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Put your earphones or speakers on – it’s time for a music break! Do you ever feel like you listen to the same five songs on repeat? Sure, we love Bad Bunny’s Un Verano Sin Ti and our nostalgic 2000s tracks – but what’s new? What are the current trending tracks by Latina artists?
If you’re like me and want to discover new tracks – we’ve got you covered. Here are some tunes by both popular and up-and-coming artists that you may never have heard of.
From Shakira’s new highly-anticipated song with Ozuna to the emerging Mexican-American artist Alaina Castillo’s newest single – here are five new music videos from genre-bending Latinas who are crushing the music industry game.
“Monotonía” – Shakira featuring Ozuna
Shakira’s highly-anticipated single is finally out! After weeks of teasing a heartbreak anthem – from posting a real-life looking heart being stepped on to emotional lyrics – our Colombian superstar is back. This time, she teamed up with Ozuna on “Monotonía,” and the result is more epic (and emotional) than we thought. It’s not reggaeton as some may have thought; it’s actually a bachata-inspired song about a hardcore heartbreak. In the new music video, after a teary-eyed Shakira gets shot through her heart, she ends up locking her heart in a safe box. How’s that for a metaphor? P.S. The lyrics are deep too: “Me dejaste por tu narcisismo [You left me because of your narcissism].” Ouch!
“Beautiful (2022 Version) – Christina Aguilera
Christina Aguilera brought back her popular 2002 hit “Beautiful” to our attention with a powerful new music video. In sync with her 20th anniversary celebration of Stripped and World Mental Health Day, she revealed a new version of “Beautiful.” The music video follows stories of people that do not feel good enough due to social media expectations – from young girls in beauty pageants to girls thinking about cosmetic surgery. However, towards the video’s end, the featured protagonists mouth the encouraging words of the song and they appear in higher spirits. Leave it to Xtina to bring tears to our eyes!
“(Escapándome) de mí” – iLe
“(Escapándome) de mí” is one of the Puerto Rican singer-songwriter’s most personal tracks from her upcoming album Nacarile that’s being released on Friday, October 21. It marks her first-ever self-directed music video which appears to describe an inner-journey of letting go of insecurities, all while being surrounded by an aura-like and colorful ambiance. In a press release she mentions how this song is her favorite, partly because it experiments with autotune. She said: “I didn’t want the song to stay in the monotony of my voice.” The result? A psychedelic masterpiece.
“Awakening” – Las Robertas
Las Robertas is one of my favorite Costa Rican psychedelic bands – and they’re officially back! They released their new single “Awakening” from their upcoming album Love is the Answer due on February 3. Their surf-experimental type of sound instantly gives you a beach vibe that’s hard to not get into. “The track is about going through hard times, but realizing there will be an end for it, maybe not as fast as you want, but there is light, hope and better things to come,” the lead vocalist Mercedes said in a written press statement. Needless to say, we’re definitely looking forward to Love is the Answer!
“fantasies” – Alaina Castillo
The Mexican-American emerging artist Alaina Castillo released her newest EP fantasies, paired with her newest music video of the same name. It’s a rhythmic dream pop song that channels your inner sad girl, which is a common theme throughout the EP. “’fantasies’ is a song about being in a relationship with someone while you’re still sorting out the trauma in your life,” Castillo said in a written press statement. “even though you’re putting his poor heart and soul through PAIN and manic stages, you’re still trying to do better & you’ll do anything to make up for it 😌 aka whatever his fantasies are.”
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Vancouver historian Chuck Davis attended that last “Paradise Makers” – the SFU City Program interview series with decision-makers from the past – and was impressed enough to document the evening. Here’s his report, which he’ll also post on his website, www.vancouverhistory.ca
There was no more significant year for Vancouver than 1972, says Gordon Price. That was confirmed on Friday, September 5, at the downtown campus of Simon Fraser University when we heard, among other things, that “Art Phillips and Walter Hardwick changed the direction of the city.”
SFU presents, as part of its City Program, a series called Paradise Makers about the people who shaped Vancouver. This latest in the series was hosted by Price, director of the program, and featured four guests: May Brown, Jack Volrich, Marguerite Ford and Setty Pendakur. Every one of those four was involved in those tumultuous times. They had all been city councillors, and Volrich had been mayor from 1977 to 1980.
Subjects included: the birth of TEAM (The Electors Action Movement), Phillips and Hardwick, transit, the Property Endowment Fund, social housing and tall, beefy cops.
About sixty people attended what turned out to be a genuinely interesting session.
Gordon Price (after mentioning that 1972 was also the year the NDP won election at the provincial level) began the session by reading an excerpt from an article titled Vancouver Politics by Paul Tennant in The Vancouver Book (1976), an article he described as the best he knew of on the times. Tennant describes the entry of TEAM onto the civic political scene in 1968. TEAM, wrote Tennant, “sought to be a moderate reform group appealing to persons of all political ideologies.”
On their left was COPE (the Committee of Progressive Electors), also formed in 1968, and on their right was the NPA (the Non-Partisan Association), which had been a power in city politics for nearly four decades, and which “held that the affairs of the city should be run by those with the necessary knowledge and experience, i.e., those with a professional-managerial background, in order to run the city in a business-like way.”
The reformers, on the other hand, “felt that civic decision-making should be open to the public, with leadership coming from a cross-section of the population, and rule going to the working class majority. This group was concerned about land use, they advocated city control, and preferred to structure politics around the neighborhood concept.”
How did you get involved?
Price asked the panelists how they themselves had become involved in civic politics.
May Brown joined TEAM in 1968. She’d been involved in women’s field hockey, so she got to know the city’s parks well. Conditions were bad. She ran for a parks board seat, and was elected. Four years later she ran for council and was again successful. She served 10 years.
Jack Volrich, a lawyer, was a founding member of TEAM and won election in 1972 as a councillor. He was mayor from 1977 to 1980, with housing and Expo 86 major concerns, but would quit TEAM to run (unsuccessfully) as an independent.
Marguerite Ford got involved when she became angry about announced freeway plans, the TD Bank tower, Project 200 and a lack of citizen participation. She was president of TEAM, was elected to council in 1976 and served 10 years. (She’s the source of the quote about Phillips and Hardwick changing the direction of the city.)
Setty Pendakur, a UBC planning prof, had just finished his PhD in transportation planning, and was dismayed by a $500,000 contract given to a U.S. firm to do a study on the future of transportation in Vancouver. “Take a photograph of Seattle,” said Pendakur, “and superimpose it on a photo of Vancouver, and that’s what you would have got. The plan was stupid and inappropriate.” The condition of False Creek was an irritant, too. There were “dirty industries” there, and raw sewage was being discharged into the Creek. “All that I had learned was contrary to what we had been taught.” Pendakur was elected to council in 1972 and served two years.
The birth of TEAM
Price asked the panel how TEAM had materialized.
May Brown said she’d heard early in 1968 that someone was forming a political party. “We were going to meet in Gowan Guest’s office, expecting about 25 people. 125 showed up!” That was too many for the space, so there was a breakfast meeting at the Commodore, tickets $10. It had been sparked by Art Phillips, the head of a successful Vancouver investment firm. Brown also gives the late Walter Hardwick a lot of credit for the new group’s formation, and for the shaping of its policy.
