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Back in the mid-1990s I was a junior doctor doing my training in public health medicine in East Anglia and looking for a national placement as a senior registrar.
I’d seen a paper published in 1994 by Sir Kenneth Calman, the Chief Medical Officer for England, called ‘Developing screening in the NHS’. It argued that there are general principles of screening and there should be better processes to scrutinise evidence for screening and make sure that new national screening programmes do more good than harm. This might seem self-evident now but at the time all sorts of screening proposals were being made around the UK with no clear evidence base, oversight or thoughts about quality assurance.
I was working in Quarry House in Leeds, as that’s where the NHS Executive HQ was based, and met with one of the regional directors of public health. We started talking about whether there was a need for a committee to make screening recommendations and he said of course there was: “It's just obvious”. But what seems obvious to us now, with the benefit of hindsight, required huge leadership from the public health experts of 25 years ago to set up.
Public health leadership
Sir Muir Gray was regional director of public health in Oxford, and Dr Pat Troop was his counterpart in Cambridge. They were inspirational public health leaders and I jumped at the chance when the opportunity came to work with them in the newly-merged Anglia and Oxford NHS region to help set up a new national body of the sort that Sir Kenneth had proposed. It was exciting to be working on a national Department of Health project.
My initial priorities were to:
- prepare for the first meeting and make the appointments to the UK NSC secretariat
- put together an ‘inventory’ of screening activities to establish what was already happening (or proposed) around the UK
- create the first set of UK screening criteria, based on the pioneering work of Wilson and Jungner
The first meeting
We started the preparation in early 1996 and the UK National Screening Committee (UK NSC), as it became known, first met in July 1996. One of the crucial things was to establish the members of the committee. As is still the case, we wanted as wide representation on the committee as possible. Patient and public representation has always been important and back then we were lucky to have the journalist Polly Toynbee to represent screening consumers.
I would go to the Department of Health offices in Richmond House, on Whitehall, for monthly meetings with the CMO. As a junior doctor, it was a brilliant opportunity for me to work with such experienced and important people. I still remember how plush the office was!
The first meeting, also in Richmond House (in the Cathedral room, overlooking the Cenotaph), was really about getting to know each other and establishing the processes and business of the committee.
Early priorities and milestones
One of the initial priorities was to consider prostate cancer screening, which was taking place using the PSA test in various parts of the country. Following review by the UK NSC, the Department of Health issued an executive letter in June 1997 to say the NHS should not offer screening for prostate cancer due to the potential harm that could be caused to men. This was a significant moment in terms of the committee preventing harm from existing screening activity and it set the scene for the committee to continue making important recommendations NOT to screen for conditions which were not warranted by the evidence. But the committee realised that, in the absence of screening, men needed help to make decisions about PSA testing and established the prostate cancer risk management programme.
The next milestone was for bowel cancer screening. The Nottingham Bowel Cancer Screening Trial had shown that screening had great public health potential but we needed to look at how it could be implemented safely, effectively and consistently across the NHS. I was involved in setting up 2 national workshops, one in Edinburgh and the other in Cardiff, to consider all the issues relating to setting up a new screening programme. What quickly became obvious was the need for a national ‘do once and share’ approach to make sure that screening would be the same high quality everywhere in the country.
After this I lost involvement with the committee for a few years while I got my first public health consultant job and then became a Director of Public Health. But I started working for Muir again in around 2004, just at the time that screening for abdominal aortic aneurysms was being considered by the committee. By now the UK NSC was really in its stride and, importantly, was focussing on screening as being a whole pathway (supported by quality assurance and effective IT systems), not just an isolated test.
It felt to me that implementing the NHS Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Screening Programme showed everything coming together. Muir emphasised the use of standard operating procedures (SOPs) in screening to bring a level of consistency to local screening services. And we know that implementing AAA screening also had an extremely positive impact on other parts of the NHS such as vascular treatment services.
By now, the committee was also constantly stressing the importance of ongoing screening programme quality. The UK NSC insisted on quality assurance as part of screening programmes to ensure they continue to improve, to minimise the chance of things going wrong and to learn from them if they do.
Looking over the last 25 years, I feel that the role of the committee is still fundamentally the same: to systematically assess the evidence and make the best possible recommendations to ministers so that money is spent effectively on screening programmes that will help the most people possible. But over that time, the committee has evolved and developed better, more rigorous processes for achieving that.
Read our report on 25 years of the UK NSC for more information on achievements and challenges over that time.
The current recruitment drive shows that the committee will have even greater expertise to call on in future. I hope that in another 25 years, we’ll be looking back on an even more significant role for the UK NSC in supporting the public health of the UK.
In the first UK NSC annual report, Sir Kenneth and the other CMOs wrote:
The role of the National Screening Committee is becoming ever more important in providing essential advice to health Ministers across the UK.
The same thing could equally be written today.
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The Biden Administration is wrecking the country with its irresponsible policies, including open borders, increased taxation, the Afghan withdrawal, and support of pernicious critical race theory in schools and the military. My article about political terrorism from the Left ended with this: “If we don’t fight back now with every means at our disposal, political terrorism will turn America into Venezuela.” In response, readers have asked for advice on how we can fight back (besides voting Democrats out of office). Here are some suggestions.
First and foremost, everyone must speak out in spite of attempts by the Left to extinguish freedom of expression. Stand up whenever you are confronted by political correctness and the thought police. Attorney General Garland seems to think he can intimidate parents with threats of FBI investigation. He will lose. Your right to free speech is protected by the Constitution.
Do everything possible to protect your children from the insidious garbage being taught in our schools. Demand that local school boards condemn critical race theory. The government does not own your children and cannot stop you from complaining. Your tax money is what pays for schools and teachers. You should withhold financial support from universities that attempt to brainwash students with leftist ideology, and pull your kid out of any school that succumbs to leftist indoctrination.
Refuse to confess your alleged “white privilege” and instead loudly proclaim that critical race theory is a false, racist doctrine. White people are being demonized and marginalized without mercy. According to CRT, if you are white, you are automatically guilty of racism whether you realize it or not. People should not be judged on the basis of their skin color. This is a complete repudiation of Martin Luther King and the Civil Rights Movement of the 1960s. Many gullible whites are capitulating to the demand of CRT and Black Lives Matter thugs that whites should acknowledge their racism. If you are confronted by this racist attempt at intimidation, show some backbone. Don’t be one of the weak ones who surrender. Stand your ground and refuse.
Defend the practice of meritocracy in your work environment. Wherever possible, endorse equality over equity, and equality of opportunity over equality of outcome. Equity is the opposite of merit. In an equitable world, skin color determines everything. According to the Left, the right kind of skin color is black and brown. White is the wrong color. In case you didn’t know, that’s what your kids are being taught in public schools and elite universities like Harvard, Yale, and Stanford. Without meritocracy, the U.S. will turn into a third world country. Don’t let them get away with it.
If your employer requires you to read White Fragility by Robin DiAngelo and Ibram X. Kendi’s How to Be an Antiracist, simply refuse. These are racist works by writers who are openly anti-white. DiAngelo, Kendi and CRT are the embodiment of racism. You need to speak against them. Instead, read my book, Tyranny of the Minority, and if necessary, get a better job where your civil liberties are respected.
If you are a person of color, resist the efforts of Black Lives Matter to turn you into a victim. Respected black figures such as Thomas Sowell, Shelby Steele, Bob Woodson, Candace Owens, and Larry Elder are unanimous in their agreement that systemic racism is a thing of the past. There is nothing you cannot achieve if you put your mind to it. Expend your energy on constructive goals. Encourage your children to embrace the virtues of education and hard work.
Communicate your feelings and beliefs to your elected representatives, insisting that they join you in rejecting venomous leftist ideology. Write to your senator and congressperson. Let them know that you don’t agree with leftist talking points. Demand that they thwart President Joe Biden’s open border policy by supporting U.S. immigration law.
Stop watching CNN, MSNBC, CBS, NBC, and ABC. Cancel your subscriptions to the New York Times and Washington Post. These outlets are attempting to poison your mind with leftist misinformation. If we get together and boycott them, their toxic influence will be destroyed.
Support conservative candidates for political office. Find out how you can assist their election campaigns. Answer phones, talk to your neighbors, get off your butt!
You can do what this author does, namely, write books and articles expressing your point of view so that others can be won over to conservative ideas and principles.
The bottom line: If enough of us refuse to remain quiet but instead stand up for what we believe, that’s all it will take to stop the woke revolution. Now is the time for us to repeat the rallying cry from the movie, Network: “I’m mad as hell, and I’m not going to take this anymore!”
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“French presidential candidate Marine Le Pen promised to “Make France great again” and help France “to remain France” despite the steady advance of globalization during an interview that aired Sunday on CBS News’ “60 Minutes.”
