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Matt Blease in conversation with Catherine Ince, Curator, Barbican Art Gallery’Building the world of Charles & Ray’
MB: First off, I have a confession to make. I am a total Eames fan-boy. I had been counting down the days till this exhibition for almost a year. I made a somewhat awkward blag into the private view, got told off by the security guard for sneaking a picture (rightly so) and have been back twice since, wearing my Eames OfficeTM pin badge with pride.
I love the exhibition. I’ve been recommending it to anyone willing to listen. It really brings together and celebrates the Eames’ incredible, multi-disciplinary output. As a curator, where on earth do you start with building ‘The World of Charles & Ray Eames’?
CI: Well, part of it was wanting to follow in the context of the Barbican programme, wanting to reflect on 20th century practice, and particularly designers and artists who represent an interest in many different disciplines. Their work still feels incredibly relevant, timely and part of something one should be looking at today, with what’s happening in the world right now.
For many people the work of the Eameses is still largely understood through furniture. They don’t even necessarily know that Ray was a woman and not Charles’s brother, as is often assumed.
I curated a show about the Bauhaus a few years ago and when talking about what might follow, we naturally had lots of conversations about protagonists of the 20th century. I have always been very interested in the Eames’ work and felt like there was much more to say, and that it wasn’t just about furniture design and mass production, but there was a philosophical ideology that runs through everything. Their position on education and history, on the material world, on ideas of science and technology, particularly during the middle of the 20th century, and the impact of the computer.
I was also a huge fan of their films and the way in which they used visual media to communicate their ideas or represent their thinking. So we decided that it would be the right time to reflect on them, to tell people who knew nothing about the Eameses something about all aspects of the practice, and to tell people who knew lots about them things that they hadn’t thought about before. So, that was the starting point. Where you go from there is always a long and interesting process of enquiry – trying to distil what you find in a body of work you feel represents what you want to say.
I spent a long time exploring everything they made and establishing what original artefacts still existed that could be included in the exhibition. The Eames’ archive is principally in three places: the Library of Congress, with the estate, and at Vitra Design Museum. Their body of work is enormous but many projects and stages of the production process only survive in photographic form. This raised questions as to how one might represent their projects and ideas through different means: by commissioning new models or thinking through different modes of representation in the absence of the original object.
MB: I noticed that many of the exhibits were from private collectors, which I imagine must be a logistical nightmare. Was there anything that you had wanted to include that you were unable to acquire?
CI: That’s a really interesting question. Yes, any show like this will have a significant number of lenders and there are a lot of practicalities that go with making exhibitions, such as availability of an object, its condition for travel and display, institutional loan processing etc. And as I said, a lot of time is spent simply trying to unearth artefacts and sometimes it’s difficult to find what you’re looking for. We spent a considerable amount of time trying to find a complete unbound set of Arts & Architecture Magazine for which Ray designed the covers in the 1940s. The last one was only finally agreed for loan two weeks before the opening of the exhibition.
The Eames were so prolific in documenting their work, taking photographs of projects and furniture. As well as being an incredible resource it offers a tantalising record of things that don’t exist anymore. A lot of the three-dimensional models that they made are lost or destroyed. You probably know what it’s like, in the process of working you don’t start to build your archive for posterity, you just work. And while their studio in California was fairly sizeable, there wasn’t always the means to keep large-scale architectural models. One lost 1:12 scale model of the IBM Pavilion Ovoid Theatre intrigued me because photographs show they were testing their ideas for the multi-screen presentation by projecting into it using multiple film projectors. I felt it was as important to communicate their research and development processes as well as the final production or object. The model was also very useful to communicate the scale of the project. Their use of models and modelling ideas became a thread through the show.
MB: As an illustrator I was so happy to see Saul Steinberg’s cat painting on the LAR chair. Do you have a favourite design or project in the exhibition?
CI: I’m a huge fan of Steinberg and it’s kind of sad that some of the other drawings he made in the studio disappeared, so it’s great to have both chairs there as the only surviving artefacts.
My favourite piece? It’s really hard to answer that question because there are so many good things. I’m a little bit in love with the study of the plywood nose cone section of a glider plane, and it’s one of the first objects you see when you enter the exhibition. And I rather like the whale that sits in relation to that, floating in the sky in a way that it sometimes did when on display in Herman Miller’s showrooms.
I’m really pleased with the way that the triple-screen slide show comes together in the exhibition. I think both Charles and Ray possessed a phenomenal eye and were really great editors. They captured the world through their photography and then put the individual images together in pairs and trios to make a more meaningful whole and suggest connections and relationships. I really wanted to have more triple channel slide shows in the show, but we ran out of space! There is so much in their film and photography work that is visually sumptuous and provocative and expressive. I like seeing through their eyes.
MB: All things mid-century seem to be enjoying a renaissance, from the production design of film and TV series such as Mad Men to the DSW chair being the go-to item for contemporary interior designers (they have even made an appearance in McDonalds!). Do you think that the timing has helped with the success of the exhibition? Or did you choose to stage the exhibition now as a response to the current appreciation of the mid-century aesthetic?
CI: It wasn’t a motivating factor, no, but it’s undoubtedly contributed to the exhibition’s success. The aesthetic of the show is something quite different. It doesn’t have any of that pastiche-y element. I think it feels very contemporary.
MB: For Charles and Ray it seemed that the boundaries were fluid between art, design, film, architecture, technology and education. Their multi-disciplinary approach was ahead of its time and not dissimilar to the way that people within the creative industries work now. What do you think it is that makes them still so relevant?
CI: I think it is about that attitude. They were very admiring of craftsmen or people that had a deep knowledge or skill with a single material or technique. They absolutely mastered and developed their own techniques and tools to make supremely good objects. But they were also interested in the bigger picture, and that is what really resonates today. They were curious about everything and encouraged interest in the world. When you read their writing or notes on projects that’s what you come away with.
There’s an often-quoted statement about the Eames’ desire to reach as many people as possible with their early furniture designs. They felt very strongly, especially at the end of their lives, that the same principle applied to public institutions, large corporations and broadcasting agencies. That these organisations had a responsibility to share and distribute their assets and knowledge with as many people as possible. That this sharing of information – about history, technology, science and culture – was critical to human advancement.
