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Novels by Author Alexa Kang
Novels by Co-author of this blog and Australian Author of Rural-Lit
These first photos are from Licata to Naples.
Sant'Angelo hill above Licata has been occupied since ancient times.
The town of Licata has existed in its various forms since from the period of Byzantine domination. It was conquered by the Arabs in 827. They ruled for more that two centuries until the Norman's conquered the city on July 25, 1086. During the Norman-Hohenstaufen age, the town flourished and was awarded the title of Cittè Demaniale ("Crown's City").
The Aragonese controlled the town, under the name fidelissima ("Most Faithful"). The city was sacked by Dragut's corsairs and required substantial rebuilding.
Licata flourish during the Renaissance period when Maltese immigrants helped bring prosperity to the town. Growing migration from Malta caused the town to expand into new settlements in the seventeenth century. The Baroque style featured in these outer settlements. Prosperity continues as the town became an export centre for grain.
In 1820 the people of Licata defended the city against the Bourbon rulers of the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies, led by Patriot Matteo Vecchio Verderame. Following that was the Expedition of the Thousand under Giuseppe Garibaldi, where the town contributed gave overnight sanctuary to Garibaldi's son Menotti and his general Nino Bixio and allowed them to leave having recruited a small army of fighting men from the town.
Do you ever wonder what is between the lines in these historical accounts of a towns? Did those men leave willingly? Were they coerced into leaving to fight for another master?
That brings the town to the era that Ryn Shell has been researching, a time when Italy was a group of small isolated countries that would eventually be formed into one unified Italy with the assistance of Napoleon III. Ryn s unsure if this research will become a novel of if she will focus more on shorter historical articles and artwork. Perhaps you might like to comment if you have a preference on which you would like to see.
Industrialisation and development escalated from the 1870s with nearby copper mines and refineries, in the surrounding countryside, with resulting wealth and development within the city.
World War II,
Licata served as an Allied landing point during the 1943 Operation HUSKY Allied invasion of Sicily.
You can still see the remains of the Italian Navy armored train "T.A. 76/2/T", that was destroyed by USS Bristol while opposing the landing at Licata.
The town declined following WWll forcing many people to emigrate to northern Italy or abroad. As a town occupied by the Allies, it features in Alexa Kang's Rose of Anzio Series and John Hersey's novel A Bell for Adano.
Licata is the site for an importantItalian war memorial for the Allied invasion of Sicily during Operation Husky, July 10, 1943.
The town is now reliant on its fishing industry, some tourism, assisted by the wonderful archaeological finds dating from prehistoric times to the 3rd century BC that are exhibited in the Museo (Museum) Civico.
Novels set in and around Licata Italy

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Journal of Animal Ecology
© 2007 The Authors. Journal compilation © 2007 British Ecological Society
Blackwel Publishing Ltd
The interaction of parasites and resources cause
crashes in a wild mouse population
Amy B. Pedersen
* and Timothy J. Greives
Department of Biology, University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA 22904, USA; and
Department of Biology and Center for
the Integrative Study of Animal Behaviour, Indiana University, 1001 E. 3rd Street, Bloomington, IN 47401, USA
Populations of white-footed mice
and deer mice
increase dramatically in response to food availability from oak acorn masts. These populations
subsequently decline following this resource pulse, but these crashes cannot be explained solely by
resource depletion, as food resources are still available as population crashes begin.
We hypothesized that intestinal parasites contribute to these post-mast crashes;
infected by many intestinal parasites that are often transmitted by density-dependent contact and
can cause harm to their hosts. To test our hypothesis, we conducted a factorial experiment in natural
populations by supplementing food to mimic a mast and by removal of intestinal nematodes with
the drug, ivermectin.
Both food supplementation and the removal of intestinal nematodes lessened the rate and
magnitude of the seasonal population declines as compared with control populations. However, the
combination of food supplementation and removal of intestinal nematodes prevented seasonal
population crashes entirely.
We also showed a direct effect on the condition of individuals. Faecal corticosterone levels, an
indicator of the stress response, were signi±cantly reduced in populations receiving both food
supplementation and removal of intestinal nematodes. This effect was observed in autumn, before
the overwinter crash observed in control populations, which may indicate that stress caused by the
combination of food limitation and parasite infection is a physiological signal that predicts low
winter survival and reproduction.
This study is one of the few to demonstrate that the interaction between resource availability and
infectious disease is important for shaping host population dynamics and emphasizes that multiple
factors may drive oscillations in wild animal populations.
glucocorticoids, host–pathogen interactions, macroparasites,
, resource pulses.
Relatively few empirical studies have attempted to assess the
role of infectious disease in natural populations. This is
despite the fact that diseases often exhibit density-dependent
transmission and have harmful effects on host ±tness
(Anderson & May 1992). Theoretical models suggest that
macroparasites can cause oscillations in abundance
(Anderson & May 1979; Anderson 1980), and a manipulative
±eld experiment has strongly supported this hypothesis as
an explanation for population cycles in red grouse
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Luke Garner is a third-born in a restrictive society that allows only two children per family. Risking his life, he came out of hiding to fight against the Population Police laws. Now, in the final volume of Margaret Peterson Haddix's suspenseful Shadow Children series, Luke inadvertently sets off a rebellion that results in the overthrow of the government. The people are finally free. But who is in charge now? And will this new freedom be everything they had hoped?
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The story entails a mix of survival and psychological. The story is literally booming with ideas. From the unique BIM variants, to the psychotic inhabitants trying to blow you apart at any opportunity. Btooom! is survival horror themed anime series based off the manga of the same name. It doesn’t take long for the characters in the series to realize their lives have changed forever to be quite honest. The series takes itself from the very beginning and presents a game scenario where in order to survive, you must kill seven other people before they can kill you. It’s survival of the fittest and it’s a every one for themselves.
The basis of the series is actually based off a game from the anime series itself called Btooom. But now, our 22-years old main protagonist Ryota Sakamoto’s life has changed forever when he realizes the new situation of his reality. Ryōta is one of the world’s best Btoom players, an online multiplayer where the objective is to seek out and destroy your opponents using BIMS (bombs). However, his new life puts on the edge between survival and death. The difference? It’s real. In other words, there’s no pause button, no restart, or bonus lives. No, now you’re dead, YOU’RE DEAD.
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Program: Media and Literature
- VENUE New York University
- LOCATION New York, NY
- DATES Fall 2012-Spring 2014
- URL programseries.com
- PRESS https://cecimoss.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Jacqueline Kiyomi Gordon_Press_YBCA.pdf
Lecture series at New York University from 2012-2014, co-organized with Brian Droitcour (Comparative Literature), Brady Fletcher (Media, Culture and Communication), Jacob Gaboury (Media, Culture and Communication), Matthew Hockenberry (Media, Culture and Communication), Ella Klik (Media, Culture and Communication), Xiaochang Li (Media, Culture and Communication), Ben Mendelsohn (Media, Culture and Communication), Carlin Wing (Media, Culture and Communication)
Description PROGRAM is a collaborative, interdisciplinary event series organized by graduate students within New York University’s departments of Media, Culture, and Communication, English, Cinema Studies, and Comparative Literature. The series presents talks that explore the cultural, historical, aesthetic, and political impact of software and programming logic.
The goal of the series is to create an interactive space for the exploration of emerging practices across media and literature, both online and off. To this end we have organized a series of events, in which a pair of prominent scholars will explore one particular methodological approach to the study of software’s impact on culture and literature.
The series is open to the public, and is intended to facilitate a dialogue on the intersections of these fields.
Speakers: Matthew Fuller (Goldsmiths, University of London), Lev Manovich (The Graduate Center, CUNY), Noah Wardrip-Fruin (University of California, Santa Cruz), Lori Emerson (University of Colorado, Boulder), Ben Fino-Radin (Museum of Modern Art), Deborah Stratman (Filmmaker), Keller Easterling (Yale University), Erica Robles-Anderson (New York University), Matthew Kirschenbaum (University of Maryland), Wendy Hui-Kyong Chun (Brown University), Geoffrey Bowker (UC Irvine), Sara Hendren (Harvard University), Bernard Stiegler (Institut de Recherche et d’Innovation at the Pompidou Center in Paris), Ben Kafka (New York University)