Le Pen, the populist leader of the right-wing Front National, spoke of cracking down on illegal immigration, securing the country’s borders, renegotiating France’s membership in the European Union, protecting French workers, and preserving the values and culture that make France special. As she spoke with Anderson Cooper, Le Pen cited the 2016 success of President Donald Trump and the United Kingdom’s vote to leave the European Union as evidence she could emerge victorious in the April 2017 French presidential election.
Cooper pointed out that “the polls say you can’t win,” to which Le Pen replied with a laugh before admitting, “Yes.”
“[The polls] also said that Brexit wasn’t going to happen, that Donald Trump wasn’t going to be elected — wasn’t even going to be his party’s nominee,” Le Pen responded. “Well, they’re saying that less and less now. They are much more cautious — much more cautious.””


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When I saw this fabric at Eurokangas I did not think twice: K was going to get a new t-shirt. With the funny print there was no need to get a fancy pattern, so I took an old an trusted pattern: Let It Be from Ottobre Design 6/2010.
There was really nothing fancy with the sewing. I added a bright orangey red collar using a scrap piece of jersey I had in my stash. If I remember correctly the selvage of the printed jersey said “Oh Boyz”, so that is what I started calling the t-shirt in my mind.
This t-shirt has been in regular use already for months. I have had trouble taking the photos since the t-shirt seems to get stains and/or end up in the laundry pile faster than I have been able to grab my camera! The good thing is that it has weathered regular washing well and who am I to complain when my makes are appreciated!
Today I was waiting with the camera when K came home from school. The reluctant attitude turned into excitement as I casually offered an ice cream reward. The boy finished his maths homework faster than I could take the photos so we finished by taking some ridiculous poses at the staircase.

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It doesn’t take much to get investors whipped into a frenzy over a merger these days.
Earlier reports on WSJ.com and other news sites about a possible tie-up between Yahoo and Microsoft sent Yahoo shares up as much as 19% for a gain in market value of more than $7 billion. Now the companies say the talks happened, but the discussions are no longer active, The Wall Street Journal reports.
The frenzy today — 245 million Yahoo shares traded, compared with an average of more like 20 million — highlights two irrefutable truths of the world we now live in: Almost no deal, no matter how large, is out of the realm of possibility these days amid the biggest mergers-and-acquisition boom in history; and the market wants Yahoo to do something to turn back the overwhelming challenge to the company Google has mounted.
That means that deal chatter will probably not stop swirling around Yahoo anytime soon. And with one of the most popular destinations on the Internet, it is still a mighty valuable property for a wide number of Internet aspirants.

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First 4 days in Jordon March 25th 2011 Day 11 – Leaving Egypt
We spent the morning on the beach enjoying our final hours in Egypt and taking one last look at the view before we headed off to catch the Ferry to Jordan. The port in Egypt was once of the few places in Egypt I felt uneasy, it was very obvious we did not fit in or belong a group of tourists going through security and entering a boat with thousands of local men we guess ... read more
Middle East » Jordan » South » Petra For most of its history since independence from British administration in 1946, Jordan was ruled by King HUSSEIN (1953-99). A pragmatic ruler, he successfully navigated competing pressures from the major powers (US, USSR, and UK), various Arab states... ... read more
Well its been 2 years since my last trip and its time for another adventure. This year I will be touring the Middle East from a geeks perspective. This trip will we be far more physically demanding than my last trip, and will probably have a lot less drinking.
This trip I will be touring Egypt, Jordan, Syria, Turkey and once I am in Istanbul I will take 2 weeks to find my way home depending on what flights are cheap, and where I feel like going. I will be updating this blog less frequently than my last trip as at times I will be going without internet access for a few days at a time.
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Commercial Truck Financing companies are easy to find using this growing directory of banks and nationwide financial institutions which provide loans are the lowest rates possible.
You need to have certain technical information regarding the truck. Note down information like version number, mileage and year of production of the vehicle. Also take down the vehicle number and identification. You need to consider all these things before applying for the insurance. You can readily find these records in areas like the dash or near the windshield. The next thing that needs to be contemplated is the companies offering commercial insurance for vehicles. It truly is true that you will find many insurance companies in the marketplace. Nevertheless, you must remember that all the insurance companies do not offer commercial insurance. Thus, this can be something that you will have to research about to see which businesses offer this sort of insurance before taking another step.
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Simulation studies on emotion have shown that facial actions can initiate and modulate particular emotions. However, the neural mechanisms of these initiating and modulating functions are unclear. In this study, we used resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI) and task-based fMRI to explore these processes by examining spontaneous cerebral activities and brain activations under two conditions: holding a pen using only the teeth (HPT: facilitating the muscles typically associated with smiling) and holding a pen using only the lips (HPL: inhibiting the muscles typically associated with smiling). The resting-state fMRI results showed that compared with the HPL condition, significant increases in the amplitudes of low-frequency fluctuations were found in the right posterior cingulate gyrus [PCG; Brodmann area 31 (BA31)] and in the left middle frontal gyrus (MFG; BA9) in the HPT condition. These findings might be related to the initiation of positive emotions (PCG) and to the control and allocation of attention (MFG). The task-based fMRI results showed that the inferior parietal lobule, left supplementary motor area, superior parietal lobule, precuneus, and bilateral middle cingulum were active when facial manipulation influenced the recognition of emotional facial expressions. These results demonstrate that facial actions might not only initiate a particular emotion and draw attention, but also influence face-based emotion recognition.
Keywords: Embodied emotion; Facial actions; Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging (rfMRI); Task fMRI.
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"Bharatanatyam" is one of India's 8 exquisite classical dance forms. It originated in southern India in the state of Tamilnadu. It started as a temple dance tradition called Dasiyattam (the dance of the maid-servants) 2000 years ago.
Bharata Natyam has two aspects, lasya, the graceful feminine lines and movements, and tandava (the dance of Shiva), masculine aspect. It consists of elaborate gestures (Mridu Angaharas, movements of limbs), sentiments (Rasas), emotional states (Bhavas). Actions (Kriyas) are its soul. Seen here is one of the traditional poses adopted. Also seen is a unique costume and set of jewelry known as "Temple Jewelry" that dancers wear during a performance.
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OTA Program Volunteers at Rose Parade
The new year started off rosy for the occupational therapy assistant program at American Career College.
Seventeen people from ACC’s OTA program, including six faculty members, volunteered to help complete a 2017 Rose Parade float for the Occupational Therapy Association of California (OTAC). The float celebrated 100 years of occupational therapy as a profession. Fundraising and planning the float took several years, according to Jeni Dulek, OTA assistant program director at ACC-Orange County.
“Working on the float helped students learn more about the profession’s history while imagining its future, which they will create as occupational therapy assistants,” Dulek said. “Their fundraising and volunteer efforts helped demonstrate not only occupational therapy’s heart of service, but American Career College’s dedication to the community and all healthcare professions.”
Float decorating occurred at Fiesta Parade Floats in Irwindale for five days leading up to the New Year’s Day parade. While working on the float, students interacted with several leaders in OTAC, including its current president, Heather Kitching, and former president Pat Nagashi.
The idea behind the float, Dulek said, was to promote the profession by educating the Rose Parade’s worldwide audience about occupational therapy’s history and contributions to healthcare and the community. The float itself represented a “beautiful inspirational garden of life” with four pillars to represent four key foundational concepts of OT: work, rest, play and sleep. Float riders included OT practitioners, students and OT consumers with powerful stories of resilience.
“It was awesome to have faculty and students join together in contributing to such a historic moment for the profession of occupational therapy,” Dulek said.
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This position is paid internship (part-time), immediate start, and minimum for 12 weeks!
Located in Southern California, GungHo Online Entertainment America Inc. is the U.S. subsidiary of the Japanese game company GungHo Online Entertainment, Inc. Publishing titles across multiple platforms ranging from console to handheld to mobile, our group is comprised of veterans from various aspects of the industry who are brought together by one simple thing: a love of gaming.
During this Covid-19 pandemic, we are following CA State and LA county orders and temporary working from home. Candidates may apply and work remotely at this time, but will be expected to move to Los Angeles at such a time when it is deemed safe and permissible by CA State and LA county.
The 3D Artist intern will be responsible for creating 3D Models and scenes for our game. The 3D Artist will be responsible for understanding the tools and techniques at our disposal and creating the best looking models and scenes possible.
What you’ll be doing:
- Create 3d models based on concept art or other specifications.
- Setting up scenes and lighting using the specified game engine.
- Work with other artists, game designers, and programmers to make sure that art assets not only look good but are performant and according to the game specifications.
- Help out with animation, particle effects, or video editing depending on the skill set of the art director.
- Work with developers of other discipline to make sure that the art supports the game as a whole.
- Help out with design, or testing when necessary.
- Perform special projects and other miscellaneous duties that are assigned by upper management.
