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THE POP LIFE
THE POP LIFE; Serbian Horns, Blaring for Joy
By Neil Strauss
Published: September 5, 2001
GUCA, Yugoslavia— Last week, 350,000 people descended on this small Serbian valley town, home to 3,000 inhabitants and one hotel. The occasion was the 41st annual Trumpeters Festival, one of the most frenetic and freewheeling folk festivals of its kind or perhaps any kind. For four days, revelers drank large amounts of alcohol, ate spit-roasted lamb and pig and danced around and on their tables, as some 40 blaring brass bands wrought chaos on the town until the wee hours.
''It's pure insanity, and insanity has no rules,'' said Vasilije Gavrilovic, a local businessman, politician and semiprofessional chess player who runs the festival.
Unlike the best performances at most music festivals, those at Guca (pronounced GOO-chah) took place offstage, as bands simply wandered through the crowd. Often, several 10-member brass orchestras in close proximity played different songs simultaneously in tent-shaded eating areas, competing for attention (and tips) by putting the horns of their instruments against diners' ears and blasting away. Revelers showed their appreciation by slapping bills onto the musicians' sweat-wet foreheads or stuffing them into their hungry horns. Some even hired bands to follow them as they caroused through the town.
It was an extreme example of the intense dedication that most Serbians have to nightlife. The same attitude of limitless celebration pervades even the pop songs that blare in the clubs every night, where groups of friends belt lyrics that revel in the excesses of emotion, choruses that tell of reacting to overwhelming love or heartbreak by drinking, gorging, shouting in the street and breaking bottles as if the sun will never rise again.
Zarco Petrovic, a composer, arranger and author who was the chief music judge at the festival, explained the horn-in-your-ear nature of the brass-band performances as akin to the transcendent states that fans of everything from Sufi qawwali music to electronic rave aspire to.
''The listener wants to unite with the music and create a symbiotic relationship in which he and the music become one,'' he said. ''And the proximity of the music -- being able to reach out and grab it -- helps him attain that spiritual state.''
This brass-band tradition is a specifically Serbian one, born of a culture that has spent almost its entire existence either at war or in subjugation. The music began in 1804, when the trumpet first came to Serbia during the Karageorge uprising, in which a Serbian patriot known as Black George led a revolt against the Turkish occupation of 500 years. Though it was a military instrument to wake and gather soldiers and announce battles, the trumpet took on the role of entertainment during downtime, as soldiers used it to transpose popular folk songs. When war ended and they returned to their hometowns, the music entered civilian life.
Eventually, Gypsies adopted the tradition, adding more complicated rhythms and melodies and creating two schools: the more subtle and melodic west Serbian bands and the more complex and danceable Gypsy-blooded South Serbian orchestras.
The horns amassed until the bands included large clusters of hand-hammered instruments resembling flat-key trumpets, Wagner tubas (related to the French horn) and euphoniums (close cousins of the tuba). The combined effect is an intoxicating surge that sounds like equal parts military music, circus tune, parade march, spaghetti-western soundtrack, klezmer and, let's say, a Dixieland band trying to play free jazz.
Though the music can career into high-velocity, 160-beat-per-minute stomps, underneath it all is a sad, dirgelike melody underscoring the tragedy that makes such celebration necessary for the spirit's survival. The Guca Trumpeters Festival is largely responsible for keeping that music and that spirit alive into the 21st century.
''Famous European orchestra conductors come to this festival to see how these people organize their bands so well and achieve such a high level of playing,'' Mr. Petrovic, the judge, said. ''They'll ask me where the leader went to school and studied music. And I'll say, 'They're musically illiterate -- they're farmers.' Then they'll ask, 'How then did he become such a virtuoso in modulation and arrangement?' And I'll say, 'He didn't study it -- he feels it.' ''
One of the greatest trumpeters is Boban Markovic, a Serbian of Gypsy heritage best known internationally for having contributed music to films by the Yugoslav director Emir Kusturica, whose dizzyingly paced works, filled with brass bands, suddenly seem sedate compared with Guca. On Saturday, Mr. Markovic could be found at an outdoor cafe, ripping through everything from ''Hava Nagila'' to the popular dances from Mr. Kusturica's ''Underground.''
A patron, Toma Kostic, balanced three shot glasses on his upturned face as he danced around a table. When the song ended, he said that he had attended the festival for 23 years straight. ''One year, I even wrote Bill Clinton personally, because he plays saxophone, and I asked him to compete,'' he said. ''But he didn't write back.''


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FALTERING Walsall travel to Bristol Rovers this evening hoping part two of their double-header is more productive than part one.
Tonight’s clash at the Memorial Stadium comes just three days after the same sides battled to a 0-0 stalemate and a result that extends the Saddlers’ search for a victory to eight matches.
Indeed, Chris Hutchings’ men have not won at all in 2010 and were once again left without a goal as the breathing space between themselves and the teams at the bottom of League One contracts by the week.
The Saddlers will at least be boosted by the return of top scorer Troy Deeney, whose absence was felt rather more acutely than might have been expected on Saturday.
Darren Byfield and Sam Parkin combined up front but between them have failed to find the net in their last 13 matches. Deeney’s muscularity and energy will be a big boost to Walsall against a side who still harbour faint hopes of making the play-offs.
However, a more positive aspect for Hutchings is the performance of his patched-up back four, which has now been breached just once in the last three games.
Central to that has been the return of Clayton McDonald, who turned in an outstanding performance against the Pirates.
The 21-year-old might have won the game for the hosts when his late header hit the crossbar. He will hope for a slightly better outcome tonight.
“I think I may have got too much of a good connection on the header,” McDonald said.
“It was disappointing that we didn’t nick it right at the death, but on a positive note, we kept a clean sheet. We know their front two like to go deep and they also like to run at you, but if you can deal with that then you give yourself a chance.
“I think we are playing some decent stuff at the moment but haven’t picked up the points we have deserved recently. That said, the confidence is still there and maybe we just need that bit of luck or a scrappy goal to set us off on a run of results.
“We’re three games unbeaten now and hopefully we can extend that on Tuesday night.”

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No event that ends with "--con" is complete without highly specialized musical guests. (Just check out, for example, this long list of wizard-centric bands that just rocked the huge Harry Potter convention in Chicago earlier this year. Anime Supercon, South Florida's biggest anime/comic/manga/etc. convention, which takes place Oct. 31 through Nov. 2, is no different. In keeping with the event's theme, most of the acts just announced this year are rather theatrical. The biggest booking coup here is an appearance by Tadahisa Yoshida, adored by J-rock/visual kei fans for his electro-flavored, scary-sexy jams and androgynous, fetishy style.
The one local act on the bill, Kill Miss Pretty, is no less, uh, pretty or made-up. For longtime scene followers, or people who care about this sort of thing, the driving force behind this act is local musician Scott Putesky, who, once upon a time, was Daisy Berkowitz in Marilyn Manson.
Follow the jump for more information about the musical guests, from the latest official Supercon press release.
(These artist biographies come from the Anime Supercon official web site.)
Tadahisa Yoshida: Japanese Visual Kei and JRock superstar Tadahisa Yoshida returns to Supercon for a second appearance. A singer/songwriter, Tada writes and performs all his own music and has been taking the west coast scene by storm.
akai SKY: akai SKY stands as the premier American JRock band in Northern California. The San Francisco-based band fuses Japanese pop lyrics and heavy rock sounds to create a unique mesh of music. The band tours all across California, as well as throughout the country, including Nevada and Texas. With a plethora of shows under their belts, akai SKY strives to share their distinctive sound with the international music scene. Anime Supercon marks the first ever Florida convention appearance of akai SKY.
DJ Heavygrinder: One of the hottest new DJ's to emerge from the West Coast's underground dance scene, DJ Heavygrinder made her way to LA after growing up in Japan and loves to spin hard house and drum and bass.
DM Ashura: Ashura is an electronic artist whose work can be found in the music games Dance Dance Revolution Universe 3, Dance Dance Revolution Ultramix 4, Flash Flash Revolution and O2Jam. DM stands for Digital Maestro, while "Ashura" is Japanese for "fighting demon". He has made a number of remixes, and won first place in Tournamix 4. He has also written a great deal of original tracks and is well known in the music game community for his work. Anime Supercon marks the first ever Florida convention appearance of DM Ashura.
Kill Miss Pretty: Spooky, punky, electro-popsters, Kill Miss Pretty spin their web of sound any way they choose, blending Rock, electronics, synthesis, groove and FUN into an over-the-top feast for the senses. Comprised of married super-duo Alicia "the Flexible" (Industrial Nation cover girl) on vocals, Russ (Cleopatra Records' Numb Ones) on Guitar/Synth/Programming, and all around wonder-chum Martin on bass, KMP has taken off on a fantastical journey that could lead them just about anywhere. Fans of the Faint and Jucifer will revel in KMP delectable grooves, while affecionados of fugazi-tinged razor guitar will find them irresistable.
Chickenbox!: Musical guests Chickenbox! return to A.S.C. to bring their unique style of punk rock to the fans and to eat their food as well.

