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Indiana Lincoln Memorial Association
Found in 3 Collections and/or Records:
Collection — Multiple Containers
Scope and Contents Two folders comprise tlhis collection. Folder one has documents and newspaper clippings from 1922 to 1925. The second folder has miscellaneous papers from 1922. The papers are typed. Governor Warren McCray wrote, on October 4, 1922, "I am very much interested in the Indiana Lincoln Memorial Association. I have visited the burial place of Nancy Hanks... The time he [Abraham Lincoln] spent here was during the constructive period of a boy's life and I have no doubt that the environment surrounding...
Collection — Folder: S1031
Scope and Contents This collection includes a scrapbook created by John W. Oliver regarding the Indiana Lincoln Memorial Association ranging from 1922-1923. The scrapbook contains the constitution and resolutions of the association; newspaper clippings regarding the work of the association and its members; and articles about Lincoln.
Scope and Contents The papers consist primarily of Margaret M. Scott's correspondence, essays, short stories, and unpublished novels from 1920 to 1930s. The collection also includes papers regarding the work of the Indiana Lincoln Memorial Association, a scrapbook of newspaper stories by and about her, and poetry of her father, John Scott.

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When 12-year-old Christian Cantamessa sat up in bed and read The Lord of the Rings, he never imagined he would one day have the opportunity to create his own story set in Tolkien’s world with Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor. Brad Kane, walking down the aisle on his wedding day to the Game of Thrones theme song, also couldn’t imagine himself writing a Westerosi story of his own through the Telltale series. And the same goes for Marcin Blacha and Magdalena Zych of CD Projekt Red, who as children read Andrzej Sapkowski’s Witcher books: Wiedźmin in the original Polish, where it’s practically required reading.
Each of these writers has created video game stories set in established and beloved fantasy epics, but even though the opportunities to do so are fantasies themselves (genuine dreams coming true), there are myriad challenges and pressures that come with it. .
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Take The Lord of the Rings, for example. JRR Tolkien created a whole plane of existence with its own history, myth, politics, etc. He made it through not only the main series of novels, but also through countless smaller stories and unfinished tales, not to mention the myriad of adaptations that have added layers upon layers of lore.
Monolith Productions’ Middle-earth: Shadow of Mordor takes place amidst this complex web and lead writer Christian Cantamessa worked with the Tolkien Estate (the legal body that controls the late author’s work) along with a writer who worked on the film adaptations. of Peter Jackson and a literal Lord. of the scholar of the Rings to create an accurate history. “It was helpful to say, ‘hey, what you’re doing here isn’t going to work because this happens here or there’s a statement in the book that contradicts it,’ and we never wanted that,” says Cantamessa. .
A similar process is managed at CD Projekt Red, developer of The Witcher, as senior writer Magdalena Zych says staying true to the source material – a collection of eight novels dating back decades – is almost as important as creating a strong story. first. “Obviously we add to the material, we expand on it, sometimes we even change it, but the latter is never accidental,” she says. “It is vital that we keep the world of The Witcher intact, otherwise we would waste it and ruin what makes it so compelling: its integrity.
“When it comes to RPGs, the most important thing is the story,” Zych continues. “Regardless of what it is based on, it must first be mature, engaging, immersing the player, offering the right mix of emotions and presenting them with options that seem impossible to make. But staying true to the source material is a close second, especially when working on such a beloved franchise.”
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Staying true to the source material can also be limiting, according to Brad Kane, co-writer of several Telltale Game of Thrones episodes and a canceled second season. Kane was a fan of the series for a long time, even before the hit HBO show, and says it was a dream come true to be immersed in Westeros and Essos every day. But having to write within someone else’s world was “probably more limiting and constraining than liberating,” he says.
“On more than one occasion we had pretty good ideas that HBO came back and said we couldn’t do, and it’s partly because that’s where they were going with the story. There was a very funny idea presented at the beginning of the program by [fellow writer] Meghan Thornton about this whole thread involving an ice dragon in the far north,” Kane explains. The Telltale series premiered in 2014, the same year that HBO premiered the fourth season of Game of Thrones and, therefore, spoilers, three years before he created his own ice dragon.
Of course, there are strategies to avoid stepping on toes in general, Kane says, and the main one implemented by the Telltale team was finding a minor starting point from George RR Martin’s novels that could then be used to create a space. new. The main characters in the game are from House Forrester, a family that is only mentioned once, and very briefly, in the books. “We didn’t intentionally go into any deeply established strongholds,” explains Kane. “We needed the freedom to create a sandbox game, have characters that could live or die, and do something that felt original within the world.
“We really can’t change much from Daenerys Targaryen or Tyrion Lannister,” he continues. “They’re known quantities, and we’re at a certain time period in the show’s timeline, so there’s not much we can do about where they’ve been and where they’re going. The challenge was how to make them not become these powerful and immovable forces of characters, but rather, have something that we could interact with and be part of the game experience.
Taking this gameplay into account is another critical part of a video game writer’s job, Cantamessa explains, as the task is much more complex than just writing a plot synopsis and a handful of cutscenes. Creating a character that fits perfectly into the story and world of the source material is not enough. “It also needs to serve a function for the game,” says Cantamessa, “and juggling all these things is a little more difficult.
“They have to be able to fit within the mechanics of that kind of story and that adds additional guidance. Once all those guidelines are in place, then you have a little bit of wiggle room, but you don’t have a lot.”
Room for maneuver
The main antagonist of Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor, the Black Hand of Sauron, is an example of the combination of these concepts, as Cantamessa explains how he and the writing team took a small starting point from the Lord of the Rings books. of the Rings and gave the character a purpose within his game. “That was actually [creative director Michael de Plater’s] idea, to personify a line in the book that refers to the black hand of Sauron.”
Although there is debate as to whether this line was referring to a literal body part or something else, the writing team adapted it to mean that “the Black Hand of Sauron is someone who is doing his bidding,” says Cantamessa. “We embodied the spirit that Tolkien was trying to convey with that sentence, with that paragraph, with that page of history.”
Some characters are a bit more obvious, he added, such as Gollum’s inclusion as a quest giver, though even this was thought through to ensure he would be in the right place at the right time in the larger Lord of the Rings story.
Using these familiar characters can often make a writer’s job easier according to The Witcher story director Marcin Blacha, and seeing familiar faces also helps establish the game’s authenticity in the wider lore. “There are three pillars to The Witcher books: characters, an original take on fantasy tropes, and the dialogue it has with our reality,” he says. “In an adaptation, it makes it easier for narrative teams because they can start working on a story with characters and the relationships between them without having to create or discover those relationships from scratch.”
Staying true to the source material
Although CD Projekt Red has implemented a strategy similar to Cantamessa’s Black Hand of Sauron with characters like The Witcher 2: Assassins of Kings’ Iorveth, who is only vaguely mentioned a few times in the books, they also promised to bring beloved characters straight from Sapkowski’s pages. This is headlined, of course, by the protagonist Geralt of Rivia, but the stories of Yennefer, Dandelion, Ciri, and many more have been extended in the game series.
Regis is another main character who was brought back in The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt’s Blood and Wine expansion, and one who (again, spoilers) died at the end of the main saga of the novels. “Having it regenerate and come back to life in the relatively short period of time between [the books] and Blood and Wine may have been a bit of a stretch in terms of The Witcher lore, but it was worth it,” says Zych.
“Of course with Regis we didn’t have the freedom [like] when it came to writing Iorveth: Regis was already a very different character, very well developed, and we had to be extremely careful to do him justice. The way he looks, the way he talks, his friendship with Geralt, the way he thinks, his points of view: everything had to be like in the books, otherwise he wouldn’t be himself.” .
While the end result is incredibly rewarding, getting there is tough, and it’s no wonder a writer isn’t incredibly eager to take on a project with so many rules behind it, not to mention impeccable prestige. This was certainly the case for Cantamessa before he began work on Middle Earth: Shadow of Mordor, who admitted that he was hesitant to write within a franchise as beloved and artistically hallowed as The Lord of the Rings.
“On one hand, I’m like, ‘hey, this can be done, it’s been done, it’s really hard and I’d love to do it,’” he says. “On the other hand, as a hobbyist, but also as a normally anxious person, I am very afraid that they might fail and that I might do a bad job and then not so much that it would reflect negatively on me, it was just something that very passionate. When you’re a fan of something, you want to make sure whatever you do doesn’t make things worse.”
Fortunately for Cantamessa, the game was very well received, so much of that pressure was removed. “As big fans, we certainly did our best to be respectful of the material, to create something new and make a good game,” he says.