MB: Today we are so concerned with the work/life balance. Charles and Ray famously didn’t see a distinction between the two. Is there a lesson for us all in this?
CI: They often talked about taking satisfaction from the process of work itself and not the end product, and quoted this passage from the Bhagavad Gita in the introduction of their 1958 Eames report to Nehru, the Prime Minister of India:
You have the right to work but for the work’s sake only; you have no right to the fruits of work. Desire for the fruits of work must never be your motive in working. Never give way to laziness, either. Perform every action with your heart fixed on the Supreme Lord. Renounce attachment to the fruits. Be even-tempered in success and failures, for it is this evenness of temper which is meant by Yoga. Work done with anxiety about results is far inferior to work done without such anxiety, in the calm of self-surrender. Seek refuge in the knowledge of Brahman. They who work selfishly for results are miserable.
When you are able to take such immense pleasure from what you do (including the challenges and stresses) it becomes impossible to see an artificial division between life and work. I don’t know if everyone in the office always shared their view, but their philosophy certainly proved rewarding.


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ExWHUemployee has shared that Jesse Lingard and his agent both want a January move to West Ham United.
The Telegraph have shared that the Irons are preparing an offer in the winter window to bolster their squad.
Contract talks have collapsed with Manchester United, and they will need to sell in January or risk losing Lingard for nothing in the summer.
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It’s tax season once again, which means it’s time for taxpayers to learn which tax credits they may qualify for this year. Taxpayers who made an effort to live a greener lifestyle may benefit from several different energy efficiency tax credits. Here’s what you need to know about the energy tax credit for 2019 tax returns:
Is There A Residential Energy Tax Credit For 2019?
Homeowners who made energy-efficient upgrades may qualify for these federal tax credits:
- Nonbusiness Energy Property Tax Credit
- Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit
Nonbusiness Energy Property Tax Credit
The Nonbusiness Energy Property Tax Credit expired at the end of 2017, but it was retroactively extended through 2020. This tax credit is equal to 10% of the cost of qualified home energy efficiency upgrades and 100% of residential energy property costs.
Examples of qualified home energy efficiency upgrades include:
- ENERGY STAR® doors, windows, and skylights
- Roofing materials, including cooling granules and pigmented coatings
Examples of residential energy property costs include:
- ENERGY STAR® heat pumps
- ENERGY STAR® air conditioners
- ENERGY STAR® gas-powered boilers
- ENERGY STAR® water heaters
- Biomass stoves
This credit is capped at $500 for all tax years combined. For example, if you claimed $250 under this credit last year, you can only claim $250 this year.
There are several other rules that must be followed when claiming this credit. For example, you cannot claim more than $200 for the cost of energy-efficient windows or more than $150 for the cost of an energy-efficient furnace or boiler.
Residential Renewable Energy Tax Credit
Homeowners who installed certain types of renewable energy equipment in their homes may qualify for this tax credit. Some examples of the equipment that qualifies for this credit include:
- Solar panels
- Solar-powered water heater
- Wind turbines
- Geothermal heat pumps
- Fuel cells that use renewable sources of energy to power a home
This tax credit is equal to 30% of the cost of purchasing and installing this equipment. There is no cap on this tax credit for solar, wind, or geothermal energy equipment. However, the cap for fuel cell equipment is $1,000 per kilowatt.
You can claim this credit for any solar, wind, or geothermal equipment installed at your main or secondary home. However, the credit is only available for fuel cell technology installed at your main residence.
Is There A Tax Credit For Energy Efficient Vehicles?
You may qualify for an energy tax credit even if you didn’t make energy-efficient upgrades in your home. If you recently purchased an energy-efficient vehicle, you may qualify for one of these tax credits:
- Qualified Plug-In Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Tax Credit
- Alternative Motor Vehicle Tax Credit
Qualified Plug-In Electric Drive Motor Vehicle Tax Credit
If you purchased a new plug-in electric vehicle, you may be eligible for this tax credit. All plug-in electric vehicles are not covered by this tax credit. To qualify, your vehicle must be on the official list released by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) every year. Some of the vehicles that are included for the 2019 tax year include:
- 2017-2019 Chevrolet Bolt
- 2011-2019 Chevrolet Volt
- 2012-2018 Ford Focus Electric
- 2014-2020 BMW i3 Sedan
- 2018-2019 Honda Clarity Plug-In Hybrid
- 2015-2019 Kia Soul Electric
- 2011-2019 Nissan Leaf
The exact value of this tax credit will vary depending on the year, make, and model of your vehicle. But in general, this tax credit is worth between $2,500 to $7,500.
Alternative Motor Vehicle Tax Credit
If you purchased a new qualified fuel cell vehicle before 2017, you may qualify for this tax credit. Some examples of the vehicles that qualify for this tax credit include:
- 2012 Mercedes Benz F-Cell
- 2008-2012 Honda FCX Clarity Fuel Cell Vehicle
The value of this tax credit will vary depending on the year the vehicle was purchased, made, and model. It can range anywhere from $4,000 to $8,000.
How Does the Energy Tax Credit Work?
A tax credit helps taxpayers reduce the amount of taxes they owe to the government. Every tax credit that you claim will further reduce the taxes you owe.
For example, say you owe $3,000 in taxes, but qualify for $2,500 in energy tax credits. Claiming these credits will reduce the amount of taxes you owe to $500.
It’s in your best interest to claim as many tax credits as possible so you can lower your tax bill.
Save Money With Energy Tax Credits in 2020
The opportunity to claim an energy tax credit is one of the many benefits of living a greener lifestyle. This tax season, make sure you don’t file your taxes until you find out if you qualify for one or more of these energy tax credits.

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Some Democrats need to recall the story of The Boy Who Cried Wolf.
Q&A about cannabis legalization today with Patt Morrison of the LA Times. And with Meghna Chakrabarti on WBUR.
G.H Hardy on why professors shouldn’t be over-modest. Not one of my problems.
Ezra Klein and Evan Soltas report that Healthcare.gov is “improving reasonably quickly” and “might well work tolerably early in December.”
