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Illinois regulators are gearing up for a decision on yet another new area code. This time it is in the sprawling 815 area, which borders the Chicago area in a broad arc extending from south and southwest suburbs including Joliet and Peotone to northwest suburbs such as Crystal Lake and beyond.
Given the sheer amount of open space and farmland and the lack of large urban areas in 815, it might seem hard to believe that the area code is running out of numbers.
But NeuStar Inc., the company that administers telephone numbers for the industry, first sounded the alarm that 815 was in jeopardy of depleting its supply of available prefixes in July 2000. Since then, number-conservation measures required by the Illinois Commerce Commission have postponed the need for the new area code until early 2003, said ICC spokeswoman Beth Bosch.
In anticipation, the ICC has scheduled a hearing on the new area code in February. The agency's staff is slated to make a recommendation next month on whether it supports a geographic split of 815--as has been done four times since 1989 with area codes in Chicago and its suburbs--or an area-code overlay. The latter would require 11-digit dialing for all telephone calls in the 815 region, whether or not the call is to the same area code.
In each case, there are inconveniences, said Seamus Glynn, associate director of the Citizens Utility Board, a consumer advocacy group that has been vocal in the area-code decision process. Under a geographic split, many existing telephone numbers get a new area code. And under an overlay, Glynn said, the Federal Communications Commission rules require 11-digit dialing.
"Overlays have proven to be unpopular under a lot of circumstances, and I suspect that in 815, it may be more unpopular than in other areas, because 815 is so geographically spread out," Glynn said. "People may look at the map and say, `Cut the region in half, and that will solve the problem.'
"On the other hand, geographic splits have been proven to be unpopular as well. But in my opinion, it seems to me that in 815, a geographic split would have more public support, because everybody would be aware that the Kankakee end of the area code would be separate from the Rockford end of it."
Typically, CUB defers to the preference of elected officials on this issue, Glynn said, but no strong opinions have been voiced yet. In fact, an informal survey of both municipal and state leaders in many areas of the 815 region revealed little or no knowledge about the pending area code question.
Neither State Rep. Renee Kosel (R-New Lenox) nor state Sen. Edward Petka (R-Plainfield) said they had heard anything specific about the ICC's hearings on the new area code. Both said, though, they probably would lean toward a geographic split.
"The 815 area code goes all the way out to Freeport," said Kosel, whose district is evenly divided between the 815 and 708 area codes. "People tend to not want to dial those extra digits. And, I think people in 815 are used to the geographical significance of their area codes."
State Rep. Jack Franks (D-Woodstock), whose district lies almost entirely in 815, said that while he knew little about the ICC's hearing, the idea of McHenry County being in four area codes--which would happen with an overlay--is not palatable. The codes would be 847, 224--847's overlay that will be introduced in January--815 and its overlay.
"When you look at it quickly, Chicago has two area codes, and yet they want McHenry County to have four," he said. "It just doesn't make any sense. The ICC has no rhyme or reason with their rationale."
An ICC hearing examiner recently ruled that CUB had no right to review data indicating whether telephone carriers have been fully complying with FCC rules regarding telephone number conservation. If CUB had been able to get such data and prove its suspicions that phone companies have wastefully squatted on blocks of unused telephone numbers, "that would have extended the life of 815 considerably," Glynn said.
While Bosch said the ICC's staff has "no position" yet on whether to support a geographic split or an overlay, Glynn said he believes the ICC's staff will support an overlay. In addition, phone company officials have long supported overlays.
"While we don't have authority over the introduction of new area codes, we certainly would support the decision of the ICC to implement an area code overlay, which is in turn the most practical solution for our customers," said Aaron Schoenherr, a spokesman for SBC Ameritech. "Existing phone numbers don't change."


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The aim of this study was to investigate nonesterified fatty acid (NEFA), beta-hydroxy butyric acid (BHBA), and milk urea nitrogen (MUN) profiles for dairy cows fed with rumen-protected choline (RPC) during the transition period. A total of 30 dairy cows were allocated to one control and two experimental groups (10 animals per group) and were fed from 3 weeks before calving to 21 days in milk. The control was fed only the basal diet. Treatment groups 1 and 2 were fed a basal diet containing 60 and 120 g/head/day RPC, respectively. The differences between groups were insignificant for MUN levels of colostrum and milk. There were no significant differences (P > 0.05) between the groups in terms of serum NEFA or BHBA levels. RPC supplementation did not have a significant effect on energy or protein metabolism of dairy cows during the transition period. The main effects of the periods without group effects in the model were highly significant (P < 0.01) for NEFA and BHBA. There is no need to add RPC to rations formulated as isocaloric and isonitrogenic for optimal rumen fermentation in dairy cows during the transition period. To better understand the effect of RPC on dairy cows during the transition period, there is a need for further studies of animals with known metabolic profiles, and those having high milk yields or metabolic disorders.
Beta-hydroxy butyric acid, nonesterified fatty acid, rumen-protected choline, transition period, milk urea nitrogen
ALAN, NİYAZİ and SALMAN, MUSTAFA
"The effects of supplementation of rumen-protected choline on some blood and milk metabolites in the transition period of dairy cattle,"
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A new survey has found that 60% of the world s freshwater crabs might be in danger of becoming extinct.