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Haywood County, NC Genealogy
The first step for many researchers in documenting their Family History is to complete a set of pedigree charts. Research and patience will help you fill in all those blank spaces and before long you will have a Family Tree. To develop a clear understanding of your ancestors it is sometimes necessary to look deeper; study the people and how they lived, their struggles and triumphs. The HCHGS has several resources available to assist you with your research:
- Check our Genealogy Research Guide, HCHGS Blog and Newsletter for pointers about locating and researching records in Haywood County, NC.
- The Research Resources page contains information about the HCHGS Resource Center and links to several online resources.
- The HCHGS has a guide titled “Where To Start”, to help researchers begin their search. This guide is intended to offer pointers and general reference information. While the guide is written for beginners, it is useful to researchers of any experience level. The “Where to Start” guide and other helpful publications are available through this website’s Publications page.
- To learn more about the Haywood County area and the events that took place during your ancestors’ lives, visit our History pages.
- Haywood County, NC: The War of 1812 – A roster of Haywood County soldiers in the War of 1812.
For information on submitting queries to the HCHGS, please visit our Contact Us page.

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Islamabad, December 18, 2021 (PPI-OT):Foreign Minister Shah Mehmood Qureshi has said peace in Afghanistan is in the interest of the world, and vowed that Pakistan would continue to play its positive role in this regard. In his statement in view of the upcoming meeting of Council of Foreign Ministers of OIC on Afghanistan’s humanitarian crisis, he said the situation could adversely affect neighbouring countries in the region. He urged the international community to consider bringing improvement to the situation in Afghanistan.
Foreign Minister said Pakistan is trying its best to fulfil its responsibility in ensuring peace and stability in Afghanistan. He mentioned that the NATO commanders, who served in Afghanistan, we are also expressing concern over the deteriorating situation of the country.
For more information, contact:
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Government of Pakistan
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ACTA (Australasian Circular Textile Association) CEO and founder Camille Reed said previous research showed the textile waste issue in Australia had been underestimated. “Rather than your 23, 27 kilos per person that has been used for the past several years, it’s closer to 39, 41 kilos per person per capita of textile consumption,” Ms Reed said. What is of further concern, is that two-thirds of those materials are manmade synthetic/plastic fibres that are difficult to break down.
To put it simply, there is clearly significant work to be done to build a circular economy for textiles in Australia, especially as a lot of the material that ends up in landfill could instead be reused. Experts say that reusing textiles is the least energy intensive, and the best thing for the environment. While it is possible to recycle clothing in Australia, the sector has very low rates of uptake due to a lack of infrastructure to collect, sort and recycle textiles. Australia has historically lagged behind some other countries in both recognizing and dealing with the textile waste problem. “Textiles until very recently weren’t even recognised as a waste stream by local or federal governments,” says Adrian Jones, the co-founder of BlockTexx, a Sydney firm that specialises in “textile recovery technology”. “People would concentrate on the traditional waste streams of paper, glass and plastic bottles without understanding that 70% of the world’s textiles contain exactly the same chemicals.”
Second-hand clothing shops are an important vehicle for driving action and helping reduce textiles waste to landfill. Australia has 3,000 charity and social enterprise retailers that support 5,000 jobs, 33,000 volunteers, and 10,000 charity collection bins. A 2021 Impact Report showed that in the financial year 2019-20 charitable recycling helped divert over one million tonnes of waste from landfill, generating nearly a billion dollars for the Australian economy and over 5,000 full-time jobs. This provides a snapshot of the potential of a circular economy for clothing and textiles in Australia.
However, more is needed to reduce clothing waste to landfill and the impacts of fast fashion. There is a long way to go in terms of people really understanding the impact of textile consumption and waste. Industry and a number of other key stakeholders came together on 26 May 2021 for Australia’s first National Clothing Textile Waste roundtable, hosted by the Australian Government at Parliament House in Canberra. Participants agreed that a circular economy for textiles is critical to achieving a sustainable textile industry in Australia. Textile circularity provides a significant opportunity to drive innovation, better design, create new Australian jobs and recover valuable resources from items currently going to landfill.

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No puncture, no pressure: GM could offer airless Michelin tire in 2024 EV
Posted By Green Car Reports
Date Wednesday, 5 June 2019, at 8:00 a.m.
Michelin yesterday revealed a comprehensive look at what some cars could be rolling on in just five years: the company’s first airless passenger-vehicle tire. The Uptis Prototype (Unique Puncture-proof Tire System) is a wheel/tire combination made primarily of rubber, aluminum, and a new resin-embedded fiberglass-reinforced material...Read more
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This is one of my favourites from my series of tree paintings " The happy highways where I went and cannot come again" (A.E.Houseman.) This acrylic depiction of the legendary golden apple tree, in gold and burnt umber, is lightly textured with the addition of gel, which makes it shine beautifully under a light source. It comes signed and dated by the artist with a Certificate of Authenticity. It will be carefully packed for delivery in bubble wrap and a professionally designed box and will be sent by Next Day courier to your home or workplace.
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This story confirms every boss’s worst fear about WFH
When Stephanie Hartanto was looking for a new role last year, the former public servant didn’t have the stress of having to take time off or make awkward excuses to attend job interviews.
Thanks to hybrid working arrangements at the NSW Department of Customer Service where she was a senior project officer, Ms Hartanto was able to attend virtual interviews from the comfort of her home. And because the process was so much easier and less time-consuming, she had interviews with a broader range of potential employers than she otherwise would have had time for.
“It was definitely a lot easier to accommodate in terms of working while interviewing,” said Ms Hartanto, who in April joined professional services firm PwC as a senior consultant in transformation assurance.
“I did take a few interviews at the time. And all of them were on video and I was able to accommodate maybe two a week, whereas if I had to do that in person, I probably wouldn’t have been able to go out for interviews and take leave for two days in a week,” she said.
Ms Hartanto is not alone in finding that hybrid working arrangements have made it easier to switch employers, potentially prompting more workers to jump ship.
Nearly 440,000 people switched jobs in the three months to February 2022, the highest for more than a decade.
A survey by research company Nature, conducted exclusively for The Australian Financial Review, found that 46 per cent of workers said working from home made it easier to interview for a job with a different employer. Coincidentally, a similar survey conducted in the United States by WFH Research in April had the same finding.
Some 42 per cent of respondents to the Australian survey said they had had at least one external job interview since March 2020 and 22 per cent said they had changed jobs at least once. Overall, 37 per cent of respondents had changed employer at least once since March 2020, when working from home became commonplace. Nearly one in 10 had changed jobs twice.
James Jayesuria, partner and managing director of Nature, said that as a business owner, he had found it easier to conduct interviews when interviewees were working at home.
“You can block out a morning and have interviews back to back,” he said. Mr Jayesuria said the ability to conduct online interviews from home may encourage more workers to put their hand up for a new job because the process was easier.
Alex Hattingh, chief people officer at HR platform manager Employment Hero, agreed that interviews were far easier when candidates worked from home. “The ability to schedule interviews is much easier, especially for senior people,” she said, adding that the business had employed more than 400 people since the onset of COVID-19.
Rebecca Proctor joined lending and payments fintech WLTH in May as human resources manager from BHP, where she had been a contractor. She had three interviews with WLTH, of which two were virtual. The ease of the interview process prompted her apply for more roles, she said.
“I probably had about seven or eight interviews with different companies. The candidates have a lot more options at the moment and can afford to be a bit pickier, so [I got] that broad view of all these different companies,” Ms Proctor said.
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Meghan Trainor has canceled more concerts after re-injuring her vocal cords. The Indy Star reports the 21-year-old singer pulled out of Tuesday's sold-out concert at the Indiana State Fair. The hitmaker now says she's cancelling her entire tour and needs to get surgery after suffering a vocal hemorrhage again.
"I was being careful and taking precautions, but I have hemorrhaged my vocal cord again. I got bronchitis & have been coughing a lot & that pushed it over the edge," she wrote on Instagram .
Trainor also axed Thursday night's performance at the Erie County Fair in Western New York, and was booked to perform next month at the New York State Fair . Refunds for the Erie County Fair show are being offered at point of purchase.
Fair officials confirmed Tuesday that Trainor's concert scheduled for Sept. 3 at 8 p.m. has been canceled. The 2 p.m. Chevy Court show featuring Olivia and Who Is Fancy, the opening acts on Trainor's tour, has also been axed.
"We join Meghan Trainor fans and followers in wishing her a speedy recovery," the NYS Fair said in a statement . "It will be a challenge to find a show of equal stature, but with 23 days until the show date we are at work on alternatives."
"I am devastated, scared and so sorry," Trainor said.
The singer, best known for the hits "All About That Bass," "Lips Are Movin'" and "Dear Future Husband," previously canceled shows in July due to a vocal hemorrhage. She was cleared to resume her M Train tour two weeks later after getting treatment.
She previously had to go on rest last year after developing polyps on her vocal cords, which delayed the release of her debut album.
Two other concerts are scheduled the same night Trainor was booked for Chevy Court. Miranda Lambert will perform at the new Lakeview Amphitheater on Onondaga Lake on Thursday, Sept. 3 at 7:30 p.m., while Patti LaBelle will perform at the NYS Fair Grandstand, also at 7:30 p.m.

