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Greig Laidlaw to undergo injury assessment at Gloucester as Scotland captain suffers ankle problem during Six Nations defeat by France
- France beat Scotland 22-16 during the second round of Six Nations games
- Greig Laidlaw was hurt in the 24th minute as France ran out winners on Sunday
- Scottish Rugby announced he has returned to Gloucester for further assessment
Scotland captain Greig Laidlaw has returned to Gloucester to undergo further assessment after injuring his ankle during the 22-16 defeat to France, Scottish Rugby has announced.
The scrum-half was hurt in the 24th minute of Sunday's bruising Six Nations clash in Paris, which kept Scotland's medical team busy.
Back-row forwards John Barclay, and his replacement John Hardie, both sustained head knocks in the game and are subject to the completion of the health impact assessment (HIA) process.
Greig Laidlaw was forced off after picking up an injury in the 24th minute against France
The scrum-half has returned to Gloucester to undergo further assessment on the injury
Barclay also requires further assessment on a shoulder injury, with its management set to take place at his club Scarlets this week.
Centre Alex Dunbar passed his HIA 1 during the match but developed some symptoms, possibly in keeping with concussion, after the match.
Hooker Fraser Brown also came off for a HIA and did not return to the field of play.
John Barclay (pictured) and his replacement John Hardie both sustained head knocks in Paris
Both players will now be treated as concussion victims and will be subject to the graduated return to play protocol.
Josh Strauss sustained a heavy blow to his flank and will require further care and assessment.
Scotland's next game is at home to Wales on February 25.
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A tax and accounting firm said on Wednesday that they are ready to send the House Oversight and Reform Committee 10 years of President Donald Trump’s financial records as soon as they receive a subpoena from lawmakers, the panel’s chairman said on Wednesday.
Rep. Elijah Cummings (D-Md.) told reporters that Mazars USA, a tax and accounting firm, has asked his committee to issue a so-called “friendly” subpoena so that it can formalize the process of complying with the panel’s request, according to Politico.
“They have told us that they will provide the information pretty much when they have a subpoena. And we’ll get them a subpoena,” Cummings told reporters.
The chairman formally requested the documents last month in a letter which referenced aspects of former Trump attorney and fixer Michael Cohen’s testimony before the Oversight Committee in February.
The chairman had asked the firm to turn over the documents by Wednesday.
Republicans have attacked the investigation as an effort to “solely embarrass President Trump and to advance the relentless Democrat attacks upon the Trump administration,” the report said.

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Japan Cat Network participated to the Bandai Matsuri this week end
Volunteers of Japan Cat Network shared once again a stand with An English Inn but this time at the Bandai matsuri in Inawashiro.
On Monday we said goodbye to Elodie and Lou. Both hailing from France, these dedicated volunteers spent two months at the Fukushima shelter.
Here's the story of the newest addition to our JCN family – Zelda
It is tsuyu here in Japan which means the rainy season. This weather makes our cats sleepy and the volunteers kind of nostalgic especially because three of our volunteers left this week ! Special thanks to Amelia, Nicha and Andrew.
As some of you might remember, Claude and Peanut from JCN Inawashiro were adopted in November last year. Here's a sneak peak into their new lives as Nikko (Claude) and Durin (Peanut) from their mommy, Shweta Verleker.


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Jeremy Clarkson barred from selling his book at Diddly Squat Farm - as it doesn’t constitute local produce
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Things go from bad to worse for former Top Gear and Clarkson’s Farm presenter Jeremy Clarkson. Already embattled after his comments regarding Meghan Markle in his regular Sun column (a column that has since been removed) and with news that Amazon are to cease working with Clarkson at the culmination of his filmed projects, his farm is once again under scrutiny.
Clarkson has already experienced a bitter war with West Oxfordshire Council over the operating of a restaurant which he was ordered to close down, leading to the presenter backing down from appealing the decision. The latest spat between Diddly Squat Farm and the council involved the sales of his book, Diddly Squat: ‘Til The Cows Come Home.
The books are said not to be locally produced and as such, are not permitted to be sold at the farm shop. In response, Clarkson said: “I cannot understand why the council doesn’t want me to sell my farming books in the shop, they claim they weren’t made locally but I wrote them at my kitchen table."
West Oxfordshire Council said: “A farm shop is for the sale of local produce. If he’s selling books that’s a different thing in planning terms." The spokesperson for the council added however, they were unaware of any enforcement action preventing him from carrying out his plan.
Diddly Squat Farm has found itself in hot water with the council before - in January 2022, Clarkson opened a dining area at the farm after finding a ‘loophole’ which was quickly shut down by enforcement agencies. The agency stated the closure was due to a material change of use and ordered to shut the restaurant, stop selling food to be consumed on the farm, and also to remove dining tables, chairs, parasols and picnic tables.


