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One thing I learnt from this book is that the military are the biggest employers of musicians in Britain.
As someone who expends a fair bit of effort supporting and promoting music, I know the struggle and sacrifice of new and exciting musicians just to get by. As a teacher, I am also well aware of the continuous fight to protect the place of music, and to defend children's access to it, in schools. It came as a shock, then, to find that in one sector there is more than enough public money for musicians to live on.
Obviously the powers that be know the power of a good tune.
In this very readable and highly enjoyable book, Dave Randall shows why it is important for our side to do the same.
He traces with passionate dedication the role that music has played in mass movements, most notably, of course, when opposing the National Front in the 70s, and in continuing to undermine racism today. He also details its motivating role internationally in struggles as diverse as those in Palestine, South Africa and Poland. The section on the Arab Spring is especially revealing, as he argues that music was partly responsible for challenging and overthrowing bloody regimes. Syrian firefighter and part-time poet Ibrahim al-Qashoush's rebel song, an anti government rhythmic chant built on traditional call-and-response forms, was seen as so subversive that when it went viral, he had to be murdered, with his voice box ripped out. Music can be very threatening to the status quo.
Conversely, our rulers can use it as a weapon of mass distraction or a bellicose march to rally their troops. Randall distinguishes between our music and theirs, describing the differences in content and production as well as the social role of the two. He also explains how our music can be stolen, commodified, and sold back to us, to keep us in our place. This process isn't only one way, of course, with many examples of musicians and popular movements appropriating and subverting bland pop pap, such as advertising jingles.
What particularly struck me about this book is the way that Randall also investigates, in some new and revealing ways, the relationship of music to society. From Plato to Grime, from The Vatican to X Factor via the Middle East and Trinidadian Carnival, he shows that music is conditioned by the society it is created in, while simultaneously able to challenge those conditions.
As a working musician (most famously with Faithless), Randall is also able to debunk some of the myths about the biz. A guitar for hire, his lifestyle maybe envied by many, but can still leave him feeling atomised, powerless and isolated. He still has to assert his rights with those who employ him, arguing not just over his working conditions, but also about what he plays and what he says. In this way, it is clear that musicians have the same issues as many of us in our work; commanded not to make waves or to bring up difficult issues, but to tow the line.
Most importantly, this insightful book aims not just to be an interesting academic read, but also a guide to action. The Rebel Music Manifesto provides some simple steps to harnessing the unsettling, inspiring and motivating power of music to help create a better world. A world in which, of course, the production and consumption of music will be revolutionised too, so that all children will have proper access to it in schools, and a world in which we certainly won't be marching to the military's tune.


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We evaluated the fibrinolysis process in 45 patients (38 women and 7 men) with systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) who did not possess antiphospholipid antibodies. We determined the concentration of tissue plasminogen activator (t-PA), activity of the t-PA inhibitor (PAI-1), plasmin/alpha 2 complex concentrations (PAP), the fibrinogen and fibrin/fibrinogen degradation products level (FDP). In comparison with healthy volunteers, the group of patients with SLE presented elevated levels of t-PA and PAP complexes. The activity of PAI-1 was also elevated but the difference was statistically insignificant. The levels of fibrinogen and FDP were similar in both groups. An increase in SLE patient PAP levels proves of the increase in fibrinolysis activity. This increase is probably caused by t-PA. A defect in the epithelium is the most likely source of t-PA in SLE patients.
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Fifty (50!) Inches of Snow Reported in This Wisconsin Town
Over 28 percent of the U.S. was covered in snow on Friday morning, according to the National Weather Service’s national snow analysis, the most on this date in 12 years.
But nobody in the lower 48 has received more snow than the tiny village of Gile, Wisconsin where, according to the National Weather Service in Duluth, Minnesota, an astonishing 50.1″ of snow has piled up since Monday.
According to one local resident (quote via the St. Paul Pioneer Press), the snowstorm is “about the most we’ve had at one time”.
Located along the Michigan border in far northern Wisconsin and about 15 miles inland from Lake Superior, Gile is located in a traditionally favored snow belt. Nearby hills allow the small town to essentially “squeeze” available moisture out of the atmosphere and dumping it straight on the tiny hamlet, which is actually a part of the town of Montreal (pop. 807), and 20-inch snowstorms are not uncommon for the town.
But 50 inches? “This is like three normal snowstorms for us,” Gile resident Peg Sutherland told the Pioneer Press.
So what led to this highly-localized ‘snowpocalypse’? Monday’s initial burst of snow brought big snows to much of the upper Midwest, but it also left behind a shift in the wind out of the northwest, also leading to a combination of Arctic air and a specific wind direction that led to a concentration of heavy snow right on the Gile area. The wind direction has stayed consistent over the last few days, meaning Gile and much of northern Wisconsin and the upper peninsula of Michigan have been slammed with heavy snow.
Lake-effect snow is noted for extreme but highly-localized snow totals. For example, on Friday, Shaker Heights, Ohio (just east of Cleveland) had received 10″ of snow, while Parma, Ohio – just 10 miles west of Shaker Heights and in the same county – had 4.4″ over almost the exact same time frame. Such sharp discrepancies are common with lake effect snow, where cold winds blowing over warmer waters evaporate the moisture, eventually condensing out as snow.
After a break this weekend (finally!), Gile could be staring at more snow at the start of next week, with snow showers likely for Monday.
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First Time Historic Document Has Visited Alaska
Celebrating the Fourth of July and Alaska’s 50th anniversary of statehood, Princess Cruises showcased a rare, original copy of the United States of America’s founding document aboard Coral Princess Thursday during an onboard reception with local dignitaries and special guests.
The document was aboard Coral Princess to give passengers the unique opportunity to view the only traveling copy of the Declaration of Independence. This rare document is being showcased to more than 17,000 passengers aboard all eight Princess ships visiting Juneau during Independence week, July 1-8.
Hosted in partnership with Declare Yourself, a non-profit organization founded by legendary television producer Norman Lear, this unique opportunity marks the first time the copy of the Declaration has visited Alaska, and the first time a cruise line has shown the famous document.
The only touring copy of the Declaration of Independence, Declare Yourself’s historic document is one of an estimated 200 original broadside copies (about the size of a sheet of newspaper) printed by John Dunlap in Philadelphia in 1776 after it was drafted by Thomas Jefferson, to distribute across the colonies and to King George in England. This copy’s current journey began in 1989 when a Pennsylvania shopper bought a frame at a flea market for $4.00. Later, while inspecting a tear in the back of the painting, he discovered a piece of paper wedged between the frame and painting. He pulled it out and uncovered what would soon be authenticated as the 25th remaining copy of the Declaration of Independence. The document changed hands several times and was purchased in 2000 by Lyn and Norman Lear for $8.14 million, with the goal of bringing the document directly to the American people.
Declare Yourself is a national nonpartisan, nonprofit campaign that was founded in 2003 to empower and encourage every eligible 18-year-old in America to register to vote.