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But what would Tolkien, who died in 1973 and thus long before video games became the narrative mediums they are today, make of his story? “Oh, God,” laughs Cantamessa. “I hope she’s not rolling over in his grave.
“There’s something in the back of my mind that makes me think that Tolkien would be happy with the work that we’ve been doing, that Peter Jackson has been doing and, frankly, all the newspapers have been doing.
“In one of his letters he says that he was creating this new mythology. And he says that he hoped that some of the parts that he had outlined would come from other minds and fill them with music and drama and poetry.
“Of course, video games didn’t exist, but it makes me think that he was open to this idea that other minds would come in and complete some of these sketches that he had done. He never wrote: ‘I hope nobody touches my things’. So we just take the parts he left sketched out and play with them, and at least I know I haven’t betrayed something he believed in.”
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B.B. Ghose, J.
1. This appeal arises out of a suit for recovery of certain sums of money withdrawn by the defendant No. f from the Collectorate which has been decreed by both the Courts below. The defendant No. 1 is the appellant before us. The relevant facts which give rise to the arguments in this Court lie within a narrow compass. The plaintiffs are the owners of a village named Ghola in mukurrari right while the defendant No. 1 and the defendant No. 3 are the owners of a contiguous Mouza called Kan-gore. The defendant No. 3 owns five-sixths of Mouza Kangore and the defendant No. 1 one-sixth share. Some time in 1907 there was a dispute between the defendant No. 3 and the plaintiff's predecessor-in-interest with regard to some lands, one party alleging that the lands appertained to Kangore and the other that they appertained to Ghola. The lands were attached under Section 146 of the Code of Criminal Procedure and remained under attachment up to the year 1916. In consequence, several suits were brought by the defendant No. 3 for establishment of his right to these lands and the dispute between the defendant No. 3 and the plaintiffs terminated in a compromise. In the meantime, the defendant No. 1 withdrew from the Collectorate certain sums of money representing his share of the profits of the lands which had been attached as appertaining to Mouza Kangore on various dates, i. e., nth May 1913, 19th June 1913, 7th January 1916 and 18th January 1916. The plaintiffs commenced this suit on the 16th March 1917 for declaration of their right to the lands, for determination of the northern boundary of their Mouza and also for recovery of the sums withdrawn by the defendant No. 1, on the allegation that the lands which had been attached being in their Mouza Ghola the money in the Collectorate was their money. It has been found by the lower Appellate Court that the lands are situated within village Ghola and that the plaintiffs were entitled to the entire sum in deposit in the Collectorate, and accordingly a decree has been made in favour of the plaintiffs. The defendant No. 1 urges that the decree of the lower Appellate Court is erroneous, first, on the ground that the claim with regard to the sums withdrawn by the defendant No. 1 from the Collectorate on the nth of May and the 19th of June of the year 1913 is barred by limitation, and, secondly, that the question as regards the title to the land is barred by the rule of res judicata. Certain other objections were raised with regard to the process of reasoning by which the learned Judge came to the conclusion that the lands were included within the plaintiff's Mouza Ghola, but I do not think they can be urged in second appeal.
2. The second point as regards the question of res judicata may be very shortly dealt with. It is based upon this fact: In the year 1906 the defendant No. 1 brought a suit for recovery of his one-sixth share of Mouza Kangore in which the plaintiff's predecessors were impleaded as defendants as those persons also laid a claim to Mouza Kangore. The present defendant No. 1 obtained a decree for what he claimed. It does not appear that any question was raised or decided as regards the lands now in dispute. The learned Judge finds that in that case no question as to the boundaries between the villages was decided and that the suit did not cover any lands of Ghola and also that the plaintin that case does not show that these lands were included in it. The plea of res judicata with regard to Suit No. 193 of 906 does not, therefore, appear to be sustainable.
3. Another argument was raised with regard to this plea of res judicata. The defendant No. 1 brought a suit in 1916 for partition of the lands of Mouza Kangore and the plaintiffs in the present suit were impleaded as defendants. It is said that they objected to the boundaries given in the plaint of Mouza Kangore and the Court found that the boundaries given in the plaint were correct. It, however, appears from the judgment in that suit which has been read over to us, that the question as to what lands were included within those boundaries was left open and it cannot be said that the lands now in dispute were the subject of adjudication in the suit of 1916 in any way. The argument that has been addressed to us on this matter does not also appear to have been raised in either of the Courts below. This plea of the appellant also fails.
4. The question as regards limitation is one of some difficulty. The appellant argues that the suit is governed by Article 62 of the first Schedule to the Limitation Act, as it should be held that this was a suit for money payable by the defendant No. 1 to the plaintiffs for money received by the defendant No. 1 for the plaintiff's use. Apart from authorities, it is difficult to understand how it can be said that the defendant No. 1 when he recieved the money received it for the plaintiff's use. The defendant No. 1 withdrew the money which was in deposit in the Collector's Office as being the profits of the lands of Mouzah Kangore which had been attached under the orders of the Magistrate and he took the money as owner of Kangore. The defendant No. 1 apparently had good reason for believing at the time that the money was really his. It cannot, therefore, be said by any process pf reasoning that the defendant No. 1 received the money for the use of the plaintiff. The defendant No. 1, however, relies upon several cases in support of his contention that, under these circumstances, he should be considered to have received the money for the plaintiffs' use. The principal case on which he relies is the case of Mahomed Wahib v. Mahomed Ameer 32 C. 527 : 1 C.L.J. 167. The facts of that case by themselves do not raise much difficulty, because in that case one co-mortgagee received the entire sum of money due to himself and another co-mortgagee from the mortgagor and the other co-mortgagee brought the suit to recover his share of the money. It may be said in such a case that the defendant had received the money on behalf of and for the benefit of all the co-sharers. But certain observations in the judgments of that case appear to support the contentions of the appellant. The real difficulty seems to be that, in construing the words of Article 62 of the limitation Act, the Courts in some of the cases have considered that that Article refers to all cases where an action for money had and received Would lie at Common Law in England.
5. The Common Law form of action for money had and recieved grew out of the circumstances that at Common Law in England an action in personam is maintainable only on contract or on tort. Where, therefore, an action was not based on tort and the plaintiff was Unable to establish any contract by evidence, it was found necessary to have recourse to a fiction of a promise to pay 'implied in law' in order to give relief to the plaintiff and to meet the justice of the ease. The history of this form of action and the reasons which led to its extention are set forth in the case of Sinclair v. Brougham (1914) A.C. 398 : 83 L.J. Ch. 465 : 111 L.T. 1 : 58 S.J. 302 : 30 T.L.R. 315. (Speech of Lord Haldane, L.C, at pages 415-417, and of Lord Sumner at pages 454-456). It is pointed out by Lord Sumner that this was said to be a 'liberal' action, in that it was attended by a minimum of formality, and was elastic and readily h capable of being adapted to new circumstances. There does not appear to be any sufficient reason why this artificial form of action should be imported in this country in order to decide whether a suit would come under Article 62 of the Limitation Act. In India, law arid equity are administered by the same Courts, which are untrammelled by any technical rules as to the form of an action in giving relief to the plaintiff where the defendant has received money which according to the justice of the case he ought to refund The observations of the Judicial Committee in the case of John v. Dodwell & Co. (1918) A.C. 563 : 87 L.J.P.C. 92 : 118 L.T. 661 : 34 T.L.R. 261 furnish an illustration of this view. In my opinion the plain meaning of the words in Article 62 of the Limitation Act should be given effect to without having recourse to any technical rules of English Law regarding forms of action. The plaintiff in this case is equitably entitled to the money as the profits of his lands, which the defendant No. I withdrew although honestly believing that he was entitled to it. In the case of Gurudas Pyne v. Ram Narain Sahu 10 C. 860 : 11 I.A. 59 : 8 Ind. Jur. 322 : 4 Sar. P.C.J. 548 : 5 Ind. Dec. (N.S.) 575 (P.C.) their Lordships of the Privy Council observe:-'The suit is to enforce an equitable claim on the part of the plaintiffs to follow the proceeds of their .timber, and, finding them in the hands of the defendant to make him responsible for the amount. That does not fall either within Article 60 (Article No. 62 of. the Act of 1908) or Article 48, but comes within Article 118 (Article 120) as 'a suit for which no period of limitation is provided elsewhere in this Schedule.' 'These observations apply to this case, and it falls within Article 120. In my judgment, therefore, no part of the plaintiff's suit is barred by limitation.
6. The appeal, therefore, fails and is dismissed with costs.
7. I agree.


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John Hopkins (of Willersey), Charles Knight, William Knight
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- Joseph Knight left his son Robert Knight "All that my freehold cottage or tenement with the garden and appurtenances thereto belonging situate in Badsey in the County of Worcester and now in the occupation of John Roberts" (it is not certain which property this refers to) and "all my wearing apparel".
- He left the two freehold cottages (later to be known as Sharps Row) in the occupation of John Heeks and Charles Knight to his daughter, Harriet Sharp, of Bengeworth.
- He left the two freehold cottages (later to be known as Sharps Row) in the occupation of Charles Hartwell and John Edginton, to his sons, Charles and William Knight.