He knows mindless opposition when he sees it, and says so.
To deal with the rise of disease-resistant germs, ban antibiotic use on farms and give prizes for developing new antibiotics.
No, there’s no real proof that moderate alcohol use is good for health. Maybe moderation is good for health.
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Abstract P376: Results From a Carotid Intima-Media Thickness Trial as a Decision Tool for Launching a Large Scale Morbidity and Mortality Trial
Background Trials with carotid intima-media thickness (CIMT) as primary endpoint may improve the efficiency of the evaluation of new therapies targeting atherosclerosis considerably and may be used as a decision tool to help in the choice to launch or not to launch a large scale morbidity and mortality (M&M) trial. We evaluated the literature to provide evidence to support or refute this proposition.
Methods and results PubMed Medline was systematically searched on May 1, 2012 for randomized double-blind controlled CIMT trials. The agreement between the results from CIMT and M&M trials was assessed and positive and negative predictive values were calculated. Forty-nine CIMT trials were included. CIMT trials (n= 21) on lipid-level modifying therapies are all, except one, in agreement with the M&M trial findings. For blood pressure lowering trials (n=13), 3 were not congruent with the M&M trial. The positive and negative predictive value (95% confidence interval) of a CIMT trial to predict the outcome of a M&M trial are 96% (81 to 99%) and 83% (64 to 93%), respectively. The predictive values are higher for lipid-level modifying therapies than for other therapies.
Conclusion A CIMT trial positioned before a M&M trial may considerably improve the efficiency of the evaluation of new drug therapies on atherosclerosis and cardiovascular disease risk. Hence, the results of a CIMT trial should be seen as a decision tool to support or refute the start of a large scale M&M trial on drugs targeting atherosclerosis.
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Continental has unveiled details about its new tyres, which are part of the new Conti.e.Contact range.
According to Continental, the tyres, which are designed for electric and hybrid vehicles, offer rolling resistance levels that are 30 per cent lower than those offered by conventional tyres, reports Tyrepress.
The company said that the lower levels of resistance were achieved by using an unusually larger tyre diameter, which reduces deformation when entering the contact patch.
Conti.e.Contact tyres have also been designed in such a way that their sidewalls lose less energy when tyres rebound and deflect.
Moreover, the thread of Conti.e.Contact tyres have been optimised for low noise emission and safe breaking distances on wet surfaces.
The very flat contour is reported to prevent the belt elements in the tyre from further movement, which helps to reduce rolling distance even more.
Conti.e.Contact tyres are being produced in Continental's factory in Korbach, Germany and have been developed with some of the leading car manufacturers in Europe.
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The T-80BVM is an upgraded version of the Russian T-80BV main battle tank revealed in 2017.
Has the T-80BVM the ability to fire the Krasnopol-M munition?
The Russian Abrams.
Before the Abrams…
t-80 is shit compared to abrams. this is the reason, why needed ussr to develope t-90.
No the reason is because Russia realized that it’s too heavy and that a gas turbine system is a big no no.
It’s armor is on pair with the Abrams.
Russia corrected the mistake the U.S. did not, albeit they had 40 years to do so…
The end of the tank is near.
Not in Europe it isn’t. (could well have only crews in command tanks however)
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Chalk up another swing and a miss for the 2008 Rockies.
This time, the whiff involved newly acquired starting pitcher Livan Hernandez. The right-hander went down in flames Sunday afternoon, torched by the San Diego Padres for nine runs in a mere 2 2/3 innings as the Padres cruised to a 16-7 victory at Coors Field.
Though the Rockies rallied for seven runs in the fourth inning, it wasn’t nearly enough to overcome an 11-0 deficit. The Padres pounded Colorado pitching for 20 hits.
“I don’t make any excuses in my career, but it’s difficult because I hadn’t pitched for a while,” said Hernandez, whose previous start was July 30 for Minnesota.
Hernandez declined to use the word “rusty,” but he made it clear that he believed the 45,660 fans at Coors Field witnessing his Rockies debut got a distorted picture. San Diego greeted him with four straight hits in a four-run first inning.
“I left a lot of pitches over the plate, and I got hit very hard,” the 33-year-old pitcher said. “I’m better than that. I know that.”
Manager Clint Hurdle made it clear there will be a next time for Hernandez, whose nine earned runs allowed matched his career high. He’s scheduled to pitch Saturday at Washington.
“I think we’re going to give him another start and see where it goes,” Hurdle said. “We expect better. He falls into the category a lot of us are in right now. Just about everybody in the clubhouse needs to do a little bit better.”
This 10-game homestand was supposed to be the Rockies’ launching pad for a late-season surge. Instead, after losing two of three to the Padres, the Rockies are 2-5, their hopes of contending in the National League West on life support. They are eight games behind first-place Arizona in the National League West with the Diamondbacks coming to Denver for a three-game series beginning Tuesday.
The Rockies acquired Hernandez, a former World Series MVP with the Marlins, on Wednesday to solidify a shaky rotation.
Last week, general manager Dan O’Dowd termed the move “a good risk,” knowing that Hernandez had allowed a major league-high 199 hits and a .341 opponent batting average.
As Hernandez walked slowly to the dugout to a chorus of boos, he carried the weight of seven hits, including two homers, as well as four walks. Hernandez’s ineffectiveness was best illustrated by the beginning of the Padres’ seven-run third inning. He walked leadoff hitter Adrian Gonzalez on four pitches, then grooved a fastball to Kevin Kouzmanoff, who planted the ball in the Padres’ bullpen for a two-run homer.
The Rockies scored seven runs in the fourth to get back in the game, if only for a short time. They banged out six hits in the inning against longtime nemesis Chris Young, including a two-run triple off the right-field scoreboard by Cory Sullivan and a three-run homer by Brad Hawpe.