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Myalgic encephalomyelitis/ Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) is a multi-system illness characterised by a diverse range of debilitating symptoms including autonomic and cognitive dysfunction. The pathomechanism remains elusive, however, neurological and cognitive aberrations are consistently described. This systematic review is the first to collect and appraise the literature related to the structural and functional neurological changes in ME/CFS patients as measured by neuroimaging techniques and to investigate how these changes may influence onset, symptom presentation and severity of the illness.
A systematic search of databases Pubmed, Embase, MEDLINE (via EBSCOhost) and Web of Science (via Clarivate Analytics) was performed for articles dating between December 1994 and August 2019. Included publications report on neurological differences in ME/CFS patients compared with healthy controls identified using neuroimaging techniques such as magnetic resonance imaging, positron emission tomography and electroencephalography. Article selection was further refined based on specific inclusion and exclusion criteria. A quality assessment of included publications was completed using the Joanna Briggs Institute checklist.
A total of 55 studies were included in this review. All papers assessed neurological or cognitive differences in adult ME/CFS patients compared with healthy controls using neuroimaging techniques. The outcomes from the articles include changes in gray and white matter volumes, cerebral blood flow, brain structure, sleep, EEG activity, functional connectivity and cognitive function. Secondary measures including symptom severity were also reported in most studies.
The results suggest widespread disruption of the autonomic nervous system network including morphological changes, white matter abnormalities and aberrations in functional connectivity. However, these findings are not consistent across studies and the origins of these anomalies remain unknown. Future studies are required confirm the potential neurological contribution to the pathology of ME/CFS.
Care providers use the knowledge gap about ME/CFS as an excuse for indolence. In spite of differences of opinion among researchers on the significance of reported physiological abnormalities, studies support the existence of a severely debilitating syndrome, independent of geography and with a distinct pattern of symptoms. Even though there is no specific treatment; patients need help with diagnosis, symptom relief and support measures. A recent official Swedish report concludes that this is best done at specialist clinics.
When myalgic encephalomyelitis/chronic fatigue syndrome (ME/CFS) gets media atten-
tion, the lack of knowledge of the underlying pathology and the disagreements within
the medical community are often emphasized.1,2 Care providers use the knowledge gap
as an excuse for indolence.3 It is therefore important to point out that there is much that
the researchers actually agree on and that the care of this neglected group of patients
has to improve.
ME/CFS was first observed as a sequel to certain infections.4,5 The cardinal symptom is
post-exertional malaise (PEM).6 This can be described as a significant fatigability and
symptom exacerbation after physical or cognitive activity, which often sets in with a de-
lay. Other key symptoms are fatigue that is not relieved by rest, unrefreshing sleep, and
neurocognitive impairment (e.g. concentration problems, short-term memory loss, and
difficulty processing information). Most patients also show an array of autonomic, im-
mune, and endocrine symptoms; as well as pain.7 The illness is recognized by the World
Health Organisation (WHO) since 1969.8
ME/CFS is not a socially transmitted illness, nor is it limited to western societies. The
illness has been found in all places where it has been looked for: all social groups, all
ethnic minorities, and all geographical regions.9-14 Studies show that ME/CFS often is
severely debilitating,15-19 which is also acknowledged by clinicians and scientists working
with this group of patients.20 The illness has an alarming tendency to become chronic,21,22
although the prognosis for children and adolescents seems to be better.23,24 In 70–80 per-
cent of the cases, the illness is triggered by an infection.25-28 However, there are other
triggers, and the onset may also be gradual.29 It is well documented that some pathogens
carry a high risk for developing ME/CFS, for example Epstein–Barr virus.30-34
Physiological abnormalities have been reported in a number of studies, but there is a
difference of opinion about the significance of the findings and there is no clear under-
standing of the pathology. Some examples of findings that might provide valuable clues
to what is going on are functional, chemical, and structural abnormalities in brain
scans,35-42 impaired NK cell cytotoxicity,43 signs of autonomic44 and mitochondrial dys-
function,45-47 and an unknown, soluble factor in the blood serum of patients that has
affected the results of several studies.48-52 Physiological abnormalities and impaired cog-
nitive performance have also been observed after exertion, which suggests that PEM is
an objective phenomenon.53-58
The controversy surrounding ME/CFS has mostly been about a treatment model, which
is based on the assumption that the illness is perpetuated by unhelpful beliefs and de-
conditioning. The model has been tested in a number of treatment studies, which have
shown modest improvements in subjective outcomes.59 However, the results are dismis-
sed by many researchers, as no improvement has been demonstrated in objective out-
comes and the treatment effects do not exceed what could be expected from systematic
bias.60-63 A recent review concluded that there is little scientific support for the model.64
There has also been a difference of opinion about the diagnostic criteria. British psychi-
atrists tried to redefine ME/CFS as idiopathic chronic fatigue,65 a proposition that has
been dismissed by other scientists.66 There is some uncertainty about how a distinct clin-
ical entity should best be defined, and several different diagnostic criteria have been
proposed.67 However, this uncertainty does not invalidate the phenomenon ME/CFS.
It is not acceptable to refer patients with ME/CFS to the Swedish primary care, where
many GPs openly question the legitimacy of the diagnosis.3,68 Granted, there is no spe-
cific treatment available, but the patients still need a thorough diagnosis, symptom relief
and supportive care.69-71 A recent report published by the Swedish Agency for Health
Technology Assessment and Assessment of Social Services (SBU) concluded that this can
best be accomplished by specialist clinics,72 which so far only are available in a few pla-
ces. The Swedish Counties must take a greater responsibility for this group of patients
and provide specialized care. ME/CFS exists and the problem will not disappear.

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The country is likely to achieve its rice-output target of 111 million tonnes during the ongoing kharif or summer-sown season, as acreage under the grain stands higher than the average of the past five years and a late revival of the monsoon may help boost yields, a senior farm ministry official has said.
Last week, food secretary Sanjeev Chopra had said the government expected a bumper rice crop. Sufficient rice output is critical this year, as the country has been battling high cereal inflation for nearly 12 months, despite a series of measures to stem prices.
The area under kharif crops, which account for half of the country’s annual food supply, stands at nearly 108.8 million hectares, the same as last year, with a robust expansion in the area planted with rice at nearly 40 million hectares, up 3% from last year, despite a patchy monsoon. Robust rice production will boost procurement, or government’s purchase of rice for state-held granaries, boost supplies and could prompt the government restore exports.
India has banned the export of wheat and white rice, barred shipments of basmati below a price threshold, imposed a 40% duty on shipments of onion and removed tariffs on import of pulses to get a grip on food prices.
Ample food supplies are necessary to put a lid on high food inflation, a major concern for the government. Consumer inflation in August rose at a slower pace at 6.83% from a year ago than in the previous month, but it continues to be above the Reserve Bank of India’s target of 4% (+/-2), mainly because of higher food prices, according to official data. Cereal prices remained elevated at 11.6% in August, in comparison to 13% in July.
“We expect at the minimum to reach (output of) 110 million tonnes. A revival of rains has helped not only paddy but all crops,” the official cited above said.
Achievement of the agriculture ministry’s rice output target in an El Nino year of deficient monsoon will bring relief to consumers and farmers alike.
A revival of rains in September, helped by low-pressure systems, has brought good showers to states such as Rajasthan, Gujarat, Haryana, Maharashtra and Karnataka.
“These rains are greatly beneficial for sugarcane, rice, soyabean and pulses after a very dry August. However, pulses and oilseeds remain vulnerable,” said Abhishek Agrawal, an analyst with Comtrade, a trading firm.
Late rains have cut monsoon deficiency in the country as a whole to 8% from 11% two weeks ago. The monsoon is vital to Asia’s third-largest economy because it waters nearly half of India’s net-sown area and replenishes over 100 nationally important reservoirs critical for drinking, irrigation and energy.
Pulses, grown mostly in rain-dependent farm belts, continue to be a pressure point, with sowing lagging last year’s levels. Total pulses sown till mid-September stood at 11.9 million hectares, a fall of nearly 9% over last year.
Harvesting of rice usually commences in October but there could a delay in states such as Punjab, . “We have re-sown paddy with late-maturing varieties because of a poor monsoon,” said Jaipal Singh Nain, a member of the Bharatiya Kisan Union from Fazilka, Punjab.
However, concerns linger around some varieties of pulses and oilseeds. The area under arhar (pigeon pea), moong (green gram) and urad (black gram) — commonly consumed varieties — are lower by 6%, 8% and 14% respectively compared to last year. The oilseeds area is down by 1%.
Estimates for most crops depend on inputs provided by states, which often use crude “eye estimates” to gauge yields. However, the country is now deploying more sophisticated means to assess crops, including satellite and remote sensing technologies, developed by the Indian Space Research Organisation and deployed by the New Delhi-based Mahalanobis National Crop Forecast Centre (MNCFC).
“Both optical and microwave remote sensing data is used for crop acreage estimation, crop condition assessment and production forecasting under the FASAL programme implemented by the MNCFC,” the official said.
This article has been republished from The Hindustan Times