The survey, which was undertaken by scientists at the Zoological Society of London (ZSL) and the University of Michigan, was released in the first IUCN (International Union for Conservation of Nature) Red List review for freshwater crabs and the first ever global assessment of the extinction risks for any group of freshwater invertebrates.
Of the 1280 identified species of freshwater crab, 227 species were classed as at risk, endangered or critically endangered and another 628 other species had not enough information available to properly evaluate them.
The best case scenario of the survey which was released in the journal Biological Conservation is that 16% of all species are at risk, however, at worst this survey could mean that 65% of all species are at risk.
This makes freshwater crabs one of the most threatened of all groups of animals assessed so far.
Most of the vulnerable crabs are found in Southeast Asia with 40 out of the 50 species in Sri Lanka threatened alone but out of the 122 countries that have populations of freshwater crabs, 43 have species in need of protection.
Threats include habitat destruction, deforestation, pollution and drainage of natural habitats for agriculture.
These problems also have knock on effects to the freshwater ecosystem.
Crabs often consume fallen leaves, algae and detritus and in this way help to cycle nutrients, and thus maintain quality, throughout their natural environment.
The crabs are also an important source of food for a wide range of birds, reptiles, mammals, amphibians and indeed humans! In addition, their need for pristine water conditions makes them an excellent indicator of good water quality.
No species have been confirmed to have gone extinct, but some species such as the terrestrial crab Thaipotamon siamese and the waterfall crab Demanietta manii from Thailand have not been seen alive for over 100 years, and their original habitats have since been built over by houses.
More threatened than corals
This study means that that the proportion of threatened freshwater crabs is equal to that of the much more publicised coral reefs and exceeds that of all other groups except amphibians.
The loss of freshwater crabs threatens to interrupt the processes that provide benefits to humans such as nutrient cycling and maintaining water quality said ZSL's Dr. Ben Collen on their website.
He adds We must set clear goals to reverse these trends and ensure that our enduring legacy is not to wipe out the small things that provide us with great benefits, such as nutrient cycling."
For more information see: ~Freshwater crabs and the biodiversity crisis: Importance, threats, status and conservation challenges Biological Conservation.


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3. Extract the downloaded file and save it to a USB flash drive.
4. Restart your computer and enter the BIOS setup by pressing the designated key (usually Del or F2) during the startup process.
5. In the BIOS setup, navigate to the "Advanced" or "Settings" tab and look for the "BIOS Update" or "Update BIOS" option.
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September 30, 2021
HORNELL, NY – Monday night, Matt Montalbo from Drescher and Malecki, presented the Hornell Common Council with the City’s annual audit report. Despite the adverse impact of the pandemic on sales tax and the economy, the City added nearly 1.1 million dollars to fund balance.
Mayor John Buckley said the City tightened the belt through the uncertainty of the pandemic during the last year and came in well under budget. Sales tax did decline, but thankfully, not nearly as much as predicted. Buckley also noted Moody’s Investor Service gave the City an A plus rating.
The Hornell Library’s fund balance also grew significantly adding $175,734 to their fund balance increasing their rainy day account to $222,599 for the last fiscal year.
The Mayor said the City and Library fought through very difficult times but both came out stronger for it.

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Grab the hot dogs and hot dog buns (only eight!): It's time for a family reunion.
Martin Short, Steve Martin, and Kimberly Williams-Paisley, who costarred in 1991's hit rom-com Father of the Bride, recently reunited, giving wedding and nostalgia lovers a sweet treat.
Williams-Paisley, who played the film's bride, posted a photo on Instagram of her movie dad, George Banks, and movie wedding planner, the beloved Franck. "Loved seeing my former costars @stevemartintogo & @themartinshort at the Opryhouse tonight for their show in #Nashville," she captioned the pic. (The iconic actors are currently on a musical-comedy tour, which stopped in Williams-Paisley's town of Nashville.)
Unfortunately, there were no signs of pickup basketball games or swans, but perhaps Short gave Williams-Paisley some event-planning advice on an anniversary party she could throw with hubby, Brad Paisley—not Bryan MacKenzie. (The couple celebrated their 14-year anniversary just last week.)
Fans of the classic film (and its baby-centric sequel, Father of the Bride II) commented on the photo, hoping the reunion offered hope for a reboot of the movie. "They should do another movie as if her kids are older now and getting married," one commenter wrote. And while Hollywood's obsession with revivals would make it seem this is a possibility, Martin shut down the rumors in 2016.
"I don't think that's gonna happen," he told Entertainment Weekly. "I'd have to play a grandfather. Do I want to do that? Yeah, of course I do, but I think we've seen enough."
"But, you know, I think another generation will make that movie again," he added.
Perhaps the kids can run a very-2106 wedding company that develops social-media hashtags for couples?

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The Champions League Round of 16 in the make-or-break point of the season. Winning the group and ensuring Bayern Munich at least makes the quarterfinals should be the minimum expectation for Bayern Munich every season. The past several years it's been something of a cakewalk against the likes of Shaktar Donetsk and Arsenal but this year, Bayern have landed the unenviable task of taking on Italian champions Juventus who are in the midst of a massive unbeaten streak.
Taking us through what to expect from this Juventus side is our colleague Danny Penza over at Black & White & Read All Over.
