The Roadshow is a meeting space for cities to meet a group of investors duly selected by the Scalable Cities group. It is designed to support the successful completion and scaling-up of smart city projects.
The Roadshow is meant to bridge the current gap between cities and investors by:
- Showcasing effective smart city solutions.
- Enlarging and diversifying the investor's audience.
- Supporting cities to present well-developed and attractive business plans.
- Favouring financial closing to boost the scaling of the Smart City market.
How does it work?
Roadshows are organised in two steps:
- Step 1: Cities submit their investment proposal to Scalable Cities for evaluation. These proposal should focus on the most mature, bankable, sustainable and impactful projects.
- Step 2: Cities present their investment proposals to key public and private financial players with an interest and willingness to invest.
During the meetings, cities shall be ready to prove to the investors the robustness of the project offer which includes political willingness and social engagement from local stakeholders, sustainable business and revenue models, and the technological maturity of the interventions and proposed solutions.
The meetings are organised either:
- At the European level together with the Smart Cities Marketplace.
- At the macro-regional level.
The first wave of meetings are centered around those Scalable Cities that are already funded by the EC. This capitalizes and leverages the committed budget from the EC allowing Lighthouse and Fellow cities to go beyond the first implemented investment plans while also aiding them to realize the full completion of global intervention and replication actions.
Details of forthcoming roadshow events will be published here. Please watch this space.
Who is it for?
Participants of the roadshow include:
- Cities, their city representatives and policy makers with ready-to-market proposals suitable for attending the SCM Marketplace.
- A large audience of diversified investors and financial actors (for G2B meetings).
- Additional project promoters and technical providers (for B2B meetings).
In case of any questions or encountered problems, please contact the Scalable Cities Secretariat.


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Genetic analysis of stock structure of blue shark in the north Pacific ocean
Published online on 31. July 2015
Genetic analysis of stock structure of blue shark (Prionace glauca)
in the north Pacific ocean
J.R. King, M. Wetklo, J. Supernault, M. Taguchi, K. Yokawa, O. Sosa-Nishizaki,
The blue shark (Prionace glauca) is globally distributed, occupying the pelagic, open ocean in temperate and tropical waters. It is the most abundant shark in the north Pacific and is exploited in several fisheries. Catch size and sex composition in fisheries and research data, along with tagging and distribution patterns, have been used to infer the existence of distinct north and south Pacific stocks. The present study consisted of a comprehensive survey of nuclear genetic diversity at microsatellite loci within and among six regions encompassing the north Pacific blue shark distribution to rationalize current management practice which assumes a single stock. We tested microsatellite diversity at 14 loci in 786 tissue samples for east–west population differentiation, examined regional samples for evidence of population mixture, and estimated historical and contemporary effective population sizes (Ne). The results strongly supported the existence of a single population of blue shark in the north Pacific. Historical and contemporary Ne values between 4500 and 5500 and the resultant low ratio of effective to census size (Nc) does not reflect recent population perturbation. However, it does highlight that the population may be more vulnerable to reduced reproductive success arising from natural or fishing mortality coupled with environmental change than total abundance would imply.
Fisheries Research, Volume 172, December 2015, Pages 181–189, doi: 10.1016/j.fishres.2015.06.029

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When Cement in concrete is mix with water heat is evolved due to the breaking and making of chemical bond during hydration process this is known as heat of hydration it is actually exodothermic process. Heat of hydration of cement generally divided into five stage. 1) pre – induction ( zone 1)
· During hydration, the cement forms four major crystalline phases. Tricalcium silie (3CaO•SiO 2 = C 3 S) C3S on reaction with water produces CSH and calcium hydroxide, CH, (also known as Portlandite).
Process for the manufacture of concrete pipes Marius ... A process for manufacturing concrete pipe or the like by centrifugal casting comprising the steps of casting an outer layer in a rotary mold inserting a metal cylinder within said outer 1F layer said metal cylinder being split longitudinally in at least one place spinning the mold to expand the split metal core and compact the concrete ...
Concrete mixtures with high cement contents and low watercement ratios (less than ) may require special curing needs. As cement hydrates (chemically combining with water) the internal relative humidity decreases causing the paste to selfdesice (dry out) if no external water is provided. The paste can selfdesice to a level where
In standard process development scenarios, the reaction calorimetry analyses take place during identifying synthetic routes, and afterward during optimization of the route selected. Reaction calorimetry will be usually accompanied by thermal screening (determining the thermal stability of the components/products), to establish most efficient and safe process.
The substances resulting from a chemical reaction that occurs when a substance belonging to one of the groups listed in Annex V(4)(a) or (b) functions as intended are exempted. But the substances thus formed are subject to registration whenever the chemical reaction is part of the manufacturing process of the resulting substance
The Cement Manufacturing Process. India is the secondlargest producer of cement in the world producing 502 million tonnes of cement per year. There are 210 large cement plants producing 410 million tonnes of cement every year and 350 mini cement plants .
Supersaturation occurs when a solution contains more solute than should be possible thermodynamically, ... Reaction kinetic studies provide enhanced insight into reaction mechanisms. ... This white paper discusses strategies to optimize crystal size distribution during process development and manufacturing.
Explosives manufacturer, Eurenco, based in Karlskoga, Sweden, relies on a Chemisens Calorimeter to ensure the safety of its production processes. Not needing to calibrate the Chemisens Calorimeter saves Helen Stenmark, RD Manager for Explosives and Propellants, days of work per experiment compared to colleagues using competitor's reaction calorimeters.
· Portland cement can be made by following two different processes – a dry one and a wet one. Joseph Aspdin first made portland cement in his kitchen stove in England in the 19th century. Lime and silica make up approximately 85% of portland cement. The materials that are commonly used are limestone, shells, chalk, shale, clay, slate, silica sand, and iron ore.
· Stage 2 Induction or Dormant Period: After the initial dissolution process, the hydration products are precipitated on the surface of each cement particle. The layer acts as a protective barrier and temporarily delays the dissolution of the particle. This .
20. Question. 1 points. For batching 1:3:6 concrete mix by volume, the ingredients required per bag of 50 kg cement, are: 70 litres of sand and 120 litres of aggregates. 70 kg of sand and 140 litres of aggregates. 105 litres of sand and 140 litres of aggregates. 105 litres of sand and 210 litres of aggregates. Correct.
manufacturing processes such as production of sulfuric acid, nitratebased fertilizers, soda and caustics, cement, as well as pharmaceutical and organic chemicals are discussed. It is demonstrated, that new efficient technologies and processes, which save raw materials and energy, as well as those involving byproduct use and recycling are
· Portland Cement Manufacturing. Concrete is typically made up of 41% crushed rock, 26% sand, 16% water, 11% portland cement, and 6% entrained air. When combined, the cement and water form a slurry that flows between the aggregate and cures through a "hydration" process into a .
Cement Ball Mill China Henan Zhengzhou Mining. Compared with other enterprises in the same industry, the cement produced by our cement mill has the advantage of high fineness and large specific surface The cement has excellent quality, high hydration reaction speed, fast strength development, and good intensity after hardening.
· Caption: In a demonstration of the basic chemical reactions used in the new process, electrolysis takes place in neutral water. Dyes show how acid (pink) and base (purple) are produced at the positive and negative electrodes. A variation of this process can be used to convert calcium carbonate (CaCO3) into calcium hydroxide (Ca(OH)2), which can then be used to make Portland cement .
· Bowen's reaction series can be defined as the crystallization sequence of magma as cooling occurs. It has two parts, the discontinuous series and .
Manufacturing Process of Adhesives, Glues and Resins (Glues of Animal Origin, Fish Glues, Animal Glues, ... Reactions during coating formation with drying alkyds Reactions during coating formation in alkyd blends Raw materials Manufacture Health and Safety Quality Control and Specifiions
Shrinkage will occur during sintering, but will be calculated for when manufacturing process factors are controlled. Mechanisms that cause bonding during sintering are varied and complex. The main mechanism by which bonding occurs is considered to be diffusion, mechanisms will vary based on manufacturing process factors and powder characteristics.
· The polymerization process is an exothermic reaction, ... For the routine practical appliion of bone cement during surgery, ... manufacturing processes, and its shelf life.
Cement is so fine that 1 pound of cement contains 150 billion grains. The cement is now ready for transport to readymix concrete companies to be used in a variety of construction projects. Although the dry process is the most modern and popular way to manufacture cement, some kilns in the United States use a wet process.


