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COLUMBUS (AP) — Ohio’s elections chief and advocates for the homeless are making their final arguments in a federal lawsuit that could affect how thousands of ballots are cast and counted in the swing state.
The advocates, along with the Ohio Democratic Party, are suing Republican Secretary of State Jon Husted over changes made in 2014 to requirements for absentee or provisional ballots. The two sides reiterated their arguments and findings in court briefs last week and are expected to submit their final filings with the court on Thursday. The case would then be left to the judge to decide.
A look at what each is saying and some details about the dispute:
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At issue are the laws and procedures for absentee and provisional ballots. Provisional ballots are those cast when a voter’s identity or registration is in question, among other reasons. The voter’s eligibility is verified later.
Among other changes, the two laws challenged in the suit require voters to provide certain identifying information when submitting their absentee or provisional ballots. Voters must include their name, signature, a valid form of ID, address and birthdate.
The Democrats and advocates argue the laws create new hurdles for voters, particularly members of minority groups, and amount to modern-day literacy tests.
In their recent brief, they told the court that Ohio has shown “no legitimate, strong or necessary” reason for imposing the changes.
The plaintiffs say the laws, along with Husted’s directives, fail to provide elections boards with uniform standards for deciding whether to reject or count ballots. Instead, they say, that’s left to discretion of the 88 county boards, violating voters’ equal protection rights. They point to instances where invalid ballots were counted and valid ballots were tossed because of technicalities.
The parties also argue that the use and rejection of absentee and provisional balloting has been higher in counties with more minorities, which, they say, suggests that minorities are using absentee and provisional balloting at higher rates and having their ballots rejected at higher rates than whites.
The plaintiffs’ attorneys told the court last week the challenged laws are not just “solutions in search of a problem.”
“They are Defendants’ means of ensuring that the votes actually counted will be whiter and more Republican,” they wrote.
Husted’s attorneys describe the challenged laws as “reasonable, nondiscriminatory rules that made only minor changes to Ohio’s absentee and provisional voting procedures and impose little burden on voters.”
They point to election data showing the statewide acceptance rates for the ballots improving after the laws were put in place in 2014.
“And these laws serve many legitimate interests, including registering unregistered voters, updating voter registration information, and, ultimately, making more votes count,” the state’s attorneys told the court in filings last week. They have said that having the multiple identifiers helps election officials more easily locate voters in databases.
The state’s attorney called the plaintiffs’ comparison of the laws to a literacy test “unfounded.”
“Requiring voters to provide their birthdate and address, even in combination with the remaining fields, bears no resemblance to the ‘discriminatory tests to suppress the registration of minorities’ that the Voting Rights Act aims to combat,” the attorneys wrote in their brief.
The state said the plaintiffs have failed to prove that the challenged laws violate the constitution or any law.
U.S. District Judge Algenon Marbley heard testimony from county elections officials, election experts and others during a bench trial in March. After Thursday’s final filings, he could rule on the case. The plaintiffs want the judge to permanently block the challenged laws from being enforced. Husted’s attorneys say the judge should rule in their favor on all claims.


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Johnson and Johnson in big trouble for hiding hip transplant side effects
New Delhi : One of the most trusted brands Johnson and Johnson turned out to be a money making machine which did not care about the patients using its products during hip transplant surgery. The Indian arm of the company, reportedly, hid key facts on the disastrous aftermath of surgeries conducted on hundreds of people in the country.
In a "clear abdication of responsibility", Johnson and Johnson did not inform the national regulator about the exact number of patients who used these devices, the adverse reports following such surgeries and the corrective operations subsequently conducted. It also “did not provide any compensation” to those affected.
According to a report prepared by an expert committee set up by the Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare to investigate complaints on the hip implant devices, information of over 3600 patients with wrong hip implant devices is missing.
The committee, chaired by Dr Arun Agarwal, ex-Dean and Professor of ENT, Maulana Azad Medical College, New Delhi, has recommended that J&J be made liable to pay at least Rs 20 lakh to each affected patient, and that the reimbursement programme for revision surgeries should continue until August 2025.
The committee concluded: “…the ASR hip implants were found to be faulty, which resulted in higher revision surgeries”; the “…accelerated wear of metal on metal implant leads to higher levels of cobalt and chromium in the blood which lead to toxicity… these metal ions damage tissues and further damage body organs” and “may also cause localised and systematic health problems”.

