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Space Pirates are a fictional sentient aggressor species that appear throughout the Metroid series. They are sometimes referred to as Zebesian Space Pirates, or just Zebesians in the Super Metroid game manual, although later games have revealed that the Space Pirates are not native to the planet Zebes. In Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, in the Luminoth Lore, it speaks of many races that were met in the travel in space  This leads some to believe that one of these races could be name of the pirate's race, even though the Chozo believe they are far from enlightened.
This alien race specializes in raiding starships and planets in a quest for dominance in the galaxy. Their species has a wide range of morphological variation – their base forms have hands featuring two thumbs and a single finger, but many are genetically engineered with lobsterlike claws with their gun barrels lodged within. Some of these clawed pirates, called Troopers, have their other arm replaced by a massive blade rather than a second claw. (Oddly, the manga shows the pirates with claws, but they don't actually fire them, so perhaps the guns were a post-Prime addition) Also, the question arises that if both arms are used for weapons, how to they operate their computer systems. Such mutations can likely be attributed to the species' affinity for genetic manipulation – in Metroid Prime, they displayed no qualms in their reports about using the mutagenic properties of Phazon to modify the local wildlife and each other.
Among the Space Pirates' numbers are three recurring Metroid bosses – Kraid, Ridley, and Mother Brain. The Space Pirates are generally the main antagonists in the Metroid games because they are often at odds with the Galactic Federation (the Metroid galaxy's equivalent to the United Nations) with their experiments and take-over plots. In particular, they are infamous for attempting to use the Metroid organisms as biological weapons. Often, with their already existing weapons – wrist-mounted scythes, Galvanic Accelerator Cannons, and Quantum Assault Cannons (the aforementioned clawguns) – as well as their often-superior numbers and cunning battle tactics, the only person who can attempt to defeat their larger bases and have a chance of succeeding is bounty hunter Samus Aran, the main character in the Metroid games. Samus has a particular disliking for the Space Pirates after one of their raids orphaned her. This event was depicted in the e-manga and in the Nintendo Power comic. It was also alluded to in the Metroid Prime instruction manual and game.
- 1 Space Pirate variants
- 2 Weavel
- 3 Organizations
- 4 Pirate rules and laws
- 5 References
Space Pirate variants
The most basic form of the Space Pirate species. They contain moderate shielding and are the mainstay of the Space Pirate armies. They are extremely common in Space Pirate operations and activities. They wield either Galvanic Accelerator Cannons or Quantum Assault Cannons, and are quite agile. Some wield photonic energy scythes for a melee attack. They rapidly attack intruders with their accelerator cannons and will charge or jump over large distances to attack enemies with their scythes. Pirate troopers will often disable door systems in the rooms intruders are in so they cannot escape. Space Pirates appear to be a vastly intelligent species and they use this intelligence to come up with battle tactics. Space Pirates will also cling to walls while firing or run up close for a melee attack. Space Pirates will also hide when on duty so as to not be seen. When intruders enter however they will attack with extreme aggression and prejudice.
Phazon-induced variations include the hulking behemoths known as Elites, a solitary extra-mutated version called the Alpha or Phazon Elite, and an even larger Omega Pirate.
Elite Pirates were developed after many experiments with Phazon on Space Pirates. Elite pirates are roughly two or three times the size of normal Pirates and are highly dangerous at any range. Prior to Samus Aran's arrival on Tallon IV, Elite Pirates were to be rushed into mass production to launch attacks on all of the Space Pirates' enemies—however, these plans were abandoned after she destroyed their labs. The Elite Pirates have an energy-siphon system, allowing them to absorb beam weapon energy with hand-produced shields. They use this siphoned energy to fuel their massive Plasma Artillery Cannons. Concussive weapons (Missiles) are more effective against Elites.
Phazon Elites were the Pirates' first experiments using Phazon. Not many Pirates survived the first tests because the Pirates overused the Phazon, but the ones that did survive were horribly mutated and much stronger than the Elite Pirates after them. They are the same size as the Elites but are much stronger and faster because of their extra mutations. They Phazon Elites were horribly disfigured and webbed with Phazon-filled veins. They were not given weapons but rather relied on brute strength to overwhelm enemies in combat. Not many of the Phazon Elites lasted long after the beginning of Phazon infusion, and Samus destroyed the last one in her attack on Tallon IV.
The Omega Pirate is the most powerful of the Elite Pirate forces. The Omega Pirate was the ultimate result of many horrific experiments the Space Pirates did using the mutagenic Phazon. The Omega Pirate has shielding on its weak spots and can regenerate tissues by covering wounds with Phazon. It can render itself invisible to the naked eye with a cloaking device called the Chameleon Manta (though it can be traced with the X-Ray Visor). It is of great size, and also wields retractable wrist bayonets and a more powerful version of the Plasma Artillery Cannon.
Pirate Commandos are trained to "hunt the Hunter". Dangerous combatants at any range, they carry variable pulse cannons, EMP-grenade launchers, and energy scythes. They also have a portable shield generator which allows them to shield themselves from attack. On the planet Aether, Ing warriors prized the few Commandos they could possess. These "Dark" Pirate Commandos could phase in and out of local time-space at will, due to the fact that only Hunter Ing, which also have the phasing abilities, are allowed to possess them.
Found in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, this is a standard pirate capable of firing high-powered grenades at intruders. They have the same health amount as other pirates, but often stay on high ground, due to the fact that they lack any other weapons. They are incapable of fighting adversaries at close range.
Pirate Aerotroopers (a.k.a. Flying Troopers) are standard Space Pirates outfitted with missile launchers and jet packs. These pirates often are the second most common pirates in Space Pirate operations. They are quite agile and attack furiously with Missiles and standard Pirate armaments to eliminate their targets. These jetpacks have a few significant flaws. First, they generate large amounts of heat, making them easy to track when using thermal imaging. Second, the jetpacks can be overloaded by extreme heat, such as that caused by the Plasma Beam or Light Beam. When shot down, Aerotroopers will attempt a last-ditch Kamikaze attack which consists of them spiraling toward their target and causing their jetpacks to explode on impact.
Aqua Pirates utilize many of the same weapons as their flying brethren. Their thruster-packs have been modified for aquatic use and they use technology similar to that used in Samus's Gravity Suit. As with Aerotroopers, the thruster-packs of Aqua Pirates are easily tracked with the Thermal Visor. These defects are partly apparent to the Space Pirates who work to correct these problems.
Beam Troopers wield reverse-engineered versions of Samus' Chozo beam weapons. These copies are flawed, however. They are less powerful than the real thing, and a flaw in their shielding leaves their users vulnerable to the same type weapon (i.e. the Power Beam is effective on Power Troopers). Power Troopers utilize the Power Beam, Ice Troopers use the Ice Beam, Wave Troopers carry the Wave Beam, and Plasma Troopers wield the Plasma Beam. The shots from all of these weapons look almost, if not exactly the same as Samus' ordinary Power Beam shots. These troopers will often swarm in large numbers on intruders and were quite common in the Phazon mines of Tallon IV. Shadow Pirates Only a select group of Space Pirates have access to cloaking technology; these are the Shadow Pirates. This cloaking technology drains large amounts of power, forcing them to rely solely on melee weapons (energy scythes) in battle. Thermal tracking is still effective for locating Shadow Pirates. Shadow Pirates and Beam Troopers both have a tendency to cling to walls and attack.
Perhaps the most infamous pirates are Ridley's personal guards, known as "Ninja Pirates" or "Kung Fu Pirates". In Super Metroid, they are encountered in lower Norfair, in a corridor, with monitor-like devices hanging from the ceiling (which has earned this area the nickname TV Room by some gamers). These two pirates jump around at high speed firing shots from their Quantum Assault Cannons, while performing various punch and kick attacks, and are nearly impervious to Samus' arsenal: they can only be shot when resting, and only from behind. To many players' frustration, when one pirate becomes vulnerable, he hides behind his comrade, making it very difficult to get a good shot. As soon as one is killed, it becomes much easier to finish off the other. Many players consider this battle to be as difficult as the battle against Ridley, which follows shortly thereafter.
Weavel is a character from the Nintendo DS game, Metroid Prime: Hunters.
Weavel is a former Space Pirate, who was severely wounded by Samus Aran in Brinstar; Weavel will remain associated with the Pirates as long as it's convienent. As a result of the injury Weavel sustained, the hunter can seprate its torso from its lower body, which becomes a stationary turret. It is unknown if he seeks the treasure for the Space Pirates, or for himself.
Weapon Of Choice: Battlehammer (A powerful mortar beam that fires explosive shots in an arc. When Weavel wields it, it does more damage and has more splash damage.). Altform: Halfturret (Weavel's body is split into two separate parts, his lower body becoming a stationary turret while his upper body continues to move about freely wielding an energy sword. Damage taken by either part of the body will affect Weavel as a whole.
There are a number of references to "Command" or "High Command" in Pirate logs in both Metroid Prime and Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. Command is apparently the head of the Space Pirates. It is most likely based on Zebes, a mobile mother ship, or the Pirates' home planet. Command apparently issues orders, troops, and supplies.
There are several references to "Science Team" in Pirate Logs in both Metroid Prime and Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. It appears that they direct research. They are below Command in the hierarchy of Pirate society, but because they are not a military division, they have more leeway than the rest of the Pirates. It is perhaps because of this that they are resented by the rest of the Pirates. Like Command, Science Team is rather detached from what actually goes on in the field. Some humor related to the Space Pirate Science Team comes in the form of a log entry describing their reverse-engineering efforts of Samus' weapons. Of her arsenal, they are particularly interested with "the curious morph ball function." It seems that any subject who engaged the morph ball prototypes prepared by the Science Team became horribly mangled. Science Team wisely decided to move on. Their main base on Tallon IV would be in Phendrana Drifts. However, later in the story there is evidence of their research found in the Phazon Mines on Phazon experimentation with Elites and logs of Elite Pirates, Phazon Elites, and Omega Pirates. More humor is found in Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, in a log entry about the possibility of taming Metroids.
Pirate rules and laws
In the Space Pirate society, obedience is a strict law; if it is not followed, the consequence is death. The Space Pirates have long been hunted by Samus Aran, also dubbed the Hunter. One of the Pirates' mottos is "Death to the hunter!" In Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, the Space Pirates engage a Galactic Federation Marine Corps Ship, and are gunned down to Aether. They set up a base, only to be attacked by the Ing and soon are almost entirely assimilated into the horde's army. The Space Pirates are, oddly, extremely stringent about possessions—thievery within their race is punished severely. Pirates are very strict about following orders. Those who do not comply with orders from higher command officials will be met with strict and cruel punishment. Other lesser punishments often found in Space Pirate society are ration and pay cuts. In Metroid Prime 2: Echoes, one of several slightly humorous Space Pirate entries mention a group of pirates that are being put on low rations for "modifying the storage tanks for recreational use." One recurring rule within the compounds pertains to the Metroids they keep in captivity. "High Command cannot seem to stress enough that Metroids are not pets and should not be fed without permission or used for target practice." The rule seems to administer its own punishment - Pirates who disregard it tend to need a trip to the emergency room once the Metroid attacks them. Also, if you scan a certain Metroid holding tank, it will say "This Metroid is suffering from food poisoning, most likely from eating pet treats."
- Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. "Luminoth Lore": We met a vast number of enlightened minds...the N'kren, the Ylla, and the Chozo among them.
- Metroid Prime 2: Echoes. It says, "After losing several troopers during their experiments, I am convinced that Science Team has vapor for brains"
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The company would merge and acquire private healthcare facilities in Africa.
XRP Healthcare — a Web3 healthcare solutions company building a healthcare marketplace on top of the XRP Ledger — has announced that it will be expanding into Africa.
in one press release On Thursday, the company announced that it would acquire and merge with privately held healthcare facilities through an African subsidiary – XRP Healthcare Africa.
The press statement said the move would result in the company making health services and medicines easier to access. Additionally, the extension would allow users to leverage the blockchain for more transparent and secure transactions.
According to the company, its latest efforts are timely given projected population and healthcare sector growth. It is estimated that Africa’s population will double to about 2.5 billion between 2021 and 2050, while the healthcare industry is projected to be worth US$259 billion by 2030. According to XRP Healthcare, the prognosis requires the establishment of high-quality healthcare facilities.
“We aim to create a new industry standard in the private African healthcare sector by combining pharma, crypto and medicine to support the modernization of the systems already in place and enable growth for premium digital healthcare strategies powered by the (XRPH) token . ‘ commented Dr. Marc O’Griofa, Chief Medical Officer of XRP Healthcare.
The proposed decentralized marketplace for pharmaceutical products and services is scheduled to launch in the second quarter. As previously reported, the company has already become a partner Script Co And United Networks of America. The former will give US users access to drugs at wholesale prices, while the latter has seen the company launch a prescription savings card.
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EFFECTS OF INDUSTRIAL EFFLUENTS ON SOIL RESOURCE IN CHALLAWA INDUSTRIAL AREA, KANO, NIGERIA
V. N. OKOLO *
Department of Environmental Management and Technology, Nigerian Institute for Leather and Science Technology (NILEST), Zaria, Nigeria.
E. A. OLOWOLAFE
Department of Geography, University of Jos, Plateau State, Nigeria.
Directorate of Leather Technology, NILEST, Zaria, Nigeria.
S. I. R. OKODUWA
Chemical and Biochemical Remediation Unit, Directorate of Research and Development, NILEST, Zaria, Nigeria.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
The study was aimed at determining the effects of industrial effluents on the soil environment of Challawa industrial area, Kano State Nigeria. Profile pit soils were sampled in the areas affected by industrial effluents and the adjacent control area. Sampled soils were carried to the laboratories for physical (sand, silt and clay) and chemical (pH, OC, AP, Ca, Mg, K, Na, N, ECEC) properties determinations. The result of the analysis showed that different horizons of the affected pits had less sand than what was obtained at the unaffected pit (average 615.78 and 670 respectively), Apart from pH, nitrogen, available phosphorus content of the soils that were lower at the horizons from the affected area of the industrial site( on the average, pH 6.45; N- 0.20 g/kg; AP- 3.97 mg/kg), all other chemical properties (exchangeable bases like Ca (1.15 cmol/kg), Mg (0.4 cmol/kg) and Na (0.23 cmol/kg) were lower at the horizons of the unaffected profile pits. Other physical and chemical properties of the soils collected like the pH, organic carbon, total nitrogen and available phosphorus, Ca, Mg, K and Na were low in some pits and in some pits had higher concentration at the affected area. The revelation from the analysis showed that the top and upper horizons of the soil at the industrial site has been seriously tampered with by industrial effluents and inhabitants should be advised to plant mostly shallow rooted crops and cultivate on land farther away from the effluent sludge.
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Restaurants, bars and nearly every other workplace will be required to be smoke-free starting Oct. 1.
In the final days of the session, the Legislature finally approved a smoke-free workplaces bill that’s been in the works for five years.
Senate Bill 63 has been locked up in the House Rules Committee for the nearly the entire session. It’s finally scheduled to be up for a vote today, which is likely to be the final day of the session.
We’re a matter of tens of hours away from the end of the session, bringing a merciful end to a thoroughly underwhelming two years. While…
The Senate took issue with the state’s quoted price on work requirements, the House is plugging away on oil tax credits, Bree’s Law appears on the radar and other bills pass.
The House Rules Committee, which has held the bill for most of session, has finally scheduled a hearing on the bill.
The bill already has the support of half of the House.


