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I have made thousands of photographs of the places I’ve visited, especially along the old roads. Does that make me a documentary photographer? Probably.
I’m not sure I care much about being labeled. But as I’ve shifted this blog’s focus to photography, I still want to write about the old roads and the places on them. For those posts to appeal to you photographers in the audience, I want to step up the quality of my documentary work.
Additionally, I recognize that in so many of my photos from the road, I’ve focused either very narrowly, such as on a building or a bridge or their details, or very broadly on sweeping landscapes. Very little about my work would help you feel like you know something about the place or would recognize the place as you approached it. And that feels like a miss to me.
That’s where the label becomes useful: some accomplished photographers shot documentary work, and I can learn from them. About the time I realized that, I came upon this 1938 photo of New York City by Berenice Abbott. It wowed me. Just look at all the great detail she captured there, in such an interesting way! It allows for detailed study of this place. Even though half of the street scene is visible only through the foreground sign, enough of it is visible that the photograph gives a sense of this place. If I could be transported to 1938 and dropped on the ground here, I would recognize it because I had seen this photograph.
I have been to this place. It’s Columbus Circle, at 59th St. and Central Park West. Except for the statue in the center, it looks nothing like this today. But the statue and the shapes of the streets gives enough context for me to guess, probably correctly, that the street on the left is Broadway and the street on the right, visible through the foreground sign, is Central Park West.
It certainly helps that Abbott got access to the right rooftop to make this composition. When I’m on the road I lack the connections that grant access to interesting vantage points — I’m relegated to the ground. But that doesn’t mean I can’t learn a few things from Abbott’s work that I can try in my own work.
It turns out that during much of the Great Depression, the Works Progress Administration hired Abbott to document NYC. So I bought a book of Abbott’s photographs from that project, New York In The Thirties, and studied her work. (You can, too, without buying the book. Many of her New York photographs are cataloged this site at the New York Public Library.)
Here are some things I noticed.
Back up and get in some context, especially if that context is interesting. So much of my work fills the frame with the subject. It’s a fundamental principle of photography. But does it always serve documentary photography well? Abbott’s work suggests that it does not. Just look at how seeing this building with the skyscrapers behind it communicates so much about the environment in which this building stood.
Look for contrasting elements to make a compound subject. The low building is clearly from a different era than the warehouse building behind it. This composition gives a sense of 1930s NYC that filling the frame with the low building would not.
Intersecting planes create interest. Three planes is a good start, but here Abbott managed to frame at least five: the building at right, the Brooklyn Bridge’s deck, the tiny bit of the bridge’s pier peeking out above the building, the building under construction, and the New York skyline in the distance.
Photograph buildings at an angle to get a little life into the frame. When I photograph buildings, I tend to shoot them straight on and fill the frame with them. But over and over again Abbott approached buildings at an angle and showed some of what was going on in the spaces before them. This also gave her photographs depth. It helped considerably that Abbott shot a large-format view camera, giving her great control over depth of field and helping her heighten the sense of depth in her work. But I can adapt these ideas to my smaller 35mm and medium-format frames.
Even when photographing detail, it can help the image to grab some context. The ornate building at right is Alwyn Court, which I also have photographed (see it here). But I tended to focus on its details, and even when I photographed large portions of it I ignored the building’s surroundings. The buildings at left in this image heighten the viewer’s understanding of just how interesting and unusual Alwyn Court is.
Seeing through is wicked cool. I saved this one for last because it is so interesting, but also because I have no idea how I might use it in my own work (yet). But seeing the New York City skyline through the masts and rigging of this ship gives a sense of really being there.
Goodness, if I can help you feel like you’ve been there when you look at the photos I take of the places I go, I’ll have really accomplished something!


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Are you looking to port and polish your Warrior 350 cylinder head? If so, you’ve come to the right place! In this blog post, we’ll show you how to do just that, step by step. So whether you’re a beginner or a pro, be sure to follow along.
Porting and polishing your Warrior 350 cylinder head is a great way to get more power out of your engine. And while it may seem like a daunting task, it’s actually quite simple once you know what you’re doing. So in this blog post, we’re going to show you how to port and polish your Warrior 350 cylinder head, step by step. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, be sure to follow along.
Can I port and polish my own heads?
Yes, you can port and polish your own heads, but it is a difficult and time-consuming process. If you are not experienced in engine work, it is best to leave this job to a professional.
How much power does porting and polishing heads add?
Porting and polishing heads can add a significant amount of power to an engine. The process of porting and polishing heads involves opening up the intake and exhaust ports, as well as polishing the intake and exhaust valves. This allows for a greater flow of air and fuel into the engine, which results in more power. Porting and polishing heads can add anywhere from 10 to 30 horsepower to an engine, depending on the extent of the work that is done.
What can I use to port and polish my head?
You can use either a hand-held porting and polishing tool, or a bench-top porting and polishing machine. Both types of machines will come with a variety of different sized bits that you can use to remove material from the head. The amount of material you remove will depend on the desired finish.
How much HP does a warrior 350 make?
There is no definitive answer to this question as the HP output of a warrior 350 can vary depending on a number of factors, such as the year the bike was made, the specific model of warrior 350, and any modifications that have been made to the engine. However, a typical warrior 350 will make between 20 and 30 HP.
Is porting a cylinder head worth it?
The answer to this question depends on a number of factors, including the desired outcome, the cost of porting, and the available resources. If the goal is to increase power, porting the cylinder head may be worth the investment. However, if the goal is simply to improve the engine’s appearance, porting may not be necessary. Additionally, the cost of porting can vary depending on the extent of the work required. Finally, the availability of resources (e.g., a experienced mechanic) can also impact the decision of whether or not to port a cylinder head.
Is porting and polishing worth it?
There is no simple answer to this question as it depends on a number of factors, including the make and model of the engine, the type of modifications being made, and the goals of the person doing the work. In general, porting and polishing can be beneficial if done correctly, but it can also cause problems if not done correctly. Therefore, it is important to consult with an experienced mechanic or engine builder before undertaking this type of work.
How much does it cost to port cylinder heads?
Porting cylinder heads typically costs between $150 and $300 per head, depending on the severity of the porting required and the shop performing the work. More extensive porting, such as that required for competitive drag racing, can cost upwards of $1,000 per head.
Does porting intake manifold work?
There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on a number of factors, such as the specific engine, the intended use of the ported intake manifold, and the skill of the person doing the porting. In general, though, porting an intake manifold can improve engine performance by increasing air flow and, as a result, increasing power. Porting an intake manifold is not a simple task, however, and should only be attempted by someone with experience and knowledge of engine mechanics.
Does head porting increase HP?
Head porting can increase HP on an engine, but it is not a guaranteed increase. Head porting can improve airflow through the engine, which can lead to more power. However, there are many other factors that affect HP, so it is not possible to say definitively that head porting will always increase HP.
What does porting an engine do?
Porting an engine is the process of enlarging and shaping the intake and exhaust ports of an internal combustion engine to increase its power.
How do you clean head ports?
Cleaning head ports is a multi-step process that begins with removing the cylinder head from the engine block. Once the cylinder head is removed, the head ports can be cleaned with a brush and a cleaning solution. After the head ports are clean, the cylinder head can be reinstalled on the engine block.
How do you port an intake manifold?
When porting an intake manifold, the first step is to remove any sharp edges or burrs that may be present. Next, the runner walls and plenum walls are smoothed and enlarged to increase airflow. The intake ports themselves are also enlarged and smoothed. Finally, the throttle body opening is enlarged to match the new port size.
Is a 350 Warrior 2 stroke?
No, the 350 Warrior is a four-stroke engine.
Is a Yamaha Warrior 350 a 4 stroke?
Yes, a Yamaha Warrior 350 is a 4 stroke.
How much HP does a 660 Raptor have?
The 660 Raptor has 100 HP.
Do ported heads make a difference?
Ported heads can make a difference in performance, but it is often a matter of debate how much of a difference they actually make. Many people believe that ported heads can provide a significant increase in power, while others believe the gains are more minimal. Ultimately, it is up to the individual to decide if the potential benefits are worth the investment.
How much HP does a ported intake manifold add?
A ported intake manifold can add anywhere from 5 to 20 horsepower, depending on the quality of the porting job.
Does dimple porting work?
There is no definitive answer to this question as opinions vary widely among experts. Some believe that dimple porting can improve the performance of an engine, while others contend that it has no significant effect. Many factors, such as the type of engine and the specific porting design, can influence the outcome. Ultimately, it is up to the individual to decide whether or not to try dimple porting on their own engine.
How do I port and polish my exhaust manifold?
There is a lot of debate on the best way to port and polish an exhaust manifold, and there are a few different schools of thought. The main goal is to increase airflow and reduce restrictions, so most methods aim to remove any excess material from the manifold.
Should I polish combustion chamber?
There are many schools of thought on this topic, and ultimately it comes down to personal preference. Some people believe that polishing the combustion chamber can lead to increased performance and efficiency, while others believe it can cause long-term damage to the engine. If you are considering polishing the combustion chamber, it is important to consult with a qualified mechanic or engine specialist to get their professional opinion.