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Welcome to the East Sussex Bach Choir
The East Sussex Bach Choir is based in Lewes and is directed by John Hancorn. We have members of all ages, from a wide range of backgrounds, drawn together by a shared love of singing baroque, classical and modern music.
In developing its musical identity under the direction of John Hancorn, the ESBC has also formed lasting working relationships with professional singers of international standing including our president Sir John Tomlinson CBE. We also have a strong commitment to the development of young singers and we use many of our concerts to give opportunities to emerging young stars to tackle major works in partnership with a group of top players.
A major attraction of singing with the choir is our longstanding relationship with the Baroque Collective, a group of professional musicians of national and international repute who specialise in period instrument performance.
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If you’ve ever possessed an disease or injury that affected your ability to move or bring out daily tasks, your physician may have recommended you to a physiotherapist to get you back on your feets. The person who might have assisted you will be the individual you presume you may rely on to perform the massive lifting. This circumstance will certainly occur nearly regularly under the assumption that you are trying to move swiftly and relocate hard.
A physiotherapist, or bodily therapist, works with clients to help them manage pain, balance, range of motion, and electric motor function. The person who has been recognized as the target of the treatment has actually the capacity to utilize this details to assist patients along with ache, relieve the symptoms, and be effective. The medical inspector are going to assess the clinical history of each client and evaluate if the condition is being dealt with. The key reason of this report is to document the bodily therapy system.
A lot of people at some aspect in their life-time will definitely operate with a physio therapist. For various other folks, it may be the difference between knowing to drive and living. In the majority of cases they will find it difficult to deal along with having to function hard for lengthy hrs without carrying out anything. But this might be why some people find it considerably less complicated to obtain those objectives when it is quite lengthy and demanding. Nonetheless, for Related Source Here
who just got married it is possible to enjoy a even more soothing lifestyle.
You might have been referred to one after a auto crash, after surgical procedure, or to deal with low back discomfort. A cars and truck mishap can easily occur if it occurs to someone who actually has low back ache. Low back pain can easily be a constant inflammation led to by irritation of the fibres of the leg, hips, and leg junctions, which are responsible for relocating a individual's physical body all around. At times having said that, low back discomfort may be existing and it is vital to have a medical exam.
They operate with patients along with all styles of ailments or restrictions. Their emphasis is on their individuals, not their medical doctors," stated Dr. Paul D. Fuchs, professor of epidemiology and lead writer of the paper in a press release. "In addition, they can easily assist maintain clients informed of their potential medical selections.". The study included two samples, one representative of clients with known allergies, the other the clients who did not have an immunodeficiency issue.
A physio therapist works with patients to develop individualized systems made to repair as much as achievable their functional capacity and action. In this setting, she thinks individuals help coming from enhanced power, flexibility, cognitive support, mental leisure, resistance and resilience, and that power performance is straight related to bodily efficiency. She is additionally curious in how it's been shown in humans that weight reduction can possess a perk on a assortment of bodily and mental disorders.
They are qualified to aid individuals at all phases of lifestyle — from baby to old age — whose function and action are influenced through: Physiotherapists accomplish this through utilizing a variety of methods consisting of: They take a holistic (whole-body) technique, dealing with not just the bodily components of your well-being, but also your mental, emotional, and social well-being. They likewise offer you a exclusive resource to assist you accomplish these objectives.
They function at all phases of medical care, including prevention, education and learning, intervention, treatment, and therapy. A big variety of their employees and supervisors likewise operate throughout the medical care units as members of the medical care field. These workers are paid in cash money, and their wages are located directly on how lots of dollars their wellness insurance cover them, instead than by the kind of policy they possess. These wellness insurance deal with workers, as effectively as the workers themselves, figure out how a lot insurance coverage they have in their health and wellness insurance plan.
The goal of a physio therapist is to enhance your high quality of lifestyle. Physical treatment is a process that goes by means of numerous stages, each giving a various degree of health perks and advantages that are being sought through the client. If you've experienced adequate bodily therapy to be able to continue to acquire additional perks, these amounts can easily be better and therefore more reliable. Some physiotherapists will highly recommend physiotherapy of at least three years, another five years if you presently have some physical treatment experience.
Learning and Training In the United States, the path to being capable to perform as a physio therapist calls for a lot of education and learning and training. I will take these four various classes and locate that they are the absolute best training course in my region of focus. This course need to have to be accomplished with 10 credit histories. What concerning being a attorney or specialist? My specialty is not in psychiatry, but I feel in assisting various other people develop a feeling of what it means to be an independent.
They must first get a physician of bodily treatment (DPT) level coming from a bodily counselor education program that is recognized (approved) through the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education. To secure a physician of physical treatment degree coming from an accredited physical specialist education and learning course that is accredited (permitted) by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education, it is significant that the doctor or an associate medical professional discuss a clinical certification with the advisers member liable for fulfilling his or her clinical qualified responsibilities.
Coming from certainly there, they should pass the state exam to become licensed. And in carrying out so, they get lawful standing, as well as a "public college" status. "The educational institution that offers you a license is going to be in cost of your wellness treatment, whether you possess a clinical post degree residency or not," pointed out the state board member. The condition board participants pointed out they are concerned with whether the licensing demand would not permit those who be without an education and learning to finish university.

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Alberta’s initial AgriRecovery payment through the 2021 Canada-Alberta Livestock Feed Assistance (CALFA) initiative is now open for applications.
The initiative will help cover feed and water access costs for breeding female livestock in the province.
According to the Government of Alberta, those who are approved, and have signed up for direct deposit will see payments toward the end of the month.
A secondary payment of up to $106 per head will be taken on a feed-need approach, supplemented by receipts. Farmers and ranchers can stay up-to-date by following AFSC, and Alberta Beef Producers.
Not an AFSC client? Get started by signing up for AFSC Connect.
Want to know more about the program? Head to AFSC’s Q&As page.

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With the instant messaging apps like Whatsapp, everything became digitalized in the communication. Before the acquisition of Whatsapp, Facebook bought another great photo or pics sharing app named Instagram. Rest is the history.
Well, Let’s get started with some of the worthy Instagram alternative apps to diversify your photo reach. Let’s dive in!
Best Instagram Alternative Apps 2016
Flickr would be the ultimate photo sharing app one can get apart from Instagram. With some heart-rendering features, it wins over almost everyone. You’ll get a cloud storage space of 1000 GB to store your photos and organize them elegantly. Now, you don’t have to worry about running out of storage can able to save all your pics in cloud storage safely.
You’ll get a plethora of filters, modes to tweak for the perfection. The inbuilt photo editor provides you the ample space to show your photographic skills. And share with the photo enthusiast in no time. After all, Yahoo has done a great job by developing the full-fledged alternative app to Instagram to the open world. Since the app is completely free, it is an added bonus.
This is one of the professional mobile application to revamp your editing skills. Autodesk developed a phenomenal app with full-fledged features enables you to dive into the editing world and makes you strive for perfection. With lots of filters, modes, and options out there, you no longer have to worry about the inadequate settings. It enables you to preview the filters live without taking the pictures on your device.
You don’t have to worry to about the auto mode now, with Auto fix it adjusts the white balance, ISO and other things as per the environment. Further, you can create a collage with tons of layout, backgrounds, and spacing out there. Take selfies, change the mood of the photo, host of the effects, you’ll surely get an edge over Instagram. You can share your pictures directly to Facebook, Whatsapp, Gmail and others.
Professional photo editor that is impressive to tweak the images next level. With the copious filters like lens blur, Glamour Glow, tonal contrast, and many others. The HDR scape is stunning; you can create breathtaking pictures with multiple exposures. From the customization standpoint, you won’t be disappointed with Snapseed. Raw develop feature enables you to tweak the AWB (auto white balance), and contrast to bring the high-quality images.
You can crop, rotate or transform the pictures without hassles. Apart from that, you can re-edit any files you’d saved. You can add or remove filters anytime. Being a member of the Instagram alternative, it deserves the sweet spot.
4. Camera 360
If you need the innovative photo taking experience, then Camera 360 is the perfect companion one can have. You’ll get plenty of the awesome filters, modes, and profiles for real-time customization. Well, you’ll also get the many funny stickers add in your images.
With the professional photo editor, you can create a collage, manage your favorite and you’ll get authority over the customization. Camera 360 also have the creative photos and layouts which help you to create amazing images. One of the best photo editor app out there on the planet.
One of the best selfie app out there, Retrica have abundant effects, packs, and profiles you take the crystal-clear pictures without glitches. You can use your rear and front facing camera to shoot the pictures, and adjust the pic as per your needs. Most of the profiles are of vintage style, if you are a die-hard fan of vintage style photography, Retrica is the chief app to work on.
With over 100+ filters, you can preview the images in real-time. After all, Retrica stamps were sealed on the images you take. You change or modify the existing stamp of the picture. Rectrica does a great job by providing the option to share the images with a wide range of medias.
Though it doesn’t directly tackle with the photo editing but resembles the similar feature with vast reach. Being the messaging app, it helps you to share pictures, videos, or any documents with your friends. Unfortunately, they don’t have any built-in features to enhance the photography provides the hefty exposure to your photo if you shared with a vast group.
You can add the captions to your images before you send them. Although, it doesn’t sound as an Instagram alternative, but still leaves a lot in the plate. And also play with the images, if you’d the best photo editor application.
Wrapping it up,
If you are a profound photographer, then Instagram would be the best place to showcase your potential. By the way, there is plenty of equivalent Instagram alternative out there. You can get your hands on those markets to push your photos. If you already have some similar apps like Instagram, do leave a comment below.
Sharing is caring, isn’t it? Feel free to share with your friends and relatives.


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Enjoy a nature lover’s paradise, where you will view fascinating volcanic attractions like fumaroles, bubbling mud pots and boiling hot springs at the foothills of the active Rincón De La Vieja Volcano. Experience this wonderful scenery with tropical flowers, stunning trees and crystal clear streams while you hike for 2 hours through exciting trails, viewing some of the most stunning geology in Costa Rica. You should also spot many animals, potentially such as sloths, coatis, spider-monkeys, white-faced capuchin monkeys, peccaries, deer and some 260 bird species, including toucans, curassows, bellbirds, parrots, hummingbirds, owls, woodpeckers, tanagers, motmots, eagles and many others. Lunch included.
Your transportation will pick you up at the Krain property where you are staying and drive you to the Rincón de la Vieja National Park . Once you are done exploring the volcano and enjoying your delicious lunch, your transportation will take you back to where you are staying.