A FORMER government veterinary inspector says imports of European meat should be banned unless their source can be accurately traced.
Henry Reilly, now a UKIP councillor in Newry and Mourne, also criticised European trade rules which mean that such a ban is impossible.
A spokesman for the European Commission, the EU’s executive arm, said that there were no safety grounds on which to institute a ban on beef, saying that the EU had even rebuffed efforts to halt British beef imports during the BSE crisis.
Mr Reilly, who worked as a veterinary inspector for the Department for Agriculture and Rural Development for 25 years, said: “There should be a ban on processed meat imports in areas where people aren’t absolutely certain of the source – it should be banned. But we don’t have the power to do it.”
He claimed this was in stark contrast to the treatment of UK beef, which he said had been banned from export during the BSE scare, thanks in large part to French lobbying.
He said: “They will say in this case that it’s different, because there was a possibility of health conditions with BSE, whereas with horse meat they’re saying there’s no health conditions. But how do they know that beef is good if there’s no traceablilty there whatsoever?” When it was put to him that such a ban could have a drastic effect on consumers he said: “It would mean an end to the really cheap beef burgers. It would mean an increase in the amount you pay for normal good beef. There’s no doubt about that. The price of beef will go up as a consequence of this.”
Mr Reilly, whose job had entailed visiting abattoirs and assessing cattle, added that one consequence of not having so much cheap meat “suppressing” the local food market would be that Ulster farmers could afford to increase their own production of quality assured meat.
Asked whether there was indeed scope for such a ban, Frederic Vincent, spokesman for health and consumer issues in the European Commission, said: “Of course not!
“A member state can’t put a ban on the import of food from another member state if there are no safety reasons – urgent ones. There is no safety issue at this stage ... the answer is ‘no’.”
Both the UK and Republic are part of the EU’s “internal market”, he said, and in any case a ban would have to be discussed at EU level before it went ahead.
Asked about Mr Reilly’s remarks on a ban on imports of British beef during the BSE scare, he branded it “a myth” and said: “It failed. We told France they were not allowed to do so.”
Mr Reilly told the News Letter that France had “defied” the EU on the matter anyway, and that such a ban was still kept in place for years.
The Northern Ireland Retail Consortium, representing a string of supermarket chains across the Province, also had Mr Reilly’s points put to it.
Spokesman Aodhan Connolly said: “As responsible retailers, our members take seriously the concerns of all consumers including Mr Reilly, and (that is) why we as an industry have been quick to respond to the concerns of government and the public and will continue to be transparent and provide clarity in our response.”


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A man who has been called a racist by Bulgarian police for the second time in three months was taken to hospital in a wheelchair following the incident in the Bulgarian capital Sofia.
Bulgaria’s anti-racism commissioner said the man had been stopped by police when he got out of his car in front of a shopping mall in the city of Pazardzhik, which is home to several ethnic Bulgarian ethnic communities.
“It was the first time he was stopped,” Mr Tsardom said on Saturday.
“When he got back into his car, the police officer stopped him and asked him if he was a racist.”
He was detained and the man was taken into custody, but later released after giving his version of events.
The officer was not identified by name, but Mr Tsartom said the officer told the man he was being “racist”.
“I said ‘No, I am not racist, but I’m not happy about this, so I’ll ask the officer to stop,'” Mr Tsarp said.
The man’s identity is still unknown.
The Bulgarian National Police said they are investigating the incident and will decide on a possible disciplinary action.
“We are looking into this incident as a possible breach of our rules,” Mr Tsymkov said.
“A member of the Bulgarian police has been suspended.
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Cats are wonderful pets, but it can be expensive to care for them. Medical expenses, toys, food and cat litter can quickly add up. The following tips can help you maximize your happiness without breaking your wallet.
Cats enjoy getting into small spaces. There are ways to make sure that their collar does not get stuck. Breakaway collars are made to come off if tugged on vigorously. A collar like this could save your cat’s life.
Think about putting a microchip in your pet. One day, your indoor cat might leave through an open door or get outside through an open window. Tags and collars may be able to help you get your cat back, but cats can sometimes take these things off or they could get hung up on a tree or something. You can use a microchip instead; you can store your contact information in the chip and it will not bother your cat. Almost every vet and shelter has a scanner these days, and they can retrieve your contact information should they find your pet.
Some male cats get urinary crystals, but this is preventable with proper diet. Just like kidney stones, these crystals are painful and vet bills are pricey. Keep your cat’s diet low in levels of magnesium. Be sure that you read the label. Fish products can have more magnesium when compared to poultry.
Cat medications can be bought affordable online. In an emergency, however, this might not be possible. But, for routine medications, this can be a budget-saver.
Speak with other cat owners about any issues you may be having. Although you might want to take care of things on your own, advice from other people with cats can be a big help. There are many online cat forums that will help you get questions answered. You could also try asking your vet.
Never reprimand your cat for missing the litter box. The major cause of such accidents is usually because the litter box hasn’t been given the proper care. If your pet is punished, you won’t do anything but make it afraid of you.
Reduce the chances of raising a finicky cat by feeding them several brands of food while they are young. If they start eating just one type of food without variation, they are sure to grow finicky.
Moist, canned food can be a very good option for your cat. While dry food is less expensive, canned food is healthier. There is more water in canned food and more protein and fat too. It’s easier for older cats to chew as well. Discuss this with your vet, who may tell you to feed your cat canned food.
Always make sure that your cat has on identification tags and a collar. This is even true for indoor cats. Cats are naturally curious and a door or window that’s open invites exploration. Tags that have your vet’s name and phone number are good things to put on the collar. If your kitty has medical conditions, this information can be a life saver.
Prior to adopting any long-haired cat, make sure you understand the extra work involved. All that hair will be literally everywhere. Realize the extra effort needed to keep a long-haired cat. Long-haired cats also often have hairballs.
If your feline stops using a litter box, pay special attention. There are a number of health conditions that can make your kitty urinate and go to the bathroom in places other than the litter box. A urinary infection or a kidney problem could be responsible for your cat’s behavior. If your pet stops using the litter box then see your veterinarian.
If you decide to declaw your cat, never allow it to go outside. A clawless cat will have no defense against other animals, and when they’re outside they’ll run risk of death or injury. The only place for a declawed cat is inside, with you. If you must declaw a cat, only do it to the front paws. Don’t take the back claws as cats need them to stay balanced.
Cats can be a very expensive animal to take care of. It’s so much work, it rivals raising a child! These tips make it clear that you can care for your cat appropriately while spending less money.

