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The 2018 launch of South Africa’s favourite competition for truck drivers, Hollard Highway Heroes, is just around the corner – and it’s bigger and better than ever.
And how’s this. If you’re a truck driver and you believe you’re deserving of the title “Hollard Highway Hero”, you could be in line to win a cool R100 000 in cash and prizes!
This year’s competition, the fourth annual instalment, is the first to be Hollard-branded. It was previously run by Regent Insurance, which was last year acquired by Hollard. and there are some exciting changes to the competition this year.
Unlike in the past, where there was only one winner, there are now four categories: tautliners, tankers, tippers and flat decks. Each of these categories will have four sub-categories: long haul, short haul, cross-border and route-specific.
“Our new categories reflect the fact that there are different kinds of truck drivers who work under very different conditions and we wanted to give them all a fair chance to prove they are the best in South Africa,” says Hollard Highway Heroes campaign manager Paul Dangerfield.
“Plus, the new format spreads the accolades with more truckers being afforded the opportunity to win prizes. While there can still be only one overall Hollard Highway Hero, we recognise that there are many more amazing Highway Heroes out there.”
This is how it works:
- The official 2018 Hollard Highway Heroes competition launch takes place on 20 April and driver nominations can be made between 1 May and 31 July.
- The best 30 entrants will be shortlisted in August and tracking devices will be fitted to their trucks.
- Between 1 September and 15 October, the trucks will be monitored across a range of parameters, including speed, braking, stops and the like.
- In November, the category and overall winners will be announced at a special function honouring the Highway Heroes.
“Each of the four categories will have a winner who will compete for the overall title. The overall Hollard Highway Heroes winner will take home R100 000 in cash and prizes – a 25% increase on the 2017 prize – with the other three category winners each taking home R25 000 in cash and prizes,” says Dangerfield.
But they won’t be the only winners. The remaining six of the top 10 entrants each pocket R2 500 and the rest of the top 30 – those placed 11 to 30 – each receive R1 000.
The fleet owners also get in on the action with each of the four owners for whom the overall and category winners work, receiving R5 000 towards a special braai for their drivers.
Dangerfield has made a call for all drivers and fleet owners alike to consider entering the Hollard Highway Heroes competition.
“If you’re a fleet owner and insured with Hollard Trucking, select your best drivers and nominate them from 1 May. You have nothing to lose – you encourage all your drivers to be the best they can be and you invariably see cost savings thanks to improved driving habits and fewer insurance claims. And, of course, if one of your drivers wins the competition, you enjoy bragging rights.
He also encourages all drivers who believe they’ve got what it takes to speak to their employers about being nominated. “You also have nothing to lose – and a whole lot to gain!” says Dangerfield.
FleetWatch fully supports this great competition not only in the way it recognises truck drivers for the critical role they play in the economy but also in that it pays tribute to the truck driving fraternity of South Africa by bringing wide-spread attention to the ‘Unsung Heroes’ of our industry and our country. Go for it!


About 438 Avenue Road Condos Development
438 Avenue Road Condos is a new condo development that is currently in the pre construction phase by Gala Developments, located at 438 Avenue Rd, Toronto, ON. This project is bringing a high-rise luxury condominium building of 24 storeys with a total of 223 units. The estimated completion date for occupancy for this property is still unknown.
IBI Group is the architect and the interior designer for this condo development in Toronto’s Casa Loma neighbourhood. Complementing the magnificent medieval-style castle, this project will feature limestone and black metal designs. Along with striking exteriors, each condominium will also have premium features & finishes.
Coming soon to one of the most exquisite locations, this project will sit near St. Clair Avenue West and Avenue Road. Residents will find urban conveniences within walking distance from 438 Avenue Road Condos. 438 Avenue Road Condos is also near a smooth & convenient transit system to commute around the city.
For more information regarding the price, available listings, building type, parking pricing and other price-related details, register today. Interested buyers can also connect with our agents to get the floor plans & the pricing!
Features and Amenities
438 Avenue Road Condos brings a luxurious living space to the bustling South Hill neighbourhood of Midtown Toronto. This pre-construction development will house a high-rise building of 24 storeys with 223 condo units.
The spacious mix of floor plans includes 167 one-bedroom, 33 two-bedroom and 23 three-bedroom condos. In addition, the ground floor of the building will also have 5 townhouse suites of 2 to 3 storeys. Each unit will also have high-end features & finishes. 438 Avenue Road Condos will also have 870 square metres of amenity space in the building. The building amenities include a lobby, underground parking, visitor parking and much more.
Register today to get the prices, parking pricing and price & sale-related details!
Location and Neighbourhood
438 Avenue Road Condos is coming soon to the lively address 438 Avenue Road in Casa Loma of North York. From shopping to dining options available within walking distance, this area has earned a walkable walk score of 79. Bathurst and St. Clair shopping district is mere steps away from 438 Avenue Road.
Glenn Gould Park and Poplar Plains Park are also a few nearby parks. Also, major grocery stores, entertainment options and much more are available around 438 Avenue Road in the city.
Accessibility and Highlights
With an outstanding transit score of 83, commuting from 438 Avenue Road Condos will be quick and easy. This location in the Casa Loma neighbourhood has a well-served public transit system near 438 Avenue Road Condos. 438 Avenue Road is just a short walk away from St. Clair West subway station, local bus services and much more.
Motorists will also have direct access to Allen Expressway, Don Valley Parkway and Gardiner Expressway to connect to Downtown Toronto.
About the Developer
Gala Developments is the development unit of Gala Group of Companies in Canada. As a developer, they aim to create exceptional townhome and condo projects throughout the US & Canada. Over the years, they have developed numerous projects with quality craftsmanship, elegant designs and first-class services.
They are also developing Danny Danforth Condominiums in Toronto, Ontario.
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WHAT A DIFFERENCE a year can make. In 2017, we witnessed a ‘populist’ uprising across the world. Voters in Britain chose to exit the European Union. Across the Atlantic, voters elected a president who by temperament is set against the globalising elite that dominated the US even before the end of the Cold War. These reverberations were felt in the alleged haunt of such elites from across the world: Davos. ‘Globalisation’ became a dirty word and matters came to such a pass that Xi Jinping, the president of China, was handed the mantle of preserving the cause of a world without barriers.
A year on, things have returned to normalcy. Donald Trump is expected to attend the annual gathering in Switzerland of the World Economic Forum (WEF), as is Narendra Modi, the first Indian Prime Minister in the last two decades to attend the annual conclave. The epithet ‘Davos Man’ has lost its bite.
Antipathy towards the gathering can be traced at least to the late 1990s when activists and Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs)—and they have their own jet-setting and globalised elite—got their act together. From organising protests across countries to strategically well-thought media campaigns, the gathering at Davos began to be viewed as some kind of conspiracy on part of the ‘1 per cent’ against everyone else. The huge rise in economic inequality within countries did not help matters. In any case, the regular risk reports issued from Davos took note of issues such as inequality as a threat to the global system. But to no avail. The place, the men and women, and the idea itself attracted opprobrium that has not gone away.
As with other conspiracy theories, there’s not much in the idea of a globalising elite against everyone else. The idea of a calm meeting place where business, political and other leaders can gather, discuss pressing issues and keep flows of resources, investments and ideas running without a hitch, is nothing to be alarmed about. There are other institutions such as the World Trade Organization, regional groupings such as ASEAN and the Bretton Woods institutions, where the nuts and bolts of global problems can be fixed. But an informal gathering where there are few of the pressures associated with other formal settings is an essential element in keeping things in order—although the WEF has never made any grandiose claims and kept its aims simple.
From an Indian perspective, anti-globalisation never made any sense. The country’s rapid growth since 1991 owes much to huge inflows of investments, ideas and technology since then. When Prime Minister Modi visits Davos for two days from January 22nd, his sights will be fixed on getting more for India. In this respect, Davos will not be any different from other international engagements for him. He goes to Switzerland at a time when domestic investment growth in India has fallen to a multi-year low and there are no quick ways of addressing the issue that has been kept pending for more than a decade now. There have been reforms in the last one year to fix some of the problems that impede investment growth, for example the huge pile of bank loans that have gone bad. But it will be a while before these fixes begin to show results.
But India cannot wait for these solutions to kick in. Every year, the number of job seekers rises, making it difficult to claim that its youthful population is an economic asset. In the absence of jobs and investment, this is at best a rotting asset, or, more likely, a social time bomb that can implode if it does not get the right opportunities. Overcoming this requires, at the very minimum, continuing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in different sectors of the Indian economy. Modi has been alive to this challenge and his foreign visits across diverse countries (such as those in the Middle East, Japan and the US) have been to create conditions for greater inflows of investment. It has worked to an extent, but more money is always welcome.
One could always say that a single visit to Davos won’t change that. The problem with this outlook—found mostly among NGOs, leftist academics and other assorted do-gooders— is that it betrays a lack of understanding of how investments work. At any time, potential investors are keen to hear the ideas of leaders from emerging countries. In informal settings, the questions they can ask, and importantly the answers that leaders like Modi can provide, are an important signal for companies and individuals seeking to enter Indian markets. At the level of ideas, it is even more important to convey that India remains an open country. With a wave of populism washing Western countries and many established markets, positive signals from India can go a long way to keep the country an attractive destination. There’s no better way to convey this than by the Prime Minister himself saying so. To join hands with anti-globalisers would be a disaster for India’s economic fortunes. Fortunately, those in control don’t think that way.

