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JOHNNY BURGIN @ Antone’s, Austin, TX
TIME: 7:00pm. AGE RESTRICTIONS: All Ages. ADDRESS: 305 E 5th St. W Jason Corbiere, dr, and Eric Przygocki, bass 1 hour opening set for Sam Soul Man
Johnny Burgin grew up in the South and went to University of Chicago with the intention of becoming a writer. A different path unfolded when a fellow DJ at the college radio station took him out to a West Side ghetto club to hear the blues singer Tail Dragger. It was a conversion moment where the blues came to life for Johnny and he fell headfirst into the vibrant Chicago blues scene. Choosing the blues clubs over the library, Johnny eagerly absorbed the lessons from the blues masters who practiced their craft nightly. Through persistence and practice he gained a spot in Tail Dragger’s band, and started doing gigs in town and on the road with traditional blues veterans like Jimmie Lee Robinson, Sam Lay, and Pinetop Perkins. What at first he’d only dared to dream about coalesced into three concrete goals: to play in Europe, record his own CD, and to book his own gigs every weekend. A Monday night residency at The Smoke Daddy in Wicker Park along with featured vocalist Jimmy Burns turned out to the key: before long, Johnny’s band packed the club every Monday with a younger, hip crowd. The residency’s success led directly to a record deal with Delmark, steady local club work, and his first of many European tours– he’d done it!
The shangri-la of being “King of Division Street” eventually ran its course, and in the early aughts, Johnny dropped off the scene entirely to raise a daughter. But Johnny couldn’t keep away from music for too long; his 2009 comeback was noted by The Chicago Tribune, Chicago Blues Guide, as well as the international blues press. His first show, on a frigid January night in a club that’d been an old stoming ground, was packed with his old fans. An awful silence fell before he hit the first note– did he still have it?– but as noted blues producer Dick Shurman wrote, “Johnny’s skills, passion and committment were undiminished.” Brick by brick, Johnny rebuilt his career first in Chicago, then all over the Midwest and Europe, and gradually out to the West Coast. His move to the Bay Area in 2016 was artistically rejuvenating, leading to new fans, new collaborations, and recordings such as the Cali/Chicago blues mashup Neoprene Fedora, the Howlin’ Wolf tribute Howlin’ at Greaseland (nominated for a BMA for Best Traditional Blues Recording) and the Johnny Burgin Live LP, which featured Charlie Musselwhite and was nominated for a Blues Blast Best Live Recording Award for 2019. The move honed his road warrior skills: since 2016, he’s performed nearly 250 shows a year in Europe, Japan and coast to coast in the US, earning the tag line The Worldwide West Side Guitar Man.
Now with ten CDs as a leader to his credit and dozens more as a sideman, Johnny’s developed from a young guitar slinger and local blues hero into a matured bluesman, fully fledged singer and the a confident and engaging bandleader. In recent years, he has been teaching both in person and online at the Chicago Blues Network and has developed a loyal following on Youtube for his weekly looks at the blues guitar greats. Johnny’s recordings have evolved from being very Chicago-centric, to a fusion of West Coast and Chicago styles, and finally to a more inclusive, international approach: his latest CD, No Border Blues Japan, is the first American compilation of the underground Japanese blues scene. The success of this collaboration led Johnny and his partner, producer Stephanie Tice, to create and host the podcast No Border Blues, which focuses on the international blues scene.
“His guitar style is raw and rude and real– on the vocal side, a nice original style– he’s damn good!” –Elvin Bishop
An adventurous musician who’s never shy about taking chances.
–Marty Gunther, Blues Blast
This veteran blues musician has been on a roll of late turning out one exceptional album after another.
–David Mac, Blues Junction
The well-traveled and prolific Chicago bluesman.. brings something different each time he issues a solo album.
–Jim Hynes, Glide Magazine
Johnny’s ego-free dedication to the music is refreshing. In a world where everyone wants to be a superstar, Johnny shines brightly. He is truly an old-school bluesman.
–Bill Wilson, Reflections in Blue
“I’m knocked out! I already liked what you were doing, but you’ve really moved WAY up. What did you do, go to the crossroads or something?” –Charlie Musselwhite“I first saw Rockin’ Johnny years back at the Utrecht Blues Estafette, and was very impressed. The years have added maturity, his vocals are soulful and his guitar playing is always top notch. Impressed, you bet I was!” –Phil Wight, Blues and Rhythm magazine, UK“The great thing about Rockin’ Johnny is that his sound is fully rooted in the old style Chicago Blues sound, but his approach is original and contemporary.” –Karen Hansen, Today’s Chicago Blues blog“Burgin proves to be a strong writer here… commanding vocals and stinging guitar” –Jim Hynes, Making a Scene
In 1975, Sixth Street in downtown Austin wasn’t exactly groover’s paradise. There was a sprinkling of bars like the Green Spot and Triple J, a drugstore, some nefarious buildings that possessed their own hidden charms, and even a barbecue shack that catered to the street’s working girls. Near Congress Avenue, the aging Driskill Hotel backed up to Sixth, but it had seen better days. Of course, the area was the perfect location for a blues club. And not just any blues club, but Antone’s.
It has been said that Clifford Antone didn’t choose the blues. The blues chose him. The Port Arthur native opened a sandwich shop in Austin in the early 70s, along the lines of his family’s business in Houston. But soon there were guitars and amps in the back of the shop, and before long the blues had taken over. The blues was inside Clifford Antone, and it had to come out. What he did when it was out was open the best nightclub in America, one that would showcase legends like Muddy Waters, B.B. King, Jimmy Reed and dozens more. It would also give to Austin an alternative to the redneck rock renegades’ music that was taking over the city.
Antone’s on Sixth Street opened on July 15, 1975, with a weekend stint from zydeco king Clifton Chenier & His Red Hot Louisiana Band. Devoted spirits like Angela Strehli and several Port Arthur comrades made sure things worked and that the music was presented with the respect it deserved. That weekend also served notice that a different universe had arrived in Austin, one that would change the city forever. Before long the large room, formerly a furniture store, also became a clubhouse for just-beginning Austin bands like the Fabulous Thunderbirds and Stevie Ray Vaughan’s Triple Threat Revue. Antone’s changed everything in Austin, and pointed a way forward in spreading the blues. Before long, blues musicians all around the country were talking about the club, and hoping to find a way to play there. It ran on the premise that if Clifford Antone said something, you could believe it. There was never any doubt. With sisters Susan and Janelle and mother Georgette lending a hand, the bluesman and his family made a stand.
As Sixth Street developed in the late 70s and rents got raised, Antone’s lit out for North Austin in the great migration to the far outposts above Burnet Road. Once it was ensconced in a big room there, icons like Ray Charles and James Brown came to to town and dazzled sell-out crowds. Still, it was only a matter of time before a more welcoming location was found, and within a year a former pizza parlor on Guadalupe near the University of Texas campus welcomed any and all blues lovers to its extremely comfortable environs. It was like Sixth Street had been loaded onto a flatbed truck and transported 25 blocks north. The club’s first year there in 1981 gave notice that the blues was back in town.
This was the Antone’s that most Austinites came to know and love. From ’81 until 1996, hundreds of thousands of fans found their way to the club. Both the Fabulous Thunderbirds and Stevie Ray Vaughan & Double Trouble exploded nationally during the club’s Guadalupe era, and the members spread the praises of Antone’s to all within earshot. It wasn’t odd for any number of nationally-known rockers to find their way to the room to see what all the talk was about, and then do their best to keep the chain unbroken. Even U2 made sure to come in and soak up the sounds. For all those years there it seemed like it couldn’t end. But, of course, the blues is all about change too, and the bright lights downtown drew the club back south to Fifth Street and Lavaca.
When that location opened in 1997, Austin was headed toward an explosive building boom, but it hadn’t quite happened yet. Antone’s was one of the first businesses to place a bet on the area. The crowds came with it, even if not all at once. But slowly and surely downtown Austin became the tilt-a-whirly hotspot it is today, and once again, Antone’s was leading the way. The blues itself had taken major losses, with so many of the originals passing on. Different musical styles needed to be explored on the club’s stage, but like all things, there’s always a new approach for those open enough to try. The club rolled with all kinds of music, always insisting on authenticity. In 2013, after the economic crash and ensuing challenges, Antone’s moved to Riverside and then entered a short hibernation.
Two things are for sure in Austin: Willie Nelson will always draw a massive crowd and Antone’s will rise again. Now back on Fifth Street, east of Congress Avenue, the club feels like it’s found its spiritual home. Just a couple blocks from its original location on Sixth Street, this is where the nightclub belongs. Clifford Antone, who died in 2006, can be felt in the room. He was a man who loved music and musicians, and Antone’s now is his living shrine to all the blues ever created, and to everything the blues continues to give to those who live for the music. As Jimmie Vaughan once tried to explain about the blues, “it’s something you either love or don’t like at all.” At the very beginning of the club all those years ago, Antone’s motto was “Home of the Blues.” It could just as easily now be “Home of the Blues Lovers.”
– Bill Bentley, July 2017