“TEAM had two wings,” she explained. “One was devoted to figuring out how to fight an election, the other was on policy. Walter Hardwick led that group. I give him tremendous credit.” (She also noted with satisfaction that Colleen Nystedt, Hardwick’s daughter, was in the audience.) In 1968 both Phillips and Hardwick were elected to council in an election that created an unusual amount of interest. “We weren’t used to a lot of people voting,” Brown said, to audience laughter. “At eight o’clock there was a lineup around the corner on Camosun. So they brought everyone in and closed and locked the doors. They ran out of ballots, and so they wrote the names on a blackboard and people voted by writing on foolscap!” The returning officer allowed it.
Later, there was a recount, and Art Phillips got in (joining Hardwick, who had, incidentally, topped the polls).
Pendakur commented that it wasn’t just professors who sparked its creation. “It was very diverse, and we got together by word of mouth. There were professors, business people, labor, lawyers and from all across the city. It was a coalescing of people around the idea we should do something.”
May Brown cited prominent people who backed the TEAM platform: MP Margaret Mitchell, Bill Gibson, Gowan Guest, lawyer Mike Harcourt, Darlene Marzari, labor leader Ed Lawson and Burnaby mayor Alan Emmott. (Emmott ran as TEAM’s mayoral candidate in 1968, but was unsuccessful.) “The basis of TEAM,” said May Brown, “was to be as inclusive as possible. It was no political party. We had COPE, NDP, Liberal, Conservative . . .”
“We had daylong policy meetings,” Ford said, “We had policies on everything. It was that agreement on policy that was fundamental to the cohesion of the group.”
Then the evening got into those policies and how they were implemented. The range of topics was wide.
May Brown cited as one of TEAM’s accomplishments the city’s Property Endowment Fund, a Phillips initiative.
[A note: I checked with Gordon Price to get an accurate description of that fund. He wrote:
PEF: those properties and leases owned by the city which are not in the near term intended to be used for municipal purposes, like roads, parks or non-market housing sites. They are consolidated in this fund, and operated by the city through the real-estate division on a ‘market’ basis—that is, they have to provide a reasonable return as if they were privately held. The properties and revenues are kept within the fund, unless city council decides otherwise, save for an annual transfer to the operating budget, usually in the range of $7 to $12 million, depending on the wish of council. The PEF also backs up the city’s credit rating, allowing us to get the lowest possible interest rate on any borrowings.
“The city was selling land every year, putting money into general revenue to keep taxes down,” May Brown continued. “Art Phillips said this has got to stop. We’re cannibalizing our land . . . The value of the PEF in those days was $100 million. Today, it’s $6.6 billion. The rationale was simple: citizens should share in the profits from any increase in land value. “Art Phillips was accused of being a communist,” Pendakur said, laughing, “because he took money from developers for the City.”
Phillips was criticized in 1974, Brown added, for “putting people before property.” (His response was: “I plead guilty.”)
The subject of social housing arose. Brown opined that the concentration of social housing on the East Side was a mistake. Ford added to that a comment that the city built enough social housing to hold more than the population needing it!
The acquisition of parkland was another TEAM initiative. “From 1972 to 1974,” Pendakur said, “we acquired more parkland than had been acquired in the previous 90 years.” He described his 1972 TEAM counterparts on council—eight councillors and Mayor Phillips—as “nine extraordinarily energetic people.” (He got a big laugh from the crowd when he referred to the policy of the Vancouver Police Department in the early ’70s of hiring “all tall beefy guys.” Pendakur, who could be described as vertically challenged, said “I was responsible for getting them to hire short guys!”)
May Brown, who was Vancouver’s representative on the GVRD board (now Metro Vancouver) during her time on council, lamented the lessening of the city’s influence there. Ford agreed, saying that Vancouver needed “more muscle” on the Metro board.
Marguerite Ford, commenting on transit, noted that “of all taxes collected from the citizens of Vancouver, the city gets just eight per cent. That’s not enough to finance transit.” She cited the John Punter book, The Vancouver Achievement (2003, UBC Press), which comments at length on the subject. “Our transportation problems today,” May Brown added, “are a result of our failure to bite the bullet and pay for transit.”
Allied to transit are freeways. “The opposition to freeways did not start until 1968,” Setty Pendakur said, and that was partly because the plan hadn’t been announced until then, “but TEAM was not just anti-freeway. We had a set of policies of what we wanted to do instead.” He cited as an example their support for a waterfront plan for the city to provide more public access. In a city practically surrounded by water, it was practically impossible to get to it!
Asked a question about the demise of TEAM, May Brown commented that the prime movers were architects and planners, academics and the like. “After a few years, they’d accomplished what they wanted to do.” They began to drift away. “And the membership began to feel their wishes weren’t being put into effect.”
“But the footprints of 1972-76 are still there,” Setty Pendakur said. “Our legacy was that we set a new direction for the city.”
In a question period that followed the main event the stark difference between two city planners was cited. When TEAM first came onto council, Setty Pendakur said, he and Art Phillips called on the city planner at the time, Gerald Sutton-Brown. Sutton-Brown was quite “imperious,” Pendakur said. “It was like being granted an audience with the Queen.” Pendakur and Phillips went to Toronto and hired planner Ray Spaxman away. He would replace his imperious predecessor. Spaxman was just right for TEAM: he was a believer in citizen participation. “TEAM,” Pendakur said, “ could not have done what we did without Ray Spaxman.” (Note: an audio recording of Spaxman’s November 2, 2007 appearance in the Paradise Makers series is at www.sfu.ca/city/city_pgm_mp3_24.htm. It’s a conversation between Spaxman and Gordon Price.) “Citizen participation today,” Pendakur added, “is as normal now as sunrise and sunset.”
Other topics discussed during this very enlightening session: Champlain Heights, the Development Permit Board, the purchase of land at the entrance to Stanley Park, the ward system, eco-density, the late city manager (and one-time TEAM councillor) Fritz Bauer and much, much more.
My thanks to Gordon Price and Frank Pacella of the City Program at SFU for their help.
More detail on this evening and others in the series is available at SFU’s own site www.sfu.ca/city/fpl4popup.htm

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Xavier led wire to wire in beating Tennessee 67-63 Nov. 12 in Cincinnati. The big difference? The big men.
Jarnell Stokes, a 6-foot-8, 260-pound Vol junior limited to 4 points and 4 rebounds in the first meeting, posted 20 points and 10 rebounds in the rematch. Jeronne Maymon, a 6-foot-8, 260-pound senior who scored just 7 points in the first meeting, doubled that total in the second meeting.
"They played well," head coach Cuonzo Martin said on the post-game show. "They rebounded well. They rebounded well last night (in a 78-70 loss to UTEP) but we didn't capitalize on free throws and layups. It's emotionally taxing when you're missing those layups around the rim and those free throws….
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Stokes says he struggled with the new NCAA rules clamping down on hand checks and arm bars when the Vols and Musketeers met the first time.
"I had to adjust to the new rules," he said. "I watched film a lot just to make sure I don't get two fouls early (again). I pretty much learned my lesson."
Apparently smarting from Thursday night's humiliating 78-70 loss to UTEP, the Vols came out with more energy and focus in their loser's bracket battle with Xavier. A 3-pointer and a follow shot by McRae helped Tennessee bolt to a 14-9 lead. Consecutive inside baskets by Maymon and Stokes widened the gap to 23-14 midway through the half. The lead swelled to 13 points (35-22) on a coast-to-coast drive by Antonio Barton.
Tennessee scored the first eight points of the second half, bumping a 39-26 intermission lead to 21 points at 47-26. McRae opened the spurt with a reverse layup. Josh Richardson hit a hanging jumper from 10 feet, Stokes scored inside and Maymon closed the spurt with a follow. The Vols never let Xavier draw closer than 15 points thereafter.