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Those are nice sites, thanks everyone. I started out with Martin Yan's, Yan Can Cook book many years ago! His cooking show aired on our local public station. Thanks to him I have several woks, bamboo steamers, too many Asian cookbooks and know where all of the Asian markets are in my area!
The secret to Chinese cooking is to cut all of the pieces into uniform size, so they will cook to the same degree in the same time. The sauce is extremely important in stir frying. The sauces combine with the oil to both cook the food and then keep it warm while it is on the plate.

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Soul Express CD of the Month - September-October 2009
Makeda: Escape from Egypt
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Escape from Egypt
US Just Makeda CD, 2009
1) Intro 0:37
2) Whispers in the Wind 5:49
3) I Wish 4:45
4) The Childhood Game 4:50
5) Forever 4:34
6) The Dayz 4:52
7) Son of Man 5:32
8) I've Changed 4:59
9) The Lily 5:36
10) Free 5:57
11) Moonlight 4:34
12) My Life 4:50
Makeda has earlier recorded under the name Tiffany Laing, and her previous album
The Return was already rated high on our own
Serious Soul Chart. According to the press release,
Makeda has been performing with such artists
such as Earth, Wind and Fire, Eric Benet, Sheila E. and presently she can be seen touring
the world with Teena Marie."
The first thing that attracted me on Makeda's latest project Escape from Egypt were
the professional sounds and jazzy instrumentation featuring lots of saxophone (Ron Brown,
Bobby English), trumpet (Impromp2 member Johnny Britt and Will Artope) and real
drums (Rayford Griffin). It's a rare treat indeed these days to hear such splendid
instrumentation on an indie proejct, and when Makeda impressed me as a vocalist already
on her previous two albums, here we have a self-evident pick for the Soul Express
album of the month.
If you need more convincing take a listen to the YouTube link
below, demonstrating Makeda's more than mature reading of the jazz standard You've Changed
- now entitled I've Changed. It reminds me of Miki Howard's 1988 interpretation
of the song, and is really one of the most arresting performances I've heard all year.
It is followed by an equally impressive slice of jazzy soul, Makeda's self-written song
The Lily. The tracks that feature Impromp2's Johnny Britt, The Childhood
Game, The Dayz and Moonlight, all have Impromp2-like stylish jazz-funk backdrops
with meaty bass, real drums and keyboard lines, crowned by Britt's own trumpet playing.
Alhtough most of the tracks are ballads, there are also a couple of tasty mid-pacers,
such as the strong closing song My Life or the bouncy I Wish. Free is a sax-laced cover of
the Deniece Williams classic.
There are no weak links on this highly consistent 12-track set. I'm already looking forward
for Makeda's next project!
- Ismo Tenkanen
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Makeda: I've Changed
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Insulin resistance is widely agreed to be the primary cause of the epidemic of type two diabetes. Researchers with very different opinions regarding what is to be done about it generally agree that the problem is insulin resistance. Promoters of the Mediterranean diet, as well as low-fat high-carbohydrate diets and high-fat/protein low-carbohydrate diets will all point to insulin resistance as the defect they are trying to correct.
New research has shown that a major part of insulin resistance is mediated by a lipid molecule called ceramide. For many decades it was thought to only be a building block of cell membranes and not biologically active. The membrane function was to keep the borders between cells and their environments stable. We now know it is also a signaling molecule that activates metabolic pathways in the liver.
Ceramide is chemically a kind of wax. When I was in medical school, I learned a fancy word for ear wax: cerumen. Cerumen and ceramide have the same root word, and ear wax is about twenty percent ceramide. However we now know that ceramides also circulate in the bloodstream and elevated levels of ceramide are associated with insulin resistance.
Your body can obviously make its own ear wax, so it can make this molecule all by itself, but when you consume foods high in saturated fat like butter, palm oil, coconut oil or lard, the liver uses the saturated fat to make ceramide. Worse, it also stimulates the liver to make more ceramide from whatever molecules are currently available for use.
So if you are diabetic, your insulin resistance will continue for as long as you are getting any substantial calories from saturated fat. Even lean people who eat a diet full of butter and brie will have some insulin resistance, even if it isn’t full blown type two diabetes.
Anyone who is truly serious about reducing insulin resistance must (dramatically) reduce the saturated fat content of their diet. To get adequate calories, that saturated fat must be replaced with starchy plant foods. Potatoes, sweet potatoes, corn, peas, beans, lentils, rice and whole grains are the best choices in the world. People who subsist on diets composed primarily of these starches have very low rates of diabetes and the arterial disease that goes along with it.

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Sunday 20 January 2013
The Anonymous Solidarity Network exists to provide legal, financial and moral support for activists facing prosecution for involvement, alleged or otherwise, in Anonymous actions. The use of information networks to perform community acts of protest is neither a crime or an act of conspiracy and should not be prosecuted as such.
We believe that information is power and that the power should always belong to the People. We dedicate ourselves and our resources to helping activists combat injustices of law arising from the fight for freedom of information and positive social change.
Shower With Goats has added more tracks to benefit FreeAnons, at Bandcamp. Thank you Shower With Goats! Much love back to you.
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Del Mar Growing in Popularity as a Preferred Tourist Destination
Over the past four years, tourism in Del Mar has been on the rise. Hotels are booking more guests and the city is bringing in hundreds of thousands of extra dollars in annual tax revenue. While the rebounding economy has helped increase travel across the nation, much of the Del Mar's recent success has been attributed to its Tourism Business Improvement District program.
Formed in 2010 at the request of local lodging businesses, the Tourism Business Improvement District aims to promote the city of Del Mar as an attractive vacation destination. More visitors isn't just more profits for the lodging industry. It's also additional income for the city in the form of sales and transient occupancy taxes, as well as more money staying in the community through locally-owned businesses.
According to the numbers released at the Tourism Business Improvement District's May 5th meeting, it looks like they're making big progress.
The lodging industry is booming, with hotels reporting an annual average of about 12.6% increased revenue. This is with occupancy rates increasing by an average of 5.7% each year, and the standard cost of a room up by 20.5%.
For the city, transient occupancy tax, the tax placed on short-term hotel stays, earnings have grown from $1.8 million in the 2011-2012 fiscal calendar to an expected $2.1 million in the current year's budget.
Where is the money coming from to fund the Tourism Business Improvement District? From the visitors themselves. Hotel guests pay a 1% fee on the price of their lodging that goes directly to fund the District's operations. As the city grows as a vacation hotspot, so does the ability to further expand its marketing and reach.
Perhaps the most successful strategy that the Tourism Business Improvement District has been using to increase Del Mar's exposure has been its DreamDelMar.com website. The site aims to show the various attractions that the city offers guests, such as:
- Area beaches and parks
- Unique dining experiences
- Outdoor recreation and activities
- Shopping, spas and relaxation
For residents, Del Mar's growing popularity as a vacation destination means great things for the local economy. It also means growth in the Del Mar real estate market. According to data from the Greater San Diego Association of Realtors, as of April the median price of sold Del Mar properties has risen 16.3% over the same period last year.
Although big growth is still on the horizon for the city's tourism industry, housing experts don't expect double-digit gains to continue for very long when it comes to real estate. While still great number, most predict more modest mid-single digit increases throughout 2014 and 2015.

