text: The shape for G9/D will result in G7/D played as XX0001. Guitar chords and guitar tablature made easy. This is a fun chord to know about and to make your rhythm guitar playing more colorful. In Drop D tuning, some new opportunities for blues guitar turns up. D7 (II) D7 (III) G9/D. I often switch between writing F/G or Dm7/G with writing G9sus4 and can’t make up my mind which one I like better. View our G9sus4 guitar chord charts and voicings in Drop D tuning with our free guitar chords and chord charts.If you are looking for the G9sus4 chord in other tunings, be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page. G9sus4 chord on a piano, guitar, bass, ukulele, banjo, mandolin, violin, viola, cello and double upright bass. All these are acceptable names for this chord. If you want to play a G7sus4, fret the flatted seventh (F) on string 4 with your fourth finger and block the first string. So when you see the word "suspended", or its abbreviation "sus", that translates as "no 3rd". 3 INDEX c Db -C# D Eb E F (E ~ chords may also be named D#) c 9 Db C# 12 D 15 Eb 18 E 21 F 24 Cm … Barre chords. Sus chords have no third interval note, instead the sus4 has a fourth. 1fro11112Barre 5 with Finger 1EF#AEBD. If any of the strings buzz or sound muted, then something is not right. G7sus4 Guitar Chord. C 7sus2 chord C# 7sus2 chord D 7sus2 chord D# 7sus2 chord E 7sus2 chord F 7sus2 chord F# 7sus2 chord G 7sus2 chord G# 7sus2 chord A 7sus2 chord A# 7sus2 chord B 7sus2 chord. Suspended guitar chord diagrams. Blues chords. I understand the problem. G suspended 4th chord's alternative names: Gsus, Gsus4. C sus9 will often replace the dominant 7th chord C 7.. Variations of the different fingerings of the G7sus4 guitar chords are listed below. EbBbAbEbBbEbEBAEBE3FCBbFCFF#C#BF#C#F# This is a Gsus9 chord. G 9th suspended 4th chord diagrams on Guitar in DADGAD tuning. EZ Guitar Chord Finder is meant to be a simple and quick way to get the chords you need fast, without any gimmicks. 5frxx1432AF#DE. G Suspended 4 Chord Charts, Fingering, Voicings. I have focused on giving you only usable chords with 2 or 3 inversions on different parts of the neck. The formula of the sus9 chord is: 1 4 b7 9 . The 2nd string is actually tuned to a Bb) CGDFBD CGDFBD CGDFBD CGDFBD CGDFBD CGDFBD 055555 777777 888000 888700 555555 556555 Cm7 G9sus4 Ab6/9-5 Abadd9add#4 F9sus4 Fm11 Home > Chord Database > piano > G > sus (no third) > normal 5th > minor 7th > not inverted > G9sus4 G9sus4 Piano Chord G9sus4 for Piano has the notes G C D F A. Steps: 1-4-5. Chord shapes used :-----(Note that, for convenience, in the chord shapes below I've labeled the strings as CGDFBD. Top Rock Guitar And Ukulele Chords Top Popular Songs ... Bmin7 There s nothing like this type of view G9sus4 Point the clicker at the tube. Related Posts. Register to post. Musical scores are temporarily disabled. Whereas a major triad would be 1 3 5 and a minor triad would be 1 b3 5.....a suspended 4th (sus4) chord would be 1 4 5 and a suspended 2nd (sus2) chord would be 1 2 5. The classic 2-5-1 chord progression has its common place in gospel and jazz music – especially at the end of most songs. Guitar chords in the key of G: G Am Bm C D Em F#dim. Despite time having associated the chord with George Harrison and the Rickenbacker 12-string the original 'claang' idea is likely Lennon's and the distinctive voicing another brainchild from the Lennon/McCartney canon. It gives an open, restless sound, mainly used as a passing chord. These are some chord ideas for playing blues in the key of D. D7. Chordie is a search engine for finding guitar chords and guitar tabs. Our step-by-step video lessons make it easy! Basic Suspended Chord Theory Suspended chords occur when the 3rd has been replaced with a perfect 4th (4) or major 2nd (2) interval. Sus4 chords in open position G Dominant Ninth Suspended Fourth Chord Charts for Guitar, Free & Printable. G9 I prefer expensive news. Guitar Chord E9sus4. Keep in mind that any chord that does not use open strings can be moved up and down the neck and played in almost any key. BARRE CHORDS FOR THE GUITAR by DON COMANDA FOREWORD Following are over 1,700 chords. Cmaj7 New car, new girl. The sus9 chord is a 7sus4 chord with an additional 9th. You could also call it a G9sus4 chord, or G7sus9. For example, the jazz sus chord built on C, written as C 9sus4 has pitches C–F–G–B ♭ –D. G9sus4 on D G11 on D Dm11 F6/9 D-bass. Very common and important chord in pop and soul music. Major chords Minor chords Diminished chords Augmented chords 7th chords 6th chords 9th chords 11th chords 13th chords Suspended chords 5 dim aug 9sus2 9sus4 7sus2 7sus4 sus2 sus4 m13 maj13 13 m11 m9 maj9 9#5 9b5 9 º7 m7b5 m(maj7) m7 7#5 7b5 7 maj7 6/9 m6 6 m major C sus9 chord. Play Last Song Chords using simple video lessons You may use it for private study, scholarship, research or language learning purposes only 7frx11111Barre 5 with Finger 1BF#DAE. guitar chord builder. Learning guitar? Guitar tab and chords for The Nightfly by Donald Fagen, from the album The Nightfly ... Verse: ----- Gm6/9 G6/9 Gmaj7 G6 G13sus4 G9sus4 xx5355 xx5455 xx5777 xx5757 3x3555 3x3535 You could leave out the top note from the last two shapes above to make them a little easier to play. guitar chord builder. While suspended guitar chords can include 7 ths and other extensions (ex: C7sus4 or G9sus4) we’ll stick to sus2 and sus4 chords where the third is replaced by a second or a fourth of a major or minor triad, with no added notes. C 7sus4 chord C# 7sus4 chord D 7sus4 chord D# 7sus4 chord E 7sus4 chord F 7sus4 chord F# 7sus4 chord G 7sus4 chord G# 7sus4 chord A 7sus4 chord A# 7sus4 chord B 7sus4 chord. A great source for all kind of guitar related issues. A7/D. ↑ Back to top | Tablatures and chords for acoustic guitar and electric guitar, ukulele, drums are parodies/interpretations of the original songs. G7sus4 Guitar Chord Video Demonstration. G9sus4/F: 300013. Whole Note E rootWhole Note A 4thWhole Note B 5thWhole Note D b7thSharp Note F# 9th. Songs with this chord E9sus4 E ninth, suspended fourth. ... '\rn9stls an~ also wriltcn G9sus4, Cm9add4, Am9sus4, etc. A jazz sus chord or dominant 9sus4 chord is a seventh chord on the fifth scale degree of the key with a suspended fourth and an added ninth. Be sure that you are pressing down on the strings hard enough and play each string one at a time to make sure you have a nice clean sound. Chord Gsus4 notes: G, C, D, G, C and G. The guitar strings 4(D) and 3(G) are left open. A Gsus4 chord presents a problem that can be solved by blocking the fifth string, as notated in Example 12. For over 950,000 charts and voicings, grab an account. You can use any of the eight voicings assigned to each mode to create your chord progression and the voicing you choose will give the progression a certain flavour. Quick lesson on how to play the G7sus4 Chord (G 7th suspended 4th) on the guitar. Here are 6 voicings of the Gsus4 guitar chord, with a chord chart to each voicings' fingering. Last Song Chords - Matt Pond Pa, Version (1). Comment. Same with Fmaj7/G or Dm9/G versus G13sus4. Here are five different ways you can play the Gsus2 chord on the guitar. Chord Playing Tip. One more step makes a jazzy-sounding G9sus4; just add your second finger to string 3, fret 2, giving you the ninth (A). G 9th Sus4 Guitar Chord - also known as G9sus4 chord, G9sus chord Sus9 chords. The full formula C 7sus4(9) can be seen as “analytic notation” that shows all the chords ingredients, but normally you'll just write C sus9 or C 9sus.