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The worst overall problems were at Chicago O'Hare, where more than 1,200 flights had been canceled as of noon ET, according to flight-tracking service FlightAware.
Southwest Airlines has canceled most flights tonight and Sunday, according to Midway Airport officials.
Ninety-eight flights were canceled at O'Hare and 63 at Midway as of 10 p.m., according to real-time flight statistics provided by the Chicago Department of Aviation.
The wintry weather mostly moved out of the Plains overnight, leaving parts of Minnesota with up to a foot of snow, and pushed into Wisconsin, Illinois, and Indiana. Consequently, hundreds of flights into and out of Chicago's Midway and O'Hare airports were grounded.
A winter-weather advisory was in effect for Sunday night into Monday in parts of Montana, with forecasts of up to a foot of snow in the mountains. By 6:30 p.m., almost 7 inches of snow was recorded at O'Hare International Airport. In Kirtland, Ohio, east of Cleveland, almost 33 inches of snow had fallen as of Saturday morning.
Up to 11 inches of snow were expected in some areas of Detroit, the Detroit Free Press reported. Both airports reported about seven inches of snow.
In Detroit, local media reports said no one was injured when an arriving Delta Air Lines slid into the grass around noon ET there.
Winter Storm Caly began in the Pacific Northwest late last week.
Temperatures 15 to 30 degrees below average will follow the cold rain and snow in the coming days through much of the Midwest and East.


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Ecclesiastes ~ Pastor Shawn Walden
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If your life has been difficult and filled with seeming randomness and pain, this message is for you! Pastor Shawn Walden teaches on Ecclesiastes, which is a book in the Old Testament that at first seems cynical and depressing. However, when read it its entirety, you will discover the key to understanding Solomon’s writing: God has prepared us for something better, and He has set eternity in our hearts.


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Manzana Products Co. Inc. is voluntarily recalling three different types of Trader Joe's apple sauces because of the potential presence of glass pieces.
- 3 apple sauces from Trader Joe's recalled
- The recall is voluntary, company says
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Each apple sauce is packages in a 24-ounce glass jar, and customers can find the "best before" date stamped on the top of the lid. The recall was initiated after the company received customer reports of glass found in some of these products.
All products have been removed from store shelves and destroyed, the company said.
Customers who have purchased the products listed above should not consume them. They may return them to Trader Joe's for a full refund or throw them away.
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One day when this long fight is over and
I stand before the throne, asked if I ran
The good run, or pushed that aesthetic hand
Away and chose to be a reckless man –
So self-indulgent, will I say, ‘Oh Lord!
I tried and tried but some scars never heal.’
Or will I say, ‘Though I was this harsh chord
Your grace kept me through and you held, did seal
This sinner who forsook you and said, No!
How you reached out and pulled him from below
The filth and grime of his depravity
And gave him wealth beyond insanity!’
I don’t know what that golden day will bring
But now, despite my pain, I’ll simply sing
A song of thankfulness for the now, here
A song of joy that slowly brings me near
Redemption’s gold or the strength to rise, move
And paints my day with a soft, strong blue hue.
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Knoxville restaurateur Martha Boggs, owner of Bistro at the Bijou, became a star this week after refusing to serve Tennessee state senator Stacey Campfield, a virulent homophobe who has repeatedly introduced his so-called “Don’t Say Gay” bill in a ritual that can best be described as Nashville’s annual Running of the Bullshit.
As originally crafted, the bill would prohibit discussion of homosexuality in schools through 8th grade; a revised version would only allow mention of sexuality “involving human reproduction.” Clever, yeah? The revised bill recently passed the state senate and is headed for a vote in the house.
“When I saw him at the front door, I told him to leave,” Boggs said Monday. “It’s just my way to show support for the gay community and stand up to somebody I think is a bully. He’s really gone from being stupid to dangerous. I think he needs to know what it feels like to be discriminated against.”
Campfield recently upped the stakes in his homophobic vendetta with a January 26 appearance on Michelangelo Signorile’s Sirius XM OutQ radio show, a segment characterized by a string of offensive comments, viz:
“Well, [homosexuality] does happen in nature. So does bestiality. That doesn’t make it necessarily something that we need to talk about with children.”
“And there are children who are sexually confused, who don’t know, potentially may not know which way they are, and may be being pushed into a relationship of a homosexual nature that is not appropriate for them.”
“If some kid grows up – listen, so some kid wants to grow up – it’s not my choice personally – if some kid wants to grow up and say: Hey, I’m gay, more power to you. Knock yourself out. That’s not the jobs of our schools, to be advocating and pushing those positions on young children.”
“Heterosexuality – I hate to say this – the basis of our society, you know, you cannot let homosexuals – I hate to tell you this, it may be a tip for you, but they really can’t naturally reproduce.”
“It is scientifically proven that heterosexuality is scientific. It is natural reproduction.”
“I mean, I knew somebody who kept a squirrel caged up one time, and the squirrel started this – actually had, uh, relations with a stuffed animal. That does not make having relations with stuffed animals natural… Just because animals do it, we should not take our lead from the animal kingdom.”
“… most people realize that AIDS came from the homosexual community… It was one guy screwing a monkey, if I – if I recall correctly, and then having sex with a man…”
“Well, my understanding – and correct me if I’m wrong, Mr. Science, on this – but my understanding is also it’s virtually – not completely impossible – it’s virtually impossible to contract AIDS, outside of blood transfusions, through heterosexual sex. It’s virtually impossible. If you’re having anal sex, yes, you – you’re much more likely to contract AIDS.”
“The homosexual lifestyle has been glorified in the media and everywhere else. I don’t think I’m – you know, it’s pretty well out there… Homosexuals represent about 2 to 3% of the population, yet you look at television, you look at – in television, in plays, in theater, it’s – 50% of the theater is based – I’d say probably more of that than 50% of the theater is based on something about homosexuality. TV shows, they’re a vastly overrated populace in the – in the – in the television industry… ”
“Anybody out there who’s listening, your 12 listeners on your show, you have them – you have them Google ‘average homosexual life span,’ it’s very short.”
None of this is shocking, since it comes from a man who attempted to join the Tennessee Black Legislative Caucus in 2005 solely for the sake of being able to accuse its members of being more racist than the KKK when they turned him down, and who introduced a bill in 2007 that would have required the issuance of death certificates for aborted fetuses. What is shocking is the frequency with which various Republican elected officials mouth ignorant, hateful rhetoric like Campfield’s, and the rarity of actions like the one Boggs took in response:
“I’m a married heterosexual woman,” Boggs said. “I had no intention of doing this for publicity, but he’s an embarrassment to the state. If more people voted, we wouldn’t have people like him in office.”
Bistro at the Bijoux’s Facebook page can be found here – please give Martha Boggs and her staff some love. And if you ever find yourself in Knoxville, head over to 807 South Gay Street (seriously!) and give them your business.
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West Point recently booked Lieutenant General William “Jerry” Boykin (mercifully retired) to address its National Prayer Breakfast, sparking the same sort of controversy that has ensued from Boykin’s other public speaking gigs. The Academy’s decision to invite this poster boy for Islamophobia was explained (away) by West Point as an example of cadets being “purposefully exposed to different perspectives and cultures.” And West Point really spun the spin:
The National Prayer Breakfast Service will be pluralistic with Christians, Jewish, and Muslim cadets participating. We are comfortable and confident that what retired Lt. Gen. Boykin will share about prayer, soldier care and selfless service, will be in keeping with the broad range of ideas normally considered by our cadets.
Their comfort and confidence notwithstanding, that range of ideas got a little less broad when Boykin’s appearance was called off, a decision West Point would have us believe was the general’s:
LTG (Ret) William Boykin has decided to withdraw speaking at West Point’s National Prayer Breakfast on 8 February 2012. In fulfilling its commitment to the community, the United States Military Academy will feature another speaker for the event.
If you’re wondering why Boykin’s name seems familiar, you might recall that he was Deputy Undersecretary of Defense for Intelligence during the Bush years, and quite a fan of W:
“George Bush was not elected by a majority of the voters in the United States,” Boykin told an Oregon congregation. “He was appointed by God.”
Well, at least he got the first part right. Bush ultimately had to chastise Boykin publicly over his penchant for revolting inanity like this:
In a speech at a church in Daytona, Fla., in January, Boykin told the following story:
“There was a man in Mogadishu named Osman Atto,” whom Boykin described as a top lieutenant of Mohammed Farah Aidid.
When Boykin’s Delta Force commandos went after Atto, they missed him by seconds, he said. “He went on CNN and he laughed at us, and he said, ‘They’ll never get me because Allah will protect me. Allah will protect me.’
“Well, you know what?” Boykin continued. “I knew that my God was bigger than his. I knew that my God was a real God and his was an idol.”
Since his retirement in 2007, Boykin has continued to run around saying outrageous things about Muslims, and he gets paid to do so:
… he said there should be “no mosques in America”…; “Islam is a totalitarian way of life, it’s not just a religion”; “it should not be protected under the First Amendment”; Muslims operate “under an obligation to destroy our Constitution.”
Kudos to the warriors at VoteVets who spearheaded the effort to stop West Point from heaping disgrace on itself. Thank you all, once again, for your service. Continue reading Take Five (Nasty, Brutish, and Short edition)