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FARMINGDALE, N.Y., Nov. 10, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- Misonix, Inc. (NASDAQ: MSON), an international surgical device company that designs, manufactures and markets innovative therapeutic ultrasonic products for spine surgery, neurosurgery, wound debridement, skull based surgery, laparoscopic surgery and other surgical applications, announced that it filed a Form 12b-25 (the "Filing") today with the Securities and Exchange Commission indicating that Misonix will not be in a position to file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2016 within the 5-day extension period provided in Rule 12b-25(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Misonix, Inc. previously reported that, as a result of an investigation being overseen by its Audit Committee related to deficiencies in the Company's internal control over financial reporting at June 30, 2016, the filing by the Company of its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2016 would be delayed. This investigation, which includes an investigation of previously disclosed potential questions under the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, is ongoing and, as a result, the filing of the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2016 also will be delayed pending completion of the investigation. As a result of the foregoing, the Company will not be in a position to file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q within the 5-day extension period provided in Rule 12b-25(b). The Company is working diligently to resolve these matters and intends to file its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q and its Annual Report on Form 10-K as promptly as reasonably practicable. Management currently believes that the Company will be in a position to file the aforementioned reports not later than January 31, 2017.
Preliminary results for the first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2016 are net sales of $6.2 million and a net loss of approximately $0.5 million to $0.7 million, compared with net sales of $5.3 million and net loss of $0.2 million for the first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2015. The results for the first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2016 include a charge of approximately $0.5 million for professional fees relating to the Company's investigation into matters relating to the deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting. On a per share basis, such preliminary results represent a net loss per share - basic and diluted for the first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2016 ranging from $(0.06) to $(0.09), compared to a net loss per share - basic and diluted of $(0.03) for the first fiscal quarter ended September 30, 2015.
Misonix, Inc. designs, develops, manufactures and markets therapeutic ultrasonic medical devices. Misonix's therapeutic ultrasonic platform is the basis for several innovative medical technologies. Addressing a combined market estimated to be in excess of $1.5 billion annually; Misonix's proprietary ultrasonic medical devices are used in spine surgery, neurosurgery, orthopedic surgery, wound debridement, cosmetic surgery, laparoscopic surgery, and other surgical and medical applications. Additional information is available on the Company's Web site at www.misonix.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
With the exception of historical information contained in this press release, content herein may contain "forward looking statements" that are made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Investors are cautioned that forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from the statements made. These factors include general economic conditions, delays and risks associated with the performance of contracts, risks associated with international sales and currency fluctuations, uncertainties as a result of research and development, acceptable results from clinical studies, including publication of results and patient/procedure data with varying levels of statistical relevancy, risks involved in introducing and marketing new products, potential acquisitions, consumer and industry acceptance, litigation and/or court proceedings, including the timing and monetary requirements of such activities, the timing of finding strategic partners and implementing such relationships, regulatory risks including approval of pending and/or contemplated 510(k) filings, the ability to achieve and maintain profitability in the Company's business lines, the completion of the investigation related to identified deficiencies in internal control over financial reporting, and other factors discussed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K, subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and Current Reports on Form 8-K. The Company disclaims any obligation to update its forward-looking relationships.
To view the original version on PR Newswire, visit:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/misonix-files-for-extension-of-time-for-quarterly-report-on-form-10-q-300360417.html
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Are you looking for something fun to do today or over the weekend in Yarmouth, Cape Cod? Our events calendar is loaded with fun happenings including (but not limited to) concerts, festivals, road races and kid’s programs.
Browse our list of Cape Cod events to find your next adventure. You can sort by date and submit a new listing should you know of an upcoming event in Yarmouth, MA that is not already listed.
Big Brush Painting with Joe Gallant
Presented by the Cultural Center of Cape Cod on Tuesday, May 30, from 9:30am-12:30pm. Paint large! Beginners welcome! Experience the fun, freedom, and spontaneity of using large inexpensive brushes to create paintings. Using big brushes and water-mixable oil or acrylic paints, full-time artist Joe Gallant will demonstrate and guide you through the steps of creating your own seascape or landscape painting that just might become a focal point in your home or office! You will complete your own oil or acrylic painting during this fun one-day socially-distanced workshop. Joe will provide a reference photo of a scene that will be painted. Suitable for adult beginners, intermediate painters, and past participants in Joe’s workshops. If you have ever felt unsure of yourself when you start a painting, here’s your chance to learn an exciting technique that just might change the way you paint forever! Students must provide their own supplies, see list below. Wear clothing to paint in and bring a newspaper, old sheet or tarp to protect your car upholstery from wet paint on the ride home.
Date and Time
Tuesday May 30, 2023
9:30 AM - 12:30 PM EDT
Tuesday, May 30, 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM
The Cultural Center is located at 307 Old Main Street in South Yarmouth.
$66 Members $75 Non-Members
Cultural Center of Cape Cod