"They did a great job of bouncing back from an emotional game last night, a tough loss," Martin said. "I thought our guys did a good job of bouncing back and playing at a high level."
Stokes made 7 of 11 field-goal tries for Tennessee, which carries a 4-2 record into Saturday's 3:30 Eastern tipoff against Wake Forest, which moved to 6-1 with a 77-63 defeat of Southern Cal. Although he finished with 13 points and 14 rebounds in the loss to UTEP, Stokes felt the need to redeem himself against Xavier.
"I woke up with a sour taste in my mouth," he said on the post-game show. "I want to thank God for giving us a chance to redeem ourselves. I feel like if we would've played this way against UTEP, there's no way we should be having a loss."
Tennessee won the backboards 41-29 and beat the Musketeers 26-4 on second-chance points. The Vols shot 44.6 percent (25 of 56) from the field and limited Xavier to 40.4 percent (21 of 52). The Big Orange committed just nine turnovers, finishing in single digits for the third time in the past four games.
One concern: Tennessee's 3-point shooting was abysmal as the Vols canned just 14.3 percent for the second game in a row. After going 3 for 21 on Thursday, Tennessee went 2 for 14 on Friday.
Perhaps the best thing Tennessee did against Xavier was learn from the defensive mistakes it made in the first meeting.
"You've got to take pride in defending," Martin said. "I told the guys, ‘We can't win at a high level if we don't defend.' That was the result last night (because) we don't defend at a high level.
"You get to a point where you can't hide basketball players. You've got to be able to guard somebody. We can't hide three or four guys (who are defensive liabilities). At some point you've got to step up and defend."


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The Panthers released Melvin (groin) on Tuesday, Jonathan M. Alexander of The Charlotte Observer reports.
After opting out of the 2020-21 season, Melvin joined Carolina expecting to compete for a starting cornerback role. The 31-year-old injured his groin in the Panthers' preseason finale and is slated to miss time. In the end, strong cornerback play in training camp from A.J. Bouye and Keith Taylor led to Melvin getting released.


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If you were hoping to see a Debris season 2 coming to NBC down the road, we come bearing some sad news today.
Following tonight’s finale, can you expect a Debris season 2 renewal to happen over at NBC? Or, is it =likely that the show ends up canceled?
As we prepare for Debris episode 8 on NBC next week, do you want to get a better sense of what lies ahead? The title here is “Spaceman.”
Want to get a sense of what’s coming on Debris episode 4? The show will keep the momentum going with another new episode next week.
Do you want to get a good sense of what lies ahead on Debris episode 2? We hope so, since the mystery is only going to deepen.

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Notable musician, Felix Jaehn most recent release, “No Therapy” featuring vocals from L.A.-based artist Bryn Christopher and Swedish singer/songwriter Nea, has gotten its much-deserved remix treatment. For the remixes, Jaehn has enlisted Brazilian dance music talent Vintage Culture, Miami-based DJ duo Black V Neck, and burgeoning 20-year old Austrian DJ/producer Toby Romeo to each put their own unique spin on Felix’s original song.
Kicking things off, Vintage Culture’s remix introduces a more club-ready sound to the four-on-the-floor rinser. A propelling beat is accompanied by the light playing of the piano, progressive house-esque synths, and an infectious rhythm that leaves the listener wanting more from the esteemed stalwart. Black V Neck takes the reins next, with a fun, bouncy reimagining of the tune. A certified house music jam, the energetic new take flips the original production on its head, opting for a more heart-fluttering approach. Lastly, Toby Romeo’s remix initially presents the song as a very contemplative piece, before quickly picking up in pace. The piano is prominently featured alongside driving vocals courtesy of Nea and Bryn, with both singer’s soaring voices carrying a distinctively fun energy throughout the remix’s entirety
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Why Every Business Needs Branding and Design Services
Every business needs branding services. It helps to build the image of your company in the mind of potential customers. It also makes it easy for people to recognize your products and services online. A well-designed logo can save you time and money.
You’ve got a business, but you don’t have a brand. You may need help to get people to remember your business name, or you’re stuck with a bad logo. It doesn’t matter where you are in the branding process—every business needs a strategy and brand identity. So, how do you go about this? We asked some of the best designers in the industry to give us the 411 on how to build a winning brand.
As a small business owner, you must understand that you compete for attention in a crowded marketplace. Even if you’re not a large company, you still have to compete for customers’ time and money. To do this, you must create a brand that stands out.
Today, most people don’t care about your products or services. They only care about your brand. It would help if you had a brand that people would remember. A strong brand will help you to stand out from the crowd and attract the correct type of customers.
On this topic, we’ll be looking at ways you can create a strong brand for your business. We’ll discuss some of the best ways to communicate your brand and how to use design to attract the correct type of customer.
Why Is It Important To Have A Brand?
When your company’s brand identity is aligned with your customer’s experience, your business grows more efficiently, and your products become better known. Establishing your company’s identity can be challenging if you’re a brand-new business. But once you have a strong identity, you can focus on creating the right product and marketing mix to reach your customers.
You know your business better than anyone else, so why not take the time to create a brand identity that speaks to your unique offering? A brand identity gives your business a single voice and provides the framework you need to stand out in an increasingly crowded marketplace.
Why Should You Create Your Own Brand Identity?
Your company brand identity is your company’s logo and slogan, the tone of your advertisements, the language used on your website, the words you use to describe your products and services, and other messaging you choose to communicate to the world.
Creating your company brand identity is a great way to differentiate your business from your competitors. Your branding should be memorable and distinct from your competitors’ brands. A brand identity should also speak to the needs of your ideal customers.
As your company grows, your brand identity needs to grow too. Your company brand identity should become a part of your company’s DNA. This ensures that your brand continues to evolve and stay consistent to avoid losing a customer’s loyalty.
You can create an identity unique to your business and easily understood by your audience. You can incorporate your company’s history and values into your brand. For example, you might use your company’s name or a variation of it, such as “Green Tree Lawn Care” or “Green Tree Lawn Care of…”
Your brand identity is the foundation of your company’s marketing plan. You want to establish a brand identity that communicates your company’s core values, history, and services or products. If your company is new, you’ll want to communicate these aspects of your business through your logo and other visual components.
If you already have a well-known brand, your brand identity is an easy way to let your company’s current customers and potential customers know more about your business and what sets you apart from your competitors.
To create your brand identity, start with the following questions:
- Who are your customers?
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- How does your brand deliver on those values?
- What is your unique selling proposition (USP)?
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- Who are your competitors, and how do they sell their products or services?
- What are your company’s strengths and weaknesses?
Once you’ve established the answers to these questions, you’ll be able to make recommendations that support the creation of your brand identity.
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The difference between branding and design is that branding is all about the name, and design is about the product’s look. You will see that both terms are used interchangeably in many cases, but they mean two very different things.
When you hear the word branding, think of the company’s identity – its name, logo, tagline, colors, etc. When you think of design, think of the visual aspect of a product – how it looks. Both branding and design go hand-in-hand, but each plays a different role in an overall marketing strategy.
Design is about the look of a product. It includes the shape, texture, and color of the product, as well as the packaging. The typeface, font, size, placement, and other design elements will affect how a consumer perceives your brand.
Branding is about the message you want to send out about your brand. It includes the company’s name, logo, tagline, and colors. If you do away with the company name but keep the colors and logo, it will be considered a change in branding.