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The Rockies insist they are still in the hunt for the NL West title. Here is the stark reality facing them after Sunday’s 16-7 loss to the Padres:
Place: Third in NL West, eight games behind Arizona
To finish .500: Must go 28-14 in final 42 games
To win 85 games: Must go 32-10 in final 42 games
Patrick Saunders, The Denver Post
Upcoming pitching matchups
Diamondbacks’ Randy Johnson (9-8, 4.24 ERA) vs. Rockies’ Ubaldo Jimenez (8-10, 3.86), 7:05 p.m., FSN
Diamondbacks’ Doug Davis (4-7, 4.75) vs. Rockies’ Jeff Francis (3-8, 5.81), 7:05 p.m., FSN
Diamondbacks’ Dan Haren (12-6, 3.00) vs. Rockies Aaron Cook (14-8, 3.87), 1:05 p.m., FSN

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Actress Nana Ama McBrown‘s daughter, Maxin Mawushie Mensah aka Baby Maxin, is three years old today.
Maxin was born three years ago to the day, on February 21, 2019.
To say McBrown went through hell to get her baby was an understatement.
She had a long wait since she started dating Maxwell about a decade ago to find a child but it just wasn’t happening.
According to McBrown’s own narration, she went through hell to be able to conceive.
She went to see every pastor and doctor she could think of but just couldn’t get pregnant.
She got so desperate she even considered some ‘bad’ places to go.
However, McBrown finally got pregnant in 2018 through in-Vitro fertilisation and finally delivered in Canada in 2019.
You can imagine how special it is for McBrown to have a child like that, born after so many hardships.
She adores her and would go to great lengths to show her how much she means to her.
McBrown’s obsession with Maxin is obvious to the general public.
Maxin turned three today, and her mother has flooded social media with photos of her.
Check them out below…and a very happy birthday to Baby Maxin.


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I grew up in a family where "West Side Story" played a big role in my formative years and didn’t act less than a bible in a Catholic household. Yes, my father was - and still is - fanatically obsessed with the movie and encouraged us to watch it over and over as little kids. He's confessed that as a teenager, when the movie first came out in Tehran in the 60s, he treated himself to seeing the film no less than twelve times on the big screen and that every single time was more pleasurable than the last.
I always wondered why a 7-year old girl should watch a movie, based on Shakespeare's masterpiece "Romeo and Juliet" and set in the modern era, to the point that we knew all the songs that Toni sang to Maria, entire pieces of dialogue between the Jets and the Sharks, their fights, their hatred, and their loves.
As time passed and I grew older, I realized what bliss it was to have the first film of your life listed as "West Side Story". I always think, this movie is a piece of art that should be treasured. Based on the most remarkable play, with music and songs that tear your heart into a million pieces, with top-notch acting, with a director and choreographer whose souls should be blessed for their glorious work -- what isn't there to like and love?
Last Thursday, my sister generously treated the whole family to the ballet suite of our beloved "West Side Story", a stunning and flawless performance presented by the National Ballet of Canada for a limited time. Sitting beside the man who introduced this beauty to my life, seeing his excited face, flushed with joy while remembering his youth fifty-odd years ago, imitating the Prologue at his high school basketball field, was a treasure that I honestly will not exchange with anything else.
Yes, years passed, time flew and we all grew grays, but "West Side Story" never did and never will.
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CUMBERLAND – The Falmouth girls’ cross country team had to run through the soupy air and deal with the mud and drenched grounds at Twin Brook Recreation Area like everyone else.
And that was the point.
“They didn’t get rattled by the conditions,” Yachtsmen Coach Jorma Kurry said. “It’s something we’ve been talking about a lot. You can’t control it. You just got to deal with. They did a good job with that.”
Falmouth won the Western Class B championship Saturday with 66 points, ahead of runner-up Yarmouth (93).
In the other girls’ races, Bonny Eagle won Class A and two-time state champion Merriconeag took first in Class C.
Individual victories were recorded by South Portland’s Nyajock Pan (19:52.15) in Class A, Greely’s Kirstin Sandreuter (19:57.60) in Class B, and Boothbay’s Sophia Thayer (21:12.77) in Class C.
The top 50 percent of the teams in each race, as well as the top 30 individuals, qualified for next week’s state championships.
Kurry knows Falmouth has an uphill battle at the state meet against Waterville and Camden Hills, but “we’ll give it our best shot.”
Falmouth’s best on Saturday featured freshman Vishva Nalamalapu (21:41.14) finishing sixth, followed by senior Geneva Waite in seventh.
Alta Farrell finished 14th, and Madeline Roberts, coming back from a foot injury, was 16th. Abby Payson completed the Falmouth scoring, finishing 23rd.
Yarmouth was paced by the 8-9 finish of Caitlin Teare and Sarah Becker. Greely, the Western Maine Conference champ, fell to fifth.
Sandreuter showed her mettle, mastering the elements – “I tried to go in the tracks where it was packed down” — and the field. She won by 34 seconds, ahead of Maranacook’s Caroline Colan.
Bonny Eagle Coach Chris Strout said his team has areas to work on after the Scots won Class A with 58 points, ahead of Massabesic (69) and three-time defending state champion Cheverus (72).
“A mixed bag today,” Strout said. “We had some good performances and some kids looked a little flat. But this isn’t the big meet. We’re really looking forward to states.”
Strout applauded the efforts of Mary Szatkowski (20:09.98), who finished fourth, and No. 3 runner Kristen Glennie’s 10th-place finish.
The Scots were also led by Samantha Cox (sixth), Alexandra Vayda (14th) and Audrey Weyand (24th).
Pan won by nine seconds, ahead of Thornton Academy freshman Katie LeBlanc. Cheverus junior Shannon Conley placed third (20:07.14).
In Class C, Merriconeag showed it has rebounded from an injury that shelved its No. 3 runner at midseason.
“I think a lot of people were thinking this is not going to happen for us. but it made the girls work that much harder,” Merriconeag Coach Morgan Lake-Adams said.
“They knew exactly what they needed to do and they went out there and ran their hearts out. All my girls had great races.”
Samantha Pierce paced Merriconeag with a fourth-place finish, followed by teammates Teagan Wu (seventh), Zoe Chace-Donahue (14th), Emelie Chace-Donahue (31st) and Carlin Tindall (33rd).
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Hope is a Decision has been named the winner of American Book Fest’s 2017 Best Book Awards.
