Civa 2023 brings: a new Aut-Pipeline module, a new Data Science environment, a significant evolution of the SHM module, new phase consistency algorithms in TFM UT reconstruction, new readable data formats in Civa UT and Civa ET, phase thermograms in Civa TT, 2D CAD parts now available in simulation inspection AND, new possibilities and improved performance of the GWT module, new Iqis and better management of broadcast computing in Civa RT, a "SuperBatch" manager to optimize the time and robustness of calculations on multicore machines.
Aut-Pipeline Circumference Weld Inspection
This new simulation tool dedicated to circular weld control applications has been designed for petrochemical players to support the demonstration of performance in pipeline project validations but also to optimize inspection techniques and their reliability.
Evaluating the impact of essential variables on the reliability of inspections is the key point of performance demonstrations. With Civa Aut-Pipeline, by limiting the number of iterations and tests thanks to the information and knowledge provided by the simulation, costs are reduced. Built from the Civa UT module, Civa Aut-Pipeline offers 2 types of tools:
1) A set of 4 dedicated modules to quickly define the parameters of the project (weld configuration, probe selection, channel definition) and which guides through the different key steps of the performance demonstration: calibration, sensitivity analysis, sizing accuracy and Pod curve;
2) Civa UT's "generic" tools dedicated to circular welds: field calculation, sensitivity coverage, and simulation inspection.
Initially, this module is available for homogeneous welds. Cra-Cladded coated welds will be available in a Civa 2023 SPx minor update
TFM – techniques with consistency factor now available
Participating in the development of state-of-the-art techniques, Civa UT includes new reconstruction algorithms for TFM applications based on consistency factors, such as PCI phase coherence imaging, sign or phase consistency factors (SCF, PCF), in addition to the classical algorithm based on amplitude summation. This brings new possibilities to improve fault detection and sizing, which can be tested on acquisition or simulation data in Civa UT.
Other news in Civa UT
For the default model "Fe Grid", it is now possible to define a circumferential defect in a tubing. A significant reduction in computational times is also to be noted with this transient finite element model in Civa UT.
More flexibility is offered on multi-element tandem sensors with the possibility of having a different number of elements for Tx and Rx strips. Further developments will follow in SPx updates for asymmetric AP probes.
Access to the sensor library is faster and the management of external focal law imports has also been improved. Note also that in a future version Civa 2023 SPx, new parametric welding profiles will be available in Civa UT.
Data science: Civa engages in artificial intelligence for NDT
A real use of "AI" in NDT suffers from the difficulty of gathering enough relevant data to train algorithms. Simulation can address this problem by efficiently and massively generating relevant datasets, and Civa clearly needs to play a major role in this.
Civa 2023 comes with a first version of a new "Data Science" module. It provides the tools to manipulate and merge simulated and/or experimental databases, and to develop and test diagnostic aid models in classification and detection of defects by machine learning. This tool is connected to Civa Script, so the user can try different custom extraction criteria via Python scripts. Civa DS includes several normalization, projection and classifier algorithms with different visualization supports such as 2D maps, parallel diagrams or confusion matrices to adjust and choose training parameters. Once the automatic diagnostic model has been trained, it is possible to try it on a new experimental dataset previously imported into Civa DS and thus check its effectiveness. Civa DS is available as an addition to the Civa Script module.
Civa SHM "V2"
Civa SHM is a fairly new module within the Civa platform. Still based on the guided wave technique, this new version includes an important list of evolutions on this SHM module which constitutes a real "Version 2" for it. It is now possible to simulate tubes made of several materials or folds, including composites. Attenuation can be taken into account, which is an important element to allow more quantitative simulations, especially in composite materials. New part geometries can be taken into account: cuffs, elbows, and double curvature applied to a flat part. New types of defects are also available: inclusions and vertical cracking.
New processing tools will help the user to post-process the raw data: the "Rapid" imaging algorithm, an integrated tool for subtracting the "baseline", and a simpler export of the local values of the constraints/displacements calculated in the model.
There is also an overall performance improvement with a faster solver and fewer constraints for sensor location when generating the finite element mesh.
New Iqis in Civa RT
The new Iqis with ASTM wires are available in this version. Another very important improvement is the possibility of restarting a Monte Carlo calculation from a previous one if it is necessary to continue this one for a better convergence and precision of the scattered radiation calculation: it is no longer necessary to start from scratch for this voluminous calculation.
It is also possible to assemble CAD and parametric files to achieve specific geometry in Civa, as well as a new detectability criterion (based on the signal-to-noise ratio) in addition to the existing ones: pink, fuchsia, and ellipse.
Continuous performance and capacity improvement
Calculations of dispersion curves in tubes can now concern anisotropic materials such as composites (this was already possible in plates). This mode calculation tool as well as field calculation can now also process heterogeneous 2D CAD section parts. A new Fem solver is now available for 3D cases (parts with 2D CAD section or tubing with complex defects): more efficient and more robust than the previous solver, it should be able to process calculations that may not have been successful before.
In these 3D cases, it is now possible to display field visualizations directly in the 3D view. To be complete, the ability to calculate Pod curves in GWT, to change the amplitudes of the signals emitted when several sensor strips are defined, and also, a calibration functionality easier to access.
Phase thermograms available
Civa thermography now offers the supply of results in the form of phase thermograms (i.e., phase of the FFT of the raw temporal signals), more
adapted and used by practitioners of this method especially in thermography "Lock-In". Users can now also use a differential output signal corresponding to the subtraction of thermogram signals with and without defects, thus giving access to local contrast information. An adaptive color palette is automatically linked to the min and max temperatures at the observed time, and a better organization of the menus of certain input parameters is possible.
2D CAD parts available in 3D inspection simulation
In the previous version, 2D CAD parts and more complex parametric parts (welding, blade foot, etc.) had been made available for the Civa ET field calculation module. It is now available in the 3D Inspection Simulation module. Based on a finite integration technique (FIT), this significantly expands the range of possible applications for Civa ET: taking into account part edges or ground effects, heterogeneous components (such as a bimetallic weld), parts with complex or corroded bottoms, tilted defects, etc. In this version, the defect will be "infinitely long" and the sensor sounding face "must remain flat. Future developments will continue to further expand the possible application cases.
A more realistic modeling of the +Point type probe is also available, with a greater thickness of the windings at the crossing of the two coils. In the SG tube module, it is now possible to simulate several frequencies within the same model allowing the user to do a post-processing of frequency combination. Another major novelty of this CF module is the ability to reread experimental data in Civa ET. CSV files can be uploaded, being a generic format that is easy to export from any type of acquisition system.
Civa UT Analyse is now compatible with UT data (A-Scan, C-Scan, S-Scan, E-Scan and TFM) which further expands the multi-format interoperability of
Civa analyzes. Civa UT Analyse remains of course compatible with Acquire, Gekko, Olympus files including X3, TPAC Prelude and TFM data, and txt format exported from Zetec systems.
Civa "Super batch"
A new batch manager has been developed to take advantage of the architectures of powerful multi-core machines. This batch manager makes it possible to cut calculations more efficiently on the different physical cores available on a machine. Different levels of subdivision and parallelization of the calculation can be made (individual cases extracted from a parametric study but also shooting, sequence or position of individual probe within a "simple simulation"). This manager is also more robust with "Relaunch" and "Time Out" features and it keeps the simulation groups that could have already been calculated before a potential problem on the machine, memory, or even a PC restart. This is a first step towards HPC supercomputing solutions that will come in the future


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Attorney Dixon Gahnz Joins Lawton & Cates, S.C.
Lawton & Cates, S.C. is pleased to announce that Attorney Dixon Gahnz joined the team of lawyers at Lawton & Cates, S.C. "Gahnz is a nationally certified civil trial advocate who has helped many families and injured people over the course of his career," stated Kent I. Carnell, President of Lawton & Cates, S.C. "The certification process requires passing a skills test, obtaining references from judges, peers and opposing counsel as well as completing a prescribed number of trials," Carnell continued.
Gahnz has fifteen years of experience. He graduated cum laude from the University of Wisconsin Law School.
"I am very excited to be a member of the Lawton & Cates team," said Dixon Gahnz. "We have the resources to tackle complex cases whether we go to trial or find creative ways to resolve disputes," he added.
Gahnz's practice areas will include personal injury, automobile accidents, products liability claims, nursing home abuse and neglect and wrongful death claims.