Ryan: Juventus lost both Arturo Vidal (sorry, not sorry) and Andrea Pirlo last summer. How did the departure of such important players affect the squad?
Danny:Once Sami Khedira and Claudio Marchisio got healthy earlier in the season, the loss of Vidal and Pirlo didn’t make that much of an impact like some game broadcasters make it seem. It was not because the transition from one kind of midfield to another was easier, but because it took a lot of the pressure off Paul Pogba, who was clearly in a serious funk through the first month or so of the season. Marchisio, especially, has been awesome the last couple of seasons and I am on record saying that he out-Pirlo’d Pirlo as Juve’s deep-lying midfielder last season. He’s only continued to be that good — if not better — this season as he’s become the full-time center man of Juve’s midfield. Khedira has struggled to consistently stay healthy this season, but his importance to the midfield can’t be denied. He’s been good when in there, and hopefully the rest of the way he’s available more often than not.
Both Vidal and Pirlo needed to move on for their own respective reasons. And while they were both fantastic players and had a huge impact over the last four title-winning seasons, it now seems like Juve have more than just adjusted to not having two parts of the M-V-P midfield in Turin anymore.
Ryan: Paulo Dybala has worked his way towards an impressive goal and assist tally, but hasn't seemed to pull it off in Serie A's biggest games or in the Champions League. How much will he change Juventus' approach over Mario Mandzukic (assuming Mandzukic is still injured)?
Danny: I wouldn’t say that he’s struggled in big Serie A games. He’s scored against both Napoli and Fiorentina, scored in both games against Roma, got the game-winner against Milan. That’s Serie A’s second-, third- and fourth-place teams entering the weekend (and Milan). Sure, he doesn’t have any Champions League goals this season, but he also didn’t start in two of Juve’s first three group stage games.
There’s no denying that having Mandzukic healthy and starting regularly alongsid him has been a huge help to Dybala both in terms of production and overall quality of play. But Dybala has been arguably the best striker in Serie A this season not named Gonzalo Higuain. He’ll get that elusive Champions League goal soon enough. He’s too good not to.
Ryan: What do you feel is Juventus' biggest weakness?
Danny: Easy — staying healthy. It seem like a week can’t go by where we’re not seeing another Juventus player come up with some kind of injury popping up. It doesn’t matter if it’s a minor muscle strain or a season-ending Achilles injury like what happened to Martin Caceres a couple of weeks ago, something seems to put a damper on the result a day or two earlier.
I figured there were at least four or five players that were injured could have started against Bologna on Friday night. That’s just been a regular thing and what makes Juve’s 16-game unbeaten run pretty remarkable. Yes, they’ve gotten some important players back from early-season injuries, but they’ve also lost key players to injury, too. Basically, injuries are stupid. I tend to be saying that a lot this season for some reason…

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Meet our 2016 Camp Counselors & Musician
Explore the Kidville gym & classrooms where
Camp takes place
Enjoy a family art project and camp snacks
PLUS! Take advantage of ONE-DAY ONLY enrollment specials
This is a FREE event, but one ticket required per person!
Reserve tickets via Eventbrite or at the Front Desk.
Join us on Thursdays at 9:15am for our Mess Lab class!
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Thursday, March 3rd
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Celebrate Valentine's Day playing with your little one at Kidville!
Special Playspace Hours:
Sunday, February 14th
9:30am-12:30pm & 2:00pm- 4:00pm
Thursday, February 11th
Kissing Booth Photo Station, Take-Home Art Project, Rockin' Railroad Concert, and Yummy Snacks
Members - $20
Non-Members - $25
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* One ticket required per person. Children 6 months and under are free.
Playspace will be canceled from 4:00pm to 5:30pm due to our Valentine's Party
Kidville Englewood will have a 2 hour delayed opening today, Friday, February 5th due to inclement weather.
At this point we plan to re-open at 11:00am
KVU (9:00am), Big Muscle Builders(9:15am) and My big Messy Art class (10:15am) will be canceled.
Please call to schedule your make up.
Liza, our Birthday Party Coordinator, Lauren, Teacher and Rockin' Railroad Co-Conductor, and Lili, Owner and Mayor!
Laura, our Front Desk Manager and Teacher, Gitty, our ECD Manager, Sonia, Teacher, Bibi, Owner and Mayor, and Ashley, Teacher!
Each member of our Rockin' Railroad band follows their passion for music in their daily lives. When they come together at Kidville, they create a unique musical experience that only we can offer to children. (Laura, Kevin, Kim and Russ 'Styles Drums')
Featuring 20 original sing along songs from every kids music genre under the sun!View on iTunes

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Last weekend I climbed Treasury Mountain, a massif of marine shales rising more than thirteen thousand feet above sea level. The endless slopes of loose scree are nearly bare – but not completely. Can you find the white-tailed ptarmigan (Lagopus leucura) in this photograph? The species lives on alpine tundra throughout the year, and is nearly invisible in its summer plumage.
I have heard they are very tasty, but have never had the heart to find out.

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Cut your travel time from Manila to Bataan by more than half with this ferry ride. Plus, recommended ferry route for a Five Fingers overnight trip!
Closest convenient and comfortable accommodation (10 minutes away) after a Five Fingers island hopping tour. With comfy rooms and a beautiful courtyard pool
Waves for surfing, agoho trees, sunrises, sunsets, and more at Liwliwa. Here’s a guide to a weekend stay.