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Four new retailers will open at Penn Square Mall this spring, including PINK, a spin-off from the popular Victoria’s Secret brand.
PINK will open on Penn Square’s upper level Dillard’s west wing this spring. The PINK brand is geared toward a younger audience than Victoria’s Secret, with an emphasis on sleepwear, swim and sportswear.
Additional new tenants announced Wednesday include Soma Intimates, Freshens and Tilly’s.
Mall Marketing Director Jill Merritt said she thinks the Penn Square Mall store will be Victoria’s Secret first dedicated PINK store in Oklahoma. The new PINK store will be about 3,700 square feet, Merritt said.
Penn Square Mall expects to announce additional new tenants in the coming months, Merritt said.
“We’re not ready to announce any further additions, but we’re definitely enthusiastic about some of the ones down the line,” she said.
Undergarments and sleepwear retailer Soma Intimates is set to open a store at Penn Square Mall this spring on the lower level Macy’s court.
The sportswear retailer Tilly’s will open a store on Penn Square’s upper level near Macy’s this spring. Tilly’s carries surfing and skateboarding clothing, shoes and accessories.
Freshens will open in the Penn Square Mall food court. Freshens specializes in yogurt, smoothies, crepes and salads.
The mall, owned by Indianapolis-based Simon Property Group, Inc. recently completed a yearlong round of renovations including a remodeled food court, new entrances, updated restrooms and upgraded seating areas. Building permits put the cost of the renovations at about $5.3 million, excluding tenant improvements.
“Penn Square continues to attract some of the most popular names in retail,” Mall General Manager Donna Berlin said in a statement. “Following the completion of our successful renovation, momentum continues to build as Penn Square Mall is at its best with new retailers and dining options, plus additional tenants to come in 2014.”


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How are we faring in our quest to eat healthier? Have our diets really changed for the better or are we confusing good intentions with actual improvements?
Several recent surveys provide a nutrition report card that reveals our strengths and weaknesses.
This year`s annual survey by the Food Marketing Institute (FMI) showed that Americans rely on produce for a healthy diet. Eating more fruit and vegetables was named by 57 percent of the respondents as their main strategy for healthier eating, and availability of quality fruit and vegetables was the most frequent reason for choosing a supermarket.
In 1988, Americans ate about 20 pounds more fresh produce per person than they did 20 years ago, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Salad bars and baked potatoes are available at most fast-food outlets. Broccoli consumption has increased tenfold, and cauliflower has nearly tripled.
Although these statistics look impressive, we`re still eating less fruit and vegetables than we should, according to one statewide study released last month.
The 1989 California Dietary Practices Study, conducted by the California Department of Health Services, revealed that more than a third of Californians eat a skimpy two or fewer servings of produce daily. Five servings a day is considered ideal for health maintenance and cancer prevention, but only a third of the respondents were striving to follow this simple guideline.
Nutritionally aware shoppers are paying more attention to fat content than any other nutrition variable-even more than cholesterol, according to the FMI study. Fifty-four percent of those interviewed consider fat to be a serious dietary hazard (up from 42 percent in 1985).
The following USDA statistics support this fat-trimming trend:
- Low-fat and skim milk have surpassed whole milk as the milk of choice. In 1968, each American drank about 26 gallons of whole milk vs. a mere five gallons of reduced-fat milk. In 1988, whole-milk consumption dropped to 12 gallons per person, while low-fat milk (including skim, 1- and 2-percent fat milk) consumption rose to 14 gallons. (Unfortunately, soft drinks are responsible for the drop in total milk consumption and are now the No. 1 beverage.)
- The average American is eating 24 pounds less of red meat, 4 more pounds of fish and shellfish, and 26 more pounds of poultry (chicken and turkey) than in 1971. In fact, poultry consumption is now on par with beef, at 64 pounds per capita. The expansion of turkey products is largely responsible for the popularity of poultry. Since 1985, turkey consumption has grown by 10 percent annually. Fast-food chicken burgers have also boosted poultry consumption.
The healthful increase in seafood consumption is due to several factors, including more full-service fish counters in supermarkets, more microwave and convenience seafood products, increased awareness of the health benefits of seafood and more affordable prices.
- Intake of complex carbohydrates, such as rice and pasta, is also on the rise. Their consumption has nearly doubled in the past 20 years.
- Butter consumption is down by 20 percent since 1968, and eggs have taken a plunge. We now eat about 250 eggs per capita each year vs. about 320 then.
But not all consumption of high-fat foods is decreasing. Despite our intentions to cut fat, there are certain foods we apparently will not give up. Ice cream consumption hasn`t budged one bit and cheese consumption (excluding cottage cheese)has doubled since 1968. The use of shortening is up 22 percent, and oil usage has doubled in 20 years. Salad dressings and oil for frying those ever-popular french fries are the likely culprits.
Our efforts to eat better may be greatly responsible for America`s 25 percent decline in death from heart disease in the past decade. While diet isn`t the only factor, this decline is a powerful incentive to continue lowering fat and relying on fruit, vegetables and grains for a greater share of our calories.


Cadiz CF urgently needs new blood to revitalize the team and get them off the bottom of the table.
Both the boss Alvaro Cervera and the club’s hierarchy have said that the January transfer window will be critical in order to reinforce the squad and achieve the season’s objectives.
For this reason, the club has been working throughout the month of December to be ready as soon as the winter transfer window opens in January.
For weeks the club has been negotiating for 3 to 4 signings.
But the negotiations are not going so well. For example, the club reached an agreement with Lazio for the loan of Gonzalo Escalante.
In fact, both the Argentine player and the club had accepted the terms of the agreement. However, it has been announced that Cadiz has withdrawn its offer.
Gonzalo was one of the club’s main priorities, and a tremendous economic effort was being made to get the player to wear yellow next January. But it seems that Lazio takes too long to sign the official agreement.
According to some media reports, both Valencia and Alaves are interested in Gonzalo, and it seems that the club is waiting for the club with the highest offer.
Cadiz does not want to waste a single minute of the winter market, and for this reason, they have withdrawn the offer they made to Lazio to look for another player.