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According to the Americans for the Arts (AFTA) website, they are a national arts service organization whose mission is “to build recognition and support for the extraordinary and dynamic value of the arts and to lead, serve, and advance the diverse networks of organizations and individuals who cultivate the arts in America.” But they have been anything but transparent and accountable to its members in aiming to fulfill this mission. Immediately after the George Floyd murder, AFTA’s leadership expressed their commitment to Black and Brown lives in an Instagram post. However, since then, members of AFTA have demanded transparency and accountability on multiple occasions only to be given the runaround from senior leadership.
Most recently, members, including me, have requested a formal review by AFTA in response to challenges the arts field has been dealing with since the beginning of COVID-19 (and even before). Members have asked for AFTA to: invest in a paid membership position to build relationships with Black and Brown arts organizations; recruit people of color to serve on the board of trustees; engage current membership as a brain trust so we can support their preparation for the 2021–2023 strategic plan; create a space for members on the board to act in an ex-officio capacity; and overall transparency and accountability from both AFTA as an institution and their board members. We think that these are the best methods for “advanc[ing] the diverse networks of organizations and individuals who cultivate the arts” in this nation.
Members of multiple councils have asked to meet with senior leadership to discuss our thoughts of how AFTA could better support its members. In response they relished the fact that they created a cultural equity statement back in 2016 and that they were “on the ground doing.” When asked about what that means and what progress has been made their response has been: “We need time to think more intentionally about it.” The arts education council (on which I sit) wrote a letter to President and CEO Bob Lynch, and COO Mara Walker in August and didn’t receive a response until six weeks later because of what they claimed to be “capacity issues.”
This is disheartening because we are over seven months into a global health crisis during which artists and organizations have been struggling to sustain themselves, and we are seven years from the inception of Black Lives Matter. We look to service organizations like AFTA to help support us as we support our communities. However, we can no longer wait for them or organizations like them. These requests are not made to hurt the organization, but to serve the people it exists to serve: the entire national arts community.
Similar issues are plaguing other arts organizations around the country such as the Guggenheim, the Broadway League, and the Metropolitan Museum of Art, however our call for change is no longer for those institutions. The arts field prides itself on being progressive however the same issues that we see playing out in national media are the same issues we deal with in the field every single day. According to AFTA’s 2018 990 tax filing, the President and CEO’s salary was almost $800,000 per year. AFTA sits on a $16M budget and over $100M in endowment and we have yet to see that being invested into the arts community. For decades, senior leadership of primarily white institutions (such as AFTA) have acted as gatekeepers, hoarding power and blocking pathways for professional advancement in the field for BIPOC arts leaders. These same institutions are the ones that continuously get awarded resources from the philanthropic sector over and over again while community-based and grassroots arts organizations who are actually doing “the work” struggle to keep it together.
As a field, we’ve waited far too long for these institutions to get on board with the movement towards racial equity. So now the call is for us: Black, Indigenous, and people of color artists, leaders, and the organizations that serve us. We must come together, build agency, support one another, shift the current systems that have alienated members of our community since their inception, and invest in ourselves when these organizations will not. Let’s continue to support organizations like Women of Color in the Arts, International Association of Blacks in Dance, First Peoples Fund, Asian American Arts Alliance, National Association of Latino Arts and Cultures who have continuously been for us and by us.
Coasting the Topography of South Asian Futurisms
As part of Hyperallergic’s Emily Hall Tremaine Journalism Fellowship for Curators, Sadaf Padder presents an exhibition to offer insight into her curatorial process.
I’m a Florida Drag Queen and I’m Scared
I’m truly at a loss for what to do for work and what kind of life I can expect to live.
When I Am Empty Please Dispose of Me Properly
Ayanna Dozier, Ilana Harris-Babou, Meena Hasan, Lucia Hierro, Catherine Opie, Chuck Ramirez, and Pacifico Silano explore the myths of the American Dream at Brooklyn’s BRIC House.
An Artist’s Hopeful Vision of the Ocean
Indonesian artist Mulyana crafts a tactile, mystical world in which fish, whales, and coral reefs coexist with sea monsters.
An Introduction to “Afrogallonism”
Serge Attukwei Clottey explores Ghanaian culture and identity through discarded jerrycans and other found materials.
Pratt’s 2023 Fine Arts MFA Thesis Exhibition Is On View in Brooklyn
The two-part exhibition features the work of 41 graduating artists across disciplines, including painting, sculpture, printmaking, and integrated practices.
A Ride With Liz Cohen
Nothing in the artist’s personal biography could predict that she’d one day become a car builder and bikini model.
LA’s Hammer Museum Wants to Be Seen
After two decades of renovations, the museum that calls itself a “well-kept secret” reopens with a mission to be more visible.
The Milton Resnick and Pat Passlof Foundation Presents The Feminine in Abstract Painting
Curated by Jennifer Samet and Andrea Belag, this group exhibition in NYC explores the feminine through aesthetics, as opposed to identity or gender.
AI-Generated “Dope Francis” Fools the Internet
Many thought the picture of Pope Francis in a puffer jacket, created using Midjourney, was the real deal.
1,400-Year-Old Mural of Two-Faced Man Found in Peru
Historians hypothesize that the Moche paintings could represent artists’ attempts to experiment with portraying movement or narrative.
NYU Steinhardt Opens 2023 MFA Thesis Exhibitions
Taking place at 80WSE Gallery in New York’s Greenwich Village, Part I is on view from late March through April while Part II opens in May.
Louvre Shutters as Pension Plan Protests Intensify
President Macron’s plan to raise the retirement age from 62 to 64 has sparked widespread demonstrations across the country.
They Managed to Mess Up an Art Heist Movie
There must be a lesson in Vasilis Katsoupis’s film Inside about the vacuousness of the art market or the claustrophobia of exhibition spaces — I just don’t care.
Thank you so much for this thoughtful and powerful piece! AFTA’s willful and shameful practices to uphold supremacy culture have persisted for far too long. Thanks, too, for including the numbers re: endowment and salary, and given their resources, it’s worth noting that AFTA applied for the NEA CARES funding, under the guise of advancing equity. Many BIPOC leaders (and a few white folks) have called on AFTA privately to do better for decades, and I’m so glad to see this move to the public sphere.
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Menopause The Musical
to Open at Ogunquit Playhouse
It’s time to grab your best gal pals and head to Ogunquit Playhouse for the hilarious musical comedy Menopause The Musical®, on stage September 4 through September 14. A raucous celebration of womanhood created by Jeanie Linders and inspired by a hot flash and a bottle of wine, Menopause The Musical® applauds women who are on the brink of, in the middle of, or have survived “The Change.” The show is produced by special license from GFour Productions, the producers of MENOPAUSE THE MUSICAL®, now in its 18th year, and 14th as the longest-running musical in Las Vegas history. The director of the Ogunquit Playhouse production is Tony Award®-winner Seth Greenleaf. This joyful parody of 25 re-lyricized classic hits from the ‘60s, ‘70s, and ‘80s features chart-toppers including “I Heard it Through the Grapevine that You No Longer See 39,” and the disco favorite “Stayin’ Awake, Stayin’ Awake!”
Joining the cast of the Ogunquit Playhouse production are Anise Ritchie as Professional Woman, Kathy St. George as Soap Star, Melanie Souza as Earth Mother and Roberta B. Wall as Iowa Housewife. They will be joined by television star Cindy Williams as Hostess.
Anise Ritchie has been with Menopause The Musical® for over 10 years starting in San Francisco and is now touring around the U.S. with the show. She has also performed in many regional theatres throughout the U.S. in such shows as A Little Night Music, The Hunchback of Notre Dame, Big Fish, Smokey Joe’s Café, Showboat, and Little Shop of Horrors. Kathy St. George appeared on Broadway in two productions of Fiddler on the Roof including the Tony Award®-winning revival. Her many Off-Broadway and regional theatre credits include I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change, 9 to 5 the Musical, Peter Pan, The Divine Sister, Once, and Gypsy. Melanie Souza recently performed in the National Tour of Menopause The Musical®. She has also performed in many regional theatre productions including In the Heights, Bikinis, Mamma Mia!, Breaking Up is Hard to Do and Sister Act. Roberta B. Wall was part of the original Broadway cast of Sister Act, and Leap of Faith. Her First National Tours include Sister Act, and Beauty and the Beast as Mrs. Potts. Ms. Wall has been performing in Menopause The Musical® since 2003 in cities across the country as both Iowa Housewife and Earth Mother.
Joining the cast as Hostess is Cindy Williams who is most recognized for her role as “Shirley Feeney” in the TV comedy series Laverne and Shirley. She landed her first television roles on Room 222, Nanny and the Professor and Love, American Style. Her many guest-starring roles include Law And Order: SVU, Seventh Heaven and 8 Simple Rules, The Odd Couple for CBS, A Dream Of Christmas for Hallmark Channel and Sam And Cat for Nickelodeon. Cindy’s stage credits include, the National Tour of Grease playing Miss Lynch, the National Tour of Deathtrap with Elliot Gould, The Female Odd Couple with Jo Anne Worley, Steel Magnolias as Ouiser Boudreaux. She made her Broadway debut in the role of Mrs. Tottendale in the award-winning musical The Drowsy Chaperone in 2007. Her many films include GAS-S-S-S with Talia Shire and Ben Vereen, Travels With My Aunt with Maggie Smith, directed by George Cukor, and The Conversation with Gene Hackman, directed by Francis Ford Coppola and American Graffiti co-starring with Ron Howard, Richard Dreyfuss and Harrison Ford, directed by George Lucas.
The director for the Ogunquit production of Menopause The Musical® is Seth Greenleaf. He won the Tony Award® for his work on the 50th anniversary production of Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf. A graduate of UCLA’s School of Theatre, Film and Television, his many credits include producing 9 to 5 the Musical on Broadway with Dolly Parton, co-financing the Tony Award® and Olivier Award-winning musicals The Book Of Mormon and Matilda The Musical, and directing the award-winning documentary F(L)AG Football. He currently has The Play That Goes Wrong and The Book Of Mormon running on Broadway; Tina The Musical, Bitter Wheat and SIX running in London; and Fiddler On The Roof and The Play That Goes Wrong on National Tour in the U.S. Three of his productions are currently Broadway bound: The Inheritance begins previews September 27, Tina The Musical begins previews October 12, and SIX begins previews February 13, 2020.
Individual tickets are on sale now. Preview performances start at $36 and economy seats start at $51 each. For tickets visit www.ogunquitplayhouse.org or call the Ogunquit Playhouse Box Office at 207-646-5511.