A farm resort three hours from Manila perfect for a lazy weekend lounging at the infinity pool while taking in the view of Mt. Arayat
A space to hang out and explore your creative side and have fun making arts and crafts – alone, with family, friends, or a date!
Prayers are answered, miracles happen at Kuraldal, a healing festival with a ritual dance in honor of St. Lucia
Beautiful mirror rooms creating magical themed illusions inspired by artist Yayoi Kusama’s Infinity Rooms. Rooms up for viewing until January 7.
Every morning or afternoon, around November to February on the shores of Nagbalayong, Morong, in Bataan, turtle hatchlings touch their flippers on the sand – on earth – for the first time, and begin the long crawl to their home, the sea. Locals, particularly Bantay Pawikans (Sea Turtle Patrol), release these baby turtles, each usually…
Colorful arching lights framing dreamy, storybook-like, Christmas cartoonish scenes animated on a giant Christmas tree
IN PHOTOS & VIDEOS: A vast field blooming with over 5000 light buds, with floating spheres that look like mystical orbs. All changing color – dancing – in time to Christmas music


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A state Senate committee plans to hold a hearing this week on the Public Utilities Commission’s decision to grant Pasha Hawaii Transport Lines permission to carry cargo through the islands on an interim basis through 2013.
Senate Committee on Commerce and Consumer Protection lawmakers are having a hearing at the state Capitol on Thursday to ask how the decision may affect neighbor island residents and businesses.
The PUC says the move will foster competition and provide customers with choice.
But the state’s existing interisland ocean carrier — Young Brothers Ltd. — says the decision will lead to a decrease in service and an increase in cargo costs.
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Pickett-Hamilton fort facts for kids
Quick facts for kidsPickett-Hamilton fort
|Lashenden Air Warfare Museum|
Pickett-Hamilton fort excavated and reconstructed above ground for public display
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A Pickett-Hamilton fort is a type of hardened field fortification built in Britain during the invasion crisis of 1940–1941. The Pickett-Hamilton fort was designed to be lowered into the ground while it was not in use, to become inconspicuous and not interfere with the passage of taxiing aircraft or other vehicles. The fort could be raised to about 2 feet 6 inches (0.76 m) above ground level where it would be a physical impediment to aircraft and vehicles and from where a small crew could fire with rifles or light machine guns.
The most common version of the Pickett-Hamilton fort consists of two cylinders of pre-cast concrete each with one end closed. The slightly smaller of the two cylinders slides into the larger and they are kept apart by small guard rollers on the moving part that engaged with grooves. The structure is buried so that the overhanging top of the smaller cylinder lies flush with the ground. Closed in this position the pillbox is inconspicuous and allows aircraft and other vehicles to safely drive straight over it.
The interior is accessed via a small hatch and rungs built into the structure. To bring it into action a lifting mechanism was used to raise the inner cylinder by about 2 feet 6 inches (0.76 m) thereby revealing three embrasures. A crew of two men could then operate the fort as a pillbox.
Initially, the lifting mechanism consisted of a standard 8-ton aeroplane jack that took three minutes to raise the fort. This was soon replaced with a pneumatic ram that was based on a system originally intended for agricultural use. The pneumatic system operated with compressed air stored in cylinders: this allowed the fort to be raised and lowered quickly when speed was essential. A hand pump was also provided to raise the fort for daily maintenance or as a backup method.
An alternative design used counterbalance weights to raise the fort. This allowed the fort to be raised by the physical strength of the garrison. This design had two access hatches and, with a slightly larger underground chamber and the elimination of the central pneumatic ram the fort could have a crew of four men. Under consideration in late 1940, this alternative design was not used in significant numbers and only about a dozen were installed.
The cost of construction was about £240 (equivalent to £9,400 in 2023 ).
The forts were prone to flooding and they were not sufficiently strong to bear the weight of the heavy aircraft developed during the war. Consequently, many forts were moved to the periphery of airfields and are not in their original location. More recently, some forts have been moved as airfields have been developed for modern aircraft. Records show that there were 335 installations. Forty-eight examples of this type remain extant.
A number of forts are displayed at Museums: Tangmere Military Aviation Museum, Lashenden Air Warfare Museum, D-Day Museum, Southsea (moved from its original location) and an inner part only at the Imperial War Museum Duxford.
Because they retract into the ground inconspicuously, many examples have been lost and rediscovered many years later.
The management of Kent International Airport (formerly RAF Manston) donated a Pickett-Hamilton fort to Lashenden Air Warfare Museum. Most of the surviving forts are flooded but the fort at Manston was dry and in superb condition. The fort was excavated and restored to working order by museum members over a period of 18 months. Although the fort was originally intended to be buried on an airfield there was concern that putting it in the ground might, over time, degrade the concrete. Therefore, the fort has been placed at ground level and surrounded with a cone of earth and sandbags. The lifting mechanism is in working order and can be activated by visitors putting a coin into a slot. This is the only fully restored Pickett-Hamilton fort.
Pickett-Hamilton fort Facts for Kids. Kiddle Encyclopedia.

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National Park Service Punts on Plastic-Free Policies
NPS Balks on Plastic Bottle Sales Ban or Restoring Superintendent Discretion
Washington, DC —The National Park Service has no plans to act on a petition to ban sales of disposable plastic water bottles, according to Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). Nor has the agency reversed the Trump ban on individual park superintendents restricting plastic water bottle sales in their units.