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BEVERLY HILLS, CALIF(AP/UTC)–The 27-year-old singer/actress is slowly starting to return back to work following the October slayings of her 57-year-old mother, Darnell Hudson Donerson; 29-year-old brother Jason Hudson; and 7-year-old nephew Julian King. Her estranged brother-in-law has been charged in the killings. She gave a sincere and heart warming performance of the national anthem at this year’s Super Bowl. httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8UypHA-bXXY
Only four days later she performed again at the Grammy’s. A smiling Hudson performed her hit “Spotlight,” which earned her one of her four Grammy nominations, and got a standing ovation from the crowd. But she raised the bar with a pairing with Barry Manilow, injecting one of his signature songs, “Weekend in New England,” with a lacking ingredient — soul.
Hudson also did an outstanding job on the tribute to her mother entitled “You Pulled Me Through” at Clive Davis’ party. Davis spoke highly of Hudson. “Very touchingly, she called me when she read of my lifetime achievement award, (and said) that she wanted to be part of it, that she wanted to come back with her musical life, so, of course, that is touching,” he says. He added that Hudson will also be performing a surprise duet “that people won’t see elsewhere.” httpv://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0XLoQnK6os
Jennifer Hudson has finished filming her first video since the accident. The clip for “If This Isn’t Love” was done in Los Angeles and is set to debut the week of Feb. 9.
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When we talk about returns on credit card spending it is usually in the fashion of a percent return for each dollar you have spent on a card. Percent returns help us gauge and compare cards against each other as they are so many variables in how cards in the Canadian market earn points and how those points can be redeemed. This means you can’t really compare a point earned on this card with a point earned on that card without looking at the big picture. For example, our second most popular article of 2021 to this date compares earning 5x points on the American Express Cobalt Card versus earning 5x points on the BMO Eclipse Visa Infinite Card and how they don’t equal each other despite having the same earn rate.
So that brings us to what makes a good return on credit card spending? Here the phrase ‘good return’ can have different meaning for different people. If you are just starting out in the credit card world (ie a student) you may only be able to get cards that provide a 0.5% to 1% return so that would be good for you however in general we look at a good return averaging between 1% and 2%. This goes for both travel and cash back rewards credit cards. And we say averaging as most of the best credit cards in the market have various earn rates where you can earn more than 2% on some spend categories and only 1% on categories that aren’t accelerated. 2% is a great benchmark against traditional reward programs, think frequent flyer programs, as that is where you ideally want to redeem miles or points at for economy class flights. The big picture for economy class travel or cash back sees 2% as great, 1.5% as good and 1% being average. And that brings us to this article – can you get bigger and better returns than those benchmarks? And the answer is yes, absolutely! If you have followed Rewards Canada for a good amount of time you’ll have seen many articles where we provide examples of point redemption options at 3%, 5%, 7%, 10% and higher. In fact, most recently when we reviewed the Marriott Bonvoy American Express Card and the Marriott Bonvoy Business American Express Cards we provided an example where the return on those cards reached a 17.14% level. Yes 17.14%! It is from that example that we can even find a higher return on card spend. So let’s dive right into that.
How do you get a 20%+ return on credit card spending?
In those Marriott Bonvoy card reviews the example that provided a 17.14% return looked at redeeming Marriott Bonvoy points for a stay at the The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort. This took into account 5x points earning for stays at Marriott Hotels and also took into account that when you redeem for five nights with the Marriott Bonvoy program you get that 5th night free – in reality you are redeeming four nights worth of points. Using that example however with another American Express card – one that earn 5x points and then converts to Marriott we can achieve an even higher return! That card is the already mentioned American Express Cobalt Card. It earns 5 points per dollar on eats and drinks and then those points convert to Marriott at a rate of 1 to 1.2, thus giving you 6 Marriott Bonvoy Points per dollar spent. Given the current climate with very little travel going on for many Canadians it is the Cobalt Card that makes awesome sense to have in your wallet since the big time 5x points earn is on the categories we are all spending the most money on right now – groceries, grocery delivery, restaurants, take-out and food delivery services.
Here we bring in the example from our Marriott Bonvoy card reviews but we’ll look at the numbers based off of the Cobalt Card. Here is what a five night stay at The St. Regis Maldives Vommuli Resort costs with points for an upgraded room and the same room with
Note: Yes this is June for the Maldives which is rainy season but we did a few other random searches in fall of 2021 and the point amounts are the same with cash amounts falling within $100 of our example.
The upgraded room – an Overwater
Villa, 1 Bedroom Villa, 1 King, Sofa bed, Private pool for five nights
costs an extra 5,000 points per night at this Category 8 hotel. That
means every night is 90,000 points instead of 85,000 but wait – you