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There's nothing wrong with religions in general.
Their main issue is when these randomly come knocking "just get baptized, it's not hard" or "just say this man is woman, it's not hard".
And the fury of the practictioners against the non believers, absolutely ridiculous, it's worse than the middle east.
Not just a religion, its a cult
Unpopular opinion, but America has always operated as a theocracy with Academia functioning as its church. For a long time, the people in Academia were Christians, so this really just reinforced that aspect of our culture, but over time they were slowly replaced with Progressives who became more and more obsessed with concepts like "systemic" oppression and Marxist worldviews that analyze everything through the lens of class struggle and hence it has become more and more prominent in our culture.
Wow, there must be a lot of atheism hate on this subreddit.
>We never see someone who is just “a little bit woke.”
Yes you do. What is this extremism? Our first line of defense is in the schools where we're constantly talking about keeping Woke ideas from the kids.
Woke = Social Justice Warrior. Isn't that what we all agree on?
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>The woke movement seeks to replace absolute truth with an ever-changing concept of “truth” that changes with the whims and moods of every individual.
That's one of the worst take downs and critiques against religion i've ever read. It really reads like the author isn't even self aware that he is critiquing religion here. More religion should not be the answer. That's exactly what the atheists say.
>Wokeness itself is a religion. It replaces God with political and cultural crusades
Being religious is all about political and cultural crusades? Like the actual Crusades? That's what we call them, right? Christians burned down the Muslim library and generations of violence followed? This article sucks unless it's actually arguing that Woke = Religion with all the same problems.
>In this article, I’m referring to people who have fallen whole hog for the woke ideology.
What happened to "can't be just a little bit woke"? This article reminds me of "it's not going to lick itself" isn't innuendo according to the Wokes! WTF guys where is your critical thinking.
Then it rants about grace as if Christians haven't committed every atrocity. This is prime SelfAwareWolves material. This reads as a great take down of religion.
Y'know one of my favourite (lower case C) conservative characters of all time is Ron Swanson. He doesn't buy into drugs, religion or gov't. He doesn't buy into mind control he believes in freedom.
I think the idea is that it is a lot like religion, but with ever changing expectations as opposed to in religion which generally has a doctrine to follow, and instead of grace and forgiveness, is simply satisfied with cancelling people, and shutting down debates, by taking a faux moral high ground.
Examples would be when things are dragged up from the past that people said or did or posted, that those people are then expected to apologise for again. James Gunn made some very poor taste jokes years ago, which he apologised for at the time. He was then expected to re-apologise when some internet troll bought it up again. He then lost his position (was fired) by Disney until DC stepped in and hired him for the Suicide Squad. Then Marvel “forgave him” and brought him back for GotG3.
And look at Gina Carano who had her own views and likened the left to nazis (something that apparently it’s ok for the left to accuse the right of) and made a joke about pronouns. She was hastily removed from The Mandalorian. For having opinions.
There is no forgiveness or grace.
R u pretending Christians never cancelled anyone?
Most obvious example is The Chicks. Y'all hate George Bush now but they're still cancelled.
This is a take down of all religion.

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7. De' miei bollenti spiriti - La Traviata
Few composers did arias quite so catchy as Verdi, and La Traviata is packed full of them. This frantic little number is all about stirring devotion, with talk of a "passionate spirit" and "the fire of youth".

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The cabinet has published details of six more measures to help entrepreneurs and the self employed cope with the impact of the coronavirus crisis, in the form of temporary tax reductions totaling €4bn.
The measures follow concerns that the self-employed and small firms were being excluded from many of the government’s other support measures even though they too are being affected by the coronavirus crisis.
One of the measures will allow the owners of sole-trader companies to lower their salary temporarily, cutting premiums and income tax by some €6,200, according to finance ministry calculations.
The tax office will also take a more relaxed approach to the 1,225 hour norm which the self employed are required to work to benefit from a special tax deduction. This is because many people can no longer meet the hour requirement.
‘It would be wrong if the self-employed were to lose this at a time when they would normally be working,’ tax minister Hans Vijlbrief said, referring to the fact that so many hospitality industry workers are now out of work, despite the good weather.
Employers will also be given more scope to give their staff bonuses in the form of flowers or gift tokens, without having to pay tax over them.
The rules on corporate tax will also be adjusted temporarily to allow companies to offset losses expected this year against 2019. The finance ministry expects 125,000 companies will benefit from this.
The cabinet has also allocated €100m for bridging loans targeted at start-ups and scale-ups, which can be applied for from April 29. The system is being administered by regional development boards and has been drawn up together with the government’s start-up initiative Techleap.
Loans of between €50,000 and €2m can be requested via the scheme, which is known as COL, or Corona-Overbruggingslening (corona bridging loan). Loans over €250,000 will require an equal commitment from shareholders or third party investors and all loans will be subject to 3% interest.
‘Start-ups and scale-ups are of great importance to our economy because they lead to the jobs and the income of tomorrow, as well as solving global challenges with their innovative projects and services,’ junior economic affairs minister Mona de Keijzer said.
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Walnut Valley Occasional, December, 1998
Tom Chapin, In My Hometown
Sundance Music, 15 selections
This recording is the seventh and latest installment in what has become an extensive body of music for all, but especially for kids. In "Gertie's Birdseed Diner," Tom Chapin and Michael Mark have observed the backyard bird feeder found at so many of our homes and then imagined what the birds might be thinking. Near the end of this tune, the sounds of traditional, Dixieland jazz is apparent. This is a really fun number and will be enjoyed by parents and children alike.
The fifth cut on the album, "A Mozart Duet" is an absolute must for music teachers and especially piano teachers. Anyone who has ever struggled to learn a piano selection for a recital will fall in love with this number. Imagine Mozart sitting down with you to help you learn his Sonata #3.
As the album points out, Tom has used reggae, Celtic, ska, mariachi, classical, ragtime, folk, rocknn'roll, boogie woogie and doo wop music in this album. Every one of the selections makes a point, conveys an idea or just plain delights the listener. "His Name is Ty" reminds many of us of the day we first went to a new school. P.S. Ty does overcome his shyness.
The story of the old fashioned street fair is told in "Street Fair" and includes all the elements of the fair. It is light, lively and an accurate account of the celebration so well known in small towns across America. We have often heard the term "melting pot" when referring to an area where persons of many different nationalities and ethnic backgrounds are settled. In "My Town is a Salad Bowl" we find 'salad' used in the same manner. The style is definitely mariachi.
Mr. Chapin's wealth of children's music has certainly enhanced our appreciation of his wonderful contributions to the world of music. Parents, this is music your children will enjoy for years to come. Thank you, Mr. Chapin!

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You can see my passion for the saga, the brand that is Star Wars. And I already made the point of it representing my childhood. A New Hope I watched over and over again, because that was the one I had on video. But, Empire Strikes Back is probably the best one out of the original trilogy. Like The Twin Towers, from The Lord of The Rings trilogy, and Terminator 2 judgement day. The first episodes or movies were the introduction to the characters and the basis of the story. Although George Lucas originally only planned for one movie, Star Wars, now known as A New Hope.
The “sequel” or in this case, the 5th episode has all the action. And it leaves us with a cliffhanger. Making us, the viewers wanting more, looking forward to the third film, the end of the trilogy.
Empire Strikes Back, starts off on the famous planet covered in snow, Hoth. A favourite amongst fans. We see the rebellion in action, still fighting against the Empire after the end of A New Hope. The gang is barely still together fighting along side the rebellion.
Han and Leia clearly have feelings for each other, but are in denial about them, well Leia is. They are like a pair of young teenagers.But it’s comical. Also, Han is torn with wanting to escape and get further away from Jabba the hut from finding him, but at the same time, he wants to help his friends. He knows they need him.
Luke wants to learn more about the Force and finish the training he started with Obi-Wan. He leaves his friends to find a great Jedi Master, YODA! When I was a kid I loved Yoda, and I watched Empire Strikes Back just to see him.
As well as a planet covered in snow, we visit a city in the clouds, and meet an old friend of Han’s, Lando. This gives us a very small idea of Han’s background, and introduces a great character, with similar issues to Han.
Episode 5 introduces another character, who becomes a fan favourite and a bit of a legend. Bobby Fet, the bounty hunter became instantly popular among fans. We couldn’t wait to see him in the next movie. He is sent by Jabba the Hut to find and capture Han Solo.
Darth Vader steals the movie for me. He really shows his dark side in this film when he has bribed Lando into giving up Han and Leia. He is not overshadowed by another villain, like in A New Hope with General Tark. Plus, we hear is theme music for the first too. And we also have the iconic scene with Luke Skywalker, an epic lightsaber battle between good and evil. The Dark side versus the Light side.
And even if you aren’t a fan, you know a very important line is said in this film that made every fan shout “noooooo” after the first time they heard it….
“Luke, I am your father!”
OH MY GOD!!!!!!!!!
Yes, Empire Strikes Back gives us the best cliffhanger in a movie ever! The Villain is the father of the hero. Oh and Luke also loses his hand, thanks to his dad!
So yeah this film is epic! And if you haven’t seen it, you should! It’s full of action, and a much stronger story, with all of our fav characters. Or may be you have seen it it didn’t like it, but that would mean you are wrong lol – Just kidding, although I want to hear your thoughts, so leave a comment or tweet me, whatever.
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Early seating: Breaking eggs at Yolk
The opening of every Yolk restaurant starts the same way, with owner Taki Kastanis breaking an egg on someone's head.
Monday morning, his wife, Jackelyn Gauci, wore the crown – on a plate, although some yolk landed on her Gwen Stefani-cool jumpsuit.
She laughed off the drips. This is Yolk, after all. You're bound to get a little egg on your lapel. Nearly everything on the menu has to do with breakfast, whether morning meal or lunchtime.
"I riff off dinner for breakfast," Kastanis said of Yolk menu development. Hence, the Carnita Egg Sandwich with pulled pork, pine-apple mango salsa, goat cheese and a fried egg on a pretzel roll.
Kastanis grew up in the restaurant business. His Greek family operated diners in Chicago and his mother still runs a restaurant there. Kastanis ran a place named Egglectic Café in Chicago before launching Yolk in Chi-town in 2006.
He plans a second downtown Indianapolis location in the next several months. A Dallas store opens Nov. 1. Louisville, Ky., and Nashville, Tenn., are on the horizon.
Style: No surprise. White and sunny-side-up yolk yellow are the dominant colors. Royal blue tones down the brilliance in two dining areas furnished with booths and tables. A curved, black granite counter lined with sturdy white coffee cups, no saucers, is a fun place to sit. It faces the open kitchen broadcasting the music of skillets, spatulas and sizzling bacon. Servers supply the lyrics, perhaps some diner slang. "Swinging meat?" That's a burger headed off the hot top and onto the bun.
Scene: Quiet now but probably not for long. Chicago-based Yolks get busy. People love breakfast – anytime of day. It's been a restaurant menu hot-ticket since recession-smacked consumers started trimming their dinner-out budgets and seeking comfort food to ease the financial pain. Ponder the bottom line at secluded booths or brag about business success at the friendly, centerpiece counter. Pajamas? Sure. Coffee by the pound and muffins to-go stand by the front door.
Cuisine: Portions are big. Benedicts are the buzz. Two, tall, perfectly poached eggs stand like fluffed pillows atop pesto-slathered, fresh tomato slices and fresh mozzarella cheese on toasted English muffins. Thick, pale yellow hollandaise, slightly tart, blankets the whole, named Benedict Caprese. A mound of crisp, crunchy and soft hash browns, a bunch of grapes, and watermelon, pineapple and orange slices pile around the eggs. Five eggs go into each omelet. A sheet of smoked salmon covers a bagel. Three thick slices of red velvet cake swirled with cream cheese make Red Velvet French Toast with strawberries and cream cheese. Burgers, soups, salads and sandwiches round out the list.
Drinks: Soda, juice, fresh-squeezed lemonades, fresh-brewed iced tea and full coffee service, including bottomless coffee ($2.59).
Good to know: A patio is in the works.
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The Cole County Circuit Court rejected a preliminary injunction aimed at restoring federal pandemic unemployment benefits Tuesday.
Presiding Judge Jon Beetem ruled in favor of the state's decision to end participation in the federal unemployment benefits program, rejecting the plaintiff's request for a preliminary injunction.
The plaintiffs were asking the judge to declare Missouri's early termination of benefits illegal under the Employment Security Law and the Declaratory Judgment Act.
Beetem's ruling states the plaintiffs' arguments aren't supported by the referenced statutes and the preliminary injunction failed to show "a probability of success on the merits."
Without a mandate controlling the governor's discretion, the plaintiffs are debating the wisdom of Parson's policy strategy, Beetem said, which is not for the court to decide.
"The purported obligation of the governor to continue federal CARES Act benefits indefinitely, which plaintiffs impute to the statutes, is simply not present in the plain language of the statutes, directly contradicts the terms of Missouri's agreement with the federal government and would transform an optional unemployment program into a state-law requirement," Beetem wrote in his judgment.
Missouri's participation in the federal pandemic unemployment benefits, provided through the CARES ACT, contributed an extra $300 per week to unemployed Missourians amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
The federal program is scheduled to end Sept. 6, but Missouri was one of the first states to end its participation in the program.
On May 11, Gov. Mike Parson ordered the Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations to inform the U.S. Department of Labor that the state would be voluntarily ending participation starting June 13.
Parson said he made the decision in an effort to bring Missourians off unemployment and back into the workforce amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt, representing the governor in court, considered the case a win.
"As Missouri's economy continues to recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, businesses are still struggling to hire workers for a large number of open, available jobs," Schmitt said in a news release. "Too often, businesses can't compete with the steady stream of federal benefits.
"Today's ruling affirmed the legality of Gov. Parson's decision to terminate these temporary benefits and will hopefully lead to the hiring of workers for businesses that desperately need the help," Schmitt said.