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Samsung Smart View Support What's New in Version 2. Screenshots iPhone iPad Customer Reviews Works perfectly Hard wire your tv and check your router Has a lot of potential. KS) on Tuesday said pre-orders for its Galaxy Note 8 premium smartphone have hit the highest-ever for the Note series, beating its predecessor Note 7 over five days by about 2.
O) latest iPhones due to be unveiled later on Tuesday. Note 8 sales begin in the United States, South Korea and elsewhere on Friday. The device succeeds the short-lived Note 7, whose battery fires resulted in Samsung pulling payday loans no credit check device from the market after just a couple of months at a cost of billions of dollars.
Apple is widely expected to unveil a special edition iPhone commemorating 10 years of the handset, equipped with edge-to-edge screen and augmented reality, cash advance that will compete with the Note 8 for pre-holiday season sales in Western markets.
Koh said it will take time to recover in China but expects changes this year such as appointing a new mobile chief, restructuring and focusing on key buyers to be effective. Koh also said Samsung hopes to showcase a foldable handset next year but that technological hurdles must payday loans no credit check overcome before a decision can be made. We want to hear that Samsung made a very good product. Lee, the billionaire son of Samsung's ailing chairman, was sentenced to five years in prison on Friday, well short of the 12-year sentence prosecutors had sought.
The so-called "trial of the century" has gripped South Korea for months. It's part of a huge influence-peddling scandal that brought down the government of former President Park Geun-hye. Related: South Korea's long history of light sentences for business leaders "The public is disappointed that this kind of large-scale crime caused by cozy relations between politics and business still happens -- it's not in the past but remains a reality," Judge Kim Jin-dong said in court.
He also laid some of the blame on Park, saying the former president made "aggressive demands" of Samsung. Wearing a navy suit and holding a manila envelope, Lee remained seated and silent as the judge read out the verdict.
He was found guilty of bribing Park in exchange for government support for a merger that helped him tighten control over Samsung. The 49-year-old executive, who is also known as Jay Y.
Lee, has been the de facto leader of Samsung since his ailing father was left incapacitated by a 2014 heart attack. Related: Samsung's Galaxy Note 8 aims to rebuild consumer trust The court also found Lee guilty of perjury, concealing criminal profits, embezzlement and hiding assets overseas.
Lee has denied any wrongdoing, and his lawyers said Friday they reject the court's decision and will appeal immediately. Prosecutors presented Lee as a savvy tycoon who knew exactly what he was doing when Samsung paid tens of millions of dollars to entities linked to a confidante of Park in order to win government backing for the key merger. The conviction caps a rocky 12 months for Samsung, beginning with the embarrassing fiasco over its fire-prone Galaxy Note 7 smartphone last fall.
Samsung Electronics' (SSNLF) shares closed down 1. But the stock is still not far below the record high it hit last month. And although the guilty verdict is a black mark on Samsung's reputation, analysts said Lee's prison sentence is unlikely to affect the tech giant's day-to-day operations. The company has continued to post strong profits since he was first detained in the case.
Lee is following in cash advance the footsteps of many other chiefs of South Korea's big family-run conglomerates, known as chaebol. His father, Samsung chairman Lee Kun-hee, was twice sentenced to prison -- and twice pardoned. Serving jail time "is like a rite of passage," David Kang, director of the University of Southern California's Korean Studies Institute, said in an interview before the verdict was announced. The question is whether he'll eventually pardon Lee. On his first trip to the U.
Moon's administration "is just going to work with these companies," Kang said. Two of them had their sentences suspended. It also examines the issues Samsung faces as it proceeds further into the 21st century. Written from the perspective of an experienced commentator on Korean and global business, this book.
Written from the perspective of an experienced commentator on Korean and global business, this book presents not simply a narrative or an adulatory and uncritical account of Samsung's rise, but a considered analysis of the secrets of success that both business students and CEOs will want to read and consider applying to their own companies.
It also examines the issues Samsung faces as it proceeds further. He first came to Korea in 1978 when he was research assistant to the director of economic planning at the Economic Planning Board, and later a consultant to the World Bank, ILO and UNDP.
During the 1980s, he also assisted in the operations of the first Korean overseas aid program by providing efficient cost benefit analysis systems, before joining Tetra Pak as the director of Promotion and Logistics. Since 1989, he has combined consulting to multinationals, governments and local companies in East Asia with teaching.
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This book analyses media conglomerates owning multiple media holdings under centralized ownership within and across media markets. It argues that Asian capitalists utilize both a market-oriented ideology and family connections to build their media empires, thereby creating cultural conglomerates that exercise corporate censorship over media markets. It focuses on family-controlled media conglomerates in Korea, specifically the international business giant, Samsung, and its related media companies, Cheil Jedang and JoongAng Ilbo, all of which are controlled by the single Lee family.