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Stay off the grass! Herd of sheep are found ‘behaving strangely’ after munching through 220lbs of cannabis plants when they broke into a greenhouse during flood in Greece
- A herd of sheep managed to get through 220lbs of cannabis plants
- They stumbled on the stash while roaming the flooded plains of central Greece
- The herd reportedly exhibited strange behaviour after their meal
A wandering herd of sheep were found ‘behaving strangely’ after they ate more than 200lbs of cannabis plants while searching for food on the flooded plains of central Greece.
The herd invaded a greenhouse producing medical cannabis near the Greek town of of Almyros and began eating a crop of already damaged plant matter.
The hungry herd, which was seen traversing the flooded plains of Thessaly, chowed down on 220lbs of the crop, and were reported to have exhibited strange behaviour, thought it was unclear what this involved.
The sheep managed to finish ‘what was left’ of the crop, which was already damaged by Storm Daniel, which battered much of Europe earlier this month, and a recent heatwave.
The owner of the crop told local media: ‘I don’t know if we should laugh or cry.
The herd of sheep managed to eat over 200lbs of cannabis plants (Stock Image)
The herd reportedly exhibited strange behaviour after eating the cannabis plants (Stock Image)
Greece was one of several countries that experienced severe flooding during Storm Daniel
‘We had the heatwave and we lost a lot of production.
‘We had the floods, we lost almost everything.
‘And now this. The herd entered the greenhouse and ate what was left. I don’t know what to say, honestly.’
Storm Daniel battered the Mediterranean earlier this month, causing floods and loss of life in Greece, Turkey, Bulgaria and Libya.
At least 15 people were killed by flooding in Greece after rainfall in the country reached levels that have not been seen since records began.
Homes and bridges collapsed, schools, roads and power poles were destroyed, animals drowned and crops in the fertile Thessaly plain were wiped out.
Officials said that over 100,000 animals and livestock were killed in the three days that Storm Daniel pummeled Greece.
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I would like to make a few comments regarding the letter sent to employees by Dan Whitten and Laura Blaney.
First, I believe a third party is involved in helping to obtain the list of Porter County government employees. Is this person a department head, someone working on the sly for money, owed someone a favor or a political move by a disgruntled employee?
Second, Porter County employees are not allowed to campaign while on government property, wear political buttons, political shirts or even have a bumper sticker on their car in any government parking lot. In addition, the campaign is not to be talked about in the office.
Third, it was unethical to use the image from the county website. The county was not involved in this letter; it was two candidates who are campaigning for themselves. If it was so imperative that a letter were to be written with an explanation, it should have been approved by the entire council and signed by same.
This was a very political move screaming, “I voted for a raise for you, so please vote for me."
As for Whitten paying out of his own pocket, I’d like to see the receipts for paper, envelopes and stamps.
Whitten is incorrect when he states that Porter County appreciates "the hard work they’re doing” in the form of a letter. Blaney felt the need to thank the employees for their hard work and clear up the misunderstanding about next year’s employee compensation.
I don’t believe that. I feel that both Whitten and Blaney were thinking of their own future in getting elected this week.
This screams politics, and unfair politics at that.
Whitten and Blaney owe the county an apology regarding the letter, and Whitten needs to apologize for his childish walking out at the council meeting.
If you go back into the records, you will see that for a number of years, the raises were extremely small, a flat amount across the board or no increase at all. I know this for a fact; I worked at county for 16 years.
As for the insurance, do what so many others have started to do. These employers are offering a package with different levels of deductibles, vision coverage, and dental plans at varying prices that are affordable for everyone.
I ask you to stop and think before you place your vote. Please don't vote for a political party but for the person you feel will do the best job.
- Elizabeth Behrens-Gilmore, Valparaiso

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Christina El Moussa Talks About Her Excruciating Divorce
Christina El Moussa spilled the tea on her painful divorce from husband Tarek El Moussa and how it affected her show and her family. Read on to hear her side of the story.
Christina is opening up about her divorce from Tarek two years after their separation.
“I felt like I was drowning,” she told to People. “I was doing whatever I could to stay above water and just get through the day.”
The pair have amicably decided to co-parent their two children daughter, Taylor, 7, and son, Brayden, 2.
Tarek and Christina divorced after an incident in 2016 when Tarek left their home while carrying a gun and ran to a national park which led to 11 policemen and a helicopter fleeing to the scene.
The HGTV reality star has decided to look towards the future and leave old wounds to heal. “I thought of this year like a rebuild,” she says. “So I’m starting from scratch. I’m moving, I have a new TV show, a new boyfriend—there’s a lot of projects going on. I’m just so happy, and for the first time in a long time, I feel at peace, which is such a good feeling.”
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The 2018 African Pulse Report by the World Bank has cautioned African governments to reduce their high appetite for borrowing from the markets, especially internationally, as it argues this poses significant risk to economies on the continent.
“The composition of public debt has changed – away from traditional toward new sources of financing. The share of concessional and multilateral lending is on a clear downward trend, and by 2016 the bulk of bilateral lending was provided by non-Paris Club creditors.
“Market-based external debt has emerged as new source of financing for several lower-middle-income countries, but also low-income countries. Although international bond issuances allow countries to diversify their investor base and complement multilateral and bilateral financing, large bullet repayment from 2021 on constitute significant refinancing risk for the region,” the report states.
The report adds that as of march this year, 18 countries—including Ghana—were at high risk of debt distress, compared with eight countries in 2013.
“Public debt increased from an average 37 percent of GDP in 2013 to 56 percent in 2016, with more than two-thirds of the countries experiencing an increase of more than 20 percentage points. Debt sustainability risks in the region have increased significantly over the past few years, with 18 countries at high risk of debt distress as of march 2018,” the report states.
The African Pulse Report further noted that “worsening fiscal positions and exchange rate depreciation” were among the main reasons behind the recent increase in public debt.
Again, another reason the Bank cited for mounting public debts is the slowdown in economic growth experienced by many countries on the continent.
The Bank is therefore urging various governments to improve debt management frameworks and capacity in order to address this problem.
Putting it into local perspective, figures released by the Bank of Ghana in March showed Ghana’s debt stock has almost reached the dreaded threshold of 70 percent of GDP.
The country’s public debt stock has reached GH¢142.5billion as of December 2017, representing 69.8 percent of GDP.
Even though the figure is a reduction from the 73.3 percent of GDP recorded in the same period 2016, it is still at unsustainable levels.
The central bank’s data show that in September 2017 Ghana’s debt stood at GH¢138.9billion, representing 68.1 percent of GDP. The figure dropped to GH¢137.6billion in October, representing 67.4 percent; but it went up to GH¢139billion in November, representing 68.1 percent of GDP.
The domestic component of debt as at December 2017 stood at GH¢66.7billion, while the foreign debt stock was at GH¢75.8billion.
Several institutions have persistently urged government to devise means of shoring-up domestic revenue in order to cut borrowing.
The IMF, in February this year, urged government to legislate new measures that boost revenue by at least 0.5 percent of Gross Domestic Product (GDP), as low revenue mobilisation has been blamed for the fiscal imbalances experienced over the years.
To this effect, the Ghana Revenue Authority (GRA) has directed that all business owners in the country, beginning this month, must register a Tax Identification Number (TIN) before they are allowed to access certain essential services in the country.
This is to ensure that most businesses in the informal sector are roped into the tax net.