Does the phone ring with a sweeter tone? Is the workday flying by? Do clients smile at you when you bump into them at restaurants? Has perhaps the market found its bottom and have clients recovered their nerve? Is it safe to go back to business as usual?
Certainly the market's performance this spring and the enthusiastic reaction of investors have changed the mood among financial advisors. After three years in the bunker, absorbing blow after blow, reps have reason to be more relaxed — because their clients are.
“I've had people who have picked up the phone, and called in and said, ‘It's nice to see our statement showed a positive,’ ” says Carol Rogers, president of Rogers & Co./Wachovia Securities in St. Louis.
Conversations about losses and portfolio repair have turned to talk of opportunity. And why not? Nearly every major index is up strongly this year. In June, the Dow Jones Industrial Average closed above 9,000 for the first time since August 2002, racking up a 19 percent advance from March. The Nasdaq, a veritable wasteland since 2000, made an even better showing, jumping 23 percent from mid-March to mid-June. The fuel? The end of the war against Iraq, encouraging first-quarter earnings and the prospects of even better returns in the second half, rebounding consumer confidence, plus a little jet fuel from President Bush's tax cuts, which reduce capital gains rates and taxes on dividends (see related story, p. 35).
So what do you do now? First, curb your enthusiasm. Sure, you can do the end-zone victory dance in your office when one of those shell-shocked clients who wasn't returning your calls agrees to schedule a portfolio review. But, it's critical to keep clients focused on the fundamentals that will carry them through the inevitable fits and starts of a rebound.
When those upbeat clients call Rogers, she tries to talk them down from visions of 1999. “We're reacting very conservatively,” she says. “This could be the total return that we see in the markets this year — and we could give back a portion of it, and that's the end of it. I don't think we've promised too much to them or pushed expectations.”
Given the rapid advances of major indices in the first half — and the uncertain pace of actual economic recovery — many market strategists remain leery. “Corporate profits are improving, but the quid pro quo is the consumer is going to back down a bit,” says Jeffrey Saut, chief investment strategist at Raymond James. “And inflation is going to come back to some degree — if that happens, you're going to get a muddling economy, and a trading-range market.”
Saut says the secular market remains range-bound and that history suggests it's too soon to see a sustained bull market. “If you parse the numbers, there have been three secular bull markets in the past 102 years. That's 1921 to 1929, 1946 to 1966, and 1982 to 2000,” he says. “If you look at what happened after each of one of those secular peaks the markets went sideways for years.” In particular, he finds large-cap stocks overvalued.
In other words, even if clients are banging on your desk, demanding a quick fix, help them resist temptation. That doesn't mean that it isn't a good time to review asset allocations and present some new options to clients. “As things continue to improve, we're asking clients whether they want to start lifting their equity exposure — but we're still telling clients to be patient,” says Lincoln Anderson, chief investment officer at LPL Financial Services.
Anderson and other strategists say that it helps to remind clients that markets move on expectations of where the economy (and earnings) will be six months in the future. And, because of that, the market is sometimes wrong. Think back to last July when the markets soared and some analysts predicted the end of the bear market — just before the WorldCom bankruptcy, faltering economic growth and the specter of war with Iraq took the markets down below post-September 11 levels.
This summer, the economic recovery remains theoretical: Job losses are mounting and business investment has still not recovered. And, by mid-June, metrics such as the proportion of new highs recorded by NYSE issues were indicating that the market might be overbought, according to Richard McCabe, chief market strategist at Merrill Lynch.
How do you keep clients focused? “You almost have to be a little bit of a psychologist,” says one Morgan Stanley broker. “Left to their own devices, people often do stuff that's the opposite of what they should be doing. What happens is, if you're on a train frequently, you often hear people say, ‘My golf partner says do this…’ What you try to do is point out how doing what the herd has done hasn't worked.”
Then again, there are investors who don't want to listen — even though the lessons of irrational exuberance are still so fresh. One veteran Wachovia advisor says he lost a client recently because his buddies convinced him to switch to a more aggressive broker. The client felt he should have gotten more out of the market's spring sprint, which would have meant abandoning his investment discipline. “I've tried being realistic as far as telling people what the market has done for us,” says the rep.
There are certainly plenty of good things to talk to clients about. The 200-day moving average (an important technical barometer) of the S&P 500, Nasdaq and Russell 2000 all started to trend upward in the spring. Stock mutual funds finally stopped hemorrhaging money too, posting an inflow of $16.1 billion in April, compared with an outflow of $276 million in March, according to the Investment Company Institute.
The positive mood swing is palpable — in the business media, in client conversations, at seminars. Advisors say that clients have been more relaxed, more upbeat than at any time since before the market stalled in 2000. “Without a doubt, the fear is no longer there — people were scared to death,” says one Merrill broker. “A few people are starting to call. It changes my attitude. Now, I feel comfortable to call and say, ‘Let's buy something.’”
The result, according to various financial advisors, is an improvement in the prospecting environment. New account openings at Schwab rose to 69,400 in April, up 26 percent from the previous month. But that's still down 35 percent from the previous year, according to Sanford C. Bernstein. Schwab's daily average revenue trades (DARTs) figure reached 120,000 in April, up 5 percent from March. Bernstein brokerage analyst Kelly Tang points out that Schwab's DARTs is up 18 percent from the lows reached in February, and May's figures looked to be strong as well. However, this measure of activity is still down more than 60 percent from this time last year, and Bernstein's analysis predicts that a retail recovery isn't really in the offing until 2004. (Bernstein uses the Schwab data as a proxy for retail investor activity; the wirehouses don't release such figures.)
Brokers say they're stepping up their use of seminars, especially those focused specifically on market conditions. But the advisors who are making the most of this brighter climate are the ones who worked with investors throughout the downturn to lay the groundwork for an eventual recovery.
Process is King
“Those who have grounded their clients in a strategy — money is flowing towards those guys in an amazing way right now,” says Michael Brizz, president of the Center for Professional Achievement in Cleveland, a consulting firm that works with reps at major broker/dealers to increase referrals.
This group is not restricted to the few — the lucky — who prevented losses over the past three years. “Unless you moved to cash and 80 percent bonds, you lost, and if you did that, you're somewhat of a market-timer, and that's not a historically proven process,” says one Wachovia advisor. He says despite the run-up, he continues to focus clients on complete financial planning, looking at the entire wealth picture and then at the markets.
And, at this point, a little risk insurance couldn't hurt. Some advisors suggest writing covered calls to protect against downside risk.
Meanwhile, advisors tell Rep. that they're moving into dividend-paying stocks to take advantage of the new tax laws. But beware that strategy, warns Merrill Lynch's chief strategist, Richard Bernstein. He wrote that the tax cuts are not likely to result in a large number of companies offering increased dividends. His view is that any gains attributable to the dividend cut will be restricted to the traditional dividend vehicles in energy, industrials, consumer staples and drugs.
Other brokers are playing the cycle, emphasizing the small- and medium-cap stocks that tend to lead the market out of recessions. In each of nine recessions going back to 1949, according to Ibbotson Associates, this has been the pattern. In fact, small caps boomed in the first half, leading all indexes. Through June 9, the Russell 2000 was up 16.11 percent year-to-date, compared with a 7.65 percent gain on the Dow and an 11 percent rise in the S&P 500. Again, strategists caution that such a rapid advance is not likely to be sustained.
A Soft Rebound
And for all the reports of upbeat customers listening to new ideas and even bringing in fresh assets, reps say that the market's rebound hasn't done much for their bottom lines yet. Yes, clients are feeling better, and they're more interested in buying equities, but the volume is not there that transaction-oriented brokers need. Nor are fee-based advisors seeing a surge in assets.
“It's tougher and tougher to sustain a 3 percent increase in new business” every month, says one Wachovia producer. “On the first of every month, you get those ‘first of the month’ blues.” He says he's currently switching to a fee-based approach to avoid having to start over in terms of income every month.
Meanwhile, brokers who are already focused on fee-based business say the payoff from better markets is not yet evident. “The annuitization doesn't come back as quickly a we'd like it to,” says a Merrill rep. “It'll be another six months to a year; there's not much way to control it. You just have to accept it as part of what you do for a living.”
Brizz of the Center for Professional Achievement says the way for advisors to improve their business has not changed: Reps who thrive are the ones who create a smart investing discipline for their clients and stick with it — they don't rely on the markets to do the work for them. “What you can do is provide guidance and ask a few questions,” he says. “It's not a situation of, ‘How do we capitalize on this particular stock or rally?’ but a well-grounded strategy, and if you're well-grounded, you're not subject to the whims of the market volatility.”
This is sound advice, because when it comes to the market, there is good reason to remain cautious.
“It's a breather,” says Carol Rogers, the St. Louis advisor. “Don't confuse that with good. Keep your head down, because we're still not at good. We've been sucker-punched so many times.”
On the Rebound
After months of outflows, equity mutual funds are starting to attract investment dollars again.
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Although state officials are taking a slow path toward re-starting attractions and businesses that feed local tourism, town officials and business leaders are advertising the community is open for business.
As Memorial Day weekend invites thoughts of vacation and other summer fun by relaxing and enjoying time off, the continuing coronavirus pandemic has instead invited many people’s curiosity about how different it will be this year.
From his talents on guitar and vocals as part of the Providence-via-Coventry hip hop band Toad & The Stooligans, it’s obvious that Dan Pomfret can lay down lyrics over beats effortlessly.
Composer and lyricist Stephen Sondheim wrote a bouncy song for the musical “Assassins” that says, “Everybody’s got the right to their dreams.”
For 15 years, Sherri Rosen-Mason has been focused on bringing diversity to the enrollment at Hillcrest, a boarding school in New Hampshire where she is head of admissions. She’s proud of her incremental success.
Since much of what I write – especially my books – is focused on endangered species, I often get asked why we should bother protecting rare species, especially those that are less-than-charismatic, like snakes, mice or Rhode Island’s state insect, the American burying beetle.
I always look forward to observing a good display of shooting stars. I’ve watched countless “burning rocks” plummet through the Earth’s atmosphere in the 45 years I’ve been an amateur astronomer. The experience doesn’t get old, except perhaps when the expected peak of activity falls far short of forecasts.
One of the few good things that has come out of the COVID19 situation is that it has resulted in many more people taking walks at our local parks, refuges and wildlife sanctuaries than usual, since it allows us to maintain social distancing while also getting some exercise and enjoying the fresh air.

