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Valve has removed The Sinking City from its digital storefront Steam after the corporate acquired a Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA) request from the game’s developer Frogwares, Vice reports. Frogwares claims that the game’s unique writer, Nacon, hacked and pirated the game and republished it on Steam with out the studio’s data.
A Valve spokesperson advised Vice on Tuesday night that the corporate was in a position to acquire “extraordinarily robust proof to point out this model of the game was pirated,” and that the model of The Sinking City printed on its digital storefront “comprises content material that Nacon has completely no rights to — specifically The Merciful Insanity DLC.”
The Sinking City’s PC model continues to be purchasable as a self-published title
The Sinking City initially launched in 2019, however Frogwares introduced final 12 months it could pull the game from stores, citing again fee that Nacon owed the studio. Nacon told Eurogamer that it accused the developer of “taking part in the sufferer” and stated it had paid the studio greater than €10 million to date. In late February, Nacon put the game again on Steam, which Frogwares says was really a pirated model of the game that was unassociated with the studio (and which has since been removed following the DMCA request).
At the moment, The Sinking City’s Steam web page does seem in a web browser search, however clicking on it redirects you to the homepage for the online model of Steam. The Sinking City’s PC model continues to be purchasable as a self-published title from Frogwares by way of different storefronts, resembling Origin.


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Many Americans are increasingly turning to nutritional supplements such as fish oil to achieve better health. But first we need to ask what is fish oil pills good for and what are the benefits.
One reason why is that the average diet today is lacking in several important building blocks necessary to keep the body healthy.
Even healthy foods such as fruits and vegetables have less nutrients when compared to the same foods 50 years ago.
This is due to the fact that the soil it grows in is nutrient deficient because of the constant use of chemical fertilizers and pesticides.
This is not helped by the constant bombardment we get from pollution, toxins, chemicals and the day-to-day stress of modern lifestyles.
An easy way of replenishing these missing but necessary substances is through supplementation.
Discover What Fish Oil Pills Can Do For You
One such important nutrient that is lacking in many diets is the omega-3 fatty acids EPA and DHA. These fatty acids are essential and can only be obtained through food.
As a result, many people are supplementing their diets with fish oil pills which are the best source of these essential omega 3 fatty acids.
There is a vast number of health benefits to be obtained from their consumption.
Chronic inflammation is one of the main sources of many chronic illnesses such as cancer, diabetes 1, celiac disease plus many well known allergies, asthma, hay fever, rheumatoid arthritis and many of the 80 autoimmune diseases.
Omega 3, containing EPA and DHA, helps to control this chronic inflammation.
What are omega 3 fish oil pills good for and how do they work?
Omega 3s work by stimulating the production of chemicals in your body and that helps control inflammation in the joints, the bloodstream, and the tissues.
- The American Heart Association recommends the consumption of a full gram of omega-3 fatty acids per day in order to combat various forms of heart disease.
- Omega-3 fatty acids help to reduce high triglyceride levels. There is a strong evidence also that they prevent high blood pressure and other forms of cardiovascular disease.
- While the benefits of omega 3 capsules for the heart is well known, there also appears to be significant anti-cancer benefits as well.
- One large study of 35,000 women demonstrated that taking fish oil supplements led to a 32% reduction in the risk of contracting breast cancer.
- The omega-3 fatty acids in this oil have also shown to reduce the risk of prostate cancer in mice.
- Colon cancer is another disease that physician believe omega-3 fatty acids might help to deter.
- There is also a lot of evidence that fatty acids supplementation can contribute to better mental health as well.
- In one study blood levels of 100 suicide patients showed that EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) levels were extremely low in red blood cells.
- There have also been small trials that indicated that omega-3 supplements might have some use in preventing depression.
- Studies have also shown that feeding prison inmates a diet of fish lowered violent tendencies.
- Various neurological diseases might also be preventable with fish oil supplementation.
- One study showed that the DHA (docosahexaenoic acid) in fish oil might protect patients against some of the cognitive deficits associated with Alzheimer's disease.
- However, the benefit is still rather theoretical, as some studies have failed to show a real benefit in elderly patients taking the supplement.
- Omega-3 fatty acids do appear to confer a protective benefit to mice against the development of Parkinson's disease, although this has yet to be demonstrated in human patients.
- If you are pregnant, taking fish oil supplements could be a really good idea. Studies have shown that breast feeding women using omega-3 conferred a measurable benefit in the brain development and visual development of young children.
- Omega-3 supplementation in pregnant women can also be especially important given western diets are deficient in it, and often the mother's supply of EPA and DHA is depleted even further as the omega-3 acids available are usually diverted to the developing fetus.
Taking fish oil supplements appears to have a wide variety of benefits for any individual.
By starting these supplements today, you might be able to prevent many problems later in life or reduce current symptoms.

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The Rangers Training Centre may be taken over by Scotland this summer after the national team qualified for Euro 2020.
Steve Clarke’s side defeated Serbia on penalties in their playoff final in Belgrade on Thursday night to secure the country’s first major tournament berth since 1998.
Ryan Jack impressed in midfield across the 120 minutes of action while fellow Rangers player, Jon McLaughlin, watched on from the bench.
Now that qualification has been secured, focus shifts to the tournament itself.
Originally, the Championships were due to be held in the summer of 2020 and it was widely reported in 2019 that Scotland had booked the Rangers Training Centre to use as their base, pending qualification [Scottish Sun].
Former Gers player and Czech Republic national team general manager, Libor Sionko, confirmed as much in an interview at the time, with the Czechs selecting Oriam as their HQ.
“We went to Scotland twice to look at everything and we had three choices – Rangers, Stirling or Edinburgh,” he said [Sunday Post]. “I know Rangers well because of my time in Scotland.”
“But the Rangers Training Centre has already been booked by the Scottish national team and Oriam suited us best as an alternative.”
Scotland camps usually take place at Oriam. Yet, it seems that Rangers’ facilities were deemed preferable by the Scottish FA, perhaps due to the relative proximity to Hampden Park.
The global health crisis ensured that none of the plans came to fruition in the summer, as the tournament was pushed back a year.
However, while there’s been no confirmation as yet, it’s probable that the previous agreements will carry over.
Therefore, Scotland are likely to be using the facilities for the duration of their involvement in the tournament, which will run from 11 June to 11 July 2021.