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As of 2014, residents of Portugal can apply for an Indian visa online. Portuguese citizens traveling to India can apply for one of three types of e-Visas: Online Tourist Travel Authorization, Business e-Visa, or Individuals Seeking Medical Assistance Travel Authorization. Portugal is one of 169 countries whose citizens are eligible for an India e-Visa, making trip planning easier. Tourist e-Visas: These visas are used for short trips to India for sightseeing, religious purposes, or leisure. With this type of visa, you can enter India and stay for 90 days beginning on the day you arrive. The Tourist eVisa is not transferable or convertible, and it only allows you to enter the country once. Portuguese travelers must arrive in India within one year of their visa approval. India eBusiness Visa is designed for travelers who wish to visit India for business reasons. It is a double-entry visa that allows holders to stay for a total of up to 180 days (length of stay is calculated from the first date of entry into India). Business travelers must arrive in India within one year of visa approval. The India eMedical Visa is a short-term visa that allows the holder to enter India three times in total for medical treatment. Holders can stay in the country for a maximum of 60 days. This type of visa is not available to family members; Accompanying blood relatives must apply for a Physician Assistant Visa to travel with a person who has been granted a Medical Visa. It is easy for Portuguese passport holders to apply for an India e-Visa online – there is no need to travel to an Indian Embassy or Consulate to apply. The full application process is done online which makes it cheaper and easier than ever to visit India.
DOCUMENTS REQUIRED FOR PORTUGUESE CITIZENS
- Valid passport – you will have no issues in getting a passport, and if you already have one, make sure that it is still valid. Just take a look at the expiry date.
- Digital photo of yourself – it is preferable that the photo is recent. You should not make face gestures in it, and the background should be white.
- A passport scan of the information page
- A valid email address because the e-Visa will be sent via email.
- Means of payment – You can use a credit or a debit card, and since PayPal has become quite popular, you can use that as well.
The United Kingdom is one of the countries whose citizens must obtain a visa to enter India. The India e-Visa allows British nationals to enter India digitally. Because the Indian eVisa application is entirely completed online, more people can now apply for a visa, reducing the time it takes to process visas. The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland is one of the 170 countries whose citizens can apply for an Indian visa online. Since its inception in 2014, the online platform has made it easier and faster for British nationals to obtain visas for India. British nationals traveling to India for leisure, business, or medical reasons are eligible for an e-Visa. However, before you can visit and experience India, you must first verify whether you need a visa to enter the country from the UK. As long as the traveler holds a valid British passport, they can use the India e-Visa service. The India Tourist eVisa allows UK citizens to holiday in India. It allows Brits to take part in tourism and leisure activities. It is valid for 1 year from the date of issue. Allows multiple entry for UK passport holders. Allows UK citizens to stay in India for up to 90 days. The India Business eVisa for UK Citizens permits for business travel to India. It is valid for one year from the date of issuance. It allows British passport holders to visit India many times. It permits British citizens to stay in India for up to 180 days. There are two types of India e-Medical Visas for UK citizens: e-Medical Patient Visa and Medical Attendant Visa. The e-Medical Patient Visa permits nationals of the United Kingdom to go to India for medical treatment. The e-Medical Patient Companion Visa is intended for individuals accompanying the patient visiting India (often relatives or close friends). These medical visas are issued by India for up to two companions per patient. It is valid for 120 days after it is issued. British citizens can enter India three times. The second and third visits must not be more than 60 days after the first. Each visit can last up to 60 days. The India e-Visa for British Citizens is a digital visa that can be applied for online in minutes. It takes less time and is more accessible as the electronic visa application is 100% online. Travelers from the UK can obtain a visa for the Republic of India without having to go to an embassy.
Required Documents for Getting the India Visa for UK Citizens
- A Valid British passport must be valid for at least six months from the date of arrival in India. Your passport must also have at least two blank pages for the immigration officer to stamp once you enter India.
- A valid email address to receive the eVisa in their Inbox.
- Digital copy (scan) of the passport’s biographical page.
- You can use a credit or debit card to cover the processing fee.
Visa refusal is the denial of your visa application, preventing you from traveling to a specific country. When presenting important information or when there is no specific paper. Many people must respond to the question of what factors an embassy will use to reject or deny an Indian e-Visa when applying for a visa in India. If you cannot demonstrate that you have the legal right to enter a particular country, your visa application may be denied. When a visa application or other legal document pertaining to the visa is rejected, it is usually due to an error or an inappropriate item.
Reasons for Indian Visa rejection
- Fake Or False Documentation
- Deteriorated Passport
- Not providing full name
- Mismatch of The Information
- Unreasonable Letter of Reference
- Incorrect e-Visa Type
- Insufficient Funds
- Insufficient reason explaining the intention of the trip.
- Hiding criminal background
India has been one of the most popular travel destinations in the world for a long time, making the demand for travel permits constantly increasing. Irish citizens, like many other nationalities, are required to apply for an Indian visa before traveling to India for various reasons such as vacation, business, or medical treatment. The Indian government has made the Irish Citizen Visa application form available online since 2014. Irish citizens are required to apply for an Indian e-Visa, just like 169 other nationalities, before visiting India. There are currently three types of e-Visas available, depending on the purpose of the trip. The Indian Tourist Visa is valid for one year for Irish citizens, allowing them to enter twice for 90 days each. The e-Business Visa is used for business purposes when entering India. This form of e-Visa permits you to stay in India for up to 365 days and enter and exit several times. Each stay cannot be more than 180 days. The Indian Medical Visa for Irish Citizens has a validity period of 60 days counting from the day of entry. Throughout the period of validity, travelers can enjoy the option of triple entry. However, since the launch of the Indian e-Visa in 2014, the process has become easy and quick with applicants taking no more than 15 minutes to complete the simple online application form. The application processing takes no longer than 2-4 working days.
Required Documents for Irish Citizens
- A valid Passport, with at least six months of remaining validity, counting from the date of planned arrival.
- A clear scanned bio page of passport showing the personal details (date of birth, full name, expiry date, nationality) and photography.
- A recent front-facing photograph with a white background
- You can use a Credit or debit card for the visa fee payment.
- A Valid email address to receive the eVisa in their Inbox.
Foreign individuals have the opportunity to apply for a 5-year e-Visa for India if they desire to travel to the country for leisure, business purposes, visiting friends and family, or participating in a short-term yoga program. In response to a significant request from the tourism industry, the Indian government has granted a 5-year visit visa to several countries. Those foreign visitors who intend to stay in India for an extended period of time are granted the 5 Year Visit Visa, which is a tourist visa valid for 5 years. During each visit, a foreign visitor is allowed a maximum stay of 90 days. However, there is no limit on the number of entries into India with a five-year visa. Additionally, a foreign national can stay for a maximum of 180 days within a calendar year. The government has simplified the 5-year visitor visa application process by offering the option of a 5-year tourist e-Visa. This allows the foreigner who wants to visit India to apply for the visa without having to visit the embassy.
What are the essential Documents requirements to obtain 5-year e-Tourist Visa?
- You must have a passport that is valid for at least six months beyond your current date of departure from the nation to enter India for the first time.
- A valid email address to receive the eVisa in their Inbox.
- You can use a credit or debit card for payment of eVisa fees.
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The world’s smartest tiny house comes completely furnished and has hydraulic legs, solar panels, battery storage systems, a built-in water and septic tank, and smart electronics. Furthermore, the tiny house has technologically advanced functions such as climate control, security, lighting, and appliances. All of these unique features are handled through a separate app.