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DAT SOLUTIONS: Spot market cools to start October
October 10, 2018
•Special to Land Line
The market for spot truckload freight cooled down during the first week of October compared to the end of September, when shippers were trying to move freight before the close of the third quarter.
Load posts on MembersEdge were down 13 percent while truck posts increased 8 percent from Sept. 30 to Oct. 6, a combination that produced lower load-to-truck ratios for all three truck types.
- Vans: 5.6 loads per truck, down 23 percent. Van load posts fell 15 percent and truck posts rose 10 percent compared to the previous week.
- Flatbeds: 22.0, down 15 percent. Flatbed load posts fell 9 percent while truck posts climbed 7 percent.
- Reefers: 6.9, down 18 percent. Reefer load posts were down 14 percent and truck posts increased by 5 percent.
Let’s look at the Trendlines.
Fuel is one reason why spot rates have stayed elevated. The national average price of diesel was up 7 cents last week to $3.38 per gallon. That’s a 17 percent increase year over year.
Mixed results for van
The national average spot van rate was up 2 cents to $2.17 per mile last week, but the average rate declined on 68 of the top 100 van lanes. Spot line-haul van rates are now only 5 percent higher than a year ago.
Spot van rates were stronger across the West but weaker elsewhere. Many van lanes that spiked due to Hurricane Florence continue to fall, including Buffalo to Charlotte, down 20 cents to $2.24 per mile after a 24-cent drop the previous week. Other lanes were down as well.
- Dallas to Denver plunged 24 cents to $2.40 per mile.
- Philly to Buffalo dropped 18 cents to $2.76 per mile.
- Buffalo to Allentown, Pa., was down 17 cents to $3.49 per mile.
Rate changes among the top 72 reefer lanes were balanced, with 33 lanes up, 35 lanes down, and four neutral last week. A hallmark of 2018 has been high-priced lanes coming down but taking weeks or months to normalize. Here are three lanes in that process:
- Green Bay to Joliet, Ill., down 48 cents to $3.48 per mile.
- Philadelphia to Boston lost 24 cents to $4.20 per mile.
- Elizabeth, N.J., to Boston dropped 20 cents to $4.79 per mile.
Tri-haul of the week: Chicago-Dallas-Des Moines-Chicago
Chicago to Dallas paid an average of $2.29 per mile last week but the return trip was just $1.25 per mile. So consider a load to the Des Moines, Iowa, area. Dallas-Des Moines averaged $2.01 per mile last week, and the average rate from there to Chicago was $2.49 per mile. If you can make it work with your schedule, adding Des Moines to your route would increase your distance by 77 miles, not counting deadhead, but boost your average rate per loaded mile from $1.77 to $2.23. That works out to an extra $1,007 in revenue.
Rates are derived from DAT RateView, which provides real-time reports on prevailing spot market and contract rates, as well as historical rate and capacity trends. All reported rates include fuel surcharges.
For the latest spot market load availability and rate information, visit the MyMembersEdge.com load board or tune in to Land Line Now. You can get all of the latest rate information at dat.com per industry-trends per trendlines, comment on the DAT Freight Talk blog, or join us on Facebook. On Twitter you can tweet your questions to us @LoadBoards and have your questions answered by DAT industry analyst Mark Montague.


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As concern grows over the potential loss of community development and planning funds at the federal level, Indigo Bishop writes to remind us that communities have the networks and resources to make it through periods of scarcity.
San Francisco is starved for ideas for ways to meet growing demand for housing, and skyrocketing prices. Here's a big idea: how about building space for some 20,000 new residents on Treasure Island, located in the middle of the bay?
According to Joe Cortright, a slowing pace of rent inflation in most large cities in the United States, combined with decreasing rents in many cities, shows how adding supply can help balance the market.
People usually plant bamboo as a privacy screen, but it can quickly turn into an invasive nightmare for everyone else. Cities around New Jersey are passing regulations that allow the removal of bamboo if it gets out of hand.
Planning for resilience might mean more than preparing for climate change, according to this opinion piece. Urban terrorism, in its current, tragic form, will require planners to prepare for the worst.
The struggling, industrial South Bay city of Carson wants to shake its image as the site of Los Angeles' landfills and waste treatment plants. It has embarked on a $1 million overhaul of its general plan, despite having a $4.1 million budget gap.


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Did you know your prescriptions might be depleting vitamins, minerals, and hormones?
The very thing you count on to help your child, might be making them feel worse.
Albuterol: Magnesium and Calcium
For example, albuterol inhalers deplete magnesium and calcium. Magnesium is needed for over 300 biochemical reactions in the body. Low magnesium can lead to muscle cramping, elevated blood pressure and nervous anxiety. Magnesium and Calcium deficiency both lead to bone loss, which can result in frequent injuries, fractures, and pain. Calcium is also critical for cardiovascular function. It plays a critical role in contraction of the heart muscle, as well as clotting of the blood after injury.
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Five Injured in Early Sunday Morning Shooting on Bourbon Street, 17-Year-Old in Custody
Five people were injured in an early morning shooting Sunday on Bourbon Street in New Orleans that sent hundreds of revelers scattering. Unfortunately, this marks the second straight weekend that the famous tourist strip has been hit by gunfire.
New Orleans Police said the shooting happened in the 700 block of Bourbon Street a little before 2:00 am.
By midday on Sunday, the NOPD announced they had arrested a 17-year-old in connection with the shooting. No other information about the teenager was provided or how he was identified by police.
There is video footage from a nearby EarthCam that was released that shows the crowds on the streets when a scuffle breaks out. A few seconds later, a person in a black shirt pulled out a handgun and started firing.
The person quickly fled as throngs of people ran for shelter in nearby bars. Soon after, three police officers were on the scene with guns drawn.
According to police, officers who were in the area heard about six gunshots and initially found two people with bullet wounds.
A 43-year-old man had been shot in the left arm. Another man, 21, had been shot in the leg, according to police.
Two other victims, a 28-year-old man and a 30-year-old woman, were found soon afterward. The man had been shot in the backside and the woman in her right thigh.
All four were transported by ambulance to a trauma center at University Medical Center, which is just over a mile away.
"They were all awake and alert when we transported them," said Jonathan C. Fourcade, spokesman for New Orleans Emergency Medical Services. "Their wounds were all in their extremities, arms and legs," and didn't appear to be life-threatening.
Police said on Sunday that a fifth victim was shot in the left leg.
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Draft rules for screening air travellers with prosthetic limbs
The government has come out with draft standard operating procedure to be followed for screening of air travellers with prosthetic limbs.
The move is part of efforts to ensure that such people do not face inconvenience during security checks at airports.
There have been a number of complaints that prosthetic limbs of passengers were being removed at the time of frisking at airports, according to a communication from the ministry.
The draft standard operating procedure has been prepared after detailed deliberations among the ministry and security agencies.
"A prosthetic appliance which does not have any foam padding cover under which any weapon/ explosive can be concealed and in which the steel rod of the appliance is clearly visible, may be screened by visual inspection and ETD (Explosive Trace Detection) checks only, without removing it," as per the draft.
According to the ministry, X-ray screening could be resorted to in rare cases. The justification for subjecting a prosthetic limb to X-ray screening shall be recorded by the screener in a register, it added.
X-ray screening of prosthetic appliances in which a weapon could be concealed under the foam padding would be done in all cases unless it can be physically checked.
"If X-ray screening of the prosthetic limb is required, such passenger should be taken to a private screening point and made to sit comfortably for taking off his/ her prosthetic limb.
"While dealing with prosthetic device and during removing and wearing clothes, privacy of the passenger should be maintained along with the proper log entry," the ministry said.
The draft standard operating procedures would be open for public comments till September 17.
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‘Still Life with Music’
The Brand New Album
The Brand New Album
Gillian was born in 1976 in Windsor, England. The doctor unceremoniously kicked her mother out from the hospital so he could attend a Christmas party.
Circa 1981, she wandered on stage from the side of a Deep Purple concert and was mesmerised by the audience before her. She was promptly removed.
A few years after moving to the United States in 1984, she completed her first known recording, produced by her father in his basement studio. It was a rap song written with a friend, featuring synthesizers, silly sound effects and samples and has thankfully since been lost.
She attended New York University 1994-1998, with a brief stint in Florence, Italy. She studied painting and got her hands very dirty.
Having a musician for a father (Roger Glover) strangely made her shy away from performing until this point in her life. But perhaps it was just in her blood? She was 22 and was far, far away when she first sang in front of other people.
In 1998 Gillian bought a one-way ticket to Egypt to become a professional dive master. Though she spent her days scuba diving, music crept up and bit her at night. She joined her first band there in 1999.
After oscillating between Egypt, New York and London, she settled in the latter in 2001. She soon met the fellow members of Beat:Root in a pub one night and started her musical venture in earnest. Beat:Root is still going strong.
She sang Bargain Basement on her father’s 2002 solo album, Snapshot.
The first studio session that would spawn Gillian’s debut solo album, Red Handed, took place in 2005. The album was completed and released in 2006 and in France in 2007.
From this album her current band The Human Beans was formed.
In 2009 Gillian and bass player, Travis Porter, had a son. So far, his drumming skills look quite promising. In 2011 they added a daughter to the family. Her instrument of choice so far seems to be the djembe.
Roger Glover released solo album If Life Was Easy in 2011 on which Gillian co-wrote and sang on two tracks.
Gillian also designs jewellery with recycled guitar strings. She began to learn to play the kora in 2008 and loves to travel when she gets the opportunity. To Gillian, writing music and being creative is the same as taking a picture or applying paint to a blank canvas. It is capturing a moment in time. A reaction to life. So no matter how much life changes or how busy it gets having children, music will continue to play a part… and so the new album ‘Still Life With Music’ will be released soon in April 2013.


