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Pet water fountain are gradually beginning to interchange using water bowls for pets and it’s because water fountains are more convenient for the pets to drink from. The Marvel Creature Pet Fountain is a quiet unit that shall site web be good for canines and cats. It’s small in dimension and features a reliable foam filter that keeps water clear It also options an LED mild that makes the bowl look neat and may help appeal to your pets to it.
This Dogit water fountain for dogs is reasonably priced, purposeful and suitable for multiple pet households. It includes a multi-filter system and retains the water flowing repeatedly for better oxygenation and freshness. Your cat’s water should be placed effectively away from their food and their litter tray. This is because cats don’t like their water sources to be tainted by any meals or another waste.
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The dog watering system should be proper and encouraging for pets. The fountain gives a hundred oz. Water capacity for higher ingesting with a number of pets. The dual bowl degree makes it simpler for all pets to drink water. The higher bowl is ideal for big and arthritic canine.
A clever canine water fountain design , it alerts you to water shortages and contains a quiet pump. Cons: This mannequin generally is a little complicated to take aside and put again dog water fountain together. You probably have massive canines, you may find yourself refilling this nearly day by day.
The upgraded version supplies protection towards leakage as a result of a quality valve and fountain mechanism. For family pet parents it’s easy to install no particular tools are required for installation and the characteristic that we like most is its portability with a flexible pipe you can place it anywhere exterior the place your dog and you’re feeling convenient.
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Would you like a easy dispenser you can take with you on the go? Take a look at the Torus water bowl It has a singular design that retains water hidden till its time to take a drink. The next feature of this Cat Water Fountain is that has Free-Falling Stream that can encourage the pet to drink a whole lot of water and it normally operates smoothly with out producing any noise.
The fountain is built of heavy gauge metal and copper valve that forestalls leakage. You’ll be able to alter the flow through the use of the management valve on the yellow splitter. It also options rubber friction pads to attenuate movement when in use. The fountain is accessible at the worth of $40.
You possibly can cleanse this merchandise in a dishwasher without any efforts. Please notice that reservoir shouldn’t be put within the dishwasher. The bowl is 5” deep and offers a broad drinkable floor. It’s not only convenient for canine but also ensures incredible oxygenation of the water.
Most electrical water fountains are made from either plastic or chrome steel, they usually can have just a few totally different water fountain for dogs designs where some depend on water pouring over an edge and all the way down to a under platform or bowl, whereas others have water free-falling like from a faucet.
To make sure that your pets all the time get water at any time when they want it, this is a nice water fountain that you should check out. The water fountain is recommended for each smaller and larger pets because it has a large capability of 168 Oz. Secondly, the water fountain is simple to wash since the top shelf is dishwasher safe. It has been created from premium BPA material, which makes it perfect for long-term use. Furthermore, it has a constructed-in reservoir to increase the time and capacity of time between refilling.
The IPETTIE ceramic pet water fountain has an ultra-low noise submersible pump which consumes as little as 2W and may last for 20,000 hours. And to filter the water, the fountain has a multi-stage twin stage filter- extremely-fine foam filter to take away hair, mud and other dissolved impurities and coconut shell activated carbon filter to take away odor-causing bacteria and chemicals.


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The Ballad of Halo Jones Paperback – August 1, 2005
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Overall, Ballad isn't quite Moore at his best (Watchmen and From Hell), but it's ranks with his "2nd tier" work like Miracleman; and it's head and shoulders over more recent fare like League of Extraordinary Gentlemen. One negative: this trade from Titan reprints the full storyline in the original black and white, and format-size, which is much larger than the standard comic book format. During the late 1980s in the US, this series was reprinted in color and in standard size. I wish that this format had been retained...frankly, this is a big book on the bookshelf.
Such things happen in this story to young Halo, who trades in the futilities and disappointments of her childhood Welfare State environment for adventure in outer space -- which of course proves to have futilities and disappointments of its own.
The last third of the novel deals with Halo's experiences in the military --like Heinlein's STARSHIP TROOPERS or SPACE CADET -- although Alan Moore's take on space combat is decidedly less gung-ho than Heinlein's. Closer to Joe Haldeman's THE FOREVER WAR.
It's impressive to read how these seemingly disparate installments appearing in various 2000AD progs are feathered together to form this bittersweet ballad. Indeed, as this collection is universally hailed as classic space opera, the slow momentum from which it begins seems anything but. It starts with an all too common motif, the boredom and need for wanderlust in and for a distant future when even space itself has not only been conquered but hotly contested. Swiftly though, it changes to something more complicated, as life is wont.
Refreshingly, this is not a superhero story. It's hard science fiction, cosmically emblazoned within the sharpened panels characteristic of 2000AD's art and galaxy building. It's not necessarily speculative on our future (other than our cetacean friends reclaiming Earth upon our folly) but on the human condition, that specifically after another few millennia or so, human nature (the best and worst, of course), still won't change much. Written with subtle strength from the female vantage, as so many top sci-fi stories have been, Halo Jones is ultimately and believably not super, but heroic nevertheless.
But with all Moore's clever plotting and the roguish, keen sketching from Ian Gibson, this is the story of no one, or perhaps anyone who at the seductive scent of adventure, is brave enough to claim their own future, accepting the good and not-so-good outcomes with each step.
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A great book. I've read them all individually, but now I have them all in one.Published 17 months ago by Jared Prothro
Very interesting and even funny at times. I was totally into it. If you're a Alan Moore you must give this a try. If you're not an Alan Moore yet, here's your chance.Published 17 months ago by Timothy Elliott
Moore is one of the Big Names in graphic novels -- and deserves to be -- and this is one of his best works. It's not only a "ballad," it's practically a saga. Read morePublished 18 months ago by Michael K. Smith
amazing. really. this is one of the best science fiction graphic novels a person can put their money into. Read morePublished 19 months ago by lundy
Alan Moore may have struggled to fit a 'girl's story' into a teenage boy's sci-fi comic (2000ad) - but his mastery of story-telling is apparent throughout this collected trilogy. Read morePublished 22 months ago by Tim Donderevo
Alan Moore's early slow mo take on future war is irresistible - one of his most charming creations. Bookend it with Top Ten.Published on November 29, 2013 by Simon Reeve
For the time it was written the story was groundbreaking for comics. The art is great and you're left wanting further adventures.Published on October 18, 2013 by Andrew J. Bator
I'm half way through this book, it's nothing but girls going shopping. I thought she was going off to space, it is taking way too long for the plot to get interesting. Read morePublished on January 21, 2013 by Justica
Although the fashion in this future story screams 1980's, the topics of wealth, poverty, world power and war are nearly always current. Read morePublished on February 1, 2012 by Amazon Customer