The container-shaped tiny house has extra-long slide-outs to expand the living space. Not only that, but when deployed, each slide-out compartment includes an automated awning that adds to the extension. With the press of a button, the projection glass wall transforms the area from an intimate house to an immersive, panoramic refuge.
The manufacturer claims that the small house is far more strong and resistant than a typical foundation-based housing. Pod Studio is made of aluminum and steel and is somewhat fire-resistant, earthquake-resistant, and wind-resistant. Furthermore, the unit is highly portable and can be transferred to the required site by truck.
The Pod Studio is outfitted with modern luxury features. The fully equipped, move-in ready home contains a full smart kitchen, washer, dryer, automatic Murphy bed, TV, couch bed, workspace, and built-in LED lighting thanks to modular and multi-functional rooms.
The kitchen is equipped with an electric stove, a refrigerator, a freezer, and a dishwasher. A portable dinner table with two chairs is also provided. A workspace with a desk, chair, Wi-Fi, wireless charging, plus a closet and storage space is also available at Pod Studio.
There is a bathroom with a shower, toilet, sink, and cabinets.
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Aetna IT is committed to keeping our members at the heart of everything we do. Our top-talent workforce delivers leading-edge technology, drives innovation, turns vision into action and challenges the art of the possible. We provide best-in-class services to our members by delivering groundbreaking healthcare tools, enabling consumer-friendly interactions and protecting data security. Your mission will be to deliver innovating technology solutions including: Hybrid cloud infrastructure, artificial intelligence/machine learning capabilities and infrastructure as code.
Aetna, a CVS Health Company, is a company with a world-class IT team and we will be counting on you to carry on our success as the preferred provider of infrastructure services for our business partners.
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71503Fundamental Components: May or May not have supervisory responsibilities. May lead, develop and coach team members, whose responsibilities include distributed desktop support, desktop and infrastructure maintenance, installation services, help desk support and problem resolution.Participates in day to day activities while aligning resources and managing the workload of the team.Handles incoming SPOC phone calls as assigned. Acts as a point of escalation for customers, team members and management and ensure optimum service quality through ongoing management and continuous improvement initiatives.Manages administrative processes (asset management, de-acquisitions, change/service requests, and problem management). Keeps current on new technology and its benefit to the company direction. Participates in pilots and testing of IT technology and provide feedback to appropriate AIS Units. Participates in research on non standard product solutions to meet customer needs. May participate in employee hiring, as well as provide input to performance management and compensation processes. Performs and participates in DBAR (Disaster Backup and Recovery) Initiatives. Ensures customer business needs are met while adhering to corporate standards and meeting service level agreements. Facilitates communication amongst customers, team members, and other AIS areas. Participates in Corporate Real-estate Project initiatives and communicates scheduled activities to the organization (Office Closures/Restacks/Consolidations). Participates in and sometime leads major project initiatives (i.e. Application Rollouts/Desktop Refresh, etc.), providing communications to customers, scheduling of activities, including resource scheduling.Must be able to lift minimum of 50 lbs.Position may require periodic 7 X 24 support and approximately 10 - 20% travel. (*) Background Experience: Some supervisory, management and administrative experience, excellent consultative and communication skills, analytical ability, decisiveness, strong judgment and the ability to work effectively with client and IT management and staff and vendors.3-5 years PC desktop equipment and associated hardware/software experience. Additional Job Information: In-depth knowledge of personal computing and PC/Workstation based LAN systems, hardware and software, tools, client functions and applications required. Clinical Licensure: N/A Potential Telework Position: No Percent of Travel Required: 0 - 10% EEO Statement: Aetna is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer Benefit Eligibility: Benefit eligibility may vary by position. Candidate Privacy Information: Aetna takes our candidate's data privacy seriously. At no time will any Aetna recruiter or employee request any financial or personal information (Social Security Number, Credit card information for direct deposit, etc.) from you via e-mail. Any requests for information will be discussed prior and will be conducted through a secure website provided by the recruiter. Should you be asked for such information, please notify us immediately.
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Massachusetts has made great progress in reducing its contribution to global warming over the past decade. Despite this progress, however, Massachusetts is not yet on track to hit our 2020 target for reducing greenhouse gas emissions – a target that we must meet in order to do our part to prevent the worst impacts of global warming. Massachusetts also has yet to set a new target for emission reductions for 2030, which is now just 15 years away.
To ensure that the Commonwealth stays on track to meet its target under the Global Warming Solutions Act of cutting emissions by at least 80 percent by 2050, Massachusetts should adopt a target of reducing greenhouse gas emissions to at least 45 percent below 1990 levels by 2030, and take full advantage of a new wave of game-changing opportunities – from cutting-edge technologies to emerging societal trends – that can help Massachusetts build on its position of national leadership in the fight against global warming.
Massachusetts has long been a leader in the fight against global warming, and the state has made major progress in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. But Massachusetts must go even further to cut carbon emissions to the level scientists say is necessary to avoid the worst impacts of global warming.
Fortunately, the tools and technologies to rapidly cut carbon emissions are at our fingertips. This document profiles Massachusetts-based companies and projects that are embracing ten innovative, game-changing trends to reduce carbon emissions.
The federal government and states like Massachusetts are making progress in reducing the carbon emissions that cause global warming. In the next decade, existing state policies and federal rules such as the Clean Power Plan will cut carbon pollution by 1.1 billion metric tons, or 27 percent from 2005 levels.
Solar energy is on the rise in the United States. At the end of the first quarter of 2015, more than 21,300 megawatts of cumulative solar electric capacity had been installed around the country, enough to power more than 4.3 million homes. The rapid growth of solar energy in the United States is the result of forward-looking policies that are helping the nation reduce its contribution to global warming and expand its use of local renewable energy sources. Decision-makers should recognize the great value delivered by distributed solar energy by preserving and expanding access to net metering and other programs that ensure fair compensation to Americans who install solar energy.
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“Hey Hey” (SOULOSOUND RECORDS) is a debut album by Nashville based chanteuse, Markey Blue, with vocalist Jeanette Markey and guitarist Ric Latina. They are supported with by some of Nashville’s top musicians on an album that attempts to recall the glories of the classic Memphis and Muscle Shoals soul. Markey herself helped pen all the 12 originals that comprise this release.
This is a solid and brassy recording starting with the driving opening track “When Love Comes Along (Hey Hey)” that lends the disc its title. “Something's Wrong” is an outstanding track with the studio band hitting that groove. It showcases Markey’s strengths as a singer including a bit of raspy grit and an unforced delivery that evokes classic soul singers such as Ann Peebles. The Peebles comparison might be most evident on “Feeling Blue,” a heartfelt performance that hints of, “Feel Like Breaking Up Someone’s Home,” with its punchy horns, backing vocals and crisp guitar break.
Former Allman Brothers guitarist Jack Pearson co-wrote “Play Me” with Markey and he takes a solo while Markey really pours everything into with vocal. She also tears into the lyric of “Another Lover” as she sings good-bye and that she’s gonna find the best man she can. Next is a tender soul ballad “With You” where Latina’s guitar solo here may be his best on the album. The trebly swamp-blues infused “Voodoo Do” sports Markey’s at her most sensual. “By My Side” is another solid ballad performance with solid rhythm and crisp horns that evoke classic Stax recordings.
“Hey Hey” concludes on a most impressive fashion with a funky lament, “Baby I’m Cryin’”, which Steve Cropper produced the vocals for. There is so much to enjoy about this release from the strong backing, good original songs and Ms. Markey’s heartfelt, persuasive vocals. Markey Blue will make fans of blues and soul take note.
I received a review copy from Delta Groove Promotions who were also doing publicity for this. Markey Blue is currently crowdfunding a new album on Go Fund Me. Here is a video of this Nashville-based band in performance.