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The music festival market is presumably too saturated these days and it seems that 2019 will not see another Arroyo Seco Weekend! After 2 splendid years – last year Neil Young, Jack White, and Robert Plant were headlining – the Pasadena music festival is on a hiatus.
Around May, it seemed something was not exactly right as the lineup had still not been announced, a bad sign as the festival is taking place at the end of June. They were rumors the festival would be postponed till the end of the summer, but instead, Goldenvoice has announced Pasadena Daydream Festival, to be happening on August 31st. This new festival will take place at the same location than Arroyo Seco, Brookside at the Rose Bowl, and despite the fact it will be a somewhat a more modest one-day event, many people could see it as a sort of substitute for this year.
However, Rose Bowl General Manager Darryl Dunn disagrees as he declared to PasadenaNow: I think it’s a different event, I don’t think it’s a replacement’.
The good news for all the goths out there is that Pasadena Daydream Festival will bring a much more post-punk/alt-rock/metal trend than the very classic-rock Arroyo Seco, with a definitive ‘80s vibe as the legendary Cure are headlining. Also part of the lineup are Pixies, Deftones, Mogwai, Throwing Muses, The Joy Formidable, Chelsea Wolfe, The Twilight Sad, Emma Ruth Rundle, Kaelan Mikla.
According to estimates, Goldenvoice was anticipating a daily attendance of 40,000 for Arroyo Seco, with a potential growth up to 83,000 by year 5, whereas last year attendance was rather around 25,000 per day, and this may have been a reason to put it on hold for this year.
Hopefully, Arroyo Seco will be re-launched in 2020, since Goldenvoice has a ten-year contract with the venue, and is set to operate each year through 2026. ‘Arroyo Seco Weekend is a great event and like I said, we’re excited about it [coming] back again soon. In the meantime, we’re going to have some wonderful events in summer of 2019,’ added Dunn. This one-year hiatus may be a good thing after all, since we have to question the necessity of all these festivals with copycat-lineups, and we may have reached a point where promoters are not too eager to run a large-scale festival every year.
General admission tickets for Pasadena Daydream Festival are $150, VIP tickets are $300.
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Creem – America’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll Magazine, Reviewed Issue By Issue – November 1978 (Volume 10, Number 6)
I’m not taking the band QUITE as seriously as I once did
Rocky Kramer’s Rock & Roll Tuesdays Presents “Rocktober” On Tuesday October 4th, 2022 7 PM PT on Twitch
Rocky Kramer will be hosting “Rocktober” on this week’s episode of Rocky Kramer’s Rock & Roll Tuesdays on Twitch. Tune into Twitch on Tuesday, October 4th, at 7 PM PT for this amazing show. Rocky Kramer is a guitar virtuoso, often being compared to the greatest guitar players in the world. Rocky has performed on…
“In these shows I’ve got some stories to sing, and some songs to tell…”
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his sonic landscape largely exceeds his simple roots in folk
The globally streamed 6 hour concert presented by Fenix360 and WOWtv for the “Let Me Help Inc.org Foundation” (a 501c3 charity) for “Children of the World”, Saturday, October 1st, 2022, Reviewed
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A Roth IRA is totally worthless if you do not, invest the cash in your Roth IRA. Here, the primary place for financial education I’m mosting likely to review three of the very best Roth IRA investments. . Any type of among these investments can as well as will certainly make you a tax-free millionaire.
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I’m additionally mosting likely to make a suggestion on exactly how to decide which of these 3 strategies is finest for you. As with many points in life, there’s never ever one best solution. Because the best financial investment for you may not be the very best financial investment for somebody else. .
So I want you to be as enlightened as feasible to ensure that you can be in full control of what happens to your money.
It makes feeling to utilize your Roth IRA for high growth investments, since generally more revenues equates to more taxes, however not if those investments are inside your Roth IRA. Not just this, however the Roth IRA is a lasting lorry, so it likewise doesn’t make sense to spend for Passive revenue in your Roth IRA.
So rather than focusing on easy income in your Roth IRA, why not focus on growth? So this eliminate a lot of investments, for instance, Bonds or Money, Market Investments like CDs and short-term Treasuries, and also absolutely not cash, because you don’t wish to throw away the tax shield of the Roth IRA on investments that return only one or two percent or nothing.
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Presuming you’re not about to retire following year, you want development and also concentrated investments for your Roth IRA. Let’s talk regarding the three means to spend in stocks, for your Roth IRA.
- 1. The very first means to purchase your Roth IRA is to get target-date funds
- The 2nd way is to purchase index funds.
- The 3rd means is to acquire individual stocks.
Allow’s go right into each of these one by one.
Without a doubt the most convenient financial investment for your Roth IRA is getting target date funds. Target date funds is a mutual fund that contains three to four various index funds inside it. Basically, it’s a fund of funds.
Here’s a normal time frame fund as well as you’ll, generally see a domestic stock fund, a International stock fund, a mutual fund as well as normally a percentage in a money market or money fund. . To ensure that’s what a fund of funds resembles.
A 2055 fund is mosting likely to be much more greatly heavy in the direction of stocks. . Its called a 2025 fund, due to the fact that if you’re preparing to retire actually soon, you do not have the deluxe of waiting on a recuperation in the event of a stock market downturn. So you’re going to have more bonds, which offers you extra stability and also less in supplies.
Target-Date funds immediately select a mix of investments for you, based on your approximate age, and after that it adjusts that mix of investments. As you come close to retirement age, if extra Americans had target-date funds throughout the last economic crisis, they really would have been much better off.
. I recognize it’s a sensitive subject, yet when you become aware of individuals that shed half of their retirement in the 2008 stock market crash, most of them had excessive of their portfolio in stocks, provided their age and also or they either sold whatever and afterwards absolutely missed out on the healing. S, ince it’s every age certain, the name of a target date fund is constantly going to have actually a year connected to it.
The Fidelity Freedom Index 2055 funds. This is the ideal target date fund for a 30 year old that would retire at some time around the year 2050. . Every target date fund has a target retired life year as part of the name, so locating the ideal one, for you is truly very easy. Simply identify in what years somebody your age would roughly retire and then simply try to find a target date fund keeping that year.
Ramit Sethi, a individual financing guru and very popular writer of “I will teach you to be abundant”, recommends target date funds for the vast majority of people. He chats concerning exactly how target-date funds are the utmost collection it and neglect it financial investment and also they set you back a lot less than using a robo-advisor. Yes, you can accomplish greater returns with other approaches like the ones.I’m going to tell you regarding a little later on.
That’s why target-date funds are the logical selection for the majority of individuals. In that sense, target-date funds are a no-brainer financial investment choice for your Roth IRA.
The secondly of Roth IRA investments I want to talk about is Index Funds. . This technique is actually similar to Target Date Funds, except it’s much more DIY.
The time frame fund provides you a total ideally allocated portfolio in one nice package, but with index funds. . You primarily would develop that on your own, so you have to choose an asset allocation, that’s right for you and also for your age, and after that you need to discover index funds to construct that asset allocation.
You would certainly also need to rebalance your portfolio once the marketplace relocates order to maintain those portion asset allocations, as well as keep your retired life date or your goal date in mind. As well as adjust your portfolio towards a more conventional allocation gradually.
So it is a little extra job than a time frame fund, because you’re essentially going to do on your own what the target date fund would provide for you. . The alternative that is good for you if you want a bit more control over your investments, a time frame fund. For all you type-a, geeks as well as control fanatics out there, you’ll most likely want to do it.
This way, I directly do index funds in one of my accounts as well as I do not do time frame funds, because I directly want to adhere to an asset allocation that isn’t provided by any type of time frame funds. The asset allocation design that I follow is one recommended by David Swensen. He’s the famous portfolio supervisor of Yale’s, thirty billion dollar endowment fund.
I speak about him a lot and he advises alloting percent in domestic stocks, 15 % in international supplies, 10 % in arising markets, 15 % in US Treasuries, 15 % in US inflation-protected Treasuries and also 15 % in roths or property investment trusts.
This is a portfolio made of 6 various index funds, yet if you want to maintain it basic, you can also simply duplicate the allocation of a target date fund. If you look at the Fidelity 2055 fund that we talked about earlier, you see that they have 60 % in residential stocks. . They have about 30 percent in an International stock fund as well as the rest of it in bond as well as money market funds. So you could simply duplicate that asset allocation and also discover index funds to develop that, and simply do it by yourself.
In fact there’s thousands of different asset appropriations you might select from. There is no one right response, however you simply intend to understand the pros and cons of each and after that choose something. I selected David Swensen’s asset allocation since I like that it does not have too many eggs in one basket. .
In other words, there’s no solitary asset class that dominates the portfolio there’s like at most 30 percent in the domestic supplies, but after that whatever else is 15 percent in real estate and also 15 percent in bonds and 15 percent in arising markets.
This implies that, throughout any economic cycle or season periods of reduced growth, high development, reduced rising cost of living, low and high rising cost of living, my portfolio is positioned to profit, as well as yet it’s still extremely development concentrated due to the fact that a lot of it it’s is in stocks.
It’s truly simply a fancier version of the typical asset allocation of many target date funds, for a extra comprehensive description on exactly how to invest in index funds for your Roth IRA make sure to download my Roth IRA spending starter package. . It has detailed guidelines on various asset allotments to choose from. The benefits and drawbacks of each allocation, which index funds to acquire and also just how much of each index fund to purchase. It’s really certain in depth. As well as it’s an impressive resource that I’ve produced just for you and also I know you’re going to love it.
As soon as you pick an asset allocation, after that step is to locate low-cost index funds that fit those appropriations.
The secret is to make sure that the expense proportion of the index fund is under 0.2 %, and also you can even discover a lot of index funds that are a lot lower than that. If you’re considering doing index funds for your Roth IRA then definitely download my Roth IRA spending starter kit. It’s one more preferred alternative that I did especially on Fidelity Index Funds.
The third and also most innovative means to spend your Roth IRA is by getting individual stocks. At the heart of it, the whole idea when acquiring individual stocks is that you’re shopping great business at a excellent priceYou don’t want to purchase poor business at a excellent rate. . You do not wish to buy great companies at a bad rate. You want to purchase excellent business at a great cost. Clearly that’s simpler claimed than done, but essentially that’s the heart of it and also investing in individual stocks is the fastest way to build riches.
It’s likewise the most labor-intensive means to spend your Roth IRA. To get for your Roth IRA, you would desire to ask on your own the complying with concerns: do I recognize this firm and also the sector it’s in.
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One more inquiry you want to ask yourself is: do you want? Do you rely on the CEO and also the management group to do the ideal thing? You additionally want to ask on your own: does this company have excellent cash flow currently as well as in the future, to ensure that does entail checking out the financial declarations and detecting fads as well as patterns as well as thinking of where the sector’s headed in the future? You also want to ask yourself: does this company have excessive financial debt, which is actually something that would compromise its capability to endure any kind of kind of financial declines. A fast means to tell whether a company has way too much financial obligation or otherwise, is to consider a Ratio called the financial obligation to asset ratio.
This tells you just how much a firm owes about how much it owes. In general, you intend to buy business that own two times as high as it is the much more it owes relative to what it owes the better. . This is just one of the metrics you could check out to see if a firm has too much debt. I chat extra about financial obligation metrics in my Roth IRA Investing starter package so absolutely a duplicate.
If you have not already, another inquiry you desire to ask yourself is: can I purchase this supply at a sensible price and what’s sensible is totally loved one? It’s all relative to how profitable the company is, the much more rewarding a firm is the extra I’m ready to pay to have that stock. On the other hand, the much less profitable that business is the less I’m willing to pay to possess that stock.
One quick method to tell if the supply is trading on a sensible cost is to look at what’s called the p/e proportion or the rate to profits proportion. The rate to revenues proportion is a metric that contrasts the price of the stock split by its revenues per share and the reduced the p/e proportion, the less costly the rate is family member to the revenues.
Once more, my Roth IRA, spending starter set gives in-depth instructions on just how to find a stock’s p/e proportion, as well as how to utilize it to make great investing choices.
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Currently for some recommendations on just how to set about choosing which of these three Roth IRA spending methods would certainly be best for you. Firstly, you want to be realistic concerning what you’re really mosting likely to do. There is nothing more useless than an impressive investing strategy that you’re not going to follow through with. So the third alternative of picking individual stocks clearly it sounds fun as well as it can be truly financially rewarding, but 99 % of individuals are just speak below. They don’t have the moment or the readiness to place in that type of work.
It’s type of like if you’re attempting to lose weight as well as you require to pick a diet plan that you would really be able to do as well as the results could not be as hot or quickly, however at least it’ll function.
Returning to investing, you intend to pick the approach that you’re actually mosting likely to do and in many cases, just investing in target-date funds, you’re going to end up really actually affluent. If you simply do that constantly, if you’re a lazy financier – and also you want to invest the money in your Roth IRA, with as little effort as feasible – go with target-date funds. . If your eyes just glaze over at the thought of managing your very own investments and searching for index funds and also rebalancing your portfolio, then do not compel yourself to do something that you don’t want to do.
Life is as well brief for that, so great deals of individuals retire millionaires just doing target-date funds. So I actually advise target-date funds for the actual type of lazy, hands-off investor.
For the a little much more DIY capitalist I recommend index funds. I like index funds as well and for the very DIY investor I recommend learning how to invest in individual stocks.
All of you, type-a nerds around, learn some audit terminology and also do a bit of research study and number crunching. For any individual that puts in the time to find out how to evaluate individual stocks, it can be really gratifying.
These are the 3 really remarkable means to invest your Roth IRA. .

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Two Elements You Do Certainly Not Comprehend When It Comes To LASIK Eye Medical ProceduresThe eye can be examined with relative ease regarding both its function and its structure. A functional examination consists of the ability to relocate the orbit and the response of the pupil to light and accommodation.
The function of the eye might be tested in numerous ways. The client might be asked to determine illuminated letter or objects of differing sizes on what is called the Snellen chart.
Alternatively, the evaluation of the structural part of the eye may be made in numerous ways. Stress within the eyeball is determined by a "tonometer." In certain illness, particularly in glaucoma, the stress in the eyeball is increased significantly.
However, it needs to be well bore in mind that a patient with an eye problem may have other problems too. Typically other physical conditions are primary and affect the eye as a consequence. The appearance of the eye can signal the client and the doctor to problems in some disturbances of other parts of the body even prior to other signs provide themselves.
One's dependence on sight is highlighted when one deals with a possible or temporary permanent loss of this essential sense. Hence, when corrective steps are looked for, certain forms of vision correction such as contact lenses or glasses are prescribed.
On the other hand, some people are bothered with that they have actually some framed lenses or contact lenses in front of their eyes.
For this reason, advanced surgeries were developed to encourage decreased utilization of contact lenses or glasses. One of which is the now popular LASIK eye surgical treatment.
Generally, LASIK eye surgical treatment is the brief term for "Laser-Assisted In Situ Keratomileusis." Like its concrete equivalent, LASIK why not look here eye surgical treatment is another type of vision correction. The only difference is that with this type of surgery, one's vision is corrected completely.
With LASIK eye surgical treatment, the refractive mistakes in the cornea are completely transformed. This can be done using an "excimer laser."
The primary function of this surgery is to create a threadlike, rounded "flap" in the cornea utilizing a blade called "microkeratome." In a series of unfolding and laser processing, the cornea is finally reformed, allowing better the eye to direct more light into the retina.
Popularity vs. Disadvantages
Amidst the growing popularity of LASIK eye surgical treatment, there are still disadvantages that individuals need to know. Probably, the primary reason that this kind of eye surgical treatment has become well accepted is since most of its cases had actually been effective.
Nevertheless, in spite of its success, there are still some downsides. Here is the list:
1. It is an operation applied to the most delicate part of the eye
Since LASIK eye surgical treatment involves the operation of the retina, which is one of the most sensitive parts of the eye, a lot of Recommended Site people state that the operation can be extremely risky.
To puts it simply, a easy mistake could nearly trigger an individual's lifetime loss of sight. It is crucial to consider lots of factors before choosing whether LASIK eye surgical treatment is the right corrective measure one has to undergo.
2. It is not a ideal treatment
LASIK eye surgery may remedy your vision but it does not necessarily suggest that it can give you a ideal vision. Even if analytical reports show that 70% of the patients might have 20/20 vision, this does not necessarily imply they have perfect vision too.
Given all these things, it can be deduced that, in spite of the appeal of the like this operation, LASIK might not constantly be the perfect eye surgical treatment the method a lot of individuals view it
On the other hand, the examination of the structural part of the eye may be made in several methods. It ought to be well kept in mind that a client with an eye issue may have other issues. Typically other physical conditions are primary and affect the eye as a effect. The look of the eye can alert the doctor and the patient to problems in some disruptions of other parts of the body even prior to other signs provide themselves.
Like its concrete equivalent, LASIK eye surgical treatment is another kind of vision correction.