Biden administration officials have informed PEER and other conservation groups that Interior efforts will be confined to addressing a December 2021 Executive Order creating a government-wide “sustainability” effort designed to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Consequently –
- The National Park Service (NPS) will not act on the PEER-led rulemaking petition phasing out disposable plastic water bottle sales and reducing plastic consumption systemwide by 75%;
- Park superintendents remain unable to restrict plastic bottle sales under a Trump-era order that remains in effect; and
- By placing the elaborate Biden-directed sustainability process as a predicate, little concrete action to reduce plastics in park waste streams can be expected in the near term.
“The Biden administration’s draft proposal is a recipe for inertia at a time when bold initiatives are needed,” stated PEER Executive Director Tim Whitehouse, whose organization spearheaded a rule-making petition seeking to end retail sales of plastic water bottles and reduce plastic waste in national parks. “If the Park Service will not set standards, it should at least empower its superintendents to pursue park-specific solutions.”
Today, plastic remains the biggest component of many park waste streams, littering pristine landscapes, adding to park operating costs, and ultimately burdening the environment. However, through lobbying from the beverage bottling industry, national parks are officially precluded from trying to stem rising mountains of plastic wastes that present a growing disposal challenge.
The Biden sustainability order is directed primarily at reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with waste reduction as an expected side-effect. Yet, the sustainability process the Biden order has inaugurated has no specific end-date or guaranteed benefits to parks.
“There are many actions national parks can begin taking immediately, such as plastic sale bans, without having to wait an extended bureaucratic palaver to conclude,” added Whitehouse, arguing that the administration should be able to walk and chew gum at the same time. “The tide of plastic pollution will not be diminished by additional delay.”


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SAM SMITH - The assumption held by many is that Obama is exceptionally eloquent. So what happened when Hillary Clinton accused him of relying on words rather than experience? He gave a somewhat immodest speech which inferred he was up there with Martin Luther King and the Declaration of Independence - quoting some of their epic phrases and then adding sardonically, "just words." The words he used to defend his eloquence, however, turned out to have been lifted (or borrowed)from his pal, Deval Patrick, governor of Massachusetts.
This is not a criminal offense but neither should it pass unnoticed because it sheds light not only on the candidate but on the time in which we live, a time of such persistent illusions that we can easily find ourselves accepting the fake as the real and even praising it as eloquent.
I got to thinking about Obama last night as 12 men competed on American Idol. I suddenly realized why so many contemporary singers leave me uneasy or confused: their words and their facial expressions aren't in sync. One singer crooned an extremely sad lyric as he grinned and flirted with the women in the audience. Another, in a typical pose of the contemporary vocalist, contorted his face as though he was being waterboarded, even while singing lyrics that were maniacally bland.
I mentioned this to a friend, who referred me to a tale by Lesley Stahl of CBS News, describing a critical interview with Ronald Reagan in 1984:
"I knew the piece would have an impact, if only because it was so long: five minutes and 40 seconds, practically a documentary in Evening News terms. I worried that my sources at the White House would be angry enough to freeze me out."
But, reported Bob Somerby in the Daily Howler, that isn't what happened. "When the piece aired, [Dick] Darman called from the White House. 'Way to go, kiddo,' he said to Stahl. 'What a great piece. We loved it.'"
Stahl replied, "Didn't you hear what I said?"
"Nobody heard what you said."
"You guys in Televisionland haven't figured it out, have you? When the pictures are powerful and emotional, they override if not completely drown out the sound. I mean it, Lesley. Nobody heard you."
Wrote Somerby, "Stahl's critical report about President Reagan had been accompanied by generally upbeat visuals. According to Darman's theory, the pictures registered more with viewers than anything Stahl had said."
These are our times: when upbeat visuals contradict a critical interview, when you can sing a sad tale and flirt at the same time, and when you can be eloquent while stealing somebody else's cliches. And the participants, the media and the public hardly notice anymore and, when they do, defend it as normal.
So, in Obama's case, I adapted with the thought that if Clinton and Obama were to deadlock, perhaps Deval Patrick could be the perfect compromise candidate - of the same hue as Obama and you'd get the eloquence first hand.
But then I discovered that Governor Patrick had an approval rating of only 48% so maybe these eloquent black Harvard Law grads get boring after a while.
Then I read today that some of the younger voters may be thinking of Obama as like so yesterday. Does that mean that we don't have to like consider him so you know eloquent anymore?
Isn't living in a fantasy fun?
JAKE TAPPER, ABC NEWS - Speaking to the New York Times Sunday, Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick attempted to excuse his friend Sen. Barack Obama's lifting of part of his October 2006 "Just words" speech.
"In a telephone interview on Sunday, Mr. Patrick said that he and Mr. Obama first talked about the attacks from their respective rivals last summer, when Mrs. Clinton was raising questions about Mr. Obama's experience, and that they discussed them again last week," the Times' Jeff Zeleny wrote. "Patrick said he told Mr. Obama that he should respond to the criticism, and he shared language from his campaign with Mr. Obama's speechwriters."
But Obama was quoted using Patrick's language before the Summer of 2007.