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I make art to know myself. It didn’t start out that way. It started out with my desire to make pretty things; graphic design, jewelry, drawings and finally paintings. But now, as I focus on oil painting, I understand that the struggle is really to know and understand myself. As a graphic designer, my “art” was directed by the client and the project. As my own client, I am totally in control of what I paint, how I paint, how big my work is and everything in between. Sometimes I wish I had another client! Right now, I’m attracted to figurative subjects which include human and animal subjects. My dog Willow is always eager to pose for me, following me around and arranging herself in attractive positions. I mostly paint what I love–people, dogs, the occasional still life of fruit or flowers. Perhaps I’ll broaden my interest at some point, but these subjects make me happy. So for now, that’s what I’ll paint.
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Shabaka Hutchings with Britten Sinfonia
Saxophonist, clarinettist, composer and band leader Shabaka Hutchings is one of the foremost proponents of the current British jazz scene, playing in a variety of groups, most notably Sons of Kemet, The Comet is Coming and Shabaka & the Ancestors, embracing influences from the sounds of London’s diverse club culture, including house, grime, jungle and dub.
In this concert his background as a classically trained artist will take centre stage. Blurring the lines between jazz and classical music he performs Copland’s Clarinet Concerto, written for the ‘King of Swing’ Benny Goodman, alongside Britten Sinfonia, followed by Stravinsky’s Three Pieces for Solo Clarinet, and a solo improvisation on clarinet.
Britten Sinfonia will conclude the programme with a performance of Copland’s musical portrait of 19th century pioneers, Appalachian Spring, which brings together traditional Shaker melodies with his quintessentially American sound.