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Launching a tirade against the BJP-led Union government, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee on Tuesday said the Centre should do away with the Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime if it is unable to clear the dues it owed to the state.
Banerjee wondered if she would have to "beg" to get the dues cleared.
Addressing a rally in the tribal-dominated Belpahari area of the Jhargram district, she said the BJP-led government must either make the payment or the party must step down from the seat of power.
"They are not releasing funds under the MNREGA scheme. The BJP has to step down from power if it does not clear our dues. The Centre must scrap GST if it is can’t clear the state's dues ('Jodi amader bokeya na dey, tahole bondo kore dik GST').
"They are not doing us any favour by giving us GST dues; it is people's money that they have taken through GST," she said at the birth anniversary programme of tribal freedom fighter Birsa Munda.
Banerjee said that she had also met Prime Minister Narendra Modi and raised the matter.
"We had agreed on implementing the GST; we thought the Centre would clear our dues. But now the Centre is taking away all money collected as GST but not giving us our dues. I had met the Prime Minister and requested him, but nothing moved forward. Are we supposed to beg for it?
"Why should we pay GST if the Centre is not clearing our dues? If the Centre can't give us the money, we can also stop paying GST. (Amrao tho bondho kore dite pari, keno GST tax debo?) The country is for the people, not for politicians. This is not BJP's money," she said.
Listing out schemes, "under which funds have been withheld", Banerjee said the Union government is constitutionally bound to pay the state for the 100-day work scheme.
"I would like to tell the central government that releasing funds for the 100-day work scheme is a constitutional norm. The Centre must pay; it is not an obligation, but a compulsion as the law has been passed by both Houses of the Parliament," she said.
Hitting out at Bengal BJP leadership for asserting that it would ensure the Centre stopped fund flow to the state, Banerjee sought to know if that money was "personal property" of saffron party leaders.
Later, interacting with the locals, Banerjee claimed that shortage of central funds was the primary reason for the piped water project under Jal Jeevan Mission to have come to a halt.
"By 2024, all the houses were to get piped drinking water. But the Centre has stopped giving funds, which is why the project has come to a halt. Once they pay, we will start implementing it. We are fighting against the injustice meted out to us by the Centre," she said.
Meanwhile, reacting to Banerjee's allegations, BJP leader Rahul Sinha said fund flow was stopped as the TMC government failed to submit utilisation certificates on the money spent under MNREGA.
"Let the state government first submit the utilization certificate for the funds received earlier; only then it will start receiving funds again," Sinha said.
Earlier in the day, Banerjee had tweeted that Munda taught people the importance of respecting and protecting indigenous rights.
"I pay my humble respects to 'Dharti Aba', brave revolutionary Birsa Munda on his Birth Anniversary. As a true son of the soil, he taught us the importance of respecting and protecting indigenous rights. May we continue to be steadfast on the path shown by him. Jai Johar!" she wrote.

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Air Asia Ordered To Pay Rs 1.54 Lakh For Harassing, Serving Non-Veg Food To Passenger
Some people are vegetarians by choice, while others abstain from eating meat for religious reasons. For such people, consuming non-veg, even by accident is considered impure and against their religious beliefs and could leave them is a state of mental trauma.
In one such case, the Consumer Court in Panchkula, Haryana, has ordered Air Asia to pay Rs 1.54 lakh to a family which had alleged that they were harassed by the airline staff and one family member was served non-veg food.
According to The Indian Express, the incident happened in October 2018 when the family of five was returning to Amritsar from Kuala Lumpur.
In his complaint, Vijay Kumar Trehan alleged that the family had reached Kuala Lumpur airport on time and got their baggage clearance and boarding passes by 5.15 pm for the flight which was scheduled for 7.20 pm.
However, due to the huge rush at the immigration counter and nearly 1 km distance to the exit gate, they reached late, citing which the airline staff refused them to board the flight which was still on the runway.
In his complaint, Trehan alleged that the family had to spend one more day in the county in a Hotel and buy new tickets for the next day.
The family returned to India on the same flight the next day, but while they were onboard, Trehan alleged he was served non-veg food, despite him ordering vegetarian food as he is from a Hindu family and is a devotee of ISKCON sect.
In his complaint, Trehan alleged that “he was robbed of his religious sentiments by the flight attendants that too in the sacred days of Navratras”.
Based on the complaint, the Consumer Forum issued a notice to Air Asia which did not respond. Following this the airline was declared ex-parte and was ordered to pay Rs 1,19,213 for the expenses on new tickets, hotel room rent, food with interest at 9 percent, and Rs 30,000 for physical harassment, pain, and mental agony, Rs 5,500 as court fees.


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BRITOW, Oklahoma - A convicted pedophile walked out of prison and moved back to the neighborhood.
In 2015, Harold English was convicted of molesting his step-niece. She was a 7-year-old girl in Bristow, Oklahoma, and she lived next door to him.
The victim is now 21 and she is talking to lawmakers to make sure than no other victim has to go through what she is going through.
"My parents and I are out to change Oklahoma law because surely he can find somewhere else to live," the victim wrote on Facebook.
English, 64, moved in with his mother, who told the New York Daily News that she just wanted to "give him a place to stay until he can find a place of his own."
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The final season of Game of Thrones is quickly approaching, and it's almost time to pledge your allegiance to the final victor #ForTheThrone.
On Thursday, Feb. 28, HBO took to Twitter to unveil 20 new character posters that serve as the perfect reminder of who remains in the realm and who exactly is vying for the Iron Throne. The posters depict fan favorites including Jon Snow, Tyrion Lannister, and Sansa Stark, seated on the Throne along with one of their most memorable quotes. The unveiling also revealed that each character has their own emoji to go along with their hashtag, which is absurdly cute for a show that's had a man's eyes popped out of his head.
Of course, these posters aren't just posters; as with everything else in GOT, there are little throwbacks to previous seasons and hints to the upcoming end. The entire concept is similar to the first ever promotion that HBO presented for the show way back in 2011. And how could anyone not notice that Jon Snow is posed eerily similar to Ned Stark's pose from his season one promotional image, though he's noticeably more upright than his
father uncle was. It also looks like we got our first look at Sansa in her more armored outfit. She definitely looks like "the warrior of Winterfell" in that getup! Check out the posters, and get ready — GOT's final season will begin on April 14.

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After “I DRUM U“, the first successful release on DJ Center from Quentin Mosimann, now is back to make more music headlines worldwide with “POGO POGO“. Buy on Beatport Exclusive Release: http://btprt.dj/114WiWR Buy on iTunes: http://bit.ly/11qlzHkRead more "[Release] Quentin Mosimann – Pogo Pogo"
New awesome track from Alvaro featuring Mercer and the voice of Lil Jon. Out now on Revealed Recordings. Download on Beatport: http://bit.ly/BP_JUNGLERead more "[Release] Alvaro & Mercer feat. Lil Jon – Welcome To The Jungle"
After “Play Hard“, at the time one of the world’s strongest dance hits, within a few days the famous French DJ and producer David Guetta signed the remix of the new song “Alive” by Empire Of The Sun and issued on Jack Back Records also “Ain ‘t a Party “, a new track in collaboration […]Read more "[Release] David Guetta & Glowinthedark feat. Harrison – Ain’t a Party"
Lyric video for “Avicii feat. Aloe Blacc – Wake Me Up“, the new masterpiece from the swedish dj, taken from the new album “#TRUE” to be released in mid-September, with many big collaborations. Label: Universal through PRMD Buy it: http://smarturl.it/wakemeupRead more "[Release] Avicii – Wake Me Up"
“Everything” is the new single by DJ Maurizio Molella in collaboration with friends Rudeejay and Matteo Sala, played by British singer-born Senegalese H-Boogie. Label: Time Records Buy on iTunes: http://bit.ly/1aHIymq Buy on Beatport: http://btprt.dj/11bKH5e Listen on Spotify: http://spoti.fi/12lCthDRead more "[Release] Molella, Rudeejay, Matteo Sala Feat. H-Boogie – Everything"


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Introducing a truly remarkable piece of craftsmanship – a Vintage Handcrafted Hammer Work Copper Holy Water Pot with a Unique Shape. This exquisite item is not just a vessel; it’s a piece of history, a testament to the skilled artisans of yesteryears, and a treasure trove of character and charm.
Age and Patina: Dating back 60 to 70 years, this holy water pot has gracefully aged over the decades, acquiring a rich, authentic patina that tells a story of its own. This patina adds to its vintage allure, making it a unique and timeless collectible.
Materials and Craftsmanship: Crafted from high-quality copper, this holy water pot showcases the artistry of the past. What truly sets it apart is the painstaking hammer work that adorns its surface. Each mark, each indentation, bears witness to the dedication and skill of the artisans who created it.
Purpose: Originally designed for holding holy water, this pot can serve as a beautiful addition to your religious rituals or as a decorative piece in your home. Its unique shape and aged appearance make it a conversation starter and a cherished heirloom.
Collector’s Dream: If you appreciate vintage and antique items, this holy water pot is a must-have for your collection. Its age, craftsmanship, and character make it a valuable addition to any collector’s ensemble.
Condition: To truly appreciate its beauty, take a look at the photos provided. They offer a detailed view of the pot, showcasing its unique features and its actual condition.
Dimensions: This exquisite piece measures approximately 11.50 x 10 cm (4.50 x 4 inches), making it a conveniently sized decorative item.
Whether you’re a collector, a history enthusiast, or simply someone who appreciates the beauty of vintage craftsmanship, this Vintage Handcrafted Hammer Work Copper Holy Water Pot is a treasure waiting to adorn your space. Embrace the past, celebrate the present, and invest in a piece of history that will continue to age gracefully, just like fine wine. Don’t miss the opportunity to make it yours today!