Another negotiation that has been extended is with Luuk de Jong. A few days ago, it was announced that an agreement had been reached between FC Barcelona – Sevilla FC and Cadiz CF to loan the player.
De Jong does not count in Julen Lopetegui’s plans in Sevilla, owner of the players. For this reason, he was on loan at FC Barcelona.
But Barca needs to make room for the imminent arrival of Ferran Torres; Therefore, De Jong needs to find a new club.
The only thing missing is the player’s yes to make the move official. However, the Dutchman has not yet commented on the matter.
Given the silence of De Jong, Cadiz has prepared a plan B, and sees in Abel Ruiz of Sporting Braga a good alternative.


MORRIS COUNTY — On Tuesday, June 11, the IRS issued final regulations prohibiting governments from doling out tax credits in exchange for charitable contributions – effectively negating the legislation advanced in the spring of 2018, despite the objections of legislators such as Senator Pennacchio, who warned that the IRS would take action.
“Democrats need to stop making promises they can’t keep,” Senator Joe Pennacchio (R-26) said. “There is a reason why we didn’t see scores of municipalities jump at the chance to take advantage of this scheme to get around the removal of the SALT cap. It was clear from the beginning that the IRS wouldn’t allow it, which is why I spoke out in opposition.
“If we really want to cut property taxes, then we need to pass the fiscal reforms necessary to get our State budget back on track – and stop trying to circumvent the federal government.”
State and local tax (SALT) deductions previously provided American families and retirees about $100 billion in property relief.
“Many have stated that New Jersey was hit especially hard by the SALT cap repeal, but our property tax crisis is years in the making,” Senator Pennacchio added. “I hope that we can work together on a bipartisan basis to develop real solutions, instead of fighting with the federal government and giving our hardworking families false options and false hope. Let’s get to work and cut high taxes now.”


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The Detroit News reports the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has officially closed its investigations into 2012 Jeep Grand Cherokee, 2004-2005 Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey models. The separate probes found no issues that pose safety concerns. NHTSA began investigating certain Grand Cherokee SUVs over complaints that power steering hoses could detach during operation, thereby increasing the risk of a vehicle fire. Of the 24 reports of failure, none alleged smoke or fire in the engine bay, and Chrysler has since modified the power steering cooler assembly to reduce the likelihood of the failure.
Meanwhile, certain Ford Freestar and Mercury Monterey vehicles garnered a government probe after receiving complaints that the models were equipped with faulty scissor jacks. The agency had received six reports of the jacks failing or causing injuries, including one incident that resulted in a fatality. But NHTSA says the jack failure rate is similar to those found in other vehicles. In those six cases, the government agency found the jacks were being used for something other than changing a tire, and investigators could not determine whether the emergency brake was set or the rear tires were properly chocked.
Ford is recalling about 70,209 examples of the 2005-2008 Ford Escape Hybrid and the 2006-2008 Mercury Mariner Hybrid because the cooling pumps for their hybrid systems could fail.
According to the company's defect notice, it's possible for the original "Motor Electronics Coolant (MEC) Pump" to wear out and fail, which would could cause the hybrid system to overheat. If this happens, the vehicle goes into a safety mode that takes away most or all of its power. However, braking and steering still operate normally. After cooling down, the affected models restart normally. The company says that it's not aware of any accidents or injuries related to this problem.
Ford will begin repairing the vehicles in late October, and dealers will be installing improved, brushless pumps on the affected models at no charge to owners. If drivers had their pumps fail before this recall, they can contact Ford for a possible reimbursement. Scroll down to read the recall announcement from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration or download the full defect notice as a PDF, here.
Jill Wagner has officially given up her crown as the queen of Mercury. With the Ford middle child on its way to the scrap heap, Wagner no longer has any automotive hardware to promote. Given her varied talents, we wouldn't be surprised to see her pick up where she left off with another automaker.
And here you thought you'd never be upset about Mercury's passing.
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Focused on the theme of art and entertainment this year, the European Heritage Days provide a free opportunity to discover or rediscover emblematic places all over France. This year in Paris, Louis Vuitton, Kering and Le Grand Palais will open their doors free of charge this weekend.
Paris is a city of art and culture, it is no secret to anyone. From then on, many state and other buildings will open their doors to allow any citizen to discover these places through organized visits or routes. This is therefore the case for famous and historic buildings, as well as for the great French fashion houses.
Louis Vuitton workshops
To start with the Louis Vuitton house, the latter will open the doors of its workshop and museum, which traces the history of the brand. Guided tours, free of charge, are therefore on the programme, but these are only accessible on registration. Louis Vuitton has even decided to delay its event further back in time since the museum will be open every weekend from September 21 to October 27, 2019.
Le Grand Palais
We continue with the Grand Palais of Paris, which opens its doors on September 21 from 5:30 pm to 9:30 pm for a free getaway within the building. The Grand Palais even offers you the opportunity to take photos of the building, its columns or its famous roof. The planned route will ensure that you do not miss a thing about this famous Parisian place.
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The Kering Group
We return to the world of fashion and luxury since this time it is the Kering company that is celebrating the European Heritage Days. Indeed, the world luxury group that owns Gucci, Saint Laurent, Balenciaga or Alexander McQueen, offers you a getaway to its headquarters to admire Balenciaga pieces or other treasures from the Pinault Foundation. Since Kering’s headquarters is located in the former Laennec Hospital, the start-up Timescope will allow you to discover the place, as it was in the past through augmented reality helmets. These free visits to the Kering headquarters will be available on Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 September 2019.
Le Printemps Haussmann
Finally, we end our heritage walk with PRINTEMPS HAUSSMANN. As part of these JEP2019, PRINTEMPS will allow you to visit its building, from the basements to its famous dome and to discover all the secrets of the building and its backstage. The departures of visits will be launched every 15/20 minutes and the meeting will be held in the main entrance of the Printemps de l’Homme, at 64 boulevard Haussmann. Allow one hour for the full visit.
A little extra mention for the Chloé house which plans a presentation in homage to Karl Lagerfeld. Admission will be as Louis Vuitton, via prior registration.