- Test prototypes of future game titles to provide constructive feedback.
- Engage with co-workers in the conceptual design phase and meet regularly to ensure that everyone is on the same page.
- Present wireframes and mock ups of the UI/UX to the team for constructive feedback
Qualifications and desired experience:
- Intensive experience working with game engines
- Good foundation in art and design
- Fluent with Photoshop and ability to paint textures
- Fluent with 3d modeling
- Familiarity with animation is a plus
- Experience setting up 3d scenes and lighting required
- Illustrator experience is a plus
- Experience working with particle effects is a plus
- Experience editing video is a plus
- Experience with Unreal Engine is a plus
- Able to communicate effectively about art and design in English
- Ability to apply common understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Ability to analyze information and solve problems on a complex level in various situations
- Must be tactful, mature, and flexible
- Must have the ability to review, assess, and understand design documents, drawings, and other documents with no advance exposure and then engage in discussions internally and with other parties involved in the project
- Must be able to sketch out ideas and concepts
- Must be able to use a computer and applications such as Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Windows, Word, and Excel
- Basic math skills necessary for the position
Why you want to work here:
At GungHo, we’re enthusiastic about creating fun games and we’re always looking for talented individuals with whom we can share our passion. We have a highly collaborative and playful culture where everyone wants to work together to get things done. We are all specialists in our own field so you will constantly learn new things while sharing your own knowledge with us.

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On December 21, the 13th bak’tun – a vast 5,125-year cycle – closed in the Maya Long Count calendar, an event that has been likened by different groups to the end of days, the start of a new, more spiritual age or a good reason to hang out at old Maya temples across Mexico and Central America. Thousands of mystics, hippies and tourists celebrated on Friday as the Earth survived a day billed by doomsday theorists as the end of the world and a new era began for the Maya people. New Age dreamers, alternative lifestyle gurus and curious onlookers from around the world descended on the ruins of Maya cities to mark the close of the 13th bak’tun and many hoped it would lead to a better era for humanity.
Members of the York County QRT trained in the former Giant Food Store in West Manchester Township.
Girls on the Run is a program that teaches girls empowerment and self confidence while training for a 5K run.
Candidates Linda Thompson and incumbent Rep. Scott Perry participated in a second public debate at Cross Keys Villa
Several cases of Ebola have been identified in the United States, including three in Texas.
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Brazilian rugger Paula Ishibashi nominated as rugby athlete of the year: why is that a victory to us all?
Last week the Brazilian Olympic Committee announced the winners of this year’s Athlete of the Year Award, which highlights the most prominent athlete in each sport that will be a part of the 2016 Olympic Games in Rio de Janeiro. Anyone who has had the pleasure of seeing her play would say it is a no doubt deserved award for her to be proud of, on top of all the other regional awards granted to her in the past years. Novelty here is not the acknowledgement of her unique abilities, but the fact that this has been the first time the spotlight was given to a female rugby athlete in a gender dissociated award.
This is huge, not only due to the visibility it grants to Brazilian womens rugby, but because it sends an important message to all female athletes – not only in Brazil: if on the highest level of the game we are considered able to compete with male athletes in a national perspective, why should we, athletes in lower performance levels, accept that it is OK for female rugby players to get less visibility and respect than all the male players?
It has been said that in this specific occasion the female players competed with male athletes in equal conditions – which is a, to say the least, careless way of seeing things. We all know that a high performance athlete is not built overnight, and we all agree that the path for women athletes has always been much more difficult in terms of respect, visibility, investment and opportunities. If inequality is still a – hidden and perhaps subconscious – part of high performance sports management policies around the world, is it really fair to say that every athlete competes for this award under the same conditions? Or was that another missed opportunity to acknowledge that Paula Ishibashi is not only an outstanding athlete – but a role model female athlete who has overcome much more severe challenges to turn herself into the best rugby athlete in Brazil this year?
Apart from the criticism regarding the approach to this award, it is – doubtless – a moment for us all women athletes to celebrate that this might be a symbolic turning point in the visibility granted to female rugby athletes in Brazil. And not only that: perhaps it is the perfect time for us all to start (or continue) to question why do some people still think it is normal and acceptable to treat women athletes unequally in a regular basis (i.e when they schedule the womens rugby matches in the worst parts of the day or in worse pitches). We all acknowledge that we are not the “second gender” – and we should accept to be the “second category” either.
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Ukraine's parliament has voted to send fugitive president Viktor Yanukovych to be tried by the International Criminal Court (ICC) for "serious crimes" once he has been captured.
The decision comes as Vitali Klitschko, the man who led the rebellion that saw Mr Yanukovych ousted at the weekend, confirmed he would nominate for the presidency at the May 25 national election.
Parliament fixed the presidential elections after dismissing Mr Yanukovych, who fled Kiev amid outrage over last week's clashes between protesters and police in which dozens were killed.
A resolution, overwhelmingly supported by the assembly, linked Mr Yanukovych to police violence against protesters which had caused the deaths of more than 100 people and injured 2,000.
The resolution said two of Mr Yanukovych's close allies - former interior minister Vitaly Zakharchenko and former prosecutor-general Viktor Pshonka, who are also being sought by the authorities - should also be sent for trial at the ICC, which is based in The Hague.
Over the three months of street unrest and anti-government protests, it said, the authorities under Mr Yanukovych had systematically abused their power.
Methods of torture used by police against protesters included holding activists naked in temperatures of 15 degrees below freezing, it said.
"Parliament asks the International Criminal Court to hold Viktor Yanukovych and other high-level people criminally responsible for "issuing and carrying out openly criminal orders", it said.
Oleh Myrny, a deputy of the nationalist Svoboda (Freedom) party, said: "If we don't take this decision, we will not move forward."
However, a spokesman for the court said on Tuesday that it had not received a request from the Ukrainian government to investigate the events leading up to Mr Yanukovych's ouster.
"A government can make a declaration accepting the court's jurisdiction for past events," court spokesman Fadi El Abdallah said.
However, he said it would then be up to the court's prosecutor to decide whether to open an investigation.
Ukraine's acting interior minister says Mr Yanukovych is now wanted for "mass murder".
He has travelled to the pro-Russian region of Crimea and other Ukrainian cities since then, the new authorities say, but his precise whereabouts are unknown.
Champion boxer Klitschko confirms tilt for presidency
The race to replace Mr Yanukovych has begun with his main opponent, Mr Klitschko, confirming a tilt for the presidency.
The 42-year-old former WBC heavyweight champion has been one of the main voices of opposition to Mr Yanukovych since the disgraced president walked away from a trade agreement with the European Union in favour of closer economic ties with Russia.
"I will run for the post of president of Ukraine because I firmly believe that the rules of the game have to be changed," Mr Klitschko was quoted as telling journalists by Interfax news agency.
His main rival looks set to be Yulia Tymoshenko, who was freed from jail at the weekend after serving two years of a seven-year jail sentence over a 2010 gas deal she negotiated while she was prime minister.
While she has not said what her plans are, after a rousing speech to protesters in Kiev on Saturday, she said she did not want to serve as prime minister again.
"It was a surprise for me when I heard that I was being proposed for the post of prime minister. Nobody agreed this with me or discussed it with me," she said on her website.
"I am grateful for the respect this shows, but I ask not to be considered for this post."
Moscow softens its stance on Kiev's new regime
Meanwhile, Moscow has promised not to intervene in the crisis in neighbouring Ukraine but said the country should not be forced to choose between Russia and the West.
"We confirmed our principled position of non-intervention in Ukraine's internal affairs and expect that everyone follows similar logic," foreign minister Sergei Lavrov said after talks with his Luxembourg counterpart.
"We are interested in Ukraine being part of the European family, in all senses of the word.
"We agree that... it is dangerous and counterproductive to force Ukraine into a choice - either you are with us or against us."
His remarks signalled an apparent softening of Moscow's stance after harsh statements both by Mr Lavrov's own ministry and prime minister Dmitry Medvedev, who has dismissed Ukraine's new leadership as waging an "armed mutiny".
Russian deputy foreign minister, Grigory Karasin, also met with Ukraine's ambassador Volodymyr Yelchenko to raise concerns over the safety of Russians in Ukraine.


The "twangcore" and "Americana" boom of today owes a large debt to the shaggy twangers and no-hit wonders of yesteryear -- this section looks at the hippiebilly and stoner bands and a few odd, random artists from the 1960s, '70s and early '80s, back before there was anything called "alt-country." This page covers the letter "C."
The Cache Valley Drifters "The Cache Valley Drifters" (Flying Fish, 1978)
This popular California bluegrass band mixed modern folk songs from the likes of Kate Wolf with 'grassed-up versions of old country tunes and Tin Pan Alley standards. Mandolinist Bill Griffin was a member of Kate Wolf's band, while the other members were in a variety of off-the-radar groups before joining to form the Drifters. On ther debut, they covered John Prine's "Angel From Montgomery" and Bob Wills' "Roly Poly" alongside Bob Marley's "I Shot The Sherriff" and the folk standard "Columbus Stockade." A fine example of the eclectic spirit of yesteryear.