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Michael Arrington, the founder and former editor-in-chief of TechCrunch, announced the launch of his new XRP capital fund on stage at Consensus Invest today.
The fund, titled Arrington XRP Capital is one of the world’s largest crypto hedge funds and is entirely denominated in XRP. Additionally, the fund will start with $100 million and will use XRP to invest in blockchain technology and asset entities.
Arrington’s decision to solely use XRP to power his capital fund further validates that this digital currency provides the best use case for real-time, transparent and secure transactions.
In fact, not only does XRP provide much-needed liquidity for cross-border payments, it’s the fastest, most scalable and stable digital asset on the charts — making it the most appropriate for institutional use.
“Even though Ripple does not play an official role in the fund, we are glad to see that Michael Arrington is using his legendary entrepreneurial spirit to create one of the largest digital curre...
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Social Security: By the Numbers
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Raja is one of the biggest festival celebrated in Odisha and the festive is also known as the 1st festive release season of Odia Films for the year . Last year 4 films released .The films were Hata Dhari Chalutha , Mu Eka Tumara , Ashok Samrat and Daha balunga . 3 films will be releasing in Raja 2014 i.e Something Something 2 , Golapi Golapi and Sangam.
Vishnupriya Art & Graphics comes up with 1st sequel of Ollywood “Something Something 2 ” starring Superstar Anubhav and Barsha Priyadarsini . The film will be the 1st film of the duo after marriage. The film will be releasing across odisha on 14th June 2014.
Golapi Golapi released today i.e 13th June 2014 across Odisha. The film is the 10th venture of Sarthak Films. The film stars Amlan,Riya , Siddhant Mohapatra and others . The film is directed by Susant Mani.The production house has also declared their upcoming film titled “Lekhu Lekhu Lekhi Deli”.The film will feature Babushan and Jhilik in lead. The film will also be directed by Susant Mani.
The 3rd film which may release in Rajo is Sangam . The much awaited multi starrer film is directed by Jatin Agarwal. The film stars Siddhant Mohapatra,Akash,Buddhaditya,Jyoti Pani , Bijay Mohanty, Mihir Das , Jairam Samal and others .
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Heat oil in a pan, add red chilles, urad dhal, tuvar dhal,hing,salt & sauté .
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I'm always amazed at how people haven't learned from TV history. Back in the early eighties, everyone and his mother was saying that comedy was dead, mainly because of then-cutting-edge dramas like Hill Street Blues were dominating the air, while the best in comedy that the networks could come up was crap like Pink Lady and Jeff. Then The Cosby Show, Cheers, Family Ties, and Night Court came around, and all of a sudden comedy was back.
So it's not a big surprise that comedy is making a big comeback a quarter-century later. Times are tough, and people want to laugh. It also helps that on a few networks (NBC, of course), low ratings and little inventory have given shows like The Office and 30 Rock a chance to find and grow an audience. The seeds sewn by those shows have grown in a major way, as three of the four networks now have successful comedy lineups.
Rather surprising news coming from our friends over at TMZ.com: Alec Baldwin has told his bosses at NBC that he wants to be let out of his 30 Rock contract.
The news actually came during an appearance on ABC's The View (which seems to be the epicenter of all TV-related and celeb news these days). Baldwin pre-taped the interview today, which focused a lot on his recent problems with a phone call, and it will air this Friday morning.
No word on whether or not the recent controversy involving Baldwin is the reason why he wants to be let go from the show or whether he just wants to "pursue other opportunities," as they say, but the next few weeks should be interesting. Baldwin is one of the big draws on 30 Rock.
Update: NBC says no to Baldwin's request (though I guess that doesn't mean he can't leave when his contract is up).
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After living in New York from when I was born until I was around 27 or 28, I moved to Cleveland and kick-started my life and career in various ways that, while involving many twists and turns, were somewhat defining. I also went through various phases of food experimentation–and back in the late ’80’s, and ’90’s there was a lot of low-fat this and that, and less meat. Thankfully the pendulum for that stuff swung back toward high protein, low-carb, which is still not ideal (I want to eat everything, yo), but, well, I love bacon. Let’s leave it at that.
Anyway, as was the case when I moved away from New York, moving from Cleveland to Nashville left a void in some areas food-wise. And so here are a few items I miss and still do from the Buckeye state…..
Aladdin’s–okay so this isn’t a food item as much as it’s a restaurant, but it’s something I have to have when going back there. Aladdin’s is a local chain that serves delicious and inexpensive Middle Eastern food. They have great stuff like hummus, stuffed grape leaves and falafel. But it’s more than that–they have some delicious signature items like pita pizzas and one I miss in particular is the one with spicy chicken, peas, fried onions and a spicy tomato mixture. Also, they have these smoothies that you can get with combinations of fruits and vegetables. Seriously, they make veggies more palatable than you can imagine using a blender.
Pad thai–I’ve never had pad thai like the pad thai at Phnom Penh in Cleveland. It’s….wait for it…..Phnomenal. Sadly, I haven’t been back there since moving in 2003, but maybe next time. I mean, we have great Thai and Vietnemese and Laoatian food here in Madison, but….
Pizza–There really is great pizza in Cleveland. There is Mama Santa’s, Tasty, Geraci’s on the east side. There is Antonio’s and Santos on the west side. This is all coming from a New Yorker too.
West Side Market–There is nothing like the West Side Market in Cleveland. It’s an institution, and you can get all kinds of fresh produce, but also the indoor portion has vendors selling meat, bakery products, cheese, nuts, candies, and more. It was always fun to go there hungry, and we try to get to the market whenever we are in town. My mouth is watering thinking of the spicy jerky at this one place, and I think Michael Symon profiled it on The Best Thing I Ever Ate on Food Network once.
Krispy Kreme Donuts–I don’t think there is a single donut shop in Madison. In fact, you have to go to grocery stores and gas stations to find donuts at all. Yikes. But the ones in Krispy Kreme are freaking heavenly. The glazed ones in particular are their signature item, and it’s quite easy to down five or six at a sitting (no, I really haven’t ever actually tried that. No, really!).
Homemade granola/fruit bars–The Arabica coffee shop at University Circle has these pastries they sell at the counter, and they are like granola bars with a layer of cherry or berry preserves. And I go way out of my way to get some no matter how long we are in town for. In fact, last time I think I brought home a dozen.
Tommy’s fries–Tommy’s in Cleveland Heights has amazing french fries, but also makes some mean sandwiches and veggie creations. Oh, and milk shakes!
I know there is more. But we’ll have to just re-visit this column from time to time!
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For his many fans eagerly awaiting this new volume and for readers who have enjoyed the works of Aimee Nezhukumatathil, Zadie Smith, and Rebecca Solnit, Gay once again offers us “literature that feels as fluent and familiar as a chat with a close friend” (the New York Review of Books). The Book of (More) Delights is a collection to savor and share.


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Blumira CEO Steve Fuller, in an interview with Crain’s, declined to provide a revenue figure for the company, but said it’s experiencing triple-digit growth, working primarily with what he described as small and midsize enterprise customers.
Fuller said solutions like Blumira, which are heavily dependent on automation, will likely relieve a good deal of the pressure from the lack of people available to meet the demand.
His company, with a headcount of nearly 40 employees, has focused on offering an “inclusive culture” as it seeks to grow.
Providing a path for career growth is also part of the strategy, Fuller said.
“One of our strategies is to hire people earlier in their career, help them grow and give them a path to advance within the organization,” he said. “Some of them will advance and take their skills elsewhere, which is perfectly fine and a normal part of a healthy ecosystem.”
The automotive sector, as it becomes increasingly focused on connected vehicles, is heavily seeking cybersecurity professionals, and academic institutions around the state are rushing to help fill those positions.
Formed earlier this month, with a $1.12 million grant from the U.S. Department of Defense, the Metro-Detroit Regional Vehicle Cybersecurity Institute aims to be one part of the puzzle that can inject workers into the field.
The Cybersecurity Institute initially includes the University of Detroit Mercy, pipeline institutions Washtenaw Community College, Oakland Community College and Macomb Community College, and the University of Arizona, which will provide research support to the consortium through its research institute that was established in 2014, according to a news release. The University of Michigan and Henry Ford College are expected to join the consortium in the coming years.
The consortium of academic institutions seeks to “expand and enhance” the number of cybersecurity engineers in the region, and will work alongside industry partners, according to the release.
“The consortium also supports upskilling and reskilling for vehicle cybersecurity by prioritizing underrepresented populations, military personnel and veterans,” the release said.
“Without an increase to the workforce now, the cybersecurity risk to DoD (Department of Defense) and commercial ground vehicles will keep falling further behind the increasing threats from actors in multi-domain contested environments,” Paul Spadafora, director of professional engineering programs for UDM’s College of Engineering and Science, said in the release.
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Two years ago we were asked to remix a track by Guy Gerber and P. Diddy (in the end their whole record was never released). To celebrate our 10 000th follower on Soundcloud we are letting it free. Let it be our gift to you, the RM congregation, thanks for the support! Go remix, go!