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EMERYVILLE, Calif., Jan. 30, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Nanomix Inc., (Nanomix), a leading nanotechnology company focused on development of next generation Point of Care diagnostic tests to enable earlier and more accurate testing in hospital and pre-hospital settings, today announced that is has closed private financing for approximately $12 million. The financing, received from a strategic corporate partner and existing investors, will fund the completion of development, registration clinical trials, and commercial launch of the Company's mobile diagnostic platform and initial assays.
About Nanomix Inc.
Nanomix's leadership in carbon nanotubes and nanoscale electronic sensors has enabled the development of the next generation of Point of Care testing systems where superior performance and rapid results can both be achieved in virtually any setting. The Nanomix mobile diagnostic platform, performs multiple in-vitro diagnostic assays simultaneously from a single whole-blood sample. The compact size of the electronic instrument and credit card sized disposable test cartridge can be configured to run a wide variety of tests using various assay techniques.
Nanomix – Laboratory Performance at the Point of Care, visit: www.nano.com.
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Emeryville, CA 94608
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I adore jewelry. As I have gotten older I have come to appreciate the design and quality that create the pieces that take your breath away. Which leads me to Tiffany’s. What woman doesn’t love getting something in a little blue box as a present?
One of my first boyfriends bought me the classic silver charm bracelet when I was in my twenties and it was a BIG deal. I lost the bracelet but I think I still have the box. Now that I am in my thirties I promise to take better care of my diamonds.
This is a list of my favourite pieces from some of Tiffany’s newest collections. I had the pleasure of going to a breakfast at a Tiffany’s event last week and found so many things to WANT. I just had to write a blog about it because it’s that time of year where we are all looking for the perfect gift.
The Atlas Cuff.
This is a serious cuff. I love a little gold bling and it might just be the only thing you need to accessorize your all black outfit with this Christmas.
The Infinity Necklace.
This is a great piece for everyday. Adding some style to your blouse for work or wearing two and layering to make a subtle statement. I love the gold version. (matches my cuff)
How lovely is this little necklace? Beautiful and feminine.
The Metro Bangles.
OK STOP. Love these. Love them so much. This would be a great gift to get every Christmas. Like one a year, for a long time. You need a stack on both wrists of course 🙂
T Smile Pendant.
This is a piece that has instantly become a classic. I can’t think of a single person that this wouldn’t suit.
T Cut Out Cuff.
I will have to say that you will see many stylish wrists wearing these all over Instagram- if you haven’t already. The new IT cuff. I like the black version (black is the best color of the entire rainbow).
The East West Watch.
Love the simplicity of this watch. I also loved that it was a departure from the norm in an all black face and strap. Super cool.
CT60 Chronograph Watch.
This men’s watch is durable, chic and timeless. Perfect for your favourite guy.
Paloma’s Sugar Stacks Ring.
This is my idea of a cocktail ring. Except this one is real. Really good. This is for the lady that has everything…except this.
How could I go to Tiffany’s and not try on a dream engagement ring? I couldn’t help it. I like this style the best. It’s really sparkly and would look so good with every single one of my outfits. Every single one.
The Tiffany Grace.


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Add this to your 2007 resolutions
By Wayne Witkowski
Community News Editor
If it isn't too late to add a New Year's resolution, here's a small one that can go a long way.
Let's be considerate of keeping the region clean and litter-free.
With the weather being unseasonably mild and snowless, roadside debris has become more obvious and more of an eyesore.
A few residents have brought this up and it certainly seems to be noticeably worsening of late. Maybe warmer weather gives drivers and passengers more of an opportunity to roll down their windows of their vehicles and throw out unwanted things and it certainly has detracted from the beauty of the Poconos.
About 30 years ago, there was a national anti-litter ad campaign under the theme to "Keep America Beautiful." The ads have disappeared and so has common courtesy by many in that regard.
The problem has gone beyond major roadways to side roads and less traveled intersections. Much of the litter is not biodegradable, such as plastic and metallic items.
People who commute often eat in their cars and thoughtlessly throw what is left out the window. Something as seemingly inconsequential as an aluminum can can be a glistening detraction. And reckless littering seems to open the way for more littering.
People ranging from residents to workers driving through to visitors have contributed to this problem and each person can help to curtail it.
The most important thing is to hold onto any disposable items by stuffing them into a bag until getting to a garbage can.
The other thing is to do your part to help clean litter, especially while weather still is favorable to do it.
Interstate 80 has periodic cleanup by the state but municipalities cannot always get to local roads. Many areas have cleanup initiatives; check with your community or municipality to see what is planned or what you can do.
For those who like to go for a daily walk or who walk their dogs, bring a garbage bag or carton and a pair of gloves and just pick up things along the way. Some residents who say they have already done that urge others to follow suit.
Another way is to join PA Cleanways, a statewide nonprofit organization that started 19 years ago for a $15 membership fee. It is based out of Greensburg. Call 877-772-3673 or visit www.pacleanways.org for information.
PA Cleanways President Shannon Reiter wrote in the quarterly newsletter that 1,300 tons of trash and 4,000 tires were disposed of last year statewide through the efforts of 1,500 volunteers putting in 6,000 hours of work, or four hours per person on average.
Eight counties were surveyed by the organization last year and 1,018 illegal dumpsites were identified with 3,916 tons of trash. Seven counties currently are being surveyed, the closest being Luzerne. There are five more counties being proposed for this year but Monroe and Pike are not among them.
"We're very close to commitments to having the entire state surveyed by 2,012," Reiter told EPCN. "To do the rest of the state will cost us $1 million, which is why we're doing it piecemeal."
Many areas have had or are planning road improvements and having clean, attractive off-road areas enhances that effort.
A little effort can go a long way if many people chip in and do their part. After all, enjoying the natural beauty undisturbed is a reason why many of us live here.

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[UPDATE] Activision brings back open-world action series in Chinese metropolis; ModNation Racers studio United Front Games at the wheel; PS3, 360 now confirmed.