The Cache Valley Drifters "Step Up To Big Pay" (Flying Fish, 1980) (LP)
The Cache Valley Drifters "Tools Of The Trade" (Flying Fish, 1983) (LP)
The Cache Valley Drifters "White Room" (CMH, 1996)
The Cache Valley Drifters "Mightyfine.net" (Taxim, 1999)
Calico "Calico" (United Artists, 1975) (LP)
(Produced by Allan Reynolds & Garth Fundis)
Second-string countrypolitan/country-rock, with iffy vocals but a wealth of serious talent in the studio: Buddy Spicher on fiddle, Lloyd Green playing pedal steel, Bobby Thompson on guitar, adding a few extra licks behind the band. Top Forty fans will notice youngsters Allan Reynolds and Garth Fundis paying their dues as journeymen producers -- later they'd become two of Nashville's major heavy-hitters. Singer Jerry Oates seems to have been the driving force in this band -- he wrote most of he songs and sang some of the lead vocals, along with pianist Keith Impellitier. This is hardly a classic, but fans of '70s country-rock and soft-pop might want to check it out. The band often reminds me of less-fortunate (non-major label) acts like Greezy Wheels and Chuck Wagon who were also on the scene at the time... (Footnote: apparently steel player Tom Morrell was in an early lineup of the band, but he wasn't on this album... Anyone have more info about their history?)
Calico "Volume II" (United Artists, 1976) (LP)
(Produced by Larry Butler)
California Slim "On The Mall" (Slim Records)
A self-released album by street busker California Slim, a familiar face on the Santa Cruz mall, back in the early 1980s. He sings sparsely-arranged acoustic folk and blues tunes, in the style of Jimmie Rodgers and Woody Guthrie, with a mix of folk standards like "Strawberry Roan" and "John Henry," cowboy songs and old country blues. He's joined by a trio of Santa Cruzers, including bassist Karen Quick who was a singer in the local bluegrass band, Sidesaddle. The album kicks off with a couple of his own original songs, "City Streets" and "On The Mall," topical/slice of life songs, and ends with "Ballad Of Mount St. Helens," which gives a nod to Slim's earlier years in the Pacific Northwest... It also helps date this (undated) album as being at least sometime after Mount St. Helens' famous 1980 eruption. Anyone have more info about this disc?
Bill Callery "Bill Callery" (Columbia/Lone Star, 1976) (LP)
(Produced by Bucky Meadows & Bill Callery)
Classic cosmic cowboy stuff, a mix of spacey folk and unraveling twang... Callery's best known for having Willie Nelson include one of his songs on the Red Headed Stranger album, and for numerous songs of his that were recorded by Jerry Jeff Walker. Unfortunately he doesn't record his own version of "Hands On The Wheel" here, but Jerry Jeff fans will recognize a bunch of the other songs: "Leroy," "The Pot Can't Call The Kettle Black," as well as Callery's cover of Chuck Pyle's "Jaded Lover," also best known from Walker's classic version. Callery didn't have a super-killer voice or anything, but his songs are nice and the record's vibe is both earthy and mellow, the same kind of laid-back approach to country and bar-band music that will resonate with fans of Kris Kristofferson, Jerry Jeff Walker, or Rusty Weir. The backup band includes legendary fiddler Tommy Jackson; other than that, I don't recognize any of the names, although their performances are all rock solid, particularly the lead guitar from the album's co-producer Bucky Meadows, a veteran session musician who dropped out of the Nashville rat race and became a mainstay of the Texas indie scene. This album is definitely worth tracking down; I wouldn't be surprised if it doesn't get reissued... someday.
Bob Carpenter "Silent Passage" (1975)
An obscuro-holics country-folk dream record, this featured Canadian singer-songwriter Bob Carpenter, backed by an all-star cast gathered together by producer Brian Ahern... Two rising stars, Emmylou Harris and Anne Murray, sing harmony, while Lowell George and Bill Payne of Little Feat ply on several songs, as well as bluegrass banjo whiz Bill Keith, and many other '70s heavy-hitters. The truth of it is, though, that I didn't actually care much for this record... I didn't dislike it, but it wasn't really my cup of tea -- a little too folkie, I guess. But it's certainly a lost gem worth looking for and checking out if you're a tried and true hippiebilly fan... How could you resist??
Marshall Chapman - see artist discography
Chinga Chavin "Country Porn" (1976)
Crude sexual comedy and an even cruder parody of country music, with songs such as "A**hole From El Paso," "Dry Humping In The Back Of A Fifty-Five Ford" and "Sit, Sit, Sit (Sit On My Face)" -- and those are the polite ones. These smutty, silly songs might appeal to a few juvenile-minded listeners, but the music isn't that compelling and the joke grows old, quick, like old Don Bowman albums; might also appeal to fans of Kinky Friedman's work. Apparently this album was distributed by Penthouse magazine... anyone out there know much else about Nick Chavin, like for instance if he as a real person, or just a made-up persona? The vocals remind me of Chuck Wagon & The Wheels, but I doubt there was a connection other than maybe a shared regional accent?
J.J. Cale "Naturally" (Shelter, 1972)
Oklahoma City songwriter J.J. Cale helped develop an eclectic, roots-oriented style called "the Tulsa Sound," which took off in the late 1960s and early '70s, and found its way into the national charts by way of Cale's pal Eric Clapton, and onto "freeform" FM radio through Cale's own albums. This solo debut typified Cale's sound: super laid-back, dipping into blues, jazz-standards and country, mixing it all together with casual ease and lazy beauty. It opens with his lanky, twangy version of "They Call Me The Breeze" and also includes a spacy "After Midnight" that stands in sharp contrast to Clapton's more aggressive (and more profitable) cover version. Sweet stuff, with a weird-but-not-too-weird vibe that will feel comfy and familiar to many fans. Recommended!
J.J. Cale "Really" (Shelter, 1973)
J.J. Cale "Okie" (Shelter, 1974)
J.J. Cale "Troubadour" (Shelter, 1976)
J.J. Cale "5" (MCA, 1979)
J.J. Cale & Eric Clapton "The Road To Escondido" (Universal South, 2006)
Although Oklahoman songwriter J.J. Cale helped shape Eric Clapton's country-tinged, rootsy blues sound and provided him with some of his biggest hits of the early 1970s, the two old coots never made a record together... until now. The big question is: what were they waiting for? Escondido finds Cale still in fine form, and Clapton positively revitalized while gliding through this assertively good-natured, slick-but-substantial pop-blues outing. The old Cale formula -- half dusty barroom ballad, half misplaced swamp boogie -- is as smoky and alluring as ever, a cheerfully sleepy, seductive, world-weary style, with gauzy songs that suck you in like warm, comfy quicksand. Clapton is a perfect foil for Cale's laidback style, and the two move together with the ease and familarity of two old friends. It also helps that they've actually attained the age and wisdom that they earlier pretended to possess -- old bluesmen often ring truer than young hotshots who think they've seen it all. The more rocking, obviously "pop" songs come frontloaded at the start -- "Danger," "Missing Person" -- amorphous tunes that are really more mellow, lazy grooves than proper songs. The pace slows more for "When This War Is Over," an understated antiwar protest that speaks volumes in its plainspoken directness... It's clearly about the Iraq fiasco, but it may prove to have legs of its own, as time goes on and more wars come. Maturity is a constant theme on this album: on "It's Easy," the geezers coach a young listener in the arts of seduction; "Hard To Thrill" is an anthem of middle-aged ennui, and on "Three Little Girls," Clapton croons the joys of fatherhood. While the sound of this disc may feel too slick or mainstream for some roots music fans, the album still has a strong appeal. Certainly for fans of Clapton and Cale, it's a cause for major celebration -- this is a wonderful return to form for two roots-blues legends... Definitely worth checking out!