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Columbus artist Ric Stewart combines his love of art and motorcycles, most notably through sculpture. We visit his workshop at the Columbus Cultural Arts Center where he demonstrates for us the “lost-wax” method of bronze casting.
Ohio Troopers Stop Van, Seize Marijuana Worth $2 Million
WILMINGTON, Ohio (AP) – The State Highway Patrol says troopers pulled over a minivan in southwestern Ohio this week and discovered it was hauling more than 500 pounds of marijuana valued at more than $2.1 million.
A 25-year-old Mexican man who was driving the van has been held on felony drug charges. Troopers stopped the van for a registration violation Wednesday on Interstate 71 in Clinton County, about halfway between Cincinnati and Columbus.
They seized 538 pounds of marijuana, wrapped into 24 bundles.
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We bring you a short article about the house of Stéphanie, digital graphic designer and artistic director who lives in Denmark. The design of your home immediately betrays the owner's profession, the care for the lines and the details immediately jump into view. The chosen style, in the case of a professional from the world of design and also living in Denmark, is inescapably Nordic.
The white color and natural materials make up the base on which to build the decoration. The details, the lines, the graphics are drawn on the white canvas and give shape and character to the design. Quasi-inevitable elements, such as the Eames rocking chair, this time dressed in a synthetic leather decorate the corners of this house.
The three images above exemplify the graphic detail that fills the white vacuum of the house. They also demonstrate the great knowledge of the graphics applied to the decoration that the owner owns as a professional in that sector. The geometric designs can perfectly complement the minimalist design of the house and give it a new perspective.
A look at the photographs of the decoration of this house can provide an important number of good ideas to move to our home, if we are followers of the Nordic style of course. The owner makes a very successful use of her professional knowledge to give that touch of grace that separates a standard decoration from a personal decoration. Sometimes we let ourselves get caught up in the rules and do not dare to get out of the pre-established schemes. When in reality everything is game, we have to enjoy the decoration of our home and focus more on what we like and makes us happy that in complying with rules that nobody knows exactly who has fixed.
The Nordic style admits multiple looks, like almost all styles, each one has to find his own. It may not be better or worse than another, or yes, but it will be yours.


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I'm trying to design a kit with baby stuff - like that hasn't been done a million times - but I can't seem to find any "public domain" stuff to use that I like. I can't afford to buy the stuff right now, so I guess I'm stuck hand drawing the stuff again. It takes such a long time when I have to hand draw all the little things I need. I finished one kit last night I called Flippy Hippy. I couldn't find a hand peace sign, so I had to draw one and it took me about 2 hours to get it right. I'm not that good at hand drawing - I'm way out of practice. Not to brag (too much), but I won an art scholarship when I was 12 for art lessons at the Winnipeg Art Gallery. I was quite good when I was young. I even had a couple pictures on display at the gallery for 6 months.
Here is a peek at the Flippy Hippy kit. I'm not sure when I'll be putting it up for sale yet. I'm working on getting listed at a couple more stores right now, so I'm not sure where it will be listed, but here's what it looks like.
I thought it was kind of fun, with the papers that look like tie dye. I had to mute some of the colours, because the original colour scheme really hurt the eyes. They kind of turned out pastel, but with the tie dye I think it turned out well. I'm surprised how fast I've built up kits. I think I have a total of 13 kits I've made in the last 2 1/2 months.
So I guess no one liked my Think Pink kit well enough to buy it at 50% off and do a layout to get the add-on kit for free. Its kind of disheartening thinking you're putting all this time and effort into this and no one likes it. Oh well, I'll put the add-on kits up in the store and keep pluggin' away.
Well, back to work. I'm hoping to have a little freebie up by the end of tomorrow (stat holiday here in Canada).
By the way, if anyone knows of some good free for commercial use font sites and/or clipart, drop me a note, PRETTY PLEEEEAAAAASE?????
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Water Pipe Line Project – Bukit Kalang Service Reservoir (BKSR)
Instrumentation & Monitoring contract Water Pipe Line Project, includes the supply and installation of instruments monitoring, recording and presentation of data for civil contract BKSR Project.
CIVIL CONTRACT – BKSR Project comprises proposed water pipelines from Island Club Road / Old Upper Thomson Road to Woodleigh Park
To commence in 2Q 2022 and expected to complete by 1Q 2026.
PUB (Public Utility Board) is laying a new set of potable water pipelines from Bukit Kalang Service Reservoir (BKSR) to Woodleigh Waterworks. The existing pipe network was constructed in the late 1970’s and new pipelines are required to meet the increasing developments and water demand in the Bukit Kalang Supply Zone (primarily Sengkang, Hougang and Ang Mo Kio)


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Tenderheart, Cheer and Bedtime Bears
If you was growing up in 1986, and had a younger sister, chances are she may have been aware of several popular toy franchises from America. One was the Cabbage Patch Dolls, launched with much chutzpah and hysteria in late 1983. Another was My Little Pony, based around the shenanigans of psychedelic ponies.
Neither of the two aforementioned creations spawned films. The Care Bears did with its own film, The Care Bears Movie released in 1985. This would lead to spin-off films and animated serials, popular on both sides of the Atlantic Ocean.
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The Care Bears started out as illustrations in TCFC’s range of greetings cards in 1981. Those Characters from Cleveland (a subsidiary of American Greetings) took the bears to heart with Elena Kucharik design the original ten characters. Before their first feature length film was released, a few one-off TV movies brought the bears to public attention.
By 1985, the launch of The Care Bears Movie and its spin-off cartoon would see the ten bears sold in many a toy shop worldwide. The cartoon series ran from 1985 to 1988, with TV-am showing it on Saturdays in the UK.
For the uninitiated, each Care Bear has an icon on its stomach, demonstrating the personality and role of each bear. Cheer Bear would be outgoing; Tenderheart Bear encouraged people to show and express their feelings whereas Bedtime Bear was very sleepy and hoped everyone have a good night’s sleep.
Another fourteen Care Bears was launched in 1986, with a few more added in the early noughties. The franchise is still alive and well attracting younger fans, and ’80s children for its nostalgia value.
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- Page and item numbers: page 255, items 25, 26 and 27;
- 1986 Prices: £13.95;
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If you’ve been out and about to one of Melbourne’s many bars and clubs lately, then there’s a very good chance you’ve heard Lotus Moonchild spinning tunes somewhere. Lotus is a talented DJ with a focus on UK Bass, House and Disco — Lotus has all the fire to light up any dancefloor. She’s also an accomplished producer and part of Melbourne’s legendary Operatives crew, with a string of releases and new work in the pipeline. DJ by night, producer by day, and all-round legend the rest of the time, Noisegate caught up with her in between gigs to give us an insight into her music production.
What’s your one treasured piece of gear and why do you reckon it’s awesome?
I have a very treasured 2006 Roland SH-201 Synthesizer. It’s an underrated powerhouse. It’s intuitive and perfect for a first synth. It has a huge range of sounds and is super fun to play on. It also has a phono input which is super handy as a DJ.
Has it influenced your production process?
100%. It’s given me an entry level insight into the power or synthesizers and the endless capacity to make unique sounds which has inspired me to be a lot more creative in what i’m doing, not just when using this piece of gear but in other areas of my production too.
Did you use it on your latest track ‘Who’s in My Dreams”?
Sure did, the entire backbone for the track comes from the Roland, as does one of the other layers.
Are you a gear hoarder or do you tend to gravitate towards single bits of gear for long periods of time?
I definitely gravitate towards single bits. I’ve been using this synth along with Ableton Live and a Kaoss Pad solely for the last year. I enjoy simplicity and accessibility.
Got any tips or tricks you use in the studio your willing to share?
I’m really into using unintelligible vocals. A quick method I use a lot is to get a sample and reverse it, chop and space the chops randomly then layer heavy reverb (Little Plate is my current favourite) and Ableton delays. It gives it a nice ethereal feel and takes literally 5 minutes. It’s simple but effective.
What’s in the foreseeable future for you?
I’m releasing a club track via Revolver for The Late Show: 20 Years compilation soon (editors note: ‘The Late Show’ is a club night at Melbourne’s Revolver). I’ve been DJing at Revolver for the last 3 years and it very quickly grabbed a big place in my heart. I‘m really excited for this release and honored to be included alongside a huge host of Melbourne talent.
I also have an EP due for release later this year that’s more emotion heavy, downtempo and ethereal (and it features my treasured 201 quite prominently).