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Educator, Entrepreneur, Producer, & Drummer
Harrold continue to raise the bar with gracing the stage, recording and collaborating with likes of Damon Alburn, Gregory Porter, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, De La Soul, & Keyon Harrold.
When you think of Forward, Emanuel Harrold name comes to mind. Fashion, community, Music and Love.. Emanuel family music legacy stands 3 generations plus of musicians. If you enjoy artist such as Gregory Porter, Robert Glasper, Terrace Martin Max Roach, Miles Davis, and soulful motivational music Harrold likes it too..
Born into the artistry of music by way of Stlouis Mo USA. Harrold is no stranger to be apart of projects receiving Grammy awards and selling millions of records and digital streams. Emanuel's Father being a pastor whilst growing up, the appetite for singing & playing instruments grew. There where many musical outlets being his Grand father's Memorial Lancers Drum and Bugle Corp, Church gatherings & Family reunions. Harrold did not seriously pursue drumming until after High School. In Stlouis, Emanuel was involved with Off Broadway musicals with The Black Repertory Theater, traditional Jazz & local Gospel scenes. Harrold is self taught musician and inspired by many great people on his musical journey to date. He is a graduate of the The New School, A University in New York. Harrold has performed or recorded in no specific order with Wynton Marsalis, Roy Hargrove, Robert Glasper, Ronnie Mathews, Keyon Harrold, Damon Auburn, John Hicks, James Spaulding, Shedrick Mitchell, Marcus Strickland, Stevie Wonder, Kidz in The Hall, Hypnotic Brass Ensemble, Ben La Uncle Soul, Gregory Porter,Ambrose Akinmusire, Revive The Live Big Band, Jonathan Baptiste , Keyon Harrold, Laura Mvula to many other great amazing musicians. Emanuel is currently involved in community www.mySAH.org in his home town of St, Louis in Ferguson. Emanuel has created jobs through commercial cleaning company bringing focus hiring, influencing and teaching skills needed in his own community. You can hear Harrold most recent drumming contribution on Gregory Porters ‘All Rise’ , ‘Still Rising’ and soon to come his own soon to be released Album Titled ‘We Da People’ ft many notable artist such as Malcolm-Jamal Warner , Gregory Porter , Saunders Sermons II (Tedeschi Trucks Band), Jermaine Holmes ( D’Angelo), Shereef Keys, & Chrystal & Charles Ransom II. Be on the Look Out for his EP. ‘Funk La Soul’ to real august 2022 in conjunction with Gear Box Records UK.
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As manufacturing has evolved, it has become increasingly more reliant on composite materials.
Composite materials are made of two or more sub-materials with different properties. They have been comprised of reinforcement material in a plastic matrix that band together for the application, with the final properties becoming the composite part.
Year after year, more industries replace their traditional materials like steel and aluminum with composite materials. Composite materials’ costs have gone down, and thanks to their countless benefits ranging from stiffness to weight, these materials have become a number one choice for engineers. As the manufacturing process changes and is innovated worldwide, composite manufacturing companies in Canada have become essential industry providers.
As composite materials become essential to both the Canadian and American manufacturing markets, the demand for these materials in various industries has become more notable. These are the industries that can most benefit from the high quality and strength of composite materials.
According to Research and Markets, the future of the defence industry is composite materials. The defence industry is in need of robust and lightweight materials to meet up with their demand. For example, armored vehicles and fighter jets can make excellent use of composite materials’ weight ratios.
As the automotive industry quickly grows to make lighter, more fuel-efficient vehicles, they have become more reliant on composite manufacturing. Manufacturers use composites to create safer cars in the event of a collision.
Since the 1930s, the marine industry has used composites that have offered a lightweight option for producing complex curves. In addition, composite parts are heavily used with recreational equipment like canoes and kayaks. Most recently, America’s Cup competition heavily relied on composite parts for speed and strength.
By 2025, the global aerospace market use of composites is forecasted to reach around $41 billion. There is now significant growth for composites in the aerospace market with increasing environmental concerns and government restrictions.
The medical industry has begun manufacturing prosthetics and other assistive devices. Since composites can produce different shapes and are flexible, they work well to meet their complex needs.
The mining industry uses composites to build tanks that store corrosive and toxic materials. Additionally, they are used to develop chutes and feeders in agriculture applications.
Previously, polyester resins were used for composite blades, but composite materials are now heavily favored with more giant wind turbines. Nevertheless, the primary structural components in large-scale wind turbines continue to use composites.
For many of your construction needs, composite materials are now at the forefront. The materials offer the advantage of maintaining their color in constant UV light and resistant to corrosion when exposed to water. The composite materials in the construction industry are now in:
- Lightweight paneling
- Roofing materials
These eight industries are just the beginning of the vast world of composite manufacturing. There are plenty of industries around the world that could see the potential use of composite materials thanks to their benefits, strength, cost and flexibility, over the stereotypical metals and steels.
You may be interested in: What Does It Take To Enter The Aerospace Engineering Industry?

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Brigitte Bako was born on May 15, 1967 in Montreal, Canada and she is a famous TV and film actress. She started her career in 1989 with the film called "New York Stories" in which she played the role of Young Woman, directors of the film are Woody Allen, Francis Ford Coppola etc and writers of the film are Richard Price, Woody Allen etc, released on March 10, 1989 and the cast of the film includes: Woody Allen, Marvin Chatinover, Mae Questel, Mia Farrow, Molly Regan, Ira Wheeler etc.
She acted in many other TV series and films such as: "Equal Justice", "Dark Tide", "Class of '96", "Red Shoe Diaries", "Strange Days", "Godzilla: The Series" etc.
Why is she famous?
Her rise to fame began after the movie called "New York Stories".
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The Balyan family is a dynasty of famous Ottoman imperial architects of Armenian ethnicity, who designed and constructed numerous magnificent buildings like sultan palaces, kiosks, mosques, churches and various public buildings mostly in İstanbul for five generations in the 18th and 19th centuries. The nine reputed members of the family, who served six sultans in the course of almost a century, were responsible for the westernization of then capital city's architecture Until the 17th century, architects serving in the Ottoman Empire were either Muslim or converted to Islam later in life. Most probably, as a result of the reform movement, architects from the minorities gained popularity, and among them the western educated Balyan family has a distinct place in architecture of the empire. The most important and largest construction they built was Dolmabahçe Palace, which is considered to be one of the world finest palaces of the 19th century. Most of their buildings are still in use, and registered as historical monuments by Turkey.
Family members Bali (aka Balen) (? – 1725) Krikor Balyan (Krikor Amira Balyan) (1764 – 1831) Senekerim Balyan (1768 – 1833) Garabet Amira Balyan (1800 – 1866) Nigoğayos Balyan (1826 – 1856) Levon Balyan (1855 - ?) Sarkis Balyan (1835 – 1899) Hagop Balyan (1838 – 1875) Simon Balyan (?-1894)
Following is a list of buildings and structures designed and constructed by Balyan family members.
Royal residences: Dolmabahçe Palace (1848-1856) Beylerbeyi Palace (burnt by Janissaries, rebuilt) (1861-1865) Çırağan Palace (1863-1871) Sarayburnu Palace (burnt 1875) Beşiktaş Palace Valide Sultan Palace, Arnavutköy Defterdar Sultan Palace Adile Sultan Palace, Kandilli (1876) Eyup Twin Palaces Salıpazarı Palace Yıldız Palace Fındıklı Cemile and Münire Sultan Palaces (1856-1859) İzmit Hünkar Palace Baltalimanı Coastal Palace Adile Sultan Pavilion, Validebağ (1853) Aynalıkavak Pavilion Ihlamur Pavilion (1849) Küçüksu (Göksu) Pavilion (1857) Malta Kiosk Sultan Mahmud I Kiosk Yeşilköy Hünkar Kiosk Old kiosk on Galatasaray islet
Religious buildings: Tophane Nusretiye Mosque (1823-1826) Ortaköy Mosque (1852-1854) Dolmabahçe Mosque, aka Bezm-i Alem Valide Sultan Mosque (1852–1854) Aksaray Valide Mosque (1871) Üsküdar Surp Haç Armenian Gregorian Church Kayseri Surp Krikor Lusavoriç Armenian Church Beşiktaş Surp Nişan Armenian Church (1834) Ortaköy Surp Astvadzadzin Armenian Church (1824) Kuruçeşme Surp Nişan Armenian Church Bandırma Armenian Church Beyoğlu Surp Yerrortutyun Church (1838) Kumkapı Surp Astvadzadzin Patriarchiate Church Mausoleum of Sultan Mahmud II (1840) Mausoleum of Sultan Abdülmecit Mausoleum of Sultan Abdülaziz
Public buildings: İstanbul Mint Selimiye Barracks (1800) Davutpaşa Barracks (1826-1827) Beyoğlu Barracks Maçka Arsenal Ministry of War Academy of War Palace School of Medicine Academy of Fine Arts Beşiktaş Makruhyan Armenian Primary School (1866) Beyazit Tower (1828) Dolmabahçe Clock Tower (1895) Nusretiye Clock Tower (1848) Topuzlu Dam Valide Dam Beşiktaş-Akaretler 138 Terraced Houses (1874) Armenian Hospital (1832-1834) Production facilities Zeytinburnu iron works İzmit textile factory Hereke textile factory (1843) Bakırköy textile factory Beykoz tannery Zeytinburnu gunpowder factory (1874)