Central Park Sheiks "Honeysuckle Rose" (Flying Fish, 1976)
The Cheap Suit Serenaders "R. Crumb And His Cheap Suit Serenaders" (Blue Goose, 1974)
The Cheap Suit Serenaders "R. Crumb And His Cheap Suit Serenaders, #2: Chasin' Rainbows" (Blue Goose, 1976)
The Cheap Suit Serenaders "R. Crumb And His Cheap Suit Serenaders, #3: Singing In The Bathtub" (Blue Goose, 1978)
Chuck Wagon & The Wheels "Chuck Wagon & The Wheels" (Wagon Tracks, 1978)
Chuck Wagon & The Wheels "Disco Sucks, Country Swings" (Wagon Tracks, 1979)
Chuck Wagon & The Wheels "Please Pass The Gas" (Wagon Tracks, 1979) (LP)
Chuck Wagon & The Wheels "Red Hot Women And Ice Cold Beer" (Wagon Tracks, 1980) (LP)
Chuck Wagon & The Wheels "Keep On Rolling" (Wagon Tracks, 1982)
This Tuscon, Arizona outfit staked a pretty good claim to being the world's most obnoxious country band, what with several albums full of classic bad novelty songs, such as "Red Hot Women & Ice Cold Beer," "You Only Say You Love Me When You're Drunk" and (my favorite), "You Shot The TV (But You Were Aiming At Me)." The Wheels, however, will always be most identified with their uncompromised country music anthem, "Disco Sucks," which has as much resonance now as it did in 1979. Although these songs are all classics (of a sort), the albums themselves were pretty spotty. ...Isn't there someone out there who could be persuaded to put out a collection of the "best" songs this band put out? (Note: apparently one of Disney's labels bought the rights to use the band's name, so that they could use it for a "comedy" record by some lameass wrestling-and-redneck stereotypes band. Don't be fooled... and don't bother. On the other hand, tracking down the old LPs by the original band can be a real hoot!)
Chuck Wagon & The Wheels "The Best And/Or Worst Of Chuck Wagon & The Wheels" (Wagon Tracks, 2006)
Alright... finally!! Some of the original CW&TW "hits," digitally encoded and out on CD at last... This for-fans-only CDR collects obnoxious oldies such as "You Shot The TV (But You Were Aiming At Me)," "My Girl Passed Out In Her Food," "You Only Say You Love Me When You're Drunk" and that enduring classic, "Disco Sucks," an anti-disco anthem from 1979 that still speaks truth to power. These are all songs I grew up with (thanks, KFAT!) and still like to play on the radio from time to time... CW&TW were a great regional band based in Tucson, AZ (and still do a few gigs from time to time, or so I'm told... ) I'm not sure how you can get ahold of this disc, but if I find out any contact info, I'll letcha know... Anyway, it's fun stuff, definitely worth tracking down! Includes a handful of fun, funny bonus tracks drawn from the band's countless live shows... Thanks, Chuck!
Chuck Maultsby And His Old Band "The Best And/Or Worst Of..." (Wagon Tracks, 2006)
(Aka, "Chuck Wagon & The Wheels") Poor Chuck Maultsby, somewhere along the line, this Arizona barband warhorse sold the rights to his band's name to some lame-ass wrestling crew, who put out a crappy album under the CW&TW name, which soon sank into oblivion. I guess they still own the name, though, because after Maultsby put out this (long-overdue) best-of album on his own indie label, he had to turn around and re-issue it under his own name. Well, let that be a lesson to you: never sell your band's name. Regardless, this here is one fine, full-throttle set that fans of smart-ass indiebilly oughtta really dig... Thanks, Chuck! (Available through CD Baby and iTunes... Or through Maultsby's own website, www.chuckmaultsby.com )
Chuck "Wagon" Maultsby & His Old Band "24 Originals" (Wagon Tracks, 2007)
And here's the downloadable version... yay!
Eric Clapton "Eric Clapton" (Polydor, 1970)
(Produced by Delaney Bramlett)
Although he's a founding member of the Dino-Rock Legion, guitar god Eric Clapton deserves an honorable mention when looking at the roots-twang scene of the 1970s. After extricating himself from the hyperbolic acid rock of his band, Cream, Clapton drifted a bit, going hippie-zonko-psychedelic with Blind Faith and hanging out with the Beatles. On his first proper solo album, he dipped back into the blues, with a dollop of then-cool boogie-rock and a few spacy, Big Star-ish, George Harrison-esque psych-folk outings. This also includes a coked-up version of "After Midnight," recorded along with Delaney & Bonnie, a rootsy duo who figured prominently in most of Clapton's subsequent albums. The twang comes in later, but Clapton does show how diverse and old-school he could be, even after all those years plugged in and playing loud.
Eric Clapton "There's One In Every Crowd" (Polydor, 1975)
Clapton went to Jamaica to get stoned and record this laid-back album... Includes several reggae-flavored tracks, balanced by sedate, sleek blues-pop... Not much countrywise on here, other than "Pretty Blues Eyes," and also no real hits. It's mellow, but forgettable.
Eric Clapton "No Reason To Cry" (Polydor, 1976)
(Produced by Rob Fraboni)
Another negligible album, especially from an alt-country perspective. The production is a little edgier and more shrill -- more coke-influenced, one would assume. Anyway, there's hardly any twang on this album, even with all the guys from The Band jamming with him... So for our purposes here, this is pretty skippable.
Eric Clapton "Slowhand" (RSO, 1977)
(Produced by Glyn Johns)
As far as hippiebilly and Americana go, this is probably Clapton's most relevant record. It's packed with roots-music goodies, notably "Next Time You See Her," "Lay Down Sally" (which hit #3 on the charts), the languid, romantic "Wonderful Tonight," and Clapton's fine rendition of John Martyn's "May You Never." Oh, yeah, there's also his version of JJ Cale's "Cocaine" which, although I really never need to hear it again, was deservedly a monster hit, an arresting rock anthem with a huge rhythmic hook and an unfortunate relevance to the drugged-out era it came out in. This was one of Clapton's best and most popular records, and made him a permanent fixture of disco-era pop culture. Recommended, particularly for the twangy stuff.
Eric Clapton "Backless" (Polydor, 1978)
(Produced by Glyn Johns)
Flowery, formulaic and somewhat lethargic, this echoes the musical themes of Slowhand, but not the album's vigor. I'm sure many Clapton fans will disagree. I do like "Promises" and "Tulsa Time," though!
Guy Clark -- see artist profile
Merrill Clark "Hold On And Love Her" (Expand Records, 1975) (LP)
Merrill Clark "I'm An Operating Engineer" (Expand Records, 1976) (LP)
A kooky, outsider-art album from this California country indie... It's a theme record about "operating engineers" -- the folks that drive big construction vehicles like Caterpillar tractors and other heavy equipment -- with a slew of original songs mostly written by Merrill himself, along with a couple of Merle Haggard songs and a union tune by Woody Guthrie. In the liner notes, Merrill says her has "worked alongside these men of the Operating Engineers for many years," so I guess he was a construction worker who self-financed a couple of albums, and maybe came up with the idea of producing this one as a benefit for his union, the International Union of Operating Engineers (IOUE), as a way to subsidize his musical moonlighting(?) But I'm just speculating, really -- anyone know more about this guy? And wouldn't a duo album with him and Buzz Martin, the singing lumberjack, be totally awesome?
Vassar Clements -- see artist discography
Commander Cody -- see artist profile
David Allan Coe - see artist discography
Jessi Colter - see artist discography
Ry Cooder -- see artist profile
Shep Cooke "Shep Cooke" (WWC, 1976)
Check it out: another twangy hippie weirdo from Arizona! A veteran of the Southwestern garage rock scene, Shep Cooke moved to LA and joined the Stone Poneys when Linda Ronstadt was emerging as a folk-rock star, and was in her orbit for a couple of years, until "the label" decided to groom her for solo stardom, and fired the band. For a while Cooke bopped back and forth between Tucson and LA, playing with the local band Dusty Chaps, recording an album with the Floating House band (a trio with two other ex-Stone Poneys) and playing on Tom Waits' first album. This was the first of two solo albums recorded in the '70s, it's mostly a spacey freak-folk set but there are glimmers of country twang in there as well, along with the acoustic rock and Tom Rush/Gordon Lightfoot-ish folk. Not as much of a "hippiebilly" album as others included here, but it's worth a footnote due to his lengthy history in the same scene that fostered folks like Chuck Wagon And The Wheels, and also because his next album is a little closer to what I'm talking about. Besides, there's lots of nice guitar picking on here...
Shep Cooke "Concert Tour Of Mars" (Sierra Records, 1977)
Although most of this album is dewy-eyed singer-songwriter folkie stuff, the album is bookended by a couple of wacky, Bonzo Dog Band-ish tracks about jamming on the tunes with the little green guys on Mars, tailormade for airplay on Dr. Demento. There are a couple of other oddball songs that have an only-in-the-'70s feel: on "Tomcat Boogie," Cooke sings about singing hippie music in biker bars, and "Backstage Rock'N'Roll Star" is an interesting lament from the vantage point of the many, many talented musicians who can never quite grab the brass ring, but know a famous person or two, nonetheless. The album's cult status is confirmed by its reissue in non-vinyl format, including a Japanese import version, no less! I wouldn't say this is dazzling, but it's cute and has novelty appeal... worth knowing about, for sure.