might be asking why is it only 365,000 points and not 450,000? That
brings us the one of the best features of the Marriott Bonvoy program –
when you book 5 awards nights you get one free – the one that costs the
least of course (for example if you have a mix of off-peak and standard
rates, one of the off-peak nights would be free). It also doesn’t cover
the upgrade fee in points. Any ways back to our example – you are
redeeming 365,000 points for the equivalent of US$9839.98. That works
out to 2.7 cents per point in USD or 3.4 cents per point Canadian. So if we look at the 5 points per dollar spent on the Cobalt Card that actually work out to 6 Marriott Bonvoy points per dollar, you are achieving an amazing 20.4% return! The crazy thing here is that it is not that hard to get there with the American Express Cobalt card. If you applied for the card right now (which you would want to do since it has its best ever welcome bonus right now) you would earn enough points for this stay that most people only dream about in less than two years:
- 45,000 points from the welcome bonus (54,000 Bonvoy Points)
- Spend $30,000 in the first year on eats & drinks for 150,000 points (180,000 Bonvoy Points)
- Spend $21,833 in the next year on eats & drinks for 109,167 points (131,000 Bonvoy Points)
- Total Bonvoy points = 365,000
If you already have the card you would to spend $30,000 each year for two years to get to 360,000 Bonvoy Points and chances are you would already have some other points banked (or maybe spent on other categories) to cover that additional 5,000 points for the above example.
That’s just one
example from thousands that we could provide! Ultimately your rate of
return will be different as hotel prices are constantly changing and a
big portion of that amazing return counts on getting that 5th night
free. If you are only redeeming for three nights it drops. For the
example above it moves down to US$ 2.2 cents per points – still an
awesome return but as you can see that free night makes a huge
You can actually get an even higher return
There is a route to an even higher return – wait? what? Yes you can go even higher than 20.4% if you time your redemption of converting the American Express Membership Rewards Select points from the Cobalt Card to Marriott Bonvoy. We say time it right as typically once per year American Express will provide a bonus when you convert points to Marriott. The last time this happened was in September 2020 (read about it here) and the bonus was 25%. This meant for every 1 Membership Reward point converted you received 1.5 Marriott Bonvoy points. Let’s re-do our math above now – 5 points per dollar spent on eats and drinks times 1.5 equals 7.5 Marriott Bonvoy points. With a redemption rate of 3.4 cents per point that works out to a 25.5% return and that’s how you get the even higher return.
Recommended reading: Why the American Express Cobalt Card is the best card to get for your future travel plans
Wrapping it up
Need I say more? I don’t think there is a need here for a big drawn out conclusion as the numbers speak for themselves. There is a reason why the American Express Cobalt Card is the best travel rewards credit card in Canada hands down. It has ranked #1 in our rankings each and every since the card launched late in 2017 and this article shows just one piece of the pie as to why it is the best credit card.
Learn more about and/or apply for the American Express Cobalt Card here.
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bookings made via the affiliate links in this post.
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The Botswana authorities are prosecuting 13 Gana and Gwi Bushmen for 'hunting without a licence' after they had been tortured by wildlife officers. This persecution is the latest step in the government's drive to force the Bushmen out of their ancestral home – the Central Kalahari Game Reserve.
The 13 hunters go on trial on Monday 18 February in the Botswana town of Lethlakane. They are from the Bushmen village of Molapo. In testimony collected by Survival researchers, they described how wildlife officers came into the village in August 2000 and subjected them to a 6-day ordeal of violence and torture. Some were tied to a tree which was set alight, others were tied to the front of the officers' vehicle for three days and beaten.
Despite having lived by hunting and gathering in the same area for 20,000 years, the Botswana government forces the Bushmen to apply for 'hunting licences' as though they were tourists, and restricts each hunter – who often has to provide for a large family – to a few antelope a year. The government's objective is to make the Bushmen's hunting way of life impossible, and force them out into resettlement camps. The President has described the Gana and Gwi as 'stone age creatures'.
The Bushmen now face a maximum penalty of 5 years' imprisonment.
Stephen Corry, Survival's Director said today, 'It is the accusers who are guilty in both law and international opinion. The beaten and tortured Bushmen should not be in the dock, but rather the government of Botswana, which is guilty of violating the law and the human rights of the Bushmen. The case against the Bushmen should be dropped now, and their land given back to them.'
NB The names Gana and Gwi contain sounds not conveyed by this spelling, and can be written as G//ana and G/wi. Survival omits the symbols '//' and '/' as they are not understood by most people internationally.
Click here to donate to Survival's Bushman campaign.
Click here to join Survival's letter writing campaign on behalf of Botswana's Bushmen.
Film, photos and transcripts of the Bushmen's graphic accounts of their torture are available to the press from Survival: contact Miriam Ross (+44) (0)20 7687 8734 or email [email protected]