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The design site is located in the historical part of the city and is adjacent to historical and cultural sites. It was necessary to fit in a new building, given the large restrictions on height and appearance. Since the surrounding buildings are made of traditional materials such as clinker bricks and ceramic roofing, the new building is conceived with the use of a hinged ventilated ceramic facade and roof. The ascetic modern look does not interfere with the perception of historical buildings, the wall decoration goes to the roof, creating the effect of a unite volume. The result is a modern, light, beautiful building.
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This is a 1/10 scale radio control replica of the Toyota GAZOO Racing TS050 Hybrid. It is a World Endurance Championship race car that competed throughout the WEC 2018-2019 season. This specific kit celebrates Toyota’s first ever win at the famed 24 Hours of Le Mans. It was a historic moment for Toyota as 2018 marked the automotive brands’ 20th attempt in securing a first-place finish after 388 intense laps on the famed Circuit de La Sarthe in France. It is only the second automotive company from Japan to ever win the 24 Hours of Le Mans.
The Tamiya replica sits atop the 2WD F103GT Chassis, which is easy to build and offers thrilling acceleration, thanks to its simple 2WD Direct Drive system with grippy rubber tires that supply plenty of traction.
F103GT - Fun, Responsive Direct Drive!
The F103GT chassis utilizes 2WD direct drive, with a rear-mounted motor. Its FRP double-deck frame employs 1.5mm upper and 2.5mm lower decks, cushioned by link-type arm and coil spring left/right independent front suspension. An FRP T-bar is the centerpiece of the rigid rear suspension setup, working in tandem with the friction plate and coil spring unit to provide a smooth drive. The height adjustable gear case allows a range of ground clearance settings, and contains a high-performance ball differential. Front uprights give a 3° caster angle, and are equipped with 850 ball bearings. Get ready for a fun, responsive drive!
• 1/10 scale R/C model assembly kit. Length: 418mm, width: 188mm, height: 115mm. Wheelbase: 257mm.
• Includes multi-piece polycarbonate body with separate body, shark fin, canard, light case and wing components. Molded ABS plastic parts are used for side mirrors.
• Stickers are included to recreate the multitude of sponsor logos, and No.7 and No.8 car liveries, as well as parts of the red and black livery sections.
• The F103GT chassis employs a double-deck FRP frame (lower: 2.5mm, upper: 1.5mm).
• Utilizes front kingpin coil sprung suspension and a rear rigid type setup with FRP T-bar and friction damper.
• 10-spoke gun metal color wheels are paired with super slick tires.
• Includes 540-Size brushed motor.
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Date: September 30, 2015
Mayor Pro-Tem Van Johnson hosted the swearing in ceremony for the 38 new members of the 2015-2016 Savannah Youth Council last night at City Hall.
“It’s our responsibility as a community to create a village for each child. By providing this program to our youth, we want to highlight our young people who are doing the right thing, and make sure that they continue to do the right thing,” said Mayor Pro-Tem Van Johnson.
The Youth Council is comprised of a diverse group of 8th graders who will attend council meetings, learn about the role of government and also participate in community service and leadership development activities.
Members of the 2015-2016 youth council are:
Madison A. Alva; Sylvia Barnes; Zaria Brown; Ramon Bryant; Demetric Burton; Christopher M. Coleman; Kiya Davis; JaMaiyah Dortch; Ethan Finney; Mariah George; Deja J.Gillans; Shy’nya Hymon; Amir Grant-Kiiza; Carolina Guerrero; Kyra J. Harris; Sahera Howard; Shiloh Lerner; Maria J. Lotson; Marcus McCloud; Madison McGee; Maliyah McQueen; JaLynn R. Mikel; Jordan Powell; Jennifer S. Primatic; Jordyn Quarterman; DeVonn J. Raymonville; Langston Redden; Kayara Roberts; Niyah Saures; Sarah J. Simmons; Anaya Smith; Elijah Staley; Jermiah T. Turner; Nehemiah Turner; Brionna Vernado; Aleyah White; Otis Williams; Kaleb Wimes


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I joined David Allen during my last year of my BA (Hons) Business Accounting and Finance degree in 2019 and I am currently working towards my ATT. I was drawn to the company as they have a great reputation of being a family friendly firm and a have great track record of career progression.
My role consists of setting up new clients, preparing and submitting tax returns and corresponding with HM Revenue & Customs. I enjoy helping my clients achieve the best possible outcome.
Outside of work I love spending time with my family, walking our dogs. Myself and my young daughter Heidi enjoy horse riding.

