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Children born to overweight mothers are at greater risk of complications during childbirth and congenital malformations. Some minor cohort studies have shown a connection between the overweight of the mother and the risk of infection in the child.
In a cohort study led by Sven-Arne Silfverdal (one of our researchers in NorthPop) it was investigated whether overweight in the mother during pregnancy is associated with the incidence of hospitalizations for infectious diseases during the child’s first five years of life. The study included more than 693,000 children born between 1998 and 2006 in Sweden. It showed that obesity (BMI> 30) and obesity BMI (25-29.9) increase the risk of perinatal infections, as well as respiratory and urinary tract infections in the ages of 0-4 years.
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Two-time winner of ABC's hit show "Dancing With the Stars" Julianne Hough has been diagnosed with endometriosis and will have to undergo surgery to have her appendix removed, People magazine is reporting.
“After consulting with her doctor, this was the course of treatment that was recommended,” says a statement on Hough’s web site.
The 20-year-old professional dancer and budding country singer, who has partnered with "Hannah Montana" actor Cody Linely on the show was rushed to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center following a live show on Oct. 21.
Hough’s rep said she “was experiencing slight stomach pains all day that increased and the doctors thought it was best to have them checked out,” People magazine reported.
Endometriosis is a painful medical condition that affects five to 10 percent of women, People said. It is the result of the development of uterine-lining tissue outside the uterus on the surfaces of organs in the pelvis or abdomen.
According to an inside source at DWTS, Hough's condition has meant she hasn't been able to rehearse properly with Linley.
"Julianne has been resting and taking it easy all week," said our source.


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Grimm fairy Tales is one of the longest running independent comics of all time. The series has spawned multiple spin-offs including the Neverland and Wonderland trilogy and introduced its own fairy tale mythology. The Grimm Universe is filled with hundreds of characters and the multiple realms in which they inhabit. At last, here is a sourcebook that catalogues the biographies of all the Grimm Heroes and Villains and explores the rich mythology of the Grimm Universe.
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Henriksen Unveils Safer Hook Range
A new range of hooks from Henriksen AS introduces a significant level of safety for crews engaged in towing small to medium-sized vessels and loads. The new towing…
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USCG Awards Polar Icebreaker Contracts
The U.S. Coast Guard awarded five firm fixed-price contracts for heavy polar icebreaker design studies and analysis Wednesday.
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GTT has received an order from Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI) to equip a new floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU)…
Kongsberg Eyes Key Contract in German-Norwegian Submarine Deal
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Color Line and Ulstein sign a firm contract on construction of the world’s largest plug-in hybrid vessel. Ulstein said it has won a contract to
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Apple is all set to launch the new Apple Watch alongside the iPhone 11 at the annual launch event on September 10. We don’t have much information about this device so far but what we know is that the company will be adding a sleep tracking feature for the users that will make use of the sensors on the Apple Watch.
Sleep tracking as we know has become a latest trend among people who want to lead a quality and healthy lifestyle. One may think that it’s a basic feature but the quality of sleep does affect our day-to-day life and the things that go along with it. Seems like Apple has taken note of this and is planning to add the sleep tracker on their next set of Apple Watch series.
Users of the Apple Watch will get all the info on their sleep related activity which would be stored by the device with the help of of multiple sensors. This means that the company will not fit any special hardware for sleep tracking but instead include a feature that will track the user’s sleep.
The feature is expected to be available under a new Sleep App for Apple Watch and would also be available on the existing Apple Health App. It will have various settings for sleep alarms and will also notify users to charge the Apple Watch before they go to sleep.
Apple will be competing against FitBit who already have sleep trackers on their fitness trackers and smartwatches.


Last December, Sysco, the United States’ largest food distribution company, announced it wanted to buy its largest competitor, US Foods. These two firms are really the only national chains that deliver food to restaurants, cafeterias, stadiums, hotels, nursing homes and other foodservice locations. The deal would give Sysco unbelievable dominance in foodservice delivery that would ultimately drive up prices for consumers and reduce the prices farmers receive.
Food & Water Watch called on federal antitrust regulators to block the mega-merger back in January, but the Federal Trade Commission has taken nearly eleven months to decide what to do. Recently, the FTC’s wall of silence began to melt and there are now inklings that the antitrust agency will decide whether or not to block the merger by the end of the month. Will it be a Halloween with a spooky antitrust enforcement surprise?
Federal regulators are trying to see whether Sysco would sell enough warehouses and distribution centers to make sure that the post-merger Sysco cannot run roughshod over its rivals and price gouge restaurants, cafeterias and ultimately, consumers. Sysco and US Foods are already so much bigger than their regional rivals, that it would be hard for these firms to either buy many warehouses or step up to provide real competition to the new, even bigger Sysco.
Recently, the leaders of the Senate Antitrust Subcommittee, Chairwoman Amy Klobuchar (D-Minnesota) and Ranking Member Mike Lee (R-Utah), sent a letter to the FTC that raised concerns about whether these rivals could viably compete against the behemoth, post-merger Sysco. Hopefully, the FTC will heed the Senators’ warning and file suit to block this merger, because another mega-merger would be really scary for consumers.


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Her name will join Wayne Gretzky, Keith Tkachuk, Jeremy Roenick, Teppo Numminen, Dale Hawerchuk, Thomas Steen, and Bobby Hull inside Gila River Arena.
It was the Wild’s first game since the death on Sunday of 20-year-old Daunte Wright, a Black man fatally shot by police during a traffic stop in a Minneapolis suburb.
Mats Zuccarello scored twice and Nick Bonino had a goal and two assists to lead the Minnesota Wild past the Arizona Coyotes 5-2.
Arizona pulled within one with third-period goals by Michael Bunting and Johann Larsson but Rantanen had an empty-netter with just under two minutes remaining to seal the victory.
Tomas Nosek scored the game’s lone goal, Marc-Andre Fleury stopped 14 shots and the Vegas Golden Knights defeated the Arizona Coyotes 1-0 on Sunday.
After opening a 5-0 lead early in the second period, Vegas survived a third-period rally and improved to 12-5-0 all-time against Arizona, including 4-1-0 this season.
Adrian Kempe and Jeff Carter scored early in the third period to even it for the Kings, who snapped their three-game skid with the comeback.
Adin Hill made 36 saves to improve to 6-1-0 as a starter since Antti Raanta sustained a lower-body injury.
Chychrun is tied with Edmonton’s Darnell Nurse for the league lead in goals by a defenseman with 12, matching his career-high in 25 fewer games than he needed last season.
A couple of rookies played huge roles in the Coyotes’ 4-2 victory over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday night.