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YMC Spring/Summer 2016
June 13, 2015
YMC’s head of design, Fraser Moss, focused on creating coherence in the SS16 show out of the “chaos of ideas” that form the collections. Inspired by oriental workwear, the show also featured more interest than we are used to from the brand.
Sage, navy and lighter blues, white, black and dusty pinks were the the solid colours and prints were subtly included throughout, the navy and khaki polka dot print that everyone had as a preview – the invitations were a pocket square in the printed fabric – taking centre stage. Checks were introduced on relaxed tailoring. In fact, everything was relaxed: soft utilitarian suits with drawstring waists on jackets, and a chambray boilersuit; crumpled macs and crushed linen suits; simple collarless T-shirts in cottons.
Bowler hats and skate punk sandals, that we are already dying to wear, finished off the summer wardrobe. Outerwear was simple in suede or silk bombers and light macs, a plastic-coated rainproof one, or the grey suede Aertex bomber with panther motif providing the edge to the cool and commercial collection.
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Join the Staten Island Photoville photographers for a pannel discussion and exhibition walkthrough!
Featuring: David Lê, Gabrielle Bass, Thomas Giarraffa, Christine Kenworthy, Samuel Patel, Gillian Ricci, Jahtiek Long, and Jess Gianna.
Location: Alice Austen House
Number 53 on the official photoville map
Alice Austen House has partnered with Photoville in 2022 to present six exhibitions at the Alice Austen House Park and the South Beach Boardwalk in Staten Island. Hear from some of the presenting photographers on the Turnout NYC stage in the Alice Austen Park and walk through the surrounding meadow to view the exhibition.
A vibrant cultural center, the Alice Austen House keeps the bold spirit of the early American photographer alive by presenting changing exhibitions of Austen’s pioneering historic photographs as well as contemporary photography, while also providing education programs for students, and offering a range of cultural programs for the public. A Victorian Gothic Cottage that was Austen’s home serves as the museum — located in a nationally-landmarked park on the shore of Staten Island, near the Verrazano-Narrows Bridge with sweeping views of Brooklyn and Lower Manhattan. The Alice Austen House and grounds are owned by the New York City Department of Parks and Recreation, operated by the Friends of Alice Austen House Inc. 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, and a member of the Historic House Trust. The Alice Austen House is a New York City and national landmark, on the Register of Historic Places, and a member of the National Trust for Historic Preservation’s distinctive group of Historic Artists’ Homes and Studios. In 2017, we updated our designation to become a national site of LGBTQ history.


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WELCOME TO THE COLLECTIVE: 3 HOTELS PUTTING THE FRESH BACK INTO FUSION DINING
Fusion dining – it’s a seriously scrummy business. But as a culinary concept that’s been kicking around for centuries, it’s hardly a groundbreaking trend – so it’s up to restaurants to keep combinations tasty and fresh to continue to surpass foodies’ high expectations.
Meet three hotel restaurants and bars who’re raising the fusion bar and tantalising tastebuds with their à-la-carte offerings.
LOCATION: San Francisco
CAUSE: Getting flavour-frisky with the in-crowd.
It’s San Francisco’s dirty little secret: up five floors high overlooking the bustling SoMa district, Dirty Habit’s sizzling sharing plates and cocktails have taken creativity to new heights. Marrying together Mediterranean, French, Asian and American flavours, this uber-cool rooftop is the perfect hangout for adventurous 20- and 30-somethings looking for an interesting drinking and dining experience. From a plate offsetting the buttery texture of pan-seared foie gras – the ultimate French indulgence – with the sweet acidity of an American-inspired bed of pineapple upside down cake, to mixing a rare selection of beers (yes, we mean the brown brew us Brits can’t get enough of!) with everything from coffee, to cloves, to coconut, combinations are weird, quirky and utterly fabulous. Keep the pleasantly surprised expressions and Insta pics coming, we say.
CAUSE: Keeping food veterans on their toes.
Serving everything from ramen to rigatoni, the newly reopened fusion restaurant IMPAR at SOFIA Hotel is both a “nod to East and West”. Its neutral, open space lets their fiesta of flavours do the talking, allowing diners to focus on appreciating the transformation of Spanish classics into international taste sensations. Just take a look at their seabass ceviche: bathing their pescado crudo in an Asian staple, coconut milk, is a stroke of pure food genius, plain and simple. And IMPAR’s daring local combinations are just as dreamy as those collected from afar – how could anyone resist the addition of a pinch of sea salt and a drop of high-quality Spanish olive oil to their 70-per-cent chocolate French crémeux? Not us…
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LOCATION: Puerto Rico
CAUSE: Combining international zest with Puerto Rican classics.
Puerto Rico’s fusion frenzy started with Michelin-star chef Juliana González at El San Juan Hotel’s restaurant Caña. Inspired after her globetrotting culinary ventures, she channelled her insatiable wanderlust into combining the flavours of her heritage with touches of international flair. The result? An eclectic array of tapas placed in the middle of the table for all the family to share – and surely squabble over. Between the teaming of locally sourced black sausage with texture-rich Middle Eastern pine nuts and spinach; and pairing Puerto Rico’s famous churrasco (skirt steak) – separated from its garlicky partner in crime, chimichurri – with the sweet notes of Spanish sherry and Chinese bok choi, Juliana’s creativity in culinary expression knows no bounds. Throw in one (or two… Or maybe three) of Caña’s addictive Gazpacho Bloody Marys, and travellers should ready themselves for a dining experience that blows their expectations out of the water.

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Kefir and yogurt sound really similar. After all, they’re both cultured dairy products, right? While that may be true, they do have a number of differences, including the way they’re cultured, the types of bacteria present in each, and the taste and consistency.
How are they cultured?
Without going into all the scientific jargon, kefir essentially is cultured at room temperature, whereas yogurt is cultured with heat in a yogurt maker (or something that performs the same function).
What types of bacteria are present in each?
Yogurt is great for your digestive tract. The bacteria in it cleans out gunk, provides food for the good intestinal bacteria required to break down the things you eat, and then passes through your digestive tract afterwards. This is why they’re called transient bacteria: they last only about 24 hours.
With kefir, on the other hand, the beneficial bacteria and yeasts pack a far bigger punch. Compared to yogurt’s seven to ten strains, kefir has about 50. Plus, yogurt only cleans and provides food for the good bacteria already inside your intestines: kefir actually populates your intestines, so it’s great for people who have had all their good (and bad) bacteria wiped out after being treated with antibiotics. Also, the good bacteria in kefir is tough and sits in your digestive tract indefinitely, while the strains in yogurt last only about a day.
How do they taste?
Yogurt tends to be thicker than kefir, although there are thinner versions that are pourable. Depending on the brand and type, you may have a yogurt that’s relatively mild and thin, or a yogurt that’s thick, creamy, and tangy.
Milk kefir, on the other hand, is generally more tart and sourer than yogurt. The taste’s been described as somewhere in between yogurt and cultured buttermilk. It is generally drunk as a cultured dairy drink, whereas one usually eats yogurt with a spoon.
Which one is better for me?
Simple answer: it’s totally up to you and your unique biological make-up. While kefir is a rather potent cultured dairy product with dozens of different strains of bacteria and yeasts, it may not be for everybody. For one thing, it would be advisable to start with smaller portions of kefir because of its potency, whereas this caution would be unwarranted with yogurt. For another, the taste of kefir is definitely sourer than yogurt – and some people may not be used to this. In that sense, kefir might be a bit of an acquired taste.
If you’re diabetic or have had frequent digestive problems that yogurt doesn’t seem to help with, you might try kefir (or its non-dairy version, water kefir) instead. If you’re just really into health and you think kefir might be another nice addition to your lifestyle, then go for it.
In summary, this little-known dairy product possesses great health benefits for your gut, as it not only cleans your intestines but also repopulates the good bacteria. It’s easy to digest because its curd size tends to be smaller than yogurt, making it great for babies, elderly people, and those experiencing chronic fatigue, pain, or digestive disorders.


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“The Music Man” announced its complete Broadway cast Thursday, including new members Rema Webb as Mrs. Squires, Phillip Boykin as Olin Britt and Linda Mugleston as Alma Hix.
In addition to Webb, Boykin and Mugleston, newly announced cast members include Benjamin Pajak as Winthrop, Kayla Teruel as Amaryllis, Garrett Long as Ethel Toffelmier, Jessica Sheridan as Maud Dunlop, Eddie Korbich as Jacey Squires, Daniel Torres as Ewart Dunlop and Nicholas Ward as Oliver Hix. Rehearsals for the Broadway production began Thursday.
They join leads Sutton Foster and Hugh Jackman, as well as the previously announced principal cast members Shuler Hensley, Jefferson Mays, Jayne Houdyshell, Marie Mullen, Remy Auberjonois, Gino Cosculluela and Emma Crow.
“The Music Man” begins previews at the Winter Garden Theatre on Dec. 20, 2021, ahead of an opening night scheduled for Feb. 10, 2022. The musical, which was originally announced for fall 2020, has twice postponed its opening due to the theatrical shutdown.
The revival is directed by Jerry Zaks and choreographed by Warren Carlyle. Kate Horton has taken over the duties of producer Scott Rudin, who previously led the revival but stepped away from Broadway producing after allegations of workplace mistreatment. Barry Diller and David Geffen have remained with the production.
The musical’s ensemble includes Nick Alvino, Jordan Beall, Ronnie S. Bowman Jr., Maria Briggs, Audrey Cardwell, JT Church, Max Clayton, Kammie Crum, Aydin Eyikan, Carlee Flanagan, Ethen Green-Younger, Emily Hoder, Curtis Holland, Eloise Kropp, Ethan Lafazan, Kayla LaVine, Andrew Minard, Sean Montgomery, Tanner Quirk, Lance Roberts, Daniel Patrick Russell, Ann Sanders, Sherisse Springer, Mitchell Tobin, Kathy Voytko, Branch Woodman and Ryan Worsing.