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As a business owner, you need to establish yourself as an authority in your field to be known by your customers. This is accomplished through your company’s logo. A logo can convey the overall impression of your brand, and your brand image should be consistent and well-defined.
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It’s essential to create a visual identity that’s easy to remember and consistent with the business you’re branding. Your logo should be simple, clean, and appealing, yet professional.
In terms of design, think about distinctive colors, but not overused. It’s essential to consider the emotional and psychological impact of colours on the consumer.
Also, you don’t want your logo to be too similar to a competitor’s. If your logo is similar to a competitor’s, customers might assume that your products are a knockoff.
Consider the following tips when choosing a logo:
- Start with a simple design that conveys your brand message and appeals to your target audience. Avoid using colors that are difficult to read, like black or dark blue.
- Use only two or three colors, preferably primary and secondary colors.
- Keep your colors simple and bold but still appealing.
- Avoid overly complex logos, as they’re difficult to recognize and reproduce.
- Make sure your logo is legible and stands out from the competition.
- A logo that’s too simple or too complicated can look childish. Use one that’s clean and professional.
- Don’t use a logo that’s too busy or that has a lot of text. Too much text makes it harder for your logo to catch a customer’s eye.
- Consider how your logo will look on merchandise, packaging, advertising, and other promotional materials.
A company logo is the centerpiece of your business, and you want to ensure that it is solid and professional.
Why Do You Need A Web Presence?
There’s no denying that a strong web presence is crucial to your business’ success. And whether you’re just getting started or your company has been online for years, there are a lot of tools and services that can help you achieve your goals.
But to get the most out of your web presence, you’ll need to look honestly at your current situation. Some of the most common areas for improvement include:
You’ll want to evaluate your website and identify any areas that need to be improved. A well-designed website can benefit your business, so looking is essential. If your site doesn’t load properly or perform as well as expected, it can hurt your SEO, conversions, and overall brand perception.
So, what should you look for in a good website? Start with a quality theme that’s easy to customize. It should be mobile-friendly and designed to load quickly.
Next, consider your domain. The domain is the URL in a browser window or printed page. Your domain is your company’s address on the Internet, so it needs to be unique and memorable.
Your site should have a professional design, and a web designer is a good resource if you want something specific. Many companies offer free websites as part of their services. Alternatively, you can hire a freelancer or start with a website builder service.
Your Social Media Presence
As a business owner, having a presence on social media is crucial. Whether you have a Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, or Instagram account, your social presence should be consistent across all platforms.
Start by optimizing your profile pages on social media. Add a photo and a cover photo that’s unique and compelling. Be sure to add contact information so that people can find you and reach out.
You’ll also want to share and comment on relevant content that relates to your business. Engaging with your audience is important, especially on sites like Facebook.
Next, it’s crucial to maintain a consistent social media presence. You’ll need to reply to messages and comments on your posts and respond to other users.
Your Customer Service
Customer service is another area that needs attention. People who need help navigating your site will likely abandon it and go elsewhere. Your goal should be to ensure that your customer service is efficient, quick, and helpful.
It’s also essential to have a plan in place for answering common questions and responding to customer complaints. You can even develop an FAQ section on your site or an email list where customers can ask you questions.
Finally, you’ll want to make it as easy as possible for people to contact you. This could mean adding your phone number and email address on your website and social media.
How To Find The Right Branding And Design Services
Most people understand branding is about having a company name representing the company and its products/services well. But, they often need help understanding what branding means. Simply put, branding refers to everything a company does to market and promote itself. Branding can range from product names to packaging designs to logos to websites.
Branding is about creating and promoting your company’s image. And while the idea of branding can seem overwhelming at first, you can break it down into smaller pieces. If you need help figuring out how to create a brand for your business, it is vital to know the differences between the types of branding you need.
There are two basic categories of branding: visual and verbal. Visual branding is simply the visual aspect of your company. It can include logos, taglines, package designs, and advertising. Verbal branding is the language you use to describe your company. This includes any advertising, literature, and even website content.
The second category, which is the most complicated and time-consuming, is verbal branding. In this case, you should look at how your company talks about itself, from company mission statements to product descriptions.
Before starting branding, it is crucial to understand that no one-size-fits-all exists. Every business has its own unique needs. For example, your company may need to focus on visual branding because of the nature of the products you sell. However, if you are in the business of providing services, your verbal branding may play a more significant role in helping customers understand the differences between your services.
The best way to understand branding is to take an in-depth look at your visual and verbal branding. You can start by reviewing your website and marketing materials to ensure your messages are consistent.
Branding and design services can be expensive, but they are necessary for every business.
While you may think you can handle everything yourself, you won’t be able to.
The only way to grow your business is by finding people capable of handling these things.
There are many different areas of design and branding you’ll need to know about to keep your business going, and it’s vital to have the right team to handle them.


TO the horror of many and the fascination of most, the Sirius Star, an enormous tanker transporting two million barrels of crude oil to the United States, was captured by pirates far off the African coast on Nov. 15.
The tanker, owned by Aramco, the Saudi oil company, was carrying enough crude to supply New England with fuel oil for 10 days in the winter. It is seven times the size of the Titanic and longer than the Chrysler Building is tall. How, then, could a dozen pirates in two puny boats armed with rifles and a grenade launcher board a ship this size?
Quite easily as I found out after spending weeks on a nearly identical ship on a passage from Saudi Arabia to Singapore five years ago.
From the bridge nine stories above the sea, there was a feeling of absolute invincibility. I remember the captain of the ship telling me that it was inconceivable that pirates could board his vessel. I imagine he feels differently today.
The Sirius Star was plodding at service speed 15 knots about 480 miles off the East African coast. This is far away from known pirate waters, so the 25 crewmen aboard were probably working their regular watches, performing duties during a normal day at sea.
The Sirius was on autopilot; the proximity alarm on the radar the collision avoidance system had been set, and a young third officer was most likely alone on the bridge reading a magazine or sending e-mail messages to his family and occasionally glancing at the myriad dials and gauges embedded in the instrument panel. He may have seen a small blip on the radar screen; this far offshore, it was likely a fishing trawler. But the mysterious vessel was watching him; it then launched its boats for the attack.
The aft deck of a fully laden crude carrier is only 10 to 13 feet above the surface of the sea. Motoring up to the giant ship, the pirates hooked grapnels connected to ropes and fastened to aluminum ladders onto the railings above, scaled the hull, rushed the bridge and commandeered the ship. It was probably over in minutes.
The Sirius was just a target of opportunity. Pirates had no idea that they were about to capture a potential floating bomb. It is not the crude oil that is volatile. You can douse a cigarette in the stuff. It is the vapor from the cargo that is vented into the air that is explosive. For this reason, no one is allowed on deck with a camera, flashlight, cellphone or a plastic cigarette lighter in his pocket. One can imagine the captain of the Sirius Star pleading with his captors not to shoot their guns on deck.
No one wants to contemplate the effects of an exploding tanker laden with 300,000 tons of crude oil. To place this ship in some perspective, the Exxon Valdez, which ran aground in the Gulf of Alaska in 1989, carried 53 million gallons of crude oil. The Sirius is carrying nearly 84 million gallons. If that amount of crude were to escape, the environmental damage to the Indian Ocean and the East African coast, upon which millions earn their living, would be catastrophic.
So what can be done?