"'We hold these truths to be self-evident, all men are created equal.' Those are just words," Obama was quoted as saying in a March 19, 2007 New Republic story. " 'I have a dream.' Just words."
So the claim that Patrick an Obama "first" discussed this last summer does not make sense.
It should also be noted that in addition to the "Yes We Can" slogan that Obama used in 2004, Patrick used in 2006, and Obama uses today, other language from the two clients of political guru David Axelrod has come from both men's mouths.
Patrick in June 2006, at the Massachusetts Democratic party convention: "I am not asking anybody to take a chance on me. I am asking you to take a chance on your own aspirations."
Obama one year later, as quoted in USA Today: "I am not asking anyone to take a chance on me. I am asking you to take a chance on your own aspirations."

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"Shut up or pay the price."
The Fake News Media will harass your family, sabotage your career, and subject you to the howling mob if you embarrass them.
There was a time when the news media held government and big corporations accountable. The Fourth Estate exposed corruption at the highest levels. The news media was never unbiased, but there have been many courageous journalists throughout history who have exposed the truth. That was before large swaths of the news media became the Fake News Media, and became enforcers for the Leftist cultural elite.
These days, the Fake News Media is stalking and doxxing private citizens who dare contradict the radical Left's narrative. They are harassing the the Left's critics, even going to their private homes and banging on their doors. They are even harassing the family members of critics at their homes, a tactic that is reminiscent of the Soviet Union punishing the family of dissidents. The most recent shameful example is when the Washington Post targeted a private citizen for destruction, because that private citizen dared run a Twitter account with a modest 800,000 followers.
Libs of TikTok started by re-uploading rants by Leftists about things like gender, sexuality, mental health and race. Simply posting clips from Leftist social media accounts garnered quite a bit of attention, including endorsements from public figures. Can LOTT be a bit shrill? Sure. But is the creator's identity really newsworthy? No, it is not.
This scandal reminds me of CNN stalking and blackmailing a hapless Reddit user, after that user made a silly meme that placed the CNN logo over the head of someone President Donald Trump clotheslined at a pro wrestling event a decade earlier. The meme was harmless, but CNN had a complete meltdown over it. It was a ridiculous overreaction.
As with CNN five years ago, the Washington Post and Taylor Lorenz have displayed obscene hypocrisy. Lorenz was openly weeping on television about how she has been harassed, and then goes out of her way to expose the identity of an anonymous Twitter user and subject her to harassment, stalking and death threats. The fact that Lorenz went to the woman's family exposes that this "investigation" was driven by someone who is vindictive and full of hate.
The message is clear: Shut up or you will pay the price. Leftists will harass your family, sabotage your career, and subject you to the howling mob if you embarrass them or cause them any problems. Sometimes, Leftists will seek out targets and falsely accuse them of "crimes" to stir up the mob against them - as the Fake News Media did in 2015 by fraudulently accusing Memories Pizza in Indiana of "discriminating" against same-sex weddings. Memories Pizza did not cater weddings, so they could not possibly "discriminate" in a service they did not provide.
This is how you got Donald Trump as President. Trump is a pulsating middle finger to the Leftist cultural elite and the mainstream news media. Republican voters chose Trump by a plurality over more qualified alternatives in 2016 because Trump "fights" the Left. Trump attacks everyone who dares cross him with no sense of proportion. Against that backdrop, Republican primary voters chose and then enthusiastically supported the candidate who is least restrained in "fighting" the Left.
This is not to say that Trump's childish and unprofessional behavior is acceptable or excusable. It is most certainly not. I have condemned his actions and rhetoric many times and I stand by that criticism. But the most important thing to understand about Trump is that he is the reaction to the radical Left's culture war. When the Fake News Media behaves like this, they are creating more support for Trump.
The thuggery of the Washington Post does not indicate strength or cultural power. It demonstrates weakness and desperation. The fact that a major legacy news media entity set out to personally destroy a private citizen for the crime of posting videos on Twitter shows that the Leftist Elite does not dominate the culture. Those in a strong position do not seek to expose the private information and blackmail private citizens into silence. As with all bullies, the Washington Post is run by impotent cowards and weaklings. They will lose.


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The Liga Portugal announced this Tuesday that the Benfica-Moreirense, from Gameweek 34 of the Liga NOS, will take place at 6:00 pm on Sunday, May 13th, at the Estádio da Luz.
This will be the 8th match between the two emblems at the Reds' home ground, a record in which the home team dominates, with victories in the last five encounters.
It is worth mentioning that by the fact it is at stake who will finish in the 2nd and 3rd places, the match that involves Benfica will have the same scheduled than the Marítimo-Sporting and the Rio Ave-SC Braga.
Ahead of the 34th and last round of the Championship, it should be recalled that 78 points, the result of 24 wins, six draws and three losses; 79 goals scored and only 22 conceded.