Corn Bred "It's Hot" (Sierra Briar) (LP)
The Cowboy "Album 1" (Dead Rabbit Records, 1976) (LP)
The Cowboy "Album 2" (Dead Rabbit Records, 1978?) (LP)
The Cowboy "Live" (Dead Rabbit Records, 1981) (LP)
Jill Croston "Jill Croston" (Harbor, 1978) (LP)
(Produced by Wayne Nelson)
The independently-released debut of the artist who would become known as Lacy J Dalton. This album was a regional favorite in Santa Cruz, California, and shows Dalton's folkie/bluesy, Janis Joplinesque roots... The record has a comfy, informal, down-home vibe that reflects the hippie-billy vibe of the time... But her voice is so powerful -- a bluesy blast that pushes up against the sweet acoustic backing -- that in retrospect it's clear that she was destined for something bigger, bolder and more robust. And why begrudge her her successes? For every ten thousand earnest, striving, coffeehouse/open mic singers, there's one Lacy J. that'll make it to the top, and I'm sure the folks who remember her from 'way back when still have their copies of this disc tucked away somewhere and think fondly of her success. Anyway, here's where she started -- it was 0 to 60 after that.
Alvin Crow "...And The Pleasant Valley Boys" (Polydor, 1975) (LP)
Though less famous than Asleep At The Wheel, who were doing the western swing thing around the same time, Texas fiddler Alvin Crow led his scruffy, down-home band through several albums of top-notch country fun. His vocals are a perfect In the 1975 version of "Wine Me Up" (an old Faron Young standard) and Crow's own contributions to country music history include the classic, "Nyquil Blues," an ode to the restorative powers of America's last great patent medicine.
Alvin Crow "High Riding" (Polydor, 1977) (LP)
Alvin Crow "...And The Neon Angels" (Big Wheel, 1979) (LP)
(Produced by Ronnie Roark)
Great stuff with Crow sawing and soaring his way through a sweet set of country and western swing oldies, with a compact and committed band behind him. The repertoire leans heavily on the Bob Wills songbook, along with songs like Mel Tillis's "Heart Over Mind," Jack Guthrie's "Oklahoma Hills" and a version of "Now And Then There's A Fool Such As I that underscores Crow's strong vocal similarity to Hank Snow. These indie sessions were recorded in 1973, and include three Alvin Crow originals, including two that were released as a single, before he got signed to Polydor. Definitely worth tracking down!
Alvin Crow "Honkytonk Trail" (Broken Spoke, 1988)
Alvin Crow "Cowboy I" (Broken Spoke)
Features covers of a bunch of western oldies: "Back In The Saddle," "Ghost Riders In The Sky," "Streets Of Laredo," "El Paso," "Big Iron," and the like. Probably pretty cool!
Alvin Crow "Texas Classic" (Broken Spoke, 1996)
Alvin Crow "White Trash Opera" (2004)
J.D. Crowe And The New South "My Home Ain't In The Hall Of Fame" (Rounder, 1979)
An alumnus of one of the early '60s top bluegrass bands, banjo player Crowe set out in the '70s as a newgrass traditionalist, skirting the border between bluegrass and country in much the same way as his mentor, Jimmy Martin. This is my favorite of the New South albums (though the rest are all good, too)... It features a gorgeous version of the title track, Jonathan Edward's classic alterna-country anthem, as well as upbeat versions of "Gone, Gone, Gone" and "My Window Faces The South." The band also included fiddler Bobby Slone, bluegrass whizkid, Jimmy Gaudreau, and the late Keith Whitley (who went on to briefly become a Nashville Top 40 guy). Lots of fun, and highly recommended.
Rodney Crowell -- see artist profile
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The worst feeling is having a crush on someone who is still in love with their ex
Guys. This guy who I’ve had my eyes on for months just told me he broke up with his girlfriend and we’re actually talking right now and it’s so wonderful. I’ve literally been wanting this to happen almost all school year.
Admit impediments. Love is not love
Which alters when it alteration finds,
Or bends with the remover to remove:
O no! it is an ever-fixed mark
That looks on tempests and is never shaken;
It is the star to every wandering bark,
Whose worth’s unknown, although his height be taken.
Love’s not Time’s fool, though rosy lips and cheeks
Within his bending sickle’s compass come:
Love alters not with his brief hours and weeks,
But bears it out even to the edge of doom.
If this be error and upon me proved,
I never writ, nor no man ever loved.
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Interesting thread, glad I've been able to help in a round about way for making your decision harder.
I've never owned a KTM so I won't speculate as to it's long haul adventuring motor's reliability, but I will share a few highlights of why I'm very happy with the Husa 70º.
In less than a year I've put over 13,000 miles with 310 hours on the motor, never had any issues that weren't user caused. I obviously spent a fair amount of time moving fast to get that many miles in such short amount of hours, lots of highway miles and many more gravel road miles, I like to change scenery in single rides, camp in a different place each night and not involved a 4 wheeled vehicle most of the time.
With that, my valves are still in spec after the original break in service, all I've done is change the oil, sometimes putting 2800+ miles between an oil change due to do inability to change the oil where I was at the time. (Baja, TAT, etc) I've had all of my high mile oil analyzed and have yet to have any disturbing reports, running Motorex 4T Power Synth. Most of those reports are posted in the Husa Traveler thread.
The ride that sicks out as the most punishing was 2000 miles riding to and then the western part of the TAT, then due to sudden work coming up I rode 850 miles in a single day, all at interstate speeds back to LA from Oregon, on already old oil.... brutal on the motor. Similar experience when I rode to Baja, then pre-ran the 1000 course, then rode it back rom LaPaz, that last 600 miles of so being interstate.
No issues, and the oil analysis from BlackStone Labs came back obviously worn but still providing adequate lubrication. No red flags.
The user caused issues have been:
I've had a clogged injector, caused by me being sloppy and not following instructions to use wash caps on the fuel quick release lines. I also had removed the new and improved factory fuel filter that located just before the injector while trouble shooting a starting issue that turned out to be a loose battery terminal. It was clogged by introducing dirt into the system via quick release while not have the OEM filter in place. Since then I have put the OEM filter back in line and added a Profill filter on the fuel pump and have had zero issues with any other fuel related things. It's best to just leave it alone.
I stripped the splines on the counter shaft, most likely from being stupid enough to not invest in a cush hub and riding the bike pretty hard on pavement, or too tight of chain, or other things I did to the bike.
When the engine recently was apart, they replaced the piston rings that did show some wear, not enough to necessarily need to be replaced soon, but with how I rack up the miles quickly it was wise to replace them while in there already. Everything else in the motor was normal, and solid.
I then had a rocker arm seize to the shaft due to a blockage of an oil gallery from case sealant from when the motor was put back together after replacing counter shaft.
The bike is all fixed now and going strong, and with a cush hub I expect many more trouble free miles from the Husa.
For me, the FI 70º motor is proving to be just perfect for my Adventures, getting 50+mpg on then highway(@70) slightly less on gravel roads, and still great milage on tight single track trails. Consistent running at any elevation, in any temperatures. With the Safari front tank I can squeeze 200 miles when need be, and sometime carry a MSR bag clipped to my backpack to get even further out there and Lost. I can stretch the oil changes out when need be and drone along an interstate all day without worrying about blowing the motor, or needing to doing major maintenance when I get home. I run 14/45 gearing most of the time.
I have replaced the cam chain tensioner with a Dirt Tricks one.
I can run heated jacket, heated grips, have 55W HID and additional LED lights with all the electrical power it makes OEM, it rides as good on the highway as it does on the trail with a super smooth motor, it is low maintenance, lightweight, powerful and has been very reliable.
Jimmy Lewis told me last year while in DV that he had 500 (woods trail) hours on his Husa and after a tear down inspection nothing needed to be replaced.
It's too bad they don't make them anymore, the word is really getting out as more and more people rack up the hours or miles about how good these motors are for the long haul, glad I have mine and wont be yearning for another ADV bike for quite a while.
Good luck with your decision.
And a favorite Husa photo of mine, since I tend to like sharing visuals.


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Guide for GP surgeries should improve accessibilty for patients with sensory loss
A new guide for GP surgeries in Wales should make their services more accessible to people with sight and/or hearing loss. 'Best-practice guide for GP surgeries - Supporting people with Sensory Loss' has been produced by RNIB Cymru and Action on Hearing Loss Cymru, and is based on feedback from people with sensory loss.
The guide covers topics such as signage, accessible information and communication. It also reminds GP surgeries of their responsibilities under the 'All Wales Standards for Communication and Information for People with Sensory Loss' which set out the level of service that adults, young people and children with sensory loss should expect when accessing healthcare servicesÂ in Wales. The two organisations have also produced a shorter toolkit for frontline staff. You can find out more, and download copies of the guide and toolkit on the RNIB Cymru website.
People with sensory loss are reminded that a guide to their healthcare rights is available here.
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Chia, the new eco-friendly cryptocurrency, has gained rapid popularity, particularly in China for its way of mining.