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The questions started as soon as the last students trickled into Donald Singleton’s first period Advanced Placement African American Studies class on a recent morning. For nearly two hours, Singleton, who has taught at Susan Miller Dorsey Senior High School in Los Angeles for 26 years, challenged his students on their own perceptions of history.
“What have you learned?” he asked the class. “What do you know about the role of African women during slavery?”
“It was entirely permissible to rape a slave, kill a slave, hang a slave, lynch a slave,” responded senior Hassan Wright. “But if you taught them to read, you were just as bad as a slave.”
Advanced Placement African American Studies is, at its core, a history course, tracing the Black experience from early African kingdoms to slavery and the civil rights movement through today. And while it’s drawn fire from some Republicans calling it an example of “woke-ism” infiltrating education, students in the course say it shouldn’t be considered controversial.
“This isn’t a political class. This isn’t like choosing sides. It’s history that everybody should know,” junior Rosselyn Reyes told CBS News.
Jordan Love, also a junior, said the class changed the way he thought about Black history.
“There’s a major difference between having somebody tell you that you’re the ancestor of a slave family and having somebody tell you that you’re the ancestry of an advanced civilization,” he said.
Senior Kessiah Bing said she decided to take the class “to learn more about my people, my history,” adding, “It’s the truth.”
Like all other AP classes, African American Studies is designed by the non-profit College Board with help from university professors and offers students the opportunity to earn college credit. The class began taking shape in 2020 after the killing of George Floyd by Minneapolis police sparked nationwide protests. The College Board plans to make it available to any U.S. high school that wants it next year. Currently, more than 700 U.S. high schools are piloting the course – amid pushback from Republican leaders.
In January, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, called the class “indoctrination” and the state banned it outright. The state’s education department wrote it was “inexplicably contrary to Florida law and significantly lacks educational value.”
In August, Arkansas said the course will no longer count toward graduation credit, writing in a letter to state superintendents “the pilot may not comply with Arkansas law.”
Republican Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders told Fox News, “we cannot perpetuate a lie to our students and propaganda leftist agenda teaching our kids to hate America and hate one another.”
Wright, the senior at Dorsey, rejected claims the class stoked racial division.
“If there was a class that was deliberately telling students to hate White people and hate this country, I would be against that class, too,” Wright said. “I don’t think we should teach hatred of any kind.”
“My students come in excited”
At Dorsey High School, where the student body is mostly Black and Latino, the hope is the class will entice a demographic that hasn’t sought out AP classes at the same rate as others.
“The excitement for me is starting in Africa, and for millions and millions of Black kids, Africa is born in them,” Singleton said. “My students come in excited. They’ve done the reading. And they wonder, ‘Wow, I never learned this in any of my other classes.'”
Singleton denies that the course indoctrinates his students.
“I inculcate my kids with the idea that you’re just as beautiful, just as brilliant, as anyone else,” he said. “That’s my job every day.”
He embraced the idea that he was empowering his students, and drew parallels to teaching bedrock American texts.
“If it’s not about empowerment, why do you say the Pledge of Allegiance? Why do we teach about the Declaration of Independence? Why do we teach about the Constitution? Isn’t that empowerment?” Singleton said.
Claims of “sanitizing” history amid pressure
The course curriculum risks running afoul of measures that recently passed in 18 states restricting how K-12 instructors can teach about race.
In a statement to CBS News, Florida’s Department of Education noted the state has, which were adopted by the state legislature in July. The department says they comply with state law. The standards have been criticized as an effort to “rewrite” or “omit” parts of the Black experience, by including, among other things, instruction on “how slaves developed skills which, in some instances, could be applied for their personal benefit.”
Not long after Florida banned the class in January, the College Board amended the curriculum, removing content on systemic racism, the Black Lives Matter movement and the push for reparations.
While the College Board said the changes were part of their “regular development process,” some educators said the organization acquiesced to political pressure.
Los Angeles Unified School District superintendent Alberto Carvalho said he believes the College Board sanitized the curriculum.
“If you want to really learn about the history of the African American experience, you cannot leave out or sanitize slavery or the civil rights movements, or the fact that our nation has criminalized activities resulting in disproportionate numbers of people of color being imprisoned,” Carvalho said.
A spokesman for the College Board denied caving to political pressure and said some of the topics it removed may still be restored when the final curriculum is released later this year. The College Board also said “in some states teachers have more room to maneuver than others” and that it has “given teachers the flexibility to teach the essential content without putting their livelihoods at risk.”
“College Board’s goal for all Advanced Placement courses is access — both access to challenging college-level course work, and access for as many of those students in as many states as possible,” a College Board spokesman told CBS News. “In some cases, those dual access goals come into conflict. Our commitment ultimately is to rigorous coursework that reflects the discipline and what students will encounter in a college classroom.”
Singleton said the curriculum is intended to be a roadmap and teachers are free to introduce additional topics, like the Black Lives Matter movement or reparations in California.
“Just because it’s not gonna be tested on the exam, there’s nothing that says you’re not allowed to teach about these subjects,” he said.
Carvalho, who frequently sparred with DeSantis as the head of Miami’s school district until 2021, also criticized Florida’s new Black history standards, calling them an attempt to “erase history.”
“I’ve been an educator for 32 years. Never have I seen education becoming so polarized, so influenced by politics,” he said.


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After some party thrown by her aunts and uncles, Talitha Sotto once again gets a grand birthday celebration. Her proud mom and dad Vic Sotto and Pauleen Luna threw a picnic-inspired party in celebration of her first birthday.
Pauleen Luna and Vic Sotto are celebrating their seven years of being together. The actress-host posted on Instagram to express her love for Vic. She also wanted to tell Vic how much she appreciates his presence in her life.
Heto raw ang kilalang labing-isang Pinoy celebrities na ikinasal diumano ng dalawang beses. Sila ang iilang Pinoy celebrities na nagsabi ng "I do" twice sa ibang lalaki o babae at sa parehong lalaki o babae sa showbiz.
Pinakita ngayon ni Pauleen Luna ang pagiging class sa pagsagot sa mga bashers ng kanyang swimsuit photos. Kahit na nakakainsulto, maintained ni Pauleen ang composure at marahang inatake ang mga paratang ng bashers.
Baby Tali is considered as one of the cutest celebrity kids in the country. Recently, she was seen being carried by another adorable personality, Alden Richards. The cute bonding moment attracted varied reactions from netizens.
Actor Vic Sotto exposed the thing that he finds difficult to do with Baby Tali. The celebrity also said the pediatrician always gets mad at him for the same reason. Vic revealed that the adorable kid is already starting her diet.
Vic Sotto revealed that he initially was against wife Pauleen Luna's way of sharing snaps of their baby in social media. Being a "very private" person, he once told Pauleen not to post pictures of Talitha for privacy.
Kilalanin nating ang lalaki na nanalo sa puso ni Miss Millenial Philippines 2017, Eat Bulaga dabarkad beauty Julia Gonowon. Si Julia Gonowon ay ang Miss Millenial beauty ng Camarines Sur at ang nag-uwi sa naturang titulo.
Actress Kristine Hermosa turned 35 yesterday. She celebrated her birthday with her family and friends, including members of the Sotto clan. Among them was celebrity baby Talitha Maria Sotto, the sister of Kristine’s husband Oyo.
Baby Tali once again caught the attention of a lot of netizens because of her latest achievement. This daughter of Pauleen Luna and Vic Sotto can already recognize letters. The video of Baby Tali attracted a lot of reactions.
Baby Tali once again made noise in social media because of her reaction when Tita Pia Wurtzbach visited her. The celebrity kid just gave an icy stare to the beauty queen. Pia said Tali loves her despite giving her a poker face.
Mukhang nanggigil si Miss Universe 2015 Pia Wurtzbach kay baby Tali, nakunan kasi ito ng video ni Pauleen Sotto. Super adorable naman talaga si Tali, at mukhang bet niya ang kanyang tita Pia na game na game na nakipaglaro sa kanya
Bumuhos ang sari saring comments at reaksyon sa ka-cute-tan na nangyayari sa backstage ng Eat Bulaga. Isang litrato ang shinare ni Bae-by Baste sa kanyang Instagram, kung saan makikita katabi nya si Baby Tali Sotto at si Brooklyn.
Pauleen Luna shared how proud she is for the new achievement of her Baby Tali. Pauleen uploaded a video showing her daughter doing the ‘mano po’ gesture. She said it was a struggle at first to teach Tali but now she learned it.
Baby Tali is one of the most favorite celebrity babies in the country. She was also spotted bonding with her baby neighbor. The voice of her mother, Pauleen Luna, can be heard in the video recognizing her baby’s playmate.
Proud Mommy Pauleen Luna-Sotto shared Baby Tali's cuteness though the adorable studio shots of the cute celebrity baby. Tali wore a sweet nautical-striped swimsuit showing her siksik arms and legs in a pirate-themed photo shoot.
Hindi nakapagtataka na talaga namang agaw-pansin, at masayang tingnan ang OOTDs ni Baby Talitha Mari Sotto. Tuwing naipopost ang mga ito sa IG ay agad namang pinupuri ng avid supporters ng Eat Bulaga Dabarkads at Pauleen-Vic fans.
Hindi na talaga maawat ang saya at gigil na dala ni Baby Talitha Sotto dahil sa kanyang very cute features at napakalambing na personality. Lalo pa siyang naging kwela dahil sa kanyang iba't iabng reaksyon sa dabarkads at celebs.
- Sa apat na dekada na nagmamayagpag ang noontime show na Eat Bulaga, marami na ding mga pretty, talented, at witty ladies na nakikilala at dumaan dito. Ngayon, ang iba sa kanila ay nanatiling yumayagpag sa showbiz.
“Eat Bulaga” had its 39th anniversary on July 30, 2018. To celebrate the anniversary, the show’s hosts and family members had a Mass and a party. Talitha Maria Sotto, the daughter of Vic Sotto and Pauleen Luna, attended the event.
The recent social media attention that Baby Tali has been getting almost knocks social media off by storming netizens who could not help but gush over the cuteness attack they felt every time Baby Talitha Sotto does something cute
Pauleen Luna Sotto and Baby Tali’s bonding moments went viral. Photos and a clip showing Tali and Pauleen swimming in the pool melted hearts on social media. Netizens found the photos and video to be adorable and extremely cute.