[UPDATE] Activision has since confirmed that True Crime will ship for the PC, 360, and PS3 in Fall 2010. It has also confirmed the game will let players explore Hong Kong on foot or in cars. As in the original True Crime, players will be able to engage in martial-arts-based hand-to-hand combat or ranged combat with weapons. The protagonist will be an all-new character called Wei Shen, and the game is modeled on Hong Kong action cinema. Original story is below.
Activision's True Crime series hasn't been seen since 2005, when True Crime: New York City flopped critically and commercially. The publisher is taking another stab at the franchise, though, hoping to add a Grand Theft Auto-style open-world action game to its product lineup.
At the VGAs tonight, Activision debuted a trailer for the next iteration in the series. The game is simply named "True Crime" and is being developed by ModNation Racers developer United Front Games. The trailer--viewable on YouTube--featured plenty of action, but only sketchy details as to the plot and gameplay specifics.
"When you're undercover, you have to make sacrifices," a voice-over explains as the camera gives glimpses of Hong Kong and the game's protagonist. "These people are ruthless. Whatever happens, just remember: We are the good guys."
The rest of the trailer is a montage of strip clubs, car chases, fistfights, and shoot-outs. Some clips hint at possible gameplay mechanics, showing the main character jumping from a speeding motorcycle onto a cop car, before dropkicking his way through the passenger-side window. Another shot of the motorcycle has the rider popping a wheelie in order to use an oncoming car as a ramp, while yet another sees the protagonist jump off the speeding bike as it hurtles toward a blockade of enemies and then shoot it as it slides toward them so it will explode.
The open-world action franchise began with 2003's Xbox, PlayStation 2, GameCube, and PC game True Crime: Streets of LA. Developed by Luxoflux (except for the GameCube version), the game fared well with critics and was notable both for its faithful replication of many LA neighborhoods and for its branching storyline, which allowed players to be good or bad cops. Although never properly announced, a previous attempt at a third installment of the game had reportedly been canceled.
The trailer for the new True Crime didn't state a release window or platforms for the title, but United Front's Web site indicates that it is a developer of Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 games.
i remember playing true crimes streets of L.A. on my gamecube and that game was awesome. Then true crimes new york came out and sucked big ones, so i'll keep my eyes open on this game.
this is definitely a "wait and see" type of game. this franchise doesn't have the best reputation. hopefully it can prove me wrong because the formula does have potential but so far it hasn't worked very well.
never had a desire to play part 1 or 2, but the trailer for this looks amazing. definitely on my radar.
Im not looking forward to this because it seems that everytime activision revive an old franchise like tony hawk they stuff it up.
awesome news! You can hate me but personally I used to love these series, especially the second game that got bad reviews. Except of glitches it was really awesome with all these martial arts, shops, huge city, vibe, salary system etc. etc. It was really innovative.
well since the tony hawk series did horrible this time around I guess activision wants to give this game a chance to shine again, which in my opinion I dont think it would do very well simply because of the other games they're going up against, mafia 2 for instance.....
Loved True Crime Streets of LA, Such a huge environment and playing as a cop was really good. I didnt like New York that game was broken, so hopefully they will return to their roots and make it as enjoyable as LA
Ok so it's in Hong Kong...does that mean it'll be in Cantonese or at least have the option to play it in Cantonese?? The whole world doesn't speak English after all. I mean I had no idea that Japanese people all spoke english until I played Yakuza. Which they apparently stopped doing by the time the second game came out. :P But seriously....can I play it in Cantonese?
The first true crime game was the best of the two. Hopefully this third one will be better than the second cause the second wasnt great at all.
Yes, Activision is planning for a mini plastic car - controller where you can sit during driving sequences. only it costs $150 and you can not play the game without it...
i swear every time i hear about dead to rights and max payne i hear about true crime. it's like these 3 try to come out at the same time all the time.
I thought the second one was one of the better games i'd played back in its day, oh well lets see how this one plays out. You won't see this on the Wii, trust me. The Wii was a poor gimmick from the start and now that better forms of motion control are coming out for both PS3 and 360 it's not gonna have anywhere to go. Nintendo screwed up and they're either gonna have to pull a miracle outta their ass or start digging their grave cause i don't think the DS is enough to save them. It sucks too cause i think the DS is actually a bit more successful than PSP.
I really liked the first one but the second one was not all that fun. Hopfully, the third one will be great.
ooooh yeah! i have a feeling this will bring back the awesome feeling of playing true crime; streets of LA, and skip the feeling of playing a crappy TC;NYC. (although it was a little fun :p)
I can't wait for this game Activision can make great games when they put time & thought into it & they always make it better then the competition just look at Call of Duty vs Medal of Honor
Played True Crime: Street of LA. Thought it was just mediocre...then came the zombies. Can't help but think that was some forshadowing, because this franchise really needs to die.
And I think a hong kong setting will be good. I remember how great hong kong was in shenmue 2, but then again the shenmue series is just completely magical. But yeah a hong kong setting will be great, triads, kung fu, hot women, motorcycle chases. Infact hong kong suits the openworld GTA style game great, as hong kong is an island with surrounding Islands I think. Have you notice how game companies are calling there games just True Crime, or Medal Of Honor, or Prince Of Persia etc now? They do this as many gamers now are to young to remember Medal of Honor on PS1, or even true crime streets of LA so they are basically wiping th slate clean and starting new franchises for the future generations. It makes sense.
True crime streets of LA was really good on GC, it was the closest I could get to GTA as I only had a GC. But the game did have a freeze problem after and hour or 2 playing it would freeze. The story was bizarre, I cant even remember but something involving fighting dragons, walking through creepy sadomasochist clubs, russian mob and fighting korean generals and then cristopher walken character talking about it. And then you could unlock snoop doog or a smoking donkey as characters and other side missions included stopping cock fights. To be honest thinking about it the game was crazy as hell! The soundtrack was pretty good, although I remember that the song that was used to advertise the game "Pomona City Rydaz - Do Time True Crime" and I really liked that song but It wasnt on the gamecube version from what I can remember but it was on my mates ps2 version. I was so wound up about that, as if I wasnt already angry about having a GC instead of a proper console with GT, GTA and decent FPS. I reckon Ninty made them remove that song or something as it didnt suit their family image. Well screw you ninty, now its sony 4 life.
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