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It's time to kick the hangover.
Lose to Oakland, however, and the Steelers can start scheduling tee times for January.
The problem is that this team has a healthy supply of problems to fix. Not all of them can likely be fixed on the fly, but some can be fixed with a few simple tweaks.
Let's break it all down.
Cold, Hard Realities
1. If the Steelers want to win another Super Bowl, they'll have to do it the way they did in 2005, when Bill Cowher's team stormed to a strong finish after struggling mid-season and then were the ultimate road warriors in playoffs.
2. Face it, detractors. Bruce Arians isn't going anywhere until season's end, if at all. Despite all his transgressions as a coordinator, he has a good relationship with the players and he has the respect of the organization. Firing him would not be as easy as some might think.
3. Troy Polamalu may not be completely healthy again this season. He is likely to sit out this weekend's game against the Raiders, and the nature of knee injuries makes it likely that this will nag him through the remainder of the season.
4. The coverage units are killing Pittsburgh and nothing the team has done has made an impact. While the Steelers did not give Baltimore a touchdown on a return, they did let punt returners gain far too many yards. I saw Daniel Sepulveda make a tackle. Enough said.
The Good News
Besides the schedule, there is some other good news for the Steelers.
1. Ben Roethlisberger will be back against Oakland, barring a setback. That in itself is good news, but the better news is that he was out for a week. Finally, Steelers fans and coaches know what Dennis Dixon brings. You can bet a lot of teams are kicking themselves for passing on this young man not once, but five times.
The best thing about Dixon's debut is that it gives the Steelers another weapon to use whenever things aren't rolling. Dixon is a runner like Roethlisberger, and he's a speedy guy who can turn the corner.
He also showed enough poise and talent to be the team's top backup from now on.
2. Teams still can't run on Pittsburgh's defense. Ray Rice got some nice yards, but opposing rushing attacks have yet to beat the Steelers. They've corralled the league's best backs.
Save for Miami, the teams they will face the rest of the season either have below average offensive lines or poor rushing attacks, so their streak of not allowing a 100-yard rusher appears safe for another season.
3. The Steelers nearly beat Baltimore with three of their most integral players out. Had any one of Ben Roethlisberger, Chris Kemoeatu, or Troy Polamalu played, Pittsburgh would have won the game. That bodes well for an end-of-the-season rematch.
4. The Steelers have their backs against the wall. In 2005, the Steelers found themselves in the same situation. This team revels in being an underdog. Now that they've dug themselves a hole, perhaps the Steelers will regain some of that swagger. If they do and start rolling, they can hang with anyone.
5. The Steelers have yet to be outplayed. They've done everything in five losses to beat themselves. None of Cincinnati (twice), Baltimore, Kansas City, or Chicago has managed to outplay them, however.
If Pittsburgh can stop beating itself, the Steelers probably won't lose. They have the talent to play with anyone. They just lack the results.
The Bad News
It's not all rosy, however. If it were, the team would have only one loss (let's say it was one of the Bengals games). Here's the bad news.
1. The Steelers can't do two things that are absolutely essential when you get into the playoffs and start facing consistently high caliber teams: cover kicks and punts, and play defense consistently.
Against Baltimore, the Steelers defense must have driven Mike Tomlin and Dick LeBeau crazy. They'd have a lights-out stand where Joe Flacco would look like a confused and pressured rookie. Then they'd follow it up by allowing him to drive the Ravens down the field with all the poise and accuracy of Brett Favre.
The coverage continues to be terrible. It's wonderful to have a punter who can plant the ball deep in opposing territory. It's not so wonderful when his kicks get returned twenty or thirty yards. The same goes for kickoffs, which have been bad all season long.
2. Bruce Arians cannot call games. Against the Ravens, I began to wonder if he is afraid of success. It seemed that they found out exactly what Dennis Dixon could do to menace the Ravens, then did everything but that in the second half.
When Roethlisberger is playing, it's harder to notice simply because Ben changes plays at the line and runs the offense himself somewhat regularly.
The deal breaker for me is that, late in games, the Steelers have had trouble moving the football. When you look at the plays being run, it's no wonder why.
Two calls in the last two weeks made no sense. Coincidentally, they were the last offensive plays of each game.
The toss to Mewelde Moore in Kansas City made absolutely no sense. Asking Dixon, who had been struggling with zone coverage the entire second half, to throw a pass under pressure to keep a drive moving also made no sense. Dixon could have run with the ball or given a run/pass option. Instead, his pass was intercepted.
3. The Steelers have looked absolutely uninspired against divisional opponents this season. They've played lackluster games against each. Even worse, in all four contests, their opponents weren't playing very well, either.
The Steelers put the Bengals' backs against the wall in their first match, only to fall apart late. Against Cleveland, Pittsburgh played good enough to win, but didn't put away a spectacularly awful Browns team convincingly.
Back against Cincy, the Bengals struggled to move the ball, but the Steelers matched them for offensive ineptitude. Against the Ravens, the Steelers only played better when Baltimore was playing better.
4. The Steelers probably cannot sustain another major injury, particularly to Rashard Mendenhall, Ben Roethlisberger, or one of the linebackers.
Losing any of the above would probably spell doom. Willie Parker has been effective in relief, but it's unlikely he'd be as good in a regular role again. Dixon was effective in his first start, but the offense trends toward being too conservative with him under center. The linebackers are making the majority of the plays on defense, meaning that losing any one of them would decrease the production of an already struggling defense.
Troy Polamalu will not be 100 percent for the rest of the year, either. The Steelers need to rest him as much as possible down the stretch so he can be effective in postseason games. Missing games against the Raiders and Browns would likely not have a terribly adverse effect.
The Fix Is In
So how do you utilize the good news, repair the bad news, and cope with the realities?
1. Blitz on defense. Whenever the Steelers have utilized blitz packages, even without Troy Polamalu on the field, they have been very effective. The problem has been that Dick LeBeau has been hesitant to blitz in the absence of his talented strong safety.
Against Baltimore in the second half, the Steelers began using several exotic blitzes that not only shredded a tough Ravens line but also left Joe Flacco utterly confused and probably badly bruised.
The greatest strengths the Steelers' defense has are its speed and ability to blitz from anywhere. They need to use those now, regardless of Polamalu's status.
2. Shake up the plays on offense. Why not use Dennis Dixon a few snaps each game? He can run the option, which would likely work a couple of times and could be effective if drives are stalling consistently.
Also, if you paid attention to the Ravens game, you noticed that when the Steelers pass on first down, they routinely complete those throws. Teams don't expect the Steelers to throw on early downs, so they stack the box. They need to start using that.
It also wouldn't hurt to run the no-huddle in situations in which the Steelers can wear out or exploit an opposing defense. Ben Roethlisberger operates a near-flawless no-huddle attack, so it makes sense that we'd start seeing it more often.
Finally, for Bruce Arians: When in doubt, let Ben call the plays.
3. Play the starters on coverage units. I know it's risky and could lead to further injuries, but the basic fact is that if you can't cover kicks and punts, you can't win the Super Bowl.
Brett Keisel, James Harrison, Lamarr Woodley, and probably even Ryan Clark would be excellent on coverage units. They certainly couldn't do worse than the current specialists are doing.
Somehow, Mike Tomlin has to put an end to this. This is the only quick way to fix it.
4. Create some urgency. The Steelers have a tendency to play down to opponents who shouldn't even be on the same field. We saw it in Kansas City and, to a lesser degree, in Baltimore.
It's time it stops.
The Steelers rise to the occasion when they face good teams. Remember when they put away the Vikings?
Mike Tomlin needs to light them up for every game. This weekend against Oakland is the perfect litmus test. Get the Steelers motivated and fired up and then see how they handle an inferior team.
There's no harm in a little motivation.
A record of 6-5 is manageable. The team is only a few plays from winning four more games. In fact, it is only a few plays from being undefeated.
The Steelers' task the rest of the way is to make sure they start making those plays regularly.
When they are on, they are very difficult for anyone to beat.

