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I make no bones about it, I am waiting for a new album by JAY Z! It has been about four years since the god has blessed us with an album. Is he waiting for Nas? I don't know but I do know this: THE TIME IS RIGHT! All this mumble rap and Pitchfork rappers! Jay has been working, we have been hearing, but nothing has really come out.
Thu, 12 Jan 2017 07:20:53 GMT
PWR BTTM @ Joe's Pub Glittery pop punk duo PWR BTTM are likely about to have a big 2017, with the release of their anticipated sophomore album . This is their second of two sold-out Joe's Pub shows as part of the Under the Radar festival, and they also play a sold-out Shea show in February.
Wed, 11 Jan 2017 21:47:50 GMT
The news comes on the heels of Tech N9ne's latest album The Storm, which hit stores in December 9 and debuted as the No. 3 Independent Album in the country.
Tue, 10 Jan 2017 21:55:37 GMT
Nasir Jones won't be Wesley Sniped by the tax man anytime soon. After dealing with reports that he was severely in the red with the IRS for most of this decade , the 43-year-old Hip Hop legend bossed up and shelled out more than $3.5 million for Uncle Sam to remove him from the "you're-going-to-jail" list.
Thu, 05 Jan 2017 15:30:31 GMT
As the leading publication covering the world's music scene since 1967, you'd expect Rolling Stone magazine to announce a stellar lineup for its annual Super Bowl party, which is one of the hottest tickets each year. And, indeed, it has.
Wed, 04 Jan 2017 23:25:11 GMT
Hmmmmmmm. It makes you stop and ask, does Hip Hop legend Nas have a great ear when it comes to picking beats? While Nas is certainly regarded as a Hip Hop legend, the emcee is often criticized for allegedly picking terrible beats for his songs.
Sun, 01 Jan 2017 01:32:47 GMT
Monterey County's economic output during Cali Roots has reached $12.1 million annually since 2014, when it became recognized as the world's largest reggae-rock festival. Monterey County's economic output during Cali Roots has reached $12.1 million annually since 2014, when it became recognized as the world's largest reggae-rock festival.
Fri, 30 Dec 2016 20:45:22 GMT
By now, all celebrities have to understand that they choose to mess around with blabber-mouth groupies at their own risk. LOL. Either a woman is way too excited about her sexual escapades with Nas and their time spent, or he has cut her off, so she feels like she has nothing to lose.
Fri, 30 Dec 2016 16:52:00 GMT
Hip-hop is educational, political and historical, to name a few descriptors. The genre that started in the Burning Bronx during the late '70s amid urban decay is now being taught at universities and studied by scholars .
Thu, 29 Dec 2016 01:49:22 GMT
The hip-hop community constantly debates about who's the hottest rapper -- and now Nas weighs in with a current list of his own. The Queens lyricist sat down with Revolt TV chairman Andre Harrell for a special "Music Talk" segment that aired Christmas night .
Wed, 28 Dec 2016 21:36:25 GMT
To cap off the year, Revolt reached out to Nas for a new installment in the network's Music Talks series. Sitting down with Revolt for three conversations, Nas opened up about politics, the rich history of NYC hip-hop and contemporary rap.
Wed, 28 Dec 2016 00:16:26 GMT
Lin-Manuel Miranda had a better year than most. After his play Hamilton: An American Musical won the hearts of Broadway critics and hip-hop heads, he seamlessly crafted the star-studded The Hamilton Mixtape .
Fri, 23 Dec 2016 09:40:18 GMT
It was arguably one of the worst Nas statements among a treasure trove of them. Hip-hop was never dead; our senses as listeners, fans and more instead walked off to very peculiar and particular corners.