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I just made a order to warlord games about my Japanese army im going to start building but what to do now??
I dont have a lot of Pacific terrain soo why not make a Jungle house... and here are the pics of my first ready house.
The palm trees are from JR Miniatures but the scale is for 15mm but i think they still work.
The House is made from balsa wood and then i glue a plastic matrix sheet on it.
The roof is made from the fibers from a door matt.


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Indiana County is Leader in Sending People to Prison
by Lonnie Burton
In a major shift from just a decade ago, rural areas of the U.S. are more likely to send people to prison than urban areas. While big cities have been trying to reduce incarceration rates, large parts of rural and suburban America have gone in the opposite direction. Residents of small counties – those with populations under 100,000 – are now 50 percent more likely to go to prison than those in more populous counties, compared to just ten years ago. In fact, one small county in Indiana is proudly leading the way in locking people up.
That would be Dearborn County in eastern Indiana. The elected prosecutor for Dearborn County and neighboring Ohio County, Aaron Negangard, is unapologetic about being the leading contributor to the state’s prison population.
“I am proud of the fact that we send more people to jail than other counties,” he said. “That’s how we keep it safe here.” So safe that the county has imposed prison terms on over 5,000 residents – more than San Francisco and Durham, North Carolina combined.
The county not only sends more people to prison than other, larger counties, it also imposes sentences that are shockingly long. Donnie Gaddis’ case is just one example.
Had Gaddis tried to sell 15 oxycodone pills to an undercover officer just 20 minutes to the east in Cincinnati, the maximum sentence he faced would have been six months. In cities like San Francisco or New York he likely would have received probation or drug treatment. But Gaddis lived in Dearborn County, Indiana. His sentence after a plea deal? Sixteen years in prison.
“I’ve settled murders for a lot less than that,” observed Philip Stevens, a public defender in Cincinnati.
Gaddis’ case represents a trend in rural counties dealing with an opioid epidemic. As the illicit use of narcotics has spread from large cities, rural prosecutors like Negangard have fought back by aggressively going after drug crimes.
“If you’re not prosecuting, then you’re de facto legalizing it,” Negangard said.
As a result, rural counties – mostly white and politically conservative – are sending more and more drug offenders to prison. In Dearborn County, where 97 percent of the population is white, one in ten adults is now in prison or jail, or on probation.
“It’s government run amok,” remarked Douglas A. Garner, a local criminal defense attorney.
“That is so far out of line with the crime itself and any common notion of decency,” added San Francisco public defender Jeff Adachi.
Adachi was reacting to a 35-year sentence given to a Cincinnati man arrested in Dearborn County for selling seven grams of heroin to an undercover officer.
Negangard said the county has some choices for those charged with drug offenses who want to change, including a drug court, veterans court, a jail chemical addictions program and a diversion program, which lets some first-time felony offenders avoid conviction altogether. He added the county is interested in starting a program that combines mental health counseling with a medical device called “The Bridge,” designed to help people detox safely.
But he stands by his belief that stiff sentences and high rates of incarceration have a deterrent effect on would-be criminals, akin to “sticker shock.” Alec Schiering, a recovering addict who was prosecuted by Negangard, happens to agree.
“When I was using and I would have to go get drugs, the dealers would not come to Indiana,” said Schiering, who has completed four years of a 20-year probationary period he received for heroin possession. “They would not come here to give you drugs because they knew the charge was significant compared to Hamilton County [in Ohio].”
Dearborn County Superior Court Judge Jonathan N. Cleary estimated that 225 of the 250 prisoners in the county’s jail have a drug problem, but added that money for substance abuse treatment is scarce. Yet county officials recently appropriated $11.5 million to double the size of the jail and another $11 million for a courthouse expansion project.
“We just can’t let the bad guys go,” Negangard explained.
Apparently not – no matter the financial cost to taxpayers and the human and social costs of incarcerating drug offenders instead of providing them with treatment.
Sources: The New York Times, WCPO-TV, WLWT-TV


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Wulfrun Hall Wednesday 14th February 2024
Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes
TICKETS ON SALE AT 06 OCT 2023 10:00AM
Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes have announced their new album Dark Rainbow for release on 26th January 2024. The band are also sharing the album’s lead single ‘Man of the Hour’, which was given its airplay debut by Clara Amfo on her BBC Radio 1 Future Sounds show last night.
The last time that many UK fans will have witnessed the band will have been at their sold-out Alexandra Palace show in London, or on the mainstages at Download and Reading & Leeds festivals, or headlining this summer's 2000 Trees Festival. In the wake of Dark Rainbow’s release in January, the band will also be embarking on their biggest tour to date as they announce details of headline shows through the UK, Europe, Australia and USA for 2024.
Frank Carter and The Rattlesnakes will be live here at the Wulfrun at The Halls Wolverhampton February 2024.


Blue House & Jesmond Dene Road Working Group
Monday 28th November 2016
Notes of the fifth meeting taken by Ali Lamb, Transport Engagement Officer, Newcastle City Council
Present: John Dales, Independent Facilitator; Graham Grant, Head of Transport Investment, Ali Lamb, Engagement Officer; Mike Scott, Nexus; Cllrs Catherine Walker (North Jesmond); Dominic Raymont (East Gosforth); Nick Cott (West Gosforth); Stella Postlethwaite (North Jesmond).
Representatives of stakeholder groups: New Cycling; Jesmond Residents Association; Save Newcastle Wildlife; Space for Gosforth, Newcastle Cycling Forum; Gosforth Traffic; Jesmond Dene Estate Residents Association; West Gosforth Residents Association; Change.org Petition; High West Jesmond Residents Association; the Five Admirals Residents Association; T&W Public Transport User Group; Save our Town Moor; Open Lab, Newcastle University.
- Welcome & introductions
Welcomes were extended by JD and he referred to the paper that some group members had received on email from Nick Brown MP’s office. It was apparent that only some of the group had received the paper, no one was clear how the email addresses had been accessed given that the council had explained to the MP’s office that any papers for distribution to the group must come to the council to be shared – under the data protection rules the council would never share personal contact details with a 3rd party.
It was agreed that AL would circulate the paper to the whole group and that a discussion about the contents would be deferred until the next meeting.
- Proposed changes to speed limits
GG gave a short presentation to describe the proposed changes to the speed limits along the Great North Road, these proposals represent a holistic approach to the whole length, from Blue House to the North Brunton Interchange.
The proposals are a mixture of 20 to 40mph stretches depending on the conditions – the most built up stretches attracting a 20mph limit and the most open, a 40mph limit. The proposals have been through a technical consultation with the emergency services, bus operators and decision makers. The next stage is a formal consultation which includes the general public and those people who are directly affected – this is likely to be after Christmas.
Q: Will the council be modelling the impact of the proposed speed reductions on the function of Blue House?
GG agrees to have a look at this idea.
There is speculation about the impact and effectiveness of speed reductions and it was noted that signs are only part of the picture, the design and enforcement are also crucial in supporting speed reduction.
Group members suggest that they believe that speed contributes to the collision statistics at Blue House.
Enforcement is a key issue and GG points out the council does not have the powers to enforce moving traffic offenses – the police have responsibility for that.
A group member questioned whether 20mph zones were enforceable? JD said that they were as long as they were signed properly. GG remarked that the issue can sometimes be one of resources and priorities. The police and the council do meet regularly to agree priorities.
Q: Could average speed cameras be a tool in enforcing the speed restrictions?
In conclusion, JD states that he believes the speed reductions are a positive contribution to the redesign of the Blue House.
- Review of performance data for junction options considered to date
JD introduced the paper he had prepared with the modelling data for the 3 different junctions the groups have previously considered. In summary, the data showed that Design 1 (a simple turbo roundabout, considered at the BHWG on 31 October – some tree loss) does not perform well in the short or long term (which assumes a forecasted 10% growth in traffic, which can, however, be questioned) , Design 2 (the large oval roundabout, also considered by BHWG on 31 October – excessive tree loss therefore disregarded) performs slightly better in the short term but much worse in the long term; Design 3 (a conventional circular roundabout considered by BHWG on 14 November – no tree loss) performs ok for the current demand at am peak times, slightly less well at pm peak times but struggles in the peak times in 2031 if the forecasted growth in demand occurs.
JD suggests that the group start to look at back-casting rather than forecasting – establishing what the tolerances are in terms of delays and then translating that to look at the performance of the junction.
Q: How are delays on public transport measured?
A: The model does allow for the bus movements to be extracted.
It was also noted that in order to advantage buses, although they will need to wait at the junction, they must have a means to get to the front of the queue.
Q: Do the modelling figures include the impact of the crossings and the inevitable delays when they are used?
A: No, the figures don’t include crossings and each time they are called, a new source of delay will be introduced. However, there are ways of minimising the delay for example, never allowing full red on all 4 approaches at the same time.
Q: How does the performance of the junction options described affect the other pinch points in the network?
A: The modelling hasn’t been done yet on the network as a whole but JD will get it done.
The group would like give consideration to what length of time is an acceptable delay and how time of day might affect those tolerances.
It was noted that the consequence of delays must also be considered, that is that delays will lead to rat running through residential streets. JD remarks that this is the genius of cities – the fact that people have options, they may change their route, and they may change their time or mode of travel. Supporting a variety of choices such as walking or cycling might be a contribution to managing growth and retaining capacity at peak times.
It is acknowledged that currently, there aren’t any delays outside of peak hours. It was also pointed out that we don’t have any representatives of non-residential users of the junction who are affected by the performance and capacity and don’t have an option to change their journey plans or modes. NCC has a duty to consider the needs of all users’, not just residents.
Q: Will Blue House and Haddricks be delivered at the same time?
A: No decision has been taken as yet but the group will be asked to express a view as to what is preferable – more disruption but less time to do, less disruption but a longer working period.
A group member agreed that the council had to consider the needs of all users but suggested that the total journey time is the important factor for NCC to look at.
Q: Do speed limits affect delays?
A: To a certain extent but ultimately delays occur at junctions rather than on links.
- Consideration of a new roundabout layout for Blue House junction
JD tabled a plan which had been developed after discussing options with the Freeman in terms of land use to facilitate cycling and walking facilities and options for relocating the resident of the Blue House itself, demolishing the building and using the footprint for the junction improvements.
The proposal uses a type of turbo roundabout design and delivers encouraging performance figures on all peak times and future forecasts.
After a period table based discussions and questions, JD asks the group to agree to further developmental work on this option.
Q: Why are we spending time on this option when it appears to deliver very little advantage now and greater advantage in the future but the long term aim is to have far less traffic?
- Consideration of proposals for Jesmond Dene Road junctions
A plan was shared that tidy’s up the existing layouts, smartens the junctions and introduces at pedestrian crossing at the top of Osborne Road. A new crossing is proposed at the La Sagesse development, the left turn into Osborne Road from JDS becomes left only and all traffic signals are upgraded and connected to work together.
A table discussion followed and various issues were raised with JD and GG. There were questions about provision for cycling to clarify where it was. Comment was made that it needed to be of a high enough quality to attract new users and better thought through to enable it to link adequately with surrounding area and a wider network.
- JD compile comparative figures for the 3 junctions in the frame in order to help the process of moving towards a recommendation
- JD will produce more information about how the 3 potential junctions would operate within the network
- Group members are invited to share the information with their networks after the usual 3 day period.
A group member reminded everyone that a discussion about modal shift is outstanding and JD assured that the back-casting discussion next time would encompass modal shift and behaviour change. It was also raised that there may be need for a least one more working group meeting in view of the complex issues arising from nearby changes other than to the roundabout itself.
Monday 12th December 2016 – 5.30 for a 6pm start
Click on the following link for the option for the Jesmond Dene / Osborne Road junction improvement.
Image below – the new proposed plan.