Given the failure to stop the pirates, shipping companies are now diverting their fleets instead of sailing through the Suez Canal and the Gulf of Arden, tankers and other merchant vessels are forced to travel around the tip of South Africa to get from the Middle East to Europe and the United States, all of which adds weeks to the passage and increases the cost of delivery.
But this is merely a short-term solution. The only long-term fix has to take place on shore, in Somalia. Somalia has not had a recognized functioning government since 1991. Law is dispensed through the barrel of a gun.
There was some semblance of law and order in 2006, when the Islamic Courts Union, loosely linked with Al Qaeda, took over much of the country and imposed Shariah law. Though there were cruel tradeoffs, the Islamists virtually eradicated piracy. (The crime was a capital offense punishable by beheading.)
When Ethiopian forces, supported by the United States, replaced the Islamists with an ineffective transitional government in 2006, piracy returned with an intensity not seen since the 17th century.
It is evident that no nation can impose its will on Somalia; the colonial British and Italians learned the hard way. And certainly no nation can force Somalis to stop the best business in town. But if the West really hopes to eliminate the scourge of piracy in these strategic shipping lanes, then it should consider involving the courts union, the only entity that has proved it could govern the country, and its militant wing, Al Shabaab, in a new government.
If there is movement to talk to the Taliban in Afghanistan, then there should be some effort to talk to the fundamentalists in Somalia. If the Islamists were permitted to form a viable, functioning and effective government, this shattered land might be able to return to the community of nations and supertankers will be able to deliver oil to the United States without fear of getting hijacked.


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As hot weather is expected over the next week, Kim decided to spend yesterday (a cool 26C) in the kitchen making bread. We go through a small loaf a day, so this lot should last for over a week!
Some are a little flat, but they taste great all the same. Maybe they needed a little more flour as the dough was very sticky when Kim removed it from the breadmaker. Otherwise, bread problem solved and 6 loaves are now in the freezer for the rest of the week.
They are made from Lauke Wholemeal premix flour. I was asked a question via comment about the Lauke Flour Mill, and if they use local grain. Well, I am assuming so because the mill is near the middle of the Victorian Wheat growing region, but I will send them another email as I am curious myself. I hope so, but whatever the result, I am going to keep using their products during the 100 mile diet, because I is as close as I can get to home. I think you have to give a little during this challenge or otherwise it will do your head in!

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April 7, 2023 | ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT | By Sophia Lisco
“In the amazing book ‘Moby Dick’ by the author Herman Melville, the author recounts his story of being at sea,” says Charlie, a college literature instructor, in what he believes is his last breath. Charlie, played by Brendan Fraser, weighs over 600 pounds and, when “The Whale” opens, is dying.
Thanks to his incredible performance, Fraser took home the Oscar for Best Actor this year, once again earning the spotlight after spending years on the cusp of obscurity. The film also took home Best Makeup and Hairstyling for the cutting edge (though controversial) technologies used to transform Fraser into an obese man without sacrificing any facial movement.
Despite serious screen time at the Oscars, “The Whale” has divided critics – something director Darren Aronofsky has come to expect by now. After putting out surreal works like “Mother!”, “Black Swan”, and “Requiem for a Dream,” Aronofsky now borders on auteur status, known for his attention to morbidity and psychological elements. Like it or not, “The Whale” is no exception.
Adapted from a stage play of the same name, “The Whale” tells the story of Charlie, a severely obese man essentially unable to leave the confines of his apartment. Grieving a tragic loss, Charlie has fallen into a depression, causing him to gain weight. As his health deteriorates and he copes with the reality that he has only a week to live, he attempts to reconnect with his estranged teenage daughter (Sadie Sink) whom he left as a child to pursue a passionate love affair.
Somewhat inspired by the real life of original playwright Samuel D. Hunter, the script for “The Whale” functions effectively on stage. On the screen, however, “The Whale” feels uncomfortably claustrophobic especially when combined with the 4:3 aspect ratio chosen by Aronofsky.
Critics of “The Whale” accuse Aronofsky of fetishizing obesity. Charlie’s body is shot in a way that makes him seem larger than life. Scenes of him eating are accompanied by extreme close-ups and sound effects that seem to be designed to disgust the viewer. When he almost has a heart attack in the first five minutes of the film, viewers are ultimately let in on one thing: “you will spend the duration of the film waiting for Charlie to die.”
The film – and Charlie – is saved from the pitfalls of such spectacle by Fraser’s incredible performance. Charlie is a beautifully devastating character and Fraser portrays this complex with the use of only his eyes. The immaculate expressions and voice inflections instill a depth to the character that only Fraser could provide.
Throughout the film, Charlie is repeatedly visited not only by his daughter, but by his caretaker and friend (Hong Chau), a young missionary (Ty Simpkins), a pizza delivery man, and, eventually, his ex-wife (Samantha Morton). Charlie’s interactions with these characters in his life reveal stories of love and loss and the nature of existence.
Aronofsky’s hints at symbolism throughout the film ultimately fail to be cohesive, but Charlie’s contrived martyrdom is evident. Despite Aronofsky’s apparent attempts to use physical form to revolt and repel, audiences will come to love Hunter’s Charlie for his heart. Charlie is a character that, despite physical incapacitation, will still feed the birds at his windowsill. He is someone who wishes to hear a student’s book report in his dying moments because it is just “a really good essay.” It is thanks to Fraser and Charlie that audiences will watch the credits roll through tears in their eyes.
Viewers hoping to see how far cinema has come in character creation should see “The Whale.” Despite Aronofsky’s borderline offensive depiction of obesity, the prosthetics-CGI combination alongside Brendan Fraser’s performance is worth a watch. If you want to watch a ‘good movie,’ however… maybe skip this one and see the play instead.
“The Whale” is available to stream now.


text: Éric Desmarais holds a master's degree in visual and media arts from UQAM. Since 2010, he has been the executive director and co-artistic director of Sporobole, an artist-run center located in Sherbrooke, Québec (Canada). Founded in 1973, the center is now specialized in technological creation and accompanies artists from various disciplines at all stages of their creative process, thanks to several research, production and dissemination residency programs. In 2014, in an effort to break down disciplines, Sporobole established the Interface: art science program, which brings together artists and researchers in science and engineering for long-term research and co-creation residencies. As a result, the center has enabled collaborations between the arts and artificial intelligence, mechanical engineering, biotechnology, astrophysics, geomatics and quantum physics. In 2018, Sporobole created the 0/1 division, a digital hub that offers coaching and digital development services for artists and cultural organizations across Canada. Éric Desmarais was president of the Conseil québécois des arts médiatiques (CQAM), where he served from 2010 to 2021, and is one of the main architects of the foundation of REPAIRE where he currently serves as President.


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CACALOTE INDIANS. Cacalote ("crow" or "raven") is a name that was applied by the Spanish to several Indian groups in North America. Two Cacalote groups of northern Mexico can be connected with the Texas area. One of these lived south of the Rio Grande in Nuevo León and Tamaulipas in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and may at times have crossed into Texas. This was probably a Coahuiltecan group. The other Cacalote group lived south of the Rio Grande near the site of present Presidio, Texas, in the early eighteenth century but is said to have ranged north of the Rio Grande in the late seventeenth century. These western Cacalotes have been identified as Concho Indians, but this identification is debatable. Both Cacalote groups disappeared in the late eighteenth century.