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Bryan Beninghove puts a different spin on the jazz trio. Instead of piano or guitar with bass and drums, he heads sax-organ-drums combo. It makes for an interesting, off-the-beaten-path recording, aptly titled Organ Trio.
Saxophonist/composer Beninghove hails from the Baltimore suburb of Westminster, Md. He has performed with such musicians as Rufus Reid, Jamey Haddad and many others. When he's not performing, he can be often found giving private lessons, putting on clinics, running ensembles or leading a jazz camp for children.
Kyle Koehler brings a Jimmy Smith-like quality on the Hammond B3 organ. Don Williams completes the trio on drums. The album concept is part tribute to the organ trios of the 1950s and '60s, and much of the music sounds like it came from that era.
"Hey Zeus," one of four Beninghove originals, is a clever title that could easily be a call to a mythical god or a witty take on a common Spanish name. Either way, the song is lighthearted, passionate and groovy. Beninghove thrills in the lead, and Koehler enjoys a nice solo.
The cover of Wayne Shorter's "Adam's Apple" continues that spirit of playfulness. While Beninghove's lead is stunning, his sidemen get plenty of action as well. Williams mixes it up with snare, cymbals and toms. Koehler's performance on the B3 has a duel purpose: in the background, he makes it seem as though more than three instruments are playing; as a soloist, he sizzles, particularly during one high-speed sequence.
Another Beninghove composition is "Sam Spade." Upbeat and danceable, it's the shortest song on the album, but still offers plenty to enjoy. It also has a slight film noir feel to it. Williams gets some rim shots in during Koehler's solo, adding to the song's finger-snapping mood.
Several of the tracks end with yells and applause; giving the music the feel of a live recording. Adding to that are the song lengths; all but one are longer than four minutes, and four top seven and a half minutes. All have an element of fun, and several are made for dancing. Organ Trio is feel-good music from another erathat doesn't sound old.
Tape Side Up; Hey Zeus; Adam's Apple; Hear Me Now; I've Never Been In Love Before; Sam Spade; Out of Nowhere; Everything Happens To Me; My Secret Love.
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In an interview yesterday with the Winston-Salem Journal, North Carolina State Representative Larry Brown said that the government should not spend money to treat adults with HIV or AIDS who “caused it by the way they live.” According to the newspaper, he went on to say he thinks the government shouldn’t spend money to treat HIV among people “living in perverted lifestyles.” Brown’s extremist remarks and prior anti-gay statements show that he is not fit to serve in elective office. The Human Rights Campaign is demanding that Rep. Brown apologize for his hateful statements.
“Rep. Brown’s ill-informed comments are not only hateful rhetoric, but they are also extremely dangerous,” HRC President Joe Solmonese said today. “Hysterical, judgmental and inaccurate statements like Brown’s create an environment that prevents many from getting tested and seeking treatment, thereby furthering the spread of HIV and AIDS. Larry Brown’s conduct reflects poorly on his constituents and other elected officials. The people of North Carolina deserve better.”
This isn’t the first time that Brown has made anti-gay remarks. Last October, according to the Winston-Salem Journal, Brown sent a derogatory email to House Majority Leader Paul Stam regarding the presentation of a legislative leadership award given to then-Speaker Joe Hackney by Equality North Carolina. He wrote, “I hope all the queers are thrilled to see him. I am sure there will be a couple legislative fruitloops there in the audience.”
“Larry Brown’s views are out of line with the fair-minded people of North Carolina,” Solmonese added. “Sadly, he won a fourth term in November unopposed. Expressions of such bigotry and ignorance have no place in the North Carolina Legislature.”