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I love fall because it means time for scarves. This beautiful piece of vintage Japanese silk was a gift from a lovely Japanese lady I know. I put a merrow edge hem on it and voilá: I have a new scarf! I love the texture and pattern on the fabric and it’s soft and a beautiful fall color palette. Wearing Sperry Top Sider navy sneakers, Simply Vera black jeans, and a thrifted Gap denim jacket.
I am nursing a head cold, dreaming of a eucalyptus steam room, and having to settle for wearing my new J Brand eucalyptus colored pants. They are perfectly slim and cropped. Sperry Top Sider Boat Shoes, H&M jacket, Rodarte for Target striped tee, Banana Republic cardigan, and this amazing vintage thrifted Italian scarf with a great print in the middle and birds surrounding.
Working through the week and the heat in my fave Anthro jumper, taupe GiBlack abarcas, vintage Hanae Mori sunglasses, and a new thrifted YSL scarf!
Found this cute Gap polka dot tee at Goodwill yesterday for $3 in an quick 8 minute flash shopping trip. That is my favorite type of thrifting- very little time and no agenda. Circle skirt (I hemmed short to fit), little gold woven sandals, and vintage black bead necklace were also thrifted but long ago! I’m working very hard right now with a lot of different projects, so I’m powering through to the weekend on little sleep and not enough caffeine! So it is a happy hump day indeed.
This look improved over the course of the day as I led my awesome fashion blogging camp where the girls and I had fun with “Scarf Day.” Here’s a thrifted vintage silk square scarf tied into a very colorful turban.
So thrilled to collaborate with the Denver Art Museum, the CelebrARTE program, and the SPUN exhibition for a blog post. Check out the interview and inspirations from the museum on the DAM blog.
#1: Pink 80’s crochet look swim top- Catalina brand, thrifted, Black shorts- Not Your Daughter’s Jeans brand, thrifted and cut, Abarca Sandals- GiBlack brand (Spain), Vintage shawl, Black cardigan- Banana Republic, Plastic hair flowers from a 4th grader’s stand at a mini-society sale, Pearl necklace- a gift from my mom, Vintage turquoise rings I wear almost everyday
#2: Linen denim look shirt- Ralph Lauren, thrifted, Vintage skirt- a gift from my sister, Vintage boots- eBay, made in Mexico, Double wrap leather belt- J. Jill, Vintage silk scarf, Vintage turquoise rings and bracelet
1) Tell us a little bit about yourself – who are you, where are you from, what are your interests, and what you do?
My name is Tess Vigil and I am from Denver! I grew up in The Highlands before it was fancy, haha. As a kid in this great city, I always loved fashion and clothes and often spent time putting together outfits with things I’d make at home on my mom’s sewing machine. I also spent more than my fair share of time hunting through thrift-stores to find vintage treasures. My love of fashion, music and dance led to NYC for college. I studied Spanish Literature and Visual Arts at Columbia University for my undergraduate degree. Immediately after graduation, I joined Teach For America and moved to Los Angeles to teach middle school English as a Second Language in South Central. After years of teaching, I decided it was time to get serious about my main passion: fashion. I started my women’s clothing company, 50 Dresses, three years ago in my LA basement. I now balance designing clothes and operating my small business with other things I love like running my blog, writing, teaching kids sewing classes, and lots of yoga!
2) You have a great style blog, “Tess Dressed,” could you tell us a little bit about how you put together an outfit, or create a style? How are you inspired?
My blog is a celebration of quotidian style, or fashion as we wear it everyday. I want to encourage people to find inspiration for style in all arenas of life, and not wait till the weekend or a special occasion to think about what to wear. Style can be casual or fancy, but must be particular to the wearer. I see the world through garment-focused glasses and I like to share my perspective to encourage others to cultivate their own aesthetic. I like to source my clothes and accessories from many outlets – thrift stores, vintage stores, clothing swaps, and sales. I don’t like the idea that in order to be fashionable, we must spend a lot of money, or even buy new things. I am notorious for bargain hunting and repurposing clothes. I am inspired by vintage femininity and classic beauty, but I like to keep things modern and wearable.
Does your culture or heritage influence your style in any way?
I am a proud Latina, and growing up in the Hispanic Southwest with our family in New Mexico and Colorado has had an important influence on my style. I admire the beauty and strength of Latina women and the old-style heritage look of Spanish and Mexican women as depicted in art and old photographs. I’ve always loved the Spanish flamenco-inspired style that migrated to the United States with the Spanish Colonial era, and how the traditional Mexican and native American Indian aesthetics have blended together through the years, as the people have, to create a rich Latino visual landscape in design, art and style that we live with today in Colorado and New Mexico. My father is a cuentista, or storyteller, who is committed to keeping the oral tradition of the Hispanic Southwest alive. As a little girl, I went with him to countless museums and events in the city celebrating the arts and culture of Latinos in this part of the US. It is engrained in my aesthetic to find beauty in my culture, and the DAM has a great collection of art reflecting these styles.
3) What at the DAM inspired you to put together this/these outfits?
The DAM is a wonderful art resource. Even the two juxtaposed buildings housing the works are inspiring. The SPUN exhibit is amazing! I love how it focuses on garments and textiles, and how it is spread throughout the entire two buildings.
For the first outfit pictured, I was inspired by two works in the museum. William Penhallow Henderson’s Fiesta Brown Eyed Beauty (1924) features a beautiful lady with a flower in her hair, pearls and a shawl. There is something so elegant and classic about pretty flowers as hair accessories. A shawl’s purpose is two-fold: to keep warm and to adorn. I love how a shawl can travel with the wearer throughout time and serve many purposes. Perhaps it is a grown woman’s comfort blanket! I was likewise inspired by the beautiful examples of a silk Spanish style shawl – Manton de Manila – also on display in the SPUN exhibit near Henderson’s painting. The colors and the silhouettes are just gorgeous. I love the fringe, the bright flowers, and in particular the crème and fuchsia combination.
For the second outfit, I was inspired by William H. D. Koerner’s “The Tent Law,” Don’t you Go Frettin’ Sallie, I’ll Tend to It. This painting, from 1922, was an illustration for the Saturday Evening Post. I love the western look captured here. The feminine spirit is intact, but you can tell Sallie is going to get work done no matter what she looks like. I am often inspired by western clothing since I love how it looks, and also because it seems everything they wore in the west had to be worn to work too. Sallie’s green skirt, work booties, collared shirt and neck scarf is an outfit I’d wear any day. Her tea-length skirt is also echoed in the painting of the Archangel Raphael, who also wears a nice cape style garment around his neck. A full skirt and covered shoulders is a silhouette you can see in many pieces throughout the DAM. In addition to the paintings mentioned, The Navajo bracelets and gold necklaces on display in the DAM are a great inspiration for the vintage styled turquoise, silver and gold styled jewelry that I love to wear.
4) What would you say these DAM-inspired outfits say about you as a person?
I hope these DAM-inspired outfits convey my role as a style maven for the people – a plebian style ambassador! Style comes from everywhere, and it is important to be resourceful, creative and wear what you love. I see style wherever I look, and my perspective is different from everyone else’s, but we can all share and inspire each other. In our study of art and history we are interpreting our own version of what tomorrow’s world will look like. Live by what you love and share it with all of us!
Great white dress from years ago by a short-lived Los Angeles label called The Huntress. What a great name! I got it through a friend of the designer. Long dresses are hard on a short frame but something about this one is PERFECT. Vintage tie I found at the thrift store for a headband, and Gentle Souls sandals.
50 Dresses No. 1 Dress in polka dot (from last year), GiBlack NYC Abarcas, vintage dancing girls scarf. This style dress is the first style I produced a few years ago and continues to be my favorite, and therefore, the No.1 Dress. The stretch pencil skirt is flattering and comfortable and I love the origami-style folded bodice. Scarves as belts are my new favorite thing. I tried to get rid of this scarf when I was younger, and my mom held onto it in her collection. I just now stole it back! She’s where I get my good taste in vintage scarves- thanks, mom!
My modern day Dorothy wears a gingham playsuit I scored at my thrifthaul last week from Salvation Army’s 1/2 off sale- it fits perfectly (handmade vintage, no label)!! Blenders Polarized sunglasses, I-made-it-mysef 50 Dresses scarf, Gap green jacket (my sister’s), J. Crew suede red shoes.