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FalloutHooked on Fallout again. Currently playing through New Vegas, finally going to play the DLC. Hopefully I'll finally get through the first couple of games as well now that they work on my PC. Maybe finish up the trophies in the PS3 version of Fallout 3.
It has me wondering though, what other cities would you like to see in a Fallout game? Rumors for Fallout 4 point to Boston, but no guarantees on that. I'd like to see cities like LA, Seattle, New York, and Austin personally. What are your thoughts?

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Sam Akpro + Sheiva + Cosmo Sofi (botw’s Fly The Nest Residency)
Bird On The Wire present Fly The Nest: a new monthly residency celebrating our favourite rising artists from across the spectrum, hidden beneath a Grade-2 listed chapel at Below Stone Nest in the heart of the West End. For our second edition, we welcome Sam Akpro, currently sitting on the BBC 6Music A-list and Anti’s latest signee, alongside one of South London’s brightest prospects SHEIVA, followed by DJ Cosmo Sofi spinning vinyl late into the night. Each residency will be accessible for all with free tickets - sign up now at birdonthewire.net and we’ll see you there. BOTW x (P.s. Please note that tickets do not guarantee entry so please get down early on the night to avoid disappointment) Stone Nest is an old building and sadly below is currently unable to accommodate wheelchair users. Presented by Bird On The Wire. This is an 18+ event.


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beach walk, Victoria
I’m so glad to have my blog back after the server problems – strange how it broke my rhythm in writing. As I’m thinking of what to post, I remembered that I’d not finished describing the latter half of our island getaway in May, after we left Gabriola Island and headed south on Vancouver Island. So to recapture the rhythm, I’ve gone back into my photos and jumped into a series I took on Cordova Bay, in Victoria. We stayed with dear friends in the area who took us for a long walk along this beach in low tide. What beauties to be seen there, even these bluffs dripping with algae and seaweed.

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Officer Shot and Killed
November 20, 2002
A Red Bluff, Calif., police officer was shot and killed execution-style at a gas station in the rural town while he filled his patrol car.
Officer Dave Mobilio, 31, a four-year veteran of the Red Bluff Police Department, was killed early Tuesday morning, according to Tehama County Undersheriff Dennis Garton.
The county sheriff's department, police department, and state officials are investigating the shooting.
There were no witnesses, but investigators want to question a man in his mid-20s who may have been in the area around the time of the shooting.
Garton says there hasn't been a police officer shot in the rural county in his 22 years with the sheriff's department.
Police say they have no reason to believe the shooting is connected to any of Mobilio's past cases.
Mobilio leaves behind a wife and a young child.
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The Action movies of South Indian cinema are undoubtedly very famous and have a great instinct in creating the best action movies. South Indian cinema knows how to make the best action movies, from breathtaking fighting scenes to perfect punch lines. The craze of south Indian action movies is seen all around India and has a huge fan base. We have received several south Indian blockbuster action movies, becomes hard to decide which one to put on the top ten list. So, we have the top 10 south Indian actions from the 2010s, which you can enjoy right now.
K.G.F Chapter 1 is a period-action film starring Yash in the lead role along with Ramachandra Raju Ramachandra Raju is a producer cum actor in the Ka >> Read More... . The movie revolves around a young man Rocky who seeks wealth and power, which leads him to Mumbai and gets tangled with the notorious gold mafia. The film was released on 21 December 2018 and received positive reviews for its cinematography, action sequences, score, and acting performances.
The film follows a farmer whose teenage son killed a wealthy upper-caste landlord in a fit of vengeance and is on the run to protect his son. It is the best action drama film directed and written by Vetrimaaran and starring Dhanush and Manju Warrier Manju Warrier is a South-Indian film actress, born >> Read More... in the lead roles. The film became commercially successful and received positive reviews from critics.
Baahubali: The Beginning is an epic action drama film featuring Prabhas, Rana Daggubati Rana Daggubati is a famous Indian actor. He was bo >> Read More... , Anushka Shetty Anushka Shetty is the popular South Indian star wh >> Read More... , Tamannaah, Ramya Krishna, Sathyaraj, and Nassar as the main cast. It is the first part of the Baahubali series directed and co-written by S. S. Rajamouli. The film follows a daring and adventurous young man who learns about the conflict-ridden past of his family.
Baahubali 2: The Conclusion is the second cinematic part of the Baahubali series features Prabhas, Rana Daggubati, Anushka Shetty, Tamannaah, Ramya Krishna, Sathyaraj, Nassar, and Subbaraju as the main character. In this film, Mahendra Baahubali learns about his father's death and raises an army to defeat Bhallaladeva and rescue his mother.
1: Nenokkadine is a Telugu psychological action film that features Mahesh Babu Born on 9 August 1975 in Chennai, Mahesh Ghattaman >> Read More... and Kriti Sanon Kriti Sanon is a model-turned-actress who made her >> Read More... as the main character. Directed by Sukumar, the film received mixed reviews from critics and audiences. The film follows a rock star suffering from schizophrenia due to his bitter past.
Vikram Vedha is a neo-noir action thriller Tamil film starring R. Madhavan, Vijay Sethupathi Vijaya Gurunatha Sethupathi was not born with silv >> Read More... , Shraddha Srinath Born in Udhampur, Jammu, and Kashmir, on September >> Read More... , Kathir, and Varalaxmi Sarath kumar as the main character. In this film, Vikram is a police officer who wants to capture and kill Vedha. However, Vedha voluntarily surrenders himself and tells Vikram three stories that change his perspective of good and evil.
Kaithi is an action thriller Tamil film that revolves around Dilli, an ex-convict who wants to meet his daughter after leaving prison. His plans get interrupted due to a drug raid planned by Inspector Bejoy. Directed and written by Lokesh Kanagaraj Lokesh is a famous writer and director in Tamil Fi >> Read More... , the film stars Karthi as the main character. The film received praise for its direction, writing, realistic action sequences, and cast performances.
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Theeran Adhigaaram Ondru was released worldwide on 17 November 2017 and received a positive response from critics. It is an action thriller Tamil film featuring Karthi, Rakul Preet Singh Rakul Preet Singh is a famous Indian model working >> Read More... , and Abhimanyu Singh Abhimanyu Singh is a popular Indian film and telev >> Read More... in the lead roles. It tells the story of a dedicated police officer on a mission to solve the mystery behind a series of murders.
The film revolves around Kaniyan Pongundran, a detective investigating the murder of a pet dog. However, the mystery of a murdered dog leads to a criminal behind a much bigger conspiracy. Thupparivaalan is an action thriller Tamil film starring Vishal and Simran in the lead roles.
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Washington families share their experiences with police violence
News of yet another Black man killed by police has garnered national attention again. Tyre Nichols was a 29-year-old Black man recently killed by Memphis police officers. While the details of what happened to Nichols are unique, for some, the story feels familiar.
Sonia Joseph's son, Giovonn Joseph-McDade was killed by a Kent, Wash. police officer in 2017. Jim Leighty's best friend, Craig Johnson, was killed by Bonner County, Idaho deputies in 2017. And Po Leapai's cousin, Iosia Faletogo, was killed by a Seattle police officer in 2018.
Joseph, Leighty, and Leapai are all members of the Washington Coalition for Police Accountability.
They each share the story of their loved ones and how their deaths have impacted them. Listen above.