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Energy Drink Effects on Hemodynamics and Endothelial Function in Young Adults.
Cardiology. 2020 Dec 18:1-5. Epub 2020 Dec 18. PMID: 33341807
John P Higgins
INTRODUCTION: Cardiovascular side effects associated with energy drink consumption may be related to effects on vascular endothelial function, heart rate, blood pressure, and electrocardiogram parameters. We sought to measure them following energy drink consumption.
METHODS: Forty-four healthy non-smoking young volunteer medical students, at an average age of 24.7 years (range 23-27 years, 34 males), with an average BMI of 23.4, received electrocardiograms and had their heart rates and blood pressures taken. Subjects then underwent baseline testing of endothelial function using the technique of endothelium-dependent flow-mediated dilatation (FMD) with high-resolution ultrasound. The subjects then drank an energy drink (24 oz Monster Energy Drink®). Hemodynamic measurements were repeated 15 and 90 min later. FMD and the electrocardiogram were repeated 90 min later. The FMD was calculated as the ratio of the post-cuff release and the baseline diameter.
RESULTS: Energy drink consumption resulted in a significantly attenuated peak FMD response (mean± SD): baseline 5.1 ± 4.1% versus post-energy drink (2.8 ± 3.8%; p = 0.004). In addition, systolic and diastolic blood pressures and heart rate increased after 15 min. Diastolic blood pressure and heart rate remained increased 90 min following energy drink consumption. There were no significant changes in electrocardiogram parameters.
CONCLUSION: Energy drink consumption was associated with an acute significant impairment in endothelial function in young healthy adults as well as with significant hemodynamic changes. As energy drinks are becoming more popular, it is important to study their effects to better determine safe consumption patterns.

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Tuesday, July 25, 2017
I really had fun helping the girls up at camp make some paper bag journals
Our them was a Doctor Seuss inspired one.
"Oh the Places You'll Go"
We wanted to incorporate the theme this year to Ask God and so my brain storming came up with the phrase,
Oh the places you'll stand when you ASK for God's hand.
A sister in our ward donated paper and I searched online for free fonts that looked like Seuss.
I also used free clip arts with Seuss type art and made tags to go on the front of each journal.
I printed multiples on a page of card stock and let the girls pick the one they liked and cut it out to fit on the cover of their journal.
I'm sharing not because I am a designer (I'm not) I just thought they turned out well and you can use them too if you want.
Tuesday, June 20, 2017
Stacking rings are sort of fundamental toy and a classic one at that and I love classic toys.
I dug through my fabric stash and pulled out a bunch of scraps and pieces. I knew this project would be great for using remnant smaller pieces.
I thought it would be fun to approach it like a mini quilt and sew together fabrics to create the look I wanted.
Some of my rings have one fabric on one side and another fabric on the other side. Which I think is lots of fun.
I noticed when I was stuffing the rings that the natural tendency is for the ring to square up. I think this is due to the fact that four edges have a straight grain and the other four are on the bias and move out of their rounded shape and let it look squarish. I am not sure how to overcome that. Perhaps with a fusible interfacing? One that isn't too stiff but stabilizes the the bias so it doesn't stretch out of place and the rings maintain their roundness.
I pulled out the quilt top I had finished and a couple other fabric toys I have made for color comparison and included those for reference.
I wanted them to look cohesive and also didn't want them to have too much of the same fabrics. I am sure my baby girl won't care one way or another but it will make me happy when I look at it. Which equals lots of happy!
I did a web search for patterns and amazingly didn't find much. So used circle templates. Later I searched and found lots more but by then I had already made mine.
This link is like the ones I made
I really loved the pattern I found today by Heather Bailey and wished I'd found it couple months ago.
here is a link so you can have it!
If you notice my base is very flat I did not stuff it but used a firm interfacing that is often used in purse or handbag construction. I love it! I also used it in making the cone shape and it has lots of support. So that meant less batting in the cone.
I am pleased with how it turned out and I am glad she likes he birthday gift that I made for her.
In the end that's all that matters!
Sunday, February 21, 2016
baby E # five above in 2011
I sewed this dress years ago for baby E (#five) and now my # 7 girlie is wearing it.
I was inspired by a dress I remember from my babyhood. I remember it because of pictures.
I wish I could remember my baby self. Here it is as a sort of flash back and an update on my baby.
Boy is she growing.
Tuesday, February 16, 2016
My girls love the show Cupcake Wars.
So they gave themselves a version of the competition at home.
What you see are bacon topped cupcakes... yep thats the challenge they whose to use.
I gave them points for the pretty presentation.
Sunday, February 7, 2016
Saturday, January 30, 2016
I sewed a couple of bishop dresses over the summer to learn this wonderful sewing pattern.
Then I promptly left them laying in my sewing room waiting for hems and buttons.
I recently went and got buttons for this one.
It is late enough it can no longer be a Christmas dress so we can go for Spring!
I'll post one of my girlie wearing it later but for now you can have this little peak.