The premier version of online ticket selling service TicketTool.net was developed 7 years ago. In the course of time, we realized that the system requires profound modernization, that is why about 1,5 years ago our experts set an action plan and got the makeover started. After a year of hard work, we are pleased to announce the release of the second version of our ticket selling platform is taking place. This is not simply an update but an actual brand-new system that has been built on the gathered experience and the contemporary requirements and tendencies in the field.
We put the emphasis on interface change and strove to provide maximum convenience of operation on any kinds of devices:
It has been a long time that mobile Internet traffic exceeded PC use. About 65% of visitors enter our clients’ sites from their smartphones. Having this in view, we elaborated new design of external pages and made a faster and more convenient interface. Today, Google PageSpeed Insights (a tool that helps to evaluate the speed and convenience of web pages) awards TicketTool 100 points out of 100 for computers and 98-100 points out of 100 for mobiles. It means that our services quickly and successfully respond to customers’ inquiries. Also, it indicates that the system effectively functions on any devices including outdated ones. This is impressive considering that a page may contain a huge scheme of a 2000-seat hall. For a ticket seller, the prompt operation ensures low number of user rejections that will reduce the average expenses for visitor attraction. Thus, our clients will get a high competitive advantage.
Another major update is a new dashboard – a statistics page that shows the sales’ present state. It allows TicketTool users to evaluate the current situation and to make timely corrections. Apart from statistics and internal reports, you can connect up to any desirable accounting software. For example, our system is ready for setting up Google Enhanced Ecommerce Tracking. Normally, the process of the application’s installation is quite hard, but we have managed to reduce it to downloading a single file in Google Tag Manager.
Another task at hand was to simplify the interface of the system. We wanted to provide our clients with an easy-to-use platform that would allow controlling the online ticket selling process quickly and effectively. To realize it, we improved the frame’s appearance, worked out a brand-new menu structure, eased the existing tools and added new user-friendly wizards. Also, we created a Viber bot for the convenient management of basic functionality. Having downloaded it, users get enabled to:
On the completion of bot setup, there is no need to get authorized in the systemю All actions can be taken with the help of the bot.
The last important point to mention is that we have started developing detailed work manuals that will help our clients to masterfully manage the system. Apart from common articles, the guidance will be released in the form of videos that will be available on our YouTube channel.
We perceive that the new platform version is a competitive product that will be highly evaluated by our clients. Part of our customers have already upgraded to the fresh modification provided that we lend assistance in setting up the new system software release. Please contact our customer service for information or help by using the online contact form.


