1 to 2 hours – we were there around 1.5 hours and we weren’t rushed through the visit.
Prices – In Advance: Adults: from £25.95 midweek, Children: £19.95 On the day: Adults: £32, Children: £25
These Prices for General Admission 2021. Check rates and availability for the Shard
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Daily 9am to 10pm except 25 December. Timed tickets every 30 minutes until last entry at 8.30pm. The Shard closes at 10pm.
Getting there – Tube London Bridge (Northern Line, Jubilee Line) Overground/Network Rail London Bridge
The Shard Viewing Gallery
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Saturday 23rd of November 2013
Although there´s been a lot of controversy and negative reactions regarding this building I have to say I really like how it looms over the city. Views beyond words! Not to mention the top of the tower, love the design! I was surprised to learn that "Shard" is not its official name. In fact, it was mean to be an insult, but it became so popular among people that even the developers started using it for marketing purposes. I wonder though what´s the official name then..
Wednesday 26th of February 2014
The official name is London Bridge Tower. You are correct that the name 'Shard' was initially meant as an insult by English Heritage who said 'the building will strike through the heart of London like a shard of glass'. The phrase was picked up by several architecture websites who began to nickname the building 'The Shard', this was then picked up by the developers who adopted it.
The full history of the Shard can be found on my website: shardldn.com
Suzanne Courtney
Hi Adam, I wasn't aware that it had another name - thanks for the nod on this - I'll go and do some research and see what turns up!
MY SURYA
Monday 22nd of April 2013
Thank you very much Suzanne for share this picture. It make me wish to visit London, too. :)
London. That is one of my friend's dream. She wish to come there one day. And I hope will be reality. Her name is Kaito.
Next time, when me and my friends at there, I will remember you. Because you ever gave your experience to me.
See you....
The Travelbunny
I hope you get to visit our capital city one day soon :) Take care
Miz Roket
Monday 18th of March 2013
Breathtaking view...
Not for those afraid of heights though!
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The typical image of a car accident in Phoenix may trigger the idea of one car rear-ending another, causing damage to the vehicles but perhaps sparing the drivers involved from the suffering that comes with personal injuries. While this is an image often depicted in the media, the truth is much more complicated. Car accidents can happen anywhere that vehicles may be located, can involve a single car or dozens, and can happen at low or high speeds.
The population boom in the greater Phoenix area has helped to highlight how widespread of an issue car accidents can be to those who drive, walk, or ride a bicycle near the streets of the Valley of the Sun or to those who call the area home. While it can be easy to visualize the apparent threats that exist when a car is on a road, it may be more challenging to appreciate the risks of a car crash when in a parking lot.
Despite this, parking lot accidents are estimated to account for nearly 20 percent of collisions across the country and the damages inflicted by these collisions can total in the billions of dollars every year.
Types of Parking Lot Accidents in PhoenixIn the simplest terms, a parking lot accident can involve a crash between multiple vehicles, a vehicle and a fixed object, or a vehicle and another type of victim like a pedestrian or a bicyclist. Some crashes may combine several factors and forms of the preceding types of collisions and may involve multiple errors before the impact takes place.
Parking Lot Crashes with Other VehiclesCollisions involving multiple vehicles usually occur because of an error or a mistake on the part of one or more drivers involved. Whether a driver fails to look before backing out of a parking space, fails to yield the right-of-way, or chooses to drive in a negligent manner by crossing multiple parking spaces instead of utilizing the driving aisles, a mistake may lead multiple vehicles to collide.
In some instances, these accidents will be minor and will not lead to anything more than frustration for the drivers involved. But in others, a driver or another passenger may be injured and may be in need of medical help.
Parking Lot Accidents with Stationary ObjectsA typical parking lot is rife with inherent dangers that can catch a driver by surprise, even if those dangers do not move their positions.
Common examples of fixed objects in parking lots include large ground-based lights that are encased by concrete, shopping cart corrals, and even a building itself. Colliding with any of these fixed objects can lead to serious consequences and may leave a driver or passengers hurt but many of the most serious fixed object crashes take place when a vehicle collides with or even penetrates into a store or other building.
In these instances, the driver of the car and any passengers inside may be hurt but so may pedestrians who are near the building as well as employees and customers who are inside and happen to be in the wrong place at the wrong time.
Pedestrian, Bicyclist, and Motorcyclist Accidents in Parking LotsSome of the most violent and threatening accidents that happen in Phoenix parking lots involve only one car and a pedestrian, bicyclist, or motorcyclist. These victims outside of the car are likely to sustain serious or even life-threatening injuries when an accident occurs because there is little to no protection available to absorb the impact of a crash, leaving these victims to take the full blow and to suffer as a result.
Common injuries from parking lot accidents include broken or fractured bones, head and neck injuries, and injuries that may lead to internal bleeding. Open and closed head injuries like concussions are common and in some cases, the full extent of the damage sustained may not be readily apparent.
Distracted Driving as a Cause of Parking Lot AccidentsWith people spending more time on mobile devices than ever before, distracted driving and texting while driving have never been so dangerous. This is especially true in parking lots where drivers may feel a sense of ease since driving speeds are typically low.
However, drivers who look away from the road while driving through a parking lot or pulling into or out of a parking space pose a risk to pedestrians, bicyclists, motorcyclists, and other drivers in the parking lot. It’s not unheard of for a parking lot accident to be caused by a driver being distracted, whether by their phone or by a passenger or other reason.
This is why it is critical to always be focused on the road and the people around you so that we can work together to keep each other safe
Legal Relief Available for Parking Lot Accident VictimsOnce a collision takes place, nothing can erase the damage that was done or return a victim to a pre-injury state overnight. The loss felt by a victim and that victim’s family may vary based upon the nature of the injuries sustained, the treatment that is necessary, and the resources available to the victim.
Fortunately, the laws in Arizona, including those that apply in the greater Phoenix area, are on the side of those who are hurt in parking lot accidents through no fault of their own. Whether it is a driver, passenger, or someone outside of a vehicle, victims who are injured may be entitled to financial compensation for their losses, like medical bills, and may be able to recover for their pain and suffering.
Contact the Experienced Accident Attorneys at Abels & AnnesThe personal injury attorneys at Abels & Annes, P.C. are dedicate to fighting for victims’ rights and if you have been injured, we want to fight for you. We offer a free case consultation without obligation to all victims who contact us toll free at (855) 749-5299 or locally at (602) 819-5191 and to help you, we have a lawyer standing by 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year.
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[RPG] Dealing with Mana Barriers in Shadowrun
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In page 316 of the 5th edition core rulebook, in Getting around mana barriers, says that you can opt for breaking through violently or you can try passing through subtly, then:
If you want the violent option you have to deal with its armor and structure ratings as any other barrier, that means you can use physical means for destroying a mana barrier? Using guns or melee weapons? On the next page there is a red box titled Breaking mana barriers: going to the source that points to the fact of destroying the physical link of the barrier (a glyph or something), and that makes sense, but Im a bit unclear on the means of the first statement
If you want to pass subtly you have to make Magic+Charisma[Astral] vs barrier's Force x 2 opposed test, if you get hits, you can pass, but it also says: You can bring a number of friends, spirits, active foci, sustained spells, or other astral forms with you, one for each net hit you score. So:
What happens with bound spirits that are not summoned? If you have a bound spirit, you can dismiss him and call him after you pass the barrier?
Can the foci be "turned off" pass the barrier and then "turn it on"?
What means friends? Not awakened characters have to check or pass with the help of the hits of the magician? The barrier alerts the magician owner of the barrier if a non-awakened character passes?
If there is a version that explains better this struggle of passing mana barriers I would like to know to see if I can get ideas or adapt the rules.
Bonus question: When a focus is "disrupted" for being forced to pass a barrier and failed his check, is totally broken or it recover over time or something?
The wording of the section on Mana Barriers is talking about magical force to break through the barrier, not physical force. The comparison it makes to any other physical barrier is to inform you to use the same system for tracking damage to the barrier.
On page 315 in the entry you mention there is a chart which describes the caster's options for where the barrier will be present, and lists the specific page governing the spell or effect which causes the barrier. Mana Barrier itself can be found on page 294 of the 5th Edition core rules, and describes a barrier which does not prevent the passage of non-living (physical objects) or living things unless they are 'magically active.' For comparison, the next listed spell is Physical Barrier.
Unbound/uncontrolled spirits active in the area are affected by the barrier and have to contend with it like anyone else. Whether or not a summoning could take place on the other side of the barrier would very much depend on the situation and the barrier.
If a mage (or other affected being) desires to pass or have an item which is affected pass through the mana barrier they have three choices:
The subtle way is trying to magically bypass it as described on page 316, where every additional hit allows them to slip other affected items or beings through with them. This is described as pressing through the barrier, much like Dune's 'the slow knife will penetrate the shield.' This approach does not automatically notify the creator of the barrier
The forceful way is to target the barrier with damage-causing magics. This is handled 'just as you would with any other barrier,' by dealing with its Armor and Structure ratings. These ratings are equal to the Force of the mana barrier. The barrier must be overcome in one Combat Turn or else its Structure refreshes. This approach automatically notifies the creator of the barrier.
The third option (page 317, sidebar) is to attack the source or basis of the barrier. In other words you can deal with the anchor, destroy the lodge, or geek the mage responsible for sustaining the barrier. With the source out of the way, the barrier is no longer a problem. This approach, if it brings down the barrier, will notify the creator automatically.
These choices are the same regardless of where the barrier is on the Astral Plane, on the Physical Plane, or on both.
Mundane gear and allies are unaffected by Mana Barriers.
Affected beings or items cannot normally pass through the barrier, unless they Press past it or bring it down. In some cases a mundane object may force them through the barrier (page 316) in which case they must pass an Opposed Test or be disrupted.
The effects of disruption are listed in the Astral Intersections passage on page 316. Foci are deactivated, spells end, spirits are dispelled, and living beings are Stunned. Afterward, foci can be reactivated, spells can be cast again, spirits can be summoned again, and living beings will recover from Stun... providing the owner of the mana barrier gives them the time to do all of this.
No amount of time is listed as a penalty for passing through a mana barrier, just the condition resulting from that intersection. Using the details of that imposed condition indicates a deactivated focus can be reactivated by the person it is bonded to as a Simple Action - if they are conscious. Likewise, spells and spirits can become available again in the time it takes to call them forth. Living Beings will recover from Stun normally.
[RPG] What are the differences between Shadowrun 4th and 5th edition that I should know about
The major changes I noticed between the two editions are as follows:
Limits prevent characters from being overly min-maxed. Each of them is centered around an attribute that is typically dumped in normal characters; the most important attribute for the physical limit, for instance, is Strength, though other attributes weigh in they have the same impact as Strength does alone. This means that you can't build a "never gonna fight close quarters" build and just dump strength and expect to do well in other physical areas, encouraging a well-rounded thing.
Mystic adepts get a huge buff. I'm not exactly sure that this is a bad thing; they still can't astrally project, but they get the powers of both mages (other than astral) and phys-ads pretty nicely. Were they still using the BP system, this would be a flaw, and I'm not sure about allowing them as the third pick on your priority system, but I think the reason that people are upset is because they don't astrally project as much as they should when not a mystic adept.
The priority system really makes things a lot better. It prevents some of the worst cheesing during character creation (don't get me wrong-it's still possible, but you have to know what you're doing and make some sacrifices).
Combat's been changed rather heavily on the bookkeeping, but not so much the execution. The Accuracy limit keeps pistols from killing Great Dragons, which is a nice touch, but also discourages just dumping into the newly increased skills and maxing them out right away. It also makes smartlinks a more tangible advantage, as do laser sights. Armor is now a single rating for stun and physical, which makes it a lot easier for new players to understand, and, in my opinion, more realistic.
Hacking's a lot better. Mind you; the wireless thing contains some logic holes and gimmicks with the new benefits it gives stuff like cyberware or laser sights, but hackers can enjoy a target rich playground with new rules for hacking that make prepping a hacker 90% easier and playing one about 50% easier; GM'ing hacking also became a lot easier. In addition, some of the more broken technomancer stuff has been revised so you now have a reason to play a decker instead of a technomancer every single time.
All in all, it's faster and more streamlined. If you want my "reviewer" version, you can check it out on my blog, but I've said pretty much everything I said there here, only without the sales pitches.
[RPG] How do thestic adepts gain power points in Shadowrun 5
The new errata answers the question clearly:
Change to following sentence: “You get a free Power Point whenever you increase your Magic attribute, and you can gain a Power Point through Initiation (p. 324) instead of gaining a metamagic.” To: “If you’re an adept, you get a free Power Point whenever you increase your Magic attribute (though this doesn’t apply to mystic adepts, and you can gain a Power Point through Initiation (p. 324) instead of gaining a metamagic.”
Therefore, further power points do not require spending of karma, but do require to forfeit a metamagic when initiating, and can only be acquired by initiation.
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Futurist Business Case
Tim Thorne April 3, 2016 Scarborough Borough Council
The North Yorks Enquirer has obtained a copy of a business plan for the Futurist Theatre in Scarborough. The plan has been created by the Save The Futurist Campaign has been sent to all Councillors.
The plan indicates that the group responsible for the business plan wish to retain, restore and regenerate the Foreshore Road theatre. The group aims to create a charitable trust and acquire a long term lease for the theatre from Scarborough Borough Council, possibly even with the council becoming a shareholder in the project.
Tory-dominated Scarborough Borough Council has previously awarded Flamingo Land Ltd preferred developer status for the Futurist site. It has since been revealed that Flamingo Land Ltd have recently donated £100,000 to the Conservative Party.
Geophysical reports suggest the method of construction of the Futurist Theatre is such that the theatre is actually holding Bland’s Cliff and King Street in place. Flamingo Land wish to demolish the theatre, build an attraction on the Futurist site and acquire public land, part of St Nicholas Gardens, as part of the deal.
The cost of the Futurist demolition and cliff stabilisation is thought to be at least £4million and it appears the millionaires at Flamingo Land and the Tory Councillors want we taxpayer’s to pick up the hefty bill. It is anticipated that the council may vote on those proposals on May 9th, but no agenda has appeared for the meeting as yet.
A copy of the business plan in displayed below.
Download the PDF file Futurist Business Case.
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Home Top Stories When the maiden wife became pregnant, the husband took this terrible step.
When the maiden wife became pregnant, the husband took this terrible step.
Anuppur : A lady allegedly strangled her one and a half yr outdated son to loss of life in Anuppur district of Madhya Pradesh. In line with the data, the girl took this step after the husband demanded a DNA take a look at of the kid and refused to be the organic father of the kid. The police gave this info on Thursday.
The incident befell a number of days again in Bijuri space, about 60 km from the district headquarters, he stated. Kotma’s Sub-Divisional Officer of Police (SDOP) SS Baghel stated, “Shortly after midnight on Sunday, a 26-year-old girl got here out of her room and began saying that her son was not responding. The relations seen blood popping out of the nostril of the kid.” He stated that the police began investigation within the matter. After recording the statements of the kin, it was discovered that the daddy of the kid had doubts concerning the character of the spouse and refused to just accept the kid as his son. He needed to get the kid’s DNA examined.
Baghel instructed that the person alleges that when his spouse went to her maternal residence alone, she grew to become pregnant. Baghel stated the investigation into the incident and the autopsy report of the kid’s physique revealed that it was the girl who strangled her baby to loss of life. He stated {that a} case has been registered in opposition to the girl below part 302 (homicide) of the Indian Penal Code and he or she has been arrested.
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Bryant, Baker close to returning for Tiger defense
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CLEMSON – No. 3 Clemson defensive end Austin Bryant and cornerback Adrian Baker are both listed as questionable on the team’s official injury report this week.
Clemson head coach Dabo Swinney sounded much more optimistic Tuesday about Bryant’s possible return Saturday night against No. 4 Louisville than he did last week when the sophomore was scratched from playing at Georgia Tech.
Bryant went down in August with an injury that required surgery for a screw to be placed in his foot, causing him to miss the first four games.
Bryant went through some drills in Monday’s non-pads practice, and Swinney said Bryant was set to workout in pads Tuesday to “see how he responds.”
“The defense is ready to see him back,” linebacker Kendall Joseph said. “With him being back that’s, just an extra guy who can make plays. It would be big for us.”
Baker’s rehab from a torn ACL is coming along quickly. He blew out his knee early in spring practice, but he's already doing individual work.
Swinney says they’ll “cut him loose full-go” in competitive team drills this week.
“He’s getting real close,” Swinney said. “Where he is, he’s really done well. If we don’t have any setbacks, then I think it’s just a matter of when we give him the green light.”
Less ‘dysfunctional’ defense
Swinney called the 2015 defense a “ little dysfunctional” after the Tigers gave up 71 plays of 20 or more yards. That ranked in a tie for last in the ACC.
This year, though, Clemson’s given up seven of those big plays through four games, which is fewest allowed in the conference.
“That’s a big area of improvement, a focus for us to get better,” Swinney said. “And after four games, there’s no question we’re much more disciplined. We’re playing collectively as a unit very well.”
Less big plays for offense
On the other side of the ball, Clemson ranks seventh in the league in plays of 20+ yards (21), but it is dead last in the ACC with just four offensive plays of 30 yards or more.
Part of the reason is QB Deshaun Watson’s lack of completions on deep passes. He hasn’t completed a pass for at least 40 yards this season; backup Nick Schuessler leads the team with a long of 44 yards.
“He’s probably missed about the same last year,” Swinney said in defense of Watson. “That’s what happens when you drop as many balls as we drop. Then all of a sudden everything else kind of gets exposed a little bit more.”
Swinney said Clemson has dropped 16 passes this year.
“Yeah, (Watson’s) missed a few, but we’ve played four games,” Swinney said. “He’s a human being. He’s not perfect. He’ll get better.”
Heisman odds
Watson started the season as the odds-on, 5-to-1 favorite to win the Heisman Trophy. As of this week, he’s at 12-1, and Louisville QB Lamar Jackson has gone from 100-1 to start the year to the overwhelming favorite at 4/11.
Linebacker Jalen Williams, receiver Hunter Renfrow, WR Adrien Dunn and DB Denzel Washington are listed as “out” for Saturday…Swinney said Clemson freshman defensive back Trayvon Mullen is cousins with Louisville QB Lamar Jackson; their mothers are sisters.
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Brazil's Chamber of Deputies approved a new regulatory framework that will include digital currencies and frequent traveler rewards from airlines (the popular "miles") in the definition of "payment agreements" under the supervision of the country's central bank. The bill, which still requires the signature of the president, would give legal status to payments made in cryptocurrencies for goods and services, but would not grant them ‘legal tender’ status.
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In the last 24 hours, the long liquidation was 20.52M USDT and the short liquidation was 66.22M USDT, leading to 45.7M USDT worth of net short liquidation. Total liquidation is a slightly higher than that of the day before yesterday, but is still at a low level.
The Fear & Greed index now comes to 29, still below 30, showing investors’ confidence have recovered a bit but they are still remains conservative towards the future due to the negative influence of the exchange.
Today’s Bitcoin Ahr999 is 0.31, below the bottom line 0.45 and DCA line 1.2. The numbers show that the bear market will last for a long time. As a conclusion, the prices are still at the bottom zone of the market, but the steady tendency is expected to change in the near future.
Yesterday, DJI was up by 2.18%, S&P 500 was up by 3.08% and NASDAQ was up by 4.41%, the highest increase. Two of the mainstream cryptos increased with BTC up by 1.77% and ETH up by 1.46%.
In November, the ADP Report, rated as a minor version of US Non-farm Payrolls, reveals that 127 thousand people are added to the workforce, less than what was expected by the Wall Street. It can be seen as the impact of the FED’s austerity policy on employment and salary. However, Jerome Powell, the president of the FED, gave a hint that the interest rate would rise with a slower pace in December, so the value of the US bond would decrease with the value of dollar, main indicators of US stocks would turn red and the four main indicators would increase.
According to the FedWatch Tool of CME, the interest rates are 77% likely to rise by 0.5% to 4.25% and 4.5% in December. The possibility on Tuesday was 68%.
The price changing range of mainstream crypto was from -3.65% to 5.76%. Among them, DOGE prices was down by 3.65%, the smallest change yesterday since it’s high increase. MATIC price jumped by 5.76%, the biggest change. BTC and ETH are relatively steady, up by 0.43% and 0.70% separately.
Judging from the 4-hour timeline, BTC price has broken the 17000 resistance line. There are several peaks on it’s candlestick chart, indicating the strong tendency that the price will continue to go up. As long as BTC stays between MA7 and MA 25, breaking through 19000 is not impossible.
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The uncertainty of the UK economy has led to the pound’s value decreasing significantly against major currencies. In general, FX rates have been volatile.
Shortly after the announcement of the UK’s Growth Plan (also referred to as the mini-budget), the value of the pound to the dollar decreased from around 1.17 to 1.08 so that sterling had almost reached parity with the US currency – a 37-year low.
While the pound has made back some of these gains, off the back of Government u-turns, there is likely further FX rates volatility ahead. This will likely continue, as the markets remain unsure of the future direction of the UK economy.
Drops in the value of sterling create both opportunities and threats for UK-based businesses. Companies exporting overseas will likely see a greater demand for goods and services sold in their local currency. This is due to customers seeing these businesses as comparatively cheap.
However, if you have overseas suppliers, you risk paying more due to the deteriorating currency. This will eat into your margins and make it harder to predict future cash flows.
Follow our tips below to put a strategy in place to best manage unpredictable FX rates.
Forward contracts to manage FX rates
Buying forward contracts will give certainty to your rate of exchange by locking it in at a specified date in the future. This will protect you from adverse FX market movements. For example, this can be an agreement to purchase $200,000 at an agreed exchange rate today, accessible six months from now.
The exchange rate of forward contracts tends to be at a premium to today’s rates as the contract seller takes on the risk of worsening currency movements. Premiums are likely to be more significant the further into the future you are buying contacts.
Once you receive foreign currency from contracts, you can settle invoices in overseas currencies.
The certainty of forward contracts will support forecasts as you will know exactly how much overseas payment of supplies will cost you in sterling.
Forward contracts are purchased from financial institutions. But you should also review options from brokers as these may be more cost-efficient. Some providers offer added flexibility, allowing you to draw down a portion of funds if currency is needed early.
Consider different FX options
Foreign currency options require you to pay a fixed upfront cost, which gives you the right to buy currency at a set exchange rate in the future. The price paid varies based on several factors. Like what currency you take the option in (as well as the value of the transaction).
There is no obligation to exercise options. But you cannot reclaim the purchase fees if they are not used.
If you are uncertain of whether you will have an overseas currency value to settle in the future, options may be preferable to use over forward contracts. For example, there may be the possibility of expected costs for a project yet to take place that isn’t one hundred percent confirmed.
Alternatively, you may take out a foreign currency option as a hedge if you believe exchange rates will move more favourably in the future.
Open bank accounts in overseas currencies
If you make sales internationally, you should consider opening bank accounts in the currencies of overseas customers.
With this method, aim to match payments made in foreign currencies with foreign currency inflows received at the same time. This minimizes the administrative burden and cost of forward contracts and foreign currency options. It also reduces overall currency risk.
To make this worthwhile, you’ll need to generate enough overseas business with each currency type to open accounts.
Use expense management platforms for employee expenses
General employees in the business, outside of finance, are less likely to care about receiving the most competitive exchange rates or lowest fees when generating and claiming back business expenditures via their own personal bank cards. These cards tend to add around 3% of the value of the transaction on top of the conversion.
To minimise overpaying for overseas currencies, you should introduce an expense management solution and equip staff with prepaid cards. Platforms like Soldo allow you to issue cards in several currencies, including Euros and US Dollars. Exchange rates on cards are competitive, with added fees on overseas transactions being as low as 1%.
Incremental FX savings add up
On a day to day basis, savings made from applying an FX strategy may seem marginal. But in certain circumstances, they can add up over time to be significant.
Your FX strategy will differ based on the relative values of purchases and sales from and to overseas. So you should never stop tinkering. Revisit and iterate your approach. It’s unlikely that the volatility will stop (at least in the near term).
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Eliot, George: Silas Marner. 05 Sept 07
Not her most famous, that distinction belongs to Middlemarch that has already been posted, but my favorite Eliot book.
Steve Martin's 1994 film A Simple Twist of Fate was inspired by Silas Marner.
The novel is set in the earlier years of the 19th century. Silas Marner is a weaver in a small religious community, Lantern Yard. He is also a highly thought of member of a dissenting chapel. Silas is engaged to a female member of the church and thinks that his future happiness is assured. However, due to the betrayal of a fellow parishioner, who blames him for a theft that he did not commit, Silas is expelled from the congregation. He finds out later that his former fiancée married the man who had betrayed him.
Later on, he settles near the village of Raveloe, where he lives as a recluse who exists only for work and his precious hoard of money until that money is stolen by Dunstan Cass, a dissolute son of Squire Cass, the town's leading landowner. The loss of his gold drives Silas into a deep gloom, although a number of the villagers endeavour to help him.
Soon, however, an orphaned child comes to Raveloe. She was not known by the people there, but she is really the child of Godfrey Cass, the eldest son of the local squire. Her mother, Molly, is secretly married to Godfrey, but is also of low birth and addicted to opium and alcohol. On a winter's night, Molly tries to make her way into town with the child to prove that she is Godfrey's wife and ruin him. On the way she takes opium, becomes disoriented and sits down to rest amid the snow, child in arm. Her child wanders from her mother's still body into Silas' house. Upon discovering the child, Silas searches for its mother and finds Molly - a woman unfamiliar to him - dead. Silas decides to keep the child and names it Eppie, after his deceased sister Hephzibah. Eppie changes his life completely. Symbolically, Silas loses his material gold to theft only to have it replaced by the golden-haired Eppie. Later in the book, the gold is found and restored. Eppie grows up to be the pride of the town and to have a very strong bond with Silas, who through her has found inclusion in the town. Later, the childless Godfrey and Nancy Cass arrive at Silas' door, revealing the truth about Eppie's family and asking that Silas give Eppie up to their care. However, the decision falls to Eppie, who has no desire to be raised as a gentlemen's daughter if it means forsaking Silas. At the end, Eppie marries a local boy, Aaron, son of Dolly Winthrop, and both of them move into Silas' newly enlarged house, courtesy of Godfrey.
Ultimately, Silas Marner is a tale of familial love and loyalty, reward and punishment, and humble friendships.
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Vasilisa has grown up at the edge of a Russian wilderness, where snowdrifts reach the eaves of her family's wooden house and there is truth in the fairy tales told around the fire. Vasilisa's gift for seeing what others do not won her the attention of Morozko -- Frost, the winter demon from the stories -- and together they saved her people from destruction. But Frost's aid comes at a cost, and her people have condemned her as a witch.
Now Vasilisa faces an impossible choice. Driven from her home by frightened villagers, the only options left for her are marriage or the convent. She cannot bring herself to accept either fate and instead chooses adventure, dressing herself as a boy and setting off astride her magnificent stallion Solovey.
But after Vasilisa prevails in a skirmish with bandits, everything changes. The Grand Prince of Moscow anoints her a hero for her exploits, and she is reunited with her beloved sister and brother, who are now part of the Grand Prince's inner circle. She dares not reveal to the court that she is a girl, for if her deception were discovered it would have terrible consequences for herself and her family. Before she can untangle herself from Moscow's intrigues -- and as Frost provides counsel that may or may not be trustworthy --she will also confront an even graver threat lying in wait for all of Moscow itself.
A girl rode a bay horse through a forest late at night. This forest had no name. It lay far from Moscow--far from anything--and the only sound was the snow's silence and the rattle of frozen trees.
Almost midnight--that wicked, magic hour--on a night menaced by ice and storm and the abyss of the featureless sky. And yet this girl and her horse went on through the wood, dogged.
Ice coated the fine hairs about the horse's jaw; the snow mounded on his flanks. But his eye was kind beneath his snow-covered forelock, and his ears moved cheerfully, forward and back.
Their tracks stretched far into the forest, half-swallowed by new snow.
Suddenly the horse halted and raised his head. Among the rattling trees in front of them lay a fir-grove. The firs' feathery boughs twined together, their trunks bent like old men.
The snow fell faster, catching in the girl's eyelashes and in the gray fur of her hood. There was no sound but the wind.
Then--"I can't see it," she said to the horse.
The horse slanted an ear and shook off snow.
"Perhaps he is not at home," the girl added, doubtfully. Whispers on the edge of speech seemed to fill the darkness beneath the fir-trees.
But as though her words were a summoning, a door among the firs--a door she hadn't seen--opened with the crack of breaking ice. A swath of firelight bloodied the virgin snow. Now, quite plainly, a house stood in this fir-grove. Long, curling eaves capped its wooden walls, and in the snow-torn firelight, the house seemed to lie breathing, crouched in the thicket.
The figure of a man appeared in the gap. The horse's ears shot forward; the girl stiffened.
"Come in, Vasya," the man said. "It is cold."
1. The Death of the Snow-Maiden
Moscow, just past midwinter, and the haze of ten thousand fires rose to meet a smothering sky. To the west a little light lingered, but in the east the clouds mounded up, bruise-colored in the livid dusk, buckling with unfallen snow.
Two rivers gashed the skin of the Russian forest, and Moscow lay at their joining, atop a pine-clad hill. Her squat, white walls enclosed a jumble of hovels and churches; her palaces' ice-streaked towers splayed like desperate fingers against the sky. As the daylight faded, lights kindled in the towers' high windows.
A woman, magnificently dressed, stood at one of these windows, watching the firelight mingle with the stormy dusk. Behind her, two other women sat beside an oven, sewing.
"That is the third time Olga has gone to the window this hour," whispered one of the women. Her ringed hands flashed in the dim light; her dazzling headdress drew the eye from boils on her nose.
Waiting-women clustered nearby, nodding like blossoms. Slaves stood near the chilly walls, their lank hair wrapped in kerchiefs.
"Well, of course, Darinka!" returned the second woman. "She is waiting for her brother, the madcap monk. How long has it been since Brother Aleksandr left for Sarai? My husband has been waiting for him since the first snow. Now poor Olga is pining at her window. Well, good luck to her. Brother Aleksandr is probably dead in a snowbank." The speaker was Eudokhia Dmitreeva, Grand Princess of Moscow. Her robe was sewn with gems; her rosebud mouth concealed the stumps of three blackened teeth. She raised her voice shrilly. "You will kill yourself standing in this wind, Olya. If Brother Aleksandr were coming, he would have been here by now."
"As you say," Olga replied coolly from the window. "I am glad you are here to teach me patience. Perhaps my daughter will learn from you how a princess behaves."
Eudokhia's lips thinned. She had no children. Olga had two, and was expecting a third before Easter.
"What is that?" said Darinka suddenly. "I heard a noise. Did you hear that?"
Outside, the storm was rising. "It was the wind," said Eudokhia. "Only the wind. What a fool you are, Darinka." But she shivered. "Olga, send for more wine; it is cold in this drafty room."
In truth, the workroom was warm--windowless, save for the single slit--heated with a stove and many bodies. But--"Very well," said Olga. She nodded at her servant, and the woman went out, down the steps into the freezing night.
"I hate nights like this," said Darinka. She clutched her robe about her and scratched a scab on her nose. Her eyes darted from candle to shadow and back. "She comes on nights like this."
"She?" asked Eudokhia sourly. "Who is she?"
"Who is she?" repeated Darinka. "You mean you don't know?" Darinka looked superior. "She is the ghost."
Olga's two children, who had been arguing beside the oven, stopped screeching. Eudokhia sniffed. From her place by the window, Olga frowned.
"There is no ghost," Eudokhia said. She reached for a plum preserved in honey, bit and chewed daintily, then licked the sweetness from her fingers. Her tone implied that this palace was not quite worthy of a ghost.
"I have seen her!" protested Darinka, stung. "Last time I slept here, I saw her."
Highborn women, who must live and die in towers, were much given to visiting. Now and again, they stayed overnight for company, when their husbands were away. Olga's palace--clean, orderly, prosperous--was a favorite; the more so as Olga was eight months gone with child and did not go out.
Hearing, Olga frowned, but Darinka, eager for attention, hurried on. "It was just after midnight. Some days ago. A little before Midwinter." She leaned forward, and her headdress tipped precariously. "I was awakened--I cannot remember what awakened me. A noise..."
Olga made the faintest sound of derision. Darinka scowled. "I cannot remember," she repeated. "I awakened and all was still. Cold moonlight seeped around the shutters. I thought I heard something in the corner. A rat, perhaps, scritching." Darinka's voice dropped. "I lay still, with the blankets drawn about me. But I could not fall asleep. Then I heard someone whimper. I opened my eyes and shook Nastka, who slept next to me. 'Nastka,' I told her, 'Nastka, light a lamp. Someone is crying.' But Nastka did not stir."
Darinka paused. The room had fallen silent.
"Then," Darinka went on, "I saw a gleam of light. It was an unchristian glow, colder than moonlight, nothing like good firelight. This glow came nearer and nearer..."
Darinka paused again. "And then I saw her," she finished in a hushed voice.
"Her? Who? What did she look like?" cried a dozen voices.
"White as bone," Darinka whispered. "Mouth fallen in, eyes dark pits to swallow the world. She stared at me, lipless as she was, and I tried to scream but I could not."
One of the listeners squealed; others were clutching hands.
"Enough," snapped Olga, turning from her place by the window. The word cut through their half-serious hysteria, and the women fell uneasily silent. Olga added, "You are frightening my children."
This was not entirely true. The elder, Marya, sat upright and blazing-eyed. But Olga's boy, Daniil, clutched his sister, quivering.
"And then she disappeared," Darinka finished, trying for nonchalance and failing. "I said my prayers and went back to sleep."
She lifted her wine-cup to her lips. The two children stared.
"A good story," Olga said, with a very fine edge on her voice. "But it is done now. Let us tell other tales."
She went to her place by the oven and sat. The firelight played on her double-plaited hair. Outside, the snow was falling fast. Olga did not look toward the window again, though her shoulders stiffened when the slaves closed the shutters.
More logs were heaped on the fire; the room warmed and filled with a mellow glow.
"Will you tell a tale, Mother?" cried Olga's daughter, Marya. "Will you tell a story of magic?"
A muffled sound of approval stirred the room. Eudokhia glared. Olga smiled. Though she was the Princess of Serpukhov, Olga had grown up far from Moscow, at the edge of the haunted wilderness. She told strange stories from the north. Highborn women, who lived their lives between chapel and bakehouse and tower, treasured the novelty.
The princess considered her audience. Whatever grief she had felt standing alone by the window was now quite absent from her expression. The waiting-women put down their needles and curled up eagerly on their cushions.
Outside, the hiss of the wind mixed with the silence of the snowstorm that is itself a noise. With a flurry of shouting below, the last of the stock was driven into barns, to shelter from the frost. From the snow-filled alleys, beggars crept into the naves of churches, praying to live until morning. The men on the kremlin-wall huddled near their braziers and drew their caps around their ears. But the princess's tower was warm and filled with expectant silence.
"Listen, then," Olga said, feeling out the words.
"In a certain princedom there lived a woodcutter and his wife, in a little village in a great forest. The husband was called Misha, his wife Alena, and they were very sad. For though they had prayed diligently, and kissed the icons and pleaded, God did not see fit to bless them with a child. Times were hard and they had no good child to help them through a bitter winter."
Olga put a hand to her belly. Her third child--the nameless stranger--kicked in her womb.
"One morning, after a heavy snow, husband and wife went into the forest to chop firewood. As they chopped and stacked, they pushed the snow into heaps, and Alena, idly, began to fashion the snow into a pale maiden."
"Was she as pretty as me?" Marya interrupted.
Eudokhia snorted. "She was a snow-maiden, fool. All cold and stiff and white. But"--Eudokhia eyed the little girl--"she was certainly prettier than you."
Marya reddened and opened her mouth.
"Well," Olga hurriedly continued, "the snow-girl was white, it is true, and stiff. But she was also tall and slender. She had a sweet mouth and a long braid, for Alena had sculpted her with all her love for the child she could not have.
" 'See, wife?' said Misha, observing the little snow-maiden. 'You have made us a daughter after all. There is our Snegurochka, the snow-maiden.'
"Alena smiled, though her eyes filled with tears.
"Just then an icy breeze rattled the bare branches, for Morozko the frost-demon was there, watching the couple and their snow-child.
"Some say that Morozko took pity on the woman. Others say that there was magic in the woman's tears, weeping on the snow-maiden when her husband could not see. But either way, just as Misha and Alena turned for home, the snow-maiden's face grew flushed and rosy, her eyes dark and deep, and then a living girl stood in the snow, birth-naked, and smiled at the old couple.
" 'I have come to be your daughter,' she said. 'If you will have me, I will care for you as my own father and mother.'
"The old couple stared, first in disbelief, then joy. Alena hurried forward, weeping, took the maiden by her cold hand, and led her toward the izba.
"The days passed in peace. Snegurochka swept the floor and cooked their meals and sang. Sometimes her songs were strange and made her parents uneasy. But she was kind and deft in her work. When she smiled, it always seemed the sun shone. Misha and Alena could not believe their luck.
"The moon waxed and waned, and then it was midwinter. The village came alive with scents and sounds: bells on sledges and flat golden cakes.
"Now and again, folk passed Misha and Alena's izba on their way to or from the village. The snow-maiden watched them, hidden behind the woodpile.
"One day a girl and a tall boy passed Snegurochka's hiding place, walking hand in hand. They smiled at each other, and the snow-maiden was puzzled by the joy-like flame in their two faces.
"The more she thought of it, the less she understood, but Snegurochka could not stop thinking of that look. Where before she was content, now she grew restless. She paced the izba and made cold trails in the snow beneath the trees.
"Spring was not far off on the day Snegurochka heard a beautiful music in the forest. A shepherd-boy was playing his pipe.
"Snegurochka crept near, fascinated, and the shepherd saw the pale girl. When she smiled, the boy's warm heart leaped out to her cold one.
"The weeks passed, and the shepherd fell in love. The snow softened; the sky was a clear mild blue. But still the snow-maiden fretted.
" 'You are made of snow,' Morozko the frost-demon warned her, when she met him in the forest. 'You cannot love and be immortal.' As the winter waned, the frost-demon grew fainter, until he was only visible in the deepest shade of the wood. Men thought he was but a breeze in the holly-bushes. 'You were born of winter and you will live forever. But if you touch the fire you will die.'
"But the shepherd-boy's love had made the maiden a little scornful. 'Why should I be always cold?' she retorted. 'You are an old cold thing, but I am a mortal girl now; I will learn about this new thing, this fire.'
" 'Better to stay in the shade,' was the only reply.
"Spring drew nearer. Folk left their homes more often, to gather green things in hidden places. Again and again the shepherd came to Snegurochka's izba. 'Come into the wood,' he would say.
"She would leave the shadows beside the oven to go out and dance in the shade. But though Snegurochka danced, her heart was still cold at its core.
"The snow began to melt in earnest; the snow-maiden grew pale and weak. She went weeping into the darkest part of the forest. 'Please,' she said. 'I would feel as men and women feel. I beg you to grant me this.'
" 'Ask Spring, then,' replied the frost-demon reluctantly. The lengthening days had faded him; he was more breeze than voice. The wind brushed the snow-child's cheek with a sorrowful finger.
"Spring is like a maiden, old and eternally young. Her strong limbs were twined with flowers. 'I can give you what you seek,' said Spring. 'But you will surely die.'
"Snegurochka said nothing and went home weeping. For weeks she stayed in the izba, hiding in the shadows.
"But the young shepherd went and tapped on her door. 'Please, my love,' he said. 'Come out to me. I love you with all my heart.'
"Snegurochka knew that she could live forever if she chose, a snow-girl in a little peasant's izba. But... there was the music. And her lover's eyes.
"So she smiled and clothed herself in blue and white. She ran outside. Where the sun touched her, drops of water slid from her flaxen hair.
"She and the shepherd went to the edge of the birch-wood.
" 'Play your flute for me,' she said.
"The water ran faster, down her arms and hands, down her hair. Though her face was pale, her blood was warm, and her heart. The young man played his flute, and Snegurochka loved him, and she wept.
"The song ended. The shepherd went to take her into his arms. But as he reached for her, her feet melted. She crumpled to the damp earth and vanished. An icy mist drifted under the warmth of the blue sky, and the boy was left alone.
"When the snow-maiden vanished, Spring swept her veil over the land, and the little field flowers began to bloom. But the shepherd waited in the gloom of the wood, weeping for his lost love.
"Misha and Alena wept as well. 'It was only a magic,' said Misha to comfort his wife. 'It could not last, for she was made of snow.' "
Olga paused in her storytelling, and the women murmured to one another. Daniil slept now in Olga's arms. Marya drooped against her knee.
"Some say that the spirit of Snegurochka stayed in the forest," Olga continued. "That when the snow fell, she came alive again, to love her shepherd-boy in the long nights."
Olga paused again.
"But some say she died," she said sadly. "For that is the price of loving."
A silence should have fallen, as is proper, at the end of a well-told story. But this time it did not. For at the moment Olga's voice died away, her daughter Masha sat bolt upright and screamed.
"Look!" she cried. "Mother, look! It is her, just there! Look!... No--no! Don't--Go away!" The child stumbled to her feet, eyes blank with terror.
Olga turned her head sharply to the place her daughter stared: a corner thick with shadow. There--a white flicker. No, that was only firelight. The whole room roiled. Daniil, awake, clung to his mother's sarafan.
"What is it?"
"Silence the child!"
"I told you!" Darinka squealed triumphantly. "I told you the ghost was real!"
"Enough!" snapped Olga.
Her voice cut through the others. Cries and chatter died away. Marya's sobbing breaths were loud in the stillness. "I think," Olga said, coolly, "that it is late, and that we are all weary. Better help your mistress to bed." This was to Eudokhia's women, for the Grand Princess was inclined to hysteria. "It was only a child's nightmare," Olga added firmly.
"Nay," groaned Eudokhia, enjoying herself. "Nay, it is the ghost! Let us all be afraid."
Olga shot a sharp glance at her own body-servant, Varvara, of the pale hair and indeterminate years. "See that the Grand Princess of Moscow goes safe to bed," Olga told her. Varvara too was staring into Marya's shadowed corner, but at the princess's order, she turned at once, brisk and calm. It was the firelight, Olga thought that had made her expression seem an instant sad.
Darinka was babbling. "It was her!" she insisted. "Would the child lie? The ghost! A very devil..."
"And be sure that Darinka gets a draught and a priest," Olga added.
Darinka was pulled out of the room, whimpering. Eudokhia was led away more tenderly, and the tumult subsided.
Olga went back to the oven, to her white-faced children.
"Is it true, Matyushka?" snuffled Daniil. "Is there a ghost?"
Marya said nothing, her hands clenched together. The tears still stood in her eyes.
"It doesn't matter," said Olga calmly. "Hush, children, do not be afraid. We are protected by God. Come, it is time for bed."
2. Two Holy Men
Marya woke her nurse twice in the night with screaming. The second time, the nurse, unwisely, slapped the child, who leaped from her bed, flew like a hawk through the halls of her mother's terem, and darted into Olga's room before her nurse could stop her. She crawled over the sleeping maidservants and huddled, quaking, against her mother's side.
Olga had not been asleep. She heard her daughter's footsteps and felt the child tremble when she came close. The watchful Varvara caught Olga's eye in the near-dark, then without a word went to the door to dismiss the nurse. The nurse's stertorous breathing retreated, indignantly, down the hall. Olga sighed and stroked Marya's hair until she calmed. "Tell me, Masha," she said, when the child's eyes had grown heavy.
"I dreamed a woman," Marya told her mother in a small voice. "She had a gray horse. She was very sad. She came to Moscow and she never left. She was trying to say something to me, but I wouldn't listen. I was scared!" Marya was weeping again. "Then I woke up and she was there, just the same. Only now she is a ghost--"
"Just a dream," Olga murmured. "Just a dream."
They were awakened just after daybreak by voices in the dooryard.
In the heavy moment between sleep and waking, Olga tried to recover a dream of her own: of pines in the wind, of herself barefoot in the dust, laughing with her brothers. But the noise rose, and Marya jerked awake. Just like that, the country-girl Olga had been was once again gone and forgotten.
Olga pushed back the covers. Marya popped upright. Olga was glad to see a little color in the child's face, the night-horrors banished with daylight. Among the voices spiraling up from the dooryard was one she recognized. "Sasha!" Olga whispered, scarcely believing. "Up!" she cried to her women. "There is a guest in the dooryard. Prepare hot wine, and heat the bathhouse."
Varvara came into the room, snow in her hair. She had risen in the dark and gone out in search of wood and water. "It is your brother returned," she said without ceremony. Her face looked pale and strained, Olga did not think she had slept, after Marya waked them with nightmares.
In contrast, Olga felt a dozen years younger. "I knew no storm could kill him," she said, getting to her feet. "He is a man of God."
Varvara made no reply, but stooped and began to rebuild the fire.
"Leave that," Olga told her. "Go to the kitchens and see that the ovens are drawing. Make sure there is food ready. He will be hungry."
Hastily, Olga's women dressed the princess and her children, but before Olga was quite ready or her wine drunk, before Daniil and Marya had eaten their honey-drenched porridge, the footsteps sounded on the stairs.
Marya flew to her feet. Olga frowned. The child had a fey gaiety that belied her pallor. Perhaps the night was not forgotten after all. "Uncle Sasha is back!" Marya cried. "Uncle Sasha!"
"Bring him here," Olga said. "Masha--" Then a dark figure stood in the gap of the door, face shadowed by a hood.
"Uncle Sasha!" Marya cried again.
"No, Masha, it is not right, to address a holy man so!" cried her nurse, but Marya had already overset three stools and a wine-cup and run up to her uncle.
"God be with you, Masha," said a warm, dry voice. "Back, child, I am all over snow." He put his cloak and hood aside, flinging snow in all directions, made the sign of the cross over Marya's head, and embraced her.
"God be with you, brother," Olga said from the oven. Her voice was calm, but the light in her face stripped away her winters. She added, because she could not help it, "Wretch, I was afraid for you."
"God be with you, sister," the monk returned. "You must not be afraid. I go where the Father sends me." He spoke gravely, but then smiled. "I am glad to see you, Olya."
A cloak of fur hung clasped about his monk's robe, and his hood, thrown back, revealed black hair, tonsured, and a black beard rattling with icicles. His own father would barely have recognized him; the proud boy had grown-up, broad-shouldered and calm, soft-footed as a wolf. Only his clear eyes--his mother's eyes--had not changed since that day ten years ago when he rode away from Lesnaya Zemlya.
Olga's women stared surreptitiously. None but a monk, a priest, a husband, a slave, or a child might come into the terems of Moscow. The former were generally old, never tall and gray-eyed with the smell of faraway on their skin.
One serving-woman, gawky and with an eye to romance, could be heard incautiously telling her neighbor, "That is Brother Aleksandr Peresvet, Aleksandr Lightbringer, you know, the one who--"
Varvara smacked the girl, and she bit her tongue. Olga glanced at her audience and said, "Come to the chapel, Sasha. We will give thanks for your return."
"In a moment, Olya," Sasha replied. He paused. "I brought a traveler with me out of the wild, and he is very ill. He is lying in your workroom."
Olga frowned. "A traveler? Here? Very well, let us go see him. No, Masha. Finish your porridge, child, before you go racing about like a bug in a bottle."
The man lay on a fur rug near the stove, melting snow in all directions.
"Brother, who is he?" Olga could not kneel, vast as she was, but she tapped her teeth with a forefinger, and considered the pitiful scrap of humanity.
"A priest," Sasha said, shaking water from his beard. "I do not know his name. I met him wandering the road, ill and raving, two days from Moscow. I built a fire, thawed him a little, and brought him with me. I had to dig a snow-cave yesterday, when the storm came, and would have stayed there today. But he grew worse; it seemed he would die in my arms. I thought it worth the risk of traveling, to get him out of the weather."
Sasha bent deftly to the sick man and drew the wraps from his face. The priest's eyes, a deep and startling blue, stared up blankly at the rafters. His bones pressed up beneath his skin, and his cheek burned with fever.
"Can you help him, Olya?" the monk asked. "He'll get nothing but a cell and some bread in the monastery."
"He'll get better than that here," Olga said, turning to give a rapid series of orders, "although his life is in God's hands, and I cannot promise to save him. He is very ill. The men will take him to the bathhouse." She surveyed her brother. "You ought to go as well."
"Do I look as frozen as that?" the monk asked. Indeed, with the snow and ice melted away from his face, the alarming hollows of cheek and temple were evident. He shook the last of the snow from his hair. "Not yet, Olya," he said, rousing himself. "We will pray, and I will eat something hot. Then I must go to the Grand Prince. He will be angry that I did not come to him first."
The way between chapel and palace was floored and roofed, so that Olga and her women could go to service in comfort. The chapel itself was carved like a jewel-box. Each icon had its gilded cover. Candlelight flashed on gold and pearls. Sasha's clear voice set the flames shivering when he prayed. Olga knelt before the Mother of God and wept a few tears of painful joy, where none might see.
Afterward they retired to chairs by the oven in her chamber. The children had been led away, and Varvara had sent off the waiting-women. Soup came, steaming. Sasha swallowed it and asked for more.
"What news?" Olga demanded as he ate. "What kept you on the road? Do not put me off with mouthings about the work of God, brother. It is not like you to miss your hour."
Despite the empty room, Olga kept her voice down. Private talk was almost impossible in the crowded terem.
"I rode to Sarai and back again," said Sasha lightly. "Such things are not done in a day."
Olga gave him a level glance.
He sighed.
She waited.
"Winter came early in the southern steppe," he said, relenting. "I lost a horse at Kazan and had to go a week on foot. When I was five days, or a little more, from Moscow, I came across a burnt village."
Olga crossed herself. "Accident?"
He shook his head slowly. "Bandits. Tatars. They had taken the girl-children, to sell south to the slave-market, and made a great slaughter among the rest. It took me days to bless and bury all the dead."
Olga crossed herself again, slowly.
"I rode on when I could do no more," Sasha went on. "But I came across another village in like case. And another." The lines of cheek and jaw grew more marked as he spoke.
"God give them peace," Olga whispered.
"They are organized, these bandits," Sasha went on. "They have a stronghold, else they'd not be able to raid villages in January. They also have better horses than the usual, for they could strike quickly and ride away again." Sasha's hands flexed against his bowl, sloshing soup. "I searched. But I could find no sign of them, other than the burning and the tales of peasants, each worse than the last."
Olga said nothing. In the days of their grandfather, the Horde had been unified under one Khan. It would have been unheard of for Tatar bandits to strike Muscovy, which had always been a devoted vassal-state. But Moscow was no longer so tame, so canny, nor so devoted, and, more important, the Horde was not so united. Khans came and went now, putting forward now this claim, now that to the throne. The generals fought among themselves. Such times always bred masterless men, and everyone within the Horde's reach suffered.
"Come, sister," added Sasha, misreading her look. "Do not fear. Moscow is too tough a nut for bandits to crack, and Father's seat at Lesnaya Zemlya too remote. But these bandits must be rooted out. I am going back out as soon as can be managed."
Olga stilled, mastered herself, and asked, "Back out? When?"
"As soon as I can gather the men." He saw her face and sighed. "Forgive me. Another time I would stay. But I have seen too much weeping these last weeks."
Strange man, worn and kind, with his soul honed to steel.
Olga met his glance. "Indeed, you must go, brother," she said evenly. A keen ear might have detected a bitter note in her voice. "You go where God sends you."
3. The Grandsons of Ivan Moneybags
The Grand Prince's feasting-hall was long and low and dim. Boyars sat or sprawled like dogs at the long tables, and Dmitrii Ivanovich, Grand Prince of Moscow, held court at the far end, resplendent in sable and saffron wool.
Dmitrii was a man of ferocious good humor, barrel-chested and vivid, impatient and selfish, wanton and kind. His father had been nicknamed Ivan the Fair, and the young prince had inherited all his father's pale good looks: creamy hair, tender skin, and gray eyes.
The Grand Prince leaped to his feet when Sasha came into the long room. "Cousin!" he roared, face alight beneath his jeweled cap. He strode forward and upset a servingman before he stopped, recalling his dignity. He wiped his mouth and crossed himself. The cup of wine in his free hand marred the gesture. Dmitrii put it hastily down, kissed Sasha on both cheeks, and said, "We feared the worst."
"May the Lord bless you, Dmitrii Ivanovich," Sasha said, smiling. As boys these two had lived together at Sasha's monastery, the Trinity Lavra, before Dmitrii reached his majority.
A babble of men's voices filled the smoky feasting-hall. Dmitrii was presiding over the remains of a boar. The light women had been pushed hastily out, but Sasha could smell the ghost of them, along with the wine and the greasy ends of meat.
He could also feel the boyars' eyes on him, wondering what his return foretold.
What, Sasha had always wondered, made people want to cram themselves into grimy rooms and shut away the clean air?
Dmitrii must have seen his cousin's distaste. "Baths!" he cried at once, raising his voice. "Let the bathhouse be heated. My cousin is tired, and I want some private talk." He took Sasha's arm confidingly. "I, too, am weary of all this clamor," he said, though Sasha doubted it. Dmitrii thrived on Moscow's noisy intrigues; the Lavra had always been too small and too quiet for him. "You there!" called the Grand Prince to his steward. "See that these men have all they need."
Long ago, when the Mongols first swept through Rus', Moscow had been a crude and jumped-up trading post--an afterthought to the conquering Horde, beside the glories of Vladimir and Suzdal and Kiev herself.
That was not enough to keep the city standing when the Tatars came, but Moscow had clever princes, and in the smoking ash-heap of conquest, the Muscovites at once set about making allies of their conquerors.
They used their loyalty to the Horde to further their own ambitions. When the khans demanded taxes, the Muscovite princes delivered them, squeezing their own boyars in order to pay. In return the khans, pleased, gave Moscow more territory, and still more: the patent for Vladimir and the title of Grand Prince. So the rulers of Muscovy prospered and their little realm grew.
But as Muscovy grew, the Golden Horde diminished. Bitter feuding between the children of the Great Khan shook the throne, and the whispers began among the boyars of Moscow: The Tatars are not even Christians, and they cannot keep a man on their throne six months before another one comes to claim it. Why, then, do we pay tribute? Why be vassals?
Dmitrii, bold but practical, had eyed the unrest in Sarai, realized that the Khan's record-keeping must be five years behind, and quietly ceased paying tribute at all. He hoarded the money instead, and dispatched his holy cousin Brother Aleksandr to the land of the pagan to spy out their dispositions. Sasha, in his turn, had sent a trusted friend, Brother Rodion, to his own father's home at Lesnaya Zemlya to warn of war brewing.
Now Sasha had returned from Sarai, in the teeth of winter, with news that he wished he was not carrying.
He leaned his head back against the wooden wall of the bathhouse and shut his eyes. The steam washed away some of the grime and weariness of travel.
"You look dreadful, brother," said Dmitrii cheerfully. He was eating cakes. The sweat of too much meat and wine ran off his skin.
Sasha cracked an eyelid. "You're getting fat," he retorted. "You ought to go to the monastery and take a fortnight's fasting this Lent." When Dmitrii had been a boy in the Lavra, he had often sneaked into the woods to kill and cook rabbits on fast-days. Sasha thought, judging by the look of him, that he might have kept up the practice.
Dmitrii laughed. His exuberant charm distracted the unwary from his calculating glances. The Grand Prince's father had died before Dmitrii reached his tenth year, in a land where boy-princes rarely saw adulthood. Dmitrii had learned early to judge men carefully and not to trust them. But Brother Aleksandr had been Dmitrii's teacher first, and later his friend, when they had lived in the Lavra before the prince's majority. So Dmitrii only grinned and said, "A night and a day with the snow falling so thick--what can we do besides eat? I cannot even have a girl; Father Andrei says I must not--or at least not until Eudokhia throws me an heir."
The prince leaned back on the bench, scowled, and added, "As though there is a chance of that, the barren bitch." He sat a moment grim, and then he brightened. "Well, you are here at last. We had despaired of you. Tell me, who has the throne at Sarai? What are the generals' dispositions? Tell me everything."
Sasha had eaten and bathed; now he wanted only to sleep, anywhere that was not the ground. But he opened his eyes and said, "There must be no war in the spring, cousin."
The prince turned a flat stare onto Sasha. "No?" That was the voice of the prince, sure of himself and impatient. The look on his face was the reason he still held the throne after ten years and three sieges.
"I have been to Sarai," said Sasha carefully. "And beyond. I rode among the nomad-camps; I spoke to many men. I risked my life, more than once." Sasha paused, seeing again the hot dust, the bleached steppe-sky, testing strange spices. That glittering pagan city made Moscow look like a mud-castle built in a day by incompetent children.
"The khans come and go like leaves now, that is true," Sasha continued. "One will reign six months before his uncle or cousin or brother supplants him. The Great Khan had too many children. But I do not think it matters. The generals have their armies, and their power holds, even if the throne itself is tottering."
Dmitrii considered a moment. "But think of it! A victory would be hard, and yet a victory would make me master of all Rus'. We will pay no more tribute to unbelievers. Is that not worth a little risk, a little sacrifice?"
"Yes," Sasha said. "Eventually. But that is not my only news. This spring, you have troubles closer to home."
And Brother Aleksandr proceeded, grimly, to tell the Grand Prince of Moscow a tale of burning villages, brigands, and fire on the horizon.
While Brother Aleksandr advised his royal cousin, Olga's slaves bathed the sick man Sasha brought with him to Moscow. They dressed the priest in fresh clothes and put him in a cell meant for a confessor. Olga wrapped herself in a rabbit-edged robe and went down to see him.
A stove squatted in one corner of the room, with a fire new-laid. Its light did not quite pierce the dimness, but when Olga's women crowded in with lamps of clay, the shadows retreated, cringing.
The man was not in bed. He lay folded up on the floor, praying before the icons. His long hair spread out around him and caught the torchlight.
Behind Olga, the women murmured and craned. Their din might have disturbed a saint, but this man did not stir. Was he dead? Olga stepped hastily forward, but before she could touch him, he sat up, crossed himself, and came wavering to his feet.
Olga stared. Darinka, who had invited herself along with a train of bug-eyed accomplices, gasped and giggled. This man's loose hair fell about his shoulders, golden as the crown of a saint, and beneath the heavy brow, his eyes were a stormy blue. His lower lip was red: the only softness amid the fine arching bones of his face.
The women stuttered. Olga got her breath first and came forward. "Father, bless," she said.
The priest's blue eyes were brilliant with fever; sweat matted the golden hair. "May the Lord bless you," he returned. His voice came from his chest and made the candles shiver. His glance did not quite find hers; he gazed glassily beyond her, into the shadows near the ceiling.
"I honor your piety, Father," said Olga. "Remember me in your prayers. But you must go back to bed now. This cold is mortal."
"I live or die by God's will," replied the priest. "Better to--" He swayed. Varvara caught him before he fell; she was much stronger than she looked. An expression of faint distaste crossed her face.
"Build up the fire," snapped Olga to the slaves. "Heat soup. Bring hot wine and blankets."
Varvara, grunting, got the priest into bed, then brought Olga a chair. Olga sank down into it while the women crowded and gawped at her back. The priest lay still. Who was he and where had he come from?
"Here is mead," said Olga, when his eyelids fluttered. "Come, sit up. Drink."
He drew himself upright and drank, gasping. All the while he watched her over the rim of the cup. "My thanks--Olga Vladimirova," he said when he had finished.
"Who told you my name, Batyushka?" she asked. "How came you to be wandering ill in the forest?"
A muscle twitched in his cheek. "I am come from your own father's home of Lesnaya Zemlya. I have walked long roads, freezing, in the dark..." His voice died away, then rallied. "You have the look of your family."
Lesnaya Zemlya... Olga leaned forward. "Have you news? What of my brothers and sister? What of my father? Tell me; I have had nothing since the summer."
"Your father is dead."
Silence fell, so that they heard logs crumbling in the hot stove.
Olga sat dumbstruck. Her father dead? He had never even met her children.
What matter? He was happy now; he was with Mother. But--he lay forever in his beloved winter earth and she would never see him again. "God give him peace," Olga whispered, stricken.
"I am sorry," said the priest.
Olga shook her head, throat working.
"Here," added the priest unexpectedly. He thrust the cup into her hand. "Drink."
Olga tipped the wine down her throat, then handed the empty cup to Varvara. She scrubbed a sleeve across her eyes and managed to ask, steadily, "How did he die?"
"It is an evil tale."
"But I will hear it," returned Olga.
Murmurs rippled among the women.
"Very well," said the priest. A sulfurous note slipped into his voice. "He died because of your sister."
Gasps of delighted interest from her audience. Olga bit the inside of her cheek. "Out," Olga said, without raising her voice. "Go back upstairs, Darinka, I beg."