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As Richmond City Council prepares to kick the tires of the latest Navy Hill development proposal, one component of the project previously described as integral to its success is no longer among the plans to be reviewed.
The $1.5 billion proposal by local group NH District Corp. to replace the Richmond Coliseum and redevelop a 10-block area beside it is devoid of a previously pitched plan to regrade part of Leigh Street where it dips below street level beside the nearly 50-year-old arena.
The regrade, projected to cost $24 million, was described in the group’s original proposal submitted to the city last year as essential to the larger development, providing better walkability and connectivity downtown, and facilitating a planned office building and apartments that would rise beside a new arena.
It also was pitched as a cost-saving measure that would have used debris from the demolished Coliseum as fill to bring the southern half of Leigh Street back to grade. The approach was projected to save about $3 million in fill material that otherwise would have needed to be trucked in.
However, the regrade plan, which relied on state transportation funding, was scrapped from the revised proposal presented this month, due to potential funding not lining up with the proposed timing for Navy Hill, said Jeff Kelley, a spokesman for NHDC.
The group originally proposed that the regrade could be funded through the Virginia Department of Transportation’s Smart Scale prioritization program, which maps out projects across the state to be funded in the next six years. NHDC’s plan was for the city to apply for $24 million to fund the regrade, contending that the project would score highly in prioritization categories such as accessibility, economic development and land use coordination.
But the potential allotment of the funds, if they were awarded at all, didn’t sync with the group’s proposed demolition and construction schedule, Kelley said.
“The timing for state funding for the Leigh Street regrade did not line up as expected in our proposal,” Kelley said. “A full engineering and design effort is needed to determine the cost of this idea. This doesn’t mean the regrade won’t ever happen, and it may at a later time.”
Kelley pointed to other connectivity improvements that still would go forward if Navy Hill is approved. Those include reopening and extending Clay Street between Fifth and Seventh streets, extending Sixth Street to Clay Street, and other vehicular and pedestrian improvements in and around the 10-block project area bounded by Fifth, Leigh, 10th and Marshall streets.
But the scrapping of the regrade – described by NHDC in correspondence with the city as “a backbone to the overall district development” – raises questions as to how certain parts of Navy Hill, or the development overall, ultimately would play out.
Not on the list
When NHDC submitted its original development proposal to the city in February 2018, it asked the city to submit a Smart Scale application specific to the regrade the following month, making it eligible for the program’s next prioritization round. Funding allotments through that process were finalized this spring.
In its original proposal, the group told the city, “Time is of the essence for this as funding for these projects occurs on a specific yearly cycle that includes necessary City action prior to developer selection.”
By the time NHDC responded to city questions about Navy Hill and the regrade in May 2018, the city was a month away from finalizing its list of projects to be submitted for that round of Smart Scale funding. City Council adopted that list – which included a separate Leigh Street project specific to streetscape enhancements – in June 2018.
The list did not include the regrade project as NHDC had requested.
While the description of the streetscape enhancements project referred to the arena, city administrators have maintained that that project is unrelated to Navy Hill and the regrade. Where the regrade was projected to cost $24 million, the city’s requested funding for the streetscape enhancements was $4.6 million. The Smart Scale process ultimately allotted $6.6 million for the enhancements.
Matt Welch, a senior policy advisor to Mayor Levar Stoney who’s been representing the city in negotiations with NHDC, said the regrade project was not included on last year’s Smart Scale application list because it was not identified in an analysis that started years before.
“The City focused its 2018 Smart Scale application on its then-current assessed needs determined through analysis conducted between 2016 and early 2018,” Welch said in an email.
“Moving forward, the City will work collaboratively with Navy Hill to pursue potential funding from the state or other entities as best benefits the City’s needs.”
Integral to development
As originally proposed, the regrade would have involved bringing the southern half of Leigh Street between Fourth and Eighth streets back to grade, while the northern half of the street would remain below grade to provide basement-level access to the new arena and the nearby Virginia Biotech Park.
The regrade was pitched as essential to not only the Navy Hill development but also that area of downtown in general.
“Community members, urban bloggers, and city planners generally agree that Leigh Street must be brought back to grade at this location to truly connect the Virginia Biotechnology Research Park and the VCU Medical Center to other areas within the City center,” the original proposal reads.
In its responses to the city’s questions last year, NHDC said the regrade was necessary to be able to construct a planned office building beside the new arena and apartments that would envelop a nearby parking deck on the other side of Seventh Street.
Referring to the build-to-suit office or research building, NHDC said in its responses, “For this development to be feasible, Leigh Street must be brought to grade and be integrated with the Biotechnology Park to the north.
“The success of (the office building) is important to the feasibility of the Project due to its forecasted tax revenue contribution in servicing the bond payments for the new Arena,” the group said, referring to debt service on about $350 million in non-recourse revenue bonds that the city would float to fund the new arena.
“For similar reasons,” the group added, “should Leigh Street not be brought back to grade, we would not be able to build about 30% of the apartment units planned for Block B (those planned along Leigh Street).”
The negotiated proposal presented earlier this month refers to Leigh Street only in regard to planned reconfigurations of its right-of-way to facilitate construction of those apartments, a planned GRTC transfer center and other structures bordering the street. The office building site is not listed among them, though it remains reflected in the proposal’s master plan.
Not off the table
While not included in the proposal presented this month, correspondence between the city and NHDC during their negotiation process indicate the regrade plan is not completely off the table.
In its responses last year, NHDC said Leigh Street still could be elevated and incorporated into the development at a later date, and potentially funded through future Smart Scale rounds.
“We remain committed to helping the City explore the funding of this project through options such as Smart Scale, as we believe it is the appropriate funding source of a project of this nature,” the group said. “We are currently exploring various timing scenarios that would fund the project at the time of the Arena bond sale, potentially reimbursed through a successful Smart Scale application in the future.”
Should Smart Scale funding not pan out, the group said it is analyzing other approaches to funding the regrade.
Apart from Smart Scale, the group said in its responses to the city, “…we will be running pro formas assuming Leigh Street improvements to be part of the Arena construction costs. In this new scenario, we have taken advantage of combined construction efficiencies … and assume a reduced Leigh Street cost of $20 million” versus $24 million.
As proposed, Navy Hill would be kickstarted with $900 million in private investment that is projected to total $1.3 billion upon completion of the project. The development agreement put forth by the mayor and now under review by City Council requires NHDC to show the $900 million has been secured before the city can pursue a bond sale to finance the 17,500-seat arena, projected to cost $235 million and planned to be the largest in Virginia.
The private investment funding would cover a planned 541-room hotel, 2,000 market-rate apartments, an initial 280 income-based housing units with potential for more, renovated Blues Armory building, GRTC transfer center, and additional retail, office and city-use buildings.
The bond funding would be paid back using tax-increment financing generated from real estate tax revenue from new development in a district proposed to span much of downtown, bordered to the west and east by First and 10th streets, and to the north and south by Interstate 64-95 and the Downtown Expressway.


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The Attorney General of Delaware is launching an investigation to review the arrest of a year-old black teen Friday that was caught on video. In the recording, officers can be seen repeatedly punching and beating the teen as he lies on the ground. According to the outlet, Roger was standing outside his home with a friend who had come over to show him his new dirt bike. They were working on the bike in the driveway when the officers showed up.
White cop who murdered black teenager is beaten up in prison
Video Shows Florida Deputies Beating an Unarmed Black Teen on the Ground | GQ
Not that they seem to matter much in the courts or even in the court of public opinion, but when history looks back on this videoed generation of state-sanctioned violence against minorities, at least all of it will be documented. On Thursday, a little before 3 p. Officers can be seen telling the kids to leave. At one point, one teen turns towards the officer who is standing less than a few inches away from the kid.
Video Shows Florida Deputies Beating an Unarmed Black Teen on the Ground
A white cop who was convicted of murdering a black teenager was beaten up in jail, his lawyers say. A police dashcam recorded him firing 16 shots in 15 seconds at McDonald as he walked away from officers at the scene of an alleged car theft. Picture: McDonald Family The attack on Van Dyke occurred during his second day at the federal prison in Connecticut, which he was transferred to after spending less than a month at a state prison in Illinois. Van Dyke was convicted on one second-degree murder charge, but prosecutors have signed a petition asking to impose a new sentence for the 16 counts of aggravated assault, one for each shot, that Van Dyke was originally charged with. Officers were responding to a call about a man breaking into trucks in a parking lot in Chicago when the shooting occurred.
Over the weekend, a video has gone viral showing three sheriffs deputies in Broward County, Florida, arresting and beating a black teenager. In the video, the officers are seen arresting one teen, while surrounded by a crowd of backpack-wearing onlookers, when suddenly one officer grabs another, identified since as a year-old named Lucca, throwing him to the ground and slamming his head into the pavement as two other officers jump on the boy. Video from another angle shows the officer spraying the teen with pepper spray before pulling him to the ground. According to the Miami Herald :.