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Turner Network Television signed up actors Richard Harris, Christopher
Walken, Chris Noth, Valeria Golino and Jeremy Sisto to star in original
miniseries Julius Caesar. Production on the series starts next month in
Malta and Bulgaria. The airdate has not yet been scheduled.
TNT executives have said they may hold some pricey originals back until next
year if the ad market does not improve.
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Disaffected 20-something actor William (Mark Webber) finds himself in rapture with singer Sarah (Catalina Sandino Moreno) as their relationship unfolds over a few short weeks. It’s over when William is away shooting a movie and Sarah’s interest inexplicably cools. The final act explores William’s heartbroken torture as he examines his relationship, himself and his past. “The Hottest State” seems better suited for the stage than a film. Granted, it’s a talkie, but the stylized conversations stray far from natural small talk. There’s also little romantic momentum as their love affair crescendos immediately and hits a plateau, where it exists as a series of redundant encounters of poetic dialogue and cute/steamy love scenes.
Since Hawke’s story appears autobiographical, it’s disappointing to have Webber portraying the lead rather than Hawke himself. In fact, the film only becomes palatable at the end, when Webber stops trying to be Hawke and dumps the snarky persona, earning his pay when the story finally calls for introspection. Interestingly enough, this happens when he acts opposite Hawke, who plays his estranged father.
Chris Norr’s cinematography adds a romantic glow to the film, and Hawke provides solid direction. Unfortunately, “The Hottest State” seems like two stories: one about a plodding, inaccessible relationship and the other about a young man finding himself. At one point, William’s mom (played by Laura Linney) tells him “the root of depression is being too self-involved.” It is unfortunate Hawke doesn’t heed her advice, because this self-important movie can’t save itself from being disheartening.


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Xbox head honcho Phil Spencer has confirmed that more Crackdown 3 footage is on the way. Writing on Twitter, Spencer said the game will have a ‘good demo’ at Gamescom 2017. His comment was a response to a question about Crackdown 3’s use of cloud-compute technology in the game’s multiplayer, which is said to require four times more bandwidth than a regular multiplayer game.
According to some reports, Crackdown 3 didn’t fare too well during the game’s panel at San Diego Comic-Con, as apparently the celebs playing the game weren’t very good. Spencer said he’d seen the panel, and he’s promised that the gamescom showing will be much better. He also defended the celebs playing the game, saying it’s ‘unfair to judge people who don’t play all the time’. Fair point that, Phillip, good on you.
It’s not too long now until Crackdown 3 comes out. As an Xbox One X launch title, the highly anticipated game will be one of the first titles to demonstrate the power of the new console.
Crackdown 3 is out November 7, on PC and Xbox One.

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How we deliver our public library services is changing. With new technology constantly emerging, how we access information for personal and professional use, and where we live all influence how we use libraries.
With all of this in mind, the Swan Hill Regional Library Service is reviewing the mobile library service to see how library services to our smaller townships can be improved.
Operating since 1958, the mobile library has adapted many times since then – with different vehicle designs, staffing models and even routes that have changed many times over the years.
The introduction of the Internet allowed residents of remote towns access to information quicker than ever before.
Council is thinking about the future, and the review is intended to consult with residents and library users to develop different options for Council to consider.
Some factors Council will need to consider include:
- Declining usage of the current mobile library service, and the closure of some primary schools.
- Neighbouring councils that purchase library services from Swan Hill are also reviewing their communities’ library services.
- Confirmation of $3.4 million funding from the Victorian State Government for a community library to be developed in Robinvale. This static library will be able to provide a broader range of library services to Robinvale and the surrounding communities.
- The existing mobile library prime mover and trailer are nearing the end of their expected lifespans.
The aim of the review is to ensure communities in the Council area are provided the opportunity to have their say, and to inform Council on the most effective library service into the future.
To have your say, Council has developed an online user survey (link below)
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ISLAMABAD: The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) rejected on Saturday the government’s decision of invoking Article 245 in the capital, and warned it could approach the Supreme Court against.
The Imran Khan-led party, which is scheduled to hold an Long March in Islamabad on August 14, discussed the issue at its core committee meeting held in Islamabad today.
“The PTI's core committee stated that it would not, under any circumstances, accept the Pakistan Muslim League-Nawaz (PML-N) government invoking Article 245, calling in the army in support of the federal government in Islamabad,” said PTI Information Secretary Shireen Mazari in a statement issued after the meeting.
The party called the move an attempt by the government to use the army against political opponents and said that if the PML-N chose to go ahead with the decision, it reserved the right to approach the Supreme Court.
“If the government thinks of using Article 245 again [in] Islamabad [on] August 14, PTI reserves the right to go to the SC,” the core committee warned.
The PTI noted that it would be a sensible political decision if the government withdrew its invocation of Article 245.
Furthermore, the party stated that for the PML-N government to concede its failure to protect the capital, its citizens and sensitive installations itself, is a direct admission of its failure.
“A democratic sitting government does not resort to Article 245, as it effectively signals an admission of failure to govern and maintain law and order to protect citizens,” said the statement.
It added that it is also a clear sign that the PML-N government is, in desperation, trying to cover rigging in the May 11, 2013 elections, by seeking to use Article 245.
“If the PML-N government is seeking to place PTI's Azadi March in direct confrontation with the army, it is a dangerous tactic, and also futile since the PTI has always maintained a culture of peaceful protests and marches,” the core committee further said.
It is unethical and unacceptable for the PML-N government to try and draw in the army into what is clearly a democratic political protest, it added.
Furthermore, the party said that the army is a national institution -- not a tool for the PML-N to use against its political opponents.
PTI's core committee also pointed out that the PML-N's own long march took place just before the Swat Operation, during which they claimed it was their democratic right to do so, and added that Article 245 was not invoked at the time.
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text: From Pelham street in the heart of Lunenburg, Maplebird House has beautifully kept its 1826 architecture, with the grace of modern amenities and style. Entering the nearly 200-year-old home, you are struck with both the incredible history these beams hold, paired with the perfectly curated style of its keepers. From the bright and calming sitting room, through the sleek, updated kitchen, you come to the large deck. This breathtaking view spans the harbour of Lunenburg, unobstructed by immediate buildings. This sight that has seen schooners and trawlers ebbing and flooding for centuries. There are only four guest rooms in the Maplebird, two on the main level and two on the top floor where we host one of the famous Lunenburg Bumps ñ an architectural feature specific to our town. Maplebird House is a perfect, central getaway to relax and explore this timeless village.


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Island Living Every Day
Nestled in a secluded pocket of paradise, just moments from the aquatic hues and pristine beaches of Cape Woolamai, lies one of Victoria’s hidden coastal hotspots.
Offering absolute beachfront living situated within a quiet enclave, Woolamai House offers an exclusive location and lifestyle to match.
Set within the grounds of one of Phillip Island’s first homesteads, Woolamai House is a spectacular 68 lot boutique development. Established in 1876, the homestead was built by the famed Melbourne Cup horse trainer Captain John Cleeland.
Now, over 130 years later, you can call Woolamai House home with a premium selection of land in Phillip Island on offer to suit many lifestyles. Embrace Island living today.