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Spring Pavlova with Peppery Strawberries and Rhubarb
- With a whisk attachment, beat the sugar and the egg whites until they form stiff shiny peaks in the bowl.
- Sprinkle the cornstarch, vinegar, and almond extract over top and fold these ingredients into the meringue.
- Fill a large Ziplocs bag with the meringue mixture and then cut one of the corners off.
- Squeeze the mixture out onto a lined baking sheet in large circles. You can also use a pastry bag and put a decorative tip on it, giving it more texture and detail.
- Pre-heat your oven to 250F, and bake for approx. 2-3 hours, or until each pavlova is dry and hard to the touch.
1 tbsp. butter, unsalted 150gr. strawberries, top removed and quartered 100gr. rhubarb, diced 1 tbsp. sugar TT black pepper, freshly ground 10ml Cointreau or Grand-Marnier 1 tsp. apricot jam
- In a small sauté pan, melt the butter: add the fruits, the sugar and the black pepper.
- Cook on medium to high heat until all the water from the fruit is evaporated
- Add the apricot jam and the alcohol. Mix well.
- Top the coked fruit over the pavlova, sprinkle with chopped mint and serve immediately.


CARS.COM — It’s not often that you hear an automaker laud a car’s minimum performance, range and price rather than the most a model could offer, but that’s what Tesla CEO Elon Musk did at Thursday night’s unveiling of the Model 3 four-door hatchback at Tesla’s Design Facility in Hawthorne, Calif., which I attended. Tesla claims a base model of the new electric car will deliver at least 215 miles of electric range, go from zero to 60 mph in less than 6 seconds and have a base price of $35,000. The Model 3 is scheduled to begin production by the end of 2017, says Tesla, but I was able to take a ride in a Model 3 prototype at Thursday night’s event.
Related: Tesla Autopilot First Test
That $35,000 price tag doesn’t include any federal or state tax credits that could lower the Model 3’s price for buyers who qualify. Hardware for the Autopilot semi-autonomous driving features will come standard, as will supercharging capability, opening Tesla’s supercharger network to Model 3 owners..
Tesla’s new Gigafactory being built in the Nevada desert will supply the lithium-ion batteries for the Model 3. The Gigafactory is key to allowing Tesla to meet its planned production of 500,000 cars a year out of its Fremont, Calif., assembly plant.
Musk was mum on the Model 3’s horsepower, torque, interior or exterior dimensions, or even what the maximum range would be on higher trim levels at launch. Historically, more expensive versions of Tesla’s vehicles have provided more range and quicker sprints.
Rear-wheel drive will come standard, and Tesla’s dual-motor all-wheel drive — with one motor attached to the front axle and the other to the rear — will be optional.
Want one now? Get in line.
Thursday morning was the first opportunity for people to put down a refundable $1,000 deposit to reserve a Model 3. By now you might have seen photos of people in long queues outside Tesla stores.
At the San Fernando Valley Tesla store, 100 people lined up more than two hours before the store opened at 10 a.m., and by then the line had grown to roughly 500 people, according to a friend who was in the line. It took my friend four hours of standing in line to put down his deposit.
Tesla had a running counter at Thursday evening’s event displaying the number of pre-orders with deposits, and when I left the event, it already was pushing 140,000 Model 3 reservations.
When will it get here?
Production will begin in late 2017, Tesla says, with the first deliveries happening around that time, starting on the West Coast and then heading east. However, given Tesla’s penchant for tardiness, I would take those estimates with a grain of salt.
Tesla did not announce a hard date for deliveries to begin, but Musk said, “I do feel confident it will be (by the end of) next year.” It’s likely we’ll see delivery of most orders in 2018.
Editor’s note: This post was updated on April 4 after Tesla CEO Elon Musk tweeted that all-wheel drive will be optional on the Model 3. Rear-wheel drive will be standard. It was also updated on April 5 to reflect that Autopilot hardware will be standard on the Model 3.


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Museum of the Playing Card – Turnhout, Belgium
The Museum of the Playing Card – or Nationaal Museum van de Speelkaart as it is known in Belgium – highlights the history and cultural significance of playing cards since the 16th century.
The Museum takes a look at society, past and present, through the lens of playing cards. Visitors are treated to a series of permanent and special exhibits that capture the history and various uses of playing cards. Learn about the manufacturing of playing cards through the ages, the printing techniques used to produce cards, and the inspiration behind the images used on playing cards. Notable displays include examples of the nefarious uses of playing cards and the Church’s attempts to curb some of those uses.
Visitors should be sure to check out Bin 60 for a free playing card to take home as a souvenir.
Plan your next vacation to include a visit to a play-related store, museum, or private collection.