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Miyazaki can be surprisingly cold considering where we are on the globe. Our houses aren’t built for such cold weather, and many of us spend the winters huddled at the kotatsu and eating nabe. But sometimes you just need to get out of the house and do something despite the cold. Continue reading
Hello, friends! This winter has been pretty mild but that doesn’t mean we can’t enjoy winter sports here in Miyazaki! Before you pack away your favorite scarf and Uniqlo Heat Tech shirt, come join MAJET and channel your inner Yuzuru Hanyu for a day up in the highlands! Continue reading
It was a cold, foggy afternoon when MAJET ventured to the heights of Ebino for a Valentine’s Day skating session. Engulfed in fog, you couldn’t even see the people skating on the other side of the rink!

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Bible Quotes about necks
Joshua 10:24 And it came to pass, when they brought forth those kings unto Joshua, that Joshua called for all the men of Israel, and said unto the chiefs of the men of war that went with him, Come near, put your feet upon the necks of these kings. And they came near, and put their feet upon the necks of them.
Judges 8:21 Then Zebah and Zalmunna said, Rise thou, and fall upon us; for as the man is, so is his strength. And Gideon arose, and slew Zebah and Zalmunna, and took the crescents that were on their camels' necks.
Judges 8:26 And the weight of the golden ear-rings that he requested was a thousand and seven hundred [shekels] of gold, besides the crescents, and the pendants, and the purple raiment that was on the kings of Midian, and besides the chains that were about their camels' necks.
Ezekiel 21:29 while they see for thee false visions, while they divine lies unto thee, to lay thee upon the necks of the wicked that are deadly wounded, whose day is come in the time of the iniquity of the end.
Micah 2:3 Therefore thus saith Jehovah: Behold, against this family do I devise an evil, from which ye shall not remove your necks, neither shall ye walk haughtily; for it is an evil time.
Nehemiah 3:5 And next unto them the Tekoites repaired; but their nobles put not their necks to the work of their lord.
Jeremiah 27:12 And I spake to Zedekiah king of Judah according to all these words, saying, Bring your necks under the yoke of the king of Babylon, and serve him and his people, and live.
Judges 5:30 Have they not found, have they not divided the spoil? A damsel, two damsels to every man; To Sisera a spoil of dyed garments, A spoil of dyed garments embroidered, Of dyed garments embroidered on both sides, on the necks of the spoil?
Lamentations 5:5 Our pursuers are upon our necks: We are weary, and have no rest.
2 Kings 17:14 Notwithstanding, they would not hear, but hardened their neck, like to the neck of their fathers, who believed not in Jehovah their God.
Jeremiah 19:15 Thus saith Jehovah of hosts, the God of Israel, Behold, I will bring upon this city and upon all its towns all the evil that I have pronounced against it; because they have made their neck stiff, that they may not hear my words.
Nehemiah 9:16 But they and our fathers dealt proudly and hardened their neck, and hearkened not to thy commandments,
Romans 16:4 who for my life laid down their own necks; unto whom not only I give thanks, but also all the churches of the Gentiles:
Nehemiah 9:17 and refused to obey, neither were mindful of thy wonders that thou didst among them, but hardened their neck, and in their rebellion appointed a captain to return to their bondage. But thou art a God ready to pardon, gracious and merciful, slow to anger, and abundant in lovingkindness, and forsookest them not.
Isaiah 3:16 Moreover Jehovah said, Because the daughters of Zion are haughty, and walk with outstretched necks and wanton eyes, walking and mincing as they go, and making a tinkling with their feet;
2 Samuel 22:41 Thou hast also made mine enemies turn their backs unto me, That I might cut off them that hate me.
Psalms 18:40 Thou hast also made mine enemies turn their backs unto me, That I might cut off them that hate me.
Judges 8:19 And he said, They were my brethren, the sons of my mother: as Jehovah liveth, if ye had saved them alive, I would not slay you.
Isaiah 6:7 and he touched my mouth with it, and said, Lo, this hath touched thy lips; and thine iniquity is taken away, and thy sin forgiven.
Ezekiel 21:30 Cause it to return into its sheath. In the place where thou wast created, in the land of thy birth, will I judge thee.
Jeremiah 7:27 And thou shalt speak all these words unto them; but they will not hearken to thee: thou shalt also call unto them; but they will not answer thee.
Ezekiel 23:17 And the Babylonians came to her into the bed of love, and they defiled her with their whoredom, and she was polluted with them, and her soul was alienated from them.
2 Kings 17:7 And it was so, because the children of Israel had sinned against Jehovah their God, who brought them up out of the land of Egypt from under the hand of Pharaoh king of Egypt, and had feared other gods,
Jeremiah 17:24 And it shall come to pass, if ye diligently hearken unto me, saith Jehovah, to bring in no burden through the gates of this city on the sabbath day, but to hallow the sabbath day, to do no work therein;
Hosea 11:4 I drew them with cords of a man, with bands of love; and I was to them as they that lift up the yoke on their jaws; and I laid food before them.
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Speaker of the House John Boehner Sends Letter to Obama on Military Action in Libya … What’s the Mission?
Speaker of the House John Boehner (R-OH), in the wake of the United States Launching cruise missiles and taking military action against Libya, has sent a letter to President Barack Obama requesting answers as to what the mission is and what America’s role is in achieving that mission. Since the first cruise missiles werelaunched, the muddled and mixed message from Obama and his minions has been beyond confusing. Obama has stated that Khaddafi should step down, yet others in his Admin have stated they are not targeting Khadaffi and a scenario could occur where he remains in power after all is said and done. What?
I respect your authority as Commander-in-Chief and support our troops as they carry out their mission. But I and many other members of the House of Representatives are troubled that U.S. military resources were committed to war without clearly defining for the American people, the Congress, and our troops what the mission in Libya is and what America’s role is in achieving that mission. In fact, the limited, sometimes contradictory, case made to the American people by members of your Administration has left some fundamental questions about our engagement unanswered. At the same time, by contrast, it appears your Administration has consulted extensively on these same matters with foreign entities such as the United Nations and the Arab League.
It is my hope that you will provide the American people and Congress a clear and robust assessment of the scope, objective, and purpose of our mission in Libya and how it will be achieved. Here are some of the questions I believe must be answered:
Boehner went on to ask the following questions that many Americans are asking as well. Since when is the United nations a substitute for the United States?
A United Nations Security Council resolution does not substitute for a U.S. political and military strategy. You have stated that Libyan leader Muammar Qadhafi must go, consistent with U.S. policy goals. But the U.N. resolution the U.S. helped develop and signed onto makes clear that regime change is not part of this mission. In light of this contradiction, is it an acceptable outcome for Qadhafi to remain in power after the military effort concludes in Libya? If not, how will he be removed from power? Why would the U.S. commit American resources to enforcing a U.N. resolution that is inconsistent with our stated policy goals and national interests?
As reported at The Hill, Boehner also went on to ask about the planned transfer of authority to an international coalition and how the U.S. would respond if the coalition broke apart. He also asked how long Obama anticipated the military operations to last and how this military action would have on the federal budget. And finally, what would be considered “Mission Accomplished.”