“Everyone’s got to, the old cliche, look in the mirror,” Arizona defenseman Alex Goligoski said. “It was bad. I don’t know if anyone really played good out there tonight.”
Arizona Coyotes took their third straight victory 4-0 over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday night.
Arizona Coyotes beat the San Jose Sharks 5-2 on Friday night.
Nick Schmaltz and Conor Garland also scored for the Coyotes in the shootout.
Coyotes captain Oliver Ekman-Larsson scored his first goal of the season late in the third period.
The Arizona Coyotes beat the Anaheim Ducks 5-1 on Saturday night to end a five-game losing streak.
Bravery will call the Coyotes family his own, all while helping to raise awareness for NADI and the work it does to provide assistance to anyone in need, especially veterans.
Minnesota swept three consecutive home games against Arizona and extended its home winning streak to eight, the longest in the NHL this year.
Phil Kessel scored for Arizona in the second of three straight games between the teams.
The Minnesota Wild beat the Arizona Coyotes 4-0 on Friday night.

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Glutathione Depletion and Nrf2:
Basically the cells are under so much stress that there main protective shield (GSH) gets worn down and oxidative stress damages the mitochondria and the DNA leading to cell death. Poor blood sugar control and high environmental toxin exposure are known to deplete glutathione levels and impair mitochondrial function (16).
A key pathway that maintains cellular glutathione levels and the ability of the cell to adapt to stress is called Keap1-Nrf2. When this pathway breaks down it causes increased levels of oxidative stress within the cell that leads to the glutathione depletion and mitochondrial dysfunction (17).
This pathway must be addressed in order to prevent or reverse Parkinson’s symptoms (18).
Anti-Inflammatory Nutrition Plan:
The key to preventing and reversing Parkinson’s disease is to begin with an anti-inflammatory diet and lifestyle. This includes lots of clean water and phytonutrient rich raw and lightly cooked vegetables.
Good fats such as avocados, olive oil, nuts/seeds and coconut products should be strongly encouraged. Healthy animal products such as grass-fed beef, bison, lamb, antelope, deer and free-range chicken, turkey and eggs should be used generously.
Reduce Sugar and Maximize Nutrients:
Sugar and food sources that metabolize into sugar such as grains and fruits should be used minimally. Anti-inflammatory herbs such as turmeric, ginger, cinnamon, garlic, and rosemary among others should be used at every possible chance.
High quality omega-3 fatty acids are especially important for stabilizing neuronal cell membranes. Research has indicated that low omega 3 status causes accelerated neurodegeneration in the substantia nigra and increases the risk of Parkinson’s development (19, 20)
Vitamin D has also been shown to reduce the risk of Parkinson’s development (21). Other research has shown that vitamin B6 deficiency plays a role in Parkinson’s development (22).
Boost Intracellular Anti-Oxidants:
It is very important for individuals who are suffering from Parkinsons or are susceptible to the disease to boost intracellular glutathione levels. Glutathione (GSH) is a very special peptide molecule that provides the greatest anti-oxidant protection and recharges other anti-oxidants within the body (23, 24).
Glutathione helps the cells eliminate wastes from the intracellular environment and into the bloodstream. In order to prevent retoxification it is essential to use a binding agent such as activated charcoal.
Research has found that activated charcoal is a very effective way to remove pesticidal and herbicidal chemicals and other organic toxins from the body (25) I use Activated Charcoal with my Parkinson’s clients to reduce the toxic load.
L-Dopa and Nuerotransmitter Problems:
L-dopa is the most commonly prescribed medication to treat Parkinson’s disease. Individuals with Parkinson’s have low dopamine production in the substantia nigra. L-dopa is a synthetic form of dopamine. It often gives some symptomatic benefits for a short period of time, however, it never addresses the underlying oxidative stress in the brain and the individual never truly gets better.
Unfortunately, L-dopa depletes the body of key nutrients that are precursers to major neurotransmitters in the brain. This includes L-tryptophan, L-tyrosine, serotonin and sulfur compounds which are needed to produce glutathione (26, 27, 28, 29). This causes further neurological problems and is responsible for many of the mood disorders that are common side effects of L-dopa medication usage.
Additionally, nausea is a very common side effect of L-dopa. Carbidopa is often prescribed to help with the nausea. This medication depletes vitamin B6 which is commonly low in Parkinson’s patients to begin with. The medications prescribed only cause a long-term worsening of the Parkinson’s disease process (30).

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Nearly half of Canadian young adults aged 20 to 24 and about one-third of youth 15-19 say they have tried vaping at least once in their lives, according to new numbers released by Statistics Canada in their Canadian Tobacco and Nicotine Survey (CTNS) released on Monday.
The numbers come just three months after new reporting requirements for retailers and manufacturers were passed, bringing change to what some had called a “Wild West” in vaping.
Those regulations lay out that businesses must now submit semiannual sales figures and ingredient lists to Health Canada, with the first reports due at the end of this year. The main goal being to get a better understanding of what vaping products are popular, especially among youth, and identifying the specific ingredients being inhaled by users.
And provinces have been taking action as well, with Quebec set to ban flavoured vape products on Oct. 31. Under that province’s regulations, only vapes that taste like tobacco or are flavourless will be allowed to be sold in Quebec — a move that angered the vaping industry but was celebrated by anti-smoking advocates.
As of September, there are six provinces and territories that ban or are set to ban most flavours of vape products: Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, New Brunswick, Northwest Territories, Nunavut and, come Oct. 31, Quebec.
In addition, Ontario, B.C. and Saskatchewan have adopted restrictions that only permit the sale of flavoured vaping liquids to specialty vape shops that children cannot enter.
Rob Cunningham with the Canadian Cancer Society, which lobbies federally for better research, health care and protections, says the federal government needs to step in and implement draft regulations presented in 2021 by Health Canada that would restrict all e-cigarette flavours except tobacco, mint and menthol across the country.
“E-cigarettes are highly addictive. They’re harmful. We don’t even know yet the full long-term harms,” he told Global News in an interview. “And kids are getting addicted in shockingly high numbers. That cannot continue.”
Big changes in store for Quebec vapers with new rules outlawing flavoured vapes
But Darryl Tempest, the government relations counsel for the Canadian Vaping Association (CVA) and who has lobbied for them federally over vaping regulations, cautioned targeting flavours could do more harm than good as a large number of adults who use vaping as a method of getting off of tobacco smoking often use flavours.
“So when we really look at the net benefit to society, we really picked the wrong one. If we’re going to have a moral fight, this is not about morality. This is about harm reduction. And that’s the point that’s missed,” he said.