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text: Gordon Peery September 2 2022 Changing interest rates: practical advice for real estate practitioners Seyfarth Shaw LLP | Real Estate - USA Gordon Peery Real Estate IntroductionWill real estate loans using SOFR instead of Libor be more or less expensive in terms of interest payments?What if real estate contracts call for interest payments to be calculated based on Libor after its cessation?How do these changes affect real estate loans hedged by caps, swaps and other derivatives?What are some practical recommendations for real estate practitioners?IntroductionMarket participants, legislators and regulators are addressing questions arising out the cessation of the London interbank offered rate (Libor). Work to move away from the "world's most important number" is now in the final stages; the last settings of Libor are scheduled for discontinuation at the end of June 2023.Libor replacement work continues to be underway in the commercial real estate industry. Chief financial officers responsible for borrowers are determining the all-in costs of loans using new benchmark rates instead of Libor.New loans without fixed interest payment terms are being negotiated by lenders and borrowers without Libor terms and many of these loans are accompanied by financial derivatives to manage interest rate risk in a rising interest rate environment.Lenders continue to reach out to borrowers to negotiate Libor replacement mechanics in signed loan documents that are hardwired for Libor only; existing loans that lack Libor replacement terms are today categorised as "legacy contracts". Legislators in many states and Congress have passed Libor replacement legislation that governors and the president have signed into law so that legacy contacts will by fiat adjust from Libor to the secured overnight financing rate (SOFR).Caps, swaps and other over-the-counter derivatives accompanying commercial real estate loans may call for payments to be made based on Libor. If that is the case, it may be that the derivatives may not adjust in the same way that the loans adjust away from Libor.This article:explores whether real estate loans using SOFR instead of Libor will be more or less expensive in terms of interest rates;sets out what to do if legacy real estate contracts call for interest payments to be calculated based on Libor after its cessation;looks at how these changes affect real estate loans hedged by caps, swaps and other derivatives; andprovides some practical recommendations for real estate practitioners.Will real estate loans using SOFR instead of Libor be more or less expensive in terms of interest payments?In order to determine whether a post-Libor real estate contract is more costly, it is important to look at three component parts and how each work in practice:the benchmark rate used to calculate floating interest payments – including SOFR, there are nine primary benchmark rate replacements;a "spread adjustment" – this component is designed to minimise differences between SOFR, the most widely-used replacement rate in the United States, and Libor; andthe basis points that a lender may add pursuant to the negotiated terms of the agreement.Perhaps one of the most useful tools in calculating the all-in interest charges using SOFR and other Libor replacement reference rates is made available by the US-British financial services firm Refinitiv. Refinitiv has developed useful tools and, with an understanding of the three component parts in the analysis mentioned above, real estate practitioners can assess and determine the economics of the various new rates and run comparisons to determine how SOFR and other benchmarks will affect their bottom line over the term of their loan.What if real estate contracts call for interest payments to be calculated based on Libor after its cessation?Starting in early 2021, New York and other states began to enact legislation which would cause legacy contracts to, by legislative fiat, to self-amend to use SOFR as a replacement rate and otherwise use Libor replacement mechanics recommended by the Alternative Reference Rates Committee. In March 2022, Congress passed and President Biden signed legislation that included the Adjustable Interest Rate (LIBOR) Act. While these legislative solutions help the broader financial system from being threatened by mass defaults upon the cessation of Libor, many of the enacted laws permit parties to affirmatively "opt-out" by agreeing to a Libor substitute that may be different from the benchmark reference imposed on the parties to a legacy contract that does not call for a Libor substitute.Legislative solutions appear at first glance to fix the legacy contract problem, but the legislation gives rise to a host of new questions, such as whether article 1(10) of the US Constitution,(1) as well as counterpart provisions in state constitutions, prohibits lawmakers from passing laws which interfere with private contractual relationships. None of these questions have been adequately tested and resolved by the courts and so this again points to the need for the two parties to a contract referencing Libor to privately and proactively negotiate amendments to replace Libor provisions on their own.How do these changes affect real estate loans hedged by caps, swaps and other derivatives?Commercial real estate borrowers may be obliged as a condition of the loan agreement to manage future interest rate risk or may voluntarily manage that risk by purchasing an over-the-counter (OTC) derivative such as a cap or swap. An interest rate cap typically calls for the cap purchaser to make an initial up-front payment in exchange for the cap provider making payments to the purchaser if interest rates exceed a certain threshold or "strike". This way, if interest rates exceed the strike, the cap provider makes the payments, which in essence gives the borrower insurance against rising interest rates. Borrowers that have a variable interest rate on their loan can also enter into a fixed-for-floating interest rate swap.What challenges all of the financial modelling and legal work to put a hedge in place is the replacement of Libor in legacy real estate contracts and other agreements accompanied by caps, swaps or other hedges. If, on the one hand, a commercial loan agreement adjusts away from Libor (whether by the parties' amendment or by legislative fiat) to a benchmark rate that is not the same as that rate used in the accompanying hedge, the hedge may become "unmoored" from the loan – and not be a hedge at all.Just as there are legacy real estate loan agreements with Libor-based payment provisions extending beyond June 2023 that must be amended, there are caps and swaps which were signed with Libor payment terms that need to be adjusted. Fortunately, the global trade association for OTC derivatives, the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Inc (ISDA), through its working groups, have finalised and published "protocols" and definitions that make automatic the replacement of the Libor benchmark rate through a series of decision tree mechanics. While these mechanics will help keep the cap, swap or other hedge from going into default once Libor ceases, the operation of these mechanics may yield unintended economic results that may be contrary to the commercial real estate borrower's economic objectives; the hedge may not be a hedge at all.What are some practical recommendations for real estate practitioners?While each financing is unique and professional advice should be sought, borrowers may want to consider:asking lenders and hedge counterparties to run scenarios before (with Libor) and after (with Libor substitute(s)) to determine the all-in costs, and perhaps utilise additional market resources to model interest rate payments and the manner in which hedge payments may (or may not) help offset rising interest rates; andadjusting loan documentation in tandem with any accompanying hedge documentation with an eye towards synchronising the benchmark rates used in both sets of documentation.It may be attractive for some lenders with sophisticated systems to offer borrowers in large credit facilities to "tranche" the loan proceeds and permit borrowers to select different benchmark rates and tenors for repayment on a tranche-by-tranche basis.Instead of mandating the purchase of hedges by borrowers across the board, it may make sense for lenders to offer springing cap provisions which state that if the interest rates rise above a certain level, lenders will only then require the borrower to enter into a cap, interest rate swap or other hedge with a reputable hedge counterparty to help manage interest rate risk.In any event, given all of the moving parts and considerations, many lenders continue today to provide resources for borrowers to understand how benchmark rates – coupled with lender conforming changes – operate as Libor is completely discontinued in the months ahead.For further information on this topic, please contact Gordon F Peery at Seyfarth by telephone (+1 (213) 270-9607) or by email [email protected]). The Seyfarth website can be accessed at www.seyfarth.com.Endnotes(1) This constitutional provision, by its terms, bars state laws "impairing" the private obligations of contracts, and reads as follows:No State shall enter into any Treaty, Alliance, or Confederation; grant Letters of Marque and Reprisal; coin Money; emit Bills of Credit; make any Thing but gold and silver Coin a Tender in Payment of Debts; pass any Bill of Attainder, ex post facto Law, or Law impairing the Obligation of Contracts, or grant any Title of Nobility.