The Hyundai Ioniq 5 Electric SUV was announced in December 2022 and made its debut at the Auto Expo 2023 on January 11, 2023. There is only single rear-wheel drive and a long-range variation of the electric SUV available. Hyundai has brought the manufacturing of the electric car in the country and locally building this unit to enable the automaker to charge a reasonable price for it. The electric SUV is now available for order bookings.
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The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is available at a starting price of Rs 44.95 lakh and is currently only offered in one long distance rear wheel drive configuration.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is the company’s first vehicle to utilize the E-GMP BEV platform (Electric Global Modular Platform).
The Ioniq 5 has a 72 kW battery pack in India, which powers a 217 PS rear-wheel drive engine. Additionally, the Ioniq 5 features quick charging capabilities. The Ioniq 5 offers vehicle-to-load functionality, which essentially enables you to use the battery charge from your car to power some appliances, as well as support for quick charging.
It has a great configuration and has an ARAI claimed drive range of 631 kms
The interior of the electric SUV features a consistent environmental theme. Its features include a sliding center console, an integrated dual 12.3-inch infotainment and driver’s display, an augmented reality head-up display, and a panoramic sunroof. Other significant features are High Beam Assist, Driver Attention Warning, Highway Driving Assist 2, and Forward Collision-Avoidance Assist.
The new parametric pixelated LED headlights, flush-fitting door handles, wide wheel arches, and 20-inch alloy wheels are some of the exterior design features. Additionally, it has an Active Air Flap (AAF) that when closed, enhances aerodynamics and when opened, cools the vehicle’s internal components.
It has two 12.3-inch screens inside, one for the instrument cluster and the other for the infotainment system with navigation, ventilated front seats, ambient sounds of nature, and vehicle-to-load function (V2L), which is used via a power outlet on the side of the car. It also has Level 2 ADAS, power seats, climate control, and eight Bose premium speakers.
The battery can be charged from 10% to 80% in 18 minutes using the 350kW super fast charger. The smaller battery pack can be recharged in 43.5 minutes using the more typical 50 kWh charger, but it takes 56.6 minutes for the larger 72.6 kWh battery pack.
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 is equipped with loads of safety features like Hyundai Smart Sense, which maximizes passenger security. Additionally, it has six airbags, a simulated engine sound system, a power kid lock, electric parking brakes as well as multi-collision avoidance brakes.
|Price||₹ 44.95 Lakh (Avg. ex-showroom)|
|Range||613 km as per ARAI|
|V2L (Vehicle-to-Load)Socket||3.6kW power|
|Airbags||6Bags Driver, passenger, side & curtain|
|Electronic stability control (ESC)||Yes|
|Vehicle stability management (VSM)||Yes|
|Hill-start assist control (HAC)||Yes|
|Multi-collision-avoidance brake (MCB)||Yes|
|Parking assist||Front & rear parking sensors|
|Electric parking brake (EPB)||Yes|
|Power child lock||Yes|
|Electrochromic mirror (ECM)||Yes|
|Tyre pressure monitoring system (TPMS) [Highline]||Yes|
|Virtual engine sound system (VESS)||Yes|
|Child seat anchor (ISOFIX)||Yes|
|Air conditioning||Dual-zone FATC with auto defogger|
|Wireless phone charger||Yes|
|Rear window sunshade||Yes|
|Touch Screen||31.19 cm (12.3″) touchscreen Infotainment with navigation|
|Hyundai Bluelink connected car technology||Yes|
|Home-to-car (H2C) with Alexa & Google Voice Assistant^^||Yes|
|Over-the-air update (infotainment system & map)||Yes|
|Smartphone connectivity||Apple Carplay & Android Auto|
|Sound system||Bose premium sound system (8 Speakers)|
|Electric motor type||Permanent magnet synchronous motor (PMSM)|
|Configuration||Rear-wheel drive (RWD)|
|Max power||160kW / 217ps|
|Max torque||350NM / 35.7kgm|
|Battery type||Liquid-cooled lithium-ion with battery heating system|
|Battery Capacity||72.6 kWh|
|AC charging (upto 100%)||11 kW – 6 h 55 min|
|DC charging (10% to 80%)||50 kW – 57 min | 350 kW – 18 min|
|Transmission type||Single-speed reduction gear|
|Suspension Front||McPherson strut|
|Brakes||Disc (Front & Rear)|
|Wheel & tire size||255 / 45 R20 (D=512.8 mm) alloy wheel|
|Rain sensing wiper||Yes|
|The smart regenerative braking system||Yes|
|Heated outside mirrors with LED turn indicators||Yes|
|Hands-free smart power tailgate with height adjustment||Yes|
|Front Seat||Power adjustment seat with lumbar support, Premium relaxation seat, Ventilated & heated function|
|Rear Seat||Power sliding & manual reclining function, Heated function|
|Seat type||Eco-processed leather seat upholstery|
|TFT Screen Display||31.22 cm (12.3″) digital cluster|
|Dark pebble gray interior color||Yes|
|Auto flush door handles||Yes|
|Headlamp||LED daytime running lights (DRL) & premium front LED accent lighting.|
|KM warranty||For 3 years of Unlimited KM.|
|Extended Warranty||5 yrs / 1,40,000 km|
|Battery warranty||8 yrs / 1,60,000 km|
|1st home visit||15 days of deliveries|
|Road Side Assistance (RSA)||3 Years|
|Colors||Gravity gold matte, Optic White, Midnight black pearl & Dark pebble gray interior color|
|Acceleration||0 to 100 km/h in 7.6s|
Read More:- Hyundai Unveiled its new Electric Kona SUV


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USA commerce secretary Wilbur Ross, left, with Chinese vice premier Liu He after their meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse in Beijing, China on Sunday.
The planned U.S. trade sanctions on Beijing include restrictions on Chinese investment, export controls and 25% tariffs on $50 billion in tech goods.
The two governments released no schedule for the talks, but China said earlier Ross was due to be in Beijing through to Monday.
The purchases are partly aimed at shrinking the $375bn USA goods trade deficit with China.
There was no immediate comment or statement from the United States delegation or from Ross himself.
There was also anger at the G7 meeting of finance ministers after last weekend's decision by the U.S. to impose 25% steel tariffs and 10% aluminum duty on the EU, Canada and Mexico.
Analysts suggested Mr Trump might be trying to appease critics of his administration's deal to allow Chinese telecom equipment giant ZTE Corp to stay in business.
Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin, who announced the tariff truce with China, said at the G7 summit in Canada that the U.S. was pushing for "structural changes" to the Chinese economy. They said those political pressures mean the technology-related tariff hikes are likely to go ahead.
Chinese state media have glossed over why the United States sales ban was imposed: ZTE's ties to North Korea and Iran.
Trump also has threatened to raise tariffs on an additional US$100 billion of Chinese goods, but gave no indication this week whether that would go ahead.
The White House said that Trump planned to add the tariffs to combat Chinese intellectual property theft, including tariffs on exports believed to contain stolen American intellectual property.
Mr Ross was accompanied by agriculture, treasury and trade officials for the meeting at the Diaoyutai State Guesthouse, a leafy compound on Beijing's west side.
China's delegation included central bank governor Yi Gang, commerce minister Zhong Shan, and Ning Jizhe, a deputy head of the powerful planning body the National Development and Reform Commission.
Beijing has resisted U.S. pressure to commit to a firm target of narrowing its annual surplus with the United States by $US200 billion ($264 billion).
The US pressure over technology policy reflects growing American concern about China's status as a potential competitor and complaints Beijing improperly subsidizes its fledgling industries and shields them from competition.
At a heated meeting in the Canadian ski resort of Whistler, the European Union and Canada threatened to retaliate against tariffs of 25% on steel and 10% on aluminium, whose implementation Mr Ross announced on Thursday.
Ross and the large American delegation had dinner Saturday evening with their Chinese hosts.
That might alienate allies who share complaints about Chinese technology policy and a flood of low-cost steel, aluminium and other exports they say are the result of improper subsidies and hurt foreign competitors.