While vaping products have other flavours like mint or menthol, Tempest compared having a selection of flavours to flavours with alcohol, yet he notes governments aren’t working to ban those products.
He added that in comparison to cigarettes and adding menthol to those products, flavours for vaping is a different situation.
“Menthol took a very harmful product and made it smoother,” he said. “Flavours were taking a far less harmful product, by at least 95 per cent, and making it more palatable. It’s not the same thing.”
While health agencies like Johns Hopkins Medicine say vaping is less harmful than smoking cigarettes, they and other health agencies also say that “it is still not safe” and contains thousands of chemicals.
Health Canada has cautioned that use of the products can “lead to physical dependence and addiction” and expose people to chemicals “that can be harmful to your health.”
The agency advises young people and those who don’t use tobacco products should not vape.
“While vaping products can help people quit smoking and switching completely to vaping is less harmful than continuing to smoke, it is not harmless and not intended for young people,” the agency says, noting no vaping products are approved to help people quit smoking in Canada.
Part of the concern is while vape products like e-cigarettes do not contain tobacco, nicotine is still an ingredient and, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Addiction in the U.S., is an addictive substance that can be harmful to people at any age, but especially youth.
The stimulant can harm the developing adolescent brain, affecting the parts that control attention, learning, mood and impulse control the CDC noted. Research has found that there’s a “strong and robust” linkage between vaping and subsequent tobacco use.
Health Canada also cautions that youth exposure to nicotine can also impact brain development, given it develops throughout adolescence and early adulthood.
Canada now first country with warnings on individual cigarettes
“So there are concerns there about long term addiction to nicotine and the potential to then transition to other products from a lung health perspective,” said Sarah Butson, public affairs and policy analyst with the Canadian Lung Association, which also lobbies federally for a variety of regulatory changes including tougher tobacco restrictions and public safety measures.
Butson said there is also concern over the potential of whether individuals could experience an aggravation of their existing lung disease symptoms, such as asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).
The biggest concern, however, is that long-term effects of vaping are not yet known.
“There’s more to be done in terms of long-term research, but there’s enough for us to know that these products are not harmless,” Butson said.
The CTNS also showed higher numbers among youth and young adults for more frequent use of vaping compared to older Canadians as well, though not at as high levels as those who reported having tried it at least once.
The survey found about 20 per cent of those aged 20 to 24 and 13.6 per cent of those 15 to 19 saying they had vaped in the past 30 days, while just 3.9 of those classified as “25 and older” reported the same.
Daily vaping is also higher among younger Canadians, with 6.5 per cent of 15 to 19-year-olds and 10 per cent of 20 to 24-year-olds saying they do so on a daily basis, while just two per cent of those 25 and older do the same.
According to Statistics Canada, the numbers also show prevalence of smoking and vaping moving in “opposite directions.”
In the most recent survey, while 20 per cent of the 20-24 age group reported having vaped in the past 30 days when they were asked in 2022 — up from 17 per cent in 2021 — that same age group had only eight per cent smoking cigarettes, down from 10 per cent the year prior.
Canadian teens have highest vaping rates globally
Cunningham said higher taxes on vaping products could help deter more youth and young adults.
“There is no doubt that younger people are responsive to higher prices, higher taxes, and there is an opportunity for all provinces to have an e-cigarette tax and to participate in the federal e-cigarette tax,” Cunningham said.
But as Canadian provinces consider new regulations on vaping, he added he’s worried the country may be repeating lessons it should have already learned.
“We shouldn’t have to repeat history by playing catch-up and regulating the tobacco industry with respect to vaping products, the way we had to regulate the tobacco industry over many, many years,” he said.
“Schools and parents are struggling with these high rates of youth vaping. We need governments to give them a hand.”
— with files from Global News’ David Baxter

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Work has now started on a new 600 space multi-storey car park being built in the city centre.
The six storey car park in Salt Lane will support the new water park and other developments, such as the new restaurants in Broadgate. The car park will have electric charging spaces and cycle parking, as well as full CCTV coverage for security. Drivers will enter off Salt Lane and leave by Greyfriars Lane, opposite the new water park, with pedestrian entrances positioned to serve Broadgate and the water park.
The building has been designed so it is sympathetic to the nearby historic Ford's Hospital and will feature barriers that operate through Automatic Number Plate Recognition.

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@TPaisley I can tell you my least favourite episode. The one where have the screen was covered by twitter.LOL.
In all honesty, I thought it was an interesting experiment. Of course I've seen the episode several times, so the intrusion into the show didn't bother me at all. For those tuning into this episode, or the show for the very first time, I can see how it would be distracting. I think the level of outrage expressed in the comments is a little over the top, but such is the world of the anonymous internet. (FYI, FringeTelevision.com is a fan-site and is not officially connected to Fringe, Fox, or WB... i.e. it's not our fault! ;)
UPDATE: Joe Early, Fox's vice president of marketing and communications, noted that ... depending on how fans respond, the network might (or might not) add tweets to future repeats. "It would never be done, obviously, on an original episode," Early said.
Please don't worry! As far as I know, this was officially a one time event. Fox press releases only mentioned tonight's episode of Fringe, and tomorrow's episode of Glee. The Fringe season one finale next week should be Twitter-free, and certainly all of the new episodes will be as well.
If you would like to watch tonight's episode tweet-free, it is available for free online at Fox.com/FOD, Hulu.com/Fringe, or even in the Fringe Epsiodes section.


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INGLEWOOD, Calif. – Saturday’s UFC 232 event drew an announced attendance of 15,862 fans for a live gate of $2,066,604.
UFC officials announced the figures following the event, which MMAjunkie attended.
UFC 232 took place Saturday at The Forum in Inglewood, Calif. The main card aired on pay-per-view following prelims on FS1 and UFC Fight Pass. The event moved to The Forum on just six days’ notice after being originally scheduled for T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas.
In the headliner, Jon Jones (23-1 MMA, 17-1 UFC) won the light heavyweight title with a third-round TKO of Alexander Gustafsson (18-5 MMA, 10-5 UFC) in a rematch. Jones beat Gustafsson in 2013 with a unanimous decision in his first run as champion. This time around, he got the stoppage – in a drama-filled week – to win the title that was Daniel Cormier’s until the fight started.
In the co-feature, Amanda Nunes (17-4 MMA, 10-1 UFC) became the first dual women’s champion in UFC history with a first-round knockout of Cris Cyborg (20-2 MMA, 5-1 UFC). Nunes was the women’s bantamweight champion; Cyborg was the featherweight champion. Nunes moved up in weight to challenge for a second belt and pulled off the upset.