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Jill here, and this week, I don't think you're ready for this jelly ;) ...
...as I bring you a whole load of nice and bright jellyfish using Lawn Fawn's So Jelly set.
I love Lawn Fawn's little mini sets, it never ceases to amaze me how you can make such big scenes with these tiny little sets that, let's face it, cost so little. Just amazing.
I started by making up a load of masks for the jellyfish and one for the starfish so they were ready to go. I then went to town on my stamping. I started with the starfish in the middle, then stamped a ton of jellyfish all around and behind him, heat embossing each one as I went which, yes, was a little fiddly and time consuming, but:
a)It stops the risk of getting ink all over, and
b)I knew I wanted to watercolour my images and I find it much easier when the lines are embossed.
Once all my stamping was complete and embossed, I went to town with the colouring using Distress Ink as waterolour. Once my shoal of cuteness was coloured, I took a few different blues and coloured my back ground, I really wanted my main images to 'pop' so summoned my inner Kelly Latevola and outlined my images with a grey marker to intensify the shading.
I finished my background by adding a few flicks and splashes for added interest. I then stamped out, coloured and fussy-cut another starfish image, and added over the top of my scene using foam tape to help it jump from the shoal and the rest of the card.
My sentiment is from the same adorable So Jelly set and is stamped onto vellum and heat embossed in white. I wrapped my vellum panel around the card so it could be adhered at the back.
I then mounted my piece onto a grey card blank, embellished with a scattering of sequins, and there you have it.
I really hope you like it.
As always, everything I used is linked below.
See you next week.

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INTRODUCING RECORDING ARTIST
About The Artist
Singer-Songwriter Taylor Harris better known as Taylor_Avonte' infuses smooth R&B vocals with a Hip Hop rhythm - creating an inspiring sound that's hard not to fall in love with.
Taylor_ Avonte' hit single "HOPING" is a sing along song of love, hope and healing to the world through music in these troublous times.
Born and Raised in Baltimore, MD - home of the legendary R&B Group Dru Hill, Taylor_Avonte' passion for music come from the singing sensation group "Destiny's Child" and she identifies most with the lead singer Beyoncé.
Taylor_Avonte' took a liking to singing at the age of 3 and began to take it seriously her freshman year in high school when she was first introduced to the studio scene. It was at that moment that she realized it was a passion of hers.
Education & Live Performances
Taylor_Avonte' was educated in the Baltimore City Public School System and completed her bachelors’ studies at Morgan State University (Spring 2021) Taylor has now turned her focus to building her music career. Known for her smooth, soulful and powerful voice that some say send chills up spins. Taylors biggest influences and Etta James, Jennifer Hudson and Jhene Akio to name a few. Taylor has recently opened up for the R&B Group 112 and J. Holiday at Club Karma in Washington, DC.
Taylor_Avonte' can be followed on all social media platforms, (Twitter, IG, Youtube) at Taylor_Avonte'

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"People who urged us to undertake 'big bang' reforms also say the Indian economy is a super giant, which moves slowly but surely," Jaitley told parliament as he wrapped up a 90-minute speech.
"Even our worst critics would admit we have moved rapidly," he said.
Jaitley promised higher investment in India's decrepit roads and railways, offered the carrot of corporate tax cuts to global corporations and the stick of tighter compliance rules to get Indian tycoons to invest at home rather than stash wealth abroad.
Although Jaitley forecast that growth would accelerate to 8-8.5 percent in the fiscal year starting in April, up from 7.4 percent this year, businesses have yet to respond to Modi's call to "Make in India".
Jaitley forecast inflation at 5 percent by the end of the fiscal year ending March 2016, undershooting the Reserve Bank of India's 6 percent target and creating room to cut interest rates. Annual inflation was 5.1 percent in January.
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But he pushed back by a year, to 2017/18, a deadline for cutting the fiscal deficit to 3 percent of gross domestic product. In 2015/16, the deficit will be 3.9 percent of GDP, above the 3.6 percent target inherited from the last government.
In volatile trading, India's NSE share index gained as much as 1 percent as Jaitley gave an upbeat economic outlook, but went into the red on his comment that the fiscal deficit would slip, and traded 0.4 percent lower after his speech.
Radhika Rao, an economist at DBS in Singapore, said the deficit slippage was unlikely to draw the immediate ire of credit-rating agencies, and she expects the private sector to follow the lead set by the government, which is hiking capital investment by a quarter to $39 billion.
"Today's budget was pragmatic, wide-ranging and inclusive," Rao said.
India's budget concentrates a year's economic policymaking into a single speech, and the range of measures Jaitley announced included a monetary policy overhaul, a bankruptcy code and the creation of a public debt management agency.
The 62-year-old finance minister, who underwent surgery last year to treat diabetes, sat down around 20 minutes into his speech and gave the rest from the government's front bench.

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This study was aimed for assessment the effect of fenugreek extract and fenugreek NPs on the concentration of total protein in testicular tissues through application of two assays, Western blotting and Bicinchonic Acid. Totally, 60 Wister rats were selected, prepared and equally divided into three groups; negative control that remains without any treatment and given only distilled water daily; T1 that orally treated with a daily dose (100) mg/kg of extract fenugreek, and T2 that orally treated with a daily dose (100) mg/kg of fenugreek NPs. After an experimental period continued for 60 days, all study animals were euthanized with chloroform to collect of testis samples that subjected for homogenization and measurement of proteins concentration targeting of SDHA and CS proteins. The findings revealed that there is a significant increase in concentration of total protein in both fenugreek extract and fenugreek NP groups when compared with the value of control group. However, no significant variation was found between values of both fenugreek extract and fenugreek NP groups. Expression of mitochonderial expretion of SDHA protein was elevated in fenugreek extract group and fenugreek NP groups compared with control group. A comparison of values of treatment groups was revealed an elevation in values of fenugreek NP group more than fenugreek extract group. For CS protein, insignificant variation was reported between values of fenugreek extract and fenugreek NP groups when compared to value of control group. In conclusion, Western blotting demonstrated that is a powerful tool for detection and characterization of targeted proteins. Also, BCA revealed a high sensitivity and simple immunoassay for screening of increased total testicular protein. However, isolation of active components in fenugreek, and synthesizing of specific NPs based on one type of these components can provide new therapies with different characteristics. Also, the augmentation of fenugreek NPs and proper regulation of steroidogenesis and mitochondrial biogenesis related genes is notably need to be furthermore studied.

