An attorney for alleged Russian agent Maria Butina demanded Wednesday that federal prosecutors turn over evidence they have to support their sensational claim made in court filings that Butina had offered sex in return for a job, as well as other potentially exculpatory evidence.
But prosecutors want Butina’s lawyer, Robert Driscoll, to first limit any potential public disclosure of evidence, citing his “cable news circuit” in recent days.
At issue in the status conference in DC federal court Wednesday were nearly a dozen terabytes of data that the Justice Department has used to build its case against Butina, who they say lied as she sought political influence within elite Republican circles, including the National Rifle Association in the lead-up to the 2016 election.
Thomas Saunders, the US prosecutor, said Butina’s lawyers has already rejected two offers to receive the evidence with protective orders that would have limited public disclosure.
Preventing the evidence from reaching the press was needed to “protect the integrity of potential ongoing investigations,” Saunders said.
Driscoll said his TV interviews are “an eyedropper in a tsunami of negative press” and necessary to correct false claims.
Butina appeared in court in an orange jumpsuit and sat silently throughout the nearly hour-long proceeding. She has pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy and acting as a foreign agent.
Judge Tanya S. Chutkan appeared to side with prosecutors on the disclosure issue, saying she would consider a gag order on the case and telling Driscoll, “I’m cautioning you.” Chutkan denied early access to specific evidence and said the two parties must propose a new evidence-sharing agreement next month.
Driscoll also claimed prosecutors are privy to the transcript of an eight-hour interview Butina had given Senate investigators that would prove her innocence.
Saunders said the Justice Department was not currently in possession of the transcript and asked for more time to respond to what he called a “complicated constitutional question.” Prosecutors are required to turn over any evidence to a defendant that can prove their innocence.
The parties are expected to return for a status hearing in September.


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Alicante Airport Guide (ALC)
Code: ALCNo. of terminals: 1 Dialling code: +34Timezone: GMT +2:00
03071 Alicante, Spain
Alicante Airport is located 9km (5 miles) south of Alicante.
90 240 4704 or 91 321 1000.
Alicante Airport is a key gateway to the popular Costa Blanca region of Spain, making it among Spain’s busiest airports. Our Alicante Airport guide includes contact details and information on facilities, transport and accommodation options.
A new terminal complex opened in 2011, and the previous two separate terminals were closed. However, plans are in place to 'resurrect' these by 2014, following completion of a connecting hall.
Aena information desks are located at the check-in area and in the departures area. The Valencia Tourism Agency (tel: 96 691 9367) has an information desk in Arrivals.
From Alicante, take the Alicante-Murcia route and leave at the airport junction; alternatively, take the national road N-340 to Alicante Airport. From Benidorm, take the A-7 southwards.
Bus: The C6 public bus service operated by Subús (www.subus.es) runs every 20 minutes to/from Alicante central bus station (journey time: approximately 20 minutes; fare: €2.70). Other services run to Benidorm and Murcia. All buses depart from opposite the arrivals hall.
Taxi: Taxis are available in front of the arrivals hall at Alicante Airport (journey time to Alicante: 15-20 minutes; fare: from €20). Further taxi information (tel: 96 542 7777) is available.
Payphones are located throughout the terminal. Paid-for Wi-Fi access is available and there are also internet kiosks at various locations within the main building.
There are several bars, cafés and restaurants, as well as a fast-food outlet and ice cream parlour. The majority of these outlets are located on the second floor, in the departures area.
Alicante Airport offers various shops; these include newsagents, a tobacconist's, gift and jewellery shops, a music and electronics retailer store and a sports outlet. There are also three duty-free shops for passengers leaving the EU.
There are lost property offices on the ground floor. There is no left-luggage facility at Alicante Airport.
There is a meeting room for hire on the terminal's ground floor and a VIP lounge (tel: (96) 919 149) offering internet access and café facilities. More extensive meeting and conference facilities are available at the region's hotels – the nearest such facilities are at the Hotel Areca (tel: (96) 568 5477; www.hotelareca.es), about 2km (1.6 miles) from the airport.
There is a designated area outside the terminal building for dropping-off disabled passengers. There are also designated parking spaces for disabled passengers in the airport car park opposite the terminal building. Alicante Airport also has lifts, ramps and disabled toilets; wheelchairs are available on request and it is advised to pre-arrange the provision and collection of a wheelchair before arriving at the airport. Passengers requiring special assistance should inform their airline prior to travel
Parking is available in two car parks, with a total capacity of 3,000 spaces. One car park is located opposite the terminal building and the other next to it; long- and short-term parking rates are available in both.
Car hire is available from Avis, Centauro, Europcar, Goldcar Rental, Hertz, National Atesa, Record Go and Sixt.
There are no on-site hotels at Alicante Airport, the nearest being about 2km (1.6 miles) from the terminal. However, a wide choice of accommodation of all types can be found in the surrounding area. Our Alicante Airport guide includes the following accommodation options:

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The Djinn of vaccine hesitancy: Is it still out ?
Ode Uduu, Shobha Shukla, Bobby Ramakant
Contd from previous issue
Some thought a COVID-19 vaccine had been given premature approval for public use even during clinical trials.
Confirmed Dr Raman R Gangakhedkar, who was the top scientist in the National Task Force on COVID-19, and Head of the Division of Epidemiology and Communicable Diseases at the Indian Council of Medical Research when the pandemic hit us in 2020. He said that vaccine hesitancy was stressed because in case of the indigenously produced one, its approval process hinged on immunogenicity-related data only based on phase-2 clinical trials results. Phase-3 clinical trials had not been done by that time and there was no data on its efficacy to prevent infection or preventing risk of hospitalisation and death. This created anxiety in people’s minds.
The situation is similar in Nigeria. In a study conducted across four specialised hospitals in the southern part of the country, only 55.5% of the medical personnel are willing to receive the vaccine.
Civil society at the frontline to decimate hesitancy and boost vaccine confidence
Civil society has raised awareness, dispelled myths, and mobilised communities to go for shots in India and Nigeria.
In Nigeria, Sunusi Hashim, Executive Director of the Society for Child Support, spoke of the challenges in redeeming the misinformation about COVID-19 vaccines. According to him, havoc had already been done as lack of proper sensitisation created a lot of misconceptions about the vaccine. This led to a lot of resistance across different groups.
However, with support from partners, such as Pathfinder and Vaccine Network for Disease Control, his organization has been able to break the ice through community mobilisation. “We took the advocacy campaign to the communities where we addressed misinformation as much as it sprang up. We use traditional leaders to communicate with the people and penetrate the population. Gradually, we are making progress,” he concluded.
In Uttar Pradesh, “it was only towards the end of June 2021 that village-level camps were set up with the help of NGOs. My NGO helped vaccinate around 70,000 people in the districts of Sultanpur, Ambedkar Nagar, and Chandauli with the help of mobile vans,” shared Rahul Dwivedi, a noted health activist.
In Lucknow city, the capital of Uttar Pradesh, religious institutions (like Gurudwaras, Eidgahs, or Hindu temples), sports stadiums, or historical monuments, such as Imambaras, became the venue for vaccinating a large number of people closer to their homes, and at flexible hours. Munni, who works as a domestic maid, told us that she could only get her monthly food supply from the Government-subsidised ration shops when she showed them her vaccination certificate (after getting the shots first).
Networks of people living with HIV led from the front too. “We conducted many virtual sessions at the district and state level among the community members and organised virtual capacity-building programmes for service providers with the help of doctors to bust the myths around COVID-19 vaccination and HIV. Our volunteers and staff helped make the communities aware of the importance of COVID-19 vaccination, including COVID-19 counselling. We provided counselling to 28,176 people living with HIV on COVID-19 vaccination and facilitated 7,445 of them to get vaccinated. Community members have taken booster doses as well,” confirmed Naresh Yadav, who leads Uttar Pradesh Network of People Living with HIV (UPNP Plus) and is the President of National Coalition of People Living with HIV (NCPI Plus). Daxa Patel who leads Gujarat State Network of People living with HIV coordinated with local government authorities to get her network office premises double up as a vaccination centre to encourage people to get their shots.