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U.S. Console Sales Chart – March 2005
The top selling game in the U.S. during the month of March, according to NPD, is still Gran Turismo 4, after more than four weeks on sale. The second-ranked title,...
The top selling game in the U.S. during the month of March, according to NPD, is still Gran Turismo 4, after more than four weeks on sale. The second-ranked title, the PlayStation 2 version of EA’s MVP Baseball 2005 is also a veteran of the previous month, with the highest new entry being the PlayStation 2 version of Fight Night: Round 2. Elsewhere in the chart, the Devil May Cry series continues to be Capcom’s best selling franchise of this generation, with the third, highly rated, iteration entering at number four. There have been similarly strong performances for Star Wars: Republic Commando and Brothers in Arms, as well as Sony’s God of War – although a March 22nd launch date hampered the highly-rated title's bid for the top of the charts this month. March was perhaps most notable for the launch of the PSP portable console, although its release at the end of the month has seen it have only a modest impact on the all formats chart. As detailed previously, the best selling PSP title was Sony’s Twisted Metal: Head On at number fourteen, closely followed by EA’s Need for Speed: Underground – Rivals at number fifteen and Untold Legends: Brotherhood of the Blade at number nineteen. With the PlayStation 2 dominating sales, the highest ranked Xbox title is the console-exclusive Star Wars: Republic Commando. The highest ranked Nintendo DS title is Wario Ware: Touched! at number seventeen, with the best performing Game Boy Advance title being Vivendi’s Robots at number twenty. There are no GameCube titles in the top twenty, with the highest ranked game on the GameCube-only chart being Star Fox Assault.
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Friday, July 24, 2015
Fit & Fresh Smart Portion Reusable Lunch Kit Review
For the last two weeks, I've been putting the Fit & Fresh Lunch Kit to the test. I was given the opportunity to sample this product, and I had fun doing it. I've recently gotten into making and taking lunch to work. In the past I would go out for lunch and buy fast food like Arby's, Subway, Burgerville, Taco Bell, or teriyaki. Not only was this weighing on my wallet, but I was also feeling awful with that greasy food rotting in my stomach for the rest of my 10-hour shift.
I like to take a variety of things like sandwiches, wraps, fresh fruit, salads, crackers, vegetables, or whatever leftovers are available. It is important, I've learned, to mix up the lunches so I don't get bored and want to revert to my old ways. In steps Fit & Fresh. I was glad when they reached out to us about trying their products because it added another motivation and new enjoyment to packing my lunch. You won't see me carrying a sad brown paper sack with zipper-sealed bags. No, I'm toting a polka dot insulated bag filled with cute green containers.
The kit includes 4 1-cup containers, 4 2-cup containers, 2 ice packs for each size of container, and one Salad Shaker Container with a built-in ice pack. I've found that having these containers helps me cut down on the amount of disposable bags and containers I'm using. Reusable food storage is cheaper and more environmentally friendly.
When I first opened the box to look at my Fit & Fresh kit, I was surprised by how many containers it came with. I was skeptical about their durability at first too because they looked flimsy in comparison to other brands I've used. At this point, though, they haven't sustained any damaged. I put them through the test by washing them in the dishwasher, microwaving them, and tossing them around as I carry them to and fro between work and home. They've held up well so far.
My favorite item is the Salad Shaker. It is a large 4-cup container with a utilitarian lid. The lid features a holder with a small knife and spork, a big ice pack, and a cool little spot to store dressing. The twist and release dressing dispenser drops a fresh serving of dressing right onto your salad. In a way, this container only makes sense for salad because of this feature, but it can, technically, be used for storing other foods. Green salads make the best use of it, though.
The biggest negative for me was the knife and spork. They seem too small to use comfortably, and I felt like it was going to snap in half while I was stabbing my greens with it. It is easy enough to bring a regular fork, but the idea of built-in portable cutlery is awesome. It just wasn't a homerun in this case.
Overall, I love the Fit & Fresh lunch kit because I can take a variety of items to work and not have to use disposable containers. The measuring lines on the side of the container make it easy to get the correct portion to keep your lunch healthy, and they look cute. These are useful tools for making lunch fun even as an adult heading to work each day. You can learn more and purchase your Fit & Fresh containers here.


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An entertainer is somebody who produces music on their own or even with the help of various other performers The term might be actually utilized to include DJs, as well. Jacob Idaho
DJs are looked at musicians
The question is, do DJs actually produce songs? Is the answer more or less challenging than one might expect? Jacob B Fite Repertoire Representative
First, let’s take a look at the basics. In a nutshell, a DJ is actually a port of all trades. This features playing music tools, generating and also videotaping songs, and also playing it for a reader. Most DJs perform certainly not have any professional musical instruction. However, this does certainly not indicate they aren’t performers.
Performing in front of an online audience is actually the largest examination of a DJ’s music chops. Many DJs utilize premixed sets for functionalities. Numerous leading DJs utilize a variety of pre-recorded as well as online sounds to develop an expressive experience.
Among one of the most appealing facets of DJing is its ability to mixture the latest in technology along with a hefty dose of passion. A great DJ is able to turn sound in to songs, and make a crowd action.
On a more technological degree, a DJ utilizes a pc, skirt controller, and also various other digital tools to play a number of sources of captured popular music. While it’s not rare for a DJ to have their personal musical mind, most of them are self-taught.
Artists produce songs by themselves or even with the aid of various other musicians.
Music is actually the art of organizing audio to generate a pleasurable and enjoyable expertise. It might be executed on a wide array of tools as well as is a fundamental part of lots of folks’s daily lives.
There are two primary forms of songs. The very first style is actually symphonic music. This type of songs is written as well as set up through an author, and after that done by an instrumental ensemble.
The second type is actually popular music. Popular music is actually frequently performed by bands or vocalists.
Another music-related activity is music improv. It is actually taken into consideration a kind of music-making considering that it’s the process of taking one thing that presently exists and turning it right into a full tune.
While there is a ton of discussion concerning truth interpretation of popular music, there are actually a couple of factors that have actually been actually agreed upon. In particular, there are a few traits that the authors and also musicians of the globe agree on.
Categories of songs that may be played through an artist
There are actually a number of various genres of songs that could be played through an entertainer. Some of them are similar, each one has its personal specific characteristic. It is very important for an artist to be familiar with these classifications, as they might help him or her range a broader viewers.
Pop music is actually thought about to be the best well-liked form of music. An amount of well-known entertainers coming from recent are actually instances of stand out performers. Popular stand out bands feature the Beatles, The Rolling Stones, and also Elton John. These performers have actually contributed in promoting the genre.
Blues is a music type that advanced coming from ragtime as well as African American spirituals. It likewise possesses origins in jazz and has actually been shown in standard stand out tracks. In addition, woes has been actually utilized in modern classical music as well as in rhythm and also blues.
R&B is actually a music style that originated in the 1940s and also blends factors of rock, woes, and other popular music types. A lot of famous African United States entertainers are related to this category.
The 2nd kind is well-known songs. Popular popular music is actually typically carried out through bands or singers. There are actually many various styles of songs that can be participated in by a performer. Stand out songs is thought about to be the most popular kind of music. In enhancement, blues has actually been actually made use of in modern classical popular music and also in rhythm as well as woes.