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Reviewed By Matthew W (Willingboro, NJ) Reviewed for a 2000 Nissan Maxima —8/6/2012 8:30 PM
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ESSENTIAL NEWS FOR AGRI-RETAILERS
The CAAR Communicator
A frank discussion by the Honourable Mike Lake MP on mental wellness issues that need to be discussed and not ignored.
Science and evidence-based data, timeliness, transparency, and clarity of language key factors.
Cleanfarms’ empty pesticide & fertilizer container recycling program undergoes a big change in Alberta and Manitoba.
From the April issue of CAAR Communicator: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada chose to release a discussion document: Reducing emissions arising from the application of fertilizer in Canada’s agriculture sector, on end of day March 4, 2022. The discussion document progresses the next steps of the December 2020, Government of Canada Strengthened Climate Plan, “A Healthy Environment and a Healthy Economy.”
LeftField Commodity Research founder provides an overview of the 2022 Canadian crop market as a thank-you to joining CAAR as a Perk$ Partner.
An examination of the fertilizer market provided by Josh Linville of StoneX Financial looking at the global markets, political intrigue, weather, and, yes, Covid.
Cleanfarms has announced the locations of its next regional events to collect unwanted, old agricultural pesticides and obsolete livestock, equine and poultry medications to help farmers safety dispose of these agricultural materials in an environmentally friendly and responsible way. The products are safely disposed of through high temperature incineration.
CAAR participated in Manitoba’s Pre-FPT Agriculture and Food Industry Meeting in June in preparation for the July 2021 Federal/Provincial/Territorial Ministers of Agriculture meeting. FPT agriculture Ministers will be meeting again in September.
CAAR members are encouraged to participate in the following Keep it Clean Pre-Harvest Tips Webinar for timely pre-harvest tips and tools to protect the marketability of Canada’s canola, cereal and pulse crops on Thursday, August 5th, 2021 at 11AM CDT (10 a.m. CST & MDT).
Fertilizer Canada’s Anhydrous Ammonia Code of Practice has already been updated for January 2022 and is now available for download. The Ammonia Code provides uniform safety and security practices for the safe handling and storage of anhydrous ammonia at ag-retail facilities across Canada.
Reminder, as reported in the last issue of the newsletter, Fertilizer Canada’s Anhydrous Ammonia Code of Practice has already been updated for January 2022 and is now available for download. The Ammonia Code provides uniform safety and security practices for the safe handling and storage of anhydrous ammonia at ag-retail facilities across Canada.
By now you and your team should have received the CAAR Communicator August issue.The August 2021 issue of The CAAR Communicator magazine is now available in print and online.

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The date was Jan. 31, 1961. I was a 10-year-old, at home in Fort Mill, S.C., with my younger brother and sister in the care and keeping of our black maid when the phone rang.
It was my mother. She was at a bridge game or a Garden Club meeting, wherever she kept herself in the afternoons, and she had some alarming news. Just seven miles away, in Rock Hill, the colored people were … were … well, she wasn’t sure what they were up to, but the colored people were making trouble, and my siblings and I were not to go out of the house until she got home.
History tells us that on that afternoon, nine young students from tiny Friendship Junior College, in Rock Hill, entered McCrory’s variety store on Main Street and sat down at the whites-only lunch counter. When they refused to leave on request, they were arrested for trespassing.
Inspired by the Greensboro, N.C., lunch counter sit-ins a year before, and perhaps by the new spirit of optimism that John F. Kennedy had just brought to the White House, they knew it was their turn to step forward. They went off to jail peacefully that day and became a footnote in the Civil Rights Movement that would soon transform the nation.
That night my parents and I watched the story in silence on the evening news. The next morning it was in newspapers across the country.
Perhaps the most remarkable thing about those students’ protest that day was that they pioneered a new direct action technique first developed by the Congress of Racial Equality (CORE). They called it “jail, no bail.” When the Friendship 9 were arrested and duly convicted of trespassing, they refused to pay the $100 fine. Instead, they went to jail for 30 days of hard labor, but in doing so, they switched the economic burden from the resource-poor African Americans to the white establishment, who were forced to feed and house them. Their action became a model for civil rights action across the South.
All but one of the Friendship 9 are still alive, most of them living in the Rock Hill area. On Jan. 28, they are due back in court, but this appearance will be marked by a spirit of warmth and good will, unlike the menace and anger of 1961. And that is just the beginning of the irony.
On that day, 16th Circuit Solicitor Kevin Brackett will ask Circuit Court Judge John Hayes III to vacate the convictions of the Friendship 9. Hayes is the nephew of the late Rock Hill City Judge Billy Hayes, who presided over the convictions of the nine more than half a century ago. Representing the nine in these proceedings will be Ernest Finney, who represented them in 1961. In the intervening years, he rose to become the first black chief justice of the S.C. Supreme Court.
A couple of other ironic twists to this story: The Jan. 28 proceedings will take place in the Moss Justice Center in York, named for the late Judge Joseph Rodney Moss. In the 1980s, Judge Moss made national headlines when he used an racial slur against a group of African Americans in his court.
One more note of irony: Those were fearful times we lived in during the early 1960s. Americans built bomb shelters in their backyards, and school children practiced hiding under their desks from a nuclear blast. For white Southerners, the world was especially frightening. The “colored people,” as my well-bred Southern mother called them, were no longer “acting nice.” They were marching, they were sitting in, they were making demands.
The Southern fear was palpable in my mother’s voice on that long ago day, in her demand that I stay in the house until the “danger” had passed. And yet, four days a week she entrusted her home and her children to an African-American maid, as did countless white Southerners over many generations. Blacks were not considered fit to dine with white people, to use the same restrooms or the same swimming pools. Yet they were expected to cook their meals and clean their homes, to wash and feed and wet nurse their children. If whites saw any contradiction in this, they kept it to themselves.
In sitting down at a lunch counter reserved for whites, the nine Friendship College students were making more than a moral claim. They were shining a light on the absurdity of the entire Southern racial code. For those whites who were intelligent enough to recognize this, their chagrin was only compounded. Not only were they challenged on Main Street and in the national media by their social inferiors, but they were made to look like fools for all the world to see.
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Tracey recently met with the Kent Savers Credit Union in order to highlight the benefits of financial co-operatives and to deter local residents from using short term, high interest lenders.
Tracey met with Chief Officer John Fowler, with whom she discussed plans to reduce the amount of high interest lending occurring within the local area. The pair also discussed ways to prevent payday loan companies taking advantage of the current economic climate, as residents struggle with an increase in the cost of living. At present, the payday loan industry is worth an estimated £1.2 Billion.
Since her election Tracey has spoken on debt issues on a number of occasions and is a strong supporter of co-operatives and credit unions, who often provide a much better alternative to high cost lenders such as payday loan lenders
Speaking after the meeting, Tracey said: “It is essential that we encourage people to avoid the lure of doorstep lenders, loan sharks and high interest payday loans. Financial co-operatives are safer, cheaper alternatives that offer both safe saving and ethical lending, and in the present economic climate also offer a better deal. I’m currently in the process of putting my money where my mouth is and filling out a form to join the credit union”
Speaking after the meeting, John said: “We are delighted that Tracey is joining Kent Savers. We are here for everybody in Kent and Medway and, because we are a ‘not-for-profit’ organisation we guarantee that we will not exploit our members. We offer the very best financial services and expect to deliver an attractive dividend again this year.”
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Tonight catch all new episodes of Modern Family, Suburgatory, Chicago Fire, The Challenge: Battle of the Seasons, American Horror Story: Asylum and DTLA.
What to Watch: Wednesday, November 14
9:00pm: Modern Family, ABC (30 mins) NEW
Claire takes Manny and Luke along to Alex's decathlon and Phil attempts to plan a boys night, but things go awry when he misreads the social cues of a party visitor (guest star Matthew Broderick). Meanwhile, Cam and Mitch arrange for an interesting baby gift for Jay and Gloria.
9:30pm: Suburgatory, ABC (30 mins) NEW
Tessa decides to spend Thanksgiving in the city with her mother and Dallas fires Chef Alan so George can host Thanksgiving himself. However, George's cooking skills are not up to the test, so he pays Alan to help him prepare the dinner.
10:00pm: Chicago Fire, NBC (1 hr) NEW
Casey lays his life on the line during a fire and it might just be the attention he needs to escape Voight's threats. Meanwhile, Dawson gets help in her disciplinary hearing from the patient in question.
10:00pm: The Challenge: Battle of the Seasons, MTV (1 hr) NEW
Contestants take part in an eating challenge.
10:00pm: American Horror Story: Asylum, FX (1 hr) NEW
In the conclusion to a two-part episode, Sister Jude uncovers new secrets about Arden's past. Also, Kit makes a surprising confession and Bloody Face will be unmasked.
11:00pm: DTLA, Logo (1 hr) NEW
Lenny finds help from an unexpected group, Bryan turns to his mothers for advice and Kai has an intense meeting with the high school principal.
This morning and afternoon, check your local listings for information about Ellen, The Talk (CBS) and The Chew (ABC). Days of Our Lives on NBC (check local listings for time) features gay character Will as a series regular; keep an eye out for developments between Will and recurring gay characters Sonny and Neil.
The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD) amplifies the voice of the lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community by empowering real people to share their stories, holding the media accountable for the words and images they present, and helping grassroots organizations communicate effectively. By ensuring that the stories of LGBT people are heard through the media, GLAAD promotes understanding, increases acceptance, and advances equality. For more information, see www.glaad.org, www.facebook.com/glaad and www.twitter.com/glaad.