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Two York College athletes have been honored by the Capital Athletic Conference.
Junior attack Erica Mulford has been named the CAC Women's Lacrosse Offensive Player of the Week, while senior third baseman Justin Cohen has been selected the CAC Baseball Offensive Player of the Week.
Mulford, who is now a two-time weekly honoree, had a big game vs. Mary Washington on Saturday, scoring a career-high-tying six goals on nine shots. She also had three draw controls and two ground balls. For the season, Mulford has 40 points on 31 goals and nine assists.
Cohen led the Spartans to four wins in six games during the week. He hit .478 (11-for-23) with five RBIs, five runs scored and four doubles. He had a .500 on-base percentage and a .653 slugging percentage. Cohen had at least one hit in all six games. For the season, Cohen is hitting .293 with 21 RBIs, 15 runs scored, 10 doubles and a home run.


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Wedding Estates provides private estates for proposal, engagement, save-the-date and wedding photography. We love capturing love stories at our beautiful estates and know how important these photos are to you. That is why we’ve collaborated with Betsy Erickson and Jen Jar, extremely talented photographers based in California, to bring you wonderful advice so that your engagement photography session will be the best possible!
BOOK YOUR DATE |
Erickson recommends booking your engagement session about two-six months in advance. Remember that weekends are often very busy for your photographer, so be prepared to do your engagement session on a weekday. Working out the details and clearly communicating in advance with your photographer will ensure that the process is smooth and enjoyable, not to mention you will be more likely to get all of the photos on your checklist if you communicate your desires from the photo shoot ahead of time.
PICK YOUR LOCATION TOGETHER |
Jen Jar says that the location is a very important aspect of your engagement photos. She recommends thinking about places that are meaningful to you as a couple or places that you two like to frequent together.
Erickson cautions that creating a fun and romantic photo shoot requires a bit of planning. Start thinking early about the backdrop you want to tell your story. Communicate your wishes clearly; whether it’s a whimsical engagement on the beach, or a fun and adventurous shoot in the city, talk to your photographer about their recommended locations. If you work together when planning outfits, props, and locations, you’re sure to have a successful and beautiful engagement session!
Another useful tip from Jar, a natural light photographer: the most important part of the location is the light, so the best time to shoot is about two hours before sunset or two hours after sunrise.
STYLE & OUTFIT TIPS |
Erickson advises to find out if your makeup artist for your wedding day offers a trial before the big day. If you have the opportunity to do a makeup trial with your artist, plan it for the same day as your engagement session. Not only are you being efficient with your time and money, you’re also giving yourself an opportunity to test the makeup look before the big day. Makeup often photographs differently than it appears in person, so having photos of your make up before your wedding allows you the opportunity to adjust the look to your liking before your wedding. It also helps bring together a cohesive and styled look for your engagement photography session.
Jen Jar always tells her couples to bring two outfits: one dressy and one more casual. It is important to make sure that you feel comfortable AND like yourself in the clothes as well! If you feel uncomfortable in the outfits, then it will show in the photos. Try to avoid small, busy patterns, as they won’t show up in photos well. Also, consider choosing outfits that complement each other rather than match each other, and don’t be afraid to accessorize with fun, bold pieces!
Also, be sure to clean your engagement ring in case your photographer would like to make it the focus of a few photos!
PROPS & SIGNS |
Bringing props and signs that will make your engagement photography session unique, and thoughtful is highly recommended by Erickson. Talk beforehand with your photographer about any props you may want to incorporate. While photographers rarely provide the props, they can usually point you in the right direction as to where to find something special to add into your shoot.
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And, if you need any advice or recommendations picking out a venue for your engagement photography session, let the Wedding Estates team know! We have many private estates available for photography throughout Southern California. You won’t have to worry about bystanders in your photos when you book a property for your shoot through us!
Now that you have all of the insider tips, go have fun on your shoot! As Jar says, have fun with your partner during your engagement shoot and rest assured that it will be great practice for your wedding day portraits!
Many thanks to Betsy Erickson with Essence Photography and Jen Jar with Jen Jar Photography for their insight and collaboration on this blog post.


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Derby Choral Union
Derby Choral Union is Derby's longest-running voluntary choir, this year celebrating its 150th Season of performing choral music both classical and contemporary to the highest standards.
Leader / Baton: Richard Dacey
Rehearsals: Tuesday, 7.30-9.30pm
Rehearsal Venues: Derby Grammar School, Rykneld Road, Derby DE23 4BX
Music Reading Ability: Preferred
Age Range: Mixed
Cost: £100 per year / £50 for ages 25-35 / £0 up to 25
Payment Frequency Annual
Term: September - May
Time Commitment: 2/3rds of rehearsals to qualify for inclusion in the concert
How Many Active Members: 100
Are Concerts Performed?: Yes
How Many (concerts)?: 3 per season
When, Generally?: November, Christmas and May.
We also occasionally run overseas tours in May/June over a bank holiday weekend.
Free or Ticketed: Ticketed
Are Competitions Entered?: No
Regular Musical Collaborators: We have links with the Marienkantorei of Osnabrück, Derby's twin town and occasionally run exchange trips to perform in each city.
Joining Process: Complete application at http://www.dcu.org.uk/join
Member of any forums?: Making Music
Who funds the choir?: The choir is funded by an array of means including membership fees, ticket income, Arts Council grants and corporate sponsorship, together with the generosity of our members who fundraise and donate to the choir.
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Starring: Bud Abbott, Lou Costello, Lon Chaney, Jr., Sid Fields. DVD 906 Cast: Jennifer Saunders, Joanna Lumley, Julia Sawalha, June Whitfield, Jane Horrocks. DVD 5866 Series 5 Cleanin' -- Book clubbin' -- Panickin' -- Huntin', shootin', fishin' -- Birthin' -- Schmoozin' -- Exploitin' -- Cold turkey. Ratting on Ruthie; Educating Margaret; Loveless in San Francisco; Malpractice makes perfect; The apartment -- Disc 4. 3 Issue 17, p131-144, 14p UC users only Orbe, Mark; Seymour, Ruth; Kang, Mee-Eun. Kamalipour, Theresa Carilli ; foreword by George Gerbner. (Main (Gardner) Stacks; Comparative Ethnic Studies P94.5. Personnel: Although Gareth rules his kitchen with a will as hard as an iron skillet, he may be soft when it comes to sacking anyone. Host: Jon Stewart; correspondents, Stephen Colbert, Samantha Bee, Rob Corddry, Ed Helms. First Presidential debate : the squabble in Coral Gables -- Election night '04: prelude to a recount -- Daily Show rock! Anthony Brown, Adele Givens, Reggie Mc Fadden -- Show 3. While confronting contemporary social issues, Ellen serves up laughs and offbeat goofiness. DVD 885 Cast: Mister Peepers: Wally Cox, Tony Randall.
The comic misadventures of fashion femme fatales Edina and Patsy who drive Edina's sensible daughter, Saffron, up the wall with their constant drug abuse and outrageous selfishness. Doorhandle -- Happy New Year -- Sex -- Jealous -- Fear -- The end. Based on the original idea by Jennifer Saunders and Dawn French. Originally aired on television during the 2003 season. DVD 5867 Cast: Margaret Cho, Maddie Corman, Judy Gold, Amy Hill, Ashley Johnson, Clyde Kusatsu, Jodi Long, J. Notes from the underground; Venus de Margaret; A night at the Oprah; Pulp sitcom; Young Americans. "Ethnic Humor and Ingroup/Outgroup Positioning: Explicating Viewer Perceptions of All-American Girl." In: Cultural diversity and the U. M552 U628 1998) Cast: Carroll O'Connor, Jean Stapleton, Rob Reiner, Sally Struthers. Meet the Bunkers; Writing the president; Oh, my aching back; Judging books by covers -- Disc 2. Beyond the pass: The struggling restaurant may be turned over to creditors...worse yet, a diner asks for salt! presents "midterm elections," an educational musical animated short -- John Edwards announcement (presidential candidacy) -- Stephen Colbert: Interviews I could get [with] Rev. Bill Bellamy, Laura Hayes, Gi George, Ted Carpenter. Martin Lawrence (host), Chris Tucker, Kevin Anthony, Alonzo "Hamburger" Jones, Bernie Mac -- Show 2. Season four includes the famous two-part episode in which Ellen comes out (The Puppy Episode). 1: Give me equity or give me death; A deer head for Joe; Splitsville, man; The parent trap; Looking out for number one; The bubble gum incident; Harold and Ellen; Not so great expectations; The pregnancy test -- v. Neutron is found, plus live from Epsom meet the most awful family in Britain, a doctor whose patients are stabbed by his nurse, father-in-law, the man who finishes other people's sentences and the Batsmen of the Kalahari. Hank Mc Cune: Hank Mc Cune, Hanley Stafford, Florence Bates. In Mister Peepers Robinson Peepers, a shy high school science teacher and his sister take a brief vacation; then school begins again.
The blame game -- Body language -- Once in a lifetime -- Forbidden fruits -- Disc 5. Story of love -- World's without love -- Happy trails -- Just looking -- Disc 3. "Their good looks, wit and charisma resulted in some of variety television's most memorable moments." Originally broadcast from 1950-1954. DVD X250 Peformers: Robin Williams, Whoopi Goldberg, Billy Crystal, Steve Allen, Richard Belzer, Sandra Bernhard, Sid Caesar, John Candy, George Carlin, Tony Danza, Richard Dreyfuss, Firesign Theatre, Michael J. Video/C 8642 Performers: Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams, Steve Allen, , Louie Anderson, Roseanne Barr, Justine Bateman, Dabney Coleman, Peter Cook, Dana Carvey, Bill Dana, Michael J. Video/C 8643 This film features America's hottest comics during theirperformances at the Comic Relief III benefit for thehomeless. Video/C 8646 Performers: Billy Crystal, Whoopi Goldberg, Robin Williams, Paula Poundstone, Dennis Miller, Dana Carvey, Joan Rivers, Steven Wright, Rita Rudner, Bobcat Goldthwait, Robert Klein, Louie Anderson, Paul Rodriguez, George Carlin, Elayne Boosler, Natalie Cole, Dave Coulier, Allan Harvey, Al Jarreau, Jake Johannsen, Kevin Meaney, Tom Parks, Bob Saget, Robert Wuhl. Watch as Stephen shows the nation how he "better" feels the facts, "better" knows the districts, and justifies injustices. Videocassette release of two episodes from the television program produced 1961-1966. Video/C 8225 Never Name a Duck -- Bank Book 6565696 -- Hustling the Hustler -- The Night the Roof Fell In -- A Man's Teeth Are Not His Own -- Give Me Your Walls. Little Rascals: Joe Cobb, Allen Hoskins, Mickey Daniels, Mary Kornman. Cast: Ernie Kovacs, Jolene Brand, Bobby Lauher, Joe Mikolas, Maggi Brown, Frances Mc Hale, Bob Warren. Goldberg traces Berg's rise to stardom from her childhood in New York to her early radio days in The rise of the Goldbergs (1929-46) to her enormously influential sitcom, The Goldbergs (1949-56), which brought Berg the first Best Actress Emmy in history. DVD features: audio commentary with the director; episodes of The Goldbergs; Gertrude Berg's guest appearances with Edward R. DVD X4424 Produced by Anil Gupta; directed by Nick Wood. Disc 3: Strangers in the house -- Halloween -- Other people's mothers -- Life of Brian.