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We all love our furry family members. Unfortunately, our homes require extra care when pets live indoors. Pets can cause three conditions in your carpet: odor, contamination, and stains. I will go into detail about all three conditions below.
Oils and dander transfer from the pet's fur coat daily onto the the carpet fibers. These organic materials cause the initial odor-causing bacteria. Vacuuming on a regular basis can help prolong the need for professional cleaning due to these materials.
Urine Contamination layer by layer...
Layer One- Small animals, five pounds or less, deposit two ounces of urine per visit. The first of the liquid is absorbed by the face fibers of the carpet.
Layer Two- When the fibers are fully saturated, the urine comes in contact with your carpet backing. It then spreads along the backing about double the size of the visible area on the surface. When the liquid can no longer spread out, it then seeps through the backing into the carpet pad below. (I have yet to see it in action, but Shaw has created a waterproof carpet backing called LifeGuard.)
Layer three- When larger animals are the culprits, the urine tends to reach the subfloor every visit. Smaller animals can have these results as well. Which is especially true when they have a "favorite spot".
The principal ingredient in urine is uric acid. It is also made up of urochrome (yellow pigment), fatty acids and cholesterol (lipds), urea, and various other components that depend on diet. Uric acid begins to be broken down into free ammonia and carbon dioxide. Alkaline salt crystals are formed as the acidic urine reacts with ammonia. These crystals draw moisture from the air and remain chemically active. When dried, the salt crystals are remoistend, therefore giving off more ammonia gas. The high alkaline state can damage carpet dyes and cause permanent color loss.
The main reason urine stains reappear is due to treatment that did not properly break down the urine components, or it was not treated deep enough to the source. The urine then wicks back up from the subfloor or carpet pad as the carpet dries.
ODOR caused by urine...
The odor experienced is one part ammonia and one part off-gassing from bacteria that grow in warm, dark places with a infinite food source. Pets provide this bacteria a free buffet that doesn't close! Unless the chemical make-up is broken down in the urine, it will continue to have the ability to produce odor.
Well that is the basics. Feel free to comment if you have any specific questions. Thanks for reading!

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Things You Must Know To Be A Good Garden Landscaper
How to Become A Good Landscaper
Landscaping is a great way to add beauty, relaxation, and value to your home. But it's not just about planting flowers! There are many things you need to consider when designing and maintaining an attractive garden landscape.
Plant Selection: Choose plants that are suitable for your environment and climate. Do research on the types of plants that will thrive in your area, such as native species or drought-resistant varieties. Consider how much light and water the different plants require, as well as their size at maturity so you can plan accordingly for future growth potentials. Choose plants that are suitable for your climate, soil type, and hardiness zone. Consider native plants when possible as they require less maintenance than non-native species and can attract beneficial insects like bees and butterflies.
Healthy soil is essential for healthy plant life. Aerate the soil regularly to promote root development and introduce organic matter to improve the soil quality. Test your soil’s pH levels to make sure they are within the ideal range for your plants.
An effective irrigation system is key for garden landscaping success. Make sure you take into account how often you will need to water each area of your landscape and plan accordingly for adequate drainage.
Pruning & Maintenance:
Regular pruning helps maintain healthy plants and promote new growth, but it can be time-consuming if done improperly or too often. Research proper pruning techniques and schedule regular maintenance visits with a professional lawn care service as needed.
Plant Pest Control:
Insect pests can destroy an otherwise beautiful garden landscape quickly, so it’s important to be proactive in checking for and eliminating pests. Stay up-to-date on the latest pest control methods so that you know what to look out for and how best to deal with them.
A layer of mulch helps retain moisture in the soil, reduce weed growth, protect roots from extreme temperatures, and improve overall soil health. Make sure you choose an appropriate organic mulch material such as wood chips or grass clippings for your landscaping project.
Soil Preparation: Quality soil is essential for healthy plants and vibrant landscapes. Prepare your soil by incorporating organic matter such as compost or manure in order to improve drainage, fertility, and texture.
Garden & Landscape Design:
Having an eye for design is essential to creating a beautiful landscape that meets the needs of the client and fits within their budget. Consider taking classes in landscape design or working with a qualified designer to create something unique and special for your customer’s outdoor space.
Local Laws and Regulations:
Make sure you are aware of any local laws or regulations that may dictate how you can use certain plants and where they can be planted onsite as well as other restrictions that could impact your designs. These laws vary in UK different council areas, so it is important to stay informed on the changing rules in order to remain compliant with all applicable regulations.
Customer Service Skills:
As a garden landscaping professional, it is important to provide excellent customer service at all times. This includes communicating clearly with your customers and following up on any promises or commitments you make. Additionally, be sure to consider the needs of the customer when designing a landscape plan and look for ways to incorporate their vision while still delivering something that meets their goals and budget.
It’s not enough just to design a beautiful space for your clients; you must also ensure that the plants in their garden are taken care of after installation. Be prepared to offer ongoing maintenance services such as pruning, mulching, fertilising, and watering in order to keep the landscape looking its best over time. Additionally, regular inspections of the property should be done to identify any pests or other problems that may need to be addressed.
One of the most important aspects of garden landscaping is providing adequate irrigation for your client’s plants. Make sure that you understand the proper techniques for laying out an irrigation system and can explain its benefits to your clients so they are aware of its importance in keeping their garden healthy and beautiful.
Health & Safety:
Never forget about health and safety when working in a landscaping project; always use appropriate protective equipment such as gloves, goggles, and masks when handling chemicals or working with power tools. Additionally, be familiar with any local laws regarding landscaping projects, including regulations on noise and pollution. Make sure to inform your clients of any safety issues so they can take appropriate measures to protect themselves and their property.
Plant Selection & Care:
Selecting the right plants is essential when creating a beautiful outdoor space, so it’s important to understand which types of plants work best in different climates and soil conditions. Additionally, you should be familiar with techniques for caring for different types of plants, such as fertilising, pruning, weeding, and pest control. This knowledge will help ensure that your clients’ gardens remain healthy and attractive for years to come.
Hard and Soft Landscaping
A touch of class with old school customer service

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Purpose: This study is to propose direction for healing environment design in hospital architectureconsidering the characteristics of elderly patients. The primary goal of a public hospital is providingcheap health care and quality service chance to the underprivileged and elderly in the dead zone.
Compared to the rapid increase of the aged population and chronic diseases, Ministry of Health& Welfare is currently planning model of health promotion hospital in development plans of localbased public hospital. Due to the increased elderly medical expenses, elderly patients’ highutilization is considered. Methods: The literature on the design factors of healing environments wereinvestigated. based on this, analyzed drawings of surveyed hospitals ward in architecturalcharacteristics and observe and evaluate directly healing environment design through field surveys.
Results: The design of hospital environment affects patient’s therapeutic effect. There is no anyofficial formula for hospital design but environment that architect create could be a big part of thehealing process. To increase the quality of the environment, apply the characteristic factors andharmonize well as a human-centered healing environment. Implications: Healing environmentdesign for the elderly is first necessary condition due to high proportion of elderly patients.
Purpose: Mental health facilities are facing a new social environment. To provide appropriatepatient care environment, mental health and mental healthcare is changing the paradigm. In thissituation, this study research and analysis mental healthcare service system and mental healthcarefacility in Germany. The reason is that Germany has cosistently been building mental healthcareservice system and mental healthcare facility for patient. Therefore, it aims to suggest afundamental resource for amental healthcare service system and mental healthcare facility formental healtn. Methods: This study was conducted literature researches and field studies.
Literature researches for mental healthcare service system and facilities. Field study is to identifythe characteristic and configuration of mental healtncare facilities. Results: Findings of this studycan be summerrized inth three points. First, In Germany, Mental healthcare facility is criticalenvironment in the community. And, the facilities are being turned into reasonable and alternativeenvironment. Second, Facilities of Mental healthcare and service system designed by various leveland configurations that can be providing places for people with mental problems. Third, Mentalhealthcare facilities consist of healing environment for patient. Implications: The future study onfinding of the specific environment planning citeria in mental healthcare facility on the basis offindings of present study.
Purpose: As the nation is becoming an aging society, there is an increasing number of the patientwho has Neuroscience disease. So it is necessary to build a facility which provides specialized healthcare. Methods: Field surveys to facilities and analysis to the floor plan have been conducted in orderto suggest adequate architectural composition to the specialized neuroscience center and thedimensions of rooms. Results: The result of this study can be summarized into six points whichcontain guide to how to organize the specialized neuroscience center. One of the most importantthings in this study is to suggest the architectural type which provides efficient collaborating systembetween the outpatient and angiography unit. Implications: It can be said that this paper can beuseful research material when the architect tries to plan the specialized neuroscience center.
Purpose: At the moment, a lot of Public Hospitals in Korea have adopted 5 or 6 bedrooms as astandard multi-bedroom type. However 5-6 bedrooms have many problems related to inpatientsatisfaction and nosocomial diseases. Therefore 4 bedroom is under considering for standardmulti-bed room in Public Hospitals in Korea. This paper tries to prove that adoption of 4 bedroomin Public Hospitals has nothing to do with economic loss which is now an obstacle in adopting 4bedrooms. Methods: 3 Methods have been used in this paper. 1) Comparative analysis betweenmedical insurance fee and service cost for hospitalization has been conducted through literaturesurvey. 2) Scenario analysis has been used for the estimation of inpatient number when 4 bedroomsare adopted in Public Hospitals. 3) Relation analysis between profit and proportion of 4 bedroomin Public Hospitals. Results: Adoption of 4 bedroom as a standard multi-bedroom in PublicHospitals has been proved to have nothing to do with the economic loss of hospitals. Implications:It is necessary to introduce and expand 4 bedrooms instead of 5-6 bedrooms in hospitals for theupgrade of hospital environment and easy control of cross infection in inpatient bedrooms.
Purpose: AIn recent years, the rapid progress of aging and the increase in the elderly people withdementia is becoming a big social issue. Therefore, this paper studies the development of therapeuticenvironmental rating scales for the elderly people with dementia in korean nursing homes.
Methods: We identify the development process and structure of TESS-NH and understand the detailsof its nature and features. Then, based on the detailed items, we provide major scale factorswhich do influence on therapeutic environmental rating scales using PCA. Results: In the results,TESS, in the case of the initial stage of TESS-NH, has an advantage to evaluate on physical environmentsfor a short period of time. TESS-2 + sets a large rage of activities of the elderly people withdementia, and tries to evaluate ongoing cares. TESS-NH has a complete set of well-thought-out assessmentfeatures for improving quality of care (Quality of Care) On the other hand, the main factorsaffecting the therapeutic environmental rating scales in nursing homes are “a consideration forfacility management (Care for facilities' maintenance)", "a consideration for spatial cognition (Carefor spatial cognition) ", and "a consideration for the safety (Care for safety)". Implications: In thefuture, to develop the therapeutic environmental rating scales on Korea's dementia nursing home,we should actively consider cares of spaces and facility utilization which the residents (the elderlypeople with dementia) are more secure and comfortable.