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The first real industrial round
When Bob Hawke took the reins at the ACTU, Australia’s industrial relations reporting was changed forever, reflects Barry Donovan.
Judy Hughes’ recent article in The Walkley Magazine on “the life and times of the industrial round” concentrates on the period from 1980 on, but left me longing for a history of the round in the crucial years between 1970 and 1980.
It’s rather like writing about the Australian Labor Party post-war dramas and leaving out Gough Whitlam and 1972–75. The major transformation in the relationships between the ACTU and the Australian media certainly occurred in that ten year period, from the day Bob Hawke began his reign as Australian Council of Trade Unions President in January, 1970.
Judy Hughes quoted Shaun Carney, who covered the industrial round for the old Melbourne Herald from 1980 to 1985, as saying “nobody ever has an interest in the industrial round until they’re told they have to do it”.
That was also the case in 1969, when serious papers like The Age considered the industrial round, or Trades Hall, as a good place to send its bright young reporters for six months before moving them to national politics in Canberra and later to foreign postings.
The ACTU President of that era was Albert Monk, a former Londoner whose idea of media relations was to have a twice weekly chat with Jim Davies, the veteran Trades Hall reporter for the Melbourne Sun News-Pictorial. The basic information was exchanged, but Mr Monk was not inclined to linger a minute longer than was necessary with other industrial reporters.
This all made it necessary for the excellent national writers based in Melbourne — John Hurst of The Australian and Geoff Gleghorn of the Australian Financial Review — to go searching for other contacts and sources to keep their readers up to date with the major developing news stories of the day.
This ACTU-press relationship, such as it was, all began to change one day in September 1969, at the ACTU Congress at Paddington Town Hall in Sydney. The Congress met every four years and at Paddington, crucially, it was due to elect a new ACTU president. Albert Monk may have been careful and retiring in his presidential role, but he had been very astute in offering a new research/advocate position to a young West Australian law graduate recently returned from Oxford in 1959.
Bob Hawke had intended working at the Australian National University but then accepted a brand new role, which included representing the union movement in cases at the Conciliation and Arbitration Commission. Now with ten years’ experience and numerous national wage cases behind him, he was running to be ACTU number one against Harold Souter, the conservative sitting ACTU secretary.
After a very active campaign on all sides, Hawke defeated Souter by just 399 votes to 350, and the ACTU Congress and its presidential election received massive news coverage.
The Paddington pubs, including the RSL over the road, were jumping all week, and so it was with Bob Hawke and the ACTU for the next ten years.
Except the pub of choice, for Hawke and the industrial round, became the John Curtin Hotel, in Lygon Street, Carlton.
Once established at the ACTU office in Lygon Street, opposite the Victorian Trades Hall and coincidentally next door to the John Curtin, Hawke began regular daily contact with the industrial round reporters who by then had their own office space in the Trades Hall overlooking Victoria Street. Although the ABC, for a long time serviced by Ken Hickey and Barrie Cassidy, had a special recording bolthole of its own.
With Hawke at the helm, supported in his innovative efforts by the new union graduate crowd of the 70s including Simon Crean and Bill Kelty, the ACTU became super-active. Their national campaigns included the issue of retail sales price maintenance after the ACTU entered into a joint store venture with Bourke’s.
Suddenly Lygon Street, Carlton, was on the national news lists for the major papers in Australia. The morning papers all wanted to know what that “Bloody Bob” Hawke had got up to that day. It did mean, regrettably, that the local industrial round and star reporters from interstate had to park themselves in the John Curtin from late afternoon when the big stories were running.
Peter Bowers of the Sydney Morning Herald managed to endure the Melbourne beer, and the colourful Owen Thompson, of The Australian and the raucous laugh, usually had a spare shirt stuffed into his suit pocket in case he had to stay overnight. They were both happy to give Hawke the benefit of their NSW insights at the press conference before departing.
For the working journalists covering Hawke, and Simon Crean and Bill Landeryou at the Storemen and Packers Union, and Norm Gallagher at the Builders Laborers Federation (competing with his NSW secretary Jack Mundey on green bans), the added interest was observing how the new industrial movement of the 70s was changing the union and business landscape. The old status quo working relationships, especially in Melbourne, were facing new pressures and new positive benefit schemes such as union superannuation arose for the first time.
It was also a time when many Melbourne industrial journalists became involved directly in industrial disputes with their own newspapers. At one classic meeting of the Australian Journalists’ Association members a federal official from Sydney said that local journalists would be “whistling past the graveyard” if they took strike action. Some Melbourne “Curtin specialists” objected to this line and the meeting supported action. It was successful.
There have been many Melbourne industrial journalists of course who later moved into key senior media positions as newspaper editors, radio hosts, and senior national commentators. They include Neil Mitchell, who has been a newspaper editor and continues as the top-rating radio 3AW host, and many more: Bruce Guthrie, Shaun Carney, Gerard Noonan, Michael Gordon, Vincent Basile, and Barrie Cassidy. After covering the industrial round for ten years for the Melbourne Age and then the Sun News-Pictorial I established my own media consultancy in 1979 and subsequently advised both Bob Hawke and John Cain in government.
I became the first media manager at the University of Melbourne in the 1990s, have written four books on Australian politics, and am proud to be an honorary life member of MEAA. Looking back, I like to think that the change in Australian industrial and political life and the media relationships that began to take place back in the Paddington Town Hall has been highly positive.
OK, Bob, it’s my round.
Barry Donovan is a writer, author and communicator. His daughter Brigid Donovan is now executive producer of ABC TV’s Back Roads, and son Patrick is now CEO of Music Victoria after being music writer at The Age.