...Why, I Believe It Is Called 'Auditing'.
Well, well, well....
What do you know.
The clerk of Snooklandia in Abstentia, Mr. Craig James (yes, that Craig James), is hopping mad at Auditor General John Doyle for, ummmmm....
Rob Shaw in the VT-C has the story:
B.C.’s auditor general wants to examine every financial transaction made by the legislature last year, in a continuation of his scathing look into financial mismanagement at the capital buildings.
John Doyle has requested all financial moves made by the B.C. legislature in 2011-12, which represents more than 28,000 transactions, said Craig James, clerk of the house.
“Why?” James asked. “Why do you want all 28,000 financial transactions? And so there’s no explanation. We’re not interested in a fishing trip.
“I expect the Office of the Auditor General to provide the Legislative Assembly of British Columbia with a plan.”
James made the blunt comments Friday as part of a closed-door meeting with clerks and speakers from other Canadian provinces, held in the legislative chamber.
The proceedings were broadcast unintentionally on the legislature’s public speaker system...
...“There’s been this disconnect and boiling animosity between this place and the Office of the Auditor General,” James said in his speech.
“Next week I’m meeting with the representative of the Office of the Auditor General to get to the bottom of, ‘What is it that you’re doing?’ ”
The legislature would like to see an audit plan from Doyle’s office before it complies with his request, said James.
“I think that’s only fair,” he said....
Mr. James wants fair?
I'll tell him what's fair.
It's fair for the Auditor General, who has already demonstrated that the legislative books are a complete mess, to get to the bottom of this so that the people of British Columbia actually know what the heck is going on in there.
And, based on that, if Mr. James does not want to give the AG everything he wants he should get out of the way and let someone else, someone who actually respects the people of British Columbia Mr. James is supposed to be working for, do the job.
Mr. Shaw's piece also notes that the Speaker of Snooklandia is now saying that the AG's previous report on the Ledge finances was flawed because he, the AG, didn't ask for enough stuff...These people are shameless really....Shameless.
Finally, as paisley point out in the comments, you might also remember Mr. James for....this.


Yamaha Motor India has sent out invites for the launch of a new 125cc scooter in India on 7th May. The cryptic invite gives us little in the way of information, but it is understood that the scooter will be powered by a 125cc engine.
From the teaser image featuring the front grille of the upcoming scooter, we believe that it could be a redesign of the Asia-specific Nozza Grande that was launched in Vietnam recently. While the styling is quite different, a local variant of the Nozza Grande was spotted testing in India recently and this could be it.
The Indian model, codenamed 04X, will likely lose some upmarket features of the Nozza Grande, to keep prices down. We reckon the fuel-injection module will be chucked in favour of a good old carbureted unit, and the power to be in the ballpark of 10 PS.
Style wise, the 04X will get liberal lashings of chrome at the front as evidenced by the teaser photo in the invite. Suspension duties upfront will be handled by a telescopic fork, and alloy wheels and front discs are a likely option.
In Vietnam, the Nozza Grande retails for approximately 28.9 million Vietnamese Dong. That translates to an Indian price tag of around INR 84,173, which will put the scooter at the premium end of the Indian market. Still, we believe that Yamaha will price it a lot more competitively than international exchange rates can predict. To do battle with the likes of the Honda Activa 125, Suzuki Swish and Access, and the Vespa range, Yamaha will most probably price the scooter between INR 55,000 to 65,000.


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Sunbathing in style! Missoni creates the 'world's first' designer POOL FLOAT - which is shaped like a butterfly and costs $148
- The designer brand teamed up with luxury pool float brand Funboy for the one-piece collaboration
- The butterfly-shaped float is reversible and features a signature Missoni print on either side
The magnetic pull of the Instagrammable pool float trend has officially begun to charm high-end designers.
Missoni, which already sells plenty of homewares and home decor splashed with its famous stripes and chevrons, has added a picture-perfect pool float to its offerings this summer.
The designer has teamed up with 'luxury pool float' brand Funboy on a one-piece collaboration that is very likely to be all over celebrities' social media pages in the coming months.
Ready for summer: Missoni has designed the world's first 'designer pool float'
Collab: The designer teamed up with luxury pool float brand Funboy
The floats sell for $148 each and are reversible with a different-colored pattern on either side
Each of the patterns, including this red, orange, and yellow one, were screen-printed by hand
Something special: The collaboration took 18 months and produced a single float
According to Funboy, the collaboration was a whopping 18 months in the making, and resulted in a single butterfly-shaped pool float.
The brands proclaim that it's the 'world's first designer float,' and it retails for $148 plus shipping.
The float comes is reversible and features two of Missoni's signature patterns, one on each side. The butterfly shape is designed so that the lounger sits between the two wings, making her (or him) the butterfly.
Each of the patterns were screen-printed by hand.
This heat is ruff! Funboy also began selling puppy-and-me pool floats this summer
Too cute: The dog-sizes floats can be bought individually or as a bundle with a matching human-sized one
Pricey puppy gift: The pink convertible-shaped float is $59
Resistant: The floats were created for dogs up to 50 pounds with a specially-designed puncture resistant vinyl
Funboy earned shoppers' approval earlier this year when it began selling pool floats for dogs — which came in miniature versions of their human-sized floats.
The brand teamed up with BarkBox on the collaboration, which includes two bundles — each of which has one human-sized pool float, as well as an identical smaller version for a pet. The bundles cost $169 each, though pet-sized floats can be purchased individually for $59.
One set of floats are shaped like white yachts, while the other ones are designed to look like pink convertibles.
The floats were created for dogs up to 50 pounds with a specially-designed puncture resistant vinyl.
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Councillor fears health fallout from axed water fluoridation
A far north Queensland councillor says he is concerned there will be a decline in health in the region within a couple of years associated with dental hygiene.
The Cairns Regional Council stopped fluoridating the city's water supply last year after the State Government returned decision-making on the issue to local governments.
Cr Richie Bates says the Government should reverse its decision and once again make fluoridation compulsory across Queensland.
"When we take fluoride out of the water, a known preventative of oral health disease, and we reduce funding to things like our dental school and not give enough opportunities, particularly for low socio-economic people from that area to get access to dental health, we're going to have real concerns down the track with dental health and other health problems that stem from that," he said.
"They have responsibility for health across the state. To hand-pass this onto lesser-equipped councils to make decisions and then have a fractured standard of dental health around the state really is an appalling decision."
A spokeswoman for the newly de-amalgamated Mareeba Shire Council says it has no plans at this stage to revisit the Tablelands Regional Council's decision last year not to fluoridate the local water supply.
Douglas Shire Mayor Julia Leu says her new council has not discussed the issue but has automatically taken on the Cairns Regional Council's position not to fluoridate the supply, based on strong community support.
Queensland Health last week inspected fluoride plants at Mossman and Whyanbeel that were operational for more than two years and confirmed they had been safely decommissioned.
Last year, Health Minister Lawrence Springborg said the Government and Queensland Health supported fluoridation but "respect that local governments might want to make a different decision in consultation with their community and using their own advice."
Meanwhile, James Cook University's (JCU) pro vice-chancellor for medicine and health, professor Ian Wronski, says he remains concerned about the Federal Government's decision not to renew funding for a $2 million scheme supporting dental students in rural towns.
However, he says he has been reassured by Mr Springborg, the Government is likely to keep funding the JCU dental school at a similar level when the current agreement runs out.
"Of course that's comforting. I think the important thing in a policy sense though is for new service agreements, we need to be sure and recognise that this is all around training the future dental workforce, so it's important that clinical training is a substantial part of clinical service provision from a JCU point of view," he said.


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October 12, 2019
7:30 - 10 pm at Castillo del Mar, One Crescent Avenue
Join us for our Third Annual "BELLissimo!" event featuring:
-Live Entertainment by John Davidson
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Researchers from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) announced this week that for the first time there is clear evidence that the childhood obesity epidemic may be turning a corner, particularly in children from low-income families.
The rate of obesity in pre-school children from impoverished backgrounds fell in 19 states between 2008 and 2011, and remained stable in many other states. Only three states showed increased rates. It was the first time federal researchers have shown a consistent decline in obesity rates among low-income children. The government had noted a similar decline in December, but lacked a geographic pattern to see if this was a one time occurrence or a trend.
The new data is incredibly important in the fight against childhood obesity, because children from poor families have had some of the nation’s highest rates of obesity. One in eight preschoolers in the United States is obese, with rates among low-income children around one in seven. There is also a large racial disparity, as the rate among black children is one in five, while for Hispanics it is one in six.
No one is really sure why the decline occurred, but researchers theorize that increased rates of breast-feeding, a decline in consumption of sugary drinks, and changes to food options covered by programs like WIC and SNAP may be contributing.
The cause of the decline remains a mystery, but researchers offered theories, like an increase rate of breast-feeding, a drop in calories from sugary drinks, and changes in the food offered in federal nutrition programs for women and children. In interviews, parents suggested that they have become more educated in recent years, and so are more aware of their families’ eating habits and of the health problems that can come with being overweight.
I’m personally skeptical that kids truly are consuming less sugary beverages, and though researchers noted that kids are consuming 4-7% less overall calories over the last decade, that amount doesn’t explain this trend. Whatever the reason, the decline in obesity rates particularly among children from low-income families is an encouraging sign that the scales are tipping in favor of our childrens’ future.