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Three days ahead of schedule, Girls Aloud's big comeback single 'Something New' has emerged online. Woohoo!
The track, produced by Xenomania - who helmed all-bar-one of their previous singles - lives up to the girlband's usual style of shunning the usual verse-chorus-verse-chorus structure, favouring two completely different verses and a number of different choruses.
The video for the song is expected to be released on Friday (November 19), following a teaser released earlier today.
Whilst Nadine Coyle has said that she doesn't want the band to ever split, Cheryl Cole has said in her autobiography that the band's upcoming Greatest Hits collection will be the last thing they do together.
Kimberley Walsh is competing in Strictly Come Dancing around the band's commitments, and Sarah Harding is working on a solo album. Nicola Roberts completes the line-up.
'Something New', which falls somewhere between the girls' Chemistry and Tangled Up albums in terms of its sound, is rumoured to be performed on Strictly at some point next month.
Listen to 'Something New' below, and catch up with what the girls have been up to since 'splitting' here.
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Enjoy a dirty afternoon in the Olden Street, U.S.A. Moving Picture Show, where you can screen "Steamboat Lightning McQueen" and other props from the classic era of Disney animation. Temporary children ought to particularly enjoy seeing Gyro Gearloose, Thaddeus, and all their favorite Disney instructions on the Olden Street, U.S.A. Moving Picture Show's animalistic screens.
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Artificial intelligence (AI) has come a long way in the last few decades. From natural language processing to computer vision and robotics, AI is everywhere these days. One of the most popular AI applications today is a type of chatbot called GPT-3, or Generative Pre-trained Transformer 3. Developed by OpenAI, GPT-3 is capable of producing human-like conversations and completing tasks that would have been impossible with other AI models. In this blog post, we’ll discuss what GPT-3 is and how it works, as well as its potential applications in the future. Let’s get started!
What is Chat GPT?
Chat GPT is a new artificial intelligence technology that can generate realistic conversations. It is based on the GPT-2 model, which was developed by OpenAI.
Chat GPT can help you have a conversation with someone who is not there. For example, you could use it to talk to a historical figure, or to a character from a book.
Chat GPT is still in development, and it is not clear how well it will work. However, it has the potential to revolutionize how we interact with computers.
How does it work?
If you’re not familiar with GPT-3, it’s the latest in a series of increasingly impressive natural language processing models from OpenAI. The original GPT was released in May 2018 and quickly became the state of the art for many NLP tasks. GPT-2, released in February 2019, was even more powerful, but due to concerns about its potential misuse, OpenAI only released a small version of the model.
GPT-3 is the successor to GPT-2. It’s been trained on a much larger dataset and is significantly more powerful than its predecessor. Unlike GPT-2, which was only released in a limited form, GPT-3 is available to anyone who wants to use it.
One of the most impressive things about GPT-3 is its ability to generate long and coherent passages of text. This is something that previous models have struggled with. For example, here’s a passage generated by GPT-3:
In the past, chatbots have been limited in their ability to generate coherent responses. This is because they are usually only trained on a limited number of topics or domains. However, chatbots based on GPT-3 can handle any topic or domain you throw at them because they are trained on billions of pieces of data. This makes them much more versatile and useful than previous chatbots.
Another impressive thing about GPT-3 is its ability to understand context. This enables it to
What are the benefits?
The benefits of the latest AI technology are many and varied. One of the most significant benefits is its ability to improve efficiency in communication. This improved efficiency can help businesses save time and money while also improving customer satisfaction. In addition, AI technology can help businesses automate tasks that would otherwise be completed by human employees. This can lead to increased productivity and profitability for businesses. Additionally, AI technology can help businesses make better decisions by providing them with more accurate data. Finally, AI technology can help businesses protect their data and information from potential threats.
What are the drawbacks?
Drawbacks of Chat GPT:
1) Can be repetitive and boring:
If you’re talking to a chatbot that’s using Chat GPT, it can be easy to get stuck in a loop of repetitive questions and answers. This can be frustrating, and even lead to boredom.
2) They’re not always accurate:
Chatbots aren’t perfect. They might not always understand what you’re saying, or they might give you an inaccurate answer. This can be frustrating, especially if you’re relying on them for help with something important.
3) They can be creepy:
Some people find chatbots to be creepy, because they remind them of artificial intelligence (AI). This might make you feel uncomfortable, or even scared, when talking to one.
How can I get started with Chat GPT?
If you’re interested in trying out Chat GPT for yourself, there are a few different ways to get started. The first step is to decide which chat platform you want to use. Currently, Chat GPT is available on Slack, Facebook Messenger, and Telegram. Once you’ve chosen your platform, you can sign up for a free account on the Chat GPT website.
Once you’ve signed up for an account, you’ll be able to connect your chat platform of choice and start using Chat GPT. You can use the default settings or customize the bot to suit your needs. For example, you can choose which types of content you want the bot to generate, how long the bot should wait before responding to a user, and more.
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Brian Gutekunst was named GM of the Packers on January 8, 2018. He’s made over 100 personnel moves since that time – some good and some bad. I’ve been listing his best moves over the course of the last few weeks. Here’s No. 3:
I implored former GM Ted Thompson to sign Tramon Williams in 2017. Gutekunst did just that a year later, inking the veteran defensive back to a 2-year deal worth $10 million. Williams was expected to add depth and leadership to a young secondary, but he wound up providing a lot more. He started the first 6 games at corner, moved to the slot around Halloween, and by Thanksgiving was taking snaps at safety following the trade of Ha Ha Clinton-Dix. Much to his credit, Williams did a solid job in all three roles.
Williams played even better last season. As the nickel back for all 16 games, he held opposing QBs to a passer rating of just 86.5. It was a good season for any cornerback and a remarkable one for a 36-year-old cornerback. And while Williams obviously doesn’t run as well as he did when he went to the Pro Bowl in 2010, he still possesses above-average short-area burst and acceleration – not to mention a whole lot of savvy.
Williams finds himself unsigned with training camp scheduled to begin in less than two weeks (fingers crossed), but it would be no surprise to see him brought back at some point. While Gutekunst wants to give Jackson, Chandon Sullivan, and Ka’dar Hollman every opportunity to prove they’re capable of being the No. 3 cornerback, there are serious questions surrounding each of the young players. Meanwhile, the only serious question surrounding Williams is how he’s been able to beat the crap out of Father Time for so long?
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You know, preparing for pregnancy takes time. Most couples cannot get pregnant in one go. It will take several months or even more than a year to get pregnant smoothly. chance of pregnancy is lower. If we want to get pregnant as soon as possible, we must know health of following parts and do following three points well so that you are not far from pregnancy.To get pregnant quickly, these three parts must be healthy:
1. Healthy ovaries
As we all know, ovaries are very important for women. They can not only preserve youth and beauty of women, but also preserve their ability to bear children. The biggest natural enemy of ovaries is age, so sisters who want to have a baby should prepare for pregnancy as soon as possible. The childbearing age of women is usually around 23-30 years. Pregnancy at this stage has many benefits for women.
2. Fallopian tubes must be unblocked
Besides ovary, fallopian tube is place where sperm and egg meet. Once fallopian tube is blocked, they cannot meet, which will affect pregnancy. Therefore, girls should prevent blockage of fallopian tube in time. The onset of menstruation, not having sex during menstruation, personal hygiene, etc.
3. The endometrium is also very important
The endometrium is a layer of mucous membrane that covers inner layer of uterine wall. It can be divided into a functional layer and a basal layer. In women, it undergoes periodic changes under influence of estrogens and progesterone. Therefore, if basal layer is damaged due to various factors, and endometrium is too thick or too thin, it will not be easy to implant a fertilized egg.If you want to get pregnant as soon as possible, you must remember following 3 points.
①Do a good pre-pregnancy examination. Whether you have given birth before or not, if you are planning to have a baby, couple should arrange a time to go to hospital for a comprehensive pre-pregnancy examination to assess overall physical condition, which can effectively avoid some unforeseen situations .
②Catch ovulation period. If you want to achieve a good pregnancy as soon as possible, you must understand ovulation period. Women are different from men. Under normal circumstances, women only produce one egg per month, and survival time of an egg after ovulation is 24-36 hours, time is precious. Under normal circumstances, ovulation occurs about 14 days before your period. If you are unsure, you can use tools such as ovulation test strips.
③Relax your mind. Many people will feel this way. As soon as they decide to start preparing for pregnancy, couple will be inexplicably nervous, and also become more careful during sex. Actually, this is not necessary. state of mind, less pressure, easier it is to achieve a good pregnancy.

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Toni Morrison’s play Desdemona revolves around the Shakespearian character (wife of Othello who’s accused of adultery) and her relationship with her African nurse/slave, Barbary, who raised her. Barbary (played/sung by Malian singer-songwriter Rokia Traoré, who also wrote the music) is only mentioned in the play Othello, never introduced. Blond blue-eyed American Tina Benko plays Desdemona who reveals Othello’s stories (that made her fall in love) to which Barbary relates. She too was in love with a mad man who had forsaken her.
Desdemona will be staged in London this July during the World Shakespeare Festival. Bring your handkerchief!

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Today the Minnesota House will vote on whether gay couples can get married in Minnesota. If it passes, the Senate is scheduled to vote on the bill on Monday, and Gov. Mark Dayton says he will sign the bill, which would allow weddings between same-sex couples starting on Aug. 1.
Chan Poling of legendary Minneapolis band The Suburbs, proposed that the group’s 1983 hit, “Love Is The Law” become the unofficial theme song for the movement to legalize gay marriage in Minnesota.
Here is a jazz infused cover of Love Is The Law, by Chan’s current group, The New Standards.
“I’ll never forget the day Marilyn and I were walking around New York City, just having a stroll on a nice day. She loved New York because no one bothered her there like they did in Hollywood, she could put on her plain-jane clothes and no one would notice her. She loved that. So as we we’re walking down Broadway, she turns to me and says ‘Do you want to see me become her?’ I didn’t know what she meant but I just said ‘Yes’- and then I saw it. I don’t know how to explain what she did because it was so very subtle, but she turned something on within herself that was almost like magic. And suddenly cars were slowing and people were turning their heads and stopping to stare. They were recognizing that this was Marilyn Monroe as if she pulled off a mask or something, even though a second ago nobody noticed her. I had never seen anything like it before.” - Amy Greene, wife of Marilyn’s personal photographer Milton Greene
I’m feeling good to play a little music Tears running down my face ‘cause i love to do it And no one can stop this flow from flowing on A flow master of disaster with a sound that’s gone I’ll give a little shout out to my dad and mom For bringing me into this world and so on
One year ago today.
The only celebrity death that truly affected me. I was devastated when the news hit that day. Even when now i see his name somewhere or hear him in a song I get bummed out cause it just seems so unreal that he’s gone.