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You’re eager to get started on that electrical wiring project, but which set of electrical connectors should you choose?
If your answer is “I don’t know”, then perhaps it is time for an upgrade on your knowledge of electrical wiring.
Are you procrastinating on the job because you are unsure about the ideal electrical connectors for a home project? Don’t let this prevent you from getting started – there are some essential considerations that must be taken into account when purchasing components!
What are electrical connectors?
Electrical connectors serve to join pieces of metal and/or plastic into a single electrical connection. There is an array of both standard and uncommon variants that may be employed, each with its own distinct specification.
Unusual connectors are just what they sound like: uncommon variants that deviate from the norm. Examples could include rectified inserts and ring terminals which cater towards applications requiring additional flexibility while still retaining their original shape and size. Moreover, there are also Chubbs connectors which offer an unconventional solution for connecting wires!
Of all the standard connectors available, the most commonly encountered choices include:
The set of three recognized plugs and receptacles (E-pin plugs) found on power boards is a cornerstone of any installation. In addition to supplying power for devices such as TVs and lights, it should provide sufficient current for LED lighting installations without requiring any external voltage supply. Lastly – which is more important than ever before – non-metallic fastening methods such as screw-in pins should not be overlooked; allowing for easier replacement if necessary! Selecting the appropriate plug-receptacle combination will help ensure reliable operation of your system in the long run.
Are they really that important?
Not all electrical connectors are created equal, and it can be tricky to decipher which ones are most appropriate for a given task. Make sure that you choose the right one for the job!
Do not skimp on purchasing these essential components. Investing in an array of different types will enable you to create a vast range of projects from artwork to electronics as well as electrical wiring harnesses and more; each requiring its own specific connector type.
What do the experts say about them?
Since these connectors boast such a wide array of uses, it can be challenging to decide which ones are right for your project.
Are you in need of extra connectivity options? IKEA offers plenty of choices to suit any application – from short-range jumpers to heavier cables that may come into contact with heavy fixtures or appliances.
For instance, the IKEA® CONNECTORS HOMOPLUG® (a 65-AWG plug joining a 9-foot cable) pairing is ideal if you don’t want the extra bulk and weight associated with more substantial connections like butt splices.
How do you pick the right kind of connectors for my wiring project?
When selecting electrical connectors, there are many options to choose from – particularly with regard to number of contacts. By default, several standard and proprietary formats come standard; however a plethora of other types are also available for your perusal:
NEMA 1, 2 and 4 receptacle styles are commonly utilized in industry settings, whereas NEMA 5-15 is usually employed for indoor installations and NEMA 13 (for outdoor applications) is the most popular choice for its convenience and robustness.
Ensure that all wiring in your setup is UL Listed or approved, as it will ensure safety when utilizing any connectors or wires you decide upon!
Final thoughts on this important but often overlooked aspect of your electrical wiring projects
When you’re assembling your electrical wiring project, it is essential to select the right connectors. After all, these can make or break the success of your installation!
Ensure that each connector pair is compatible before beginning any wiring task involving them. This will help to ensure a trouble-free connection during installation and minimize potential issues later on. Ensure that all contacts are properly seated; if they are not then they may become dislodged resulting in damaged wires or components nearby. Alternatively, when an electrical connector has been installed without fully seating into its respective cutout it may create a gap between itself and the socket/power outlet creating an opening for foreign materials to enter. Finally, taking care when choosing between different types of connectors can be an important factor in connecting devices safely and efficiently.
At the end of the day, it is essential to choose the most appropriate electrical connectors for your application. Take this opportunity to inspect all of your options and make an informed decision!


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A trip on a yacht opens a world of possibilities; on water, underwater and on land. It is experience of going back to nature, to reconnect with the sea.
Rest in the shade of the palm trees, while sipping on a cold drink. Get back on board, welcomed by tasty bites and bubbles, have a massage, and enjoy one of many spa treatments. We can realize your dream voyage.
Indonesia is our playground, and YS VOYAGE is constantly on the move and exploring. Are you curious about what we do? Interested in how other travelers experienced diving, cultures, and other unique finds during their voyage?
Read about their adventures to get a taste of what we have in store for you. And find all the information regarding the new travel routes we cover now.

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Allegheny Portage Railroad National Historic Site, Near Duncansville, Pennsylvania
Summit Level Visitor Center does not offer reservations through Recreation.gov. Please take a look at the area details below for more information about visiting this location. Enjoy your visit!
Located immediately off of US Route 22 at the Gallitzin Exit, this is the best place to start your tour. The park movie is shown in the indoor 60 seat auditorium as requested to give a concentrated overview of the park story. The program lasts approximately twenty minutes. The movie is a dramatic interpretation of what it was like to work and travel on the Portage Railroad. A fictional character, Edgar West, explains life on the canals then speaks of a change of occupation to Portage Railroad.

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Harvey Weinstein -- who more than anyone defined and shaped the sharp-elbowed art of Oscar campaigning -- has been expelled from the group that presents the Academy Awards.
In the latest and perhaps most symbolic blow to the Hollywood mogul since a host of sexual harassment and assault allegations went public nine days ago, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences board voted on Saturday to strip Weinstein's membership.
In a statement, the academy said the action, which is effective immediately, was intended "not simply to separate ourselves from someone who does not merit the respect of his colleagues but also to send a message that the era of willful ignorance and shameful complicity in sexually predatory behavior and workplace harassment in our industry is over."
Weinstein has already had his membership suspended in BAFTA, the British version of the Oscars, and faces separate action from the Producers Guild of America. That vote has been delayed until Monday, according to Variety.
The academy's decision -- voted on by its 54 board members in a special meeting -- continues what amounts to an industry-wide attempt to purge Weinstein from the place he has occupied in the film business.
Given the outsized role Weinstein has played in the Oscars for decades, being censured by an organization he so assiduously courted comes as a particularly sharp rebuke.
Although academy members have been disciplined for violating its rules, there is virtually no precedent for ousting someone in the face of a scandal. As reports have noted, director Roman Polanski -- who fled the U.S. in 1978 to avoid the legal consequences of a rape involving a 13-year-old girl -- and Mel Gibson, who temporarily became an industry pariah after making anti-Semitic remarks, remained members.
Under the academy's bylaws, two thirds of the board had to agree to take such an action. Some of the higher-profile members include Whoopi Goldberg, Steven Spielberg and Tom Hanks.
Since the New York Times first reported on sexual-harassment accusations against Weinstein last Thursday, dozens of women have come forward recounting their own experiences. The New Yorker published its own account, which included charges of rape by three women.
Weinstein-backed films, through Miramax and then the Weinstein Co., have won dozens of Oscars, including best picture wins for "The King's Speech" and "The Artist." Weinstein was also an individual recipient in 1999 as the producer of "Shakespeare in Love."
Through his representative, Weinstein has categorically denied that any non-consensual sex took place. He did express some contrition in a statement after the New York Times piece in which he apologized for past behavior that has "caused a lot of pain" and said he would take a leave of absence to "conquer my demons."
The vote regarding Weinstein could have implications for the academy in the future, since it will almost surely be used as a benchmark when other situations involving members arise. Speaking on condition of anonymity, one source has called ita "watershed moment."
The academy's initial statement announcing the meeting said that it found Weinstein's actions as described "repugnant, abhorrent and antithetical to the high standards of the Academy and the creative community it represents." On Saturday, it said it's working to advance ethical standards that "all Academy members will be expected to exemplify."
Weinstein's brother Bob, CEO of the Weinstein Co., said that Harvey "definitely should be kicked out" of the academy in an interview with the Hollywood Reporter.