We should have addressed vaccine hesitancy before the rollout began
Vaccine hesitancy is not new or unique to COVID-19, rather evidence shows how it has riddled other vaccination programmes in several countries worldwide even before the COVID-19 pandemic had hit us, said Dr Heidi J Larson, noted anthropologist and the founding director of the Vaccine Confidence Project, in a session hosted by the US-based Population Reference Bureau for the Fellows of Public Health Reporting Corps.
In Kano State, Dr Shehu Abdullahi Muhammad, the State Immunisation Officer and Chairman of COVID-19 operations noted that there was no rigorous sensitisation at the initial stage. This led to a lot of resistance from the people as they were gullible to misinformation on the vaccine. According to him, this negative perception brewed strong resistance to the vaccine from the residents.
Dr Shehu, however, said that the government returned to the drawing board after the resistance was encountered. They set up a technical working group responsible for ensuring a rigorous campaign. They devised a strategy to penetrate the people through key influential stakeholders to ensure adequate response.
Dr Gangakhedkar, who was awarded the third highest civilian award Padma Shree and currently is the Dr CG Pandit National Chair of Indian Council of Medical Research, said: “In an ideal situation, one would like to have more community preparedness and mobilisation before beginning the vaccine rollout. But this was not easy initially when we were under a lockdown for almost six months, and there could not be any direct contact with the public to raise vaccine awareness. As time passed, community mobilisation improved, and newer approaches were used.”
In India, government doctors and decision makers, like Dr Surya Kant, led by example when they noticed vaccine hesitancy, even in healthcare service providers. “I was among the first doctors who took the vaccine in Uttar Pradesh. Other doctors and I showed by example that taking the vaccine was safe and essential. This was publicised by the media and instilled confidence in the public that if a doctor took the vaccine, it must be safe. This went a long way in reducing vaccine hesitancy,” said Dr Surya Kant.
Partnerships between media, government, and NGOs helped dispel myths and mobilise people to go for the shots. The government-run All India Radio’s daily broadcasts on COVID-19 helped a lot, as radio programmes have a much wider reach than TV, print, or social media, especially in remote and rural areas.
Adult vaccination was new for the public health system
In India and Nigeria, this was the first major rollout where adult vaccination was being done. “Even our healthcare systems were not used to handle adult vaccination of this scale. Despite all this, we did well in terms of providing vaccines,” said Dr Gangakhedkar, noting that India has delivered over 2.2 billion doses now.
He added: “For India, the most important step for future pandemic preparedness is to invest in developing rapid vaccine platforms of different types, such as mRNA, adenovirus, or protein subunit-based vaccines. We should adopt a transparent approach to regulatory approvals. We must reflect upon whether we should follow the US FDA approach where they have a public hearing when any drug or vaccine is being approved, and anyone can ask a question.”
He strongly called for bottom-up community engagement models and not top-down administrative ones in responding to public health emergencies in the future.
As the threat of disease outbreaks or public health emergencies will continue to loom over us, it is important that countries like Nigeria and India are solidly ready in terms of pandemic preparedness and global health security. Bottling up the djinn of vaccine hesitancy is a very doable and important step in this direction. So is regaining and strengthening the confidence of people in public services. (Ode Uduu is a Data Journalist with DataPhyte in Nigeria, and Shobha Shukla and Bobby Ramakant are part of the editorial team of Citizen News Service in India. Ode, Shobha and Bobby are among the inaugural Public Health Reporting Corps in India and Nigeria facilitated by Population Reference Bureau - PRB)


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Type: Private Tours
Length: 6 days/5 nights
Startand end at: Marrakech
Lodging: Hotel or Riad and Bivouac in the desert
Transport: Air conditioned SUV
Desert Moroccan South 6 Days Tour Trip
Day 1: MARRAKECH – OUARZAZATE
Departure in the morning via SUV to Ouarzazate via the High Atlas and the Tizi -N-Tichka pass then continuation of the same path to arrive at the Kasbah of Telouet, the old home of PâchaGlaoui. Visit of the town. You will then continue along a small path to arrive at the Valley of Oumila and arrive at the Kasbah of Ait Ben Haddou for lunch. Visit of the Kasbah.In the afternoons departure by SUV to Ouarzazate, dinner and night at the hotel.
Day 2: OUARZAZATE – TINGHIR
Departure in the morning for the the gorges of Dadès and Todra, while passing by the oasis of Skoura. You will continue to the palm forests and its Kasbahs. Continuation on the road to arrive at El KelaaM’Gouna and to follow the path that crosses the whole Valley of Roses before arriving at the gorges of Dadès.Lunch in the gorges.In the afternoon, departure on the road to arrive at the gorges of Todra.Dinner and night in the gorges.
Day 3: TINGHIR – ZAGORA
After breakfast, departure from Tinghir via the Tizi-N-Tassaert pass in the heart of the Saghro to have lunch at N’Kob. In the afternoon, continuation to Zagora via the Drâa valley, arrival in Zagora in the late afternoon.Dinner and night.
Day 4: ZAGORA – M’HAMID
After breakfast, departure in SUV towards M’Hamid. Stop at Tamegroute to visit the library, Kasbah and pottery studios. Then, continuation until M’Hamid and lunch. In the afternoon departure from M’Hamid via camelback with an hour and a half of trekking to arrive at the bivouac of Erg Lihoudi, dinner and night in traditional tents.
Day 5: M’HAMID – ERG CHEGAGA
After breakfast in the desert, departure towards Erg Chegaga on camelback. In the afternoon, you will cross a marvelous desertscape before arriving at the dunes of Chegaga, the largest group of dunes in the Moroccan south that culminate at a height of 300 meters over a span of 40 kilometers. Enjoy the sunset, dinner and night under a tent or under the stars.
Day 6: ERG CHEGAGA – MARRAKECH
After breakfast in the desert, departure in SUV towards FoumZguid via the old Paris-Dakar route and the dried lake of Iriqui.Lunch at Taznakht and continuation to Marrakech.Arrival around 18:30.
– Transportation in private SUV with air-conditioning and driver/guide (Including petrol)
– 3 nights in the hotel or riad
– 2 night in the camp in the desert (Private tent, mattresses, sheets and covers provided)
– Breakfast and dinner during the trip
– Camel trekking
– Local taxes
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First, just let me say a big thank you to Jane and Daniela, who, without them right now, there would likely be no site! As many know, I have been going through a lot of stress in the last several months. I am feeling better, but need to take care of myself a bit better. Just knowing their new album will be coming out soon, is starting to cheer me a bit! 🙂
I remember several weeks ago, when I saw this picture come through on Instagram… how much it really touched me and reminded me of another picture, where Ignazio and Piero had similar positions. Of course I can’t remember where I saw it, but I know it’s out there somewhere! “Sony is our family,” says Ignazio. His gentle hand is on Piero’s shoulder and the serious, yet consoling look on Ignazio’s face, seems to convey so much. The apprehensive and maybe even scared look on Piero’s face, under his Panama hat, also tells us a story. They are there, at Sony studios, likely putting the final touches on the new album. They did what they wanted to do this time. Pop, hip-hop, rap, a duet with Gloria and who knows what else? The look on Piero’s face, says it all… Is it good enough? Will people like it? Will we lose some fans? Will we get some new ones? We’ve put all our trust in Sony, Michele, and the Estefan’s – is it enough? Will we finally get that Grammy we’ve been waiting for, for so long? Piero, being the eldest of the group, looks exhausted and anxious. Does he feel more pressure than the others? Is he fearing his opera career going awry after this album comes out? Even his glasses look a bit precarious, sitting close to the edge of the table.