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Dec 11, 2012, 6:01 PM EDT
FOXSports.com’s Ken Rosenthal says Kevin Youkilis will be decked out in pinstripes and goatee-less next season.
According to Rosenthal, the Yankees and Youkilis have agreed to a one-year, $12 million contract that would put the long time Red Sox infielder at third base until Alex Rodriguez returns from hip surgery in June or July.
Youkilis had the option of taking a paycut and a multiyear deal from the Indians before they signed Mark Reynolds, but the combination of playing for a surefire contender and matching last year’s salary apparently appealed to him more than playing in his home state and reuniting with Terry Francona.
The addition of Youkilis gives the Yankees the right-handed bat they desired with Rodriguez out. The two players could alternate between third base and DH once A-Rod returns.
Youkilis hit .235/.336/.409 with 19 homers and 60 RBI for the Red Sox and White Sox last season. He’s a lifetime .233/.337/.397 hitter with four homers in 73 at-bats at new Yankee Stadium.
- Pitchers and reserves for 2015 MLB All-Star Game, as they’re announced… 1
- And That Happened: Sunday’s scores and highlights 49
- AL and NL Starters for the 2015 All-Star Game announced 101
- That time Manny Ramirez nearly became a Met 10
- Phillies acquire No. 1 international signing slot for 2015-2016 from the Diamondbacks 19
- Orioles activate Jonathan Schoop after 10-week absence 9
- Settling the Score: Saturday’s results 40
- Video: Kris Bryant hits a grand slam as part of a two-homer, six-RBI night 9
- AL and NL Starters for the 2015 All-Star Game announced (102)
- Settling the Scores: Sunday’s results (99)
- Mike Scioscia says Josh Hamilton should apologize to Angels owner Arte Moreno (90)
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House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy on Thursday filed a resolution aimed at removing Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell from the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence over past ties to an alleged Chinese spy named Fang Fang.
The two-page resolution — obtained by Fox News — says Swalwell, D-Calif., “has not denied public reporting that a suspected Chinese intelligence operative helped raise money for Representative Swalwell’s political campaigns” and “other troublesome elements of public reporting.”
The ties to Fang were first revealed by Axios, which reported that Fang helped raise money for Swalwell’s campaign and placed one or more interns in Swalwell’s office. Republicans have said that somebody who was so egregiously compromised by a foreign power should not remain on the critical intelligence panel.
The McCarthy, R-Calif., resolution also cites the House rule that “A Member… of the House shall behave at all times in a manner that shall reflect creditably on the House.”
Swalwell was not accused of any wrongdoing and cooperated with the FBI when he was informed that Fang was a spy. But he has repeatedly refused to answer questions from Fox News about whether his relationship with Fang was romantic or sexual and nature.
Fang, Axios reported, had sexual or romantic relationships with multiple elected officials, including at least two Midwestern mayors.
But Swalwell still has widespread support among Democrats. He was named one of the House impeachment managers for the second Senate trial of former President Donald Trump and recently reappointed to the intel panel by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif.
After McCarthy introduces the resolution on the House floor, the body must either consider it immediately or within two legislative days. It’s unclear at this point if the resolution will be introduced Thursday. Because Democrats will likely move to “table” the resolution, which would set it aside without an actual vote on the merits of the resolution.
McCarthy signaled last week that he would introduce a resolution to remove Swalwell from the Intelligence Committee.
“Pelosi just reappointed Eric Swalwell to the Intelligence Committee. Based on the briefing she and I received together, Swalwell should not be on the panel in charge of guarding our nation’s secrets,” McCarthy said in a tweet.
Fox News’ Mike Emanuel and Chad Pergram contributed to this report.


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The financial feasibility study (FFS) determines if or confirms that a project is potentially profitable, it including financial and scenario analysis and an investment appraisal. It should include a cost-benefit analysis of the project to cover the project's entire economic life, as most costs are incurred post-construction from operation of the facilities.
For hotel development projects, the findings are converted into a stream of revenue and expense until the end of the asset's economic life based on:
- Qualification of the local hotel demand and competitiveness of all existing and pipeline hotels in the market to estimate the annual occupancy rate (OCC) and the average daily rate (ADR) per room;
- A projection of the OCC and ADR to estimate the annual net operating income (NOI), commonly over a five- to ten-year period; and
- Conversion of the projected NOI using a weighted cost of capital (WACC) discounted cash flow procedure or net present value calculation to determine the internal rate of return (IRR).
Life cycle cost analysis (LCCA) is used to identify the costs associated with a project in every step of development over its useful economic life, including disposal. LCCA takes into account the initial capital cost as well as operational, maintenance, repair, upgrade and perhaps demolition, landfill and/or recycling costs.
As used for sustainable development, whole-life costing is life-cycle cost analysis that considers the environmental, social and economic dimensions of sustainability in assessing the costs of an asset over its whole life. However, a universally accepted standard approach to value and calculate the costs of the social and environmental factors of sustainable development does not exist.