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A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
relating to a person who is entitled to claim a lien on certain
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. Subtitle B, Title 5, Property Code, is amended by
adding Chapter 64 to read as follows:
CHAPTER 64. STAFF LEASING SERVICES COMPANY LIEN
Sec. 64.001. DEFINITIONS. In this chapter "client
company," "staff leasing services," and "staff leasing services
company" have the meanings assigned by Section 91.001, Labor Code.
Sec. 64.002. LIEN. A staff leasing services company that
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contract with the client company or an agent of the client company
has the right to file a lien under this chapter for the amount due
under the contract.
Sec. 64.003. PROPERTY SUBJECT TO LIEN. The lien attaches to
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goods, wares, merchandise, contracts, chattels, or other things of
value that are created wholly or partly with the staff leasing
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chapter expires on the first anniversary of the date of attachment.
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on or after the effective date of this Act. A contract entered into
before the effective date of this Act is governed by the law in
effect when the contract was entered into, and the former law is
continued in effect for that purpose.
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NMHS32950 Lead, Q&S in Mental Health Nur
Academic Year 2021/2022
Leadership in mental health nursing is found at all levels and requires a deep engagement with areas including quality, safety, legislation, regulation and governance. Quality and safety might be regarded as an essential focus which intersects all other activities. As such this module will critically explore issues relating to frameworks which underpin the quality and safety agenda. These include but are not limited to service user engagement, measurement in healthcare, improvement methodologies, promoting a culture of safety and also, leadership itself with a focus on altruistic versus toxic leadership. Regulation is explored also as well as legislation underpinning all of the preceding concepts for example, the Mental Health Act 2001, Nurses and Midwives Act 2011 and the Assisted Decision Making (Capacity Act) 2015.
On successful completion of this module students should be able to:
* Critically discuss how quality and safety imperatives are applied in mental health settings.
* Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the legislative frameworks pertaining to mental health care.
* Syntesize and critique recent debates concerning leadership and management in health settings.
* Evaluate approaches to service user engagement, measurement and improvement methodologies.
* Critique the role of regulatory bodies in healthcare service provision.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C. – General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products, a business unit of General Dynamics (NYSE: GD), was awarded a $23.6 million contract by Lockheed Martin Corp. for production of more than two dozen GAU-22/A gun systems for the F‑35 Lightning II.
The GAU-22/A is a derivative of General Dynamics’ proven GAU-12/U 25mm Gatling gun, which the company has produced for more than 40 years. The GAU-22/A is a lighter-weight, four-barrel version with improved accuracy over the GAU-12/U. General Dynamics has been manufacturing GAU-22/A guns for F‑35 aircraft since 2009.
“The GAU-22/A’s reliability lends a significant advantage in lower aircraft maintenance costs, while the gun’s high rate of fire and increased range bring air superiority in tactical air-to-air and air-to-ground combat situations,” said Steve Elgin, vice president and general manager of armament systems for General Dynamics Armament and Technical Products.
The F‑35 Lightning II, also known as the Joint Strike Fighter, is a fifth-generation multirole fighter used by all branches of the U.S. military and U.S. allies. An internally mounted GAU-22/A gun system will arm the conventional take-off and landing variant (F‑35A), while externally mounted gun systems will be used by the short take-off and vertical landing variant (F‑35B) and carrier version (F‑35C) of the aircraft.
Production will begin in 2012 at General Dynamics’ facility in Saco, Maine, which employs more than 400 people. Program management and engineering will be performed at the General Dynamics Technology Center in Williston, Vt. In addition to producing the GAU-22/A, General Dynamics’ facility in Marion, Va., supplies advanced, lightweight composite radomes for the F‑35 aircraft. General Dynamics’ Marion facility employs over 450 people.
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Famous voiceover man and host of the "The Way I Heard It" podcast Mike Rowe shot a scathing message to a man who accused Rowe of being a white nationalist for promoting vocational education and blue-collar work instead of four-year degrees.
On Tuesday, Rowe posted a negative message he received from a man named Chuck Atkins. Atkins accused Rowe of falling in with white nationalists based on Rowe's initiative to promote blue-collar work to Americans:
One of the tenants of white nationalism is that college educated people are academic elitests. Comment? No? I'm not surprised. You never take a political stand because you don’t want to alienate anybody. Its bad for business. I get it. But there is a current of anti intellectualism in this country — promoted by Republicans. Those people love you, and they think your initiative is their initiative. Meanwhile, the rest of the world is kickin our ass academically.
The post angered Rowe enough that he fired back at Atkins. Rowe told him his tone was smug, his grammar was bad, and Atkins brought no evidence to support his claim:
Since we’re being candid, allow me to say how much I dislike your post. Everything about it annoys me — your smug and snarky tone, your appalling grammar, your complete lack of evidence to support your claims, and of course, the overarching logical fallacy that informs your entire position.
Rowe agreed that he had been silent on political matters as of late. He noted he currently works for several companies and has various interests that political expression could jeopardize. Rowe gave several examples of people who suffered professionally due to "opening their big fat gobs," such as Gilbert Gottfried, Kathy Griffin, and Colin Kaepernick.
"I can’t think of a single celebrity whose political opinion I value, and I’m not going to assume the country feels any differently about mine," Rowe wrote. "So, rather than blow myself up, or chime in with all the obvious observations about the cowardly scum in the pointy hats, I’m going to talk instead about my belief that comments like yours pose a far greater threat to the future of our country than the existence of a memorial to Thomas Jefferson, or a monument to George Washington."
Rowe dismantled Atkins' unsubstantiated accusation that Republicans and white nationalists are one and the same because — as Atkins claimed — Republicans promote "anti-intellectualism" and white nationalists say college graduates are "academic elite":
You say that White Nationalists believe that everyone who goes to college is an “academic elite.” You then say that Republicans promote “anti-intellectualism.” You offer no proof to support either claim, but it really doesn’t matter — your statements successfully connect two radically different organizations by alleging a shared belief. Thus, White Nationalists and The Republican Party suddenly have something in common — a contempt for higher education. Then, you make it personal. You say that Republicans “love” me because they believe that my initiative and “their” initiative are one and the same. But of course, “their” initiative is now the same initiative as White Nationalists.
Rowe pointed out that Atkins' connection between Republicans and white nationalists was a "logical fallacy" and gave him a few examples of what a logical fallacy was.
"Yesterday, on The Science Channel, Neil DeGrasse Tyson, a noted astronomer, tweeted that the ability of scientists to accurately predict the solar eclipse, was proof that predictions of global warming were also accurate. That’s a logical fallacy," Rowe stated.
Rowe provided one more example for Atkins in the form of an imagined MSNBC report:
Good Evening, America, our top story tonight… Chuck Atkins is a racist! Why? Because he can’t spell. Just look at his grammar! In a recent post on Mike Rowe’s Facebook page, Mr. Atkins, while bemoaning America’s global academic standing, not only misspelled “elitist,” he used “tenants” when he meant “tenets.” He neglected to use a hyphen in “anti-intellectual,” and he misplaced several commas and apostrophes! But why is he a racist, you ask? Simple. Because everyone knows racists are ignorant. Chuck Atkins is clearly a poor speller. Poor spelling and grammar are signs of ignorance. Ergo — Chuck Atkins is a racist! Boom! The matter is settled!"
Rowe explained that his initiative, mikeroweWORKS, isn't "anti-intellectual" or anti-college. Rowe said the initiative is simply there to help Americans find good blue-collar work, with good pay, and without a costly four-year degree.
Rowe also explained that many people today look skeptically at higher learning simply due to the troubles universities are currently bringing to students and the country:
Millions of reasonable people — Republicans and Democrats alike — are worried that our universities are doing a poor job of preparing students for the real world. They’re worried about activist professors, safe spaces, the rising cost of tuition, a growing contempt for history, and a simmering disregard of the first amendment.
"Again — these are not the concerns of 'anti-intellectuals.' They are the concerns of people who care about the future of the country," Rowe said.
What is Rowe's initiative?
Rowe has used his platform to highlight the fact that more than 5 million blue-collar jobs have gone unfilled in America. In a 2016 article from his site, Rowe blamed the lack of unfilled jobs on a "skills gap" promoted by the belief that expensive four-year degrees and white-collar jobs are the only true path to a good future:
Forget your politics for a moment, and consider the enormity of what’s happening here. Millions of people who have stopped looking for work, are ignoring 5.6 million genuine opportunities. That’s not a polemic, or a judgment, or an opinion. It’s a fact. And so is this: most of those 5.6 million opportunities don’t require a diploma — they require require a skill.
Unfortunately, the skilled trades are no longer aspirational in these United States. In a society that’s convinced a four-year degree is the best path for the most people, a whole category of good jobs have been relegated to some sort of “vocational consolation prize.” Is it any wonder we have 1.3 trillion dollars in outstanding student loans? Is it really a surprise that vocational education has pretty much evaporated from high schools? Obviously, the number of available jobs and the number of unemployed people are not nearly as correlated as most people assume.
In a 2016 interview with RedState, Rowe said his foundation, mikeroweWORKS, seeks to tackle this "skills gap." He said the mikeroweWORKS foundation was a result of his experiences during the show "Dirty Jobs."
The foundation then became a scholarship program to help people obtain the necessary education for good jobs that were freely available, but not heavily discussed.
"It was an attempt to shine a light on jobs that were available in the industries that had allowed my show to prosper," Rowe told RedState. "Eventually it evolved into a scholarship program, and the reason I do it is because most scholarship programs — most good ones anyway — they all reward the same basic thing. They reward academic achievement, or athletic achievement, or talent, or are just need based. No one seems to reward work ethic, or the ability, or willingness to learn a skill that’s in demand.
"So our scholarship program was designed specifically for people who want to learn skill trade and pursue opportunity that actually exists," he said.
According to the mikeroweWORKS Foundation website, the scholarship program has provided more than $3 million in aid for vocational schools across the country.
(H/T: Daily Caller)

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The loading capacity of washing machines varies considerably depending on the model. If the capacity of your machine is higher, you should add more detergent accordingly at full load. This also applies for hard water and heavy soiling. With soft water, very light soiling and a small drum, less detergent is sufficient. Overdosing is synonymous with waste and can degrade the washing result because detergent residues are deposited on the laundry. If the detergent dose is too small, the laundry will not be clean and stains that are not completely dissolved can become fixed in the fabric, which makes them difficult to remove afterwards. In addition, dirt can settle on the heating elements and in the interior of the machine which can cause breakdowns.
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Be careful not to overload the washing machine as this can damage the clothes. Rubbing can create light areas and damage prints, therefore it is recommended to always wash printed textiles inside out. Textiles with intense colours should also always be washed inside out to avoid fading from rubbing. In overloaded machines laundry cannot move freely in the drum, which prevents adequate rinsing. This results in deposits of detergent residue on the laundry.