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Elpidio V. Peria
28 September 2014
Philippines President Benigno Simeon Aquino III went to New York last 23 September 2014 to attend UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon’s Climate Summit to deliver what appears in the video as a rushed speech, perhaps he was trying to say too many things all at once, on a limited 4-minute time frame.
He tried to present a country trying to do many things to address the problems on its own, and based on the transcript of the speech provided by RAPPLER, prefaced this by saying around the beginning of his speech that :
It would be wrong however to engage in another protracted debate over the individual commitments of countries. To my mind, that would be adopting the wrong framework. Instead, everyone here has to do everything they can to address climate change without first waiting for their neighbors to engage in action. Doing anything less leaves the problem unattended to thereby increasing the problem we all face.
While this part of the speech may have presented the right tone in this summit of world leaders and show that in spite of difficulties the Philippines is doing its utmost to cope with the challenges of rebuilding from severe typhoons such as Yolanda and undertaking climate change adaptation and mitigation, to say however that “to engage in another protracted debate over the individual commitments of countries” is “the wrong framework” and that “everyone here has to do everything they can to address climate change”, Pnoy has completely undermined what Philippines and other developing countries are calling for in the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), negotiations, which invoked the principles of historical responsibility and the common-but-differentiated-responsibility to guide the 2015 Paris climate deal.
With historical responsibility, those who have started out early in their industrialization path, namely the US, the EU, Japan and a handful of developed countries such as Canada, Australia and New Zealand, are tasked to undertake significant greenhouse gas emissions. The common-but-differentiated-responsibility means that those who have more resources and capacity, including technology, will have to do more, to address the challenges of climate change adaptation and mitigation.
Pnoy should have been reminded that even if developing countries undertake their own efforts to deal with climate change, like what the Philippines has been doing, he should have cited what the UNFCCC has already placed in its article 4.7 where it is said in binding language:
7. The extent to which developing country Parties will effectively implement their commitments under the Convention will depend on the effective implementation by developed country Parties of their commitments under the Convention related to financial resources and transfer of technology and will take fully into account that economic and social development and poverty eradication are the first and overriding priorities of the developing country Parties.
This is what the Philippines and other developing countries have been insisting in the negotiations and Pnoy’s statement is a complete trashing of this key provision, since what he said is that developing countries will exert their utmost on their own and will not wait for other countries, developed countries more particularly, to do their fair and equitable share in cutting their greenhouse gas emissions.
What will happen is a free-wheeling-do-your-best efforts at curbing climate change which gets developed countries off the hook in terms of their treaty obligations but will not deliver the necessary reductions in GHG emissions that will avert the 2 degrees centigrade warming that is projected to happen within this century.
Perhaps Pnoy should attend the next Conference of the Parties of the UNFCCC in Lima, Peru this December so he will get a first-hand sense of the nuances of the negotiations and adjust his pronouncements to what the Philippines needs to do on this issue.
This, however, may be far-fetched, since due to his lack of interest on issues relating to climate change and his lack of appreciation for the work done by the Climate Change Commission, he has not even convened the Climate Change Commission on a regular basis, nor has he signed the implementing rules and regulations of the Peoples Survival Fund Act, which would have activated the meager Php1 billion peso fund that will enable local government units and local organizations to do climate change adaptation work.
Filipinos may just have to do things on their own when it comes to coping with climate change and not wait for Pnoy to do anything substantial on this issue.
And this is a disaster waiting to happen, not only in the immediate term, but also in the long-term.

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You can copy and return files, install and uninstall applications, execute shell commands, and solve multiple problems. A firmware flash file is a type of software that is used to update or reinstall it on a XiaomiBlack Shark 4.
It’s impossible for us to read and analyze every single one of these agreements. But we started counting exactly how many times you have to hit “agree” to use devices when we review them since these are agreements most people don’t read and definitely can’t negotiate.
- On this page, you can find the official link to download Xiaomi Black Shark 4 Stock Firmware ROM (Flash File) on your computer.
- The setup on the rear consists of a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP wide-angle sensor with a 119° field of view, and a 5MP macro sensor.
- Now the point is how to get a firmware flash file to fix all boot loop issues.
- The Black Shark 5 Pro has a triple rear camera module powered by a primary 108 MP main lens and coupled with a 13 MP ultra wide angle lens and a 5 MP macro sensor.
- Connectivity features include Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, and dual 5G SIM support.
His technical expertise, passion for technology and years of experience make him a trusted source in the website industry. The Li-Po 4500 mAh, non-removable battery gives the smartphone a good battery backup.
So far, I haven’t faced any major issues with JOYUI and I hope it stays that way. That 144Hz refresh rate is perfect for gaming as it keeps the image on the screen extremely sharp, even in fast-paced scenes. Normally, with a phone at this price point, you’d expect something like a 60Hz display, meaning the image you’re seeing only updates 60 times every second. 144Hz is over double that—which can improve your reactions by at least an extra frame. Photography on such phones is typically mediocre or plain bad. Compared to its peers, the Black Shark 4 Pro does alright in well-lit conditions but suffers in dimmer settings. The setup on the rear consists of a 64MP primary sensor, an 8MP wide-angle sensor with a 119° field of view, and a 5MP macro sensor.
Moreover, there is a 120W fast charging adapter to charge this smartphone very fast. It charges your phone by 0-50% in 5 minutes, and 0-100% in 15 minutes (as advertised). A well-known smartphone and telecommunication company Xiaomi has announced another flagship phone. This new phone comes in multiple variants but this is 8GB ram and 128 GB internal storage.


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An angry mob in Etitiama Nkporo, Arochukwu Local Government Area of Abia State has killed one Kalu Ilum for purportedly murdering his wife.
The man Kalu Ilum purportedly shot his wife in the mouth over a quarrel that started at home before the woman left for her shop. Kalu’s corpse was also set ablaze by the angry mob.
It was gathered that the angry mob, who went in search of the man, eventually found him hiding in a disused well. They fished him out, beat him to death and set his body ablaze.
It was also learnt that his house destroyed by the angry mob before descending on him.
According to a resident of the area; the woman was not a violent woman, She owned a restaurant in the village, many leaving around can even testify the woman’s way of life.
We were told that she was supporting her family with the proceeds of the business while the husband was not contributing anything.
Geoffrey Ogbonna, the police Spokesperson in the state, said he was yet to be informed about the incident.


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A 3-year-old healthy uncircumcised male presents to the Emergency Department with five days of penis swelling and pain. Five days prior, his father noted that the patient’s foreskin appeared stuck behind the head of the penis. The patient was seen at an urgent care facility four days prior and was given an antifungal cream for presumed balanitis, however, this did not resolve the patient’s symptoms. Since that time, the penis has been getting progressively more swollen and painful. The patient has not experienced the inability to urinate, decreased urine output, penile discharge, other penile lesions, fever, chills, abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting, testicular pain, or testicular swelling.
Vitals: Within normal limits
General: Alert, anxious
Genitourinary: Penile swelling, erythema, and tenderness to palpation
Paraphimosis is a medical emergency due to the risk of tissue necrosis. A preputial or phimotic ring – a circumferential band of tissue – caught behind the glans causes swelling of penile tissue.
Case Question: In an uncircumcised male, visualization of what structure(s) indicates that the foreskin is retracted?
In the evaluation of painful penile swelling, the first step is to determine whether the patient is circumcised or not through a review of the medical record or discussion with the patient’s family. In an uncircumcised male, the critical next step is to assess for an entrapped and retracted foreskin (paraphimosis). Visualization of the glans penis and the urethral meatus as in this case demonstrates that the foreskin is retracted. Additionally, visualization of the glans penis and urethral meatus makes a scarred and unretractable foreskin (pathologic paraphimosis) unlikely to be the primary diagnosis. The differential diagnosis also includes hair tourniquet syndrome, chigger bites, and inflammation of the glans and foreskin (balanitis and balanoposthitis).
- In any male presenting with penile pain, it is critical to first ascertain his circumcision status. In an uncircumcised male, visualizing the glans and urethral meatus demonstrates that the foreskin is retracted.
- Paraphimosis is a medical emergency caused by an entrapped, retracted foreskin.
- Bragg BN, Kong EL, Leslie SW. Paraphimosis. 2021 May 4. In: StatPearls [Internet]. Treasure Island (FL): StatPearls Publishing; 2021 Jan–. PMID: 29083645.
- 2. Simonis K, Rink M. Paraphimosis. In: Urology at a Glance. Springer Berlin Heidelberg; 2014:361-364. doi:10.1007/978-3-642-54859-8_65
Images and cases from the Society of Academic Emergency Medicine (SAEM) Clinical Images Exhibit at the 2021 SAEM Annual Meeting | Copyrighted by SAEM 2021 – all rights reserved. View other cases from this Clinical Image Series on ALiEM.
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Latest HR Trends with Gianpaolo Barozzi by Anderson Willinger
Getting a constant feedback on employees experience and performance to fuel prediction about future talent-hiring needs, including understanding and predicting behavior /sentimental analysis/, performance, motivations, expectations in a real time.
At Anderson Willinger, executive search, we have organized a 4 sessions for Top HR Directors to discuss crucial topics in today’s HR world. One of them, discussed with a Senior Global Director from Cisco, Gianpaolo Barozzi, was focused on Sentiment Analysis as well as People Analytics.
What is changing in the Digital Era?
- consumer demands are changing: speed and convenience of buying goods / services, checking recommendations, online payment;
- speed – the need for real-time decision-making;
- the need for storage, processing and analysis of huge amounts of data (Big Data) and the priority of information security