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CEOs have an optimistic outlook for the country's economic conditions going into next year, a new survey concluded.
The index for CEO expectations for capital expenditures, employment, and sales hit the highest levels in the Business Roundtable's 20 years of surveying its member CEOs, the group said in an update Wednesday.
“All of these reflect very strong consumer demand that our businesses are experiencing now,” the group’s president, Joshua Bolten, said of the survey’s three components during a press conference with reporters. Bolten noted that the level of optimism is even higher than during the first quarter of 2018, after sweeping tax cut legislation was passed.
The extremely high CEO sentiment is starkly at odds with consumer confidence, which has been in the dumps thanks to high inflation and depressed employment rates. The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index plunged to 67.4 in early November, from 71.7 in October — a 10-year low. The Conference Board also found that consumer confidence dropped to a nine-month low amid inflation fears.
Bolten said that while the results may seem surprising given uncertainty over the pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and possible tax hikes, the survey was taken in November before the emergence of the new omicron variant of COVID-19 and reflects short-run expectations, not long-term predictions.
FED CHAIRMAN WARNS OMICRON COULD WORSEN SUPPLY CHAIN PROBLEMS
Bolten said it is yet to be understood how the omicron variant will affect economic conditions and that his group’s members are adopting a wait-and-see mindset regarding their expectations.
“If it does turn out to be as dramatic a shift as the delta variant was, that will definitely put a damper on things,” he remarked.
It could take weeks to determine just how much of a threat omicron, which was first identified in South Africa, poses to the country and U.S. economic recovery. The stock market reacted to the new strain, with indices dropping by the largest amounts of 2021 after the World Health Organization labeled it a “variant of concern.” The United States identified its first case on Wednesday.
The executives queried as part of the survey also predicted 3.9% gross domestic product growth for 2022.
Every fourth quarter, the CEOs are also asked what the biggest cost pressure facing their companies is. This year, an overwhelming number, 48%, cited labor costs, followed by 20% identifying costs from supply chain disruptions and 17% saying material costs.
The top three cost pressures have dominated headlines over the last several months as inflation continues to soar to multiyear highs. Because of an apparent labor shortage, many companies have had to raise wages to attract workers. Additionally, the supply chain crunch has also increased the price of goods due to more domestic demand for products than available supply.
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During the Wednesday meeting with reporters in Washington, D.C., officials from the Business Roundtable, one of the country’s largest business trade groups, also expressed opposition to President Joe Biden’s tax plan as laid out in the $2.4 trillion climate and social spending bill that was recently passed in the House.
Bolten said it would represent “one of the largest tax hikes in U.S. history” and that while many of his group’s members support certain aspects of the spending legislation, particularly climate provisions, “on balance, we think that the bill would do more harm than good because of the anti-competitive tax increases.”

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By locking out Republican lawmakers, Delegate Michael Busch closed the door on W. Ray Huff's bid to become chairman of the Anne Arundel County House contingent.
Busch, an Annapolis Democrat, was re-elected, 10-0, Thursday as chairman. The county's three Republican delegates abstained in protest.
The real decision, Republican Delegate John Gary complained, was made earlier in a closed-door caucus where the delegation's 10 Democrats deadlocked, 5-5.
"If they had brought it out to the full delegation without going back into the caucus, Ray Huff would be chairman right now," said Gary of Millersville.
But, in a second round of Democratic balloting, Delegate Patrick Scannello, D-Glen Burnie, brokethe deadlock, throwing his support behind Busch. And, in the full delegation meeting, the Democrats unanimously elected Busch to his second one-year term.
Delegate Marsha Perry, D-Crofton, was elected vice chairman.
The chairman, whose influence varies with the individual legislator and the size of the delegation, organizes local lawmakers on issues of special importance to the county. He or she also sponsors legislation for the county.
Explaining her abstention, Delegate Elizabeth Smith, R-Davidsonville, said, "Why should I rubber-stamp a decision that was made in the back room?"
Huff, D-Pasadena, said he jockeyed for the job because he felt "it had been in the same community long enough." An Annapolis delegate has held the chairmanship for a decade, he noted.
"I probably should have made some deals to get it, but I didn't," said Huff.
Scannello said he initially felt a need to replace Busch. But, when the Democrats deadlocked, "I figured I would vote for Mike to get things going. Otherwise, they'd be sitting there three to four weeks batting this back and forth."
Gary and Smith complained the chairmanship should not be such a partisan issue year after year. If the county's voter enrollments continueto shift toward the GOP, the shoe may soon be on the other foot, Gary said.
"Right now, they're the majority party, and they're flexing their muscle," said Gary, "That's the way politics become ugly."
Delegate Victor Sulin, D-Severn, said, "the public looks askance at so much of what we do because so much of it involves partisan politics, maneuvering to get the upper hand. Maybe it's time both sides rethink the way we do some of these things."


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The fly on the wall / Tony Hillerman.
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Last night, the Cleveland Indians played the biggest game of the season and Terry Francona had to fill out a lineup card that included veteran Chris Gimenez at 1B and rookie Tyler Holt in right field.
We don’t think that was plan back in April.
Look, while Francona can be criticized for some in-game decisions, the reality of the situation is he has kept a flawed baseball team in the race for a post-season spot until the final week of the season. You also have to credit his pitching coach, Mickey Callaway, for putting together a starting rotation that has been dominant throughout August and September.
It is apparent that at the end of July, when the trading deadline takes place, the front office didn’t see the dominant pitching coming. The Indians were 53-56 and sat six games behind the second wild card team, the Toronto Blue Jays, and GM Chris Antonetti decided to deal free agents to be Asdrubal Cabrera and Justin Masterson, and basically get prospects in return.
To be fair, neither Cabrera nor Masterson were having good seasons, but in dealing those two, Antonetti didn’t address the Tribe’s weaknesses, mainly a right-handed bat and pitching help.
The inability to address the former led to Gimenez and Holt being thrust into a race for a playoff spot.
Antonetti and his boss, team president Mark Shapiro, can say anything he wants, but it is clear he didn’t have any faith that his ballclub would arrive at the last week of the regular season with a chance to make the playoffs.
We wonder what Francona thinks about the lack of confidence in his players.
When the Tribe made an August surge, going 18-9 for the month, the front office brought in some reinforcements to help out when players suffered injuries. Gimenez was brought in when Yan Gomes suffered a concussion, J. B. Shuck was eventually added in September after David Murphy and Nick Swisher went out of the lineup.
Those two have combined to go 1 for 30 while wearing a Cleveland uniform.
Meanwhile, players like Josh Willingham (Kansas City), Adam Dunn (Oakland), and John Mayberry Jr, (Toronto) were all moved during August, and while none of them have been difference makers down the stretch, they aren’t 1 for 30 either.
The point is even on July 31st, six games out isn’t enough to toss in the proverbial white towel. Maybe Antonetti didn’t see Corey Kluber becoming arguably the American League’s best pitcher, nor did he see Carlos Carrasco turning into a right-handed version of Sandy Koufax, but you don’t know if you will ever get that type of dominant starting pitching in 2015.
That’s why you have to go for a post-season spot whenever you have the opportunity. And that’s why the front office failed the players, the manager, and the fan base, who want to be convinced the organization wants to win.
While the rotation looks good for the future, we all know pitching isn’t the most stable commodity. It is doubtful that Kluber will pitch this well next year, and who knows about the rest of the rotation, who really don’t have a track record in the major leagues.
And whatever you want to say about Terry Francona, there is no question that he knows how to get the most out of his players. His belief and trust of his players offset any weaknesses he has in the in-game strategy department, and he squeezes the most out of his guys.
It’s too bad the front office didn’t understand this. As close as they came this season, any help that would have come in could have put the Tribe back in the playoffs this fall.