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A few of the ladies and I went to a "Goddess Gathering" last night as part of our (almost) monthly Girl Friday ritual. The evening consisted of belly dancing and meditation with the idea of awakening the goddess within. We arrived in our comfy clothes, our yoga mats in tow. We added our names to the mailing list and paid our $20. There were about 15 women in total, 9 from our group. After a brief introduction where we traced our maternal ancestry and declared ourselves 'daughters of the Goddess", we launched into the part that drew us there, the belly dancing. We were given hip scarves to wear, some adorned with jingling coins. Tahira Badre skillfully guided us through the individual moves that together form the beautiful art of belly dancing. It didn't take long for my body to start asking me what the hell I thought I was doing. I discovered muscles that I didn't know I had. As my body cracked and popped I thought of how my everyday routine is made up of the same movements, over and over. I'm sure there are joints and muscles in body that haven't moved since grade 9 gym class.
I was reminded quite quickly of how uncoordinated and clumsy I am. In my late teens and early 20's, I had excellent balance and the ability to pick up dance moves relatively quickly. Now, not so much. For the most part, I could handle the individual moves on their own. But add the hip shimmies to the shoulder rolls to the arm movements and I was a spastic mess. (Not to mention the fact that I am now at least 50 lbs. heavier than in my amateur musical theatre days.) I was thankful that there were no mirrors in the room and the lights were turned down low! Luckily, most of us were in the same boat. And as bad as we were at it, it was so much fun! We laughed at ourselves but kept plugging away, even as our bodies ached from the repetitive movements.
After about an hour of this, we paused for meditation. I have attempted meditation only 2 or 3 times and I suck at it. I have zero attention span and am just so used to having a million things in my head at once that I just can't slow my mind down. Elizabeth & Erica, who practice yoga, told me that it took them a long time to get to the point where they could really do it. This made me feel a bit better.
We did another half hour or so of dancing, this time with veils. Here I was reminded of the incredible sensuality of this dance. And although my shoulders were burning in pain, I enjoyed the power and freedom I felt maneuvering the veil. We ended with Tahira guiding us through a complete dance, incorporating all of the moves we had learned. She is an excellent instructor and as we tried our best to follow her, I was surprised by how many moves I could actually do! To the onlooker, I'm sure it wasn't pretty, but hey, I was working it!
We ended the evening indulging in some delicious chocolate cake and reflecting on the evening. I was exhausted yet rejuvenated. And everyone seemed to have a good time, which always makes me happy when I organize these outings. I have a feeling, we will be connecting with our inner goddesses again!

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One of the people got into a struggle with one of the gunmen, and shots were fired, Meadows said. WSB Radio reported 12 shots were fired.
Neighbors told police they saw four people running from the house.
Police have no suspects or motive.
Meadows said the only person not injured in the incident told detectives “he has no indication why they came in.”
Return to ajc.com for updates.
--Staff writer Alexis Stevens contributed to this report.

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No one likes to think about cancer, especially skin cancer, because we’ve all spent those days in the sun. But knowing the warning signs will help us take action sooner. And the sooner we take action, the more likely we can live a long, healthy life after a carcinoma diagnosis.
Squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) accounts for about 20% of skin cancers, making it the second most common form of skin cancer. It develops in the outermost layer of skin, which is known as the epidermis. Specifically, SCC (as opposed to basal cell carcinoma) starts in the cells on the top of the epidermis. These are the cells that continually shed as new ones form. The DNA of the squamous cells can be damaged by UV radiation from the sun or from tanning beds. The damaged cells begin to grow uncontrollably instead of dying off as they normally would. These uncontrolled cells start to form the skin growths that are called squamous cell carcinoma.
Squamous cell carcinoma treatment is easy and relatively painless, but it is critical to know the warning signs in order to keep the SCC from spreading and/or becoming severe.
First, look for unusual growths on the parts of your skin that are most exposed to the sun, such as your scalp, face, lips, ears, neck, hands, and forearms. However, don’t discount other parts of the body since squamous skin cancer can occur anywhere on the body, including on the genitals or inside your mouth.
You should immediately consult your doctor if you find any of the following described growths on your skin. Check for tough, thickened, scaly, or wart-like skin. You might find a firm, pink lump, especially one with a rough or crusty surface. This lump might be tender or bleed easily. You also might find a spiky horn sticking up from the lump. Look for open sores that don’t completely heal with time or growths that are raised at the edges with a depression in the center. Be aware of any newly raised areas or sores on old scars. The areas where SCC is present might be itchy, bleed easily, or hurt.
We should all be concerned about SCC, but people with fair skin, light colored hair and eyes, or skin that is prone to sunburn or freckles are at higher risk for developing SCC. If you are an older male, a smoker, and/or have a history of skin cancer, you have an increased risk for getting SCC. Take special care if you spend a lot of time in the sun or in tanning beds, if you have a compromised immune system, or if you have been diagnosed with Bowen’s disease.
Remember that most SCC is successfully treated and/or cured. If you find any warning signs or have higher risk factors, don’t delay in contacting Vanguard Dermatology in the greater New York City area. We can work together to keep your skin safe and healthy.


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On the raod, you can always depend on the Panera's logo. Fast, inexpensive, fresh food. Noyt gourmet, but much better than most. They must be killing competitors. Great menu selection.
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Remco Evenepoel says his helmet “saved his life” after he was caught in a high-speed pile up at the Tour of Norway.
The Belgian was caught in the crash during the closing 500 metres of the opening stage, hitting the ground with several other riders.
Deceuninck – Quick-Step rider Evenepoel was able to re-mount his bike and finish the stage, the team later confirming he hadn’t suffered any serious injuries.
In Twitter post, the 19-year-old said: “This Specialized helmet saved my life today.
“Again proof to wear a helmet on every ride.”
A picture of the helmet shows major scrapes and damage to the top and front of the helmet.
The stage was won by Sunweb’s Cees Bol, while Quick-Step’s sprinter Álvaro Hodeg missed out on the dash for the line after being boxed in.
Colombian Hodeg said: “ It was cold out there, but the team did a great job, pulling behind the escapees and reeling them in inside the last 10km.
“With just two kilometres to go, Davide and Yves brought me in a perfect position and I safely navigated the finishing straight, but just as I was about to open my sprint, a rider closed me and I couldn’t go.
“That’s cycling, sometimes it smiles on you, sometimes it doesn’t. All we can do is try again tomorrow.”
Quick-Step said Evenepoel would be monitored by medical staff overnight and on the morning ahead of stage two.
Evenepoel’s WorldTour career got off to a painful start when he crashed out of the UAE Tour earlier this year.
He then took to social media to criticise race motorbikes, saying riders should have “more respect for the peloton.”
The revelation is still waiting for his maiden victory, having finished third in the individual time trial at the Vuelta a San Juan and finishing fourth on the queen stage of the Tour of Turkey.
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On this evening, 112 years ago, the new Berlin Public Library building at Queen and Weber had its opening reception . It was a grand and dignified evening affair, by invitation only. Professor McGregor Young of the University of Toronto gave a talk on the “Monroe Doctrine”, the foreign policy of the US regarding domination of the American continent. His academic and rational examination of the subject won admiration from the Berlin News Record in their 9 February 1904 edition. Following the evening’s program, a Waterloo orchestra played while guests explored the Library’s rooms. The News Record reported that the reading room would be open to the public on the following Monday, but that the books would not be ready for circulation for a few weeks.
The Library was founded on 4 February 1884 under By-law 310 passed by the Berlin Town Council. Mabel Dunham, in her 1934 history of the Kitchener Public Library, noted that the books of the Mechanics Institute, housed under the stairway of the first floor of the old Town Hall, became the nucleus of the Berlin Public Library. The reading room opened to the public on 14 April 1884. As the Library outgrew its space in the Town Hall, a lot at Queen and Weber was purchased for future development in 1897. It was not until 1902, when funding from the Andrew Carnegie Foundation was secured for the building of a new library building, was work commenced on a new facility. Although the building was ready for occupancy by the summer of 1903, the library did not open until 8 January 1904 – as books and collections were ordered and prepared according to modern library standards.
In 1908, Dunham noted that industrial managers and foremen of the town’s factories were invited to a special reception, as a means of advertising the Library to the city’s industrial workers. Library board members hosted the evening and cigars were provided in the smoking room.
Within five years of its opening, the building was to receive a glass floor, a second story added to the stack room, a fireplace was added to smoking room and the entrance was enhanced with a new flight of stone steps. Over the years, several additions and renovations took place in order to meet the growing demands for collections and services. The Waterloo Historical Society’s museum was also housed in the basement of the Library.
The Library “Now, like the ark of the covenant, it has found a permanent restingplace [sic]” proclaimed Rev. W.A. Bailey, the chair of the Berlin Free Library Board, in his remarks at the building’s opening on 8 January 1904.
And it did until 23 May 1962, when the new Kitchener Public Library opened at 85 Queen Street North.
Happy Birthday to Berlin’s dear old Carnegie Library! Gone, but not forgotten.
Be sure to visit our Berlin Public Library display in the GSR for a trip down memory lane.

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Rotary Brunch with Santa returns this year
Youngsters visit with Santa during the Rotary Brunch with Santa in this file photo.
After a two-year absence due to Covid, one of the most popular events of the holiday season is back this year.
The Columbia Falls Rotary Club’s Brunch with Santa had been an annual event, much anticipated by children and parents in Columbia Falls and throughout the valley for several years. Sponsored by the Rotary Club of Columbia Falls, it follows the arrival of Santa at the annual Night of Lights parade down Nucleus Avenue in downtown Columbia Falls the night before, Friday, Dec. 2. Doors open at 9:30 a.m. Sat. Dec. 3 at Timber Creek Village, 375 Meadow Lake Blvd., to welcome children and families to talk to Santa and enjoy a meal while gathering with friends and family in the spirit of Christmas. Also throughout the morning is a silent auction where bids are accepted for dozens of donated goods and services from area businesses and individuals.
Kids 12 and younger are free to enter. Adult tickets for the meal are $10. All proceeds from the event go back into the community by means of the charitable work of the Rotary Club.
“It’s our major fundraiser of the year,” said club President Roger Hopkins. “The success of our efforts are due to the generosity of community residents and businesses.”
The income supports numerous activities, including the Boys and Girls Club, which has received more than $15,000 in the last 12 years in money and in-kind donations; CASA for Kids; Flathead CARE; Braveheart Ministries; elementary after school sports programs, and dictionaries to third-graders. Donations have also gone to Boy Scout Troop 1941 the past several years. In addition, club members donate time and labor to the Food Pantry and Land-to-Hand, both in Columbia Falls.
In addition, Rotary Youth Leadership Academy sends two campers to the Montana camp each summer, and provides a $500 scholarship to RYLA campers who continues their education beyond high school. This has amounted to over $5,000 since the club started making those donations.
Club Secretary-Treasurer Roger Elliott said another crucial part of the event are the in-kind donations and support from local businesses, such as food from The Nite Owl, Tien’s, Laurie’s Deli, Three Forks Grille, Backslope Brewery, Panera Bread Restaurant, The Uptown Hearth, and Outlaw Diner. Also Timber Creek Village provides the space for the event at no charge, and several banks and businesses provide sponsorships with donations ranging from a $100 to $1,000 or more in cash.
“This event, and the club’s work throughout the year, couldn’t happen without all this community support,” said Elliott.
Businesses and individuals who have not been contacted and wish to donate can call 406-892-1905 to leave a message, or send an email to email@example.com. Donations can also be made via PayPal on the club’s website: www.columbiafallsrotary.com.