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Egypt in the eye of the storm. Today the "march of a million" against the Military Council
The civilian government submits resignation, after police violence in Tahrir Square, but yet to be accepted. The opposition demands that the Supreme Council of the armed forces hands over authority to civilians.
Cairo (AsiaNews / Agencies) - The civilian government led by Essam Sharaf has submitted its resignation but the Supreme Council of the Armed Forces (SCAF) has not yet decided whether to accept it or not, and consultations are underway between the military and the various political forces to find a way out of the situation. Meanwhile Tahrir Square is slowly filling up with the protesters' ahead of the “march of a million” scheduled for the afternoon, after overnight clashes continued sporadically between security forces and opposition groups. Police targeted journalists in particular. The photographer Masry al-Yaum lost an eye, a journalist of the same newspaper was hit on the chin by a rubber bullet.
The Egyptian Muslim Brotherhood announced, in a statement on their website, that it will not participate in the demonstration organized today in Tahrir Square, Cairo, against the Supreme Council of the armed forces. The party that refers to the Muslim Brotherhood, 'Freedom' and justice, "says it does not want to "drag the people into more bloody clashes with political parties who seek to benefit from the tensions''. The appeal for today's march was launched above all by the Coalition of Revolution Youth and the "6 April" Movement, which spearheaded the revolt that led to the downfall of Mubarak. Opposition parties demand that the SCAF assigns power to a civilian government.
The stand off between security forces and demonstrators in Tahrir Square, now in its third day, has resulted in at least 33 victims, according to medical sources said. Most of them had gunshot wounds. The wounded were at least 1250, according to the Ministry of Health. In addition to Tahrir Square, there are demonstrations in Alexandria, Suez and other Egyptian cities. On November 28th parliamentary elections should take place.

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1. CHAPTER I
I am indebted to my dear parents (both now in heaven) for having had habits
of order and regularity instilled into me at a very early age.
In that happy bygone time, I was taught to keep my hair tidy
at all hours of the day and night, and to fold up every article
of my clothing carefully, in the same order, on the same chair,
in the same place at the foot of the bed, before retiring
to rest. An entry of the day's events in my little diary
invariably preceded the folding up. The "Evening Hymn"
(repeated in bed) invariably followed the folding up.
And the sweet sleep of childhood invariably followed the
In later life (alas!) the Hymn has been succeeded by sad and
bitter meditations; and the sweet sleep has been but ill exchanged
for the broken slumbers which haunt the uneasy pillow of care.
On the other hand, I have continued to fold my clothes,
and to keep my little diary. The former habit links me to my
happy childhood--before papa was ruined. The latter habit--
hitherto mainly useful in helping me to discipline the fallen
nature which we all inherit from Adam--has unexpectedly proved
important to my humble interests in quite another way.
It has enabled poor Me to serve the caprice of a wealthy member
of the family into which my late uncle married. I am fortunate
enough to be useful to Mr. Franklin Blake.
I have been cut off from all news of my relatives by marriage
for some time past. When we are isolated and poor, we are not
infrequently forgotten. I am now living, for economy's sake,
in a little town in Brittany, inhabited by a select circle
of serious English friends, and possessed of the inestimable
advantages of a Protestant clergyman and a cheap market.
In this retirement--a Patmos amid the howling ocean of popery
that surrounds us--a letter from England has reached me at last.
I find my insignificant existence suddenly remembered by
Mr. Franklin Blake. My wealthy relative--would that I could add
my spiritually-wealthy relative!--writes, without even an attempt
at disguising that he wants something of me. The whim has
seized him to stir up the deplorable scandal of the Moonstone:
and I am to help him by writing the account of what I myself
witnessed while visiting at Aunt Verinder's house in London.
Pecuniary remuneration is offered to me--with the want
of feeling peculiar to the rich. I am to re-open wounds
that Time has barely closed; I am to recall the most intensely
painful remembrances--and this done, I am to feel myself compensated
by a new laceration, in the shape of Mr. Blake's cheque.
My nature is weak. It cost me a hard struggle, before Christian
humility conquered sinful pride, and self-denial accepted