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- About CDIAC
Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Record from Schauinsland, Germany
Martina Schmidt and Ingeborg Levin
Institut fuer Umweltphysik,
University of Heidelberg,
Period of Record
Air samples are collected from air intake lines. Continuous monitoring of atmospheric CO2 is accomplished by alternating a flowing sample of ambient air with two reference gases of known concentrations. Determinations of CO2 are made using a Siemens ULTRAMAT-3 nondispersive infrared gas analyzer. Before entering the analyzer, all gases are dried by passing them through a glass water vapor trap immersed in a cold alcohol bath. Mixtures of CO2-in-N2 are used for calibration gases. At Schauinsland, CO2-in-air calibration gases were used until September 1, 1991.
Only technically biased values resulting from calibration problems or equipment malfunctions are removed. Daily mean values are calculated from selected half-hourly mean values with relative precisions estimated at ~1 part per million by volume (ppmv). Representative half-hourly CO2 values are given when wind speed exceeds 2.5 m/sec in summer and exceeds 3.5 m/sec in winter. Daily means also include remaining nighttime measurements. Carrier gas corrections have been determined experimentally and applied on the basis of CO2-in-air standards calibrated by Scripps Institution of Oceanography in 1988. More details about the sampling methods and data selection procedures are provided in Grosch et al. (1981), Levin (1991), and Schmidt et al. (1996).
Mountain peak in the Black Forest mountain range,
47°55' N, 7°55' E
Atmospheric CO2 concentrations at Schauinsland rose from ~328 parts per million by volume (ppmv) in 1972 to ~365 ppmv in 1997. This represents a growth rate of approximately 1.5 ppmv per year. The Schauinsland site is considered the least contaminated of the UBA sites. The atmospheric CO2 record from Schauinsland is influenced by photosynthetic depletion but does not exhibit the large seasonal amplitude observed at other UBA monitoring sites. The seasonal amplitude is generally 15-18 ppmv. Minimum atmospheric CO2 mixing ratios at Schauinsland are typically observed in July-September; maximum values, in November-March.
- Grosh, W., W. Fleck, and D. Jost. 1981. The increase of carbon dioxide at rural sites of Germany. Berichte aus dem Meßnetz des Umweltbundesamtes.
- Levin, I. 1991. Der Beitrag der fossilen Energieträger zum CO2-Haushalt über dem europäischen Kontinent. Abschlußbericht zum Forschungsvorhaben FE 104 02627
- Levin, I., R. Graul, and N.B.A. Trivett. 1995. Long-term observations of atmospheric CO2 and carbon isotopes at continental sites in Germany. Tellus 47B:23-34.
- Schmidt, M., R. Graul, H. Sartorius, and I. Levin. 1996. Carbon dioxide and methane in continental Europe: a climatology, and 222Radon-based emission estimates. Tellus 48B:457-473.
CITE AS: Uhse, K., M. Schmidt and I. Levin. 1998. Atmospheric CO2 records from sites in the UBA air sampling network. In Trends: A Compendium of Data on Global Change. Carbon Dioxide Information Analysis Center, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, U.S. Department of Energy, Oak Ridge, Tenn., U.S.A.
8/11/1998 Prepared by Mónica Martínez and Tom Boden

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NCAA gets rid of name-likeness release form for student-athletes
Facing mounting pressure from a federal class-action lawsuit, the NCAA on Friday opted to get rid of the name-and-likeness release that student-athletes sign before competing in Division I sports.
According to a report from Dan Wolken and Steve Berkowitz of the USA Today, athletes who signed the release gave the NCAA or an associated third party, permission to use his or her name or picture to promote events such as NCAA championships without being compensated.
These sorts of things often happened in promotion of an athlete directly through the student-athlete’s school or conference.
With the class-action lawsuit filed by former UCLA basketball player Ed O’Bannon looming, the NCAA is doing the best they can to distance itself from future legal issues that could arise if a ruling goes against them.
How will this affect college sports? That’s hard to say. If you regularly watch sports channels or channels that air NCAA programming, you’ve probably noticed that players are promoted in the ads by using their face or name.
Without the use of this student-athlete release, it will be interesting to see how those types of promotions could change.