Ukraine sources report Russian tanks are advancing and the entire situation is causing concern throughout the world. An emergency meeting of the UN Security Council is scheduled. Updates to come as developments arise. Click the link below to read the NY Times story.
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For years, many U.S. Roman Catholic women have been offended each time the Nicene Creed was said at mass.
It`s not that they are opposed to joining in a public profession of their Christian faith. Rather, many women say they feel the language needlessly excludes them.
The most objectionable passages, some say, are the portions of the creed that say Jesus was born into the world ''for us men and for our salvation.''
Some also feel that the creed`s statement that Jesus ''was made man''
needlessly uses a masculine pronoun.
''It is reprehensible, the non-inclusive liturgies that we women are subjected to,'' said Sister Margaret Ellen Traxler, founder of the National Coalition of American Nuns, based in Chicago.
But change is in the air. A report issued recently by a group of Catholic bishops called the International Commission on English in the Liturgy endorses a new translation of the two controversial passages, omitting ''men'' and
''man.'' If the texts were altered, worshipers would recite, ''for us and for our salvation'' and ''became truly human.''
The proposals for the Nicene Creed are part of an overall effort to update the English-language text of the Roman Catholic worship book known as the missal.
Members of the commission, which is based in Washington, will vote on the updated text between this July and October 1993, and the U.S. bishops will receive the entire set of revisions for their consideration in November 1994. The creed is a statement of faith developed at the Council of Nicaea in 325 and refined at the Council of Constantinople in 381. The traditional English translation dates back to the Protestant Reformation of the 16th Century. The creed is recited in worship services of liturgically oriented Protestant churches as well as in the Catholic mass.
The Nicene Creed is similar in structure but longer than the older Apostle`s Creed, which is better known among Protestants.
The Catholic commission`s proposals are based on revisions suggested in 1988 by an international ecumenical group called the English Language Liturgical Consultation.
The use of inclusive language in at least one of the two controversial clauses of the Nicene Creed has already been adopted by the Episcopal Church, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.), United Methodist Church and United Church of Christ.
The Lutheran Church-Missouri Synod is the only U.S. Protestant body that regularly uses the creed in worship that has made no change. The conservative denomination has no plans to do so.
In calling for the substitution of ''for us'' instead of ''for us men,''
the ecumenical liturgical consultation said the masculine reference ''is increasingly misleading or excluding as tied to only one gender.''
With regard to the change from ''was made man'' to ''became truly human,'' the consultation said that ''neither the Greek `anthropos` nor the Latin `homo` carry male overtones as `man` in contemporary English normally does.''
Some conservative Catholic women consider the proposals an unacceptable move away from tradition, and some Catholic feminists pooh-pooh them as too little, too late.
''It seems clear that the purpose of it is to change the Scriptures to satisfy a particular political contingent, namely, feminists,'' said Helen Hull Hitchcock of St. Louis, president of a conservative group called Women for Faith and Family.
Three years ago, Hitchcock`s organization joined with two other groups of Catholic traditionalists in a statement on ''Feminism, Language and Liturgy.'' Referring to moves toward gender-inclusive language like the ones suggested for the Nicene Creed, the statement said their impact ''is negative and confusing, effectively undermining the authority of the church and her hierarchy.''
Traxler, whose organization describes itself as ''a group of radical feminists,'' views the situation from a vastly different perspective.
''It`s a very late and minor change,'' she said of the recommendations.
''Sure it`s positive, and it`s about a century overdue. If they really mean it, they ought to do more.''
She said she hoped the proposals, if accepted by the U.S. bishops, will be ''the beginning of 10,000 other gender language changes, because Holy Scripture is filled with unholy, patriarchal language.''

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Martin Short brings BRDC Superstar Duncan an LMP1 chance at the Monza 1000km
Versatility is proving to be Duncan’s forte and his latest opportunity is a drive in one of the leading Le Mans prototype cars. Duncan will drive the Rollcentre team’s Pescarolo – the car that finished fourth at Le Mans last year behind the Pescarolo and Peugeot factory teams. Duncan will drive the 630bhp car in the1000km/ 6 hour race with Martin Short, Rollcentre team owner, and Vanina Ickx.
Rollcentre’s regular driver Joao Barbosa will miss the Monza race, the second in the Le Mans Seriescalendar, due to a clashing GrandAm race commitment. Martin decided to use the seat vacancy to give a young driver a step up the motor racing ladder and as a BRDC member called upon BRDC Superstars Director Tim Harvey for help in his choice.
Since winning the 2007 Formula Renault UK title Duncan has taken to the track in an impressively broad range of cars. He spent two days testing with World Series by Renault and has gone on to test a Porsche Carrera Cup car in preparation for a guest appearance at the Thruxton round next month where he will compete against Tim Harvey himself. He dominated his first round of the Time Attack series in the Autosportif Subaru Impreza and has now represented his country twice as rookie driver for A1 Team Great Britain.
Martin Short, Rollcentre team owner, said: “”In Joao’s absence I wanted to give a young British talent a chance. Tim Harvey was my first port of call as director of the Superstars programme.
“I’m a BRDC member so was keen to add my support. One of our 2007 drivers, Stuart Hall, is a Superstar too. Tim recommended Duncan and he seems to fit what I’m looking for. He’s a fighter and has done it the hard way.”
Tim Harvey, Director, BRDC Superstars, added: “I’m delighted that Superstars has been able to help Duncan. This is what the Superstars programme is all about. He fully deserves this opportunity and I’m sure he’ll make the most of it.”
Duncan Tappy said: “I’m very excited. I’m very grateful to Martin for giving me this opportunity and to Tim for his support. I’m very fortunate to be able to benefit from the Superstars programme. I knew I’d get support and advice but to get a drive as good as this is way beyond my expectations.
“It’s going to be very different from any racing I’ve done before. The car has power steering but even so it will be very demanding physically but that’s what I train for. I’m not used to pit stops and driver changes so I’ll be making the most of every opportunity to practice. ”
Live action from the track will be shown on Eurosport and Motors TV
For more information please contact Pippa Neilson on pn@squashlimited or +44 7968 564660
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Here’s a quick bread that doesn’t rely upon yeast to rise. In this recipe, baking powder and baking soda act as the leavening agent. No rising or kneading required. Just a quick mix of ingredients and pop it in the oven.
This particular recipe is incredibly moist with notes of holiday spices. I like to have it around on Thanksgiving weekend. It’s a sign of the season.
For fall baking I use pumpkin pie spice that has nutmeg, cinnamon, ginger and allspice blended together — a Seriously Simple tip. I use it in much of my fall baking when I want to include those toasty, comforting flavors. The following recipe makes one large loaf; if I have leftover bread, it keeps a few days in a plastic bag. After that, slice it up and pop it in your freezer. You never know when you’ll crave a slice of this addicting spiced sweet bread.
Pumpkin Tea Bread
For the bread:
2 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/4 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
1 (15-oz) can pumpkin puree
3/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 cup dark brown sugar
3/4 cup olive oil
2 large eggs
1 tsp. vanilla extract
3/4 cup chopped toasted pecans
For the topping:
1 1/2 tbsp. turbinado or sugar in the raw
1 tsp. pumpkin pie spice
Grease and flour a 9-by-5-inch nonstick loaf pan.
Sift together the flour, baking powder baking soda, salt and pumpkin pie spice into a bowl. Reserve.
Combine the pumpkin puree with the sugar, oil, eggs and vanilla extract in a food processor and process for about 2 minutes or until light and airy.
Gradually add the flour mixture and process until well incorporated.
Add the pecans and pulse a few times until incorporated, making sure not to puree the pecans. Transfer to the prepared pan. Use a rubber spatula to smooth the top. Combine the topping ingredients and mix so it is well blended. Sprinkle on the topping evenly atop the pumpkin batter.
Bake in a 350-degree oven for 55 minutes to one hour or until a pick inserted into the center of the loaf comes out clean. Cool on wire rack for an hour. Use a knife and spatula to ease the loaf out of the pan and then place onto a platter, slice and serve.