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Kristina Marie Darling is the author of nine books, which include Melancholia (An Essay) (Ravenna Press, 2012), The Moon & Other Inventions: Poems After Joseph Cornell (BlazeVOX Books, 2012), and (with Carol Guess) X Marks the Dress: A Registry (Gold Wake Press, forthcoming in 2014). Her writing has been honored with fellowships from the Corporation of Yaddo, the Hawthornden Castle International Retreat for Writers, the Helene Wurlitzer Foundation, the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts, the Vermont Studio Center, and the Ragdale Foundation, as well as grants from the Kittredge Fund and the Elizabeth George Foundation. Her newest poetry collection, Petrarchan, was be released by BlazeVOX Books in February.
LD: How did you find your way to this form? When you did, did it just run away with you? What, for you, marks off one project distinctly from the next?
KMD: I became interested in fragmented forms because of what they allow the writer to leave unsaid. When I was much younger, I used to write lyric poetry in the most traditional sense. But it was so difficult for me not to seem lofty or clichéd. Once I started writing footnotes, glossaries, and other types of marginalia, there was no turning back. I loved that these forms leave space for the reader’s imagination, allowing them to take part in the work of the poet.
LD: You note your sources at the end of the book—Petrarch, of course, and Anne Carson’s Sappho. What’s the role of source material? Do the poems find their way to sources or vice versa? If it’s vice versa, to what extent do you see yourself doing a kind of creative research? I’m wondering to what extent there might be a thesis. . .
KMD: I feel like all poetry arises from the writer’s life as a reader. I think of poetry as a conversation, in which the poet appropriates, revises, and recasts what has been said before her. But with Petrarchan, there was more of a “thesis” than with my previous projects. I love Petrarch’s work, but it’s so problematic for me as a female reader. His writing, perhaps more than any other one person’s work, has been associated with the male gaze, the silenced beloved, and various master narratives about what love should or ought to be. Petrarchan is my attempt to reconcile Petrarch’s sonnets with my enduring interest in feminist reading practices.
LD: What’s the ratio of satire to adoration? Let me explain. Sometimes I find myself swept away in the romance of the writing, in the beautiful objects you create (like Appendix B here—swoon), but other times I suspect you’re satirizing the desire you tease (as in the love story, with its precious details—”his hands seemed fragile, even delicate,” etc). To what extent can you simultaneously indulge and expose a desire?
KMD: I feel as though this is part of the human condition. Don’t we all have desires we wouldn’t necessarily choose to have? I’m very interested in representing this type of internal conflict through form, technique, and literary allusion.
LD: Twenty-first century love. Discuss.
KMD: It’s terrible, just terrible. I always satirize Romantic literature, and the nineteenth century in general, but I feel a certain attraction to that time period. Things were so much more clear cut then. What with male feminism and empowered women, it’s the rules of love just aren’t clear anymore. I’d love one of those Emily Post style etiquette book that tells me exactly what to do on a first date, a second date, and every date thereafter.
LD: I have to ask about your name. To be a Darling—how does that change your relation to such writing advice as “Kill your darlings”?
KMD: If anything, my name has taught me to remember that nothing is sacred. I’m a pickup line waiting to happen, after all.
LD: Talk about hysteria.
KMD: In Phaedrus, Plato argues that love, madness and art are one and the same. They frequently intersect and blur into one another. I think there’s some truth to this. For me, all art arises from a kind of hysteria. And it’s strange that hysteria is gendered in the way that it is, since most of the art that’s produced, even now, is made by men.
LD: I’m guessing Emily Dickinson is deep in your reading, but I could be wrong. What’s your greatest influence from the traditional canon? and outside of it?
KMD: Although Emily Dickinson is wonderful, I’m more of an H.D. kind of girl. I love that she treats the poetic image as a catalyst for the reader’s imagination. So many of her poems depend on the reader to actively speculate and assign meaning to different facets of the text. For H.D., it’s the reader who actualizes the poem, and this idea has been extremely influential for my writing practice. My greatest influence outside of the literary cannon is Victorian fashion. I once worked on a collaboration with a fashion designer in New York City. He would create objects in response to my poems. Once he even made pair of turkey feather pumps that were just beautiful. Working with him was great because I was exposed to images, texts, and materials I would have never normally encountered.
LD: Some offbeat questions—
Pink or blue?
KMD: Pink. With ruffles.
LD: Vampires, werewolves, or zombies?
KMD: All of the above.
LD: Where is paradise?
KMD: The Yaddo mansion.
About the interviewer:
Lightsey Darst writes, dances, writes about dance and other arts, and teaches. Her books are Find the Girl and the forthcoming DANCE (both Coffee House Press). Her poetic work appears in Typo, Spork, and Diagram. Her criticism is online at mnartists.org, The Huffington Post, and Bookslut.


Short-term rental debate continues in Indian Wells
Indian Wells City Council has approved some guidelines for short-term rentals, but has yet to agree on a minimum length of stay.
During Thursday’s lengthy meeting, the council also amended a noise ordinance to prohibit “amplified” noise from 10 p.m. to 7 a.m. for all residents of the city, not just renters. On Jan. 22, they set the hours at 7 p.m. to 7 a.m., with the exception of Councilman Richard Balocco who said again on Thursday that was too early.
In the summer months, 7 p.m. is when people are just starting to go outside, he said. There will always be neighbors calling to complain if someone has a few people over for a barbecue or children playing in the pool are too loud, he said.
“I hate to think a noise ordinance to stop a certain problem is going to create another problem,” Balocco said.
The ordinance comes back Feb. 19 for a first reading with final approval expected March 5. Violators of the ordinance face fines of $250 for first offense and $500 for repeat violations.
Indian Wells officials have been working since last May, when it established a yearlong moratorium on short-term rentals to create an ordinance acceptable to neighbors of problem spots and rental owners. Many of the complaints stem from loud parties when homes are rented during big events including the Coachella and Stagecoach music festivals or the BNP Paribas Open tennis tournament.
Council members listened for nearly three hours to public comments during a study session on Jan. 22 and then proposed a zoning overlay in which the 1,100 homes not in homeowners’ associations adhere to 30-day minimum stays. There would be an exception for the BNP Paribas tennis tournament, when the minimum stay would be seven days.
The city’s 58 Homeowner associations — including the Vintage Club — would be allowed to set their own minimum stays.
After rethinking the comments made Jan. 22 and those he had received since, Mayor Ty Peabody said it might be better to map the problem areas and see if the restrictions can be placed solely on those spots.
But Councilman Doug Hanson said the city could have three blocks under one mandate and another three blocks nearby under a different set of rules.
Thursday brought another 90 minutes worth of comments from more than a dozen residents, split on minimum stays.
Many argued for 30 days, saying the noise and added traffic impacts their property values, while owners of rentals pushed for at least seven-day stays.
“We thought we had a consensus on this (Jan. 22) and now it seems to be going the other way,” said Patrick Baldwin, who supports 29-day minimum stays. He and others said the rentals are owned by people who are either part-time residents or don’t live in the area at all.
“You’re being asked to protect the voting interests of the residents,” he said.
Margot Langdon, a Canadian with a second home in Indian Wells, said it’s about who you rent to. She said she screens her tenants to ensure that they won’t be disruptive or cause problems for neighbors.
The council has until May 5 when the moratorium expires to decide.
“It’s not an easy decision because there are varied opinions,” Peabody said.
The council can extend the moratorium another 10 months, but all agreed they don’t want to do that.
“I can’t believe the small city of Indian Wells … needs two years to solve the problems of short-term rentals,” resident John Burton said. “Either the City Council deals with it or a ballot measure will deal with it.”
The council did unanimously approve an ordinance outlining 19 regulations for short-term rentals that limiting the number of occupants to two people per bedroom; and requiring that, when a vacation rental license is issued, neighbors within 200 feet are notified.
Fines for violations range from $1,000 to $5,000 fine plus loss of license for a year for the property owner. Renters face a minimum $500 fine.
The ordinance comes back Feb. 19 for final approval and adoption.