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The Police Command in Lagos State has arrested two policemen attached to the Bariga Police Division for questioning over the killing of a 17-year-old girl, Miss Tina Ezekwe, on Third Mainland Bridge, Lagos, Tuesday, May 26.
The Police Public Relations Officer in the state, Bala Elkane, a Deputy Superintendent of Police (DSP), told journalists in Lagos on Friday that the cops needed to explain the circumstances surrounding the killing of Tina about 10.45 p.m. on the day.
Elkane said the policemen allegedly fired shots, which killed Tina and injured Musa Yakubu, 35, from their checkpoint along Berger by Third Mainland Bridge.
He named the suspects as Assistant Superintendent of Police Theophilus Otobo and Inspector Oguntoba Olamigoke.
According to him, in circumstances yet to be determined, Yakubu and Tina were hit by a stray bullet at Berger Iyana Oworo Bus stop at the time.
“The bullet pierced through the left upper side of her lap. And she was rushed to hospital by a team of policemen led by led by the Divisional Police Officer.
“The battle to save her life lasted for two days, she died on 28th May, 2020 at about 9.29 p.m. while on admission. The second person is in stable condition,” he said.
Elkane said that the two police officers suspected to have carried out the shooting had been subjected to internal disciplinary proceedings, stressing that if found culpable, they would be arraigned in court.
He said the Commissioner of Police in Lagos, CP Hakeem Odumosu, was saddened by the incident and had ordered a thorough investigation into the circumstances surrounding the incident.
The spokesman said that the police contacted the families of the victims from the day of the incident.
“The command deeply sympathises with the family and friends of the deceased person. The Commissioner of Police calls for calm and assures the family that the perpetrators of this dastardly act will face the full weight of the law.
“He reiterated his stance on zero tolerance for impunity,” Elkane said, and added: “Members of the public will be updated on the outcome of the investigation.”
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The Newly nominated Mayor of Tamale, Sule Salifu, has indicated that he will consult broadly to bring development to the Tamale Metropolis.
He said he will not be a Mayor who will impose development projects on the people, but would rather consult to ensure that the desires of the people are implemented. “I am a development expert and what my course teaches me is that, I should be consultative enough, I should involve the people, I should not decide solutions for people but allow them to bring up the solutions” Mr Salifu said.
Speaking after the announcement of the list of nominees Sunday, by the Minister of Local Government, Decentralisation and Rural Development, Dan Botwe, Mr Salifu said he will have a deliberate policy agreement with the Assembly Members who represent the people, to ensure the area is developed.
“I cannot do anything meaningful at the Tamale Metro Assembly without consulting the Assembly Members” he said
Mr Salifu added that chiefs, major political actors and development stakeholders will also be consulted. “These stakeholders need to be consulted because we need to carry the people along, if you ignore, discriminate and become selective in the way you consult the people, you cannot get the support of the people” he said.
The nominee thanked President Akufo-Addo for nominating him. He is hopeful that the Assembly Members would endorse his nomination.
Mr Salifu’s nomination has been positively received by people across the political divide, who have described him as a unifier who would cement the already existing peace in the area.
They want him to address issues of congestion in the Central Business District, create employment and open his doors to the youth.
He worked under President Kuffour as the Northern Regional Monitoring officer for the Ghana School Feeding Programme.
The Tamale Mayor nominee was the Norther Regional Director of the Youth Employment Agency until his appointment.
Mr Salifu holds a Masters Degree in Organisational Development from the University for Development Studies.
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- British officials release date for King Charles III’s coronation
- Ghana’s debt stock up ¢9bn to ¢402.4bn in July 2022 – BoG
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- In pictures: Illegal mining activities in the Bosome Freho District
- BoG’s timing of policy rate adjustment was wrong – Economist
- Paa Kwesi Schandorf: An open letter to Dr. Bawumia on the occasion of his 59th birthday
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- Ellembelle District receives school infrastructure project from Eni Ghana and Partners
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- We failed to deal with local triggers of inflation before Russia-Ukraine war – Prof. Bokpin
- Ghana Music Awards UK comes off on October 29
- Samira Bawumia celebrates husband on 59th birthday
- Laboratory scientists call for establishment of public health emergency preparedness fund
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Nice slide show, Alex. Quite a range of apps, and it seems Siemens is particularly advanced in mobile apps. It's also encouraging that many of these companies are providing their apps at no charge. That's is a no-brainer, since customers are already spending considerable sums for the technology.
Thanks, Jack. It's interesting to me that, utlities excepted, many of these iPad apps are adjuncts to the real thing, rather than full-blown, standalone programs. I think that's a function of the data-entry limitations of the tablet form-factor.
I can definitely see usefulness of the Autodesk App for production floor use of CAD drawings. A lot of times it would be nice to have a good viewer for drawings that can be brought to meetings or to the production line.
I have to agree. Running any CAD routine, the bigger the screen you have, the easier it is to truly develop your design solution.As a design engineer its more necessity than luxury when designing on a 42” flat screen, or at least two adjacent screens.I just wouldn’t be comfortable driving a little tablet as my tool of choice, unless using it for just the processor then augmenting it with a larger display. Then I could always use my pocket-folding Targus QWERTY keypad I’ve had since 2001. Gotta have a keyboard.
Alex: I think the whole key to making the mobile platform successful is to figure out where the mobility equation fits in with the way engineers work--be it, on the road for design reviews with customers or going home at night and needing to finish a simulation--and creating apps to meet those specific needs. Given the significant graphics rendering and performance requirements of full-blown CAD modeling or simulation tools, I don't think any one is expecting the full tool to translate to the more limited processing and screen real estate of a mobile tablet or smart phone. There would be too many tradeoffs and it wouldn't fill a need--rather, it would just be pursuing technology for technology's sake.
Autodesk actually has the largest selection of mobile apps thus far and is taking the platform really seriously, particularly for its AEC segment.
As you noted, Beth, I've just mentioned one Autodesk mobile app, whereas there are actually more. Same deal with the other vendors. This is a starter list and I'll go with the suggestions to broaden and also to include Android in future iterations.
Well noted, Alex. And as far as Android goes, most companies are definitely planning to release for Android as well. Typically it's first up for Apple iOS and then Android follows in fairly short order.
By experimenting with the photovoltaic reaction in solar cells, researchers at MIT have made a breakthrough in energy efficiency that significantly pushes the boundaries of current commercial cells on the market.
In a world that's going green, industrial operations have a problem: Their processes involve materials that are potentially toxic, flammable, corrosive, or reactive. If improperly managed, this can precipitate dangerous health and environmental consequences.
A quick look into the merger of two powerhouse 3D printing OEMs and the new leader in rapid prototyping solutions, Stratasys. The industrial revolution is now led by 3D printing and engineers are given the opportunity to fully maximize their design capabilities, reduce their time-to-market and functionally test prototypes cheaper, faster and easier. Bruce Bradshaw, Director of Marketing in North America, will explore the large product offering and variety of materials that will help CAD designers articulate their product design with actual, physical prototypes. This broadcast will dive deep into technical information including application specific stories from real world customers and their experiences with 3D printing. 3D Printing is


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Hot Cross Bread and Butter Pudding
Chia chocolate pudding
Get some delicious omega-3s and omega-6s with this chai spice chia seed pudding!
Milk chocolate mud cups - a perfect treat for Earth Day!
Silky, creamy, dark chocolate pots de crème. Luxuriously chocolatey without being overly rich.
Baked apple pancake | This baked eggy puffy cloud packed with sticky gooey caramelised apples is breakfast heaven on a cold winter’s day.
Savoury Bread Puddings with Artichokes, Spinach and Gruyere - the perfect, hearty spring dinner.
The four milks in this pudding make it an impressive yet easy no- bake dessert.
Sticky toffee pudding..This great Pudding served with a delicous toffee sauce will melt in your mouth.
This parfait has a dark chocolate foundation topped with a fluffy meringue vanilla mousse. A New York Times Cook Book classic.
Lemon Sunshine Cookies - Lemon Pudding Cookies Dipped in White Chocolate and Sprinkle-fied
Magic cake- one batter, three layers!
Gajar ka Halwa or Carrot Halwa, a popular Indian dessert made with fresh carrots and reduced milk spiced with cardamom.
Maple-Bourbon Budino with Spiced Pecans from the new cookbook Bakeless Sweets
Chocolate lovers beware - the foundation of this parfait is decadent dark chocolate topped with a fluffy vanilla mousse.
Chocolate bread pudding - the taste and the smell you can't forget.
Real Butterscotch Pudding. With scotch! Yum!
Three-Ingredient Avocado Mousse.
Rice pudding/payasam for tamil new year
This recipe was hard to find but worth it-- a classic white sausage or hog's pudding from Devon, beautifully spiced and easy and served with fried cheese!
Healthy and delicious pudding prepared with lentils, jaggery and milk.
Avocado Chocolate Pudding - dense and rich chocolate flavor and no avocado taste.
Lemon Pudding Cake-an ooey-gooey citrus dessert that's part cake and part pudding.
Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips
Creamy Coconut Rice Pudding with a splash of rum for good measure (vegan or not)
Triple Berry Curd - perfect with scones, waffles, toast, and even stirred into your plain yogurt. Yum!
A warm and comforting pudding cake that's easy and quick to make. Full of delicious citrus flavor and perfect with a dollop of whipped cream.
A silk-smooth, flan-style Bread Pudding served with a Port wine sauce -- Not the bread pudding that you might know!!!
Easy Faux Chocolate Crème Brûlée!
Salted Caramel Bread Pudding
Dark chocolate pudding with cardamom (in portuguese)
It's easy to make your own crust and vanilla pudding for this delightful strawberry pie!
5 Ingredient, No Cook Pudding is rich and creamy thanks to an avocado, but you'll never know it's in there.

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VIDEO: This week’s Midlantic racing minute
The Midlantic Racing Minute goes around the Mid-Atlantic to find the top horse racing stories from the past week.
This week: we go around the region and find some of the key moments that decided some of the top races regionwide.
Which moments caught our eye?
- Gordian Knot, Ninetyprcentmaddie face off in PA NurseryTuesday’s Pennsylvania Nursery Stakes features a showdown between undefeated stakes winners Gordian Knot and Ninetyprcentmaddie.

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Trelleborg’s marine and infrastructure operation in North America has recently moved into its new sales office in Houston, Texas. The transition enables the operation to meet the growing demands across all North American markets and provide more localized and coordinated customer support for its complimentary product offerings, which include; marine fender
systems, docking & mooring equipment
, transfer link systems
, and navigation & piloting
The new 8,600 sq. ft. office located on the west side of Houston places Trelleborg right in the heart of the Houston metro area. The office complements and is supported by Trelleborg’s US-based foam & polyurethane product manufacturing facility in Berryville, Virginia.
Richard Hepworth, President of Trelleborg’s marine and infrastructure operation, said: “As a global company, we strongly believe that it’s important to have a local presence within the regions that our customers operate in. Therefore, strengthening our presence in Houston, the long-established global energy capital, is essential.
“The office strategically places us in the center of the energy corridor in the US, while allowing us to align our project development, delivery and operational support resources and expertise. This means personnel for multiple product areas are now able to work closely together on the same project, under the same roof.”
Trelleborg’s new prime location better positions the business to serve both domestic and international clientele, with easy access to George Bush Intercontinental Airport, and close proximity to the broad array of engineering and consulting firms, marine and offshore contractors, and energy majors. Trelleborg will now, even better, be able to provide integrated engineered solutions, from consultation and design, to manufacturing, installation, and after sales support.
For more information about projects in North America, contact Marc Thompson, President of marine fenders at Trelleborg’s marine and infrastructure operation in North America: firstname.lastname@example.org


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