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Calories will be labelled on menus and food labels in out-of-home food businesses from April 2022, the government has announced.
Regulations will be laid in parliament tomorrow that will require large businesses with 250 or more employees in England, including cafes, restaurants and takeaways, to display the calorie information of non-prepacked food and soft drink items that are prepared for customers.
Calorie information will need to be displayed at the point of choice for the customer, such as physical menus, online menus, food delivery platforms and food labels.
The measures, which form part of the government’s wider strategy to tackle obesity, will help to ensure people are able to make more informed, healthier choices when it comes to eating food out or ordering takeaways.
The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted the impact that obesity can have on people’s health and health outcomes.
It is estimated that overweight and obesity related conditions across the UK cost the NHS £6.1 billion each year. Almost two-thirds (63%) of adults in England are overweight or living with obesity – and 1 in 3 children leave primary school overweight or obese.
Public Health Minister, Jo Churchill, said:
By only requiring large businesses to label calories on menus, it will not impact small, independent businesses and will ensure those who might find the requirement more difficult are not impacted. The government will work with the food and drink sector and local authorities to ensure the regulations are implemented smoothly.
In July 2020, the government published its consultation response on introducing mandatory calorie labelling in the out-of-home sector. The response supported out of home calorie labelling and the government confirmed it will legislate this as part of its strategy to empower people to lead healthier lives, with these regulations now being laid.
In a Public Health England survey on calorie reduction, 79% of respondents said they think that menus should include the number of calories in food and drinks.


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No wrestling promotion on Earth is going to be completely spotless when it comes to injuries. The three year old upstart promotion, Lucha Underground, which eschews the pseudo-sport atmosphere in favor of a more cinematic experience, is no exception to this rule. They’ve had their share of injuries during their existence and unfortunately, this past weekend saw a few more added to the injured reserve list.
At the Saturday television taping, Matanza Cueto had to be taken to a local area hospital. While punching through a glass window during a segment, Matanza nicked a vein. Apparently, the injury looked far worse than what it was and according to F4WOnline, he shouldn’t be missing too much time.
Making matters worse was the injury occurring at Sunday’s taping. Angelico reportedly injured his elbow after a botched springboard move. The referee threw up the “Dreaded X” sign, letting those in the back know that this injury is not a work.
More details will be given on these injuries as they come.
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Rock meets hip-hop in the new song "Take What You Want" straight from Post Malone's third studio album, Hollywood's Bleeding. This album follows Posty's Grammy-nominated album Beerbongs & Bently's that was released April 27, 2018.
Ozzy Osbourne adds some vocal flavor straight from the beginning of the track then comes in Travis Scott's vocals followed by heavy guitar strings that brings this tune to life.
Malone is striving to make a bridge between hip-hop, rap, rock and metal. This isn't the first time that the genres collided before with Malone as he performed at the 2018 VMAs with Aerosmith and this year's GRAMMY's with the Red Hot Chilli Peppers.
Other celebrities in the hip-hop / rap game also featured in the 17-track album include SZA, DaBaby, Lil Baby, Halsey, Meek Mill, Young Thug and Future.


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Democrats were trying to get the focus back on the parts of their agenda that could actually get through the lame duck Senate this week—that is, until the latest WikiLeaks documents got out. Now once again, the media’s focus has shifted, but that doesn’t make the economic situation any less dire.
Democratic strategist Karen Finney and Nation contributor and author of Herding Donkeys Ari Berman join Laura to discuss the situation in D.C., the Democratic agenda, and what hope, if any, there is for passing some last bits of legislation before the new Congress sweeps in.
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Excellent performance! Will.i.am and Eva Simons took the stage of NBC's "America's Got Talent" on Tuesday night (July 3) to deliver a new televised showing of their *boppin'* collaboration "This Is Love", the second single from the Black Eyed Peas' frontman's new solo album "#willpower", which should be arriving in stores worldwide later in 2012 via Interscope Records. Watch above!
"This Is Love" is a fantastic uplifting dance/pop record, and Eva Simons sounds like she was born to sing that chorus! *Can you feel the loooooooove!?*. Yes, I feel it Eva! The song is already a smash in the UK where it got to #1 when released just over a couple weeks ago. Now it's the turn of the USA! Will first performed "This Is Love" on TV there on "Live! With Kelly" earlier on Tuesday, but the first serious, huge-performance of the song was at night on "America's Got Talent'", a show that over 10 million Americans watch. And I'm happy to say both Will and Eva rocked it! The interactive 'hell, yeah!' bits are too amazing, and the 'hype' Eva transmits in her first chorus is goosebumps-worthy. After the 'Got Talent' showing, "This Is Love" jumped to #51 on iTunes USA, and I'm hoping it'll continue going up, higher!
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Roae introduces bill to cut life-sustaining prescription medication costs
State Rep. Brad Roae, of East Mead Township, Crawford County, R-6th Dist., on Friday introduced legislation in Pennsylvania that would reduce the cost of life-sustaining medications and make them more affordable.
“My bill would make it easier for Pennsylvanians to afford life-saving medications,” Roae said. “Missing a dose of a life-sustaining medication can be like playing Russian roulette with your health.”
Roae on Friday visited Washington, D.C., where he and officials from other states participated in a meeting hosted by President Trump to focus on state and federal efforts to improve access to health care and reduce the cost of treatment.
Once it is introduced, Roae’s bill likely will be referred to the state House Health Committee, which is chaired by state Rep. Kathy Rapp (R-Warren/Crawford/Forest).
Roae said he and his staff have heard from local residents who struggle to pay for life-sustaining medications, including insulin and epinephrine.
Insulin is critical for the treatment of some patients with diabetes, and epinephrine – commonly sold as and referred to as an EpiPen – can mean the difference between life and death for people who suffer an extreme allergic reaction that may produce anaphylactic shock.
Many health insurance plans require a patient to meet his or her deductible before they will cover the cost of these medications.
Roae’s bill, which has been introduced as House Bill 2737, would change that by treating life-sustaining medications similar to preventive care.
Patients would not need to meet their deductible before their health insurance would cover the cost of the life-sustaining medication.
Roae argues the cost of covering the medications would be far less than the cost of treating patients who become sick after failing to take the necessary medicine.
“This is one of those cases where a penny of prevention can save a dollar of treatment,” Roae said. “This approach focuses on keeping people healthy rather than waiting to treat them once they’re sick.”
Roae currently is circulating a memorandum asking his colleagues in the state House to join him in co-sponsoring the legislation.


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They say it takes approximately 66 days on average for a new habit to form and I have been writing every day for six days so far, so a fair bit still to go!!
Six days ago I was given the task of writing a journal, showing gratitude and reading something inspiring every day for 33 days. To date I have stuck to it and it feels good. At the time of writing this blog, I have had a magical ‘aha’ moment relating to my post “40 things to do before I’m 40“. In this post I talk about publishing a book or blog and lo and behold, I am actually blogging………..again!
So thank you Mr Yanik Silver for setting me this homework – it was on my list of things to do and with your help, I am slowly ticking that list off – one by one.
Writing used to, according to my mum, be a passion of mine. Apparently I used to love writing stories as a kid and this manifested into me telling excerpts of my life through an unpublished book of mine. A book called “After the rain comes sunshine”. It was my therapy at the time, my way of getting everything out, my way of healing myself. My release and today it is sitting in my documents on my computer and will never make it past the firewall installed on my machine.
Why? I suppose it’s a bit too personal, I suppose some of my family won’t like to hear what I have to say. I suppose it is quite a bit of exposure into my life and feelings and I suppose I am not ready to necessarily share that with anyone just yet.
I think it was this realisation that also made me fall out of love with writing as sometimes I feel as writers, we can’t always share our innermost thoughts. We can’t share how we really feel. We sometimes have to censor our writing so we don’t disappoint or hurt other people in the process, cause arguments or be judged.
I liked the freedom of writing but I also felt I couldn’t necessarily be free with how I wrote. A blog or a book is different to a hand written journal. It’s not just for your eyes, it has the potential to reach millions of people all across the world. Now funnily enough, it also wasn’t the millions of people who made me think I needed to control my emotive writing, Instead its the work colleagues, Facebook friends, the acquaintances and the family that made me feel I couldn’t just write what I wanted – well in public anyway.
It’s those that were close to me or connected to me in some way which made me take a step back and opt against publishing.
However on reflection, the book was the best therapy for me – it allowed me to take control of my emotions and learn to deal with them. Perhaps that also contributed to me falling out of love with writing – perhaps my purpose for writing had been served and I no longer needed to do it. Who knows, but all I do know is that I am starting to find that sparkle again and it feels good. Even though I might have to direct some of my personal thoughts to an offline version, I still have a platform to share, reflect and rekindle my long lost passion.