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We are proud to share with you this year’s USA TODAY U.S. Department of Agriculture!
2018 Conservation Poster Contest Winners are:
Hanna Plaster 10 years old
Tom Daniel’s Elementary School
Riley Russ 8 years old
Tom Daniel’s Elementary School
Annual Kerr County SWCD Field Day, May 4, 2018
Kerr County Soil and Water Conservation District will be hosting our Annual Field Day on Friday, May 4, 2018. This event will take place Bridget’s Basket Hwy. 39, Hunt, Texas, from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. All interested farmers, ranchers, landowners, and members of the general public are invited to attend. Multiple topics will be presented covering:
Vegetable and Melon Production on Small Acreages – Dr. Larry Stein will be discussing the various crops that work best in truck farming operations. With each crop, Dr. Stein will discuss the management of each crop as well as some of the pests that are associated with each crop and how to control them.
Management in Hydroponic Vegetable Production – Dr. Daniel Leskovar will be discussing Hydroponic vegetable production and will include management of diseases associated and how to prevent and manage pests associated with hydroponic gardening.
High Tunnels in Horticulture Production – Dr. Russ Wallace, Extension Horticulturist – Lubbock will present a program on using High Tunnels in various crops of truck farming operations. In addition he will include management of disease and insect control measures used in High Tunnel production.
Use of Trap crops in IPM approach in vegetable Gardening, Molly Keck, Extension Entomologist, Bexar County will be discussing the importance on Integrated Pest Management in vegetable gardening utilizing traditional chemical control measures as well as organic control measures.
Bridget Sims will provide a garden tour of the various crops in production and management of the crops.
4 CEUs for private applicator license holders will be credited. Cost to attend this event is $25 if paid prior to April 27th or $30 at the door. Lunch is included in the fee. RSVP required. To register call the Kerr County SWCD Office at 830-896-4911 ext. 3 or stop by our office at 2104 Memorial Boulevard (between MG Building Supplies and Schreiner University).
The Kerr County Soil and Water Conservation District is proud to recognize the Kerr Wildlife Management Area (TPWD) as their Friend of Conservation for 2017!
The Kerr WMA sits along the headwaters of the Guadalupe River in western Kerr county. It is owned by the state of Texas under the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department. It’s primary mission is to function as a wildlife management, research, and demonstration site for trained personnel to conduct wildlife related studies and provide resultant information.
The Kerr WMA and the Kerr Co SWCD has had a working relationship also since it’s inception in 1950. SWCD photos of research plots and demonstration areas show us that collaboration has long been in place between the Kerr WMA, Kerr Co SWCD and USDA-NRCS offices.
Field tours (such as the one shown above) dating back to 10.1.1963 have been cataloged that the the SWCD hosted or co-hosted at the Kerr WMA. The Kerr Co SWCD also helps host the Youth Range Workshop on their annual day at the Kerr WMA. In more recent years, the Kerr Co SWCD still holds field days and tours at the Kerr WMA and utilizes their new facilities for groups. Along with SWCD field days, the SWCD has helped other agencies hold educational seminars at the Kerr and worked with both agencies to provide the public with an informative event.
TPWD staff at the Kerr WMA are always helpful and willing to lend a hand and share resources. NRCS and SWCD employees have visited the Kerr WMA for trainings, some of which are specialized at the Kerr WMA. Some of the Kerr WMA’s endangered species can be viewed and their staff has helped educate other agency employees on them and their habitat.
The Kerr WMA was also awarded the Friend of Conservation Award for TSSWCB’s Area II Awards.
The nomination was then submitted on up to the state wide TSSWCB award competition and we are proud to say the that Kerr WMA was awarded the TSSWCB’s Friend of Conservation Award for the state of Texas in 2017!
Learn more about the Kerr Wildlife Management Area and TPWD HERE.
See our nomination for the Friend of Conservation Award HERE.
View the state award winner video created by TSSWCB HERE.
The Kerr County Soil and Water Conservation District #217 is proud to present Bridget Symm as their Conservation Farmer award winner for 2017. Bridget owns and operates a 10+ acre CSA farm in Hunt, Texas.
Bridget views her farming operation as family affair. Her sons and husband help on the farm after school and work and all benefit from it as well. Bridget strives to educate and create awareness of the importance of eating healthy and recognizing dietary restraints, such as her son has, in her community. Her philosophy comes down to one word: SIMPLE
SAVE (conserve our resources and environment)
IMPROVE (practices and learn from mistakes)
MECHANIZE (when and where possible)
LOCAL (keep our produce local and support our community)
EDUCATE (ourselves and consumers)
Click the link below to see our award presentation for Bridget Symm as our 2017 Conservation Farmer!
Visit Bridget’s website for her farm and market HERE.
CALLING ALL KERR COUNTY YOUTH!!!
The best time to plant trees is in the fall/winter when trees are dormant. This allows the trees to establish their root system in time to start new growth in the spring time.
We offer a variety of native trees, grown right here in the Texas Hill Country! If you are looking for something in particular, please give Deanna a call at the office and she can check on availability of other species!
We also have fact sheets on all of the trees we offer if you need specific info on the trees!
This is your chance as a resident of Kerr County to give input to your local Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) on resource concerns for your area! Also, you’ll have the opportunity to view common plants in our county or bring in plants of your own that you would like ID’d!!!
Please click the following link to view the flyer!
The Kerr County Soil and Water Conservation District presented a proclamation to the Kerr County Commissioner’s Court meeting on April 24, 2017, declaring April 30 – May 7, 2017 as Soil and Water Stewardship Week.
Stewardship week helps us all remember the importance of land stewardship in Texas and our local communities and also provides educational opportunities to many. The National Association of Conservation Districts has some invaluable information on stewardship week along with educational material for teachers, churches, and individuals. Check out their website on Stewardship week HERE and follow the link for this year’s theme to learn more!
More information on Stewardship Week here in Texas can be found at our state agency’s website, TSSWCB, HERE.


Tue., November 6, 2012 9:07pm
Two Republicans have defeated challengers to retain their seats on Georgia's Public Service Commission. Commissioner Chuck Eaton defeated Democrat Stephen Oppenheimer for the District 3 seat on the panel, which regulates electric and other utilities in the state. The district covers metro Atlanta, although the seat is elected statewide. In western Georgia, Commissioner Stan Wise, a Republican, defeated Libertarian David Staples for the District 5 seat. No Democratic candidate qualified in that race, which is also elected statewide.
Tue., November 6, 2012 8:36pm
Georgia Democrat John Barrow survived a Republican challenge Tuesday to his East Georgia congressional seat. Barrow of Augusta defeated Grovetown State Representative Lee Anderson 53% to 46% according to unofficial results. Anderson's GOP was counting on recently redrawn district lines to carry him to victory.
Tue., November 6, 2012 7:55pm
It’s good to be a Georgia incumbent this year in the U.S. Congress. In east Georgia's hotly-contested 12th district, John Barrow held off Republican Lee Anderson Tuesday to remain the only white Blue Dog Democrat from the Deep South in Congress. In southwest Georgia's 2nd district, Democratic Rep. Sanford Bishop of Columbus has defeated a Republican challenger to win an 11th term in Congress. Bishop beat John House of Midland.
Mon., November 5, 2012 5:00am
Voters in Augusta and surrounding Richmond County could make history this Election Day by electing the county's first black sheriff. A victory for Richard Roundtree would make him the first African-American to serve as the top lawman in Richmond County in the office's 230-year history.
Fri., November 2, 2012 12:39pm
The race for Georgia State Senate District 9 will be one to watch: Senator Don Balfour, a veteran of the gold dome, who is currently under criminal investigation, is up against a political newcomer, Lawrenceville attorney Scott Drake.
Fri., November 2, 2012 8:22am
The lone candidate for sheriff in a suburban Atlanta county is poised to win the election despite facing a felony indictment. But the charges could ultimately lead to him being suspended or tossed from office. Victor Hill lost his bid to be re-elected as Clayton County's sheriff in 2008. But he ran again and defeated the incumbent in a runoff in August. Now he's the only candidate on the ballot.


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Sub-Saharan Africa faces three big challenges over the next generation. It will double its population to two billion by 2045. By then more than half of Africans will be living in cities. And this group of mostly young people will be connected through mobile devices.
Properly harnessed and planned for, these are positive forces for change. Without economic growth and jobs, they could prove a political and social catastrophe. Old systems of patronage and muddling through will no longer work
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Once again, three 599 teams (A,B,D) were in the finals with A on the winning alliance. B and D were paired but experienced a few Vexnet problems again that may have cost them the match.
D team entered a new concept robot that they constructed in 3 weeks after junking their old robot that was the number one ranked robot in the last two competitions (we all thought they were a little crazy to do this). The new robot concept was to collect all the opponents tubes in a basket to deny their ability to score. It also had the capability to score and de-score. I haven’t seen any other robot that duplicates this capability. It worked really well and got them to the finals again. But they lost in a close match. D has had their robot in the last three finals but have failed to prevail for various reasons. We’ll see what they do if the team decides to go to worlds.
Team A also won the drivers skill challenge (107 score).
Team C had the best Programming challenge results (35 pts) but due to close of challenge mixup, the award was given to the second place team with the gracious consent of Team C. Good sportsmanship prevailed so I say well done . The kids put in a lot of hard work to win this and hopefully, the mixup won’t sting too bad.
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An alleged poacher died after lions decided to take him as prey and devour him. The only traces that remained of his body were his head and a few traces.
The remains of this person were found next to a loaded rifle in the vicinity of the Kruger National Park in South Africa this Saturday.
An unexpected dinner for the lions
A Limpopo police, Moatshe Ngoepe, said they were doing everything possible to identify the remains of the victim.
This spokesman said that: “It seems the victim was poaching in the game park. He was attacked and eaten by lions. They ate his body. Nearly all of it, and just left his head and some remains. “
The hunter became the prey
He added that: “The process of identifying the deceased has already commenced. It could have been possible by the fact that his head is among the remains that were found at the scene.”
Experts from National Geographic reported that the body of this person was found inside the private nature reserve of Ingwelala. It is rumored that the hunter did not have permission to be in that area.
According to WWF statistics, the number of African lions has decreased by more than 40% in the last three generations. Due to the loss of their natural space and the conflict they have with humans. More than three-quarters of the populations of these animals have been in decline. With only 20,000 released. They are now officially classified as “vulnerable.”
According to a BBC study, the body parts of a lion are in a giant demand in Africa and Southeast of Asia for use in traditional medicine.
There are 5 years to decide the future of this “vulnerable” species
In an article published by National Geographic, you can see in detail how the lack of habitat and deforestation has killed these animals. Although parks have been implemented to care for these species, they have poachers or people who hunt them because of the economic depression. The fall of the number of fish has affected it too. The population is increasingly dedicated to hunting wild animals for eating.
According to a researcher, Philipp Henschel the fate of the lion of Africa will be decided in about five years or less. “If we have fund, cooperation from the authorities and the international community, I believe there is hope. There are many committed people but they do not have the necessary means.”