The women grumbled, but they went. Only Varvara stayed behind, for propriety's sake. She retreated into the shadows, crossing her arms over her breast.
"Vasya?" Olga asked, rough-voiced. "My sister, Vasilisa? What could she have to do with--?"
"Vasilisa Petrovna knew neither God nor obedience," the priest said. "A devil lived in her soul. I tried--long I tried--to instruct her in righteousness. But I failed."
"I don't see--" Olga began, but the priest had hauled himself higher on his pillows; sweat pooled in the hollow of his throat.
"She would look at things that were not there," he whispered. "She walked in the woods but knew no fear. Everywhere in the village, people talked of it. The kinder said she was mad. But others spoke of witchcraft. She grew to womanhood, and, witchlike, she drew the eyes of men, though she was no beauty..." His voice fractured, rallied again. "Your father, Pyotr Vladimirovich, arranged a marriage in haste, that she be wed before worse befell her. But she defied him and drove away her suitor. Pyotr Vladimirovich made arrangements to send her to a convent. He feared--by then he feared for her soul."
Olga tried to imagine her fey green-eyed sister grown into the girl the priest described, and she succeeded all too well. A convent? Vasya? "The little girl I knew could never bear confinement," she said.
"She fought," agreed the priest. "No, she said, and no again. She ran into the forest, at night, on Midwinter, still crying defiance. Pyotr Vladimirovich went after his daughter, as did Anna Ivanovna, her poor stepmother."
The priest paused.
"And then?" Olga whispered.
"A beast found them," he said. "We thought--they said a bear."
"In winter?"
"Vasilisa must have gone into its cave. Maidens are foolish." The priest's voice rose. "I don't know; I did not see. Pyotr saved his daughter's life. But he himself was slain, and his poor wife with him. A day later, Vasilisa, maddened still, ran away, and no one has heard anything of her since. We can only assume she is dead as well, Olga Petrovna. She and your father both."
Olga pressed the heel of her hand to her eyes. "Once I promised Vasya that she could come live with me. I might have taken a hand. I might have--"
"Do not grieve," the priest said. "Your father is with God, and your sister deserved her fate."
Olga lifted her head, startled. The priest's blue eyes were expressionless--she thought she had imagined the venom in his voice.
Olga mastered herself. "You have braved dangers to bring this news," she said. "What--what will you have in return? Forgive me, Father. I don't even know your name."
"My name is Konstantin Nikonovich," said the priest. "And I desire nothing. I will join the monastery, and I will pray for this wicked world."
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Patrick Chung Press Conference - 1/13/2011
Patriots safety Patrick Chung addresses the media during his press conference at Gillette Stadium, on Thursday, January 13, 2011. Q: How has Mark Sanchez changed as a quarterback since you were in the Pac 10? PC: Obviously, he's better.
Patriots safety Patrick Chung addresses the media during his press conference at Gillette Stadium, on Thursday, January 13, 2011.
Q: How has Mark Sanchez changed as a quarterback since you were in the Pac 10?
PC: Obviously, he's better. He's starting [for] an NFL team. He's a good player. He's got a good arm. He can make good decisions. He's got good players around him. He wouldn't be playing if he wasn't good.
Q: What do you know about Rodney Harrison and has been told to you regarding him from the guys that did play with him?
PC: He's intense. He's intense. He's flying around full speed and he's not going to stop. Every single play, he's going hard. Every single time. You have to give a guy like that credit. To go hard for so many years, every practice, every game, a lot of guys can't do that.
Q: Have you been able to meet Rodney?
PC: Yeah, I've met Rodney. I've talked to him, texted him. He gives me advice. I listen to him. He's been in the league for a long time, so he's one of those guys you have to listen to.
Q: Has he said he might see some of him in you?
PC: No, we've never talked about that - the comparison - we've never talked about that. We don't even talk about football. We just talk about life. He helps me out; he gives me good advice. We don't even talk about that stuff.
Q: What is different for you this time around in the playoffs? Do you have a better appreciation of the intensity?
PC: The more you play, the slower the game gets. It comes with experience. It gets easier, but it's my first playoff game, playing, so I really can't speak on that until the game is over.
Q: You heard Vince Wilfork mention who his mentors were, you guys are so young in the secondary, do you guys even have mentors?
PC: Bill [Belichick]. We have Bill. James Sanders, Brandon [Meriweather]. They've been here. They know what's going on. They're still young in a sense. We're extremely young, but we still look up to them. They know what's going on, but we have great coaches around us, [so] it's a lot easier.
Q: Is Vince someone you look up to even though he is in a different group?
PC: Of course. There are times in a game where he will say, 'Hey, get it together.' [And we're like,] 'Oh, alright. Let's go. Let's do this.' He's a great leader.
Q: What did you do to confuse Sanchez in the last game between you guys?
PC: I'll talk to you after the game [about that].
Q: Can you talk a little bit about your versatility?
PC: It's just hard work. The more you can, the more you can do for the team. The more you can help your team. It's not really... Anybody can do it. It's all about working. You come to work knowing, 'Hey, I have to work on this; I've got to work on this. I'm good at this, but I can get better at this. I'm not so good at this, I can get okay at this or I can get better and good at this.' It's all hard work. It's really what you want to do with yourself. When you have the opportunity, you have to work hard to get it done. It's all about your mindset.
Q: How have you been impressed with this rookie class? You guys talk about how they ask a lot of questions.
PC: Yeah, you answered it. They do ask a lot of questions. I feel [Devin] McCourty and those guys came in like rookie veterans. They pay attention, attention to detail, they listen to coach, [and] they work hard. They came in with that mentality like, 'I'm going to work hard and we've not made it yet.' We still haven't made it yet. People in the league for five years still haven't made it. It's just all keep working and never get complacent and those guys do that.
Q: Where do you get your work ethic from?
PC: I've always been a hard worker, but I think between here and Oregon. Oregon was just [snap, snap, snap], boom, boom, boom, boom. Hard work. We call it, 'Win the day.' Don't worry about the day after or the day before; worry about that day. Win that day and the next day is the next one. Just work hard all the time.
Q: Did that make is easy to come here?
PC: Yeah, we work hard here. We work hard every time. You go out to practice [and] you work hard until you can't even walk. It makes the game so much easier. It makes the game a lot easier because you've seen it so many times at practice. So, practice is very important and they preach that here and at Oregon.
Q: You hear defensive backs on other teams talk about developing cohesiveness in the defensive back field where everyone knows where everyone else is and they are confident that everyone will do their jobs. Have you guys developed that from where you were in preseason to now; are you a much more cohesive unit now?
PC: Yeah, that comes from playing 20 games. You play 20 games, you have no choice but to get a little more comfortable with the guys that you're playing with, a little more experienced as the game slows down. You become a family. You know, [Devin McCourty's] out there. Kyle [Arrington's] out there, Brandon [Meriweather's] out there, James [Sanders], [Jarrad] Page - you just know. You know it like you can depend on these guys. You've been playing with them for 20 games now. I can look at Brandon, and he'll just nod his head and I'm like, 'OK, you're good.' I know what he's thinking and that just comes with experience. It gets better the longer the season goes with any team.
Q: Have the last couple of weeks been any more intense for playoff preparation?
PC: Preparation's preparation. We have five days to get ready and we play on Sunday. That's all it is. ... Go Oregon, by the way.
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Hermosa police rescue intoxicated man
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Three Hermosa Beach police officers rescued an intoxicated man dangling from the third floor of a public parking structure early Monday, police said.
Greg Stroup, 29, of Costa Mesa told officers he sat on the edge to smoke a cigarette, lost his balance and fell about
2 a.m., Hermosa Beach police Sgt. Robert Higgins said.
The officers – Brian Smyth, Dean Garkow and Todd Lewitt – found Stroup hanging onto a railing at the edge of the structure near Pier Plaza.
“Stroup’s whole body was hanging over the edge with his female friend literally keeping him from falling to his death by holding his wrists,” Higgins said.
The three officers pulled the 200-pound man back onto the structure to safety.
Police determined that “Stroup was so intoxicated that he was unable to care for himself or others.”
He was arrested on suspicion of public intoxication. Stroup was released when he became sobered up.
“Stroup did repeatedly thank the officers and his female friend for saving his life,” Higgins said.
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Selective translocator protein (TSPO) agonists
Discussion in 'Other treatments' started by leokitten, Feb 9, 2021.
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leokitten Senior Member (Voting Rights)
Given that there is anecdotal evidence of lorazepam (Ativan) causing rapid temporary improvement of ME symptoms, even in very severe cases, I’ve wondered why ME researchers aren’t looking more closely at researching selective translocator protein (TSPO) agonists. TSPO is also known as the peripheral benzodiazepine receptor (PBR) and is primarily found on the inner and outer mitochondrial membrane.
A few selective TSPO/PBR agonist compounds exist in research, and they do not have affinity for the central GABAA receptor, therefore they do not have the negative effects benzodiazepines have so drugs selectively targeting TSPO could potentially be taken long term.
A few examples are Ro5-4864, Emapunil, and SSR-180,575
By researching these compounds in ME/CFS we could discover if indeed the effect lorazepam has on ME symptoms is due to TSPO agonism and the resulting effects on mitochondria, glial cells, adrenals and steroids, inflammation, etc. and not due to central GABAA binding. In addition, these could be a tool to help us understand the pathophysiology of ME and a potential target for ME/CFS treatment and drug development.
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How Might Ativan, Clonazapem Increase Strength?
seems relevant, at least for answering the first question I had, which was 'is there fairly strong anecdotal evidence of lorazepam improving ME symptoms?'. Several members (at the severe end of the ME/CFS spectrum) have reported benefits from similar drugs.
Hutan, Feb 9, 2021
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Hutan said: ↑
I read that clorazepam (Klonopin) has no affinity for the TSPO/PBR receptor. Have severe patients reported the same significant temporary improvement from clorazepam as for lorazepam? That would help answer one of the questions I wrote in the OP.
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Kitty Senior Member (Voting Rights)
It might be useful to get a sense for how many patients the anecdotal evidence holds true? It's so easy to get a skewed idea of the extent of the impact.
I have two friends with ME who, like me, have been prescribed lorazepam. It had exactly the effect you'd expect: feeling weak, drugged, sleepy, and unresponsive.
I took it for several years – I was given it as a teenager, without any warning that it was extremely addictive as well as completely inappropriate for someone not suffering any symptoms that warranted its use. Unsurprisingly, my ME symptoms improved a great deal after managing to withdraw from it. The friend who used it for dental treatment found it made her feel so awful that it was preferable to conquer her phobia.
These are only anecdotes, of course, but they ought to be weighed against those from people who feel better. It may be relevant that only one of the friends I mention has severe ME – the other two tend to slide up and down the mild/moderate scale over time.
Kitty, Feb 9, 2021
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Kitty said: ↑
Yes totally, maybe too when a person deteriorates to severe or very severe ME the pathophysiology takes on new aspects, and lorazepam might only benefit here.
wigglethemouse Senior Member (Voting Rights)
There is some discussion in this paper about the future of constructing neuropsychotropic drugs in the series of TSPO ligands (I've only read the abstract)
In 2020, it is already 43 years since Braestrup and Squires discovered 18 kDa translocator protein (TSPO), known until 2006 as 'peripheral benzodiazepine receptor'. During this time the functions of this receptor which is located on the outer membrane of mitochondria were studied in detail. One of the key functions of TSPO is the transfer of cholesterol from the outer to the inner mitochondrial membrane, which is the limiting stage in the synthesis of neurosteroids. TSPO is also involved in the transport of porphyrins, mitochondrial respiration, the opening of mitochondrial pores, apoptosis and cell proliferation. This review presents current information on the structure of TSPO, the mechanism of its participation in neurosteroidogenesis, as well as endogenous and synthetic TSPO ligands. Particular emphasis is placed on the analysis of approaches to the design of synthetic ligands and their neuropsychotropic activity in vitro and in vivo. The presented review demonstrates the promise of constructing new neuropsychotropic drugs in the series of TSPO ligands.
wigglethemouse, Feb 10, 2021
Jonas Berquist has done steroidomics in ME/CFS and presented at the Stanford Symposium and elsewhere on the topic. I don't think it's published info.
https://www.omf.ngo/second-annual-symposium-transcripts/
What we found is, maybe not dramatic changes but we have changes that I think are relevant when we come to discussion of what's going on in the patient group. So if I have a general downregulation of many of the steroids, the only one that came out significant, as you see here, is pregnenolone. I will show you what that can mean. Pregnenolone is the key steroid in the biochemical pathway. So it's actually the precursor of the rest of the steroid profiles.
. I also put these blue arrows in the biochemical pathway here. All of these enzymatic ways that I marked here are located to a specific organelle. Is there anybody who can guess what organelle that is? Mitochondria. So pregnenolone is one of the neurotransmitters that are neurosteroids that we have in very high concentrations in the brain.
Many papers describe how TSPO is involved in this pathway.
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Corner Gas - The Movie
Saskatchewan shipped a lonely, wooden grain elevator to #Toronto to promote the film spectacular that will surely open next year's tiff: Corner Gas - The Movie. Stars Eric Peterson (Oscar) and Tara Spencer-Nairn (Constable Pelly) showed up last Friday for a Sing-A-Long and sign autographs. The elevator and the karaoke singing will play during the credit sequence in the movie which is being distributed by Prairie Pants Distribution Inc and was based on a sitcom created by Brent Butt.
I am going to cut down the back forty and bring the grain in and see if they will store it in the elevator. The structure will remain in place beside Much Music/CTV at Queen and John Streets from September 13, 2014 in parallel with the film festival. The song everyone will be singing on the red carpet is the Corner Gas theme song 'Not A Lot Goin' On' written by Craig Northey and Jesse Valenzuela. The old style grain storage building really makes the area look like little Dog River.
"We're really excited to give fans this last chance to be part of Corner Gas: The Movie," said executive producer,Virginia Thompson. "I encourage anyone with a voice – good or not so good – to take part. Everyone sounds great when they're part of a chorus, and it will make the end credits of the film a great deal of fun!"
"Corner Gas: The Movie was shot in Saskatchewan from June 22 to July 22, 2014. The 90-minute feature film will be delivered to Canadians as a national event on multiple platforms in December. The first-ever release strategy of its kind, the film will open with a Cineplex Front Row Centre Events theatrical debut across Canada, followed by premieres on The Movie Network, CTV, and The Comedy Network, and complemented by a special collector's edition DVD available for purchase before the holidays."
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Description: Description of target: The function of CXCL9 has not been specifically defined; however, it is thought to be involved in T cell trafficking. This gene has been localized to 4q21 with INP10, which is also a member of the chemokine family of cytokines.The function of this gene has not been specifically defined; however, it is thought to be involved in T cell trafficking. This gene has been localized to 4q21 with INP10, which is also a member of the chemokine family of cytokines. Publication Note: This RefSeq record includes a subset of the publications that are available for this gene. Please see the Entrez Gene record to access additional publications.;Species reactivity: Human;Application: ELISA;Assay info: ;Sensitivity: < 12.5pg/mL
CXCL9 ELISA Kit (Rat) (OKCD07806)
Description: Description of target: This antimicrobial gene encodes a protein thought to be involved in T cell trafficking. The encoded protein binds to C-X-C motif chemokine 3 and is a chemoattractant for lymphocytes but not for neutrophils.;Species reactivity: Rat;Application: ELISA;Assay info: ;Sensitivity: < 6.1pg/mL
Human MIG/CXCL9 ELISA Kit
Rat CXCL3/CINC-2 alpha/beta Quantikine（CINC-2）ELISA Kit
CXCL9 Blocking Peptide
DF9920-BP Affbiotech 1mg
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Range Rover Sport Plug-in Hybrid Unveiled
The new Range Rover Sport is transformed by technology, with a plug-in hybrid electric powertrain delivering efficiency, capability and performance like never before.
Today’s reveal follows the news that from 2020 all new Jaguar and Land Rover vehicles will have the option of electrification marking the next step on the Great British company’s electrification journey.
In addition to the new petrol-electric hybrid options, every Range Rover Sport now has an enhanced design and new consumer technology. The flagship SVR now delivers 575hp, making it the fastest Range Rover to date with a 0-60mph time of 4.3s. The latest enhancements deliver an SUV on another level of dynamic capability, with breadth of appeal and desirability like no other.
Land Rover Chief Design Officer, Gerry McGovern said: “When we started the design process with this new Range Rover Sport, it was important that we maintained its sporting prowess while evolving the exterior design. The addition of design-enabled technologies, such as our new infotainment system and the LED headlights demonstrate our drive towards ever greater desirability for the customer.”
The Range Rover Sport has sold more than 732,000 since it went on sale in 2005.
Jaguar Land Rover UK Managing Director, Jeremy Hicks said: “The current Range Rover Sport has performed exceptionally well in the UK market since it was introduced in 2013 selling just shy of 50,000 vehicles to date. Its perfect blend of performance, comfort, utility and off-road prowess make it the perfect all-round luxury vehicle.
“These 2018 updates make the Range Rover Sport an even more attractive proposition with CO2 emissions down to 64g/km and a 101mpg on the combined cycle coupled with new infotainment technology making life simpler. Our efficient diesel and petrol engines are our cleanest ever and remain utterly relevant today on our journey to electrification.”
The latest Range Rover Sport is Jaguar Land Rover’s first plug-in hybrid electric vehicle. Badged P400e, the new model provides sustainable performance by combining a 300hp (221kW) 2.0-litre four-cylinder Ingenium petrol engine with an 85kW electric motor. The 404hp (297kW) total available power output – available from the permanent four-wheel drive system – delivers 0-60mph in only 6.3 seconds (0-100km/h in 6.7 seconds) and a maximum speed of 137mph. With an impressive 640Nm of combined torque, the new powertrain mixes dynamic and sustainable performance with traditional Land Rover capability, comfort and refinement.
Thanks to its electrified powertrain, Range Rover Sport P400e emits only 64g/km on the NEDC cycle and offers an all-electric range of 31 miles (51km) without the petrol engine running. For the first time Land Rover customers can experience zero-emission, near silent off-road luxury with uncompromised all-terrain capability and allowing entry into areas with restrictions for air quality, including most congestion charging zones.
Drivers can select from two driving modes to best suit their needs:
Parallel Hybrid mode (the default driving mode) – combines petrol and electric drive. The driver can optimise battery charge or fuel economy by utilising one of two charge management functions:
– SAVE function – prevents the battery charge dropping below the level which has been selected.
– Predictive Energy Optimisation (PEO) function – entering a destination in the navigation system utilises GPS altitude data to intelligently optimize the switch between electric motor and petrol engine maximising fuel economy over gradients along the route.
EV (Electric Vehicle) mode – EV mode enables the vehicle to run solely on the electric motor using the energy stored in the battery, the ideal solution for quieter zero emission journeys.
Land Rover’s Terrain Response 2 technology has a unique calibration to intelligently and precisely distribute torque from the electric motor, which has no creep speed and maximum torque from zero rpm, to all four wheels. This gives greater control during low-speed off-road manoeuvres, reaffirming Range Rover Sport’s outstanding breadth of capability.
The motor is powered by a 13.1kWh high-voltage lithium-ion battery. Land Rover engineers delivered a set-up that maximises interior space and provides ideal weight distribution. The 2.0-litre Ingenium petrol engine is longitudinally mounted, with the 85kW electric motor housed on the transmission at the centre of the vehicle along with the 7kW on-board charger. The access point for the cable is at the front of the vehicle, while the 13k.1Wh prism-shaped lithium-ion battery is mounted at the rear beneath the boot floor.
When rapid charging, a full charge can be achieved in as little as 2 hours 45 minutes at home using a dedicated or 32amp wall box. The battery can be fully charged in 7 hours 30 minutes using the 10 amp home charging cable supplied as standard.
With significant changes under the skin, the exterior has evolved to harmonise and modernise the design, making the Range Rover Sport look more dynamic without changing its essential character.
At the front, the striking new design is enabled by intelligent Matrix Pixel LED headlights, sitting alongside a redesigned grille. This is complemented by a new bumper with a more aggressive profile. The new PHEV derivative also includes access to the 7Kw on-board charger hidden behind the Land Rover badge on the right of the grille.
Inside the cabin, the new Touch Pro Duo infotainment system called ‘Blade’ by its developers, is the most advanced ever created by Jaguar Land Rover and is truly state-of-the-art. Two high-definition 10-inch touchscreens form the centrepiece of the minimalist cabin, blending a futuristic, elegant feel with an intuitive, engaging interface and unrivalled functionality.
In-car connectivity is enhanced with up to 12 power points, including two domestic plug sockets to keep laptops and other devices topped up. The introduction of the Jaguar Land Rover Activity Key also brings new levels of convenience to the Range Rover Sport, allowing customers to lock and unlock their vehicle without the need to carry a key fob – ideal for outdoor pursuits.
Introduced last year, the new Range Rover Sport features Advanced Tow Assist: takes care of the difficult counter-steering required to position trailers accurately when reversing. The driver can simply guide the trailer into the desired space using the rotary controller for the Terrain Response 2 system.
The new Range Rover Sport has been enhanced with further technologies for greater comfort and convenience:
– Gesture sunblind: opened and closed by an advanced gesture control system that senses an occupant’s hand movement. All it takes to open the blind is a rearward swipe in front of the rear view mirror, and forwards to close
– Pixel-laser LED headlights: advanced technology provides greater luminance and intelligently blanks sections of LEDs to help to avoid dazzling oncoming drivers
Designed and engineered by Jaguar Land Rover in the UK, the Range Rover Sport will be produced at the company’s Solihull production facility and with deliveries from early 2018.
2018 Range Rover Sport UK Pricing
Powertrain Fuel Type On The Road Price (from)
2.0L P400e PHEV 404HP
P400e HSE Petrol PHEV £70,800.00
P400e HSE Dynamic Petrol PHEV £73,800.00
P400e Autobiography Dynamic Petrol PHEV £84,400.00
Oct 4, 2017 Blagojce Krivevski
September 2017 plug-in vehicle salesABB launches 150-350 kW high power charger
BMW and Jaguar Land Rover to co-develop next-gen electrification technology
Jaguar and Land Rover Charging comes to the UK, powered by Plugsurfing
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The Sirens’ Song
by Amanda Douberley February 27, 2007
If we tell stories to help us make sense of the world, then right now
the world must not make much sense because we seem to need a lot of
stories. This is one explanation for the recent proliferation of
storytelling in painting, the theme explored by Blanton Museum of Art
assistant curator Kelly Baum in The Sirens’ Song at Austin’s Arthouse.
Joey Fauerso...The Woods...2006...Oil and watercolor on found wallpaper...20 x 155 inches
The exhibition’s title was inspired by Maurice Blanchot’s essay “The Song of the Sirens,” which Baum reads as championing “the ability of art to revoke the boundaries between the real and the imaginary.” This confusion between fact and fiction has allowed Baum to construe storytelling broadly—including personal narrative and pure fiction, as well as political allegory and current events—but the most powerful parts of The Sirens’ Song resonate with anxiety and despair, slicing through our contemporary moment with enough force to make this uneasy undercurrent the exhibition’s main attraction.
Violence dominates the smaller of Arthouse’s two main galleries, with well-chosen paintings by Seth Alverson, Joey Fauerso and Gilad Efrat. Alverson’s monumental, macabre diptych Word Has It That Everything Has Been Permitted for Quite Some Time Now describes before and after scenes from a destructive event: A bomb, or maybe even a meteor, has ripped through the home of two middle-aged men, seated on a couch, who look perfectly normal in the first panel except they have no feet. Alverson’s palette is rich, his draftsmanship, exquisite, and his imagination, truly gruesome. In the aftermath painting, one of the men’s heads has exploded, while the other is impaled with a roof beam. Nevertheless, the painting is so seductive, and the mountain scene revealed by the destruction so beautiful, it’s hard to process the implications of what is depicted — the effect is somewhere between cinematic horror and the TV news. The scale and color saturation of Word Has It… is pure Hollywood, but the deadpan senselessness of the violence left me with the same numb feeling I get from watching CNN.
The Woods by Fauerso, a triptych of paintings on antique wallpaper, reinforces this sensation. The nude man who appears several times in a grisly landscape could easily be an allegory for ourselves as we watch global events unfold on our TV screens. He seems absolutely unaware of his surroundings even as he bathes in a spray of blood and strolls under trees festooned with meat.
Gilad Efrat...Ansaar IV...2005...Oil on linen...59 x 98 inches...Collection of Beverly and John Berry, Houston
In contrast, Efrat’s painting of a prison camp is devoid of human figures, but Ansaar IV overpowers these other, more literal representations of violence by all that it implies. The painting is based on an unpublished photograph of an Israeli detention center that was taken by a journalist, who gave the picture to Efrat for the painter to reproduce. The viewer is left to imagine what has occurred or will transpire within the empty, barbed-wire enclosure.
The politics of race and current events inform work by David McGee, William Villalongo, Philip Maysles and Trenton Doyle Hancock in the main space. McGee’s Good Government, a group of watercolors that recast the Iraq War via Herman Melville’s Moby Dick, covers an entire wall. McGee has put George Bush at the helm as Ahab, reduced the Clintons to a pair of ants and aptly portrayed Donald Rumsfeld as a toy horse. The delicacy of McGee’s watercolors belies his biting political commentary, creating a satisfying contradiction.
William Villalongo...Earth, Wind, & Fire...2006...Acrylic and paper on velvet...96 x 72 x 3 inches...Courtesy of Esso Gallery, New York
Villalongo achieved a similar effect with Earth, Wind, & Fire: He has managed to evoke a biblical quality in a Day-Glo painting on black velvet that speaks to the impact of Hurricane Katrina. Disembodied heads bob against the black ground, linked by a web of fire and bright blue organic shapes. The cartoonish faces alternately grin and grimace, making it difficult to tell if they’re dead, alive or somewhere in between. Villalongo thereby has brought in hope as well as humor, blending African-American pop culture references with the harsh reality that lies behind his allegory in one of the show’s best works.
Maysles has used a very different strategy to monumentalize pop culture. He based Bedroom Poster on a photograph of Larry Bird and Julius Irving grappling on the basketball court, which he found on a T-shirt sold in Harlem. Blown up on the canvas and painted in rich hues of blue, the image is unmoored from its historical context and takes on significations that run deeper than an interracial sports feud.
Philip Maysles...Bedroom Poster...2006...Oil on linen...44 x 58 inches
Themes implicit in Hancock’s painting are highlighted within the context of the work by Maysles and Villalongo. Sesom’s Mission is part of an ongoing series that tells the story of the Vegans, who have sworn off all pleasure, meat and color, and their enemies, the Mounds, a product of the union between humans and plants. Sesom, a Vegan who has been visited in his dreams by another of Hancock’s characters, Painter, embarks on a journey to find the Mounds. The story unfolds in the painting through text layered over an image of a Mound, a towering black and white striped shape crisscrossed with ribbons of color. Sesom’s journey takes on a biblical cast within the text, as if Hancock’s character were a latter-day Moses, while the politics of race simmer beneath the artist’s larger story of two warring tribes and their conflict over color.
One of the great things about The Sirens’ Song is Baum’s installation design, which juxtaposes paintings in terms of thematic content, narrative strategy and more superficial factors, including color. Each work draws out complementary, at times surprising, aspects of the others. The extraordinary coherence of the majority of the show, however, makes the few inconsistencies especially glaring. The dreamlike, personal narrative in Chronicles of Certain Importance—the best days leading up to my prom date (Inside the Shell gas station kiosk) by Xiomara De Oliver, which pictures a group of women clad in bright yellow dresses who appear to float against a red ground, has little or no relation to Alverson, Fauerso, and Efrat’s meditations on violence, although De Oliver’s painting certainly fits within the exhibition’s broader theme of storytelling. The same problem applies to the work by Kirk Hayes. Existential Penguin and Only a Flesh Wound, Love are great fun to look at—Hayes is a master of trompe l’oeil and certainly had me fooled with his mimicry of collaged cardboard—but they detract from the otherwise tight network of correspondences that reverberate among the paintings installed in Arthouse’s larger gallery. The Strongest Man in the World is He Who Walks Alone, from Vincent Valdez’s Stations series, hangs in relative isolation near the gallery reception desk. This is a dark corner for a work that is apparently a substitution (the exhibition’s promotional materials instead show Expulsion from the Great City by Valdez, two drawings of nude figures that represent Adam and Eve).
Ali Fitzgerald...A Trench Coat...and its Body Stall at our Gate...2006...Gouache, acrylic and marker on canvas...95 x 211.5 inches
The exhibition’s two installation works are placed in architecturally discrete spaces that give them ample breathing room. Hilary Wilder characteristically has combined painting on canvas with painting directly on the wall. A Castle Dark, Sunset references the biography of Cathy Smith, a Gordon Lightfoot groupie who was also involved in the death of John Belushi. Wilder’s atmospheric painting appears dark and foreboding, qualities shared by A Trenchcoat and Its Body Stall at our Gate by Ali Fitzgerald. The two canvases that make up A Trenchcoat… are suspended from the ceiling, staggered one in front of the other, creating a floating impression that dovetails nicely with the headless figures and huge airplane that populate the work. Both installations, but especially Fitzgerald’s, seem like a bad dream: Some of what’s happening feels familiar, but nothing adds up.
Dreams don’t tell us anything so much as show us something, combining fact and fiction in disturbing ways. The fluid relationship between the real and unreal is manifest again and again in The Sirens’ Song. At the curator’s talk for the exhibition, Baum related a statement by Wilder on how we make memories by conflating known facts with what we wish were true. Taken as a whole, the work in this exhibition operates more in the vein of a nightmare where our worst fears run rampant. If we tell stories to make sense of the world, then there’s little comfort to be found in The Sirens’ Song, except the pleasure of a well-conceived exhibition.
Images courtesy Arthouse
Amanda Douberley is a PHD student in Art History at UT Austin, and a Contributing Editor to Glasstire.
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New Year's TV map
Mustafa Marie
Mon, 31 Dec 2018 - 03:40 GMT
FILE - New Year Celebrations
CAIRO - 31 December 2018: On New Year's Eve, all media outlets race to attract singers and stars to perform for their audience.
On TEN TV, Amr Abdel Hamid will host star of Egyptian folklore Ahmed Shiba in his program "Ra'ye Aam" (Public opinion). The star will talk about his singing career and his personal relation with acting star Mohamed Ramadan.
Shiba will reveal secrets about songs in the TV series "Nesr al-Saed" (Eagle of Upper Egypt) and expose why he agreed to participate in the duo "100 Wesh" (100 faces) with Tamer Hosny.
Shiba is also set to perform a number of his most popular songs, and will sing other songs for Amro Diab and George Wassouf.
The National Media Authority prepared a diverse program to celebrate the New Year. Egypt's channel 1 is celebrating through a series of programs, including "Good Morning Egypt" from 7a.m. to 10a.m., followed by "MasrAl-Mahrousa" (Egypt, the protected), which presents a special episode about the Copts, their traditions in Christmas and New Year's Eve, and the trip of the Holy Family through Egypt.
Meanwhile, Egypt's channel 2 prepared special episodes of all its programs, such as "Bensabah aleik" (Good morning to you), "Masr Gamila" (Egypt is beautiful), "Zeina" and "Min Maspero" (From Maspero).
At 8 p.m., channel 2,in cooperation with the Egyptian Satellite Channel,will broadcast a special celebration from Cairo Opera House.
The channel will cover the occasion through its programs "Mobasher men Masr" (Live from Egypt), "Nogoomal-Reyada" (Sports stars) and "Sahret Rasel-Sana" (New Year's celebration).
Nile TV Channel celebrates the New Year's Eve by honoring the stars of Nile Drama at 12 a.m. The ceremony witnesses the presence of a large number of stars, including Noor, Elham Shahin, Safia el-Emari, Hisham Selim, Amr Abdel Gelil, Mohamed Ramadan, Khaled Selim, Hani Ramzy, Hani Salama,and Dina Fouad.
"Lost World" movie will be broadcasted on Nile live channel at 2 a.m.
In addition, Nile Live Comedy channel broadcasts "A star for Christmas" at 4 p.m. "Banat el-Am" (Cousins) starring Ahmad Fahmy, Shiko, and HishamMagdyis set to be broadcasted at 7 p.m.
The same channel broadcasts the comicplay "Raya WaSakina" (Raya and Sakina) starring Shadia, Soheir el-Bably, Abdel MoniemMadbouly and Ahmed Bedeir at 10 p.m.
For his part, Amral-Leithi, chairman of Al-Nahar TV network, prepared a huge celebration on New Year's Eve with the participation of 20 of the top stars of Egypt and the Arab world in the realms of arts, drama, sports and social affairs.
Veteran singer Hany Shaker is among the invited stars and is set to also celebrate his birthday on air.
MBC Masr (MBC Egypt) will host a celebration in which veteran folkloric singer Ahmad Adawiya will perform a selection of his popular songs on "Hadith al-Masa'a"program (Evening talk) at 5 p.m. with TV host Yasmine Ezz.
Furthermore, Amro Adeeb will host a number of popular stars in his program aired on the same channel"Al Hekaya" (The story) at 10 p.m. Among the stars are Diab and Mostafa Haggag,
MBC Masr 2 (MBC Egypt 2) will broadcast the Indian Movie "New Happy Year" at 6 p.m. The movie is starring Sharokhan and Deepika Padukone. The channel will broadcast numerous TV series throughout the day.
Last but not least, veteran actress Esaad Younis will host a number of veteran Egyptian stars in her TV program "Sahebat al-Sa'ada" at 11 p.m. Among the stars are veteran actor Mahmoud el-Gendy and Hady al-Gayar.
MBC Masr
Mohamed Ramadan
Esaad Younis
Ahmed Shiba
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Bush: America needed “a new Pearl Harbor”
March 13, 2017 December 29, 2002 by Richard Moore
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Subject: Re John Pilger reveals the American plan
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http://pilger.carlton.com/print/124759
New Statesman (London) 16 December 2002
John Pilger reveals the American plan
Two years ago a project set up by the men who now surround George
W Bush said what America needed was "a new Pearl Harbor". Its
published aims have come alarmingly true, writes John Pilger
The threat posed by US terrorism to the security of nations and
individuals was outlined in prophetic detail in a document
written more than two years ago and disclosed only recently. What
was needed for America to dominate much of humanity and the
world's resources, it said, was "some catastrophic and catalysing
event - like a new Pearl Harbor".
The attacks of 11 September 2001 provided the "new Pearl Harbor",
described as "the opportunity of ages". The extremists who have
since exploited 11 September come from the era of Ronald Reagan,
when far-right groups and "think-tanks" were established to
avenge the American "defeat" in Vietnam. In the 1990s, there was
an added agenda: to justify the denial of a "peace dividend"
following the cold war. The Project for the New American Century
was formed, along with the American Enterprise Institute, the
Hudson Institute and others that have since merged the ambitions
of the Reagan administration with those of the current Bush
regime.
One of George W Bush's "thinkers" is Richard Perle. I interviewed
Perle when he was advising Reagan; and when he spoke about "total
war", I mistakenly dismissed him as mad. He recently used the
term again in describing America's "war on terror". "No stages,"
he said. "This is total war. We are fighting a variety of
enemies. There are lots of them out there. All this talk about
first we are going to do Afghanistan, then we will do Iraq . . .
this is entirely the wrong way to go about it. If we just let our
vision of the world go forth, and we embrace it entirely and we
don't try to piece together clever diplomacy, but just wage a
total war . . . our children will sing great songs about us years
from now."
Perle is one of the founders of the Project for the New American
Century, the PNAC. Other founders include Dick Cheney, now
vice-president, Donald Rumsfeld, defence secretary, Paul
Wolfowitz, deputy defence secretary, I Lewis Libby, Cheney's
chief of staff, William J Bennett, Reagan's education secretary,
and Zalmay Khalilzad, Bush's ambassador to Afghanistan. These are
the modern chartists of American terrorism.
The PNAC's seminal report, Rebuilding America's Defences:
strategy, forces and resources for a new century, was a blueprint
of American aims in all but name. Two years ago it recommended
an increase in arms-spending by $48bn so that Washington could
"fight and win multiple, simultaneous major theatre wars". This
has happened. It said the United States should develop
"bunker-buster" nuclear weapons and make "star wars" a national
priority. This is happening. It said that, in the event of Bush
taking power, Iraq should be a target. And so it is.
As for Iraq's alleged "weapons of mass destruction", these were
dismissed, in so many words, as a convenient excuse, which it is.
"While the unresolved conflict with Iraq provides the immediate
justification," it says, "the need for a substantial American
force presence in the Gulf transcends the issue of the regime of
Saddam Hussein."
How has this grand strategy been implemented?
A series of articles in the Washington Post, co-authored by Bob
Woodward of Watergate fame and based on long interviews with
senior members of the Bush administration, reveals how 11
September was manipulated.
On the morning of 12 September 2001, without any evidence of who
the hijackers were, Rumsfeld demanded that the US attack Iraq.
According to Woodward, Rumsfeld told a cabinet meeting that Iraq
should be "a principal target of the first round in the war
against terrorism". Iraq was temporarily spared only because
Colin Powell, the secretary of state, persuaded Bush that "public
opinion has to be prepared before a move against Iraq is
possible". Afghanistan was chosen as the softer option.
If Jonathan Steele's estimate in the Guardian is correct, some
20,000 people in Afghanistan paid the price of this debate with
their lives.
Time and again, 11 September is described as an "opportunity". In
last April's New Yorker, the investigative reporter Nicholas
Lemann wrote that Bush's most senior adviser, Condoleezza Rice,
told him she had called together senior members of the National
Security Council and asked them "to think about 'how do you
capitalise on these opportunities'", which she compared with
those of "1945 to 1947": the start of the cold war.
Since 11 September, America has established bases at the gateways
to all the major sources of fossil fuels, especially central
Asia. The Unocal oil company is to build a pipeline across
Afghanistan. Bush has scrapped the Kyoto Protocol on greenhouse
gas emissions, the war crimes provisions of the International
Criminal Court and the anti-ballistic missile treaty. He has said
he will use nuclear weapons against non-nuclear states "if
necessary". Under cover of propaganda about Iraq's alleged
weapons of mass destruction, the Bush regime is developing new
weapons of mass destruction that undermine international treaties
on biological and chemical warfare.
In the Los Angeles Times, the military analyst William Arkin
describes a secret army set up by Donald Rumsfeld, similar to
those run by Richard Nixon and Henry Kissinger and which Congress
outlawed. This "super-intelligence support activity" will bring
together the "CIA and military covert action, information
warfare, and deception". According to a classified document
prepared for Rumsfeld, the new organisation, known by its
Orwellian moniker as the Proactive Pre-emptive Operations Group,
or P2OG, will provoke terrorist attacks which would then require
"counter-attack" by the United States on countries "harbouring
the terrorists".
In other words, innocent people will be killed by the United
States. This is reminiscent of Operation Northwoods, the plan put
to President Kennedy by his military chiefs for a phoney
terrorist campaign - complete with bombings, hijackings, plane
crashes and dead Americans - as justification for an invasion of
Cuba. Kennedy rejected it. He was assassinated a few months
later. Now Rumsfeld has resurrected Northwoods, but with
resources undreamt of in 1963 and with no global rival to invite
You have to keep reminding yourself this is not fantasy: that
truly dangerous men, such as Perle and Rumsfeld and Cheney, have
power. The thread running through their ruminations is the
importance of the media: "the prioritised task of bringing on
board journalists of repute to accept our position".
"Our position" is code for lying. Certainly, as a journalist, I
have never known official lying to be more pervasive than today.
We may laugh at the vacuities in Tony Blair's "Iraq dossier" and
Jack Straw's inept lie that Iraq has developed a nuclear bomb
(which his minions rushed to "explain"). But the more insidious
lies, justifying an unprovoked attack on Iraq and linking it to
would-be terrorists who are said to lurk in every Tube station,
are routinely channelled as news. They are not news; they are
black propaganda.
This corruption makes journalists and broadcasters mere
ventriloquists' dummies. An attack on a nation of 22 million
suffering people is discussed by liberal commentators as if it
were a subject at an academic seminar, at which pieces can be
pushed around a map, as the old imperialists used to do.
The issue for these humanitarians is not primarily the brutality
of modern imperial domination, but how "bad" Saddam Hussein is.
There is no admission that their decision to join the war party
further seals the fate of perhaps thousands of innocent Iraqis
condemned to wait on America's international death row. Their
doublethink will not work. You cannot support murderous piracy in
the name of humanitarianism. Moreover, the extremes of American
fundamentalism that we now face have been staring at us for too
long for those of good heart and sense not to recognise them.
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Where Are the ‘High Crimes’?
December 13, 2019 by Patrick J. Buchanan
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Nowhere in the articles of impeachment is “treason” mentioned. Nor is “bribery” or “extortion,” the other crimes alleged. Where are the “high crimes” in this impeachment resolution? There are none.
“Quid pro quo” was the accusatory Latin phrase most often used to describe President Donald Trump’s July 25 phone call asking for a “favor” from the president of Ukraine.
New Year’s prediction: The Roman poet Horace’s Latin depiction: “Parturient montes, nascetur ridiculus mus” — “The mountains went into labor, and brought forth a mouse” — will be used to describe the articles of impeachment drawn up by Nancy Pelosi’s House.
Article II is titled “Obstruction of Congress.” What does it allege?
That Trump “directed the unprecedented, categorical, and indiscriminate defiance of subpoenas issued by the House of Representatives pursuant to its ‘sole power of Impeachment.'”
Undeniably, there is truth here.
Trump did direct the Executive branch not to provide witnesses and documents subpoenaed by the House Intelligence and Judiciary Committees, both of which are partisan, pro-impeachment and chaired by unapologetic Trump-haters Jerrold Nadler and Adam Schiff.
But what the substance of Article II is really about is the eternal conflict between the first and second branches of the government over their respective rights and powers.
Such clashes are usually decided by the third branch, the Supreme Court. But Pelosi, Nadler and Schiff are unwilling to wait for the court to decide. They are declaring the issue decided and settled in the House’s favor, and treating Trump’s recourse to the courts as a new impeachable offense: “Obstruction of Congress.”
Can Pelosi seriously expect a Republican Senate to convict and remove a Republican president for defending what that president is claiming in open court are the constitutional rights of the Executive Branch that he, as its present occupant and leader, is obligated to defend?
Trump would be derelict in his duty if he allowed a rogue House to run roughshod over the White House.
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Consider Article I, “Abuse of Power.”
The heart of this charge is that Trump briefly held up delivery of $391 million in “vital military and security assistance to oppose Russian aggression.” So doing, Trump “compromised the national security of the United States.”
Is the House serious? It was the Trump administration that began the transfer of the lethal aid — sniper rifles, Javelin missiles — that President Barack Obama had denied to Ukraine for three years.
If Trump’s brief hold on a second tranche of lethal aid to Ukraine imperiled our “national security,” was not Obama’s yearslong denial of lethal aid to Ukraine a far greater peril to our national security?
Still, it is absurd to declare U.S. national security as threatened by a Russian presence in Crimea or in the Russian-speaking Donbass.
Russia has been in Crimea since Catherine the Great’s reign in the 18th century. When FDR visited Yalta in Crimea in 1945, and when Richard Nixon visited Crimea during his 1974 summit, Ukraine was a Soviet republic ruled from Moscow.
When did a Russian presence or Russian flag flying over Crimea or Luhansk and Donetsk become a threat to U.S. national security?
Soon after the victory of Lenin’s revolution, and from then, for seven decades, to the end of the Cold War, Ukraine was one of 15 Soviet republics.
When did Ukraine’s territorial borders become a U.S. vital interest?
George H. W. Bush in 1991 implored the Ukrainians not to indulge a “suicidal nationalism” by declaring independence. Stay with Russia, said Bush. Was Bush 41 committing an impeachable act and imperiling U.S. national security?
Under the Constitution, a president shall be impeached and removed on conviction by the Senate of “Treason, Bribery, or other high Crimes and Misdemeanors.”
During the years of the Mueller investigation, Trump was accused of “treason,” of being a Kremlin ally and asset.
With Trump, said Pelosi, “All roads lead to Putin!”
Yet nowhere in the articles of impeachment is “treason” mentioned. Nor is “bribery” or “extortion,” the other crimes alleged. Where are the “high crimes” in this impeachment resolution? There are none.
Were the Democrats demagoguing? Did they have nothing to back up the charges of criminal conduct? Were the charges just designed to smear Trump, whom Democrats fear they cannot defeat in 2020?
Trump’s offense is that he asked Ukraine’s president to investigate the Bidens and Burisma Holdings, which paid son Hunter Biden $50,000 a month while Vice President Joe was the White House point man for rooting out corruption in Ukraine.
But if Trump had no justification for his suspicions about Joe and Hunter, why is the press corps traveling with candidate Biden demanding more answers than Joe seems prepared to give?
And is it truly impeachable to ask Ukraine’s president to look into the smelly Biden-Burisma deal before being awarded an Oval Office meeting?
In Article I, Trump is accused of taking actions in Ukraine “that would help his election.”
But when did it become a crime to consider the probable electoral consequences of decisions taken in foreign policy?
Admirers of JFK tell us he was ready to pull out of Vietnam, but only after the 1964 election, so as not to increase his vulnerability to the hawkish Republicans of the Goldwater era.
If true, was JFK guilty of impeachable inaction?
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AAR and WZL-2 Open New Overhaul Facility to Support USAFE F-16 Fleet in Poland
AAR CORP., a leading provider of aviation services to commercial and government operators, MROs, and OEMs, and Polish aviation leader Wojskowe Zak?ady Lotnicze Nr 2 (WZL-2) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony earlier this month for their new state-of-the-art aircraft overhaul facility in Bydgoszcz, Poland. U.S. government personnel, including Ambassador to Poland Mark Brzezinski, Polish government officials, and leaders from AAR and WZL-2 celebrated the official opening of a depot capability supporting the United States Air Forces in Europe (USAFE) F-16 fleet. In addition to leveraging collaboration across AAR, WZL-2, and government partners to deliver consistent mission readiness for U.S. forces and allies, this operation is expected to offer job opportunities and economic growth to Poland.
“This celebration represents not just the opening of the facility, but the beginning of joint efforts to optimize fleet readiness and aircraft availability for the USAFE F-16 program,” said Jay Pereira, AAR’s General Manager of Government Programs. “In this critical time for regional security, AAR is excited to establish an industry-leading depot capability to support regional needs and enable USAFE forces.”
Piotr Skrzy?ski, President of WZL-2; Mark Brzezinski, U.S. Ambassador to Poland; and Jay Pereira, General Manager of Government Programs for AAR hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony for AAR and WZL-2’s facility in Bydgoszcz, Poland on November 14.
The AAR / WZL-2 team is working in partnership to leverage their strengths and talents in support of a successful program. AAR brings program management, maintenance, and supply chain management expertise, while WZL-2 brings industry-leading facilities and infrastructure. Adding their combined expert workforces, AAR / WZL-2 will accomplish some of the most challenging and complex maintenance tasks to keep the F-16 a lethal fighter aircraft supporting NATO. These tasks include F-16 avionic modification upgrades; structural modifications, repairs, and corrosion control; service life extension program (SLEP) modifications; as well as any other technical upgrades needed. The facility has already inducted two F-16s for maintenance and repairs with plans to induct a third next month.
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The odes of Horace
The gods watch over me; a heart
That’s reverent and the poets art
Please them.
(Horace Book 1, ode 17, in James Michie’s translation)
Come, learn this air
And sing it to delight me.
A good song can repair
The ravages inflicted by black care.
(Book 4, ode 11)
Horace’s works
Scholars broadly agree the following dates for Horace’s body of poetry:
Satires book 1 (c. 35 to 34 BC)
Satires book 2 (c. 30 BC)
Epodes (30 BC)
Odes books 1 to 3 (c. 23 BC)
Epistles book 1 (c. 20 BC)
Carmen Saeculare (17 BC)
Odes book 4 (c. 11 BC)
Ars Poetica (c. 10 to 8 BC)
Horace’s odes
Horace published 104 odes. They are divided into 4 books. He published the first 3 books of odes in 23 BC, containing 88 carmina or songs. He prided himself on the skill with which he adapted a wide variety of Greek metres to suit Latin, which is a more concise, pithy and sententious language than Greek.
I shall be renowned
As one who, poor-born, rose and pioneered
A way to fit Greek rhythms to our tongue… (3.30)
Horace aimed to create interest by varying the metre as much as possible, using over a dozen different verse formats. He was particularly indebted to metres associated with two Greek poets, Alcaeus and Sappho. Of the 104 odes, 37 are in Alcaics and 26 in Sapphics i.e. over half.
The precise definition of these forms is highly technical, so I refer you to the Wikipedia articles for Alcaics and Sapphics.
Despite all this skillful adaptation, the odes were not greeted with the acclaim Horace hoped for, which may explain why he seems to have abandoned ode writing and returned to the hexameters in which he had written the satires. Using this he now proceeded to write two books of epistles, ‘elegant and witty reflections on literature and morality,’ according to James Michie, which scholars think were published in 20 and 12 BC, respectively.
In 17 BC Augustus commissioned Horace to write an ode to be sung at the start of the Secular Games which he had reinstated as part of his policy of reviving traditional Roman festivals, customs and religious ceremonies. Soon afterwards, Augustus asked Horace to write odes on the military victories of his grandsons Drusus and Tiberius. Whether these commissions renewed an interest in the form or spurred him to assemble works he’d been writing in the interim we don’t know but in about 11 BC Horace published his fourth, final and shortest book of odes, containing just 15 poems.
What is an ode?
The following is adapted from the Wikipedia definition:
An ode (from Ancient Greek: ᾠδή, romanized: ōdḗ) is a sub-type of lyrical poem. An ode generally praises or glorifies an event or individual. Whereas a pure lyric uses impassioned and emotional language, and a satire uses harsh and demotic language, an ode – insofar as it is an address to a named individual, whether friend, emperor or god – generally has a dignified and sincere tone (although part of Horace’s practice was experimenting with and varying that tone).
Greek odes were originally poetic pieces performed with musical accompaniment. As time passed they gradually became known as personal lyrical compositions whether sung (with or without musical instruments) or merely recited (always with accompaniment). The primary instruments used were the aulos and the lyre. There are three typical forms of odes: the Pindaric, Horatian, and irregular.
The typical Pindaric ode was structured into three major parts: the strophe, the antistrophe, and the epode. However, Horace’s odes do not follow this pattern.
Horatian odes do not have the three-part structure of Pindaric odes. They tend to be written as continuous blocks of verse, or, more often, are divided into four-line stanzas. It’s in this division into neat 4-line stanzas that they most imitate Greek lyricists such as Alcaeus and Anacreon.
Irregular odes use rhyme but not the three-part form of the Pindaric ode, nor the two- or four-line stanza of the Horatian ode.
An ode is short. I’ve recently read the Eclogues of Virgil which are fairly long and the Georgics which felt very long: Horace’s odes are the opposite. Some are as short as 8 lines, for example book 1 ode 30 and 4.10.
Horace was praised by critics for not just adapting the Greek forms of Alcaeus and Sappho to Latin, but filling them with details of the social life of Rome in the age of Augustus. He broadened the subject matter to cover a much wider range of subjects including love and jealousy, friendship and mourning, hymns to various gods, addresses to the all-powerful emperor Augustus, reflections on mortality, promotion of the golden mean and patriotic criticism of excess luxury and calls for society to return to the sterner, abstemious values of their Roman ancestors. There are several poems consisting entirely of eulogy to Augustus, describing him as a blessing to the nation, the only man who could bring peace and wishing him success in his military campaigns in the East. I enjoy John Dryden’s description of Horace as “a well-mannered court slave”. It doesn’t feel that when you read all his other poems, but when you read the Augustus ones, you immediately get what Dryden was saying. The word ‘poet’ is only one letter away from ‘pet’.
Underlying all the poems, and appearing them as either passing references or the central subject, are two ‘philosophical’ themes: the uncertainty and transience of life, and the need to observe moderation in all things, what Aristotle had defined as ‘the golden mean’ between extremes:
All who love safety make their prize
The golden mean and hate extremes… (2.10)
James Michie
Greek and Latin poets did not use rhyme to structure their poetry, they used the counting of syllables in each line according to a variety of patterns established by various ancient Greek poets and copied and adapted by the Romans.
English poets by contrast, since the Middle Ages, use beats or emphasis instead of counting syllables, and have used rhyme. Not exclusively, witness the reams of blank verse used in the dramas of Shakespeare and his contemporaries or in Milton’s Paradise Lost, but certainly in short lyrics and Horace’s odes are short lyrics. All 104 of Horace’s odes fit onto just 114 pages of English verse.
This explains the decision of James Michie, translator of the 1964 Penguin paperback edition of the complete odes of Horace, to cast them into predominantly rhymed verse.
The Penguin edition is interesting and/or useful because it features the Latin on one page, with Michie’s English translation on the page opposite. I did Latin GCSE and so, with a bit of effort, can correlate the English words to the original Latin phrases, though I don’t have anything like enough Latin to appreciate Horace’s style.
Book 1 is the longest, containing 38 odes. Book 2 has 20. Book 3 has 30, and the final, short one, book 4, has 15.
Direct address to gods
Any summary of Horace as the poet of friendship and conviviality has to take account that about one in six of the poems are straight religious hymns to named deities. Michie’s (admirably brief) introduction explains that the poems give no evidence about how sincerely Horace felt these religious sentiments. Probably he was religious in the same way most educated Romans of his time were, as Cicero was: viewing religion and the old festivals and ceremonies as important for the social cohesion of Rome.
In this view the correct ceremonies had to be carried out on the correct occasions to the correct deities in order to ensure the state’s security and future. Whether an individual ‘believed’ in the gods or not was irrelevant: correct action was all. The importance of internal, psychological ‘belief’ only became an issue with the slow arrival of Christianity well over a hundred years later. In the meantime, correct invocations of the gods could be seen as part of civic and patriotic duty, especially for Augustus, who in so many ways tried to restore the old ceremonies, rites and festivals of Republican Rome.
1.10 To Mercury
You are the one my poem sings –
The lyre’s inventor; he who brings
Heaven’s messages; the witty
Adventurer who takes delight
In slyly stowing out of sight
Anything he finds pretty.
1.21 To Diana
Virgin maidens, praise Diana.
Young men, sing a like hosanna
1.30 Prayer to Venus
O Queen of Cnidos, Paphos,
Come, leave, though dearly thine,
Cyprus; for here’s thick incense,
And Glycera calls divine
Venus to her new shrine.
1.31 Prayer to Apollo
What boon, Apollo, what does the poet as
He pours the new wine out of the bowl at your
New shrine request?
Incidentally, note the slight complexity of this long sentence. It took me a few readings to realise it is:
What boon, Apollo, what does the poet (as
New shrine) request?
We’ll come back to this issue, the sometimes grammatically challenging nature of Michie’s translation.
1.35 Hymn to Fortuna
O goddess ruling over favoured Antium,
With power to raise our perishable bodies
From low degree or turn
The pomp of triumph into funeral,
Thee the poor farmer with his worried prayer
Propitiates…
To women
The poems of heterosexual men are often about difficulties with relationships. Horace has poems directly addressing women, lovers, more often ex-lovers; or addressing women who are messing with his friends’ emotions; or poems to male friends offering advice about their relationships with women. I can see how a feminist critic might object to Horace’s basic stance and to much of the detail of what he says. For me the main effect is to create a sense of the extended social circle the poet inhabits.
Come, let’s
Go to the cave of love
And look for music in a jollier key. (2.1)
Horace plays at being jealous, while never achieving the emotional intensity of Catullus. And this is because his ‘love’ poems, such as 1.13, often turn out to be really promoting his philosophy of life, namely moderation in all things, wine, women, politics and poetry.
1.13 To Lydia
Happy are they alone whom affections hold
Inseparable united; those who stay
Friends without quarrels, and who cannot be torn away
From each other’s arms until their dying day.
1.16 is addressed to an unnamed women who he has, apparently, infuriated by writing a witty lampoon about her. Horace apologises unreservedly for upsetting her. But the poem is really about the emotion of anger, how ruinous it is for individuals and nations, how it must be avoided at all costs. Moments like this accumulate to make you suspect that even Horace’s most ‘passionate’ poems are clever artifice. It is hard to imagine the poet who promoted moderation and sensible restraint at every opportunity ever losing his head over anyone, no matter how he poses.
1.19 The Poet’s Love for Glycera
The Mother of the Loves, unkindly
Goddess, and Semele’s son combine
With wild abandon to remind me
That though I had thought desire
Dead, it still burns. The fire
Is Glycera.
1.23 To Chloe
This is such fun I’ll quote it in its entirety. Whether it reflects any real situation, I doubt. It feels more like a witty exercise, in the manner of Marvell’s To His Coy Mistress. To understand it you need to realise the first line means ‘Chloe, why won’t you venture near ME’, but Michie cannot quite say that in order to preserve his tight rhyme scheme. And to know that ‘dam’ is an archaic poetic word for ‘mother’. So that the majority of the poem is treating this young woman, Chloe, as if she is as timorous and scared as Bambi.
Chloe, you will not venture near,
Just like a lost young mountain deer
Seeking her frantic dam; for her each
Gust in the trees is a needless fear.
Whether the spring-announcing breeze
Shudders the light leaves or she sees
The brambles twitched by a green lizard,
Panic sets racing her heart and knees.
Am I a fierce Gaetulian
Lion or some tiger with a plan
To seize and maul you? Come, now, leave your
Mother: you’re ready to know a man.
So, in fact, this middle-aged man is preparing ‘to seize and maul’ this timorous young woman. If we attribute the speaking voice to 40-something Horace, it is inappropriate. But if it is a song to be sung by any young man, less so.
Here he is gently mocking a friend (in fact a fellow poet, Tibullus) because his girlfriend’s dumped him:
Tibullus, give up this extravagant grieving
For a sweetheart turned sour. ‘Why was she deceiving?’
You ask, and then whimper long elegies on
The theme of the older man being outshone… (1.33)
In praise of booze
Horace is surprisingly insistent on the blessings of wine and the vine, with a number of poems recommending it as the appropriate accompaniment to all sorts of situations, from cheering up a doleful lover to consoling a parent for the loss of a child, celebrating an old friend having his citizenship restored or safely returned from a long journey (1.36), or just a way to forget sorrows and anxieties and be sociable (2.11). In ancient Rome wine was never drunk neat, but always diluted with water:
Come, boy, look sharp. Let the healths rip!
To midnight! The new moon! The augurship
Of our Murena! Mix the bowls – diluted
With three or nine parts wine: tastes must be suited.
The poet, who loves the Muses’ number, nine,
Inspired, demands that measure of pure wine. (3.19)
Above all wine was shared. In ancient Rome wine was drunk in social situations, among friends and with slaves to open the bottles and mix them correctly. In Horace’s day, men who got together to hold a convivial evening elected one of their number ‘president’ by rolling dice to see who got the highest score, and the president then selected which wines were to be drunk, in which order, to command the slaves, and institute topics of conversation or games.
Who’ll win the right to be
Lord of the revelry
By dicing highest? (2.7)
In other words, ‘wine’ symbolises not just a drink but a much deeper concept of sociability and conviviality. And importantly, this sociability was the cure for anxiety, depression and grief. So ‘wine’ isn’t at all about seeking intoxication or oblivion; quite the opposite: ‘wine’ symbolises the moderation and sociable common sense which Horace is always promoting. Even when he appears to be promoting booze, it’s really this idea he’s promoting.
Let Damalis, the girl we crown
Champion drinker, be put down
By Bassus at the game of sinking
A whole cup without breath or blinking. (1.36)
And, as with almost all aspects of Roman life, there was a ‘religious’ aspect in the sense that the Romans thanked the gods for all their blessings (just as they attributed all disasters to the malign influence of Fortune). It was ‘fitting’ to thank the gods, and often this was done with ‘libations’ i.e. pouring part of each bottle of wine onto the ground as an offering to the gods, as thanks for blessings received, as hope for blessings continued.
Pay Jove his feast, then. In my laurel’s shade
Stretch out the bones that long campaigns have made
Weary. Your wine’s been waiting
For years: no hesitating! (2.7)
In the following extract the ‘fast-greying tops’ means the greying heads of hair of Horace and his friend, Quinctilius, who he’s trying to persuade to stop being so anxious about life.
Futurity is infinite:
Why tax the brain with plans for it?
Better by this tall plane or pine
To sprawl and while we may, drink wine
And grace with Syrian balsam drops
And roses these fast-greying tops.
Bacchus shoos off the wolves of worry. (2.11)
1.11 carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero
Horace’s attitude overlaps with the modern notion of mindfulness. According to this website, ‘Mindfulness is the basic human ability to be fully present, aware of where we are and what we’re doing, and not overly reactive or overwhelmed by what’s going on around us. As he tells Maecenas:
Be a plain citizen for once – you fret
Too much about the people’s sufferings.