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Quick. Tell us three things in your kitchen or fridge, we’ll try to come up with something tasty. That’s KB’s challenge with our friends from Kare11: Belinda, Dave and Bobby. They each gave us three things, we came up with recipes and we shot videos for the show! We’re all on lockdown and we all need to keep…
You’re officially the Chief Cook and Bottle Washer. And, you’re finding that your food prep essentials just aren’t holding up to the task of daily use. Good news — you can get your all too critical items for happy food preparation and you don’t need to wade through any crowded big box, germ infested environments to get…
It’s Cinco de Mayo! Let’s get cookin’ and sippin’ because today is a perfect day for a little Mexican mood lifter. Join Chef Tracy for Empanada and Mango Marg making~
Light up the grill because Chef Manny is coming to your backyard! Hot tips and tricks for making the most of your grilled fare.
It’s time for Chef Tracy to give a little 101 on her delicious empanadas.
Join Chef Lorelei as she teaches us a quick and tasty snack, Beet Yogurt Dip. It is sure to brighten up any mood or table!
Join Chef Marty in the kitchen as he teaches us about Chinese Black Chicken sourced locally from Brooklyn Park, MN.
Kate’s chocolates are a work of art! Named as one of Oprah’s O-List picks, these chocolates are perfect for giving and getting. A peek inside the box leaves you wondering if you ordered a box of chocolates or a box of hand painted curios made for display. Kate and her team use a 5 step…
Cooks is taking the Virtual Happy Hour to a whole new Level!
Connecting in the kitchen is in our DNA. We understand how important it is for folks to connect over food and come together with a common cause — A little learning, camaraderie and a whole lotta Fun!
The most versatile tool in our culinary toolbox? Vinaigrette! KB and Marie will walk you through the steps to creating your own in this video.

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Activation of micro, delta or kappa opioid receptors by DAMGO, DPDPE, U-50488 or U-69593 respectively causes antinociception in the formalin test in the naked mole-rat (Heterocephalus glaber).
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Data available on the role of the opioid systems of the naked mole-rat in nociception is scanty and unique compared to that of other rodents. In the current study, the effect of DAMGO, DPDPE and U-50488 and U-69593 on formalin-induced (20 microl, 10%) nociception were investigated. Nociceptive-like behaviors were quantified by scoring in blocks of 5 min the total amount of time (s) the animal spent scratching/biting the injected paw in the early (0-5 min) and in the late (25-60 min) phase of the test. In both the early and late phases, administration of 1 or 5 mg/kg of DAMGO or DPDPE caused a naloxone-attenuated decrease in the mean scratching/biting time. U-50488 and U-69593 at all the doses tested did not significantly change the mean scratching/biting time in the early phase. However, in the late phase U-50488 or U-69593 at the highest doses tested (1 or 5 mg/kg or 0.025 or 0.05 mg/kg, respectively) caused a statistically significant and naloxone-attenuated decrease in the mean scratching/biting time. The data showed that mu, delta or kappa-selective opioids causes antinociception in the formalin test in this rodent, adding novel information on the role of opioid systems of the animal on pain regulation.

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This TA page connects your state with the full range of IDC resources and services to address needs and challenges you and your school districts are facing as you work to improve the quality of your Part B IDEA data. You can learn about IDC and other data quality events happening around the country, stay current with data manager news, and link directly to your IDC State Liaison. You can find out how other states are using IDC resources in IDC’s newest feature—the TA Spotlight.
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The IRFU came under scrutiny this week as their attempts to manage the growth of women's rugby in Ireland were deemed insufficient and lacking in foresight.
Seemingly content that women's rugby in this country could sustain its broadening appeal without the significant backing and leadership of a permanent head coach for the national team, the grassroots of the sport are demonstrating just how self-reliant they can be.
Disappointed with last week's series of events, two women's AIL rugby clubs have chosen to take a stance.
Taken from a statement released by Cork's Highfield women's team, they - along with their opponents today Galwegians - have made moves toward what they hope will be a far-ranging protest itself:
We will take to the field with a very important message on our wrists. This message will read #Legacy.
Why you may ask, it's to start a protest which we as clubs and players support with recent developments with women's rugby in Ireland! This will not be "part-time/casual".
With all AIL clubs ideally participating in this protest, the club is hopeful that their desire to be taken seriously will similarly receive support beyond the confines of women's rugby alone.
The most disheartening element of the IRFU's decision to essentially postpone the appointment of a full-time was the effect such instability would have on player development.
Assuring such a stable environment, lead from the top down, is a determining factor of Highfield's decision to act now:
A massive part of the sport is longterm player development which starts from girls teams, right up to international level.
We the players need to show what is meant by this which is to leave a #Legacy. This sport means the world to us. It's out identity, passion and pride.
A necessary response to the IRFU's disappointing treatment of women's rugby in Ireland, it is sure to be a popular cause.
It seems barely plausible that only a number of weeks after they were put in charge of hosting the women's Rugby World Cup, such a careless approach could be taken when dealing with the long-term goals and developments of a steadily growing national sport.


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My objection is obviously not to this album, which is essentially one of the better non-NWOBHM albums to attempt to capture the same spirit of heavy metal, but to 2 brands of controversy surrounding it. The obvious objections launched by wacko-Christian fundamentalists is hardly worthy of responding to, but the 2 various musical criticisms that have risen up in the years following its release. Of course, to fully understand this it is necessary to understand the music that has been attacked.
“Warlock” was a German Metal outfit whose sound could be categorized as a hybrid of Judas Priest style NWOBHM and older hard rock influences such as Kiss and AC/DC, although female front person Doro Pesch has a rough edged voice that is appropriate to the Metal genre, yet flirts with sounding like a more polished and sober sounding version of Janis Joplin at times. “Touch of Evil” is probably the most over-the-top vocal performance I’ve heard out of anyone. It occasionally sounds like Brian Johnson or Rob Halford minus the testosterone, but the ending set of screams would probably have rendered both of them mute.
On the heavy side of things we have a large collection of solid tracks that could shack up to the “Killing Machine” and “British Steel” era of Judas Priest. “I rule the ruins” and “Touch of Evil” have the edge in terms of vocal performance and riffs. “East meets west” and “Cold cold world” follow up close behind, occasionally having some “Point of Entry” flirtations with the cock rock sound, but avoiding the more mushy aspects of the sound. “Three Minute Warning” and “Kiss of Death” stand out quite prominently in the flock, the former for its speed, and the latter for a dark atmosphere that rivals the intro to Priest’s “Nightcrawler”.
On the lighter side of things we have a rather curious collection of songs that are somewhat uncharacteristic of the metal style. “Für Immer” (German for “Forever”) is quite a poignant ballad with some inspirational lyrics sung in German. The overall atmosphere, the harmonic progression and the military snare beat are highly reminiscent of Scorpions classic track “Crossfire” off the Love at first Sting release. “Metal Tango” is a novelty song that sounds a bit more cock rock than Tango, but still in good fun. “Make Time for Love” is our token 80s cheese ballad, featuring a quite acoustic verse, a louder chorus, and some sappy love lyrics that still somehow manage to touch me. Perhaps it’s my sense of sentimentality towards the 80s, which was a happier time than what I went through during my teen years.
The most well known track off here is obviously both the subject of consternation and ridicule, but from me it simply gets an enthusiastic “Hell Yes!” “All we are” is one of those fun anthems cut from the Twisted Sister style that you can’t help but sing along with. The chorus is simple, the lyrics are cliché, and we have a meager 4 chords comprising the lion’s share of the song. Metal purists may call it shallow, boneheads like Tipper Gore may decry it, but I fucking love it.
Now as to the criticisms thrown at the album, the first obviously comes from a younger generation of metal fans who have little sense of history. I’m not a feminist by any stretch of the imagination (I condemn all forms of collectivism as it is hostile towards individual achievement), but damned if Doro didn’t just kick the living shit out of every cock rock singer from Cinderella to Motley Crue. She makes Don Dokken sound like a sissy. As far as the accusation that this music is dated, I assert that it is timeless, it’s not quite a “British Steel” or a “Killing Machine”, but it comes pretty damned close.
The other criticism of this album is thrown out by post-80s Grunge and Alternative “lifestyles” Rock fans. I purchased this album at “The Wall” (before it went under), along with Yngwie’s first two albums and Judas Priest’s “British Steel”. The person at the cash register was some Kurt Cobain worshipper who gave me a really funny look and then commented “Aren’t you a little young for this stuff? Shouldn’t you be checking out the new Pearl Jam release?” Now as this was 1997 and I had all but hated Grunge for the past 2 years, it took a lot of effort to simply state that it was not my thing rather than tear into how much Pearl Jam had sucked since “Ten”. But to all of you out there who haven’t heard this album; it kicks the shit out of Courtney Love, Kurt Cobain, Eddie Vedder, and all of the other female artists of the early 90s.
To all interested in finding all but forgotten classics that resemble the NWOBHM, this would be a good album to have. Although opinions vary as to how worthy of a homage it is to Judas Priest’s material, it is a fun and entertaining listen nonetheless. Sadly I have yet to purchase any of Doro’s solo material or any other Warlock albums due to an obsession with Power/Prog that I’ve been stuck in since 1999. I plan to remedy this forthwith of course.


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We don’t yet know the Denver Broncos’ schedule for 2022 (the dates and times will be announced Thursday), but we do know all of the team’s opponents (home and way) for this fall.
With that known information, we can calculate how far the Broncos will travel for road games this season. Bill Speros of Bookies.com recently published a list of the travel miles for every NFL team this year and Denver is No. 2 on the list, only trailing the Seattle Seahawks.
The Broncos are set to travel 27,398 miles this year, passing through 32 different time zones. The Seahawks edge them out with 29,446 miles and 34 time zones.
Elsewhere in the AFC West, the Los Angeles Chargers will travel the seventh-most miles (23,266), the Las Vegas Raiders have the ninth-most (20,734) and the Kansas City Chiefs are in the middle of the pack at 17th-most (16,746).
If not for a trip overseas to face the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, Denver would have 21,527 travel miles this year (including an East Coast trip to Jacksonville). That would rank as the eighth-most in the NFL.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have the easiest travel schedule in the NFL this year (6,442 miles) because they won’t be leaving the Eastern time zone. Check out the full list of travel miles on Bookies.com.