Intended to be a “green” alternative to Bitcoin, this cryptocurrency can be mined, or cultivated, using unused storage space in SSDs and HDDs. These, in turn, consume less energy during this activity.
As a result, there has been a huge demand for storage components like HDDs and SSDs for mining the cryptocurrency leading to increased pricing of high-performance HDD drives and the death of several SSD drives due to Chia mining/cultivation.
This has raised concerns for many PC component makers prompting them to take measures to control the early damage Chia cultivation activity can cause to discs.
Now, PNY, the North American manufacturer of SSDs, has reduced the write endurance denoted by Terabytes Written (TBW) on its XLR8 CS3030 line-up of SSDs by up to 79% to dissuade miners from purchasing the drive for Chia mining.
According to PNY, the huge increase in demand for consumer SSDs for Chia cultivation as well as NAND shortage led them to introduce a TBW policy to its SSD warranty.
“The changes PNY made to its XLR8 CS3030 SSD’s warranty policy were driven by two factors, the uptick in demand for using high-speed, consumer-grade SSDs for Chia farming, and the industry-wide shortage of NAND,” PNY said in an official statement to Tom’s Hardware.
“These changes were published and made public on the company’s website in both the warranty section as well as the CS3030 product spec sheet on May 17, 2021.”
The write activity required to farm Chia coin can finish the rated endurance of the typical consumer-grade SSDs before the five-year warranty period. As a result, users would not be able to avail warranty services.
The company believes that for “consumers using these SSDs as intended, the warranty time (years) period will likely run out before they hit the TBW thresholds.”
While the previous TBW ratings will apply to drives sold prior to May 17, 2021, the drives that are sold on May 17, 2021 and later are covered under the new warranty and TBW thresholds.
Besides PNY, GALAX has announced on its official website for the Chinese market that excessive use of its SSDs for mining Chia will void the warranty and after-sales services of such devices.


Do locavores really need math lessons?
Our first topic is whether locavores — those who prefer to eat food grown nearby, versus that grown thousands of miles away and trucked or flown in — are misguided in thinking their food choices are helping to save the planet, as argued in a provocative Aug. 20 op-ed, “Math Lessons for Locavores,” by Stephen Budiansky in the New York Times.
Grist’s food editor, Tom Philpott, kicked off the debate. We’ve asked a diverse menu of thinkers to weigh in, and we’ll post their responses in reverse chronological order through Tuesday. Jump to:
- James E. McWilliams, author of Just Food: Where Locavores Get It Wrong and How We Can Truly Eat Responsibly
- Elanor Starmer, Food & Water Watch
- Dave Love, Center for a Livable Future
- Blake Hurst, Missouri farmer
- Jennifer Maiser, founder of Eat Local Challenge
- Anna Lappé, author of Diet for a Hot Planet
- Jill Richardson, author of Recipe for America
- Ken Meter, food-system analyst
- Kerry Trueman, cofounder of EatingLiberally.org
- Tom Philpott, Grist food editor
By James E. McWilliams, author of Just Food: Where Locavores Get It Wrong and How We Can Truly Eat Responsibly
Posted Wednesday, August 25, 2:45 pm PDT
Reading Budiansky’s piece, and the responses to it, and the responses to the responses, and the responses to the responses to the responses, I’m struck with a frustrating sense of déjà vu. Déjà vu because Budiansky’s arguments echo the ones I made in 2007 in the Times, déjà vu because the criticisms of Budiansky’s article are the exact same ones leveled at mine, and déjà vu because the tenor and tone of the debate — from both sides — remains characterized by a sharp dose of vitriol, defensiveness, overstatement, and ad hominem angst. Granted, this might be what passes for discourse in the age of the Internet, but surely, as intelligent people who care about food and agriculture, we can overcome.
I suspect that the entire lexicon of this debate — one which I am as guilty of perpetuating as anyone — is flawed. Our accepted dichotomies — conventional/organic, small/industrial, free range/confined, local/global, etc. — are useful in getting articles published, but they only make sense at the extremes. Most of agricultural life, however, happens between the extremes, and it is for this reason that all of us engaged in these knock-down-drag-outs should start forthrightly acknowledging that the positions we hold so dear actually face enormous challenges, ones that will require genuine compromise in order to solve. How will our food system improve if we smugly embrace our favored positions while dismissing the enemy as either hippie/yuppie-elitists or corporate shills who do little more than build straw men?
Other than nastiness, what’s the point?
Now to Budiansky’s piece. Here’s what I take from it: food miles can be an inaccurate gauge of overall agricultural sustainability. By implication, there’s room for large farms to grow a lot of food responsibly according to the laws of comparative advantage and ship it globally. Seems reasonable enough. But, as Anna Lappe wisely notes, comparative advantage — not to mention market logic in general — rarely happens in the real world. Interest politics inevitably intervenes. Which leaves us with a problem: there are many theoretical advantages to consolidating the food system — food can be cheaper, more accessible, more reliably diverse, and less dependent on extensive land and labor — but the underlying realities — perverse incentives, trade agreements, and subsidies — too often prevent these advantages from being realized.
So what should we do about this problem? A growing contingent of privileged consumers believes we should cut and run, live our culinary lives “beyond the barcode,” and cultivate our own foodsheds. This response also seems sensible. Anyone who has witnessed the tangible benefits of a genuinely regionalized food network will understand the power of its appeal. But, as Elanor Starmer points out, not everyone has the choice to opt out and hit the farmers market. For many reasons, local food choices aren’t a reality for most consumers.
And thus we face yet another problem: the recognized benefits of a local foodshed are numerous, but — while small might be beautiful — small is also expensive and, in turn, prone to exclusivity.
Which makes me wonder: can the economics of local agriculture work for everyone in a global economy? Is there a way to take these well-developed local food systems and multiply them to the point where a significant majority of Americans — not to mention global consumers — can eat a significant majority of their food from local sources? And if so, will consumers be willing to limit their diets to seasonal availability?
Given these concerns, I think pieces such as “Math Lessons for Locavores” (which, by the way, I generally agree with) have run their course. Instead of making us rethink a common assumption, at this point in the game they do little more than drive the debate deeper into the trenches. As I have tried to point out in this brief response, reforming the way we eat will mean cooperatively addressing a series of very tough questions:
- How can global food be consistently safe and environmentally sound?
- How can local food become more accessible, affordable, and capable of serving a diversity of socio-economic groups?
- How can responsible industrial agriculture (not an oxymoron) and responsible local agriculture work together to serve the myriad interests of a global population expected to reach 9 billion or so by 2005?
I have a few ideas, as I’m sure you do as well. We’d
be wise to start a constructive dialogue rather than reduce the complexities of food and agriculture to yet another unproductive food fight.
James E. McWilliams is currently a fellow in the Agrarian Studies Program at Yale University. An associate professor of history at Texas State University, he is the author of three books, most recently Just Food: Where Locavores Get It Wrong and How We Can Truly Eat Responsibly. His other books include American Pests: Our Futile Attempt to Conquer the Insect Empire from Colonial Times to the Death of DDT (Columbia, 2008) and A Revolution in Eating: How the Quest for Food Shaped America (Columbia, 2005).


Ambassador of Germany to Pakistan, Bernhard Schlagheck called on Leader of the House in Senate, Senator Dr. Shahzad Waseem
ISLAMABAD, (APP/ INP- 12th Jan, 2022 ) :Leader of House in the Senate Dr Shehzad Waseem on Wednesday said Pakistan was keen to its bolster bilateral ties, including economic and parliamentary, with Germany.
He was exchanging views with German Ambassador to Pakistan Bernhard Stephan Schlagheck, who called on him here.
The two sides discussed matters on various subjects, including, cementing Pak-German bilateral linkages, boosting parliamentary diplomacy and developmental cooperation in trade, investment, energy, technology transfer and skills development, a press release said.
Dr Shahzad Waseem underlined that Germany and Pakistan had a tradition of good relations. “Pakistan cherishes its bilateral relations with Germany, which span over seven decades,” he added.
The German envoy felicitated Dr Shehzad Wasim on assuming charge as the Head of Pakistan Tereek-e-Insaf’s Diplomatic and International Affairs Wing.
He underscored that his country attached immense importance to its relations with Pakistan and wanted to further diversify the same through active engagement in all sectors.


Snowy winters can definitely make driving a bit more challenging than usual. If you’re a regular driver, make sure to take the necessary precautions for your vehicle before hitting the icy streets. Follow these simple, handy tips to stay safe on the road this winter.
1. Get the correct type of oil change.
Vehicle oils are not all made the same, so make sure to get one that is right for your car and the current season. When your car is about to reach its 30,000 mile mark, an oil change is absolutely necessary. As the season gets colder, oil gets thicker. Check your owner’s manual or ask your local mechanic for the best type of oil to get your car at its optimal running state.