Relax. Take what the hour gives, gladly. Let
Others attend the graver side of things. (3.8)
The shame of recent Roman history i.e. the civil wars
This attitude is not bourgeois complacency (‘Hey slave, bring us more booze!’). Well, OK, it is – but it is given more bite by the historical background. Rome had just emerged from about 13 years of civil war (Antony and Octavian against Caesar’s assassins) or a very uneasy peace leading to another civil war (Octavian against Antony). Unlike most bourgeois Horace had led a legion in a major battle (Philippi), seen men hacked to pieces around him, and seen his cause completely crushed. What good had the assassination of Julius Caesar and then Brutus and Cassius’s war against Octavian and Antony achieved? Nothing. Absolutely nothing except tens of thousands of Roman dead and devastation of entire provinces.
And he refers to it repeatedly, the utter pointlessness and futility of war.
Alas, the shameful past – our scars, our crimes, our
Fratricides! This hardened generation
Has winced at nothing, left
No horror unexplored… (1.35)
Our fields are rich with Roman
Dead and not one lacks graves to speak against our
Impious battles. Even
Parthia can hear the ruin of the West. (2.1)
So Horace’s is not the complacent attitude of a pampered aristocrat who has never known trouble, but of a self-made man who has seen a whole lot of trouble and therefore knows the true value of peace. Although he wears it lightly, it is a hard-won philosophy. And he refers to it, repeatedly.
Horace is so identified in my mind with Rome, with Augustus, with the golden age of Roman literature, that it comes as a shock to see just how much of the subject matter is Greek. Take 1.15 which is a dramatic address to Paris as he abducts Helen by the sea goddess Nereus, foreseeing the long siege and destruction of Troy. 2.4 is about inappropriate love but stuffed with examples from Troy. But all of the poems contain references to Greek mythology and require a good working knowledge of its complex family trees: just who is son of Latona, who is Semele’s son? Who are:
Yet how could mighty Mimas or Typhoeus
Or Rhoetus or Porphyrion for all hid
Colossal rage or fierce
Enceladus who tore up trees for darts
Succeed? (3.4)
Or take the long poem 3.27 which contains a rather moving soliloquy by the maid Europa who, in a fit of madness, let herself be raped by a bull, a sophisticated poem full of unexpected compassion for the miserable young woman who is, of course, Jupiter in disguise. The poem contains a twist in the tail, for Venus has been standing by all through the girl’s frantic speech, enjoying the scene with that detached cruelty typical of the gods and only at the end reveals the bull in question was none other than Jupiter in disguise, hence explaining the girl’s powerlessness to resist.
False modesty
That said, there is another repeated trope which, as it were, modifies the Hellenic influence and this is Horace’s stock protestations that his muse and lyre and skill aren’t up to epic or serious verse, are instead designed for more homely, lowly subject matter. He turns this into a joke on a couple of occasions when he’s getting carried away invoking the Mighty Warriors of the Trojan War and suddenly realises what he’s doing, back pedals and dials it down.
Where are you rambling, Muse? This theme’s beyond your
Light-hearted lyre. End now. Absurd presumption
To tell tales of the gods
And mar high matters with your reedy voice! (3.3)
Maybe 1.6 is the best expression of this repeated trope of inadequacy. To understand it you need to know that Varius is a rival Roman poet, famous for his high-flown tragedies, and that the poem is directly addressed to Marcus Vipsanius Agrippa, the Roman general who Augustus relied on to win his battles.
That eagle of Homeric wing,
Varius, will in due course sing
Your courage and your conquests, every deed
Of daring that our forces,
Riding on ships or horses
Accomplish with Agrippa in the lead.
But I’m not strong enough to try
Such epic flights. For themes as high
As iron Achilles in his savage pique,
Crafty Ulysses homing
After long ocean-roaming,
Or Pelops’ house of blood, my wings feel weak.
And both my modesty and my Muse,
Who tunes her lyre to peace, refuse
To let her tarnish in the laureate’s part
Our glorious Augustus’
Or your own battle-lustres
With my imperfect and unpolished art…
Feasts, and the war where girls’ trimmed nails
Scratch fiercely at besieging males –
These are the subjects that appeal to me,
Flippant, as is my fashion,
Whether the flame of passion
Has scorched me or has left me fancy-free.
As usual, the translation is fluent and clever, but I stumbled over the grammar of ‘Augustus” and it took me a few goes to realise he’s saying ‘my muse refuses to tarnish either Augustus’s, or your, battle-lustres’. Maybe you got it first time, but at quite a few places, Michie’s ingenuity in rhyming results in phrases which made me stumble. Anyway, here is Horace again, protesting the modesty of his poetic aims and means:
The history of the long Numantian war;
Iron Hannibal; the sea incarnadined
Off Sicily with Carthaginian gore;
Wild Lapiths fighting blind-
Drunk Centaurs; or the Giants who made the bright
Halls of old Saturn reel till Hercules
Tame them – you’d find my gentle lyre too slight
An instrument for these
Magnificent themes, Maecenas… (2.12)
The majority of the poems address a named individual, buttonholing and badgering them, and the number of these addressed poems, added to the variety of subject matter, creates a sense of great sociability, of a buzzing circle of friends. Horace comes over as a very sociable man with a word of advice for all his many friends, something which really struck me in the run of poems at the start of book 2:
Sallustius Crispus, you’re no friend of metal
Unless it’s made to gleam with healthy motion… (2.2)
Maintain and unmoved poise in adversity;
Likewise in luck, one free of extravagant
Joy. Bear in mind my admonition,
Dellius… (2.3)
Dear Phocian Xanthias, don’t feel ashamed
Of loving a servant… (2.4)
Septimius, my beloved friend,
Who’d go with me to the world’s end… (2.6)
Pompeius, chief of all my friends, with whom
I often ventured to the edge of doom
When Brutus led our line… (2.7)
Barine, if for perjured truth
Some punishment had ever hurt you –
One blemished nail or blackened tooth –
I might believe this show of virtue… (2.7)
The clouds disgorge a flood
Of rain; fields are churned mud;
The Caspian seas
Are persecuted by the pouncing blasts;
But, Valgius, my friend, no weather lasts
For ever… (2.9)
Licinius, to live wisely shun
The deep sea; on the other hand,
Straining to dodge the storm don’t run
Too close in to the jagged land… (2.10)
‘Is warlike Spain hatching a plot?’
You ask me anxiously. ‘And what
Of Scythia?’ My dear Quinctius
There’s a whole ocean guarding us.
Stop fretting… (2.11)
Male friends he addresses poems to include: Maecenas his patron and ‘inseperable friend’ (2.17), Virgil, Sestius, Plancus, Thaliarchus, Leuconoe, Tyndaris, Aristius Fuscus, Megilla of Opus, Iccius, Tibullus, Plotius Numida, Asinius Pollio, Sallustius Crispus, Quintus Dellius, Xanthias Phoceus, Septimius, Pompeius Varus, C. Valgius Rufus, Lucius Licinius Murena, Quinctius Hirpinus, Postumus, Aelius Lama, Telephus, Phidyle, Ligurinus, Julus, Torquatus, Caius Marcius Censorinus and Lollius.
The women he addresses include: Pyrrha, Lydia (who appears in 4 poems 1.8, 1.13, 1.25, 3.9), the unnamed lady of 1.16, Glycera (twice 1.19, 1.30, 1.33), Chloe, Barine, Asterie, Lyce, Chloris, Galatea and Phyllis.
All go to create the sense of a thriving active social life, an extended circle of friends and acquaintances which is very…urbane. Civilised, indulgent, luxurious:
Boy, fetch me wreaths, bring perfume, pour
Wine from a jar that can recall
Memories of the Marsian war… (3.14)
The predominant tone is of friendship and fondness and frank advice:
Then go, my Galatea, and, wherever
You choose, live happily… (3.27)
But the reader is left to wonder whether any of these people (apart from Maecenas and Virgil, and maybe one or two others) ever actually existed, or whether they are characters in the play of his imaginarium.
The simple life
Again and again Horace contrasts the anxious life of high officials in Rome with the simplicity of life on his farm out in the country, and the even simpler pleasures of life the peasants who live on it. The theme is elaborated at greatest length in one of the longest poems, 3.29, where Horace invites careworn Maecenas to come and stay on his farm, yet another excuse to repeat his injunction to Live in the Present, for nobody knows what the future holds.
Call him happy
And master of his own soul who every evening
Can say, ‘Today I have lived…’
As long as a Roman citizen of the upper class married, sired male children and performed his religious and family duties, the details of his sexuality weren’t important, or might have prompted waspish gossip, but weren’t illegal. Homosexuality isn’t as prominent in Horace’s poetry as it is in Virgil’s, but it’s here as part of his urbane mockery of his own love life and one poem in particular, 4.1, is a passionate and surprisingly moving poem of unrequited love for a youth named Ligurinus.
Why then,
My Ligurinus, why
Should the reluctant-flowing tears surprise these dry
Cheeks, and my fluent tongue
Stumble in unbecoming silences among
Syllable? In dreams at night
I hold you in my arms, or toil behind your flight
Across the Martian Field,
Or chase through yielding waves the boy who will not yield.
This Ligurinus is (apparently) a pre-pubescent boy because another entire poem, 4.10, is devoted to him, pointing out that one day soon he’ll sprout a beard, his peaches and cream complexion will roughen, and he’ll no longer be the hairless beauty he is now.
It is very striking indeed that earlier in book 4 Horace writes a series of poems lamenting the decline and fall in Roman social standards, singling out greed and luxury, and also adultery which, of course, makes it difficult to determine the real father of a child – and yet this flagrantly homosexual and, possibly, if the boy is under 16 which seems pretty certain, pederastic poem, passes without comment and presents no obstacle to the poet’s earlier harsh moralising.
Sucking up to Augustus
As is fitting, the first poem in book 1 addresses his patron (and friend) Augustus’s minister for the arts, Maecenas. And the second poem addresses the boss man himself, Augustus, unquestioned supreme ruler of Rome and its empire, who is subsequently addressed at regular intervals throughout the series of poems. Here is Horace, addressing Jupiter king of the gods but describing Augustus (referred to here by the name of his adoptive great-uncle, Caesar, by which he was widely known, before the title ‘Augustus’ was bestowed in 27 BC):
Thou son of Saturn, father and protector
Of humankind, to thee Fate has entrusted
Care of great Caesar; govern, then, while Caesar
Holds the lieutenancy.
He, whether leading in entitled triumph
The Parthians now darkening Rome’s horizon,
The Indian or the Chinese peoples huddled
Close to the rising sun,
Shall, as thy right hand, deal the broad earth justice. (1.12)
Here Horace is asking the fickle goddess Fortune to protect Augustus and the Roman armies engaged in battle:
Guard Caesar bound for Britain at the world’s end,
Guard our young swarm of warriors on the wing now
To spread the fear of Rome
Into Arabia and the Red Sea coasts. (1.35)
1.37 includes a brief description of Octavian’s historic victory over the fleets of Antony and Cleopatra at the naval Battle of Actium in 31 BC.
Thunder in heaven confirms our faith – Jove rules there;
But here on earth Augustus shall be hailed as
God also, when he makes
New subjects of the Briton and the dour
Parthian. (3.5)
Incidentally, I don’t know why there are so many references to conquering Britain. In his long reign Augustus never sent armies to invade Britain, that was left to his great-nephew, the emperor Claudius, in 43 AD.
Book 4 contains noticeably more praise of Augustus (‘O shield of Italy and her imperial metropolis’) than the previous books: was it clearer than ever that the new regime was here to stay? Had Horace got closer to Augustus? Was it a shrewd political move to butter up the big man?
We know that Horace had been personally commissioned to write the two odes in praise of Drusus (4.4) and Tiberius (4.14) which overflow with slavish praise of their stepfather, Augustus, and the book includes a poem calling on Apollo to help him write the Centennial Hymn which Augustus commissioned (4.6). So this book contains more lickspittle emperor-worship than the previous 3 books combined.
How shall a zealous parliament or people
With due emolument and ample honours
Immortalise thy name
By inscription and commemorative page,
Augustus, O pre-eminent of princes
Wherever sunlight makes inhabitable
The earth? (4.14)
And the final ode in the entire series, 4.15, is another extended hymn of praise to Augustus’s peerless achievements.
In his edition of Horace’s satires, Professor Nial Rudd points out that book 4, published about 12 years after books 1 to 3, has a definite autumnal feeling. Virgil is dead (19 BC) and Horace’s patron, Maecenas, no longer plays the central role he had done a decade earlier. The odes to Tiberius and Drusus highlight that a new young generation is coming up, and Horace refers to his own grey hair and age. Had Maecenas previously formed a buffer between him and the emperor, and, with his declining influence, has the emperor become more demanding of direct praise?
Famous phrases
It’s difficult for a non-Latinist to really be sure of but all the scholars and translators assure us that Horace had a way with a phrase and that this meant he coined numerous quotations used by later generations.
Probably the three most famous are ‘carpe diem’ and ‘nunc est bibendum’ and ‘dulce et decorum est’, from 1.11, 1.37 and 3.2, respectively. Here’s the source Latin and Michie’s translations of each instance:
Carmen 1.11 (complete)
Tu ne quaesieris (scire nefas) quem mihi, quem tibi
finem di dederint, Leuconoe, nec Babylonios
temptaris numeros. Ut melius quicquid erit pati!
Seu pluris hiemes seu tribuit Iuppiter ultimam,
quae nunc oppositis debilitat pumicibus mare 5
Tyrrhenum, sapias, vina liques et spatio brevi
spem longam reseces. Dum loquimur, fugerit invida
aetas: carpe diem, quam minimum credula postero.
Don’t ask (we may not know), Leuconie,
What the gods plan for you and me.
Leave the Chaldees to parse
The sentence of the stars.
Better to bear the outcome, good or bad,
Whether Jove purposes to add
Fresh winters to the past
Or to make this the last
Which now tires out the Tuscan sea and mocks
Its strength with barricades of rocks.
Be wise, strain clear the wine
And prune the rambling vine
Of expectation. Life’s short. Even while
We talk, Time, hateful, runs a mile.
Don’t trust tomorrow’s bough
For fruit. Pluck this, here, now.
Carmen 1.37 (opening stanza)
Nunc est bibendum, nunc pede libero
pulsanda tellus, nunc Saliaribus
ornare pulvinar deorum
tempus erat dapibus, sodales…
Today is the day to drink and dance on. Dance, then,
Merrily, friends, till the earth shakes. Now let us
Rival the priests of Mars
With feasts to deck the couches of the gods…
3.2 comes from the series of 6 poems which open book 3, which are longer than usual and adopt quite a strict scolding tone, instructing Romans of his day to abandon luxury and return to the noble warrior values of their ancestors. It needs to be read in that context:
Carmen 3.2 (Opening only)
Angustam amice pauperiem pati
robustus acri militia puer
condiscat et Parthos ferocis
vexet eques metuendus hasta
vitamque sub divo et trepidis agat
in rebus. Illum ex moenibus hosticis
matrona bellantis tyranni
prospiciens et adulta virgo
suspiret, eheu, ne rudis agminum
sponsus lacessat regius asperum
tactu leonem, quem cruenta
per medias rapit ira caedes.
Dulce et decorum est pro patria mori:
mors et fugacem persequitur virum
nec parcit inbellis iuventae
poplitibus timidove tergo…
Disciplined in the school of hard campaigning,
Let the young Roman study how to bear
Rigorous difficulties without complaining,
And camp with danger in the open air,
And with his horse and lance become the scourge of
Wild Parthians. From the ramparts of the town
Of the warring king, the princess on the verge of
Womanhood with her mother shall look down
And sigh, ‘Ah, royal lover, still a stranger
To battle, do not recklessly excite
That lion, savage to touch, whom murderous anger
Drives headlong through the thickest of the fight.’
The glorious and the decent way of dying
Is for one’s country. Run, and death will seize
You no less surely. The young coward, flying,
Gets his quietus in his back and knees…
Two points. One, quite obviously ancient Rome was an extremely militarised society with all its politicians expected to have served in the army or, as consuls, be sent off in command of armies in umpteen foreign campaigns. Two, with this in mind it’s worth pointing out that the poem goes on to contrast the glory won by death in battle with the vulgar world of democratic politics and elections.
Unconscious of mere loss of votes and shining
With honours that the mob’s breath cannot dim,
True worth is not found raising or resigning
The fasces at the wind of popular whim…
The fasces being the bundle of wooden rods, sometimes bound around an axe with its blade emerging, which was carried by the lictors who accompanied a consul everywhere during his term of office and which symbolised a magistrate’s power and jurisdiction.
Michie is very proficient indeed at rhyming. More than that, he enjoys showing off his skill:
Boys, give Tempe praise meanwhile and
Delos, the god’s birthday island. (1.21)
A cheap hag haunting alley places
On moonless nights when the wind from Thrace is
Rising and raging… (1.25)
When the brigade of Giants
In impious defiance… (2.19)
But I think the cumulative effect of so much dazzling ingenuity is that sometimes the poems reek more of cleverness for its own sake than the kind of dignified tone which the Latinists describe as having. At times the cleverness of his rhyming overshadows the sense.
Boy, I detest the Persian style
Of elaboration. Garlands bore me
Laced up with lime-bark. Don’t run a mile
To find the last rose of summer for me. (1.38)
Throughout the book, in pretty much every poem, although I could read the words, I struggled to understand what the poem was about. I had to read most of them 2 or 3 times to understand what was going on. Half way through, I stumbled upon the one-sentence summaries of each ode given on the Wikipedia page about the Odes. This was a lifesaver, a game changer. From that point on, I read the one-sentence summary of each poem to find out who it was addressed to and what it was about – and so was freed to enjoy how it was constructed, and the slickness of Michie’s translations.
Bless this life
Above all, be happy. Life is short. Count each day as a blessing.
Try not to guess what lies in the future, but,
As Fortune deals days, enter them into your
Life’s book as windfalls, credit items,
Gratefully… (1.9)
You can see why all the translators, scholars and commentators on Horace describe him as a friendly, reassuring presence. A poet to take down off your shelves and read whenever you need to feel sensible and grounded.
Horace’s Odes in the original Latin
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After which it hit me. No. Not possible. With a lot variation, the hairs had been definitely from Haresmany. One hair dangled within the air, holding agency to the condensation of the steel pipe by a miniscule twist. I used to be in all probability taking a look at the biggest public assortment of pubic hair within the nation. A bunch. A corporation. However, as an entire, the various hairs appeared to congeal to create one thing bigger, one thing unearthly. What am I doing right here? Possibly the entire hairs had been put there by a millionaire, every wisp plucked from one in every of his lovers. My strategic place protected me, however left my wrist damp with heat droplets of backsplash and, worse but, pressured me nearer the pile. Religion was created to assist weaker souls stay by means of such a sighting. For science, I declared as I leaned in nearer, reducing my nostril on the stack and took a cautious sniff. From craning my neck, just a few thick splatters of urine soak into my shirt cuff, however I am in too deep of thought to note. I rigorously pinched a unfastened strand and introduced it near my eyes, its twist totally noticed, then lowered it to my mouth. No human might count on such a sight. Operating my fingers via my very own, I tried to search out one match for sacrifice, lastly choosing one with a faint curl. It may have been an previous man too, his age had betrayed him, his hair deceived him. A restroom at a bar. I knew what needed to be carried out. What in the event that they see me? Maybe they used the basement or the roof to enact their unholy practices, and the hairs are a part of elevating some type of demigod-Hares, god of battle and pubes. Did he pile these hairs to disgust an innocent urinateor like me whereas he hid in a stall pleasuring himself? Every hair worthy of investigation, there was no means to only examine one. I pulled my pants down, additional than earlier than, till they bunched close to my ankles, leaving my legs uncovered. Usually I might be capable to again up, get a foot between me and the urinal and watch my piss arc by means of the air, however the barbaric restroom lacked any barrier, and that i am very self aware about my inadequacies, so, for the sake of privateness, I leaned in, straddled the amber puddle on the linoleum flooring, and encased my manhood deep throughout the porcelain sarcophagus. How easy. Saturday night time. The proximity allowed me an opportunity to look at the nice range of samples: quick and lengthy, black, blond, a superb purple, some curled like sleeping snakes, some straight as pines, whereas others grew in peculiar zags and jagged angles. Lastly, as my last drops dripped, I contently hiked my undergarments up and zipped the fly, however as I held the buttons, my arms froze. It appeared like the proper time and place for a hidden cult. The follicle brushed in opposition to my lip earlier than I stopped. How was I anticipated to return? Nobody was within the room with me. This wasn’t bizarre, it was a miracle. How might I depart this restroom unchanged? Maybe Dionysus, god of wine and merriment, was at work, spreading himself throughout the bars of the world. I have to style them all of sudden to really perceive what’s in entrance of me. The stench of beer and piss stuffed my nostril, however nothing from the hairs. If solely. However now it was too late. If solely I appeared up whereas I unbuttoned my pants. And, because it can be unimaginable to suit that many hairs in a single mouth, I stopped, and returned the hair to its pure habitat. I rigorously, slowly flip my head to catch any doable spying eyes. It was, for a short second, spellbinding, virtually, in reality, lovely. I puzzled concerning the divinity or drunken oaf behind such extraordinary acts. Because the creation of life, no sight has been so distinctive, so unbiased of logical rationalization, so marvelous. I panicked. If I weren’t already urinating, I might have wetted my self, however as a substitute I simply push tougher, straining to empty my bladder earlier than one of many acolytes returned. If Scientology can succeed, why not this? I wanted to know extra. Youth had left, and in a determined try to change into clean once more, he tore all of it off, pulling handfuls of hair out by the tiny white follicles as in the event that they had been wild onions. No. No, I need not style one, I believed.
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TOKYO, March 9 (Reuters) – Bitcoin led a rally in cryptocurrencies on Wednesday after what appeared to be a prematurely printed U.S. Treasury assertion allayed market worries a few sudden tightening of U.S. Bitcoin climbed 7.2% to $41,515, on monitor for its largest achieve since Feb. 28, whereas smaller peer ether added 5.3% to $2,715, additionally set for its greatest day this month. In an announcement that briefly appeared on the Treasury web site earlier than it was taken down, Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen stated a nonetheless-pending govt order on digital currencies from President Joe Biden “requires a coordinated and complete strategy to digital asset coverage (that) will help accountable innovation.” CoinDesk carried an archived model of the discharge. Biden is predicted to signal a protracted-awaited government order this week directing the Justice Division, Treasury and different companies to review the authorized and financial ramifications of making a U.S. The White Home final year mentioned it was contemplating a large-ranging oversight of the cryptocurrency market – together with an government order – to deal with the rising menace of ransomware and different cyber crime. The assertion “appears to point that (U.S. authorities) will not be taking any swift, main regulatory actions as but, and can possible be taking a extra coordinated and goal strategy over time,” main cryptocurrencies to rally, stated Matthew Dibb, COO of Singapore crypto platform Stack Funds. The U.S. Treasury Division didn’t instantly reply to Reuters’ emailed request for remark concerning the assertion exterior of enterprise hours.
Coloring your hair is one strategy to get a brand new look. And after they did, they did it to cowl grey with their pure shade and often did not need anybody to know they’d performed it! The choice of coloring merchandise and strategies is thoughts-boggling. Males more and more cowl grey or, following the feminine lead, utterly change their look. What if I actually mess issues up and find yourself wanting just like the neighbor’s calico cat? In 1950, solely about 7 % of American ladies coloured their hair. As we speak, hair colour stays hot, with a booming seventy five p.c of American girls reportedly coloring their hair. For instance, would-be heroes of historical Greece used harsh soaps and bleaches to lighten and redden their hair to the colour that was recognized with honor and courage. When ought to I am going to knowledgeable and when is a house job all proper? For a very long time, hair coloring has been critical enterprise! Dwelling coloring is cheaper — starting from about $four to $10 per coloring (until you will have a lot hair you want two packages!) — than a visit to the salon, which, relying upon your hair size, coloration and the strategy used, can value $50 and up. Males’s residence hair-shade gross sales reached $113.5 million final year, a 50 p.c enhance in simply 5 years. What method and colour ought to I select and the way will my hair react? Girls have additionally determined that blondes do not essentially “have extra enjoyable!” Crimson is at the moment probably the most requested shade at magnificence salons. Don’t be concerned — we’ll fill you in on how to forestall blunders in addition to the right way to deal with them once they happen. First-century Romans most well-liked darkish hair, which was made so by a dye concocted from boiled walnuts and leeks.
When one first takes up a sport, there’s often nothing to keep them away! First solid – my first fish! Just be polite and friendly and gain all the native knowledge you’ll be able to. With no sign of any fish on the floor as you’d anticipate on a darkish winters day, I went with a “Bloody Butcher” fly, being dark however with a flash of silver and pink colours. Going again to the morning in question, I was by this time getting familiar with the two lakes, but had yet to catch! Examine here at no cost reprint licence: My First Trout. Having at all times loved course fishing I wanted one thing slightly totally different. That is so vital when visiting a brand new water. Certain, if you wish to fish the premiere rivers and lakes of the world, it should value you cash, however I used to be shocked both by the charming individuals I met and the low entry value of getting into the sport, typified by my first exploratory visit a few months beforehand. I additionally imagined that it was costly. Charlie was not wealthy, however had been fly fishing an extended whereas. Fly fishing was one thing of an enigma to me. After a while it became very troublesome to solid, I used to be just not getting the smooth action of the line taking pictures out by way of the rod rings. The manager of the fishery was equally useful, giving me the inside data on one of the best locations to fish. However, you’ll be able to spend less with fly fishing combos. I had taken up fly fishing some months earlier. No ice thankfully, a slight riffle on the water but no signal of any trout, though I knew they have been there, simply deep down within the water. This was my state of affairs after i arrived on a chilly and frosty morning to fish my two favourite lakes. I always thought of it as out of reach somehow, which isn’t the case. I decided to fish the deeper and more difficult of the two lakes, casting into the sunshine breeze. Not having a lot casting expertise, I used to be utilizing a floating line with an eight foot leader and Bloody Butcher fly. I was so excited about catching my first ever trout on the fly that I determined to return back the following day, and that i did, stuffed with confidence. I will need to have fished that Orange Fritz for over three hours, however didn’t even get a “knock”. Being inexperienced, I decided to persist with my floating line slightly than use a sinker which for some reason I discovered more durable to solid. I vibrant orange fly. I cleared them and decided on one last change of tactics before going residence to a heat home. On strolling across the lake I met Ernie, a retired gentleman who immediately engaged me in conversation and then insisted that I held his rod to get a “feel” of issues. Fly fishing is an absorbing pastime, and you do not require a variety of tools, which can be costly. He blew away all my misconceptions about fly fishing, and launched me to a variety of the common fishing “crowd”. It was then I seen that the water was turning to ice within the rings, and preventing the road from capturing! As I used to be placing my rods collectively I examined the lake I had come to fish.
Filming is effectively underway for the new Amazon Studios/ITV adaptation of William Makepeace Thackeray’s traditional 1848 novel Vanity Honest. Sitting in his sensible, military crimson go well with, Tom, 28, who’s dating Star Wars actress Daisy Ridley, pulled faces, leaving bonnet-clad Olivia, 23, in hysterics. Not on set was Doctor Foster‘s Suranne Jones, who will painting Miss Pinkerton, with Michael Palin set to play Thackeray – the writer of the unique e-book – himself. Olivia wore a crimson jacket with a crisp white gown, finished off with an elaborate feathered hat. And the stars of the show – Tom Bateman and Olivia Cooke – had been seen taking a day trip on set on Thursday, stress-free and sharing a laugh collectively between scenes. Vanity Honest will debut on ITV next year forward of its U.S. Suranne has a busy 2018 ahead, set to shoot Gentleman Jack, HBO and BBC One’s eight-episode drama collection from Glad Valley‘s Sally Wainwright. The traditional tale has been tailored for display greater than as soon as, together with in 1998 on the BBC and a movie in 2004 starring the likes of Reese Witherspoon, Jonathan Rhys Meyers, Eileen Atkins, Bob Hoskins, Danielle Matty and Jim Broadbent. Dressed in their 19th Century regalia, the actors sat in chairs on location at a British stately manor, where they chuckled with one another, clearly prepared for the Christmas break. James Strong who has seen success with ITV’s dramas Liar and Broadchurch within the directors seat. Her journey takes her to the court docket of King George IV, by way of the Battle of Waterloo, breaking hearts and losing fortunes alongside the way. Capturing started on the seven-half drama in September. They also shared a snort with a co-star and members of the crew earlier than they have been seen focusing and getting back into character for the next spherical of scenes. They were seen getting into a carriage on a sweeping driveway, and loitering on the lawns beneath a big tree. It follows Olivia’s character as she attempts to battle her way from poverty and immerse herself in English Society.
Different canine dig to repair themselves a spot to sleep, to stash some meals, to make a safe hiding place, or out of pure boredom. Now let’s look into canine who battle excessively, and methods to cease this habits. This solely confuses him, making him anxious and extra prone to dig! Your response determines how your canine will react to different canine. Different canines really feel anxious or threatened out within the open for lengthy durations of time. Is he bored and attempting to whereas away the hours doing slightly relandscaping? If you happen to anticipate hassle whenever you see different canine headed your manner, your canine will decide up in your uneasiness and instantly understand the approaching canine as a menace. Is he an unneutered male attempting to get beneath the fence and after that feminine on the subsequent road? You would possibly all the time have a preventing canine, however you possibly can take steps to maintain the state of affairs underneath management. Keep the world interesting with a number of toys and treats. When to Name the VetDigging habits often would not require any veterinary consideration. By no means right a canine for digging after the very fact. Strive giving him his personal plot of dirt or a sandpit (fewer muddy tracks) to dig in. Typically, simply offering shelter — entry to a storage, shed, or doghouse — is sufficient to place an finish to the good escape.Once more, use distraction strategies if you catch your canine within the act of digging the place you don’t need him to. A neutered or spayed canine who has spent his formative early weeks of life together with his mother and littermates and has had loads of socialization since — with different canine and folks, too — has one of the best probability of staying out of fights. Some individuals have gone as far as to place concrete or wire beneath their fences to maintain digging canines in. Canine get into scrapes with different canine as a manner of determining who’s dominant to whom in canine society, to defend territory (together with mating rights), out of worry, to guard their meals, and typically as a defensive “first strike” after they encounter a canine who has attacked them previously. It is lined in the following part. Neutering or spaying takes away a serious motive for escape. As quickly as he stops, reward him, play a favourite recreation, give him a toy, or take him to his designated digging space. Or possibly he is burying bones or different treats to get pleasure from later on? You are by no means going to get him to give up, so you are going to want to present him the chance to dig the place it is okay. Is he attempting to beat the heat by making a mattress within the cool earth? Encourage him to dig there, and reward him when he does. And a few do it simply because it is enjoyable.In case your canine has began excavating your yard or digging holes in your love seat, strive to determine his motive. Of course, all that’s water underneath the bridge after getting an grownup canine who’s a fighter. The canine who’s making an attempt to flee may be a bit tougher to deal with. If he digs as a result of he is making an attempt to discover a cooler place to lie down, merely present extra shade in that spot or transfer him to a spot the place he might be extra comfy — below a tree or within the home, as an example.
Allegations of anti-Semitism have dogged Britain’s opposition Labour Party and its chief, Jeremy Corbyn, since he took the helm in 2015 and got here to a head final summer season. In the meantime, a sweeping CNN survey on anti-Semitism final year discovered that anti-Semitic stereotypes are alive and properly in Europe, while the reminiscence of the Holocaust is starting to fade. However, there was a 17% decrease in the number of violent anti-Semitic assaults, from 149 in 2017 to 123 in 2018, the report mentioned. Virtually three-quarters of the incidents recorded by CST within the UK final year have been in London and Manchester, which have the nation’s largest Jewish communities. Marie van der Zyl, president of the Board of Deputies of British Jews, also sounded the alarm over the CST figures, saying they are “very worrying” for Jews living in the UK. Karen Pollock, chief government of the Holocaust Educational Belief, mentioned the CST report confirmed how essential it was that folks continued to be educated concerning the Holocaust. Jemma Levene, deputy director of Hope not Hate, an anti-racism advocacy group, mentioned Jewish people faced “rising hatred from an increasingly violent fascist risk” at the same time as anti-Semitic tropes feed conspiracy theories and a few on the left push anti-Semitic memes on-line. Moshe Kantor, president of the European Jewish Congress, stated it was fearful by the findings — but even more so by signs of serious under-reporting of anti-Semitic incidents, suggesting that the problem is bigger still. The most common form of reported incident “concerned verbal abuse randomly directed at visibly Jewish folks in public,” the charity said. Home Secretary Sajid Javid said the government was working with the Jewish neighborhood to sort out “completely despicable” anti-Semitism. Shadow Secretary of State for Communities Andrew Gwynne, of the Labour Celebration, mentioned the report confirmed rather more needed to be completed to challenge anti-Semitism. Near a quarter of the overall variety of incidents recorded by CST final year concerned social media, it added.
Tesla CEO Elon Musk was discovered not liable for damages in a defamation case, in keeping with a Buzzfeed Information reporter sitting in on the trial Friday afternoon. Reuters reported the legal professional arguing. PT. Replace, 5:08 p.m.: Provides particulars from CBS Information. Musk added he wasn’t conscious of his exact web price, however estimated it as being round $20 billion. In July 2018, Musk had referred to as Unsworth, a diver who helped rescue a boys’ soccer group trapped in a Thai cave, a “pedo man” on Twitter after the diver criticized Musk’s proposed submarine rescue plan. Unsworth sued Musk for defamation in September 2018, saying the tweet broken him by associating his title with pedophilia. The case was introduced towards him by British cave diver Vernon Unsworth, whom Musk referred to as a “pedo man”, final year. Attorneys for Musk and Unsworth did not reply to requests from CNET for remark earlier within the week. A jury of 5 ladies and three males deliberated for beneath an hour earlier than making the choice, CNET sister site CBS Information reported. Throughout closing arguments Friday, Unsworth’s lawyer reportedly referred to as Musk a “billionaire bully” and instructed the Tesla CEO pay $190 million in damages. Unsworth reportedly mentioned Wednesday. On Wednesday, Unsworth testified that he took Musk’s tweet actually and felt “humiliated” and “ashamed,” CNN reported. Initially revealed Dec. 6, 2:Fifty five p.m. Musk apologized for the tweet throughout the primary day of the trial, held this week within the US District Courtroom in Los Angeles, and on Wednesday he reiterated that “pedo man” was meant as an insult, not a press release of reality, in accordance with CNBC. Jurors present in favor of the billionaire, in response to a reporter from The Verge.
Damnation is the idea of divine punishment and torment in an afterlife for actions dedicated on Earth. A damned human “in damnation” is claimed to be both in Hell, or residing in a state whereby they’re divorced from Heaven and/or in a state of disgrace from God’s favor. In conventional Abrahamic demonology, the Satan guidelines Hell, the place he and his demons punish the damned. Abrahamic religions akin to Christianity have comparable ideas of believers dealing with judgement on a final day to find out if they’ll spend eternity in Gehenna or heaven for his or her sin. In Historic Egyptian religious tradition, residents would recite the forty two destructive confessions of Maat as their coronary heart was weighed towards the feather of reality. If the citizen’s coronary heart was heavy with guilt, they’d face torment in a lake of fireplace. Zoroastrianism developed an eschatological idea of a final Judgment referred to as Frashokereti the place the dead will probably be raised and the righteous wade although a river of milk whereas the wicked shall be burned in a river of molten steel.
New College of Glasgow analysis, printed within the Journal of Translational Drugs, investigated whether or not variations in genomic structure, as outlined by a chromosome conformation signature (CCS) in blood taken pre-therapy from individuals with early rheumatoid arthritis, may help in figuring out the chance of a response to the primary line illness-modifying anti-rheumatic drug (DMARD) methotrexate (MTX). Nevertheless, a major proportion of patients handled with MTX don’t reply to therapy. Offering patients with the right therapy through the early phases of rheumatoid arthritis is crucial for stopping long run incapacity. Thus, selecting the right therapy early within the illness is essential. It is mostly believed that substantial injury can happen because of inflammation through the early levels of rheumatoid arthritis, and injury correlates very nicely with future incapacity and lack of operate. The research efficiently confirmed that a CCS discovered within the blood samples obtained in pre-therapy early rheumatoid arthritis may determine patients that won’t reply adequately to MTX with a excessive diploma of accuracy. It may take no less than six months to find out if a affected person is not going to exhibit a ample response to MTX; this may then result in a change in remedy. We consider the flexibility to detect predictive signatures utilizing EpiSwitch permits the identification of responders and non-responders previous to giant Section three clinical trials. MTX is the anchor drug for the therapy of individuals with new onset rheumatoid arthritis.
I noticed Mus’ab right here, and there was no youth in Makkah more petted by his dad and mom than he. Solely a little or no band of Muslims remain fighting. Muslims are losing the battle. Go away in case you wish to be saved! Then he abandoned all that for the love of Allah and His Prophet. He is knowledgeable that here’s a chieftain of the Madinans coming to sort out him. Mus’ab, when he grew to become conscious of this, began shouting at the highest of his voice, ‘Allahu Akbar! There have been other companions older than him, and but the Prophet chose him as one of the best individual for the task of getting ready the grounds for the Prophet’s city, to organize it for the task of changing into the springboard of Islam. Obviously the Prophet picked somebody as much as that activity. No sooner has he come near then he shouts, ‘What brought you right here? After listening to him, the chieftain accepted Islam and via him many others. Having discovered the deen from the Prophet Muhammad, he was sent to show it to the people of Madinah, on his personal with no other co-teacher. Think about this indignant man coming to inform of Mus’ab and his circle of pupil. ‘Won’t you sit down and hear? Lastly they killed him. That was the battle of Uhud, and Mus’ab was one of many few brave men and women who remained. Muhammad is just not however a messenger. That itself is the proof of his success by the permission of Allah. People are fleeing from the enemy. All the things was in confusion. Are you coming to deprave our religion? ’ He drew consideration of the enemy away from the Prophet towards himself. The polytheists had focused the Prophet and were making an attempt to close in on him to kill him. He went with twelve folks and got here again with seventy.
If you’re searching for a chiropractor that does extra than simply straightening up your spine, but also helps you feel you’re at the peak of well being, then you definitely want a doctor who has a holistic strategy in treating patients. If they are going to offer you an introductory appointment, seize it. Chat with the employees. Chiropractor in Irvine. Then right here for the overall space of Orange County. 1. Ask for a consultation free from obligation. Try to search out an office that is near your home. It’s your likelihood to gauge how the staff treats you. 4. Have a speak with all your potential medical doctors. To treat different signs, many practitioners use varied strategies. This can show how a lot they care for their patients. Listed here are some solutions on how to find him or her. Verify their web sites. Google their names and see what different folks say about them, if any. Give them a call. Are they amiable? Are they genuinely focused on you? It’s also possible to decide if this explicit workplace can address your particular considerations. 5. Location, location, location. 2. Have an understanding of the kind of chiropractic approach the chiropractor will make the most of when adjusting. During session, you can really feel if you’re snug with that particular one or not. As an illustration, the use of osseous adjusting strategies which can be labeled as Gonstead, Diversified, and Thompson Drop Desk could also be thought-about. There are many kinds of techniques theyuse when adjusting a affected person. If you live in a serious metropolitan area akin to in Chicago, you’ll have a wide number of chiropractors to select from, It will make it fairly easy to find one who integrates various modalities as well. This allows you to shop for different chiropractors and select the one which you feel is right for you. By being conversant in the cited example, your chiropractor of alternative can assist you to ease your ache. That’s of course one which meets all different standards discusses. Talk with the chiropractors themselves. Background test your candidates. Here’s the factor… Choosing a chiropractic workplace is a very private matter. Chiropractors have different kinds and approaches, and you’ll need to really feel comfortable with your new physician. This may be really helpful in case you have an emergency and have to see your doctor immediately.
Components: Many of the “Molly” that the DEA analyzed contained 0% MDMA. MDMA causes water retention.11 Dancing aerobically in hot environments causes dehydration. Why do individuals like MDMA/Molly? Consuming a substance that’s not actual MDMA. Not all users expertise these uncomfortable side effects. Brother David Steindl-Rast informed the Los Angeles Instances the MDMA expertise was “like climbing all day in the fog and then abruptly, briefly seeing the mountain peak for the primary time. There aren’t any shortcuts to the awakened angle, and it takes day by day work and effort. Therefore, if you’re ever considering using Molly, you can be safer if you purchase a take a look at kit to be able to cut back the chances of ingesting an unknown substance. One other group analyzed Molly and MDMA from 2010 to 2015 and located that only 60% contained some MDMA. Heat stroke and/or serotonin syndrome. Hyponatremia. Typically caused by drinking too much water. Overcompensating by drinking an excessive amount of water could be fatal. Study extra about what’s in Molly.
The typical American will get a brand new smartphone each two years. The telephones they abandon are sometimes nonetheless completely purposeful (if maybe a bit sluggish), and there’s the query of what one ought to do with these older gadgets. Along with the potential of fireplace, cell telephones electronics are composed of a veritable treasure trove of useful elements. Even so, the U.S. Most cellular phone suppliers have drop-off bins or mail-in applications to make recycling your outdated cellphone straightforward, however there are tons of how you may recycle your cellphone and provides to others. They include lithium-ion batteries that represent an actual hearth hazard, they usually may even explode in some circumstances. Every cellphone donated buys about one hour of discuss time for troopers. It makes use of the proceeds to purchase lengthy distance calling playing cards, that are distributed to women and men who’re serving within the navy. Based in 2004 by two younger teenagers who have been distraught after studying of a soldier who racked up an $8,000 cellphone invoice whereas serving in Iraq, Cell Telephones for Troopers has since collected greater than 20 million units and given away greater than four hundred million minutes of speak time to service personnel. No matter you do, do not merely chuck your outdated cellphone in the rubbish. They’re are made with valuable metals, copper and plastics, all of which might be recycled to make new merchandise. The group collects outdated telephones which it sells to a recycler or an digital refurbisher, relying on the situation. What must be performed with the previous telephones so they do not find yourself within the landfill? Many charities have partnered with cellular phone refurbishing firms and recyclers as a manner of producing funds whereas retaining telephones out of landfills, so everyone wins. Listed here are some methods to donate outdated telephones. They all the time be sure to wipe any private info earlier than recycling or reusing these telephones. Retailers promote greater than 1.5 billion new smartphones every year. The Nationwide Coalition Towards Home Violence (NCADV) collects cell telephones to assist fund their applications. Cell Telephones for Troopers offers speak time to overseas troops to allow them to name dwelling.
Within the Nineties Demi Moore was the very best-paid actress in Hollywood. ’ It seems that Ginny had organized for her gentleman friend to have entry to her little woman in return for a money hand-out. Ghost, Indecent Proposal and some Good Males rocketed the raven-haired, husky-voiced New Mexico native into the stratosphere. And that is strictly what occurs. She’s simply acutely aware sufficient, although, to beg onlookers to not name 911. If an ambulance arrives, she is aware of that the humiliating headlines – ‘Demi Moore rushed to the hospital on drugs’ – won’t be far behind. By the point she was turning into a solo star on the age of 19, Hollywood was already buzzing with rumours that the brand new lady was out of management. She was an icon of powerful-but-weak femininity who appealed equally to each sexes. When she was simply 15, Demi was raped by a center-aged man who casually requested the weeping teen ‘How does it really feel to be whored by your mom for 500 dollars? Quick-ahead to 2012 and 49-year-outdated Moore is convulsing in entrance of her eldest daughter and a room stuffed with social gathering company. She’s inhaled some nitrous oxide and a few tremendous-robust artificial marijuana and is minutes away from death. The way in which Moore tells it on this no-holds-barred memoir, she by no means stood an opportunity. No marvel Demi progressively turned to alcohol and medicine herself to dull the ache. One in all her early reminiscences is of scooping the semi-digested pills out of her mother’s mouth following yet one more suicide try. She was ordered to rehab and managed to remain off drink and pills for the subsequent 20 years. Each her mother and father had been alcoholics and from the age of eight little Demi – named after a magnificence product that caught her teenage mother’s eye – was forged within the function of caretaker.
Technically Incorrect gives a barely twisted take on the tech that is taken over our lives. Craiglist did not instantly reply to my request for remark. Nevertheless, if you are a purchaser, it is likely to be price checking whether or not the vendor actually does personal the merchandise she or he is promoting. Saurs surmises that this particular person will need to have been squatting within the home for a while. The Pierce County Sheriff’s Workplace wasn’t instantly accessible for remark. Belief is in even shorter provide than water as of late. A neighbor’s surveillance digital camera caught some photos of the alleged scammer, who has not but been caught. It is also value bearing in thoughts once you go away your own home empty for some time. It isn’t the tip they had been hoping for. As for Saurs, who had already moved along with his household to a brand new home, he could not consider what had occurred. Asking for ID cannot harm. Subsequent he says he heard one other particular person escaping by way of the sliding doorways. That is one thing price bearing in thoughts when you are shopping for one thing on, say, Craigslist. A narrative rising from Washington State describes a homeowner who returned to his home — one which he hoped to promote — and found that a few of his electrical appliances and instruments had departed. Nonetheless, King 5 studies that Saurs’ objects had been on the market on the Craigslist and OfferUp categorised-promoting websites. On its site, Craigslist suggests that folks ought to “deal domestically, face-to-face.” However how can a purchaser know for positive that the gadgets are in truth the vendor’s to promote? As he started to deduce what may need occurred, he appeared round and located appliances and instruments missing — a complete worth of round $5,000. He instructed King 5: “There’s holes the place my refrigerator was once.” His washer and dryer are additionally gone. The Saurs household had lived in that home for 25 years. Feeling pretty positive that his microwave hadn’t invited this man, Saurs started to marvel what was occurring.
Bradford Metropolis’s chief government Ryan Sparks has revealed Mark Hughes virtually missed out on the managerial job after his utility bought caught up of their junk emails. The Bradford job shall be his first outdoors of the highest flight however Hughes shouldn’t be fazed by the duty forward of him. However issues may’ve been completely different had Sparks not not checked his junk emails, which revealed Hughes had acquired involved concerning the job. After a 3-hour delay, Sparks instantly acquired in contact with Hughes’ representatives to get talks underway. Talking in his unveiling on Thursday, he stated: ‘I am not going to are available right here and examine and distinction. Hughes has not managed since being sacked by Southampton in December 2018. He has beforehand additionally managed Manchester Metropolis, Queens Park Rangers and Fulham amongst others. In one of the vital shocking appointments lately, Hughes was appointed because the Bantams’ new supervisor on Thursday, changing Derek Adams. The Bradford chief defined: ‘The reality of the matter is when it truly got here by, we have had some points with our emails and it was in my junk folder. I’ll work with what I’ve obtained in entrance of me and that is one of the best approach to strategy issues. It is about maximising the chance we have now right here and giving them a plan and an understanding of what to do to win video games. I’ve managed at the highest stage however even there you had differing ranges of capacity inside teams.
Pierce Brosnan (because the ever-suave James Bond) and Izabella Scorupco flee from an exploding practice within the movie “Goldeneye.” Would this work in real life? Nor do we truly believe that Abraham Lincoln slayed vampires earlier than he delivered the Gettysburg handle. Most of us in all probability do not really assume that stormtroopers, Jedis, Wookiees and little inexperienced males wielding mild sabers chased one another round a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away. The explosion sequence is the hallmark of an motion journey flick. No one appears to doubt that Willis’ hard-boiled John McClane may pull off such a feat, however what about bizarre schlubs such as you and me? Learn on to search out about whether or not an explosion can really be outrun. Take the “operating away from an explosion” scene, for instance. In “Die Arduous,” Bruce Willis didn’t turn his undershirt from vivid white to dirt-caked in 131 minutes by just rolling round with a machine gun. In its primary kind, the device options our hero – James Bond, John Rambo, Jason Bourne – narrowly avoiding extinction by sprinting away from a fiery blast just in the nick of time. Nonetheless, there are specific cinematic gadgets used so often in movie and television that many viewers are left thinking that these stunts could actually be pulled off in real life. Yet, for cinematic genius like “Star Wars” or the couple of hours of cheap leisure of “Abraham Lincoln: Vampire Hunter,” we’re willing to suspend reality. For many of us, movies are a form of escape. And as a part of the escape, many viewers are keen to give Hollywood some leeway with regards to the accuracy of life as portrayed on the large display screen.
Can I get addicted to benzodiazepines and barbiturates? This implies that you’ll want increased doses of the drug to deal with your well being situation or illness as a result of you have grow to be tolerant of the weaker formulations of the drug. Benzodiazepines or benzos are behavior forming and you may turn out to be addicted to them – even when you are taking them as your physician or well being care skilled has prescribed. They’re generally abused by younger adolescents and younger adults who crush it up and snort it, or take the pill to get excessive. If you utilize these medicine over an extended time period you’ll be able to develop a tolerance for them. It is rather troublesome to get well from benzodiazepine addiction as a result of these medicine change the chemistry of the mind. These medication could also be very efficient for the remedy of a number of circumstances, for instance, anxiety and insomnia; however watch out as a result of you’ll be able to turn into addicted to them. Contact a drug addiction therapy middle when you or a liked one are affected by a addiction. Docs and different well being care professionals that deal with addiction will formulate a taper schedule to slowly wean off the medicine to scale back the severity of withdrawal signs throughout therapy. The road names for benzodiazepine medication are “Benzos” and “Downers.” Drug addicts abuse these medication to get “excessive.” They could cause addiction just like barbiturates (narcotic medication like oxycodone, morphine, hydrocodone, and fentanyl), cannabinoids (marijuana), and the membership drug GHB (gamma-hydroxybutyrate). Folks who’ve a historical past of drug or alcohol abuse usually tend to develop an addiction to those medicine. Quitting chilly turkey is not going to achieve success and will be harmful due to signs of withdrawal.
So how will you know whether or not you have captured the piece? Search and rescue: One other variation is to allow the rescue captured recreation pieces. Naturally, I could not wait to break out a replica of the game once i realized its inside workings have been to turn out to be my subsequent, nonetheless brief, obsession. However, when attacked by a scout, the defender should reveal the piece’s rank. Only the defender is eliminated. I need to admit, though, that my first few makes an attempt to play have been a bit irritating (or maybe I should say “annihilating”). For those who had been outranked, or if you happen to attack a bomb, the opponent will remove your sport piece. Collins, Ed. “Ideas and techniques for Stratego.” (March 7, 2012) Ed Collins. Related, but unofficial, apps are available, too. At the very least I hope so. Once captured, bombs keep captured, it doesn’t matter what. It in all probability would have been a good idea to learn the rule e book earlier than jumping proper in. For example, “The general,” which is out there for iPhone and iPad, has a Stratego-like format, although as of early 2012, only the official “Stratego” app will let you match wits in opposition to a human opponent as a substitute of the pc. There are just a few exceptions, though. Earlier than lengthy, I received the grasp of it, and probably bettered my childhood scores. Unequal final result: Throughout conventional play, when items of the same rank battle they’re each removed from the board. I’ve such fond reminiscences of enjoying Stratego with my cousins at my aunt and uncle’s house. If you are able to efficiently maneuver one in all your pieces to an opponent’s back row on the sport board, you can release considered one of your captured pieces and return it to the board — placing it on your private home turf in any open house. Scouts cannot rescue different pieces. This variant requires a excessive degree of belief between players. In any other case, the defender has the option remove any piece with a decrease number than his piece from the board and proceed to keep the attacked piece’s rank a secret. One other variation is to take the battle centralita virtual. This variation, nevertheless, contends that when equally ranked, the attacker might keep on the board.
What’s Being Accomplished in regards to the Dead Zone? Laws just like the RESTORE Act and Farm Invoice performs important function in defending the nation’s pure sources. Over the previous forty years about 70-eighty % of extra meals wanted by our rising inhabitants has come from the intensification of farming on current acres. It is time for us to take a contemporary take a look at the best way we handle massive rivers and the gulfs and bays into which they circulate. We have seen that dams and levees alone is not going to resolve issues like floods and their impression within the Gulf. Floodplains additionally act as filters that take away excess nutrients from water. The Conservancy has labored with companions in implementing the 2 largest floodplain reconnection initiatives within the Mississippi River Valley-one on the Emiquon River in Illinois and one 25-sq.-mile venture on the Ouachita River in Louisiana. It is easy. If we do not do something to conserve soil and scale back nutrient loss on present croplands, we’ll must clear extra land and we’ll proceed to have rising dead zones within the Gulf. By managing nutrients extra effectively in farm fields and by restoring wetlands and riparian techniques to seize nutrients and scale back runoff, the Conservancy’s Mississippi River Program and Gulf of Mexico Initiative are working with farmers and different companions to sluggish and even scale back the expansion of the Gulf’s dead zone and its results all through the area. In lots of instances higher nutrient administration additionally leads to raised soil administration, which reduces floor runoff and flooding and maintains or enhances agricultural productiveness. The Conservancy additionally works to reconnect rivers to their floodplains, which does greater than assist mitigate flooding in metro areas. In river basins all through the Mississippi River watershed, Conservancy employees are working with farmers, college scientists and departments of agriculture to advertise more practical and environment friendly use of fertilizers and scale back the quantity of nutrients that enters our rivers from different sources.
Legendary singer Lata Mangeshkar, recognized by the affectionate moniker ‘Nightingale of India’, breathed her final on Sunday (February 06). The heartbreaking information left the complete nation in a state of grief. When informed that it might be jealous components for spreading retirement rumours, as again within the early 1960s she was being poisoned slowly. So far as non-movie songs are involved, I’ll proceed to sing them it doesn’t matter what,” she had added. So I’ve bowed out. She was beneath therapy within the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) over the previous couple of weeks. Nonetheless, she didn’t need to blame anybody for any of the setbacks in her life. “Why ought to anybody be jealous of me now? I’ve stopped singing movie songs for some years now. Lata Mangeshkar was cremated as we speak at Shivaji Park in Dadar Mumbai with full state honours. Music is the essence of my existence. We Mangeshkars are a household dedicated to music. The singer stated that it was true, she was being poisoned. The movie business at this time is grateful for the uncountable reminiscences and songs that Lata Mangeshkar has left. I simply can’t join with today’s movie songs. After exhibiting indicators of enchancment just lately, her well being situation deteriorated. Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Maha CM Uddhav Thackeray to Bollywood celebrities like Shah Rukh Khan and Ranbir Kapoor attended the funeral. Sadly, she handed away on February 06, leaving a void that can’t be crammed. Mangeshkar, whose voice stirred thousands and thousands of hearts, sang over 30,000 songs in her profession. She was admitted to Mumbai’s Breach Sweet Hospital on January eight after she examined optimistic for Covid-19. Again in 2018, the legendary singer rubbished the rumours of her retirement and firmly stated that she is going to proceed to sing until her final breath. Talking to Indian Categorical, Bharat’s ‘ratna’ Lata Mangeshkar had mentioned, “I will proceed to sing until my final breath.
This is how one can thrive and contribute. You can really close your eyes and visualize that feeling of consolation and warmth a hug creates. But we frequently discount ourselves in the equation of a profitable life. We weren’t taught to think about it for ourselves. Let’s allow our disappointment to be processed with some compassion and kindness. I think it’s time to give ourselves an enormous hug and meet this uncertainty, exhaustion, burnout and frustration with some persistence. CNN: How has the pandemic affected the power of people to observe self-care? Get clear about what’s takes for you to thrive on this world and what you do need to do to do this. If what you are going by means of and feeling is interfering together with your daily functions, please get some assist. And know that it will probably evolve and alter over time. Would not that be one of the best outcomes of this whole Covid mess? Asking what it’s that makes us thrive is an exploration. We can learn to create our own hugs, and then create extra and give them to others. The human expertise is complicated so let’s be there for one another. We had been told what it was that may make us thrive, and I think this is the one of the issues with stress to start with. You are a human who’s grieving and exhausted, and it’s actually, really onerous. There are many sources on the market, many of them free. Ackrill: Covid has executed a masterful job of shedding light on each vulnerability we now have. We’ve been pressured to rethink what issues, so I believe there’s additionally a concern that we’re not going to carry on to the classes that we realized from all this loss and disruption. And we’re still reeling from that. All the common issues that we’re presupposed to be keeping track of at the moment are harder, and it is made us vulnerable. Typically there’s one thing medically occurring, so we positively need to verify about that before we chalk our emotions of frustration or loss up to grief or stress. It’s staying curious and staying grounded in what issues to you and taking a while to determine that out with compassion and kindness, not judgment. Our culture trains us look for exterior cues of whether or not we’re Okay or not, as opposed to inside cues of whether or not we’re doing effectively. There was so much for us to cope with, and it can simply be a lot to handle. Ackrill: That’s not shocking. CNN: What if we aren’t certain about what will make us “thrive”? Give your self a hug.
About 1.3 million Individuals suffer from rheumatoid arthritis (RA), a condition attributable to the immune system attacking the physique’s own joint tissue. RA, like other types of arthritis, causes inflammation of the joints. Such a arthritis impacts totally different people in alternative ways. Others might experience periodic bouts, in which it flares up for just a few weeks or months and then goes into remission, only to reappear later. Medical doctors can test for a selected antibody, generally known as rheumatoid factor, that always accompanies RA, but it surely is not a surefire method: Some folks will check optimistic for rheumatoid issue without ever developing RA, while others will take a look at damaging despite the fact that their joints are underneath assault as a result of the situation. No one is aware of why, but generally these cells travel towards a joint and, believing there is a risk, flood into the world. Some folks could solely briefly expertise signs without any lasting harm, by no means to be bothered again. For others, RA shows up and by no means leaves. The reason for inflammation is malfunctioning white blood cells, which normally protect us from bacteria and infection. Some folks get a fever, others deal with “cotton mouth,” and a few even suffer from anemia. RA typically causes swelling within the palms and wrists, although other joints throughout the physique are vulnerable to it as well. RA is an autoimmune disease. There may be presently no cure, though it may be treated. But it’s not just about joint pain — RA can actually make you are feeling drained and sick. However, it commonly impacts the joints on both sides of the physique — if your proper knee is affected, your left knee can be, too. This wide variation in signs can make it tough to diagnose RA, especially in its earlier levels.
Dane Goodwin scored 17 points and Notre Dame overpowered Georgia Tech 90-fifty six on Saturday in an Atlantic Coast Conference game in South Bend, Ind. Notre Dame shot 57.1 % from the field (32-for-56), including 56.5 p.c (13-for-23) from 3-level vary. Notre Dame took a 76-50 lead with 5:37 remaining en route and coasted to the win, which completed a sweep of the 2-sport season sequence between the groups. Notre Dame scored nine of the game’s first 11 factors and led 18-10 with 13:19 remaining in the primary half. The Combating Irish then began the second half with an 8-2 burst to take a 54-29 lead with 15:34 remaining. Notre Dame made 18 of its 27 pictures in the first half, including 7 of eleven from 3-point vary, and led 46-27 at halftime. They led 59-31 with 14:29 to go before Georgia Tech used a 9-2 surge to get within 61-forty with 12:18 remaining. Georgia Tech was 4-for-20 from 3-level vary. Jordan Usher scored sixteen factors for Georgia Tech (11-18, 4-14), which has misplaced six of its past seven. But the Yellow Jackets couldn’t get any nearer. The Preventing Irish then began to tug away late in the primary half, going on a 10-2 run to grab a 36-19 lead with 3:35 left till halftime. Blake Wesley scored 15 points, Prentiss Hubb had thirteen and Cormac Ryan contributed eight factors and 10 rebounds for Notre Dame (21-8, 14-four ACC), which is 7-1 in its previous eight video games.
On this, it succeeds, at the very least if you’re a heterosexual male. The ladies are parodically over-keen constructs of male fantasy; they are saying issues like “fill my mouth with the manly warmth of your nutbag,” and “Ice my cake dickboys! However HoH feels extra like an accusatory rejoinder towards one thing else, in opposition to a bigger inventive limpness that has infiltrated not simply American fiction, however our collective cultural imagination, as evidenced the large quantities of uninspired pornography that terrorize our bandwith. Home of Holes refuses to settle for predictable erotic fantasies. The press supplies for HoH body the guide as a triumphant riposte to Katie Roiphe’s current plea for the re-sexification of American fiction in the brand new York Occasions E book Overview. There are not any gay males on the resort, and the occasional moments of lesbianic interplay contain “scissoring,” an act extra frequent to porn movies than to precise lesbian intercourse (or so I’ve been informed). On this sense it’s a “sex positive” ebook, a celebration and reminder of how far sexual fantasies and the language that describes them can go.