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This beach is located in the village of Grigorievka, 30 km. from the city of Odessa. Grigorievsky beach is attractive for its cleanliness, remoteness from the bustle of the city and noise. While resting here, you can see dolphins, fish, shrimp and mussels near the bump stones, relax in a gazebo in nature, or look at huge ships in the roadstead. A gentle and smooth entrance to the sea will make swimming comfortable for children and adults who cannot swim, and the absence of breakwaters ensures the purity of the water. And on those days when the waves at sea are an unforgettable feeling of drive and fun, while the shallow water of the coast ensures safe swimming. For those who like to swim on the Grigorievsky beach – the unlimited expanses of the sea. Also on the beach in Grigorievka there is a volleyball and football field, and for children a playground and a trampoline.
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Johann Gutenberg and Benjamin Franklin return to Wallenberg Hall
Palo Alto sculptor Oleg Lobykin recreated the statues to replace the originals, which were taken down in 1949 and later disappeared from campus.
Stanford recently returned two giants from the 15th and 18th centuries – Johann Gutenberg, who invented movable type, and Benjamin Franklin, one of the nation's founding fathers – to their sandstone perches on Wallenberg Hall.
Palo Alto sculptor Oleg Lobykin recreated the marble statues of Gutenberg (1398-1468) and Franklin (1706-1790) to replace statues that had disappeared from campus several decades ago.
Lobykin is the proprietor of Stonesculpt, a custom stone-carving company that offers fine stonework and restoration services. Over the last decade, he has restored the sandstone urns and balustrades in front of the Main Quad. This was the first time Lobykin had created large marble statues for Stanford.
During the two-year project, Lobykin created small-scale models of the statues, a full-size marble mock-up of Franklin's hand holding a quill pen, full-sized plaster of Paris mock-ups and, finally, a video showing the finished marble statues.
Gutenberg, dressed in a long flowing robe, holds a Bible in one hand and stamps for printing in another.
Franklin, dressed in traditional colonial attire, holds a quill pen in one hand and the Declaration of Independence in the other.
"Oleg is a very talented sculptor," said Sapna Marfatia, associate architect in the Stanford University Architect/Campus Planning and Design Office. "During each stage, his workmanship met all our expectations."
The statues, whose faces look out over the Oval, are securely bolted to the second-story exterior of Wallenberg Hall (Building 160) and to the sandstone pedestals on which they stand. The new statues were installed Jan. 12.
The original marble statues, created by Italian sculptor Antonio Frilli, were taken down in 1949 when the building was renovated to house Stanford Law School, which occupied the building from 1950 to 1975.
In the fall of 2007, the Stanford Historical Society published an announcement in Sandstone & Tile, "Seeking Missing Statues," saying the university was looking for information about the whereabouts of the statues – or, at the least, detailed photographs of them so they could be replicated.
That's when Marfatia learned of a picture taken by photographer Leo Holub in 1960 that showed Franklin lying face down in what appeared to be construction debris in a storage yard off Santa Teresa Street. At the time he took the photo, Holub was working in Stanford's campus planning office.
In the 2007 story, Sandstone & Tile published a photograph, taken before the 1906 earthquake, which showed the two statues on their second-story perches. In the distance, the photo showed the other two Frilli marble statues – depicting Alexander von Humboldt and Louis Agassiz – standing above the entrance to Jordan Hall.
The Agassiz statue earned a distinctive place in Stanford history after it fell during the 1906 earthquake and plunged head first into the pavement below.