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According to a recent report published by Allied Market Research, titled, "China, India and Southeast Asia Automotive OEM Telematics Market by Vehicle Type and Application: Opportunity Analysis and Industry Forecast, 2019-2026," China, India and Southeast Asia automotive OEM telematics market was valued at $5,207.3 million in 2018, and is projected to reach $38,723.4 million by 2026, registering a CAGR of 27.1% from 2019 to 2026.
At present, China dominated China, India and Southeast Asia automotive OEM telematics market in 2017, whereas Southeast Asia is expected to grow at a significant rate in China, India and Southeast Asia automotive OEM telematics market forecast.
Factor such as government rules & regulations and rising trend of connectivity solutions is driving the China, India and Southeast Asia automotive OEM telematics market growth. In addition, ease in vehicle diagnosis is anticipated to propel the growth of market. However, threat of data hacking and high installation cost is hindering the growth of market. Furthermore, smart transportation system and improvement in performance of autonomous vehicle is a remarkable growth opportunity for the players operating in the China, India and Southeast Asia automotive OEM telematics industry.
Automotive OEM services have focused on fostering relationships with customers by improving services for a better user experience and launching new models that are in compliance with the regulatory standards. Moreover, growth in collaborations between mobile network providers and automotive manufacturers to provide seamless telematics services to customers is expected to provide lucrative opportunities for the growth of the telematics market in the near future.
Automotive manufacturers need to adhere to the safety standards defined by the governments of respective regions. The eCall system is one of the standard devices used in European vehicles for automatically dialing a helpline number and send location details in case of emergencies. The European car manufacturing industry has been closely working with connectivity device manufacturers and telecom service providers to offer connectivity solutions, which are as per the industry standards.
Ford Motors and BMW are the key leaders in the automotive OEM infotainment market. Harman has a Tier-1 supplier network in automotive OEM telematics services. China, India and Southeast Asia automotive OEM telematics market giants, such as Ford, Toyota, and BMW, have consolidated their market position, hardware reliability, open platforms, and quality through various innovations in their services and extensive regional coverage.
Further, car manufacturers have been focusing on providing faster communication tools for accessing large telematics codes, which in turn will propel the growth of China, India and Southeast Asia automotive OEM telematics market.
The automotive environment is changing at a rapid pace due to globalization. The increase in automotive sales has been caused due to improvement in manufacturing facilities in most of the emerging countries such as China, India, and others. The global automotive sector promises better productivity and sales as this sector consists of different segment such as premium and four wheelers among others, which in turn drives excellent profitability. This factor majorly influences prominent players of the automotive sector to invest and expand the business through different segments to gain better profitability. In addition, increase in disposable income of consumers and surge in passenger vehicles sale & production respectively across the globe has fueled the rising demand for automotive vehicle. Developing countries such as India, China, and others are the most promising countries for the automotive sector. The increase in demand for vehicles in automotive sector fuels the growth of the automotive OEM telematics market in China, India, and Southeast Asia. In recent years, consumers have shifted their interest to technologically advanced, requiring low cost, maintenance vehicles, which in turn boost the overall use of advance telematics in vehicle.
The safety services offered in telematics system are an appropriate example of cutting edge aftermarket asset & operation-based management technology, which involves sharing data between the vehicle and humans. Safety is a combination of telecommunication and automobile technology used to improve vehicle efficiency, reduce fuel consumption & maintenance cost, enhance security & safety measures, and assist the driver to enhance his overall driving experience. In addition, it prompts alert messages regarding traffic jams and parking space availability. All these fleet operation-based features provide intelligent transportation systems, which are designed to improve the overall driving experience. Moreover, AI and machine learning capabilities facilitate autonomous dispatching & routing and empowers telematics services to predict vehicle health and driving habits based on a vehicle’s utilization with lower maintenance requirements and cost-effectiveness. All these factors together significantly contribute toward China, India, Southeast automotive OEM telematics market growth.
Key Findings of the China, India and Southeast Asia automotive OEM Telematics Market :
- In 2018, based on application, the solutions segment was the highest revenue contributor.
- In 2018, based on vehicle type, the passenger car segment was the highest revenue contributor.
- In 2018, based on Asia Pacific region, China contributed the highest market revenue, followed by India and Southeast Asia.
The key players analyzed in this report include AT&T Inc., Bayerische Motoren Werke Aktiengesellschaft (BMW), Ford Motor Company (Ford), HARMAN International, MiX Telematics, Telefónica S.A., TomTom International BV., Trimble Inc., Verizon, Vodafone Group, and others, which holds the major contribution in China, India and Southeast Asia automotive OEM telematics market share.


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ROCKFORD, IL – It’s time to “Find Your Fun” this summer at Magic Waters Waterpark, 7820 CherryVale North Blvd., Cherry Valley. The Rockford Park District will open Magic Waters Waterpark for the 2016 summer season on Saturday, May 28, 2016. “We are looking forward to seeing many familiar faces again after a long winter, and we always look forward to meeting new guests. Magic Waters Waterpark has nine different water features, and each has its own “thrill factor,” so our customers can create their own experience. We offer high value at a safe, clean, and affordable waterpark,” said Zack McIntyre, Director of Magic Waters & Aquatics.
2016 Season Schedule
- Opening Weekend: May 28, 29, 30 - Open 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- New! Bonus Bargain Days: May 31, June 1, 2, 3 - Open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. only if the forecasted temperature by noon is 75 degrees or higher. All other weather policy guidelines are applicable during Bonus Bargain Days.
- Regular Season: June 4 through August 16 -10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
- Weekends Only: August 20, 21, 27, 28 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and September 3, 4, 5 - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
New in 2016!
- Wet Wednesdays - Magic Waters Waterpark will extend evening hours on Wednesdays from July 6, 2016 through August 10, 2016. Wet Wednesdays will provide guests the chance to enjoy the waterpark from 3 p.m. to 8 p.m., and admission is just $10.
- New Website - Mobile-friendly and easy to use
- New menu items - Magic Waters Waterpark’s food and beverage operations have been brought back in-house, and are now operated by the Rockford Park District. This means better quality products, fresher options, and the amazing customer experience you would expect from the Rockford Park District! We are excited to provide new menu items such as freshly-made smoothies, grilled salmon, soft serve ice cream, and a variety of new meal deals. Guests will also be able to purchase food in new ways, as food carts will be available at the gates at the end of the day. The Magic Waters Waterpark Summer Sipper is back this season. Purchase a one-day Summer Sipper for free refills for the day, or purchase a season-long refillable cup good for the entire 2016 season!
- Double Dare Drop Challenge – We “double dare” you to participate in the Double Dare Drop Challenge from June 4 through August 16, 2016. Those who accept the challenge will have to do the following:
- Climb the stairs to the top of the 75-foot speed slide
- Be brave enough to actually go down the slide
- Snap a "selfie" or have a friend snap a picture of you celebrating near the bottom of the slides
- Share that photo with us on social media, using the hashtag #WeDoubleDareYou for a chance to win weekly prizes. All weekly prize winners will also be entered into a drawing to win a 2017 Magic Waters Waterpark season pass. Winners will be notified via account tagging or direct message.
Back by Popular Demand!
- $12 Buck Bargain Day - Admission is just $12 bucks every Tuesday
- Great Special Events - Don’t miss World’s Largest Swim Lesson, Christmas in July, Big Squirt Day, Father’s Day Fun, Scouts Day, Military Appreciation Day, Sun Safety Day, Season Passholder Appreciation Day, and more
- Fast Passes - Reserve your spot at the front of the line on Double Dare Drop and Typhoon Terror
Current Magic Waters corporate partners and sponsors include: Pepsi, Rasmussen, Subway, and Taco Bell. Sponsorship opportunities have been expanded both inside and outside the waterpark, including the opportunity to reach more than 14.6 million potential customers a year with a sign on the new Double Dare Drop speed slides facing I-90. For more information on how your business can benefit from a partnership with Rockford Park District, contact Nicole Engelbart, Corporate Partnership Manager, at 815-969-4095, or e-mail firstname.lastname@example.org.
Next Wave of Fun
Magic Waters Waterpark is committed to continuing to expand and improve the waterpark, and often evaluates and updates a multi-year Master Plan. Since the Rockford Park District took ownership of Magic Waters Waterpark in 1988, the District has either added a new feature or enhanced existing pools, water slides, or other on-site amenities nearly every year. The last major addition was in 2012 when the Double Dare Drop was unveiled. The Rockford Park District is currently evaluating industry trends, prioritizing needs, and determining long-range plans. Staff is working with an aquatic design firm on a concept for renovating the area around the Little Lagoon, thanks to feedback from citizens and guests received in a recent survey. Final renovation plans will be announced later this summer.
Magic Waters Fast Facts
- 43-acre waterpark, 9 waterslide features
- Pineapple Bucket – Holds 1,000 gallons of water
- Free parking and one cooler/food container per family is allowed into the waterpark
- Staff – 335 seasonal and full-time
- Customers – 41% resident; 59% non-resident
- Attendance in 2015 – 186,334