Charles W. Hackett, ed., Historical Documents Relating to New Mexico, Nueva Vizcaya, and Approaches Thereto, to 1773 (3 vols., Washington: Carnegie Institution, 1923–37). J. Charles Kelley, "Factors Involved in the Abandonment of Certain Peripheral Southwestern Settlements," American Anthropologist 54 (July-September 1952). J. Charles Kelley, "The Historic Indian Pueblos of La Junta de Los Rios," New Mexico Historical Review 27, 28 (October 1952, January 1953). Carl Sauer, The Distribution of Aboriginal Tribes and Languages in Northwestern Mexico (Berkeley: University of California Press, 1934).
The following, adapted from the Chicago Manual of Style, 15th edition, is the preferred citation for this article.Thomas N. Campbell, "CACALOTE INDIANS," Handbook of Texas Online (http://www.tshaonline.org/handbook/online/articles/bmc06), accessed November 29, 2015. Uploaded on June 12, 2010. Published by the Texas State Historical Association.
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Portland’s Museum of Contemporary Craft was abuzz this past weekend as staff unpacked and displayed more than 100 works from influential Oregon ceramicist Betty Feves (1918-1985).
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Generations: Betty Feves
- Museum of Contemporary Craft, 724 NW Davis Street, Portland
- March 15–July 28, 2012
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From the 1950s through the ‘70s, Feves brought a Modernist approach to Northwest ceramics. She dug her own clay from the hills surrounding her Pendleton home. She made her own glazes from plants and materials nearby. She brought a new aesthetic to Eastern Oregon. Many artists today, including Oregon painter James Lavadour, count Feves as an important influence.
Recently Oregon Art Beat followed museum curator Namita Gupta Wiggers to Pendleton where much of Feves’ work has remained untouched since her death. The Art Beat crew captured video (above) of how these pieces were carefully moved from her home studio to the Museum of Contemporary Craft for their new exhibit “Generations: Betty Feves,” which opens today and runs through July 28th.
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The video was filmed by Tom Shrider and edited by Mike Midlo.
- Betty Feves Think Out Loud
- Painter James Lavadour Oregon Art Beat
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A two-mirror multipass absorption cell that is operated open to the atmosphere from a stratospheric balloon to monitor in situ methane (in the 1.65-µm region) and water vapor (in the 1.39-µm region) with telecommunication laser diodes is described. A small Cassegrain-type telescope is used to couple the cell simultaneously with two near-infrared InGaAsP laser diodes by means of optical fibers. The 1-m cell provides an absorption path length of 56 m. The optical cell was carefully designed to be free of incidental fringing in the 10-5 absorption range. It is used in combination with a dual-beam detector to obtain a detection limit of 10-5 absorption units, a large dynamic range of the measurements of many orders of magnitude, and a precision error in the concentration determination of a few percents. The optical arrangement of the cell and its ability to be used to detect in situ trace gas in the stratosphere, in severe environmental conditions, are exposed.
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D. J. W. Kendall and T. A. Clark
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J. Barry McManus, Paul L. Kebabian, and Charles E. Kolb
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This book never really fully engaged me all it did was make me long for the end. Whilst the premise of the book was intriguing I found the mechanics used to deliver the narrative a tad contrite. The book is a fictional biography of a mad Doctor in the late 18 Century whose fascination with human deformities leads him to wreck and ruin.
This could have been a great book if only the author had put some effort into character and plot development. No time is spent in the setting the scene for this book and I was not given any feeling for the world it was set in. I also think that the book would have worked better if the two parts of this book were combined. Overall a disappointing read.

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SCS considering dropping retiree benefits for those hired after January 2018
In an effort to reduce its financial liabilities, Shelby County Schools is considering dropping retiree benefits for anyone hired after January 2018.
The administration brought a draft of such a policy to the board in a committee meeting Tuesday.
The idea has been brought up several times before, committee chairwoman Miska Clay-Bibbs noted, but was never executed.
Board members would need to vote on the policy change. The committee agreed to hash out the issue again before sending a recommendation to the full board.
Chief of Human Resources Trinette Small said the district would realize savings from the change in roughly 20 to 30 years. The district currently has $1 billion in liability for "other post-employment benefits," known as OPEB.
"Long term, this will allow us to invest more in our teachers and not have to fund an ever increasing OPEB debt," Small said.
Only those hired after January 30, 2018 would be affected, Small said, a date that could be moved if the board doesn't quickly approve the change.
"This doesn’t affect anybody now," Small said. "No current employees, no current retirees."
Competition with other districts and charter schools to hire the best teachers has been a concern in ending the retiree benefits in the past.
Tikeila Rucker, president of the United Education Association of Shelby County, said ending benefits for future retirees will not help the district attract or retain teachers.
"We do have concerns about it," she said.
Small said charter schools in the area currently do not promise such benefits. The city of Memphis has scaled back its healthcare offerings for retirees out of similar OPEB concerns.
Board member Mike Kernell said his conversations with teachers indicate they would rather have higher compensation than the promise of benefits once they retire, although other board members cautioned that ending the benefits does not automatically mean higher pay would follow.
"We may not ever have that part two," board member Teresa Jones said.
The possibility of another overhaul of the healthcare system in the next few decades also looms, Kernell said.
"We have no idea what the healthcare system will be like in 30 years," he said.
Currently, employees have to work for SCS for 15 continuous years to receive health insurance when they retire. Their last two years, they have to participate in the district's employee health insurance plan.
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This sounds to me like the power management was dialing down the CPU on the later releases...
"Compiz and Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology (EIST) were disabled during testing."
This sounds to me like they controlled for power management when testing.
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It’s always just a little extra special to find a treasured item in it’s original box. But finding something in a presentation box is more then exciting! Not only does it add value, but also adds a little something extra to the item and the way it’s displayed.
Take for example this vintage gift set from Mais Oui. While the perfume and talc bottles are charming on their own, the presentation box with its outstanding graphics is more then an added bonus!
This pretty but simple Richard Hudnut rouge and powder compact is delightfully enhanced by its satin blue box. Dated 1924.
Another Hudnut powder compact with a more elaborate presentation box. With it's French flare, lovely shade of pink and it's enchanting little tassel, this box is as desirable as the compact itself.
Sometimes a sturdy but uncharismatic box holds stunning surprises. These two Art Deco vanity items are a perfect example. The striking pink and black is a raspberry rouge compact and framboise lipstick. Unfortunately both the presentation box and the cosmetic containers have no evidence of their maker.
The outstanding red compact holds both powder and rouge and is by Lucien LeLong and was made in Paris, France. Safely hidden away and protected in the simple presentation box has kept it in near prefect condition.
This little box is as sweet on the outside as the vanity items are inside. This cosmetic duo was put together by none other then the Fuller Brush Company. The cardboard box is what we now call “Cottage Chic” with its buttoned ruffled print trim and cottage pink rose bouquet.
The inside holds Debutante Jewel Red nail polish and lipstick of the same color. Both containers are gorgeously designed to match the presentation box. The cosmetics are by Daggett & Ramsdell of New York.
And last but not least, this presentation box is exquisite all on its own! This box almost certainly held jewelry instead of perfume or other vanity items. The top is a deep rich pink velvet framed with celluloid lace. Heart shaped, it opens to ivory satin lining with a double heart imprint. Marked Crosby.
While it’s original contents remain a mystery, the box is perfect all alone!
So whether you find a gorgeous presentation box all alone or with it’s gift, they are a lovely addition to your collectible and to your decor!