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This fortnights challenge over at Stamp a Memory is to create a page using only Black and White, with one extra colour added. You can use as many shades of that extra colour as you like but only that one. There have been some awesome entries and example pages by the design team so pop over and check them out.
This photo I have chosen is a favourite photo memory of two out of seven girlfriends that I play tennis with. We call ourselves the 'TWB' girls. That is Tennis with Benefits!. We go away once a year for a weekend to relax and have some girlie fun. This photo was taken at the Formal Night on the Pacific Dawn! Thats right, we went on a Cruise last year and had a fabulous couple of days away. 'Simply said' they are great 'Friends'.
The Stamped journaling up the left hand side reads, a friend is someone who makes it easy. Below is a close up of embellishments used.
Products used are
Card stock: Riding Hood Red, Whisper White and Basic Black
DSP: Riding Hood Red Patterns Designer Series
Inks: Basic Black and Riding Hood Red
Stamps: Simply Said and Jumbo Outline
Others: Stampin Dimensionals, Silver Hodgepodge and Riding Hood Red Taffeta Ribbon
This layout is for my 8x8" calendar that I Scrap every year. Its really nice each month to see a favourite memory from the year before and the kids get a real kick out of seeing themselves on the months where they feature! (its a real talking point with visitors too!)
Thanks again for stopping by, until next time, have a great week xx


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Louisville sushi lovers will fall in love with the menu at Bonsai Japanese, a Japanese restaurant right in the heart of Louisville.
Driving to the restaurant is easy as pie, and parking surrounds the area.
Fancy snacks do come at a higher price, but wow are they delicious. Bonsai Japanese has such a wide array of flavors on display in their cooking that there's a dish for just about everyone.


Abi Ahmed, winner of the 2019 Nobel Peace Prize, was re-elected Prime Minister of Ethiopia on Monday and was sworn in before the House of Representatives (Parliament) in Addis Ababa.
Supreme Court President Misa Ashenafi has been sworn in as a politician, starting his five-year term in office in April 2018.
At the event, the President of Ethiopia, Sahlework Sevde, was re-elected as Speaker of the Duke Safo Parliament, while up to now the President of the Amhara Region (Northwest), Agneknehu Deshagar, was elected President of the Confederation Chamber (Upper House).
Abi Ahmed is a member of the Prosperity Party, who won the June 21 general election. Of those, more than 37 million voters cast ballots and had to choose 9,300 candidates from 47 competing parties.
He is recognized for advancing national economic reforms, in line with President Juade’s call this Monday before parliament to address the rise in living standards and unemployment, among other topics.
He was also instrumental in mediating the conflict in East Africa and the peace agreement with Eritrea.
His agenda includes resolving the conflict with the DPLF, strengthening the federal system and creating jobs. Attention to the displaced, as well as responses to health, education and social security needs, should be a priority.
Among other issues, such as peace and regional economic integration and the border dispute with Sudanese authorities, the press has highlighted the need to focus on resolving negotiations with Egypt and Sudan for a major renaissance dam.


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Nordic Aquafarms is planning on building one of the world’s largest inland salmon aquaculture facilities in Belfast. Aiming for a 2019 start date, the company intends to produce more than 60 million pounds of salmon a year in the $400 million facility.
Erik Heim, CEO of Nordic Aquafarms, will deliver information and answer questions about the project Aug. 15, 7 too 8:30 p.m., at the Camden Yacht Club. He said in a news release that the land-based tanks sets his company apart from other systems that raise fish in pens in oceans.
The Gulf of Maine was chosen due to its pristine environment, cold water conditions, its long history as a leader in the seafood industry and its proximity to consumer markets on the Northeast, the company has said.
This presentation is the seventh in a series of 8 hosted by the Camden Yacht Club and is free of charge and open to the public. Donations at the door will be accepted to benefit the nonprofit Camden Area Youth Seamanship Program (CAYSP). For more information, please contact the CYC office at 207-236-7033 or visit our web site: camdenyachtclub.org.

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Through my many travels in literature and writing, I developed a project that examined fairy tale heroines from some of the most well known stories, including Snow White, or as the Brothers Grimm titled her, “Little Snow White.”
The Grimm version tends to be a bit darker than the Disney one many of us encountered on film, but the general theme remains the same: wicked stepmother is jealous of step daughter’s radiant beauty and tries to kill her off. Sometime soon we’ll discuss another way to look at the stepmother but not today.
The “old woman is evil, the young beautiful (and docile) woman is worthy of being loved” is a common motif with so many useful and rich themes in it, there’s no way to capture that all here. I just want to carve a bit off of it.
Today’s reflection is that Snow White is quite nearly a non-person in all versions of the story I have come across. She has no kind of judgment at all.
Yes, she is young. We have some sympathy for her, sure. She was minding her own business, and then her stepmother had her taken to the woods to be killed. Not cool.
However, after she was safely rescued by the dwarves, and they told her “for crying out loud, do not answer the door,” she keeps answering the door for her murdering rival.
A pretty ribbon to tie up your corset? Sure! Suffocated by corset and dead.
A lovely (poisoned) comb for your hair? Sure, why not.
A beautiful delicious apple? Well, you know I got killed twice already
photo: aloha-mermaid on deviant art
But that apple looks nice so I suppose….
The only direction she gets is from the dwarves and even that direction, she does not follow.
After a somewhat disturbing scene in which a prince is desperate to purchase her body in its glass casket (creepy and filled with subtext), she’s delivered from death by accident.
The prince declares that loves loves loves her! (Bear in mind, she’s been dead their whole acquaintance)
Because she was chosen by a prince while she was prettily dead, she gets to be the queen. Happily ever after.
She did not even need to be *alive* as long as she was beautiful. That’s messed up, and it demonstrates what folklore taught girls about their role in life, what love is, and why following the rules of the men is best.
If girls really mess up, they may yet be rescued by a prince…if they’re pretty enough.
But time has passed. One cannot simply be dead and pretty if they want the crown.
Sovereignty involves the ability to reason through hard moments. In our lives, perhaps someone wants to undermine us at work, or sow dissension in our relationship, or generally make us feel terrible, verbally abuse us, and turn it around to make it seem our fault.
All kinds of nastiness happens in daily life. And let’s be honest-sometimes we are unkind to ourselves and we don’t need a villain.
Doesn’t matter if we’re pretty. No one is going to hand us our own personal power, while we lay around functionally dead or inactive.
Take advice, sure. Always accept wise counsel and consider it. Also, don’t get me wrong; if someone rushes in when you need help, don’t let that resource just pass by. Building allies is good. Waiting for rescue is not.
Be ready to kick down the evil queen’s door and run her out. Be ready to slap the poison apple out of the enemy’s hand and say, “nope.” You’re probably going to have to do it yourself, and when you’re done, put another jewel from the shadows in your crown. You earned it.