Power has been restored to more than 3,000 B.C. Hydro customers following a brief outage in the downtown area of Chilliwack.
The power went out in the area West of Young Road and North of Aitken Road at around 10:30 a.m., setting of alarms at the Landing Leisure Centre.
Power lines were also reported down on Rowat Ave., but it’s not sure if the two incidents are related.
The outage is under investigation.


More Bob on the next four years.
By Robert Mann
“I advise anyone who thinks he knows something about politics to go down to Louisiana and take a postgraduate course.” –Texas U.S. Sen. Tom Connally, 1932.
If you are obsessed with politics, Louisiana is the place for you – especially over the next four years.
In that time, Louisiana voters will choose a new governor and elect (or re-elect) two U.S. senators. Those elections will probably trigger a flood of competitive races to fill resulting vacancies, as at least one U.S. senator, several U.S. House members and three statewide elected officials may be vacating their seats to run for higher office.
Those races, in turn, would trigger a domino effect of vacancies for lower offices — from the U.S. House all the way down to school board – as other officials scramble to run for the multitude of open seats.
So, with that in mind, here’s the…
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Norwich manager Paul Lambert pointed the finger at referee Kevin Wright as his side crashed out of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy at Southampton on penalties.
Wright booked five Norwich players in the second half but Lambert was incensed as skipper Grant Holt was floored in an off-the-ball incident near Saints' goal seconds before they swept up field for the last-gasp equaliser, which sent the game to a shoot-out.
Lambert said: "[The referee] was shocking and I don't care if I get fined for saying so. If you have a game of this magnitude you should give it to somebody decent but he was utter rubbish."
He added: "I couldn't ask anything more from my players, they were terrific and we did enough to go through."
Norwich had come from behind to put themselves in touching distance of the Southern Section final.
Papa Waigo gave Saints a first-half lead after Ricky Lambert's pass put him through on goal and the on-loan Fiorentina striker held off Norwich defender Gary Doherty to tuck his shot under keeper Fraser Forster.
Norwich levelled when Southampton's defence failed to deal with Simon Lappin's free-kick and the ball fell for Doherty to lash home.
The Canaries took the lead 10 minutes into the second half, when Wes Hoolahan slipped a pass through to Grant Holt and although Bartosz Bialkowski bravely denied the Norwich skipper the ball ran kindly for Chris Martin to tap in his 12th goal of the season.
Norwich looked comfortable defending that lead until the third minute of added time when they failed to deal with a free-kick and Dan Harding lashed home the loose ball.
Saints boss Alan Pardew admitted: "Our fans were probably walking out at that stage thinking the game was over but it turned out to be a good night in the end.
"That was probably the worst we have played for some time but we hang in there, we don't want to give in and that showed even in the penalty shoot-out."
"Papa took his goal very well but we were found wanting at times, there were some strange decisions and the referee had a funny game. But it's nice to win when you don't play well and I think it shows our never-say-die spirit."
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The inter-temporal resource allocation efficiency of a property rights-based common-pool resource system is challenged by a cost externality when one user’s extraction raises the extraction cost for others. This paper builds a dynamic resource allocation model to illustrate the efficiency loss from a standard property rights market. We then create a novel inter-temporal allocation mechanism that preserves dynamic efficiency. Our dynamic resource allocation mechanism includes an optimal planning stage where the agents collectively determine a binding extraction target for each period and a market stage where agents can exchange their extraction rights assigned within each period. The theoretical model demonstrates that our mechanism can achieve the socially optimal allocation in two specific environments. A numerical simulation of our mechanism for a general environment consistently tracks the social optimum and significantly outperforms the traditional property rights market.
Zhao, H. & Porter, D. (2021, Sept. 1). Dynamic resource allocation with cost externality. ESI Working Paper 21-19. https://digitalcommons.chapman.edu/esi_working_papers/356/

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An Indian-origin scientist from America and his team have developed life-size 3D hand models. They developed this 3D hand model with all five fingerprints. This 3D hand model can produce the same ridges and valleys as a real finger. The research was funded by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST).
Scientists said, “Creating a 3-D replica of someone’s hand complete with all five fingerprints and breaking into a secure vault sounds like a plot from a James Bond movie.”
Distinguished Professor Anil Jain from Michigan State University (MSU) said, “This is for the first time, the 3D hand is created to calibrate fingerprint scanners. Although, fingerprint and hand scanners need to be calibrated like an optical device. But, currently, there is no standard method for doing so.”
Scientists were studying how to test and calibrate fingerprint scanners. To test the scanners, they created life-size 3D hand models complete with all five fingerprints.
“We realized a fake 3D hand, essentially a spoof, with someone’s fingerprints, could potentially allow a crook to steal the person’s identity to break into a vault, contaminate a crime scene or enter the country illegally,” said Jain.
According to scientists, this 3D hand will be used to evaluate the spoof-resistance of commercial fingerprint scanners.
They said, “We have highlighted a security loophole and the limitations of existing fingerprint scanning technology. Now it’s up to the scanner manufacturers to design a scanner that is spoof-resistant.”
Scientists actually wanted to design and cultivate standard models and procedures for consistent and reliable evaluation of fingerprint readers.
Nicholas Paulter said, “We are very pleased with this research. It is showing the uncertainties in the process and means for the accuracy of the readers.” (Nicholas Paulter is the Group Leader for the Security Technologies Group at NIST.)


FBR Limited was in front of fund managers on Friday, seeking to raise up to about $15 million in fresh capital.
Australian shares are trading flat at the open today, on the back of some mixed earnings results.
Australian share futures have turned lower as Wall St extended losses. Philip Lowe testimony ahead.
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Only the Animals
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Only the Animals is based on a novel by French writer Colin Niel. When I first read the book, I didn’t know much about it, except that it was a murder story. A friend of mine had told me I should read it. From the first pages on there was something unusual and exciting about it. I liked that the story starts with the point of view of a social worker in rural France, not exactly the kind of character you would associate with a crime story. And then, once you begin to identify with Alice and her thoughts on a woman’s unexplained disappearance during a snowstorm, the narrative suddenly switches to another character, Joseph, whom you know to be Alice’s lover. And now you have his point of view of the story. And what a strange and tormented and worrying character he is. And then the point of view changes again. And again. And then you suddenly not only switch character perspective but also continents. You are no longer in a snowy mountain landscape but in a big African city, hot and sticky. Each of these changes takes you off-guard, but heightens your attention, stimulates you, because little by little you start piecing things together, and see how all elements are connected.