Between the 2 phases of the research, 12.1% of youth, 27.6% of younger adults and 8.3% of adults turned new customers of a tobacco product after by no means utilizing a given product earlier than. Villanti famous that utilizing menthol cigarettes first was associated to subsequent day by day cigarette use in all age teams. Enroll right here to get The outcomes Are In with Dr. Sanjay Gupta each Tuesday from the CNN Well being workforce. When in contrast with those that used a non-flavored product at first, first use of a flavored cigarette, e-cigarette, cigar merchandise, hookah and smokeless tobacco in the primary section studied was related to present common use of these merchandise amongst younger adults and adults age 25 and older within the second part. Flavored e-cigarette use amongst younger individuals within the United States elevated from 2014 to 2018, in accordance a report from the US Centers for Illness Management and Prevention and the US Meals and Drug Administration. Levy mentioned the examine findings are a “good place to start out” and will affect conversations about bans on flavored merchandise. The youthful the individual, the extra possible they have been to make use of flavored tobacco merchandise after which progress to non-flavored tobacco merchandise later. Dr. Sharon Levy, director of the adolescent substance use and addiction program at Boston’s Kids’s Hospital, stated the research findings did not shock her in any respect. Present use of flavored e-cigarettes has elevated amongst highschool college students since 2014 and amongst center faculty college students since 2015, in response to the report. And the research additionally discovered that younger adults and adults who started smoking flavored e-cigarettes progressed to frequent e-cigarette use. Levy, who was not concerned in the brand new research.
Albert Einstein and his wife, Elsa, in an undated photograph. For me the unadulterated Jewish religion is, like all other religions, an incarnation of primitive superstition. As a substitute it fetched a file-breaking value of $2.9 million. Einstein rejected the western concepts of God and religion, but he wasn’t an atheist. In any other case I can’t perceive something ‘chosen’ about them. Christie’s says the letter is “Einstein’s single most well-known letter on God, his Jewish id, and man’s eternal seek for which means,” which might clarify the massive sale value. When the letter final changed arms eight years in the past, it bought for $404,000, in response to The brand new York Times. Einstein, who had read the guide at the urging of a friend, wasn’t buying it. And the Jewish people to whom I gladly belong, and in whose mentality I really feel profoundly anchored, still for me does not have any totally different sort of dignity from all different peoples. In his letter, Einstein dismissed the idea of God and religion altogether. Gutkind’s guide, as this Commentary assessment explains, sought to reconcile religion, science and humanism, by drawing upon scripture to urge individuals to result in a greater world. The auction house originally estimated its worth to be between $1 million and $1.5 million. So far as my experience goes, they are in actual fact no better than different human teams, even when they’re protected from the worst excesses by a lack of energy. Instead, the physicist believed in what he referred to as “cosmic religion,” a reverence for the universe’s complexity and wonder and an appreciation of the interconnection of all the things in it, which may very well be impressed by artwork and science. On Dec. 4, 2018, more than sixty four years after Einstein wrote those words, what has turn into known as the ‘God letter’ was auctioned off by Christie’s New York. In January 1954, Albert Einstein wrote a letter to Jewish philosopher Eric Gutkind, through which the physicist responded to Gutkind’s guide Select Life: The Biblical Name to Revolt.
McClain’s story gained renewed attention in June 2020 after the police killings of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor and the rise of the Black Lives Matter motion. Ketamine is used by medical professionals as an anesthetic, in keeping with the Alcohol and Drug Foundation, and it’s also used illegally to get high. The investigation discovered the police division had a pattern of training racially biased policing, excessive power, and had didn’t report legally required information when interacting with the community. Colorado Legal professional General Phil Weiser was appointed as particular prosecutor and opened a grand jury investigation into the case in January. The report revealed the fireplace department had a pattern and practice of administering ketamine illegally, a new release from Weiser stated. Then in September, a Colorado grand jury indicted three police officers and two fire division paramedics involved in McClain’s death. Jared Polis announced a reexamination of the case final year. Every was indicted on expenses of manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide as part of a 32-count indictment. McClain’s death led to the Colorado Lawyer Common’s Office launching a 14-month investigation into the Aurora police and fireplace departments. Spurred by protests in Aurora and a viral on-line petition, Gov.
The gadgets assist individuals with diabetes handle their situation by decreasing the necessity for finger-prick blood assessments. He had dementia and diabetes, and could not perceive why anybody wanted to harm him with a needle. The analysis crew investigated whether or not utilizing the Freestyle Libre flash glucose monitoring system might assist older folks with reminiscence issues handle their diabetes. One drawback we discovered although was that knowledge recorded was not all the time full as a result of it relied on contributors or their carers ‘swiping’ three scans a day. The gadgets captured information throughout 14 days and the analysis group interviewed the members and carers to see how they bought on with utilizing the gadgets. It’s estimated that as much as 20 % of older individuals with dementia even have coexisting diabetes. A brand new research, carried out in collaboration with the Norfolk and Norwich College Hospital (NNUH) and revealed in the present day in BMJ Open, exhibits that the units could be significantly helpful to older folks with reminiscence issues. The sensor reads sugar ranges and transmits them wirelessly to a show on a portable reader held close to the sensor-a bit like swiping a contactless financial institution card. However whereas they’ve been permitted by the NHS, primarily for youthful adults, they aren’t universally out there. It did not interfere with their day-to-day actions they usually weren’t conscious of the system whereas sleeping at evening. The growing numbers of individuals residing with diabetes as they get older signifies that the normal ways in which they’re being seemed after have to be revisited. It is a giant downside as a result of they could also be extra liable to low blood sugars (hypoglycemia) from their remedy, however not recognizing the warning indicators-or what to do if it occurs. They trialled the machine with 12 members who have been experiencing reminiscence issues, or who had been diagnosed with dementia. Older strategies of checking blood sugars depend on individuals doing finger-prick assessments. One of many carers mentioned that it is extremely tense to must frequently stab her husband’s fingers to get blood samples.
Conventional Mariachi musicians from Mexico. For millennia, native individuals within the Americas had been filling dried cornhusks with corn dough. Lots of Mexico’s hottest traditions, holidays, music and even foods retain the imprint of each pre-Hispanic and European tradition. Artistic cooks quickly found that somewhat pork lard within the corn dough made it much more flavorful, as did some rooster or cheese within the stuffing. The tamales had been then steamed in a ceramic pot and eaten with a easy salsa of chilies and tomatoes or inexperienced tomatillos. When the Spanish arrived, they introduced pigs, chickens, cows, rice and cheese with them. Keep studying as we discover a few of Mexico’s most distinctive and enduring traditions. Mexico is dwelling to a number of the oldest steady cultures within the Western hemisphere. The mixing of pre-Hispanic tradition with New World flavors (plus a facet of rice and beans, of course) makes for probably the most satisfying meals in North America. Together with its historical indigenous roots, Mexico has absorbed the cultural influences of centuries of overseas rule, occupation and “intervention.” The invasion of Spanish conquistadors in 1519 marked the top of the Aztec empire and the start of the Mexican tradition. Consider the humble tamale.
Nidal Abu Sammour serves as the MENA (Middle East North Africa) Liaison. For The Essential Mass and clients he serves as a non-proliferation professional with over a decade of expertise implementing CBRNE-related USG programs in the MENA region and excessive-risk international locations. Department of State Export Management and Border Security (EXBS) Program within the MENA area. Before becoming a member of The Critical Mass, Nidal served as a program supervisor at CRDF Global, exclusively managing border security related packages and tasks for the U.S. With in depth experience in program management, project administration and operations, Nidal managed quite a few projects mainly focusing on constructing USG partners capacities to counter proliferation of WMDs and dual-use commodities by establishing and improving in-nation methods and laws, and creating organizational and individual capacities. He has a specific focus on Iraq, Yemen, Libya and Jordan. His projects diverse between grants, workshops, conferences and technical/subject trainings for a diverse audience from public and non-public sectors. Previous to that, Nidal served as a senior challenge supervisor and managed chemical security associated initiatives for the Chemical Safety Program (CSP), Office of Corporate Threat Discount (CTR) within the MENA area.
For many people, e-filing taxes is way simpler and quicker than filing on paper. And in some methods, that is not to this point off. In too much of how, e-filing will save you time, but whether or not that saves cash by avoiding an audit remains to be a little bit of a thriller. March 10, 2014. (Sept. Returns are processed in a staggeringly fast 24-28 hours if you’re working digitally, while a mailed return has to plod along and sit on a few shelves. Some would even argue that the big speed benefit is working for the IRS and not the taxpayer: Although you get your refund sooner, remember that means that they’re instantly scouring your finances. Greene-Lewis, Lisa. “The advantages of filing your taxes online.” US Information & World Report. What are the benefits of e-filing your tax return? E-filing will assure your horrible handwriting isn’t what’s making Uncle Sam suspicious. To hear some inform it, e-filing is like having a tax-genius robot personally poring over your financials to catch every mistake or profit. The IRS makes use of an algorithm to look ahead to crimson flags on returns; time would not allow for each handwritten type to undergo it. But not everyone agrees that e-filing goes to go away you much less vulnerable to an audit. Heaps More Information: What are the advantages of e-filing your taxes? Hear, it’s solely those uncommon, few mathematically minded folks who love order, penmanship and paperwork that actually love sitting down to fill out their tax returns on paper. Fioravante, Janice. “The professionals and cons of e-filing your taxes.” The Christian Science Monitor. And understand that it’s not simply your deduction for “business martinis” that causes the IRS to take a second have a look at your return. March 12, 2007. (Sept. And the inner Revenue Service is adamant that e-filing will save us some April complications. One of the most important advantages of e-filing is speed. IRS. “IRS e-file.” March 14, 2014. (Sept. Don’t forget that you’re also assured your return is being processed if you’re utilizing e-file; use the mail and you’re crossing your fingers it bought to the IRS, until you are paying for a certified service.
Two mixing bowls Fiqi Kholiq ꟷ Rintihan Melodi Diana E-Journal of Cardiology Apply – Quantity 22 Each three months throughout your first year of taking KALYDECO Simply Dance Wina Nurhaliza ꟷ Pilot Becak Debilitating depression Lykins, ThomasMore than 6 in 10 (63%) Republicans nationally said they want Trump to run once more in 2024, based on a brand new Marquette Law College poll. That is not to say that voices like Cheney’s and Romney’s do not matter. 63% of Republicans mentioned they needed Trump to be the chief of the party in a September 2021 CNN poll. If the GOP wants to navigate back to being a nationwide political celebration — and away from its present status as a cult of persona — the existence of the Cheney/Romney wing is their path back to doing so. Trump received and has cowed almost everybody throughout the occasion to line up behind him (or no less than refuse to oppose him publicly) as the seemingly 2024 nominee. Three-quarters of Republicans had a favorable view of Trump in that same poll. What these numbers make clear is that the narrative of a battle for management between two warring elements of the GOP is a false one. Which is what goes to happen in March in northern Virginia. There isn’t any actual combat. It is to say, nevertheless, that you might in all probability match the bulk of the prominent — and public — anti-Trump voices right into a medium-sized room.
He followed that up with a extremely charged triumph in Darlington’s Rebel 300, beating previous master Curtis Turner in a late-race duel. Lorenzen gained the Daytona 500 in 1965. He made solely five starts in 1967, however after compiling a profession record of 26 victories in 129 starts, he abruptly retired from competitors, citing ulcers and a lack of weight as reasons for the spur-of-the-second resolution. Herb Nab, who formed a close working relationship with Lorenzen when he was his crew chief, said Fearless Freddy was one among NASCAR’s finest drivers ever — if not the very best. Lorenzen went on to win three of his 15 starts in ’61, then received twice in 19 races in ’62. By the fall of ’72, Lorenzen bowed out for the ultimate time and headed back to Illinois. Though he ran up front in a lot of races, some of his aggressive edge had been lost. 28 Holman-Moody Ford to consecutive victories at Bristol, Atlanta, North Wilkesboro, Martinsville, and Darlington. Statistically, Lorenzen’s most productive season was 1964 when he gained half of his 16 NASCAR Grand Nationwide starts. He amassed winnings that totaled $122,588 and turned the primary driver to earn more than $100,000 in a single season. By 1963, Ford Motor Co. was back in racing, financing a fleet of cars on the NASCAR Grand National path. He played the stock market and remained on the sidelines till Could 1970, when the itch returned and he made a comeback try. Of the 1953 laps during that 5-race stretch, Lorenzen led 1679 of them. It remains probably the most dominating performances over seven weeks in the historical past of NASCAR. Mechanical issues saved him out of the hunt in the first four races of his abbreviated season. Lorenzen hit stride, winning six races in 29 starts and finishing third in the final points standings, regardless of beginning a shade greater than half the races. Following the Daytona 500, however, Lorenzen went on a tear, winning five straight begins.
Actually, Middlecoff’s sluggish play was primarily because of bodily issues that plagued him for most of his profession. Middlecoff also had hassle with his left eye, the result of a bit of Carborundum coming off a disc while treating a patient within the Army. Middlecoff was at all times described as a “streaky” participant, punctuating stretches of comparatively odd golf with rounds — if not weeks and years — when he was on the pinnacle of his career. In profitable his first U.S. It hit him in his left eye, which turned ulcerated and was by no means the same again. Middlecoff recalled. “The hay fever was a part of it, and the problem with the left eye was additionally an element.” Lastly, he had to hand over the game in the 1960s when he couldn’t management the yips. For instance, in successful his one Masters title, he outdistanced the second-place finisher, Ben Hogan, by seven pictures. Middlecoff was born with an additional lumbar vertebrae. He all the time wore a inexperienced visor on the golf course to kill the glare of the solar. Open, he bunched his finest play — a second-round 67, a 3rd-spherical 69 — to take a three-shot lead into the last 18 holes. Golf exacerbated the situation. And while in dental faculty, standing for lengthy periods in a dentist’s position, he developed back problems.
The number of elder abuse instances by relations of the victim rose 2.1% in fiscal 2020 to a file 17,281, a welfare ministry survey showed. The very best total because the survey’s launch in fiscal 2007 apparently mirrored the increased time older people spent with their households at home amid the coronavirus pandemic, with many refraining from going out and utilizing nursing care providers. Sons topped the record of offenders, at 39.9% of the total. In a time of both misinformation and a lot information, quality journalism is more crucial than ever. By subscribing, you can help us get the story right. The record-breaking rise can also be believed to have resulted from strengthened efforts by municipalities to uncover such abuse instances. Though the full went down for the first time since the survey started, the ministry believes that restrictions on visits to care properties amid the viral spread could have made it difficult for individuals to grow to be aware of the potential of their elderly members of the family being abused by facility workers and that there might have been extra circumstances of such abuse in reality. The variety of elderly individuals abused by members of the family came to 17,778. Almost 70% of them suffered bodily abuse. In the meantime, in fiscal 2020, which ended in March 2021, the variety of elderly mistreatment circumstances involving care facility employees fell 7.6% to 595, in accordance with the survey launched Friday.
Which “nut” is taken into account essentially the most costly on the planet? It grows hooked up to the underside of a fruit. Its shell may be very toxic. Which nation produces the vast majority of the world’s provide of hazelnuts? Brazil nuts are discovered all around the Amazon area, however most of them come from Bolivia. The place are most Brazil nuts grown? Which of the next makes the cashew distinctive? It is because they develop underground in pods. Once more, not technically a nut, however macadamias run a whopping $25 per pound on the money register. That is proper, earlier than they ripen and dry out almonds look shockingly like apricots! Initially discovered solely within the Center East, pistachio bushes in some unspecified time in the future have been transplanted to different arid areas, like California, New Mexico and Arizona, to nice success. Seventy five p.c of the world’s hazelnuts are produced in Turkey. In what area of the world did pistachio timber originate? We all know that peanuts will not be truly nuts. What different kind of meals do they most resemble in cultivation? Much more spectacular, the crop is nearly completely harvested by hand! Peanuts are literally labeled as legumes, very similar to peas and lentils. It is because they’re thought of a “dessert nut,” and likewise as a result of there’s restricted area on the Hawaiian islands to domesticate the crop. What fruit do unripe almonds hanging within the tree resemble? The Brazil nut tree is likely one of the tallest within the rainforest and the fruit of that tree (the nut) is massive too. The cashew shell incorporates toxins that may aggravate the pores and skin and even be used as an insecticide!
For example they each inherit $450,000 in money. Indiana Department of Income. Since Departments of Income prefer to spherical their figures, Timothy and Belinda can pay $11,750 every. When their revenue reaches the fifth bracket, they’ve a remaining $49,999 that will likely be taxed on the 5 p.c charge. Indiana Department of Income. Federal property tax regulation has undergone some big adjustments in recent times. Belinda and Timothy are in the fifth marginal tax charge for the Indiana inheritance tax. Now, let’s see what their tax charge will likely be. It re-established the federal estate tax at a rate of 35 p.c, however with the $5 million exemption. Elder Regulation Agency of Robert Clofine. In 2010, there was no federal property tax. Nevertheless, inheritances were taxed as capital positive aspects, the same as income from stocks, bonds and real property. But at the end of 2010, President Obama signed the December 2010 Tax Relief Act. These tax rates and exemption thresholds expire at the top of 2012, when Congress will decide on a new rate. To be taught more about inheritance tax and related subjects, you possibly can comply with the links on the next web page. To seek out their complete tax, add the tax from the fifth bracket to the tax accumulated within the lower tax brackets. As a result of they are Class A heirs, each can declare a $100,000 exemption, lowering their taxable inheritance to $350,000 apiece. Which means their first $25,000 will probably be taxed at 1 percent; their second $25,000 ($25,001 to $50,000) might be taxed at 2 p.c; and so on. So, Timothy and Belinda each owe $11,749.Ninety five in inheritance tax. That exemption, by the best way, signifies that only 0.5 percent of all estates in the U.S.
How ought to I take gabapentin? Measure liquid medication carefully. Retailer the liquid medication within the refrigerator. For best results, take Horizant with meals at about 5:00 in the night. Use the dosing syringe offered, or use a medication dose-measuring machine (not a kitchen spoon). Swallow the capsule or pill complete and do not crush, chew, break, or open it. Neurontin may be taken with or without food. Each Gralise and Horizant ought to be taken with food. Observe all instructions in your prescription label. In case of emergency, put on or carry medical identification to let others know you’ve got seizures. Stopping instantly might trigger elevated seizures. Don’t take this drugs in bigger or smaller amounts or for longer than really helpful. If you happen to break a Neurontin pill and take solely half of it, take the other half at your next dose. Tell any physician who treats you that you’re utilizing gabapentin. Comply with your doctor’s directions about tapering your dose. Any tablet that has been damaged ought to be used as quickly as possible or inside a number of days. The Horizant brand of gabapentin should not be taken in the course of the day. This drugs can cause unusual outcomes with sure medical checks. Store gabapentin tablets and capsules at room temperature away from light and moisture. Don’t cease using gabapentin all of a sudden, even when you’re feeling effective. In case your physician modifications your brand, power, or sort of gabapentin, your dosage wants may change. Ask your pharmacist when you have any questions about the new sort of gabapentin you obtain on the pharmacy.
A feminine lab assistant takes care of a rat. In my family, the scientific concept goes that the canine can inform I get nervous once we’re round strangers — which is why she typically will violently bark at them. Feminine researchers and their T-shirts? How do you develop meat in a lab? What occurs to chimps utilized in medical analysis? Should not we be involved that mice do not really feel ache round males? Do ladies have higher rapport with lab animals? Nevertheless — as any feminine researcher who’s been bitten by a mouse can let you know — let’s hold off earlier than we name it a common reality. The research happened when a number of scientists in a lab that focuses on intercourse variations observed that some mice weren’t displaying regular ache responses. In order that they examined the mice’s stress response whereas males had been bodily current within the room, after which when solely their worn T-shirts had been within the lab. Morais, Betsy. “Why do mice worry males?” The brand new Yorker. Each experiments resulted within the mice exhibiting indicators of stress: They displayed stress-induced analgesia, pooped extra, recorded a better temperature and confirmed outward indicators of concern. Owen James. “Lab animals confused out by males, research finds.” Nationwide Geographic. I do know what you are pondering: If males have the superpower to numb ache in mice, than why are the headlines speaking about how mice concern males? My partner shouldn’t be a scientist. It is a terrific measure of how scared or burdened a mouse is, and can be utilized to check concern responses. The examine discovered that a mixture of three pheromones in male armpit sweat (which may very well be smelled each in individual and on the T-shirt) was inflicting the response, and that it was because of the mouse feeling a menace from an remoted male. Sorge, Robert E et al. So it isn’t fully true that lab animals are calmer round girls, however one research actually exhibits they’ve a larger worry response round males. Fortuitously for individuals who don’t need mice to take over the earth, this response is just not unusual for animals as a worry response.
Gargash said in one other tweet. Syrian President Bashar al-Assad has faced isolation from neighboring international locations over the conflict. It comes greater than a week after Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir visited Syria. The reopening of the Emirati Embassy could reduce Syrian President Bashar al-Assad’s isolation from neighboring nations. Trump’s determination went in opposition to the recommendation of his navy generals and prime nationwide safety officials. The Arab League expelled Syria in 2011 in response to the government’s violence towards its personal citizens. The Sudan ruler’s December sixteen journey was the first time a frontrunner from the Arab League — a corporation of twenty-two Center Japanese and African nations and the Palestine Liberation Group — had visited the country because the struggle started. The transfer also follows President Donald Trump’s December 19 order for an entire withdrawal of 2,000 US troops from Syria, declaring that ISIS had been defeated.
She was not too long ago honored with Billboard’s Woman Of The Year award. Grande was rugged up towards the east coast chill in a massive, child blue puffer-fashion jacket. Ariana recently revealed she sent her former fiance Pete Davidson an advance copy of her monitor Thank U, Next, saying ‘I wasn’t going to blindside anyone’. She pulled tan, suede boots up over her black leggings. The track, launched shortly after the pair broke up, famously references her relationship with the Saturday Night time Dwell funnyman. Meanwhile, it was revealed on Wednesday that Ariana’s former flame Pete Davidson will headline a new Years Eve comedy present in Boston. And Ariana Grande regarded completely completely happy on Wednesday night because the successful popstar stepped out in New York Metropolis in a puffy jacket and thigh high boots. They broke up in October that very same year. The Dangerous Woman hitmaker wore her brunette tresses up in her trademark excessive ponytail. He and the Bang Bang singer enjoyed a whirlwind romance, which culminated in their June 2018 engagement. It also title-checks other exes Mac Miller, Massive Sean and Ricky Alvarez. The singer was joined by her pal Aaron Simon Gross for the outing. The Set It Up star took to Instagram to post a flyer for the event, together with the caption ‘Boston! It followed the 25-year-old’s revelation during her interview with Billboard that she gave her ex Pete Davidson ‘a heads-up’ that her latest single Thank U, Subsequent was partly about him.
Hi Omar! Thanks for taking the time to talk with us this month, let’s begin firstly, what is Textual content IQ? Textual content IQ’s AI-based mostly software options provide a better alternative to go looking, to help companies find “high stakes needles” in a haystack sooner and more accurately than ever before. There is still human evaluation that is required of the ten thousand paperwork, however that’s achievable in a method that guide evaluation of ten million documents could be not possible. Search, as a expertise, is both over-inclusive and beneath-inclusive. Once you Google one thing your goal is to get something “good enough” in the top ten outcomes, not to seek out every document associated to your question. However when a company is looking for “high stakes needles” – for example, in search of traces of insider buying and selling or documents protected by privacy legal guidelines or emails that might harm the popularity of a company’s key executives if it were leaked to the public, now the aim turns into reducing the haystack from ten million documents to 10 thousand paperwork, while ensuring these ten thousand documents contain the entire needle. Would you thoughts clarifying a bit bit what “search” is and perhaps how Text IQ compares with it, for these unfamiliar with AI? We centered on building mobile apps to get individuals healthier and more active. It taught me a lot about starting a technology firm in a “low-tech” trade. Certain, by “search” I mean search know-how, Google being among the finest examples. We’re now working with the overall Counsels, Chief Compliance Officers, and Heads of Litigation of a few of the largest companies in the world, and have gained every bake-off that our clients have carried out, when comparing us to their current course of. Textual content IQ is harnessing AI expertise to protect enterprises from high-stakes knowledge disasters – i.e. legal and compliance risks that value companies billions of dollars per year. My first venture, Sportaneous, is one thing I began whereas I used to be finishing up my JD/MBA at Columbia. That’s where Textual content IQ comes in. That’s great! And this was not your first enterprise, correct?
What might work together with this drugs? They will occur weeks to months after beginning the medication. Additionally inform them in case you smoke, drink alcohol, or use unlawful medicine. Don’t use solar lamps or tanning beds/booths. This drugs could make you extra delicate to the solar. Contact your well being care supplier instantly when you discover fevers or flu-like signs with a rash. Keep out of the solar. There’s a possible for severe unintended effects to an unborn youngster. This medication could trigger severe pores and skin reactions. If this occurs, particularly originally of remedy or after a change in dose, name your well being care supplier. Some gadgets could work together together with your medication. What ought to I look ahead to whereas utilizing this medication? Don’t drive, use equipment, or do something that wants psychological alertness till you know the way this drugs impacts you. Inform your physician or well being care supplier in case your signs don’t get higher or they begin to get worse. Additionally be careful for sudden adjustments in emotions equivalent to feeling anxious, agitated, panicky, irritable, hostile, aggressive, impulsive, severely restless, overly excited and hyperactive, or not having the ability to sleep. Ladies ought to inform their physician in the event that they want to grow to be pregnant or assume they is perhaps pregnant. Alcohol can improve drowsiness and dizziness. Give your well being care supplier a listing of all of the medicines, herbs, non-prescription medicine, or dietary supplements you employ. To scale back dizzy or fainting spells, don’t sit or stand up rapidly, particularly if you’re an older affected person. This listing could not describe all doable interactions. Speak to your well being care supplier or pharmacist for extra info. You might get drowsy, dizzy, or have blurred imaginative and prescient. If you can not keep away from being within the solar, put on protecting clothes and use sunscreen. Put on a medical ID bracelet or chain, and carry a card that describes your illness and particulars of your drugs and dosage instances. Patients and their households ought to be careful for brand new or worsening depression or ideas of suicide. Or, you may discover a pink rash with swelling of the face, lips or lymph nodes in your neck or underneath your arms. The rash could also be purple or purple after which flip into blisters or peeling of the pores and skin.
This info is generalized and not supposed as specific medical advice. Hormonal contraceptives (e.g. “the pill”, patches, implants, some IUDs, and the ring) may not be efficient whereas you are taking lorlatinib and it’s possible you’ll turn into pregnant if you don’t use other forms of beginning control. Be sure that your healthcare professionals (e.g. physician or pharmacist) know that you are taking these medicines together. Do not begin, cease, or change the dosage of any medication before checking with them first. Focus on the dose and the necessity to confirm that you don’t turn into pregnant with a pregnancy test together with your healthcare skilled.Your healthcare professionals may already bear in mind of this interplay and may be monitoring you for it. Seek the advice of your healthcare skilled before taking or discontinuing any drug or commencing any course of therapy. Serious. These medicines may interact and trigger very harmful results. Contact your healthcare professional (e.g. doctor or pharmacist) for more info. Lorlatinib could speed up how rapidly your body processes your hormonal contraceptive. When you have questions about your beginning management, discuss them along with your physician or pharmacist.Emergency contraceptives could also be less efficient additionally. You may need a larger dose than normal. It’s best to use a again-up type of start control (e.g. condoms) or a non-hormonal form of birth management while taking lorlatinib and for six months after the ultimate dose of lorlatinib.
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This commercial has not loaded yet, however your article continues below. Defensively, he has the mobility to guard the perimeter, and the athleticism and timing to guard the rim. It would seemingly be between Okongwu, James Wiseman and Obi Toppin. Okongwu can be known for his excessive-vitality motor and for doing the little things to help his workforce win. Though Okongwu can finish across the basket with energy and contact, he will not be a reliable shooter. Who shall be the primary large man off the board? Offensively, Okongwu can handle and cross … But he is already a superb defender, which is uncommon for a young big man. Okongwu has a wide-ranging ability set. Okongwu’s versatility on each ends of the ground has drawn comparisons to Miami Heat All-Star Bam Adebayo. But that is why Okongwu at the moment projects as a heart, and never as a energy forward. That’s shocking, given he shot seventy two percent from the free-throw line this season. He can legitimately swap positions one by means of five, and do whatever is required while defending the decide and roll.
Mask insurance policies had probably the most impact for older college students and together with larger vaccination protection. And quarantine guidelines after college students examined optimistic differed between colleges with masked and unmasked college students. As an alternative of trying solely to case counts and charges of take a look at positivity, the company is now advising state and native officials to base their Covid-19 mitigation measures on hospitalization charges and native hospital capability, along with new case charges. At one level in the college year, 18 states mandated masks in colleges. The American Academy of Pediatrics means that households proceed to put on masks to guard kids who’re too younger to put on a mask — below age 2 — or different relations who’re immunocompromised or unvaccinated. The information was collected earlier than the Omicron variant turned prevalent within the United States. The authors word that the research has some limitations. Districts with increased vaccination protection — with greater than 40% of scholars and employees vaccinated — mixed with mask necessities, had 38% fewer Covid-19 instances in contrast with districts with out mask necessities. They weren’t ready to inform how nicely individuals adhered to the masking guidelines in every district. In accordance with CDC tips, college students have been much less more likely to be quarantined in the event that they had been sporting a mask whereas in shut contact with a scholar who examined constructive, a coverage that researchers say could have made masks look much less efficient than they really have been. Nordlund stated within the assertion. Researchers did not have data on ventilation or different neighborhood or college-primarily based prevention efforts that would have additionally influenced the outcomes. Join right here to get The outcomes Are In with Dr. Sanjay Gupta each Tuesday from the CNN Well being staff. A CNN evaluation of the information finds that 7% of the US inhabitants is now in counties with “excessive” Covid-19 neighborhood ranges, the place even wholesome individuals are suggested to put on masks. General, vaccination protection for college kids and employees ranged from 13.5% initially of the research to 18.6% by the tip. The research is being launched simply per week after the CDC made consequential changes to the way it measures ranges of Covid-19 inside communities. Many states had dropped mask mandates in colleges, and firstly of February, 60% of the nation’s 500 largest faculty districts had mask necessities.
In another meeting, the girl mentioned Greitens asked her whether or not she had been sexually lively with anybody else, including her husband. His response Wednesday echoed statements by his workforce in recent weeks, which have sought to border the governor’s scandal as a partisan endeavor. The primary page of the report featured a “sensitive content material warning” because of the “descriptions of an adult nature and coarse language” featured therein. Meanwhile, Republican Lawyer General Josh Hawley has opened an investigation into the Greitens marketing campaign’s use of a nonprofit donor listing, a problem also being probed by the House committee and the St. Louis circuit legal professional. The scandal now enveloping the governor has marked a sharp fall for Greitens, a former Navy SEAL who was seen as a rising nationwide star in the Republican Party. But a Republican majority authorized the Home committee’s investigation, which was additionally led by a Republican. Greitens, in an announcement to reporters prior to the report’s release Wednesday, known as the investigation a “political witch hunt” and characterized the findings as “tabloid trash gossip” based on “lies and falsehoods,” though witnesses interviewed with the committee beneath oath, and the committee discovered the girl to be “an overall credible witness.” The governor declined to testify. When she replied that she had, Greitens “slapped me throughout my face, similar to hard,” the girl said.
Nevertheless, a brand new Johns Hopkins Medication research that checked out over 10,000 individuals who attended an STI clinic in Baltimore has discovered that the incidence of gonorrhea or chlamydia in extragenital areas just like the throat or rectum can be important in ladies, notably youthful girls. However whereas this new research signifies that routine extragenital screening can be invaluable from a public well being perspective, Ghanem notes that whether or not routine screening might be value-efficient is one other matter. Joshua Trebach, a 3rd-year scholar on the Johns Hopkins College College of Medication, who undertook this surveillance venture together with Ghanem. The findings will probably be revealed within the Might subject of Sexually Transmitted Diseases. If the ladies examined on this research had solely acquired genital STI assessments-as is the usual suggestion-practically 14 p.c of chlamydia infections and greater than 30 p.c of gonorrhea infections would have been missed. Khalil Ghanem, M.D., Ph.D., an assistant professor of drugs and corresponding writer of this examine. Each circumstances may be successfully managed with antibiotics, although as with different micro organism, some antibiotic resistance can happen. Gonorrhea and chlamydia are widespread bacterial infections which can be typically not fatal however could cause severe quick- and lengthy-time period well being issues if left untreated.
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Kuwait’s Interior Ministry recognized the attacker on Sunday as Fahad Suleiman Abdulmohsen al-Gabbaa. Emergency employees pull stretchers past security forces exterior the Shiite Al-Sadiq mosque after a suicide bombing throughout Friday prayers in Kuwait City. Kuwaiti newspapers Saturday carried messages of unity on this emirate, the place Shias are one-third of the population. The bomb ripped by Al-Sadiq mosque throughout Friday prayers — a time when, greater than another, mosques are full of worshipers. Speaker of the Parliament Marzouq Al-Ghanim. Kuwaiti police stated that they had arrested the man who drove the bomber to the mosque, the nation’s state-run Kuwait News Agency reported early Sunday. It was the worst terrorist attack Kuwait had seen in years, and one among three that occurred on three totally different continents Friday. Beyond the immediate investigation looms the problem of preventing such assaults sooner or later and guaranteeing that ISIS, which is wreaking havoc in neighboring Iraq and in addition has claimed assaults in Saudi Arabia, can not do the identical in Kuwait.
SHANGHAI, March 1 (Reuters) – China stocks rose on Tuesday after knowledge confirmed the nation’s factory exercise unexpectedly expanded in February as new orders improved, with investors eyeing developments later this week in hope for more easing measures. China CSI Grand Agriculture Index added 0.9%, with hog breeders leading the beneficial properties, as China’s state planner mentioned the nation will start buying pork for its central state reserves. All eyes are on the annual meeting of China’s high legislative body that begins on March 5, throughout which the government will unveil economic targets for the year and sure more stimulus measures. Zhiwei Zhang, Chief Economist at Pinpoint Asset Administration. Hong Kong shares had been nearly flat at midday break in thin commerce. The CSI300 index rose 0.2% to 4,592.77 points at the tip of the morning session, whereas the Shanghai Composite Index gained 0.3%, to 3,471.84 points. China’s official manufacturing Purchasing Supervisor’s Index (PMI) registered 50.2 in February, beating analysts’ expectations and according to a separate private PMI reading. Chinese language Commerce Minister Wang Wentao stated on Tuesday that China must “do the whole lot doable” to spur consumption this year. China’s companies actions additionally grew at a faster tempo in February. Hong Kong-listed shares of Russian aluminium producer Okay Rusal plunged after it stated it has been obliged to temporarily halt production at Nikolaev Alumina Refinery in Ukraine. The Hold Seng index dropped 0.1%, to 22,694.Eighty five factors. High-level discussions between Kyiv and Moscow last night ended with no settlement besides to keep talking.
The Environment Secretary right now dominated out implementing social distancing measures in supermarkets, claiming it can be ‘counterproductive’, despite fears queues of buyers are ‘undoubtedly adding to the spread of coronavirus’. Northwich, 8am: A shopper got the final pack of toilet rolls at Sainsbury’s in Northwich as we speak. Boris Johnson has urged buyers to be ‘accountable’ as they head out to buy important items. At a Sainsbury’s in Guildford, shoppers were ignoring pleas to permit senior citizens to shop in the first hour of opening, with one man banging his trolley on the door as elderly customers have been inside. It seems to point out a paramedic caught in the course of empty aisles, with the caption: ‘Most of us who work for the NHS cannot shop at regular occasions and then are left with this when stockpilers take it all. Trade sources declare stockpiling might result in ‘riots’ if additional rationing measures are imposed, and have reportedly requested for police again-up to ensure employees are kept secure. What kind of community is this? The PM stated: ‘We’ve received good provide chains and farms, there’s no purpose for retailers to be empty. He additionally confirmed that retail employees can be considered ‘key staff’ – so that their kids can still go to highschool even after many are closed down from tomorrow. Nonetheless, please be cheap in your purchasing and be thoughtful of other shoppers as you do it. The Setting Secretary right now insisted there was no scarcity of food throughout the UK however claimed the issue instead was panic-buying. An outraged social media person shared this image from Fb, though it’s unclear when and where it was taken. Panic-buyers formed queues exterior supermarkets up and down the nation from 6am this morning and stripped shelves bare by 9am, as retailers enforced strict rationing measures to deal with a surge in panic-buying. Supermarkets might also draft in police officers to guard stores if London goes into lockdown, amid frenzied scenes which have scene panic-buyers preventing over items. Elderly customers had been additionally confronted with empty shelves at shops in Surrey and Kent by 9am at this time, and one pensioner mentioned it was ‘bedlam’ as toilet roll bought out inside quarter-hour at a Sainsbury’s in Ely, Cambridgeshire. Everyone understands why persons are shopping for stuff – we’re being advised to remain at dwelling if we’ve symptoms.
Now we now have so many electrical appliances that any of us may do with out, however why would we have to open a can by hand, when we’re in a position to make use of an electric can opener. An individual can find many alternative clothes airers. Amongst their instructed power saving gear are vitality-environment friendly home windows and lights in addition to higher general home insulation. That’s the job of their mom, so it turns into her obligation to avoid wasting power when drying the clothes. A clothes airer may take a while to get accustomed to, however the maxi ground standing airer will dry a full washer load. You will see additionally a mannequin utilized to the tub that works effectively to dry designer clothes in addition to sweaters. The laundry airers can be utilized each inside and outdoors, and isn’t going to only prevent cash, but additionally your clothes will keep longer. Nevertheless, they don’t talk about clothes airers and the cash they’ll save on vitality prices. When people develop up with out turning it right into a behavior to save lots of power, it’s actually a tough behavior to kick. At the moment losing is apparently a full-time occupation. A further choice is that being transportable it may be relocated to comply with the solar. In all probability, a clothes airer could also be a brand new idea for you. No less than one company that promotes vitality-saving house appliances is the Vitality Saving Belief. Like most every part, locating a less expensive methodology of doing issues solely comes about when persons are out of cash. One frequent saying at the moment grew to become “waste not, need not”. If you’ve been round for awhile, you could remember simply what it was like in your mom to cling the washing out to dry out on an outdoor clothesline. These are typically accessible in facet by facet or double-decker fashions and are mounted on the wall. The tumble clothes dryer is one residence equipment that could possibly be shut down. There was a time when the most recent comfort was actually a luxurious that most individuals couldn’t afford. They are usually put in fairly simply on a wall area which regularly is often unusable. Washers, refrigerators, and power meters which require energy to work however which could be designed to conserve vitality as properly. There exists one more pullout laundry line possibility that may prolong as much as 70 ft. Most individuals might have utilized a product like this when washing machines have been first launched. Recall watching the clouds fly in, hoping that the clothes would dry forward of when the rain began. The clothes airer is unquestionably a reliable technique of drying laundry since no electricity is used. Quite a lot of us hardly ever even take care of their very own laundry. Life had been an incredible deal totally different forward of the invention of the cost card.
Torenia is a See extra photos of annual flowers. The flowers look a bit like open-confronted snapdragons with distinguished markings on the petals. Find out about the entire annuals that improve your backyard. How one can develop: Torenias develop finest in wealthy, moist, properly-drained soil. Plant outdoors in spite of everything hazard of frost has handed, spacing plants six to eight inches apart. Leaves are oval or coronary heart-formed. We have organized them by shade, sunlight, soil kind, and top to make it simple to plan your backyard. Annuals. There’s extra to an annuals backyard than flowers. Description: Torenia varieties a compact mound a few foot excessive with many branches. They like excessive humidity and will not tolerate being dry. They’re additionally organized by top, soil kind, sunlight, and colour. Essentially the most predominant coloration has been blue flowers, however newer varieties are pink, rose, mild blue, and white. Annual Flowers. Uncover your favourite annual flowers. Propagation: Sow seeds 10 to 12 weeks previous to outside planting. Perennial Flowers. Complement your annuals with these delightful perennial flowers. Torenia, or wishbone flower, is an annual flower that thrives in shade and hot, humid weather. Germination takes 10 to 15 days at 70 levels Fahrenheit. They thrive throughout summer season in partial shade. Associated species: Torenia concolor is a tender trailing perennial. Makes use of: Plant torenia in teams of three or extra in woodland bowers; develop clumps alongside paths or walkways. As a result of it grows evenly, it is a superb candidate for formal beds in solar or partial shade.
Nadim Matta is President and founding Board member of the Rapid Outcomes Institute. He has led groups that introduced the Institute’s 100-Day Problem work in Nicaragua, Eritrea, Kenya, Madagascar, Sierra Leone, Ghana, Sudan, Rwanda, Zimbabwe, and Nigeria. More not too long ago, Nadim’s work has targeted on veteran, chronic and youth homelessness within the US, and on the mixing of social and well being care within the UK – using 100-Day Challenges to nudge neighborhood stakeholders in direction of new ranges of collaboration, innovation, and execution. Nadim was born and raised in Lebanon. He worked at the U.S. Nadim’s work has been featured in the new York Instances, the Harvard Business Overview and the Stanford Social Innovation Review. He earned a Bachelor’s of Science degree from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Master’s in Public Well being from the American College of Beirut. He also designed and managed Save the Youngsters Federation’s food. Agency for Worldwide Improvement in Beirut, where he oversaw the implementation of USAID’s relief and rehabilitation program in the course of the Lebanese civil warfare.
Assume about antique phonograph information and you get the concept. You can nonetheless have problems splitting tracks, nevertheless, if you are copying classical music that features silent moments or comedy albums have been somebody is speaking. Audacity is one of the most well-liked applications on the market for Home windows, and Macintosh computer systems use Garage Band. These packages make it simpler to name albums and break up tracks, amongst different issues. These packages allow you to report and edit your music to your computer, and export it to your portable system or burn it to a disc. Keep reading for recording ideas. Read on for recommendations on software and output codecs. The standard you find yourself with will rely partly on the standard of the original recording. WAV (Waveform, is a sound format developed by Microsoft and IBM. Normally you must be available every 20 minutes or so to turn the album over or put another one on. Ensure your vinyl is spotless before you start recording. It is also attainable to purchase dedicated software that can value you as little as $30. There may be software program accessible to remove such noise, nevertheless it may scale back the quality of the music in the process. Then the outcomes should be good enough to burn to a CD. AIFF (Audio Interchange File Format) is Apple’s model, used on Macs. And you could cut up the tracks, stopping at the top of each monitor to export it and add labels. Upon getting your stereo linked to your laptop, you’ll need good Digital Audio Workstation (DAW) software program. The process, nonetheless, is time-consuming and labor-intensive. That doesn’t suggest, nevertheless, that you can’t do anything to scale back unwanted noise. Then there’s the query of whether or not the record is warped or scratched, which will lead to pops and squeaks. Here is another decision to make: Many people like audio-enhancing software program that’s accessible as shareware or freeware. If you are using a easy program, set it to report the incoming signal as a typical 16-bit stereo .WAV or .AIFF audio file with a sampling rate of 44.1 kHz.
The Mississippi Bureau of Narcotics is warning folks about an inflow of counterfeit medication, particularly in and across the Pine Belt space. Mississippi Division of Public Security Commissioner Sean Tindell shares what’s so dangerous about counterfeit narcotics. “Some of those people, they might need began off with a sound prescription. “Don’t resort to purchasing black market pills to feed your addiction,” Tindell stated. Tindell says if you realize somebody struggling with addiction, attain out and get them the assistance they deserve and want. The Bureau’s Hattiesburg District Workplace is awaiting toxicology reviews however suspects no less than eight to 10 overdose deaths within the final 50 days are associated to the counterfeit pills. However Sealy says the variety of latest overdoses is alarming. “Talk to your members of the family or name MBN. They’ve developed an addiction, the physician realizes it and now not prescribes it for them so they’re turning to the black market to get them,” Tindell stated. Officers carry NARCAN, an emergency drug overdose remedy. “It’s a counterfeit pill and it’s filled with medication that in the event that they take it, even only one, it can lead to an overdose death. Tindell says the statewide difficulty will not be new, however any time a particular space sees a spike there’s trigger for concern. Hattiesburg Police Chief Peggy Sealy says officers are ready for overdose conditions. Tindell says a job drive lately seized a pill press in Jackson. “I really spoke with Forrest County Sheriff Charlie Sims this morning. “Officers are issued NARCAN and undergo coaching with NARCAN and likewise obtain a pack methods to dispense NARCAN,” Sealy mentioned. “But the issue is what they’re getting shouldn’t be that pill they assume they’re getting,” Tindell mentioned. “And I can let you know, statewide that may be a development, notably in school towns and significantly in younger individuals ages 18-25,” Tindell stated. We right here within the Pine Belt regulation enforcement, we see an uptick and it’s an incredible concern,” Sealy mentioned. He explains that with a pill press, sellers could make any material seem like an everyday prescription pill. Copyright 2021 WDAM. All rights reserved.
This construction helps you establish the route of a sound. If the sound is to your left, it can arrive at your left ear a little bit bit sooner than it arrives at your proper ear. Many mammals, akin to canine, have giant, movable pinnae that allow them to concentrate on sounds from a selected path. By doing this, you create a bigger floor space that may seize sound waves higher. If a sound is coming from behind you or above you, it is going to bounce off the pinna in a distinct method than whether it is coming from in entrance of you or under you. What causes your leg to really feel tingly when it falls asleep? This sound reflection alters the sample of the sound wave. This exercise from Discovery Channel explains how sensations are produced within the physique. How does this work? How are you aware when you are about to sneeze? They lay pretty flat in opposition to the top and haven’t got the mandatory muscles for important motion. Your mind determines the horizontal place of a sound by evaluating the knowledge coming out of your two ears. Since the pinnae face ahead, you may hear sounds in entrance of you higher than you’ll be able to hear sounds behind you. In the following part, we’ll see what occurs as a sound wave travels down the ear canal and interacts with the eardrum. The eardrum is a skinny, cone-formed piece of pores and skin, about 10 millimeters (0.Four inches) vast. Your mind acknowledges distinctive patterns and determines whether or not the sound is in entrance of you, behind you, above you or under you. The nervous system determines the numerous sensations we really feel throughout our our bodies day-after-day. It is going to even be somewhat bit louder in your left ear than your proper ear. However you’ll be able to simply complement your pure pinnae by cupping your fingers behind your ears. As soon as the sound waves journey into the ear canal, they vibrate the tympanic membrane, generally known as the eardrum. Human pinnae usually are not so adept at specializing in sound.
LOS ANGELES – A 48-year-old Californian was arrested for drugging her husband’s dinner then cutting off his penis, saying he “deserved it,” police mentioned Tuesday. “The initial investigation decided that the 2 are married and going by a divorce,” stated Nightengale said. “Officers arrived and positioned a male victim tied to the mattress and bleeding from his groin area,” he said. “The suspect made dinner for the victim and the male advised detectives that he believed something was wrong along with his meals. “She tied him to the bed and as he woke the feminine cut off his penis with a knife. The sufferer went to lie down, and he woke up tied to the mattress together with his wife tugging his clothes off. “The female, identified as his spouse, had used an unknown sort poison and/or drug in the male’s food to make him sleepy. The man, whose named was not launched, underwent emergency surgical procedure and was listed in serious situation, Nightengale mentioned. The woman, who was in the means of divorcing her 51-year-old husband, known as 911 to declare a medical emergency after throwing his severed member in the garbage disposal, stated police spokesman Jeff Nightengale. This advertisement has not loaded but, however your article continues below. We apologize, however this video has failed to load. Police untied the man, and seized a rope and knife as proof. Catherine Kieu Becker was booked for poisoning and assault with a deadly weapon after after the incident during which she tied him to the bed Monday in Backyard Grove, southeast of Los Angeles.
Moreover, there is no such thing as a method within the literature apart from the empirical one to calculate the threshold worth for a BCSK encoded sequence. ≥ 2 denote the hitting probabilities within the consecutive image durations. The empirical calculation, nonetheless, requires a big pattern set of acquired molecule counts to have a very good illustration of the system habits, which signifies that one should use an extended sequence of pilot symbols. 10), chance of a single molecule to hit the receiver in a given time slot might be calculated. On this method, a slight change within the system mannequin parameters corresponding to temperature, diffusion coefficient, transmitter – receiver distance, and so on., requires all these computations to be repeated. 1 , 2 , … As acknowledged within the introduction, the optimum threshold is historically calculated empirically within the literature. That is the principle motivation for growing an analytical method to calculate the optimum threshold.
The findings come from the largest ever study of consciousness, the 5th National Audit Venture (NAP5), which has been carried out during the last three years by the Royal Faculty of Anaesthetists (RCoA) and the Affiliation of Anaesthetists of Nice Britain and Ireland (AAGBI). The extensive examine confirmed that nearly all of episodes of consciousness are brief-lived, happen before surgical procedure begins or after it finishes, and do not at all times trigger concern to patients. These two interventions are designed to lower errors causing consciousness and to minimise the psychological penalties when it happens. The usage of medication to stop muscles working (muscle relaxants), typically needed for secure surgical procedure, is responsible. Two principal suggestions are the introduction of a easy anaesthesia checklist to be carried out initially of each operation, and the introduction of an Awareness Support Pathway – a structured approach to the management of patients reporting consciousness. Patients described emotions of dissociation, panic, excessive concern, suffocation and even dying. Sandra’s account is borne out by the research findings that longer-term adverse results are intently linked with patients experiencing a sensation of paralysis during their awareness. The researchers studied three million basic anaesthetics from each public hospital in UK and Eire, and studied more than 300 new reviews of awareness. Despite this, 51% of episodes led to distress and 41% to longer-term psychological harm. Sensations skilled included tugging, stitching, pain, paralysis and choking. Longer-term psychological harm typically included options of publish-traumatic stress disorder. The undertaking report contains clear recommendations for changes in clinical practice. Distress on the time of the experience seems to be key in the event of later psychological signs.
Rhythm technology primarily based on community bursting additionally will depend on the bursting frequency and the interburst intervals. We then research the section-area that reveals three important factors (one attractor and two saddles). We develop right here a facilitation-depression mannequin that accounts for AHP so as to higher describe these interburst intervals. To additional characterize the distribution of burst durations, we research the distribution of exit factors on the stable manifold delimiting the basin of attraction of the stable equilibrium. The manuscript is organized as follows: in the primary half, we introduce a brand new dynamical system the place we’ve got added the AHP to the facilitation-depression mannequin. We present that this mannequin perturbed by a stochastic noise on the voltage variable can produce bursting intervals adopted by interburst intervals. POSTSUBSCRIPT outline the restoration of a synapse from the community exercise. The second equation describes facilitation, whereas the third one describes depression. L which describe how the firing fee is remodeled into molecular occasions which can be altering the duration and the chance of vesicular launch respectively. Lastly, we discover an analytical system for the burst and AHP durations. Nevertheless in all these fashions, the interburst section has not attracted a lot consideration. We additionally examine the affect of community connectivity in addition to facilitation and depression parameters on burst and interburst utilizing numerical simulations.
Muhammad Abdul Aziz, 83, was paroled within the 1980s but had his conviction hanging over his head until November when he was lastly exonerated for the murder of the Civil Rights activist – fifty five years after being jailed. Halim admitted the other two males were not involved and were innocent, but they remained in prison for 2 many years. To me? No. No. The people know I didn’t do. Three males had been convicted of the murder of Malcolm X. Aziz and Khalil Islam – who was posthumously exonerated in November – and Mujahid Abdul Halim, who confessed to the assassination. Azis and Islam have been each lieutenants within the Nation of Islam’s militia and labored at the Harlem mosque the place Malcolm X was a minister earlier than leaving after having a disagreement with the leader. I used to cry for my father,’ Butler instructed Pitts. Regardless of the murder conviction for one in every of the most important Civil Rights activists, Aziz mentioned by no means felt ‘threatened’ in prison, regardless of his fellow inmates knowing that why he was behind bars. In an unique interview airing on Thursday on ABC News’s Soul of the Nation, Aziz tells Nightline co-anchor Byron Pitts, 61, about his exoneration and his time spent in solitary confinement.
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Florida Woman Allegedly Let 4-Year-Old Girl Drive Car, Resulting in Multiple Crashes
By Jon Jackson On 5/20/21 at 2:57 PM EDT
News Florida Police Child Neglect Hit and run
A woman in Boca Raton, Florida, was arrested Monday on charges of child neglect and hit-and-run, after she allegedly let her 4-year-old daughter drive her car.
A police report of the incident details that the vehicle crashed into bushes and a minivan as the minor was operating a Chevy Equinox.
A witness called the police and took photographs of the child driving with the woman, identified as Natallia Kakhniuk, sitting in the passenger seat.
Kakhniuk was also charged with resisting an officer at the scene.
A stock image shows a police car. A woman in Florida was arrested after allowing a young child drive her car. Getty
Boca Raton Police Officer Kiana Walker responded to a report of a "white female juvenile that looked to be about 4-5 years old in the driver's seat of a white Chevy Equinox."
When the officer arrived, a witness told her that she saw the Chevy move forward into bushes and then reverse several times. The witness reported that Kakhniuk claimed the child was in the passenger seat, so the witness left before seeing shortly afterwards that the Equinox went into reverse at high speed and crashed into a parked minivan.
At that point, Kakhniuk got out of the passenger seat and put the child in the child seat and left the scene of the accident, according the witness's account in the police report.
Walker also made the report of the arrest and wrote: "I viewed all photos and the description of Kakhniuk matched the witnesses' description given on scene. All pictures and video to this incident were collected and marked for evidence. A (records) check revealed the address of the registered owner to be in the city of Boca Raton, so I responded to I found the vehicle parked in a parking space in front of [child's name redacted] and observed Kakhniuk exiting the vehicle at the driver's side."
Walker noted that damages to the vehicles were consistent with the damage done to the minivan before she detailed her interaction with Kakhniuk. The officer wrote that the suspect "was very short in her answers and very uncooperative."
Kakhniuk also did not mention the child in the driver's seat, said the report.
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Walker informed Kakhniuk that she was conducing a child neglect investigation based off of witness statements and physical evidence. According to the report, the child ran out of the house as Walker was detailing the evidence. "Kakhniuk then went to take [the child] back into the house but locked the door behind her and did not come back out."
Officers waited approximately 20 minutes for Kakhniuk to come back outside before she returned. When Kakhniuk did, she was taken into custody. During the arrest, she "pulled away from officers" and was charged with resisting without violence along with child neglect.
Walker noted that after entering into the home, she observe the child appeared in "good health and was left with a family member."
Kakhniuk was booked at Palm Beach County Jail on Monday morning and released that night. A court date is pending.
The Boca Raton Police Department confirmed details of the arrest with Newsweek, including the child's age and relationship with Kakhniuk.
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Booth Fisheries Office
This building was the original Booth Fisheries Office at the harbor. Note the office on the right side of above photo taken by JJ Tillman. It served as such until lake transportation ceased in the mid 1930’s. History of Booth Fisheries In the late 1800’s Alfred Booth and Sons of Chicago had developed a huge […]
Carl Dahlstedt’s history is transcribed from the February 1929 Whos Who edition of the Ashland Daily Press. Carl was the Port Wing postmaster. His history of the town goes into detail about the settlement of Port Wing, logging, lumber, farming, quarrying, the Orienta Elector-hydrolic dam, Port Wing Businesses, schools and churches. He offers a rich […]
Heritage Hall Herald Newsletter
View or download a complete listing of topics, people and events in the Heritage Hall Herald newsletters. Beginning in July of 2002 to March of 2018. A big thanks to Mary Childs for putting this index together.
Filed Under: Heritage Herald Newsletters, Port Wing Document Archives, Port Wing Town Histories
Connie O’Connell’s School Project
Connie (O’Connell) Olson wrote this personal history of Port Wing as a school project in 1956. Her history records colorful stories as related by old timers that otherwise might have been lost to history.
Port Wing History – The Early Years, By Sondra “Soney” Rockenbach
This overview of the settlement of Port Wing was written for the 2001 town centennial celebration.
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Kudermetova paired with Mertens became the winner of the final WTA tournament
Russian Kudermetova paired with Mertens became the winner of the final WTA tournament
MOSCOW, 8 Nov – Russian Veronika Kudermetova paired with Belgian Elise Mertens defeated the representatives of the Czech Republic Barbora Kreychikova and Katerina Sinyakova in the final match of the final tournament of the Women’s Tennis Association (WTA) in Fort Worth (USA, Texas), the total prize fund of which is $ 5 million.
The meeting ended with a score of 6:2, 4:6, 11:9 in favor of Kudermetova and Mertens, who have the fourth seed. Kreychikova/Sinyakova, who are the winners of the 2021 tournament, were seeded as the first seed.
The match lasted 1 hour 42 minutes.
During the tournament, Kudermetova and Mertens also won matches with couples Lyudmila Kichenok / Elena Ostapenko, Anna Danilina / Beatrice Haddad-Maya, Gabriela Dabrowski / Giuliana Olmos and Desire Krawczyk / Demi Schurs.
Categories News Tags Elise Mertens, final, Kudermetova, Mertens, paired, sporting news, tournament, Veronika Kudermetova, Winner, women's tennis association (wta), WTA
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Global Migration and Personal Identity
Monday–Friday, 5:00–8:00 p.m.
“When we started to address certain topics and issues, we dove into deep discussion, which I liked a lot.” – McKenzie J. | Chicago, Illinois
Migration has never been so disruptive a phenomenon and omnipresent a political topic as it is today, both globally and in the United States. We are living in a period that is witness to catastrophic refugee crises, with large populations of displaced peoples fleeing war, economic crisis, and political or social persecution across the globe. At the same time, migration is a topic that directly relates to modern concepts of identity. Who are we? What defines us? How does one’s identity change and evolve? Those who migrate to new host countries are directly confronted with these challenging questions. Individual and national identities are formed and evolve based on how these questions are addressed.
Why does learning about global migration and personal identity matter? Understanding migration and how our identity is formed is pivotal for any member of our society to effectively interact with citizens around the world. Giving young learners the opportunity to explore this global phenomenon allows them to gain knowledge about the subject matter, to embrace diversity, to provide them with tools to become more culturally competent, and to develop a more inclusive perspective from a younger age.
This course is an introductory seminar that links the individual human experience of migration to current political, urban, and cultural systems. Why do people migrate? How do they migrate? Can they migrate? How are they perceived in the host country? How do migrants view and define themselves? How are concepts of identity affected by the process of migration? What are some of the common bias that migrants face?
Participants examine migration as a dynamic part of culture and society while discovering how it reflects and shapes our lives. We employ a multidisciplinary approach to look into the concepts of identity and its transformation. We learn about how globalization affects the urban fabric and how gentrification tends to be more prevalent in neighborhoods with higher numbers of immigrants. Students explore different cultural and artistic productions to understand how the migration process is reflected through cultural narratives and how it shapes identity across different contexts. We also analyze how the migrant experience is portrayed in popular culture and media. We then utilize this conceptual basis to challenge assumptions and myths we hold about the Other and perceptions we have about the Self. Regarding the Other, we look at how current trends are catalyzing shifts in national and international migration policies.
The course includes asynchronous work, which students are expected to complete between class sessions.
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"Any pilot from the beginning pilot to the most experienced commercial pilot with many flight hours would find the FSS accident data base extremely helpful. We should and can learn from the aviators who were un-fortunate enough to be involved in an accident be it minor or major. We should realize that no pilot or crew purposedly causes an accident. All accidents are caused by a sequence of situations not purposely caused by the pilots. FSS has done a fantastic job in gathering the accident reports and placing them in a very usable data base." -- Captain Robert Bragg (Pan Am/United -- retired )
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The fate of the SS President Coolidge
Nachádzate sa tu: Domov1 / The fate of the SS President Coolidge
By Kristine Holst
On October 6th, 1942, about 5100 men and [a few] women gathered around the port of San Francisco. They waved goodbye to their loved ones, their winter-wear-filled duffel bags swung over their shoulders. Most of them left thinking their destination would be Alaska, but in reality, they had no idea where they were headed.
The Right Man for the Job
Appointed as commander for the Coolidge’s wartime assignment was a legend amongst shipping circles, Captain Henry Nelson. By this time, he could have enjoyed the benefits of a well-deserved retirement on dry land, but he chose to go out to sea with his ship “for the love of his country.” Though not military trained, there was no better man for the job…he knew how to run this ship.