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A delicious and easy way to start the day. Perfect for Pancake Day, or make a stash for on the go. Naturally sweet from the banana, these have no added sugar. You could further flavour the pancakes with fruits such as blueberries, or use dark chocolate chips for an extra sweet kick.
Use gluten-free oats to make this gluten-free, or dairy-free by using a milk alternative and yoghurt alternative (I have used soya products in this recipe).
- 1 large banana
- 1 egg
- 100g rolled oats
- 50ml milk of choice
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon (optional)
- Oil for frying
- 150g strawberries
- 80g raspberries
- 160g yoghurt (I have used soya yoghurt)
- A few mint leaves
- Mash the banana in a bowl with a fork till you have very small lumps.
- Add the remaining ingredients, except for the oil, and mix well.
- Heat a frying pan over a low heat.
- Wipe 1/4 tsp of oil around the pan before adding spoonfuls of the mixture, spaced out. You should be able to make 6-8 pancakes from the batter.
- Cook for 2 minutes, before flipping and cooking for a further 2 minutes.
- Serve in stacks with yoghurt, berries and mint.
Per serving*: 430kcal/ 11g fat/ 1.9g saturated fat/ 60g carbohydrates/ 12g fibre/ 15g protein
*Analysis based on unsweetened soya milk and unsweetened soya yoghurt


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Consider for a moment, though, how it (or any other constraint, for that matter) works. It places a restriction on the expressions and phrases that can be used in a poem, and it determines to some extent what the poet is able to say. It makes the process of writing both more difficult – by short circuiting habitual modes of self expression – and, paradoxical as it may seem, easier: certain decisions have already been made for the writer.
Reviewed by Paul Kane
Harry Mathews and Alastair Brotchie, editors
Revised and Updated Edition
Atlas Press, November 2005
Paperback: 336 pages, Nov 2005, ISBN: 1900565188
Oulipo Compendium (like the punk rock band that has Pete Shelley as its front man, the book’s title has no definite article), originally published in 1998 and now revised and updated, is a comprehensive guide to the Oulipo (the Ouvroir de litterature potentielle or “Workshop for Potential Literature”) and its subsidiary groups. Founded in 1960 by Raymond Queneau and Francois Le Lionnais, the Oulipo includes among its members such significant writers as Italo Calvino, Georges Perec, Julio Cortazar, Jacques Roubaud and Harry Mathews. And it is no coincidence that these are all writers who (not unlike Queneau himself) take a decidedly ludic approach to literary creation.
The Compendium is set out rather like an encyclopedia: there are a number of sections and their entries are arranged alphabetically. The main section is devoted to the Oulipo itself, with other sections being concerned with the group’s various offshoots. The Oulipopo (a group concerned with crime fiction) has a section devoted to it, as has the Oupeinpo (a group of artists). A final section includes diverse other groups that take as their creative province graphic novels, architecture and music, etc.
The Oulipo section of the book includes entries on the group’s members and its precursory creators or “anticipatory plagiarists” (such as Lewis Carroll and Raymond Roussel), key Oulipian works (La disparition or A Void, Perec’s novel written without using the letter “e”, being perhaps the most famous of these) and topics of key importance to the group (e.g. entries on the graphic representation of text and animal languages). The minutes of some Oulipo meetings are included too. And, perhaps of greatest interest, there are substantial discussions of the constraints (or restrictive procedures) and mathematical artifacts that the Oulipo have made use of or have devised. These discussions are at the heart of the book and are, for me, the best thing in it; each constraint is clearly defined, with at least one example of it being given.
One such constraint, touched on in passing above, is the lipogram: a piece of writing that intentionally excludes a particular letter of the alphabet. It is, according to Georges Perec, “the oldest systematic artifice of western literature”. Another constraint, and one that especially appealed to me (I come from a nation of dog lovers), is called “Poems for Dogs” and it involves writing a poem “that incorporates a dog’s name in such a way that it remains hidden from the human eye but audible to the canine ear.” Perhaps an extended explanation may make clear the Oulipo’s whole approach to literary creation; and why one might want to write using constraints.
Imagine that you are sat on a park bench, with your dog at your feet. A stranger approaches you and asks, “Where are the shops?” or some such nonsense. Since you are polite and a veritable prince among men, you wave in some general direction and say, “They’re over there.” And curiously you notice that your dog has sat up and is all ears. Later, you realise that your dog had heard her own name (your dog is called Rover, by the way) when you spoke the words “are over” to the stranger; this was the reason for her sudden and unexpected interest.
Not many of us would see the germ of a method in an experience such as this, but the poet François Caradec did. This constraint (or restrictive procedure) of his own devising does more than extend considerably the potential audience for modern poetry. The ideal goal here would be to read a poem expressing love and adoration to your dog in such a way that, when the dog responds to its spoken name, naive observers will believe that the animal is touched and moved by your deeply felt sentiment. (This constraint can also, incidentally, be extended to prose. So one might write an eulogy to Manchester United’s treble-winning side, hiding within the text the surnames of all the players that were in the squad during that glorious season.)
Like many of the constraints on literary creation included in Oulipo Compendium, the idea behind “Poems for Dogs” has a certain playful charm but also a seeming craziness. Consider for a moment, though, how it (or any other constraint, for that matter) works. It places a restriction on the expressions and phrases that can be used in a poem, and it determines to some extent what the poet is able to say. It makes the process of writing both more difficult – by short circuiting habitual modes of self expression – and, paradoxical as it may seem, easier: certain decisions have already been made for the writer. A constraint confronts the writer with a puzzle to solve, not a blank page, and this can be strangely comforting. Finally, a constraint almost forces the writer to be creative, to seek out new means of self expression. Think here of all the cliches that Perec was able to exclude by obeying this simple rule: the letter “e” cannot be used.
As well as co-editing Oulipo Compendium, Harry Mathews has written a couple of essays, both available online at the time of writing, that serve as good introductions to the Oulipo: In Quest of the Oulipo and Translation and the Oulipo: The Case of the Persevering Maltese. Another book on the Oulipo, Warren Motte’s Oulipo: A Primer of Potential Literature, includes some material not included here (e.g. Perec’s “History of the Lipogram”) and is worth exploring too. But if you want only the one book, Oulipo Compendium is definitely the one to get, the best and most complete guide available.
About the reviewer: Paul Kane lives and works in Manchester, England. He welcomes responses to his reviews and can be contacted at < a href = “mailto:firstname.lastname@example.org”>email@example.com

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- Any poet who meets one of the below criteria on the date of the application deadline, in any given year, is eligible:
- U.S. Citizen; or,
- resident of the United States for the ten-year period prior to the submission deadline; or,
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival (DACA) status, Temporary Protected Status (TPS), Legal Permanent Status (LPS), or any subsequent categories designated by the U.S. authorities as conferring similar enhanced status upon non-citizens living in the United States.
Please note: By law the Academy of American Poets must report cash prizes awarded to individuals to the Internal Revenue Service. If individuals have a Social Security Number (SSN) or an Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN), the individual will receive a 1099. If the individual does not have an SSN or ITIN, the individual will receive a 1042 and could be subject to a withholding of a percentage of the cash prize.
- The 2024 contest is open to any book of original poetry, in English, published in the United States during 2023 in a standard edition (48 pages or more) by a living poet.
- Books must be submitted in the year after their publication, which means that books published in 2024 may not be submitted for consideration until 2025.
- Self-published books are not eligible.
- Translations and new editions of previously published books are not eligible.
- Publishers may submit as many titles as they wish.
- To submit an entry, publishers must upload a PDF copy to Submittable. A $75 entry fee and completed entry form via Submittable signifying the publisher’s acceptance of these guidelines is required for each title submitted.
- The winner will be announced in September 2024.
- The Academy of American Poets agrees to purchase approximately two hundred copies of the winning book for distribution to its members. The Academy may purchase additional copies of the book for its own use, but not for resale. No royalties will be paid to the author on the copies purchased by the Academy. The publisher agrees to sell to the Academy of American Poets the number of copies requested at a standard paper, printing, and binding, or at-cost discount.
- The decisions of the Academy of American Poets as to eligibility are final. Books will not be returned.
- All correspondence concerning the contest should be addressed to the Academy of American Poets and sent to [email protected].
Please also note: It’s the mission of the Academy of American Poets to support American poets at all stages of their careers and to foster the appreciation of contemporary poetry. In furtherance of our mission, we are committed to maintaining the highest standards of quality and integrity in our publications and programs, and expect and require the same from the poets with whom we collaborate.
All applicants and selected award recipients agree that, as part of their eligibility to receive the Lenore Marshall Poetry Prize, they will maintain the highest standards of fairness, decency and personal integrity, in the Academy’s sole discretion, including with adherence to all applicable laws and community values. The decisions of the Academy of American Poets regarding eligibility, both initial and throughout the award period, are final.