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Release Date: October 15th 2013
Reviewed by Joshua Andre
“…I really felt like a Hurricane was going on in our lives these past few years, and I wrote the songs on the album from the perspective that there is always a better day coming. These are the strongest songs I’ve recorded in a long time and are a true reflection of the hope I find in my faith – songs I am eager to deliver to audiences night after night. It’s one thing to do something creative and cool in the studio, but I really want to deliver them even better and with more emotion onstage. The best part of the experience of making the album was being reminded of the truth once again…”. Five time Dove Award winner for Female Vocalist of the year, and Grammy nominated artist Natalie Grant is one of my favourite female vocalists ever. With radio hits such as “In Better Hands”, “I Will Not Be Moved”, “The Greatness Of Our God”, “I Will Be”, “Live For Today”, “Held” and “The Real Me”; it is the combination of radio friendly pop songs, heartfelt & personal emotional ballads, musically aggressive rock songs, and gospel infused jazz type tracks (not to mention almost every other genre in between) that has made Natalie’s prowess as a songwriter and singer very appealing to me. So it’s no surprise that the new album Hurricane releasing this week shoots up to one of my favourite albums of 2013 (within my top 10). Granted, I’ll listen to and give my time to Natalie singing anything, however on this vulnerable, musically diverse, and creative album, Natalie is the most honest and captivating of her career to date; and Hurricane deserves the praise I’m going to give it. So what makes Hurricane so relatable and brilliant, even more so than the successful Love Revolution? Maybe it’s because Natalie herself has experienced many of the issues explored in this 10 track album, or maybe it’s because she’s bolder, in encompassing many different genres within the same album. It’s a host of others factors as well, so read on and see!
“Closer To Your Heart” is the first song, and as a opener, it draws me right in with the upbeat and electronic backdrop of instruments, loops and mesmerising keys. The way the track list is arranged, it’s ironic that the first song shows us the most personal side to Natalie, and at the same time it’s poignant, as we can identify with Natalie’s emotional and poignant journey (all the way to the joyous “In The End” at #10). As the explosive synth heavy rock opener shows us through imagery and passionate vocals, we are imprinted with the harrowing and sometimes uncomfortable image of Natalie crying on the floor, feeling very inadequate and so far from God’s love and His heart. Yet there is solace, comfort and hope in the words of the chorus, which extrapolate that ‘…I’ve been running so fast trying to get back to the start, I’ve been holding so tight but it all just comes apart, pull me in, break me down, make me new and bring me closer to Your heart…’. Sometimes we have this expectation, either from ourselves or the world, that our feelings of inadequacy, self-doubt, anger, sadness, and every other negative emotion needs to be suppressed, and that we need to ‘suck it up’ and pretend that everything is fine. Yet Natalie proposes a different way to handle overwhelming feelings, which is to bring them to God. That’s a very awesome way to combat anything, and as the first song, Natalie has recorded a winner, paving the way for the first single of the album.
As the title track and lead “Hurricane” is now the fastest rising single of Natalie’s career, with it rising to number 1 on the iTunes, as well as climbing up the Billboard charts within hours of its release in May, the song describes how that God is near us even when we feel like life is like a hurricane. The fact that the song has done so well compared to her smash hits earlier, proves that Natalie’s presence in the CCM industry is still relevant. Driven by the stirring keys, it’s clear that the first song written for the album, with Matt Bronlewee and Cindy Morgan, was responsible for the spiritual breakthrough and healing that Natalie so desperately needed, which was based on Matthew 14:22-33, where Peter was walking on the water to Jesus in the storm. As the ever true words of ‘…step out on the edge, don’t be afraid of it, and when you feel the rain, call His name, He’ll find you in the hurricane…’ minister to so many, Natalie outlines that God comforts us in our storms, and rarely do the storms subside at first instant- “…people think sometimes every life situation resolves itself easily and we come out happy with a little bow on it. But…He’s there reaching out His hand even as the winds continue to rage. We always want the storm to stop, but instead He says that He’ll come to us in the middle of it. That imagery inspired the song…there is hope and a resource for peace amidst the darkest storms…”. With that in mind, “Hurricane” has the power to heal and help many; well done Natalie for one of your most relevant and one of my favourite songs of yours ever!
“For All of Us”, originally recorded by Hearts Of Saints, is a great cover by Natalie, and in my opinion exceeds the first version (sorry Hearts Of Saints!), with Natalie’s pristine and beautiful vocals radiantly shining forth and skilfully conveying the message of Jesus and his death bringing life for us. Bringing Christianity back to the simple message of Jesus, the piano led worship ballad speaks about how Jesus loves all of us that He died on the cross, and rose again three days later, so that we all could live. How ironic and special are these words in the chorus that Natalie proclaims ‘…here at the cross, it’s finally done, Your victory is won for all of us, You did it for all of us…’! No matter our past transgressions, we can rest in the knowledge and hope that the grace of God that has covered us and our sins, is big enough for our worst sin. So hats off to Natalie for highlighting this fact, and all the more reason to celebrate the fact that Jesus is our Saviour and that His death on the cross followed by his resurrection is the best thing to occur in all of history!
Baring her soul and being openly susceptible and exposed may not be something that Natalie Grant has done in the past, yet these songs are her lifeline, and how she has overcome so much in the past few years. On the radio friendly pop ballad “Whisper”, we are met with the realisation that God doesn’t necessarily speak to us in the loud and the obvious, and that most times He uses the whisper to communicate to us. Driven by the electric guitar, moving electronic effects and a captivating piano riff in the background, Natalie reminds us of the fact that sometimes we are blinded by our expectations, which God clearly does not work or adhere to. But what this song skilfully does is to challenge us, to listen to God’s voice everywhere, even if it is from a non-Christian or a stranger! Another revealing track is “Burn Bright”, the piano only track written for a family member struggling with addiction. One of the highlights on this disc, Natalie emphatically and emotionally conveys to her nephew that ‘…You were made for more, so much more; child of everlasting light, made to blaze away the night, so baby, burn bright…’, a chorus that is sure to comfort and inspire, and give him, as well as us, hope that Jesus Christ in us makes us unique and special, and we are made for a bigger purpose and plan.