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Gov. Mark Gordon announced that new state public health orders to be issued next week will contain a relaxation on some of the restrictions in place for the state’s restaurants.
The governor’s comments came during a news conference on Thursday, when he discussed the recent spike in coronavirus cases seen across the state, primarily in Albany, Natrona and Sheridan counties.
While Gordon said the trend was concerning, he added that he had expected a surge in cases due to people returning to school, partaking in extracurricular activities and gathering socially at work and in private settings.
The governor said he expected to see an ebb and flow in cases over the next few months, but that as long as the case counts stay within certain parameters, no stricter health orders will be issued.
He specified that schools and restaurants in particular aren’t seeing large outbreaks of cases due to diligent efforts to prevent the spread of the virus.
As a result, he said he would expand restaurant indoor seating capacity when he issues the state’s next health orders on Sept. 30. The relaxed restrictions are the result of restaurants taking measures to prevent the spread of the virus and because of the quickly approaching cool temperatures that will make it impossible to eat outside, he said.
State public health officer Dr. Alexia Harrist said there have been about 100 cases of the virus reported in K-12 schools throughout the state over the last month. Quarantine for school staff, faculty and students is now not recommended in the case of an exposure when both the exposer and exposee are wearing face coverings.
School athletics have been a source of outbreaks, Harrist noted. However, no schools have had to close due to coronavirus outbreaks.
Harrist also touched on the upcoming flu season, urging viewers to get flu shots since the combination of the flu and the coronavirus (as well as the two on their own) could cause serious illness.


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It had been such a wild week, with the roughest seas in living memory; or so the young flirtatious waiter in the hotel had told them. The two old ladies had grown tired of each other’s company and bored with lack of something new to interest them. And on this their last day, it had rained again all morning in a final attempt to completely ruin their holiday. So, when the weak sunshine had tried to break through, the two had put on their plastic rain hoods and ventured from the hotel for a short walk across the headland. They found a seat against the shelter of the wall and sat trying to regain their good humour before returning for an afternoon cup of tea and the inevitable game of bingo.
“Why can’t they play whist?”
“There’s no one intelligent enough for Scrabble”
They fell silent, watching as a group of girls appeared across the far side of the headland. All were wearing ethereal dresses and teetered unsteadily up the rough unmade road, the path more suited to trainers than the flimsy strappy high-heeled sandals they wore. They carried posies of sweet smelling roses, an air of sorrow surrounded them. One girl wore a cream coloured strapless dress, its bodice heavily encrusted with seed pearls and sequins, but its hem was uneven and ragged as though its length had been torn off in anger or frustration. Her posy was of cream roses and waxen stephanotis and in her unkempt hair she wore a matching circlet of roses. Tears had stained her face with black mascara and the red of her lipstick was like an open wound in her white face.
As they turned the corner of the old stone lighthouse, the full force of the wind hit them. It took their breath from their mouths and whipped their long hair into witches’ tangles. Shivering in their light clothing, they turned their shoulders into the wind and made their way across the open green turf of the narrow headland to where they could look out to the open sea.
Some twenty or so young men followed behind, uncomfortable in their buttonholed morning dress, more used to wet suits than dress suits. Three of them carefully carried pint glasses of ale, froth blowing from the glasses like spray whipped from the rolling surf below their vantage point.
Gary rode the swell, waiting astride his surfboard for the next big roller and the ride back to shore. He started to paddle towards the beach, and raised himself into a kneeling position ready to rise swiftly to his feet as soon as the swell took hold of the board. Then he was up, balanced, his feet spread, gripping with his toes, his knees and thighs taking the bounce and roll of the sea, his outstretched arms fighting to keep his balance. The swell of the sea had been high all week and he had had some of the most wonderful boarding of his life. But this was the biggest roller he had ever ridden and the exhilaration was extreme. He felt the excitement throb through every fibre of his being. He was young, invincible, and alive. If he could live like this for the rest of his life, what a life it would be.
A vision of Sara crossed his mind. God she was so beautiful and for her he was prepared to give up his life as a beach bum. This would be his last ride and on Saturday she would be his wife. Together they would build a new life in Australia. He had it all worked out.
“G’day cobber” he shouted into the wind. His loss of concentration tipped him from the surfboard into the violence of the sea.
A thought of Kieran came into Gary’s mind. Gary knew that Kieran was in love with him, just as Kieran knew that Gary was straight and that his love for Gary must go undeclared. But even so Kieran had found Gary’s engagement to Sara unbearable.
The boys had known each other all their lives and growing up together, Gary had protected his gentle friend from the intolerable bullying that a boys like Kieran inevitably suffered. Gary had always been popular and his charm and wit had sheltered Kieran. Schoolmates eager to please Gary had tolerated Kieran.
“It’s time to move on though,” thought Gary. “Kieran will have to fend for himself now.” He and Sara were definitely going to Australia.
Sara’s mother thought he was ‘a good for nothing beach bum’ and had made it impossible for them to get along as a family and Aus would be a good place to bring up a child.
“In Australia a child can run in the sun all year round, not just a few weeks of summer like we are in England.” He fought to find his surfboard, but the tie to his ankle seemed to have come adrift. His lungs were hurting and he struggled against the might of the sea, desperately trying to find the surface.
Kieran stood close to Sara sharing the same loss. He held her in his arms as she pulled a rose from her bouquet. She brought it to her lips softly kissing its papery petals; it’s fragrance lingering on her breath as she tossed it over the edge of the cliff. The wind caught the fragile flower and drew it up into the air; separating its heart shaped petals from the stem; they drifted into the blue sky like wedding confetti. The heavier stem falling to the rocks below, washed away in the sea swell like her life.
The boys stood apart not knowing what to do or say, two or three held the other girls, trying to give them comfort as they laid their posies on the rough grass; or perhaps the girls consoled the boys; who could tell?
One of the three lads with the glasses of ale put his glass down on the turf and whispered into the wind.
“ Have one on me Gaza mate.”
Another, staring out to the horizon, raised his glass towards the hidden sun and took a sip, as if sharing the moment with someone unseen. Then he too, placed the glass close to the edge of the cliff muttering softly to himself.
“To you Gaza.”
The last just put down his glass and in doing so spilt most of its contents onto the grass.
“Oh God! NO!” He shouted and dropping to his knees tried to gather up the spilt beer, shouting, “I’ve spilt it; I’ve spilt Gaza’s beer.”
His two friends lifted him gently back to his feet and they turned away hunching their shoulders, spluttering and coughing brusquely in the cold air, covering their faces with clean white handkerchiefs, so that their own grief would go unnoticed.
The group began to make their way slowly back to the shelter of the lighthouse, down the stony path to the warmth and comfort of the waiting limousines; leaving Gary forever riding his last big wave.
And the two old ladies watching from across the cliff top wept for them all.
By Kath Croft