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Laura Leslie at WRAL has the details:
An ambitious attempt to rewrite state laws to expand the solar industry and lower its cost may be in trouble after Senate leaders made big changes to the carefully negotiated deal.
The most controversial provision added by Senate Majority Leader Harry Brown has nothing at all to do with solar energy. It’s a moratorium on state permitting for wind-energy projects through Dec. 31, 2020. That provision, filed by Brown as a standalone bill, was also included in the Senate’s budget proposal but was not part of the final budget deal.
I would hope that every single Democrat who voted for the earlier versions of this bill will strongly oppose it now, but Republicans should too. It couldn’t survive as a standalone piece of Legislation, and it didn’t survive being included in the Budget. Brown is basically thumbing his nose at his own people with this move, and they need to put him in his place. And while they’re at it, try and figure out what his obsession with destroying wind energy in our state is all about.


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Are you buckled up? Randolph County directors work to prevent child fatalities
In 2019, there were a total of 25 child fatality incidents, most attributed to car accidents and unspecified causes such as unsafe sleep environments.
Susan Hayes, Randolph County Public Health Director, explained that there were no gaps or issues with services but that there needs to be more education on child fatalities caused by car accidents.
As per a Child Fatality Prevention Team review, the group met three times in 2020 to analyze the total fatalities for the year and found that 7 children died from car accidents and 7 others died from unsafe sleep environments.
The purpose of the Child Fatality Prevention Team is to review all death of Randolph County children and determine if system problems exist that contribute to delay or lack of services that could prevent deaths.
"We want to understand more about these issues and situations where children die from car accidents," Hayes said. "When you look at children most have died because they were not restrained in a car."
Some programs under the team include teaching parents about safe sleep environments and correctly buckling children in their car seats, which their reports show 59% of children are not put into their car seat correctly.
According to the teams report, 37% of children who die in car accidents are unrestrained in instances were they aren't in their car seat properly, they aren't in there car seat at all or there is no car seat. "There have been occasions where a parent thinks they are only driving for a short time and don't need to put their children in car seats, but that's when most accidents happen."
In a county commissioner meeting Monday, Hayes said the team expects to see more child fatalities due to COVID in the 2020 review. "Our goal is to identify the gaps were children have died and we work with law enforcement, mental health centers, family crisis centers and schools to obtain this information."
Aside from car accident awareness, the group educates on way to practice safe sleep habits such as how to put a child to sleep and provide pack and play cribs for families in need. "When I had my child I used to lie him on his stomach, now it is told to lie your child on their back. So we provide parents with our book called back to sleep to help them."
Tracie Murphy, Randolph County Social Services Director, is also looking to address the gaps, but gaps seen in welfare services in her Community Child Protection Team.
According to Murphy, the teams wants to increase public awareness about conditions that impact child protection with the community. "This year the team reviewed 10 cases for children who in the care of the Department of Social Services. In those 10 cases we've had issues such as parents who struggled with substance abuse, parents who struggled with behavioral health issues and children who struggled with mental health issues."
Some of the cases reviewed had a combination of issues and for the past year families with adequate resources have been struggling with stress, health, unemployment and supporting school age children with virtual learning, according to Murphy.
"If regular families in regular communities have challenges, how much more challenges are in our marginalized families and children," Murphy said.
Specific gaps in their report include limited substance abuse treatment and limited behavioral health services for parents and youth.
The team will continue to work with the District Attorney's Office, Randolph County Sheriff's Office and the Asheboro Police Department to discuss policies and how they have better outcomes for children.
"Child abuse is preventable if we all work together to prevent it and share partnership so that we can do better," Murphy said.
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Netflix’s popular series “The Glory” Part 2’s Episodes 9 and 10 have been released to the media in advance.
On February 28th, Netflix, released the 9th and 10th episodes of the popular series “The Glory” part 2 to the media first, revealing the points to watch. Attention is focused on Son Myung Oh’s whereabouts, Yoon So Hee’s death, and Ha Do Young’s choice.
– Spoilers Ahead –
“Do I have to do something wrong?,” Yeon Jin (Lim Ji Yeon) asks back when her husband Do Yeong (Jung Sung Il) asks what did Dong Eun (Song Hye Kyo) do so wrong. There is no reason for her cruel behavior in the past, and she openly reveals that she still does not feel any guilt.
Dong Eun, who faces Yeon Jin, suggests turning herself in and apologizing for past school violence, saying, “I’ll give you the last chance,” but Yeon Jin replies sarcastically, “I did nothing wrong. Not at all.”
“Why do people think that there is only good and bad in life, and revenge for cause and effect?” The intense line in the Part 2 trailer compresses Yeon Jin’s viciousness and brazenness.
Part 2 opens the story as it approaches the reality of the death of Yoon So Hee and the disappearance of Son Myung Oh. The first point to watch is how thoroughly Dong Eun will reveal the truth and push the perpetrators into a corner.
The cracks between the perpetrators are widening. Lee Sa Ra, who is worried about being caught taking drugs, and Choi Hye Jung , who is about to marry a rich man, are busy finding their way to live, and Jeon Jae Joon is thinking to get his daughter back.
As Part 2 begins, the relationship between Jae Joon and Yeon Jin begins to be revealed. The second point to watch is what Ha Do Young will do after finding out that her daughter Ye Sol is not her bloodline.
Attention is also drawn to what role the assistants Hyun Nam and Yeo Jeong (Lee Do Hyun) will play in the second half. In particular, it is worth watching whether the romance between Yeo Jeong and Dong Eun can be established.
The last point to watch is whether Dong Eun’s next victim, Gyeong Ran, will be Dong Eun’s helper in Part 2. In Part 1, it was found that Gyeong Ran was still a servant of the Yeon Jin gang.
“The Glory” is a 16-part series divided into parts 1 and 2, and part 2 (episodes 9 to 16) will be released on March 10th.


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We’ve had a terrible time of things in the last four games with a paltry 2 points from 12, and that’s hardly promotion form.
The coaches need to inspire the lads today
Put in there our humiliating defeat at Scunthorpe on Tuesday night and Chris Hughton is now getting more than his share of criticism, even though the team is still joint top of the league.
The fact that no team has gained too much on the Magpies shows that there are no dominant teams in the Championship, and Newcastle are probably the best team around.
There’s no room this season for any mental weakness, that showed up in spades last season.
We need the lads to shake off their poor form of the last couple of weeks and go out today and take the game by the scruff of the neck, and ensure we get all 3 points against Doncaster this afternoon.
After all Doncaster have yet to win away this season, so while it will not be easy, surely the skill of the players and a packed St. James Park, can ensure a victory this afternoon.
It’s all in the players’ heads right now – and now is the time to show that they are a strong team mentally, and use the new team spirit they have generated this season to good effect this afternoon.
A win will raise the morale of Newcastle fans everywhere – and it’s not like we are playing a team like Manchester United – after all – apologies to Doncaster fans.
Howay The Lads!!