Composer Pritam Chakraborty usually generates interest with his new albums and he has succeeded in doing so with his latest offering, Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai . The music of this crime thriller has its moments and most of the songs are hummable.The album boasts of nine tracks.
Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai throws a surprise, a mighty pleasant one at that. There is no average song in the album as all range from good to very good. Also, there are definite chartbusters like 'Pee Loon Hoto Ki Sargam', 'I Am In Love' and 'Baburao' (if the movie runs, there won't be any stopping this one). In addition, 'Tum Jo Aaye' and 'Parda' add further value to the film's music, hence making it a complete album. Once the initial inhibition about the album offering only gangster score settles down and the fact emerges that there are quite a few love songs on the offing as well, Once Upon A Time In Mumbaai should enjoy a long innings ahead. --platform47.com
Overall, Pritam has tried to give something new in Once Upon A Time In Mumbai album. Music of the album is inspired by old Bollywood songs. Pritam has scored some best soundtracks in this album also. Once Upon A Time In Mumbai is one of the best albums of Pritam. --platform47.com


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‘Love & Hip Hop: New York’ Season 4, Episode 8 Recap: Peter Gunz’s Lies Blow Up in His Face
This week of 'Love & Hip Hop: New York' begins with Tahiry and Joe Budden's back and forth antics. The model-actress attended a fashion show and while on the red carpet, the rapper hows up. She's not amused, but invites himself to sit next to her anyway -- he even puts his hands on her waist. “Really? Don’t you got a couple bitches?” Tahiry asks him. He doesn’t get her back by the end of the fashion show, but we know he’ll eventually try again.
Meanwhile, Amina meets with her sister Sophie to talk about her crumbling marriage with Peter Gunz. But Sophie isn’t surprised and tells Amina that she’s always putting herself in toxic relationships.
While on a photo shoot with Cyn Santana, Erica Mena gives her a chain and then reveals to her that she's signed a deal with Rich Dollaz’s label. Cyn gets protective again and says she’ll be watching him with a close eye. A little later, Erica comes into a studio where Peter Gunz is sitting. He starts playing her new track and she’s happy with the outcome. She then thanks him by sitting on his “big Daddy” lap and they kiss. A few days later, Erica goes back to speak to Dollaz and tells him, “Deep down everything she’s [Cyn] showing me and giving me everything I want from you.”
Erica is caught between her two lovers and meets with her friend Albee for advice. She tells him everything that has gone down in the past few weeks. “What do you want?” Albee asks her. “Secretly, I know it will never happen,” she says of Dollaz and her getting back together.
Later on, K. Michelle and Tara meet up. “If a man wants you, nothing will keep him away from him,” the singer tells Tara. She advises Tara to sit down with Peter and Amina to clear the air -- and of course bring her Vaseline and Timberland boots just in case.
Later on, Peter brings Amina to the studio and Tara walks through the door. The emotional conversation escalates. "I haven't been honest with either one of y'all," Peter starts off. "This is a pattern that you have," says Tara. "Don't you see that you lost him a long time ago?" Amina yells to Tara. But Amina is aloof to the fact Peter has been cheating on her with Tara. "I just sat on it. Whenever I want," Tara yells back. Amina asks him directly, "Did you?" After Peter admits, the tears start pouring out. "You're my husband!" she yells. "You not having me anymore.”
Peter tries to blame Tara for bringing the truth out, but at this point he should accept that he needs to take responsibility for his wishy-washy ways.
Yandy gets hit with a reality check from her artist Jay Dinero. He tells her that just because Mendeecees has been approved for bail, there is no guarantee his hearing will happen anytime soon. Dinero advises her to focus on her work to help the time pass and to make money so when bail comes, she'll be able to pay up.
In the final scene, Peter shows up at Amina’s yoga studio and brings her flowers. She throws them on the ground and starts giving demands. If he wants her back she'll let her meet his kids. “Meeting my kids is a no go,” Gunz says. With no progress made she turns her back and leaves him standing outside as he looks helpless.
Peter is losing big time right now. Perhaps he should leave both women alone and figure himself out. Chances are, he probably won't do that.


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MEDICS who manned the world’s busiest trauma hospital at Afghanistan’s Camp Bastion will parade through the streets of Liverpool tomorrow.
Members of 208 Liverpool Field Hospital treated soldiers and civilians for three months, taking leave from their jobs at hospitals and surgeries over November, December and January.
The unit was awarded the Freedom of the City in July 2008 following its first deployment.
Commanding officer Colonel Peter Jackson said: “It is an opportunity for us to thank the people of Liverpool who supported us and sent us goodwill messages.
“We look forward to exercising our right to march through the streets of Liverpool with drums beating and flags flying.”

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The Ultimate Quest for Redemption
The Fallen (the fallen and Leviathan) 1
Series: the fallen, omnibus 1
Pub: orig; 2003, Simon Pulse
Author: Thomas E. Sniegoski
Format: paperback (lar); (b1) 262pp w/ 15 chap (b2) 255pp w/15 chap
Age Range: YA
On his eighteenth birthday, Aaron begins to hear strange voices and convinced he is going insane. But having moved from foster home to foster home, Aaron doesn’t know whom he can trust. He wants to confide in the cute girl from class, but fears she’ll confirm he’s crazy.
Then a mysterious man begins following Aaron. He knows about Aaron’s troubled past and his new powers. And he has a message for Aaron: as the son of a mortal and an angel, Aaron has been chosen to redeem the fallen.
Aaron tries to dismiss the news and resists his supernatural abilities. But he must accept his newfound heritage – and quickly. For the dark powers are gaining strength, and are hell-bent on destroying him...
This were a about a ‘boy’ who is half angel half human and he’s job, or his abilities are what are going to save the world, or maybe more the angel population.
They are very boy books. They are gory and they are fun.
Blurb book 1 The Fallen
Aaron Corbet isn't a bad kid -- he's just a little different. Archangel On the eve of his eighteenth birthday, Aaron dreams of a darkly violent landscape. He can hear the sounds of weapons clanging, the screams of the stricken, and another sound he cannot quite decipher. But gazing upward at the sky, he suddenly understands. It is the sound of great wings, angels' wings, beating the air unmercifully as hundreds of armoured warriors descend on the battlefield. Orphaned since birth, Aaron is suddenly discovering newfound -- and sometimes supernatural -- talents. But not until he is approached by two men does he learn the truth about his own destiny, and his role as a liaison between angels, mortals, and Powers both good and evil, some of whom are hell-bent on his own destruction....
This book was all about him learning what he is, about him becoming what he is, and the love interest that he’s not meant to be with. At least not yet.
It’s got a bit about his past and it has him losing in life, but then, what else is there to get a person free? It’s a little slow but interesting with a lot of information and untrusting people who want him to trust him. Yeah, it’s not confusing, just a little complicated but it gets going near the end and makes you need what happens next.
Blurb book 2, Leviathan
Eighteen-year-old Aaron is on the run from the Powers that killed his foster parents and took his younger brother, Steven. With his dog, Gabriel, and Camael, a former Power, he is drawn north to a small town in Maine. Here Aaron, who still hasn't accepted his newfound heritage, finds comfort in the isolated, tight-knit community. But when Camael and Gabriel go missing, and their landlady suddenly attacks Aaron, he is forced to learn more about the War in Heaven and the many Powers that are fighting for dominance...of humankind.
This one get’s him out of town, has you see something that will become more apparent in the later books, things that are twisty and turny and will be explained better the further we go alone.
But that’s not really what this books about, just the last thing I remember, maybe because it’s the last thing I read?!
It’s about a giant monster that is eating the power off the people in the town, the rest? Well they are all mind whipped by this creature.
Aaron is pulled to the thing and ends up needing to save the people trapped, mostly because he ends up finding himself in the same position.
This book is where the gross comes into the story and it becomes very much a ‘boy’ book.
This is more about the power he has inside him, and about growing it, about needing to understand for himself what’s going on inside him, while Camael tells him over and over that he needs to head to the angels to free them.
It is unfortunately like that, but Aaron sees it the way it’s playing out and so that’s a lot better than other books I’ve read.
He, he, I really liked the parts in Gabriel, the dogs, really, funny, and he seemed to catch the mind of a dog really well—huh, wonder if you could read something into that?! Whatever, it was like, the highlight of the book. I loved it, awesome.
I liked this book, well, out of the two this one was my fav, mostly because it was faster paced and didn’t hold all that much information (reading it in a time that I really wanted to read something else made not wanting information highway, really I should have read something else, but there wasn’t much else, all of them are the same).
The sad thing in it all is that I’m not sure if I want to or will ever get around to finishing off the series, though it’s in my thoughts, and I haven’t gotten rid of this book yet, just in case.
[tb], the fallen 2, the Fallen 3, The Fallen 4,