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BackgroundÂ and Objective: There is no available evidence to recommend gonadotropin-releasing hormone (GnRH) analogue-based ovarian suppression versus bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO) in the adjuvant treatment of early breast cancer, since the two approaches are considered equivalent in terms of oncologic outcome. The role of surgical ovarian ablation has been revitalized based on the advances of minimally invasive surgery, and a better understanding of clinical and molecular basis of hereditary breast/ovarian cancer syndromes. The aim of this study is to analyze the cost-effectiveness of laparoscopic BSO and GnRH analogue administration in patients aged 40â49Â years with hormone-sensitive breast cancer. Methods: A probabilistic decision tree model was developed to evaluate costs and outcomes of ovarian ablation through laparoscopic BSO, or ovarian suppression through monthly injections of GnRH analogue. Results were expressed as incremental costs per quality-adjusted life years (QALYs) gained. Results: Laparoscopic BSO strategy was associated with a lower mean total cost per patient than GnRH treatment, and considering the difference in terms of QALYs, the incremental effectiveness did not demonstrate a notable difference between the two approaches. From the National Health Service perspective, and for a time horizon of 5Â years, laparoscopic BSO was the dominant option compared to GnRH treatment; laparoscopic BSO was less expensive than GnRH, â¬2385 [95% confidence interval (CI)Â =Â 2044, 2753] vs â¬7093 (95% CIÂ =Â 3409, 12,105), respectively, and more effective. Conclusion: Surgical ovarian ablation is more cost-effective than GnRH administration in the adjuvant treatment of hormone-sensitive breast cancer patients aged 40â49Â years, and the advantage of preventing ovarian cancer through laparoscopic BSO should be considered.
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Clubs want Women’s Super League season abandoned over player safety concerns
A number of Women’s Super League teams do not want the season to resume over fears that it would endanger player safety, with club representatives set to relay this information to the Football Association this week.
Liverpool, who are bottom of the league with six points from 14 games, are one of the clubs with concerns. If the season were decided on points per game, and with the one usual relegation spot Liverpool would be relegated to the part-time Championship. Chelsea sit second in the table, a point behind Manchester City but with a game in hand.
All women’s football below the Championship has already been abandoned for the season, with promotion and relegation scrapped. The same decision has been taken in some men’s leagues


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Hotel Developer Likely to Miss Deadline to Begin Work
Missouri developer John Q. Hammons apparently will not meet a July 1 deadline to begin work on a $38 million hotel in downtown Oklahoma City.
The 15-story, 312-room Marriott Renaissance will be built on the southeast corner of Sheridan and Broadway Avenues and is scheduled to open by summer 1999.
When Hammons signed the development agreement with the Oklahoma City Council and Urban Renewal Authority, he said he wanted to start demolition of buildings at the site by March.
He said construction was going to start by May.
Efforts to reach Hammons at his Springfield, Mo., headquarters have been unsuccessful.
The Oklahoman has learned Hammons is negotiating contracts with two local companies but has not hired anyone to start work.
David Densmore with Midwest Wrecking said his company is waiting for a final contract before it can tear down the Melton Building and an adjoining parking garage.
"We turned in bids, and we were told we're doing the demolition," Densmore said.
"But we've still not been given the contract. It's ironic - doing this work, we're always the first in but the last to know what's going on."
Densmore said his company will not be able to apply for any demolition permits until a contract is received from Hammons.
"This really isn't that unusual - it seems that in every development, everything is a real secret until things start," Densmore said.
Sources have told The Oklahoman that negotiations also are slowly continuing between Hammons and Flintco Construction - the company renovating and expanding the nearby Myriad Convention Center.
The hotel designs appear to be complete. Mike Wilson, the city's chief plan examiner, said his office has been reviewing the hotel designs since May 29.
He confirmed, however, that Hammons has yet to seek any demolition permits.
"We've been talking with them (Hammons officials) for weeks. They called twice this week asking what else is needed to get a foundation permit," Wilson said.
Wilson said the company first will need to get the demolition permit and start tearing down structures on the site. He said his office can usually grant demolition permits quickly "over the counter."
But he added Hammons officials will also need to obtain demolition permission from the state Environmental Quality Department.
The entire development deal, including a $100,000 "good faith" deposit paid by Hammons, would be at risk if the July 1 deadline were enforced. But city officials said Friday they are confident Hammons is making good progress.
"I'm not worried - everybody is moving forward," said Tiana Douglas, director of the Oklahoma City Urban Renewal Authority. "There may be some pieces that just aren't in place yet, but when building plans are submitted for review, you're pretty far down the line."
City Manager Glenn Deck, agreed.
"I think they're making favorable progress, just not as quickly as everybody had hoped. But there is absolutely no need to penalize at this point," Deck said.
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text: Passive smoking has been found to be associated with a large number of disorders of passive smokers. It seems that the children are the most susceptible population for harmful effects of passive smoke exposure. The aim of this study was to evaluate the effect of passive smoking on children's functional abilities. The target population was 199 children who were 13-15 years old at the time of the study. For the assessment of motor skills 6-min run test was used. Children exposed to passive smoking by their mothers had statistically significant lower functional abilities (r =-0.7029; 95% CI -0.7707 to -0.6194; p < 0.0001). We also found statistically significant difference if the both parents are smokers (r =-0.3343; 95% CI -0.4595 to -0.1961; p < 0.0001). The results of our study did not show statistically significant difference if the children are exposed to cigarette smoke by their fathers (r = 0.03139; 95% CI -0.1171 to 0.1785; p = 0.6792). Public health preventive actions should go toward minimizing the exposure of children to passive smoking by counseling the smoking parents that quitting smoking provides enormous health benefits not only to them but also to their children.

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Aboriginal leaders and community members, RCMP, Winnipeg police, firefighters and representatives of the military will spend the next four days feasting and celebrating to honour the men and women they consider to be modern warriors and heroes.
"There's been a difficult relationship between the aboriginal population and the police," says elder Art Shofley, organizer of the Bear Clan gathering, which is expected to attract more than 100 people.
"The idea of it is to bring back to the forefront the idea of supporting our police and our military. They're part of our community and we value them."
The Bear Clan is traditionally considered to be made up of those responsible for safeguarding the community, the warriors and the providers of food. Tonight, members of the RCMP and the Winnipeg police will prepare and serve food they have bought for the feast.
"This is very grassroots," says Shofley. "This is restorative justice at its very basic roots."
The gathering, which will be held on the grounds of the Behavioral Foundation in St. Norbert, will be kicked off with a large assembly this afternoon.
Winnipeg Police Service deputy chief Menno Zacharias, Winnipeg Fire Paramedic Service chief Wes Shoemaker, RCMP assistant commissioner Gerry Braun, Mayor Glenn Murray and members of the Sgt. Tommy Price cadet corps will march in behind eagle staffs.
If all this seems far removed from the mistrust and hatred of the J. J. Harper days, Shofley says it is past time those bridges were mended.
"We can sit back and let the animosity get worse or we can move forward," he says. "We could deplore the situation or we can be constructive. This is an effort on our part to be constructive, to take action. We're choosing to believe the glass is half-full."
Murray will be honoured for the establishment of an aboriginal strategy and for his efforts to develop an urban reserve.
Urban reserves are city properties owned by First Nations bands. They allow aboriginals to launch commercial ventures and enjoy some degree of immunity from sales and income taxes. The creation of urban reserves is part of Winnipeg's aboriginal strategy, approved by city council last month.
Two projects are currently being eyed by Buffalo Point First Nation and eight other southeast bands, for urban reserve status -- a $2-million office building at 360 Broadway, which has been owned for the last six years by the Southeast Resource Development Council Corporation, formerly the Southeast Tribal Council.
Buffalo Point has also agreed to purchase and convert the abandoned Starland Theatre on Main Street and an accompanying empty lot from Centre Venture Corp., the city's downtown development agency. The property will be used for as-yet-undetermined commercial development.
"We want to acknowledge that this mayor and this council has officially opened the door to the aboriginal people, to build on the positive," says Shofley. "We've been officially accepted into this city and it's high time. We know what it's like to be marginalized. We need to be seen as bringing gifts."
Can it work? Can a four-day spiritual event really begin to heal the wounds of generations? Will this gathering really result in long-term change?
Those who have committed to the event believe it will.
Rick Kosowan, a city police officer on loan to the Winnipeg Aboriginal Youth Cities Project, says the gathering is a chance for mutual respect to be shown.
"It's an opportunity for all voices to be heard and respected," says Kosowan. "It's a chance for law enforcement and military to be recognized and to also recognize the value of the aboriginal community. Changes are already underway and this is a chance to build on that."
Zacharias says a teepee and eagle staff recently obtained by the police service indicate a deeper understanding of aboriginal culture.
"I think it's one of those two-way streets," he says. "There's a benefit, real significance to doing it."
PPCLI company Sgt.-Major Tim Power says the event has great meaning for the troops.
"I think for the military, for a few years we've been trying to celebrate the diversity that makes us strong. The fact that we do have aboriginal soldiers, that we honour Sgt. Tommy Price has great meaning."
After four days of feasting, honouring elders and celebrating the warriors, the organizers hope both the aboriginal community and the law enforcement representatives leave with greater respect for each other.
"They're giving of themselves, sometimes of their lives for us," says Shofley. "I have a responsibility to support and encourage them."
The public can attend the celebrations. Further information is available at 269-3430, or 986-7420.
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It happened Monday at Academy Road and Holme Avenue.
Police announced a female has been charged in connection with a fatal accident in 2014
The break happened around 6 a.m. and is located at Academy Road and Delsea Drive in Clayton.
Five people suffered minor injuries and about 100 residents have been displaced after a four-alarm fire at an apartment building in Northeast Philadelphia.
The crash happened around 2 a.m. Sunday along southbound I-95 between the Academy Road and Cottman Avenue exits.
Two accidents on I-95 Wednesday morning are tying up traffic and delaying the morning rush even further for drivers.
Chopper 3 was over the scene in Northeast Philadelphia where a car rammed into an apartment building located at 9951 Academy Road.
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Officials are on the scene of a multi-vehicle crash that has snarled traffic on the northbound lanes in I-95 in Northeast Philadelphia.
The continuing roadwork on I-95 south in Northeast Philadelphia is a massive headache to motorists, and that has many looking for alternatives.
The beer is flowing and brats are sizzling at the 140th annual Cannstatter Volksfest this weekend in NE Philadelphia.