The SS President Coolidge steamed away one last time, unescorted and blacked out, strategically zigzagging over the Pacific Ocean. It was packed to capacity with:
Construction Cargo
Essential Medical Supplies
A Predominantly Asian Crew
And Currency
There were bunkbeds upon bunkbeds, toilets upon toilets. Only cold saltwater was available; the freshwater could only be used for drinking and cooking. The galley was supposedly operating on a 20-hour schedule. Each meal was served in 3 different sittings as there was just not enough space in the dining hall. It was extremely crowded, and soon enough it started getting really hot and humid. They were clearly not headed for Alaska. Despite all this, great weather conditions allowed for an uneventful voyage. Moving at a fast pace of around 20 knots, which was thought would be enough to outrun a submarine, Nelson kept everybody busy with drills and emergency procedures during the trans-Pacific crossing.
At the end of a 4-day layover in Nouméa, New Caledonia, as standard WWII procedure to ensure safe passage to ally vessels, Captain Nelson received a 9-page document labelled “Top Secret” with specific sailing instructions, directing the Coolidge to an exact location denominated “Point Hypo” off the coast of Espiritu Santo in the New Hebrides. Very few had heard of this place, but an American military base had been established here to support and supply the South Pacific conflict against the Japanese, which was in full swing as nearby as the Solomon Islands.
Directions after Point Hypo seemed extremely vague. At 7:30 on the 26th of October, contact was established with the USS Sterett destroyer on anti-submarine patrol, which had no orders for the Coolidge. The decision was then made to enter the Segond Canal through the most logical, accessible route. Given the bearing they were on and the location of Point Hypo, it seemed reasonable to continue a few more miles on the current heading and pass to the north-east of Tutuba Island through the largest deepwater channel. With the ever-present threat of submarine attacks on everyone’s minds and the general lack of knowledge of the area, no one questioned this decision. While still on course to point Hypo at a high speed, patrol craft PC-479 was spotted and contact was initiated, though no escorting or relevant information was provided. It was, nevertheless, the USS Gamble which had patrol and escort duties in that area, but had gone back to shore to refuel that very morning. Soon Tutuba Island would cut visual communications short and even though PC-479 tried to catch up, it failed.
A Mine Field
From the Coolidge, everything looked promising; calmest of seas, sunniest of days, palm trees in abundance and Button [Luganville] in sight. At the bridge, the Communications Officer was scouting the shore for anchoring instructions when he spotted an urgent Morse code flashing the command “STOP”. Immediately he ordered the engine room to stop engines. At 9:35 before managing to scribble down the rest of the message “… you are standing into mines,” the first mine struck, followed shortly by a second one 30 seconds later. Considering the damage and all possibilities, Captain Henry Nelson quickly commanded all watertight doors to be shut, managed to beach the Coolidge just about three minutes after the first hit and immediately called “Abandon Ship”. He had made the troops practice fire and boat drills during the crossing, so when the time came to do it, everybody remained rather calm. There are even some accounts of people heading to the kitchen, grilling a steak for themselves, eating it and then heading out. It took about 90 minutes for the ship to sink, which gave all of the troops and crew enough time to safely abandon ship. All except two; fireman Robert Reid, who died in the explosions and Captain Elwood Joseph Euart, who after hearing some men were stuck, bravely got all of them out safely, but couldn’t manage to escape himself as the Coolidge quickly sunk to the bottom, taking him with her.
The SS President Coolidge came to rest laying down the slope on its port side, with the stern at around 70m below the surface and the bow at 20m, only 50m from the high watermark. This proximity to shore, the magnificence of the boat, and its unique story as both an opulent passenger cruise liner and wartime supply ship make it a true contender for the moniker; “the greatest shore dive in the world”!
Stone, P., 1997. The Lady and the President. s.l.:Oceans Enterprises.
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Hebei University and Chang’an Automobile Held the Signing Ceremony of “New Energy Automobile Technical Research Center”
On the morning of March 21, the signing ceremony of “New Energy Automobile Technical Research Center” of Hebei University-Chang’an Automobile was held in the new campus of Hebei university. This research center is the first university-local joint scientific research cooperation project carried out after the strategic cooperation agreement signed by our university and Chang’an automobile in September 2018. The total investment for the first phase of the project is 19.95 million yuan.
It closely focuses on the research and development about the key technology of new energy automobile to integrate efficiently advantageous technology and jointly tackle key problems through “industry-college-institute cooperation”. Hebei university will play better its scientific research advantages in new energy automobile technology through the construction of “New Energy Automobile Technical Research Center”, and integrate the advantageous resources of Chang’an automobile to form the collaborative innovation effect of strong combination and comprehensive complementarity. It will also greatly improve the development level of instrument science and technology subject and automobile engineering subject in our university, which will effective support the key technology research field of new energy automobile in China.
Li Jinshan, the vice president of Hebei university, and Feng Tielin, the vice general manager of Chang’an automobile signed an agreement on the construction of the research center on behalf of the two sides, and unveiled the “New Energy Automobile Technical Research Center”. Pang Yanrong, the vice dean of school of quality and technology supervision of Hebei university and Jiao Shubin, the deputy director of Chang’an Automobile R&D center unveiled the “social practice base of automobile manufacturing quality education” in Hebei province. At the same time, representatives of the two sides signed four horizontal project contracts, including “modeling and simulation of dynamic and economic performance of electric automobile”. Dean Fang Lide of school of quality and technology supervision presided over the signing ceremony.
On behalf of this school, secretary Song Hongqiang of school of quality and technology supervision of Hebei university presented the adjunct professor appointment certificate to deputy general manager Feng Tielin. Feng Tielin made an academic report entitled “the development status and prospect of new energy automobile” to the teachers and students of the school, judged the development trend of new energy automobile in China, and interacted with teachers and students on the prospect and development of the industry, as well as the personal feelings and suggestions of his experience in university.
The leaders of science and technology department, technology transfer center, and some teachers and students in school of quality and technology supervision attended the signing ceremony.
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Like a Scroll or Like a Letter
Posted by: Gil Student in Legacy, Posts Mar 27, 08 0
A Pictorial Note about Hilchot Sefer Torah in Contrast to Hilchot Megillah
Michael J. Broyde
One of the more interesting halachic discussions in the laws of megillah is the requirement that when the megillah is read in public, it is to be read not as a scroll, but as a letter. As the Shulchan Aruch states (Orach Chaim 690:17), “It is the universal practice of the Jewish people that the reader spreads out the megillah and reads it like a letter.†The Eliya Rabba notes (as do many others) that what this means is that one has to unroll the megillah from its scroll-like mode and fold it over, one page over another like a letter. Any of us who has seen this done during the reading of the megillah knows how awkward and unnatural a use of a scroll this is.
Click here to read moreOne who looks in the Rishonim sees almost no evidence that this is in fact what was meant by the custom to read megillah as a letter. The practice is essentially unexplained in terms of its mechanics by the Rishonim. The requirement is taken verbatim from the Geonim, who use the phrase פושטה ×›×יגרת (poshetah ke-iggeret) as if we clearly understand that phrase intuitively; see for example Machzor Vitri 247; Shibolei ha-Leket, Purim 198; Rokeach, Purim 238; Taz, Orach Chaim 690:10. Even Mishnah Berurah (690:56) merely notes that the megillah should not be rolled. He writes: “[The megillah] should be entirely spread out and not left rolled up, but rather folded one column over another.â€
However, if one looks at the laws of a Sefer Torah in Orach Chaim 143:2, one finds an interesting halacha. Mechaber writes that “If one writes a whole book of the Torah alone, even as a scroll like a Sefer Torah, one may not read from it until all five books are bound as one.†Rama adds: “Only if they [all five volumes] are written in the form of a scroll like a Sefer Torah; but with our chumashim, even with all five volumes together, one may not recite a blessing on them.†The reason advanced by the Mishnah Berurah and others for not using “our chumashim†is that since they are not formed as a scroll, not tied with gidin, not written on parchment, and not written according to all the rules of a Torah, they may not be used. This explanation—clearly directed at explaining why our printed books known as chumashim may not be used—is absolutely true. However, after having seen a very rare megillah, I am now convinced it is not the correct explanation of the Rama.
The Mishnah Berurah cannot conceive of a Torah written according to all the requirements of a Sefer Torah—written on parchment, by hand, with deyo, tied with gidin, etc.—save that it is not rolled as a scroll. But a Torah in such a form could certainly exist. I recently saw an old megillah that made this clear to me. It is written on parchment, ke-halacha, but folded accordion-style and can be placed inside a folded cover, which the manuscript librarians at Emory tell me is known as interleave folding of a scroll. Two photographs are reproduced below:
The advantage of such a format is obvious, particularly for a reference text. The interleave folding makes flipping from one part to another much more convenient than using a Torah scroll, which must be rolled from one part to another. (Of course, there may be disadvantages as well: In a Sefer Torah, the written text faces a smooth, clean parchment surface, while with interleave folding, the inked “pages†face each other, allowing for the possibility of rubbing or transfer.)
It is thus clear to me that Rama is dealing precisely with a work written by hand, on parchment, and consistent with all the other halachot of a Sefer Torah, except that it is bound in book form. Indeed, when one examines the Rishonim from where this halacha is derived (and one can find an excellent synopsis in the Darkei Moshe on Tur, Orach Chaim 143 as printed in the back of the Machon Yerushalayim edition), the crucial factor they speak of in invalidating such a chumash is that it is not rolled like a Torah even if it written by hand, with deyo, on parchment. If it is not in the form of a scroll, according to these many Rishonim, it may not be read from in public, even as all other requirements of a Sefer Torah are met.
I also think that this halacha with regard to a Sefer Torah allows us to understand what is really meant by the word ×›×יגרת (ke-iggeret) in the context of megillah. A megillah need not be in the form of a scroll to be kosher, but a Torah must be.
Thus the megillah pictured above is indeed kosher. But were a Torah to be written in such a fashion, it would be pasulaccording to Rama. Even if all the other halachot are followed, Rama and many Rishonim maintain that a Torah must be in the form of a scroll which is rolled from location to location in the text and does not have pages that can be turned. A megillah, however, need not; indeed, when read in public, it must not, according to our common custom.
I further suspect that the Mechaber and Rambam disagree with the Rama in regard to a Torah and maintain that a Sefer Torah written on a proper parchment surface otherwise consistent with hilchot sefer torah that is merely folded in the inter-leave matter is in fact kosher for public reading. That is why Mechaber does not quote this halacha, and also why (as is widely assumed based on the omission of such in Hilchot Sefer Torah 10:1) Rambam denies the need for atzei chaim on a Torah as a matter of actual halacha, rather than logical convention. A Torah scroll folded as a book does not need such rollers. (For more on the dispute as to whether a Torah needs amudim, see Yoreh Deah 278:2 and the comments in Pitchei Teshuva 278:3.)
These pictures provide an insight into what the Rishonim actually had in mind, I suspect, when they spoke about megillah as a scroll, and what Ramban, Mordechai, Raavan and Rama intend to prohibit when they insist that a Torah must be a scroll.
If anyone else owns a megillah like this, or has seen one, or even knows a sofer who makes them in this way, I would appreciate being contacted at this address.
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Rabbi Gil Student is the Editor of TorahMusings.com, a leading website on Orthodox Jewish scholarly subjects, and the Book Editor of the Orthodox Union’s Jewish Action magazine. He writes a popular column on issues of Jewish law and thought featured in newspapers and magazines, including The Jewish Link, The Jewish Echo and The Vues. In the past, he has served as the President of the small Jewish publisher Yashar Books and as the Managing Editor of OU Press. Rabbi Student has served two terms on the Executive Committee of the Rabbinical Council of America and currently serves as the Director of the Halacha Commission of the Rabbinical Alliance of America. He serves on the Editorial Boards of Jewish Action magazine, the Journal of Halacha and Contemporary Society and the Achieve Journal of Behavioral Health, Religion & Community, as well as the Board of OU Press. He has published five English books, the most recent titled Search Engine volume 2: Finding Meaning in Jewish Texts -- Jewish Leadership, and served as the American editor for Morasha Kehillat Yaakov: Essays in Honour of Chief Rabbi Lord Jonathan Sacks.
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Dallas and Texas Statehood
December 5, 2013 UncategorizedCedar Springs, Cockerell, Dallas, Flood, Hords Ridge, Texas, Trinity RiverTed A. Campbell
Part 7 in a series on Dallas history.
The little community called Dallas that grew up around Bryan’s settlement was not yet four years old in February 1845 when the United States Congress voted to annex Texas as a state of the USA. John Neely Bryan made a quick trip to Austin to lobby for a separate county organization for Dallas. Under the Republic of Texas, the area east of the Trinity had been part of Nacogdoches County with a county seat 175 miles away.
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Three Early Dallas Communities
December 5, 2013 UncategorizedCedar Springs, Dallas, Farmers Branch, Hords Ridge, Oak Cliff, TexasTed A. Campbell
John Neely Bryan’s settlement at Dallas (1841) was given company and competition by other pioneers who settled nearby, some of whom developed communities that rivaled Bryan’s. In 1842 Thomas Keenan, Isaac B. Webb, and William Cochran arrived with their families and claimed land according to the Peters Colony provisions on a branch of the Elm Fork of the Trinity several miles north of Bryan’s settlement. In the next year, they established a community that came to be known as Farmers Branch.
Many early settlers did not locate within the settlements described here. The Everard Sharrock cabin, 1847, is the oldest known structure in Dallas in the same location where it was built, in the countryside of southern Dallas County. It is currently undergoing restoration.
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Native Peoples of the Dallas Area
December 3, 2013 UncategorizedAnadarko, Caddo, Caddoan, Comanche, Dallas history, History, Native Peoples, Tawakoni, Texas, Texas History, Waco, WichitaTed A. Campbell
Post 2 in a series on Dallas history.
There have been people around here for a long, long time, perhaps 10,000 years or more. A historical marker in Denton County notes the discovery in the 1950s of “Clovis” spear points in the area that is now Lake Lewisville. Archeologists rank Clovis points among the very oldest of North American human artifacts.
A traditional Wichita grass house; photograph from a postcard ca. 1900-1910; used by permission of the Anadarko Heritage Museum.
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Niagara Falls Without the Kids?
Niagara Falls - Canadian Falls Credit Blue Motel Room Photography
In our household, Niagara Falls had always been a family destination — for waterparks, mini-golf, a wax museum, ziplining and of course, a boat tour aboard Niagara City Cruises. But with our kids now in their late teens, my partner and I decided to visit Niagara Falls in a whole different capacity, as a romantic getaway and a culinary destination. Here’s what we discovered.
The Falls are a romantic backdrop and the main attraction from every vantage point. We had a great view of both the American Falls and the Canadian Horseshoe Falls from our room on the 27th-floor Hilton Niagara Falls / Fallsview Hotel & Suites. We gazed 775 feet down onto the Falls while dining at the Skylon Tower’s revolving restaurant. When we rode the SkyWheel, our gondola soared 175 feet over the Falls. And we would have flown over the Falls by helicopter ride if not for inclement weather.
Niagara Falls SkyWheel Photo Credit Diana Ballon
We also went behind the Falls. Descending 125 feet by elevator, we travelled through tunnels and out onto two outdoor observation decks at the foot of the Falls, wearing bright yellow ponchos to protect us against the spray in our Journey Behind the Falls. This felt like immersion — being behind but inside the powerful falling water, and enveloped in mist.
The Author at Journey behind The Falls. Photo Credit Blue Motel Room Photography
We also participated in an interactive sight and sound show, Currents: Niagara’s Power Transformed, held in the evening inside the newly restored Niagara Parks Power Station. We walked through this 115-year-old decommissioned hydroelectric power plant with its arched windows, 20-metre high ceiling and bright blue generators as laser lights and images were projected onto the walls, the floor and several of the generators.
Diana at Niagara Power Station – Photo Credit Blue Motel Room Photography
Throughout, sights and sounds depicted the story of the Niagara River before it froze pre-Ice Age, then to the warming of the earth, the harnessing of the river’s power to generate electricity, and depiction of how the power plant again comes to life. The experience is accompanied by music, the humming sound of the turbines, rocks crumbling and water rushing around us. The effect was so convincing that, at times, it felt like a river was rushing by me; at other times, I wanted to stomp my feet on the ground as if the projected puddles were actually there. Although I hadn’t known what to expect, I loved feeling like I was immersed in the experience, rather than passively staring at a screen, which is what most of us have been doing throughout this pandemic.
Niagara Falls Currents show – Photo Credit Blue Motel Room Photography
After the Currents show, we enjoyed the Niagara Falls Illumination, with the Falls lit up in a myriad of shifting colours. We also loved the Winter Festival of Lights (on until late February), which made me feel like the magic of the upcoming holidays, with its twinkly lights, celebrations, and the backdrop of our first snowfall of the season.
Niagara Niagara Canadian Falls at night. Photo Credit Blue Motel Room Photography
Follow the map here for the route that travels along the Niagara Parkway, Dufferin Islands and various touristed areas displaying three million lights – illuminating a path of trees, a massive gingerbread house, a 20-foot moose, candy canes, a gingerbread family and more.
A culinary adventure? I knew that Niagara Falls catered to tourists, but foodies? I was pleasantly surprised. Our favourite restaurant was the Flour Mill Scratch Kitchen in the Old Stone Inn, where dinner was in a large stone-walled room with plush leather velvet settees, dark wood and maroon décor next to a roaring wood-burning fire. Here much of the food is locally sourced and organic when possible. We started with their delicious jovial sour cocktail with foamed egg whites on top, then moved to a copious charcuterie board, with Pingue-cured meats and Niagara cheeses, followed by a beet salad. Then my partner had hearty venison with braised mushrooms, which he described as “the perfect expression of late Fall,” while I had the pan-seared trout. We finished the meal by sharing a rich chocolate mousse and light citrus-infused crème brulée.
Flour Mill Scratch Kitchen. Photo Credit Diana Ballon
Although we liked being nestled inside by the fire, you can also eat in one of their cabins or see-through “snow globes” out back with up to five other people. And on Saturday evenings, you can have an early dinner and join their very fun MIND TRIX show, in which Edward Stone combines magic and “psychological illusions,” pulling people from the audience to participate in the show with tricks that I am still trying to figure out days later.
View of American Falls – Photo credit Blue Motel Room Photography
Another culinary highlight was dinner at the Table Rock House Restaurant, where you can enjoy unobstructed views of the Falls, which are most magical to see at night and partake in a special date-night menu for $99 per couple, including a sparkling wine cocktail. We ended up ordering off the main menu to sample their Atlantic smoked salmon appetizer and a buttery oven-baked Georgian Bay pickerel combined with a crispy Manitoulin Island rainbow trout fritter. Their wine list included many interesting local choices, including Niagara wines from Two Sisters, Fielding Estate and Ravine Vineyards.
The Skylon Restaurant’s Revolving Dining Room menu also had some great options for lunch, including several salmon options and a delicious filet mignon. The restaurant reminded me of 360 The Restaurant at the CN Tower in Toronto: great food and a rotating dining experience —in this case, with 360-degree views of one of the world’s great natural wonders.
Planning a winter escape? Visit Niagarafallstourism.com to learn more.
The author was hosted by Niagara Falls Tourism who did not review this article before publication. All opinions are her own.
By Diana Ballon
Diana Ballon is a writer and editor based in Toronto. She also works in Communications & Public Affairs at CAMH. See more of her work at www.dianaballon.com
Categories: Canada, Featured, Ontario
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Sanctuary Cities Beyond Militarism
This past weekend, thousands across the country mobilized in airports, in defiance of the executive order “Protecting The Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States”, popularly known as the #MuslimBan. From taxi drivers and Yemeni business owners striking to lawyers, translators and protesters flooding arrivals halls, it was exhilarating. At the same time, we must also pay attention to those impacted by the many other executive orders that did not garner mainstream outrage, such as “Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements” and “Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States.”
WRL stands with all migrants in the U.S., especially the many facing renewed threats of mass deportation under the new Trump administration. Criminalization of many communities and nationalities is on the rise, but most prominently the release of executive orders in the new administration’s first week targets Latinx and refugee communities in expanded ways, and defense must be a priority for our collective and intersectional movements.
That is why our campaign #NoSWATzone wholeheartedly stands with the vision of “Sanctuary Cities” and sanctuary spaces which provide refuge from the federal raids that Trump promises to bring. Despite the rhetoric that DHS keeps communities ‘safe’, we know that federal funding for police and law enforcement, in the form of programs like the Urban Areas Security Initiative (UASI), in fact often harms those very same vulnerable communities. Police militarization funding that promotes policing practices such as Broken Windows does not keep any community safe, especially already criminalized peoples. Banning those fleeing conflict, state repression, or in search of a better life from Iraq, Syria, Iran, Libya, Sudan, Somalia and Yemen does not keep Americans safe, it is simply a continuation of the War on Terror; continues to further polarize the world and penalize those already vulnerable.
As Josmar Trujillo writes: “Although most people don’t know exactly what police departments buy with federal dollars (like drones), it’s safe to say most of it is not as much to help everyday people as it is to help militarize local police. UASI also helps pay for controversial things like the Urban Shield expo, a conference where companies hawk military-grade weaponry to cops, and might partially help fund the NYPD’s Strategic Response Group, an anti-terror slash anti-protester unit created by former Commissioner Bill Bratton in 2015.”
So while we see ourselves as part of the sanctuary cities movement, we also maintain our fierce condemnation of programs like UASI, and call for their dismantling as a means of supporting sanctuary goals. Not to speak of the the further militarization of the immigration system through expanding ICE, border patrol and more. We need new visions of safety that do not rely on counter-terrorism monies from DHS or extreme policies of mass deportation, border securitization, increased vetting, travel bans and border walls.
We lift up groups leading the way like DRUM building local No Hate Zones across NYC neighbourhoods, Mijente driving national sanctuary expansion, and Not1More primed to take direct and strategic action against deportations across the country. We call on diasporas to unite in our efforts to support our communities and resist executive orders because we know we are stronger together. We applaud all cities and towns who have joined the Sanctuary Cities movement (whether legally or symbolically). We call on New York Mayor DeBlasio not to further cave to Republicans and expand the definition of ‘criminal’, by upping the already massive list of 170 offenses that trigger local police cooperation with the feds! We call on more cities to become Sanctuary Cities, and call on more people to create and maintain sanctuary spaces, so that we may reclaim safety, and defend our cities’ and world’s most vulnerable.
As artist Micah Bazant insists we remember: “We All Belong Here. We Will Defend Each Other.”
Image: Ali Issa speaking at "End Broken Windows" rally 2.2.2017: "Migrants will never be safe as long as there is $180 million coming to NY for police militarisation through UASI"
Make The Road New York's Factsheet on Executive Orders “Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements” and “Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States.”
Make the Road New York's Factsheet on Executive Orders “Protecting The Nation From Foreign Terrorist Entry into the United States”
From Raha Iranian Feminist Collective, a factsheet on the travel ban:
Stand with Mijente
1. Tell your mayor to defy Trump + make your city a sanctuary
2. Be a Neighbourhood Protector
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Donate to refugee communities in Greece via the Iraqi Transnational Collective delegation
ON WHAT TRUMP’S EXECUTIVE ORDERS “Border Security and Immigration Enforcement Improvements” + “Enhancing Public Safety in the Interior of the United States” ACTUALLY DID
http://www.vox.com/2017/1/25/14378474/trump-immigration-order-wall-depor...
RADICAL EXPANSION OF SANCTUARY
http://www.truth-out.org/opinion/item/39224-a-radical-expansion-of-sanct...
ON DRUM’S NO HATE ZONES
https://www.thenation.com/article/as-trump-plans-immigration-crackdown-s...
ON CHICAGOANS EXPANDING SANCTUARY
http://mijente.net/2017/01/26/chicagoans-push-mayor-council-expand-sanct...
ON BECOMING A NEIGHBORHOOD RIGHTS PROTECTOR
http://members.mijente.net/poster_distro
ON NYC, SANCTUARY CITIES & NYPD
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/josmar-trujillo/dont-tie-the-safety-of-im_...
TRUMP’S EXECUTIVE ORDER ON “PUBLIC SAFETY” AKA MIGRANT POLICING
http://www.foxnews.com/politics/2017/01/25/text-trump-executive-order-on...
HISTORY OF THE FUGITIVE SLAVE LAWS + “SANCTUARY STATES”
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/monkey-cage/wp/2015/08/13/the-house-...
WHICH CITIES ARE DEFENDING THEIR SANCTUARY STATUS?
http://www.centerforsocialinclusion.org/keeping-track-which-cities-are-d...
[Image by Micah Bazant]
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Toronto 2017: Three New Images From Kitamura's DOWNRANGE
Andrew Mack
Editor, News; Toronto, Canada (@Mack_SAnarchy)
I figure we are now in the countdown stages as the Toronto International Film Festival approaches at the beginning of September. One of the films in this year's Midnight Madness lineup is Ryuhei Kitamura's Downrange. Three new stills from the production have surfaced and you will find larger version in the gallery below. The first two are character shots. The third is of characters, shot, an indication of the carnage that awaits us on premiere night.
DOWNRANGE is the terrifying new thriller from acclaimed director Ryuhei Kitamura (The Midnight Meat Train, Versus, Godzilla: Final Wars). Produced by Kitamura and ELEVEN ARTS' Ko Mori (Lords of Chaos, Man From Reno, Uzumasa Limelight), the film is executive produced by Taro Maki (In This Corner of the World). Screenplay is by Joey O'Bryan (Motorway, Fulltime Killer), with story by O'Bryan and Kitamura.
In the film, six college students are carpooling cross-country when one of their tires blows out on a desolate stretch of country road. Getting out to fix the flat, they quickly discover that this was no accident. The tire was shot out. With their vehicle incapacitated, the group is pinned down and mercilessly attacked by an unseen assailant as they desperately attempt to find a way to escape.
DOWNRANGE stars newcomer Kelly Connaire, Stephanie Pearson (Insidious: Chapter 2), Rod Hernandez-Farella, Anthony Kirlew, Alexa Yeames (The CW's The Originals), and Jason Tobias (ABC Television's Notorious).
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Andrew White NCU Cricket Academy Representatives Travel to La Manga Training Camp
Mar 3, 2020 | Uncategorised
Richard White
NCU PRO
Seven players from the Andrew White NCU Cricket Academy Squad will travel to La Manga, Spain, from Friday 15th to Monday 18th February 2019. The Academy players that are based in Northern Ireland will attend the La Manga sports complex with some of the Ireland underage players to work on fitness, fielding, and batting/bowling skills. The remainder of the Academy players will continue their development overseas before returning home prior to the start of the domestic season
Last winter the Academy toured the South African City of Cape Town where they combined competitive fixtures and a high performance camp.
The aim of the Andrew White NCU Cricket Academy has always been to provide an environment that challenges the players in different aspects of their game, whether that be technical, tactical, mental, physical or psychologically. This has been done by taking the players outside their comfort zone to challenge the routine methods.
With this in mind, the group selected for the pre-season camp will build on their winter training programme centred at the University of Ulster, at Jordanstown. It is hoped that many of those involved in the Andrew White NCU Cricket Academy will feature in the Emerging Knights squad that will play an extended programme of fixtures this summer.
Andrew White says,‘whilst quite a number of the Academy group are overseas playing cricket this winter, La Manga offers a great opportunity for those who have been training indoors in Northern Ireland, to work under the tutelage of Simon Johnston and Callum Atkinson. We are indebted to the support and sponsorship of Alistair Burton at MG2, who has made the trip possible, and I know the players will benefit immensely from it’.
Coaching of this group will be led by Northern Knights Head Coach Simon Johnston, who says, ‘the players have all broken into their respective club first elevens over the last couple of years and it is important that we harness the ability that they have along with their desire to improve and seek selection for the Emerging Knights this season. It will be brilliant to be able to dedicate five outdoor sessions at this stage of the year, at the wonderful facility in La Manga.’
Andrew White NCU Cricket Academy Representatives
Jack Burton (Carrickfergus)
Matthew Foster (CSNI)
Matthew Humphreys (Instonians)
Matthew McCord (Carrickfergus)
Ben Rose (Instonians)
Morgan Topping (CSNI)
Harry Warke (Carrickfergus)
Simon Johnston (Coach)
Callum Atkinson (Coach)
Uel Graham (Tour Manager)
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HomeTag Fishbed#3119 East German Air Force - MiG-21SPS Fishbed (725)
Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21SPS (725) as used by the East German Air Force at the Museum Park of Aviation and Technology, Merseburg (Germany)
The Mikoyan-Gurevich MiG-21 (NATO reporting name: Fishbed) is a supersonic jet fighter aircraft, designed by the Mikoyan-Gurevich Design Bureau in the Soviet Union. It was popularly nicknamed "Balalaika", from the aircraft's planform-view resemblance to the Russian stringed musical instrument or "ołówek" (pencil) by Polish pilots due to the shape of its fuselage. Approximately 60 countries over four continents have flown the MiG-21, and it still serves many nations a half-century after its maiden flight. A total of 10.645 aircraft were built in the USSR. A total of 194 MiG-21F-13s were built under licence in Czechoslovakia, and Hindustan Aeronautics of India built 657 MiG-21FL, MiG-21M and MiG-21bis (of which 225 were bis).
The MiG-21PFM or Perekhvatchik (Interceptor) Forsirovannyy (Uprated) Modernizirovannyy (Modernised) was a modernised MiG-21PF, with an upgraded RP-21M radar, SRZO-2 Khrom-Nikkel IFF transponder and other changes in avionics. Further, later-production PFMs reintroduced cannon armament, in the form of the capability to carry a GSh-23 cannon and 200 rounds in an underbelly pod. Following tests in 1966, MiG-21PFM aircraft built after 1968 could carry the Kh-66 air-to-surface missile. This East German Air Force MiG-21 is actually a MiG-21PFM without cannon and locally designated as MiG-21SPS, or Sduv Pogranichnovo Sloya ("Boundary Layer Blowing") with a newly developed flap-blowing system.
This was done to avoid confusion with the local MiG-21PFM designation given to the modified MiG-21PF.
Aviation / 2015 Museum Park of Aviation and Technology at Merseburg (Germany)
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Flight directors – a fatal attraction
My first encounter with flight directors was in 1966 while undergoing conversion to the Avro 748. The RAAF had seen fit to send me to Woodford in Cheshire, all the way from Australia, to ferry the second of several new 748s for the RAAF VIP squadron at Canberra. The conversion was conducted on a battered 748 demonstrator: G-ARAY, known as Gary. The contract allowed four hours of dual for the captains and nothing for the co-pilots. G-ARAY had the basic instrument flying panel of that era and no flight director.
Our instructors at Avro’s were well-known test pilots Bill Else, Tony Blackman and Eric Franklin. Jimmy Harrison was chief test pilot. Unlike the bog-standard civilian 748, the RAAF 748s were to be equipped with a Collins FD 108 FD. So the situation existed that the RAAF 748s had a British Smith’s autopilot system which was married (somewhat expensively and painfully) to the American Collins FD 108.
For the life of me, I could not see why a flight director was needed in the RAAF 748. After all, the approach speed was that of a DC-3 (80 knots) and the aircraft a delight to handle compared with the venerable Dak.
Did the Avro 748 really need a flight director?
In retrospect, I think the old Wing Commander Transport Ops at Department of Air, who was charged with the procurement of the 748 for RAAF service, and hadn’t flown for years, was perhaps conned by the Avro sales people, in conjunction with Collins, into buying the Collins systems. Certainly in my view as the squadron QFI, flight directors were not operationally needed. In the event, the RAAF machines came with Collins FD 108 flight directors and, as the contract specified, each captain would be given only one hour of dual instruction once the 748 came out of the factory. We needed to learn how to operate the FD.
First, a course was arranged at the Collins establishment at Weybridge in Surrey. The two RAAF captains and their co-pilots attended and our two navigators and our instrument fitters also turned up to enjoy the Collins hospitality. We learned about 45 degree automatic intercepts of the VOR and ILS beams and other goodies including V-bar interpretation. We were showered with glossy brochures of the flight director by white dust-coated lecturers and shown a film.
By lunch time, the presentation was complete and we were shouted to a slap up pub meal with lots of grog, all paid for by Collins. We asked what further lectures were to take place after lunch. We were told the course was over – it was just a morning’s job and we were free to leave unless we would like more drinks. Naturally it was churlish to refuse and hours later we staggered to the railway station (I think), smashed to the eye balls and having forgotten all about the marvels of 45 degree auto intercepts on the FD 108. I must say it was a bloody good three-hour course what with the free grog and all that.
A few weeks later, I flew the second RAAF aircraft out of the factory, A10-596, under the watchful eye of Eric Franklin DFC and he demonstrated flight director stuff. For example, to climb using the FD, you first put the aircraft into a normal climb and when settled you switched on the FD and carefully wound up the pitch knob so that the little aeroplane sat in the middle of the V-bars.
I quickly realised that you hand-flew the basic artificial horizon to whatever attitude was appropriate for the manoeuvre then told the FD 108 V bars where you wanted them. The ILS intercept of 45 degrees was never used because radar vectors didn’t do such angles. I became more and more convinced the 748 didn’t need flight directors and that they were a load of bollocks in that type of low speed aircraft. We were told the USAF used the FD 108 in its F4 Phantoms and that Collins was anxious to makes sales in the UK market.
The RAAF Wing Commander got sucked in by good sales talk and from then on all RAAF 748s became so equipped. I held personal doubts about the usefulness of flight directors in general as I could see even then their extended use could lead to degradation of pure instrument flying skills. Today’s flight director systems are light years ahead in sophistication compared with the old Collins FD 105 and 108 series. But the problem with blind reliance on FD indications and thus steady degradation of manual instrument flying skills is as real now as it was back in 1966.
Now to the present day – although first some background history. First published in 1967, Handling the Big Jets, written by the then British Air Registration Board’s chief test pilot David Davies, is still considered by some as the finest treatise still around on jet transport handling. Indeed, the book was described by IFALPA as “the best of its kind in the world, written by a test pilot for airline pilots… the book is likely to become a standard text book… particularly recommended to all airline pilots who fly jets in the future… valuable to those pilots who are active in air safety work.”
Do these flight directors make flying safer or pilots lazier?
All that was back in 1967 and little has changed since then – apart from an increasing propensity for crashes involving loss of control rather than simply running into hills. LOC instead of CFIT. Mostly these accidents were caused primarily by poor hand flying and instrument flying skills, which certainly explains why aircraft manufacturers lead the push for more and more automatics.
A colleague involved with Boeing 787 training was told by a test pilot on type, that the 787 design philosophy was based on the premise that incompetent crews would be flying the aircraft and that its sophisticated automatic protection systems were in place to defend against incompetent handling. Be it a tongue-in-cheek observation, it contains an element of truth. With the plethora of inexperienced low-hour cadet pilots going directly into the second-in-command seats in many airlines in Asia, the Middle East and Europe, these protection systems are important.
Towards the end of his book, David Davies discusses the limitations of the flight instruments in turbulence and in particular the generally small size of the active part of the basic attitude information or the “little aeroplane” as many older pilots will remember it. He continues: “The preponderance of flight director and other information suppresses the attitude information and makes it difficult to get at” and “the inability, where pitch and roll information is split, to convey true attitude information at large pitch and roll angles in combination.” Finally Davies exhorts airline pilots “not to become lazy in your professional lives… the autopilot is a great comfort, so is the flight director and approach coupler… but do not get into the position where you need these devices to complete a flight.” There is more but go and read the book.
Having done the unforgiveable and quoted freely from an eminent authority, it is time to say something original and accept the no doubt critical comment that is freely available. Flight Directors can be a fatal attraction to those pilots who have been brain-washed by their training system to rely on them at all times. While Boeing in their FCTM advise pilots to ensure flight director modes are selected for the desired manoeuvre, it also makes the point that the FD should be turned off if commands are not to be followed.
Recently a new pilot to the Boeing 737 asked his line training captain if he could turn off the FD during a visual climb so he could better “see” the climb attitude. His request was refused as being “unsafe” and instead he was told to “look through” the FD. I don’t know about you, but I find it impossible to “see” the little aeroplane when it is obscured by twin needles or V-bars. In fact, it takes a fair amount of imagination and concentration to do so. Which may be why Boeing recommends pilots to switch off the FD if commands are not to be followed.
I well recall my first simulator experience in the 737 of an engine failure at V2 where I was having a devil of a time trying to correct yaw and roll and the instructor shouting at me to “Follow the bloody flight director needles.” I learned a good lesson from that tirade of abuse on how not to instruct if ever I became a check pilot. In later years, having gravitated to the exalted – or despised maybe – role of simulator instructor, my habit was to introduce the engine failure on takeoff by first personally demonstrating to the student how it should be done on raw data; meaning without a flight director. I hoped by first demonstrating, the student could see the body angles or attitude rather than imagine them by trying to “look through” the dancing needles of the FD. I have always been an advocate of the Central Flying School instructional technique of demonstrate first so the student then knows what he is aiming for. Of course in the simulator, the instructor runs the risk of stuffing up (been there – done that!) but it at least proves he is human and not just another screaming skull.
General aviation pilots are no strangers to flight directors either, especially as glass cockpits become more popular.
Recently, a 250-hour pilot with a type rating on the 737-300 (and trained overseas) booked a practice session prior to putting himself up to renew an instrument rating. His last rating was on a BE76 Duchess. As part of the 737 instrument rating would include manual flying on raw data, he was given a practice manual throttle, raw data takeoff and climb to 3000 ft. He protested, saying he had never flown the simulator without the flight director.
His instructions were to maintain 180 knots with Flaps 5 on levelling. He was unable to cope and when the instructor froze the simulator to save more embarrassment, the student was 2000 ft above cleared level and 270 knots – still accelerating with takeoff thrust. The student had been totally reliant on following flight directors with their associated autothrottles during his type rating course, and without this aid he was helpless.
I believe this is more widespread than most of us would believe, especially as we tend to move in our own narrow circle of experience.
At a US flight safety symposium, a speaker made the point that it is the less experienced first officers starting out at smaller carriers who most need manual flying experience. And, airline training programs are focused on training pilots to fly with the automation, rather than without it. Senior pilots, even if their manual flying skills are rusty, can at least draw on experience flying older generations of less automated planes.
Some time ago, the FAA published a Safety Alert for Operators (SAFO) entitled Manual Flight Operations. The purpose of the SAFO was to encourage operators to promote manual flight operations when appropriate. An extract from the SAFO stated that a recent analysis of flight operations data (including normal flight operations, incidents and accidents) identified an increase in manual handling errors and “the FAA believes maintaining and improving the knowledge and skills for manual flight operations is necessary for safe flight operations.” Now let me see, I recall similar sentiments nearly 50 years ago published in Handling the Big Jets when David Davies wrote that airline pilots should “not become lazy in your professional lives… the autopilot is a great comfort, so is the flight director and approach coupler but do not get into the position where you need these devices to complete the flight.” See my earlier paragraphs.
It is a good bet that lip service will be paid by most US operators to the FAA recommendation to do more hand flying. It may have some effect in USA but certainly the majority of the world’s airlines, if they were even aware of the FAA stance in the first place (very doubtful), will continue to stick with accent on full automation from lift off to near touch-down and either ban or discourage their pilots from hand flying on line.
If you don’t believe that, consider the statement in one European 737 FCOM from 20 years ago that said: “Under only exceptional circumstances will manual flight be permitted.” After all, when at least two major airlines in Southeast Asia have recently banned all takeoff and landings by first officers because of their poor flying ability, then what hope is there to allow these pilots to actually touch the controls and hand-fly in good weather? One of those airlines requires the first officer to have a minimum of five years on type before being allowed to take off or land while the other stipulates the captain will do all the flying below 5000 ft. It might stop QAR pings and the captain wearing the consequences of the first officer’s lack of handling ability, but it sure fails to address the real cause and that is lack of proper training before first officers are shoved out on line.
Sometimes you have to put your hands on the controls and fly raw data.
I think the FAA missed a golden opportunity in its SAFO to note that practicing hand flying to maintain flying skills will better attain that objective if flight director guidance is switched off. The very design of flight director systems concentrates all information into two needles (or V-bar) and in order to get those needles centered over the little square box, it needs intense concentration by the pilot. Normal instrument flight scan technique is degraded or disappears with the pilot sometimes oblivious to the other instruments because of the need to focus exclusively on the FD needles. Believe me, we see this in the simulator time and again. Manual flying without first switching off FD information will not increase basic handling or instrument flying skills.
The flight director is amazingly accurate provided the information sent to it is correct. But you don’t need it for all stages of flight. Given wrong information and followed blindly, it becomes a fatal attraction. Yet we have seen in the simulator a marked reluctance for pilots to switch it off when it no longer gives useful information. Instructors are quick to blame the hapless student for not following the FD needles. This only serves to reinforce addiction to the FD needles as they must be right because the instructor keeps on telling them so. For type rating training on new pilots, repeated circuits and landings sharpen handling skills. Yet it is not uncommon for instructors to teach students to enter waypoints around the circuit and then exhort the pilots “fly the flight director” instead of having them look outside at the runway to judge how things are going.
First officers are a captive audience to a captain’s whims. If the captain is nervous about letting his first officer turn off the flight director for simple climbs or descents, or even a non-threatening instrument approach, then it reflects adversely on the captain’s own confidence that he could handle a non-flight director approach. The FAA has already acted belatedly in publicly recommending that operators should encourage more hand flying if conditions are appropriate. But switch off the flight directors if you want real value for money, particularly with low-hour pilots. It may save lives on the proverbial dark and stormy night and the generators play up.
John Laming
It would be difficult to describe an aviation career more colorful and varied than that of Captain John Laming. His first job in aviation was in 1948 as a “general dogsbody” (that’s British slang for someone who does menial work) for Sydney Morning Herald Flying Services. One of his jobs back then was to throw newspapers out of Lockheed Hudsons and DC-3s as part of a newspaper delivery route throughout New South Wales, Australia. He began a distinguished career in the Royal Australian Air Force (RAAF) in 1951 where he flew a wide variety of airplanes including the Mustang, Vampire, Lincoln, Convair, Viscount, Dakota, and HS748. In addition, he spent some time as a flight instructor and accumulated time in Wirraways, Winjeels and Tiger Moths. His wide experience also led to a stint as an aircraft accident investigator. After 18 years in the RAAF, he worked in Melbourne as an Airways Surveyor, and later flew DC-3s and F.27s performing airways calibration duties. In 1976, Captain Laming was hired by Air Nauru, flying F.28s and later 737-200s on routes throughout the South Pacific. His next move was to England in 1989 where he flew 737s for Paramount Airways, covering European and Middle Eastern routes. He continued flying until 1992 when he had to retire due to the “age 60” rule. He returned to Australia where he kept flying as a flight instructor and charter pilot.
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Ron Rapp says:
EXCELLENT post. I try to practice all possible combinations: autopilot usage, manual flying with FD, and raw data only. The challenge many pilots face is keeping the instrument scan going even when using the FD. But it’s important to do that. Otherwise you’re blindly relying on the flight director without any cross check. At that point you’re almost more of a passenger than a pilot.
Kim Hunter says:
Mr. Laming’s piece brings to mind an accident at Boston Logan in the 1970s. A Delta DC-9 struck a seawall short of the runway at the end of a low ILS approach. They had departed with one of the FDs inoperative and the second FD became unreliable in the initial stages of the approach. The crew attempted to continue the approach using “raw data” with tragic results.
There was an uproar from the pilots’ union about the minimum equipment list used by Delta which allowed operations with one FD out. I do not recall any mention of training to proficiency using raw data (LOC and GS needles). It seems that Mr. Laming’s issue has been with us for a long time.
I know pilots likely don’t embrace the idea of pilotless airliners flown only by computers. But if a human pilot is unable to fly the aircraft without the aid of a flight director, what’s the difference??
Steven Armitage says:
Very good address of basic aviation, Fly the airplane! Having slogged through general aviation and retired with a major carrier I can appreciate the hesitation to “spend good money” on basics when checking out on a transport category airplane. However the return on investment can be well worth it.
During part of my career I was a 737 simulator instructor dealing with a few new hires from general aviation and centerline thrust military aviators. The fighter jocks were highly qualified to fly around with their hair on fire (so to speak) but in some cases struggled with the basics of rudder use in an engine out situation and control of the yaw produced.
An example of basics in a multi-million dollar simulator was not part of the curriculum for those few that struggled with engine out:
Problem? MTOW, Engine failure, control wheel locked over trying to control the roll, little if any rudder input, airplane skidding through the air and sinking!
With a simple demonstration and these new hires got it!
Engine failure just as initial climb attitude reached, yaw and roll starting, let go of the wheel grab the control column to control the pitch, (you really don’t need ailerons and flight spoilers extended adding to the problem) use rudder to level the wings, stabilize ? trim = wings level, climbing, everyone will live for another day. 15 minutes and back the the curriculum with proper rudder and control wheel inputs.
( I did remind them that this was a “demo” not a substitute for proper control procedures.)
Only took once to remove a little bump in the road! these guys/gals were aviators!
I am little confused we have older planes and older pilots that are afraid or feels that useing computer is wrong a computer does not feel stress and it is user that put info in computer so if theings go bad bad it is input to computer not computer off doing own theing computers does not forget . It reminds me older people say they wont use cruse control on cars because they are not in control.I feel we need to know how to fly yes but we need automation not some big ego pilot trying to impress. A good auto pilot and corect info gives better ride performence and tighter tolerance on flight plan.And i am sory if i hurt any ones feelings
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Children of magenta (c)
Purchase your training aircraft prior to your first flight lesson Know when to fold em: how to avoid tunnel vision in the cockpit
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WVU Metaverse?
What could possibly go wrong? https://www.techrepublic.com/article/meta-funds-virtual-classrooms-at-7-universities-complete-with-vr-headsets/
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West Virginia and the College Meltdown
"My first guess for the most vulnerable states? Missouri, West Virginia, Arkansas, Kentucky, and Indiana, because they are Republican controlled. " http://collegemeltdown.blogspot.com/2019/07/alaska-is-leading-college-meltdown-whos.html
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Enrollment down 5%
Enrollment declines at the state flagship university. https://www.williamsondailynews.com/news/year-college-freshman-enrollment-drops/article_ad734f17-f8d1-50df-ba45-739cc7be5796.html
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100th Anniversary of the First Meeting of the Forum
6:30 PM (CST)
Chicago, Illinois and Virtual
Celebrating the Birth of the Forum on February 11, 1923:
Commemorating the 100th Anniversary of the First Meeting of the Forum
First Society for Readers of The Urantia Book will be
hosting the 2023 Midwest Conference. This conference
celebrates the role of the Forum, established on
February 11, 1923, in the revelatory process and
publication of The Urantia Book. It explores the origin
and history of a unique group of individuals who met
weekly as members of the Forum to listen to and
discuss the newly revealed material. Their dedication
and loyalty to the Urantia Project enabled them to
support the revelators in the creation of an epochal
revelation which would be understandable by the
human mind.
In 1955, Urantia Brotherhood was established and
in 1956 First Urantia Society was installed. Many of
those participating in the Forum became the original
members of First Urantia Society, ending their days of
service in the Forum.
Our Conference Chair, Emily Deam, President of
First Society, is pleased to share the tentative program
for the conference, included on the next page.
Please join us to celebrate!
2023 Midwest Conference for Readers of The Urantia Book
An In-Person and Zoom Conference
6:30 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. Central Time Study Group and Social
9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Central Time Program and Lunch
Conference Location:
Urantia Foundation, the Forum Room 533 W. Diversey Pkwy.
Start a new email thread and send to
[email protected]
In the Subject Line, put “Midwest Conference 2023” and your name.
In the text, list the names and contact info. for all individuals attending, and whether they will be in-person or on Zoom.
The $40.00 in-person Registration Fee can be paid upon arrival. Donations from Zoom participants are welcome.
Questions: Contact Ken Keyser by email at [email protected] or by phone at (773) 338-1127.
Overnight Accommodations Nearby:
The Willows Hotel, Chicago
The Hotel Versey – Days Inn, Chicago or, consider a nearby B&B
Parking is available on-street or at a nearby parking garage only.
Celebrating the Birth of the Forum on February 11, 1923
Hosted by First Society for Readers of The Urantia Book Midwest Conference 2023 – Tentative Schedule (all Central Times)
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 10, 2023 5:30 – 6:15 PM Registration
6:30 – 8:30 PM Study Group and Social
The Gift of Revelation Paper 92:4 (page 1007) followed by a Social
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 11, 2023 – Live streamed on Zoom from 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM also 8:00 – 8:45 AM Registration
9:00 – 9:15 AM Welcome (Emily Deam, President First Society)
9:15 – 9:30 AM Meditation and Prayer (Marilynn Kulieke)
9:30 – 10:15 AM Presentation: Origin, History, Destiny (Barbara Newsom)
10:15 -10:30 AM Break
10:30 – 1 1:15 AM Video Presentation: “The Urantia Book: The Early Years.”
(Marilynn Kulieke)
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM Presentation: The Mystique of February 11 (Larry Bowman, a Member of the Forum)
1:00 –1:45 PM Breakout Group Discussion: What Questions Would You Ask the Revelators? (Multiple Facilitators)
1:45 - 2:00 PM Break
2:00 – 2:45 PM Report Back on Group Discussions (Emily Deam and Facilitators)
2:45 – 3:45 PM Presentation: Destiny: The Future of Urantia (Barbara Newsom, Ken Keyser, Tom Sadler)
3:45 – 4:30 PM Group Discussion on Destiny (Barbara Newsom)
4:30 – 5:00 PM Tour of the Urantia Foundation Building (Ken Keyser)
5:15 – 7:00 PM Optional family style dinner at
Pars Cove Restaurant, 435 W. Diversey Pkwy., Chicago, IL
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Famous Buildings / Rhode Island
The One Financial Plaza is reputed to be the second tallest building in the financial district of Providence, Rhode Island. The tallest is the Bank of America Building, which is called the Superman Building by the Providence locals. The One Financial Plaza is also called the Sovereign Bank Tower. It was formerly known as the Hospital Trust Tower. The original purpose of the Hospital Trust Tower was to house the organization behind the funding for Rhode Island Hospital. The One Financial Plaza has twenty-eight floors and over three hundred thousand square feet of high-quality office space. The sizes of office spaces range from a modest five hundred square feet to a massive area of almost thirteen thousand square feet. The building’s exterior features a taut-skin cladding of pre-cast concrete and travertine.
Travertine is the same material used in the Coliseum of Rome, in the Sacre-Coeur Basilica in Paris and in the Los Angeles Getty Center in California. It remains a widely-used building material in modern architecture. At the topmost portion of the One Financial Plaza is a masonry cap that emits light during the dark hours of the evening until midnight. It usually glows orange, but the lights are replaced with different colored bulbs to suit various occasions.
Green and red bulbs are used to heighten the festive mood of the city during the Christmas holidays; red lights are used to accentuate the romantic atmosphere of Valentines; and red, blue and white lights are made use of to enhance the patriotic spirit for Independence Day. On top of this festive masonry, the cap is the highest helicopter pad in all of Rhode Island. Standing at one hundred and five meters, the international-style skyscraper is one of the most dominant structures in the Providence skyline. The tower was built as an addition to the Hospital Trust Building of 1919 by the John Carl Warnecke & Associates architectural and design firm. The project was completed in 1973.
The building is certainly an imposing structure, but William McKenzie Woodward who is a prominent architectural historian and a member of the Rhode Island Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission is not impressed by the aesthetics of the structure. Nonetheless, the One Financial Plaza gives the financial district of Providence a unique sense of place, and it has established the genius loci of the area for future architects and urban designers.
Working in the One Financial Plaza building definitely has its perks as it is very near shopping malls, hotels, restaurants and coffee shops. The building even has its own Starbucks outlet. The tower is open twenty-four hours a day. The huge building population is more than sufficiently serviced by nine high-speed passenger elevators and one freight elevator. There is an on-site security team and a professional management team to ensure that everything is working smoothly and efficiently.
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During her studies of philosophy at the Ecole Normale Supérieure de Paris disrupted by a serious accident, Hélène Harder directs her first little documentary films, all alone. She trained at UC Berkeley, then worked in New York and Paris before making her first feature documentary Ladies’ Turn in Senegal in 2012. Selected for festivals in more than 15 countries, awarded four times, the film is broadcast among others on TV5 Monde, Arte and the American public channel PBS. Hélène works as a videographer and photographer for dance companies, theatre, contemporary art venues and online media. She is currently working on two documentary projects, one Casamantes transmedia with the author and theatre director Karima El Kharraze, supported by the CNC France, the other «Fatna. A Woman Named Rachid” for whom she obtained a residence in the West Group.
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How to Open Black Sites in Warzone 2
Nutan Lele
Updated On: 09 Dec 2022, 04:36 AM
Black sites, like Strongholds, reward players with high-tier loot for clearing them out.
Here is how to open Black Sites in Warzone 2.
Warzone 2 features a number of interesting gameplay elements which reward the player for taking on challenges and successfully completing them. AI-controlled locations like Black Sites and Strongholds give players a number of rewards for clearing them out in Call of Duty: Warzone 2. Of the two marked locations, Black Sites are more dangerous and reward players with some of the most valuable in-game items for clearing them. You’ll need to obtain a key to the Black Site in order to access it, while Strongholds can simply be cleared out. Here is how you can open Black Sites in Warzone 2 and redeem the exclusive and free Vaznev-9K submachine gun blueprint as a reward.
Black Sites are AI-controlled, high-risk, high-reward areas on Al Mazrah which yield high-tier loot and in-game items. These locations also usually spawn a Juggernaut when you get there so be prepared for a boss fight. You’ll find these areas marked on the map with a specific icon.
You’ll need to find a key to unlock Black Sites in Warzone 2 before heading there. Players will need to first head to a Stronghold and defuse a bomb to obtain a key to the Black Site. Note that if you arrive at a Stronghold after another team has already cleared it out, you won’t be able to access the Black Site key, so make sure you’re the first ones to get there. Once you obtain the Black Site key, head to its location, marked on the map, and unlock it.
You can also unlock a free weapon blueprint located in the Warzone 2 Black Sites. Once you’ve cleared out all the enemies around the black site you’ll need to fight the Juggernaut who will drop an exclusive Vaznev-9K submachine gun blueprint in DMZ mode.
Published On: 09 Dec 2022, 04:36 AM
Nutan is experienced with content across various FPS, MOBA, and BR titles for both PC and mobile gaming. Basically, she's a Jill of all trades. As the former captain of an all-woman esports team, her roots lie firmly in PC gaming but she does enjoy that one map in Call of Duty: Mobile.
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Up Close: Elle Marr
Dawn Ius
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Moon Myths and Murder
By Dawn Ius
Civilizations around the world have been bewitched by the moon since the beginning of human history, blaming Earth’s closest neighbor for everything from simple bad luck to madness and mayhem.
It would seem, then, that the lunar cycle would provide writers with an ample amount of source material. That certainly was the case for thriller author Elle Marr, whose latest novel, STRANGERS WE KNOW, tracks a serial killer whose murderous rage intensifies at the onset of a full moon.
The case gets personal for protagonist Ivy Hon. Adopted when she was only days old, Ivy is forced to look into her lineage when she’s struck with a mystery illness. Her DNA results attract the FBI—turns out Ivy is related to the notorious Full Moon Killer, a murderer who has terrorized the Pacific Northwest for decades—and is poised to kill again. Maybe Ivy herself.
In this exclusive interview with The Big Thrill, Marr delves into the inspiration for her chilling new tale, discusses her fascination with serial killers, and shares what her research reveals about how much people blame on the moon. Hint: It’s unlikely your child’s refusal to go to bed has anything to do with the lunar cycle.
Elle Marr
Credit: Jana Foo Photography
There’s never a shortage of inspiration when it comes to dissecting family dynamics, and in STRANGERS WE KNOW, you take family dynamics to a new level. I’d love to know a bit more about what sparked the idea for this book.
There were a few experiences that led me to the premise for STRANGERS WE KNOW. The first was growing up in Sacramento, the place where the Golden State Killer went on his murder and rape spree. When he was arrested years later with the help of genetic testing, I began to wonder what I might discover from doing a genetics test myself. As the child of an adoptee, I was often curious about my own family’s medical history. After I sent off my spit sample, much in the same way that my main character does, I remember waiting for the results feeling curious and concerned at what I might discover. Fortunately, my results from the test turned out benign, unlike what happens to Ivy Hon, the protagonist of STRANGERS WE KNOW.
Your protagonist, Ivy, is adopted, and it’s only when she hopes to find answers to her medical condition that she tries to find out more about her birth family. I feel as though you nailed the emotions an adoptee would go through in this process. How did you immerse yourself in Ivy’s journey?
Thanks for saying so. To immerse myself in Ivy’s mindset, I drew on the fact that my mother was adopted, as I was familiar with how special and mysterious that status can be. When I started exploring other ideas behind STRANGERS WE KNOW, I thought it could be interesting to weave in my experience with submitting a DNA sample to a major testing company. Eventually, through my results, I found answers to my lifelong questions after meeting several biological family members, but others remain. I tried to imbue Ivy’s motivations with that desire for clarity.
Marr writes the first draft of STRANGERS WE KNOW.
I imagine you needed to do some research in order to create such great authenticity—was there anything surprising you learned in your investigations?
Absolutely. I was surprised to learn how commonly believed it is that the full moon can make us do all kinds of things. Perfectly rational individuals commit crimes, act out of character, and even resort to violence, supposedly according to the lunar phase. This idea drove much of the speculation that occurs in STRANGERS WE KNOW, as it relates to the Full Moon Killer and their cadence for murder. I also found it interesting—perversely, in a way—at how many serial killers in real life often have normal, mundane routines. This both haunted me, in that I think about these double lives far too much, and it pushed me to create appropriately complex antagonists in STRANGERS WE KNOW.
I’ve always been fascinated by cults—not so much I would want to be in one, but just about how much influence they can have, and the intricacy of their recruiting strategies. What inspired this aspect of the plot?
I feel the same way about cults. It shocks me to think there are still mass-organizations that operate as cults today, as much as during the 1980s. When I realized part of STRANGERS WE KNOW needed to be set during that decade, I began digging into the cult-craze that seemed to dominate headlines and the concerns of communities nationally. I found that a desire to belong somewhere was common among new cult members—an urge that many of us have felt at one point or another. For me, the more shocking detail was not that normal teenagers were often lured into joining, but that these cults and their leaders were able to recruit and operate as long as they did, to take advantage of homeless youth and those from unstable homes, under the guise of more benign names like “club” or “humanitarian movement.”
Marr signs bookmarks for her 2021 thriller Lies We Bury.
The Full Moon Killer (great name!) is such a layered and shudder-inducing bad guy. What resources did you lean on to flesh out this serial killer?
I think everyone goes through a “serial killer phase” during which they get sucked into the rabbit hole of the Internet and learn harrowing details they can never forget (– Just me?) In writing STRANGERS WE KNOW, I found myself recalling the criminal profiles that I first learned of years ago, and also relying on certain better sourced, non-fiction titles. The Killer Across the Table by John E. Douglas and Mark Olshaker, The Stranger Beside Me by Ann Rule, and I’ll Be Gone in the Dark by Michelle McNamara were each influential as I researched how to create a compelling serial killer.
The upcoming full moon creates such a perfect “ticking time bomb” to help propel the story forward. The pacing of this book is perfect. The Big Thrill is as much for aspiring writers as it is readers. What advice would you give in regards to creating that mounting tension?
Place your breadcrumbs thoughtfully. Each breadcrumb that leads to the serial killer’s next kill, and indeed ultimately their identity, should be leveraged to the maximum extent possible. Don’t leave any moment unsqueezed, so to speak. The result will create a much more satisfying ride for readers, and a more fun experience in writing it.
The structure of this book is great—I love the alternating POVs between Ivy, Tatum, and the very creepy Samson. Was there a POV that was more challenging to write? If so, how did you overcome that challenge?
It’s funny because my instinct is to say all of Samson’s chapters, as his mindset is an unusual one. However, I think I’d say Tatum’s chapters were the hardest to write overall, as she experiences such a range of emotions in such a short time, after giving up her baby for adoption. My three main characters, Ivy, Samson, and Tatum, each experience their own tumultuous journey, and in order to make those journeys authentic, I must really dig into the psychology behind them—to piece together their emotional paths that led them to their respective pivotal moments in STRANGERS WE KNOW. That can be challenging, but when done right, it’s so rewarding for me.
Marr unboxes her author copies of STRANGERS WE KNOW.
The Pacific Northwest setting almost becomes a character in itself in this book. How important is setting to your writing, and what aspects of this area were important for you to include? In what ways did you hope it would enhance the setting?
This is a favorite topic of mine. Each time I read a book or begin to write a new story, I am struck by the importance of setting—both in how an environment may affect a character’s actions and in how instrumental setting is for the reader’s immersion into a fictionalized or fictitious world. San Francisco was, to me, an obvious foil to the Pacific Northwest, where my main character Ivy later travels. I chose the chrome cityscape of the Bay Area as her starting point to more starkly contrast the world she would enter in seeking out her biological family. As I was mapping out STRANGERS WE KNOW, Washington was an obvious choice for its beautiful summers and its naturally verdant horizons. The scenic forest landscapes that compose parts of the state add to Ivy’s sense of being a foreigner. My hope is that this setting creates a sense of wonder in the reader, as it does the city-dwelling Ivy, while also suggesting that some terrible truth could be hiding beneath the shadowy treetops.