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in consequence of the missive, A reflection on Marianne that would not be at all to her taste, penned by Tracy W
I agree with you observaton, but I beleive that Marianne herself would be quite put off by it! Her attitude, I'm sure, would be that her own "conclusions" are superior to Mrs. Jennings' because they stem from her passions and emotions, her observations on the world ome from the very sensibility that she represents.
Mrs. Jennings' conclusions, however, come from a smallness of mind that is quite appalling for someone of Marianne's sensibilities. Marianne credits her emotions as the foundation just as much as cold hard facts (more, actually, in her case), but Mrs. Jennings is simply looking for a joke.
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This rotation marks the last of my clinical rotations, with two-weeks of pediatrics at Children’s National Medical Center. I am currently in my outpatient section and it is truly a different world compared to the average in-patient setting that I am used to.
One of the main differences I am encountering is that compared to my previous clinical rotation the only challenge in meeting with patients was trying to find the chart or if the patient was out of the room for a test. However, in the world of outpatient nutrition, it under the discretion of the client if they are going to attend the nutrition assessment or follow-up meeting and in the many cases I have seen this week…they do not attend. This can be frustrating but is a reality for outpatient dietitians, where the day is spent waiting on the arrival of clients.
Some of the other differences I am noticing are:
- You can reach people in a more casual and less acute and stressed moment
- Ability to create more long-term goals
- Build a stronger bond between yourself and the client and increase trust
- Give continual guidance and education on topics
- Counseling strategies take a much higher role

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Tow truck driver: 'You never turn your back on traffic'
Tow truck operators in Sask. are requesting police assistance because drivers are not slowing down
Police are reminding motorists to slow down when driving past emergency vehicles.
White Butte RCMP said it has received several calls over the past few days from tow truck operators asking for police assistance when removing vehicles from ditches along the highway.
The tow operators ask for the extra red and blue police lights to make sure drivers slow down. That's because some drivers ignore the amber lights on the tow truck.
It's a huge concern for Shon Crumley, owner of Dakota Towing based in Rouleau, Sask. He was busy today getting a jackknifed semi-truck out of the ditch between Wilcox and Corinne, Sask.
Crumley told CBC Radio's Blue Sky that he's had numerous close calls and he's always worried about the drivers who work for him.
"It rattles you for quite a while, but you learn over time you never turn your back on traffic," Crumley said.
He doesn't think people really understand how dangerous it is to be a tow truck driver.
"It just doesn't register to slow down for us," he said.
Failing to slow down is against the law. Drivers are required to slow to 60 kilometres per hour when passing any emergency vehicle.
If the safety of others isn't incentive enough, the fine for passing emergency vehicles when lights are activated starts at $464.
The risk for tow truck operators isn't just getting hit by a car. The ice and dirt that falls off vehicles can hit workers at high velocity.
"You learn to get out of the way pretty quick," Crumley said.


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Mayor Lars Weiss said that a new bridge across the harbour is needed to connect Nordre Toldbod with Refshaleøen and, in the longer term, provide a link with Copenhagen's new district, Lynetteholm. The city council has allocated about US$320,000 to investigate possible options.
Cycling is increasingly popular in Copenhagen and there is already congestion at times in places including the recently built Inner Harbour Bridge (below). Weiss believes that there is a need for new car-free connections that improve links.
“Copenhagen is the world's best cycling city, and it must continue to be so,” he said. “That is why it is absolutely crucial that we consistently develop and expand the city with the cyclists in mind.”
The study will, among other things, explore possible routes over the harbour, what it would cost to build a new bicycle bridge and how the bridge could be designed. It will also take account of the effect on the local environment, sailing conditions in the port and construction projects that are already planned in the area.
The study is expected to be completed during the summer or autumn of 2022.


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Front-end development, the art of crafting user interfaces and user experiences, has been on a constant journey of evolution. As we step into 2023, this dynamic field shows no signs of slowing down. With new technologies, tools, and trends emerging at a rapid pace, front-end developers must stay on their toes to create web applications that are not only functional but also aesthetically pleasing and user-friendly.
In this blog post, we’ll delve into the current state of front-end development and explore the key trends and technologies that are shaping the field in 2023.
The State of Front-End Development Today
Front-end development has come a long way since the early days of the web. It has transformed from simple HTML pages to complex, interactive web applications that run seamlessly across a variety of devices and browsers. Today, front-end development encompasses a wide range of skills and technologies, making it an exciting and challenging field for front-end development services.
Key Front-End Technologies
In 2023, several key technologies continue to play a crucial role in front-end development:
HTML5 remains the backbone of web development. It provides the structure and semantics for web content, and with ongoing updates, it continues to evolve to meet the demands of modern web applications.
CSS3, with its powerful styling capabilities, allows developers to create visually stunning web interfaces. It has grown beyond basic styling to include animations, transitions, and responsive design.
4. Front-End Frameworks
Front-end frameworks like Angular, Vue.js, and React.js development have gained immense popularity. They provide reusable components, efficient state management, and a structured approach to building web applications.
5. Progressive Web Apps (PWAs)
PWAs are changing the way we think about web applications. They offer offline capabilities, push notifications, and fast load times, blurring the line between web and native mobile apps.
Evolving Design Principles
Front-end development in 2023 places a strong emphasis on design principles that prioritize user experience. Developers are expected to create intuitive and accessible interfaces that cater to a diverse user base. This includes considerations for:
1. Responsive Design
Ensuring that web applications look and function seamlessly across a wide range of screen sizes and devices, from desktops to smartphones.
Making web content accessible to all users, including those with disabilities, by following WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines).
3. Performance Optimization
Optimizing web applications for speed and performance, reducing load times, and minimizing resource consumption.
Trends Shaping Front-End Development in 2023
Front-end development is a field that constantly adapts to emerging trends and technologies. Here are some of the key trends that are shaping the landscape in 2023:
1. Web3 and Blockchain Integration
The rise of Web3 and blockchain technology is having a profound impact on front-end development. Developers are exploring ways to integrate blockchain into web applications, creating decentralized and trustless experiences. This trend opens up new possibilities for secure authentication, digital ownership, and decentralized finance (DeFi) applications.
2. AI-Powered User Interfaces
Artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning are being leveraged to create smarter and more personalized user interfaces. AI-driven chatbots, recommendation systems, and voice interfaces are becoming more prevalent, enhancing user interactions and engagement.
3. Augmented and Virtual Reality (AR/VR)
AR and VR technologies are expanding beyond gaming and entertainment, finding applications in e-commerce, education, and training. Front-end developers are exploring ways to create immersive and interactive experiences for users in these emerging mediums.
4. Low-Code and No-Code Development
The demand for web applications is growing faster than the supply of skilled developers. To bridge this gap, low-code and no-code development platforms are gaining traction. Front-end developers are using these tools to rapidly prototype and build applications, reducing development time and costs.
5. Serverless Architectures
Serverless computing simplifies backend development, allowing front-end developers to focus on building user interfaces without the burden of managing servers. This trend enables scalable and cost-effective web applications.
6. WebAssembly (Wasm)
WebAssembly is revolutionizing front-end development by enabling high-performance, low-level code to run in web browsers. This technology opens up opportunities for porting applications from other languages, such as C++ and Rust, to the web.
Tools and Frameworks for Front-End Development
To keep pace with the evolving front-end landscape, developers have access to a plethora of tools and frameworks. Here are some of the popular ones in 2023:
React continues to be a dominant player in front-end development. Its component-based architecture and strong community support make it a top choice for building interactive user interfaces.
Angular, with its robust framework and comprehensive ecosystem, is ideal for large-scale applications. It offers features like two-way data binding, dependency injection, and TypeScript support.
Vue.js is known for its simplicity and ease of integration with existing projects. Vue.js development provides a flexible and approachable framework for building user interfaces.
Challenges and Considerations
While front-end development in 2023 offers exciting opportunities, it also presents challenges for developers:
– Browser Compatibility
Ensuring consistent behavior across various browsers and devices remains a challenge. Testing and debugging in multiple environments is essential.
Web security threats are constantly evolving. Developers must stay updated on best practices for securing web applications and protecting user data.
– Performance Optimization
As web applications become more complex, performance optimization becomes crucial. Minimizing load times and optimizing code are ongoing tasks.
– Keeping Up with Trends
The rapid pace of change in front-end development means developers must dedicate time to continuous learning to stay relevant and competitive.
Front-end development in 2023 is an exciting and dynamic field, driven by evolving technologies and user-centric design principles. To excel in this landscape, developers must embrace emerging trends, master the latest tools and frameworks, and maintain a commitment to creating exceptional user experiences. As we move forward, the possibilities for front-end development are limitless, and those who adapt and innovate will continue to shape the digital world. Whether you’re a seasoned front-end developer or just starting your journey, the future of this field holds endless opportunities for creativity and growth.


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