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These bright, bold, beautiful framed star blocks are ready for finishing! They are perfect for sewing together as is into a quilt top, or add additional bold solids, bright florals, or perky polka-dots as borders and frame each block before sewing together into the quilt top. The photos are suggestions only but show how bold and striking this quilt is when framed with white fabric and quilted for a beautiful finish.
Each block is trimmed to allow for a 1/4" seam allowance so all of your points will appear crisp and perfect.
All blocks are made with the same high-quality 100% cotton quilting fabrics so mixing and matching will be a breeze - order as many as you need for an amazing, home-made, hand-made baby quilt to queen-sized quilt, wall hanging, table topper, or even frame one to hang on the wall.
These blocks are UNFINISHED and will need additional sewing and quilting for a complete project - but the hard part has been done! These complex framed stars are just waiting to be placed into a finished quilt!
Sew them together, quilt and bind for a beautiful, bright heirloom quilt that will last from generation to generation.


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The word Fillers is used as a generic name for several different substances that are used when filling folds and wrinkles or want to create volume in a particular area.
The substance used is chemically formulated and should mimic the Hyalyronsyra Naturally in the body.
You inject fillers into the wrinkles and creases you want to straighten.
The treatment is used worldwide for lip enhancement and in the treatment of skin depressions, usually wrinkles and scars.
Belotero is a clinically developed product that gives a very soft and natural aesthetic result that lasts a long time.
We recommend that you always start by getting in on a free consultation before you decide to start a treatment.
Then you will meet our licensed doctor where you together go through your wishes and what you want help with.
During the consultation we tailor a treatment that suits you, but also tells you about the possibilities and risks of the treatment.
Then you take a joined decision if a treatment is to be done then you book a time for treatment.


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Gold Pass Competition
Max out your clan games points to be entered in a drawing for 500 gems or a free Gold Pass! Every clan games event has a winner!
Maxing your points also allows you to pick an extra reward, so it's a win-win—even if you don't win.
Participate in Clan Wars and CWL to earn up to 30 extra entries and increase your odds of winning!
When you max your clan games points, you are entered into the competition with a base of 50 entries, plus 1 additional entry for up to 30 war stars earned during the past 15 wars. You can earn a maximum of 80 entries total. When clan games ends, one lucky entry will be randomly selected as the winner!
Winners will receive their Gold Pass (or 500 gems) in the form of a $5 PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, Google Pay, or Skrill transfer. If you don't have one of those accounts, you can offer your reward to another player of your choice.
If you are outside the United States, PayPal will convert the $5 to your local currency. Not all currencies are supported by PayPal (including Indian Rupees), in which case Google Pay or Skrill can be used.
Feel free to contribute to clan games/wars from multiple accounts, but you can only have one account in the competition. This way it's fair for everyone who doesn't have alts. If you max clan games with more than one account, I'll enter whichever account has more war stars earned.
All entries are calculated in the spreadsheet below.
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Animal hoarding is not about animal sheltering, rescue, or sanctuary and should not be confused with these legitimate efforts to help animals it is about satisfying a human need to accumulate animals and control them, and this need supercedes the needs of the animals involved. 2016 collection of research that explores animal hoarding as a public policy issue for various government agencies, including city government, law enforcement, departments of health and animal protective services. An animal hoarder's behavior translates into filthy, cramped, extremely crowded conditions for many animals. Friday, march 25 (healthday news) -- a small army of animal welfare workers spent nearly 10 hours removing hundreds of sick and dying animals from a rural north carolina property in one of the united states' larger animal-hoarding cases more than 400 animals -- 17 species in all, ranging from ducks.
Animal hoarding is psychological condition sometimes associated with a mental illness recognized as a variant of obsessive-compulsive disorder, rather than deliberate cruelty towards animalshoarding involves keeping higher than usual numbers of animals as pets without having the ability to properly house or care for them, while at the same. Reports of animal hoarding are on the rise, leaving states and localities deciding whether to prosecute or deal with the underlying mental problem that leads to it. Portland state university pdxscholar university honors theses university honors college 2016 animal hoarding: an in depth look at the issues and interventions. Aside from being an issue of animal cruelty, experts say animal hoarding is a widely misunderstood mental disorder and are calling for further examination of the condition. Katrina keywood, animal caretaker at the shenandoah county animal shelter holds brenda bea, who was removed from a house in december that contained 25 cats and one dog.
Inside animal hoarding: the story of barbara erickson and her 522 dogs (new directions in the human-animal bond) [arnold arluke, celeste killeen] on amazoncom free shipping on qualifying offers inside animal hoarding profiles one of the largest and most intriguing cases of animal hoarding in recent history. It was one of the worst animal hoarding cases louisa county had ever seen five months later, dozens of those animals are still in shelters. This documentary-reality series takes an unflinchingly honest look at animal hoarding and the people and pets affected by this disturbing condition watch trailers & learn more.
17 shih tzu and rat terrier mixes rescued in indiana animal hoarding case officials said the dogs were living in feces and mold, and that one of the dogs at the home had to be euthanized. Animal hoarding is an obsession that is growing in victims and recognition throughout the world today the typical animal hoarder has a serious psychological condition called obsessive compulsive disorder. Animal hoarding is a website dedicated to educating the public about animal hoarding, characteristics of animal hoarding, through animal hoarding photos, animal hoarding videos, a list of animal hoarding journal articles and scientific studies, and a book called inside animal hoarding, how it develops, treatment and prevention, and animal. Find answers to your questions about hoarding disorder written by leading psychiatrists.
Understanding animal hoarding & its impact by linda berg case file photos courtesy of animal humane society in golden valley i would like to talk to you about a growing problem within the fancy. Animal hoarding cleanup and the conditions for animal hoarders information about animal hoarding cleaning and help. General rule: if you suspect someone may be hoarding animals, you are probably right it is best to get a professional opinion by calling and reporting the matter.
Help and news about animal hoarding a branch out subreddit from /r/hoarding many times animal hoarding co-exists with other types of hoarding please check out /r/hoarding for general help and support with hoarding, in addition to this reddit according to wikipedia: animal hoarding is keeping a higher-than-usual number of animals as. Last week's news of 1,000 or so animals removed from a vinton residence brought a phrase that is new to many: animal hoarding yesterday, benton county.
Hoarding is a type of animal cruelty that occurs when people collect too many animals. Hoarding or caching in animal behavior is the storage of food in locations hidden from the sight of both conspecifics (animals of the same or closely related species) and members of other species. A woman in california allegedly kept 240 cats in a small storage unit that left neighbours horrified by the wretched smell police in pasadena are investigating what authorities are calling 'one of the worst cases of animal hoarding in southland history' authorities said they were tipped off about. Personal safety risk to children and dependant adults animal safety homelessness health problems personal safety risk to children and dependant adults animal risks caused by hoarding significant hoarding can put individuals who hoard and their family members at serious risk. Animal hoarding is a form of animal abuse affecting thousands of animals each year hoarded animals are kept in horrid conditions: deprived of socialization, denied proper care and nutrition, often living covered in their own waste and suffering from disease.


John Legend, Me + My Mom
As I have mentioned on air, I surprised my mom with John Legend tickets and a meet and greet for her birthday. She was so excited. That night John put on an amazing show, performing all of the songs from his latest CD titled Made To Love which is the name of the tour as well.
Keep listening to Hot 107.3 Jamz for your chance to win the Made To Love CD when we begin The Hottest Christmas Eeeevvvvveeeeerrrr promotion.