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text: This study focuses upon the education, training and employment of 15 to 24 year olds in Australia. Throughout the last three decades of the twentieth century the employment situation in Australia has altered significantly, compared with the labour force that existed in the decades preceding the Second World War. One group of Australians to experience a notable change in their employment prospects is its youth, that is, those in the 15 to 24 year old age bracket. This research illustrates that while it is possible to gain a sense of the general trends in the level of involvement of young people in the education, training and employment sectors, it is difficult to acquire a clear picture. This is because there exist incongruencies and anomalies in the recording and reporting of data between the various databases, creating an ambiguous depiction of participation rates.

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Italy is to present a mandatory delay between screening Italian films in theaters and be shown on streaming services like Netflix, with the aim of protecting its local film industry.
The law comes after the thorny subject bred its head at the Venice Film Festival this year, where some movies came from US streaming awards, Netflix or Amazon, including the winner of the Golden Lion of the festival "Rome".
Mexican filmmaker Alfonso Cuaron was the first of Netflix to win a major prize at the festival. Thanks to the festival's success, it will begin releasing theaters around the world on November 21 and then on Netflix on December 14.
In contrast, the Cannes Film Festival of France chose only to accept films with a guaranteed cinema release, with the aim of protecting the theaters.
French law says there must be a period of 36 months between the time the movie is shown in theaters and when it can be viewed by streaming or on-demand subscription service (SVOD).
The result is that streaming producers have to wait 36 months before they can view their movies on their platform if they also show them in theaters.
As a result, the Venice Festival drew several famous directors with products to flow, including the Cohn brothers, Paul Greengrass and Quaron, who could not compete with Cannes, and caused rivalry among many in the Italian film industry.
They attacked what they saw as an attack on movie theaters, saying that each festival winner should be available to the general public more than just Netflix subscribers.
The Italian film industry turned to Culture Minister Alberto Bonisoli to rule on this matter and introduce a law that establishes a "statutory window" between cinema and the liberation of the current.
France's 36-month condition is the most rigorous in the world, with most other countries deciding on their own, or allowing studios, producers and broadcasters to negotiate on a case-by-case basis.
Bonsoli, in a five-star anti-establishment movement, announced this week the new law, already committed by the Italian press, "Anti-Netflix," which requires all Italian films to be shown in theaters before they flow.
The law anchors the current practice of delay of 105 days and adds some flexibility, as the delay can be cut to 60 days for films shown in fewer than 80 theaters or less than 50,000 people in the first three weeks.
"With this order, we are pushing some movies to go directly, or more quickly, towards easier commercialization," Bonisoli said.
At the same time "it is important to protect the theaters, which to maintain the need for films needed that can ensure income."
The head of the Italian association Agis, Carlo Fontana, said the new law protects against "unfair competition (from streaming services), which could have created a dangerous cycle."
"Running giants such as Netflix are making a lot of money in Italy without creating jobs, while their (budget) policies are far from transparent," said Francesco Scotelli, the former mayor of Rome who runs Italian cinema and the Orkist association.
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Authorities search for ‘dangerous’ inmate who escaped from a Pa. jail using sheets
Officials say Michael Burham escaped by climbing on exercise equipment and using bed sheets tied together
WARREN, Pa. — Authorities were searching Saturday for an inmate described by police as “very dangerous” who escaped from a jail in northwestern Pennsylvania using bed sheets, officials said.
Michael Burham was last seen wearing a blue denim coat from the jail, white and orange pants, and orange shoes, Warren police said Friday.
Burham was being held on arson and burglary charges and was a suspect in a homicide investigation, police said. He was also associated with a prior carjacking and kidnapping of a local couple, police said.
“He is considered very dangerous, and the public is asked to be vigilant and report anything out of the ordinary,” police said in a Facebook post.
Officials say he escaped by climbing on exercise equipment and using bed sheets tied together.


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I love living in Melbourne. I grew up in a small country town with a population around 4,000. As a creative person it wasn't always the best, resources, inspiration and like minded people were quite limited. Don't get me wrong, I love were I grew up for so many reasons, the fresh air, the closeness to nature, the friendliest, most down to earth people. My parents still live there and I love to visit but when it comes to such creative goodness as the lot listed below, I'm reminded how grateful and how full of love I am for Melbourne.
Be quick finishing tomorrow... Catherine Campbell, Mel Stringer, Eveline Tarunadjaja and Andrea Innocent - A to Z at Brunswick Bound 361 Sydney Road, Brunswick.
Now - 7th November, Ghostpatrol & Miso - Nesting and Dying at Metro 5, 1214 High Street, Armadale.
Opening tonight - 16th November, Leah Bartholomew - Where the Dry Leaves Fall at Gorker Gallery, 395 Gore Street, Fitzroy.
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Despite the fact that nearly two-thirds of the total U.S. population have been fully vaccinated (two doses) against COVID-19, these numbers are much lower in specific parts of the U.S. For example, according to the New York Times, only 50% of Alabamians and Wyomingites are vaccinated, along with 51% of Mississippians and 52% of Louisianians. The reason for these low rates has less to do with access and more to do with vaccine hesitancy, which varies significantly by geographic region and state. A recent U.S. News & World Report interactive highlighted differences in vaccine hesitancy by state, showing that almost 30% of adults in West Virginia say that they will probably or definitely not get the COVID-19 vaccine, with similar rates in the states of Idaho, Wyoming, and Ohio. In contrast, New England states (along with California) have vaccine hesitancy rates below 10%.
Our health center research brief, Identifying Health Centers in Areas with Low Rates of Vaccine Confidence and High Rates of Unvaccinated or Incomplete Vaccination, focuses on identifying geographic clusters of counties with both low rates of vaccine confidence and low rates of COVID-19 vaccination. Using Geographic Information Systems, we found that counties in the southeast, particularly Georgia and Alabama, and the Dakotas are within clusters of counties with high vaccine hesitancy and low COVID-19 vaccination rates. Additionally, we found that these counties are well-served by the Health Center Program, as seen in the above map. In fact, 102 health center organizations serve nearly 2 million patients within these clusters, which we call “priority counties.”
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WINNIPEG — Winnipeg Police Service is blocking traffic on Ellice Avenue while they investigate an assault that happened Saturday morning.
Police closed a stretch of Ellice Avenue from McGee Street to Maryland Street and a portion of Maryland Street from Ellice Avenue to Sargent Avenue.
Police said the roads were blocked off at 8:25 a.m. and are still closed.
A police spokesperson said no arrests have been made.
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Planetary gearboxes play a critical role in the powertrain systems of both electric and hybrid vehicles, contributing to their efficiency and performance:
Electric Motor Integration: In electric vehicles (EVs) and hybrid vehicles, planetary gearboxes are commonly used to connect the electric motor to the drivetrain. They enable torque and speed transformation, ensuring the motor’s output is suitable for the vehicle’s desired speed range and load conditions.
Torque Splitting in Hybrids: Hybrid vehicles often have both an internal combustion engine (ICE) and an electric motor. Planetary gearboxes enable torque splitting between the two power sources, optimizing their combined performance for various driving scenarios, such as electric-only mode, hybrid mode, and regenerative braking.
Regenerative Braking: Planetary gearboxes facilitate regenerative braking in electric and hybrid vehicles. They enable the electric motor to function as a generator, converting kinetic energy into electrical energy during deceleration. This energy can then be stored in the vehicle’s battery for later use.
Compact Design: Planetary gearboxes offer a compact design with a high power density, making them suitable for the limited space available in electric and hybrid vehicles. This compactness allows manufacturers to maximize interior space and accommodate battery packs, drivetrain components, and other systems.