RZ's second album, released on the now-legendary Pilz label, was recorded in Dieter Dierks's studios. Two personnel changes: the bassist (departing Lieblang was the lyric writer in the first line-up, and he contributes to three songs without playing) and the addition of a second guitarist Kittel…
Features 24 bit remastering and comes with a mini-description. Although Rufus Harley also plays flute, soprano, and tenor on this record, it is for his bagpipe playing that the out-of-print album is most notable. The bagpipes tend to be a drone instrument and Harley cannot surmount the problem of cutting off notes quickly, but he plays his main instrument as well as anyone and is thus far the only jazz bagpipe player. With the assistance of pianist Oliver Collins, bassist James Glenn, drummer Billy Abner, and Robert Gossett on conga, Harley's versions of "Feeling Good" and "Scotch and Soul" are quite unique.
Rufus is the eponymous debut album by American R&B and funk band Rufus, released on the ABC Records label in 1973 fronted by singers Chaka Khan and Ron Stockert. The album is notable for an upbeat rock/soul sound that would be replaced by a more heavy direction into funk and jazzy-styled recordings.
is the tenth studio album by funk band (billed as ), released on the label in 1981. Camouflage peaked at #15 on chart and stalled at #98 on . The album includes the singles ( 8, #91) and ( #66, #56).
As Khan released her first solo album, I'm Every Woman, the band released 1978's Numbers, sans Khan, and it went absolutely nowhere. Masterjam finds them back together, renamed Rufus and Chaka, with Quincy Jones producing the effort. Khan had worked with Jones on his 1978 album, Sounds…And Stuff Like That. The most striking thing about Masterjam is that is doesn't sound like a trademark Rufus effort. Jones' production style is so strong that the band's individual sound is all but lost.
In original sleeve artwork this is a reissue of the bands debut killer album from late 69. Excellent German prog recorded live in the studio with flute, guitar keyboards etc.Largely instrumental raw edged progressive rock and a few surprises chucked in.Informative booklet and bonus tracks making up more than 70 minutes of music.
Street Player is the gold-selling sixth studio album by funk band Rufus (billed as Rufus & Chaka Khan), released on the ABC Records label in 1978. Street Player was the band's third album to top Billboard's R&B Albums chart and also reached #14 on Pop. The album includes the singles "Stay" (US R&B #3, US Pop #48) and "Blue Love" (US R&B #34).
Masterjam finds them back together, renamed Rufus and Chaka, with Quincy Jones producing the effort. Khan had worked with Jones on his 1978 album, Sounds…And Stuff Like That. The most striking thing about Masterjam is that is doesn't sound like a trademark Rufus effort. Jones' production style is so strong that the band's individual sound is all but lost. It's nothing to cry about, since Jones was at his R&B/pop peak and Rufus couldn't do it any better on their own. The album's first track is "Do What You Love What You Feel," with its subtle horn riffs arranged by Jerry Hey and vocals from guitarist Tony Maiden and Khan. On a track somewhat close to a ballad, the brilliantly arranged "Heaven Bound," Jones gets a good raw vocal from Khan. A frequent Jones collaborator, Rod Temperton, offers the title track and the even better "Live in Me." The album's only low point was a cover of Jones' own "Body Heat." On this version the pace is quickened, inexplicably turned into disco which revealed the lyrics to be paper-thin. Although Masterjam was just more of a Quincy Jones album than a Rufus effort, this ended up being one of the groups' last successful full-studio endeavors.
Chaka Khan (born Yvette Marie Stevens; March 23, 1953), frequently known as the "Queen of Funk", is a 10-time Grammy Award winning American singer-songwriter who gained fame in the 1970s as the frontwoman and focal point of the funk band Rufus. While still a member of the group in 1978, Khan embarked on a successful solo career. Her signature hits, both with Rufus and as a solo performer, include "Tell Me Something Good", "Sweet Thing" which she wrote for her then husband Richard Holland, "Ain't Nobody", "I'm Every Woman", "I Feel for You" and "Through the Fire".


Alpha Omicron Omega is a co-ed professional education fraternity that was founded at Jacksonville State University over the summer. This fraternity was founded by JSU student Reginald Swanson, and there are currently pledges completing the new member process in the hopes of becoming a brother of the fraternity. As a part of this process, the potential members have to raise a set amount of funds as a collective group. In order to do so, the current pledge class decided to showcase the talents of one of their own.
Tyler Schultz was the man for the job. He has taken ballroom dancing lessons himself for over the past seven years. He has also taught ballroom dancing lessons for four years. Schultz is also the president of the pledge class that is currently seeking membership.
“I thought it was an awesome idea when it was brought up, even if it was something I just sort of came up with. No other organization on campus has done anything similar that I know of, and it seems like it’s worked for us,” said Schultz about what he thought when the group first had the idea.
The event was held at the Wesley Foundation on November 6, 2012. It was separated into three different sessions, with a $1 admission price for each session. During the first session, students were taught three smooth dances. These are the waltz, the tango and the foxtrot. During the second session, students were taught three rhythm dances. These are the rumba, the chacha and swing. The third session was a relaxed hour where the guests could mingle, buy food and drinks, and even show off their new found dancing skills.
The group also sold $1 chances to win a private dancing lesson to be scheduled with Schultz at a later date. After much competition, Trent Ford took home the prize.
The event was an overall success. Not only did the group come closer to meeting their financial obligations, but they also hosted an event that appealed to those in attendance. Although some were skeptical at first, they left having learned much more than they came knowing. Some came as couples, perhaps even trying to learn for an upcoming wedding. Some singles came in the hopes of winning the attention of someone who shared similar interests as them. Regardless of their relationship status or reason for attending, everyone in attendance met and danced with new people, while also improving their dancing skills.
It went so well that Alpha Omicron Omega has hopes of hosting a similar event in the future.


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Bella Shmurda Ft. Efya, Darkovibes – P’s And Chills
Nigerian talented singer and Dangbana Rebublik serial hit-maker, Bella Shmurda has released a new freestyle titled, “P’s and Chills”.
The song “P’s and Chills” features Ghanaian songbird, Efya, talented rapper, Darkovibes and Kelvyn Boy.
Moreover, the new freestyle was produced by MOG Beatz.
Listen and share your thoughts below!


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- Reliable and durable: the nylon bristles of small brush bulk is made of synthetic hair, the bristle is tight with the brush, which is durable for you to use, not easy to shed. Easy to clean: the small brush bulk is easy to clean, and gently twist it with your fingers to reshape it into a fluffy look, then dry it with a paper towel, you can wash it with warm soapy water or cleaner not include, the brush can quickly put into repeated use.
Handle design: the synthetic hair paintbrushes measures approx.
Wide usage: the bright paint brush is suitable for acrylic, universal shape, watercolor, enamel and other media painting or application; The flat shape is considered a basic, gouache, ink, oil color, tempera, meeting the needs of all levels of painters, from beginners to intermediate and experienced artists.
Package contains: the quantity of flat paint brushes is for you to choose, the sufficient quantity is enough for you to use and replace in daily life, you can use the paint brush to draw some pictures as you like, the brush will give you a nice experience.22 cm/ 8. 7 inches, which is suitable for hand control, and the synthetic hair part is about 2. 7 cm/ 1 inch, with the flat shape, the brush is easy to get started and comfortable to use.
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- The brushes are ideal for use painting onto canvas, wood, abstracts, paper, face painting body art or any of your desired artistic creations. Professional artists and young aspiring artists love using them, and they make an excellent gift item for beginners, students, and all levels of painters.
An extremely versatile 24-piece professional artist paintbrush set that is organized by size in a convenient nylon storage and carrying rollup pouch case. The brushes have durable premium talkon synthetic nylon hair bristles. Handcrafted superior quality brushes with anti-shedding bristles, and 16; 6 flat sizes 1/4, and 12; 2 each of round sizes 0, 10, 1/2, 1, anti-rust nickel double-crimped ferrules, 3/8, 5/8, 4, and sturdy gray wooden handles.
These premium brushes are easy to clean and reshape, the brush hairs stay soft and flexible after cleaning, clean them using warm soapy water, and they don't shed hairs or fall apart after cleaning.
This broad selection of 24 brushes includes 6 filbert sizes 2, 10, 8, 6, and 2; 3 angle sizes 1/8, 7/8, 5/8, and 5/8; 2 rigger sizes 2/0 and 3/0; 1 fan size 5. The brushes' lengths vary from 7. 25" up to 9" long. Replace cleaned brushes into the storage organizer pouch. Art supplies superior performing paintbrush set that will bring your artwork to life.
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- No loosing hair on painting - the problem that hairs fall off has been bothering us for long time; however, we used a selection of high-quality nylon materials to minimize the possibility of hair loss. Real high-quality nylon hair - we have selected this premium nylon hair imported from Korea among dozens of different nylon hair raw materials.
The paintbrush set could satisfy you whatever detailed painting or largest coat applications, filbert, fan, every stroke will come to life. Selected collection of shapes and sizes - to bring up fresh inspiration, flat, round, angular, Artify has selected 24 different shapes and sizes brushes as a set.
Its characteristics ensure that the brush made is significantly ahead of other brushes in terms of water absorption and water absorption speed. They are liner, and comb. 70d nylon cloth roller - when you’re ready to start painting, simply fold out the roller and you’re good to go! Our portable roller is stylish, while also providing essential protection from unwanted damage.
Ferrules don’t get loose - artify paint brush has used a heavier glue on where wood and bristles meet, so the ferrules don’t come off easily. On this basis, excellent elasticity can be maintained and the shape will not be damaged after a long-term use. High-density nylon ensures that have delicate hand feel, light and flexible enough to be stored in a carry bag or backpack, waterproof and oil-proof characteristics.
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- Ergonomic handles: carefully designed, providing the perfect combination between balance and comfort, with long solid wooden handle, straight and persistent foaming, to deliver consistent paint strokes that every artist desires. The box is made from durable translucent polypropylene plastic that will protect your paintbrushes from damage.
Professional round brushes: our round pointed tip brushes are strong absorbent and springy for watercolor painting and oil painting, detail embellishment, and are soft enough for painting nail art, body & face painting with acrylic paints.
Sturdy, simply clean the detail paint brush with solvent or warm water. It is very easy to clean, they are made of high-quality aluminum ferrules with the anti-shedding process.
Portable case: each paintbrush set go with a container. The brush box fits easily into your tote bag or backpack. Also, high flexible: brush tips are made of pure nylon hair which is soft, Durable, ductile and flexible. Meets all purpose painting needs: set of 9 brushes in various sizes, #16. Ideal for for detail, #4, including size #0, #14, fills, #6, #8, wash, #2, #10, #12, and thin to thick lines.
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- Tiny paintbrushes with ergonomic handles design: these miniature paintbrushes have short, no-slip grip, sturdy handles made of hardwood, triangular finger rest area, shaped with a flat, which ensures full control, well-weighted, and ease of usage, with little to no hand fatigue; the handle shape also stops the brushes from rolling off the table.
This professional fine tip paintbrush set includes: 15 thin paintbrushes of different shapes and sizes and a dust-proof bag, 3/0, 0 & 4, 3/0, 1, all inside a cardboard paintbrush holder; the miniature brushes inside this paintbrush set are - liners 4/0, flats 0 & 1, rounds 4/0, 2/0, 0, 2/0, 2 & 1 and a curved tight spot 0; each paintbrush has the size marked on its handle.
Super-versatile fine detail paintbrush set: you can use these small detail art brushes for acrylic painting, paint by numbers for adults, wood, for line brush art, oil painting, miniature painting, figurines, for rock painting, paper, watercolor painting or army paint, on stretched canvas, scale model painting, face painting, fabric, nail art or hobby craft.
Durable and neat detail paintbrush gift set: an ideal present for yourself and all skill levels artists in your life, from beginners to professionals; any questions about these detail paintbrushes? let us know and get a response within 24 hours, tops. Mini paintbrushes with high-quality bristles: the nylon bristles of these fine detail art brushes provide strength, and accuracy; the copper ferrule will stay shiny and it will not rust; the crimp is double, and durable, precision, sturdy, ensuring no shedding, splitting or stray hairs.