Whoever took that picture, truly captured a moment in time. That split-second of emotion; the picture that says a thousand words. For all we know they burst into laughter and had a good joke right after that moment, but did they? Did Ignazio reach over and give Piero one of his big, bear hugs? Did Piero respond in kind, with maybe a kiss on the cheek as well? Did they cry? Was Ignazio scared, too, but wanted to reassure Piero? We’ll never know.
“Sony is our family….” When you think of this, it’s also kind of sad, in a way. But you tend to trust your family and your family looks out for you – at least you hope they do. I hope they think their fans are their family, too! We give them the unconditional love that everyone deserves, especially when they are down, or make mistakes. We tend to forget that they are human also and young. And, sometimes as families do, they/we sometimes forget who our families are. In times of need, we often feel we are alone in the world. Like the “Footprints” poem, when the person in the poem is in such despair and feels that God has abandoned him in his time of sorrow, since there is only one set of footprints in the sand. God says, “My son, when you see there are only one set of footprints, it is when I carried you!”
Let us hope that, in the months to come, that the guys always know who their families are. Not only their blood relatives, but their extended families in Sony, the Estefan’s, and of course, their adoring fans! We will always carry Il Volo figuratively in our hearts, and if necessary, literally – to wherever they need to journey!
We love you guys – unconditionally! 🙂
(A very big credit to whomever took that photo!)


Let`s go to the numbers.
A bifurcated US recovery
The economic recovery in the US has been highly bifurcated. Consider, for example, the consumer confidence figures released on Tuesday, which blew past expectations with a reading of 94.5 vs. an expected 87.0. Bespoke broke down consumer confidence for consumers earning above $50K and between 35-50K:
The chart below compares Consumer Confidence for US consumers based on income with the red line showing confidence for consumers with annual incomes greater than $50K and the blue line showing confidence levels for consumers with incomes between $35K and $50K. While the two consistently tracked each other relatively closely, in the current recovery the confidence gap has been steadily widening. We have highlighted this trend numerous times over the years, but as the recovery has progressed, the gap has only widened.
The final chart shows the spread in confidence levels using a six-month rolling average to smooth out month to month moves. At a current average spread of 30.8, the gap is now less than half a point less than its all-time record high of 31.17 reached in June. One would expect that as we get deeper and deeper into the economic recovery, the rising tide would start to lift all boats, but for lower income Americans the pickup in confidence has been under pressure. Anyone reading the papers in the last several months has read about the widening gap between the rich and poor, and these numbers show how it has impacted confidence.
Indeed, CNBC reports that a recent Harris poll finds Middle America to be highly pessimistic:
Optimism may be harder to come by these days. More than half of Americans surveyed in a Harris poll released Tuesday identified themselves as being lower-middle class or working class with low economic security. And 75 percent said they're being held back financially by roadblocks like the cost of housing (24 percent), health care (21 percent) and credit-card debt (20 percent).In short, the typical American is worn out and discouraged. Josh Brown recently highlight analysis from Quartz indicating that the typical American thinks that the unemployment rate is 32%:
And that's not the kicker.
"The most disappointing aspect is that 45 percent think they'll never get their finances back to where they were before the financial crisis," said Ken Rees, CEO of the Elevate credit service company, which commissioned the survey. "And a third are losing sleep over it."
Wall Street Cheat Sheet pointed to seven things that the American middle class can`t afford anymore:
- New vehicles
- Pay off debt
- Emergency savings
- Retirement savings
- Medical care
Dire straits indeed!
The well-off French
Now consider the situation in France. In conjunction with the ECB's AQR tests for eurozone banks, researchers have also examined the position of European households to financial shocks. The biggest surprise is that the French are in much better shape than the Germans (via FT Alphaville, emphasis added):
The European Central Bank is set to release the results of its latest stress tests on euro area banks this Sunday. Those more interested in the fragility and resilience of euro area households should focus instead on a new working paper from ECB researchers.This is explained by the greater use of fixed rate mortgages (lower risk) and more liquid savings among the French:
The economists first looked at income after taxes, debt service, and basic living costs across and within countries. As long as this number is positive, a household is not in distress. Even when it is negative, people with sufficient liquid savings are not considered to be in trouble as long they can hold out for a certain amount of time. And even some households that don’t have enough emergency cash may avoid defaulting on their debts for various reasons.
After taking all of this into account, the economists modeled default probabilities and losses under several different scenarios combining three distinct sources of stress: a 3 percentage point increase in interest rates, a 20 per cent decline in house prices, or a 5 percentage point increase in the unemployment rate. (The economists take into account cross-country variations in the share of fixed vs floating-rate debts, the generosity of unemployment benefits, and other relevant factors when running their calculations.)
The most interesting finding from this research is that French households are the most financially resilient while German ones are surprisingly fragile.
What explains this? First, relatively few French households have adjustable-rate mortgages, which insulates borrowers from rate hikes. Second, French borrowers have low debt-to-asset (loan-to-value) ratios...
And finally, the typical French household tends to have more liquid savings than the rest of the euro area.
American households living on the edge
The Europeans are universally better off than Americans:
Of course, almost all Europeans are in better shape on this score [liquid savings] than Americans, two-thirds of whom lack sufficient savings to cover three months of expenses, according to Federal Reserve survey data.The latest Credit Suisse global wealth study confirms this observation. While the average American household wealth is slightly higher than the French, they are not all that different. What`s different is the median French adult has 2.6 times the wealth of the median American!
Such a large difference between the average and median indicates that wealth is more concentrated in America compared to France. Indeed, the table shows that there are far fewer poor people in France compared to the US.
Americans are more driven
To be sure, American business culture is far more dynamic. Here are the results of a Pew Centre Research survey that asks residents of different countries the best way to get ahead in life:
When asked to rate on a scale of 0 to 10 how important a range of characteristics are to getting ahead in life, most global publics say having a good education (global median of 60% rating this “10 – very important”) and working hard (50%) are very important. Knowing the right people (37%), being lucky (33%), coming from a wealthy family (20%), being born a male (17%) and giving bribes (5%) are seen as less essential to doing well.
As the table shows, both the French and Americans believed that "working hard" is the most important quality to getting ahead. Both ranked "having a good education" as second. However, the magnitude of the answers are also telling, as Americans gave "working hard" a rank of 73 compared to 25 for the French. Similarly, the respective ranks for "having a good educating" were 71 and 24.
These figures demonstrate that the American Dream is still alive and Americans are more driven to succeed than the French, though the payoffs indicate otherwise.
Lies, damned lies and statistics - interpret them any way you want. But these numbers indicate that the typical American adult would likely have a much better quality of life as a French citizen.
Just don`t be too rich in France, though. The taxes are horrendous and the growth outlook for investors is awful.


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The Middlesex-London Health Unit (MLHU) is calling on London and Middlesex County residents to join the effort to ensure the community can have a two-dose summer and be fully vaccinated by the time classes are back in session in September. In order to achieve the goal, the Health Unit has scheduled a series of Walk-in Pop-up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics over the next five weeks.
The clinics do not require appointments and are intended for anyone who has yet to receive their first dose of vaccine, while also supporting those who already have, get their second dose as soon as they can. The clinics will be held at various locations in the Middlesex-London region between today and August 10th; the first is being held at the Health Unit’s downtown London office at Citi Plaza, until 4:00 p.m. this afternoon.
The MLHU is also making a recommendation today that anyone who has a second dose appointment scheduled at one of its mass vaccination clinics after mid-August do their best to rebook it for one of the many appointments still available in July.