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Alumina Limited’s fundamental purpose is to generate long-term value for our approximate 50,000 shareholders through the 40 per cent ownership of the AWAC joint venture, which leads the global alumina market.
The sustainable economic performance of AWAC is vital to our future success and this is predicated on its ongoing ability to secure access to land, natural resources, employees, community support, financial capital and future market demand.
In 2017 AWAC produced its best cash returns since 2007. AWAC’s full year net profit after tax was US$901 million (US GAAP). AWAC's realised alumina prices averaged $335 per tonne in 2017 and its position in the lowest quartile on the cost curve produced alumina margins of $137 per tonne in 2017, compared with $51 per tonne in 2016. AWAC’s high quality refineries at Pinjarra and Wagerup in Australia achieved production records in 2017. Total AWAC alumina production was 12.5 million tonnes in 2017. AWAC’s bauxite mines in Australia and Brazil also achieved production records for 2017. AWAC’s cost of alumina production increased to $198 per tonne in 2017, a 3.7 percent increase year on year mainly driven by an increase in caustic soda prices – a key production input. During 2017 Ma'aden's Saudi Arabian alumina refinery (in which AWAC holds a 25.1 per cent interest) produced 1.5 million tonnes of alumina (AWAC's share was 0.4 million tonnes). The Ma’aden refinery has recently operated near its full production capacity of 1.8 million mtpa in 2017.
With higher alumina prices and margins in 2017, AWAC’s cash from operations increased to $1,102.4 million. Alumina Limited received a higher level of cash distributions of $343m from AWAC. The changes to the AWAC Agreements on distributions agreed in September 2016 ensured that the benefits of strong cash flow were quickly distributed to Alumina Limited.
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Investing in AWAC for Sustainable Growth
AWAC’s bauxite mining business unit consolidated its position during 2017. AWAC supplied 6.6 million bone dry tonnes (BDT) to the third-party bauxite market in 2017. The Juruti mine in Brazil has undergone two separate expansions from 2016, which will increase production capacity to 5.7 million mtpa during 2018. These expansions have been made at a very low capital investment by utilising existing infrastructure. AWAC is also supplying bauxite from its Huntly mine in Western Australia to China. This is an important step forward in leveraging the existing resource and infrastructure of the Western Australian bauxite operations. AWAC has committed to a capital project to provide increased bauxite export capability through Western Australia. The project includes bauxite unloading facilities, a new rail loop and a train unloading facility.
Broader Economic Contribution
Alumina Limited directly contributes economic value through dividends to shareholders as well as payments to employees, suppliers and service providers.
In 2017 Alumina Limited distributed of a final dividend of US9.3 cents per share, bringing the total declared dividend for the year to US13.5 cents per share ($210.2 million). This is a substantial increase on the US6.0 cents per share ($135.3 million) for 2016. During 2017, Alumina Limited general and administrative expenses were $13.6 million compared to $25.7 million in 2016. The decrease was due to approximately $14.0 million of costs incurred in 2016 arising from the Company’s actions in relation to Alcoa’s corporate separation. 2017 included approximately $1 million associated with the previous CEO’s retirement.
*In 2016 combined payments to suppliers and employees was $27.9 million (2015: $12.1). Payments for suppliers and employees included $13.7 million arising from the Company’s actions in relation to Alcoa’s separation. Prior to the separation of Alcoa Inc and as announced by Alumina Limited on 2 September 2016, Alcoa Inc. and Alumina Limited agreed certain changes to the governance and financial policies of the joint venture.
In 2017 AWAC employed 5,107 people, contributing directly to the economy of the many communities and seven countries in which it operates. In the normal course of its operations, AWAC also supports regional economic growth through paying taxes and royalties. Local communities benefit from grants and financial assistance offered in community projects and infrastructure development.
Alumina Limited Dividends
Generally the Board intends, on an annual basis, to distribute cash from operations after debt servicing and corporate costs commitments have been met. The Board will also consider the capital structure of Alumina Limited, the capital requirements for the AWAC business and market conditions. Dividends paid will be fully franked for the foreseeable future.
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|15 Mar 2018||2017 Final||$0.093||11.93||30||Full||DRP Suspended|
|14 Sep 2017||2017 Interim||$0.042||5.2774||30||Full||DRP Suspended|
|22 Mar 2017||2016 Final||$0.031||4.0362||30||Full||DRP Suspended|
|15 Sep 2016||2016 Interim||$0.029||3.8543||30||Full||DRP Suspended|
|23 Mar 2016||2015 Final||$0.018||2.4705||30||Full||DRP Suspended|
|28 Sep 2015||2015 Interim||$0.045||6.4185||30||Full||DRP Suspended|
|25 Mar 2015||2014 Final||$0.016||2.047||30||Full||DRP Suspended|
|21 Aug 2014||2014 Interim||Nil||Nil||n/a||n/a||DRP Suspended|
|20 Feb 2014||2013 Final||Nil||Nil||n/a||n/a||DRP Suspended|
|22 Aug 2013||2013 Interim||Nil||Nil||n/a||n/a||DRP Suspended|
|21 Feb 2013||2012 Final||Nil||Nil||n/a||n/a||DRP Suspended|

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2011 Ford Mustang GT 5.0L V8 from North America
Way to go Ford, showing you A-game
Starting off with saying I don't own the car, but I am a technician at a Ford dealership, and have had the opportunity to drive a few of the new 5.0L Mustangs right off the truck onto the street.
Now I've driven PLENTY of the old 4.6L Mustangs, working at a Ford dealership, so I have a pretty good idea what to expect from a Mustang. I've even had the privilege to drive a GT40.
OK, so I'm sitting in a brand new 2011 5.0L Mustang premium coupe with 4 miles on the odometer in the lovely grabber blue. It's equipped with the Brembo brake and 3.73 gears packages, and a 6-speed manual transmission. 2nd gear, roll out of the dealer lot onto the street.
I give it a light amount of throttle, and was surprised by the instant response of the engine. I was convinced the new throttle by wire would slow the response. Wrong. Lightly up to 40mph, just getting away from the dealership before I make some noise. Onto the back street, 25mph, quick heel-toe shift into 2nd and floor it. Almost violently thrown into the back of my seat as the Mustang takes off with a VERY pleasant exhaust note and NO hesitation. I just blip the clutch and mash it into 3rd, CHIRP, but the mustang's not complaining.
Before I know it I'm doing 60 coming up to a turn. Smash the brake and instantly get thrown from the back of my seat forward and the seat belt catches me. Quickly throw it back down to 3rd with no throttle, and get no complaints from the clutch or trans. Around the turn, very nice, car feels 500 pounds lighter than it is, and very nicely balanced. Doesn't feel front heavy like a lot of V8's out there. Just point the Mustang where ever you want, and it goes. Only complaint is the shocks could be a hair stiffer.
Throttle out of the turn into a long straight away. Barely touching the clutch pedal between shifts, and the clutch doesn't slip at all. Up to 90mph in no time coming up to a stop sign. Hit those Brembo brakes again and come to a stop in no time flat. The nose doesn't even dive that much, and you still have full control of the wheel. Very impressed. Now I'm practically shaking from the excitement.
Now back to the dealership at a normal pace. For handling as well as it does, the Mustang is surprisingly comfortable down the road. Good visibility, heated leather seats on my back, and you don't feel every imperfection on the road like you would expect. The clutch and throttle are very tame if you want them to be.
I was VERY impressed by this car. I knew last year Ford had the chassis and suspension to take down the new Camaro, but not the powerplant. Now the Mustang accelerates, corners, handles, and brakes better than the Camaro and Challenger. Not to mention it gets better MPGs on top, and most importantly, COSTS LESS than both of em (base GT starts at ~$28k). The $40k+ Challenger SRT-8 can't even keep up with them. I just love this new 5.0 engine and the new 6-speed manual. Looks pretty sharp too, although I'm not too fond of the rear end. But overall, a very easy choice if your in the market for a sports car.
I STRONGLY suggest the Brembo brake package (it's not just brakes but suspension upgrades too) and the 3.73 gear package.
And have fun, this is the best bang for your buck Mustang Ford has ever made, and boy did they do it right.
Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? Don't Know
Review Date: 5th January, 2011
6th Jan 2011, 06:56
Great review! I am sure you will have your own in time. I have gone to tech nights at my local new car dealer with my car club. The more knowledgeable we are, the more cars we buy new. Some of own 2 late models as well.
6th Jan 2011, 12:41
See now that is why I don't want to buy a brand new Mustang from the dealer with more than 3 miles on it... LOL.
Actually, when I was younger, I sold Fords, and I had a similar experience with a 5.0 coupe. It had 8 miles on it and I was sliding around corners and had it up to 80 in third gear, etc., etc. I know that full on rush you feel. Maybe it was because it wasn't my car and I was totally beating it to death... Heh!
Anyway, I too have driven the 2011, and it is an amazing car, and easily the best ever of any Mustang ever produced. Unfortunately, I was not able to thrash it as hard as you did, but even in the little bit of hard driving I did, I could tell this car was ready for anything. The combination of handling, acceleration and braking was so sweet, and it was so easy to drive.
I drove a Camaro SS right after the Mustang, and the Mustang was so far ahead of it I was really surprised. I thought the Camaro would have been closer, but it felt bigger and it was very hard to see out of. It was not a comfortable car to be in, and I felt like it was strange. The Mustang felt like it was mine, and I had been driving it for years. That is the only way I can describe it. It just fits like an old pair of jeans!