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Guinea’s military rulers have agreed a huge mining and oil deal with China, officials have told the BBC, amid continuing criticism of the junta.
Guinean Mines Minister Mahmoud Thiam said a Chinese firm would invest more than $7bn (£4.5bn) in infrastructure.
In return, he said the firm would be a “strategic partner” in all mining projects in the mineral-rich nation.
Guineans are currently on strike to remember dozens of protesters killed by soldiers during a rally two weeks ago.
The shootings were widely condemned by international leaders and opposition groups within Guinea.
Agricultural Minister Abdourahmane Sano resigned on Monday, saying he could no longer show solidarity with the government.
And the president of West Africa’s economic bloc, Ecowas, warned that the country was in danger of slipping into another dictatorship.
There are widespread calls for junta leader Captain Moussa Dadis Camara to step down.
After last December’s coup he promised to lead a transitional government and hand power back to civilians after an election scheduled for January 2010.
But there has been growing anger at reports that he intends to stand for president.
China has been praised recently by think-tanks and African leaders for choosing to invest in infrastructure and business in Africa, rather than doling out aid money.
But analysts say the timing of the Guinea deal is likely to stir controversy, as the legitimacy of Guinea’s government is under question.
Mr Thiam dismissed those concerns, saying the government is trying only to help the people.
“We are all in a transition, putting down foundations. We hope that the government that follows us will follow suit,” he told the BBC’s Network Africa programme.
He did not name the firm involved, but said it was the same firm that has invested billions in Angola – the Hong Kong registered China International Fund.
He said the firm would help build ports, railway lines, power plants, low-cost housing and even a new administrative centre in the capital, Conakry.
He said a national mining firm would be set up, with the Chinese company becoming “strategic partners”.
“All the government’s stakes in various mining projects will be put in that mining company. Future mining permits or concessions that the government decided to develop on its own will be put in that company,” he said.
Guinea is thought to have the world’s largest reserves of the aluminium ore, bauxite.
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TIPPECANOE COUNTY, Ind. (WLFI)- The Tippecanoe County Coroner has confirmed an autopsy has been performed for Destin Haas.
Donna Avolt told News 18 it was completed yesterday.
We still do not know the cause of death at this time.
The North Newton School Corporation Superintendent was found unresponsive inside his garage in Benton County on Monday.
He leaves behind a wife and four children.
Avolt said the toxicology results will be the determinant.
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Indorama Ventures Limited has announced that the company decided to extend the pre-construction period of the PTA-PET plant in Corpus Christi, Texas through the end of 2020.
Christi Polymers LLC (CCP), a joint venture among certain subsidiaries of Indorama Ventures Holding, Alpek and Far Eastern Investment (Holding) Limited was created to acquire and complete construction of an integrated PTA-PET plant in Corpus Christi.
Indorama indicated that the current construction estimate is considerably higher than the estimate at the time of completion of the acquisition, primarily due to higher labor costs prevailing in the Gulf Coast region.
The Board of Directors of the CCP, consisting of members of all three JV partners, have agreed to extend the approval of the project through 2020 to optimize project construction efficiency in order to build a competitive PTA-PET asset at the site.
Indorama mentioned that it did not plan to make any additional cash contribution during the year 2020. During this period, the site will be properly maintained for the smooth restart of the construction.
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Canada-United States Law Institute 2008 Annual Conference. Case Western University, Ohio April 17-19, 2008. The Tipping Point – Effects of Post 9/11 Border Security on Canada / US Competitiveness Gary Hufbauer Peterson Institute for International Economics. Introduction.
The Tipping Point – Effects of Post 9/11 Border Security on Canada / US Competitiveness
Gary HufbauerPeterson Institute for International Economics
With more efficient technology, and with inspections calibrated to risk, the security tax on Canadian merchandise can be reduced.
Security for flows of merchandise originating in the United States and Canada, and citizens of the two countries.
However, only 25 percent of US citizens and 40 percent of Canadians have passports, so as an interim step, both countries should waive the passport fees until 2010.
If the merchandise is then sealed and tracked all the way to the border using high-tech equipment, it should travel through to the United States with no further inspection (apart from random audits).
Security for goods coming from outside the North American perimeter.
Once certified, and put in sealed and tracked containers, the cargo should not have to go through additional security checks when reaching the US border.

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A framework for improving sustainable mobility in higher education campuses: The case study of Qatar University
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Nowadays, sustainable mobility is a main challenge addressed by policy-makers, public managers and scholars worldwide. This research presents a set of guidelines and solutions to support the design of a more sustainable mobility plan for Qatar University. A review of literature, case-studies and research initiatives is used to derive key issues; while a multi-layered methodology (primary data analyses, direct observations, and a survey) is used to design and implement a comprehensive framework to improve the current mobility system, by introducing new services and assessing the use of services which are already in place. The proposed framework can support further investigations aimed at defining new ways to face the sustainable mobility challenge within higher education institutions.
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With the coming of the Delhi Noida NCR, the part of land has trekked up to a radical new level and individuals are attempting their level best keeping in mind the end goal to reach the most dependable alternatives thus of a gainful arrangement at last.
You can likewise attempt and centers towards the positive territories of Expressway association, which make this field a number one decision among the masses and there are solid beneficial speculations, which are expanding with each passing day. In the event that you begin scanning through the web, you will be awestruck to see such a variety of villas and apartments PurvanchalRoyal Park, Sector 137, Noida sitting tight for your get. The numbers are constrained and you need to make the main move so as to get the best arrangement from the part.
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Noida has been expressed as a creating zone and you can center both physical and social base. You can’t keep away from the 23 km street availability, which is situated in the middle of Greater Noida and Noida zone. You can see a created stretch on two sides of the streets furthermore the interstate and the foundation can be characterized as a relentless open door for all.
Aside from the freeway, you can likewise center towards the interior street systems, which are additionally thriving with each passing day. Subsequently, this field can likewise be expressed as a number one developing name under the zone of land qualities. Then again, with the up and coming proposition of Delhi metro, the costs of the land qualities are without a doubt going to expand a great deal.
Association is exceptional
At the point when the primary zone is connected with Noida, you just can’t maintain a strategic distance from the essential zones of network zones, and the Noida interstate is all around connected with the Delhi zone, through the assistance of Kalindi Kunj Road furthermore the DND expressway.
A portion of the other street connections are Ghaziabad, Yamuna freeway and the road of the Greater Noida zone. Separated structure the best possible street availability, the up and coming metro lines will make this field a positive alternative for some. The metro line will be stretched out from the Center station of the Noida City to the Greater Noida zone.
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Aside from the focuses accessible, you can likewise attempt and manage the moderateness rate in the zone of Noida. You can get solid, productive arrangements at different divisions like 143, 100, 104, 0107, 137 furthermore the 168 segments. The costs of the house in Noida interstate are something around 4500 to 6000 rupees, per square feet.
Therefore, you can without much of a stretch benefit a 1000 square feet place at a singular amount measure of 45 to 60 lakhs, which is relatively modest, when contrasted and different spots. For a tiny bit more venture, the houses will cost almost 70 to 80 lakhs in the best possible Noida zone.
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Is Xperia Z2 a good phone?
The Sony Xperia Z2 is one of the best flagship smartphones of this year. Comparing it with the last year’s flagship, the Z1, it has a faster processor, more RAM, supports 4K video recording, and comes with a slightly bigger screen and battery size. In terms of performance the Z2 is quite fast, but not the best so far.
Are Z2 specs?
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What are the Sony Xperia phones and tablets?
There’s a set of three devices that’ve been revealed over the past week by Sony int he Xperia line of smartphones and tablets for Sony. That is the Sony Xperia M2, the smallest and least powerful of the three, and the Sony Xperia Z2 and Z2 Tablet.
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Shi Shi Beach Is A Little-Known Washington Destination With An Otherwordly Landscape
The beaches at Olympic National Park are truly remarkable. While you won’t find soft white sand or sunbathers in swimsuits, you will discover sea stacks, drift logs, and captivating tide pools. And since most tourists flock to the well-known La Push beaches, you’ll find peace and quiet at Shi Shi Beach any time of year. And while current conditions have unfortunately kept this beach closed for the summer, it won’t be long before you can enjoy a secluded stroll there again.
We’re aware that these uncertain times are limiting many aspects of life as we all practice social and physical distancing. While we’re continuing to feature destinations that make our state wonderful, we don’t expect or encourage you to go check them out immediately. We believe that supporting local attractions is important now more than ever and we hope our articles inspire your future adventures! And on that note, please nominate your favorite local business that could use some love right now: https://www.onlyinyourstate.com/nominate/
Do you have a favorite beach in Washington? With any luck, Shi Shi Beach will be open to the public again soon.
Address: Shi Shi Beach Rd, Clallam Bay, WA 98326, USA