As a filmmaker I like challenges and the adaptation of this novel was definitely an exciting one. In Room to Dream, David Lynch writes that “reading something is like catching ideas, you picture it in your heart and your mind.” There were many ideas to catch here. Pictures that popped up in heart and mind. And contrasts to play with: snow and tropics, solitude and partying, money and no money, dreams and disillusion, love and murder. The story is dark and playful at the same time. The characters have something pathetic but also a certain grandeur. Each one of them is searching for an ideal, and the addition of these searches lead to a catastrophe. I like this irony. And I like to explore what’s hidden under the surface, how people can lie to others but even more so to themselves.
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BENBROOK FIELD. Benbrook Field, at Benbrook, was initially known as Taliaferro No. 2 and was part of a complex of three Taliaferro fields near Fort Worth. It was also called Carruthers Field. After the beginning of World War I it was renamed Benbrook Field by the United States Army. The field was used during that war as an aerial gunnery school for American and Canadian students and was afterward deactivated.
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The killing of nine Chinese oilfield workers in north Ethiopia in April, and the kidnapping of a further seven, highlights the challenge of risk management by China’s national oil companies (NOCs) as they go overseas.
Risk is endemic to the business of international oil. Some of these risks long formed a well-understood part of the business, and lie at the heart of decision-making; for example technical and commercial risks. Safety management has also been one of an oil company’s key responsibilities, but standards of expectation continue to rise, whilst at the same time commercial pressures intensify. Though the success of the international oil companies has long depended on the successful management of legal and political risk, the challenges related to these risks continue to grow in scale and complexity and are closely tied to one further risk – physical security. With a century or more of experience, the large international oil companies (IOCs) have developed sophisticated systems and approaches for assessing and managing these risks, at a both corporate and local levels. But even they can be caught out, see for example Shell’s Sakhalin project in Russia and its need to adjust its reserves, and BP’s safety woes in the USA. But what all these companies fear is the loss of reputation which arises from the inability to manage these risks effectively.
NOCs going overseas face the same range of risks, though the balance between them may be different. Commercial and technical pressures may be less than for IOCs, and political and legal risks may be tempered, at least in the short-term, by the close relationship between their home government and the host government. Further, the NOC may have little reputation to lose.
An NOC overseas may be less sensitive to minor events or losses than the IOC, but they are likely to be just as keen to avoid catastrophic commercial losses, expropriation of assets, major accidents causing loss of life or extensive environmental damage, a severe breakdown of relationship with local communities, or extreme security breaches. The problem for the NOC is that the senior managers have little experience of identifying and managing risks outside their home country, and of operating in an arena where the slightest management failure can reach the international press in hours.
In the case of China’s national oil companies the challenge of international risk management is exacerbated by two factors: first, the speed and scale of their overseas expansion has left little time for managers to learn on the job; and, second, the high standing of these NOCs within China and the control of the press back at home has protected these managers from the pressures of external scrutiny at least until the last few years.
In this context the main challenge for the managers of China’s NOCs is to protect the reputation of their ambitious companies. This challenge has two inter-related components: to manage the range of risks identified above, and to manage public perceptions of the company. To date it appears that China’s NOCs lack systematic procedures for identifying, assessing and managing risk across the corporation. The task of risk management is left to the local operational managers. The extensive technical expertise of the Chinese NOCs and their choice of operating partners seems to have ensured that major technical, safety, and environmental incidents outside China have been avoided to date; though the reputation of CNPC was dented by an explosion at a petrochemicals plant in north-east China in 2005 which led to the leak of chemicals into a river flowing northwards into Russia.
Rather the key sources of reputational and commercial risk for the Chinese NOCs lie in their relations with host governments, with local communities or sub-national governments, with local employees and, consequent on these relationships, perceptions in the wider international community. In turn the Chinese government’s reputation is dependent on that of the NOC as well as its own behaviour.
Though host governments have been keen to welcome Chinese NOCs, their people have been less keen on occasions, and this seems especially to be true in Sub-Saharan Africa. During the civil war in Sudan, CNPC required both local and Chinese troops to protect their operations. The use of these troops further undermined the international reputation of CNPC and of China, already tarnished by their deep involvement in the country. To enhance its local image, CNPC has contributed substantially to local communities, building hospitals and schools, drilling wells for drinking water, building highways and other infrastructure, and training local oil technicians. Now the civil war in the south of the country has ended, relations between CNPC and the government in the south remain tense. Meanwhile, China’s government seeks to rebuff international criticism of its approach of ‘non-involvement in the domestic affairs of another country’ and is claiming to have discreetly put pressure on the Sudanese government to allow UN troops into the Darfur region.
Whilst the CNOC may have succeeded in protecting its people in Sudan, recent kidnappings of Chinese workers in Ethiopia and Nigeria show that Chinese companies are not immune to the security risks endemic to the oil industry in these countries. Indeed, the Chinese may be specifically targeted for local groups in both countries specifically warned the Chinese to stay out. Senior managers in CNPC realise that they need to improve their ability and capacity to reduce to risk of such events and to respond to them.
Despite these tensions with local communities and political groups, the Chinese NOCs do not appear to be suffering from the same tensions with local employees as Chinese mining companies are. In Zambia, for example, a visit of President Hu Jintao to a Chinese-run mine had to be cancelled on account of a demonstration threatened by local workers. This relative success of the NOCs may be due either to their smaller numbers of local employees or to better treatment of these local employees.
Whilst the Chinese NOCs, with the support of their government, may have been congratulating themselves on their effective management of relations with the various host governments, recent events suggest that things may not always go their way. In both Nigeria and Angola opportunities to participate in the construction or management of important refineries appear to have slipped from their grasp, despite the inclusion of these projects in high-level inter-government deals. In the case of Angola, this tension in the relationship is exacerbated by the large numbers of Chinese workers in the country, who will be seen as depriving the Angolans of opportunities to work, despite the generosity of the Chinese reconstruction loans.
The Chinese government itself faces criticism for its willingness to support the investments of these NOCs in countries such as Sudan, Iran, Myanmar and Angola. The government and the NOCs are accused of opportunism, a lack of regard for human rights, and a failure to support moves to enhance the quality of national governance which is believed to be the key to economic development. Whilst China, on the one hand, continues to reiterate its five principles of peaceful co-existence, some officials are stung by the criticism, for it undermines China’s claim to be undergoing a ‘peaceful rise’. The same officials are also aware that the actions of the NOCs themselves threaten to undermine the reputation of China. Though now specific steps seem to have been taken yet, we should expect the government to be looking for ways to encourage the NOCs to change their patterns of behaviour overseas. In addition, the case of Sudan shows that China may indeed be prepared to modify its reluctance to engage with host governments on issues of domestic security and governance, albeit discretely.