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- Report Standing water
- Request that your neighborhood be sprayed
- To be added to the spray "shut-off" list
If you have bees, please note in your request that you have hives on your property and register your hives with the State of Iowa.
Please help in our effort to control mosquito outbreaks by emptying any containers that hold standing water. You are encouraged to spray or fog your yard and use bug spray when outside.
Mosquito Spray Progress
The City of Des Moines is currently monitoring counts in their traps. Once thresholds are met we will begin the night spray program. Day Vector control helpers are treating over 400 hundred sites with larvicide to prevent mosquitoes from hatching. Also a helicopter drop is scheduled sometime this week to treat larger areas with larvicide.
Search for address, parcel or place in the search bar in the upper right portion of the map below:
Disclaimer: The recipient acknowledges that the information provided in this map is approximate and may not be complete.
The City assumes no liability for its accuracy, and the recipient should consult the sources listed to verify the information represented.
Sources: City of Des Moines Engineering and IT
Our Mosquito Control Program consists of:
- Standing water complaint response
- Aerial Application of Larvicide
- Routine standing water inspection
- Adult standing water inspection
When spraying is scheduled for residential neighborhoods, it will generally begin after 8:00 pm.
- For current scheduling information, call the “Mosquito Hotline” at 515-248-6099
- View the Mosquito Spray Map above
- Pesticide Sample Label
- Pesticide Safety Data Sheet
Encephalitis Monitoring Project
We will be operating our encephalitis monitoring project in conjunction with Iowa State University. This project involves the trapping, and identifying, of adult mosquito populations throughout the summer in an effort to provide an early warning to the general public during times of an increased potential for disease transmission through mosquito bites.
For additional information regarding West Nile Virus, other forms of encephalitis, and personal measures that you may take to reduce your risk of contracting illness associated with mosquito bites, please visit the CDC West Nile Virus Q & A web page.
For additional information regarding the city’s mosquito control program or product information, phone 283-4197 between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.


Mastered by Bernie Grundman. 180-gram vinyl pressed on 12” at 45 RPM by R.T.I. Deluxe hand-assembled, hand-numbered gatefold by Stoughton Press. Includes four-panel booklet with 12” x 12” insert.
The first full album of previously unheard Wes Montgomery music in over 25 years contains studio & live performances recorded in Indianapolis 1957–1958! From legendary producer Michael Cuscuna (Miles Davis Bitches Brew 40th Anniversary).
Includes four tracks recorded at Indianapolis’s famed club, The Hub Bub. 24-page booklet with family photographs provided by the Montgomery family. Liner notes by some of music’s most respected writers including Dan Morgenstern, David N. Baker, Bill Milkowski, Michael Cuscuna, and others. Classic ’50s photos of Wes taken in Indianapolis by legendary photographer Duncan Scheidt. Previously unpublished essay by Wes’ brother, Buddy Montgomery. Rare interview with Wes’s brother Monk Montgomery from 1980.
“This newly discovered collection of recordings captures not only the magic that was Wes, but also the wonderful Indianapolis jazz scene of which he was so proudly a part.” — Dr. David N. Baker
“One of the most inspired and consistent improvisers of all time, and one of the most transcendent inventors of melody ever.” — Pat Metheny