Your bio says that you strive to tell powerful stories of women who demonstrate resilience in the face of great obstacles—mission accomplished for all your books. What draws you to these characters? Why is it important for you to feature these women?
I’m drawn to complex female characters because I think they’re true to life. They’re certainly more interesting to follow for 300 pages. As a reader, I almost never leave a book unfinished because I want to see the why behind a character’s actions and am always hopeful the author makes that clear by the end of a story. It’s important for me as an author to try and create empathy for my female characters, even as they sometimes make questionable choices during extreme circumstances. We need more empathy for each other in general, but especially as we culturally move toward accepting women who we once considered “bossy” or “unlikeable”—much in the way that we have historically termed men with the same characteristics as “assertive” and “driven.”
What can you share about what you’re working on next?
My next book is titled The Family Bones and will be published in March 2023. It’s a locked-room mystery set in the rural backwoods of eastern Oregon, when a family retreat among psychopaths goes horribly wrong.
Dawn Ius is the author of three young adult novels with Simon Pulse (an imprint of Simon & Schuster), the latest, Lizzie, being a modern re-imagining of the infamous Lizzie Borden hatchet murders. She is the Managing Editor of The Big Thrill, a book coach with Author Accelerator, and is a staff writer for the animated TV show Rainbow Rangers. When not slaying fictional monsters, Dawn can be found geeking out over fairy tales, true love, Jack Bauer, muscle cars, kayaking, and all things creepy. She lives in Alberta, Canada with her husband and two giant breed dogs. Connect with her on Twitter via @dawnmius, or get the full scoop at www.DawnIus.com.
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An Act amending the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.30, No.14), known as the Public School Code of 1949, in fostering independence through education, further providing for fostering independence waiver program.
Representative TOOHIL
Referred to EDUCATION, June 23, 2020 [House]
Foster Independence: Room and Board Assistance
This bill amends the act of March 10, 1949 (P.L.0030, No.14), known as the Public School Code Of 1949. Other bills that also amend the same statute are listed below.
HB 48 Rep. DIAMOND
Memo: School Vaccination and Exemption Announcements
HB 49 Rep. BROWN
Memo: Graduation Credit for Courses in Financial Literacy (Previously HB 429, Session 2017)
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Memo: Updating compulsory school age to 6 through 18
Memo: Improving College Transition for Students with Disabilities
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Cheap Hotels in Sedona, Arizona
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Cathedral Rock as seen from Oak Creek Canyon is an impressive sight. (Photo: Stockbyte/Stockbyte/Getty Images )
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In the Verde Valley of Arizona, beneath the rim of the Colorado Plateau, lies an area of stunning natural beauty. Sedona has luxury resorts, an artistic community and a reputation as a spiritual haven. But it is the striking red rock formations that hold the small town close and the riparian Oak Creek flowing alongside that visitors long remember. Keeping your visit simple and rustic may be the best way to enjoy these wonders of nature.
Briar Patch Inn
The Briar Patch Inn, three miles north of Sedona on Highway 89A, is a collection of 19 cabins on nine acres in Oak Creek Canyon. Southwestern-style furnishings and Native American art decorate the cabins. Almost all have wood-burning and Franklin fireplaces. The cabins accommodate two, three or four guests, with the exception of the Ponderosa, which accommodates nine. Each has a refrigerator, kitchenette or full kitchen. No smoking or pets allowed. You can enjoy breakfast in the lodge, in your cabin or on the bank of the Oak Creek. The inn offers massages, facials and a weekend yoga class. Specialty massage using Eastern principles is available on summer weekends. Consider the seasons when you book your cabin; the Oak Creek area is 10 to 20 degrees cooler in summer than Sedona proper. Similarly, average snowfall is 17 inches a year versus 4 inches, though winter daytime temperatures are usually in the 50s.
Canyon Wren Cabins for Two
Six miles north of Sedona and also on Highway 89A, the Canyon Wren is a cluster of cabins for one or two. Three chalet-style cabins include a kitchen and dining area, wood-burning fireplace and private patio with gas grill downstairs. Upstairs is an open loft queen bedroom and deck. The Honeysuckle Log Cabin is one story, with a combined living and sleeping area and separate kitchen and bath. A wood-burning fireplace, large front deck and gas grill round out the intimate cabin. All cabins are 500 square feet. Canyon Wren provides a continental breakfast and offers no phones or television to interrupt your nature commune. No smoking or pets allowed. As with the Briar Patch Inn, the area has seasonal differences from Sedona proper.
Sedona Dream Maker Bed and Breakfast
As the name implies, the Sedona Dream Maker invites you to relax and rejuvenate. Seven miles south of uptown Sedona's main intersection, this "holistic log home" incorporated into its construction as many "natural and nontoxic materials as possible." Furniture in the three suites is handcrafted or antique. Reserve a suite for two, three or four. All are over 500 square feet, and have private balconies and views of the Red Rocks. All are soundproofed. The Cottage Guest House, not a part of the bed and breakfast, is also available for a monthly or weekly rental. You cannot bring your pet, but you can enjoy the Dream Maker's friendly miniature donkeys, born in May 2009. On the two acres of land, you will find energy spots and vortexes, a Native American teepee in which to meditate, a red rock labyrinth and a ceremonial medicine wheel.
The settings of these rustic accommodations offer opportunities to enjoy nature, from the views to hiking to birdwatching and wildlife photography. Other outdoor adventures include fishing, horseback riding and mountain biking. Oak Creek Canyon's Slide Rock State Park is also nearby with its natural water slide. The spiritually minded can renew themselves at the many energy "vortexes" in and around Sedona, which are often described as electromagnetic energy flows that facilitate prayer and meditation. Sedona's artistic life is only minutes away, as are dining and entertainment venues. Sedona is close to many historic national monuments, and the Grand Canyon is only two-hour drive away.
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Based in Arizona, Kira Jaines writes health/fitness and travel articles, volunteers with Learning Ally and travels throughout the Southwest. She has more than 16 years of experience in transcribing and editing medical reports. Jaines holds a Bachelor of Arts in telecommunications and journalism from Northern Arizona University.
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Abdul Rabeeh Pens Hyderabad FC Contract Extension
January 24, 2023 Solomon Dick Sports 0
The quick and energetic winger from Malappuram, Abdul Rabeeh, has signed a contract extension with defending ISL champions Hyderabad FC till the end of the 2025-26 season, the club announced on Tuesday.
Rabeeh, who joined Hyderabad FC in the summer of 2021, was impressive in the Durand Cup, under coach Shameel Chembakath.
The youngster was promoted to the first team after this impressive stint and was a part of the first team that won the Indian Super League trophy in the 2021-22 season with HFC.
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Currently an integral part of Manolo Marquez’s squad, Rabeeh has been effective when called upon in the ISL this season.
”I aim to become a better player and hope to continue being an important part of the plan,” said the 22-year-old, after penning the extension.
Rabeeh, who made his ISL debut under Manolo last season, now has 11 league appearances for the club this season, to add to the 3 appearances in his debut season. He has also bagged two crucial assists and is fast becoming a fan-favourite at Hyderabad.
”The fans at Hyderabad are really caring. They show their love on social media and I hope they will also show up in numbers to push the team in the stadium,” Rabeeh added.
Rabeeh was also a regular in the Reliance Foundation Development League 2022, where he bagged a couple of Man of the Match awards with the reserve side.
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Court Never Sleeps
French Frolics & Fancies [13/10]
By Fluff,
August 18, 2012 in Court Never Sleeps
Ruvigny sat himself at the fireplace, already started earlier that afternoon for despite the enduring good weather, there was a chill in the air, autumn having arrived. No doubts storms would soon follow. England was a dismal country.
"You called for me," the soft spoken blond stepped from the shadows, showing the Ambassador he was not alone as he lowered the hood of his cloak. He had come through a secret passage that he had been shown by the Duke of York on one of his tours for merriment.
Ruvigny regarded the man before him, an Englishman, yet dressed to the latest Parisian fashion. As the young man moved he winced, making Rugvigny's eyes narrow as he had seen it before on his countrymen. So, the rumours were correct. Never would he, as a Huguenot, understand what motivated Catholics to subject themselves to constant painful reminders of the suffering of Christ. To him it signalled an unhealthy radicalization, turning young men into zealots. He had seen first hand what damage that could do.
"I have heard rumours," Ruvigny drawled, not inviting his visitor to sit, so that he might feel all the more that he was lower in rank "That greatly disturb me. Is it true that you've visited Monsigneur this summer?"
"It is true," the blond said simply, finding no sense in denial, instead reminding the French Ambassador "Is not Monsigneur working on behalf of France as are we all?"
"I will not be party to this," Rugvigny suddenly hissed with vehemence, slamming down his glass of cognac on the sidetable so that it splattered all over his hand "When I accepted this commission I did so with honour that I earned on the battlefield for La France. I shall not demean her like this. Call them off. I don't care what they are planning, but it must not be allowed to continue. The consequences for France and all of the English Catholics are greater than you can imagine. You will fail and the subsequent revenge shall be on your head."
"Impossible, all the pieces are in place. Do not lose heart now, your Excellence," the blond smoothly reassured the ambassador "We will be victorious and the day shall be celebrated for centuries to come. You will be celebrated. None shall question your honour, I reassure you."
"I should go to Williamson," Rugvingny spat.
"But you will not," the Englishman observed with a thin smile. It would be certain death to the family of Rugvigny back home, his wife and other young children, only his son and some cousins having come with him on this tour. Such was the penalty of treachery to the French reasons of state.
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These Men Could Kill SarbOx
BusinessWeek | Thursday, November 19, 2009
From the marbled corridors of Congress to the tony salons of Georgetown, liberal lawmakers are abuzz with ideas on how to rein in U.S. corporations. Yet over in the courts, two conservative lawyers are mounting a serious challenge to a law, enacted earlier in the decade, that imposed tough restrictions on American businesses. A ruling in their favor could deal a serious blow to the pro-regulatory movement in Washington.
Wall Street Plays Hardball
BusinessWeek | Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Taxpayers are taking another hit as strapped local governments fork over billions in fees on investments gone bad
Detroit Mayor Dave Bing is struggling to save his city from fiscal calamity. Unemployment is at a record 28% and rising, while home prices have plunged 39% since 2007. The 66-year-old Bing, a former NBA all-star with the Detroit Pistons who took office 10 months ago, faces a $300million budget deficit—and few ways to make up the difference.
Fed & Treasury Pitch Pay Rules, But Will They Work?
BusinessWeek | Thursday, October 22, 2009
Call it pay day in Washington: The Federal Reserve and Treasury made a splash by unveiling sweeping compensation rules, mostly for executives at banks and other financial companies.
The SEC's Tough New Offensive on Insider Trading
BusinessWeek | Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Insider-trading scandals have been a fact of market life since the Dutch were hawking East India Tea. And the high-stakes bust on Oct. 16 of Raj Rajaratnam, the billionaire founder of hedge fund Galleon Management, for allegedly trafficking in ill-gotten information includes the usual array of investment analysts, corporate executives, and clock-punching interlopers.
The FDIC's Gift to Banks
BusinessWeek | Wednesday, September 30, 2009
The Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. isn't the only beneficiary of a plan to refill its coffers. The proposal, which the banking regulator announced on Sept. 29, also offers an intriguing way for financial firms to boost their capital and raise their profits.
World Leaders Commit to Rein in Financial Bonuses
BusinessWeek | Thursday, September 24, 2009
The leaders of 20 of the world's biggest economies committed to a laundry list of executive pay reforms for financial firms, including limiting bonuses to a portion of total net revenues and linking them tightly to share prices. But don't count on sweeping mandates from regulators just yet.
Don't Expect the Earth to Move
By Friday evening, the heads of the world's 20 biggest economies -- from the US to South Africa, encompassing 85 percent of global economic activity -- will have dined, met, lunched, met again, and made their pronouncements.
If history is any judge, there may not be much in the way of immediate or lasting results.
No Big Fix for Global Finance
BusinessWeek | Wednesday, September 9, 2009
World leaders are talking bravely about fixing the global financial system. As the Group of Twenty heads toward an important summit in Pittsburgh on Sept. 24-25, they are vowing to bang out a regulatory structure that will keep rich, careless bankers from once again driving their firms to ruin and then getting bailed out by taxpayers. Finance ministers and central bankers who met in London earlier this month reported "substantial progress in delivering our ambitious plan."
Private Equity Waits Out the Feds
BusinessWeek | Thursday, September 3, 2009
More problem banks and less FDIC money mean tough takeover rules could eventually be loosened
The U.S. is making it tough for private equity firms to buy ailing banks. In late August the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. imposed stricter rules for acquisitions, the latest move in a long game of chess between the banking regulator and the buyout giants. But analysts say the FDIC may back down. The number of troubled banks is rising, and the regulator's pot of money is dwindling.
The SEC Speeds Up Its Enforcement Arm
BusinessWeek | Friday, August 7, 2009
It has been a big week so far for the market cops at the Securities & Exchange Commission: Each day brought a new multimillion-dollar settlement, most involving high-profile people or companies—Bank of America (BAC), General Electric (GE), and two former executives of American International Group (AIG), plus two smaller trading firms.
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Power, Corruption, and Catholicism
This post is, unashamedly, ecclesiastical in context. For good reason - I'm looking at the world here, the one we live on, the one we've managed to debase and humiliate in raping innocence and gorging on the spoils. We can blame ourselves, if blame is needed, for buying into the system every time we make a supermarket purchase. We can blame governments for not taking courses of action needed to protect what we deem to be sacred. And we can blame the Church, at the head of the spiritual state, for not living up to its public claims, for enabling gargantuan levels of abuse to take place under protection. This is, perhaps, the heart of the matter, for without true and accountable guidance from the pinnacle of spiritual leadership, where can society be expected to go?
Not being a big fan of blame, it has to be said that things are the way they are for a reason, and we don't have to go around accusing others for What Is. Nevertheless, power comes with responsibility, and where responsibility turns into a doorway for covert diabolism, there are no excuses for the consequences. We - the rank and file of collateral damage that powers these days seem very willing to dismiss - are perfectly within our rights to stand up and be counted, for collectively we have more power than the few, if only we had the sense to brave the smoke and step over the mirrors that those who would be kings determinedly scatter in our path.
On a planetary level, you only have to consider the number of children born to poverty as a direct result of Catholicism telling parents that contraception is an evil sleight against God. Millions of babies face starvation as soon as they leave the womb, because their mothers and fathers fear the Church. Or, more precisely, fear the dark terrors its priests elect to bear upon them in case they deviate from what is, after all, a sickeningly inky compound of threats and promises. We laugh and vent anger at those who kill and take their lives on the promise of 72 virgins and a place in Jannah, yet the countless billions who die as infants conceived as pledges of faith made by their parents are left to vanish without trace, unnoticed by the media.
Someone close to me had a life torn asunder by vicious, unfeeling rapists who plunder innocence from under their cassocks. The Catholic Church has harboured, perhaps even encouraged, paedophilia across millennia, from origins of corruption unknown. I'm going to hazard a guess at that Unknown having sprung from the spirits the Church loves to point at and cloak in false identities (unapologetically including the Bringer of Enlightenment), in the hope that my theory spurs others to consider this. For now that the Pope has visited Ireland on the pretext of begging forgiveness for child abuse, we have a new platform from which to raise our petards, in the hope that for once, the right people should fall upon them.
Spiritual power has dimensional fire at its roots. When a spacecraft leaves our atmosphere, it is free to accelerate and cross spacetime relatively unhindered. Similarly, when a rite is executed to evoke power from beyond this realm, it is then free to accelerate its influence in any direction it chooses, and while the best will in the world may invite a good person to enter the Church of God (to leave the atmosphere of Heathenism), they find therein a Crutch to shore up their darkest, most basis instincts and give diabolical desires a place of safety in which to execute their manifestation.
Power corrupts, where the powerful are careless, and once that power has found a foothold in the human psyche, which after all it's very good at doing, we find corruption to be absolute. Is there a refuge from absolution? Only for those who wish to find it, and after all power, like money, is pretty addictive once you've got it in hand. How many are willing to let go, beyond the flagship declarations of shame and retribution? Who among its flock will openly admit that the Church - not only the Catholic Church but any religious power guilty of debasing its subjects and abusing others - got it badly wrong?
Christ, Allah, Mohammed and the other deities of chosen Gods would not be best pleased at the results. What's been done to the planetary soul in the name of messiahs? And who, among leaders, shepherds or rank-and-file, will stand up and be counted against the stream of sadistic nonchalance? The Powers of Darkness your church may claim to be so vigorously resisting have become welcome sources of what proves to be real in the blackest evils of human intersection. Check behind the image of the man urging you to hush, and find startling examples of Catholic activity you haven't been told about before.
The Dark Ages Matter
Seemingly the Dark Ages were full of warring Vandals, sparring Huns and pots of stew. There's a sub-plot as to why they became Dark, though.
All information vanished. Burnt along with the scribes, healers, sages, and a lot of women who wore the wrong kind of clothes. All reference to their knowledge was thrown to the fire in the Spanish Inquisiton, a state of tyranny that spanned four centuries. Much that was lost is now being rediscovered, as we adopt spiritual growth as intrinsic to self-development and learn that DNA changes as a record of progress throughout life.
As we chart this new course of progress on a global scale, science simultaneously hunts for Dark Matter, intrinsically bound with Dark Energy, and fail to find a particle that fits. They're still looking among the particles they already know about, but no-one has yet given much thought to the Thoughton, a theoretical particle I came up with some time ago (along with the Petrino). After all, if gravity has a particle - the graviton - and they can't find it, then thought (consciousness) should have a particle that can't be found, too. And it does seem likely that Dark Matter and Energy are more likely to be explained by something we can't find, because it's Dark. In terms we can relate to at the moment, you might say it doesn't exist. Like Thought, it has connections and relates to itself across the observable Universe and there is a lot of it flying about. But it remains a mystery while its composition is unknown.
Where you are and where I am, exploring the nature of where that is on a moment-by-moment basis, we have a whole Net-full of information Medieval people didn't have. Quantum theory, for one thing. Irrefutable proof of other dimensions, for another. We have a lot to play with now, as we struggle to view Life with the sparkling innocence we were born with against the impeding doom of more to come from the Newscasters. We've got problems, you and I, and we deal with them one by one, hoping to learn from the stupid messes we made of things before, and build ourselves into versions of Being we can light up from inside.
Einstein said we could do this. He wrote a letter to his daughter validating his thoughts. To appreciate that the feeling obtained from the power of love is electrifying, is to know the fear of losing it. There is arguably more fear than love in the equation as it stands right now, and therefore an arguable case for our learning of this energy as fully and as quickly as possible, so that we are in a position to harness it successfully and maintain an upward trajectory in our quality of Life (not to mention that of the planet) in tandem with those to whom we are connected.
There are many vilified people out there; abusers, narcissists, deviants and terrorists. We're still too easily hooked into Fear. While we search our logic banks to work out how we got into this relationship, how we could possibly have loved someone like that, how we can forgive the awful things they've done, we tend to forget the blissful feeling of thoughts crossed with that pure energy, and what it means to act on it. With the motivation of Love Energy (as described by Einstein) fuelling our course, there would be no need to give up on anything meaningful, or temptation to abandon the responsibilities we face. No anxiety at the prospect of approaching others, no fear of what people might think. Seen from a different viewpoint, most problems would dissolve, because in reality they only exist as constructs of thought. Could the Thoughton be the Dark Matter particle?
We needn't brand others with claims of ownership, or label them as Bad because we see things as we do. You might love someone who has horrendous issues to carry through their lives, and you might have to live with never seeing them again. You might be carrying more issues than you know - we can't see ourselves very easily. Freedom is down to the Singularity, and where it finds the keys to its own unique secrets. Deep is where the Dark is, where we're building a resource of new information. Let's not waste it, eh?
The Song
Entanglement, the cross-reference. Non-locality removes distance. Wave-particle duality no sooner appears than disappears into the torus of time. We live with these elements of reality.
And of course, the Uncertainty Principle makes sure the same thing never happens twice.
These are core features of our personal and social constructs, and no matter how much complication scientists embroider into the fabric, they are essentially quite straightforward. Quantum principles are really important in aligning with the course of our naturally evolving existence.
The most beautiful elements of all that we do are bound by an energy we know of as Love. A many-splendoured thing, this energy delivers joy and pain with equal aplomb, either way it has a major impact - you're going to feel it, and are likely to remember. Look up Entanglement to see what's at work when you're experiencing strange effects from feeling the way you do. Check yourself for self-love, that stuff that keeps us moving without getting lost. Losing yourself in love can be a bit of a nightmare, just as finding yourself in love can be totally ecstatic. When you find balance, you can feel it. One way or another, you learn to look after yourself and hold the kind of equilibrium in space and time that lets you feel connected and free in equal measure. Just as the Sun connects to the Earth via its transmission of photons, neutrinos and cosmic waves, those aspects of life we value the most are inclined to impart a sunny sense of brightness. Although we know it can't always be that way, for just like the weather, all things must change.
Deep in the centre of mystery, there is an infinite well of Love. We have no control over this energy that sometimes we are party to and sometimes leaves us bereft. In learning to control our own emotions, we could be in danger of blocking too much, and too much of nothing is just as tough (as the Spice Girls told us in their Christmas hit of 1997.)
Life is a song we keep singing as long as we breathe the air that lets us sing it. Those dark nights can feel pretty rough - there are moments when we wish time was done with us, when we question purpose and reason and come up with no answers. Stormclouds are sent, like the tests that precede them, to strengthen us at core for to withstand the lashing rain. Everything is temporary - see the Uncertainty Principle. We've a wave form to ride - see Wave/Particle Duality. When life turns its hand to hardball games, it can be hard to see the ball coming. We buckle under the thumps, cry like children who've lost their world in the playground, ask for forgiveness only to find we need to give it to the Self as we give it to others, for trespasses can be unintended, and thefts can be invited by a will to be taken.
Keep the quantum principles in sight as you consider the rules of these tricky tournaments. Unerringly effective, quantum laws relate to everything - don't let anyone tell you they only count in the smallest of contexts. Size is relative - from just a few thousand feet above ground, we become invisible. The planet we live on is not very large. Only the Suns can be seen as stars in night skies, their planets cloaked in shadow, while Dark Matter and Dark Energy abound to manufacture mysteries of their own. The cosmic collective spans many worlds of opportunity, an infinite array of light on velvet canvas. Sing on.
The black hole in Persius, we've heard it said, sings in B flat.
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Photo Gallery: The PhanArt Poster and Pin Exhibition in Miami, January 2nd, 2015
January 14, 2015 Pete Mason Leave a comment
A look at the PhanArt Poster and Pin Exhibition held in Miami, Florida on January 2 at the Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing Arts. 27 artists exhibited their art to 2,000 fans throughout the day, with a special musical performance by Holly Bowling. Check out the local coverage of the event and photo gallery below.
Miami Herald photo gallery
Miami New Times Phish’s New Year’s Run 2015 in Miami: Ten Weirdest Works of Phan Art
PhanArt’s Summer Tour Recap, Part 3
August 28, 2013 Pete Mason 1 Comment
Phish tour in July meant that I could plan to see a bunch of shows without fear of missing school or having to rush home after a show to be up in time for students. This summer was filled with incredible music, great times, good traveling from show to show and meeting new friends and experiences along the way. Here’s my recap of Phish tour from Alpharetta through Toronto and back home again.
Monday I got on the road around 11am, later than I planned but with more than enough time to spare. I was heading from Columbia to Sumter, SC to see my Aunt and Uncle and cousins. The drive was decent, I saw a couple fans along the way, a couple with Phish license plates, watched for cops through Virginia and flew through North Carolina. A nice southern meal and beers with my cousins somehow led to talking about guns and the Second Amendment. There were more beers and then a few rifles were brought out for some reason, but more for show, less for late night hunting. Who knew guns and beer mixed so easily? Then I was asked to explain how I afforded tour and I showed them the contents of the box in the trunk full of PHeanuts shirts and others I was selling this summer and they didn’t get it. Explaining the music of Phish is easier than explaining how a shirt like this is something people buy.
(Note: I am also noticing, as I get into Part 3 of this recap, that the more shows I go to, the more I have to write. Hence, Dick’s is three days away and I’m still writing this.)
Leaving the next day to drive to ATL meant a newish highway to drive on, which is sort of exciting when you’ve driven most of the eastern half of the country. I got into the loop around Atlanta, was going one way, then backtracked when the trip for a Lot A pass was unnecessary. I drove to meet Bud and Jessica at a new brewery about 20 minutes from Alpharetta. We had a beer and then drove to pick up cold ones, and drive to Lot A. It was nearly 2:30, and some folks were inside, maybe a dozen, setting up on Shakedown. A half dozen cars were waiting to get in and weren’t about to be turned away. The cops finally agreed to let us in, but restricted further traffic a little until about 5pm. This led to more than enough time to set up on Shakedown, right across from Noah and Jiggs and next to Mike Boyer, with prime location taboot. I worked off a bag of wine while catching up with tons of southern friends, and more than a few who used the Syracuse (not Clemson or UT) flag as a meetup spot on lot. I have to say, the crowd was top notch and these were some of the finest lots I have been in for vending. Even the cops were polite and cool in dealing with us, being patient and not hassling us throughout the two days there. This was a welcome relief, and realistically, the last lots with vending until Fall for eastcoasters.
The show that night I felt was better than the next night, for the “Pebbles and Marbles”, but that second set with “Heartbreaker” was a lot of fun, as was the jam into Makisupa, seen below. The “Chalkdust” had a little something extra in it, and Tweezer > Silent in the Morning was nice. A strong encore of ADITL and Tweeprise led to the lot scene erupting over, selling a few TRiPP posters and picking up some short runs local fans made just for these shows.
I could have gone with latenight Waffle House, but waited till the morning to get hash browns scattered, smothered, covered, chunked, peppered and countried (sausage gravy). A needed oil change and we were on the road up to the venue, but alas, not in time for the now-strict 2:30 arrival time. We missed out by just a little bit, so we went down into the urban sprawl and found some beers and food at Five Seasons before heading back to wait in line to get in. Driving around to get back to the lot made me wonder whose bright idea it was to put a music venue in the middle of the burbs, then give it 10 entrances, all in separate areas and restricted by ticket? We were lucky, but it seemed like a poor decision, either for the venue to go there or the sprawl to engulf it so. Still, back on lot at 5pm was good for me and even with a little sprinkle of rain, still had a great day on lot, catching up with Lucas, Holly, Alex, Tyler, Cait and so many southern #twibe folks, my EZ-Up became a default meetup spot.
Pete, Lucas and Doug
After rocking through a bag of delicious wine (judge me) we packed up and headed in, just missing the rain and ducked into the floor, which was quite spacious and I have to say – what a fucking venue! I loved Alpharetta’s layout, sightlines and sound, it was perfect. Those parking lots were lacking but made up for it with fans. Tonight was a little more rudimentary, “Frost” was new but also should be a TAB song IMHO; “Divided Sky” was nice to finally hear this tour, but the “Drowned>Water in the Sky>Energy” gave some potential that paid off with a really fun Fluffhead, and a Mike’s Groove with a Wedge in the middle. Walking out into the rain sucked, especially when it was coming down and not letting up. Lots were basically closed and there were few if any vendors. I stayed as dry as I could and dealt with the rain, driving back to Sarah’s place with Bud and Jessica to get some sleep after two fun as hell days. I don’t know how I missed shows here before, but it won’t happen again.
Thursday was a travel day, and a long one at that. I planned to be on the road by 11am, but that didn’t happen. Waffle House did, as did a search for the sweet Southern nectar of Sweetwater 420, Blue and IPA. I think I ended up getting on I-75 at 2pm, but made great time through Tennessee, then to Kentucky where I sailed on a road with hardly any other cars – kinda creepy. Indiana was no better, with some dude trying to sell me get me to buy him gas for his crotch rocket (I declined), then drove a few miles before stopping to vacuum out the entire car – great advice from a friend, based on learning that I was driving into Canada for the Toronto show. It was 20 minutes well spent to have no unexpected headaches later on.
Indiana has wind farms that stretch for miles in all directions. Pretty impressive, but best seen at night when the red lights at the top blink in unison, like Close Encounters of the Third Kind, but smaller and less Dreyfussy. I made it to Chicago around 1am CST, making it a 12 hour trip by any standard. Parking was difficult in Lakeview East (but really, Boys Town/Wrigleyville) where Barry lived. I parked six blocks away and lugged my stuff in for the night, sleeping like a rock until noon, when I had to arrange for the lots, drunk bus and whatever else I would need for the show. The bus was cool, with free PBR, but we weren’t allowed to park where the venue said we could – in the parking lot, so that put a snag in the plans and we were dropped off at the venue, but had to walk to get the bus at least 10 blocks away. I could handle that later, even though it sounded like it would suck.
Then the show and storm happened. I wasn’t thrilled about the bus, and the lawn wasn’t exactly a lawn – we couldn’t see the band from where we were, but yes, big screens. The announcement was disappointing and I’ve said my peace with it, but I still think they could have had better foresight, skipped setbreak, gone on earlier, something. The venue being in the middle of nowhere doesn’t help for other emergencies, real ones at that. So that happened, I ended up cabbing it home and tried to fathom all that happened with the show cancellation. Meanwhile, Pearl Jam continuing to play 6 blocks north of where I was staying was tempting, but it would just be salt in a wound. Sleep would bring me closer to some degree of acceptance of the show being cancelled.
I was still bothered by it the next day, but had to get my phone repaired and got taken care of by Kaylin at VW, bailing me out when I had no other recourse. I returned to Barry’s and headed down to Erika’s hotel, simply because I needed to be closer to the venue and wanted to see the city a little more. I lucked out staying on the Magnificent Mile and despite the cabs being impossible to get, it was much faster to get to the venue than by bus. The three sets intrigued me, as I hadn’t seen a show like that, outside of NYE, since Coventry, and those sets weren’t the best to reflect upon. We camped out a little closer on the lawn and had a better night than the last: “Golden Age > Waves > Piper” FTW! I fell asleep instantly when I got back to the hotel, after wandering around and getting a coveted Boba Fett Phish poster (thanks Nicole!)
Waking up at the hotel, I took a dip in the rooftop pool, which was full of a wedding party who were pissy at everyone who didn’t stay at the Crown. I found a nice restaurant for Erika and I to hit off Bandera for delicious sandwiches, peanut cole slaw and home made Oreos with ice cream in a pool of chocolate. Tonight’s show was going to be incredible because this meal was just that good. This time, I drove to the venue, since I had to leave right after to get on the road to Toronto. We paid $40 to park in the main lot and have access to whatever art/beer I had to get rid of, since Canada might have an issue with a ton of PBRs, which I sold at the #twibe get together for a buck (again, thanks Toombs!) but was still stuck with the cooler.
Cactus came to the Tweetup
These shows were better than the other two simply because the first set was full of ‘We owe you a great show to go out on’, but was again caught up by the rain, and this time – it actually fell when they pulled the plug! Having that orange rain suit is awesome, but I left the overalls in the car, so I scrambled to keep my phone/camera/flip dry, and ended up under a tarp for a spell since there was no refuge being on the floor, but we did have a great view of the lights from dead center/15 feet in front of Kuroda. Second set was off to a great start with “Energy > Ghost” and no one can complain about “Lizards”, but that “Harpua” was something – hilarious, well intentioned and well delivered. The Second City folks were an awesome bridging of the arts – musical and comedy – and got the stories going, whether they were well planned or if it had some deeper meaning, which I agree with.
The aborted “Antelope” returned and I headed out during “Zero” so I could get things packed up in the car, sell a few quick prints and get out of town. Alexandra, who is selling the Phish Shades on tour planned at some point in the past week to drive with me to Toronto, which was awesome since driving alone there would have been difficult, if not impossible. On the road at 1am and into E. Lansing Michigan for 5 hours of sleep at a cheap hotel were just what we needed, plus some Tim Horton’s because their coffee is delicious! It was only two hours to the Canada border, and we stopped for last chance gas and drinks, where we saw Steve and Katie, and carvanned into Canada. But not before listening to “Blurred Lines” a few times – I heard it for the first time after Chicago and yes Trey, get Phish to cover it!
Sunset complementing Kuroda
Or so we planned. We got to the gates at the Blue Water Bridge in Port Huron and after saying that yes, we were going to the Phish show, directed to go to the place where they dump your car out because Phish fans are always hiding something. This took 30 minutes or so, and the border guards were incredibly polite and chatty, letting us know exactly what was going on and were cool when they didn’t find anything. Others were stopped too, all with the same ‘Seriously? We’re not that dumb to bring anything into Canada.’ looks on their faces, just as I wore for 30 long minutes. We got back on the road after repacking the car (with border guard assistance!) and hightailed it to Toronto, making it there around 6 pm and the lots around 630 pm.
There are no lots in Canada. I saw no Shakedown, not even an EZ-Up. Some even balked at taking a FREE Surrender to the Flow! Still, I sold a few stickers to some Americans and Alex sold some sunglasses while we pounded beers before going in. “Undermind”, “Halleys > Twist” and the set closing “Suzy” were all solid, and we rocked out with dead center 400 level railing seats, which led to some pretty impressive photos. The $15 for a 750ml Molson Canadian was weird to see – that much for Canadian beer? Set 2 had a favorite segue of the summer for me: “DWD>2001>Free>Piper>Tweezer” – this was incredible and I had my sore legs to prove it. Canadians tried a glowstick war but it was too polite. “Bowie” was good too (but I felt the show coulda used a YEM to end it instead of Bowie) plus as triple encore, with a nod to the new Prince, something I told Alexandra might happen and she will totally back me up on that. Seeing the CN Tower through the windows of the Amphitheater was pretty damn cool and the Toronto skyline, apartment buildings aside, looked great through the side of the stage.
Post show, I lost track of Alexandra on the way out, then casually lingered around the lots handing out the last STTFs before driving to BB’s in Buffalo, which was miraculously only 90 minutes away. I got some sleep, woke up the next day and drove to Albany, stopping in Baldwinsville to meet up with Herby, the publisher of UpstateLIVE to talk about the magazine and pick up some issues for my future travels.
So, thats 14 Phish shows in 20 days, a helluva way to spend a July. I had three festivals back to back to back – Gathering of the Vibes, Backwoods Pondfest and The Big Up that followed, making for the day between, July 24th, my one day of respite before it started all over again. Live music can be incredibly addictive yet well worth it, especially when it’s The Phish from Vermont.
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August 27, 2013 Pete Mason Leave a comment
Phish tour in July meant that I could plan to see a bunch of shows without fear of missing school or having to rush home after a show to be up in time for students. This summer was filled with incredible music, great times, good traveling from show to show and meeting new friends and experiences along the way. Here’s my recap of Phish tour from Holmdel through Merriweather.
It turns out I could have done some more work on Monday, because I was up until 4am Wednesday packing, editing, writing, even vacuuming before I left. I didn’t get on the road until 3pm, which wasn’t good because New Jersey rush hour is just the worst. I got to the Garden State Parkway around 5pm and sailed to the exit, bypassed it, tried to cut in and was met by the cop parked right there. Gotta admit, good spot if you’re low on that ‘illegal lane change’ ticket quote. Still, I got in and parked within 100 feet of the entrance. I had only been here before for TAB in 2001, which you can read about here
I caught up with Tim and Shaun and Bryan and others, sold a few shirts and went inside. First set was nothing crazy special, although I do enjoy a nice ‘Theme’, but second set contains my vote for 2nd best jam of the summer (after Tahoe Tweezer) – Crosseyed > Hood was incredible for a great 30 minutes of deep jamming and a blissful 4 minutes in the last section of Hood. This second set was the heat and steamy inside, and showed that the band was on track to play better and better each night, which they did for the most part of the summer. It helped I was down low (thanks Tim) and got to see the spaceship aspect of the venue, very underrated in my opinion. I found my way to the Shakedown in Lot 3 that was quite a hike down and up hill, where I caught up with some artists and sold some shirts before taking an easy drive to Shaun’s.
In the morning, I left with Satoshi and Yasunobu to head out to Yankee Stadium, meeting up with Jason and Jules to see the Royals at 1. Bonus – great seats in right field only a half dozen rows back and Ichiro playing Centerfield. IPAs in hand, we brought two Japhans to their first American Baseball game and basked in the sun on a relaxing as hell day. Jeter came back, got a hit and run and promptly got hurt again; the Yanks came back to win 8-4, and Satoshi and I drove to Long Island, where we stayed the night before the Jones Beach show with Amy, taking it very easy and drinking Blue Points galore.
Friday was my last day to finish my SPAC review, and managed to get it done by noon and then get through all we had to take care of before getting to the lots. Yasu took care of his streaming stuff, Mark came over with his kid Henry, it was a crazy day and that was before picking up cases at Swiftway and some Italian next door. Looking at 5% chance of rain and nothing on the radar, things looked good for Jones Beach.
The PhanArt Board of Directors
Then we got there, 20-30 mph winds were a norm and this was going to be interesting. This is one of those times when being an Eagle Scout is awesome. We set up the EZ-Up, tied it down to the wheel of the car, put up the tarp and tied that down, and holding one arm of the EZ-Up in place, we had a shelter for a dozen people at a time. For two hours before a show, this was damn fine group work, getting a little comfort in before the show. And we needed it. That was the worst rain I have ever dealt with at a show, on par with Bonnaroo 2004 and SummerCamp this past year. First set was fun though, I was so pumped up because I have this full body orange rainsuit, and I stay pretty dry in it. They are the best. Yet I got wet because gale force winds and driving rain that seemed to blow upward. Set break Sue, Bryan, Jada, Toombs and I took refuge outside the tunnels, and then, the rain stopped, and the second set began with a reward for toughing it through the rain – “Rock n Roll > 2001 > Tweezer”, all of them just driving the energy in the venue higher. The jam into “Cities was greeted as all Second Set Cities™ should be – with freaking out, and again into “The Wedge”. Even Velvet Sea and Zero were good, and now that I was drying off, the night was looking better and better, even though the rain was manageable, to an extent.
Post show, I took my sweet time getting dry and ready for a drive straight to the hotel in Columbia, because it was going to rain on and off and taxing. Satoshi and Yasunobu drove with me, but they stopped for a bit in Jersey. I had to get to a bed before I slept and didn’t want to miss going to the venue at a reasonable hour. I got to the Comfort Suites, a pretty nice new chain, for me, and checked in as soon as I could. The drive down was great, the destination even better.
Lunch was a crawfish boil at Noah’s place, with all the fixins and some incredible spice to the crawfish. It was on the way to the venue and Julie and Lesley were both there, a pleasant surprise for all. Crawfish were tasty, but have so little meat on them compared to other seafood I eat. It was damn tasty nonetheless and a culinary bucketlist item to cross off. We managed to get to the lots around 6, ending up in not the good big Lot, which was chill and brought out the Baynes, Charlie, Herschel and Mike Lawrence, who is shooting a 30th anniversary fan film, look for him at Dick’s and on Fall Tour!
There wasn’t much to write home about with MPP night 1, except that I was really glad I was in the pavilion, that rain during the end of Set 1 looked rough, and with the odd slope of the lawn, fuck that. Actually Taste, Maze and Melt were all good in the first set, as was the Hood, but the heat came the next night. Post show, the cops were happy to rush us out the door and back to our hotels, which had a wide array of late night revelers, some spunions, dudes drinking good beer, tweakers and girls drinking good beer. I met some dudes from Texas I think. It was a late night.
The next day, I was patient for the opportunity to go to a Gastropub for the first time, Victoria’s in Columbia, based on Tim’s recommendation and reminders of ‘duck fat fries’. I ended up with Eggs Benedict, but with prosciutto and crab meat, on a biscuit, with citrus hollandaise sauce. Quite possibly the meal of the tour. We got to the main lot early and got a prime spot – maybe 5 car lengths from the RV the cops were using for surveillance. I put up the Syracuse flag, as I do at most shows, and this year I didn’t get any grief for it. We ended up with a nice lot spread, met some new artists and chilled with everyone who was done with tour and not heading south. In fact, I wouldn’t see some of these folks until Dicks, or even Fall Tour. The first 8 shows there was a good crew of folks, from Twitter and just over the years hanging together. That was cool.
The day was humid as fuck, so inside the circus tent of MPP, it wasn’t going to be any better. The show started out nicely with First Tube and had that pretty awesome debut of the Marimba Lumina in Mule, and as always, a Tube so short you couldn’t take a piss during it. Set 2 with Golden Age > Twist was a perfect combo of songs to get things going, but Light > Boogie Man was where I ended up getting down, all leading up to YEM. Plus a good amount of the Chicago crew I would see in a couple days was there, plus a pair who drove down from Camp Bisco, which ended at dawn that day. There has to be an award for that, driving from a festival you worked at for four days, then to a Phish show. Well done Clownshoes!
Post show, I milked every second out of the lots, because shirts needed to be sold before the unpredictable Alpharetta lots. Back at the hotel, Satoshi and Yasunobu were leaving at 4am to drop off the rental car and fly home (Satoshi) and to Atlanta (Yasunobu). By the time I passed out, I had a big smile on my face, as now my tour was more than half over and it had already been an awesome adventure so far.
Insert appropriate quote from The Curtain here.
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Better late than never, and just in time as I head west to Dick’s, here’s my recap of the 14 shows I did this summer, from Bangor>Toronto, warts and all. Plus a brief recap on Summer in Saratoga: A Rock Art Exhibition, which you can see more photos of here.
Phish tour in July meant that I could plan to see a bunch of shows without fear of missing school or having to rush home after a show to be up in time for students. This summer was filled with incredible music, great times, good traveling from show to show and meeting new friends and experiences along the way. Here’s my recap of Phish tour from Bangor through Toronto.
Myself, Sue and Bryan – all planned to leave on the 2nd from Albany, so we weren’t driving six hours the day of the show. About a week before, Jake hit me up looking for a ride. When a girl like Holly is your reference, say no more. Jake was in with us and we headed up to Bangor after a whirlwind day of getting things in order before starting tour with a clean slate. I had just finished writing a children’s book two days prior that I had put off for entirely too long, and the lack of time to get it finished was a nice propellant to get it done. With the book done and my first Phish show in Maine since IT on tap, the drive was an easy one. Albany>Bangor took just about six hours, but the longest part – Maine, was made extra creepy with a rolling fog on the 95 the entire time. We joked that the home state of Stephen King would be like this.
Arriving at a Motel 6 around midnight, we checked into a fine 2-star motel and ordered Dominos, because that’s what Maine has to eat at midnight on a Tuesday. We missed the Trey interview on PBS’ NewsHour at 11pm, but we were lucky enough to get a replay at 1am and stayed awake to watch it. Aside from Trey and the interviewers voice, we were so silent we may as well have been in space. I’ve seen this before – when Phish is on TV, or a member of Phish, you stop what you are doing and remain SILENT until it is over. Trey’s interview was the equivalent of putting up three fingers in Boy Scouts or a teacher counting 1….2….3…., but it was all instinct. And an awesome interview taboot. If there’s one aspect of Trey I am fascinated with, its his playing with orchestras these past few years. I actually wrote my first post on PhanArt about the Carnegie Hall show in September 2009.
We all woke up the next day excited as anyone could be for the first show of the tour, and for Sue, Bryan and Jake, the first show they’d see in Maine, which is cool if you’re into traveling for Phish. By awesome coincidence, Stu, who I went to Syracuse University with, happened to be vacationing in Bangor. We planned to meet for lunch as a group and visited Sea Dog Brewery, which was located just down the street from Darling’s Waterfront and right on the Penobscot River. The beers were far better at the brewery than in any bottle I had ever had – while this is true for most beers, it is especially true for Sea Dog – and tasty Fish Tacos with the local catch. For only seeing Stu a couple times since he graduated, and our chats and interactions on Facebook, it was a welcome treat to go to a new town and find a friend there, even more so because that friend wasn’t in town for Phish. After lunch and a couple of pictures together, the four of us, now sans Stu, took a short walk up the road to find Stephen King’s house. You couldn’t have found a more awesome/creepy house, complete with dragons, spiderweb gates, a Benz in the driveway, and a gate that was wide open. A few photos and it was back down the hill to the lots, but not before some random as hell dude drove by and tried to sell us pot; apparently Phish being in town means that locals who grow their own use this method of marketing. Naturally, we balked and found an open spot in the lots next to Sea Dog and set up the EZ-Up among a few old friends, and got some more to join us in a packed lot (carwise) for a good 3 hours on lot vending some and catching up with friends we hadn’t seen since NYE in most cases.
We could hear soundcheck from where we were, not too bad and how many people can say their favorite band gives them a treat like that pre-show? We wrapped things up on lot, walked to the show and ran into Parker Harrington who was shooting the show for Livemusicblog, just as Possum was about to get started, because naturally. Overall, I thought the show was fun, with first set a series of standard with some jams, but the Golden Age and Antelope from the Second Set boded well for what lay in store the rest of the tour. (I’m not getting into details on music with these recaps, unless something was pretty awesome).
The ride back… I had been up since 9am (still on teacher sleep schedule) and it was nearly midnight when we got on the road. I’ve driven farther on less sleep, and with the help of (no joke) the new Donna the Buffalo album and assorted Disco Biscuits and Daft Punk, I was able to make it within 2 hours of Albany before handing the reigns over to Bryan, just as the sun was breaking through. Endurance driving is fun, but after a while, it gets old. Alpharetta to Chicago was easier than this drive and nearly twice as long.
We dropped off Sue and Bryan, Jake and I went back to my place, getting whatever sleep we could. The 4th of July was looming and with a party at my folks place, this was going to be the one night I would sleep halfway-decent until Sunday. After unpacking and squaring things up, I was in bed by 9 AM and able to enjoy the 4th of July, so so much for that plan. Food, pool, drinks, new friends, old friends, everyone filtered in and out during the day over at my folks place, a perfect spot for those days off before SPAC, now in its 4th year! Some folks from School of Phish stopped by, Satoshi flew in to start tour the next day, plus Jules, Scott, Laura, Erika, Adam, many others as the night progressed, because there’s only so much to do in Albany on the 4th besides wait in traffic leaving the EmpireStatePlaza fireworks display.
I woke up on the 5th needing to get to last minute advertising for the art show in Saratoga the next day. Phish was the furthest thing from my mind at this point. I shot up to Saratoga, got some flyers printed, laminates made, checked in at the hotel and helped assemble some of the cardboard displays before rushing back out to get to Albany Airport to pick up Sam (90 minutes late) and Dr. John (30 minutes late), grab food for myself, Sam, Dr. John, Jules, Laura, Jake and probably Toombs, shower and get ready to drive up to the show.
This all unfolded in the short span of 4 hours and got the adrenaline going nicely. To top it off, I had to be on the road by 4pm so that we were in the ‘good lot’, the one across the road from the venue on Route 50. There’s limited vending while you’re up there, and this was the safer of the options. Plus, I had to get out as soon as possible after the show, with the art show and all the next day.
Picking up the media pass for the day and catching up with Andy Hill, photographer for UpstateLIVE.com where I’m the Online Editor, we snuck in just under the wire before they wouldn’t let anyone else in due to a strong thunderstorm cell that was passing over. This is the kind of caution that I can respect, unlike say, NortherlyIsland, but I’ll get to that later on. Watching the crowd pour from the lawn into the balcony, then back out in an orderly manner was actually a thing of beauty – how many other bands have fans that would have done that, without making a scene, pushing, shoving, or being general dicks?
With seats in the third row Page Side, I got some pre-show time to chat with ScottyB from Jambase, talked to some local press and saw familiar faces around the venue (Scott Marks, taper Lenny Stubbe) before resting my legs for a bit prior to the show. I thought the first set was a solid one, especially the Bathtub Gin and Yarmouth Road, but second set had that incredible jam leaving 46 Days that stuck out more than anything. I was happy to be down close and get a good view of the band, something I’ve been more cognizant of in recent tours. Naturally, the rain came down as we left and I wasn’t home until 12:30 AM.
I love being a part of The Mothership Art Collective and help to put on these great art shows that feature amazing artists and a little something for everyone. I hope to continue being a part of this as long as the band is around and longer. Here’s an idea of what its like to put on these art shows the day of the event:
I woke up on Saturday the 6th around 730am, when some were still awake from the night before, and rushed to shower, put my final art and boxes in the car, filling the entire thing up (plus cooler – these events are dehydrating). These events are great because they are in the middle of a three-day run, so its just one night of sleep, but it’s also a REALLY long day. I’m used to them by now as I’ve been part of a half-dozen or so art shows with PhanArt and Mockingbird, so it’s a marathon like no other. Leaving by 8am and arriving around 830/845am, we unpacked the car and quickly watched the largest room we have ever had (!) come together. There were last minute additions (Michael Boyer, Mark Serlo) and many regulars (AJ Masthay, Isadora Bullock, Noah Phence, Branden Otto) and first timers (Nate Duval, Drew Suto) among the two dozen artists in attendance. Some see each other on Shakedown at shows throughout tour, some are meeting for the first time, or some degree of familiarity with each other. I set up my tables with PhanArt goods and a wide spread of art donated to Mockingbird Foundation – shirts, posters, ties, stickers, and finally assembled the PhanArt pin board with all the pins donated, and for sale, to benefit Mockingbird Foundation. THAT was a task and a half, and done mid-show taboot. There were great volunteers helping out this time, which made things a bit easier and I was able to chat with fans to a greater degree than past shows. Great thanks to Chris, Kelley, Jesse, Windy, the always helpful Dr. John, Satoshi and other I am forgetting, but wow, what a show! We raised nearly $500 for The Mockingbird Foundation, brought in other donations from artists at the show and had the largest crowd yet – 1200-1500 Phish fans, friends and locals coming to check out some awesome art. I was pleasantly surprised when Marc, who I went to SU with, happened to stop by – he was in town and saw about the show, so we caught up and got to introduce him to the Phish art scene, as well as a little Phish. The entire day was just that great.
My good friend Shawn, who I saw TAB shows with in 2001 as I drove across the country, stopped by and joined the party for the next two days. We packed up the cars, drove over to the lots, barely got into the West 50 lot and had time to breathe for a little, amid the Tweetup of all the Phish #twibe folks. That was awesome too. The show, not so much. The first set was a dragging affairs, until that Melt came around. Second set Tweezer>Sand>Carini was a highlight of the night, and the tour for me, although I didn’t like Architect since it feels like a TAB song at best. For my one night on the lawn, it was a nice party with everyone.
Post show, Shawn and I decided to hit off Twiddle at Putnam Den, because if I awake after this long of a day, I’m certainly going for the trifecta – three shows in one day (and yes an art show counts). We only stayed for a drink over an hour, but it was a great night. Twiddle are quite incredible and are on the rise in just the right way, not rushing it or pacing it. Bed finally came at 4am, when a few of the other 8 staying upstairs and downstairs at my place, were just getting to sleep. Ah, youth.
Waking the next day, my friend Erika caught up with us as we had lunch at Dinosaur BBQ, a must for anyone who likes food. It’s a regional delicacy for us and damn if it isn’t some of the best BBQ out there. We were on the road in time enough to meet up with Tim and Shaun and Steve and Katie, to set up TWoLArt again on lot. Perfect timing too, as we were one of the last 50 cars to get in that day. One day, I’ll get there early. One day.
With rain looming, as it did for most east coast shows this summer, we headed in a bit early, picking up the 3rd poster to cap off the three prints for the run – great work Drew Millward! – got our seats in the balcony, somehow, the second time for me, and this is a ‘hometown’ summer venue. First set was a rocker, second set a jammer. DWD>Ghost>Piper and Antelope>Meatstick>YEM are the things fantasy setlists are made of. We rocked out with security stopping by to make sure we didn’t breathe on the walkway (but still did anyways) and ended the night with a Loving Cup encore, with full release. Here’s my review for UpstateLIVE.
Post show, the fucking Rains of Castamere came down on us, that is, the handful who were dicking around leaving the venue. I was soaked when I got back to my car, but no complaints – Erika was driving us back to my place, a relief after so much driving already for me. Jake and Laura had decided to skip a Sunday show, a lesson quickly learned. Toombs did too, and left me a cooler full of warm PBRs. We mostly stayed up late, knowing there was little to be done on Monday, aside from travel for some and sleep for me. Monday was a take-it-as-it-goes day, with no rushing for any reason. Satoshi, Erika, Sue and I went to see the Lone Ranger (Jerry Bruckheimer old-west action film porn) and had an early night by comparison. I had Tuesday left to me for editing and final preparations for the next 9 shows I would see, taking me all the way to Chicago. It sucked to hear about Toronto being cancelled, especially for affected friends, and was able to attend the rescheduled date, making it 10 shows for the summer.
4 down, 10 to go.
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A Review of Trey’s Musical, “Hands on a Hardbody”
March 22, 2013 Pete Mason 1 Comment
I had never before seen a Broadway musical prior to my trip to New York City’s Brooks Atkinson Theatre to see the new musical “Hands on a Hardbody”. The main draw was simple – Trey wrote the music for the musical, which is based on a 1997 documentary about a contest in Texas to see who could keep their hands on a pickup truck the longest. Since this is Trey’s music, I knew what to expect, mainly because the transfer of talent from amphitheater (with Phish and TAB), to music halls (with Philharmonic orchestras across the country) showed his versatility and ability to branch out into other realms of the musical arts. With the combination of Trey and Amanda Green and a stellar cast, the experience was a top notch hit and I couldn’t recommend it any stronger to Phish fans to see.
Staged at the nearly 90 year old Brooks Atkinson Theatre in Manhattan, the intimate setting (~1000 seats) brought the stage close up to the audience, guaranteeing a good seat no matter where you were. From the start, the premise of the musical came out clear, particularly the rules, the 15 minutes breaks after 6 hours and the manually rotated truck all set the stage nicely, peppered with a strong Texas vibe best described by John Steinbeck in Travels with Charley. Trey’s influences in the songs are apparent, with the upbeat tempos, quick yet sharp transitions and, rubbing off on Amanda Green, some funny/Phishy lyrics. There is of course, “My Problem Right There”, one of the two songs Phish has performed live. This tune, sung by Jacob Ming-Trent (Ronald McCowan) has a serious soul injection while he raves about his problems of brains, women and sleep. A sexy “Burn That Bridge” is performed by Kathleen Elizabeth Monteleone (Heather Stovall) and Jim Newman (Mike Ferris), giving a twist to the story and burning up the stage in the process.
The Phish songs were played well, which, in my case, were an incentive to seeing the show – I knew a couple songs going in to this otherwise new musical; in a way it felt like my early days of going into Phish show and being excited to know a couple songs. Still, there were 17 songs in the musical that haven’t (yet?) been performed by Phish, including some reprises, but no Tweeprises. “Joy of the Lord” gave out a gospel stomp courtesy of Keala Settle (Norma Valverde) that engaged the whole cast and elicited some of the largest applause of the night. The sweet and airy “I’m Gone”, a duet between Allison Case (Kelli Mangrum) and Jay Armstrong Johnson (Greg Wilhote) that captures Trey’s guitar tone (think a mix of “Sleep Again” and “Horn”), was a highlight for the emotional outpour of the song – the first point where I saw the true incentives for taking part in this contest – as well as the terrific pairing of Case and Johnson. Act One ended strong, with many hopeful contestants still in play.
The vibe changed in Act Two: exhaustion sets in on the characters, the sleepless nights and the searing Texas sun during the day. This was compounded with spats of racial profiling, deception and even accusations, culminating with “It’s a Fix”. This was an emotion-packed Act 2, most notably “God Answered My Prayers”, one of the most heartfelt tunes of the show thanks to Hunter Foster’s role as Benny Perkins; through him the audience could most strongly make an emotional investment in a contestant, so drawn into his case for winning the truck. The finale, a rousing and uplifting “Keep Your Hands on It” sang the moral of the story with the full cast: If you want something, keep your hands on it. I walked out on a buzz from the entire performance, less because it was my first musical but more because of the strong musical numbers and incredible acting and choreography. I would highly recommend this for Phish fans to check out, perhaps on a day off on Summer Tour this July?
“Hands on a Hardbody” is written by Doug Wright with lyrics by Amanda Green and music by Trey Anastasio, directed by Neil Pepe and musical staging by Sergio Trujillo.
Best Songs: “My Problem Right There”, “Burn that Bridge”, “I’m Gone”, “Joy of the Lord”, “Stronger”, “God Answered My Prayers”, “Used to Be”, “Keep Your Hands on It”
There is a special fan discount that is valid until April 6th. Go through Ticketmaster to purchase tickets here and enter the discount code FAN1HH in the offer code box, then choose your seats from the interactive seat map. One bit of advice – the seats are a bit cramped, so if you are tall like me, get an aisle seat and thank me later.
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NYE Recap: We totally dropped the ball on writing this review
That and an unhealthy dose of wook flu led to delays in writing our recap. But we wrote it! Plus, we have a ton of videos to share. So without further rambling, we present:
NYE RUN 2011: Two hotel rooms were harmed in the making of this recap
The lateness of the NYE recap should explain how awesome of a time the PhanArt crew had on this New Years Run. Starting late on December 26th and ending sometime on the 2nd of January, we navigated the cold weather, bad roads, five shows and one football bowl game all in 6 days time. Short of Big Cypress, in our opinion, this was the best New Years run in Phish’s 28 years.
It all began with the weather factoring into travel plans for friends from across the country. Tripp wound up rerouting his flight arrival from Boston to Albany, flying in shortly after midnight at Albany International. It took well over an hour for me to pick him up from the airport, located 5 miles away. After skidding out a few times and doing a 360 and 540 going down a slight incline, we got to Chez de Mason and called it a night and prepared for finally getting on the road to Worcester after 2 months of anticipation.
The drive to Worcester was surprisingly fast and with clean roads all around New York and Massachusetts. Upon arrival at the Comfort Inn and check-in, the prep for the lots began, but with near zero temperatures and a crowd that was late to arrive and did not seem to mingle for much in the lot, so sales were light at best and the enjoyment of the show inside was all we had. Sitting Page Side with full view of the Canadian Flag, we caught some great shots and videos, as evidenced below. Warren ‘The 5 Guy’ and his friends made up the majority of our section with Unolker from This Week on Lot nearby. My brother Matt came to the show with his friend Brian and luckily enjoyed the floor for the night. The show had its moments, and dusted off two months of kinks that got us to the magic of MSG. The venue felt full, even though it didn’t seem like it should with so many folks missing the show due to the weather and flight cancellations. The main highlight was Mound, but really, you can’t go wrong with a ‘lets get these songs out of the way’ shows like this. They make the whole run that much better as a result.
It was an early night with the cold, although many others were righteous enough to make the hallways smell delicious.
On the 28th, we went to lunch with Tripp and friends to Picadillys. Our cute waitress who we shall call ‘Kelli’ was forbidden by her very bitchy (and possibly constipated) manager, Becky from going to the shows. She had to work doubles BOTH NIGHTS. But Kelli had off the rest of the week. Who the fuck does that? We tried our best, talked her service up, made calls on her behalf, debated just taking her with us (if she was down like that), and even rolling silverware. The prognosis was that despite out best efforts, it didn’t look good and we don’t know if she made it. It’s sad that bitchy managers are keeping hot girls from attending Phish shows. This must end.
This may also explain the 25:1 ratio of guys to girls at shows. We have seen the enemy, and it is Becky.
The lots this night were hopping, and that was an understatement. Lots inside the Uno’s, inside each of the bars, throughout the commercial/exchange lot, which were completely ironic titles for the sales that went down that night. Glowsticks, posters, hoodies, long-sleeves and a wide selection of warm threads and brews were the main point of sale items before and after the show.
This show was an improvement on the night before, with multiple bust outs of My Mind’s Got a Mind of its Own, Albuquerque, She Caught the Katy, Frankie Sez, as well as the debuts of Pigtail (a song with immense potential in a Heavy Things kind of way) and Birdwatcher. Solid jams of Bug and Back on the Train made it OK to leave during Shine a Light because that song is starting to get old fast as an encore, but it’s a great signal to those vending who need to bail for the lots.
Post show the Comfort Inn never smelled so good and all took part in making it so. There were some good folks from RT there. I stopped by, walked in, talked about PhanArt and left, just to keep the same visage in person as he did in line. All in good fun.
The morning of the 29th, we woke up late and with some very understanding kids working the breakfast buffet which closed 45 minutes earlier, we were able to make waffles, because you really can’t say no to waffles. They were great workers and deserve a raise.