“Although the number of people who have received their COVID-19 vaccine continues to climb, we know that booking an appointment at one of the mass clinics has been a barrier for some people, so we’re pulling out all the stops and reducing barriers to make getting the vaccine easier,” says Dr. Chris Mackie, Medical Officer of Health at the Middlesex-London Health Unit. “Even with case numbers that are lower than we’ve seen in a long time, the Delta variant is a real threat in nearby regions. We need everyone to do their part to protect the community.”
The list of Walk-in Pop-up COVID-19 Vaccination Clinics is available on the Health Unit’s website at www.healthunit.com/pop-up-vaccination-clinics. The website will continue to be updated as additional clinics are added to the list, and as vaccine supplies and staff resources are available.
There are two ways to re-book a COVID-19 vaccine second-dose appointment at a mass vaccination clinic that has been scheduled in mid-August or later:
- Visit www.covidvaccinelm.ca (new appointments open daily at 8:00 a.m.)
- Enter Gate #4 (I need to re-book my scheduled second dose).
- For those who received a first dose in another setting or out of region and need to book a second dose at least 28 days after a first dose of mRNA vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna), enter Gate #5, (I received my first dose elsewhere and now need to book a second dose).
- Call 226-289-3560 (8:00 a.m. to 7:30 p.m., Monday to Sunday)
To cancel an existing appointment that is no longer needed, email firstname.lastname@example.org or call 519-963-4136, Monday to Friday, between 9:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.
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The Event Horizon Focuser (EV) is a low-profile, friction-drive focuser designed for both the amateur and professional market. The highly acclaimed Crayford design (see below) permits tolerances up to 100 times better than conventional rack-and-pinion focusers. Zero image shift and zero backlash makes it fantastic for visual and photographic work and a must for CCD imaging. The modular design makes changes and upgrades extremely easy to accomplish. Add the optional variable-speed Motor and Smart Focus, Digital Read Out (DRO) or Digital Focus Counter (DFC), for the ultimate focusing system. The EV is truly a masterpiece of engineering and workmanship that you will be proud to own for years to come.
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The Crayford Eyepiece Mount (CEM) was invented by John ("Jack") Wall. The Crayford name comes from the Crayford Manor House Astronomical Society (UK) to which he belongs. The Crayford design uses high pressure on a metal drive shaft pressing against a metal drawtube which is held by bearings on the opposing side. This direct surface-to-surface drive mechanism eliminates backlash and shifting of the drawtube as seen in other designs such as the rack-and-pinion focuser and allows for very fine adjustments.
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(WJHL) – As the Russian invasion of Ukraine escalates, Tri-Cities residents weighed in on the impact they’re expecting to see at home.
After 100 News Channel 11 viewers filled out a WJHL.com survey, 48% of respondents said they are “willing” to face the potential economic impacts of sanctions against Russia. A further 21% said they were slightly willing, with a combined 31% of respondents saying they are neutral, slightly unwilling or unwilling.
Gasoline prices were far and way the main impact area anticipated by viewers, with 95% expecting to see prices at the pump rising. Grocery prices took second, with 56% of respondents citing concerns.
59 percent of respondents indicated that they are expecting a negative to significantly negative personal impact from sanctions, and a fourth of respondents anticipated no impact at all. 14 percent expected a positive impact, with 2 respondents expecting significantly positive results.
While changes in the grocery aisle and gas pump are largely expected by those who responded, several did not anticipate much change in how they shop. Approximately 41% said they aren’t likely to change, 34% said they are and a quarter were unsure.
A majority of respondents, 58% to be exact, told News Channel 11 that they are expecting to avoid Russian products in the future. In addition, 27% said they will seek out Ukrainian products, and 37% said they would not be altering their decisions.
30 percent of respondents said they expected sanctions leveled against Russia to last 6 months to a year. However, 40% said they expect the measures – which have already caused the Russian Ruble to plummet to historic lows – to continue for multiple years.
When asked why they believed sanctions could last so long, respondents cited multiple concerns.
“Russia has committed unforgivable actions and I don’t think the EU will ever forget this” one respondent said. “The US might or many Americans will but the world in general will never forget. It will take Putin dying or being replaced and many years of change before the world will ever trust Russia again and ever want to work with them again.”
Russia is now facing calls for international investigations after the bombing of areas that Ukrainian officials say held no military value and a thermobaric “vacuum bomb” allegedly killed civilians in Kharkiv. White House officials say that if the allegations are true, then the bombing could constitute a war crime.
“Sanctions against Russia and the potential collapse of the current Ukrainian economy will have long lasting impacts,” one said. “Expecting tech to be hit hard with Ukrainian production of Neon gas to be reduced or eliminated. The dependence on Russian oil will also have negative impacts on our local economy.”
Ukraine is one of the world’s largest exporters of Neon gas, according to tech publication Wired, and publication analysts say wartime disruptions could exacerbate the ongoing global chip shortage.
“I firmly believe that the sociopolitical unrest the invasion of Ukraine has caused will oust Putin,” another respondent said. “As a result, the EU and other NATO countries (US included) will ease sanctions, as it isn’t the fault of the Russian people and they should not be made to suffer.”
Several expressed hopes that the pressure placed on the Russian economy would end in the removal of president Vladimir Putin, either through the limited democratic means available to the Russian citizens or popular revolt.


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The dentists in Pasadena want you to know there is not any purpose to be afraid of Frisco Texas Dentist. It seems that a lot of individuals possess a dread of dentists. The challenge is when this anxiety gets overpowering and it prevents people from traveling to a dentist and preserving the health and fitness in their enamel. The main element to owning healthy teeth and maintain your enamel white should be to stop difficulties in advance of they begin. Persons with dental panic will not likely go to the dentist which results in challenges.
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Lennox-Gastaut Syndrome, Dravet Syndrome, also referred to as critical myoclonic epilepsy of infancy, or every other method of refractory epilepsy that isn't sufficiently handled by classic medical therapies.
All caregivers have to finish a qualifications Examine. Any felony report will probably be reviewed before acceptance. You cannot be authorised being a caregiver For those who have been convicted of a prison offense that transpired inside the very last 5 years associated with the sale or possession of medicine, narcotics or controlled substances.
"To generally be protected under the Arkansas Medical Marijuana Act, your marijuana have to be labeled from one of many Arkansas dispensaries... Qualifying registered clients as well as their selected caregivers can not mature or cultivate medical marijuana."
They may be legally prescribed with the treatment of nausea and vomiting a result of chemotherapy when other remedies have unsuccessful. Dronabinol could also be utilized for the procedure of anorexia connected with weightloss in individuals with AIDS.
An Irish physician, William Brooke O'Shaughnessy, is credited with introducing cannabis to Western medicine. O'Shaughnessy uncovered cannabis inside the 1830s even though residing abroad in India, where by he performed numerous experiments investigating its medical utility.
The Commission will concern yearly ask for for applications from educational medical facilities to operate medical marijuana compassionate use programs.
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From the delightful snow capped mountains of Rohtang Pass to the warm surroundings of the thermal springs, Kullu offers a getaway that no other hill station in India does. The picturesque mountains, quaint villages, appealing cafes and cool vibe, are the major highlights of Kullu. It is because of its diverse natural features and lush landscapes that Kullu is one of the most visited destinations in the country. Both nature lovers and thrill-seekers can have a great time at the Kullu and surrounding regions. Adventure freaks from different parts of India and the world come here to enjoy the different adventure sports that are available here. Hiking, trekking, paragliding, biking, and white water rafting are some of the most thrilling activities you can take part in.
In recent times, the white water rafting scene in Kullu has grown increasingly popular. If you are also planning for a Kullu white water rafting experience, then you need to take a look at our blog. We have discussed important details about it, that will help you plan this adventure properly.