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Carol, over at Watch Me Paint, and I are attempting to collaborate on a blog project. Utilizing her expertise and my willingness to give my opinion about any and everything, even (especially?) things I know next to nothing about, we are going to attempt to bring some culture to this corner of the blogosphere.
I suggested that we choose (more she than me) some biblically inspired artwork and comment upon it. Carol from the artist's viewpoint and I from a pastoral point of view. Carol readily accepted and immediately suggested a couple of works with which to grapple. I've got to tell you, she's throwing me into the deep end of the pool immediately! (Like I indicated, I'm into stuff WAY above my pay grade here.) You will find the relevant posts linked to each other to make it easy to follow both conversation threads.
All that aside, I am excited about the opportunity to learn and discuss some wonderful pieces of art and the attendant issues they bring to our attention. If a picture is truly worth a thousand words I think it well worth a bit of our time to discover what these men and women are trying to say to us.

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Durban - The four people accused of killing Barrio restaurant owner appeared briefly in the Verulam Magistrate's Court on Wednesday morning.
The matter was adjourned to April 24 for indictments to be served for the accused to appear in the Durban High Court.
They are accused of kidnapping Sikhumbuzo Mjwara outside the Verulam Magistratés Court in August 2018.
In October Mjwara's remains were found in a cemetery in Pietermaritzburg.
DNA results later confirmed it was him.
The four were subsequently arrested by members of the KZN provincial task team and charged with murder.
Pietermaritzburg security guard Nkosiphile Ndlovu who is believed to be the hitmen abandoned his bail application and remains in police custody.
Ndlovu apparently did a pointing out to police of where Mjwara's remains were.
The three policemen -Sergeant Thabane Cyril Ndlovu, Constable Collen Makhaye and Jerome Dumisani Ngubane were released on R3000 bail.
The motive is still unknown.
The Sunday Tribune reported that Mjwara, a former eThekwini Municipality employee, is the director of a chain of businesses, including several mining, investment and lifestyle companies.


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MOSCOW, Apr. 09 (MNA) – A suicide bombing took place near Saint Mark's Coptic church in Egypt's Alexandria on Sunday, according to Egyptian TV.
Maj. Gen. Bagheri:
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Chief of Staff of the Armed Forces has told Syrian counterpart US attacks seek to restore the morale of terrorists which had been in its zenith following defeats on the ground in Syria.
By: Shamshad Akhtar
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – With just over a year since the adoption of a historic blueprint to end poverty and protect the planet, positive signs have already started to emerge among countries in the Asia-Pacific region as they push ahead with the implementation of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – The 35th edition of Fajr International Film Festival (FIFF) will be screening a number of fully restored classics from A-list directors.
TORONTO, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Canadians held an emergency rally on Saturday at the US consulate in Toronto to to denounce the US bombing of Syria.
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – President Hassan Rouhani has reiterated Iran's support for Syrian nation and government in their fight against threats to their territorial integrity.
By: Mohammadreza Abbasi
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – In a ceremony attended by President Hassan Rouhani in Tehran on Sunday, Iran marked the 11th National Nuclear Technology Day by unveiling a series of new achievements.
CAIRO, Apr. 09 (MNA) – A blast has hit a church in Egypt killing at least 21 while a second explosion occurred at the training center of a police station in city of Tanta
By: Mohammad Moheymani
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – A journey through the heart of Iran and capturing scenes from daily life.
KUNDUZ, Apr. 09 (MNA) – A total of 18 militants were killed and eight others injured after the aircrafts targeted Taliban hideouts in Dasht-e-Archi and Chardara districts in Afghan northern Kunduz province Saturday night, an army spokesman in the province, Abdul Khalil said Sunday.
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – President Rouhani has criticized the critics of the nuclear deal as negligent of the fact of success of the deal in bringing boons to the economy.
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Two significant AEOI’s nuclear achievements were unveiled and three major nuclear centers came on stream during a ceremony marking Iran's National Nuclear Technology Day on Sun. attended by Pres. Rouhani.
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Global food prices monitored by FAO fell in March amid large available supplies and expectations of strong harvests.
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s female taekwondo squad bagged one bronze, one silver and two gold trophies on the opening day of the 1st Africa WTF President Cup G2.
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – AEOI Head Ali Akbar Salehi said Islamic Republic of Iran has joined the countries providing heavy water in the world market.
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – SNSC head Ali Shamkhani in a phone conversation with Syria's national security chief Ali Mamlouk said there is firm resolve for joint cooperation between Iran, Russia and Syria in the fight against terrorism.
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – PEDEC head, while enumerating early crude recovery projects at oilfields west of Karoun, said oil output in the region will hit 500 thousand barrels per day by late June.
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s Parl. Speaker Ali Larijani said a fact-finding mission should be sent into Syria to find out how chemical weapons had been smuggled into Syria and who had been behind the attack in Syrian town of Khan Sheikhun.
LOS ANGELES, Apr. 09 (MNA) – The US Carl Vinson Strike Group has departed from Singapore and sailed northward to the Western Pacific ocean near the Korean Peninsula, the United States Pacific Fleet Commander announced Saturday.
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – AEOI Head Ali Akbar Salehi, while pointing to Tehran-Budapest cooperation over designing small power plants, said Hungarian banks were ready to fund joint projects worth up to 85 million euros.
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s First VP Es’hagh Jahangiri said US acts do not eradicate terrorism, but would pave the way for reinforcing extremism in the region.
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – Iran’s FM Spokesman Ghasemi said King of Jordan is strategically wrong in his definition of terrorism and his remarks reveal the shallow depth of his outlook toward regional developments.
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – On the sidelines of ISBF annual meetings in Kuala Lumpur, central banks of Iran and Malaysia agreed to bolster bilateral banking relations.
DAMASCUS, Apr. 09 (MNA) – The number of civilians killed by the US-led coalition airstrike in the Syrian northern province of Raqqa has risen to 20, with children among the casualties, media reported Saturday.
TEHRAN, Apr. 09 (MNA) – SNSC Ali Shamkhani has talked US strikes against Syrian al-Shayrat air base near Homs with his Russian counterpart.
TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Iranian and Russian chiefs of staff of armed forces have condemned US air strikes against a Syrian airbase near Homs.
TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – MP Tabesh said participation of Saudi Arabian runners at TehRUN marathon marked a defeat for the Arab country in its Iranophobia propaganda.
TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Iranian Culture Minister Salehi Amiri and Slovak Minister of Culture Marek Maďarič reiterated on Saturday the need for cooperation in the fields of film, books and visual arts.
TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – Parliament speaker has received Hungarian deputy PM to discuss bilateral trade and other matters of mutual interest.
TEHRAN, Apr. 08 (MNA) – In an interview with RT, Chairman and founder of The Ron Paul Institute for Peace and Prosperity, Ron Paul, said the evidence of Pres. Assad being behind the chemical attack has not been presented and the US strike on Syria is helping 'ISIS, Al-Qaeda, and the enemy they are supposed to be fighting'.


Ursa Major Technologies Inc, located in Berthoud, Colorado, USA, is close to receiving a contract to produce solid fuel rocket motors for the Pentagon, reports Reuters.
US officials are said to be seeking suppliers beyond the two dominant rocket engine makers, Northrop Grumman and L3 Harris Technologies, as it looks to meet missile and rocket orders to supply the war efforts in Ukraine and Israel, and to re-stock dwindling US inventories.
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The contract, although expected to be relatively small and fall under the Pentagon’s development programmes, would be seen as a big vote of confidence in Ursa Major and its metal Additive Manufacturing technology.
“As soon as I get the FY (fiscal year) ’24 budget, I am going to drop it on a small company that is going to do Additive Manufacturing of a solid rocket motor,” Heidi Shyu, under secretary of defence for research and engineering, told Congress last week. “We can’t wait to get them on contract.”
While Shyu did not name the company or reveal the size of the contract during her testimony, she did say that the company had been working closely with the Navy. A congressional aide and an industry executive who spoke on condition of anonymity reportedly said Shyu was referring to Ursa Major.
An industry executive from a large defence prime contractor said Ursa Major’s motors can be used in any small diameter weapons like the new Boeing and SAAB Ground Launched Small Diameter Bomb (GLSDB), RTX’s SM-6 rockets and Lockheed Martin’s Guided Multiple Launch Rocket System (GMLRS) which are used heavily in Ukraine.