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Nuffield Scholars descend on the Ord Valley to learn about one of the most unique farming areas in the world
Some of global agriculture’s brightest minds have come to the Ord Valley to learn about farming in one of the most unique parts of the world.
A group of 10 Nuffield Scholars from six countries spent four days in Kununurra, from May 29 to June 1, meeting with local farmers, agricultural businesses and the Ord River District Co-operative.
Nuffield International and its country-specific branches operate a global scholarship program — well known in the agriculture world — that provides recipients with an industry-sponsored, $30,000 bursary to travel internationally and research a topic of their choice.
While WA Scholars have long hailed from the southern part of the State, the Kimberley has recently started to hold its own.
Ord farmer Fritz Bolten and Kalyeeda stockwoman Camille Camp brought the total number of Kimberley-based Nuffield scholars to four when they were appointed in October 2021.
Ord cotton grower Luke McKay was the region’s first Nuffield scholar in 2018, with Cone Bay Ocean Barramundi nursery manager Albertus Hanekom the second in 2020.
Mr McKay — who delved into sustainable cotton industries through his study — was one of several Ord agriculture representatives that took the group under their wing last week, showing them the ins and outs of the Ord Irrigation Area.
While in town, they met with Russell Cooke from Red Range Stock Supplements, The Hoochery Distillery, the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and local farmers including Kalyn Fletcher, Matt Stott, Christian Bloecker and Mr Bolten.
They also visited WA-owned fuel importer Cambridge Gulf Limited — which manages the Wyndham Port and operates as an international supply chain link for the resources and agriculture industries from its headquarters in Kununurra.
Mr McKay said the local farmers wanted to “showcase the diversity of the Ord” and the many challenges farmers there faced.
“The isolation and logistics are our biggest challenges, but we have a lot of outstanding businesses and people here,” he said.
“We wanted the scholars to learn from them, to find out how the area works and what we do.”
The scholars touring the Ord hailed from Australia, Brazil, Chile, Zimbabwe, Ireland and the US.
Among the group was Brazil farmer Thiago Macitelli, who was powering on with his 2019 Nuffield Scholarship after a few years of COVID-19-related interruptions.
He grows corn, beans and soy and also helps to run a biological control, natural and chemical fertiliser and additives company.
With a focus on sustainable farming, and biological inputs, Mr Macitelli said he learned a lot from the Ord.
“We have been looking at what bio inputs we can spray on crops to enhance pest control, while improving sustainability,” he said.
“The weather is a challenge, but there are green crops around, and there is great water management.”
Zimbabwe conservationist Rob Davey, a 2023 Nuffield Scholar, was also among the group.
He oversees 120,000ha of wilderness park for My Trees Trust and is exploring how agriculture and wildlife can work together.
My current job has a large component of sustainable livelihood development for neighbouring communities as well dealing with the ever-increasing problem of human-wildlife conflict,” he said.
“Flying in to Kununurra, it was beautiful and there are some common themes in farm and land management.
“A theme that has been consistent throughout is how you manage your people and take care of your people, and there is a really strong correlation between that and the success of a business.”
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Last time I weighed myself I weighed 58.2 kg.
I’m 160 Cm and want to be 55 kg.
I put on weight the last month.
I want to have a alkaline diet but I’m not willing to give up my beloved coffee.
I adore drinking good coffee.
I walk my brothers dogs for forty minutes three times a week , exercise bike 45 minutes once a week and pump once a week but sometimes I don’t do pump and bike because I have difficulty getting myself to do it.
My dad thinks I should do pump three times a week to see results but I haven’t committed to once a week successfully.yet.
Disappointing I let myself go and put weight on but specially when I was feeling psychotic I felt weight loss wasn’t a priority and that a couple extra kg may help me get through psychosis and stop me from having real bad psychosis with hospitalisation.
I’m so hungry now.
It’s 1 am .
I can’t sleep .
I think my plan is to keep doing what I’ve been doing for now but cut down on white bread and unhealthy snacks.
I eat Ezekiel bread instead but it’s expensive and difficult to get ahold of in a way.
I can’t eat it daily because I have to drive half a hour to buy it so I buy it once a fortnight only.
I don’t want to give up coffee.
I want a alkaline diet and body but I enjoy my coffee to much.
Maybe one day I can give up coffee but I don’t want to at this point in time.
I love eating and drinking good.
I am always thinking about food and drink and “ when do I get my coffee “”what do I get for lunch””only two hours til lunch then I can eat.yeay”.
I can’t eat much .
If I had a normal diet I would be obese.
I’m on a vegan diet for the animals and I was actually skinnier as a meat eater and put on nine kg when I went vegan but I’m not vegan to loose weight I’m vegan for the animals and environment.
I don’t think I will change my diet or exercise at this point in time despite that I want to loose a few kg.
I will just try to eat less white bread and unhealthy things.


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Updated: March 11, 2021 7:01:16 am
SOON AFTER the BJP-JJP government defeated the no-confidence motion moved against it by Congress in Haryana Assembly, farmer leaders said the development would not affect the stir and only spur them to continue to struggle.
“It will not have any negative impact on the farmers’ movement, but it will add to the farmers’ anger and their resolve to continue the struggle,” said activist Yogendra Yadav, a member of Samyukta Kisan Morcha. Talking to The Indian Express, Yadav said, “Basically, the MLAs had a very clear choice today. They had to choose between kursi and kisaan.
Clearly, they (BJP-JJP and their allies) chose the kursi. Now it is for the kisaan to teach them a lesson. I am sure that kisaan of Haryana shall never forget their betrayal, especially by those whom they had chosen and who had even vowed to work in their interest.”
Haryana BKU leader Gurnam Singh Chaduni said the fall of the no-confidence motion will lead to more hate for BJP and its allies. “Their opposition will increase now. We appeal the public not to vote for those legislators who did not vote in favour of the farmers and majdoors in Haryana Vidhan Sabha today. They should be boycotted everywhere and they should not be allowed to enter the villages,” said Chaduni, adding that the agitation will continue as it was going on earlier.
Chaduni also claimed that the fall of the no confidence will have more negative impact on Dushyant Chautala “for supporting the government during the no-confidence motion”.
In a video message, Chaduni said, “The farmers had given memorandums to the MLAs on Tuesday to seek votes only for one time. Since we got independence, they have been seeking votes from us to become MLA, and we have been giving votes to them. To protect the people from starvation and to ensure economic independence of the country, we had sought votes only once. But they did not give votes in support of the public. They have voted in the support of capitalism. You have to keep in mind that those who are not yours, you too don’t support them in future. Now, nobody should invite them.”
A former Haryana IAS officer, S K Goyal, who has campaigned in villages against three farm laws, while joining hands with the farmers, said, “Chaudhary Devi Lal was known as a messiah of farmers. His grandson Dushyant Chautala was being seen as a leader of the future. The youths had a lot of aspirations from him. The farmers had given a mandate to Dushyant Chautala-led JJP in at least ten Vidhan Sabha seats in the 2019 Assembly polls. But today, he disappointed the youths and farmers of the state by defending the BJP government during the no-confidence motion over three farm laws.”
Goyal further said, “JJP MLAs used to talk big. But when the time came, they ran away from the battleground. The farmers have come to know about their real face.” Goyal said the farmer agitation will continue as earlier.
Hisar-based political analyst Rishi Saini said, “Today, no-confidence motion in the Assembly has made clear the faces of MLAs. Till now, some MLAs used to attend dharnas of farmers stating they stand by them. After today, they won’t be able to join dharnas of agitating farmers. The agitation will increase after May when the farmers will be free from the harvesting season of wheat.”
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Dr. Insoo Hyun is the Director of the Center for Life Sciences and Public Learning at the Museum of Science in Boston, and a Member of the Harvard Medical School Center for Bioethics. He talks about embryo models for early development, his work on the ISSCR’s guidelines for stem cell research, and advances in reproductive medicine.
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Art behind bars today from Berlin in a strip of town that boasts piles of posters for concerts and DJs and a lot of visual anarchy. There are also many bars with delicious German beers along this strip under the train tracks on street level, but that’s not what we were looking for on the day we found these. These long-closed windows are still guarded by semi-decorative rusted thin iron beams and artists reach through them to wheat-paste a visual missive on the off-chance that you will peer between the bars to get the full effect.
Acting in concert with these remnants of an earlier time, you sometimes imagine the figurative subjects to be in jail, maybe in need of liberation. Here are a selection of images from photographer Jaime Rojo of art behind bars for your enjoyment.

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The road in is Paved. There are 16-29 campsites at this location.
Osage Point was once an Oklahoma State Park, but at some point it was given to the city of Osage. It is now abandoned and unmaintained, but not blocked. The roads are crumbling and the grass is high. Siltation in the upper reaches of Lake Keystone has made the area poorly suited for water recreation, so it’s not likely the park will rebound. But other than local kids cruising, it’s quiet and dark.
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Free Camping at Osage Point Park
Address: Osage Point Park Oklahoma City Oklahoma 74054 United States


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College tennis has once again proven to be a viable path to pros in 2022. Let’s look at the recent results at the highest levels. 2022 Grand Slam Success
According to basketball superstar Michael Jordan, "Champions are made, not born". And that process involves quite a few variables but one constant for budding athletes is the presence of their parents...
Before our kids were born, my husband Anirban decided that he wanted them to play tennis because he knows tennis and can understand the pitfalls with coaches.
ITF stands for International Tennis Federation. Among other things, they are responsible for managing the under 18 boys' and girl's junior circuit.
Tennis is a sport of rhythm, energy, strategy, and stamina. The next time you and your children or teens play tennis, they may discover many tennis mental health benefits while playing this game.
our last article, we discussed “How to Practice Tennis to Win– The French & Aqeel Khan Way”, how the French tennis system promotes the art of winning matches in practices to create gamers along with e...