Best Time For River Rafting In Kullu
Kullu is a year-round destination for the tourists to visit and every season brings with itself a different charm altogether. Winters have a cool atmosphere with snowfall all around and the monsoon rains bring an air of freshness over the verdant landscapes. But, the best time to visit Kullu for rafting and other activities is between the months of the summer season. It is the perfect time to plan a trip to Kullu and explore the region with soothing weather. For those of you who want to experience the thrill of various adventure activities, summer offers the best time and weather to carry them out. The hill station gets covered with verdant greenery and vegetation, with deodar & pine trees all over.
The summer sets in by the first week of March and continues till the end of June. The weather, as we already mentioned, is pleasant and really comfortable during this time. With the mild cold breeze, the temperature is anywhere between 10°C to 25°C. The mornings are warm, but the nights in Kullu are cold nonetheless. So you will need to cover yourself properly for warmth. The rivers are gushing with water, and with the different rafting points, river rafting Kullu Manali is a true delight during the summers.
3 Best Places For River Rafting In Kullu
Beas river flows through the heart of Kullu and offers different starting points for river rafting in this region. Depending on how long you are planning to do river rafting in Kullu, the starting point of your trip will vary.
1. Short Stretch – Pirdi To Samshi
For those who are going for their first river rafting experience, a short trip from Pirdi to Shamshi is recommended. The distance of the ride is roughly around 4 km and lasts for about 25 – 30 minutes down the river. The boat will start its journey from Pirdi and reach the final destination at Shamshi through small rapids and meanders which are easily manageable. In spite of being a small trip, this short stretch of rafting in Kullu will bring you up close to nature.
2. Medium Stretch – Pirdi To Sharabai
Those of you who have already had an experience in white water rafting, or even beginners can opt for the Pirdi to Sharabai trip. The rafting course of this trip will take you through the lush forests and crystalline waterfalls of Kullu. It starts from Pirdi and ends 10 km away at Sharabai. The trip lasts for around an hour and can be challenging because of the gushing Beas river and some medium sized rapids on this course. This is the most popular stretch of all the three courses that are available.
3. Long Stretch – Pirdi To Bajaura
Experts and highly skilled professional rafters usually choose the Pirdi to Bajaura rafting course. This is the most adventurous and risky course in the river rafting Kullu Manali package. There are several high volume rapids and meanders which have been categorized as Class II and III. The complete ride covers more than 14 km of distance and takes about 1.5 hours to complete. You have to keep in mind that the course from Pirdi to Bajaura is difficult but beautiful, gorgeous and thrilling. You will also make way through the Parvati River after travelling for about 8 km.
Average Cost Of River Rafting In Kullu
The cost of river rafting in Kullu depends on the course that you have selected. For short to medium stretched rafting courses, each person will be charged anywhere between Rs.800 to Rs.1500. On the other hand, long-distance rafting experience will require you to pay Rs.2000 or more. The prices also vary depending on the tourist season that is prevalent when you visit and also, the agency you select for the trip. Those of you who have got their river rafting in Kullu booking done beforehand, will surely save more.
Tips For Rafting In Kullu
- River rafting in Kullu is surely a fun and thrilling experience altogether. The dramatic and exciting rafting courses will send you home with a head full of memories. However, there are some vital tips that you need to remember before you go rafting in Kullu. Take a look:
- Research about the local agencies and rafting agents who operate in this area. Get to know about the feedback and reviews that the people have provided at their websites or any other online forum. This will help you to get hold of the best agency to offer the river rafting tour.
- Learn all the hand commands and signs that your guide will teach you before the start of the trip. You need to use them during the rafting trip in order to signal or notify the guide about something. Hand signs and commands are the best way to communicate with your guide when you are gushing down the river.
- Carry some kind of skin lotion and apply it over your skin before the start of the trip. This will help you to protect your skin from the direct rays of the sun and keep it moisturized till the end.
- Make sure to wear comfortable clothes. As it is the journey downstream will be full of thrills and excitement, dressing comfortably will help you to keep your cool and experience the adventure rush.
What To Pack For Rafting In Kullu
When you are going for water rafting in Kullu, you need to pack a few things for sure. In clothes, you need to carry quick dry shorts or a bathing suit. These are comfortable and allows you to make movements freely. Wear sturdy footwear like sandals with straps or sneakers. Make sure to avoid wearing flip-flops because they are very slippery and can be risky to wear. Take with yourself a hat with brim in order to protect your face from the direct rays of the sun. If you are wearing sunglasses or spectacles, then make sure you do so with retainer straps. Avoid wearing clothes made of cotton because it gets very cold and soggy when they are wet.
Now that you are aware of all the information for river rafting in Kullu, then the next step should be to plan a trip to Himachal Pradesh. Put your plan in action and have one of the most thrilling experiences the valley of Kullu has to offer. Whether you are traveling with friends or family, it is a fun experience for everyone alike.
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Our 1900 sq/ft open floor plan home is only minutes away from over 100 world-class golf courses including La Quinta Country Club and PGA West, both courses hosting the annual Humana Challenge. Old Town La Quinta with its numerous shops and restaurants is also just minutes away. Our mild winters make us a popular destination for tens of thousands of 'snowbirds,' who travel here from all over the United States, Canada and many other countries to enjoy championship golf, tennis and polo, swimming, hiking, luxurious spa treatments, fine dining and unique shopping. And with an average rainfall of 3 inches, the Coachella Valley is a 'Fun In The Sun' destination for thousands of people from all over the world. Take a walk through our home by placing this link in your browser, it is a great way to see our home. http://bit.ly/1NFtWer
Our home is GREEN! The property has desert landscaping with water efficient bubblers to conserve water. Inside and outside, we use energy efficient lighting. Our appliances are also energy efficient and our washer and dryer play a big role in conserving energy. The washer uses minimal amounts of water and the gas powered dryer minimizes the electricity used. Our home is equipped with a water softener and we use special, all-natural soaps and detergents throughout the house, from the bathrooms, to the kitchen to the laundry. These concentrated soaps are made to work well with the soft water and minimize the impact to the environment. Our pool is filled with salt water to minimize the amount of chemicals required (better for the environment) and we had an energy efficient pool pump installed to reduce electricity consumption. Even some of the electronics in the house are Energy Star rated.
Gorgeous mountain views surround Casa Calliandra, our home in La Quinta Cove. Located near the top of the 'Cove' and only one block from the hiking trails around the perimeter, Casa Calliandra is the perfect getaway for those who seek the sunshine, peace and tranquility of the southern California desert. The only sounds you will hear during the day are birds chirping and doves cooing. Hummingbirds are quite numerous and are attracted to some of the beautiful flowers in our desert landscaped yard. Relax near our private pool and read a good book or go hiking or biking on the numerous nearby trails. Nights in the desert are magical with a beautiful, clear view of the Milky Way Galaxy unhindered by city lights.
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Danny & Terri are both avid golfers and have a passion and love for the La Quinta area. We currently reside in beautiful Los Angeles with our really cool dog Jazzy. There is lots for us to do in Los Angeles in pursuing our interests, but we do love the climate and beauty of La Quinta. We work between Los Angeles and Orange County with a busy schedule as we all seem to have these days. Coming out to La Quinta definitely rejuvenates and refreshes us.
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We fell in love with La Quinta and the 'Cove' the first time we saw it. The gorgeous Santa Rosa Mountains, beautiful Coral Ridge, the close proximity to over 100 golf courses, the easy 2 hour drive from Los Angeles, the warm weather during the winter months all made us realize that La Quinta was a great location to have a second home. It also made it easier for us to choose to purchase a retirement home here and to rent it out as a vacation home for a few years.
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If you are looking for a nice home rented to you by nice people, Mark was great, this is for you. We were in town for the national field hockey festival, which was 5-10 minutes away at Empire Polo. My wife and I were able to run up the street from the house 2 minutes and be on a great trail network into the desert. Great trail runs up a long ridge line to an oasis, along the flats then up the "risky trail"(so labeled on the trail sign) for a great view east over lake Cochelo(sp.?)