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One Scottish Lass
Samhain. All Hallows' Eve. The most mystical night of the year. The time when the veil between the worlds became perilously thin. And with a full moon overhead, this awesome power reaches its climactic height.
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In 2018 Iain was commissioned by An Lanntair and 14-18 Now to compose a new suite of music to mark the Iolaire centenary. Sàl was premiered in Stornoway for the centenary and the album was released in November 2019. His 2015 album, Eas was chosen as Album of the Year on Radio Scotland’s Roddy Hart Show and nominated for Scottish Album of the Year 2016 at the SAY Awards.
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What is Behavioral Disorder Counseling?
Behavioral disorders, left untreated, can affect an individual’s ability to maintain meaningful relationships and negatively impact his or her ability to hold down a job.
Behavioral disorder counseling helps people deal with behavioral disorders such as Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), which interferes with a person’s ability to focus on the task at hand and control impulsive behavior; emotional disorders like depression and anxiety; and oppositional defiant behaviors leading to hostility directed at authority figures.
Behavioral disorder counseling can also provide support and treatment for people with substance abuse problems and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorders (OCD).
Behavioral disorder counseling identifies the cause of the client’s problem, whether it is physical or social. A client may be suffering from a biological issue as the result of heredity or a physical problem such as brain damage or malnutrition.
Sometimes behavioral disorder counselors identify problems at home, where there is divorce or a poor disciplinary approach for children. When the problem is diagnosed, clients seek behavioral disorder counseling to recommend a course of action which may include therapy, treatment programs and/or options from a long list of pharmaceutical drugs.
What Does a Behavioral Disorder Counselor Do?
Behavioral disorder counselors help patients modify their behavior to resolve their behavioral problems. Clients seeking help from a behavioral disorder counselor may suffer from ADHD, OCD, eating disorders, gambling, and substance abuse such as alcoholism or drug addiction, or other behavioral problems like post-traumatic stress disorders.
Counselors evaluate the client’s physical and mental health to identify the behavioral problem. They then help their clients set realistic goals and plan for the future.
Behavioral disorder counselors investigate various treatment options to achieve these goals, and they discuss them with the client and the client’s family. After consideration, the counselor will present recommendations for a treatment plan to help the client recover. Families and clients depend on the counselor to tell them when the client appears ready to begin treatment.
During the course of treatment, the counselor will assist clients in modifying problematic behavior and help them to develop the skills they need to change their behavior and/or recover from an addiction. The counselor will monitor the client during treatment to discover specific situations and behaviors that can interfere with the treatment plan. These issues are discussed with clients and their families.
Another responsibility of the behavioral disorder counselor is to instruct the client’s family about the behavioral disorder affecting a family member, and work with them to implement strategies to help them deal with serious and destructive behavioral issues.
Behavioral disorder counselors may work with a client on an individual basis, or conduct group therapy sessions. The counselor provides guidance to help the client cope with problems and stress in more constructive ways that will lead to recovery.
Counselors help clients in many aspects of their lives, including resuming a career and reestablishing meaningful personal relationships with friends and family. They may also recommend that clients discuss their behavioral problems with supportive people in their lives.
Behavioral disorder counselors often incorporate pertinent ideas from established treatment programs like Alcoholics Anonymous into their therapy sessions. They evaluate the client’s progress in relationship to the goals of their treatment program.
Behavioral disorder counselors are aware of services and resources available to clients within the community. They may refer the client to a support group or recommend that they take advantage of a placement service to obtain employment.
Another responsibility of a behavioral disorder counselor is to educate the public by conducting outreach programs that make people aware of the warning signs of behavioral problems like addiction and other problems. They instruct people in avoiding negative behavior before it becomes a serious problem.
Why Do We Need Behavioral Disorder Counselors?
Behavioral disorder counselors are needed to deal with people who display behaviors that are destructive to themselves and/or to others around them.
Issues surrounding disorders like Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder, substance abuse, eating disorders, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, emotional disorders like depression and oppositional defiant behaviors are complex. While medical doctors can treat physical symptoms, the cause of these behavioral disorders is generally a psychological problem.
Behavioral disorder counselors can determine the root of the problem, which may involve feelings of anxiety, competitiveness, low self-esteem and inadequacy. Treatment to address these issues under the supervision of a counselor can help the client maintain positive personal relationships and increase the likelihood of remaining employed. The counselor can direct clients in modifying their behavior and offer support during treatment and recovery.
What is the Career Outlook for Behavioral Disorder Counselors?
According to the United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics, the outlook for behavioral disorder and substance abuse counselors is expected to increase a whopping 22% between 2021 and 2031.
Employment was 351,000 in 2021, and it projected to rise to 428,500 in 2031. This rate is much faster than the average of all occupations. This expected employment growth is attributed to several factors, including increased coverage for counseling services by insurance policies for mental health and addiction counseling.
Recent changes in healthcare law mandates coverage for mental health as a chronic disease. With a strong emphasis on prevention as well as treatment, the law allows for people who previously were uninsured for these services to receive treatment at mental health centers and other facilities. In turn, mental health centers and treatment and counseling facilities will have a need to hire more behavioral disorder counselors. At the state level, drug offenders are increasingly offered treatment and counseling services in lieu of serving jail time.
How Much Does a Behavioral Disorder Counselor Make?
As of May 2021, according to the US Department of Labor, the median annual wage for a Behavioral and Substance Disorder Counselor was $48,520, with the top ten percent earning over $77,000. Most counselors work full-time, and some work during the evening, at night and on weekends.
Salaries tend to vary by geographic location, with the best compensated metropolitan regions in Springfield, Massachusetts, Lansing, Michigan and State College, Pennsylvania.
Counselors who work in schools, ranging from the elementary level up to the university level, also tend to command a higher salary. However, compared to other types of counselors, Behavioral Disorder Counselors tend to earn less.
What Skills or Qualities are Required for a Behavioral Disorder Counselor?
Behavioral disorder counselors must be able to work with others toward the recovery of their clients. Often, they work in a facility as part of a team of healthcare workers such as physicians, psychiatrists, nurses and social workers. They need the skills to contribute to a treatment plan and coordinate with other professionals to achieve the optimum care of their patients.
Behavioral disorder counselors who work with a specific population, such as veterans, teens or those suffering from physical disabilities must have the background to work with these populations.
Counselors who specialize in crisis intervention must be able to recognize when an individual is a danger to himself or others. Counselors who perform non-crisis interventions at the request of loved ones need motivational skills to encourage individuals to seek help for their destructive behavior or addiction problem.
Those behavioral disorder counselors who work in private practice, either on their own or as part of a group, must have the skills necessary to run a business. They often work with insurance companies to receive payment, and they must know how to market their skills to the public and to other professionals in order to secure new clients.
Behavioral disorder counselors must have good communication skills to educate, train and supervise others, including other professionals as well as the client and the family. They should have concern for others and the ability to deal with high stress situations in a calm and effective manner.
What are the Educational Requirements to Become a Behavioral Disorder Counselor?
Behavioral disorder counselors in private practice are required to have a license, a master’s degree and supervised clinical experience.
Behavioral counselor courses are offered in both graduate and undergraduate psychology and human services degree programs. At the bachelor’s and master’s level, programs generally prepare their students for state exams, and the master’s program prepares students for licensing and private practice.
Students will take courses to learn about genetic, psychological and social factors that contribute to addiction and other behavioral disorders, how to conduct counseling sessions on an individual and group level, the ethics of counseling.
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Featuring Shadocaster™ nearfield scattering acoustic design, Models PX600 and PX300 enable tracking, editing, mixing, and mastering. Acoustic Pinpoint™ absolute positioning system helps ensure high repeatability from session to session and user to user for continuity-critical applications. All systems combine sonic precision of fully DSP-controlled active 3-way monitors, with flexibility of Monitor Control System and precision of ultra-low-jitter digital audio USB sound card.
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Phasx(TM) Introduces New Patented Technologies in Compact Digital Audio Desktop Monitoring Systems at NAMM '15 - Exhibit Booth 7321
Phasx Desktop Audio Monitoring Systems Provide Cutting Edge Acoustics and Killer DSP for DJs, Recording Artists and Videographers
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- NAMM -- Phasx Technologies, Inc. chooses NAMM '15 as their official new product production launch. Phasx introduces their all-new desktop studio monitor line for pro audio.
Phasx Technologies introduces a new line for pro audio in the PX600 and PX300. The PX600 and PX300 desktop audio monitoring systems deliver top-end performance for tracking, editing, mixing and mastering. The systems are compact and affordable and purpose built for desktop audio production. Phasx' patented nearfield scattering acoustic design, Shadocaster(TM), combined with comprehensive DSP technology makes it possible for users to produce master quality audio on a desktop. Traditionally, this level of audio quality has only been feasible in dedicated control rooms. Phasx systems work with all of today's top digital audio workstations on PC, Mac and Linux as well as traditional analog audio consoles.
Phasx has created the world's first pro audio monitoring system designed for professional desktop audio production. With their patented absolute positioning system, Acoustic Pinpoint(TM), users are ensured high repeatability from session to session and user to user for Continuity Critical applications.
All Phasx monitoring systems combine the sonic precision of fully DSP controlled active 3-Way monitors, with the flexibility of a world-class Monitor Control System and the precision of a high-resolution ultra-low-jitter digital audio USB sound card.
No one has ever built a monitoring system this advanced for mass production. Advancements in acoustics of this magnitude have not been made in speaker technology in over 30 years.
ABOUT PHASX TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
Founded in 2006, Phasx Technologies, Inc. makes professional studio monitors and control systems for desktop audio production. Based in Apopka, Florida, the company is run by its two founders leading a team of engineers, musicians and artists who are passionate about music and high quality audio.
Phasx Website - http://phasx.com
Tel: (321) 325 6104


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Oak Brook police, DuPage state's attorney issue call for witnesses to Oakbrook Center shooting
The investigation continued Saturday into Thursday's gunfight between two men at Oakbrook Center mall that wounded four, including one of the suspects, and kept shoppers and mall employees in lockdown for several hours.
Oak Brook police and the DuPage County state's attorney's office issued a call for witnesses Saturday afternoon.
In a news release, the Oak Brook police said they are looking for "anyone who observed the shooting or attempted to advise police officers or security officers of the offenders fleeing the area."
"Witnesses are vital to any case, but especially in a significant incident such as this," it said.
The release urged witnesses to contact the police tip line at email@example.com.
Police said the wounded suspect is in custody, as is another man described as a "companion" of the other suspect, who is still at large.
It is unclear where the two men were captured and if and when charges are coming, and no names have been released.
Oak Brook police have circulated surveillance photos of a man they said was the shooter who fled the scene. He is described as a Black man with long, dark dreadlocks, a medium build and height, and in his 30s. He was wearing a blue jacket. Anyone who has seen the man is advised to call police at (630) 368-8746.
The gunfire stemmed from an outdoor confrontation between the two shooters and the companion at 5:44 p.m. Thursday on the second floor of the Nordstrom wing, near Ann Taylor, police said.
Authorities said one of the shooters, a man in his 30s, was shot four times: in the left thigh, the right thigh, the right calf and the lower back. He underwent surgery at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital in Downers Grove and is expected to survive.
The hospital did not respond to a request for updates on Saturday.
Three bystanders were also hit by gunfire. Two women in their 40s were each shot once in their left thighs, and a woman in her 20s was shot in the right foot.
The women were also treated at Good Samaritan for the injuries that were called not life-threatening.
A fifth victim, a woman in her 20s, broke her ankle while running away from the scene. She was treated at Elmhurst Hospital.
An Oak Brook police officer working an extra detail at Nordstrom Thursday afternoon heard the exchange of gunfire and responded.
Shoppers ducked inside stores to hide, and the mall management sent out an alert to stores, whose workers locked their doors. Police searched the mall store by store for five hours looking for the second suspect, releasing the last people at 11:55 p.m.
For hours, the parking lot at the mall was illuminated by the flashing lights of police cars, and helicopters hovered above the drama unfolding in and around the mall.
Oak Brook police were assisted by officers from approximately 30 communities, among them SWAT teams from Kane and DuPage counties and the Cook County sheriff's police canine unit.
Two pistols, including a 9 mm weapon, were recovered at the scene, police said.
The mall reopened Friday, with the flood of last-minute shoppers showing no hint of the violence that occurred the night before, other than extra police were on hand.
• Daily Herald staff writer Susan Sarkauskas contributed to this report.