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On this trip, I visited South Africa between 6-Mar-2008 and 26-Mar-2008 and I travelled with 1 other person.
The holiday itinerary you put together for us was exactly what we had asked you for. We got to see a tremendous range of scenery - both urban and rural, both coastal and inland - together with a good taste of the natural flora and fauna. The guesthouses and hotels you selected for us were superb (see below)and the travelling distances sensibly achievable whilst allowing us plenty of time to see and enjoy each area.
Our dealings with Expert Africa were an entirely happy and stress free experience - from Claire's advice throughout the planning of the holiday, to Jill's attention on the ground in South Africa.
We will most definitely be recommending you and hope to be able to travel with you again in the future. Well done - a perfect example of excellent customer service in an industry which at times struggles!!
Thank you once again Claire - we hadn't been on holiday for 8 years, so this was a very important break for us and you were instrumental in making it wonderful.
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We are thrilled to be enjoying the sunshine, blooming flowers, late sunsets and more traffic. Our latest blog below features the intriguing and lengthy history of Maine famous tourmaline mine; Mount Mica as well as “What’s Going On” in our neck of the wood!
The History of Mount Mica
The Mt. Mica mine, which has just re-opened to the public, is located about 6km. northeast of the small town in Oxford Country by the name of South Paris. The mine is situated on a small hill, at an elevation of 970 feet in forested terrain. Mt. Mica was the first source of Tourmaline in the United States and would become the first gem mine in America as well.
In 1868 Elyjah Hamlin and his son Augustus began a serious mining venture at Mt. Mica. During their mining endeavor, many beautiful gem quality tourmaline were found. Tiffany & Co. of New York was a frequent customer for the Maine Tourmaline and sold them through their Manhattan Store. J.P. Morgan was also a frequent customer and purchased numerous crystals and made several donations to various museums such as The American Museum of Natural History. A selection of some of the finest of these Maine Tourmalines found their way into the Hamlin Necklace.
In 1890 Mt. Mica was leased by Loren Merrill and the next 23 years saw many fabulous Maine Tourmaline discoveries. One such fabulous crystal was faceted into 69.25ct blue green tourmaline and sold to Tiffany & Co. for $100,000.
In 1926 Mt. Mica was sold to Howard Irish of Buckfield, Maine. He didn’t enjoy the success that Merrill before him had but he did find several thousand carats of gorgeous green tourmaline.
In 1965 Frank Perham leased Mt. Mica. Because he had more knowledge and experience Perham had considerably more luck finding significant Maine Tourmaline. A stunning 59.59ct heart shape gem came from his finds. It was of the Indicolite variety which is blue green in color.
Plumbago Mining Corp. of Rumford, Maine purchased Mt. Mica in 1973 and commenced mining shortly thereafter. They discovered a new pocket of Maine Tourmaline only the size of a grapefruit but yielding a mammoth crystal which would be cut into a flawless emerald cut gemstone weighing 256 carats, which was a national record for the size of Tourmaline.
In August 2003 Coromoto Minerals LLC purchased Mt. Mica and began mining; removing some of the western most portion of the mine. This opened several new pockets of beautiful quartz and apatite crystals. Only in 2004 was Maine Tourmaline found in many different pockets of the mine. Diverse colors were found some never discovered before such as electric pink and bright bluish green.
In 2005, Coromoto began mining in a new direction and in only a few dozen yards found the largest Maine Tourmaline pocket ever encountered at Mt. Mica.
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Conner MacDonald the eldest son of Susan and Brian MacDonald just graduated from Cheverus High School. In the fall he will be entering his freshman year at Franklin Pierce College in New Hampshire. The staff at Coastal Jewelers sends him Congratulations and best wishes.
A sad day in Kennebunkport
There is a palpable void in Kennebunkport with the loss of our dear First Lady Barbara Bush. She was a lovely women and frequent customer here at Coastal Jewelers. We had the pleasure of helping her cherished husband pick out a strand of her famous pearls; and were honored to work with her from then on. President Bush Sr. came home to Kennebunkport at the end of May and was sadly missed at the annual Memorial Day Parade as he has been recently hospitalized. We wish him a speedy recovery!
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The Association of Ghana Industries (AGI) has held its 8th Edition of the Ghana Industry and Quality Awards 2019.
The Award, which is one of Association’s flagship events for the year, marks the climax of AGI’s Industrial Week celebration in November.
This year’s Awards had B5 Plus winning the ultimate award as the overall best industrial company of the year.
In statement, the Chief Executive Officer of the AGI, Mr. Seth Twum-Akwaboah said, “Our Awards is strengthened by the institutional collaboration we have with the Ghana Standards Authority, for which reason we have the GSA’s Quality awards as a category under the AGI Awards. We take pride in being the mother of all Awards and we envisage a lot more companies partaking in the AGI Awards in the coming years.”
Mr. Twum-Akwaboah stated that businesses must always find ways to improve to innovate and to do more with less.
“It is my hope that the Awards will motivate other companies including our SMEs to improve their business performances, even as we reward excellence in business,” he said.
“We also seek to stimulate business development and the theme for this year “Positioning Local Industries for Global Competitiveness” is to awaken us to the realities of a continental free trade at our doorstep,” Twum-Akwaboah stated.
In view of the eminent implementation of the AfCFTA, the CEO said the AGI will continue to advocate for a conducive business environment that will spur growth for our local companies.
Indeed, the AfCFTA will cover more than a market of 1.2 billion people and over US$ 3 trillion in GDP when it is fully implemented.
Increasingly, African nations hoping to secure sustainable economic growth are shifting focus from the volatility associated with extractive exports, which forms more than 75 percent of Africa’s external export, towards industrialized goods.


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THE ASAHI SHIMBUN
August 5, 2020 at 12:15 JST
Japanese-style curry restaurant chain Coco Ichibanya on Aug. 3 opened its first outlet in India, satisfying the chain operator’s strong appetite to enter the country where curry was born.
The company, which currently operates 186 outlets in 12 countries and areas, has in recent years set a goal to “reimport” curry to India.
Its first outlet there is located in a commercial facility near the capital, New Delhi.
Most of the customers who flocked to the restaurant’s opening were Japanese expats.
But Sutirth, a 38-year-old Indian man, also welcomed the new culinary option.
“Unlike Indian curry, it’s not spicy, and it has a delicate taste,” he said. “I think Indians who want to try a new style of curry will like it.”
The chain chose to maintain the Japanese style of its curry dishes and let customers pick from a combination of toppings and levels of spiciness.
But dishes using pork and beef have been cut from the menu in consideration of customers who can't eat them for religious reasons.
Instead, most of the curry dishes the outlet serves contain vegetables, chicken and mutton. It also offers meatless cutlets as a vegetarian option.
Visit this page for the latest news on Japan’s battle with the novel coronavirus pandemic.
Cooking experts, chefs and others involved in the field of food introduce their special recipes intertwined with their paths in life.
Haruki Murakami and other writers read from books before selected audiences at the new Haruki Murakami Library.
The Asahi Shimbun aims “to achieve gender equality and empower all women and girls” through its Gender Equality Declaration.
Let’s explore the Japanese capital from the viewpoint of wheelchair users and people with disabilities with Barry Joshua Grisdale.