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My wife and I travel to the Coachella Valley a few times per year. We usually stay in La Quinta because of the relaxed small town feel with as many or more recreational opportunities than the other nearby desert communities. We joined our son from the Los Angeles area for an extended weekend.
Our favorite area to stay in La Quinta is the Cove. Casa Calliandra is a prime location high in the cove with fantastic views. The house was immaculate, very well stocked, loaded the all tech conveniences, and had exceptionally fine decor. Our short stay exceeded all expectations. When we arrived everything was a breeze to use including a state of the art security system. We relaxed in luxury during our stay and leaving was as simple as packing our bags, hitting a button to arm the security system and closing the door. La Quinta is always a great vacation destination and Casa Calliandra is our new favorite dig.
La Quinta has something for everyone! There’s golfing at the City’s spectacular public course, SilverRock Resort; dining and shopping in the quaint Village area or along the Highway 111 commercial corridor; biking along the Bear Creek Trail; and hiking in the Santa Rosa and San Jacinto mountains, just to name a few. No matter your pleasure, you’re sure to find plenty of reasons to come and enjoy the “Gem of the Desert—La Quinta!” La Quinta enjoys a healthy tourism industry, especially during the cooler winter months when the 'snowbird' tourists arrive. The most prominent industry is golfing with more than twenty golf courses, including the world-famous PGA West and SilverRock Resort which have both hosted many prestigious PGA tournaments like the Humana Challenge.
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Sally Golding is a British-Australian artist combining lighting and sonic composition to create immersive audiovisual performances, sound art releases and participatory installations which push the boundaries of visual and auditory perception through the breakdown of technological systems into flicker, waveforms and colour fields. Golding blends discordant sonics and harsh lighting through innovative ‘darkroom compositions’ reminiscent of tape cut-ups created by reworking the optical soundtrack area of the industrial film-sound-system as a site for psychoacoustic radio play; inscribing recordings with the sound of the substrate as lathe cut objects; and live interference and generative feedback systems using amplified lighting and light sensitive audio including instrumentation with LDR sensors, repurposed camera flash units and PA shattering laboratory strobe lights. Known internationally for her film and sound performances Golding’s live sets are edgy and intense, driven by a minimalist approach to horror and noise aesthetics. Cacophonic in form and content, Golding’s performances transcend chaos and enter a hypnotic zone invading the physical performance space to inhabit happening, chance and chaos. Golding received an Oram Award 2017 (New BBC Radiophonic Workshop/PRS Foundation) for women innovating in sound and creative technologies.
Golding is the director of Unconscious Archives - a festival and event series presenting artists at the forefront of experimentation exploring materiality and embodied liveness across sound art and electronic music, experimental media and audiovisual art.
“The British born, London based Australian artist has created dozens of installations and performances in recent years, stradling lines between expanded cinema and sound art. She ceremonially piles dizzying sensations onto audiences, from the trembling light of multiple projectors to the serrated noise pulsations of the scores”. – Tristan Bath (The Wire, June 2016, issue 388)
“...[Golding’s] performances resemble a nineteenth century séance, careering between elegance and precarious awkwardness as noisy awe-inspiring spectacle.” – Steven Ball (Senses of Cinema, 2016)


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David Baker’s poetry has been printed in New Letters, The Atlantic Monthly, The New Republic, DoubleTake, The New Yorker, The Paris Review, Poetry, The Yale Review, and more than a hundred others. Author of the poetry collections Changeable Thunder and Sweet Home Saturday Night, as well as others, and poetry editor of the Kenyon Review, Baker’s poetry is known for its tiers of historical facts and layered personas. He reads poetry and sheds new insight into the unlikely links between Puritanism and Romanticism.
Arab-American poet Naomi Shihab Nye, whose numerous books of poetry, essays and stories have delighted children and adults alike, reads her poem "Famous" that was recently turned into picture book and discusses what inspired her exploration of the...
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Senate Republicans say they want to “smoke out” Democratic senators who could help them bring down the health care bill, and so far, they think they’ve found one in Sen. Jim Webb.
With all the attention focused on four other fence-sitting moderates, Webb has voted with Republicans six times on the first series of amendments on the Senate floor — giving GOP leaders some hope that the unpredictable Virginian could buck his party in the end and block the bill.
South Dakota Sen. John Thune, No. 4 in GOP leadership, said Webb’s votes “came as a bit of a surprise” and that he “probably wasn’t on our initial list that we thought of [as] people we might get.”
Webb, who won his seat in 2006 in a cliffhanger race against Republican George Allen, has taken a low-key role in the debate so far. It’s far from clear whether he’ll vote for the bill in the end, although Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) is “confident” that Webb’s concerns will be addressed and that he will ultimately back the bill, a Reid spokesman said.
“Jim’s gone his own way on several things — he’s independent, and I respect it,” said Reid’s deputy, Majority Whip Dick Durbin (D-Ill.). “But he’s been very honest with us throughout, and I count him as an important and valuable member of our caucus.”
Still, his early votes have given party leaders pause. He voted for GOP efforts to send the bill back to the Senate Finance Committee as well as to restore proposed cuts to Medicare — a move some in the GOP said was intended to keep entitlement programs from being “raided” to pay for the new health care initiatives, a label most of Webb’s party strongly rejects.
In an interview, Webb said he’s “rather skeptical that those cuts [to Medicare] are sustainable,” given the increasing number of people from the baby boom generation eligible for the entitlement program. He also said Medicare Advantage programs have improved services in rural parts of Virginia.
“I’m voting my conscience, which Harry Reid wants all of us to do,” Webb said. “I have a lot of concerns about Medicare. I think it’s important to express those views on these votes.”
But the amendments to restore the proposed cuts failed on the floor — meaning that whatever bill emerges in the end may very well include the Medicare cuts that worry Webb. Asked if that meant he might oppose the underlying bill, Webb said: “I’ll see what the bill looks like when we get to the end of it.”
Webb’s vote, of course, is critical to Democrats’ efforts to advance the bill out of the Senate. With GOP senators expected to unite in opposition to the bill, Reid will need all 58 Democrats and the two independents to break a GOP-led filibuster.
Republicans say part of their floor strategy to bring down the bill is to offer a series of amendments that could cause moderate Democrats to waver — on issues ranging from Medicare cuts to taxes. In the words of one senior GOP aide, that will “smoke out” senators who are uneasy about key elements of the bill and maximize pressure on them to vote against it.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell has told colleagues that he’s been pleasantly surprised to see Webb vote with the GOP, according to aides. And Rush Limbaugh said on his radio show Friday that the Kentucky Republican told him the GOP’s “focus” is on flushing out which Democrats may vote with them in the end. McConnell reportedly singled out Webb and conservative Nebraska Democratic Sen. Ben Nelson in his private talk with Limbaugh. Nelson is the only Democrat so far who has voted against his party more than Webb on the health care bill.
“We appreciated [Webb’s] support on opposing the Medicare cuts,” McConnell told POLITICO. “Obviously, he shared our view that those were pretty devastating.”
Webb, 63, has also escaped scrutiny because his votes have not been decisive. But as a point of comparison, his fellow Virginia Democratic colleague, Mark Warner, has bucked the party just twice so far on the measure.
In the swing state of Virginia, the votes of seniors will loom large for Webb, who could very well be a top target for the GOP in the 2012 election cycle.
The GOP thinks it has new life in the state after Republican Bob McDonnell trounced Democrat Creigh Deeds in last month’s Virginia governor’s race, winning by a solid 18 percentage points — a year after Barack Obama won the state by 7 points over John McCain. Sixty percent of voters 65 and over voted for McDonnell; 53 percent of seniors in Virginia voted for McCain in 2008, according to CNN exit polls.