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The Luft Fusion air spring is the final stage in the evolution of air forks.
Thanks to its particular architecture the negative chamber is about double the size than stock air forks and the positive chamber is increased by about the equivalent of 1-2 tokens; the lower leg volume is unchanged.
This results in a perfectly linear spring curve in the first 2/3 of travel, then becomes progressive in the last part. The end stroke progression is tunable with the original tokens. It has no preload at full extension, unlike the Debonair C1.
In practice: + more suppleness at the beginning of the stroke -> more traction (especially on low-grip surfaces) and comfort + more supported in the mid-stroke -> less diving under braking and on steeps, even with less compression damping! + thanks to the enlarged positive chamber it's possible to have less end-stroke progression, allowing even lighter riders to achieve full travel + predictability and intuitivity thanks to a constant spring rate in the first 2/3 of travel
The comparison charts show clearly the improvements, in particular the "spring rate": no fork manifacturer has ever shown theirs, and now you know why! A constant spring rate, such as on a coil fork, makes the fork intuitive and predictable, leaving the rider free to focus 100% on the trail instead of having to adapt his riding style (and damper settings) to overcome the shortcomings of the spring.
In short, it combines all the pros of coil and air, without any of the cons. Better than air. Better than coil.
The system uses a positive and a negative chamber, self equalizing, and replaces the lower air shaft only, keeping the original upper cap and valve (and tokens). There are no special valves, floating pistons, etc. that can fail or leak. Only one extra seal (static) compared to a standard air spring. No need for external air tanks, dual positive chambers, dual crowns (or 1,5 crowns). It requires about 60% more air pressure, and adds only 60gr.
Air springs are currently available for the following models: - Rockshox Lyrik, YariI A1+ (2016+) Pike B1+/Revelation A1+ (2018+) 150-180mm - Rockshox Zeb: 150-180mm (+20€) - Fox 36: [2018-2021] 160-170mm (+20€)
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A swim advisory remains in effect today for one Chicago beach, according to the Chicago Park District Web site.
The advisory was issued for Hartigan Beach, which is just off Pratt Avenue in the Far North Side's Rogers Park neighborhood. The advisory means that there is an increased risk of E. coli infection due to poor water quality.
Meanwhile, on the Michigan side of the lake, the National Weather Service is warning of a possibility of rip currents for much of the shoreline.
"Large waves along the shoreline will continue to result in a high risk of rip currents this morning... With conditions for the development of rip currents becoming less favorable this afternoon," according to the NWS site.
A Chicago man who went swimming Friday afternoon near St. Joseph, Mich., was carried away by a rip current and is presumed drowned.
The weather service also has issued a small craft advisory for much of the Michigan side of the lake within five miles of shore. The advisory is set to expire at 9 a.m.
A gale watch for much of the center of the lake is scheduled to go into effect Monday evening and remain until Tuesday morning.
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After screening during the pre-film trailers for "Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness" over the weekend, the official teaser for director James Cameron's "Avatar: The Way of Water" has now dropped online, and it's a breathtaking plunge back into the wondrous realm of Pandora.
This long-awaited follow-up to 2009's megahit "Avatar" arrives in theaters on Dec. 16 and is the first of four planned sequels that will unspool every two years — on Dec. 20, 2024; Dec. 18, 2026; and Dec. 22, 2028. If you can't wait that long, here's a refresher on the awesome spaceships and vehicles of the first Avatar film.
The sequel "Avatar: The Way of Water" returns to the exotic planet, whose mineral resources and native Na'vi inhabitants are being exploited by a ruthless conglomerate, and where Jake Sully (Sam Worthington) and Neytiri (Zoe Saldana) are raising a family in the aquatic reef area of the remote alien world.
This $250 million sci-fi spectacle is set more than a decade after the turbulent events seen in the first movie. "Avatar: The Way of Water" chronicles the legacy of the Sully family and the inevitable perils that lurk nearby as they struggle to maintain their safety amid tragedies and triumphs with the return of human invaders.
The mostly silent trailer offers Eden-like imagery of Pandora and all its exotic flora and fauna, with a group of tall Na'vi frolicking along the continent's coastline region of Metkayina. Neytiri observes from afar as a group of Na'vi straddle the back of Pandoran banshees soaring high above an aqua-blue ocean, past coral-like rock formations dotted with the lanky, blue-skinned aliens.
The imagery shifts to shots of an industrial complex crowded with new machinery and advanced aircraft before transitioning to gorgeous underwater sequences revealing the serene aquatic environment on Pandora teeming with sea creatures and strange, swaying plant life. From there, the clip cuts to a harrowing scene of Jake and Neytiri trapped in a flooding submerged craft and a lyrical moment of Jake astride a majestic hybrid animal that's equally at home beneath the ocean and in the sky.
"I know one thing," Jake declares in the teaser's only spoken words. "Wherever we go, this family is our fortress."
Produced by James Cameron and Jon Landau, "Avatar: The Way of Water" also features Stephen Lang, Cliff Curtis, Giovanni Ribisi, Joel David Moore, CCH Pounder, Edie Falco, Jemaine Clement, Brendan Cowell, Michelle Yeoh, Vin Diesel, Kate Winslet, and Sigourney Weaver in a brand-new role.
To remind fans of the franchise's innumerable charms, Disney will re-release the original "Avatar" in theaters on Sept. 23, fortified with updated sound and special effects.
"Avatar: The Way of Water" arrives Dec. 16 in 2D and 3D. For more space movies, see our full list of upcoming sci-fi movies.
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Santa Monica, CA (PRWEB) January 20, 2015
Toy Zoo is now selling limited-edition, hand-painted Grey Skull Frankenstein Hikari Sofubi figures from Funko, which are available for a discounted price of $39.99 as long as supplies last. Since December 2014, Toy Zoo has been the exclusive retailer of these collectible vinyl figures. The figures feature hand-painted details, ensuring that each one is completely unique. Funko produced just 750 of the Grey Skull Frankenstein figures and does not plan to make additional production runs. These unique figures will no longer be available once Toy Zoo’s inventory sells out. To view the figures visit: http://www.toyzoo.com/grey-skull-frankenstein-hikari-sofubi-figure-toyzoo-com-exclusive.html.
The Grey Skull Frankenstein figures stand 7 inches tall and are sold with a numbered placard, making a classic yet timely gift for any horror or movie fans. Since Frankenstein: Or, the Modern Prometheus was published in 1818, the book has inspired various productions and tributes, including eight Universal Studios movies produced between 1931 and 1948. The story will soon be brought to life again with the new movie Victor Frankenstein, starring Daniel Radcliffe and James McAvoy. The movie is scheduled to hit theaters in late 2015.
The Grey Skull Frankenstein figures and Funko’s other Hikari Sofubi figures draw inspiration from the classic style of Japanese toys known as Sofubi, or "soft vinyl." Funko’s Hikari Sofubi figures are always crafted and painted by hand, so each figure offers its own unique appearance. Funko also produces some of Toy Zoo’s top-selling collectibles with its POP! line of figures, one of the most popular collectible lines in the world. This collection’s stylized vinyl figures offer a fresh, fun take on famous cartoon, movie, television, and video game characters. Funko currently holds licenses to more than 150 diverse brands, including Marvel, Disney, Sanrio, Game of Thrones, and NBA; vinyl figures featuring characters from many of these brands can be seen and purchased at Toy Zoo’s website.
About Toy Zoo
Toy Zoo is an online retailer that specializes in toys, games, puzzles, and other collectibles from popular brands, including DC Comics, Star Wars, and My Little Pony; customers who shop at Toy Zoo can expect to find thousands of items, a simple shopping experience, and leading customer service. Toy Zoo is an online storefront for Puzzle Zoo, a California-based company that was founded in 1993; in 1995, Puzzle Zoo launched its retail website, PuzzleZoo.com, which was rebranded in 2013 as ToyZoo.com to reflect the company’s increasingly diverse selection of products. To find out more about Toy Zoo or browse the available inventory, please visit http://www.toyzoo.com.


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THE PSEUDONYM PROJECT
Exhibition + Limited Edition Artist Prints (HERE)
Curated by Gabriel Jones as pseudonym Gabriel Yozzo
DINEO SESHEE BOPAPE
HUNG CHIH PENG
SHOPLIFTER aka Hrafnhildur Arnardottir
Ever since Marcel Duchamp posed for Man Ray as Rrose Sélavy, artists have used the pseudonym as a form of anonymity that allows complete freedom of expression.
Art has increasingly become a commodity and artists’ names are branded to their galleries and institutions. Name recognition as a means of branding has become an all too important aspect of art. The Pseudonym Project playfully destabilizes the viewers and challenges them to confront their own reading and evaluation
of a piece of artwork without giving them the security of knowing the names and thus, the notoriety of the artist. All of the participants — including the curator, artists and volunteers — have chosen pseudonyms in order to remain anonymous until the conclusion of the show. No one is trying to hide; instead, they are participating in a tongue-in-cheek dialogue with the viewer.
The Pseudonym Project includes emerging and established artists
from the United States and abroad. These artists have been involved in many prestigious exhibitions including ones at the New Museum in New York, the Venice Biennale, the New York Performa, the Tate Gallery in London, the Istanbul Biennial, The Whitney Museum in New York, The Museum of Modern Art Vienna, The Berlin Biennial, Mori Art Museum in Tokyo, Leo Castelli Gallery in New York, Galleria Massimo. Their names where disclosed at the closing reception on Saturday, October 23rd.
The show was exhibited at The Invisible Dog Art Center and was sponsored by The Brooklyn Arts Council and Adam Mickiewicz Institute.
Curator: Gabriel Jones
Assistant curator: Alexandra Shaheen
Assistant curator: Anne Kunsemiller
Web+Book design: Aurore Chauve, Patrice Pellier
Special thanks to Erin Molitor, Anna Holtzman, Eric Glatt, Pierre Jones, Sandrine Castellan, Jamie Sterns, Shirinne Saad, August Barber, Holly Veselka, Annabel Braithwaite, Juan Alfaro , Brittany Taylor Udo Bugdahn and Nathaniel de Large.