The group's impressive chops will be on display for two shows in the Wilmington area this weekend.
For fun, Jon Stickley and his two bandmates like to concoct terms to describe the eclectic type of music they play.
They might, for example, refer to their sound as "electroharmonic jazz." Using a guitar, fiddle and drum kit they pluck the favorite ingredients from their musical backgrounds, blending them into an improvisational acoustic casserole. It’s meaty and multi-layered, with hints of flavor and seasoning sprinkled throughout. Listeners long for another bite.
The Jon Stickley Trio continues a busy summer touring schedule this weekend when they visit the coast for two shows. The Asheville band plays Jimmy’s at Red Dog’s in Wrightsville Beach on Friday and the Calico Room in downtown Wilmington on Saturday.
Stickley, a Durham native, spent years as a sideman in various bands around Asheville. Most recently he played bass in the bluegrass outfit Town Mountain. When that job ended two years ago, he started putting together bands to play one-off gigs around Asheville as a bandleader. He was determined to return to playing the guitar. Lyndsay Pruett, an accomplished fiddle player, joined him early on. Patrick Armitage, the drummer, came later. They’ve been together 3-and-a-half years and are fresh off a three-week tour that stretched from Virginia to Seattle, via Texas. It’s their longest run on the road yet.
On the festival circuit, Stickley has enjoyed seeing established acts like Yonder Mountain and Greensky Bluegrass or rising newcomers like Horseshoes and Hand Grenades. Though his roots rest in five-piece bluegrass bands, he’s thrilled to have the chance to improvise and experiment in this band.
“I feel spoiled. Thinking about it more and more, there’s not many other settings I’d rather be playing in,” he said. “This is so fresh all the time and it’s grown into something that’s very enjoyable.”
The Jon Stickley Trio has released two albums, one with the current lineup. They recorded their latest, "Lost at Last," at Echo Mountain studios in Asheville. It was released in October 2015, earning a review in the New York Times and a featured slot on the World Music Cafe's "Sense of Place" series.
While they enjoy jamming with bassists from other bands at festivals, there are no plans to become a quartet anytime soon. The three-person lineup leaves plenty of open space for a musical conversation.
“We can cover the low end with some bass pedals we use,” Stickley said. “When we do add a bass player it feels pretty good. And bass players are always happy to sit in, because they never get to sit in with anybody.”
Drummer Armitage comes from a hip-hop and rock 'n' roll background. Pruett is classically trained with a degree from Belmont University in Nashville. Her jazz solos complement the hard-driving rhythm of Stickley’s guitar.
Each band member brings their own style to the stage.
“We just try to make it fit and some experiments work better than others,” Stickley said. “We come up with a basic structure of a song and just play with it.”
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2008 Promises to Keep Google Trademark Lawyers Busy
Ah, the dreaded common usage, a fate that's equivalent of death for a trademark, and one which now threatens one of the most recognizable internet brands, Google.
Back in October 2006, in an effort to save its brand from the graveyard of previously distinctive marks like baby oil or zippers, Google urged users to avoid using the term "google" as a substitute for the generic concept of performing a web search. But as Big Mouth Media reports, Google isn't winning in this "war of the verbs:"
This month we have seen sites like Slashdot and even the New York Times using phrases like 'Googling Oneself' in the way that might start Google twitching. A look at Google's own archive of news stories reveals that the phrase 'googled' was used more in 2007 by mainstream media than 2006. In 2007 news sites indexed by Google's own news engine used 'googled' some 2,300 times which compares to only 1,540 in 2006 or only 919 in 2005.
Big Mouth concludes with the prediction that "it seems more than likely that Google's trademark lawyers will be busy in 2008 as the search engine fights to protect one of the world's most famous brands."
Should Google fear the genericization of the term "google?" Will common usage harm the Google brand? Or is it simply the best form of flattery?
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A gripping story of danger and heroism by New York Times bestselling author Karen Kingsbury. L.A. sheriff's deputy Alex Brady fights crime during the worst fire season in California's history. Now he faces the ultimate test. Will he have the courage to open his heart to love again?
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I loved this story. I shows God's patience in waiting for us to come around. It shows how if we allow Him, He will heal us, it just takes awhile. Bring the tissues for this one, you will ball like a baby.
I can't even tell you how this book has touched my heart. I have finished the first in the 911 series "One Tuesday Morning". It overwhelmed me. I knew the devastation was bad but this book put things into proper prospective for me. It caused me to know in my heart that each day we have with our loved ones is a gift and we must not waste it on the things in this world that just do not matter. It is people who matter, our loved ones and most of all of love for God. That I may serve Him 'today', for this may be all I have. Karen Kingsbury never ceases to amaze me as to her insight of each and every character in her books. Please don't pass up reading this priceless book.
Every Now and Then by Karen Kingsbury is the third installment of her beautifully written 9/11 Series. Being a native New Yorker, myself, I am especially touched by these stories and the people they represent. This fictional tale is about Alex Brady, whose father was a FDNY firefighter killed on that fateful day. Alex has made it his mission to take down terrorists as a law enforcement officer. He has never healed from his fathers death, and left everyone he loved behind in New York when he moved to California. Holly loved Alex back in high school, but she was unable to get through to him after the tragedy. Now that theyre both in California, will Holly be able to finally get through to Alex and help him heal? Or is Alex beyond hope of recovery?Karen Kingsbury is one of the master storytellers of our generation! Her characters breathe, her situations have color and sound and smell. When you pick up one of her books, you are transported and transformed. The tears that her stories incite are cathartic. Her message is always timeless and thought-provoking. And this book is one outstanding read!
I really loved this book,such a touching story.A beautiful faithful dog,but so sad. And environmental terrosists do they really exist? I supose if you worship the creation its possible people could be that crazy.
Karen has done it again....I can't put this book down. I'm about half way through it, but have to force myself to put it down and get some house work done! The only draw back is that it has been so long since I have read the first two in the series, that I've had a hard time remembering how the characters play into the storyline. I wish I would have reread the first two and then started this one, but I am enjoying it nevertheless.
I finished reading "Every Now and Then" today and like all Kingsbury's books it was an excellent read. She has been given a gift for writing and she is using it to glorify the Lord. If you enjoy good christian fiction, read one of Kingsbury's books and you will want to read all of them. Looking forward to next new release.
This was a well-written book which kept my interest. The emotional toll a mass destruction leaves is often underestimated, but I feel that it was covered well. There were so many hidden emotions, which came out and this held the interest for me, as a reader and a mother. God at the center of the main character's life was made real and not "preachy."
I really enjoy Karen Kingsbury's work. My birthday is 9/11, so everything to do with that awful day is interesting to me. She really shows her faith in God in her writings. I enjoyed all three in this series.

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Patrick O`Donovan has met with senior engineers and management at Cork County Council to discuss progress on flood relief works.
Last August,the Minister saw at first hand the damage caused by flooding in towns and villages in West Cork.
Minister O`Donovan was updated on progress in these areas and across the three Council divisions in County Cork.
The Minister also visited Fermoy to view the flood scheme currently in operation and he was also updated on the pump failure that led to a number of properties being flooded last week.
He said it was unfortunate that a small number of properties were damaged owing to a malfunction which is still being investigated.
Appropriate measures will be taken to ensure such an event doesn`t happen again following a review of the incident by the local authority.


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Black Sherif Oh Paradise Official Music Video. Ghanaian musician, Black Sherif has finally release the official music video for his hit song called “Oh Paradise”.
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25th International Conference on Supercomputing
May 31 - June 4, 2011
Loews Ventana Canyon Resort, Tucson, Arizona, USA
Sponsored by ACM/SIGARCH
Call for Posters and Participations in ACM Student Research Competition
Submission Deadline: March 25, 2011 (extended)
Notification Deadline: March 31, 2011
Poster submissions may be made here.
The International Conference on Supercomputing (ICS) invites submissions of high-quality posters. The poster session is intended to showcase unpublished work in progress in the topics covered by ICS. The titles, abstracts, and authors of accepted posters will be listed in the conference proceedings. Eligible student posters will be also included into the ACM Student Research Competition (SRC).
General Submission Requirements
All poster participants must submit the following information:
- The title of the poster and a list of author names, affiliations, and the name of the academic advisor if it is a student poster.
- An up to 100-word camera-ready abstract of the poster.
- A separate, up to 800-word description outlining the content of the poster. Describe the research problem, motivation and background, techniques and results, and the prospect for clearly and concisely conveying the work in a poster format. Emphasize the novel contributions of the work explicitly.
- Indicate the eligibility for SRC of your poster and whether you are an undergraduate or graduate student. Entering the SRC is optional. Competition-eligible posters must be authored solely by an ACM student member, with student status as of March 22, 2011.
A panel of experts will evaluate the submissions based on novelty of
approach, significance of contribution, and quality of work.
ACM Student Research Competition (SRC)
Sponsored by ACM and Microsoft Research, the SRC is a forum for students to share research results, exchange ideas, and improve their communication skills while competing for prizes. Students accepted to participate in the SRC are entitled to a travel grant (up to $500) to help cover travel expenses. The top 3 undergraduate and graduate winners will receive the following prizes:
- Monetary prizes of $500, $300, and $200, respectively.
- A 2-year ACM membership with ACM Digital Library subscription.
- Winners' names & abstracts will be posted on ACM's SRC web site.
- An invitation to the SRC Grand Finals, an online competition among the winners of conference-hosted SRCs. The top three graduate and undergraduate Grand Finalists will recieve an additional $500, $300 and $200, respectively. Grand Finalists and their advisors will be invited to the ACM awards Banquet, to be recognized along with other prestigious ACM award winners, including the Turing Award Winner.
The SRC consists of 2 rounds: a poster session and a presentation session.
A panel of judges will select a number of finalists from the poster
session, who will be invited to the presentation session at ICS'11 to compete
for the prizes. Evaluation will concentrate on the quality of the
visual and oral presentation, research methods, and the significance of
|Rich Vuduc||Georgia Tech|
|General Chair||David K. Lowenthal||University of Arizona|
|Program Committee||Bronis R. de Supinski||Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory|
|Co-Chairs||Sally A. McKee||Chalmers University of Technology|
|Vice Chair||Martin Schulz||Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory|
|Local Arrangement Chair||Chris Gniady||University of Arizona|
|Local Arrangement Chair||Boyana Norris||Argonne National Laboratory|
|Finance Chair||Vince Freeh||North Carolina State University|
|Publication Chair||Daniele Scarpazza||D. E. Shaw Research|
|Publicity Co-Chairs||Kirk Cameron||Virginia Tech|
|Bernd Mohr||Juelich Supercomputing Centre|
|Student Travel Grants Chair||Arun Chauhan||Indiana University|
|Web and Submissions Chair||Barry Rountree||Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory|
|Posters Co-Chairs||Anne Bracy||Washington University in St. Louis|
|Shan Lu||University of Wisconsin|
|Registration Chair||Daniel A. Faraj||IBM|
|Industry Chair||Wu Feng||Virginia Tech|
|Workshops/Tutorials Chair||Xipeng Shen||College of William and Mary|