And already, political circles are buzzing on who might take on Webb — including everyone from Allen to former Rep. Tom Davis to the state’s newly elected attorney general, Ken Cuccinelli, to House Minority Whip Eric Cantor.
With the electorate growing older, Obama’s approval ratings slipping and the possibility that Webb may face a top-tier GOP candidate, Larry Sabato, a political expert at the University of Virginia, said it may be a “useful rhetorical tool” for Webb to point to the votes in which he split with his party on health care reform.
“He may want to say, ‘I was with the president when he was right, but I opposed him when he was wrong,’” Sabato said. But he added that Webb is one of the least “politically motivated” senators, and he doubted his defection has been spurred by the political changes in Virginia.
Indeed, Webb said there’s “no inconsistency on what [he’s] been doing” since he got elected, and his spokeswoman, Jessica Smith, insisted that his positions are “not based in politics” in Virginia. Smith also pointed out that Webb voted to proceed to the health care debate and in favor of some Democratic amendments, including one to guarantee access to breast cancer screenings. He also voted against an amendment that would have imposed tough abortion restrictions.
Webb’s reputation on Capitol Hill is based on his prowess in military matters — a Vietnam veteran, he served as Navy secretary under President Ronald Reagan — as well as on his straight-shooting style. This month on the Senate floor, Webb joined Republicans who said that some $400 billion in Medicare cuts would be devastating to seniors, saying that participants in the Medicare Advantage program would lose benefits. But Democrats disagree, saying the cuts are meant to keep Medicare solvent and arguing that the underlying bill would improve coverage and care.
Still, the GOP has some hope that Webb may buck his party over the matter.
Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said that Webb has a “good ear” and seems to be hearing concerns from voters back home.
“Maybe that’s a great asset for a guy who wants to be a Democratic senator in a slightly purple state,” Graham said.
Correction: This story was updated to correct the name of Virginia's newly elected attorney general, Ken Cuccinelli.

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No doubt Bulldog coach Sean FitzSimons was looking for a different outcome in the 3A Southern Regionals this past season, but he should be proud of the fact that his boys went 20-9 overall and 7-3 in Sunrise League play good enough for second place. It’s been a lot of years since a Bulldog boy basketball team has notched 20 wins. The Dawgs went 6-6 the first year of FitzSimons reign in league play. The Dawgs went 9-3, 9-5, 9-5 and 7-3 the past four years.
The Bulldogs were pretty much in every game this season despite being blown out by Cheyenne in the 3A Southern semi-finals. The Dawgs lived by the three-ball and died by the three-ball in that matchup. The Bulldogs attempted a remarkable 585 shots making 182 during the season. The three was a weapon that neutralized bigger and more athletic teams from Las Vegas.
Bulldog Hogan Fowles made the 3A All-Southern first team and Andrew Memmott was named to the second team. Fowles and Memmott were named to the 3A Sunrise League team. Point guard Jarrett Tietjen was named to the second team. All three players will graduate this year along with starters Reid Jensen and Devin Cox. FitzSimons will need to pull a rabbit out of the hat next season as the Dawgs most experienced players are Jayden Perkins and Jayson Brooks. Perkins started more than half the games this year and Brooks a good ball handler and defensive player will be counted on more heavily. I’m sure FitzSimons will have his boys practicing on their shots from downtown all summer.


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Doka Studio is the umbrella term for our new Friday and Saturday nights. We welcome DJs and selectors to expose their record collection to the audience and play long uncompromising sets. Once a month we’ll open our doors on Sunday for daytime parties in collaboration with the artists, DJs and producers who occupy studio space at Broedplaats VKG. Together with these artists Doka curates line-ups and creates a space which strives for ultimate sonic freedom. Friday the 11th of October marks the launch of Doka Studio and we’ve asked our head of cultural programma, Axel van der Lugt, to summarise the line-up of October into 7 tracks.
11.10.19 Mary Lake
Ex-Terrestrial – Urth Man
We start off Doka Studio with Mary Lake, a DJ that’s really dear to my heart. This super vibey ambient-acid-breakbeat track has a prominent spot in this live recording of her breaking down Wildeburg. Other very vital info: Mary is the mother of Donna, a super cute Poodle pooch, and has just released a Donna inspired t-shirt. Grab the t-shirt and help her support the Soi Dog Foundation. Remember: Dog is God spelled backwards!
12.10.19 Iggy P
Alton Black - Reunited
The term selector is made for Iggy P. He bends unlikely genres like dub, boogie, 90ies rave and synth pop into a logical blend. I remember tuning in to Iggy’s Betonska Basta show on Red Light Radio where he played a certain reggae track that really got a hold of me. Turned out to be Reunited by Alton Black, best to play as loud as possible.
Hellie Berry & Suze Ijó 18.10.19
Byron the Aquarius – Sorry Kari (Lu$t)
I’ve witnessed the combination of Hellie Berry & Suze Ijó once before when they were playing Claire and they took me on a journey through the soulful spectrum. Super excited to hear them play on our new sound system! I hope one of them baggs the latest album of Byron the Aquarius and plays Sorry Kari (Lu$t) for me. Thanks in advance, I will be forever grateful 🙂
Cosmic Rhythm 19.10.19
Don Carlos – Inspiration
After their ADE showcase in Canvas last year, Italian collective Cosmic Rhythm will descend to our basement on the 19th of October. They’re bringing a heavy house line-up featuring Cosmic Garden, Spirtual Emphasi, Mediterranean Key Collective, Aurelius and icon Don Carlos. Check out Inspiration by Don Carlos for 6 minutes and 25 seconds of pure synthesizer bliss.
Brighter Days 20.10.19
DJ Spinna at The Lab
Sunday the 20th of October, it’s time for the first Doka Studio on Sunday which is part of Amsterdam Dance Event. We’ve asked Brighter Days to come boogie with us and are super stoked about this collaboration. Brighter Days head honchos and Broedplaats VKG tenants Kamma & Masalo have invited New York legend DJ Spinna, Margie, Nevill Mitchell and a very special guest from Rush Hour. It’s quite hard to pick a single track that defines a group of hard-working-and-music-loving-crate-diggers. Therefore I’ve chosen to include a mix from the man DJ Spinna himself that showcases the cutting-edge sound of this Sunday matinee.
Jordan CGZ 25.10.19
Jordan CGZ – Minor 7 Resin
During the last Friday of October we’ve invited fellow Broedplaats VKG tenant Jordan CGZ over to Doka Studio. Jordan is best known for running his own imprint Off Minor Recordings, being half of Dekmantel favourites Juju & Jordash and for simply being a superb DJ. Jordan told us he’s got some pretty exciting extra’s in store for us for his first Studio sessions. This is not gonna be your ordinary set, check out his Minor 7 Resin to get into the groove already.
Eric Nouhan & Georgio Schultz – Gamma Rays
Mahabe137 grew into Wildeburg and Into The Woods favourites over the last few years. Their eclectic sound and super fun presence makes any Mahabe137 show one for the books. They will play the last Doka Studio of October, which is also the official afterparty for 24h Oost, and will close the month with a bang. Prepare yourself for a trip, their sets range from boogie and funk to up-tempo house, electro and jungle. Recently they posted a proud pic on their Instagram showing the cover of Future Funk by Eric Nouhan and Georgio; a banging 90ies trance and breakbeat record made for the dancefloor.
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Kane Williamson is battling with the flu ahead of New Zealand's third Test against Australia.
Australia captain Tim Paine is not yet concerned about poor air quality in Sydney, but backed staff to do what is best for players.
Jofra Archer's possible absence from the second Test will not impact how South Africa's Quinton de Kock approaches the match.
The ICC is reportedly considering introducing four-day Test matches, a move which England wicketkeeper Jos Buttler feels merits discussion.