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Köster is a traditional German Kölsch (or lagered ale) from Brasserie Herman hopped with the most German of all the noble hops, Hallertau Mittelfrüh. 🇩🇪 🍺 🌱
Now right from the get go, there are some absolutely fantastic malty aromas that instantly conjure up a fresh baked farmhouse loaf with a lightly caramelised crust. There’s also a little touch of honey and some delicate grassiness from the hops, but they don’t detract at all from the focus on the grains.
On the palate it’s just straight liquid bread and honey, going down super smoothly with a soft, pillowy and full mouthfeel while managing to remain light and refreshing throughout. Finally, a spritz of citrus and a dash of grassy bitterness in the finish wrap things up nicely. Absolutely excellent stuff from a brewery that only gets better each time I try them! 👏🏻 🤤 🥖
A Taste of the Rhineland: Kölsch The Kölsch style emerged north of the Rhineland in Germany. Kölsch is a top-fermented, pale ale originating from Cologne (Köln in German), and its roots can be traced back to the 19th century. The brewers of Cologne rebelled against the traditional ale fermentation methods common in the region, opting instead for lager-like processes. The result? A crisp, clear, and clean beer with a subtle hop character, such as the one offered by Köster.
More on German Beer
To fully appreciate the delight that is Köster, one must first delve into the rich tapestry of German beer history. The story of German beer is one that spans centuries and is intertwined with the cultural, geographic, and climatic diversity of the country. Germany, often hailed as a beer paradise, is celebrated for its precise brewing techniques and a myriad of beer styles that have evolved over time.
Bavarian Brilliance: The Birth of Lager
In southern Germany, particularly in Bavaria, the development of lager beer played a pivotal role in shaping the nation’s beer landscape. In the early 16th century, Bavarian brewers began storing beer in cool cellars, which enabled them to produce a cleaner, crisper brew with a longer shelf life. This method, known as lagering, eventually gave birth to the iconic German lager styles we know today, such as Helles and Dunkel. These beers are characterized by their malty sweetness, balanced by a subtle hop bitterness, creating a harmonious and quaffable brew.
From the Baltic to the Alps: Regional Specialties
Germany’s regional diversity has given rise to an astounding array of beer styles. From the dark and robust Schwarzbier of Thuringia to the wheaty and aromatic Hefeweizen of Bavaria, each region has contributed its unique brew to the national portfolio. These styles reflect not only the ingredients readily available in different parts of Germany but also the brewing traditions and preferences of the local populace.
So, as you savor your Köster, you’re not just enjoying a delicious beer; you’re also sipping on a piece of Germany’s fascinating beer heritage. From the precise lagering techniques of Bavaria to the crisp, refreshing Kölsch of the Rhineland, German beer styles continue to be a testament to the country’s dedication to brewing excellence.
Originally from England, Mike Davis came to Quebec ten years ago to study history. During this time he fell in love with the microbreweries of Quebec, which reminded him of English pubs. Now, he holds a Ph.D in History from McGill University, but works in the beer world as the Brand Ambassador for Microbrasserie 4 Origines.


Words: Emily Williams
I’m walking down the narrow back alley cobbles of Bankside, the sound of my steps ricocheting between the lofty warehouse walls like a pinball. I turn into a slender lane that meets the River Thames, and catch a glimpse of the ramparts through the sliver of unobstructed view.
Even at rush hour, all seems quiet and empty in these discreet side roads; I feel smug to have found a peaceful glade away from the hurried current of commuters. I admire the renovated factories soaring above me, each steeped with a secret history of its own.
Unbeknown to many, before the industrial era, this belt of land was once London’s go-to entertainment district, dotted with famous playhouses, brothels and bear-baiting arenas. Even today, the neighbourhood’s Tudor spirit lingers in the iconic replica of Shakespeare’s Globe, alluded to in the name of the address at which I have just arrived: One Bear Gardens.
Transfixed by the historical setting and the huge steel-framed windows, I almost pass my swish aparthotel residence for the night. The smart black plaque and pointed topiary trees marking the entrance to Native Bankside are disguised beneath a striking three-dimensional sign overhead that reads EMPIRE WAREHOUSE. I stride in through the bold medieval-looking door and disappear through the brick edifice as if it were Platform 9 ¾. Native Bankside’s success lies in its subtlety: this aparthotel is not trying to stand out; it artfully weaves itself into the city’s fabric.
So what is an aparthotel anyway? I’m intrigued by this rapidly growing hospitality trend that is transforming the way that we travel. It offers the quality and luxury of hotel services fused with the freedom of a self-contained apartment for both long and short-term stays. This includes convenient 24-hour check-in, washing machines, free high-speed Wi-Fi, a lounge/co-working space and a compact yet handy fitness suite.
‘We have guests who stay here for one night or months on end’ explains the welcoming receptionist at check in, and I can already see the appeal of the latter. I soak in the polished cement panels, the glossy leather corner sofa and the futuristic lightsaber ceiling lamps hovering like modern art installations. I’m impressed; time to settle in.
Gliding up to Level 2, the aesthetic hedonism continues in my Premium Studio apartment. I find myself making a mental list of decor ideas like I’m immersed in a tangible Pinterest board entitled ‘Urban Chic’. Exposed brick walls, a contemporary grey bathroom complete with Elemis skincare essentials, and characterful accent furniture, including a shell pink velvet headboard – dreamy.
It’s a trendy multi-functional living space with a fully equipped kitchenette, flat screen TV and an intimate dining table for two. The welcome information on the bedside table reminds me about their handy pantry, so I nip down to the first floor lounge area to find fresh milk, cereals and snacks displayed neatly in glass jars along the wooden counter. The travel size condiments and food staples mean that guests don’t need to bring wasteful hoards of bulky cooking supplies. I put the kettle on back in my apartment and ease into Native’s well-devised blend of hotel and home.
Fast forward to dinnertime and I’m strolling along Southbank in search of a place to eat. Within a few minutes I’m surrounded by the buzz of Friday night cocktail hour, where young professionals are winding down for the weekend, and the bars are spilling out onto the street. I even stumble across a ‘Tate Late’ on the last Friday of every month, where art exhibitions have extended hours and a rhythmic DJ set reverberates from the base of the gargantuan disused power station.
I feel totally submerged in the neighbourhood, where London’s eclectic mix of eateries and cultural attractions are right on my enviable new doorstep. For more inspiration, my apartment’s nifty Neighbourhood Guide and the informative staff had prepped me with useful pointers on what’s best to eat, drink and do. I’m already imagining the breakfast banquet at Borough Market tomorrow, situated just a stone’s throw away. Nothing is too far from Native.
It’s now the morning of day two and I’m feeling replenished and well rested from my stay at Native Bankside. There’s no doubt why the aparthotel experience is gaining popularity. First is the flexibility of its service. Guests can ask for help at all hours, or equally, they may prefer to be left to their own devices undisturbed. The second draw is its immersion in the local neighbourhood, helping you to feel both comfortable and connected to your destination. Native Bankside combines both of these strengths, all while reviving an archaic British tea factory. Without masking the past, Native catapults disused space into a stylish and innovative way to stay.
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We told you about the Griffin Armament Optimus Suppressor yesterday. Griffin Armament has now released their official press release that contains a lot of the detail regarding this can that you have been emailing me about.
From Griffin Armament:
The Optimus Silencer is the most significant advancement in consumer silencer technology in the last decade. A truly high performance and versatile silencer, the Optimus can service any firearm from rimfire calibers up to 300 Winchester Magnum.
Utilizing full 17-4 stainless construction with user adaptable components the Optimus in its full size standard configuration is a 9.4” 18.5 ounce, taper mounted 300 Winchester Magnum rated silencer.
A 7.9 inch 16 ounce 308 rated Mid Size Taper Mount configuration can be attained using the optional minimalist brake shield.
Re-configuring the suppressor with the included booster assembly and piston, the Optimus transforms into a high performance, reliable, 9mm pistol silencer.
The optional low profile 3 lug assembly can also be interfaced with the Optimus pistol configuration, providing secure attachment for 9mm, 556 and 300 blk out carbines.
Additionally, the user can enjoy quiet rimfire shooting by switching end caps to the included 22 caliber end cap.
After use the Optimus can be fully disassembled for cleaning by removing the patent pending Taper Lock interfaces.
The Optimus silencer transforms into multiple configurations to suit the shooters requirements on various platforms from rimfire to 300 win mag. Full spectrum versatility, in a single, durable, user serviceable silencer is now possible with the Griffin Optimus.
Includes: 9mm and 22 caliber end caps; full booster assembly,1/2×28 piston, and 5/8×24 30 caliber Minimalist Brake Mount.
Check out the Griffin Armament Optimus at Griffin Armament.