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WHO condemns 'tax on the sick' in poor countries
Impoverished people in the developing world are being taxed for being sick by governments that put duties on medicines, experts at the World Health Organisation said yesterday. A report by the WHO's essential medicines group on access to basic drugs found that people in some countries paid 6.5 times more than the international reference price. What has made medicines unaffordable for the poorest is governments' failure to stock generic copies of drugs out of patent. In the UK 70%-80% of medicines are generics, but in many developing countries the figure is only 10%-20%.
Monk smoking out wasps burns down temple
A Japanese monk trying to rid his temple of a hornets' nest panicked when the wasps flew out at him and dropped a flaming stick, burning his temple to the ground, police said yesterday. The Buddhist monk put lighted rags on the stick, prodding it into the nest, but dropped it and ran as the hornets appeared, said Yuichi Ozaka, a Niigata police official. He said Atsushi Sato, 41, had burns on his ears, face and left hand, but had not been stung. The temple in the city of Ojiya, northern Japan, was burned to the ground, along with the nest, Yuichi said. Police said Atsushi's burns were not life threatening.
Associated Press in Tokyo
Commuters burn trains in protests over delays
Argentine commuters are so frustrated by delays that some are setting fire to trains. Police used tear gas and rubber bullets to quell protests in which passengers burned trains at Merlo and at least one other location near Buenos Aires yesterday. A spokesman for Buenos Aires Trains admitted the company has trouble meeting rush-hour demand for trains running west from the capital, despite a schedule that has trains leaving every eight minutes. Police have not yet reported the number of injured or detained during yesterday's incidents. Similar protests erupted in November 2005.
Associated Press in Argentina
Asian elephant is cured of heroin addiction
An elephant that became addicted to heroin at the hands of illegal traders will return to Yunnan wild animal park after a three-year rehab programme, China's state media said yesterday. Xiguang, a four-year-old male Asian elephant, was fed bananas laced with heroin to pacify him after he was captured by smugglers along the China-Burma border in March 2005, the Xinhua news agency said. When he was found months later in China's south-west, he was sent to a protection centre on China's Hainan island. There he received daily methadone injections and is now fully recovered.
Associated Press in Beijing

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text: After traveling, I often return to the raspberries to harvest the too-ripe berries. Sometimes, they have already over-ripened and rotted there. I always feel the same way about it: Sometimes, if you don’t put a good thing to good use, it rots on the vine. Our gifts are made for using, for being picked and enjoyed. If we’re holding some gift in, some talent, some dream, some project, some way of serving, we might consider stepping out and blessing others now and not waiting.

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Hurricane Season 2019 Kicks Off Earlier Than Expected: 5 Tips for Finding the Right Travel Insurance Plan
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Coffee has been cultivated on the island of Java since the late 1600s and the first Dutch sailing ships carried coffee back to Europe as early 1711. Ships would often stop at the port of Mokka, in what is now modern-day Yemen, and combine the Javanese coffee with the local production, resulting in the famous Mocca-Java blend. Taman Dadar means “flower garden”, which is the name the local farmers give to their area. This coffee comes from small farms in the villages of Curah Tatal and Kayumas on the Ijen Plateau in East Java. After employing organic farming techniques for generations, the farmers obtained organic certification, enabling them to receive a premium for their production of this excellent coffee.
Expect a medium to full-body, rich and syrupy. With average sweetness and nearly non-existent acidity, earthy notes of baker's chocolate fill the palate. A nice caffeine punch helps start the day right. This coffee is reminisce of most Indonesian offerings, especially Sumatra.
We recommend roasting medium to dark, but not too far.
Location- Curah Tatal and Kayumas, East Java
Altitude- 3,111 - 3,937 ft (915 - 1200 m)
Process- Curah Tatal and Kayumas Wet Hulled
Drying- Patio Sun-Dried

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Numismatic Notes and Monographs (1955)
Nos. 127-131 of the ANS Numismatic Notes and Monographs series, containing the following works: Counterfeiting in colonial New York (Kenneth Scott, 1953, no. 127), The Venetian gold ducat and its imitations (Herbert Eugene Ives, 1954, no. 128), Chemical composition of Parthian coins (Earle R. Caley, 1955, no. 129), Studies in the numismatic history of Georgia in Transcaucasia, based on the collection of the American Numismatic Society (David Marshall Lang, 1955, no. 130), The coinage of the first mint of the Americas at Mexico City, 1536-1572 (Robert I. Nesmith, 1955, no. 131).


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Hello & welcome, I am Dr. B, a licensed veterinarian and I would like to help you with your wee one today.
fluff has been acting perfectly normal,eating and drinking fine,its just the howling all night. the littertray has been normal.
Thank you and hello to you too,
Now when an older cat suddenly becomes restless and vocalizes without apparent reason at night, there can be a reason for the behaviour that has to do with the cat's health and mental status rather then needing your attention or anything in particular.
Specifically, the two most common issues are high blood pressure and dementia. In regards ***** ***** former, it isn’t uncommon to find older cats demonstrating disorientation with vocalizing (most often at night) when they are suffering from high blood pressure. This can be an old age change (as it is in elderly people) but can also be precipitated by underlying kidney issues, heart issues, or metabolic conditions like hyperthyroidism. Though that said, hopefully these underlying conditions are less likely for Fluff since he has no changes to suggest a metabolic or kidney based issue. In any case, to determine if this is an issue for her, it would be prudent to have her vet check her blood pressure. If it is high, there are treatments that can be used to bring this down and/or address any underlying health issue as those I noted and the vocalizing usually declines with the blood pressure.
Otherwise, if she does show a normal blood pressure, then we can focus on the 'harder to diagnose' conditions that can be associated with old age. In older cats, any change in environment, and coping with her own older age (ie. sight deterioration, mental confusion, etc), can sometimes be daunting for kitties. And in these cases, she may be vocalizing because she is struggling to get used to a change. And there are things we can do to help support her with that situation as well. To do so and give her the feeling of a peaceful safe environment, you might want to consider some de-stressing tools. Feliway, (also known as Comfort Zone in the US pet stores) is a synthetic cat pheromone that helps to soothe kitty anxiety. This can be used as a spray (that can be used on furniture or her cat bed) or a plug-in diffuser (that can be used in the room she is in most often). This may just be enough to soothe her and help her cope with being in this aged situation. As well, there is also a diet on the market called Calm by Royal Canin. This contains a number of over the counter supplements that have been found to provide stress relief to cats. As well, there are nutritional and calming supplements like Kalmaid, Zylkene, Composure treats, or even Bach’s Rescue Remedy for Pets that can be given or added to food to soothe this for them.Overall, these are the most likely triggers for her night time vocalization. Therefore, it would be ideal to have her blood pressure checked at this point. If she is nearly due for a booster, then you might consider having her blood pressure checked at the same time. If you find that this isn't the trigger, then do address the feline anxiety/dementia angle to help Fluff cope with her ageing.
I hope this information is helpful.
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thank you, ***** ***** work, but I will try the others,
thanks again fluffs best friend
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The 2015 Lexus NX 200t's tech, amenities, and fuel efficiency stack fairly evenly with the competition, but its slight power advantage and unique styling push it above the class average.
Samsung shows its serious side by introducing a pro staple lens: a fast intermediate telephoto.
Although it's a little smaller and lighter than dSLR competitors, the NX1 is still built -- for the most part -- like it means business.
A turbocharger and a touch pad are just two of the firsts the sharply styled NX 200t brings to the Lexus brand.
Lexus' newest crossover is also its smallest and most dramatically styled.
With a lot of new technology but some interesting implementation choices, you should keep your eye on the Samsung NX1.
The company's new camera is intended to give casual photographers better photo quality than a phone, but interchangeable lenses may not be the way to go.
Now its most inexpensive interchangeable-lens model looks more sophisticated.
Samsung's even-smaller interchangeable-lens camera has an attractive design.
This remotely controlled rover lets you play photographer from the comfort of your computer chair.