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Gianduja, as complicated as it sounds, is really something that is very delicious and easy to use.
It is a form of chocolate nut paste that contains a 30% nut content, and is more commonly found to be in hazelnut flavour. In Baking Blocks’ case, we have it in both hazelnut and almond flavour. However, despite it being called a paste, they are a slightly tougher texture as compared to our range of nut pastes.
How do you use it in baking? It is commonly used in baking by melting it down and making it into fillings, frostings, flavouring creams, or even just leaving it in cubes and coating it with chocolate to make chocolate pralines.
Here’s where the interesting part comes, you can even eat it by itself in the original form that we pack it in! Like the photo below, you can basically just eat it as if it was a dessert by itself or give it as a gift in its original form!
It normally comes in either large blocks or tubs, but well.. being a chocolate lover myself I couldn’t let you guys miss out on being able to try out these awesome cubes of nutty chocolate, so we made it into edible bite sizes which makes it directly consumable while it is still able to be melted down or used for baking as well.

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The Safe Schools Community Team visited the children, parents, staff and governors on 11th January 2017.
Each class learned how to stay safe online and our families had the opportunity to come into school to learn how they can help to keep their children safe online.
New technologies have become integral to the lives of children and young people in today’s society, both within schools and in their lives outside school. The internet and other digital and information technologies are powerful tools, which open up new opportunities for everyone.
Electronic communication helps teachers and pupils learn from each other. These technologies can stimulate discussion, promote creativity and increase awareness of context to promote effective learning. Children and young people have an entitlement to safe internet access at all times. The requirement to ensure that children and young people are able to use the internet and related communications technologies appropriately and safely is addressed as part of the wider duty of care to which all who work in schools are bound.


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Rochester, IL. (ECWd) –
In yet another failed attempt at circumventing the Freedom of Information Act, Bonnie Kurowski’s newest endeavor, “IL Reporter” has contacted the Rochester Fire District using its Facebook page contact.
Rife with misspellings, here it is:
We encourage anyone receiving this type of communication from her to forward it to us.


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With Syracuse football in 2012, there are so many ways to look at the team in measuring its positives and negatives – so let's try them all out.
By the numbers
Statistically, one wouldn't think Syracuse is just 1-3 on the year, especially when looking at the offensive side of the ball. Quarterback Ryan Nassib is No. 7 in the entire country in total offense (360 total yards per game); ranks second in passing yards (1,367), eighth in touchdowns (10), lies within the top 50 signal-callers in America in QB rating (143.7) and has already set single game school records for yardage and completions in the tough loss to Northwestern.
Marcus Sales ranks 11th nationally with 382 receiving yards and is just one off the FBS leader with five touchdown grabs already. The senior is also 25th in receptions per game and 18th overall with 27 total grabs.
The passing game remains good for both sides of the ball, actually. Nassib and company lead the No. 25 total offense America (487.4 yards per game), and the defense is 26th against the pass (181.25 yards per game). However, each unit has a counter stat that exposes its flaw. For the offense, the yardage is plentiful – but points aren't. The Orange ranks just 71st in scoring offense at 27 points per game. Defensively, the stout passing defense has led to teams piling up rushing yards on SU to the point that the unit gives up 176.25 yards per game on the ground, 84th-best nationally. When the offense's 27 points per game stacks up to the defenses 29.50 points allowed per game, 1-3 seems just about right.
Numbers shouldn't cause panic until the following three sentences: There's deeper categories that contribute to the tough times for the Orange, but the basics say enough. None bigger than the No. 1 ratio in sports, the turnover margin. Syracuse is tied for 111th out of 120 FBS teams with a -1.50 ratio thus far, with just four turnovers forced against 10 giveaways.
The naked eye
While stats are nice, it's the naked eye that often judges how a team is performing. Even in a win – like against Stony Brook – the naked eye told you that Syracuse wasn't that good. Some said it didn't even feel like that won. For people of this camp, it is time to panic.
Nassib looks solid for the most part, accurate and timely when the offense needs him most. Can he be more consistent? Of course he can, but there's no question he's been the glue between SU keeping it close against NU, USC and Minnesota and the reason the team does have a win on its current record. Jerome Smith and Prince-Tyson Gulley have each had their moments, but neither has taken the reigns from the other definitively just yet – then there's Ashton Broyld. He sure looks the part, but is he using all of his skill-set with the ball in his hands?
The wide receiver group looks like a pleasant surprise. Sales is exceeding expectations save a few drops and Jarrod West is doing the same. Alec Lemon is on the mend and the speed of Chris Clark and Jeremiah Kobena (when healthy) may factor big in the long-run. Tight end Beckett Wales has held his own, but like his predecessor and former roommate Nick Provo – he is what he is.
Up front on offense, the line has done pretty much what we thought it would. The running game has been solid to the left side – where Sean Hickey and Zack Chibane are, and everything else has looked subpar at best. Pass protection is an issue across the board, especially off of the right edge, where Lou Alexander has not-so-heroically saved the spot for Hickey once Justin Pugh returns to left tackle next Friday against Pittsburgh.
Defensively, some are frustrated by the line's lack of pressure on opposing quarterbacks. After watching the group knock out Northwestern's signal-caller and disrupt Matt Barkley for four quarters, I could not disagree more. Yes, the sack numbers aren't exactly dominant (T-47th in America), but Markus Pierce-Brewster and Brandon Sharpe have been the most consistent defenders on the team along with Siriki Diabate, who has excelled leading the linebacker group. The DEs have contained against the run and affected pass attempts on routine more than stats can support.
Dyshawn Davis and Marquis Spruill have adjusted to Diabate in the middle and seem to be settling into the defense just in time for Big East play. They will be the key to the rest of the season on defense with stout running backs like Ray Graham, Rushel Shell, Jawan Jamison, Lyle McCombs and the Louisville duo of Senorise Perry and Jeremy Wright left on the schedule.
The secondary has looked good on paper, but shaky to the naked eye. Each of the four games has featured seemingly easy down-the-field passes to get opponents the momentum. However, tackling has been much improved from last season – especially at cornerback with Brandon Reddish in the fold. He is still learning plenty as a cover-guy, but he's ahead of where Ri'Shard Anderson and Keon Lyn were at this time last season. Lyn remains the top cover-guy, but he does have that occasional mental lapse. The safeties have looked solid more times than not- especially against the run. Shamarko Thomas and Jeremi Wilkes could be the best tackling duo back there in years, however their collective coverage skills scream for more playing time for Durell Eskridge.
While many themes from the "naked eye" section will translate to tape review, some big ones will not. For one, Nassib's read progression isn't something you can easily decipher without replay and additional looks. He has done a good job getting from progression read No. 2 to No. 3, but has had a hard time getting off of No. 1 in turnover scenarios. It's no secret that the protection hasn't held up in the same circumstances, which may lend a hand as to why the redshirt senior QB was locked in on his first read when he knew trouble was ahead. Otherwise, Nassib has been accurate and really excelled with the new tempo of the offense. The Minnesota game never really allowed for him to get going because of early-down deficiency, but the tape suggests it's a one-game hiccup more so than a developing trend.
Up front, change is needed and the timing couldn't be better. Rob Trudo and Ivan Foy have tandemed to do a serviceable job at best at the right guard position, but tape suggests that Alexander is out of his league at this point in his career at tackle. Hickey - who has been top-notch along with Chibane – will move over to man that spot leading up to the Pitt game. Once Pugh is back at left tackle, the line will not only improve dramatically from and experience and talent standpoint, but in its balance as well. Teams have picked up on ‘Cuse sliding its pass protection right to help out the weak point as the season has progressed.
The backs and receivers have been effective at times, and tape suggests that it is because of the balanced style. Gulley isn't only carrying the ball outside when he's in the game and Smith isn't limiting himself in-between the tackles when he's got the nod. This is as much a compliment to Nathaniel Hackett as it is to the players themselves for adding a missing dimension to their individual games. Broyld has been up-and-down, demonstrating solid acceleration and big-play ability in the open field while not using all of his 230-plus pounds to be more effective in tight spots. Once his confidence increases, he will gear closer to the weapon most think he can become. Sales, West and Lemon have done well in their route running and surprisingly well in their down-the-field blocking. No run game can flourish without willing blockers at receiver, and each has done his part thus far. Once Lemon returns to full strength to create a balanced defensive look instead of coverage rolling to Sales – the passing game has the chance to flourish even more. Wales has been good as a receiver, but his blocking is still questionable.
The front four on the other side of the ball have been solid for most of the young season. The aforementioned MPB and Sharpe have done their job on the edge, but the same cannot be said for Deon Goggins, Jay Bromley and Eric Crume. Each has rotated between the two inside positions, with a touch of Zian Jones as well, but neither of the foursome has emerged as go-to defenders. That's not a bad thing when considering the conditioning and immense size of most defensive linemen, but it also means experienced players like Goggins and Bromely aren't taking the next step. Each has been as advertised, not necessarily improving – though each has looked pretty good against the run and defeating run blocks.
The crew of Diabate, Spruill and Davis is seeing more playing time than ever, and for good reason. They are each fast-flow linebackers that excel in speed and quickness which enables each to run by blockers and pursue back-side instead of testing their luck against big fullbacks and pulling linemen. It has worked fairly well so far, though missed tackled are also the product of undersized ‘backers – and it has been overly-evident over the last two games.
Secondary-wise, ball skills are still the primary issue that needs correcting. Anderson, Reddish and Lyn are in solid position more times than not on the outside, but tight windows and a lack of awareness have allowed for big plays and bigger touchdowns. Anderson has been picked on the most, especially in the red zone despite his team-leading speed and great size for a corner (6-foot, 187 lbs). The safeties remain liabilities in coverage, which is why the nickel and dime packages will likely continue to rotate with Eskridge and maybe some Ritchy Desir against true spread passing teams like USF and Cincinnati on deck. However, Thomas is leading the group well in its coverage –disguising to the point that players are in position without being out of their responsibility, which is the No. 1 rule of clouding coverage.
Tape suggests it is time to panic, but only some.
Yes, we didn't get into special teams – so here's what you need to know. Wayne Morgan has excelled as a kick-cover guy all year and may push for playing time elsewhere as a result. Jonathan Fisher has been a bit sporadic as has the usually-reliable Ross Krautman. Punt coverage has been abysmal and the return game in either area is lacking a game-breaker with the ball in his hands.
The answer is yes, but not because of any single factor besides this: The 2012 Syracuse University squad has yet to put one solid game, featuring good play from each of the three phases of football, together. It's been a month, the team is healthy and the head coach is in charge of the most inconsistent phase of the three – special teams. Doug Marrone is technically in charge of each phase, so maybe it's just his time to panic. Luckily for him, the lowly and unpredictable Big East lay ahead, where wins can come or go with a missed field goal call and bowl berths can re-appear as fast as they can dissolve after a nationally-televised upset win.
With an extra week to prepare for the Pitt Panthers, we may find out all we need to know about this team next Friday night in the Carrier Dome.