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The Matrix: The Complete Score (OST)
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The Complete Edition Matrix soundtrack comes on two Hybrid SA-CDs (Super Audio CDs). These Hybrid SA-CD’s contain a CD layer that can be played on any CD player, and a hi-resolution SA-CD layer that contains DSD audio in stereo and surround versions. The audio on the SA-CD layer has been upsampled from 48 thousand samples per second 24bit PCM audio to 2.8 million samples per second 1 bit DSD audio. When these disks are inserted into an SA-CD player or a Blu-Ray player that can play SA-CD’s, you will hear up-converted hi-resolution DSD audio in stereo or surround and realize the sonic enhancement that comes from the up-conversion.
Few blockbusters can claim to be as influential as The Matrix (1999), written and directed by the Wachowskis. From its super high-concept that has wormed its way into the public’s imagination (what if we’re all just living in a computer simulation?), to Keanu Reeves’ iconic hero Neo, to the brilliant, jaw-dropping and story-based visual effects, The Matrix delivered on all fronts. Its three films grossed over $1.6 billion worldwide, and a fourth is on the way.
The Matrix demanded a score that was as unique, sophisticated and imaginative as its concept and action—and got one from composer Don Davis. Davis, who scored the Wachowskis’ Bound (1996), reinvented the symphonic language of the action blockbuster by drawing on cutting-edge concert-hall minimalism and his own background as an avant-garde composer, while maintaining the energy, pace and density required of a studio action film.
From the clashing-brass “reflections,” to the racing strings, pounding percussion and flittering, repeating musical “cells,” the Matrix score fits hand-in-glove with the film’s concept of a computer-controlled reality—and offers a unique musical thumbprint that is recognizable sometimes only from a single note or chord. It is the rare commercial triumph that is also an artistic landmark.
The Matrix was released by Varèse Sarabande at the time of the film, and then in a Deluxe Edition that fit as much of the score as possible on one CD. By popular demand, this new 2-5.1 SA-CD set, (also available for Record Store Day as a 3LP set), presents the complete score. Liner notes feature a new interview with Don Davis conducted by Kaya Savas.
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Introduction: In a world driven by technology and the need for reliable power sources, the role of batteries has become increasingly crucial. One company that stands out in the realm of energy solutions is Franklin Battery, a beacon of innovation in the field. In this exclusive article, we explore the ingenuity behind Franklin Batteries, uncovering the technology, applications, and impact of their cutting-edge energy solutions.
- A Legacy of Excellence: Franklin Battery’s journey is rooted in a legacy of excellence. With a history that spans decades, the company has continually pushed the boundaries of battery technology, earning a reputation for reliability and durability.
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DEERFIELD, Ill. -- Mondelez reported-better-than expected adjusted earnings for the fourth quarter Wednesday, helped by growing sales of Oreo cookies, Trident gum and its other well-known brands outside the U.S.
In fact, North America was the only region that the company reported a drop in fourth-quarter sales from a year ago. Sales grew 5 percent in Europe, its biggest market, and more than 4 percent in Latin America.
The company's other brands include Chips Ahoy cookies, Halls cough drops and Ritz crackers.
Executives also commented on Keurig's deal to buy soda maker Dr Pepper Snapple. Mondelez, which had a stake in Keurig before the deal, will now have a 13 to 14 percent stake in the new company, Keurig Dr Pepper, when the deal closes next quarter. Executives at Mondelez said they expected the deal, announced earlier this week, to create additional value for Mondelez.
Keurig, known for its single-cup coffee brewers, said the acquisition will help it further expand into bottled iced coffees and tap into Dr Pepper Snapper's distribution network.
On Wednesday, Mondelez reported net income of $802 million, or 53 cents per share, in the three months ending Dec. 31.
Adjusted earnings came to 57 cents per share, a penny above what analysts expected, according to Zacks.
The Deerfield, Illinois-based company reported revenue of $6.97 billion, matching what analysts expected.
For 2017, the company reported net income of $2.9 billion, or $1.91 per share. It posted revenue of $25.9 billion for the year.
After its results were released, shares of Mondelez International Inc. were down about 9 cents at $44.31 in after-hours trading Wednesday.
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When the Old Melbourne Gaol was built in the mid-1800s, it dominated the Melbourne skyline as a symbol of authority. Inside the Gaol, dangerous criminals were held alongside petty offenders, the homeless and the mentally ill.
Between 1842 and its closure in 1929 the gaol was the scene of 133 hangings including Australia’s most infamous citizen, the bushranger Ned Kelly. Today you can visit the Old Melbourne Gaol to find out was life was like for the men and women who lived and died here all those years ago.
From shadow figures, to phantom voices, people being touched the stories surrounding this location are vast.


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Management Strategies for the Control of Soybean Rust
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The Iowa State University Integrated Crop Management Conference is Iowa's premier crop production education event. No other program in Iowa brings together the diverse range of topics, slate of expert presenters and results of the latest University research.
The ICM Conference offers workshops focusing on the latest in crop production technology. Experts from Iowa and surrounding states will provide research updates and results in soil fertility, soil and water management, crop production and pest management.
The identification of Asian soybean rust in Paraguay in 2001(Morel and Yorinori, 2002) and its spread to over 90% of the soybean production in Brazil through the 2003 season has heightened the awareness that this disease will soon be a threat to production on the continental USA. With the yield losses this disease can cause it will have a big impact on the profitability of soybean production.