2. Check your windshield wipers.
Windshield wipers typically need to be changed every year. During the colder months, fill up its reservoir with washer fluid instead of the usual plain water. Why? The cold temperature will likely freeze that water. Make sure to also check the conditions of your defroster to help keep your windshield clear.
3. Give extra attention to your belts and hoses.
The wear and tear of belts and hoses are too often the last on the list. If you don’t want to risk your car not starting, especially in the winter, pay special attention to those parts.
4. Assess your tire pressure.
Tires need to be inflated properly for traction. During colder seasons, this traction gets compromised because of icy, slippery, wet roads. Air pressure in tires also decrease when environmental temperatures drop. Make sure to get your wheels checked before you plan on going for a long drive this winter.
5. Determine if you need snow tires.
All-season tires do not provide the same traction performance. If you live in a hilly or mountainous area, investing in snow tires will seriously help. Mounting and balancing these tires may come at different prices in every shop, so the best way to make actual cost comparisons is by asking for every store’s “out the door charge”.
6. Check if your antifreeze mixture is just right.
A 1:1 ratio of antifreeze (coolant) and water is the perfect mix to prevent the liquid from freezing during the winter. Be warned that if your mixture is not within the 50/50 standard, it needs to be fully drained from the vehicle and refilled. If you’re doing this job yourself, make sure not to pour antifreeze down the drain as disposing this fluid needs special equipment and materials. Asking your local mechanic on what to do if you’re going the DIY route is always best.
7. Have an emergency kit ready.
It always pays to keep an emergency kit inside your car, just incase any bumps on the road happen. Here are some essential items to consider keeping in your kit:
- Emergency blanket
- Extra boots and gloves
- Extra set of warm clothes
- Extra water and food
- Ice scraper
- Small shovel
- Windshield wiper fluid
- Windshield wipers
- Jumper cables
- Tool kit
- Tire chains
- Tire gauge
- Fully functional spare tire
- Tire-changing equipment
- First-aid kit
- Candles and matches
- Paper towels
- Abrasives like sand, salt, or cat litter—a bagful can provide extra traction for when a tire gets stuck in snow.
8. Devise a plan for when you get stranded.
When stuck in a snow emergency, remember to stay calm. Make sure you know what to do, where to go, and how far away help is before leaving your car. Lighting two flares and situating them at the opposite sides of your vehicle will make you more visible to incoming drivers. Running the engine and heater for 10 minutes before turning it off again will prevent engine damage while you wait for help. Leaving a small opening on a window will prevent snow from sealing it shut. Call emergency services the moment you encounter any form of vehicle problem, especially in a blizzard or at night.


Locks and Keys. Keys are small devices that are used for opening or closing a lock. Typically, a key is composed of two individual parts: the blade, which is the part that slides into the opening of the lock and the bow, which is the part of the key that sticks out and gives you the leverage you need to turn the key in the lock. Each lock requires a different key to operate it. Keys are a security token of sorts that prevents just anyone from being able to make their way inside of your home or business. Only the individual with the correct key is going to be able to gain access to the lock and come inside of the structure.
Keys have been around for quite some time. In fact, they date as far back as sometime before 870 AD. The earliest type of device and lock was found among the ruins in Nineveh. These locks were later transformed into the Egyptian lock that consisted of a key, door fixture and a bolt. Whenever the key was inserted into the lock, the pins within the locking mechanism would lift out of their holes and allow the large bolt to move.
It wasn’t until sometime between 870 and 900 that the first all-metal lock made its presence known. The warded lock is the one that is the most recognizable of all locks in the Western world. Romans often kept all of their valuables safely stored in a secure box inside of their home and kept the key on their finger. This not only signaled that the individual was wealthy, but it also kept the key close by in the event they needed to access the box.
When the Industrial Revolution happened in the 18th century, keys and locks started becoming more sophisticated and complex. Robert Barron perfected the lever tumbler lock in 1778. You can often still find these locks being used around the area today. In 1818, Jeremiah Chubb started improving upon this lock design to the point where it contains an integral security feature preventing unauthorized access and indicating whether someone had tried to tamper with the lock or not.
American Linus Yale, Sr. invented the modern version of the pin tumbler lock that you see in use today back in 1848. These are the locks that you often see installed on homes everywhere today. When you slide the pin tumbler lock key into the mechanism, the grooves running along the blade of your key will either allow or deny you entry into the door, based on whether you have the right key or not.
Lever lock keys are larger and more inconvenient for you to carry around with you. However, they are a lot harder to pick as well, which can help with your insurance rates. These locks are often found around Scandinavia and the United Kingdom. Tubular keys are designed to open a type of tubular pin tumbler lock. These are often used on bike locks, vending machines and even laptop security cables. They aren’t near as common as other keys, so they are far more difficult to duplicate.
While locks and keys have continued to grow and change over the years, the main goal was to continue producing products that were even safer than their earlier counterpart. All of this was done in an effort to improve the way things are done and make sure people are safe at all times.
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Today hasn't been the best week for me at all, I feel that I’ve received one bad news after the other and on top of that my laptop won't turn on! ANGER STRIKES!! I’m soooo frustrated with the damn thing! So I guess I’ll be trying to get some overtime at work to save up enough money to get a new laptop if I can't get my other one fixed!
Today has been a little dark for me, stressed isn't the word to describe how I’ve been feeling this week but I’ve always had this thing about me to not think about the stressful stuff and stay happy and positive but that’s a lot of years of backed up emotions and yesterday I think I hit the peak! Being strong is usually my strong point but I felt as I’ve come to the end of the road! This morning I woke up feeling slightly better and a little stronger and with and with this decided to be strong for me as well as my friends, family and supporters.
Wasn't really in the mood today to do that whole dress up fiasco (due to my mood also) so I went for the black on black look! Yes I did all black today but decided at the last minute to chuck in a denim shirt (It was a little cold outside today and I need that extra layer so let’s call it a part black outfit). Played around with my camera on my iPhone today and downloaded this really cool photography app and have had a field day with all the filters and styles of classic effects, so don't be surprised if most of the photos that I upload from now on have that classic, vintage looking effect on them lol. Well here are a few pics that I took today! Hope you enjoy!! Will blog about something more uplifting soon sorry guys just one of those days! = (
Love and Pink Kisses


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Check out this IMMACULATE FIRST FLOOR 2BR/2BA condo with a LAKE VIEW that is just gorgeous! This rare gem is in the charming community of The Gardens at Cypress Bay West, which is located in the historical and popular city of Little River, SC! As you enter through your storm door, you'll immediately notice how bright and cheery it is as the abundance of natural lighting encompasses the entire unit, due to the large sliding glass door that opens up to your private screened-in porch! You can't help but notice your amazing and serene view of the large lake right in your backyard! This unit features an awesome open floor plan with plenty of space for entertaining guests! The kitchen overlooks your large dining and living room area, with beautiful white appliances and white cabinets. The refrigerator is brand new! The living room/dining room area includes a modern design with chair rail and crown molding throughout. In the front left of the condo is the 2nd bedroom with a full bath, followed by a nice laundry area, and then your master bedroom is at the back of the unit with a full bath and a nice walk-in closet! You have to raise the blinds of the large master bedroom window, to once again capture that gorgeous lake view! This unit also comes FULLY FURNISHED with the washer & dryer included, and the screened in porch has an attached storage room for extra storage! Ready to take a dip in the pool?! The Gardens at Cypress Bay West has a nice pool with a bathroom facility for your convenience, and a few grills if you enjoy grilling out! The Gardens at Cypress Bay West is in such a unique location, you are only minutes from the North Carolina state line, close to Calabash-the seafood capital of the world, and you are in the historical Little River-home of the popular "Blue Crab Festival,' waterfront dining, casino boats, and the historical Vereen park (which offers walking trails, waterway decks, recreation facility for parties and beautiful scenery)! You are close to golf courses, restaurants, shopping, AND only minutes to North Myrtle Beach! This is truly a move-in ready condo, and the only thing missing is YOU! Square footage is approximate and not guaranteed. Buyer is responsible for verification.
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Cardi B Pleads Not Guilty To New Charges In Strip Club Brawl
Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B was charged Friday with new felony charges in a fight last year at a New York City strip club.
Grammy-winning rapper Cardi B has been arraigned on new felony charges in connection with a fight last year at a New York City strip club.
The rapper was dressed in a dark blue pantsuit with her hair tinted blue. She pleaded not guilty in state court Tuesday to attempted assault and various lesser charges.
Police say Cardi B, whose real name is Belcalis Almanzar, and her entourage were at the club when she argued with a bartender.
They say a fight broke out in which chairs, bottles and hookah pipes were thrown, causing minor injuries to the woman and another employee. The rapper rejected a plea deal earlier this year.
Two other defendants in the case who allegedly participated in the brawl pleaded not guilty to similar charges.