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Recognising Exceptional Contributions To Our Local Economy & Communities
In response to the announcement that Mendip Business Awards will not now be taking place, Shepton Mallet Town Council is launching an online award initiative to recognise outstanding local businesses and entrepreneurs.
At a time when many businesses are in vital need of support, the Shepton Innovator Business Awards recognises the dedication and hard work shown by local businesses and entrepreneurs to serve and support their community during the current crisis and throughout the year.
In keeping with the times, the awards are being run entirely online. Nominations are open from Thursday 11th June and close at midnight on Thursday 30th July.
An independent panel of local judges will select shortlisted finalists which will be announced on social media on Thursday 20th August. The winners will be announced via on online award ceremony on Wednesday 02 September. Winners will be given both a physical certificate and digital banner to display online.
There are 8 categories of award
- New Business (opened after May 2019)
- Food and Drink Producers
- Manufacture and Small Production
- Wellbeing and Leisure
- Arts, Culture and Heritage
- Innovator of the Year (voted on by town councillors)
Nominations can be made directly by a business owner or employee, or by a member of the public on behalf of another business.
Nominations are open to all businesses (small, medium-sized and large), either based in Shepton Mallet or the following parishes: Pylle, Prestleigh, Evercreech, Pilton, Oakhill, Croscombe and Doulting
If you have any questions please email email@example.com
The panel of judges for this year is as follows:
Kelly Knight, Economic Development Officer at Mendip District Council
Kelly has worked at Mendip District Council for 7 years, with 6 years as an Economic Development Officer. During this time, Kelly started the Enterprise Mendip Business Support scheme as well as the GROW with Digital programme, hosting seminars, workshops and networking events, with around 3000+ businesses attending each year. Kelly has also worked on the Mendip Business Awards from the inauguration, and with the rest of the team have grown the event to be a well-supported and known, key event of the year for Mendip businesses. Prior to this, Kelly worked in the Hospitality Industry for 23 years, running multiple venues and managing refurbishments for a national chain. She has also owned several successful businesses of her own.
Justin Sargeant, Chief Executive of Somerset Community Foundation
Justin joined Somerset Community Foundation in 2005 bringing considerable experience in community development and grant-making. He previously worked with small non-governmental organisations in Lesotho, on environmental and social initiatives in the Countryside Agency in the UK and had led the Countryside Stewardship scheme in Herefordshire and Lancashire. In 2017 he was awarded a Postgraduate Diploma in Voluntary Sector Management from CASS Business School, and in 2018 Justin joined the Board of Trustees at the Nelson Trust.
Claire Sully, owner of a technology and training company
Claire Sully is a tech and training company owner based in Bristol and Somerset, working with charities, arts, heritage and local authorities across the UK. Her work focuses on using technology to connect, inspire and grow communities who support causes, using a 21st century volunteering model. She was raised in Shepton Mallet and now lives just outside of the town in Croscombe. Claire ran the first SW digital arts festival in the town for a number of years from 2009 and she is a Director of a new community interest company looking to promote the arts in Shepton.
Alan Stone, chair of the Shepton Mallet Chamber of Commerce
Alan Stone has been active in the community in Shepton Mallet for 34 years since he moved here in 1986. For the past 24 years he has been involved in the Chamber of Commerce, worked in the town for Accountant Old Mill from 2002 – 2016. Alan also ran a garden centre for 4 years in Haskins in the late 1990s. With his wife Christine, he had two sons, both of whom went through the town’s schools and have successful careers in the education sector. As well as other involvements, Alan runs the small local company Stones Cider and can be found at many local markets.
Helen Sprawson-White, chair of Mendip District Council
Helen has served as Chair of Mendip Council since May 2019, having sat on the district council since 2011. Helen lives in Frome, is married with three children and is delighted to be involved in these awards, recognising the huge contribution that our businesses make to our community.
Nominations are now closed. Thank you to everyone who participated. The finalists will be announced on 20 August.


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me and a mate just er, decided to smash 2 cheap guitars to bits, something to do at the time.
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Afar's thoughts on race and the media
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Afar's thoughts on race and the potential for music to bring people together
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A variety of drum beats created in Reaktor.
A single, short, chord.
samples from a recording of me... its poetry, low / art, lol.


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Friends of the Rosary:
We celebrate today the feast of Our Lady of Czestochowa, also known as the Black Madonna.
The icon of Our Lady of Czestochowa was traditionally believed to have been painted by St. Luke the Evangelist on a cypress wood panel from a table used by the Holy Family in Nazareth.
The image was discovered by St. Helen, mother of Emperor Constantine, and brought to Czestochowa, Poland in the fourteenth century.
Our Lady’s intercession is credited with the liberation of Poland from invaders and communists, among several miraculous events.
This holy painting has been a lighthouse of hope for centuries. Today, the Shrine of Our Lady of Czestochowa attracts millions who love and honor Our Lady’s intercession.
Jesus, I Trust In You!
Our Lady of Czestochowa, Pray for Us!
+ Mikel A. | RosaryNetwork.com, New York

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