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Outdoor camping is an exterior activity entailing overnight stays away from house in a shelter, such as a camping tent. Usually individuals leave established locations to spend time outdoors in even more all-natural ones in pursuit of activities offering them enjoyment. To be regarded as "outdoor camping" a minimum of one night is invested outdoors, differentiating it from day-tripping, picnicking, and also other likewise short-term recreational activities. Outdoor camping could be taken pleasure in through all 4 seasons.
High-end could be an element, as in very early 20th century African safaris, however including lodgings in completely outfitted set structures such as high-end showing off camps under the banner of "outdoor camping" blurs the line.
Camping as a leisure activity ended up being popular among elites in the very early 20th century. With time, it grew much more democratic, and also differed. Modern campers frequent publicly possessed natural deposits such as national and also state parks, wilderness locations, and also business campgrounds. Outdoor camping is a vital part of many youth companies worldwide, such as Scouting, which utilize it to instruct both self-direction and also team effort.
Camping describes a variety of activities and also approaches to exterior accommodation. Survivalist campers set off with just possible to get by, whereas recreational vehicle vacationers arrive outfitted with their own electrical energy, warm, and also patio area furnishings. Outdoor camping could be integrated with hiking, as in backpacking, and also is usually enjoyed in conjunction with other exterior activities such as canoeing, climbing up, fishing, and also searching.
There is no widely held definition of just what is and also just what is not outdoor camping. Fundamentally, it reflects a combination of intent and also the nature of activities involved. A kids's summer season camp with eating hall dishes and also bunkhouse lodgings could have "camp" in its name however cannot reflect the spirit and also type of "outdoor camping" as it is generally recognized. Similarly, a pauper's lifestyle could entail many common outdoor camping activities, such as sleeping out and also preparing dishes over a fire, however cannot reflect the optional nature and also pursuit of spirit restoration that are integral aspect of outdoor camping. Similarly, societies with travelling lifestyles or absence of permanent residences could not be claimed to be "outdoor camping", it is simply their way of life.
The history of recreational outdoor camping is usually traced back to Thomas Hiram Holding, a British taking a trip dressmaker, however it was really very first popularised in the UK on the river Thames. By the 1880s lots of site visitors participated in the activity, which was attached to the late Victorian fad for satisfaction boating. The very early outdoor camping devices was extremely heavy, so it was convenient to deliver it by watercraft or to make use of craft that exchanged camping tents. Although Thomas Hiram Holding is usually considereded as the daddy of modern-day outdoor camping in the UK, he was responsible for popularising a various type of outdoor camping in the very early the twentieth century. He experienced the activity in the wild from his youth, when he had actually invested much time with his moms and dads traveling across the American meadows. Later he started a biking and also outdoor camping scenic tour with some good friends across Ireland. His publication on his Ireland experience, Cycle and also Camp in Connemara resulted in the development of the very first outdoor camping group in 1901, the Organization of Cycle Campers, later to end up being the Outdoor camping and also Caravanning Club. He created The Campers Manual in 1908, so that he can share his enthusiasm for the open airs with the world.
Perhaps the very first business camp worldwide was Cunningham's camp, near Douglas, Island of Guy, which opened in 1894. In 1906 the Organization of Cycle Campers opened its very first own outdoor camping website, in Weybridge. By that time the company had numerous hundred participants. In 1910 the Organization was combined right into the National Camping Club. Although WW1 was responsible for a specific hiatus in outdoor camping activity, the association got a brand-new lease of life after the war when Sir Robert Baden-Powell (creator of the Police activity) became its head of state.
In the United States, outdoor camping could be traced to William Henry Harrison Murray 1869 publication of Camp-Life in the Adirondacks resulting in a flood of site visitors to the Adirondacks that summer season.
The International Federation of Camping Clubs (Federation Internationale de Outdoor camping et de Caravanning) was started in 1932 with national clubs from throughout the world connecting with it. By the 1960s outdoor camping had actually ended up being a well established family members vacation requirement and also today camp sites are ubiqitous across Europe and also The United States And Canada.
Experience outdoor camping
Experience outdoor camping is a kind of outdoor camping by people who race (potentially experience racing or mountain biking) during the day, and also camp in a minimal method in the evening. They may make use of the fundamental items of outdoor camping devices such as a micro-camping cooktop, sleeping bag, and also bivouac shelter.
Dry outdoor camping
Dry outdoor camping is camping at a website without a reliable preexisting water resource; such areas are called completely dry camps. Campers should carry their own water in and also out of camp, which calls for far more preparation compared to would certainly or else be needed. Dry outdoor camping is typical in deserts, and also is usually favored due to the danger of flash floods.
Backpacking manages an optimum wilderness experience. Specialized gear allows fanatics to both appreciate popular regional recreational spots and also accessibility one of the most remote areas.
Technological advance and also customer passion in outdoor camping have resulted in lighter and also much more diverse backpacking gear. Improvements such as titanium pots and pans, ultra-light wicking materials, and also heat-molded hip straps create lighter tons and also enhanced performance. As there is always the possibility of severe weather condition and also injury in the backcountry, cell and also satellite phones are occasionally carried for emergency situations, with differing insurance coverage.
Backpacking could entail riding or being gone along with by pack animals such as equines, mules, and also llama. These raise bring capacity at the expenditure of trail problem.
Ultralight backpacking fanatics bring just possible while outdoor camping, inherently producing a smaller sized footprint and also minimalized impact on a wilderness environment. The choice to camp with much less, or perhaps the minimum necessary to make it through, could be a matter of choice (where it could overlap with "survivalist" style outdoor camping) or reflect the activity being sought. Camping while participating in such back-country activities as rock climbing and also cross-country skiing puts a costs on the amount of gear that could effectively be carried, therefore lending to a much less rather than even more approach.
Canoe Outdoor camping
Canoe outdoor camping is similar to backpacking, and also usually manages far more weight and also mass to be carried when expanded portaging is not involved. Electric electric motors or little gas ones could be affixed on some canoes, where permitted, for a quicker journey on the water. Water resistant bags and also fishing gear are common gear.
Bike Outdoor camping
Bike outdoor camping incorporates camping with biking, both in established and also all-natural locations.  A form of bike outdoor camping that has ended up being popular in some components of the world entails biking organisations offering organised multi-day trips and also offering cyclists with facilities and also luggage transport. The Great Victorian Bike Flight in Australia is just one of the oldest and also most effective instances of this, running because 1984 and also entailing hundreds of cyclists on a nine-day journey of around 550 kilometres (340 mi) every year.  Motorcycle outdoor camping is much more much like bike outdoor camping compared to car outdoor camping due to minimal storage space capacity. Light-weight, portable backpacking devices is used.
Vehicle, Off-Road, and also Motor Home
These kinds of outdoor camping entail making use of a powered vehicle as an essential component of the outdoor camping experience.
Glamping (extravagant outdoor camping) is a growing international phenomenon that incorporates camping with the luxury and also services of a house or resort. Its roots are in the very early 1900s European and also American safaris in Africa. Wealthy tourists accustomed to comfort and also luxury did not intend to give up either, and also their camping sites and also spoiled wilderness lifestyles mirrored it.

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Gamers all around the world are currently walking on Cloud Nine, thanks to the recent unveiling of the new Playstation, however, Booth rookie James Japan could not care less. Why? Well, because he likens himself as a xBox fan. At least he was until his latest girl made him sick of playing games, especially when she was cheatin’. Equally as creative as his video game metaphor, which represents his current, fractured relationship, is his unique style. Backed by a self-produced, spacey beat, Japan impresses with a subtle, laid-back vocal performance as he strolls atop the beat with a high pitched R&B style that is blended with a smooth sung-rapped section. What do you think, did James get a high score or does he need to hit the reset button? Those wanting more can check out his latest project, Weird Dreams & Comic Books, when it drops on June 4.
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Abstract 2687: Implementation of the 2005 American Heart Association Guidelines Together with the Impedance Threshold Device Improves Hospital Discharge Rates after In-Hospital Cardiac Arrest
Background: Survival after in-hospital cardiac arrest (I-HCA) remains low, despite rapid care by trained medical personnel.
Objective: Determine the impact of the 2005 American Heart Association (AHA) resuscitation guidelines and use of an impedance threshold device (ITD) on survival after I-HCA.
Hypothesis: Greater circulation delivered by combining more efficient and effective CPR together with an ITD, recommended in the 2005 AHA Guidelines to increase circulation and return of spontaneous circulation rates during CPR, will increase survival after I-HCA.
Methods: Two community hospitals that are early adopters and track outcomes after I-HCA compared hospital discharge rates from before and after implementation of the new AHA CPR and ITD (ResQPOD TM, Advanced Circulatory Systems, Eden Prairie, MN) protocols. The interventions included and emphasis on the proper ventilation rate, full chest wall recoil, continuous CPR once the patient was intubated, and use of the ITD that included a timing light to guide the rate of positive pressure ventilations and compressions. St. Cloud Hospital tracks outcomes following the National CPR Registry template. IRBs at the respective hospitals approved the study.
Results: St. Cloud Hospital, St. Cloud, Minnesota is a 489 bed hospital with ~12 I-HCA/month. Historical control data were obtained from the prior 18 months (1/2005–6/2006) and the intervention group was for the subsequent 18 mo. In St. Dominic Hospital, Jackson, Mississippi, a 571 bed hospital with ~12 I-HCA/month, historical control data were used the prior 9 months (1/2006 –9/2006) and the intervention group was from the subsequent 11 mo. The combined hospital discharge rate for patients (n=390) with an I-HCA was 23.7% in the control phase verses 35.8% in the intervention phase (n=341 patients) (p<0.001 by Chi square test).
Conclusion: Implementation of improved ways to increase circulation during CPR resulted in a marked increase in hospital discharge rates >50% compared with historical controls in two large community hospitals. These data demonstrate that immediate care with improved means to circulate blood during CPR can significantly reduce hospital mortality rates after in-hospital sudden cardiac arrest.