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At the frontier between sport and art
Un pont entre le sport et l'art
Trampoville is our desire to create a city within the city, to inhabit it differently, to exploit all its possibilities. We have therefore developed this project which allows us to adapt to all environments and needs while maintaining the values of our company; creation, sharing and meeting around sport and art. Trampoville allows us to take a step back from our daily obstacles.
The city like a game play
We want to create a link between the technical and artistic practice of this discipline in relation to the city, playing with its walls, its facades, its windows.
The city becomes an open-air stage where performance and poetic research meet.
The athletes and artists are staged and choreographed by Damien Droin in several places in the city.
The fundamental : meeting the residents
The public will be at the centre of the project, in addition to attending the shows, they will be invited to taste the exhilaration of acrobatics, the pleasure of jumping and falling through workshops that will be conducted in parallel with the creative work.
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To discover the pleasure of falling and the exhilaration of flight, the company Hors Surface organises workshops for all audiences in the Trampoville programme.
Each evening of Trampoville, the company’s artists present an acrobatic and poetic show, ending with the creation Envol!
The final : Envol !
Envol is the ambitious production of Hors Surface. Born from the will to make the borders between Sport and Art disappear, it gathers 18 circus artists, dancers and athletes on a remarkable scenography.
In public view, in the public space, these performers defy the laws of weightlessness and the physical limits of the body. The ambition is not limited to a substantial production, but also extends to the artistic desire to go further, higher and deeper into the possibilities of the circus arts.
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With this formula, the Compagnie Hors Surface takes over your city!
In Situ creation adapts to the architecture, reinvents the street, invades the public space… The walls become spaces for artistic and acrobatic creations.
A creation with amateurs
- Possibility of integrating amateurs (already initiated in trampoline) to create an opening tableau for the final show Envol
- Constitution of a team of ten or so athletes from your region, supervised by professionals
- Rehearsal at a fixed location for 2/3 days
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Production Compagnie Hors Surface
Artistic director Damien Droin
Interpreters Noé Chemel ; Mohamed Nass ; Benjamin Aymot ; Hugo Couturier ; Tristan Etienne ; Tanguy Pelayo ; David Martin ; Christophe Chapin ; Louise Aussibal ; Mathilde Jimenez ; Maël Thierry
Technicians and intervenants Mathieu Hedan ; Maxime Delzangles ; Charles Perichaud ; Léa Droin ; Maria Gruss
- Théâtre en Dracénie
- Théâtre de Grasse
- Châteauvallon-Liberté, scène nationale
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- Théâtre du Bois de l’Aune
- La Ferme du Buisson
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In a recent Rutgers study, research shows that those conservative individuals who were more reluctant to take precautions against COVID-19 were more likely to buy firearms in the buying frenzy of 2020.
Further, groups who took more COVID precautions had a higher percentage of first-time gun buyers compared to groups who took fewer measures against illness during the same period. Of these groups, over 60% of gun purchases were to first-time buyers.
The objective of the Rutgers study was to examine “the extent to which political beliefs and public health behaviors cluster together and define distinct groups of individuals and whether those groups differ on firearm purchasing behaviors.”
To accomplish this goal, researchers polled 6,404 U.S. residents from Minnesota, Mississippi, and New Jersey. Participants were asked a series of questions that identified their political leanings, firearm ownership or purchasing, and precautions taken to avoid exposure to COVID-19. COVID precautions include wearing masks, social distancing, and vaccinations.
The results are rather interesting.
The study was able to break individuals into four groups based on political beliefs and COVID defensive measures. Group one has liberal views and took many steps to avoid illness. Group two has moderate sentiments and took few defensive measures. The third group exhibited conservative views and took few measures against illness. The final group signifies conservative views but took many defensive steps.
After delineating the groups, researchers noted that the groups who took greater precautions against the virus had a higher percentage of first-time gun ownership beginning in 2020.
Michael Anestis, executive director of the New Jersey Gun Violence Research Center at Rutgers, an associate professor at Rutgers School of Public Health, and lead author of the study said, “These findings highlight that different communities view and respond to risk differently and that they trust different sources to provide them with information on how to manage that risk.”
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On the other hand, group three (Conservative-Few) was less concerned with the risk of COVID-19. However, this same group also had a firearm purchase percentage.
Anestis made an assumption about this trend, claiming, “These same communities, however, appeared to have concerns about being harmed by other people and, as a result, engaged in behavior they viewed as capable of keeping them safe in that domain: firearm purchasing.”
However, these claims are based on assumptions and previous perceptions dealing with firearm ownership. The motives driving an individual to buy a firearm are beyond the scope of this study.

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By Kathleen Meek
In Walter Benjamin’s essay “The Work of Art in the Age of Mechanical Reproduction,” Benjamin discusses the change that has taken place in art since the invention of mechanical reproduction and the way this change has affected society’s interaction with art. Benjamin states that the mechanical reproduction of works of art has caused a “decay of the aura” of these works to ensue (Benjamin III). By “decay of the aura,” Benjamin is not solely focusing on a negative loss of sacredness associated with that work, though he admits this may be a result as well; rather, he is concerned with the evolution of art from an elitist form which centered around a ritual function to a medium in which all people can both express themselves and enjoy in a purely aesthetic manner. In order for this evolution to happen, the old forms and constraints for art must break down and make way for new ways of thinking to take their place; mechanical reproduction is the technical element which allowed this transition of thought and form to occur.
Benjamin argues that, originally, art had a “unique existence…in time and space”(II). Even if reproductions were made from original art forms, the quality of those reproductions was such so that the original was always identifiable and retained its “authority” over the copies (II). With the invention of mechanical reproduction, however, the line between original and copy became blurry. In fact, in some cases, such as photography, there is no distinction at all between an “original” and a “copy”: all of the prints may be thought of either as originals or as copies, but one print does not have any authority over another. The loss of a “unique existence” for a work of art is part of the decay of the aura for that piece of art.
It is this duplication of art, however, which allows art to be freed from its foundation in ritual and transformed into “pure” art (IV). Benjamin wrote that “for the first time in world history, mechanical reproduction emancipates the work of art from its parasitical dependence on ritual” (IV). Art in previous times was, in fact, made for a purpose: kings and queens commissioned portraits to hang next to the portraits of their ancestors; altar pieces were painted to relay Bible stories to the illiterate congregation; idols were cast for people to worship. The ability to mechanically produce and reproduce art ushered in a new age in which art is made for art’s sake. As Benjamin points out, “much futile thought had been devoted to the question of whether photography is an art. The primary question—whether the very invention of photography had not transformed the entire nature of art—was not raised” (VII). Photographers broke free from the old constraints and made work that they personally wanted to make. Other artists followed their lead and this notion of creating art either strictly for personal or for exhibitive reasons flourished, as evidenced by the art movements of the early 20th century.
No longer were artists under the constraints of realism. Up until that point, duplicating reality as closely as possible was the main goal of most artists. Now that photography could capture reality with perfection greater than the paintbrush ever could, painters were left to explore other realms. For example, futurists were fascinated by the very movement in the world around them and attempted to convey this through their pieces, while artists like Rothko attempted to capture a personal feeling of the sublime on a canvas.
These changes in art were made possible because there was a change in thought. With the arrival of mechanical reproduction and the subsequent loss of a work of art’s unique place in history, art was torn from its original ritualistic purposes. People were not as intimidated by art and began to endow it with their own personal meanings. This evolution in the way art was treated and viewed epitomizes what Benjamin means by “decay of the aura.” It is the breakdown of the old modes of thinking of art as unique in time and space that allow people to close the gap between themselves and art.
The gap has been closed. Reproductions of famous works of art proliferate in modern society. These works include many pieces that formerly would not have been accessible to the average person. The frescoes of Fra Angelico in a small monastery in Florence may have been only known to people in verbal descriptions were it not for mechanical reproduction. Now, though, students may study these paintings in class and even compare them to frescoes of Cimabue or Giotto, side by side on the same screen. While these projections do not contain the history and singularity of the originals, they do allow the common person access to art that is on the other side of the world. Furthermore, when an art lover can hang a print of Van Gogh’s wheat fields in her living room, the gap between people and art decreases. These two examples demonstrate how making art accessible is a positive result of the decay of the aura that Benjamin advocated.
This “decay of the aura” is still very relevant in current times: people continue to draw works of art closer and closer to themselves, thus continuing the break-down of art’s former elitist standing and helping it evolve into a medium that everyone can approach. People continue to enjoy the accessibility of art in the aforementioned ways, but they are not satisfied with even this level of access: they strive to not only bring art closer to themselves, but to own it, control it, and create it. Benjamin describes this desire when he says, “Every day the urge grows stronger to get hold of an object at very close range by way of its likeness, its reproduction”(III). The decay of the aura of film is an example of this craving for ownership. Benjamin argues that film already displays a decay of aura because a story is being seen through the perspective of the camera. But the true evolution of society’s interaction with film can best be seen outside of the film itself. First, people want to own their very own copy of a movie. Seeing it once in theaters or renting it is not sufficient; when people truly like a movie, they want their own copy to watch whenever they choose. This is an even higher level of accessibility: for people to decide when, where, and how they want to view this form of art.
This does not stop with watching the movies. People continue to break down the aura and bring the movie closer to themselves by gaining control over the characters’ actions: enter the videogame. Videogames are the ultimate evolution of control. Action figures of movie characters represent almost the same thing for earlier generations, but videogames are even closer to the experience the movie provides. The story and plot line are already defined for the user, and each person can easily become part of this fantasy world just by picking up a controller. The user is no longer watching someone else’s action on-screen; they are now dictating the action and becoming the characters themselves. Even the name “user” instead of “viewer” indicates this change in role.
This evolution of art form is at the crux of Benjamin’s argument. When Benjamin discusses film, he does so to point out that it was a new breed of art, one that, at the time, had not yet been recognized as art. Now, videogames are undergoing a similar struggle in order to attain recognition as a form of art. The detailed graphics and intricate storylines in today’s videogames far exceed the simplistic arcade games of an earlier generation. Teams of “game designers” act as artists, creating the “look” of the game. They develop the story and the characters. Then more traditionally trained artists conceptualize the characters and the “world” of the game, translating dragons, warriors, and magical forests from their imaginations into a visual reality. Videogames are beginning to find their place in the art world, and are changing perceptions of art, just like photography did a century ago.
As Benjamin stated, “every art form shows critical epochs in which a certain art form aspires to effects which could be fully obtained only with a changed technical standard, that is to say, a new art form”(XIII). That new technical standard has arrived in the video game arena, and games are utilizing this new technology to continue to push the line of what is categorized as “art.” At first glance it is only a game, but the use of this medium to create an entirely new dimension of reality and a new way to interact with the world, shows it to be a form of art. But such an evolution also hinges on the role of the viewer. Today’s society has managed not only to continue the decay of the aura of art by bringing art ever closer through mechanical reproductions, but has succeeded in completely destroying the distance between itself and art by going beyond the role of “viewer.” With the “viewer” now taking a more active role in the use of art, the “distinction between author and public [has lost] its basic character”(X). And with that transition, the viewer has become the user, the controller, and the creator of art.