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Have you ever discovered your self confused about what it actually means to date someone? Dating has turn into a complex idea in trendy instances, with so many different interpretations and expectations. In this text, we’ll delve into the meaning of dating and discover the varied features that include it, providing clarity and understanding to all those looking for solutions.
Dating can be described as a stage in a relationship where two people spend time together so as to get to know each other higher. It is a chance to discover the potential for romantic or sexual curiosity, and ultimately, to determine compatibility for a potential long-term commitment. However, the way in which folks method relationship can vary significantly depending on cultural, social, and personal elements.
Dating can imply various things to different individuals. Let’s take a more in-depth look at some common views:
Casual relationship is usually seen as a extra relaxed and non-committal strategy. It entails occurring dates with totally different individuals without any long-term expectations. This form of relationship allows individuals to discover their choices, find out about themselves, and enjoy the company of different partners without the strain of dedication.
Exclusive courting is characterised by a commitment to solely date one individual at a time. It is a step in path of a extra serious and probably long-term relationship. This stage of dating entails establishing a stronger emotional connection and deciding to dedicate time and energy to building a deeper bond with one individual.
A dedicated relationship is the final word goal for many individuals who date. This stage signifies a strong emotional connection, mutual trust, and a stage of exclusivity. In a committed relationship, companions are dedicated to every other, talk openly, and work together towards building a future collectively.
Dating typically goes via a number of phases as a relationship progresses. Understanding these phases might help to navigate the courting landscape effectively:
The preliminary attraction is what sparks the interest in desirous to get to know someone better. It could be physical attraction, shared interests, or common values that draw two folks together.
After the preliminary attraction, the subsequent part entails spending time collectively and attending to know one another on a deeper level. This might embrace going on dates, partaking in conversations, and sharing experiences to construct a foundation of understanding and connection.
As the relationship progresses, people start evaluating their compatibility with one another. This involves contemplating features similar to values, way of life goals, communication styles, and overall compatibility for a potential long-term dedication.
Once compatibility has been assessed and each people are in settlement, a dialogue in regards to the standing of the relationship may come up. This is the stage the place exclusivity could additionally be established, and the couple can take their relationship to the subsequent level.
For those in search of a long-term dedication, the relationship journey may finally result in a choice to enter into a committed relationship. This signifies a deeper level of emotional connection, belief, and dedication to building a future together.
Navigating the world of dating could be challenging, however with a few tips and issues, the method can turn into extra pleasant and rewarding:
Dating someone is about embarking on a journey of discovery and connection. It could be a thrilling and transformative experience that can result in long-lasting relationships. Whether you prefer casual relationship or are looking for a dedicated relationship, the key is to approach it with an open mind, honesty, and a willingness to develop. Remember, the beauty of dating lies in the exploration of oneself and the chance to create significant connections with others. So go forward, embrace dating, and enjoy the ride!
Q: What does relationship someone mean?
A: Dating someone means partaking in a romantic relationship with another individual. It involves spending time together, attending to know each other on a deeper stage, and doubtlessly committing to a mutually agreed-upon degree of exclusivity and emotional connection. Dating is a method for people to explore their compatibility, share experiences, and determine whether or not they wish to additional put money into a long-term partnership.
Q: Is courting the identical as being in a relationship?
A: No, courting isn’t essentially the same as being in a relationship. While dating implies a romantic involvement and exploring the potential for a deeper connection, being in a relationship usually signifies a higher degree of commitment and exclusivity. Dating is a stage that precedes being in an official relationship, providing an opportunity for both people to assess their compatibility earlier than making a more severe commitment.
Q: Can you date somebody without having a romantic relationship?
A: Yes, it is potential to date somebody with out having a romantic relationship. Some people engage in informal courting, the place they get pleasure from each other’s company, go on dates, and spend time together with out the intention of building a long-lasting romantic connection. Casual dating could involve bodily intimacy or just concentrate on friendship and companionship, relying on the agreement and expectations between the concerned events.
Q: How have you learnt in case you are dating someone exclusively?
A: If you might be relationship someone exclusively, both people have brazenly communicated their want to be in a dedicated and monogamous relationship. This often includes having a direct dialog about defining the relationship and agreeing to focus on each other without courting or pursuing different folks. Setting boundaries, discussing expectations, and each parties actively choosing to prioritize one another’s emotional and bodily wants are frequent indicators of an unique relationship association.
Q: Is courting someone the same as having a boyfriend or girlfriend?
A: Dating somebody just isn’t essentially the same as having a boyfriend or girlfriend. While dating typically signifies a level of romantic involvement, having a boyfriend or girlfriend suggests a better diploma of commitment and the establishment of an official relationship. Boyfriend or girlfriend labels typically come with clearer expectations, publicly recognized partnership, and a deeper emotional connection than dating alone.