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Bong Joon Ho’s SNOWPIERCER To Be Butchered For US Release
I’m going to be blunt – Snowpiercer (or Seol Guk Yeol Cha here in Korea) is the best fucking movie
of the summer. If there’s any justice in the world, it’ll be a film on many top ten lists. It also boasts one of the best ensembles in recent memory, all of who perform at the absolute top of their game. Let’s get this list out of the way:
Song Kang Ho
You’d be familiar with the last actor’s work if you’re a fan of Korean films (Kim Jee Woon’s The Good, The Bad, and The Weird; as well as Bong Joon Ho’s breakout hit, The Host). Joon Ho succeeds at what few filmmakers have hoped to attempt – he bridged a cinematic cultural gap. Not only thematically, but literally. Through some clever writing, we are able to see actors from both hemispheres performing at the top of their game, in their own vernaculars.
With no sign of lingual confusion for the viewer.
It’s fucking astounding.
The film’s premise: In the near future, global warming became such an issue thatwe developed a chemical to try and counter it – and ended up freezing ourselves to death. The last of humanity rides on a giant, globe trotting train. The beginning of the film boasts an all too familiar story of class warfare – the back of the train is poor, the front of the train is rich, and there’s a rebellion. But, when we hit Act 2, everything changes for Chris Evans and crew as they journey forward into the unknown, and the film morphs into a contemporary, dark Wizard of Oz tale. Such a film needs tight directing and an efficient, precise script.
So, when the Weinstein Company decided to cut twenty minutes out of the film for American distribution, all I ask is, “why?”. Apparently, it’s because they want to focus more on the action, as well as change the ending (which, I dare not spoil, in hopes that you all one day see the film as it’s meant to be).
It hurts my soul that a lot of you won’t get to see the cut that I saw – as it’s truly magnificent. I can’t lay praise on this movie enough. This was a big one. A film that was meant to be enjoyed together, and meant to be talked about long after the fact. I want to chat with you all about it, to get in passionate arguments over what the ending means.
And now, I won’t be able to.
Bob. Harvey. This one hurts.
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DIAMONDHEAD, MS (WLOX) - North Hancock County Residents are anticipating the re-opening of the East Hancock County Library in Diamondhead.
The Hancock County Board of Supervisors agreed to fund the library system's budget at its previous level at Monday's meeting.
The library closed last year after board members at that time cut the library's budget. Board President Blaine LaFontaine said a total of $42,000 was restored to the library system, and supervisors have agreed to fund the libraries budget at the same level next year.
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DSCA's mission is to advance U.S. national security and foreign policy interests by building the capacity of foreign security forces to respond to shared challenges. DSCA leads the broader U.S. Security Cooperation (SC) enterprise in its efforts to train, educate, advise, and equip foreign partners.
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When the Israelites entered the land, after the exodus from Egypt, Joshua led them here for the ceremony of the blessing and the curse (Deuteronomy 11:29). Mount Gerizim was the mountain of the blessing; from the site, you can see Mount Ebal, the mountain of the curse, on the other side of the city of Shechem (Nablus).
After the Assyrian conquest of the Israelite nation, we begin to hear of the Samaritan people who lived in the land. The Samaritans claim to be descendants of the Israelite tribes, Menasseh and Efraim, as well as from the Levites. The Jews believe them to be people who were brought to the country by the Assyrians after the wealthy Jews were exiled; these people eventually mixed with the remaining Jews and took on themselves the laws of the Jews.
The Samaritans, who lived in the Samaria region, built a temple to worship God at their holy site of Mount Gerizim in the 5th century BCE. This temple was similar to that in Jerusalem where the Jews of the Judean kingdom worshipped. Despite the similarities between the two religions, much friction and warfare existed between the two populations; eventually in 111 BCE the Hasmonean king John Hyrcanus conquered Samaria and destroyed the Samaritan temple.
During Byzantine rule, an octagonal church, dedicated to Mary, was built on the site of the Samaritan temple. A monastery was also built there.
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Forming m6 chords will mean adding the 6th interval note to a minor chord. Inversion of m6 chords will result in m7-5 chord notes.
Here are 6 voicings of the Am6 guitar chord, with a chord chart to each voicings' fingering.
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This Portuguese banana dreams recipe (receita de sonhos de banana) makes an amazing and decadent dessert or snack.
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4 bananas, peeled2 tablespoons of sugar1 and 1/2 cups of flour1/2 cup of milk1 eggCinnamon & sugar (to taste), to dustOil (for frying) Get Portuguese ingredients
- Mash the bananas with a fork and mix with the 2 tablespoons of sugar and the 1 and 1/2 cups of flour.
- Whisk together the milk and the egg, then stir in the banana mixture to form a batter and set aside.
- Mix together the cinnamon and sugar to taste in a separate bowl and set aside.
- Heat the oil in a deep fryer or saucepan to about 180°C or 350°F (If you use a saucepan, leave on low heat once it reaches the recommended temperature).
- Pour 1 and 1/2 tablespoons at a time into the hot oil and fry for about 4 and a half minutes, turning them over while cooking, until they are golden brown.
- Drain the sonhos on paper towels and serve dusted with the cinnamon and sugar to taste.
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Meet Shannon Smith: A Multifaceted Music Sensation | Feature and interview
Baltimore, Maryland, is home to the versatile singer, songwriter, and musician, Shannon Smith. Her musical journey traverses a vast landscape, encompassing genres like rock, electronic, classical, and folk. With a distinctive style and a sound that leaves an indelible mark, Shannon Smith is poised to make a significant impact in the music industry.
Shannon’s musical prowess is a rare blend of unbridled energy, unwavering dedication, and innate talent. Her music draws inspiration from the poise and traditionalism of Lorrie Morgan, the showmanship and flair of Shania Twain, and the strength and resilience of Sheryl Crow. This eclectic mix allows Shannon to explore various musical genres, from the driving rhythms of country to the timeless allure of classic rock. Her versatility is evident in her captivating medleys, seamlessly blending the hits of the 80s with modern dance tracks.
A Trailblazing Performer
Shannon’s journey in music has been nothing short of remarkable. She emerged as the Winner of the Country 105/Lammle’s Rising Star Contest, a prestigious accolade held at Ranchman’s in Calgary. In 2022, she clinched the title of “Battle of the Bands Winner,” showcasing her ability to stand out among her musical peers.