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Guest post by Elisia Snyder
University presses rely on strong independent booksellers, and Edmonton is fortunate to have two hugely supportive and collegial bookstores: Audreys Books, the staunch matriarch, and Glass Bookshop, a relative newcomer. The strong book culture in our city is fostered by a remarkable writing community, locally-based publishers, excellent bookstores, and book enthusiasts.
With this year’s University Press Week theme of NextUP, we are focussing on Glass Bookshop, since they are one of our newest indies.
Pulling their inventory from Canadian independent presses like Drawn and Quarterly, Arsenal Pulp Press, NeWest Press, Athabasca University Press, Stonehouse Publishing, Freehand Books, Hingston & Olsen, and (of course) University of Alberta Press has been just one of the many ingredients to Glass’s success. Often the books sold by Glass Bookshop are—by nature of the presses they choose to acquire from—on the cutting edge in theory, format, and fashion. Glass curates an inventory that celebrates the voice of the marginalized at every level of publishing: author, press, and artists.
Glass always has something new on the go. They run a podcast. They have really cool, unique merch. They run amazing events, of course. They are a living wage employer. And everyone should sign up for their newsletter. They always have innovative ideas about books, artwork, branding, and social media presence.
What’s next up for the bookstore? Another move!
Their first home in 2018 was a pop-up in City Centre Mall. When COVID-19 shutdowns drove them out, they moved their pop-up to the Mercer Marketplace setting up shop in a marketplace stall. After that, another pop-up home at Latitude 53, a downtown art gallery whose mission is to “[support] artists, writers and curators who question, inform, and inspire.” This was a natural fit for the shop whose own mandate is “to support queer and racialized authors and independent presses.” As of November 25, however, they will be settled in their permanent home in the Ritchie neighbourhood, right next to the Kind gourmet ice-cream shop. Their storefront sign, using their signature squiggly font, was designed by Edmonton artist Vikki Wiercinski at Mezzaluna Studio.
Someone who didn’t know better might think that the constant change of scenery was a sign of struggle, but nothing could be further from the truth. The founders of the shop, Jason Purcell and Matthew Stepanic, opened their doors just as the world closed its doors due to the pandemic. Glass was an early adopter of what became the ubiquitous curbside-delivery method. Today, you can find in their shop enamel pins of a corgi—their unofficial mascot—driving a delivery truck! Their willingness to adapt to change and to do so with flair has long been their strong suit, and serves as an apt metaphor for how the shop approaches the books they sell and the way they run their business.
We can hardly wait to see what is next up for our friends at Glass Bookshop.

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This stylish men's pullover features a vintage commando-style collar with a button closure and set-in sleeves. It has a traditional construction, and is recommended for people who are experienced at knitting garments.
This free knitting pattern uses Worsted-weight yarn. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Seamed, Set-in Sleeve.
Knitted DROPS jumper with dropped sts and raglan
This free knitting pattern uses Aran-, Sport or Worsted-weight yarns. Pattern attributes and techniques include: Drop stitch, Garter Stitch, Long Sleeve, Raglan.

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(1) A statewide system of correctional facilities is established to be known as “community correctional centers.”
(2) The purpose of these centers is to facilitate the reintegration of state inmates back into the community by means of participation in various work-release, study-release, community service, substance abuse treatment, and other rehabilitative programs.
(3) No person convicted of sexual battery pursuant to s. 794.011 is eligible for placement in any community correctional center.
(4) No facility shall be constructed, leased, or purchased in any county until public hearings have been held in that county. Such public hearings shall be held pursuant to uniform rules adopted by the department.