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Unveiling the Magnificent Giant Bone Prop: A Journey into the Depths of Creativity and Symbolism
In the realm of art and entertainment, there exists a captivating creation that transcends the boundaries of convention—the Giant Bone Prop. This larger-than-life spectacle has emerged as a symbol of strength, resilience, and the enduring mysteries of the human form. Join us as we embark on an exhilarating journey to uncover the origins, significance, and enduring allure of the Giant Bone Prop, diving deep into its symbolic resonance and unraveling the mysteries it holds.
Origins Revealed: Tracing the Genesis of the Giant Bone Prop
The story of the Giant Bone Prop begins with humanity’s timeless fascination with the skeletal structure—the framework upon which life is built. From ancient civilizations to modern-day art movements, depictions of bones have held profound symbolic meaning, representing mortality, strength, and the passage of time.
As the worlds of art and entertainment evolved, so too did the representation of bones. Prop designers and artists began crafting oversized replicas of bones, capturing their intricate structure and symbolism in stunning detail. From early theatrical productions to contemporary multimedia experiences, the Giant Bone Prop has evolved alongside advancements in technology and artistic innovation, becoming a versatile tool for storytelling and spectacle, transcending its anatomical origins to become a symbol of creativity and wonder.
Theatrical Marvel: The Giant Bone Prop Takes Center Stage
In the world of theater, where storytelling is brought to life through the magic of performance, the Giant Bone Prop reigns supreme as a symbol of resilience and transformation. Directors and set designers harness its evocative imagery to convey themes of mortality, rebirth, and the human experience, creating immersive stage productions that resonate with audiences on a visceral level.
Whether serving as a metaphor for the fragility of life or a visual representation of the human spirit’s indomitable nature, the Giant Bone Prop captivates audiences with its sheer size and evocative presence. Through innovative stagecraft and creative interpretation, theater productions transport viewers into a realm where the boundaries between the physical and the metaphorical dissolve, leaving them spellbound by the spectacle before them.
Educational Endeavors: The Giant Bone Prop in Medical Education
Beyond the realm of entertainment, the Giant Bone Prop finds its place in medical education and outreach initiatives, where it serves as a valuable tool for teaching and exploration. Medical schools and science museums utilize the prop to engage students and the public in discussions about anatomy, physiology, and the wonders of the human body.
Through interactive exhibits, hands-on workshops, and multimedia presentations, the Giant Bone Prop demystifies the complexities of the skeletal system, offering a glimpse into the inner workings of the human form. Its larger-than-life representation sparks curiosity and fosters a deeper appreciation for the marvels of biology, inspiring the next generation of scientists and innovators.
Artistic Alchemy: The Giant Bone Prop as a Symbol of Creativity
In the realm of contemporary art, where imagination knows no bounds, the Giant Bone Prop emerges as a symbol of creativity and expression. Artists draw upon its iconic imagery to explore themes of mortality, identity, and the interconnectedness of all things, pushing the boundaries of visual storytelling and conceptual art.
Through sculpture, installation, and mixed media, artists reimagine the Giant Bone Prop in a myriad of forms, each offering a unique perspective on the human experience. Whether rendered in vibrant colors or stark monochrome, the prop transcends its anatomical origins to become a canvas for artistic interpretation and exploration, inviting viewers to ponder the mysteries of existence and the nature of reality.
Cinematic Wonder: The Giant Bone Prop on the Silver Screen
In the realm of cinema, where spectacle reigns supreme, the Giant Bone Prop makes occasional appearances, adding a touch of visual flair to cinematic storytelling. Directors and cinematographers harness its symbolic power to convey themes of strength, resilience, and the human condition, creating unforgettable moments that resonate with audiences long after the credits roll.
From epic fantasy adventures to gritty historical dramas, the Giant Bone Prop serves as a visual metaphor for the trials and triumphs of the human spirit, inviting viewers to contemplate the legacy of those who came before. Whether nestled amidst the ruins of a forgotten civilization or gleaming in the light of a new dawn, the prop captivates and enchants with its larger-than-life presence, leaving an indelible impression on all who behold it.
Conclusion: The Enduring Allure of the Giant Bone Prop
In conclusion, the Giant Bone Prop stands as a confirmation to the enduring power of creativity and imagination. From its humble origins in ancient symbolism to its larger-than-life presence on stage and screen, the prop captivates and inspires with its evocative imagery and symbolic resonance.
Whether gracing the stage of a theater production, sparking conversation in a science museum, or dazzling audiences on the silver screen, the Giant Bone Prop continues to fascinate and enthrall with its ability to evoke wonder and awe. As we marvel at its intricate details and ponder its significance, we are reminded of the profound beauty and complexity of the human experience, and the limitless possibilities that lie within the depths of creativity and exploration.


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This book presents the results of researches conducted with children and youth at risk for over 20 years in Brazil. It addresses a series of topics related to children and youth living in poverty or in situations of social vulnerability, like family, sexual and dating violence; adolescent mothers and mothers who put their children for adoption; children and youth living in foster and institutional care; and adolescents involved in drug trafficking or incarcerated in juvenile detention centers.
Building upon the Bioecological Theory of Human Development, this volume emphasizes the innovative knowledge about psychosocial development of vulnerable children and youth produced in Brazil and aims to present theoretical and methodological approaches developed especially for the countries of the Global South, in an attempt to overcome the scientific divide between the North and South. Northern research agenda defines as global the theories, methodologies, and application of knowledge on social policies and interventions. However, the contexts, histories, and cultural processes are essential for producing and applying research knowledge according to specific regional characteristics, organizations, and conditions. Human development is related to contextual features and cannot be directly imported from one place to another.
Departing from these original theoretical and methodological approaches, the book also presents the results of evidence-based interventions, showing its effectiveness in specific contexts. All of this makes Vulnerable Children and Youth in Brazil – Innovative Approaches from the Psychology of Social Development a valuable tool for psychologists, educators, social scientists and public health professionals studying or working with children and youth at risk in different parts of the world, contributing to the understanding of human development in cultural context.