It was time to then head back to Albany to refuel the Four Loko machine and head to Tim and Christina’s in New Jersey to sleep again and rest before the next three days turned the dial to 11.
or: how I learned to stop worrying and drink a lot of Jameson
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To start the day on the 30th, we all drove into the city and checked in quickly at The Hotel Penn(Sylvania) across from MSG. Christina was nice enough to bring the car to Secaucus so we didn’t have to pay extravagant parking costs. We snagged room 1299, down many hallways in this Shining-esque hotel, then unloaded our gear and got our asses uptown. Tim and I met up with old friends on the way up to Yankee Stadium for the Pinstripe Bowl. After a short round of shots and beers, we took the subway to the Bronx, I grabbed beers at Jimmys and headed to the game. Our seats went from 427 to 333 to 50 yard line 6 rows from the snow on the field. This is when I learned that Jameson makes me say fuck. A lot. More than normal and in a way that would make George Carlin say ‘whoa, dude’.
Syracuse won one of the best bowl games of the year thanks to amazing rushing TDs by Delone Carter from and huge TD bombs thrown to Marcus Sales. Add in that bullshit penalty and well, it was a game that will not soon be forgotten, especially for Syracuse alumni.
Leaving the Stadium, we got back to Hotel Penn to find five people in our room, including folks who were at the game. We got things settled, prepped for the show and walked across the street for the game, all the while coaxing my friend Scott into going to his first show, but being scared of new things, he declined. But it was cool, more room for us to dance!
However, due to the game and having to get back to the hotel, we missed Cities and Chalkdust. We lived. Walking into Gumbo is good enough after a day like this.
The night was spent drinking and celebrating a bowl game and trying to see if it was possible to talk louder than the music. I think we pulled it off at least once.
Later that night I met a girl. She was cool and that’s all I should say about that.
(Listen to Pete get yelled at 12/30 for daring to dance in the aisle!)
Waking up on the 31st, we did the oft-repeated segue of hangover->food and coffee->nap. Then we Got. It. On. I broke out my John Kerry impersonation, you know, just to get things rolling. Because on NYE in NYC it’s very topical. In retrospect, Ketchup heir jokes and references to not cutting the mustard in 2004 were foreshadowing of what was going to come for the entry into the New Year.
Then everyone came over before. Seriously, we had more people in the room than firecode and common sense would dictate. The show was nothing short of amazing. Starting off with dancing with that same beauty of a girl for the first set, we headed up to Page side walkway and caught one of the best sets of 2010 and a whiff of Page’s Ham sandwich. Wilson > 46 Days, Sand, NICU > Down with Disease > Ghost, You Enjoy Myself-> Manteca -> You Enjoy Myself (via phish.net) provided nearly non-stop dancing, with only enough time during NICU to reapply our melted faces, only to have them blown off during the monstrous DWD->Ghost. There were many happy tears flowing during Ghost, which is nothing short of the best buttery jam of the year.
Triple fisting drinks for the end of the year, we watched from sidestage as my favorite song, and a good reason I got into Phish at Oswego, The Meatstick was broken out. Hints of Big Cypress filled the air, and thanks to the good eyes of fans noticing the missing Flying Hot Dog from The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, we knew what was in store. Dancers coming out of the woodworks, a stage production that kept the wows flowing and the chills working their way through the sweat and a giant Meatstick flying in from the back of the venue – it was the best way to end an amazing year! It was equally amazing to actually see the Hot Dog this time, unlike at Big Cypress when it was barely visible from our spot far left page side.
Once the show was over, some NYEMSG stickers were sold and we worked out way back to the hotel room. Everyone and their brother was waiting to come on up and security being cool allowed it.
What happened next cannot be written in detail, but we can only note that the room looked somewhat like Dana’s apartment towards the end of Ghostbusters.
And we had 15 people in the room when I took off for Jersey at 4am. The things we do for love.
On the 1st, after my first taste of Disco Fries, I returned to NYC around 5pm and quickly regrouped before heading to the show in closely the same fashion as I had for the other 4.
The show was fun and it felt as though the 1st set would never end. But the 2nd set was the fire and heat of the tour, all at once and not only one of the top 3 sets of 3.0, but also the best set of 2011. Hands down.
Set 2: Crosseyed and Painless > Twist > Simple, Sneakin’ Sally through the Alley >Makisupa Policeman -> David Bowie
I fell asleep at 3am with a beer in my hand and Skittles on my chest. It’s an art form.
We awoke on January 2nd to livers that hated us and a room that was starting to come alive in its collective hate for what we had brought upon it for the past 72 hours. We cleaned the hotel room pretty well of garbage and empties and we found more random things in there than I care to recount. Small, round things. Skittles.
However, it turns out even when you say ‘hey, we’re checking out late, cool?’, and they say ‘yeah, that’s cool’, it doesn’t mean ‘cool’. It means a 300 pound Samoan security guy will storm upstairs, bitch you out for not being out of the hotel, even though all the bags are packed and we just need a cart to get out of the hotel and down to the car that was now waiting for us. He almost tripped over me while I was sitting on the floor. This recap almost didn’t happen.
But this was just a sign that we had raged this hotel ever so proper – they couldn’t even let us leave. The hotel knew that it wanted us there and we were destined to remain there. Hotel Penn, we love you so, but it’s a 3-4 night affair each year, no more.
We drove back to jersey, then to Albany, and somehow staved off the wook flu for 3 days before succumbing to it. Altogether, this New Years beat out many other worthy nominees from this young century but definitely took the cake. Nothing like spending 6 days seeing 5 shows, 1 football game, packing a room with 3 dozen people over the course of a few days and meeting some amazingly beautiful women.
Life: it’s good when you Phish.
Happy New Year from the PhanArt Crew!
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PhanArt review of Atlantic City: It was a real good time
November 8, 2010 Pete Mason Leave a comment
Having fully recovered from Atlantic City – sleep caught up on, ringing in the ears stopped and diet returned to normal – reflecting on a most epic of weekends is in order. For those who went, most of what happened over the course of 72 hours was magical and revitalizing, at the same time exhausting and mind-blowing. Seven sets of Phish, tens of thousands of fans and more smoke and costumes than you normally find at any given Phish show, not to mention the fingers in the air and paychecks dropped at the tables: it only happens in two cities in America when Phish plays, and the east-coast step brother of Las Vegas gave those who never made it west a taste of the Vegas experience.
We arrived hurriedly from Albany around 6:30pm on Friday night. Having returned to teaching and loving every minute of it, the drive was fast although spotted with construction and shore traffic, but we made it in time to crack a few beers before heading over to the show. Adjoining rooms at the Trump tower meant that we could keep one room relatively stable and turn the other into a vision of Dana’s apartment from the end of Ghostbusters. This isn’t just the norm; this is the way to enjoy a Phish weekend proper.
The first night, musically, was solid, but was overshadowed the next two nights. The dance party was going when one of our local security guards was kind enough to inform us that if we were to bring her and her friend some strawberry vodka the next night, well, we could have carte blanche. When Atlantic city offers you a deal like this, you take it. This was the even money for the blackjack instead of a potential push on the deal, so we won and won again. Sadly though, these folks weren’t working where we were the next night, so this vodka went to better use – ours. Friday late night kept us near the tables, but this night is somehow foggier than the rest. The main thing on my mind was the Phamily Poker Tourny on Saturday at the Tropicana. Some light gambling only meant we would need to make the most out of the long day Saturday. Chris got a pizza at some point, but how he acquired the pie never came to light. Its probably better to not know.
Vinny Naro's Atlantic City print
Our room contained the usual crowd – Chris, Tim, Julie, newcomers Jess plus PhanArtist Vincenzo Naro (who sported the hands down highlight poster of the weekend) and Japanese import Satoshi from Urayasu in the land of the rising sun. Satoshi has made three trips in his life to America, all for Phish, and all since June of 2009. He’s seen 12 shows, owns more lot merch and phanart than most and loves a Fluffhead and Meatstick. His presence this weekend showed that even though the 6 of us spoke little (read: no) Japanese and he spoke some pretty solid English, we could all have a great time for 3 days, connected solely by the love of the music of one band. If only this could be channeled throughout the world where conflict between countries arose, what a world we could make of this place.
In having this unique opportunity to facilitate cultural diffusion, a few conversations were had regarding American slang, and while those went over well, the most interesting, yet out of place conversation was Chris explaining to Satoshi (for unknown reasons) the function and purpose of Native American Reservations. This has nothing to do with the recap, it was just one of those moments that stuck out.
On a side note – the Japanese are already ahead of us technologically, but now they are ahead of us in candy flavoring. Having previously sent me blueberry flavored Kit Kats (so damn good) he brought over a nice array of flavors – citrus, some sort of rose/frosting flavor, caramel and brown tea. I indulged and brought a bottle of (Japanese made) Sake – Fu-Ke Sake. The reaction was priceless on first taste – meh. I couldn’t disagree, it was funny as hell.
check-in at the poker tourny
Saturday I woke on 5 hours of sleep, the most I would get all weekend without interruption. Chris and I got moving down towards the Trop, lugging two boxes of tubes and a box of donations for the Poker Tournament. A tasty overpriced breakfast from Starbucks and we got back to helping out the check-in process, setting up for the tourney and seeing the cadre of fans arrive to the first poker tournament to benefit The Mockingbird Foundation (mbird.org) and music education nationwide. Ellis Godard, Charlie Dirksen, Jeff from Nugs.net, David Steinberg aka ZZYZX, as well as bounty players Pauly from CoventryPhish Blog, artist Jon Lamb from Likeminded Studios, and event poster artist Erin Cadigan were all on hand. It was a who’s who of phans, taking time out from their exhaustion and celebration regimen to help raise money for charity and have a unique experience with fellow fans.
Playing as a bounty player, I donned by shirt and sat down in the 5 seat for what I hoped would not be an utter embarrassment. I don’t play poker very often, and when I do I don’t slow play. With my 10K in chips I was dealt QQ to start the game. I know QQ is a rough hand but I couldn’t help myself and decided to start the game off on a solid aggressive note. Sadly, I lost to KK, along with 4K in chips. It was a rough beat but I kept playing and eventually got back up to 10K and lasted a good hour or so before being dealt a devil of a hand – A2 of hearts. This was going to be my best chance, and at least one fan at the table was ready to test me yet again. Going all in on the turn, I hoped my straight beat out his bluff, but it proved to be a flush instead. Straight < Flush, and I was done. It was fun and worth it, and I ventured over to lend a hand with the prizes and observe a well-run poker tournament that by the manager of the room’s opinion was far above and beyond expectation. He was told by fellow employees that the tournament would have fans lighting up at tables, drinking excessively and a tank or two hidden under the tables. While logic would have told him that tanks are a post-show thing, not a lunch-break habit, none of this was true. Everyone was in a great mood, prizes were handed out throughout the game and everyone left happy, if not exhausted.
We headed through the Trop to the boardwalk, stopping by Hooters for the tweetup before needing to get some food as we were fading fast. Five hours and no semblance of a meal in the past 24 hours meant that liquid refreshment and pizza would be the best means to function through the show and late night revelry. On the boardwalk we stopped to see Ryan Kerrigan selling his Halloween print, then ran into Branden Otto who was doing the same with his poster. We got in front of the venue and incredibly sold a few tubes (unsolicited) to fans waiting around for the doors to open. We got into the Trump and spotted some phishposters.com folks and ventured in for a shot of Patron before going upstairs for the pre-game to begin. Fortunately the rest of the room was on autopilot and I played catchup.
Arranging the vodka for our aforementioned security guards, as well as everything else needed for the show for the phan with OCD: camera, eyedrops, chapstick, beercoozie, merit badges (to sell post show), sunglasses, mardi gras beads (one strand garnered Tim and I a peek at one boob, which is all you can ask for in Jersey, as there are plenty of other boobs around), candy, since it was Halloween, and the basics – ticket and cash. Section 217 was unavailable so we met with Chris who scoped out some nice seating in 215 and all took our seats there.
The show Saturday was Chris’ Halloween, as he ultimately did not score a ticket for Sunday. A serious Zeppelin fan since junior high (he introduced them to me in 9th grade), he was in for the treat that would not come the next night – a heavy dose of Led. Saturday featured collectively, one of the best venues, crowds and playlists of 3.0, as well as security that was cool. How do you know they were cool? We collected high fives from nearly everyone, including the top dogs and cops, which is the international sign for coolness.
nice lights
The madness started with the long pause and glowsticks in Guelah, a solid Foam, and a Chalkdust that got the fun going, not only a bit of Whole Lotta Love, but the band laughing at us after segueing back into Torture with Ha Ha Ha. They know, and they aren’t shy about telling us they do. More 70s rock with Walk Away and Wolfmans before ending the set and sending us scrambling for drinks and Waterwheel meetups.
A random thought crossed my mind during the night’s glowstick wars – instead of throwing the glowsticks progressively towards the band and floor area, send them back up a level. The love has to rain down from somewhere, otherwise its just a splash with occasional explosions from the ardent collector of groundscore glowsticks.
UPDATE: I must give due notice to my good friend Dr. John (no not that one). I walked downstairs at the end of set 1 Saturday night and he was in line to get beers. Rather than jump the line, he passed 2 beers to me and took two for himself. And he paid. What a guy. (he also reminded me about this to include in the writeup.) He is also a foot doctor.
Second set started strong with Tube, although they really do need to look into playing it for more than 6 minutes – where have you gone funk? Possum was great but when they get to Tweezer, just clear some space and let me clear my throat. A classic Tweezer intertwined with full on Whole Lotta Love, Thank You, Ramble On and Stairway verses left the floor sticky from the collective orgasm of the crowd. It only got better with a Halley’s->2001 before winding down the show with BDTNL and an expected Good Times Bad Times. I was itching to vend and catch up with some artists, so the encore was a predictable casualty which I was content with. After making a few extra bucks outside selling shirts and badges, we headed back to the room for some post show analysis, which is basically us drinking beer and saying ‘that was fucking awesome’. It’s much better than nit-picking a show that was fun at all times and a cure for what ails ya.
this is why we see phish
Heading down to the casino, I scouted out a Let it Ride table but the crowd was bossy and no fun, so I took a turn at Spanish 21 (blackjack without 10s and played a bit faster). I went up here and headed back over to Let it Ride for the remainder of the night/dawn. While explaining the game to Tim, Chris and Vinny, I was up, then down, then back up before having the ultimate experience at the tables: dealt out 7810 of hearts, I could finally say ‘let it ride’, and the dealer was kind enough to reveal not just a 5 of hearts, but then a 6 of hearts. My mind went haywire, I jumped up thinking I had 789 of hearts, which would have netted the greatest payday yet for me, but I was reminded I had a 10 in my hand, so a flush led to nothing more than $300. but hey, $300 meant I was nearly even for the weekend, and this was something to build on, but not till tomorrow/later tonight. It was 7am and even the party on the 19th floor was drawing to a close, so eventually I fell asleep, although it wasn’t straight through. Another 4 hours of intermittent sleep and I was up for football and revisiting the night before with everyone. Some friends stopped by and we delved into the rest of the liquor cabinet
Something I recognized over the course of the weekend was that it is nearly impossible to fully explain the Phish experience, or the entire weekend. Try as I might while I type this, I have learned that when phish fans are vague or have trouble explaining the attraction of phish, or show hesitation getting to the core of why we follow this band all over the place, its simply because there is a lot to explain. A LOT. Get your friend to forget the stereotype of pot smoking hippies listening to unending jams is tough enough, but explaining the truth is becoming impractical as the shows and crowds get better and move exciting.
its halloween, but every phish show looks like this
Donning my Jibboo Crew outfit for the evening, we headed downstairs to vend a few shirts preshow and meet up with everyone. I ran into Shirzad dressed as Mexican Cousin, which was ever so accurate with the free shots of tequila to get the night started. Fatigue wasn’t in the equation, so I slugged a bottle of seltzer the entire time waiting to get into the show. It did the trick and I got in without a search and waited for Tim, who was trying his luck for tickets outside. I figured tonight would be a night to hang with Jibboo Crew in 212 and bring Satoshi into the mix, but the text of the weekend arrived – Tim had scored a ticket and was in! It was a tough deal but he made it happen, so we got some celebratory drinks and made our way up to 212. To my surprise, we had Jibboo Crew to our left and Mockingbird folks to the right. In between 2 large groups of friends and acquaintances is the way to see a show, and the stars were aligning for the evening. Satoshi joined us shortly thereafter and the night started out just right with Frankenstein and BBFCFM – some dark and dirty spooky stuff, but it only got better when the rare Ghost (for me) appeared to help me shake off the rest of the exhaustion from the past two days. My body was on auto-pilot dancing through the Ghost, then the jam took a turn and I thought “oh god I know where this is going!”, and they moved into Spooky, a song I recalled from the nights listening to Dr. Demento around Halloween back in high school. Auto-pilot was on for most of the night, since I couldn’t conceivably dance with any volition given the lack of rest I have been accustomed to as of late. Sometimes, the body is willing and makes the mind able. I credit the vibe of the venue and the music, with a nod to Smirnoff and Sodas and a large can of red bull sipped conservatively throughout the evening.
ROYGBIV'd
Set 1 was great, but the buzz was going for Waiting for Columbus, an album that ZZYZX was joking about the day before at the Poker tournament but I ignored since it just didn’t seem possible. Looking at the track listing, I knew half these tunes from seeing and hearing Little Feat earlier this decade and was very interested to see the Phish take on them. Everything was played damn well. Personal highlights include Fat Man in the Bathtub, Oh Atlanta, Spanish Moon, Dixie Chicken, Don’t Bogart that Joint (please get this in the rotation!) and Feats Don’t Fail Me Now, the latter of which was hands down the greatest dancing tune of the weekend. It just keeps getting better and better.
Set 3 was great for two reasons – A Jibboo for the Jibboo Crew and the jam out of Wilson. The rest was solid, but a few rests were needed to ensure energy for latenight. Plus, an amazing opportunity was missed – No horns during Suzy? Come on now Phish! When I first heard 4/4/94, I thought Suzy was played ONLY with horns. When I finally saw one at Big Cypress, I wasn’t let down, but having never seen Suzy with horns (couldn’t make it to fest 8), I was a bit disappointed. Wilson made up for it, as did Hood and a sick encore of Julius with horns. That’s called a push.
We went to the boardwalk to feed off the energy outside and prepare ourselves for one last night of revelry and gambling. $25 blackjack called my name and I responded by taking twice what I started with and calling it even for the weekend. A glass of Grand Marnier to end the night around 6am was perfect and I ventured upstairs with Mel to rest before the checkout and drive home in the morning.
In summary, I won money and finished the weekend even, sold some well-received shirts and badges (thanks Jiggs), slept around 10-12 hours out of 65, drank a fuckton of beer and vodka and danced my balls off. I also inhaled more secondhand smoke in 3 nights than I have in the three years since I quit smoking. But the highlight of the weekend was by far teaching Satoshi the shocker, quite possibly my proudest achievement yet.
Atlantic City, you shed the stigma of Dirty Jerz you’ve had for sometime and provided us with a weekend that will often be imitated but never duplicated. Lets do it again next year.
PhanArt Pete
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Hard to Hold, a Romance Novel, featuring a Phish fan
October 8, 2010 Pete Mason 2 Comments
A review of Hard to Hold, by Julie Leto
Once upon a time, there was a phan, and he met the girl of his dreams. They dated, went through peaks and valleys, took trips throughout the world and eventually settled down and got married. But like all things Phish, the story behind this relationship is not easy to explain to others not in the know. For Mike Davoli and Anne Miller, their true story is the focus of the new romance novel by Julie Leto, Hard to Hold.
Now I know what you are thinking – why is a romance novel on the PhanArt Blog? Well, two reasons. One, Mike is featured in PhanArt: The Art of the Fans of Phish with the art he created in the late 90s through Coventry, plus he’s a great friend. That and his story sets the tone for what many Phish fans who moved forward with life, despite not having their favorite band touring for much of the past decade.
Hard to Hold is a love story centering around a Mike, a Phish fan with over 200 shows under his belt, and his wife Anne Miller. They met by way of coincidences – first at a Jeff Tweedy show at The Egg in Albany, NY (the town where much of the book is set), then Mike moving into her building and finding Anne able to walk his dog Sirus while he transferred his life from Oregon to New York. Living in the same building leads to their relationship, as well as putting the past behind them and moving forward towards their respective futures.
The complexities of their relationship is detailed in Hard to Hold, an easy to read, weekend on the road book that keeps the reader focused on the next chapter. Having known Mike since he moved back to Albany, even I was turning the pages looking for the next part of their story, filling in gaps of what I had observed in the past couple years. There are of course, the sexy sex scenes, per all romance novels, and while not as tawdry as a Fabio-front-covered book, they do add a bit of reality to the book. What relationship doesn’t involve some hibbity-dibbity? A boring one. This book and true story are nothing short of the opposite.
Added to the mix are Mike’s Tourette’s Syndrome, which has an impact on the relationship early on, as he reveals to Anne something that he has lived with his whole life and wanted her to be aware of and understanding towards. Coupled with that is the impact of Phish at Red Rocks last summer on their pending marriage and wedding plans. I was honored to be invited to attend the wedding, forgoing Red Rocks. Mike and a few others did not skip making a trip out to Morrison. And that’s where some of the drama of this story develops.
Fans will enjoy this book for the coming of age story many of us faced between August of 2004 and the return announcement in October of 2008. We grew up, jobs turned into careers, dating gave way to relationships, and we still had to reconcile our changed lives with the return of Phish four years later. Some went ahead with life and made phish a small part, some returned phish to prominence in their lives, and others are still sorting it all out.
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My Phishy Romance Novel, by Michael Davoli
In nearly thirty years Phish has become one of the most popular modern bands in America selling millions of tickets each year. Yet you would barely know it if you only followed mainstream media. While there have been the occasional mention on a few teenage sitcoms in the early 2000s and of course the unforgettable Simpson’s episode, Phish has rarely made it out of the alternative music world. That is about to change.
Last month HCI Publishing released a new novel featuring a Phishhead as a main character. To be precise, they released a new romance novel featuring a Phishhead.. The novel is a fictionalized account of the real relationship between my wife Anne and I and our beloved Weimariner Sirus. Hard to Hold, by Julie Leto, went on sale in bookstores nationwide and online in September.
Anne and I first met in October 2005 at a Jeff Tweedy (of Wilco) show in Albany. I was in Albany for a job interview and decided to catch the show while in town. Anne and I chatted briefly before going our separate ways. It was a quick but memorable meeting. I would be moving to Albany in a few months and I hoped that at some point I would run into her again.
In February 2006 I was loading boxes into my new apartment building when I heard a voice say my name. It was Anne. To my surprise I was moving into her apartment building. This is just one of the many remarkable coincidences in the early days of our relationship and are told in detail in the pages of Hard to Hold.
Hard to Hold covers how we met, first dated, fell in love and eventually married. The novel captures the challenge of a Phishhead marrying a non-Phan from the announcement of the Phish reunion in Hampton to planning a wedding while the summer Phish tour rolled across the country.
Before sharing with Anne the extent of my love of Phish, I shared with her a very private but important thing about myself that she needed to know. I have Tourette Syndrome—a neurological disorder that causes uncontrollable muscle tics.
Hard to Hold accurately depicts the very moment when I shared with Anne the extent of my Tourette’s and of my Phish fandom. Would this be the end of our relationship? The novel tells the story.
When Anne and I got engaged in July 2008 Phish was still broken up with no signs of reuniting. The novel captures how soon after the announcement of the Hampton Phish shows Anne quickly began to realize what life would be like if she married me. While the Tourette’s may be a pain sometimes, it would not take over our lives like the way Phish would.
Shortly before our wedding a writer for the New York Times decided to write a story about our relationship for the Sunday paper. The story, which ran on the last day of the summer 2009 tour, featured the potential conflict that arises when a Phishhead marries a non-phan. After the story appeared HCI Publishing reached out to us and asked if we would allow them to publish our story.
Last spring while I was busy planning my summer tour, I also spent hours emailing Leto all the details she needed to accurately tell our story. The hardest question to answer was one that I imagine many of you have faced yourself. Why do we follow Phish? For Leto, understanding why I fell in love with my wife was easy but understanding why I love Phish so much was much more challenging.
Nearly a year later the book is for sale. Beginning this fall Phish and Phishheads will enter a place in American culture that very few musicians and their fans, if any, ever have. From now on, people will never look at Phishheads the same way. After all, if one of us appears as a main character in a romance novel, how strange could we be? While I thought that being included in the New York Times wedding section was the ultimate example of mainstream acceptance, I never imagined a Phishhead being featured in a romance novel.
Hard to Hold is part of a new series of reality based romance novels being published this fall by HCI Books and it is sure to leave you smiling. Anne and I are excited to share our story with the Phish community and the world. But be warned—there are some steamy scenes in the novel, and I am not referring to the Drowned>Cross Eyed from Red Rocks.
So to paraphrase Trey, be sure to READ THE BOOK, Hard to Hold by Julie Leto. You can read samples from the book at http://vows.hcibooks.com. Ask for it wherever you buy books. With your help we just may be able to get the story of a Phishhead onto the New York Times Best Seller list!
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PhanArt Recap of Summer 2010, leg 1
July 13, 2010 Pete Mason Leave a comment
After a long and incredible tour, we’re finally rested and able to reflect on Phish’s Amazing Summer tour 2010 (leg 1). We present a recap of what we saw, what we heard, and the highlights of Summer 2010!
Hershey: This was the first show of the tour we made it to. A day in the park before the show proved to not be all that tiring, although it was unbearably hot. We finally had a chance to meet and hang with Andrew from Glowstickwars.com and once again chilled with good friend Sam from dogoneblog. The lots were chill, the show itself was solid.
Note to fans: when you lose your ID, don’t ask the people giving you wristbands for drinking. They are elderly and could care less. Find security and they will handle it. Took all of 5 minutes. Good security. And be sure to thank the person who found it.
Hershey - by Pete Mason
Also, they dont take tips at the bars in Hershey Park. Good thing to keep in mind.
Postshow Hershey: Best Western was the place to be. The entire hotel smelled like Otto’s Jacket. Highly recommend this hotel next time Phish comes to town.
(Grad School is nearing the end for PhanArt Pete, so he headed home to Albany for a few days before going to Hartford. Portsmouth sounded good, but finishing a Masters in Special Education sounds better)
Hartford 1: Getting to the lots extra early with Taraleigh the Healthy Hippie helped to avoid the shitshow of Nitrous Lot South that we endured last year. Instead, the VIP lot for $20 was well worth it. You could throw a n00b and hit the front gate we were so close. Sales in the lot were decent but slow. Fans were enjoying the conundrum of parking that is Hartford. Early Arrival FTW!
Hartford Lawn - by Pete Mason
Our good friend Ken from Syracuse joined us for his first Phish show. Ken has an open mind to music, although he is a fan of 80s rock like no other. Having been to 70-80 KISS shows, this was a test, but Ken was down for it. He knows we’re not seeing DMB here. Safe to say he was amazed by the show. The Walk Away floored him because he plays that in his own band, as well as Sugar Shack->Alaska. Set 2 had a tour highlight for Pete, Tim, Ken and many others. Party Time->DWD->Sand was 35 minutes of nonstop dancing. The Horse/Silent and Guyute that followed gave us a break to rest. Perfect timing too.
Heading back to the hotel after the show, we celebrated an impromptu latenight birthday party for Ryan Montbleau. Passing out at 3am is never a problem, except when you have a World Cup game to watch at 10am. Time zones, how do they work?
Hartford 2: Pete awoke to Team USA being down 1-0, so game faces were put on and the room slowly awoke. 1st half was terrible. 2nd half was awesome, with our friend Journey showing up JUST in time to get us that first goal from Landon. She was not permitted to leave until the game ended. Bullshit call by the ref on that winning goal. Glad we tied it 2-2 though
And somehow this is now a sports blog. Our bad. Once every 4 years….
We got some food at a Greek Diner down the road, sobered up, and headed to the hotel to packup before getting to the lots. This time we opted for the EXPO lot, as we did in 2000. It paid off. The folks we were near were solid, ran into the folks we were catching up with in Albany later that night, and sorted out a few things. Even the cops were cool, joking with us under the incredibly arbitrary rules for canopies/tents/ez-ups.
Plus, showtime at 8:15pm? Not bad. 12:30am end time was nice too. Depending who you ask.
Pretty Lights - by Pete Mason
During the show we caught up with Holly, Thomas and Tyler from down south and showed them Northern hospitality by taking their PBR and replacing it with Bud. We had a great time on the lawn. Summer of ’89 is a great new song. The show was all around great and post show was nice in the lots, where the cops waited till 2am to give us the final push to leave. And just in time as a spunion showed up to demand a ride to Springfield. I informed him that we could only take him as far as Shelbyville and he ran off. The drive to Albany was slow, but worth it. Good to sleep in your own bed the night before show #3 of 4 in a row.
SPAC1: We were all admittedly tired and didnt want to deal with SPAC’s crackdown, but it was a smokescreen. If you were under 21, or looked under 21, you were screwed. If you put up a Syracuse Flag and chatted with a cop with a beer in a cup, you were fine. So keep that in mind folks.
SPAC - by Pete Mason
The PhanArt Crew had a great show, although this wasn’t the best of the two nights (Pete’s opinion). Post show we picked up Dr. John at the airport, headed to the apartment, enjoyed the party for a while and rested up for the 42 Degrees and PhanArt Poster show in Glens Falls the next day.
SPAC2: After a successful poster show with great art and great artists on display, as well as great glass and tons of fans and locals visiting the shop, we headed to Davidson’s to watch some South American team smoke some tiny European country. Then it was off to SPAC. Rt 50 entrance is the way to go, and made for a very easy out both nights. Beers in hand, we headed into the show and got right down on the lawn near the bottom, Page Side, a highly recommendable location to watch the show in.
This Man has a Lear Jet - by Pete Mason
The show started strong with Brother (with all the Mason boys in attendance, a nice touch) continued strong with Undermind and Jibboo, and set 2 got off to a great start for set 2 with Carini->Mango, Wilson. Yes, Drowned was aborted. But there are no complaints about Phish here. Some jams are aborted, some aren’t. And the rest of the show more than made up for it. Maki->Piper->2001->YEM = Best four song set of the tour. Post show was slow moving, but good relaxing at the Mason Ranch with Isadora and Warren and others before heading to sleep.
Oh yeah, they played Sleep Again. That was cool.
Frankenstein - by Pete Mason
Day off – This rest was well earned.
Great Woods: Some days you are out of the starting gate like a horse. Some days you trip out of the gate like a wook who forgot to pull his pants up. This was one of those days. But incredibly, we made it to Providence to pick up Marc and got to Great Woods by 4pm. No Shakedown = No problem. The lack of Vendors boded well for PhanArt, selling books and prints for Mockingbird, as well as so many shirts we nearly ran out of Golgi/Google’s.
Great Woods - by Pete Mason
Matty FC, an old friend from Syracuse who enjoyed his first show together with Pete on 12/13/97 came in with another first timer, our buddy Tony from Coventry (RI, not that other one). The four of us ventured into the show, proceeded to get lost from each other, found a couple of others, decided to enjoy the lawn, and then ventured back to the seats for Set 2. Highlights include Dr. Gabel (love this song) and the Mike’s Groove and Sally->46->Light.
I think Kuroda just Blue us all - by Pete Mason
Then the waiting began. If you dont park in the $40 pay lots before the show, you dont leave until 2am, unless you want to miss the encore. Then by all means. But we didnt leave until 2am, got Marc to Providence at 230am, and were asleep in Seaconk by 330am. And yet again, more soccer to wake up for at 10am.
yup, great shots of lights - by Pete Mason
Day off: Waking up to soccer at 10am after a long day and night of driving, drinking and dancing is no easy feat. Dealing with 90+ minutes of no scoring and sweating the possibility of not advancing? Much worse. So thank you Landon Donovan for scoring that goal! Made the next few days so much easier to bear.
Pete and Melanie hit off Weekapaug, RI, on the way to Camden. This town does not want to be found. It’s like the island from LOST, and since it’s Rhode Island, it’s not far from the truth. Yet we found it. And some solid seafood.
They wrote a song about this town. It's called Cities - by Pete Mason
Next stop was Jersey City at Tim’s for Pete, somewhere in CT for Melanie, and then Camden the next day.
Camden1: Having never been to a Camden show, a bulletproof vest was procured. It was too damn hot for it, and with the thunderstorm rushing through the area, being a conductor for electricity turned out not to be a good idea either. Quick storm, nice cool down, and good times on Shakedown were had by all. The show was solid, but the heat does drain you on days like this. The inside of Susquehanna Bank Center was as hotter than a tin-foil tampon and just never got better. Seats on Page side the next night were somehow cooler. Dehydration may have had a hand in here.
The Rover - by Pete Mason
Camden2: After a night in Fishtown, we headed back to the show, took the lots very calmly for once this tour, and made it in for the bustout show with Alumni->Letter->Alumni and The Sloth, Free Man in Paris debut, and a second set that had an unfinished Chalkdust and Fuckerpants would have made Brownie blush, but the 2001 that came out of Alaska is potentially the #1 highlight of the 1st leg. The dance party was in full effect and anyone who denies this as being less than awesome needs to go see O.A.R. to remember who they are on tour with.
During Mike's - by Pete Mason
A late night in Philly with a) too many people in one room, b) security walking in when things were just getting interesting and c) this guy talking security into not making this a big deal = this is why Philly is NYC’s younger brother. They just never learn.
MPP1: Shirzad came along for the ride for the next few nights, and yet again, World Cup took precedence over Phish. Fortunately it was again, 2:30 in the afternoon and this wont happen again till 2014. (No Phish in 2002 and 2006 may have been too good of a thing for soccer fans). Catching up with Rachel from Syracuse and her family for the game was great, but the Overtime was not. It’s bad enough we lost, but we had to park in the Sears parking lot near MPP, after a sick hour of sitting in traffic. Julie had some great seats inside for us which made it all worth it. The show wasnt the highlight of the tour, but did have its moments. Especially the Tweezer.
Wolfman's - by Pete Mason
A drive to Alexandria later to stay with our good friend Phrazz was more than worth it. Great sleep, good food in the morning, and then hitting the lots extra early proved to be worth it.
MPP2: Fans found the Syracuse flag, Kerrigan prints sold, and Pete did a podcast for This Week on Lot with Steve, Emilie and Laura, all the while dripping in sweat, pounding water like it was beer and watching Gordon drive by on his golfcart. The lots were hot, and the show was hotter.
This Week on Lot, live at MPP - by Tyler Geren
By far the show of the tour, the “I Saw it a YEM’ show never let down. Hanging with Julie from PhanArt and Sam from dogoneblog made for a great night. The Meatstick, the whole 2nd set really, it was all amazing. Just a fantastic, great moment in Phish history there.
This guy, right here. - by Pete Mason
A long drive to Andrew’s house ensued. We may have stayed in Ohio. Still not clear on this.
Day off: Long day of driving to Canandaigua ended with a solid group dinner on the lake and some poker with Noah and the gang. Great sleep->prep for the final show of the tour (for us).
CMAC – The venue, the lots, the town, the scene – all of it was ideal, especially if this was the last, or only show you were hitting off this tour. Yes, there were arrests. This happens everywhere. The cops were out in force, but not enforcing any rules beyond ‘Don’t sell drugs to a cop‘ or ‘Don’t be a menace to South Central while Drinking your Juice in the Hood‘. Too many fans went down for this offense. When will we learn people?
The PhanArt Mobile and setup - by Pete Mason
The lots were great, so many people came by to use the Syracuse Flag as the means of finding others, we debated charging. So next tour – $5 donation to Mockingbird if you use the Syracuse Flag to locate your friends. There were really no landmarks in this lot, not even a giant Itchy sign or Scratchy sign. Not even a Poochie sign. Something for next year.
Great seats at CMAC - by Pete Mason
Lots were great, and again the searches were so weak there may as well have been a tank inside. The show started off interesting enough with a 1st set DWD, Curtis Loew and Connection, but Set 2 is where it was at. Possum, then a Mike’s with some presence, Simple that took its time moving into I am the Walrus was so far out of left field, Manny would have given up on the first note.
Bright n white - by Pete Mason
The show ended, the drive home ensued the next day. A stop in Syracuse for some Cosmos hit the spot before leaving some money with the Casino and returning home to relax and return to life in Albany.
All in all, an A+ tour with great friends, especially from Hartford->CMAC. Thank you to all who supported PhanArt and Mockingbird, who picked up a print or shirt, donated a prints (list coming Wednesday), or just stopped by to say hi. It was great meeting all of you and we look forward to hanging out more this summer at Jones Beach and later this Fall.
Yeah, those dates should be coming soon……
PhanArt Pete and the entire PhanArt Crew
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Trey Anastasio Band, Utica, NY 10-25-02
March 30, 2010 morganjbj 1 Comment
If you werent at The Stanley for this show, you missed out on one of the strongest dance-inducing jams in TAB history followed by the show nearly coming to an end because we literally brought the roof down. Sort of.
The show is a solid one all around, with a strong opener in Javier Cinakowski (Have YOU ever seen a cow ski?), the first and only performance of ‘Perhaps‘ and a rare-mid set @ the BBQ. The Mr. Completely though, thats the big one here. Clocking in around 20 minutes, the jam just gets dirty and the crowd just kept dancing. These old Depression–era theaters were not meant for this level of funk. Personally, I blame Cyro Baptista, but it was a collective effort. to bring the house down.
During Mr. Completely, as I personally witnessed from 5th row Ray-side, the balcony was literally bouncing up and down which was followed by hallucinations of Steve McCroskey-esque (Airplane!) as he sees the airplane in the tower saying “It’s coming right at us!”. We needed no glue to see that the balcony was seriously shaking up and down with each collective jump of the crowd. A quick run to the bathroom and I saw what many others discuss as mere rumor nowadays – the fucking ceiling was seriously falling apart underneath the balcony – especially in the back area way behind the soundboard. One girl was covered in dried plaster and some blood, a few others in just plaster, but yeah, it was real. Pretty scary when you’re three sheets mid-second set.
Trey was then told by Brad to play ONLY acoustic, non-amplified songs for the rest of the night, without striking too much fear into the place. Few knew what happened, but the rest of the show: Ray Dawn, @ the Gazebo, and an hysterical story time before Pebbles and Marbles led to a memorable show for the music as well as the venue.
Overall, a great show, upped by request for all to enjoy. Download links below.
10/25/02 Stanley Theater, Utica, NY
Set I: Javier Cinakowski, Night Speaks To A Woman, Acting the Devil, The Way I Feel,Mozambique, Perhaps, Last Tube
Set II: Curlew’s Call, Windora Bug, At the Barbeque, Mr. Completely1 2, Ray Dawn Balloon3, At the Gazebo4
Encore: Pebbles and Marbles5
1 “sickening”
2 Brad Sands came out to tell Trey something at the conclusion of Mr. Completely
3 At the end of Radon, Trey explains that the venue management was concerned about the stablity of the balcony after the amount of shaking that went on during Mr. Completely and that the remainder of the songs would be acoustic
4 With the horns at the front of the stage unmiced
5 Trey solo acoustic; Trey tells two stories prior to Pebbles and Marbles
Setlist Source: TeamUSA via PT
(Thanks to JB for the call)
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A Prospective Study to Evaluate the Clinical and Radiological Assessment of Immediate and Delayed Single Tooth Implant Placement Till 18 Months Follow-Up
Rajendra Yadav, Pradeep Kumar, Akanksha Katewa, Pankaj Chauhan
Background: The implant can be placed either immediately after the tooth extraction (Immediate) or 15 days after the tooth extraction (Delayed immediate). The purpose of this study is to evaluate the width of keratinized gingiva, thickness of peri-implant mucosa, height of interproximal papilla, probing depth, soft tissue condition and bone loss around the single tooth implants. These parameters were compared clinically and radiologically between immediate and delayed single tooth implant techniques.
Material & Methods: A randomized, prospective clinical trial was conducted to evaluate the clinical and radiological parameters of immediate and delayed single tooth implant placement at department of periodontis at Rajasthan Dental College & Hospital, Jaipur, Rajasthan. 20 (ten females, ten males) patients of both sexes with an age limit of 20-40 years were selected for the study. The single tooth implant sites were randomly selected in either the upper or lower jaw, irrespective of whether it was an anterior or posterior region. The selected patients were categorized into two groups based on immediate and delayed implant placement protocols. Assessment of soft tissues at the implant site was performed after crown cementation at baseline, 9 & 18 month by single examiner. At the follow up visits, the following parameters were assessed, width of keratinized gingiva, thickness of peri-implant mucosa, height of interproximal papilla, probing depth, soft tissue condition and bone loss around the single tooth implants.
Results: In percentage, the Width of keratinized gingiva(loss), thickness of peri-implant mucosa(gain), papilla index (gain) and Peri-implant bone loss(loss) in immediate group showed 5.7% reduction, 24.17% gain, 10.90% gain & 13.43% loss respectively and in delayedgroupitwas8.57%, 25.88% gain, 10.76% gain & 15.60 % loss respectively at18th months.The percentage of probing depth reduction in mesially, distally, buccally, and lingually at 9 months & 18 months in immediate & delayed implant was statistical non-significant.
Conclusion: We concluded that self-threaded internal hex, titanium implants placed according to a delayed or immediate technique can be used successfully over a period of 12months. High successful rates were achieved without severe peri-implant complications
Peri-implant complications Immediate implant Delayed implant Bone-loss Gingiva
(2022). A Prospective Study to Evaluate the Clinical and Radiological Assessment of Immediate and Delayed Single Tooth Implant Placement Till 18 Months Follow-Up. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 9(3), 2315-2323.
Rajendra Yadav, Pradeep Kumar, Akanksha Katewa, Pankaj Chauhan. "A Prospective Study to Evaluate the Clinical and Radiological Assessment of Immediate and Delayed Single Tooth Implant Placement Till 18 Months Follow-Up". European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 9, 3, 2022, 2315-2323.
(2022). 'A Prospective Study to Evaluate the Clinical and Radiological Assessment of Immediate and Delayed Single Tooth Implant Placement Till 18 Months Follow-Up', European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 9(3), pp. 2315-2323.
A Prospective Study to Evaluate the Clinical and Radiological Assessment of Immediate and Delayed Single Tooth Implant Placement Till 18 Months Follow-Up. European Journal of Molecular & Clinical Medicine, 2022; 9(3): 2315-2323.
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QROPS 2023 – Taxation in Canada
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QROPS 2023 – Industrial Alliance / iA Financial
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QROPS 2023 – Who Are They Designed For?
Key Points You must be age 55 or older to transfer a UK pension to Canada Pension values over £30,000 must be reviewed by a UK advisor Transfer process can be complex – use a professional Non-state UK pensions can be transferred to Canada Not all UK pensions can be transferred to Canada QROPS –
QROPS 2023 – Does QROPS Still Exist?
Key Points – QROPS can be transferred to Canada as of January 2023 – You must be age 55 or older to qualify – There are many attractive benefits to transferring your pension – Consult with a professional before making a decision to transfer QROPS Overview QROPS (Qualifying Recognised Overseas Pension Scheme) is a type
QROPS 2023 – Key Benefits of Transferring UK Pension to Canada
If you have moved to Canada from the UK permanently, but still have a previous private employer pension in the UK, you may be wondering what the key benefits of transferring it to Canada are. There are several key benefits to transferring a UK pension to Canada, including: It’s important to note that there are
Tax Free Savings Accounts in 2023
A Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) in Canada is a type of savings account that allows individuals to earn tax-free investment income. Contributions to a TFSA are not tax-deductible, but any investment income earned within the account, including capital gains and dividends, is not subject to tax when withdrawn. Eligible individuals can contribute to a TFSA
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"Stephen Arnold is already known as one of the most versatile bassists and side musicians on the D.C. jazz scene. His debut album as a bandleader, Sea Change, with his band of the same name, proves that he may be one of the city’s most imaginative composers too."
- Jackson Sinnenberg, Capitalbop
"Bassist and composer Steve Arnold releases his debut album, Sea Change, today. The album features an array of eclectic instruments and thoughtful songs that cohere seamlessly into a beautiful whole.... Arnold and his collective set a wistful-yet-hopeful tone on Sea Change, one sure to bring a little light to a decisively grey moment in our country’s history.... “Greenfield” is a guitar and bass-driven tune with a lilting, almost melancholy melody, with keys and a sax to match — each instrument taking its time to inhale the gentle air of the song. A touch of accordion eases in just before the songs’ crescendo, lifting the tune to a serene, almost ethereal place. Much of the album echoes that same ambiguous yet calming aura, leaving the listener to conjure a meaning to each tune specific to themselves. In times as tumultuous as these, Sea Change offers a much needed deep breath."
- Sadie Gronigan, Capitalbop
Stephen Arnold is a touring and recording bassist, composer, producer, and arranger based in Washington, D.C. Known for his deep sense of groove, earnest expression, and stylistic versatility, he plays with many of the most forward-thinking and hard-grooving groups in the region on both upright and electric bass., including Sharon Clark, Fran Vielma, Brian Settles, Sarah Marie Hughes, Thad Wilson, Simone Baron & Arco Belo, Donvonte’ McCoy, Aaron Myers, Alex Hamburger, and Elijah Jamal Balbed. Arnold is also an accomplished bandleader in his own right, fronting Sea Change, a contemporary jazz band that makes something new from the combination of his deep love of jazz and improvised music with his folk, rock, and soul roots.
Sea Change’s eponymous debut recording presents a narrative drawn from music written during and about a pivotal period in Arnold’s life. This ensemble of potent musical personalities conjures vibrant sonic landscapes within the worlds of Arnold’s songs. The textural interplay between accordionist Simone Baron, guitarist Nelson Dougherty, and pianist Aleks Izotov creates massive, three-dimensional waves of support behind the unmistakable call of Brian Settles’ tenor saxophone, though each player is sensitive enough leave room to feature one another. Drummer Keith Butler, Jr. and bassist Arnold, whose musical connection has developed over years working together in several bands, seamlessly move from moments of tender subtlety to all-out rock and roll. Sarah Marie Hughes plays two duets on soprano saxophone with Arnold at the piano that feature her sensitive interpretations of melody and adventurous and cathartic improvisation.
Capitalbop.com named Sea Change the #4 D.C. jazz album of 2020 and wrote that "the album features an array of eclectic instruments and thoughtful songs that cohere seamlessly into a beautiful whole.... Arnold and his collective set a wistful-yet-hopeful tone on Sea Change, one sure to bring a little light to a decisively grey moment in our country’s history.” The album was also a finalist for jazz album of the year at the Washington Area Music Awards.
Hear the Album Here:
Artwork © 2020 Elaine Wijaya
© 2021 by Stephen Arnold. Proudly created with Wix.com
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Michigan ATV Accident Lawyers
If you’re injured in an accident involving an off-road recreational vehicle such as an ATV or utility vehicle such as a truck, the consequences can be catastrophic. Although recreational vehicles by design provide less protection to occupants than passenger cars, the manufacturer often includes other design features to improve their safety on rocky, steep, hilly, rough, and wet terrains. However, these safety features can fail to work properly or users dangerously modify or tamper with the safety devices on these vehicles, which then cause the basis for your claim against the manufacturer, driver, owner, or operator.
If you were injured or a loved one died in an ATV accident and you suspect they had vehicle defect, was improperly modified, or there was a design failure to blame, you need to hire our personal injury law firm with decades of experience proving auto accident cases. Our Michigan ATV accident lawyers at The Joseph Dedvukaj Firm have a powerful and long track record of results in these motor vehicle related matters, and we care about helping our clients recover financially and physically from their serious injuries.
Our all-terrain vehicle (ATV) accident lawyers represent operators and passengers who suffered ATV accident injuries due to:
ATV modified or disabled safety devices
Dangerous property conditions that the property owner of the property never disclosed that caused a vehicle to overturn
Failure to supervision children operating terrain vehicles, ATVs, quadbikes, and four-wheelers
Improperly maintained all terrain vehicles
Defective ATV vehicles
Failing to provide safety equipment like helmets
Pedestrians hit by ATVs
If you or a family member sustained any injury in a motor vehicle accident involving an involving an off-road recreational vehicle, ATV, or utility vehicle truck, contact our Bloomfield, MI law firm today at 248-352-2110 or toll free at (866) HIRE-JOE. We will give you a free case evaluation with our ATV accident attorney to discuss your potential compensation claim.
Our ATV accident lawyers are passionate about getting you the maximum compensation available for your injuries. According to the consumer product safety commission (CPSC) over 130,000 people each year are injured in ATV accidents.
All-Terrain Vehicles Under Michigan Law
The term ATV is commonly used by people, but the real meaning can sometimes be confusing in the view of the law. Whether you call them four-wheelers, quads, or utility vehicles, states like Michigan define an all-terrain vehicle as:
MCLA 324.81101(b) states:
" (b) "ATV" means a vehicle with 3 or more wheels that is designed for off-road use, has low-pressure tires, has a seat designed to be straddled by the rider, and is powered by a 50cc to 1,000cc gasoline engine or an engine of comparable size using other fuels."
The ATV definition plays a critical role in an ATV accident claim to determine the available insurance coverage to pay your damages. We have resolved many ATV cases through negotiated settlement, but some require a trial lawyer to secure a multimillion-dollar jury verdict for the seriously injured victim.
If you have questions about insurance coverage for an incident, we invite you to discuss your situation with ATV accident attorneys in Michigan who have experience with similar situations.
Injured in an All-Terrain Vehicle Accident? Our Lawyers Can Help You Recover Compensation – Schedule A Free Consultation at 248-352-2110 or toll free at 866-HIRE-JOE.
The Consumer Product Safety Commission Publishes Safety Statistics Regarding Recreational Vehicle Accidents
The published statistics tell us that children and adults are at a higher risk of suffering an injury when they lose control of the ATV vehicle, including a broken bone, paralysis, traumatic brain injury, scarring or even death.
Today our Detroit, Mi ATV vehicle accident lawyers see growing number severe injuries from all-terrain vehicle accidents than we have seen in historically. The danger and cause of the ATV injury trend is explained by these factors:
In 2018, over 264 people are killed in ATV accidents in the United States.
Approximately 30% of the people killed in ATV accidents each year are children under 16 years old.
In 2018, 81,800 injured people sought medical care in an emergency room involving ATV rollovers and crashes, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission.
In 2020 over 300,000 ATVs were sold in North America and an estimated 9.5 million 4-wheel ATVs were in use in 2012.
Michigan reported 484 ATV deaths cases from 1981 to 2018
According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, there is a decreasing trend in the reported in recent decades as the number of recreational vehicle injuries.
ATV Accident Causes
Most ATV injuries are avoidable by using common sense and proper training. ATV accidents lead to serious injuries, including internal injuries, broken bones, scarring, traumatic brain injury, and spinal injury. The common causes are:
Loss of control is a common risk resulting in traumatic injuries
Driving on an ATV on gravel surface
Children riding without adult supervision, especially under age 16
Riding double on the ATV not designed to passengers
Modified ATV vehicle outside of manufacturer specifications
Performing dangerous maneuvers
Operating the ATV on unfamiliar terrain
Not observing state laws, local ordinances, or safety guidelines
Historically, an inexperienced ATV operator is much more likely to be injured using an ATV vehicle than adults and young children who receive the proper safety training.
Children Using ATVs Can Be Safe With Adult Supervision & Other Safety Precautions
Adults have a legal responsibility to implement safety precautions to ensure the safety of children riding ATVs, passengers, and spectators alike. Implementing and enforcing safety rules help reduce ATV accident injuries:
Provide open area for children to operate ATV vehicle
Enforce safety rules
Provide operating safety instruction or training before usage
Ensure riding at safe speed
Provide ATV safety equipment such as helmet, eye protection, and clothes
Maintain ATV equipment
Make sure ATV operator is familiar with the terrain
Ensure rider is over 16 years of age
Adults failing to supervise and enforce their responsibilities can be held liable for injuries sustained by children operating an ATV.
An experienced personal injury lawyer can pursue your rights to determine if there is available insurance to cover the damages, especially of the injury occurs at home, campground, or business.
ATV Accidents Caused By Design Or Manufacturing Defects
In some cases, ATV injuries may be due to a manufacturing or design defect. You may have a products liability claim against the manufacturer, distributor, or retailer of the ATV vehicle for your injuries or death.
Signs of a product liability claim can be seen when the manufacturer does a product recall, but some product liability can involve a defectively designed ATV vehicle that may become apparent over time as the ATV vehicle is used.
The Michigan ATV accident injury lawyers at The Joseph Dedvukaj Firm take ATV defect claims seriously and are dedicated to work with industry experts in design engineering to help prove our client’s case. We also successfully represent family members who lost a loved one in an ATV crash or car accident.
Michigan Time Limit For Recreational Vehicle Accident Lawsuit
In Michigan, the law generally sets the statute of limitation at 3 years for filing an ATV accident lawsuit involving an ATV personal injury case. Therefore, you need to consult an experienced personal injury attorney quickly after an ATV accident to protect your legal rights and collect evidence.
Generally, a three-year statute of limitations governs most Michigan personal injury cases, the time for filing a case involving a dangerous product may vary depending upon the unique circumstances, including the age of the injured victim, and date the ATV was sold.
All-Terrain Vehicle Accident
Our ATV crash injury lawyers know that many families want answers to essential questions on filing a compensation case when another's negligence led to a preventable accident with serious injuries. Our Michigan attorneys have answered some of those questions below.
Contact our personal injury law firm today at (248) 352-2110 or toll free at 866-HIRE-JOE to schedule a free case review and confidential case evaluation or discuss your claim. A Michigan trial lawyer is ready to help.
Are ATV Accidents Common?
In 2015, the NHTSA, published crash statistics document there are almost 400,000 ATV accidents every year. Many all-terrain vehicle crash cases involve operators without safety equipment during nighttime hours or over rough terrain.
ATV manufacturers do not recommend on-road usage. Even so, many operators drive their all-terrain vehicles illegally on public roads, leading to many severe injuries and fatalities.
How Many People Die from ATV Accidents a Year?
According to Consumer Product and Safety Commission between 1982 and 2018, there were at least 15,744 ATV-related fatalities. Of these fatalities, 3,353 were children younger than 16, about 1 in 5. According to 2018 data from nonprofit the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety, in 80-90% of the deaths, the victims did not wear helmets.
Experienced or properly trained ATV riders and passengers could have avoided nearly all of these crashes had they followed basic safety guidelines.
What Does an All-Terrain Vehicle Crash Mean?
The NHTSA identifies an all-terrain vehicle accident as any scenario driving an ATV that results in minor or severe injuries, property damage, or death. An all-terrain vehicle crash is typically caused by the negligent, wanton, or reckless behavior of the driver or passenger.
How Dangerous are ATVs?
Many adults and older children loved the thrill and excitement of driving an all-terrain vehicle on country roads, up hills, and across open plains. However, these vehicles can be difficult to control in uneven or unstable terrain conditions, especially when the ATV rider is traveling at an unsafe speed.
ATV accidents are similar to other outdoor recreational activities, including injuries caused on jet skis, snowmobiles, water skis, and motorcycles.
Many all-terrain vehicle crash cases involve collisions and rollovers that result in severe injuries and fatalities. Most moderate to severe injuries require a visit to the emergency room for an accurate diagnosis that might include traumatic brain injuries, spinal cord injuries, internal bleeding, broken bones, or organ damage.
Why Are Quads so Dangerous?
A quad (four wheel ATV vehicle) has an inherent design flaw that causes instability on uneven terrain at high speeds. Moving quickly while attempting a turn can the vehicle to rollover unexpectedly, creating life-threatening consequences for the driver and passengers.
Quads are considered an exhilarating, expensive recreation. But even a minor injury could leave the operator and passengers in severe harm, with a traumatic brain injury, concussion, spinal injury, cuts, and lacerations. Moreover, as an extreme sport, quads can lead to preventable death.
Does Insurance Cover ATV Accidents?
Most insurance policies do not provide coverage to pay for victims injured in ATV crashes like the compensation for car, truck, and motorcycle accidents. Usually, the victim must find other sources of insurance coverage to pay for your damages.
However, experienced ATV accident lawyers can sometimes find compensation through other means when someone else's negligence caused your ATV injury.
Are Motorcycles Safer Than Quad?
Motorcycles and quad vehicles are designed for different use and environment. Motorcycles are usually designed for driving public roads such as asphalt and concrete. On the other hand, a dirt bike has knobby tires and special shocks that can hold the off-road terrain better than ATVs, and their design help them be stable in almost any environment at higher speeds. A dirt bike can go much faster than an ATV because they are lighter and can take sharp curves.
Individuals are more likely to be injured in ATV accidents traveling on dirt than car accidents on paved roads. ATVs are not designed for use on highways. In addition, ATVs are likely more dangerous to drivers and passengers because of their ease of rolling over, tipping over and crashing due to a lack of control, which can lead to severe and permanent injuries.
Michigan All-Terrain Vehicle Injury Law Firm: Representing Victims of ATV Accident Rollovers and Off-road Injuries
The ORV accident injury attorneys at The Joseph Dedvukaj Firm have represented children and adults injured in an off-road vehicle crash for many years. Our attorneys are committed to finding justice and securing compensation for your medical expenses, pain and suffering, lost wages, and any ongoing disability.
In many cases, our lawyers can resolve your case with the insurance company for the off road Vehicle (ORV) owner under their homeowners or business insurance policy. However, if we cannot resolve the case through out of court negotiation, an experienced Michigan ORV accident trial lawyer will file a lawsuit.
Don't talk to the insurance companies without legal representation. You and your family’s best interest will be served if you maximize your recovery from injuries sustained in an all-terrain vehicle crash. Our personal injury law firm has helped aggressively pursue compensation for victims of ATV accidents. You can heal while your accident lawyers pursue your case and document a solid compensation case for you.
Contact our ATV injury trial lawyers today at 248-352-2110 or toll free at 866-HIRE-JOE.
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Pelvic floor oncosurgery
The range of diseases and operations that the department deals with is extremely wide and diverse. The range of therapeutic activities ranges from plastic reconstructive operations in women with vaginal wall prolapse, surgical treatment of endometriosis, ovarian cysts, uterine fibroids to extensive surgical interventions for malignant tumors of the female genital organs, tumors of the abdominal cavity, retroperitoneal neoplasms.
Laparoscopic operations for uterine fibroids, endometriosis, ovarian cysts, Tubo-ovarian formations, infertility, gynecological diseases.
Robot-assisted operations:
Hysterectomy, sacrocolpopexy with prolapse and prolapse of the uterus
Treatment of infiltrative endometriosis, myomectomy, metroplasty in uterine malformations
Intrauterine endoscopic surgery-hysteroscopy
Hysteroresectoscopy for endometrial hyperplasia and polyps, uterine fibroids, malformations, infertility
Radio Wave Treatment of cervical diseases
Reconstructive Plastic Surgery of the pelvic floor, including the use of mesh implants (with omission and prolapse of the genitals)
Sling operations for stress urinary incontinence
Organ-preserving endoscopic minimally invasive operations for uterine fibroids
Surgical preparation for in vitro fertilization
Endoscopic operations in oncogynecology
Oncogynecological nosology:
Cancer of the uterine body
Sarcoma of the uterus, ovaries
Cancer of the fallopian tubes
Malignant non-epithelial ovarian tumors (germinogenic tumors, tumors of the stroma and genital cord, sarcomas, neuroendocrine tumors, etc.)
Borderline ovarian tumors
Relapses of malignant tumors of the female genital organs
Metastases in the ovaries
Trophoblastic tumors of the uterus
The Department of pelvic floor oncosurgery consists of qualified specialists of expert level in the field of abdominal surgery and pelvic surgery, conducting successful operations, even in the case of seemingly unresectable tumors. The staff of the department are highly professional doctors who continue the work of their outstanding teachers: academician M. I. Davydov, professors M. I. Nechushkin, I. A. Fanstein, V. V. Kuznetsov, V. P. Kozachenko.
Treatment of patients is carried out in accordance with international standards. In complex and ambiguous situations, an individual personalized approach is used, which allows you to choose the right treatment tactics as accurately as possible. In young patients, the advantage is given to organ-preserving operations in early gynecological cancer.
The department uses both minimally invasive interventions-laparoscopic and open laparotomic operations. This is one of the few departments in Russia where specialists who have the skills of robotic surgery in gynecology and oncogynecology work.
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Employees of the department were specialized in leading clinics of the country and the world. The staff of the Department actively participates in educational projects, takes part as lecturers in domestic and foreign congresses and symposiums, participates in the training of trainees, residents and graduate students. Work experience of employees - from 7 to 30 years, includes work in leading clinics of Russia (NMITS of oncology named after N. N. Blokhin, RSCRR of Radiology).
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Dear Muhammad Nuryevich Saryev, let me express my sincere sympathy and gratitude to you. And also accept my great admiration and admiration for your skill, the high art of the doctor. Thank you for...