From the pop rock anthem “This Is Love”, inspired by the heartfelt and true words to St Francis of Assisi, where Natalie sings amongst vibrant and energetic electric guitar to show God’s love to everyone we meet as we be a light in the darkness; to the electronic synth led vivacious worship song and potential radio single “Dead Alive”, with themes similar to Ezekiel in the Bible, as well as Jonathan Thulin’s single “Dead Come To Life”, where Natalie speaks about the unparalleled nature of God and how ‘…You are the love with a deeper affection, You stole my heart, You’re my only obsession…You’re making the dead alive…’; Natalie continues to push the boundaries of CCM and pop/rock music, as she lets us know why she’s still one of today’s top Christian artists, and probably the most respected female CCM vocalist. Natalie also sings a piano only prayer to her children Grace, Bella and Sadie; as the mysterious and tear inducing ballad/lullaby “When I Leave The Room”, with lyrics penned by Nichole Nordeman, speaks about Natalie’s unconditional love for her children, and the fact that God’s love for us is even greater than a parent’s love for their child. A great analogy, this song makes tears well up in my eyes, and that’s definitely a good thing! Natalie’s vocals are out-of-this-world here, which makes the track all the more inviting and relatable.
Even though there are some lighter and softer material here (probably the greatest percentage compared to her other albums); there are musically different songs as well. One such song is “Born To Be”, featuring Rascal Flatts frontman Gary LeVox on guest vocals. A guitar led ballad at heart, Gary’s inclusion as a guest vocal is sure to gain many fans and interested listeners, for those who are familiar with his band that ministers to the mainstream in the country genre, and this definitely presents an opportunity for Natalie to cross over into the mainstream market someday, just like Britt Nicole did this year, and win souls for Christ in that way. A prayer asking God to mould us and shape us into the people he wants us to be, the earnest and emotional chorus that declares ‘…Father heal us now, God show us how to get back to the light that we’ve been missing, Jesus light the way, teach us today to be who we were born to be…’ is very impacting and powerful, with the exquisite and brilliant vocals of both Natalie and Gary harmonising very well, and no doubt the message of God’s love seeping through. A treasure of a song is created, that could possibly be on an upcoming Rascal Flatts album (who knows how God could work from here?); yet it is the album ender “In The End” that speaks the most to me.
A boisterous, energetic and rowdy southern gospel/bluegrass anthem, driven by the banjo, ukulele that is musically akin to David Crowder*Band’s forte and favourite genre; Natalie’s attempt at musically stepping out of the box has paid of greatly, as this sing-along song with plenty of loud and passionate gang vocals piques my attention. The fact that the uplifting track was recorded at Nashville’s Blackbird Studios, and that the song speaks about God’s victory over death and our celebration with Him in heaven, are bonus points, that make the good song great! With lyrics outlining that ‘…but He’s outside of what you feel, it might not make sense but one day it will…hold on my brother, things are gonna get better, you’re gonna smile again, cause we win in the end…’, it’s time for me to spin Hurricane again! After I have listened to Hurricane I can safely say that it’s Natalie’s most personal album and is in my top 5 albums of the year. Deserving of many awards in the future, Natalie Grant has recorded an album that will change many lives, and is sure to bring people hope, comfort and peace, in the midst of their successes, as well as in the middle of their hurricanes also.
“…I love this album because while stylistically I am still very much in the pop realm, it’s a much more personal project than I have ever done before. I’ve never taken three and a half years between releases, but that lengthy process allowed it to be an honest reflection of what was going on in my life during this period….Hurricane is full of my stories and is a reminder that no matter how dark the struggle may seem, we’re not alone – and hope always wins. The last thing the world needs is just another singer and just another song. I want to be a voice that will burn bright with hope. People are desperate for something real, and that’s why I make music…”. While for sentimental and nostalgic reason I will always place Relentless and Awaken above any other album that Natalie Grant records; from an objective standpoint Hurricane is her crowning achievement so far in her successful career, mainly because she recorded these songs despite feeling something else entirely. Due to the busyness and the many things surrounding her life during the recording process; these events alone make Hurricane extra special. And since we’re going to be seeing a lot of Natalie in the future (with her films Persecuted and In Plain Sight releasing in 2014), the Curb Records album makes me excited for Natalie’s upcoming projects, and reminds me why I love her music so much! So should you take a listen? Yes you definitely should! Natalie has shown us time and time again songs that will stand the test of time, and that is certainly the case on this new album. For fans of Nichole Nordeman, Britt Nicole and Francesca Battistelli, Natalie Grant’s work is peerless, and is worth a listen. Guaranteed, your life will never be the same again, when you listen to Natalie singing about how we can find Jesus in the hurricane…
- Closer To Your Heart
- For All Of Us
- Burn Bright
- This Is Love
- Born To Be (with Gary Levox)
- Dead Alive
- When I Leave The Room
- In The End


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