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Each March one of the biggest sporting events in the United States is March Madness. For those who are unfamiliar with March Madness it is a single elimination tournament to determine the champion of the college basketball season. One of the reasons that March Madness is so popular is that people enjoy filling out their own brackets trying to predict who they think will win each matchup. While building brackets is quite popular with a lot of people I would be lying if I said that I thought it would ever be turned into a board game. Well I was wrong since today’s game Party Playoff is just that, “March Madness The Game”. Instead of having basketball teams face off, Party Playoff has places, actions, people and things face off to determine who is going to be the ultimate champion. Party Playoff might not be considered much of a game but it is a surprisingly enjoyable experience.
How to Play Party Playoff
- Place the gameboard, envelope and decider finger on the table.
- Shuffle the two decks of cards. Choose one knockout card and place it face up on the gameboard.
- Each player takes one scoresheet.
- Players will randomly draw eight tiles of each color and place them on the eight outside spaces of the corresponding colored bracket.
The game begins with each player filling out their bracket. Each player will choose which tile they think will win each bracket. They then choose the two semi-finalists and finally the undisputed champion. Each player also chooses one of the other players. They will try to guess which tile that their chosen player is predicting will be the undisputed champion.
When a player has finished filling in their scoresheet, they insert it into the envelope.
Playing the Matchups
Spin the decider finger. The player that the finger points towards will choose which bracket will start the game.
A challenge card is drawn and the prompt for the chosen bracket’s color is read aloud. The players will debate each matchup for the first round based on the prompt. Players can debate for as long as they want. Whichever tile receives the most votes moves onto the next round.
If there is a tie the decider finger is spun. The player that the finger points towards gets to break the tie.
Once the players have completed all of the first round matchups for the bracket, the players move onto another bracket and draw a new challenge card. After all of the first round matchups are completed, the second and third rounds are completed in the same way with a new card being chosen for each.
When the final four have been decided, a different challenge card is drawn for each matchup. For these matchups the players will use the prompt at the bottom of the cards.
For the final matchup you will use the prompt on the knockout card that is face up on the gameboard. Whichever tile wins this matchup is the undisputed champion.
Each player removes their scoresheet from the envelope and counts up how many points they scored. Each player will score points as follows:
- One point for each correct bracket champ prediction.
- Two points for each correct title contender prediction.
- Four points for correctly predicting the undisputed champion.
- Four points for correctly guessing what another player predicted as the undisputed champion.
The player who scores the most points wins the game.
My Thoughts on Party Playoff
I am going to get this out of the way right away. I think it is debatable whether Party Playoff should even be considered a game. In many ways I think a better term to describe Party Playoff would be as an experience. While there is an ultimate winner in the game, that is not really the reason you play a game like Party Playoff. The ultimate winner doesn’t really matter as you will mostly be playing the game to have some fun and laughs.
Basically the only gameplay in Party Playoff is trying to predict which items are going to advance in the game. You score points for each correct prediction. Since you only know the grading criteria for the final matchup it is hard to make educated guesses on what items are going to advance. Basically your best option is probably to pick items that you and the rest of the players like. Picking things that you and the other players like will make it easier for you to persuade them to vote for them throughout the game.
After everyone has made their predictions the only impact you have on your fate is convincing the other players to vote for the items you chose. Persuasive players are going to have an advantage in the game since if you can make a persuasive argument you can convince some players to vote with you who otherwise wouldn’t have. The key is to not push for your item too much though. If you try too hard to promote the items you have chosen the other players will notice and will get suspicious that you picked it to advance. This will likely lead to them voting against it just to make you lose points. The players that are really good at convincing players while remaining subtle can gain a decent advantage in the game. Usually players are going to know what you picked after a round or two but the longer you can keep it secret the better off you are.
Being persuasive will usually not be enough though. Luck plays a big role in the game as you have no idea what prompt will be used to judge the items throughout the game. There are going to be times where there is no legitimate reason to pick one item over another. If this is one of the items you chose to advance you have to make one of two choices. Your first option is to try and come up with whatever excuse you can to try and convince the other players to vote with you. You are going to have to be very convincing though since you most likely will just let the other players know that you picked that item to advance. The other players are then unlikely to vote with you. While it kind of ruins the spirit of the game, it is actually kind of funny to see a player try to defend a choice that otherwise would make no sense.
The other option is just to admit that it is a lost cause. Being a competitive player it hurts to give up on a scoring opportunity but it is for the betterment of the game. When players solely vote for an item to try and score more points it kind of ruins the game. This is especially true when multiple players chose the same item and vote for it no matter what the prompt is. In this situation there really is no reason to even debate since you know what is ultimately going to win. Players that make the same selections as another player have a pretty big advantage in the game. While players aren’t going to want to vote against their own self interest, it is in the spirit of the game for players to vote for the item that they truly believe should move on. At times players have to disregard trying to score the most points to preserve the spirit of Party Playoff.
The downside of this though is the fact that players could actually be eliminated from the game pretty early on. Theoretically a player could have all of their choices eliminated in the first round and thus have nothing to play for the rest of the game. This is not very likely as most players should get at least one or two of their choices into the final four. If all of your choices are eliminated before the scoring phase though, you don’t really have much to play for in the game since there is pretty much no way you could win the game. This is why players shouldn’t take the game itself very seriously since you can still have fun if you just look at the game as an experience instead of as a game.
While there are going to be times where players purposely vote for the items they chose at the beginning of the game, I have to admit that the matchups work better than I thought they would. There are situations where neither choice makes a lot of sense but this happened a lot less than I was anticipating. In most matchups there is at least one answer that actually works pretty well for the prompt. The best rounds though are when both answers work pretty well. In these situations there is actually some good debate/discussion before the players ultimately choose one of the options. These are the situations where the most convincing players can have a pretty big impact on the game. By swaying one or two players you could change the outcome of the game.
I was surprised by how many ties there are in the game though. Since I played the game with four players ties were actually a likely proposition in the game. This was especially true in situations where players had items they picked to advance or in situations where both options were pretty even. If the tie can’t be broken you just spin the finger and whoever it points to gets to break the tie. This rarely ever went my way. This is just another reason why you can’t take the game too seriously. You could easily lose the game just because another won a tiebreaker and voted against one of your choices. I would probably recommend playing with an odd number of players though if possible since with an odd number of players you can avoid the tiebreaker entirely.
As Party Playoff is more of an experience than a game I didn’t expect much from the scoring. The scoring is pretty much what you would expect. I give the game credit for making the scoring straightforward. I don’t know if I agree with how points are awarded though. The main complaint that I have is that the game gives players too many points for being able to guess one of the other players’ undisputed champion. You end up scoring the same points for predicting what another player chose than actually predicting the final winner yourself.
The other complaint that I have with the scoring is that I think the game simplified the scoring a little too much. I think the game should have had players fill out the entire bracket and score points for each matchup. I am guessing this was ultimately not included since it would probably take too long. I think it would be interesting to play the game predicting every matchup as it might actually improve the game. With you only predicting the finalist from each bracket there are too many matchups where you don’t really have a rooting interest either way. Basically the only reason to debate is to try and hide which items you voted for and trying to stop the items other players voted for. If you had to predict every matchup though it would make the discussions more interesting as players would be fighting for their choices in every matchup.
Despite Party Playoff not really being a game I still have to say that I enjoyed it quite a bit. While the final outcome doesn’t really matter, the journey to that outcome is what really makes Party Playoff. As I said earlier Party Playoff is an experience and if you treat it like that you can get a lot of enjoyment out of it. Party Playoff does a good job creating that perfect party game experience. The game is quick to learn and play which makes it perfect to bring to a party or group gathering with people that don’t play a lot of games.
The best selling point for Party Playoff though is probably the fact that the game can be surprisingly funny at times. What other game could you possibly have Mr. Clean going up against a grilled cheese sandwich. The matchups themselves are not the only thing that can get ridiculous. You could have what looks like a normal matchup that becomes weird quickly based on the grading criteria for the matchup. There will be matchups that will get a chuckle before anyone even begins debating. The debate itself can even lead to quite a few laughs. If you want a fun party game that can lead to some laughs, Party Playoff can be the game for you.
While the components are not fantastic I have to say that I was surprised by them. The quality of the components are pretty typical for this type of game. On the quantity side though the game does quite well. The game gives you quite a few of each color of tile and they are double sided which gives you even more options. There are also quite a few cards which means it is unlikely that you will ever have to repeat the same debate. While they don’t actually impact the game at all, I actually thought it was clever the little additions added to the rules and components that add a little additional humor to the game.
Should You Buy Party Playoff?
While it is debatable whether Party Playoff should even be considered a game, it is still an enjoyable experience. Basically the only gameplay is trying to predict which items will advance in each bracket. Players can have a little impact on this by making compelling arguments for the items they have chosen which can occasionally impact the game. There is still a high reliance on luck though as there will be times that even the most convincing player won’t be able to defend the items they ended up choosing. While this might drive some players nuts, to fully enjoy the game you need to not really care about who ultimately wins the game. If you can get past caring who wins you can have a lot of fun with Party Playoff. With the right group Party Playoff can be a fun hilarious party game.
If you don’t like games where the winner doesn’t really matter, Party Playoff is probably going to annoy you. If you generally don’t like party games or don’t like the game’s concept it also probably won’t be for you. If you are looking for a good party experience and want some laughs though I think you will enjoy your time with Party Playoff. If you can get a good deal on the game I would recommend picking it up.

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Valparaiso is a Port City about 2 hrs west of Santiago. It sits along the coast between two favourite beach towns, Plata del Mar and Algarrobo. A rather run down dirty place, Valparaiso redeems itself with colourful street art and multihued homes that climb the steep hillsides from the harbour. So steep are the streets that there are many funiculars to help the locals move up and down.
Valparaiso is a great walking place and with a good map and good shoes you can wander the busy narrow streets that zigzag up and down the hills. Crowded with tourists, shoppers, diners and vendors there are plenty of shops selling art and various types of memorabilia, each sporting a bright coat of paint. The city has made such an effort to make itself attractive, it has been named a UNESCO world heritage site.
Again we were able to find a flat that was high above and streets and gave us a good view of the ocean and the city. The Chilean Navy is evident in Valparaiso and it is a major port for goods coming and going on large freighters. It is also a cruise ship port with a long malecon but there aren’t any really nice beaches in Valparaiso itself. We discovered a tourist map, outlining all the major sights and we were able to follow the map and see what we wanted to see in one day.
Having a car made it easy to drive north along the coast to Vina del Mar. We were hoping for a beach day but it was cool and foggy and instead we enjoyed a road trip. Vina del Mar is pretty swank compared to Valparaiso. There are huge new developments and shopping malls and high end looking bars and restaurants. Vina as it is know in Chile has long been known as Chile’s tourist capital but the wide boulevards, lined with palms and mansions might make it glitzy and exciting but it also looks like many other places in the world and their is little to none of the character and charm that you find in less frequented places in Chile.
A third day saw us driving down the coast to the city of Algarobbo. Here we found the beaches of the “people”. In spite of the lack of sunshine and a chill in the air we were able to walk the beaches and enjoy the crowds who lay expectantly in the sand as if the sun would appear any moment and as the day wore on and the fog wore off they were rewarded for their patience.
We discovered Pablo Neruda, Chiles favourite poet in Valparaiso, and when we were in Isla Negra we wanted to visit his house but it was closed. Neruda wrote “Ancient night and unruly sea beat at the walls of my house.” Neruda was a collector and his houses, three that I know of, were all stuffed with interesting memorabilia.
We took boat tour out to a sanctuary for Humboldt Penguins which are small but cute and plentiful. The island was home to many other types of birds as well, including the ubiquitous pelican. Several small bays shape the coastline and as January and February mean summer vacation for families it was very crowded. There are huge complexes of apartments and condos for vacationers and so many activities and adventures to be had.
Food on the coast was good and we had several nice dinners out in restaurants that ranged from family style to fine dining. Of course we found many seafood dishes but we also tried some local specialties. Although our “beach” vacation failed to materialize out of the fog and chill we found the area in and around Valparaiso to be well worth a visit no matter the weather.