Shannon’s star continued to ascend when she had the honor of opening for the renowned artist Lee Brice at the Badlands Festival in 2023. The MainStage of the “Country Thunder Festival” in 2022 witnessed her electrifying performance, marking another milestone in her flourishing career. She has graced several top-notch venues and events throughout Alberta, leaving an indelible mark at the Big Valley Jamboree and the Alberta Pro Rodeo circuit.
The list of accomplished artists she has shared the stage with is impressive, including Canadian country recording artist Chad Brownlee, the supergroup Lonestar, Johnny Reid, Duane Steele, Julian Austin, and Aaron Pritchett. Her ability to shine in the spotlight alongside these musical heavyweights is a testament to her exceptional talent.
Shannon’s musical journey includes the release of her debut album, “Tell Me Something.” This remarkable debut found its way onto the charts, with five singles that garnered significant attention on Canadian radio. The fourth single from the album, “Settle Down,” soared to the impressive position of #2 on the Hot Country 50 chart in Queensland, Australia. It nestled comfortably between Eric Church’s “Drink In My Hand” and Lady Antebellum’s “We Owned The Night,” a remarkable feat that underscored Shannon’s exceptional talent and broad appeal.
The album showcased her versatility, with tracks like “Take Me Drunk# I’m Home” and “Can’t Have My Heart” solidifying the overall strength of her debut offering. These tracks not only resonated with her audience but also solidified her presence in the music industry.
The Exciting New Album: “I Hate Long Goodbyes”
Shannon Smith’s journey continues with the highly-anticipated release of her new album, “I Hate Long Goodbyes.” This album promises to be a musical revelation, featuring collaborations with accomplished artists such as Patricia Conroy, the winner of “Nashville Star,” Angela Hacker, and the acclaimed songwriter Wade Kirby (known for his work on George Strait’s “I Saw God Today”).
Recognition for Shannon’s exceptional talent extends to nominations by the Alberta Country Music Association. She has been acknowledged with nominations for Female Vocalist Of The Year and Fan’s Choice, a testament to her growing impact in the music industry.
The year 2023 holds the promise of being a ground-breaking year for Shannon. With the impending release of her new iPhone artist app and a weekly webisode series, she is set to capture the hearts of music enthusiasts and solidify her presence in the ever-evolving world of music.
A Rising Star with Sincere Charm
Shannon Smith is more than just a talented musician; she exudes a genuine and approachable charm. Her girl-next-door charisma and unwavering sincerity set her apart in the industry. With each musical endeavor, Shannon’s star continues to ascend. Her unmistakable style and distinct sound promise to garner rave reviews and capture the serious attention of the music industry. Shannon Smith is indeed a name to watch, and her musical journey is one that will leave an indelible mark on the hearts of her listeners.
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An Insight into Shannon Smith’s Debut Single: Dance The Night Away
We delve into the world of acclaimed singer and songwriter, Shannon Smith. Shannon recently released her debut single, “Dance The Night Away,” along with a captivating music video. The creative process behind this infectious tune, her musical influences, and the unique aspects of her upcoming album are some of the exciting topics we explore. So, grab a seat and get ready to discover the essence of Shannon Smith’s music journey.
The Birth of “Dance The Night Away”
Shannon Smith’s journey with “Dance The Night Away” began with a chance encounter with a grand piano in an empty auditorium in Sydney. The piano’s keys called to her, and even though she didn’t consider herself a pianist, she decided to explore the instrument. She stumbled upon the chords of Michael Jackson’s “Man in the Mirror,” and this serendipitous discovery set the stage for the birth of her own song.
Shannon vividly recalls the emotions and happiness she felt during that moment. The descending bass line of “Man in the Mirror” became her muse, and she started playing around with it. This emotional connection led her to create the cheerful and bouncy piano melody that defines “Dance The Night Away.”
After playing around with the piano and scatting, Shannon felt the melody flowing effortlessly from her. To preserve her creation, she quickly grabbed her phone and recorded the musical essence of the song. Over the next few days, she would revisit the auditorium, refining and developing the song’s structure.
It’s interesting to note that Shannon found that her songwriting process on the piano differed significantly from her guitar-based writing. The piano offered her a new avenue for creativity, opening up fresh possibilities in her musical journey.
However, despite the catchy melody, the lyrics eluded Shannon for years. She had a few lines but struggled to complete the song. It wasn’t until she was recording the song that her partner, Helen Townsend, who is also an accomplished songwriter, stepped in to provide the lyrics. The words flowed effortlessly for Helen, and she managed to capture the essence of the song that Shannon had been yearning to express for years. This collaboration between the two artists highlights the advantages of having a talented songwriter as a partner.
The Collaborative Effort in the Studio
The creation of “Dance The Night Away” was a collaborative effort involving several talented individuals. Shannon credits five co-producers for their contributions to the song’s production. Phil Richardson, an exceptional keys player, played a pivotal role during the pre-production phase, offering valuable musical ideas and guidance.
The primary producers during the recording were Elliot Smith, the sound engineer and drummer, and Phil Richardson. These two, along with Shannon herself, were the driving forces behind the song’s production. Ben Franz, a member of The Waifs, and Helen Townsend also played essential roles, offering insights into vocal delivery and arrangement suggestions.
Working with such a team of professionals made the creative process smoother, as Shannon was open to different ideas and suggestions. However, she emphasized the importance of the final product aligning with her artistic vision and message.
Distinguishing “Dance The Night Away”
In a music landscape teeming with diversity, Shannon Smith’s “Dance The Night Away” has a unique charm. She acknowledges the abundance of music readily available at the push of a button in today’s world. Shannon’s music, however, stands out with its pop/rock, pop/soul, and retro influences. The song exudes a cheerful and positive vibe, which she believes is somewhat lacking in today’s musical offerings. In a world filled with challenges, Shannon’s music aims to provide a respite, offering an opportunity to tap your toes and smile along.
A Glimpse into the Debut Album
“Dance The Night Away” is part of Shannon Smith’s debut album, a collection of songs that traverse various musical styles and themes. The album features an eclectic mix, ranging from upbeat pop songs to soul-stirring rock ballads, folk-rock grooves, love songs, and heart-wrenching tracks dedicated to lost loved ones.
What sets this album apart is the intriguing narrative it weaves. The first four singles from Shannon’s album intricately connect with the first four singles from her partner Helen Townsend’s album. It’s like a musical miniseries, complete with corresponding music videos. This storytelling approach takes the audience through the journey of their relationship, from the heady days of new love to the darkest moments that nearly tore them apart, and ultimately to their resurgence as a stronger couple. This unique storytelling approach is a testament to the emotional depth of their collaboration.