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Kat Kaddas: Pedicures, Bath Bombs, and Flowers, Oh My!
Happy Mental Health Awareness Month! Yeah, it’s not a month people typically celebrate, but we absolutely should. Our hustle culture, family obligations, and personal stressors often force us to put our mental health in the back seat. We keep promising ourselves, “When I have time.” But then the moment we have the time, we’re [...]


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This week Gamerhead Radio presents their first in a series of Focus Features and looks into the history and catalog of the developer of the Skylanders games, Toys For Bob.


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Activists target PC for 'war on Maoists'
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- Published 19.10.09
New Delhi, Oct. 19: A group of activists has cautioned the government against launching a “war on Maoists” and alleged that the security offensive was being mounted to favour Indian and multinational corporate interests keen to exploit the natural resources of Naxalite-held areas.
Lawyer Prashant Bhushan, who was among many who addressed a protest gathering today, made a pointed conflict-of-interest allegation against Union home minister P. Chidambaram.
Bhushan said: “He has represented many companies with business interests in Orissa, Jharkhand and Chhattisgarh, he was a director of Vedanta (a multinational with mining ambitions in Orissa) until the day he became finance minister in 2004. The idea of this war by the government seems to be to use propaganda to get tribal areas vacated for corporate companies, just as George Bush used a false campaign on weapons of mass destruction to grab Iraq’s rich oil wells for American business houses.”
Bhushan sounded a shrill alarm on the threat to civil liberties, saying: “The government is leaving no space for democratic dissent, it is behaving like Bush, either you are with the government or against it. This is a frightening trend that must be stiffly opposed.”
An open letter to the Prime Minister released on the occasion urged the government to “immediately withdraw the armed forces and stop all plans for carrying out military operations, which have a potential for triggering a civil war”.
The government is currently preparing for a multi-pronged offensive against armed Naxalites in parts of Chhattisgarh, Orissa, Jharkhand and Maharashtra, but maintains it is neither waging a war nor intending to use the armed forces in the operations. The Indian Air Force, though, will be used for “logistical” purposes and has permission to fire in self-defence.
Human rights activists have argued that this amounts to a “licence” to fire. “Let there be no confusion about this, what the government is going for is nothing but a full-blown war on its own people,” said Gautam Navlakha, who anchored the protest meet.
The open letter itself made no accommodation for the government’s stated position and said: “We are deeply concerned by the Indian’s government’s plans for launching an unprecedented military offensive by army and paramilitary forces in the adivasi regions…. the geographical terrain where the military offensive is planned to be carried out is very rich in natural resources and has been the target of large-scale appropriation by several corporations.”
The letter has been issued under the aegis of Calcutta-based rights group Sanhati and among its signatories are author-activist Arundhati Roy, Noam Chomsky and academics Sumit Sarkar and Tanika Sarkar.
Roy chose a subtle tack and played on what she called “differences” within the ruling establishment. “There seems to be some unease within the government over what is going to happen, there is a divide between the hardliners and those who think otherwise and I think Rahul Gandhi has been articulating that position. That is a sign of hope,” she said.
Roy endorsed the co-speakers and held that the radical-extreme element today was not the Maoists but the “military muscle flexing of the government”.


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Chapter 7 anchors reputation and individual worth to the body. Debt transformed bodies, from able working bodies to corpses, into forms of transmutable value, placing middling people’s liberty at risk. Though being in debt was a ubiquitous feature of life for most individuals, debt became embodied especially at the moment of default. When a debtor failed to pay, British law gave creditors the power to arrest their debtors’ persons, and during that moment of arrest, the debtor’s body was substituted for the value of the debt owed, temporarily assigning it a cash value. Thus, the confinement of debtors created a conceptual slippage between persons and things, with significant implications for notions of selfhood and independence. The chapter explores the consequences of the embodiment of debt in terms of mobility within the British Atlantic world and argues that imprisonment was part of a much wider cultural transition in which selfhood and objecthood became confused.
Chapter 2 explains why middling people were so vulnerable to imprisonment through analysis of structures of credit and wealth. Drawing on debtors’ schedules, or inventories of wealth generated by the imprisonment process, the credit networks and patterns of wealth-holding of middling households are reconstructed. I argue that the portions of middle ranking wealth bound up in credit, changing structures of credit and middling people’s positions within credit networks rendered them vulnerable to failure. Analysis of how middling people held their wealth suggests that they did not lack assets, but rather faced problems of liquidity. Incarceration was the consequence of endemic structural insecurities.
The final section of the book turns to the debtor’s body. Experiences of insecurity were profoundly physical, borne out through the threat of confinement and the loss of liberty. Read through the lens of the prison, the life cycle of debt, from contracting credit, to insecurity, to default, was an embodied experience, and the ways in which debtors’ bodies were treated have important implications for the characterisation of economic culture during Britain’s transition to capitalism. Chapter 6 describes the body as a site for negotiated relations of power and obligation. By uncovering how creditors inflicted different forms of harm on debtors, from the denial of liberty to violent physical assault, it reveals the coercive nature of credit. Failure to abide by the rules of credit was dealt with by incarceration and physical punishment. In an era normally characterised by politeness and the decline of violence, the treatment of debtors instead reveals an economy tinged with aggression and even violence.
The second section of the book attends to how notions of worth and failure were articulated and mobilised in a precarious economy. Insecurity is the starting point for understanding how individuals accounted for themselves and judged the debts of others. Chapter 4 attends to how debtors framed their own sense of worth. In the eighteenth century, character was increasingly important in economic settings because a person’s financial credibility depended upon his or her social reputation. A good name constituted a kind of currency. This was an economy of circulating selves. Yet the trappings of selfhood were highly unstable. Default was a function of belief and perception. The chapter draws on defamation litigation from Edinburgh, making use of evidence generated by Scotland’s unique legal context to compare the components of credibility for men and women, and to explore the ways in which reputation was constructed and upheld. It highlights the importance of collective and interdependent notions of reputation and status within households. Strategies for mitigating risk and uncertainty involved the cooperation of husbands, wives and household dependents.
Chapter 5 focuses on constructions of occupational identity, which were central to notions of selfhood. Drawing on the diaries of three middle-rank tradespeople, and applying insights drawn from studies of female work to men’s productive activities, it considers the precariousness of work not only a function of maintenance, but as problem of identity. In an insecure economy, people took on multiple forms of employment in order to make ends meet. This complicated links between masculinity and work, because men were traditionally associated with a single occupation. The chapter investigates how men and their households established stable work identities. It considers the different forms that work took, and how words denoting labour such as ‘employment’ and ‘business’ were actually understood. Work was defined not only as monetised labour, but also as an activity that was productive or generated status and credit. Work’s value and contribution to identity and status changed over the course of the life cycle. It was carried out and understood in relation to others, especially men’s wives, rather than merely supporting notions of power and independence.
After surveying the existing historiography on credit, the social order and economic culture, this chapter proposes a new approach to the economic and social history of eighteenth-century Britain. It argues for the centrality of insecurity in its economic, social and corporeal forms to understanding the lives of individuals. It addresses especially the insecurities of the middling sorts, whose lives were intimately tied to processes of commercialisation. The chapter introduces the debtors’ prisons, which generated the records upon which the rest of the book is based.
Financial structures were not the only reason for middling insecurity. Imprisonment was also social and circumstantial. It was the result of decisions made by creditors, based upon perceptions of a debtor’s credibility and reputation. Chapter 3 turns to the perspectives of creditors. The positions and reasoning of those who used the prison as a tool are crucial to understanding insecurity. The chapter considers why creditors chose to send their debtors to prison and how it was in their interests to do so. Imprisonment depended upon how economic failure was perceived, as well as upon creditors’ entangled financial, social and emotional positions. While imprisonment could provide a useful tool for enforcing contracts within an economy that offered little protection to those who lent money, the importance of emotion and social perceptions of failure tempers the weight that we afford to ‘rational’ decision-making within the modernising economy. Like credit, debt was understood as part of a moral economy.
This concluding chapter considers the implications of insecurity for narratives of economic success and proletarianisation in eighteenth-century Britain. It argues that economic growth generated social inequality and was compatible with failure. Risk was built into the capitalist model. Credit was a tool that allowed for innovation and entrepreneurship, but it also brought people down. The assumption that periods of economic growth bring shared prosperity therefore requires revision. Furthermore, there was a much broader segment of society who were precarious in the eighteenth century than the proletariat, but they were precarious in different ways. Middling poverty was not built around their relationship to the means of production, their relationship to land tenure or their need to sell their labour. Instead, their insecurities were a result of their relationship to debt. A new vision of class formation is therefore necessary, which recognises these broader forms of insecurity.
Chapter 1 outlines the legal process of incarceration and the demographics of Britain’s debtors’ prisons, drawing on case studies from London, Edinburgh and Lancaster. It reveals that incarceration for debt was a routine practice rather than an exceptional experience. Britain was home to a substantial population of people living on a thin line between competency and failure. Middling people were especially vulnerable. A middling man in eighteenth-century England had a one in four chance of going to prison during his lifetime. Imprisonment affected their households, neighbourhoods and business networks, so that the impact of incarceration rippled through middling communities. The chapter argues that middling vulnerability was shaped by the legal system, which failed to protect individuals with middle levels of wealth and middle-size debts. While processes of bankruptcy and petty debt courts provided a means of negotiating the largest and the pettiest debts, the population of tradespeople with middle-sized debts, as both creditors and debtors, were underserved by the legal process. Arrest became the most expedient means for creditors to enforce simple debts.