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Spending Valentine’s Day with my regular date watching a bluegrass band. What could be more fun?
Eloise mentioned that her cousin’s band would be playing NYC and rtb and I got tickets for the show. Since it was in one of our favorite clubs and the music was right in our wheelhouse it was a no-brainer. Rockwood Music Hall has three rooms plus an additional bar and is one of the best intimate clubs in NYC – this show was on stage two. I had gotten there early and saw a bit of a free show – one guy and guitar – that was pretty good. Then I had to go back outside into the cold and stand on line. rtb soon joined me and we didn’t have to wait too long before going in. There are only a few stools downstairs and a few tables upstairs. We choose two of the stools downstairs, which seemed like a good choice at the time but once the show started we had to struggle to see the band through all the people in front of us.
I love the set up for the band. One microphone, which they play and sing around. Everyone was dressed in suits and balanced themselves around one mic and they would not have looked out of place or sounded out of place at the original Grand Ole Opry. Many times I just sit back and closed my eyes pretending I was listening to the old radio broadcast. Out of Raleigh, NC, these guys are the real deal.
Chatham County Line is Dave Wilson (lead vocals/acoustic guitar/harmonica), Chandler Holt (banjo/vocals), Greg Readling (upright bass/vocals), and John Teer (mandolin/fiddle/vocals). Wilson was very funny with his between song banter.
Their original songs about love like “The Carolinian” – unrequited and real were beautiful. One of their most moving songs is “Birmingham Jail” about the 1963 16th Street Baptist Church bombing that killed four girls.
They ended the night with Kris Kristofferson’s “Help Me Make Through the Night” and their own “Let It Rock.”
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I went to see How to be Single on Valentine’s day with a couple of girlfriends. We were looking forward to the hilarious antics of Rebel Wilson et al. and had expected a good laugh. But, by the end of the movie, I was crying.
Though the movie was hilarious, I was confused at times because what I had expected to be a laugh-your-socks-off movie about being single was showing me a lot of women getting in and out of relationships. Wasn’t this supposed to be about enjoying the single life, not just looking for another relationship while being single?
You’ve got Rebel Wilson, playing the party girl who loves sex. You’ve got her fresh-out-of-a-relationship friend, Alice. Alice’s sister, a too-busy doctor who wants a baby but no relationship. Not to mention the too-beautiful-for words bartender who knows all the tricks to keep his love life limited to one-night-stands and his customer/friend who is on countless dating sites trying to find ‘the one.’
I won’t go into plot details here, in case you haven’t seen it. But, basically, each of these characters is very much looking for a relationship or looking to avoid a relationship. There are a handful of heartbreaks throughout, a few of which made me cry. There were sweet guys and jerks and jokes that hit very close to home. I was crying as much as I was laughing, partly because the entire movie was so relatable.
I felt like I knew what was coming. Alice, the main character, was eventually going to find the one. I was already disappointed with what I thought would be the ending. Was this just another movie about navigating the single life to find love only when you stopped looking for it? Yuck.
But no. Every time I thought I knew what would happen next, the producers flipped the switch and the train tracks turned a different way. In the end, Alice is left standing on a Grand Canyon cliff after a night-long hike to catch the sunrise… by herself.
I won’t reveal the fates of the other characters, but I want to take a minute to focus on Alice. She spent years in a relationship and ended it in order to find herself, which she did only by dating and partying. Nothing wrong with that, of course, but the moment her ex comes back, she falls into his arms again, only to find out he’s engaged. And she’s ashamed. Embarrassed.
Had she been spending all this time being single, only with the hope that her first love would come back? What kind of single life is that?
And so we see Alice, in time-lapse, start building her own life around her own passions and wants, around her reading, around her friends, around her sister. I can’t say whether or not the character stops wanting a relationship. We don’t get that far into her head toward the end. But what does happen, is that she doesn’t spend so much time looking for a relationship that she forgets to live her own life.
And so she ventures to the Grand Canyon, alone, to accomplish something she’d wanted to do for so long.
Making a relationship your main goal is setting yourself up for failure and disappointment.
Though I’ve been single for some time and I enjoy it, this movie really struck a chord with me. While I would never say it’s bad to seek out a relationship, I would say making that your main goal, even one of your main goals is a dangerous route to take. Because, as this movie shows through it’s characters (particularly Alice’s sister) you can’t predict anything.
Why spend the time in between waiting for someone to come along to check things off your bucket list with, when you could start checking things off yourself? Why wait for a relationship before traveling to Europe? Taking that road trip? Changing jobs? Getting a better job? Moving? Why wait when now is the time in your life that you don’t have to plan around or for anyone else?
There is nothing wrong with being in a relationship, wanting one, finding love. Absolutely nothing. But to waste what time you have with yourself, the time when it is the easiest to discover who you really are, is saddening. Because who you are, alone, as yourself, fully yourself, is worthy of just as much of your love as whoever you fall in love with.
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If you’re like many people, you start the year with a host of financial resolutions and good intentions — from breaking bad financial habits to boosting your savings for the future. But somehow, the months whiz by and you’re suddenly at the halfway mark, wondering if you’ve made the progress you were hoping to accomplish. As well-intentioned as we may be, nearly 80 percent of New Year’s resolutions fail, and most do not even make it past February.
Checking off financial to-dos takes discipline and periodically examining your financial plan to make sure your spending and saving habits are still in line with your goals. Mid-year can be an excellent time to check in with yourself, re-assess your goals and timeline and determine if adjustments are necessary to help stay on course. Here are three key questions to ask yourself as you hit mid-year:
1. Are you visualizing expenses?
Spreadsheets can often fail when it comes to tracking home renovations, vacations and other high-volume purchases because they don’t allow you to see the smaller expenses that can add up. Instead of crunching numbers in Excel, try creating a visual representation of your upcoming expenses. Think of it as an inspiration board for your finances where you can easily see where your money is going and frequently add or eliminate images based on your current goals.
For example, you can pin your favorite ideas as you find them — like hotels, restaurants and excursions for an upcoming vacation — then decide if they fit into your budget. Or try Visual Budget-Finances, an app that helps you chart and categorize your spending and monitor your budget more efficiently.
2. Have you leveraged financial technology?
With many easy-to-use financial apps right on your phone, you can track your budget, monitor your accounts and set or adjust your goals anytime, anywhere.
- Mint and Wally are two apps that sort and analyze your spending and savings data from multiple accounts, helping you stay in line with your financial goals.
- You Need a Budget (YNAB) is built around a fairly simple principle: Every dollar has a "job" in a personal budget — investing, repaying debt or covering living expenses. Because this app only lets users create budgets around their actual income, it may help people beat the paycheck-to-paycheck cycle. And if they get off track, YNAB shows them what to do differently to balance their budget.
3. Are you making the most of your savings and investments?
Mid-year can be a good time to take a look at your budget and determine if your spending and saving habits are in line with your goals. Perhaps there are places you could cut unnecessary expenses to free up more funds to allocate toward savings. If you’re looking to build up your retirement nest egg, now is the time to assess if you’re contributing as much as possible. Exploring these questions may help:
- Can you invest a little more in your 401(k)? Because small increases may yield big results, take time to run the numbers and see if you can up your contributions. Consider setting aside a certain amount of future bonuses or pay raises to go toward your retirement savings. If your employer matches employee contributions, it can be beneficial to contribute up to that amount to further build your savings.
- Do you have additional room for savings? Consider if purchasing an annuity, which can help secure a steady cash flow during retirement, may be right for you.
- Are you in a position to assume some risk? Your appetite for risk may change throughout your lifetime depending on your age, goals and retirement timeline. As you get closer to retirement, it can be a good time to re-evaluate your investments to determine if your risk tolerance still aligns with your current financial portfolio or if changes need to be made.
- Do you want to create steady retirement income? If you wish to create a more secure retirement, purchasing an annuity may be right for you. Annuities can help increase your savings, protect your assets from market risk and provide lifetime income to last through retirement.
And keep in mind, if you’ve had any life events in the first half of the year, be sure to discuss those changes with your financial professional and review your list of goals to see if they still make sense. As you run through your mid-year checkup, you can make any adjustments that will keep your financial plan up to date and your short- and long-term goals on course.
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Friday, 22 March
BLUES ARCADIA supported by Danny Widdicombe
Get yourself organised so you can be in The Bunker at The Imperial Hotel Eumundi on Friday 22 March when the fabulous BLUES ARCADIA take to the stage, kicking off their Carnival Of Fools national tour. They will be supported by folk/country/blues songwriter and musician DANNY WIDDICOMBE.
Combining the legendary soul of the Stax and Motown era with the burning heat and power of the Chicago and Memphis blues, Blues Arcadia deliver an uninhibited old fashioned soul stomp revival. Their raucous live shows are establishing them as one of Australia’s most electrifying blues/soul outfits with standout performances at festivals including Woodford Folk Festival, Gympie Muster, Thredbo Blues Festival and Blues On Broadbeach.
Debuting in 2016 with an eclectic self-titled EP that reached #2 in the Australian Blues and Roots Airplay Charts, they picked up a 2017 Australian Blues Music Award for Best New Talent and an Australian Roots Music Award nomination. Remedy, their 2017 single was one of Australian Community Radio’s top ten most played tracks on release and was a finalist in the International Songwriting Competition.
With collaborators and partners-in-crime Jeremy Klysz (bass), Parmis Rose (keys) and Casper Hall (drums) the songwriting partnership between Chris Harvey (guitar) and Alan Boyle (vocals) continues to go from strength to strength.
Their new full length album Carnival Of Fools pushes the boundaries of their unique dirty-soul sound even further, capturing all the passion and excitement of their live shows. Blues Arcadia are proud and excited to be kicking off their Carnival Of Fools national tour at The Bunker, Eumundi.
“This is what a 21st century blues band should sound like – a howling celebration of what it is to make music now” – Mark Doherty, Nothin’ But The Blues, 4ZZZ 102.1FM
“Blues Arcadia gave us a passionate performance and great music, and hammered home the argument that live bands are simply the best entertainment there is. Next time they’re playing, make sure you see them” – SCENESTR Magazine
“Damn good songwriting across a range of styles, allied to some quality musicianship from all concerned” – Iain Cameron, Blues Matters Magazine
Danny Widdicombe is a songwriter, singer, session guitarist, musical director, pedal steel devotee and amateur astronomer. He is proudly based in Brisbane and has released four solo albums, won the coveted GW McLennan Memorial Fellowship and also a Qld Music award.
Danny is a member of three time ARIA Award nominated bluegrass supergroup The Wilson Pickers, collaborates with the modern jazz band Trichotomy, plays regularly with his band The Honey Sliders and is also a member of the iconic Brisbane band The Go-Betweens.
You can also catch Danny playing lead guitar or pedal steel for the likes of Bernard Fanning, Tim Rogers, Shane Nicholson and many others. Danny recently released an album of ambient electronic music called “Ambrosia”, and a new album with the jazz trioTrichotomy is due for release in 2019.
TICKETS: Pre-sale $20 (+ booking fee) through Oztix – CLICK HERE or at the Imperial Hotel (Ph: 5442 8811). $25 at the door.
Doors open 7.30pm
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The Imperial Hotel’s FREE courtesy bus operates Friday and Saturday nights from 5pm + Sunday from 12pm-4pm travelling to Eumundi, Belli Park, Cooroy, Doonan, Eerwah Vale, North Arm, and Verrierdale. Phone Gary on 0467 414 171 to book.


One was to get a section ring. In order to get that ring, he would have to help the team by scoring more times than last year, which meant 25 times.
After four games he's about halfway there.
Dotson ran wild on Friday night in a 56-12 win over Rancho Cotate as the senior rushed for 187 yards and five touchdowns on 15 carries. Dotson's biggest run was an 82-yarder and his five scores put his season total at 12. His big game launched him to the Times-Herald's Athlete of the Week award.
Dotson gave a lot of credit for his big game to his offensive line, which he said was great at opening holes for him on Friday. The Wolves' line graduated many of its top players last season, but Dotson said the new group is working just fine.
"Last year the line was great but a lot bigger. This year the line is quicker and they get off the ball faster," Dotson said. "The main difference between this year and last year for me is it takes less time to get to the hole this year. I don't really follow one guy, I follow all of them because they're all fast."
The Wolves (3-1) were coming off a loss to Stagg of Stockton at home in which the game came down to the last play were Stagg scored on a two-point conversion to give them a 36-35 lead. The loss made the Wolves hungry to get back in the win column.
"I think it gave our team some renewed focus of what we want to accomplish," American Canyon head coach Ian MacMillan said. "We were better prepared for the game against Rancho."
Dotson agreed with his coach and worked on some things himself, including his ability to catch balls out of the backfield. Dotson had one catch for 17 yards in the 56-12 win.
"After the loss to Stagg I knew what I did wrong," Dotson said. "My mistakes were that I dropped some balls I should have caught and I didn't run as hard as I could have in the first half. I ran very hard in the second half but I learned I needed to go all out and every single play of every single game."
Dotson continues to be one of the most sought-after running backs for college programs.
The senior said he hasn't made a college choice yet but some of the ones he likes are Colorado, Iowa State and UCLA just to name a few. Until then the Wolves' running back wants to take care of business his last year in high school. Dotson, who's already rushed for 827 yards this season, said he's focused on reaching both of his goals.
"I'm not surprised I already have 12 touchdowns but I'm not happy with myself until I reach my goal," Dotson said.
* Erick Arias, American Canyon soccer. Arias had three goals for the Wolves in a win over Bethel on Thursday.
* Malik Beachum, American Canyon football. Beachum had two touchdowns in a win over Rancho Cotate on Friday. One touchdown came on a interception return while another came as a wide receiver on offense.
* Sarah Chang, American Canyon golf. Chang shot a match-low 39 in a win over Bethel on Thursday.
* Alex Fluitt, Benicia soccer. Fluitt scored three goals in a win over rival Vallejo High on Sept. 16.
* Michaela Gardner, St. Pat's volleyball. Gardner had 12 kills and six digs in a win over St. Helena on Thursday and also contributed with 18 kills and 12 digs in a loss to Benicia earlier in the week.
* Terri Gutierrez, Bethel volleyball. Gutierrez had 25 digs, four kills three aces in a win over Fairfield.
* Armani Dickerson Benicia High football. Dickerson caught two touchdowns in the Panthers' 49-0 win over Armijo.
* Cassidy Jannson, Benicia volleyball. Jannson had 15 kills as the Panthers beat St. Pat's in a four-game marathon.
* Anthony Williams, St. Pat's football. Williams threw for 431 yards and four touchdowns in a loss to Moreau Catholic.