Patient A. 02/01/2023
I would like to express my sincere gratitude to the team of doctors of pelvic oncosurgery Valiev R.K. (head of the department), Nurberdiev M.B. (research associate), Saryev M.N. (my attending...
Patient B. 12/26/2022
In November, I had an operation in the Department of Pelvic Cancer Surgery in the 7th building on the 6th floor. I would like to thank all the staff of the department for their sensitivity,...
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Turkey says Greece failed to fulfill promises, vows response – The Independent
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Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has accused Greece and Cyprus of failing to fulfill “promises” made during negotiations within the European Union and NATO and said his country would continue to give them the response “they deserve.”
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan on Wednesday accused Greece and Cyprus of failing to fulfill “promises” made during negotiations within the European Union and NATO and said his country would continue to give them “the response they deserve.”
Erdogan’s comments came days after Ankara redeployed its search vessel, Oruc Reis, for a new energy exploration mission in disputed waters in the eastern Mediterranean, reigniting tensions with Greece and Cyprus over sea boundaries and exploration rights. Turkish media reports said two navy frigates are shadowing the search vessel.
Those tensions had flared up over the summer, prompting a military buildup, bellicose rhetoric and fears of a confrontation between the two NATO members and historic regional rivals.
“Our Oruc Reis has returned to its duty in the Mediterranean,” Erdogan told legislators of his ruling party in a speech in parliament. “We will continue to give the response they deserve on the field, to Greece and the Greek Cypriot administration who have not kept their promises during talks within the EU and NATO platforms.”
He didn’t spell out what the promises were but Turkish officials have been accusing Greek officials of engaging in a series of “provocations” despite efforts to revive the so-called exploratory talks between the neighbors that were aimed at resolving disputes and were last held in 2016.
Heiko Maas, the foreign minister of Germany, which has been mediating between Athens and Ankara in a bid to east the tensions, criticized Turkey on Tuesday for taking “unilateral steps” in the eastern Mediterranean which he said were undercutting efforts to deescalate tensions. The U.S. State Department issued a statement deploring Turkey’s move.
Ankara says the Oruc Reis was redeployed following provocative acts by Athens, including a decision to hold military drills in the Aegean Sea on Turkey’s main national holiday.
During his speech, Erdogan also rebuffed international criticism over Turkey’s move to open the beachfront of Cyprus’ fenced-off suburb of Varosha in divided Cyprus’ breakaway Turkish Cypriot north.
“The fenced-off Varosha region belongs to the Turks of northern Cyprus. This should be known as such,” he said.
Varosha remained off-limits and in Turkish military control after its Greek Cypriot residents fled before advancing troops in 1974 when Turkey invaded and sliced the island along ethnic lines after a coup by supporters of union with Greece.
Separately, Erdogan declared that he would on Saturday announce details of the discovery a new natural gas reserve off the Black Sea coast. In August, Turkey announced the discovery of 320 billion cubic meters of gas, which the country said would help ease the country’s dependence on imports.
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Republicans to Propose $325 “Extra Credit” Grant to Parents
Funding intended to offset unexpected financial burden from school closures (child care, lost wages, supplemental materials, etc.)
Each household with a child would receive flat $325 payment
Total cost is $440 million of federal CARES Act funding
Raleigh, N.C. — When the North Carolina legislature reconvenes tomorrow, Republicans will propose a $325 “Extra Credit” grant to parents. The “Extra Credit” initiative uses $440 million in federal CARES Act funding to help offset unexpected costs of school closures to parents.
Sen. Joyce Krawiec (R-Forsyth) said, “Parents are facing an unexpected financial burden from school closures. Expenses like child care, supplemental learning materials, lost wages, and more are adding up. The Republican-controlled legislature will vote to provide those parents with some relief in the form of a $325 ‘Extra Credit’ grant.”
Sen. Danny Britt (R-Robeson) said, “As a father, with an incredible wife who is bearing the brunt of virtual schooling for our kids, I see firsthand the stress and added expenses brought about by school closures. I can’t imagine what single parents are going through. This ‘Extra Credit’ grant will help defray some expenses for parents who are nearing their wits’ end.”
Sen. Bob Steinburg (R-Chowan) said, “The ‘Extra Credit’ grant to each household with a child is designed to lend a hand to parents forced to deal with the unexpected costs and challenges of virtual learning. This is the right call and will put money directly in the hands of those who could use it.”
How the Extra Credit Grant Program Works
The legislature will vote to allocate $440 million in federal CARES Act funding to provide $325 to each household with at least one child. The Department of Revenue (DOR) will query its tax records to automatically generate a check to tax filers who claimed a child in 2019.
While the DOR search will capture the majority of eligible households and automatically issue checks, some will fall through the cracks. Parents who did not have any tax liability or were not required to file tax returns will still qualify for the program, but DOR will not automatically find them. Those parents will be able to apply for the $325 Extra Credit Grant to ensure they receive the funds.
The maximum income eligibility to receive the Extra Credit Grant will be identical to the federal threshold for the Child Tax Credit. There will be no minimum income requirement.
The federal government requires CARES Act funding to be spent by the end of the year, so the Extra Credit Grant initiative will require the state to issue checks by December 15.
The legislation will require a letter explaining the grant to accompany checks, but the letter will not be signed by or make any reference to any candidate on the ballot this year. The checks will be signed by the North Carolina Controller.
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A Young Wealth Builder Falls and Recoups it All Like a Queen
Financial adviser Ashley M. Fox, founder of EMPIFY, teaches grade-school students how to build wealth and how not to make the same spending mistakes she once made.
By CHERELLA COX OWOYELU Mar 04, 2018 | 12:52 PM EST
As part of Women's History Month, Alpha Rising is highlighting women that #AlphaInspire, so read on.
Ashley M. Fox is the founder and financial education specialist of EMPIFY. She teaches grade-school students how to build wealth in Philadelphia, Pa. and The Bronx, NY. She also shares how to avoid the money mistakes she made as she built her business.
Fox admits she was spending more than she was making. Within months of starting EMPIFY, she had depleted her $30,000 in savings and investment accounts, and ended up moving back home with her parents -- she simply could not pay her bills. That was four years ago.
Now 29, Fox has a beautiful two bedroom, two bathroom apartment, and can look back at the setback with humbling gratitude. It was at her lowest that she learned life's biggest lessons.
"My financial advisory business was new, and I still had a mindset as if I still worked on Wall Street. This caused me to get behind on bills. Essentially when all came down to it, I had set aside about $30,000 that I ended up depleting due to not allocating money properly," Fox said.
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Although she has helping 200 clients invest more than $1.5 million, the money she lost was not theirs, it was her own. She was living beyond her means. While maintaining her business, but cutting her expenses, the Wall Street money manager, from a middle-class background, found her true calling. After she could not pay her bills for the first time in life, she began to understand the struggles of the less fortunate. Now, rather than helping millionaires become billionaires, she focuses her energy on building wealth in the low-income communities.
"When I left my job, I had about $30,000 set aside. This was money held in my savings accounts and my investment accounts. I ended up selling out one of my highest performing mutual funds, shares from some of my best performing stocks that I had held for 5+ years. I also emptied my savings accounts."
Fox now earns more than she earned before, thanks to a powerful, compassionate support system and her desire to give back.
"To recover, I kept fighting. I moved in with my parents, so I had no rent. They even fed me, so I had no real food expenses. My car was paid for by my father back in college, so I had didn't have a note. I cut back on everything, and essentially started over. Everyday I would meet with my clients and work as an independent financial adviser. After my second year as a financial adviser, I was making more than what Wall Street was paying me. So, I wouldn't equate my recovery with just one thing. I just kept pushing.
"Everyday, I focused on becoming a better Ashley. More reading, finding more mentors, finding better ways to serve my community. I never lost sight of who I wanted to be. What was in my heart never changed even though my money and surroundings did. I knew that I was in a temporary place that I needed to grow from," Fox said.
And grow she did. She has a great business, a large social-media following, has become an international money adviser, and plans to write a book.
Check out her video with TheStreet for more insightful lessons on how to save and spend wisely.
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2.10 Help My Baby Learn’s Privacy Policy explains how we treat your data and protect your privacy when you use the App or our Site, and such Privacy Policy is hereby incorporated by reference herein. By using the App or our Site, you expressly agree that Help My Baby Learn can use any data collected in accordance with our Privacy Policy.
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HelpMyBabyLearn, L.L.C., including its affiliates (“Help My Baby Learn”), is committed to protecting the privacy of your information. Help My Baby Learn provides this Privacy Policy (the “Policy”) to help you understand how Help My Baby Learn collects and uses the information you submit to the Help My Baby Learn website located at www.helpmybabylearn.com (collectively, the “Site”) and that is collected when you visit the Site and use the Help My Baby Learn application (the “App”).
In this Policy, “Personally Identifiable Information” means an individual’s first name and last name or first initial and last name in combination with any one or more of the following data elements that relate to such individual: (a) Social Security number; (b) driver’s license number or state-issued identification card number; or (c) financial account number, or credit or debit card number, with or without any required security code, access code, personal identification number or password, that would permit access to an individual’s financial account; provided, however, that “Personally Identifiable Information” shall not include information that is lawfully obtained from publicly available information, or from federal, state or local government records lawfully made available to the general public. “You” means an individual who accesses or uses the App or the Site or the guardian of the user.
In addition to this Policy, for certain special offers, the App, areas of the Site, or certain services, activities or promotions, Help My Baby Learn may present different or additional terms and practices specific to those programs at the time the information is collected. By accessing or using the App or the Site or providing information to Help My Baby Learn through the App or the Site, you are accepting the practices described in this Policy.
1. Information that Help My Baby Learn Collects.
1.1 Help My Baby Learn collects information when you utilize the App or submit it to the Site, participate in surveys or promotions, post opinions on our bulletin boards, respond to us or otherwise contact us. The information collected may include your name, mobile, phone, or fax number, email address, account information (such as account and online registration for the Site), sent and received email/text messages, phone calls made or received, email/phone contacts, the subject line of emails, Content of the foregoing and other information (the “Information”). In some cases, the Information Help My Baby Learn asks you to provide will be mandatory to participate in a particular activity, service or promotion, and in many cases use of the App will automatically result in sharing such Information. If you do not provide this Information or do not allow the App to access the Information, your participation in that activity, service or promotion may be limited or prohibited.
1.2 The App and the Site are not intended for children under the age of 13 and we do not knowingly collect Personally Identifiable Information via the App or the Site from visitors in this age group; however, information may be collected from parents or guardians relating to their children for the development of the App and/or the Site.
2. License to Use Information Submitted.
2.1 Help My Baby Learn does not want to receive, and you therefore agree not to submit, Personally Identifiable Information, confidential, proprietary or trade secret information through this Site (excluding information related to a Site registration) or through use of the App. Additionally, through use of the Site and/or the App you expressly agree to allow Help My Baby Learn to monitor, collect, and data mine Information contained in all emails or other communications shared with Help My Baby Learn. By submitting any such information, you grant Help My Baby Learn an irrevocable and unrestricted license to use, modify, reproduce, transmit, display and distribute such materials, information, suggestions, ideas or comments for any purpose whatsoever, including aggregating this data for your usage. Please note that any information, materials, suggestions, ideas or comments sent to Help My Baby Learn by e-mail or any other communication, through the App, this Site, or otherwise, including any data and questions will be deemed non-confidential and non-proprietary. However, Help My Baby Learn will not use the user’s name in connection with any such materials, information, suggestions, ideas or comments unless Help My Baby Learn first obtains such user’s permission or otherwise takes such other actions as required by law.
2.2 Advertising: At this time, there are no outside advertisements on the Site or the App.
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3.1 Help My Baby Learn will endeavor not to collect nor will we be aware of any Personally Identifiable Information, confidential, proprietary or trade secret information disclosed in emails, or other communications, however, such collection may be unavoidable to the extent you provide the same in Information monitored by the App in contravention of Section 2. Additionally, except as described in this Policy, Help My Baby Learn’s practice is to not disclose any Information about you outside of Help My Baby Learn and its affiliates without your consent. Help My Baby Learn may disclose Information to its third party service providers (which are obligated to maintain confidentiality and security of the Information and are restricted from using such Information other than as authorized by Help My Baby Learn or as otherwise permitted by law) so they may complete transactions or perform services on behalf of Help My Baby Learn, transactions on your behalf, or transactions related to providing services to you. For example, Help My Baby Learn may contract with third parties to host the App or the Site, collect and provide product or service reviews, provide promotions or surveys, send Help My Baby Learn’s emails, and fulfill promotions. However, Help My Baby Learn will restrict those third parties to using the Information in connection with the services they provide. Help My Baby Learn may also disclose Information to comply with the law and lawful requests or legal process, protect the rights or property of Help My Baby Learn and its customers, and when Help My Baby Learn believes in good faith that the disclosure is necessary to protect the personal safety of Help My Baby Learn, its employees and customers, or the public. Also, Help My Baby Learn may disclose Information in connection with (but not limited to) the following circumstances:
(a) Certain Business Transfers. Help My Baby Learn may disclose Information as part of a corporate business transaction, such as a merger or acquisition, joint venture, corporate reorganization, financing, or sale of company assets. Help My Baby Learn may also disclose Information in the event of insolvency, bankruptcy, or receivership in which Information could be transferred to third parties as one of the business assets in the transaction.
(b) Co-Branded Services. Some services in connection with the App or the Site may be co-branded and offered together with another company. If you register for or use these services, both Help My Baby Learn and the other company may receive your Information collected in connection with the co-branded services.
(c) Other Purposes. Help My Baby Learn may disclose Information as consented to by you from time to time, including to fulfill any other purposes that are identified when the Information is collected.
Help My Baby Learn will take reasonable measures to avoid disclosing your Information for purposes other than those for which it was collected, except with your consent or as required or permitted by law. Consent may be express or implied, and given in writing, by using or not using a check-off box, electronically, orally, or by your conduct, such as use of services or products.
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4.1 Help My Baby Learn is committed to protecting the security of Information submitted to us. While we explicitly request that you refrain from submitting Personally Identifiable Information, confidential, proprietary or trade secret information, Help My Baby Learn and the vendors that provide hosting services for the App and the Site use a variety of security technologies and administrative procedures to help protect your Information from unauthorized access, use or disclosure through security measures appropriate to the sensitivity of the Information. For example, your Information is stored on computer systems located in controlled facilities. Finally, internal access to a user’s Information is restricted to Site administrators and others on a need-to-know basis.
4.2 Help My Baby Learn and the vendors that provide hosting services for the App and the Site use a variety of security technologies and administrative procedures to help protect your information from unauthorized access, use or disclosure through security measures appropriate to the sensitivity of the information. For example, your information is stored on computer systems located in controlled facilities. Finally, internal access to a User’s information is restricted to Site administrators and others on a need-to-know basis.
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5. Changes to this Policy.
5.1 This Policy is effective as of the date first stated above. Help My Baby Learn may periodically update this Policy to reflect changes in its practices or applicable laws or regulations. If Help My Baby Learn updates this Policy, Help My Baby Learn will post the updated version of this Policy and it will change the “effective date” at the top of this Policy. Changes to the Site will be effective seven (7) days after the change is made to the Site. If the updated version of the Policy contains material changes to how Help My Baby Learn collects, uses, or shares your Information, Help My Baby Learn will post a prominent notice of the updated version on the Site or send you an email detailing the changes.
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A Great Reckoning: A Novel (Chief Inspector Gamache Novel #12) (Mass Market)
By Louise Penny
This is book number 12 in the Chief Inspector Gamache Novel series.
#1: Still Life: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel (Mass Market): $7.99
#2: A Fatal Grace: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel (Paperback): $17.99
#3: The Cruelest Month: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel (Paperback): $17.99
#4: A Rule Against Murder: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel (Paperback): $17.99
#5: The Brutal Telling: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel (Paperback): $17.99
#6: Bury Your Dead: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel (Mass Market): $9.99
#7: A Trick of the Light: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel (Paperback): $17.99
#8: The Beautiful Mystery: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel (Paperback): $17.99
#9: How the Light Gets In: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel (Hardcover): $25.99
#10: The Long Way Home: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel (Paperback): $17.99
#11: The Nature of the Beast: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel (Paperback): $17.99
#13: Glass Houses: A Novel (Chief Inspector Gamache Novel #13) (Mass Market): $9.99
#14: Kingdom of the Blind: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel (Mass Market): $9.99
#15: A Better Man: A Chief Inspector Gamache Novel (Mass Market): $9.99
#16: All the Devils Are Here: A Novel (Chief Inspector Gamache Novel #16) (Mass Market): $9.99
#17: The Madness of Crowds: A Novel (Chief Inspector Gamache Novel #17) (Mass Market): $9.99
#18: A World of Curiosities: A Novel (Chief Inspector Gamache Novel #18) (Hardcover): $29.99
September 2016 Indie Next List
“There is something rotten at the Surete academy, and the now-retired Chief Inspector Armand Gamache has been brought in to clean it up. In the meantime, a strange map has been found in Three Pines. Old friends, new characters, murder, and history combine in another irresistible tale from Penny, whose writing is always compassionate, funny, and literate. This latest in the series is not to be missed.”
— Kathy Magruder (W), Pageturners Bookstore, Indianola, IA
Instant New York Times bestseller:
#1 in Hardcover Fiction
#1 in E-book Fiction
#1 in Combined Print and E-book Fiction
"Deep and grand and altogether extraordinary....Miraculous."
"Artful...Powerful...Magical."
- The New York Times Book Review
"Superb"
“A Great Reckoning succeeds on every level."
—St. Louis Post-Dispatch
#1 New York Times bestselling author Louise Penny pulls back the layers to reveal a brilliant and emotionally powerful truth in her latest spellbinding novel.
When an intricate old map is found stuffed into the walls of the bistro in Three Pines, it at first seems no more than a curiosity. But the closer the villagers look, the stranger it becomes.
Given to Armand Gamache as a gift the first day of his new job, the map eventually leads him to shattering secrets. To an old friend and older adversary. It leads the former Chief of Homicide for the Sûreté du Québec to places even he is afraid to go. But must.
And there he finds four young cadets in the Sûreté academy, and a dead professor. And, with the body, a copy of the old, odd map.
Everywhere Gamache turns, he sees Amelia Choquet, one of the cadets. Tattooed and pierced. Guarded and angry. Amelia is more likely to be found on the other side of a police line-up. And yet she is in the academy. A protégée of the murdered professor.
The focus of the investigation soon turns to Gamache himself and his mysterious relationship with Amelia, and his possible involvement in the crime. The frantic search for answers takes the investigators back to Three Pines and a stained glass window with its own horrific secrets.
For both Amelia Choquet and Armand Gamache, the time has come for a great reckoning.
This edition of the book is the deluxe, tall rack mass market paperback.
LOUISE PENNY is the author of the #1 New York Times, USA Today, and Globe and Mail bestselling series of Chief Inspector Armand Gamache novels, and coauthor with Hillary Rodham Clinton of the #1 New York Times bestselling thriller State of Terror. She has won numerous awards, including a CWA Dagger and the Agatha Award (seven times), and was a finalist for the Edgar Award for Best Novel. In 2017, she received the Order of Canada for her contributions to Canadian culture. Louise lives in a small village south of Montréal.
Fiction / Mystery & Detective / Traditional
Fiction / Mystery & Detective / International Crime & Mystery
Kobo eBook (August 30th, 2016): $9.99
Paperback (May 2nd, 2017): $17.99
Paperback, Large Print (May 3rd, 2017): $16.99
Hardcover (August 30th, 2016): $28.99
Prebound (May 2nd, 2017): $20.80
CD-Audio (August 30th, 2016): $39.99
Hardcover, Large Print (September 7th, 2016): $34.99
Publisher: St. Martin's Paperbacks
Publication Date: May 2nd, 2017
Series: Chief Inspector Gamache Novel
#1 Globe and Mail Bestseller
New York Times Book Review 10 Best Crime Novels of the Year
The Washington Post Best Mystery Books and Thrillers of 2016
NPR’s Best Books of 2016
Seattle Times 10 Best Mysteries of 2016
Kirkus Reviews Best Fiction 2016
Publishers Weekly Best Mysteries and Thrillers of 2016
Winner of the 2016 BookBrowse Fiction Award
LibraryReads "Favorite of Favorites" Top 10 Books of 2016
Goodreads Best Mystery & Thriller of 2016 finalist
BookPage 10 Best Mysteries and Thrillers of 2016
Audible’s Best Mystery/Thriller of 2016
St. Louis Post-Dispatch 5 Favorite Audiobooks of 2016
BOLO Books Top Reads of 2016
“Artful… powerful… magical.”
“Suspenseful.”
—O, the Oprah Magazine
"Superb."
“Transcends the mystery genre.”
—AARP, The Magazine
"Luminous prose, complex but uncluttered plots, and profound compassion."
“Addictive.”
“Satin prose… A splendid and moving novel.”
—Richmond Times Dispatch
"Louise Penny [is] legendary... The magic of Penny’s books lies in the details."
"This complex novel deals with universal themes of compassion, weakness in the face of temptation, forgiveness, and the danger of falling into despair and cynicism over apparently insurmountable evils."
—Publishers Weekly (starred and boxed)
"A compelling mystery and a rich human drama in which no character is either entirely good or evil, and each is capable of inspiring empathy."
—Booklist (starred)
"A chilling story that's also filled with hope a beloved Penny trademark.”
—Kirkus Reviews (starred)
"Riveting...with characters of incredible depth who only add to the strength of the plot."
—Library Journal (starred)
“Smart and Satisfying.”
“Delivers answers to perplexing puzzles…[with] engaging characters and richly layered plot.”
Additional Praise for Louise Penny and the Armand Gamache Mysteries
“Penny sustains her high-wire act, creating characters of remarkable depth in an exhilarating whodunit.”
“Louise Penny is unsurpassed at building a sense of heart-stopping urgency."
“Penny, who raises the bar with each entry in this superb series, has always mixed murder and corruption with issues of morality...[S]he does so with her accustomed talent for a gripping plot, rich characterizations, arresting prose and thought-provoking questions of mercy, malice and the contradictions of the human race." —Richmond-Times Dispatch
"This series dominates best-seller lists and award lists for a reason. Penny tells powerful stories of damage and healing in the human heart, leavened with affection, humor and – thank goodness – redemption."
—Salem Macknee, Charlotte Observer
“Penny writes with grace and intelligence about complex people struggling with complex emotions. But her great gift is her uncanny ability to describe what might seem indescribable – the play of light, the sound of celestial music, a quiet sense of peace.”
—New York Times Book Review
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SpaceX, NASA managers decide on May 7 launch date following slip
by Chris Bergin April 23, 2012
written by Chris Bergin April 23, 2012
Following SpaceX’s announcement that their Falcon 9 launch date will be slipping from its April 30 target, evaluations have been taking place – in cooperation with NASA – to ascertain when the Dragon spacecraft can make its debut attempt to berth with the International Space Station (ISS). With the NET date of May 7 now official, Dragon will have two opportunities before potential conflicts with an upcoming Soyuz mission.
Falcon 9 Slippage:
Being ready to launch is always a challenge, regardless if one is launching sounding rockets out of Wallops or Space Shuttles out of KSC. As such, any slip prior to launch should not be seen as a negative, but as a necessity of ensuring no stone is left unturned ahead of a launch and its subsequent mission.
Although SpaceX’s growing fan base sometimes treat the Californian company as an invincible force of nature in the spaceflight arena, their need to work within the decades of mission experience – provided by the likes of the Space Shuttle – has at least been proven by their own decision to slip the launch of their key Falcon 9/Dragon mission, not only past the April 30 target, but also the May 3 reserve date, despite some confidence they could have made the latter.
SpaceX Forum Section
L2 Dragon C2/C3 Mission Special
L2 ISS Section
“After reviewing our recent progress, it was clear that we needed more time to finish hardware-in-the-loop testing and properly review and follow up on all data. While it is still possible that we could launch on May 3rd, it would be wise to add a few more days of margin in case things take longer than expected,” noted SpaceX in a short release to the media on Monday.
“As a result, our launch is likely to be pushed back by one week, pending coordination with NASA.”
The background to the slip began with last week’s SpaceX Flight Readiness Review (FRR) and its subsequent overview to NASA managers assembled at the Johnson Space Center (JSC). Although the review was unlike the FRR’s held for the Space Shuttle, NASA’s involvement was required from a ISS standpoint, ensuring they were ready to receive the Dragon at the orbital outpost, in the event the spacecraft achieved its required flight milestones.
With this mission being a combined C2/C3 demonstration – renamed to C2+ as a result – Dragon will have the opportunity to prove its Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) ambitions, after what will be only its second ride into space via its Falcon 9 launch vehicle.
Once on orbit, during what is know as far field phasing, Dragon will then head into proximity operations, riding on a racetrack around the ISS, communicating with Space Station, prior to rendezvous operations and hopefully berthing operations via the Space Station Remote Manipulator System (SSRMS).
This latter – and historic – milestone requires the software on the Dragon to perform flawlessly. However, by the time of the NASA overview, SpaceX still had one additional simulation to run on its software, via an avionics package SpaceX CEO Elon Musk described as a “brain in a tub” on a bench at their headquarters.
This “hardware in the loop” system is understood to have the name “Dragon Force”, a system that allows multiple hardware and software test scenarios to be run in parallel. It is the challenges of fine tuning this programming – such as avoiding aborts being called by the software when an abort was not required, in addition to its data being seen as acceptable and in compliance with the ISS’ operations – that requires additional time.
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Mr Musk, in tweeting confirmation of the slip, described delay as related to requiring more time to test the docking code, pointing towards the software’s role ahead of berthing with the ISS.
New Launch Date:
In the run up to the April 30 target, SpaceX engineers were tasked with several milestones on the processing flow, including the loading of hypergolics on the Dragon. That operation had been rescheduled for Monday, per L2 processing information (L2 Link), although it has yet to be confirmed if the hyper-loading was completed, other than sources note the area had been closed earlier in the day – per the hazardous nature of such an operation.
The most important pre-launch day objective is the Static Fire of the Falcon 9’s engines. This had been set for April 25, prior to slipping to April 26 after the flow was interrupted by poor weather last week, prior to slipping once again to April 27 after it had been revealed the next Delta IV due to launch out of Cape Canaveral wanted to conduct some unspecified tests, and thus required ownership of the range (L2 Link to information).
With Falcon 9 receiving a rollout review on Sunday and Dragon’s status requiring its own review meeting on Monday – with NASA being informed of their wish to slip mid-way through Monday – the next FRR style meeting for SpaceX is understood to be taking place on Friday, thus the April 27 Static Fire is likely to be delayed until next week.
As far as the launch date, L2 sources within the industry have noted several potential dates, although most appear to be centering around a NET (No Earlier Than) target of May 7, with a back up date of May 10. That date was confirmed as the official target on Tuesday.
“NASA and the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station have approved SpaceX’s request to set May 7th as the target launch date for the upcoming COTS 2 mission,” noted SpaceX.
As always, the key player in deciding the actual target date is the International Space Station, specifically its forever busy Visiting Vehicle (VV) status.
(Animation created from 70 hi res ATV-3 docking images acquired by L2 – LINK).
In noting the unique nature of this demonstration mission – one of the key elements related to why there are no 24 hour scrub turnarounds for the Falcon 9 – Flight Director Holly Ridings expanded on the additional challenges of finding a launch slot for the Dragon.
“We’ve got Soyuz flights coming and going, we’ve got Progress flights coming and going, we’ve got ATV activities, so the ISS trajectory is in flux,” noted Ms Ridings in answer to a question from NASASpaceflight.com’s Philip Sloss during the post review media briefing late last week. “When you add up all of the different components, you end up with a splattering of launch dates in the early May timeframe.”
Once this demonstration flight is completed, the data gained will allow for refined calculations that – as confirmed by Mr Musk – should allow for back-to-back launch date opportunities, with additional help from the propellant usage ratio by the Dragon, as the demo flight looks to reserve as much contingency as possible for the C2+ mission, allowing for the expansion of options on orbit.
Even the usual launch date challenges come into play in regard to the availability of May launch dates, all of which add to the need for careful planning ahead of a new target being announced.
“There’s certainly range conflicts, there’s always range conflicts. There are some beta cut outs for the Space Station, there are some ground rules constraint cut outs where we don’t want a Soyuz vehicle and a Dragon vehicle exactly on top of each other – we’ve got to get one activity completed before we start the next one,” added Ms Ridings.
“The Dragon has some constraints for its recovery, where for this demonstration flight they’d like to land in daylight for the recovery operations. So there are multiple constraints on the table that we need to line up to optimize a launch window for this demonstration mission.”
Based on the above, the largest challenge may come from Russia, as they prepare to launch their next Soyuz on May 15 (3am GMT) to the ISS. With proximity between Dragon’s launch date and Soyuz closing as SpaceX slip, the need to avoid the two vehicles “being on top of each other” – as Ms Ridings put it – may result in NASA managers advising Dragon moves to the other side of the Soyuz launch date, to around May 19 in the event of issues causing further delays past the May 7 and May 10 launch opportunities.
Such a decision would also result in Falcon 9 being a night launch based on the T-0 time.
It was likely a new launch date wouldn’t be revealed by NASA until the end of the week, based on updated status into the Dragon software testing at SpaceX. However, SpaceX confirmed the May 7 launch date on Tuesday to the media, meaning this is a NET (No Earlier Than) target, pending the conclusion of software evaluations.
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Saudi Arabia Eyes Total Dominance in Oil and Gas
But is Saudi Arabia's the world's leading hydrocarbon producer now? And what is its legitimate prospect for being the largest hydrocarbon producer in 2050?
Hajj Cancellation Due to a Pandemic is Not the First Time
There are many instances in the more than 1,400-year history of the pilgrimage when its planning had to be altered due to armed conflicts, disease or just plain politics.
Which Middle Eastern Regional Power Will Win Afghanistan?
As the US prepares to withdraw from Afghanistan, the regional powers of the Middle East will have a chance to expand their spheres of influence to the war-torn country. Iran, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and the United Arab Emirates will soon take their competition to the next level.
Can Pakistan’s Foreign and Security Policy Be ‘Neutral’?
Pakistan's foreign policy must serve its national interests, its internal and external security and its regional standing. In a growingly polarized world there has to be a balance in its relations with a commitment to being neutral with its neighbors and within the region, argues Ikram Sehgal.
Why Increasing Arab-Israeli Closeness Matters
With the opening of a synagogue in Dubai and warmer relations between Saudi Arabia and Israel, some Arab states suddenly appear to be more open to friendship with Israel and Jews. Why?
Congressional Action on Yemen May be the First Salvo Against Presidential War Powers
Political fallout from the Vietnam War gave Congress more power to control foreign affairs, but they have been reluctant to use it.
The Saudi Dilemma: To Cut Or Not To Cut
Saudi Arabia has its problems but it could withstand lower oil prices without feeling too much of a pinch.
How Turkey and Saudi Arabia Became Frenemies
The disappearance and alleged murder of Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi is worsening relations between US allies Turkey and Saudi Arabia. An expert on the region believes there may be a way out.
A Saudi-Iran Oil War Could Break Up OPEC
It’s hard to imagine Saudi Arabia assuring Iran that its market share won’t suffer any consequences from its stated pledge to fill any supply gap left by a cut in Iranian exports resulting from the U.S. sanctions. It’s also hard to imagine Iran shrugging and letting this go. Could OPEC be on the way out? Maybe.
Can Saudi Arabia Prevent The Next Oil Shock?
A healthy appetite for crude, combined with an unexpectedly high level of compliance has stabilized markets. The threat of higher oil prices culling demand is still very low but will be looming on the horizon.
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Oxidative changes and signalling pathways are pivotal in initiating age-related changes in articular cartilage
Lookup NU author(s): Professor David YoungORCiD, Emeritus Professor Drew Rowan, Xin Xu, Emeritus Professor Tim Cawston, Dr Carole Proctor
Published version [.pdf]
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License (CC BY 4.0).
Objective To use a computational approach to investigate the cellular and extracellular matrix changes that occur with age in the knee joints of mice. Methods Knee joints from an inbred C57/BL1/6 (ICRFa) mouse colony were harvested at 3–30 months of age. Sections were stained with H&E, Safranin-O, Picro-sirius red and antibodies to matrix metalloproteinase-13 (MMP-13), nitrotyrosine, LC-3B, Bcl-2, and cleaved type II collagen used for immunohistochemistry. Based on this and other data from the literature, a computer simulation model was built using the Systems Biology Markup Language using an iterative approach of data analysis and modelling. Individual parameters were subsequently altered to assess their effect on the model. Results A progressive loss of cartilage matrix occurred with age. Nitrotyrosine, MMP-13 and anaplastic lymphoma kinase (ALK1) staining in cartilage increased with age with a concomitant decrease in LC-3B and Bcl-2. Stochastic simulations from the computational model showed a good agreement with these data, once transforming growth factor-β signalling via ALK1/ALK5 receptors was included. Oxidative stress and the interleukin 1 pathway were identified as key factors in driving the cartilage breakdown associated with ageing. Conclusions A progressive loss of cartilage matrix and cellularity occurs with age. This is accompanied with increased levels of oxidative stress, apoptosis and MMP-13 and a decrease in chondrocyte autophagy. These changes explain the marked predisposition of joints to develop osteoarthritis with age. Computational modelling provides useful insights into the underlying mechanisms involved in age-related changes in musculoskeletal tissues,
Author(s): Hui W, Young DA, Rowan AD, Xu X, Cawston TE, Proctor CJ
Journal: Annals of the Rheumatic Diseases
Publisher: BMJ Group
URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1136/annrheumdis-2014-206295
DOI: 10.1136/annrheumdis-2014-206295
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MR/K006312/1 MRC/Arthritis Research UK Centre for Integrated Research into Musculoskeletal Ageing (CIMA)
MR/K006312/1 Medical Research Council (MRC)
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Conversation About Double Block Schedule Continues
A preliminary outline of potential changes to the bell schedule is shown above. The changes would result in one day with a normal Monday schedule and alternating even and odd period block days for the rest of the week. Graphic by Ashley Cai, Anne Schill.
By Noelle Hanson, Staff Writer
Staff, administration and parents are debating the possible expansion of the current block schedule to cover four days, from Tuesday to Friday, instead of two at both the school and district level. Although the possibility has been discussed for at least four years, teachers and administrators are uncertain about when changes will be made.
Students surveyed by the school’s Stress and Wellness Committee two years ago said they would learn more material and be less stressed with a changed block schedule because they would have more time in a class period as well as outside of school to grasp concepts.
“A lot of people on both campuses are realizing that this bell schedule we’ve had for close to 20 years could be improved,” English teacher Margaret Bennett said. “A lot of us feel that if you look around campus, there’s a frantic feeling.”
History teacher Mike Messner said he believes a change in the block schedule will give students more learning opportunities because they can finish entire lessons in one sitting without having to revisit them.
While junior Adrienne Mitchel agrees with Messner, she also sees the negatives of having 90-minute periods four days a week.
“With block days you get less homework, and you also have more time to focus on a specific topic,” Adrienne said. “But block days can get very long and boring, and I don’t know how well people will be able to concentrate.”
Other teachers and students share concerns that teachers are not prepared to teach such long class periods and that students will struggle without daily practice of course material.
“Teachers need to be supported,” Assistant Principal Suzanne Woolfolk said. “With regards to it being boring, I think students will very quickly see the benefits of actually having time to discuss the homework or move between two lessons. By practice, I am a language teacher and I’ve seen gains by offering more in-depth [lessons] and not losses when it’s three days a week versus four.”
Mountain View High School has made a transition to include a tutorial period this year which makes it impossible for them to also prepare for another big change regarding the school day schedule.
“We keep getting stopped at the district level,” Woolfolk said. “The board would like both schools, the large schools, to do things the same. So Mountain View would have to try at the same time and they are not ready.”
Noelle Hanson, Staff Writer
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Difference Between Rubidium and Niobium
April 2, 2021 Posted by Madhu
The key difference between rubidium and niobium is that rubidium is an alkali metal, whereas niobium is a transition metal.
Rubidium and niobium are two different chemical elements. Rubidium is an s block element in the periodic table, and it is in group 1, which we usually name the alkali metal group. Niobium is a d block chemical element, and it has an unpaired electron, which results in the name transition metal.
1. Overview and Key Difference
2. What is Rubidium
3. What is Niobium
4. Side by Side Comparison – Rubidium vs Niobium in Tabular Form
What is Rubidium?
Rubidium is a chemical element having the chemical symbol Rb and atomic number 37. It is a very soft metal having a silvery-white appearance. This metal is in the alkali metal group of the periodic table. It has similarities with potassium, which is a chemical element in the same group. The appearance of rubidium is closely similar to that of potassium metal. The properties such as physical appearance, softness, and conductivity are similar to that of Caesium metal. Usually, we cannot store rubidium metal under the presence of atmospheric oxygen because it can cause a highly exothermic reaction which can even cause a fire.
Among the chemical elements in the alkali metal group, rubidium is the first metal to have a density that is higher than the density of water. Therefore, when added to water, rubidium metal tends to sink. There are two major isotopes of rubidium that occurs naturally: 85-Rb and 87-Rb. Among them, 85-Rb is the most abundant isotope. 87-Rb can be recognized as a slightly radioactive metal.
Figure 01: Rubidium Metal
This metal was discovered by two scientists Robert Bunsen and Gustav Kirchhoff, in 1861. The method they used for this discovery was flame spectroscopy. They named the metal as such based on the Latin word rubidius, meaning “deep red”, which is the colour of rubidium in its emission spectrum.
There are many different uses of rubidium. It’s used in fireworks which causes their purple colour. It’s also used in thermoelectric generator, used as one of the most common atomic species in laser cooling technique, used for polarizing Helium which produces magnetized Helium gas, as a working fluid in vapour turbines, etc.
What is Niobium?
Niobium is a chemical element having the chemical symbol Nb and atomic number 41. This chemical element is also known as columbium. It is a ductile transition metal having a light grey appearance and a crystalline structure. Generally, pure forms of niobium have a hardness that is closely similar to that of titanium metal. The ductility is closely similar to that of iron. Typically, we can observe that this metal oxidizes in the presence of Earth’s atmosphere very slowly. This makes it important in applications related to the jewellery industry.
Figure 02: Niobium
Niobium was discovered by English chemist Charles Hatchett in 1801, who named it columbium. Later, the German chemist Heinrich Rose renamed this metal niobium. The name columbium was derived from its ore’s name, columbite. The name niobium comes from Greek mythology, and this name comes from “Niobe”, who was the daughter of “Tantalus”.
There are many different applications of niobium, such as high-grade structural steel production, superalloy production, other niobium-based alloy productions, used as superconducting magnets, used as superconductors, etc.
What is the Difference Between Rubidium and Niobium?
Rubidium is an s block chemical element and niobium is a d block chemical element. However, we can identify them both as metals. The key difference between rubidium and niobium is that rubidium is an alkali metal, whereas niobium is a transition metal. We can easily distinguish between a sample of rubidium and niobium by simply adding the sample to water; rubidium gives an exothermic reaction while niobium shows no considerable reaction.
The below infographic shows more differences between rubidium and niobium in tabular form for side by side comparison.
Summary – Rubidium vs Niobium
Rubidium and niobium are chemical elements that we can name as metals. But they have different chemical and physical properties, thus, different applications as well. The key difference between rubidium and niobium is that rubidium is an alkali metal, whereas niobium is a transition metal.
1. Helmenstine, Anne Marie. “Rubidium Facts – Rb or Element 37.” ThoughtCo, Feb. 16, 2021, Available here.
1. “Rb5” By Dnn87 – Self-photographed (CC BY 3.0) via Commons Wikimedia
2. “Niobium crystals and 1cm3 cube” By Alchemist-hp (talk) (www.pse-mendelejew.de) – Own work, FAL) via Commons Wikimedia
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Madhu is a graduate in Biological Sciences with BSc (Honours) Degree and currently persuing a Masters Degree in Industrial and Environmental Chemistry. With a mind rooted firmly to basic principals of chemistry and passion for ever evolving field of industrial chemistry, she is keenly interested to be a true companion for those who seek knowledge in the subject of chemistry.
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Alesha Dixon pays tribute to David Walliams after he was axed from Britain’s Got Talent
‘I will miss you dearly’: Alesha Dixon pays tribute to David Walliams after he was axed from Britain’s Got Talent and replaced with Bruno Tonioli
By Milly Veitch For Mailonline
Alesha Dixon has paid tribute to David Walliams after he was axed from Britain’s Got Talent.
The judge, 44, took to her Instagram Stories on Wednesday to thank him for a decade on the show after filming kicked off for the new 2023 series.
David, 51, has been replaced on the judging panel by Bruno Tonioli, after the comedian was forced to apologise for describing an elderly contestant as a ‘c***’ and making vile sexual remarks about a woman taking part.
‘I love you’: Alesha Dixon has paid tribute to David Walliams after he was axed from Britain’s Got Talent
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Alesha shared a photo of her and David and wrote alongside it: ‘Thank you @dwalliams for 10 amazing years on @bgt.
She added: ‘I love you very much and will miss you dearly.’
David’s future on BGT was in doubt after he described an elderly contestant as a c*** and made vile sexual remarks about a female who was also competing on the show.
The comments, made in January 2020 during auditions at the London Palladium, were picked up on the programme’s microphones and revealed earlier this month.
Replaced: David, 51, has been replaced on the judging panel by Bruno Tonioli (pictured), after the comedian was forced to apologise for describing an elderly contestant as a ‘c***’ and making vile sexual remarks about a woman taking part
In one incident, picked up on the show’s microphones, an older performer engaged in light-hearted banter with the judges in which he made a jibe about Walliams, an expose by The Guardian claimed.
After the audition, the pensioner left, after which Walliams is said to have described him as a ‘c**t’ three times.
In a separate incident, after a female contestant had walked off stage, Walliams remarked: ‘She’s like the slightly boring girl you meet in the pub that thinks you want to f*** them, but you don’t.’ He later added: ‘I know, she’s just like: ‘Oh, f*** off!’ I was saying, she thinks you want to f*** her, but you don’t.
‘It’s the last thing on your mind, but she’s like: ‘Yep, I bet you do!’
‘No I don’t! I had a bit of a b***r, but now it’s going, it’s now shrivelled up inside my body.’
Revelation: The comments, made in January 2020 during auditions at the London Palladium, were picked up on the programme’s microphones and revealed earlier this month
Sources close to BGT said that David’s return was ‘very much under threat’ and he was ‘under the microscope’, with some senior staff saying that he should be immediately axed.
One source said: ‘This could not have come at a worse time in terms of his return to BGT, the discussions are going on right now so David’s remarks have now become a huge part of the conversation.
‘He hasn’t signed any deal yet which has come as a relief because now there are options. It is a family show and this isn’t just a negative thing to happen, it is offensive to people.
‘It has left David in a very precarious position. There are some people involved in the show who point blank don’t want him back, there is a danger of this incident becoming part of the BGT narrative and nobody wants that. It’s a lovely show that brings so much joy.
‘Some are saying that David’s return is now highly unlikely.’
In a statement to The Guardian, the Little Britain star said: ‘I would like to apologise to the people I made disrespectful comments about during breaks in filming for Britain’s Got Talent in 2020.
‘These were private conversations and – like most conversations with friends – were never intended to be shared. Nevertheless, I am sorry.’
Speaking out: In a statement, David said: ‘I would like to apologise to the people I made disrespectful comments about during breaks in filming for Britain’s Got Talent in 2020
A spokesman for ITV said: ‘We do not condone the language outlined in these allegations and we have spoken to the producers of Britain’s Got Talent.
‘Duty of care towards all participants on any of our programmes is always of paramount importance and we have protocols and guidelines in place for all our production partners.’
Meanwhile, sources at the London-based production company Thames said that they have provided enhanced training and education for BGT judges about their language and enhanced respect for contestants.
A spokesman said: ‘Although relating to a private conversation almost three years ago, the language used was inappropriate.
‘Even though it was private, those involved have been spoken to and reminded of their responsibilities and the show’s expectations as to future professional conduct.’
Conduct: Meanwhile, sources at the London-based production company Thames said that they have provided enhanced training and education for BGT judges
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2023: Atiku visits Ooni of Ife, begs Nigerians to give PDP “another opportunity”
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I’ll be your listening president – Tinubu tells Edo residents
The presidential candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP), Atiku Abubakar, has called on Nigerians to give his party “another opportunity” during the 2023 elections.
Atiku said the country enjoyed its “greatest growth” when the PDP was in power for 16 years.
The PDP standard bearer spoke on Tuesday when he visited the Ooni of Ife, Adeyeye Ogunwusi, at his palace in Ile-Ife, Osun state.
“You’ll all recall that from 1999 to 2015, Nigeria witnessed its greatest growth, biggest prosperity and peaceful coexistence during the PDP era,” he said.
“We believe it is time for you, the people of this country to give us another opportunity again so that we can restore the unity of this country.
“So that we can secure this country again, make the nation more prosperous than any other country in the continent of Africa.
“If the mandate is given to PDP, the unity, peace and stability will be achieved across the nation which will lead to government of national unity.”
Atiku also reiterated his plan to restructure the country if elected president, noting that it is the only way to guarantee growth and progress.
“It is only when we have peaceful coexistence in the country unity that we’ll be able to undertake most of our cardinal programmes,” he said.
“And one of our cardinal programmes that we promise people of this country is to restructure this nation, some people are saying that how can a northerner restructure this country.
“But let me take you to this memory lane that Prime Minister, Tafawa Balewa, Alhaji Shehu Shagari, late Murtala Mohammed, they all achieved their plans of restructuring this country.”
Atiku added that his administration will ensure that power is devolved to states, local government councils and traditional rulers.
“We’ll also ensure that national assembly amend the constitution to give power to all traditional rulers,” he said.
“I’ve not come here in this palace to campaign but I am here to give respect to your Royal Highness.”
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Marvel Reveals MCU Release Date Schedule: Black Widow, Eternals, Thor 4
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During Marvel’s Comic-Con 2019 panel, Kevin Feige, president of Marvel Studios, detailed the studio’s plans for the next slate of entries into the Marvel Cinematic Universe, including release dates. Those in attendance got the first confirmation of the start of what Marvel calls Phase 4, which will kick off with Black Widow in May 1, 2020, followed by Eternals on November 6, 2020. And at some as-of-yet unspecified date, we’ll also get a new Blade movie, and eventually, the MCU will see the introduction of the Fantastic Four and the X-Men.
Eternals will be directed by Chloe Zhao and will be “full Jack Kirby” according to Feige. Zhao said she “just really really wanted to make a Marvel movie for so long. This film is about this group of incredible immortals but through their journey we really get to see what it means to be human.”
The cast includes Richard Madden as Ikaris, and he revealed that Eternals is about a group of “immortal aliens, sent to earth by the celestials to protect Earth from the Deviant.” He added, “I play Ikaris, the sexiest Eternal.”
Coming after The Eternals will be Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings. Feige said the 10 Rings have been in the MCU from the very start and the real Mandarin is quite upset with the imposter that appeared in Iron Man 3. Tony Leung will play Mandarin and Awkwafina will be in the movie in an unrevealed role. Shang-Chi will be directed by Destin Daniel Cretton. The lead character of Shang-Chi will be played by Simu Liu.
On May 7, 2021, Stephen Strange will return in his second standalone movie. Doctor Strange 2: In the Multiverse of Madness picks up on something mentioned in Spider-Man: Far From Home: The Multiverse. Benedict Cumberbatch appeared on stage during the panel and said he’d be faced with horrors unlike anything he’d encountered before. Scarlet Witch will also be in the movie, alongside Doctor Strange and, as such, the events of the Wanda and Vision Disney+ TV series will be tied in.
The Phase 4 release rollout is as follows, including movies and Disney+ TV shows. For a full recap of the panel, check out our rundown on everything announced at the Marvel Studios panel.
May 1, 2020 — Black Widow
Fall 2020 — Falcon and Winter Soldier
November 6, 2020 — The Eternals
February 12, 2021 — Shang-Chi and the Legend of the 10 Rings
Spring 2021 — WandaVision
May 7, 2021 — Doctor Strange 2: In The Multiverse of Madness
Spring 2021 — Loki
Summer 2021 — “What If?” animated series
Fall 2021 — Hawkeye
November 5, 2021 — Thor: Love and Thunder
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TEXARKANA, Ark. – The Conference USA Men’s Golf Championship trophy is headed back to the ‘Boro, as the Blue Raiders successfully defended their 2018 and 2019 titles Thursday to complete the 3-peat.
Head Coach Mark McEntire‘s bunch put on a dominating performance in the match play finals, defeating North Texas 3-0 with comfortable leads in the two suspended matches as well.
“I’m just so happy for these guys to get to experience this,” McEntire exclaimed. “I’ve told a lot of people that this is the best team I’ve ever coached, and now they get to go showcase what they can do on a national level at NCAA Regionals and hopefully beyond.”
Senior Tanner Owens had the honor of closing it out for the Blue Raiders, and did so in incredible fashion with an eagle on the Par 5 16th hole to clinch the match 4&2 and his third title as a Blue Raider.
“I had 244 yards and was trying to just put it on the front of the green and make birdie to end it,” Owens said. “It came out a little hotter than I wanted but happened to roll up to about 10 feet and left me an eagle putt. It was a good shot with a little luck and a perfect way to end the week!”
Michael Barnard was the first Blue Raider on the board for the second day in a row, claiming an impressive 5&3 win after a 3&2 win in the semifinals.
“The first 2 rounds individually I was way out of it, but the great thing about college golf is that I still had a good opportunity to help the team out in the third round and match play,” Barnard said. “That’s what is so awesome about team sports, you always have a chance to help the team. I really just needed to get out of my own way and just play golf.
“I actually had to shave my head after round two because my man Kevin shot a 65, but that really made me feel like a new person and got all the bad out of me. After that I honestly just went and played golf and after things started to click I was able to gain confidence heading into match play and then played two great matches to help us win the title.”
Freshman Kevin Jegers set the table for Owens with a dominant 6&4 win, closing out his match quickly after his semifinal match was suspended before he could claim a win on Wednesday.
Connor McKay and Owen Stamper, who both won their semifinal matches on Wednesday, were in control as well as each were 3-up in their respective matches before they were suspended after Owens completed the title defense.
“We really struggled through that first day, but we stuck together as a team and every single guy was behind each other and supporting each other,” McEntire added. “After the first day, we found something in the second round that really fueled everyone to believe in what they are capable of. We did it again in the third round and then in match play these guys just dominated.”
With the Blue Raiders further solidifying their standing as the class of the league after a third consecutive C-USA title, they now await their destination for their fourth consecutive trip to NCAA Regionals.
This year’s Regional sites are The Sagamore Club in Noblesville, Ind., hosted by Ball State; Seminole Legacy Golf Club in Tallahassee, Fla., hosted by Florida State; Championship Course at UNM in Albuquerque, N.M., hosted by New Mexico; Karsten Creek Golf Club in Stillwater, Okla., hosted by Oklahoma State; Golf Club of Tennessee in Kingston Springs, Tenn., hosted by Vanderbilt; and Tumble Creek Golf & Country Club in Cle Elum, Wash., hosted by Washington.
The NCAA Regional selection show takes place next Wednesday, May 5, at 1:00 p.m. and is televised on the Golf Channel, while Regionals will be played May 17-19.
“I wish NCAA Regionals were this week with the way we are playing and the confidence our team has right now,” McEntire concluded. “I love the way they just refuse to let up. They have so much fight and so much competitiveness in them and they showed that this week.”
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In coronavirus quarantine? You can get beer delivered to your Nashville home
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The novel coronavirus (COVID-19) is a pandemic. Reported illnesses range from very mild to severe, including death. Agencies anticipate widespread transmission will occur in the U.S. in coming months and recommend social distancing among other measures to slow the spread. Call your doctor and stay home if you are sick. Get more information at CDC.gov/coronavirus or contact the Tennessee Department of Health coronavirus information line at 877-857-2945 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. CT daily.
In Nashville, the new normal for drinking in the age of COVID-19 is taking place in pajamas. And it could soon get easier, as the city's beer board approved emergency regulation Friday that would allow beer to be delivered to your front steps.
Life in Nashville is a lot different these days because of the coronavirus.
Concerts are postponed, sporting events canceled, schools are closed, and so are your favorite bars. On Friday, Mayor John Cooper announced the halt of all dine-in services at Nashville restaurants to stop the spread of the virus..
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It protects yourself and others from COVID-19, and helps “flatten the curve,” a message you’ve likely heard by now. Doing so, could lessen the daily cases that could put pressure on our health care system.
But the declaration of public health emergency in Nashville has taken a hit on many businesses and their employees. Bar and restaurant owners are struggling to adapt to the new reality. Many will have to lay off employees if they are able to remain in business.
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On Thursday, the Tennessee Brewers Guild requested assistance from the Gov. Bill Lee and state lawmakers to help streamline unemployment, provide grants to give relief, extend taxes and payment dates and allow breweries to ship and deliver directly to consumers.
"As bars, taprooms, and restaurants across Tennessee close to stop the spread of the virus, the economic impact to the brewing industry in Tennessee is already particularly great," the guild wrote in the letter. "The outlook for the foreseeable future is concerning, and the impact of this pandemic is considerable."
To mitigate some of the impact, the Metro Beer Board met Friday in consultation with Mayor John Cooper, and authorized certain businesses to deliver beer in Nashville.
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“This is a huge win for our city because it is a victory for our local industries that have been devastated by back-to-back natural disasters," the board's executive director Benton McDonough said in a statement.
The new emergency regulation allows a new stream of revenue during this time for businesses impacted by ongoing health precautions, he said.
It allows on-premise beer sellers to have employees (who are 21 or older) to deliver commercially sealed beer to your homes. Identification must be shown to the employee and the seller would be liable for underage sales and sales to drunk customers.
Facilities with on-premise beer permits must request a temporary "on and off-premise" permit from the board at [email protected]. The usual $250 application fee has been waived.
McDonough told The Tennessean that the board will release best practices for businesses, including safety measures during deliveries and using phone apps or other ways to check IDs.
The board will build on its already existing relationships with businesses to ensure that alcohol will not be sold to minors, he said.
As health concerns continue, Metro departments have had to modify services. McDonough said inspections are still taking place but that inspectors are now sitting in their cars outside businesses and working with permit holders to do a video inspection.
"I have no doubt about our ability to enforce this," he said. "This was a needed step for our what is happening."
Yihyun Jeong covers politics in Nashville for USA TODAY NETWORK - TENNESSEE. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on Twitter @yihyun_jeong.
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Gone Home Dev: Microsoft's [email protected] Multiplatform Rules are "Crazy"
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Gone Home's Steve Gaynor says Microsoft is asking indie devs to take on a "huge undertaking."
In case you've been living under a bee hive (bet you were expecting a rock) for the past few years, indie games have been growing to a position of greater and greater prominence thanks, at least in part, to their increasing presence on consoles. Sony, in particular, has earned a lot of praise from the indie scene for its <a href=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/125431-Sony-Sends-Love-Letter-To-Vitas-Indie-Developers>arms-wide-open position toward small developers. Microsoft, perhaps hoping to put on a friendly face toward indies in the light of older <a href=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/124246-Microsoft-Dropping-Xbox-Live-Arcade-and-Indie-Games-Channels>unpopular practices, in turn launched its <a href=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/128274-ID-XBOX-Not-a-Reaction-to-PS4-Indies-Says-Microsoft>[email protected] program to help draw independent developers back to its hardware.
That said, Microsoft earned new criticism recently thanks to a <a href=http://www.escapistmagazine.com/news/view/130271-Ridiculous-Fishing-Dev-Criticizes-ID-Xbox-Launch-Parity>stipulation in the [email protected] contract that requires any multiplatform indie games in the program to receive a simultaneous launch on its Xbox One. Adding to the discussion about the policy in a recent interview, Gone Home developer Steve Gaynor described that requirement as "crazy" and potentially impossible for smaller developers lacking the resources to make same day multiplatform releases. "Especially if it's a game like ours that is a full 3D game and you're going to run into obscure rendering bugs and all this kind of stuff," he said. "It would be a huge undertaking."
An undertaking that Gaynor believes could make Sony again seem like the friendly destination for indie games. "If you're talking to Sony and Micosoft, and Microsoft is like, 'well you can't be on Xbox if you're on PlayStation first', but it's easier to be on PS4 because they have better terms, then you'll be like, 'okay lets just be on PlayStation'." While Gaynor does admit that some indie studios might be able handle the workload, he still says that it "sounds kind of crazy" to him.
Source: <a href=http://www.nowgamer.com/news/2244781/ps4s_better_terms_make_xbox_one_less_attractive.html>NowGamer
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It's just a clever way of trying to force indie developers to release on the XBox first, or at the very least keep a competitor from trumping them for a popular title's release. And like all Microsoft's sly little schemes, it'll backfire grandly in their faces, and they'll walk it back as if they meant to the entire time.
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Does this mean I can play Gone Home on a console sometime in the near future? Please yes, as I have not had a chance to play the game because I don't play on a PC.
So is Microsoft saying that is has to be on their console first, otherwise they won't allow indie games to be published? Am I understanding that right? Because it seems rather...dumb.
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Funny thing is ... this isn't new, they had something almost exactly like this for the 360 as well, though if memory serves it was more for everything release on that console and not just indie stuff. I think it evolved into that timed exclusive BS they where catching hell for, for a little while come to think of it.
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No, they are saying Xbone at same time as everything else or they'll refuse to release it for Xbone period.
Microsoft once again saying my way or GTFO. Somehow I suspect more indies are going to opt in for GTFO and make their money from PS4 and PC instead. Hell I'd encourage that. Microsoft will soon change it's BS policies when it sees other people making money they aren't.
Azahul
You're not missing much. Please don't buy into the hype, you'll be crushed like I was. It lures you in with great presentation and then sucks shit.
Given that it's a story most likely to only appeal to a certain number of gamers, it's really only a game where a recommendation should be taken only if you really, really know the preferences of the person recommending you the game. Personally, I really enjoyed it, but I went into it knowing literally nothing about the game beyond the fact that one of my friends on Steam was playing it. He hadn't even told me it was good, just he was playing it, he normally plays games that I like, and it was on sale at that moment in time (and it was just pass Christmas so I had ludicrous amount of disposable income). So I bought it, played it, and genuinely loved it for what it was, rather than hating it for not being what I thought it was going to be. Unfortunately, it does seem that a lot of people like yourself were not that lucky in their approach to it.
And on topic: Given that PC is usually the console of choice for indie games, if Microsoft won't let people bring games from the PC onto the Xbox One then it does seem like they're intentionally limiting their possible haul.
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Man, there must be some sort of horrifying secret police that Nintendo employs to ensure that nobody ever explains specifically why they don't actually consider releasing games on their platforms.
This, and that "paying youtubers to advertise the xbone", is just a sign, that the new console is already doing a WiiU impression. I say, let's ditch the Nintendon't and the Xbone and just have a single console, made by relatively sane people. And I'm totally not saying that because I'm a PC gamer.
josemlopes
StewShearer said:
"Especially if it's a game like ours that is a full 3D game and you're going to run into obscure rendering bugs and all this kind of stuff,"
Because that shit wouldnt happen to any other game, no, its special to your special game.
These guys think so fucking high of themselfs.
Either way Microsoft wasnt so bad with smaller studios in 2013 (published 1 AAA game vs 9 or something smaller games), it still isnt that good to be that strict with their rules but at least its something
MrHide-Patten
So Microsoft dun shat the bed yet again, in other news; boobs are great!
Seriously Microsoft's run by baboons in suits, Nintendo's ran by children in suits, and Sony is like... Ned from Scrubs... in a suit.
Roander
Azahul said:
They only seem to care if it was released on another console first. Either they like to pretend pc games don't exist, or they're ok with them because most gaming pcs are still running windows. Still, I think this says a lot about how microsoft views its customer base (as if the xbox one's initial policies didn't drop enough hints). If you only have an xbox and something gets released for the playstation first you're never going to get it; not necessarily because of technical limitations or because sony owns the rights to it, but because microsoft will refuse to let the developer put it on your system.
IamLEAM1983
Neloth's got swag.
Again, Microsoft. Again, you manage to have us part with a Slow Handclap in your favor. Well - *favor* is such a strong word...
It honestly feels like they're committed to the idea of driving themselves into the ground, along with Nintendo.
Church185
josemlopes said:
Umm, what? He was explaining that most smaller studios wouldn't have the manpower for simultaneous release. He was implying that small studios making 3D games would have an especially hard time trying to make that happen. He used his team as an example because *gasp* they made a 3D game.
jpoon
What a shock...microsoft being greedy fucks as usual.
Zipa
batlh bIHeghjaj.
Oh Microsoft one day you will learn your lesson. Seriously how many fuck ups is it going to take for you to figure out that maybe its you that needs to change.
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