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You can book any of these treatments in advance of the retreat
These are in addition to any pre-booked package
Aroma Hypnotherapy Treatment
A 45 minute multi-sensory experience combining a stress-busting treatment with guided visualisation from Lilly. It works from the scalp all the way down via pressure points in the head, neck, shoulders, arms, hands, legs and feet, whilst Lilly guides you through a mentally cleansing experience. We have 5 variations of this treatment, with different guided visualisations from Lilly. It's something you'll want to experience more than once.
- 45 mins – £70
Sports/Deep Tissue Massage
A 'sports' or 'deep tissue' massage works deeper to help with muscle / chronic pain, injuries and the after effects of poor posture, long periods sitting at a desk etc.
This treatment can help with:
Mental health: reducing symptoms of stress, anxiety, and depression. It can also offer relaxation and improve coping mechanisms.
Chronic lung disease: Can help improve respiratory function.
Digestion: In addition to other therapies, massage may help with chronic constipation.
Pain relief: Massage can help manage pain in conditions such as fibromyalgia, arthritis, and sciatica. It can also help treat headaches neck pain.
Depending on what needs doing, we offer a 30 or 40 minute session. Talk to us to discuss your needs
- 30 mins - £45
- 40 mins - £60
Indian Head Massage
A full Indian Head Massage treatment, combining treatment on upper back, shoulders, neck head and face. This treatment is highly relaxing, clearing upper body blockages and stimulating nerve endings in the scalp and can help with
Promoting hair growth by increasing oxygen in the hair follicles which stimulates growth and health.
Preventing headaches and migraines by releasing built-up tension in the head and neck area and relieving muscle stiffness
Renewing and balancing energy levels by working with the three higher chakras
Relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety through relaxation
Boosting memory capabilities by relieving stress and quieting the mind
Stimulating lymphatic drainage by circulating blood to the neck area
Better sleep by reducing stress
Improving circulation of cerebral spinal fluid
- 30 mins - £40
Aching legs & feet deluxe
The perfect combination of a full leg and foot massage, then with the addition of Himalayan pink rock salt to exfoliate the skin, leaving it smooth to the touch. It releases tension all over the leg and stimulates the flow of blood.
This treatment promotes better circulation and recovery, encourages lymph drainage, reduces pain, stress & likelihood of injury.
If you suffer from aching legs and feet, then book this and get your bounce back!
- 30 mins - £50
Japanese Hand Massage
Our hands do so much for us all the time, yet when was the last time you gave them something back? A Japanese hand massage focuses on not just the hands, but lower arms, combining soothing massage with pressure point triggers.
Your hands will feel free, less restricted and without a feeling of cramp.
This comes highly recommended.
- 30 mins - £40
Hot Stone Massage
Hot stone therapy is a specialist massage that uses smooth, flat, heated basalt stones that are positioned along your spine, in the palms of your hands, along your legs and between the toes. Basalt stones are used for massage as they have a rich iron content that retains heat.
A hot stone massage may begin with a traditional Swedish massage technique to prepare your muscles. Your therapist will then place the warm stones on key acupressure points on your body. The stones warm and relax your muscles, allowing deeper pressure to be applied during your massage.
Using massage oil and a combination of strokes and techniques, your therapist will massage your neck, back, arms and legs, with and without the stones.
- 50 mins - £65
Exfoliation & Rehydration
This is the ultimate full body holistic massage, which will take you on a journey of relaxation and rehydration over an extended 90 minute treatment. Your therapist will immerse all your senses in a feeling of absolute relaxation with aromatherapy oils as the whole body is exfoliated. Then, warm organic oils rehydrate the skin, combined with a full body treatment.
This very popular treatment can sell out early, so we recommend booking before you arrive.
- 90 mins - £120
50m relaxation massage
A 50m treatment with you face down on the bench. The treatment works from your feet to your neck, using warming oils and a relaxing technique designed to de-stress and calm.
- 50 mins - £55
Our deluxe facial is great, whether you have just arrived on the retreat or are getting ready to go home (or in-between!). Facials involve some massage which aids in blood circulation, it also helps to relax facial muscles which can slow the onset of wrinkles, puffiness and helps aid skin cell renewal. This rejuvenates the skin making it clearer, brighter and more youthful.
- 50 mins - £65
Mini Hydrating Facial
Our mini hydrating facials are a 30m treatment designed to hydrate the face - perfect after airline travel or a day in the sunshine.
Facials involve some massage which aids in blood circulation, it also helps to relax facial muscles which can slow the onset of wrinkles, puffiness and helps aid skin cell renewal. This rejuvenates the skin making it clearer, brighter and more youthful.
- 30 mins - £45
Described by those who have experienced it as "an intensive shot of Lilly", this bespoke package offers 'Unconscious Learning' through a range of specially produced audios ranging from 15-30 minutes recorded by Lilly and mixed with different binaural beats to implement change, focus and retention.
We enhance this 3 fold with other equipment and whilst it delivers powerful results, it is not uncommon for those having this to fall asleep - unconscious learning at its best!
You can take this session in your room or in one of our hammocks. Please ask us about the range of programmes we have available
- 15-30 mins - £20
The fluid in the lymphatic system helps remove waste and toxins from body tissues. Some health conditions can cause lymph fluid to build up. A relaxing and highly beneficial treatment to improve the flow of lymph fluid, which should in turn reduce swelling
- 40 min treatment – £50

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One of the good things about the Innaloo strip (yes there is a suburb in Perth called Innaloo) is that it’s full of restaurants so you don’t have to book. If you go to one restaurant and it’s full you just move onto the next one. That’s what we did the other night. With a hankering for an Indian meal we rocked up to find our first choice was full …
The Blue Ginger Club platter © 2013 The Ponder Room
The service was good, very friendly and personal. It was no problem when we asked if we could change something on the Tandoori Mixed Platter for Two. We replaced one of the red meat options with two samosas off the Vegetarian Platter. This meant our platter had: two samosas, two Tandoor king prawns served on lamb cutlets, four fish pieces, two pieces of chicken Tikka, four pieces of Kheema Naan bread, and three sauces. All for $25.50. We added a bowl of rice. Everything on the platter was delicious and perfectly cooked.
|The Blue Ginger Club Dumplings © 2013 The Ponder Room|
After time to rest we decided on dessert, one serve of pistachio ice cream (Pista Kulfi $7.50), and one serve of dumplings (Gulab Jamun $8.50). I was the first to try the dumplings and instantly stopped my guest mid-sentence telling her she had to try them. She did and the previous topic of conversation was instantly forgotten as we marvelled over the flavours. We both ate them slowly savouring each mouthful, the sauce not sickly sweet like some of these kinds of desserts. The ice cream was a perfect accompaniment, and would be equally good on its own.
|The Blue Ginger Club Ice Cream © 2013 The Ponder Room|
We were the last to leave the restaurant and at no time felt pressured to go so they could clean up. As we left I pondered …
- So when is it good to be turned away from a restaurant? When an even better one is just down the road. If our original choice hadn’t been full, we wouldn’t have stumbled across this one.
- One of the best Indian meals I’ve ever had.
- Don’t let the suburb name put you off.
|Inside the Blue Ginger Club © 2013 The Ponder Room|
8/337 Scarborough Beach Rd Innaloo.

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Fortunately, Windows 7 was good enough that most people let go on their own. Windows XP was also the first OS to seriously suffer from a major “good enough” problem that saw end-users refusing to update long after the OS had passed its prime.
This was partly a reaction to Windows Vista and partly the result of XP’s unusually long tenure.
This is not to say that XP didn’t or couldn’t have stability issues, or that every 16-bit piece of software or 98SE-loving peripheral behaved well with the OS, but XP remains the only operating system I ever looked to for its ability to resolve issues outright that were hampering a machine on a different operating system.
Initially controversial for its “candy” visuals, devoted fans of the OS were clinging to it with both hands by the time Windows Vista was mature, insisting they’d let go when God Himself reached down to pry their fingers off.
Now, at first blush, you might be wondering why Microsoft would even care about Windows XP.
After all, it's an operating system the company launched in 2001 and Microsoft hasn't been providing security updates and support on it for the last five years.
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The company shared few details on the update, but said that the flaw it discovered in its nearly 20-year-old operating system is so concerning that its impact without a fix could be similar to the Wanna Cry ransomware attack that saw people around the globe have their data encrypted and forced to pay cash to hackers to get it back."Any future malware that exploits this vulnerability could propagate from vulnerable computer to vulnerable computer in a similar way as the Wanna Cry malware spread across the globe in 2017," Microsoft said in a statement.
"It is highly likely that malicious actors will write an exploit for this vulnerability and incorporate it into their malware."Microsoft didn't want to reveal much about how the bug works because it could give clues to hackers.
When Bill Gates decided to put a major emphasis on security with Windows XP SP2, Microsoft didn’t go with rebranding or launching a new version of the OS despite making a number of significant changes under the hood.
Prior to XP, Microsoft had iterated its consumer operating systems relatively quickly, with Windows 3.1 in 1992, followed by Windows 95, 98, and Windows ME in 2000.
The venerable operating system’s last publicly supported variant — Windows Embedded POSReady 2009 — reached the end of its life cycle support on April 9, 2019.


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Song of the Day:
Every Monday-Friday, we deliver a different song as part our Song of the Day podcast subscription. The podcast features exclusive in-studio performances, unreleased songs, and recordings from independent artists that KEXP DJs think you should hear. Todayâ€™s featured selection, chosen by Morning Show host John Richards, is by The Besnard Lakes and is found on their 2007 album The Besnard Lakes Are The Dark Horse on Jagjaguwar:
The Besnard Lakes – Agent 13 (MP3)
After self-releasing their first album, Montreal’s The Besnard Lakes are now reaching wider audiences with their independent label debut, and thankfully so. The husband and wife duo of Jace Lasek and Olga Goreas pouplate their complex aural landscapes, almost prog-rock in structure, with rich, reverb-laden Beach Boys-style harmonies. At only eight tracks, the album The Besnard Lakes Are The Dark Horse nevertheless is a complete listening experience, accessible enough to listen to while cleaning your house but also rewarding enough to strap on the headphones and tune out the rest of the world.
To learn more about podcasting and to subscribe to our podcasts, go to our podcasting page.
We are beyond thrilled to have Rufus Wainwright in our studios today. Tune in to the Midday Show with Cheryl Waters at noon today to hear the interview and exclusive live performance. If you’d like to go back later to listen in, you can go back for the next two weeks on our Streaming Archive. Here’s a video of “Going To Town” from his album Release the Stars due out next month:
Future Clouds & Radar – Drugstore Bust (MP3)
Ola Podrida – Cindy (MP3)
Patti Smith – Gimme Shelter (MP3)
Mavis Staples – On My Way (MP3)
The Veils – Under The Folding Branches (MP3)
The Detroit Cobras – As Long As I Have You (MP3)
iLiKETRAiNS – CiTiZEN (mP3)
Charlotte Gainsbourg – The Songs That We Sing (MP3)
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The Blue Morpho
I felt very blessed to get this kind of photo opportunity of an open blue morpho. Usually you see the blue upper side of the butterfly as flashes of blue as they fly around. They almost always close when they are sitting. We got to the garden early in the morning, so maybe this one was just taking in the morning sunlight.
This is by far the more common view of the blue morpho - sitting with its wings folded. It has multiple eye patterns on its wing, but the eye is more prominent on the owl butterfly.
At left is a newly emerged blue morpho. It appears that you can see more of the blue from the outside, like the wing is more transparent than when it is fully dried. Below is a morpho egg, which was a couple of millimeters in size on the leaf. It appears to be designed to look like a raindrop for camoflage.
At left is a caterpillar for a morpho butterfly. Below are caterpillars for two other species closely related to each other.
Here are some more butterfly eggs attached to this leaf. I didn't understand which species these are for. But they collect the eggs into the laboratory and have a much higher percentage of survival than they would out on the leaf.
|I understood that these are caterpillars for the cecropia moth. Note that the caterpillars have cut the structural stems so that the leaf tents down to give them more protection. The undamaged leaf is fairly flat. |
Here are three more eggs attached to a leaf. They were 2 to 3 mm in size.
A delicate dragonfly among the butterflies.