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from the holy land to make your Christmas sacred and spiritual. The olive wood used to make the ornaments is Chosen from aged and grain full olive wood from Bethlehem.
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Christian ornaments are typically associated with Christmas. Olive Wood Ornaments are magnificent displays of our beliefs and of our love for Jesus Christ. Have you ever thought about displaying a special ornament or two all the year through? Christian ornaments display beautifully in a variety of settings as a simple reminder of our faith and of Jesus’ love for us. Ornaments can also be used for display on trees or a plant of some sort for Easter and other Christian holidays. If you are looking for a charming and magnificent ornament to display, you have come to the right place. Zuluf offers unique and charming ornaments for any occasion.
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Officiating the launch, Y.B Datuk Siringan Gubat, Minister of Resource Development and Information Technology in Sabah said the internet plays an important role in driving all areas of state development, and creating an ecosystem that promotes wide use of digital technology will helping improve economic opportunity and standards of living.
|Representative to Y.B Datuk Siringan Gubat, Yang Berbahagia Datuk Bruno Vun|
Loh Keh Jiat, DiGi's Chief Sales Officer said, "We are excited to bring 4G LTE services to a key market like Sabah, which has among the highest data users on our network. Our customers now enjoy a consistent internet experience of a minimum 1Mbps, 80% of te time our brand-new network. The introduction of 4G LTE will strengthen this experience with more capacity and faster speeds. Customers will see the different in faster HD video and music streaming, downloading apps and sharing on social media will almost be instant, and there is a difference when you connect your laptop with your smartphone hotspot.
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Former Georgia governor, Stacey Abrams, questioned the legitimacy of her defeat in 2018 at an event in New York on Wednesday, saying she was refusing to concede the race to Republican Governor Brian Kemp, while accusing the GOP of stealing the election.
"Despite the final count and the inauguration [of Gov. Brian Kemp] and the situation in which we find ourselves, I have a very affirmative statement to make: we have won, "she told the crowd at the annual convention of the National Action Network of Reverend Al Sharpton.
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Abrams has been touted as a Democrat and would have been the first female African American governor in America to have won. She lost to Kemp by more than 54,000 votes, but repeatedly refused to concede the result.
"The dealership has to say that something is right and true and correct," said Abrams, according to the Washington Examiner. "You can not make me believe it was right."
STACEY ABRAMS SAYS HE CAN NOT DELETE BRIAN KEMP IN GEORGIA GOVERNOR RACE; TOWARDS MISMANAGEMENT OF THE ELECTION OF THE STATE
During his campaign, Abrams was supported by prominent personalities and prominent Democrats such as Hillary Clinton and former President Barack Obama. The results were controversial because Kemp, then Georgian secretary of state, had overseen the elections.
Civil rights groups have accused Kemp of repressing the voting rights of low-income people and minorities, using "perfectly identical" state law. The law requires election officials to report any application for voter registration if the identifying information does not match that of the voter contained in the existing registers.
A group supported by Abrams filed a federal lawsuit in January over the alleged crackdown on voters. Kemp denied depriving his constituents of his right.
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The name Abrams has been nominated as vice-presidential candidate for former Vice President Joe Biden, who is considering a candidacy for the Democratic White House for 2020. It has also been said Abrams was considering running for the 2020 presidency.


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New smartphone challenge to help provide clean drinking water to children worldwide
To tackle worldwide clean water challenges, UNICEF Tap Project will launch a new mobile experience challenging Americans to put down their cell phones to help save childrens' lives.
NEW YORK, NY, Feb. 24, 2014 -- Globally, 768 million people do not have access to safe, clean drinking water, and more than 2.5 billion people live without a proper toilet. The lack of these basic necessities is not merely inconvenient -- it can be lethal. Every day, an estimated 1,600 children under five years old die from diarrheal diseases, with nearly 90 percent of these deaths linked to water, sanitation and hygiene.
As a solution to tackle these growing challenges, the UNICEF Tap Project, a nationwide campaign providing children in developing nations with access to safe and clean water, is launching a new mobile experience that challenges Americans to put down their cell phones in order to help save childrens' lives. The longer someone goes without accessing their smartphone after activating the link, the more money will be donated to help UNICEF provide clean drinking water to children. With only $1, the organization can provide one child with access to safe, clean water for 40 days.
For every ten minutes spent on the UNICEF Tap Project mobile experience (www.UNICEFTapProject.org), Giorgio Armani Fragrances and other donors will provide the funding equivalent of one day of clean water for a child. Once the cell phone is touched after activating the mobile web app, the site calculates the time spent and impact of the effort. Throughout the process, the app also provides facts about water access and record times set by other users in the same state. Through the site, individuals can donate or sign up as volunteers to support UNICEF's clean water and sanitation programs for children.
Fragrances is returning for the fifth year in a row as the national sponsor of the UNICEF Tap Project and will donate a minimum of $500,000 to support this year's campaign. Through its Acqua for Life campaign, he will donate $5 to the U.S. Fund for UNICEF for each Acqua di Giò and Acqua di Gioia spray cologne or gift set purchased in the United States in March. Since 2010, the company has donated $1.8 million and raised awareness to help UNICEF improve access to safe, clean water for children worldwide.
UNICEF works in more than 100 countries around the world to improve access to safe water and sanitation facilities in schools and communities and to promote safe hygiene practices. Since 1990, thanks to the work of UNICEF and its partners, more than 2.1 billion people have gained access to clean drinking water. Further, the UNICEF Tap Project has raised nearly $4.5 million for UNICEF's water and sanitation programs in Belize, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, Nicaragua, Côte d'Ivoire, Guatemala, Haiti, Iraq, Mauritania, Togo, and Vietnam. The annual campaign was created with founding partner Droga5 and is supported by media partner MediaVest.
View a video about this year's campaign:


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“I thought it’d be fun to have a “Law & Order” coloring book, so I made one”
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In our dreams, the web looks good for all users. So we let web designers view screenshots of their pages in different browsers, at different screen resolutions and with different plugins. We’re trying to make this service easy to use, open for all (including access to the source code) and 100% free, as in free beer.
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A Java-based map of the continental US that progressively narrows down the area covered by a ZIP Code as you type in the numbers one by one.
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If you’ve ever wondered how things are made – products like candy, cars, airplanes, or bottles – or if you’ve been interested in manufacturing processes, like forging, casting, or injection molding, then you’ve come to the right place.
July 12, 2005
The mission of the Social Welfare History Archives is to collect, preserve, and provide access to historical records that support research and understanding of social services and social reform in the United States. A part of the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities Libraries, SWHA supports the University’s traditional mission of research, instruction, and service. Plus, some are hilarious!
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Here are the rules: Think of the name of a TV Show or Movie. I’ll try to guess which one you are thinking of using simple yes/no questions. If you’re not sure of the answer to a question, answer “No”.

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