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Thanks for your health care concerns,
By your description, most likely he had what we call a chronic total occlusion of a coronary; our body design is very smart, and when arteries get gradually blocked over time, the heart creates new smaller arteries to naturally bypass the obstruction and help with flow; as you can imagine, there is only a limited capacity for the heart to do this conduits, which tend to be smaller and tortuous. When an artery
has been completely occluded for a long time, most of the time reopening it does not bring benefit and might actually be harmful.
There are many technical considerations at the time of considering bypass, but one of the most practical and crucial is if the surgeon can "connect" the new bridge over the obstructions distally; imagine that a bridge falls apart in its middle portion, and the solution would be to "create a brige over the gap" (bypass): if the engineers cannot safely attach the construct to the distal end, it is not feasible or ideal.
Hope that helps with your query, wish you all the best health,
Mayo Clinic Rochester


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Fresh Pasta Recipe – Easy Italian Pasta Dough Recipe
Don't we all love pasta! That easy to make and convenient staple food that comes in all sizes and shapes, whether they be Tagliatelle, Ravioli, Spaghetti, Linguine, Tortellini, Fettuccine or Penne. Oh the list goes on...
Most of the time, I'll admit, I'm lazy and I'll buy a dried store bought pasta at the cheapest price, but every once in a while I like to make my pasta fresh. Dinner parties and cooking for the family or loved ones normally is an incentive to make fresh pasta. There's just something chique about it.
Okay I'll stop blabbing on for ages and I'll show you my simple recipe. Below is a simple fresh pasta recipe that will literally take a few minutes to prepare and only a couple of minutes to cook. You can eat it plain, with some vegetables or with any sauce of your choice, whether it be tomato, cream, cheese or mushroom sauce.
Ingredients for Fresh Pasta
- 2 Large Eggs (Free Range, Organic or Regular)
- 200g Plain Flour
- Pinch of Salt (optional)
- 2 teaspoons of Olive Oil (optional)
(Always remember, 1 Egg per 100grams of Flour)
Method – Fresh Pasta Recipe
Making the Pasta Dough
- Sieve the flour into a large mixing bowl and add a pinch of salt (optional).
- Create a hollow in the centre of the flour, crack in 2 eggs and add in the olive oil (optional).
- Fold in the flour using a wooden spoon or fork to create what looks like large sticky breadcrumbs. Feel the dough with your fingers and if it feels too dry then add a couple teaspoons of olive oil.
- With your fingers, mix the dough into one dough ball and knead the pasta dough on a floured surface. Don't be gentle here.
- It is essential to knead the dough for a few minutes to create a good amount of gluten in dough so your pasta will have good elasticity. Pull it, stretch it, squash it! Let the pasta dough rest for a few minutes.
Note: To make it even more convenient, a food processor can be used instead of a mixing bowl.
Rolling the Dough and Shaping the Pasta
- You can either use a pasta machine to make your pasta or do it with a rolling pin and knife/pizzacutter, just like an Italian grandmother.
- Using the pasta machine feed the dough in the top of the machine while turning the leaver. When the strips of pasta (tagliatelle) come out of the machine, make sure to lightly dust the strips with some flour and let rest for 10 minutes.
- If you do not have a pasta machine, dust your worktop with some flour and roll out the pasta dough until very VERY fine. It will be quite hard to roll the dough as it is very elastic and tends to retract, so lots of elbow grease is essential. Roll the pasta dough until it is so thin that it is almost translucent.
- It is now time to cut the pasta into tagliatelle or whatever shapes you like. The dough can be used to make even ravioli or tortellini.
- For tagliatelli, run a sharp knife or pizza cutter up the thinly rolled pasta to create strips, about 1cm in diameter. The strips can be as long as you like.
- When you have cut the pasta, rest the strips on your arm and dust with a generous amount of flour to ensure the pieces won’t stick together.
- Lay the tagliatelli on a floured surface and leave for 10 minutes to dry slightly.
- The pasta can then be cooked straight away or stored in a refrigerator, in an airtight container, for up to 3 days.
Note: To speed up cutting you can carefully roll your flattened pasta sheet into a log shape and cut thin strips along the way. Think of cutting sushi, but really finely.
Cooking the Fresh Pasta
- Bring water to the boil in a medium sized saucepan, along with a drizzle of olive oil and a pinch of salt.
- Add in the fresh pasta and simply cook for up to 5 minutes, or until al dente.
- When your pasta is cooked, drain from the water straight away so it doesn’t get too soggy. You can now add the pasta to your favourite sauce or eat as you would usually.


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Many students at Leesville participate in afterschool programs. Whether it is a sport, theater or chorus, the same principle applies to all members: there is no “I” in team.
The definition of team is a group of people that come together to achieve a common goal. Together and common goal are two words that stick out. A team player doesn’t blame a mishap on one person because it is a team effort. A team player understands that in order to win or be successful, players must work together. Thinking of the team over anything else is what makes a group efficient.
Team bonding is important for a team. It is a time where everyone comes together and builds bridges. “We all [met] in a big circle and talked about the highs and lows in our lives. The experience [brought] us closer and made us aware of the different things we all go through,” said Erin Olivera, varsity women’s lacrosse player. Being with a group of people who all care for each other’s well being is liberating compared to the typical high school experience of selfishness. “We have had team sleepovers and dinners. When we get together, we can talk about whatever’s going on without judgement. It kinda reassures that everyone on the team is looking out for you,” said Anne Marie Cawley, varsity women’s soccer player.
“You can’t accomplish anything by yourself,” said Emma Librizzi, captain of the JV soccer team. Everyone on a team is working for a common goal and often people have different ideas on how to achieve it. To reach that goal, cooperation is key for a team. Tyler Stocum, captain of the JV baseball team, said, “Togetherness. Being competitive with each other, fighting for each other and playing for one another” is what being part of a team means.
Overall, to achieve the “togetherness” Stocum talked about, players must be willing to cooperate and take the time to get to know their new family. If players go in with an open mind, they might just come out with memories and a few lessons because there is no “I” in team.


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Pagoria's gass station and garage Chicago Heights Lincoln Highway 1920s
Parishioners gather with Papal, Italian and American flags and society
banners to celebrate the Concordat between Mussolini and the Pope
June 29, 1929 at our Lady of Pompeii Church. The agreement ended a
half century of strife between Church and State in Italy.
A renegade former barber Giuseppe Abate, organized a Crypto Catholic
Church of his own on the near West Side. The Celestrial Messenger, as
he called himself, dressed papal fashion and posed in his office with a
young girl identified as the “Virgin Mary at age 12” on the couch. Note
barber chair “relic”. 1919.
The Damiani (Marchigiani) family found success in the house moving
business in the 1920s in Chicago Heights. The skill and resourcefulness
demonstrated in this photo is impressive.
San Donatus Blue Island

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Five Finger Death Punch’s next album Got Your Six is a more uptempo work in response to fan reactions to their live sets, says guitarist Zoltan Bathory.
And the aim is for the record to make their gigs even more energetic than they already are.
Bathory tells Billboard: “It’s a little bit more uptempo. There was a conscious effort that we don’t want to have too many slow songs. It has more faster and midtempo songs.
“I think it’s coming from the live shows. When you’re playing live shows you feel the energy of the crowd. It’s the high-energy and midtempo songs that make the audience move and connect. You can drop your little ballads here and there, but we know what people like.”
After an onstage bust-up that led fans to speculate over 5FDP’s future, they released a teaser clip of upcoming single Jekyll and Hyde and also announced a joint tour with Papa Roach and In This Moment.


Amsterdam police: Delivery man robbed
Published 1:35 pm, Tuesday, November 19, 2013
AMSTERDAM — City police said they are looking for at least four men involved in the robbery of a pizza delivery man Monday night.
The driver told police he was delivering an order on Lefferts Street at about 6:30 p.m. when he was approached by the men, one of whom pointed a gun at him, put him in a chokehold and demanded money.
Police said the victim said he heard at least three other males speaking. He said he was struck in the back of the head with the weapon and the suspects ran off. The driver got back to his car and notified police, who used a police dog to search the area. They also got a phone number for the caller placing the order.
The victim did not require medical attention, police said.