It supports up to four hard-drives, the most in this test. These drives can be either SATA or SAS drives, since the backplane they plug into supports either. The drives plug in via a drive holder that slides into the bay and clicks into place securely. This keeps things very neat, since there are no dangling wires. However, Sun does not provide empty holders for the other drive slots, so you can't just buy a drive and plug it in. The power supply is a robust 530 watts, and is labeled as being 80 percent efficient. On the front of the case, you get two FireWire ports, two USB ports, and audio I/O. Curiously, the FireWire ports were FW 400, not FW 800. In fact, none of the workstations supported FW 800. Round the back, you get four USB ports and 7.1 audio, and that's it. It's all very legacy free. Interestingly, there's one USB port on the motherboard. Dell and HP also have this.
The idea is to keep the security dongles for expensive software inside the case, not outside where anyone can make off with it. This is a good idea. Dell's Precision T3400 is a lot busier on the inside when placed next to Sun's spartan interior. It's slightly cluttered with wires, but a lot of space is taken up by the humongous heatsink on the processor. The cable management could be better. It supports a maximum of two drives, and comes with the necessary drive holder for the second one. The front has a Firewire port, two USB ports, and audio I/O. The rear port cluster has six USB ports, audio I/O (no 7.1 here), a cluster of legacy com, parallel, and PS/2 ports. There are two fans that keep the interior cool, and it's completely tool-less.
The power supply is rated at 375 watts, and there's no mention of an 80 percent efficiency rating. HP's xw4600 is the narrowest of the four workstations. The insides are quite neat, falling in between Dell and Sun in terms of the cable management. It supports two hard drives, and has the appropriate holders in place. The front panel has two USB ports and audio I/O. The rear panel has seven USB ports, a com port, a parallel port, PS/2 ports, 5.1 audio, and uniquely, an eSATA port. Firewire is conspicuous by its absence.
The power supply is rated at 80 percent efficiency, and 475 watts. Lenovo's Thinkstation S10 has a nice handle on the top that makes it easier to carry around. Cable management is quite good, and the cabinet has space for three drives, with the holders already provided. The front panel has one Firewire port, two USB ports, audio I/O, and a multi-format media card reader. At the rear reside eight USB ports, dual Gigabit ports, one com port, and PS/2 ports. The 7.1 audio output stands out with the S/ PDIF output.
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CBRE to buy $4.9B global industrial portfolio
Hillwood Investment Properties selling properties spanning 28M sf, two continents
It may be a new year, but one of the largest-ever industrial purchases indicates the sector’s hot streak isn’t fading just yet.
CBRE Investment Management recently agreed to buy a portfolio of logistics properties from Ross Perot Jr.’s Hillwood Investment Properties, according to the Wall Street Journal. The properties involved in the deal are valued at $4.9 billion.
The portfolio spans more than 28 million square feet and includes warehouses and distribution centers, as well as other logistics facilities. The portfolio has properties in the United States, in addition to facilities in the United Kingdom, Germany and Poland.
Approximately two-thirds of the portfolio is already built and leased. The rest of it is either in search of tenants or still being developed.
The portfolio was appealing to CBRE because it was centered in markets with large labor forces, has advanced transportation systems and is close to a large number of consumers, the Journal reported.
“It’s a portfolio that was built and designed to be very responsive,” CBRE Investment Management CEO Chuck Leitner told the publication.
CBRE Investment has more than $133 billion in assets, including $35 billion in industrial property across the world. According to the Journal, part of the portfolio sale is expected to close later this year, though part of it could also stretch into 2023.
This is not the first time Perot Jr.’s development company has made an industrial property deal stretching into the billions.
In late 2020, the company sold a portfolio of 23 facilities to Stockbridge Capital Group and the National Pension Service of Korea. The transaction was valued at $2 billion, the largest of its kind since the beginning of the pandemic at the time.
Industrial real estate’s performance in the fourth quarter is not yet clear, but the sector is likely poised for another big year after the pandemic accelerated e-commerce led to a surge across the industry.
In the third quarter, there was 159 million square feet of net absorption, the highest quarterly total in 13 years, according to a report by Transwestern. Vacancy dropped to 4.7 percent while asking rents hit a quarterly high of $7.11 per square foot.
[WSJ] — Holden Walter-Warner


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|Teens Taking Over ‘The Voice’ & ‘X-Factor’|
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|Written by Ginny Grimsley|
|Monday, 15 October 2012 15:03|
20-year-old Top 40s Singer Offers Tips for Kids
with Big Dreams
If Sydney Rose, 20, could talk to the young contestants wowing audiences on “The Voice” and “The X-Factor,” she’d tell them: Even if you don’t make it to the end, if you have a vision and a talent, don’t ignore it.
The singer/songwriter whose debut pop single, “Breaking Rules,” hit No. 21 on the national radio Top 40 chart in October, says she tried to put her dream on hold – and couldn’t.
“I’ve been in love with music all my life,” says Rose (www.sydneyrosemusic.com). “I’ve learned it’s an important part of who I am and you can’t ignore that, no matter what your age.”
Rose grew up honing her singing skills, then learning guitar (“My first chord was D”) and dancing. She overcame any lingering shyness about performing before audiences by joining two other girls in a pop/dance group called Rosemadayne.
But when it came time to attend college, she decided it was best to put her dream on a back burner.
“I was afraid,” she says. “I wanted to experience college without the pressure of a music career, but I actually felt more pressure without my dream and I knew I had to nurture that passion that is so a part of me.”
That’s when she wrote her newest album, “Rise,” an up-tempo celebration of life. It’s getting airplay on radio stations across the country, a development that never ceases to amaze and delight the rising star.
“Listening to myself on the planet 96.7 right at this moment!!!” she posted recently on Twitter (@itssydneyrose). “This is surreal!!!! #bestdayeverever.”
Rose offers tips for other young people who are determined to follow their dreams:
About Sydney Rose
Sydney Rose is a 20-year-old recording artist who has worked toward her success the old-fashioned way – through training, practice and dedication. She credits great coaches for helping her develop her talent for singing, dancing and songwriting, and she has become a rising star on the pop music circuit. Her new album, “Rise,” is now available on iTunes.
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Scottie Pippen is known as one of the greatest No. 2's in NBA history. For some reason, he doesn't see that for what it is: a compliment.
It's no secret Pippen is upset with how he was portrayed in ESPN's The Last Dance, a docuseries which centered on Michael Jordan and the Chicago Bulls' final championship run. But he's gone a bit too far in trying to tarnish Jordan's legacy and reputation.
In an interview on SiriusXM radio on Tuesday, Pippen spoke about Jordan's famous flu game. In doing so, he complained about how much attention it's received, especially in comparison to playing through a painful back injury which is something Pippen dealt with throughout his career.
Pippen appears to have lost all respect for the legendary Jordan, his former teammate and sidekick.
"Is it easier to play with a herniated disc or with the flu? ... I don't see many bad back games. But I do see flu games. Flu? C'mon," Pippen said.
Take a look.
This isn't the first time Scottie Pippen has gone after Michael Jordan and it certainly won't be the last.
In Pippen's new book, Unguarded, he claimed Jordan's top priority in The Last Dance was centered on proving he is and forever will be the best player in basketball history.
GQ Sports released an excerpt of the book last week:
Except Michael was determined to prove to the current generation of fans that he was larger-than-life during his day—and still larger than LeBron James, the player many consider his equal, if not superior. So Michael presented his story, not the story of the “Last Dance,” as our coach, Phil Jackson, billed the 1997–98 season once it became obvious the two Jerrys (owner Jerry Reinsdorf and general manager Jerry Krause) were intent on breaking up the gang no matter what happened.
It's safe to say Pippen's relationship with Jordan has vanished. What a shame.


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Georgia Douglas Johnson was an important figure of the Harlem Renaissance, the literary and cultural movement that flourished throughout the streets of New York City. Johnson is best recognized for her four volumes of poetry, The Heart of a Woman (1918), Bronze (1922), An Autumn Love Cycle (1928), and Share My World (1962).
Johnson was born in Atlanta, Georgia on September 10, around 1877, to Laura Jackson and George Camp Johnson. Johnson graduated from Atlanta University Normal College in 1896. She also studied music at Oberlin Conservatory and at the Cleveland College of Music, both in Ohio. She met her husband, Henry Lincoln Johnson, a lawyer and government employee, while at Atlanta University (later Clark Atlanta University).
While living in Washington, D.C., on Saturday nights Johnsonhosted open houses attended by such Harlem Renaissance writers as Louis Alexander, Gwendolyn Bennett, Marita Bonner, Countee Cullen, Clarissa Scott Delaney, Jessie Redmon Fauset, Angelina Weld Grimke, Langston Hughes, Zora Neal Hurston, and Alain Locke. The gathering became known as the S Street Salon, and prominent writers often debuted new works at the gatherings.
Johnson’s first collection of poems, The Heart of a Woman and Other Poems, established her as one of the notable African American woman poets of her time.
Johnson wrote several plays. During the fall of 1926, her play Blue Blood was performed by the Krigwa Players in New York City and was published the following year. In 1927 Plumes, a folk tragedy set in the rural South, won first prize in a literary contest sponsored by the National Urban League’s African American magazine Opportunity.
In addition to writing poetry, short stories and plays, Johnson also wrote a weekly newspaper column. Entitled Homely Philosophy, the column was syndicated by twenty news publications between 1926 and 1932. Johnson also collaborated on a composition with Lillian Evanti in the late 1940s. From 1930 to 1965, Johnson established and ran an international correspondence club.
Palumbo, Carmine D. “Georgia Douglas Johnson (ca. 1877-1966).” New Georgia Encyclopedia. 04 September 2013. Web. 09 August 2017.


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Red and yellow flowers in a garden at Pukekura Park, New Plymouth. Several large trees and the roof of a building are visible in the background. Rendered predominantly in greens, red, yellow, black and purple.
Inkjet print of original Graham Kirk painting titled "Batman and Robin at Pukekura Park". The busts of Batman and Robin, dressed in costume, are pictured lower left. They appear to be looking at a computer screen. Behind them is a view of Pukekura Park from the Boating Lake, looking towards Poet's Bridge and Mount Taranaki in the background. Lush green vegetation rings the Lake. A duck is visible on the water lower right and another is visible immediately behind Batman.