After suffering three heavy defeats to Australia in their last T20 series, Sri Lanka have recalled Angelo Mathews for the tour of India.
Jofra Archer is a doubt for Newlands but Kevin Pietersen says England should drop one of new-ball pair Stuart Broad or James Anderson.
Cameron Bancroft hit 50 from 42 balls as Perth Scorchers comfortably got the better of Brisbane Heat to revive their BBL campaign.
Four-day Tests appear likely to become more commonplace in the 2020s, but Australia spinner Nathan Lyon is dead set against them.
Justin Langer suggested Australia were likely to be unchanged against New Zealand in the third Test.


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Agent 54 here again. Mrs. Agent 54 and I took a weekend trip to Prescott Arizona and I think I got some cool pictures. Check it out.
We went downtown to the Yavapai County courthouse where they were having local arts and crafts vendor fair. The courthouse has a great yard with statues and fountains and tall trees and is a great place to place to do some people watching.
Usery Mountain Regional Park
Old Church in Guadalupe
Piestewa or Squaw Peak
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Female actresses and singers are always in public, and therefore, have no shortage of male attention. However, some of them are still single. Some are enjoying their freedom, while others are worried and dreaming of getting married but have not yet met their soulmates. This list proves that famous and beautiful women can also be single. You will not believe that these 7 women are not taken!
1) Jennifer Aniston
This became the most unexpected for us. It’s hard to believe that the star of the legendary series, one of the most beautiful and desirable women in the world has still not found her soul mate. Despite numerous suitors, it seems that Jennifer truly loved only Brad Pitt, but unfortunately, their marriage lasted not long. The next time the actress wore an engagement ring ten years later. Her marriage with Justin Theroux looked happy but since she is on this list, you know it did not have a happy ending. They lived together for about two years and then divorced.
2) Cara Delevingne
Popularity came into her life through a successful modelling contract that also led her to such hit movies as “Valerian,” “Paper Towns,” and “Suicide Squad.” Despite her worldwide fame, Cara manages to keep her personal life hidden from the public. But thanks to the paparazzi and media, we know about her relationships with Harry Styles, Ashley Benson, and Miley Cyrus not to mention other celebrities. Today, there are light rumours about her close relationship with Jaden Smith, but there is no official confirmation yet.
3) Demi Lovato
Another stunning artist who has many suitors and fans around the world. Although Demi Lovato is one of the most ambitious pop stars, she is still single. She often breaks up with boyfriends because of her fierce side. This may be partly due to her busy professional life, but we may never know the truth.
4) Billie Eilish
Although the singer is quite young, she has already had romantic relationships with several showbiz stars like rapper Brandon Quentin Adams. There have also been rumours of her weekend together with Justin Bieber. This year she will probably keep a social distance like the rest of us, but keep an eye out for her future crush.
5) Olivia Culpo
Like all the celebs on this list, Olivia Culpo is a delightful and desirable woman, but she’s still single. This may be due to her painful breakup with NFL player Danny Amendola. It happened a couple of years ago, and she hasn’t been seen with a new partner since then. Olivia kept quiet about the breakup for a long time but eventually stated that it was inevitable. Episodes like this open up a lot of questions and by answering them you grow as a person. Sooner or later Olivia Culpo will be ready to open her heart again for a new, hopefully, more successful relationship.
6) Charlize Theron
Would you believe this Hollywood beauty has never worn an engagement ring? Over the past few years, she has often been caught on camera with different men, but all of those affairs quickly came to an end. Sean Penn was the only one who kept the relationship with Charlize Theron going for a year. They fought and broke up – then got back together – then fought and broke up again. It was more of a mess than a happy lovers’ relationship. The actress also adopted two children: the girl and the boy. For several years nothing has been known about Theron’s personal life. Maybe she is happy in her single life?
7) Selena Gomez
This girl is considered a sweet, kind, and sympathetic girl, although she really has no luck when it comes to finding a partner. Her relationship with The Weeknd was not happy and the two broke up, after which Selena returned to her former lover Justin Bieber. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out. Since then, the girl decided to do nothing and wait for her love to appear or live alone for a while, which is the same thing.

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Nacho Banos is the author of The Blackguard Book, which is the definitive bible of Fender Blackguard Telecasters - an unbelievable resource for all the info anyone could possibly want on this revered instrument. To say Nacho is truly passionate about vintage guitars is an understatement. He loves the way they look, feel and sound and works hard to achieve these qualities on his newly built instruments. Nacho applies old school techniques to make every guitar feel like an old friend, different and unique. His finishing and aging processes are meant to make a guitar feel like a vintage workhorse that's been played every day for over 60 years. All materials are selected according to vintage specs and they are meticulously treated to replicate the passing of time.
They say God lives in the details. Nacho Banos believes it only takes a few details to set apart an outstanding instrument from a correct one, and he strive to get those details right.


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Specialists from Yale University (USA) found that the solar radiation damages the skin even after cessation of exposure. In some cases, the sun can cause DNA mutations.
Scientists were irradiated skin cells by ultraviolet light. It was found that the rays of the spectrum lead to DNA mutations and defects, called pyrimidine dimers. A large gathering of damaged cells can develop skin cancer.
However, this science knows is not the first year. The opening of experts from Yale University, is the following: these mutations are formed after cessation of exposure to ultraviolet radiation spectrum. The sun's rays are the initiator complex reactions leading to genetic mutations.
Researchers are advised to reduce the time of exposure to the sun and to use special equipment that protects the skin while tanning. To exceed the amount of ultraviolet irradiation is not necessary.

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Viborg vē´bôr [key], city (1992 pop. 29,867), capital of Viborg co., N central Denmark. It is a commercial and industrial center and a rail junction. Manufactures include tobacco, textiles, beer, and machinery. It is one of the oldest Danish cities and became an episcopal see in 1065. The city's cathedral (c.1130), the largest granite church in Denmark, was restored (1862–76) in its original Romanesque style. There is also a 13th-century Dominican abbey church with a remarkable 16th-century Flemish altarpiece.
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Tuesday, August 30, 2011
A New Jersey school district has apologized to parents after requiring high school students to read books that include graphic depictions of lesbian sex and a homosexual orgy.
“Some of the language is inappropriate,” said Chuck Earling, superintendent of Monroe Township Schools in Williamstown, N.J. “We were not trying to create controversy. We were just trying to get students to read.”
One book, “Norwegian Wood,” was on a list for incoming sophomores in an honors English class. The book includes a graphic depiction of a lesbian sex scene between a 31-year-old woman and a 13-year old girl, according to a report first published in the Gloucester County Times.
“I don’t think that’s relevant for any teenager,” parent Robin Myers told the newspaper. Her daughter was assigned to read the book. “I was just kind of in shock,” she said.
Peter Sprigg, with the Family Research Council, said he’s not surprised by the controversy surrounding the books.
“Here we see the intersection of parental values being offended, the hyper-sexualization of our youth and the homosexual agenda being pushed,” Sprigg told Fox News Radio. “This just illustrates why a lot of American parents are not willing to entrust their children to the public schools anymore.”
Maybe New Jersey isn't exactly the best state to have a discussion about what's good for children, since the impression most Americans have of the state's youth culture consists of fist-pumping, binge drinking, and how orange Snooki's skin is. However, I'm a parent, so it's not like I don't understand the idea of protecting the minds of children, but I think I'd rather have my son and daughter reading, asking questions, and experiencing fully formed chararacters with realistic emotional responses to life's twists and turns than them getting their cultural information exclusively from the music of Pitbull and the various shows about teen moms.
On a related note, this week's New Yorker has an excerpt from Murakami's newest novel 1Q84. The plot involves cats and some sort of futuristic 1984-ish world, and I believe lacks lurid lesbian sex, for better or worse. Good luck keeping your thoughts pure reading that trash, if you choose to.


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