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Urulu - Tell Me [download]
I’ve been following Los Angeles based DJ Urulu for some time since I saw him spin at my local spot, Central in Santa Monica many months ago. Tell Me/No More EP is available as a free download from the artist. Some really chill deep house for those late nights. Vibing.
Work Drugs - Boogie Lights [download]
Perfect summertime song for your indie digs. Super chillwave-y, mellow tune. Throw it on your lazy, hazy, summertime playlist!
The New Division - Shallow Play
A really awesome track by local LA band The New Division. I saw these guys back in September and they are quite awesome to say the least. Nu-disco, indie electronic type stuff, I can’t wait to catch them again (although I missed them at Central last week!)
Farewell for now, Los Angeles. I’ve gained a wealth of knowledge and life experiences over the past five years that I could have never imagined. I never really truly understood LA until I graduated college and moved out of Westwood and into Santa Monica in January of this year. I cannot wait to return to this beautiful city, hopefully sooner than later!
For now though…I will miss my friends, my incredible job, the unbeatable weather, the traffic (sike)!… and the life and energy of the diverse music scene down here. I am so fortunate to have the opportunity to work for a young startup company where the employees are more than just coworkers; they are my friends who genuinely care for me and my well being. It is also quite amazing to be able to hit the kitchen for my breakfast routine of eggs (or egg burritos), ramen (college style), and the ever-so-elusive English muffins while catching up with coworkers at the ‘water cooler.’
Friends, I am headed back up to the SF Bay Area I will be returning to LA when I’m ready. Feel free to shoot me an email, call me, or text me to chat anytime.
When the time is right, I will be back to the City of Angels in a jif and head back to my dream job where I will bring back my 110% effort to my my talented and wonderful team. Thanks for all my friends* down here who make my life so special.
*To my hidden angels - you know who you are. I cannot thank you enough for your guidance and care
Maya Jane Coles - RA #241 - 10 January 2011 [download]
This Resident Advisor podcast by the up and coming wonder Maya Jane Coles is quite possibly my favorite deep house set I have ever heard. Ever. Today I learned that Maya also operates under a different name, Nocturnal Sunshine as her side, dubstep project. I’m going to have to look into it and report back to you guys, because everything I have heard from her is straight FIRE. This RA podcast is great for the late night party… I can just feel myself grooving to these deep tracks from the wee hours of 3am until sunrise. Throw on your headphones or turn up your speakers and get down to this goodness.
On a separate note - Maya Jane Coles is playing on the West Coast for the first time in a while! In San Francisco she is playing a sold-out Sunset Cruise, on the Sunday of Halloween (10/30)… I’m going to be catching her here in Los Angeles at some underground warehouse type venue (10/29). Depending on how awesome it is, I might just fly/drive up to catch the sunset cruise with Maya, because she is my FAV!
10/5 Show Review - The New Division at Central, Santa Monica
The New Division - Starfield [download]
My buddy Alan and I decided on a whim on Wednesday to go to The Central S.A.P.C., which is by far my favorite local venue in Santa Monica. We wanted to check out these up and coming, indie/new wave rockers The New Division, who are made up of four very talented dudes from Riverside. They kind of remind me of Cut Copy or even Two Door Cinema Club, with more new-wavy reverberating vocals. It was one of the BEST spontaneous decisions I have made in a while.
Boy was I blown away by their set. Their harmony, the reverberating vocals along with the rocking guitar and poppy synth made for an absolutely fantastic show! I know that The New Division is going to go far. Wednesday was the first time I had ever heard of the band (as I repeatedly [intoxicated] told one of the band members), and I regard them very highly now. I plan on seeing them whenever they are playing locally in Los Angeles as I was pretty blown away by their energy. The vibes were good, the crowd was super fun and really into it as well, and everybody was dancing to their electronic-indie jams. Check out their latest album, Shadows, which they were giving away for free at the show! I ended up giving $20 to the little donation bin because I was so thrilled by their performance. Stay tuned…more of The New Division to come!


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Everyone knows that you can almost eat anything in Amsterdam. A lot of different cuisines come together in this capital city. For instance, there are many vegan dishes you can try out, and not just salads. As a student eating out can be quite expensive, so you might as well get a good meal out of it. Save the planet and lower your cholesterol levels; take your friends out to one of the following spots in the city if you want to try out a healthier, plant-based diet. Enjoy!
Vegan Junk Food Bar
This restaurant is probably a Walhalla for junk food lovers. As the name suggests it is a junk food bar where you can have lunch, snacks or proper dinner. The design of this restaurant is very hipster with gravity texts in bright pink colors all over the wall. They serve the best Dutch bitterballen with homemade mayonnaise you can enjoy and they offer several burger options on a black bun. They also serve very original cocktails that are very nice to see as well. Vegan Junk Food Bar is so popular, they have restaurants all over Amsterdam: de Pijp, Leidse square, the Westside and the Eastside, so there must be one close to you!
Check them out on instagram: @veganjunkfoodbar
This vegan spot is a little fancier. The food is served in very nice portions and they make sure everything looks great together on the plate with interesting combinations of flavors and textures. The friendly staff and aesthetically pleasing design of this restaurant accompanied by a great meal will definitely make your dining experience a very good one. Meatless District is located at two spots in the city: de Pijp and in the heart of the Old West Arena. It is open every day for lunch, dinner, snacks, drinks and on weekends even breakfast!
Check them out on instagram: @meatless_district
You are at the right end if you are looking for a cute vegan café. Vegabond serves hot coffee, refreshing drinks and delicious plant-based foods. They are mostly famous for their homemade Snickers Bars and raw cakes. Besides that, they serve the tastiest cupcakes and sandwiches. The dishes are freshly made every day, without any added flavor enhancers. Totally pure.
Check them out on instagram: @vegabondfood
This place is perfect for the ones who want to try different dishes. At Spirit you plate it up yourself. The buffet offers a choice of fifty different dishes for breakfast, lunch and dinner, drinks and patisserie. All the dishes are prepared daily using seasonal ingredients. Apart from the fact they only serve plant-based food, they focus on the concept to replace sugar by maple and rice syrup; it keeps the energy levels up.
Check them out on Facebook: @spiritrestaurants
Hopefully, you will check out some of these great spots. Still can’t get enough of all the greats restaurants? Check out this blog for more food recommendations in Amsterdam, if you ever want to get any breakfast or lunch. Enjoy your meal!


Argon Gas Market was valued at USD 294.5 million in 2021 and is poised to grow at a significant CAGR of 5.9% over 2022–2028. Argon is a colorless, odorless, and inert gas obtained by fractional distilling liquid air. Argon is one of the most used gases for shielding metals from oxidation during welding because of its sluggish reactivity. It’s also used in the aerospace, aviation, and automobile industries, where it’s utilized to weld parts and frames. Because argon gas has better thermal insulation qualities than air, it is one of the most commonly used gases for filling scuba diving dry suits. The properties and advantages of argon gas, such as its inert nature, low cost, non-toxic, non-flammability, colorlessness, and non-reactive nature even at severe temperatures, have helped it replace many other gases in the industry, increasing its demand in numerous industries. Increase in urbanization, there has been an increase in spending on infrastructure development, which has increased manufacturing activity. Argon gas is widely utilized in metal fabrication, and the increase in manufacturing activity will boost the market’s growth. Moreover, the argon gas industry is developing due to the increasing popularity of 3-D printed parts, components, and even whole systems. A prominent trend currently witnessed in the market is that large manufacturers are emphasizing and investing with local companies to produce technologically advanced equipment and expand their geographical presence.
Recent Market Developments:
In February 2020, Air Products and Chemicals acquired Oxygen & Argon Works to provide significant growth opportunities for Oxygen & Argon in the United States.