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Thousands of bananas
As sun-seekers head to the beaches this summer, they may notice that it's not just seashells and sand castles dotting the shorelines. Debris carried on ocean currents washes up on beaches all over the world. Most of the marine debris, such as plastic bags, bottles and cans are from land-based sources, but some of it comes from ocean-based sources.
These could include vessels that accidentally lose cargo due to inclement weather or natural events such as hurricanes and tsunamis carrying debris into the marine environment. In April 2012, for example, a Harley-Davidson motorcycle lost in the 2011 Japanese tsunami washed up on a Canadian island 4,000 miles away. Here, we take a look at other strange things (and animals) that have washed up on shorelines around the world.
In 2007, residents of the Dutch North Sea island of Terschelling, located 70 miles north of Amsterdam, woke up to find thousands of bananas washed ashore after at least six containers of the fruit fell off a cargo ship in a storm and at least one burst open. Bunches of the unripe fruit from Cuba also washed up on neighbouring Amerland Island.
It isn't clear what happened to the bananas that littered the beach, although at the time, residents suggested sending most of the fruit to local zoos.

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Background: Burnout poses a substantial problem for physicians' well-being and for the quality of health care. The role of workload in comparison to subjective work characteristics has been rarely studied. The purpose of this study was to explore the associations of burnout with workload and subjective work characteristics in internal medicine specialists and residents.
Methods: A cross-sectional study using an anonymous mailed survey was used. Some 103 specialists and 143 residents participated in the study. Burnout was measured using the Maslach Burnout Inventory. Subjective work characteristics included perceived job demands in terms of time pressure, mental effort and emotional labor. Workload was assessed in terms of average number of hours worked per week.
Results: Emotional exhaustion in medical specialists was only predicted by perceived job demands [odds ratio 3.7 (CI 1.7-7.9), P<0.001]. Emotional exhaustion in medical residents was only predicted by emotional labor [odds ratio 1.9 (CI 1.2-3.0), P=0.003]. Depersonalization among medical specialists was only predicted by emotional labor [odds ratio 2.7 (CI 1.1-6.7), P=0.032], while depersonalization among medical residents was only predicted by number of hours worked per week [odds ratio 1.1 (CI 1.1-1.2), P=0.007].
Discussion: Perceived working conditions were more important than workload in explaining the variance in burnout. In addition, burnout in medical specialists and residents was linked to different characteristics of their working environment.


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Genre: Romance / Drama
Duration: 120 mins
“Smart, shameless,and extravagently entertaining.”
——The New York Times
“Yes, they cab-can! ‘Moulin Rouge!’ has a battery that never runs down.”
Baz Luhrmann’s revolutionary film comes to life onstage, remixed in a new musical mash-up extravaganza. A theatrical celebration of truth, beauty, freedom and — above all — love, Moulin Rouge! is more than a musical; it is a state of mind.