Efficient Power Distribution: The unique arrangement of planetary gears allows for efficient power distribution and torque management. This is particularly important in electric and hybrid powertrains, where optimal power allocation between different components contributes to overall efficiency.
CVT Functionality: Some hybrid vehicles incorporate Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) functionality using planetary gearsets. This enables seamless and efficient transitions between various gear ratios, improving the driving experience and enhancing fuel efficiency.
Performance Modes: Planetary gearboxes facilitate the implementation of different performance modes in electric and hybrid vehicles. These modes, such as “Sport” or “Eco,” adjust the power distribution and gear ratios to optimize performance or energy efficiency based on the driver’s preferences.
Reduction Gear for Electric Motors: Electric motors often operate at high speeds and require reduction gearing to match the vehicle’s requirements. Planetary gearboxes provide the necessary gear reduction while maintaining efficiency and torque output.
Efficient Torque Transfer: Planetary gearboxes ensure efficient transfer of torque from the power source to the wheels, resulting in smooth acceleration and responsive performance in electric and hybrid vehicles.
Integration with Energy Storage: Planetary gearboxes contribute to the integration of energy storage systems, such as lithium-ion batteries, by efficiently connecting the power source to the drivetrain while managing power delivery and regeneration.
In summary, planetary gearboxes are integral components of the powertrain systems in electric and hybrid vehicles. They enable efficient power distribution, torque transformation, regenerative braking, and various driving modes, contributing to the overall performance, efficiency, and sustainability of these vehicles.
Recent Advancements in Planetary Gearbox Technology
Advancements in planetary gearbox technology have led to improved performance, efficiency, and durability. Here are some notable developments:
High-Efficiency Gearing: Manufacturers are using advanced materials and precision manufacturing techniques to create gears with optimized tooth profiles. This reduces friction and enhances overall efficiency, resulting in higher power transmission with lower energy losses.
Enhanced Lubrication: Innovative lubrication systems and high-performance lubricants are being employed to ensure consistent and reliable lubrication even in extreme conditions. This helps to reduce wear and extend the lifespan of the gearbox.
Compact Designs: Engineers are focusing on designing more compact and lightweight planetary gearboxes without compromising their performance. This is particularly important for applications with limited space and weight constraints.
Integrated Sensors: Planetary gearboxes are now being equipped with sensors and monitoring systems that provide real-time data on temperature, vibration, and other operating parameters. This allows for predictive maintenance and early detection of potential issues.
Smart Gearboxes: Some modern planetary gearboxes are equipped with smart features such as remote monitoring, adaptive control, and data analysis. These features contribute to more efficient operation and better integration with automation systems.
Advanced Materials: The use of high-strength and wear-resistant materials, such as advanced alloys and composites, improves the durability and load-carrying capacity of planetary gearboxes. This is particularly beneficial for heavy-duty and high-torque applications.
Customization and Simulation: Advanced simulation and modeling tools enable engineers to design and optimize planetary gearboxes for specific applications. This customization helps achieve the desired performance and reliability levels.
Noise and Vibration Reduction: Innovations in gear design and manufacturing techniques have led to quieter and smoother-running planetary gearboxes, making them suitable for applications where noise and vibration are concerns.
Environmental Considerations: With growing environmental awareness, manufacturers are developing more eco-friendly lubricants and materials for planetary gearboxes, reducing their ecological footprint.
Overall, recent advancements in planetary gearbox technology are aimed at enhancing efficiency, durability, and versatility to meet the evolving demands of various industries and applications.
Design Principles and Functions of Planetary Gearboxes
Planetary gearboxes, also known as epicyclic gearboxes, are a type of gearbox that consists of one or more planet gears that revolve around a central sun gear, all contained within an outer ring gear. The design principles and functions of planetary gearboxes are based on this unique arrangement:
- Sun Gear: The sun gear is positioned at the center and is connected to the input shaft. It transmits power from the input source to the planetary gears.
- Planet Gears: Planet gears are small gears that rotate around the sun gear. They are typically mounted on a carrier, which is connected to the output shaft. The interaction between the planet gears and the sun gear creates both speed reduction and torque amplification.
- Ring Gear: The outer ring gear is stationary and surrounds the planet gears. The teeth of the planet gears mesh with the teeth of the ring gear. The ring gear serves as the housing for the planet gears and provides a fixed outer reference point.
- Function: Planetary gearboxes offer various gear reduction ratios by altering the arrangement of the input, output, and planet gears. Depending on the configuration, the sun gear, planet gears, or ring gear can serve as the input, output, or stationary element. This flexibility allows planetary gearboxes to achieve different torque and speed combinations.
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- Controlled Motion: By controlling the arrangement of the gears and their rotation, planetary gearboxes can provide different motion outputs, including forward, reverse, and even variable speeds.
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Brian Elder is a St. Louis based musician, songwriter, and teacher with over twenty years experience performing as a violinist, guitarist, and vocalist. He has performed with award winning musicians from across the world and is a determined advocate for music education. Brian Elder & The Wide River, Volume One is his second solo release and is now available at all your favorite music outlets including CD Baby, Spotify, Apple iTunes, and more.
Brian Elder & The Wide River, Volume One is a twelve-song album released June, 2017. Complete details, credits, and lyrics can be found HERE.
Carry On This Mighty Water * Gateway City * In The Morning * Dear Martha * A Second Act * Undertow * Song for Maryanne * Lord Make Me Strong Enough * I’m A Stone * Breaking Through * Up In Our Tree * Look What We’ve Become
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The new album features outstanding musicians from St. Louis and beyond including Ben Reece, Jim Peters, Tony Barbata, Nathan Hershey, Jake Brookman, Jacob Detering, Emily Wallace, Adam Hucke, Aaron Chandler, and Lola Toben.
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Brian Elder’s style of performance and songwriting has been called “folky, jazz-inflected funk” by the St. Louis Post Dispatch. His latest project, Brian Elder & The Wide River (volume one), features musicians from St. Louis and beyond including Ben Reece, Jim Peters, Tony Barbata, Nathan Hershey, Jake Brookman, Jacob Detering, Emily Wallace, Adam Hucke, Aaron Chandler, and Lola Toben. The 12-song album of original music was produced by Brian and Jacob Detering at Red Pill Studios in south St. Louis. The album tells a narrative about love, loss, and redemption along the river and debuts May, 2017.
Beyond his own project, Brian serves as principal violinist of the University City Symphony Orchestra, violinist with the Gateway Festival Orchestra and performs regularly with various ensembles including the Landolfi String Quartet and Steve Shaw & the Cottonwood Gunners. Brian has made guest violin appearances with The Go Set, Barry Manilow, the Peter Mayer Group, and the Trans-Siberian Orchestra. His various ensembles have also opened for Pat Benatar, The Doobie Brothers, The Neville Brothers, Sister Hazel, Canned Heat, .38 Special, Little Feat, Leftover Salmon, and the Atomic Fireballs.
Brian holds a Master of Music in Music Education degree from Boston University and is a member of the faculty at The Fulton School at St. Albans. Growing up in Columbia, Missouri, Brian studied violin with Kathy Rollings and earned a music scholarship to the University of Missouri. He continued his studies with violin professor John McLeod and graduated from Mizzou with degrees in Music and Political Science. He is a current member of the National Association of Music Education, the Nashville Songwriter’s Association International, and the American Federation of Musicians. Brian and his wife Robyne live in St. Louis and are the proud parents of their sons Will and Charlie.