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Who wrote open a book poem?
An Open Book (2004) is a collection of poems by Orson Scott Card.
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How many poems do you need for a poetry book?
Most poetry books contain between 30 and 100 poems, so it’s important to constantly be doing writing exercises and writing poems. Once you have a strong collection of poetry, you’ll need to organize it. A book of poems isn’t simply all of your poetry writing sandwiched under one book cover.
How do you start a poetry book?
How to Write a Poetry Book
- Write a lot of poems.
- Choose your poems.
- Decide on your poetry book format.
- Organize your poems.
- Edit your collection.
- Design your page layouts.
- Create your poetry book.
- Upload your book and order a proof.
What do you call a book full of poems?
In book publishing, an anthology is a collection of literary works chosen by the compiler; it may be a collection of plays, poems, short stories, songs or excerpts by different authors.
What did the library door say?
Ans. The library door said, “Come in, come in.”
Do poetry books sell?
Poetry remains a niche market. Even large bookshops will typically just sell acknowledged classics, academic anthologies, and a few books by today’s most famous poets. A collection of poetry might well only sell a few hundred copies. Few will make a profit.
Do poets make good money?
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Is it hard to get poetry published?
It’s simply so hard to get published, because journals receive such an overwhelming number of submissions, that the odds are always against you unless you’re already a famous poet, in which case you don’t need advice from someone like me.
How much does it cost to publish a poetry book?
The cost to publish a book depends on a) the length of the book and b) the level of quality you want. Most authors spend $2,000-$4,000 to self-publish their books — this includes editing, cover design, formatting, and marketing services.
How do I promote my poetry book?
Here Are Great Marketing Tips To Promote Your Self-Published Book Of Poetry
- Publish individual poems in literary magazines and journals.
- Give free review copies to key players.
- Attend and read at local open mic nights.
- Connect with your neighborhood librarians.
- Join online poetry forums.
How do you structure a poetry book?
Writing a Poetry Book
- Don’t Just Throw A Random Collection Of Poems Together. You may be a great poet, but it’s always best if your poems tie into a single narrative.
- Write From Your Life.
- Take Your Time.
- Know The Main Types of Poems (Examples Included)
- Plan Your Release.
- Be Positive.
- Writing Prompt.
What’s a short book called?
What Is a Novelette? The definition of “novelette” is any short, fictional work of prose narrative. Novelettes have a lower number of words than a novel or novella, but a higher word count than other forms of prose fiction like short stories or microfiction.
What is a very short book called?
A novella is a short novel, that is, a narrative prose fiction whose length is shorter than that of most novels, but longer than most short stories. No official definition exists regarding the number of pages or words necessary for a story to be considered a novella or a novel.
What is it called when you write a book about yourself?
A book that someone writes about their own life is called an autobiography.


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As cool as this is though, I can’t justify spending 50 bucks on a print. 25 and I’m sold, but 50? Come on. Of course, I’d totally accept this as a present. Huh? Huh?


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Microsoft has updated Linux support in its Hyper-V virtualisation software for Windows Server 2008 R2.
Linux Integration Services 2.1 had been in beta for a number of months, and the final version was released yesterday. The software improves on relatively weak support for Linux virtual machines when run on Microsoft's Hyper-V hypervisor.
According to the release notes, the headline feature is support for symmetric multi-processing (SMP), meaning that Hyper-V can now support up to four processors on each virtual machine.
SMP support is vital as virtual machines are expected to do heavy back-end computation. Given the prevalence of multi-core processors, it is surprising that support had not been included sooner.
Other improvements include time synchronisation between host and virtual machine, failure detection, and improved performance through support for Fastpath Boot.
The update provides support for Linux virtual machines running Novell SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 10 SP3, SUSE Linux Enterprise Server 11 and Red Hat Enterprise Linux 5.2 up to 5.5.
The increased support should appease some in the Linux community, who had threatened to remove support for Microsoft's Hyper-V in the standard Linux kernel.
Nevertheless, Microsoft's support of Linux on Hyper-V remains some way behind that of its competitors.
Double legal trouble for Musk as he also faces civil lawsuit over renewed British pot-holer 'paedo' claims
Battery development could help boost performance of smartphones
Topological photonic chips promise a more robust option for scalable quantum computers
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By Robert Menta 5/22/02
KaZaa, the Dutch company created by Niklas Zennstrom who developed the FastTrack network, has announced it will shut it doors because it can no longer afford the cost of defending itself in its legal tribulations brought about by the major movie studios and record companies.
"Plaintiffs have engaged in Rambo-style litigation," complained KaZaa's legal team. They accused the media giants of using brutal court tactics to sap the company's funds, the same tactics that they used to weakened Napster and MP3.com.
It must be pointed out here that there are two KaZaa's. Zennstrom sold the popular software client to Australia's Sharma Networks last January after the Dutch courts ruled that the company's network should be shut down. That order was reversed a few months later when a higher courts ruled that the users, not the network, were responsible for any acts of piracy. By that point Dutch KaZaa was just a shell company while Aussie KaZaa sheltered its operations from foreign court rulings by incorporating on Vanuatu, an island in the South Pacific.
In other words, KaZaa and the FastTrack network it rides upon is not disappearing. In fact the notorious inclusion of parasite-ware in the client has made the company profitable and - at least in a financial sense - the most powerful P2P network in the world.
As for Zennstrom, he got his check from the sale and now he is getting out, possibly recognizing early on that he was not up to the task of taking KaZaa to the next level as Sharman CEO Nikki Hemming has demonstrated. One can argue he is just being smart.
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