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Roger McGuinn’s sparkling, chordal 12-string Rickenbacker riffs on the Byrds’ early hits were the sonic bridge between folk and rock – and an irreplaceable color in rock’s palette: Every indie band who’s more interested in beatific strumming than screaming solos owes him a debt (the striking break in “Bells of Rhymney” could be on a Smiths record). McGuinn could do a lot more than chime, however, as demonstrated by his still-astonishing psychedelic-raga-Coltrane licks on “Eight Miles High.
James Roger McGuinn (born James Joseph McGuinn III on July 13, 1942)known professionally as Roger McGuinn and previously as Jim McGuinn, is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. He is best known for being the lead singer and lead guitarist on many of The Byrds‘ records. He is a member of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame for his work with The Byrds.
The Byrds were an American rock band, formed in Los Angeles, California in 1964.The band underwent multiple line-up changes throughout its existence, with frontman Roger McGuinn (aka Jim McGuinn) remaining the sole consistent member until the group disbanded in 1973.
We were different. We were older. We knew each other on all kinds of levels that we didn’t when we were teenagers. The early stuff – the Hard Day’s Night period, I call it – was the sexual equivalent of the beginning hysteria of a relationship. And the Sgt Pepper-Abbey Road period was the mature part of the relationship.”
– John Lennon (1980)
A Hard Day’s Night is the third album by The Beatles; it was released on July 10, 1964. The album is a soundtrack to the A Hard Day’s Night film, starring the Beatles. The American version of the album was released two weeks earlier, on 26 June 1964 by United Artists Records, with a different track listing. This is the first Beatles album to be recorded entirely on four-track tape, allowing for good stereo mixes.
In 2000, Q placed A Hard Day’s Night at number 5 in its list of the 100 Greatest British Albums Ever. In 2003, the album was ranked number 388 on Rolling Stone magazine’s list of the 500 Greatest Albums of All Time.
The soundtrack songs were recorded in late February, and the non-soundtrack songs were recorded in June. The title song itself was recorded on April 16.
…but A Hard Day’s Night is perhaps the band’s most straightforward album: You notice the catchiness first, and you can wonder how they got it later.
The best example of this is the title track– the clang of that opening chord to put everyone on notice, two burning minutes thick with percussion (including a hammering cowbell!) thanks to the new four-track machines George Martin was using, and then the song spiraling out with a guitar figure as abstractedly lovely as anything the group had recorded.”
– Tom Ewing, Pitchfork
Ringo was a star in his own right in Liverpool before we even met. Ringo was a professional drummer who sang and performed and was in one of the top groups in Britain, but especially in Liverpool. So Ringo’s talent would have come out one way or the other … whatever that spark is in Ringo, we all know it but can’t put our finger on it. Whether it’s acting, drumming, or singing, I don’t know. There’s something in him that is projectable and he would have surfaced as an individual … Ringo is a damn good drummer.
~John Lennon (Sept 1980)
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Hey Charley I’m pregnant
Living on 9th Street
Right above a dirty bookstore
Off Euclid Avenue
I stopped taking dope
And I quit drinking whiskey
And my old man plays the trombone
And works out at the track
One of Tom Waits’ most beloved songs from one of his more obscure albums, Blue Valentine, “Christmas Card…” is a live standard. The song showcases Waits playing a barroom piano melody, weaving words together — in essence, doing what he does best in one long, bittersweet song. The lyrics are essentially a reading aloud of what the title says it is — a Christmas card from a hooker in Minneapolis. Waits takes the voice of the female character: “Hey Charley, I’m pregnant…”; you can guess the rest. The song is littered with characters with names like Mario. There are references to the track, a filling station, and a used car lot. There is whiskey, dope, grease, a trombone, and Little Anthony & the Imperials. What more could you want from a Tom Waits song?
– Denise Sullivan (allmusic.com)


Although there are still a few fixtures in midweek and a handful coming up at the weekend, Saturday really marked the official end of the main school season and we were treated to a delight that was every bit in keeping with the season that we have had so far.
Wales u/19 squad was trailing 17-28 at halftime but secured a victory with a spirited fightback in the second half. Wales was first to score when hooker Garin Lloyd scored off the back of a driven line-out, with flyhalf Josh Thomas adding the conversion.
The Australian Schools and Under 18 Team ran out clear winners on a wet, but firm artificial surface in Dublin against the Ireland u/19 side. This was their third consecutive game on these shores following a 34-15 win over Munster and a 22-17 defeat to Ulster in Belfast on Tuesday.


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Robert Dean Kowalski says he’s sorry for taking the life of his girlfriend during what he called an accidental shooting at a Yakutat lodge 18 years ago.
Kowalski was sentenced in Juneau Superior Court last Friday, July 18th and directed his comments to Jeremy Padgett, son of Sandra Perry.
“I just want you to know that I’m very sorry for what happened,” Kowalski said. “Your mother and I had good intentions of starting this business of bringing back flowers. I haven’t had a chance to talk to you.”
I’m very hurtful and very sorry that the state brought this back up for you, and me too. I just want you to know that it was an accident and I did not do that on purpose. I didn’t want to hurt your mother one way, what so ever.”
For his part, Padgett says Kowalski’s disregard for life has led to two homicides and nine children left without their mothers.
“I don’t wish any harm to Mr. Kowalski at all,” Padgett said. “The only thing I want, and my mother wants, and I know even Lorraine (Morin) wants and her family is that this man can’t get out and destroy another family.”
He is put behind bars. That way he can’t hurt another woman.”
A jury convicted Kowalski of second-degree murder during a four-week trial in Juneau that wrapped up in mid-April.
Prosecutors at trial also brought up Kowalski’s shooting of Lorraine Kay Morin in Montana in 2008 which prompted investigators to take another look at the Yakutat case. Although, jurors were not told about Kowalski’s conviction or that he was already serving a 40 year sentence after making an Alford plea. Juneau Superior Court Judge Louis Menendez explained that as an equivalent to a ‘no contest’ plea in Alaska in which the person is convicted without admitting guilt.
Special prosecutor James Fayette argued for a sentence of fifty years to serve in prison based on comparisons to other cases that he thought were similar.
“Even before we get to the shooting of Ms. Morin, you have a dysfunctional, alcohol-fueled assaultive relationship with pretty much every domestic partner that we know about,” Fayette said.
Judge Menendez sentenced Kowalski to 50 years in prison with 10 years suspended, slightly higher than the benchmark 30 years for such a conviction.
“The conduct that you displayed with the gun was extremely reckless, it was remarkably dangerous, and it resulted in the death Miss Perry,” Menendez said.
Now 53 years old and not in the best of health, Kowalski will serve the Alaska sentence consecutively or after finishes out the 40 year sentence for the Montana homicide. His Alaska sentence could be shortened by a third or nearly 13 years if he stays on his best behavior. If he does get out of prison, he’ll serve another 10 years on probation.
Public defender Eric Hedland believes 40 years to serve is arbitrarily too harsh. Normally, prior criminal history is considered when a defendant is sentenced for a current case.
Hedland worried that Montana homicide would factor into the trial and sentence for the Yakutat homicide, even though Morin’s death happened eight years after Perry’s death. Hedland suggested during the sentencing hearing that the trauma of killing Perry and seeing the aftermath disturbed Kowalski so much that behavioral changes later led to domestic violence, violating a protective order against other women, and then the Montana shooting that killed Morin.
“We’re pretending that we’re there in 1996 and Mr. Fayette argued – effectively, I guess – that it seemed so obvious in 1996,” Hedland said.
Clearly, it did not (seem obvious). Clearly, a lot of people didn’t buy that or he would’ve been charged. And, he wasn’t. So, we come after the Montana case and say ‘It was so obvious at the time – wink, wink- the Montana case.’”
Hedland noted that the prosecutor back in 1996, Richard Svobodny, determined there was no criminal liability that could be proven and he believed back then that no charges could be brought against Kowalski.
According to court rules, a case can be appealed up to 30 days after a judgement is signed in the case.


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Astablanc is an anti-aging skincare brand specifically formulated for mature skin. As we age, the cells within the surface of the skin are more prone to damage due to accumulated UV exposure, dryness and slower cell regeneration. This damage lurks within the skin, waiting to appear on the surface.
Our goal is to bring out your vibrant skin from within while preventing future damage. Each formula is created from years of research, featuring our natural pigment compound astaxanthin combined with other powerful ingredients
to improve skin brightness, moisture and firmness leaving your complexion looking even, beautiful and youthful.

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