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Today we’d like to introduce you to Drew Degen.
Hi Drew, so excited to have you on the platform. So, before we get into questions about your work-life, maybe you can bring our readers up to speed on your story and how you got to where you are today?
As a kid growing up, I’ve always had a passion for art! Posters covered every inch of wall space in my room. It’s interesting to see my taste in art develop and change over the years as I get older and more experienced with the art world. When I was a junior in high school I started collecting and selling glass art. This maintained my interest until my early 20s, which is when I started my gallery, and my interests for all different types of art bloomed. I then started collecting and selling hundreds of vinyl toys and figures which eventually turned into my interest for silver and bronze sculptures and also life-sized statues. While all of these were fun to collect and sell, I noticed that the walls in my gallery and in my house were looking pretty empty – that’s where my love for prints and paintings came into play today. Looking into the future, I know I’ll be focusing on high-end prints and paintings. There’s nothing I love more than filling up my walls with amazing artwork! It’s pretty simple to how I got to where I am – and that’s hard work, repetition, and motivation. Selling art has been a full-time job for me for about 6 years now. A job with no days off but it’s something I truly love doing! When I wake up, I think about art, when I go to sleep, I think about art… Art is my life! One of the earliest instances I can recall being intrigued with art, and also one of the most funny stories about me too – during a field trip in the 1st grade I was kicked out of the Art Institute of Chicago for touching the masterpieces… My school even gave me in-school suspension! So, I guess I can say I’ve had an eye for it all since elementary school.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way? Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
There’s tons of challenges and struggles when selling art for a living. One of the biggest ones being the financial investment. Nothing is guaranteed, many times I’ve invested into things thinking that I could sell it for a profit, but it doesn’t always turn out that way. That’s why over time I’ve learned to focus on collecting certain artists, a lot of them being world-renowned. Another obstacle most people wouldn’t normally think about would be receiving broken art, countless times I’ve had to return artwork or get a refund because it arrives to me broken. I also buy a lot of art for my personal collection too and I’m often faced with the decision of selling things that I’d honestly want to keep for myself – although that isn’t the worst challenge to have!
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
Mile High Gallery is a collection filled with handpicked high-end artwork. I only collect artwork that I would personally own or be interested in from a buyer’s standpoint. A lot of these works are originals, meaning that they are unique and that only one of them exists in the world. Mile High Gallery offers a range in styles of artwork that I’ve yet to see from any other gallery. Mile High Gallery is a fairly new business in terms of this massive art world, but we are already making waves – selling thousands of pieces of art to people all around the world and going to many different shows and conventions across country every year. If we have a similar taste in art, MHG should be your go-to for filling up your home or office with beautiful masterpieces and relics.
Who else deserves credit in your story?
There’s no way I could’ve done this by myself. My biggest thanks goes out to Blake Solo or @thecorkconnect on Instagram. He helped me get my business on my feet, I wouldn’t be where I am today without Blake! Blake helped me secure my gallery location, he helped me with setting it up, he designed my logos, really whenever I have trouble with something Blake is here to help in an instant and I’m very thankful for that! I would like to thank all the customers and everyone’s that supported MHG in any way, this business wouldn’t thrive without you!
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| Guest chapter 1 . 9/2/2012
Please write a sequal to this ;I love it. Make it about Chance and Delillah as parents.
| Tetraforce chapter 1 . 8/17/2012
White stuff falling from the sky? But it doesn't snow in San Francisco except a dusting in the 1500 foot elevation every few years.
In the late 1800s San Francisco recorded snow every 3rd or 4th year a few inches downtown and 6 on telegraph hill. People would have snowball fights.
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Niiice! Thank you for writing it!
Hm. At the end of the first film I'm sure I can see Chance's balls being in their place as he's licking Jamie's head, so he might not be neutered at that time. No idea of later, sadly.
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Combating coronavirus is in different countries, but one of the most tense situation in Spain. At the moment there are ill 148 thousand people, the epidemic has claimed more than 14 thousand lives. What's it like to live in a country where raging epidemic, as authorities fight infection and is it really so scary "MK" said the Manager of the edition "MK-Spain" Alexander SURGUTANOV.
During a pandemic, and economic uncertainty intensified cynical hunters for profit. Taking advantage of the panic and isolation, crooks extorting people for money or steal personal data. In the Arsenal of criminals dozens of schemes: viral sites, the promise of compensation, intimidation, fines, fake certificate, the imposition procedures of disinfection and pamphlets on prevention. Our recommendations will help not to be deceived.
Global GDP due to the pandemic will not receive for two years of more than $5 trillion, which is comparable with the annual volume of industrial production of Japan, writes Bloomberg with reference to the assessment of the banks on wall street. However, as the epidemic of the coronavirus will not guarantee that the world will get off this damage, but not 2-3 times more. As for Russia, then, according to the respondents "MK" experts to judge its economic prospects and losses is even more thankless.
Growth of overdue credit debt of the population to 10% the President of the National Association of professional collection agencies (NAPCA) Elman Mehdiyev. It stipulates that if properly work launched by the authorities the mechanism of vacation credit, by the end of the year number of debtors with overdue payments will grow by only 0.5-0.7 million people. However, banks are clearly not in a hurry to provide their customers caught in difficult life situation in connection with the pandemic, delay: according to the Bank, is met only 15% of all clients is to provide them with holidays. In this situation, the volume of overdue debt in the country by the end of the year will grow two times, and the expense of violators will go to the tens of millions, experts warn.
Food will start to go up in retail in the near future. Estimates of the retail companies Association (ACORT) prices for food will rise by 5-15% and on some items – 30-50%. The reason – the incident in March, a sharp collapse of the ruble. Apparently, such developments are prepared and the authorities. At the suggestion of deputies, the government began to develop a mechanism of cost control for food. Experts warn that the state should not interfere in pricing. Artificial control of the market will lead to a shortage of food. Therefore, domestic consumers will face restrictions on the purchase in one hand, and also come into close relationship with the dealers. There will be black markets, where the buckwheat bread and the garlic will be sold already absolutely for other money.