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Mr. Brian Jamieson, FCA, has been Independent Non-Executive Chairman of the Board of Mesoblast Ltd since November 22, 2007. Brian Jamieson was Chief Executive of Minter Ellison Melbourne and a partner of the Minter Ellison Revenue Group from 2002 to 2005, when he retired as Chief Executive. Prior to joining Minter Ellison, he was Chief Executive at KPMG Australia from 1998 to 2000, Managing Partner of KPMG Melbourne and Southern Regions from 1993 to 1998 and Chairman of KPMG Melbourne from 2001 to 2002. Mr Jamieson was also a KPMG Board Member in Australia and a member of the United States Management Committee. He has over 30 years of experience providing advice and audit services to a diverse range of public and large private companies and is a fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in Australia. He has been Chairman, Sigma Pharmaceuticals Limited (since 2005); Non-executive Director, Tatts Group Limited (since 2005); Non-executive Director, OZ Minerals Limited (since 2004); and Non-executive Director, Tigers Realm Coal Limited (since 2011). He is Member of the Audit & Risk Committee and Member of the Remuneration and Nomination Committee.
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Sanofi Touts Positive Dupixent Data For Severe Childhood Asthma
US And EU Submissions Planned By Q1 2021
Dupixent is already is a big seller in severe asthma in adults and adolescents but Sanofi is looking to expand the label after presenting data showing that it is the only biologic in Phase III trial to have demonstrated improved lung function in children.
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President Signs the National Defense Authorization Act
On August 13, President Trump signed into law the FY2019 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The law includes an AGC-backed bipartisan provision that will require federal construction agencies to publish their change order policies and procedures on any small business federal construction contract (see Sec. 855). The provision will help provides prospective federal construction contractors with information they need to factor into their bids and offers to the federal government the risk and resulting cost of delayed payment for change. Also included in the 2019 NDAA is the AGC-backed provision on past performance reporting for individual joint venture partners (see Sec. 823), which allows for past performance ratings for each partner of a joint venture.
AGC of America’s CEO Steve Sandherr stated that “[t]he 2019 NDAA, like previous NDAAs, contain a host of laws related to the construction industry. AGC will monitor each NDAA and continue to advocate for reforms that will benefit the construction industry as a whole.”
Some other notable provisions in the FY2019 NDAA that are important to AGC members include:
- Sec. 880 - Use of lowest price technically acceptable source selection process. This section further limits federal agencies from using LPTAs and requires agencies to adequately describe the minimum requirements for what amounts to “technically acceptable” in the procurement.
- Sec. 878 - Procurement administrative lead time definition and plan. Requires a government wide definition Procurement Administrative Lead Time (PALT) and requires federal agencies to work with the Department of Defense and the General Services Administration to develop a plan for measuring and reporting on PALT.
- Sec. 933, 934, 936 – Expediting the backlog of Security Clearances. These provisions are designed to expediate the backlog of nearly 700,000 background investigations and security clearances for agency and contract personnel. It will also require regular and transparent reports on the progress of these investigations.
Before many of these provisions are added to new federal construction contracts, they must first go through the rulemaking process to be implemented. It could be some time before that regulatory process is completed.
The above mentioned change order provision is a product of a congressional hearing where AGC members testified at the House Small Business Committee on change order delays and the impacts they have on federal construction contractors. AGC continues to be at the forefront in advocating for greater accountability of the change order process among the various federal agencies. AGC has previously called on the Federal Acquisition Regulation Council to improve the data federal agencies collect regarding the administration of change orders in response to the Council’s information request. AGC’s recommendations would require federal agencies to collect a range of data regarding the timeliness of action by the contracting officer to encourage greater accountability.
For more information, contact Jordan Howard at [email protected].


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Over the weekend, a friend jokingly told me I needed a hobby so I could take a break....from my current hobby which he says is "working [me] to death." I was most amused, but he might have had a bit of truth in his statement. We're two day days out from the highlight of my…Read more Murderous Hobbies
Writing Camp: July's Camp NaNo is off to a solid, if slow start with two hours of writing on the first night, and another hour last night. The challenge, it would seem, is to start my writing time before supper, and before 9pm. I'd even settle for 8pm if I could. My goal, of course,…Read more Camp Goals
First off, I am very much alive. Crown did not kill anyone (well, except in the tournament, because that would have complicated a great many things) but no one actually died, which is the more important factor anyways. That said, I have spent a great deal of time pondering how exactly to document the whole…Read more Mental Conversations
As no doubt most everyone in the state has stated by now, we finally have spring, even if it did come in on the tail of a "historic" April blizzard last weekend. (18" in some places, drifts of four feet in elsewhere in my yard, whatever the weather forecasters called it). It's also April 24,…Read more A Whirlwind of Spring
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The Debelius Fairy Wrasse (Cirrhilabrus adornatus, also known as the Redfin or Koi Fairy Wrasse) is relatively new to the aquarium trade, collected and known only from a small region in Indonesia. Males are distinguished by their pale pink body marked with two bright red blotches in the dorsal region behind the head. The dorsal fin is edged in bright red as well, and the face is tinted with yellow. Fairy Wrasses (Cirrhilabrus sp.) and Flasher Wrasses (Paracheilinus sp.) have a generally placid temperament and tolerate most tankmates, provided that they have plenty of places to escape to and hide to feel secure. Flasher Wrasses tend to be more active and outgoing than Fairy Wrasses and the two groups may be aggressive towards each other. Males of both groups are usually brighter in color than juveniles and females, and males will show their colors and behavior to the best advantage in the presence of a female. Regional variations and cross-breeding within each groups can make identification difficult.
- Scientific Name: Cirrhilabrus adomatus
- Origin: Indonesia
- Max Size: 3 inches
- Diet: Marine Flake and Pellet, Mysis Shrimp
- Shipping Size: Approx. 2 inches

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