Shannon Smith’s musical influences are as diverse as her music itself. Growing up in a household with touring musician parents, she was exposed to a wealth of great music. Her formative years were marked by the influence of artists like The Beatles, Steely Dan, 10CC, Fleetwood Mac, Doobie Brothers, The Eagles, Michael Jackson, John Farnham, and Crowded House.
As a teenager, Shannon delved into the world of guitar-driven music, immersing herself in the sounds of Van Halen, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Metallica, Megadeth, and Guns’n’Roses. Later on, she ventured into the realms of funk and soul, with inspirations like Earth, Wind & Fire, James Brown, and Stevie Wonder.
More recently, Shannon has been exploring Americana and country music and is an active member of Helen Townsend’s Americana band, “The Wayward Hearts.” This musical diversity has significantly shaped her own songwriting. At the core of her influences are strong melodies, well-crafted arrangements, and captivating harmonies.
Shannon’s love for singing and writing harmonies is particularly notable. She appreciates how harmonies can enhance the message of a song while providing a delightful auditory experience. Her inclination toward harmonies often finds her singing along to songs that don’t include harmonies, much to the amusement (or annoyance) of those around her.
The Creative Process
Shannon Smith’s creative process predominantly begins with a musical idea. This idea might manifest as a catchy melody, a compelling chord progression, or a combination of both. Shannon is diligent about capturing these ideas as soon as they pop into her head, whether it’s in the middle of the night or during the day. She uses her phone to record these musical fragments, ensuring that no inspiration goes to waste. This approach has proven invaluable, given that she has often composed entire songs in her dreams, only to forget them by morning.
Following the development of the music, Shannon moves on to crafting the lyrics, giving voice to the emotions and stories she wants to convey. However, she notes that there are instances where she reverses the process and starts with the lyrics, a method she has been increasingly exploring.
The Influence of Fremantle
Shannon Smith’s roots in Fremantle, Western Australia, have significantly informed her as an artist and as a person. Fremantle is a vibrant, artistic hub known for its supportive and close-knit community of musicians and artists. Shannon likens it to the Montmartre of Western Australia, a place teeming with creativity, alternative lifestyles, and a welcoming, joyful atmosphere.
In Fremantle, music is an integral part of everyday life, with artists constantly performing, busking, and showcasing their talents. The sense of community and encouragement is palpable, and Shannon believes it’s impossible not to be influenced and shaped by such an environment.
The Musical Alchemy of “Dance The Night Away”
Shannon is quick to credit the talented musicians who played a crucial role in bringing “Dance The Night Away” to life. The recording process took place at “Sundown Studios,” just outside Fremantle, and the musicians involved added their unique touch to the song.
Elliot Smith, who played drums and engineered the album, brought subtlety and finesse to his drumming, always knowing when to hold back and when to inject just the right amount of energy into the song. Ben Franz, the bassist, is regarded as a master musician with an impeccable feel for his instrument. The synergy between Ben and Elliot as a rhythm section elevated the song to another level.
Phil Richardson, who graced the song with his piano and Hammond organ skills, captured the essence Shannon had in mind for the song. Shannon expressed that when she first heard the song played outside her own imagination, it brought tears to her eyes because it resonated exactly with her vision.
The guitar parts were written, recorded, and played by Dan Carrol at “Rada Studios” in Fremantle. Shannon admires Dan’s approach to crafting guitar parts that seamlessly fit into the song, and she considers him one of the best guitarists she knows.
Robert Bresland took charge of the brass section, writing and arranging the parts and playing the trumpet on the track. He brought in Marek Sprogowski and Catherine Noblet to play the tenor sax and trombone, respectively. The brass section added the punch and excitement that Shannon envisioned for the song, making it an unforgettable experience.
Shannon took on the vocals and harmonies, with Helen adding her harmonies along the main melody line. Shannon’s admiration for Helen’s voice stems from its presence and beautiful tone, which conveys sincerity and sweetness, making every song she sings highly believable. Given that the song is about their relationship, Shannon felt it was only fitting to have Helen’s vocals on this track.
The Road Ahead
With the recent release of “Dance The Night Away,” fans are naturally eager to catch Shannon Smith live on stage. While there are shows scheduled in Australia, a full-fledged tour is expected after the album’s release in mid-2024. The wheels are already in motion for a UK tour in June 2024, promising a global audience the opportunity to experience Shannon’s music live.
Shannon Smith’s journey is not only about the music but also a testament to the importance of pursuing one’s dreams and finding happiness through creativity and passion. Her pursuit of music has not only brought her joy but has also gifted happiness to those who have had the pleasure of listening to her work. In closing, Shannon emphasizes that it’s never too late to chase your dreams and spread the happiness that comes from doing what you love. Her story serves as an inspiration for all to follow their passions and share their unique gifts with the world.
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Vice President of Napalm Records Thomas Caser on W.A.S.P. joining Napalm Records:
“It is a true honor to announce this signing today, a dream has come true. With their impressive career and ability to create musical masterpieces W.A.S.P have always been one of the most influential Metal bands out there since the beginning of their career. We are thrilled about the upcoming album “Golgotha” which will be released this summer!”
W.A.S.P. came out of the Los Angeles Metal scene in 1982 gaining notoriety for their shock rock antics. With a career spanning over 3 decades, 17 world tours, and now their 15th studio album, they are a metal band that has evolved in maturity without having lost their signature sound, unlike many of their peers from their origins. “Golgotha” will continue down the path that 2007’s “Dominator” and 2009’s “Babylon” started on, both in production style and theme. Six years in the making, “Golgotha” will undoubtedly lead the listeners on the emotionally epic undertaking that W.A.S.P. has become acclaimed for!
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Bitcoin slumped to a six-month low on Friday (November 22) after China's central bank launched a fresh crackdown on cryptocurrencies.
Bitcoin, the world's biggest cryptocurrency fell 9%.
The People's Bank of China's Shanghai headquarters said it would tackle growing cases of illegal behaviour involving virtual currencies.
It also cautioned investors not to confuse crypto with blockchain technology - the digital ledger that underpins many cryptocurrencies.
The move came a day after regulators in Shenzhen launched a similar campaign.
The crackdown though comes as the PBOC prepares to launch its own digital currency.
President Xi Jinping said last month that China should accelerate the development of blockchain technology.
Bitcoin, which is known for its wild price swings, soared over 40% in two days after Xi's remarks.
Investors appeared to be betting that Beijing's plans would accelerate the mainstream embrace of cryptocurrencies.
But analysts say the positivity over the leader's comments may have been misjudged.
Bitcoin has slumped by nearly a third since October.


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