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Christmas, Contemporary Christian, Film / TV music, Musical theatre, Classical, 1960s era music, 1970s era music, 1980s era music, 1990s era music, Folk rock, Traditional Irish folk, Jazz, Blues, Cabaret, Dixieland, Latin jazz, Postmodern jukebox jazz, Swing, Easy listening, Light music, Pop, Acoustic, Covers, Disco, Funk, Funk rock, Karaoke, Motown, Soul, R&B, Top 40, Tribute, Vintage, Rock, Alternative rock, Britpop, Classic rock, Glam rock, Hard rock, Indie, Pop rock, Power rock, Rock 'n' Roll, Progressive rock, Bossa nova, Jewish music, Punk rock, Jazz fusion, Modern jazz, Hip Hop, Hawaiian music, 1940s era music, 1950s era music
Arranger, Audio engineer, Producer, Sound technician, Transcription, Fluent improviser, Fluent sight-reader, Live looping, Instrumental teaching, Accompanist, Theory teaching, Composition teaching
Little Lion Man – Mumford and Sons
The Cave – Mumford and Sons
I Will Wait – Mumford and Sons
Budapest - George Ezra
Ho Hey – Lumineers
Help! – The Beatles
Easy – Lionel Richie
Paradise – George Ezra
Blame It On Me – George Ezra
Counting Stars – One Repblic
Have A Nice Day - Stereophonics
Stand By Me - Ben E King
Proud Mary - Tina Turner
Hey Soul Sister - Train
Over The Rainbow - Israel K
Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison
Moondance - Van Morrison
Treasure - Bruno Mars
Sing - Ed Sheeran
Im Yours - Jason Mraz
Faith - George Michael
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Naive - Kooks
Under The Bridge - Red Hot Chilli Peppers
Rude - Magic
Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus
Seven Nation Army - The White Stripes
Use Somebody - Kings of Leon
Dakota - Stereophonics
Summer of 69 - Bryan Adams
Five Colours In Her Hair - McFly
Take Me Out - Franz Ferdinand
I Predict A Riot - Kaiser Chiefs
Chelsea Dagger - Fratellis, The
A Town Called Malice - The Jam
Satisfaction - The Rolling Stones
You Really Got Me - The Kinks
Teenage Kicks - The Undertones
Last Nite - The Strokes
Parklife - Blur
I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor - Arctic Monkeys
Wonderwall - Oasis
Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars
Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5
We Are Family - Sister Sledge
Signed Sealed Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Rock With You – Michael Jackson
Rock Your Body – Justin Timberlake
Blurred Lines– Robin Thicke
Sweet Home Alabama – Lynyrd Skynyrd
Superstition - Stevie Wonder
I Saw Her Standing There – The Beatles
Price Tag – Jessie J
Hey Ya – Outkast
Happy – Pharrell Williams
Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry
Valerie - Amy Winehouse
Crazy In Love – Beyonce
Sex Machine – James Brown
I Feel Good - James Brown
Forget You - Cee Lo Green
Never Too Much–Luther Vandross
Place Your Hands – Reef
Locked Out Of Heaven – Bruno Mars
Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
Ain't No Stopping Us Now - McFadden & Whitehead
Cosmic Girl - Jamiroquai
Get Lucky – Daft Punk / Pharrell Williams
Sex On Fire - Kings of Leon
Wake Me Up – Avicii
Mr Brightside – The Killers
Johnny B. Goode – Chuck Berry
Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen
Don't Look Back in Anger – Oasis
I Can't Feel My Face - The Weekend
Crazy - Gnarls Barkley
Kiss – Prince
Higher and Higher
Signed Sealed Delivered
Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now
Blame It On The Boogie
Long Train Runnin’
I Feel Good (C)
I Will Survive
Rock with You
Play That Funky Music
Working 9 to 5
We Are Family
Young Hearts Run Free
Shake Your Body Down
Dancing in the Street
Move On Up
Thinking Out Loud - Ed Sheeran
American Girl - Tom Petty
Babylon - David Gray
Black Horse and a Cherry Tree - KT tunstall
Boys of Summer - Don Henley
Breakfast At Tiffany's - Deep Blue Something
Burning Love - Elvis Presley
Country Roads - John Denver
Dancing in The Moonlight - Toploader
Dancing in The Moonlight - Thin Lizzy
Devil In Disguise - Elvis Presley
Free Falling - Tom Petty
Galway Girl - Steve Earle
Give It Up - KC and the sunshine band
His Latest Flame - Elvis Presley
Love The One You're With - Stephen Stills
One Week - Barenaked Ladies
Pompeii - Bastille
Price Tag - Jessie J
Say You Won't Let Go - James Arthur
Send Me On My Way - Rusted Root
Sit Down - James
This Is The Life - Amy Macdonald
Together In Electric Dreams - Phil Oakey
Walking In Memphis - Marc Cohn
Walking On Sunshine - Katrina And The Waves
You Make My Dreams Come True - Hall and Oates
Some Time Ago
Teach Me Tonight
What the World Needs Now is Love
Someday My Prince Will Come
God Bless the Child
Georgia On My Mind
Song for My Father
All of Me
Let’s Fall in Love
Lover Come Back to Me!
Like Someone in Love
Let There Be Love
Mercy Mercy Mercy
The Night Has a Thousand Eyes
All the Things You Are
All of Me
Fly Me to the Moon
Come Fly with Me
What if my timings change after I've booked you?
This isn’t a problem and can be accommodated easily - it is quite common with events, so I’ve come to anticipate this can happen. It’s always better to confirm changes in times as soon as possible, so we can all adapt as necessary.
Can you provide an iPod/DJ service before and between your sets?
Absolutely. This will need to confirmed at the time of booking, but, assuming I am required to bring a PA system to event, it’s fairly safe to say it will be part of the package. There
How much time do you need to set up?
This is entirely dependent on what you’re booking me to play. If I’m a solo acoustic ukulele-player, 5minutes, but if I’m providing a PA system and electric guitar equipment, if could be as much as 90mins.
Can I pick the pieces you play from the set list?
My sets are compiled with songs that work well together, and appeal to a wide range of tastes and age groups. I also have additional repertoire I can add in order to follow the mood of a dance floor / venue and keep them going! Recommendations from the list are always welcome, but sometimes it’s better for you to highlight the ones you definitely don’t want!
Do you bring all the equipment you need to perform?
Yes. In the rare case that an additional act is booked, there may be a scenario where I share equipment, however I will always be sufficient when required.
Can you learn specific pieces before the event?
Absolutely, although outside of a first dance or favourite song for a birthday boy/girl, they would need to be OK’d with us first.
What do your clients love most about your performances?
They’re perfectly positioned - gentle background to drop into, or the right mix of tunes to keep the ‘floor jumping! I’m sensitive to the volume of the room, and make concerted efforts to effectively be part of the wider venue team, seamlessly working to provide you with the perfect musical backdrop.
Which venues have you performed at in the past?
Cliveden House, The Dorchester London, The Royal Opera House, Woburn Abbey, Grosvenor House London, Institute of Directors, The Gardening Museum, Hammersmith Apollo, The Oxo Tower London, Pizza Express Jazz Club London, and many more.
Which artists have you been most influenced by?
While at university I was once practising guitar on the tube when Martin Taylor (one of the world's best jazz guitarists) sat in front of me. What followed was a magical lesson/conversation and since then I have been committed to learning and playing in his style and his contemporaries.
What is the most high profile gig you've performed?
I have been privileged to play in many beautiful venues, however I am very proud of my association with Cliveden House. It is always a privilege to perform and work there, and I always strive to deliver the best service possible.
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Personal finance is a complex topic that encompasses a wide range of subjects, including budgeting, saving, investing, credit management, and tax planning, among others. While these topics are all important for individuals to understand in order to make informed financial decisions, they can be difficult to teach in a way that is both accessible and relevant to students.
One reason why personal finance may not be appropriate for schools is that it is a highly personal and individualized subject. Everyone's financial situation is unique, and what works for one person may not work for another. For example, a student who is planning to go to college may have very different financial needs and goals than a student who is planning to enter the workforce immediately after graduation. This can make it difficult to create a curriculum that is relevant to all students.
Another reason why personal finance may not be appropriate for schools is that it requires specialized knowledge and experience. Many teachers may not have the expertise or resources necessary to teach personal finance in a way that is both accurate and accessible to students. Furthermore, personal finance is constantly changing, laws and regulations are constantly being updated and the market is always fluctuating. It can be difficult for teachers to keep up with the latest information and provide accurate advice to students.
Finally, there are other ways for individuals to learn about personal finance, such as through online resources, books, and financial advisors. Many people may be better served by seeking out the information they need on their own, rather than relying on schools to teach it. Additionally, personal finance is a life-long learning, it's not something that can be learned in one semester, but rather it's a continuous process that must be practiced regularly.
In conclusion, while personal finance is an important topic, it may not be the best fit for schools. The focus of schools should be on providing a general education and preparing students for college or career. It is recommended that personal finance be taught through elective classes or extra-curricular activities, which will give students the option to learn about it if they are interested and ready, but it shouldn't be a mandatory subject.
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Thousands of Scottish businesses could face fines of up to £500,000 if they fail to meet tough new online privacy laws which come into force later this week.
Edinburgh-based digital agency, Crush, warns every business with a website may be at risk following implementation of the so-called “Cookie Law” and there are no exceptions to the law for smaller firms.
Cookies are temporary computer files which gather information about the browsing habits of visitors to websites.
Activated by a user when they access particular pages on a site, the cookie is sent from the website to the user’s computer and remains once they leave the site.
When the user returns to the site the cookie allows the website to remember their preferences and settings.
Until now many internet users have been unaware that their browsing habits have been monitored by cookies.
From May 25, new EU regulations, enforced by the Scottish Information Commissioner, will require website owners to seek and be granted permission by website visitors before they can gather such information.
The directive is designed to protect privacy and allow people to avoid being targeted by adverts informed by their online behaviour.
This information is of benefit to businesses as it allows them to tailor communications to those most likely to respond.
Crush, which designs bespoke websites for businesses and organisations of all sizes, says the rules will have far reaching effects on Scottish business.
A study by KPMG revealed that 95 per cent of UK businesses were unprepared for their introduction.
Some 75 per cent of 2,000 consumers surveyed by eDigitalResearch and IMRG in April said they had not heard of the new EU cookie directive.
Of those that had, only 16 per cent were aware of what changes would come into effect on May 26.
“A great many of those will have had their websites designed and built by agencies and they may be unaware that they are using cookies, or even what a cookie is.
“Unfortunately for them, the new law places responsibility for adherence on the website owner rather than the agency that created it.”
Crush is advising businesses to review what cookies are used by their website before May 25.