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|American Architect & Building News, December 30, 1905 (copyright expired)|
In the first years of the 20th century well-heeled gentlemen purchased their clothing from custom makers, each specializing in an item--hats, shirts, gloves or suits, for instance. The quality of their products was reflected in high prices--prices which amassed fortunes for the manufacturers and enabled them to erect handsome buildings. In 1902, for instance, the Beaux Arts style Knox Hat Building was completed on Fifth Avenue and 40th Street, and the same year shirt makers Kaskel & Kaskel erected its marble retail palace on the Fifth Avenue corner of 32nd Street.
Preeminent among the men's tailors was Wetzel (whose labels announced "Wetzel of New York"), founded in 1874. Charles F. Wetzel was described by Advanced Fashions in 1911 as "a merchant with a reputation world wide" and "an advanced thinker in the tailoring world."
|Advance Fashion, June 1911 (copyright expired)|
Wetzel, too, was located on Fifth Avenue. At the time of the construction of the Knox and Kaskel & Kaskel structures he was leasing the building at the eastern corner of 34th Street. But that was about to change.
The increasingly valuable corner was eyed by department store owner Benjamin Altman. But in order to demolish the structure for his monumental new emporium, he had to buy out Wetzel's lease. The New York Times explained the process clearly:
A big mercantile firm wanted to put up a department store there and it had to let Wetzel name his price, he named it and the firm paid it.
Charles Wetzel sold his lease for $200,000--nearly $5.7 million today. The Times went on, "With the proceeds together with the considerable wealth he had already accumulated, the tailor was able to buy the Forty-fourth Street plot."
That plot engulfed Nos. 2 and 4 East 44th Street, steps from Fifth Avenue and across the street from the fashionable Delmonico's. Wetzel put the architectural firm of Hill & Stout to work designing a building for his business, including showrooms appropriate for his millionaire patrons. They did not disappoint.
Plans were filed in December 1904 for a five-story "loft and office building" to cost $100,000. Construction began in February 1905 and the 45-foot wide building was completed within the year. Normally architects published renderings of their structures early on in the process; but Charles F. Wetzel seems to have had a sense of drama. During most of the construction the building was kept hidden behind a high wooden fence. When it was taken down, enough of the structure was already completed to create an impact on the press.
On August 3, 1905 The New York Times reported "Wetzel, the tailor, unveiled his new Venetian building on Forty-fourth Street yesterday...The structure is a distinctly artistic addition to the neighborhood. There is nothing else in New York quite like it, the soft mingling of rich colors presenting a pleasant contrast to the solid stone buildings near by."
|Hill & Stout's hand-colored rendering gives a sense of the rich interplay of materials and colors. American Architect & Building News, December 30, 1905 (copyright expired)|
Indeed, Hill & Stout had drawn inspiration from the 14th and 15th century palazzi that lined the Grand Canal of Venice--most notably the Palazzo Contarini Fasa, traditionally the home of Shakespeare's Desdemona.
|A postcard depicting the Venetian Palazzo Contarini Fasa published at about the same time of the Wentzel Building's construction reveals marked similarities.|
The Record & Guide's writer applauded Wetzel, saying he was "evidently a gentleman of both fine taste and wealth;" while crediting Frederick P. Hill for the polychromatic design. "Mr. Hill is evidently a colorist. His modeling is rugged and simple, as the character has been put into the masses rather than into the detail...In this Wetzel building, old chromes and soft reds are enlivened by old greens and blues, and taken with the graceful forms employed there is presented a very characteristic Venetian building."
Hill & Stout set the commercial building apart from almost all others by designing it to appear entirely residential. There were no show windows, no signage (as a matter of fact, the Record & Guide stressed "It certainly will not be disfigured by a signboard.") Men with the money to shop at Wetzel did not need a sign--they knew where they were going.
The interiors were no less striking. Wetzel's customers entered a reception room deserving of a doge's palace. Under a groined ceiling antique Italian furniture sat on a tiled floor. A massive wood-burning fireplace and mantelpiece dominated one wall.
|Gentlemen with surnames like Belmont, Astor or Vanderbilt were ushered into this reception room. American Architect & Building News, December 30, 1905 (copyright expired)|
If they were impressed by the reception room, customers would be awed by the salesroom. The elaborate plaster ceiling hinted at fan-vaulting and dripped electric light bulbs. Offices at the mezzanine level faced a gallery with a wooden filigree railing that included a carved coat of arms. Here, surrounded by polished chestnut woodwork, the wealthy customer met with Charles Wetzel. Well-dressed clerks brought in bolts of the best fabrics from which to choose. Otherwise, there was no hint that this was a clothing establishment.
|Like the best millinery, modiste or shirt maker establishments, there was no trace of product in Wetzel's salesroom. American Architect & Building News, December 30, 1905 (copyright expired)|
The effect was produced by sand-blasting the panels after carving. The article explained "The architect of the building personally directed the unique operation in the Wetzel Building, which put, so to speak, three hundred years into a day's time."
Around 30 expert tailors worked in the upper floors. Wetzel's advertisements boasted that he satisfied the tastes of "the best-dressed male in the world." Like his moneyed customers he disdained fads and for decades purveying only British-approved fashions and slight variances on tradition.
Charles Wetzel leased space in the upper floors. In 1913 F. E. Bebus moved in his optician's office; and by 1914 Hanson Studios was in the building.
The settlement movement had began in the mid 1880's; an effort to provide instruction, daycare, and medical attention to the impoverished neighborhoods. Among the earliest in New York City was the Union Settlement. In 1915 Hanson Studios staged a benefit for the facility.
|The American Architect, October 11, 1922 (copyright expired)|
On December 19 the New-York Tribune reported "A special exhibition and sale of baskets, rugs and other articles made in the Union Settlement workrooms will be continued through the week at Hanson Studios, 4 East Forty-fourth Street. Through the workrooms families in the settlement neighborhood formerly dependent have been helped to self-support. Much of the work has been done by Italians."
By the time of that sale the majority of Wetzel's millionaire patrons had moved northward along Central Park. The formerly exclusive residential neighborhood was becoming increasingly commercial. Wetzel and Hanson Studios would both leave the building in 1917.
In September that year the Harriman National Bank, which adjoined the building on the southeast corner of Fifth Avenue, leased the ground floor. Hill & Stout's magnificent Venetian Gothic interiors made way for bank offices.
In 1929 the masterful Venetian Gothic Wetzel Building was demolished. Today its site is included in the late 1950's, 19-story 529 Fifth Avenue building.
|photo via citibizlist.com|

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The Hype Magazine in its 10th year of publication added Jerry Doby as its new Executive Editor. Doby, an accomplished public relations professional and journalist with over 10 years experience in the urban entertainment industry will help direct the editorial flow of the magazine. Among his other responsibilities will be to establish and strengthen the magazine’s long-term relationships with entertainment companies seeking national press coverage.
Doby is a member of The Recording Academy (Grammy’s) and has guest lectured at Dillard University in New Orleans on the subject of public relations and the broadcast media. He is also an A&E Columnist for Examiner.com, a recently added contributor for Yahoo.com (Yahoo Voices) and a video reviewer for GorillaLeak.com. Among his notable past clients are Lazie Bone (Bone Thugs), Big Chan (Doggies Angels) and Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Alonzo “The Grandmaster” Williams (World Class Wreckin Cru). Among his career highlights, Doby counts his production of a National Basketball Association Entertainment League tour to Korea in support of American Servicepersons during the 60th Anniversary of the USO.
“I have been looking for an Executive Editor for years, that can keep up with the work flow and come in with new ideas and structure.” Says The Hype Magazine CEO/Founder Jameelah “Just Jay” Wilkerson, “I feel like I found that in Jerry Doby.”
“The Hype Magazine is an outstanding national media outlet with an incredible history and testament to the intestinal fortitude of the CEO/Publisher, Jameelah “Just Jay” Wilkerson” says Doby. “I look forward to the challenge of continuing the great forward momentum the magazine has established in the past 10 years. My vision meshes well with that of Jameelah in continuing to bring a great quality product to our subscribers as well as providing an outstanding opportunity for artists to tell their unique stories.”
About H.Y.P.E. Magazine
Established in 2002, The H.Y.P.E. Magazine is headquartered in Indianapolis, Indiana. H.Y.P.E. stands for “How You Perceive Everything.” It is designed to provide its patrons with relevant entertainment, music news, eye-catching consumer ads, and music reviews of their favorite established entertainers; while spotlighting independent artists seeking to gain greater exposure.
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