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Want to port LPG connection? You should know this about the facility
LPG customers can easily port their connection these days. The portability option for transfer of LPG connection was first launched across the country in 2013.
LPG customers can easily port their connection these days. The portability option for transfer of LPG connection was first launched across the country in 2013. Subsequently, the process of online transfer of connection within the same market was made fully automatic for the transfers within the same Oil Marketing Company (OMC). Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Shri Dharmendra Pradhan today said in a written reply to the Parliament that through portability initiative, the consumer is empowered to choose his/her destination distributor online from his registered login without the intervention of his parent distributor.
Pradhan said for porting connection, the Transfer Subscription Voucher (TSV) is delivered at customer premises by the destination distributor and it does away for the consumer to physically approach both the distributors with a transfer request.
The process of transfer of connection also entails email information to customer on each stage of transfer of connection, he added.
In case of Inter Company Connection Transfer, both parent and destination distributor get advance intimation about consumer’s transfer request with tracking options for customers.
However, the Customer needs to visit the parent distributorship for surrendering of LPG equipments as accounting of equipment and security deposit is involved, the minister said.
Since the launch of Scheme till 18.6.2019, OMCs have reported that over 4.2 lakh consumers have used this option for getting their connection transferred to their preferred/required distributor online under the portability scheme. OMCs have reported that the complaints pertaining to portability scheme are resolved immediately and there are zero established cases of complaints on portability, said Pradhan.
OMCs have also reported that they received suggestions on Portability scheme and in March, 2016, the process of online transfer of connection within same market was made fully automatic for the transfers within the OMC thereby doing away with the physical requirement of approaching the distributor with a transfer request.
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"This game is going to define our season," Gachelin said. "This game is extremely important."
Syracuse (5-4, 2-3 Big East) hosts West Virginia (6-4, 4-1) this weekend in what could make or break the Orangemen's bowl hopes. The Mountaineers are the hottest team in the Big East, winners of five straight, and are in line to be Big East champions should Miami lose another conference game and West Virginia win out the rest of its.
"It's our next opponent," Syracuse coach Paul Pasqualoni said. "This is the most important game we play this season."
For the Orangemen to be successful, they will need to stop Mountaineer star back Quincy Wilson, who has been on a tear as of late. Wilson rushed 34 times for 208 yards and four touchdowns against Pittsburgh.
"He's very powerful," Pasqualoni said. "He's just explosive and has the power to run through arm tackles."
He's been one of the biggest reasons they've won five in a row since a 22-20 heartbreaker against Miami at the Orange Bowl.
"If they beat Miami," Pasqualoni said, "they're the team to beat right now."
Another key for the Orangemen will be to stop quarterback Rasheed Marshall, who threw for 216 yards on 14-for-23 passing against the Panthers.
But Marshall's biggest stat of the night may have been the eight rushes he recorded for 43 yards. Marshall's ability to run the ball will give the Orangemen similar headaches to the ones they suffered against Miami's Derrick Cruddup.
"You don't know whether the quarterback is going to take it or give it to the running back," Gachelin said. "The more Marshall (throws) the ball, the better off we are. If we can do that, we'll be OK."
Gachelin's comments were a vote of confidence for the secondary, which has improved leaps and bounds since allowing 340 passing yards against North Carolina, Sept. 6. Against Miami, SU's secondary held Cruddup and Brock Berlin to just 80 yards on 5-of-13 completions.
The improvement of the secondary has directly had an effect on Syracuse's ability to rush the passer. After being shut out of the sack category in its first three games, the Orangemen front line has recorded 16 sacks for a loss of 93 yards since.
"The credit goes to the secondary," Gachelin said. "Getting the quarterback to hold the ball one or two seconds longer gives us the time we need."
But the secondary will have their hands full against a West Virginia attack that employs a no-huddle offense. The Orangemen were lost against the no-huddle last year, allowing 384 yards in a 34-7 loss in Morgantown, W.Va.
"The biggest concern is the no-huddle offense," Pasqualoni said. "Their kids do a great job executing that offense."
The Orangemen faced a similar type of hurry-up offense Sept. 27 against Toledo and passed the test, limiting Toledo to just seven points.
"Half the battle is getting lined up," Gachelin said. "I enjoy getting into a huddle to regroup, but whether I like or it or not, I just have to deal with it."
But for Gachelin, the objective is clear: Win and qualify for a bowl game against one of the hottest teams in the NCAA.
"We're 5-4 and we have a great chance at finishing 8-4," Gachelin said. "West Virginia is a quality team. Beating them would be just as big as beating Miami because they're just as talented."
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Today is the day everyone has been waiting for as the long awaited Star Wars: The Old Republic releases all over the world. Since its reveal back in 2007, a lot of gamers are already proclaiming that BioWare’s The Old Republic will topple the World of Warcraft by Blizzard for MMORPG supremacy. After spending almost a week playing The Old Republic via the game’s early access, there are a plethora of similarities that are borrowed from every MMO out there, specifically World of Warcraft.
While it may give gamers the impression that The Old Republic is a clone of World of Warcraft, there are a lot of new things in The Old Republic that will make it stand out on its own. The new features that The Old Republic has to offer will be something that will make every gamer out there that loves MMO games purchase Star Wars: The Old Republic. Lets take a look on what’s HOT and what’s NOT in our review.
All Quests Have Voice Overs
Players who are annoyed in reading endless text from quests in World of Warcraft or any other MMORPGs out there such as Rift will be pleased to know that The Old Republic will offer fans of the genre the ability to simply listen from the quest giver instead of reading through it. Back when I used to play World of Warcraft with friends, one of the things I hated about the game was reading the text non-stop while questing. With quests now equipped with voice overs, players in The Old Republic will no longer get bored as each of the voices in the game are unique and will give life to the characters as they convey their emotions and reactions.
Continuing the Star Wars Lore
It’s a fact that there are millions all over the world who are fans of the Star Wars franchise. Even though there are no Star Wars movies that are incoming, fans can continue to show their support to the Star Wars franchise by playing the Old Republic. We know in the prologue trilogy of the Star Wars movies, the on-going war between the Sith and the Jedi continues. Taking place years before the rise of the Galactic Empire and Darth Vader, The Old Republic will bring fans of the franchise to the epic massive-scale galaxies where players will go through quest via the point of view of both the Jedi and the Sith.
As a MMORPG, players will have to choose at the beginning of the game whether they want to side with the Sith or the Jedi. Each side has its own class where you can do a lot of customizations. There are a decent amount of races to choose from such as the Human, Mirakula, and the Twi’lek. Since BioWare is the team behind this game, we should expect a good and well developed storyline and they delivered it. At each class that is available, they have their own unique storyline that you can follow. They are completely unique that you might find to play other classes after finishing the current class you’re playing on.
Join the Dark or Light Side
Unlike other MMORPGs out there, players will be given a chance in the Old Republic to play the way they want it to be. Just like other BioWare games such as Mass Effect and Dragon Age, the choices you make in the game will alter the outcome of the player’s character story. At each conversation you do in the game, the list of dialogue options will appear which looks a lot similar in past BioWare games. Depending on what the player chooses, it will either bring them into the dark or light side of the force. Determining which one is the Light and Dark is easy to distinguish as there will be an insignia to the radial dialogue menu that represents each side.
Wait, Is this Knights of the Old Republic III?
For quite some time, players have been demanding BioWare to release the third game to the Knights of the Old Republic series. Instead of making KOTOR III, Bioware instead developed The Old Republic. While the game doesn’t carry the “Knights of” title, I must say that this game can be considered as the follow up title to the KOTOR series as the game offers a deep storyline that follows the storyline of the Old Republic, just before the Rise of Darth Vader. The class storyline that BioWare developed can be considered as a masterpiece as it’s one of the MMORPG games out there that are focused much on the story. They are very entertaining that it may not get you to realize that you’ve been doing the same kind of quest over and over again thanks to the phenomenal story.
Gamers who rather play with themselves can still enjoy the game. If at some point in time, players might find an area hard and there are no one to group with, players can have a companion that can assist them. There are a plethora of companions that are available in the game and they vary from droids to different races and classes. Each of the available companions has unique abilities and getting to know them is a must if you wish to be with them throughout your journey. Don’t forget that just like in past Bioware games, character affection is important to the companions. Depending on the choices you make in the story progression, the companion may love or hate you.
Classic MMORPG Elements Are Here
In addition to the new features that I mentioned above, MMORPG fans who have played other games out there such as World of Warcraft and Rift will not be lost in this game. The story progression and the leveling procedures are the same in context. Players can pick up quests from NPCs in the game, get experience points, level up and distribute the skill points that they get. Also, players will be able to join Guilds where a group of members can team up in raiding some of the game’s challenging dungeons, or simply hunt for loot. There are PvP arenas that are also available in the game where you can compete with other players on the opposing side.
Another new feature that MMORPG fans will love on the Old Republic is the ship battles. At some point in the game, players will have an opportunity to have their own ship and do intergalactic battles with other players and species in the game.
Game’s Presentation Is Phenomenal
Playing through World of Warcraft and Rift over the past few months and/or years, I must say that the Old Republic is one of the MMO games out there that has exceptional visuals. The character models the game has to offer are detailed and it’s something that fans will really love. Also, the vast environments of the Old Republic are full of eye candy as it’s big and there are a lot of details that BioWare has put into it. For those who are wondering what Coruscant looks like, they’ll finally be able to see it in Old Republic in pristine detail.
Bugs, Bugs, Bugs
As of time of writing, the necessary patch for the game’s launch has been released but there are glitches and bugs that can get very annoying. At some point in the game where you have your companions, there will be times that they will be missing as soon as you launch the game. Other times they will randomly disappears. This glitch is very annoying and the only way for me to get them back is by restarting the game. There are also lip syncing issues to some of the characters as at times, quest givers will not move their mouth but you’ll still hear and see them speaking.
The mentioned glitches and bugs are very minor and players will only see them less frequent than they expect. Hopefully in the coming weeks, BioWare will continue to patch the game’s glitches to make it perfect.
In the end, I can conclude that Star Wars: The Old Republic has the features that lets the game stands on its own two feet and it is not a clone of World of Warcraft. The new features that the game has to offer such as the multiple dialogue options, companions that can come along to aid you in your quest and full voice over dialogue are only a few of the biggest things that you can expect to experience in the game. Gamers who have been following BioWare games for quite some time can expect the Old Republic to get you involved in the story by doing quests, rather than World of Warcraft’s somewhat boring story. Well, does this mean The Old Republic can take World of Warcraft down? Not at the moment as World of Warcraft has a bigger fanbase whereas The Old Republic is barely starting. However, once the word spreads out that The Old Republic is the revolution of MMORPG, then there’s a chance.
[Editor’s Note: Star Wars the Old Republic was reviewed on the PC. The game was provided to us by the publisher for review purposes. Review is based on 50+ hours of gameplay since Early Access was granted last week.
Beware of the long server queues if you played during the early access phase. The server you most likely are playing will be full, allowing you to wait an hour or so. If you just started today, choose the new servers that Bioware put up today. If you wish to play with US, we’re on Dark Reaper server!]Star Wars: The Old Republic Review,