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You may know by now that Donald Glover keeps it close to the chest on Twitter. Basically because he’s deleted all his tweets.
But last night, he lifted his non-activity on the social media platform by hosting an all too brief, yet fascinating Q&A… which of course he then deleted.
Fortunately for the internet, screenshots exist. Here are some of the back and forths, including plans to work with Migos… who responded back today.
I guess Childish Gambino is like a period of my art time, and I want to have periods in my life, so I feel like Childish Gambino is a period that should come to a close. I like endings.
Now, this doesn’t mean that ending is anytime soon… nor does it mean Glover is going to stop rapping… just maybe stop rapping as “Childish Gambino.” Plus, he delivers it all kinda casually. Whatever the case, it got my attention too and as a fan, I obviously hope for more art and music from the talented Glover. And for the record I love the name Childish Gambino but if it doesn’t stay, I hope it’s an evolution into something new too. I’m sure it will be, in fact.
Also on The Today Show (which is a nice look for Glover), he talks about his upcoming film he’s starring in called The Lazarus Effect (this clip looks cool) and talks on the #DonaldForSpiderman campaign that’s being brought up again. I’m for that too.
ICYMI: Donald Glover on the creative process
Childish Gambino was just featured in a new interview with Billboard and the focus was on the creative process, especially amidst a flurry of different projects that Gambino is involved in. From acting, writing, recording, and touring, Gambino does it all and provides a little insight into how he’s such a good multi-tasker. Salvador Dali then makes sense as a chief inspiration. I’m sure all of us can relate to multi-tasking in some ways… I feel do whatever works for you, whether it’s blending it all together or just focusing on the one thing.
Here’s an excerpt and more from the interview here*:
How I Work
“In my house, I have an empty room: I have my studio there, a whiteboard with the Atlanta scripts, a canvas for painting and all my albums and DJ equipment. I wake up every morning and I start grabbing things — spray-painting the walls, recording, writing. They’re all connected for me. It’s all about trying to get to the bottom of what being a human is.”
My Multihyphenate Hero
“Once for spring break I went to St. Petersburg [Fla.], which is wack, but I wanted to be around old people. (Laughs.) And there’s a Salvador Dali museum there. I wrote a postcard to myself that said, ‘Never forget Dali.’ He would paint, do sculpture, architecture, film, photography.”
*Billboard also says Gambino is recording for his third studio album!
Everyone loves Jimmy Kimmel’s Celebs Read Mean Tweets series and with the Grammys now less than a week away, here’s a music-only edition with hip hoppers like Drake, Childish Gambino, Wiz Khalifa, and Iggy Azalea in the mix with a lot of other big-name musicians.
My favorite of those 4: Wiz’s mean tweet was pretty funny.
The late nite circuit was great for hip hop last night. Hit the previous post for Joey Bada$$ on Fallon and scroll below for Childish Gambino’s 2-song performance of “Sober” and “3005”.
Both songs are catchy and great choices for the late night stage. I enjoyed Gambino’s wilin’ out as “Sober” progressed. I also enjoyed the guitar solo at the end, and the timpani making a powerful appearance in “3005”. Note the timpani.


Borussia Dortmund star Erling Haaland was once again the star for the Bundesliga side in a UEFA Champions League fixture. Haaland notched a brace in Dortmund’s round of 16 first leg 3-2 win against Sevilla.
Overall, Haaland has now scored 18 career Champions League goals. This is quite impressive for the 20-year-old talent as he is now on pace to break one of Kylian Mbappe’s records in this competition.
As noted by UEFA, Mbappe is the current record-holder for the most Champions League goals scored before turning 21; he logged 19 goals with both AS Monaco and Paris Saint-Germain.
Mbappe had several standout goals before turning 21, including his knockout stage goals against Manchester City and Juventus while with Monaco.
Haaland is on par to break this record pending just how far Dortmund advance in this season’s Champions League knockout stage.
Regardless of who ends up with this record following this season, it may stand as one of the more unbreakable Champions League goal records for quite some time.
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WOMAD Abu Dhabi 2011 will feature an exciting line-up of performers and a more diverse selection of activities for visitors of all ages as the United Aarab Emirates’ festival of festivals heads back to Abu Dhabi and Al Ain for the third year running.
The festival, organized by the Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage (ADACH) in collaboration with WOMAD (World of Music, Arts and Dance) Organisation in the UK, was a huge success last year; over 125,000 visitors attended the event that featured 30 international music artists. Expectations are again running high for this year’s event and organizers are confident that they have put together the perfect mix of performers, activities and even fireworks displays to satisfy the musical and artistic cravings of WOMAD-goers.
The open-air festival will be held at the Abu Dhabi Corniche from April 7 to 9, and at the Al Jahili Fort in Al Ain from April 7 to 8.
Abdullah Al Amri, Director of Arts and Culture Department at ADACH, said: “The Abu Dhabi Authority for Culture and Heritage is thrilled to once again support one of the most highly anticipated multicultural festivals in the world. WOMAD Abu Dhabi has distinguished itself as the UAE’s festival of festivals as it provides an exclusive and unprecedented opportunity for ordinary people to enjoy the world’s many forms of music, arts and dances. It is a unique celebration that caters to a wide range of artistic preferences and diverse audiences, from performing arts professionals, to amateur performers and even entire families looking for a distinct entertainment experience and great educational value.”
Chris Smith, WOMAD Director, said: “Abu Dhabi is definitely one of the most fitting hosts of the WOMAD festival because of the uniquely diverse nationalities and cultures that live and coexist in the emirate and in the rest of the country. We are therefore excited that WOMAD is returning to Abu Dhabi and Al Ain for the third year running as it underlines the success of the festival as one of the most widely awaited music festivals in the country. We have put together an excellent show with an energizing, festive atmosphere that music lovers, arts aficionados and just about anybody can truly appreciate and enjoy.”
High-energy performances headlined by international artists from dozens of countries will again take centre stage at WOMAD Abu Dhabi. Many of the performing artists are likewise scheduled to serve as speakers of the nightly WOMAD Workshops for children and adults, which will provide exclusive insights into the different cultural influences, musical inspirations and the stories behind the music of leading artists.
WOMAD Abu Dhabi 2011 will also host the Taste The World in Abu Dhabi, where invited artists will conduct live cooking demonstrations of their favorite dish from their country of origin. Taste The World will also feature spontaneous musical performances, while the audience will have lots of opportunity to ask questions and sample a variety of featured dishes.
In the lead-up to the festival, artists from Egypt, Cameroon, South Africa, Jamaica, India, Guinea, Australia and UK will also be conducting a series of creative learning workshops as part of a program called WOMAD Beyond. The artists will share their music and visual arts with students in the outreach program that targets schools, colleges and universities in Abu Dhabi and Al Ain.
ADACH is the government institution that is in charge of looking after, conserving and promoting the heritage and culture of the emirate of Abu Dhabi. Established through an Emiri decree in 2005, ADACH’s main aim is to achieve an integrated approach to the promotion and enhancement of culture and heritage.
WOMAD (World of Music, Arts and Dance) held its first festival in the UK in 1982 and has since organized more than 160 festivals in 27 countries and islands worldwide. More than a thousand artists, representing the culture, arts and musical expression of more than 100 countries, have performed to a live audience of over 1 million people who have attended the different WOMAD Festivals.
More information at www.womadabudhabi.ae.
Author: Angel Romero
Angel Romero y Ruiz has been writing about world music music for many years. He founded the websites worldmusiccentral.org and musicasdelmundo.com. Angel produced several TV specials for Metropolis (TVE) and co-produced “Musica NA”, a music show for Televisión Española (TVE) in Spain that featured an eclectic mix of world music, fusion, electronica, new age and contemporary classical music. Angel also produced and remastered world music albums, compilations and boxed sets for Alula Records, Ellipsis Arts, Music of the World.