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Who doesn't love a homemade pot of Chicken Noodle Soup?! Today is actually 'MOM Mondays' and don't you worry she has something cooking up really delicious as we speak,
cough cough It may or may not be her FAMOUS Secret Homemade Cheesecake, and she may or may not be sharing the recipe with you all later today;)...
So in the meantime, I thought I would share one of my other favorite comfort food recipes that I made just last night. Now its no cheesecake or anything, but it will just have to hold you over for now. My husband has been sick along with everyone else I know..so I decided to make him Homemade Spicy Chicken Noodle Soup yesterday!! Now if your like me, I am SOOO NOT a morning person, so that whole crock pot business only happens on days I have off...I mean, really I barely have time to get myself together in the am, let alone get a crock pot meal ready! So this is my quick and easy stove-top recipe, & in my house we like spicy, so if your not a fan just subtract the red pepper flakes and the Sriracha!
Enjoy! & Come back later for my mom's top secret, over the top melt in your mouth cheesecake recipe!!


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"Australia & New Zealand are two of the world's most beloved destinations. I love showing our guests all the iconic sights from the red desert to the dreamy beaches."
Admire the Sydney Opera House
We’ll take you on a guided tour around the sails of the Sydney Opera House, one of the most iconic sights in Australia. Enjoy an evening performance inside the grand Concert Hall, or board a helicopter for a panoramic view of the Opera House, along with other Sydney stars like the Harbour Bridge and Manly Cove.
Visit the Franz Josef Glacier
See the icy fingers of the Franz Josef Glacier with a guided ice walk or a thrilling scenic flight. When you take to the skies on our New Zealand trips, you’ll get a breathtaking view of the 12 kilometre glacier, along with Mount Cook and the soaring Southern Alps of the World Heritage Site park.
Cruise to the Great Barrier Reef
Board a high-speed catamaran and cruise the Coral Sea to the Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest living structure and one of the Seven Natural Wonders of the World. This remarkable coral reef can be seen from outer space, and we’ll sink beneath the waters to snorkel with a dazzling array of marine life.
Get lost in the gorgeous streets of Wellington
When you travel New Zealand with Trafalgar, we’ll take you along the Kapiti Coast to Wellington, New Zealand’s beautiful capital city. You’ll enjoy an exclusive guided tour of Te Papa Museum where you’ll learn about Maori culture, then spend time exploring Welly’s gems, like the Parliament buildings or the city’s coffee culture.
Enjoy a traditional Australian barbecue with a view on Uluru
Experience one of the world’s most unique dining experiences, with Uluru as your striking backdrop. You’ll enjoy a classic barbecue of steaks, lamb sausages and garlic prawns, while gazing at the ancient monolith as it’s dusty red walls change colours during sunset. As the sun disappears, turn your eyes to the skies for spectacular stargazing.
Our top 5 things to do in Australia & New Zealand
Our tours of Australia and New Zealand will reveal the wonders of Down Under, from the sunny Great Barrier Reef in Australia, to the icy Franz Josef Glacier in New Zealand.
The International Antarctic Centre
Located in Christchurch, the International Antarctic Centre is one of the best attractions in New Zealand. There are scores of interactive experiences to show you what life is like in Antarctica, including a thrilling all-terrain vehicle tour and a wild Antarctic storm room. Immerse yourself in the 4D theatre and meet the cheeky penguins.
Australian National Maritime Museum
Set in Sydney’s vibrant Darling Harbour, the Australian National Maritime Museum shares the country’s stories of the sea. You can explore three open vessels including a ship and a submarine, and various exhibitions that document the charting of Australia’s coastline and the sacred meaning of the sea to the Aboriginal Australians.
Museum of Sydney
The Museum of Sydney showcases the colonial and contemporary history of Sydney, though pictures, objects and digital media exhibitions. It was built on the ruins of Australia's first Government House dating back to 1788, and today houses a large display of convict artefacts recovered from over 25 archaeological digs.
Best museums in Australia & New Zealand
Our trips to Australia and New Zealand showcase the region’s top museums, from the interactive Antarctic Centre in New Zealand, to the open ships of the Australian National Maritime Museum.
Pavlova is made from chewy meringue shell with a soft marshmallow centre, and topped with whipped cream and fresh fruits like strawberries, kiwifruit and passionfruit. There’s a rivalry between Australia and New Zealand over the true national origins of the dish, but both countries agree it’s a truly delicious dessert.
Seafood is a national specialty throughout New Zealand, but the best place to enjoy a meal of crayfish is Kaikoura, a seaside town on the South Island. Here, you’ll enjoy the freshest catch of the day, and the crayfish is boiled and served with a tangy dipping sauce.
Found in restaurants all over Australia, the parmigiana is one of the most beloved dishes in the country. It’s made from a breaded chicken breast slathered in tomato sauce and mozzarella cheese, served with french fries and salad. It originated in Italy and was brought to Australia with a wave of Italian migrants.
Best food in Australia & New Zealand
Our tours of New Zealand and Australia will reveal their most beloved dishes, from fresh crayfish and chicken parmigiana, to the sweet meringue of pavlova.
What to pack for Australia & New Zealand
All climate clothing
The climates in the region range from the sweltering desert to the snowy alps, so you’ll need to pack some versatile layers to be prepared for all seasons.
Australia is the world’s largest island, while New Zealand is famed for its scenic roads. Bring some headphones to accompany your long journeys through the panoramic landscapes.
You’ll need a range of shoes for your journey, from flip-flops for the beaches, to hiking boots for the mountains, and even a formal pair for a night at the Sydney Opera House.
You’ll see some of the world’s most extraordinary sites in Australia and New Zealand, and you’ll need a camera to capture all the action.
Australia and New Zealand are known for their harsh sun, and you’ll need to bring a strong, reef-safe sunscreen to protect your skin on your Pacific Island holiday.

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Why is it that love can do whatever it wants? It's not something we get to choose. Not something we get to plan (and everyone that knows me knows I'm having issue with that fact.) not even something that makes sense.
The love for our kids is one thing. My kids have been everything to me for almost 18 years. (still hard to believe Matt will be 18 next May)That love never changes, never wavers. But love for another. Love for a man. WTF?
But the love for another person. How exactly does that happen. What makes us think we're in love anyway? Maybe you start out so happy. You get along and like to spend time together. But then somehow, as time goes on, things change. People change and grow. David and I grew apart. That was strikingly obvious.
Matt and Megan are such a blessing to have as a result of David and my love. beautiful kids, and I couldn't imagine living without them. But why do they have to deal with mom and dad in separate lives? What could I have done differently 21 years ago?
Then there's Eric and I. Some people say they saw this coming. Inevitable. The love must have been there in the beginning. We spent time together and talked to each other. But somewhere along our path we started walking next to eachother rather than with each other. And somewhere those paths next to eachother formed a y in the road. We walked along different paths, not even noticing the other was gone for so long. If you look at our lives, how could it not be that way? What we went through. Losing littel Eric. Of course that was hard. Someone told me once that we will not get through that without help. How true. Smart woman. She had been through the same type situation. Should have listened I guess. No way that burying a baby can not change a person. Maybe that's where our paths separated.
Or maybe it was in the first year and a half after Levi and Vivian came home. I was so engrossed in their care. Maybe that was where our paths left each other as I focused on the kids that needed every minute of my time. I morphed into nothing but mom. So different than myself before.
No way I could say I have not changed in the time of our relationship. I've gone from mom to nothing-but-mom, back into the workforce, and slowly back into myself at some point.
And I have seen change in Eric. Losing his son changed him. How could it not? And then losing his dad, too. Someone could probably argue that it is completely normal for him to focus on his own needs and hobbies. After all, our paths were moving farther from each other. We were both trying to survive. And we did. But we missed that point of recognition somewhere along the path. We never realized that we had left eachother behind.
So here we are. We try to figure out what we do. Mom and Dad. Together rasing some kids. Levi and Vivian should have mom and dad together. That's what's best for them. That's what is supposed to be. They were born out of a love of two people. A love that changed as the people changed. Eric and I have been through a lot in the last 6years. So where do we go from here?
A person can't choose love. It happens. Planned or not. It makes sense, then, that it also dissappears. Wether you want it to or not.
But where from here?