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Latest observations on the low energy excess in CRESST-III
by G. Angloher, S. Banik, G. Benato, A. Bento, A. Bertolini, R. Breier, C. Bucci, L. Canonica, A. D'Addabbo, S. Di Lorenzo, L. Einfalt, A. Erb, F. v. Feilitzsch, N. Ferreiro Iachellini, S. Fichtinger, D. Fuchs, A. Fuss, A. Garai, V. M. Ghete, S. Gerster, P. Gorla, P. V. Guillaumon, S. Gupta, D. Hauff, M. Ješkovský, J. Jochum, M. Kaznacheeva, A. Kinast, H. Kluck, H. Kraus, A. Langenkämper, M. Mancuso, L. Marini, L. Meyer, V. Mokina, A. Nilima, M. Olmi, T. Ortmann, C. Pagliarone, L. Pattavina, F. Petricca, W. Potzel, P. Povinec, F. Pröbst, F. Pucci, F. Reindl, J. Rothe, K. Schäffner, J. Schieck, D. Schmiedmayer, S. Schönert, C. Schwertner, M. Stahlberg, L. Stodolsky, C. Strandhagen, R. Strauss, I. Usherov, F. Wagner, M. Willers, V. Zema
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|Authors (as registered SciPost users):||Leonie Einfalt · Dominik Fuchs · Valentyna Mokina|
|Preprint Link:||https://arxiv.org/abs/2207.09375v1 (pdf)|
|Date submitted:||2022-09-07 14:17|
|Submitted by:||Fuchs, Dominik|
|Submitted to:||SciPost Physics Proceedings|
|Proceedings issue:||14th International Conference on Identification of Dark Matter (IDM2022)|
The CRESST experiment observes an unexplained excess of events at low energies. In the current CRESST-III data-taking campaign we are operating detector modules with different designs to narrow down the possible explanations. In this work, we show first observations of the ongoing measurement, focusing on the comparison of time, energy and temperature dependence of the excess in several detectors. These exclude dark matter, radioactive backgrounds and intrinsic sources related to the crystal bulk as a major contribution.
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- Cite as: Anonymous, Report on arXiv:2207.09375v1, delivered 2022-10-06, doi: 10.21468/SciPost.Report.5838
These proceedings describe highly interesting and important measurement campaigns conducted by the CRESST collaboration with the dedicated goal to shed some light on the composition of the "low energy excess" observed by multiple solid state low threshold direct DM experiments . These excesses are a current limitation towards the lightest DM masses these devices could technically probe. The results that are presented are thus not only relevant for CRESST but to the entire low threshold community. The authors studied the rate behavior as a function of energy and as a function of time using a set of mostly different, modified CRESST detector modules. Their findings allow the exclusion of various hypotheses about the main contribution to the excess observed in CRESST, which is a major step forward. In particular it can be excluded that DM interactions or external and intrinsic radioactivity are the main source.
The proceedings are very well-written, supported by convincing plots. The content is highly relevant for the community. I thus recommend publication and I wish the collaboration all the best for their further investigations.
I have only one short question and two minor fixes. None of which requires my re-evaluation.
* Just a question. The authors say "The threshold at which we trigger the filtered data is defined by the choice of accepting one noise trigger event per one kg day of exposure, following". I assume this was evaluated using random noise traces? And if so, how was the accidental appearance of true low energy physics pulses dealt with? An extra sentence for clarification would be nice but I wouldn't insist on it because this threshold really is a mere choice. In the end what matters is the actual turn-on curve as determined and presented by the authors.
* "The dark grey curve shows the survival probability of valid events after all selection criteria were applied to the data." This sentence refers to Fig. 2b but that figure seems to be missing that curve. It only shows the respective histogram to which one could fit a function resulting in the mentioned PDF. So I'd suggest the authors to either add the curve to the figure or remove the sentence from the text.
* Typo close to the end of the section: "In the bottom of figure Fig. 5, " -> "In the bottom of Fig. 5"


WASHINGTON: It is every Alaskan's nightmare: finding themselves within range of a North Korean missile. As that fear came one step closer to reality this week, America's ability to block an incoming attack is under scrutiny.
On Tuesday the northwestern US state awoke to the news that Pyongyang had test-fired an intercontinental ballistic missile which -- though it came crashing down in the Sea of Japan -- had a probable range of over 5,500 kilometers (3,400 miles), enough to reach Alaskan shores.
The US military has faith that its high-tech defensive systems could fend off any attack from North Korea -- at least for now.
"It's something we have confidence in," said Pentagon spokesman Navy Captain Jeff Davis, who called the latest development a "nascent threat."
But other observers are not so sure, rattled by the pace of Kim Jong-Un's missile program and his stated aim of building a nuclear-tipped ICBM.
"Now more than ever, it's imperative for Alaskans and the rest of the nation that we be prepared," tweeted Senator Dan Sullivan, one of several Alaskan congressmen who backed a bipartisan bill last month aimed at expanding US missile defenses.
The state of 750,000 people already hosts a key element of the country's current defense system.
The Ground-based Midcourse Defense (GMD) system -- installed at Fort Greely, about 100 miles outside Fairbanks in Alaska, and California's Vandenberg Air Force Base -- will comprise 44 missile interceptors by the end of the year.
But if the backers of the Advancing America's Missile Defense Act of 2017 have their way, the government would authorize an additional 28 ground-based interceptors at Fort Greely.
Among the bill's co-sponsors is Alaskan Congressmen Don Young, who believes "the recent actions by North Korea, a rogue and irrational regime, underscores the importance of Alaska's missile defense systems," his office said in a statement.
- Missile 'leakage' -
The catastrophic scenario of having to stop an incoming ICBM as it hurtles through space was put to the test in May, when the military successfully launched a GMD interceptor from the California base.
The missile blasted outside Earth's atmosphere and smashed into a dummy ICBM target, destroying it in a direct collision -- a move akin to hitting a bullet with another bullet.
But the GMD system has had a checkered record in previous tests -- failing in earlier launches against slower-moving targets.
And it could be overwhelmed by a barrage of incoming missiles.
That is why Joel Wit, a co-founder of the 38 North program of the US-Korea Institute at Johns Hopkins University, said he was not fully confident in US anti-missile capabilities.
He sees a risk that Kim could build enough missiles to overwhelm US defenses -- and that one could slip through the defensive net in a phenomenon known as "leakage."
"In the case of a conflict, leakage with nuclear weapons is not a good thing," Wit told AFP.
Wit had previously said he didn't think North Korea would be able to deploy any nuclear-tipped ICBMs until late 2020 or soon after, but all bets are off given the latest test.
"It's quite possible the North Koreans could deploy much sooner than then, and do that for the shock effect," he said.
Experts do not think Kim has managed to miniaturize a warhead to put on an ICBM, though Kim has repeatedly stated that is his goal.
"Clearly they are working on it," Pentagon spokesman Davis said.
- What other defenses? -
Aside from the GMD, the US and its allies also have at their disposal what is known as the Aegis Ballistic Missile Defense System (AEGIS).
The ship-based system's highly sensitive radars and sensors feed ICBM-tracking data to the GMD facilities in California and Alaska, and AEGIS is itself capable of intercepting shorter-range missiles.
Retired vice admiral Pete Daly, who now leads the United States Naval Institute, said the AEGIS system may also one day have a limited ability to intercept ICBMs.
"There is some progression and capabilities here that folks are working on," he told AFP.
In the meantime, the US military this year began deploying the Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD) system to South Korea, capable of destroying short, medium and intermediate-range missiles in their final phase of flight.
The move infuriated China, which has argued the deployment would further destabilize the situation on the Korean peninsula.
The US and its allies South Korea and Japan also have Patriot Advanced Capability-3 interceptor batteries. But these are designed to protect against a regional threat and would have limited effect against an ICBM.
Integrating all three systems -- THAAD, Aegis and Patriot -- is another key proposal in the legislation championed by Sullivan and Young.


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Various: Mountain Music - The Polydor Recordings 1971-1973 (2-CD)
(Esoteric) 30 tracks, digipack Esoteric Recordings is proud to announce the release of a new, remastered 2-CD of the legendary Danish cult progressive rock band CULPEPER'S ORCHARD entitled "Mountain Music - The Polydor Recordings 1971 - 1973".
The band was founded in Copenhagen in 1970 with an original line-up of CY NICKLIN (vocals, guitar), NEILS HENRIKSEN (lead guitar, piano), MICHAEL FRIIS (bass, organ, flute) and RODGER BARKER (drums, percussion). The Englishman Nicklin lived in Denmark since 1963 and had also recorded with Sandy Denny and the Strawbs while this band was based in Copenhagen. In 1968 he had been a founding member of another legendary Danish band, DAY OF PHOENIX, but had stopped forming his own band with the Danes Henriksen and Friis and the English drummer Rodger Barker. Culpeper's Orchard signed with Polydor Records in Denmark and released their self-titled debut album in March 1971. The album was a fine example of psychedelic, progressive rock, drawing from a myriad of different influences from rock, folk and the then West Coast bands of the USA. The album was released in many parts of Europe and subsequently earned its place as a legendary psychedelic progressive album, where original vinyl copies changed hands for triple-digit sums.
Following this successful debut, the band recorded the album "SECOND SIGHT" in 1972, with drummer KEN GUDMAN (formerly with The Savage Rose) replacing Rodger Barker. The album was an equally fine piece of work, taking in more acoustic influences from the US West Coast while retaining a rocking touch. Culpeper's Orchard performed regularly in Scandinavia at concerts with many major artists, but the band's line-up changed again at the time of their third and final album for Polydor, "GOING FOR A SONG", which was recorded in the fall of 1972. Neils Henricksen left the band and was replaced by Neils Vangkilde on guitar. Nils Tuxen was also recruited for the pedal steel guitar, and British drummer Tom McEwan replaced Ken Gudman.
The album absorbed more influences from artists like Crosby, Stills and Nash and received critical praise, but was not the major breakthrough the band had hoped for. It was to be the band's last album for Polydor Records. A break followed live performances the following year (which included a performance at the Ragnarock festival in Norway alongside acts such as the Pretty Things and Mungo Jerry).
Three years later, the band recorded a final album in a different style, but their albums for Polydor, and especially their debut, are the ones for which Culpeper's Orchard is best remembered.
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In celebration of Youth Month, the Music Tutorial Program will curate a week long programme of music exchange and education. The collaboration with Kutlwano Masote will impart onto the Music Tutorial Programme the best form on creating new music through application of music theory and tonal harmonies. This will be some of the skills and knowledge transfer opportunity that will stay with our MTP students forever. The highly esteemed musical conductor and cellist Kutlwano Masote will facilitate workshops with the assistance of MTP music teachers. These workshops will culminate into a music performance at the end of the workshop week. A concert fit for kings and queens.