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It was my birthday. I had bought a prime grill trimmed rib steak. I could just fire up my Weber Genesis gas grill but I decided to see how my new Traeger Timberline smoker did on a reverse sear. Continue reading Traeger Reverse Sear Steak
I love the taste of lemon and Greek herb blends on chicken. It goes even better in my smoker however, this recipe is also delicious in an oven. Continue reading Greek Chicken and Potatoes
I told you about my friend who wanted to make something different for Halloween and showed you how to make Bloody Mary Barbecue Sauce. In this post, I show you how I used the sauce, Bloody Mary Chicken Lollipops. Continue reading Bloody Mary Chicken Lollipops
Mealoaf was pretty bland when I was growing up but I loved it anyway. There is something about ground meat formed into a loaf and baked. It gets a great texture, keeps moist and makes the best leftover sandwiches. Continue reading OFG Meatloaf
As I mentioned in a prior post, my smoker kept catching fire. So, I gave up on it and decided to buy a new smoker. Sadly, the one I wanted has been back ordered and I have been 4 weeks without a smoker. Great news, it comes next week! In the meantime, one must eat. So, I made Honey “Fried” Chicken on my Weber Genesis grill. Continue reading Honey “Fried” Chicken
Episode 23 of my community TV show, You Can Make It, on Shaw Spotlight has me making Peanut Chocolate Chip Cookies, Char Siu Rib Tips, and Trimming St. Louis style ribs.
I have done lots of videos of bacon cooks on the blog but I needed one for my Community TV show. Here it is!
I like Piri Piri Chicken a lot. It is spicy, savoury and so different from other barbecued chicken dishes. I have made several different versions over the years but I have never really put my mind to making the best I could using all the techniques. It was time to change that. Continue reading PIA Piri Piri Chicken
I have posted one of my favourite appetizers before, Char Siu Rib Tips. I did a video for my community TV program and here it is!
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In North America we love our sticky spicy pork. It usually involves a tomato based barbecue sauce. However, in the Orient they have been making delicious pork dishes with shiny sweet glazes and great complex flavours. This is my recipe to bring several of their styles together. Continue reading Oriental Glazed Country Style Ribs

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Have you seen the film “Garden State”? Yes? No?
If yes, great. If not, you should check it out. Written and directed by and starring Zach Braff, it is a semi-autobiographical, semi-absurd film about an actor returning home after the death of his mother. It was an indie darling at the festivals, garnering positive reviews, and a cult following. I mention it here because music features heavily throughout the film. Braff chose the music for the soundtrack himself, winning a Grammy for it to go along with his directing awards, and as he has explained ad nauseum, he simply used the music he was listening to while writing the film.
There are two songs by The Shins that are featured in the film and soundtrack but the one that changed everything for the band was the placement of “New slang”. The morning after his mother’s funeral (and a particularly debaucherous night out with old friends), our protagonist goes to see a doctor and meets Natalie Portman’s character, a delightfully quirky soul, wearing headphones. He asks her what she is listening to and she responds “The Shins”. When he admits that he has never heard them, she literally gushes (with perhaps an ounce of hyperbole): “You gotta hear this one song. It’ll change your life, I swear.” He puts on the offered headphones and we all hear the song at number seven on my Best tunes of 2001 list.
Of course, I had already heard of The Shins by the time “Garden State” was released and I got to see it on DVD. The band had already been around for close to a decade, had released its sophomore album just the year before (my own introduction to the group), and all of a sudden, there was all this interest in the debut album, “Oh, inverted world”, especially two of its songs. Natalie Portman’s line definitely worked. After slipping on the headphones with Zach Braff, I, too, had to go back and check out the rest of the debut.
“New slang” was written by frontman James Mercer before The Shins were even a thing. It fades in gently, easing us all in to the acoustic finger picking, light tapping on the tambourine, and Mercer’s falsetto humming. He then sings the song all non committal, like he’s testing out the lyrics for the first time as the song is being recorded. Indeed, the vocals are set very low in the mix, deep beneath this whole pile of gentleness. The whole thing reeks of basement studio, stale cigarette butts and warm beer, and a very late night. Then, the song slips off into the same dark shadowy corner from which it sprang.
I don’t know if it’ll change your life, like it did that of James Mercer and The Shins, but “New slang” is a fine song to immerse yourself in for a while.
For the rest of the Best tunes of 2001 list, click here.

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Eye-balling my old Halloween costume I realized its time for an update.
Thirty years ago I hosted a themed costume party; guests asked to dress as famous personalities from SCTV or Saturday Night Live. Scoring a 180 pound pumpkin we spent two days carving its ginger grin to greet guests from the sun porch as they arrived disguised as their favourite comedian/comediennes. Billy Crystal performed his “You look maaaaarvellous” impersonation of Fernando Lamas while a pair of John Belushi Samurai warriors sliced through the crowd. The McKenzie brothers brought beer and Edith Prickley snorted over my shoulder…
I know; dating myself, but having hand-made my costume from fabric, foam and fangs, I too wore my SNL favourite. Attending parties tonight or manning the treat table Monday (manning from the French ‘main,’ for hand), its rather cool creating costumes because it forces us to focus on fun; spurring imagination while paying homage to our much-loved entertainment icons and/or newsmakers.
Staring at my old standard I know I must get current, but what costume says 2016? Excepting gore – the adrenalin of youth excising any interest in horror, what’s most topical?
Rock stars are frequent favourites and several warrant honours this year. David Bowie’s vivid outfits and vibrant hairstyles present colourful options especially since I’m thinner, although allergies to nylon and elastic make his preferred fabrics trés dangereux. Perhaps Prince, whose flamboyance and flair filled stages with fine-fingered finesse? Add cardboard or foam points and swirls to strings and perform some serious air guitar?
Bowie and Prince did offer a little more visual panache than Glenn Frey’s outfits, despite my enjoyment of the Eagles.
Sports too offer inspiration with outstanding Olympians like Penny Oleksiak; although swimsuits are a bit breezy for late Canadian October and so, winter Olympians better-suited. Joe Bautista’s a fair bet for ball fans and I’d wager more than one local will choose Belleville Senators’ mascot gear – though, for the life of me, I can’t tell if ‘Sparty’s’ orang-utan or lion.
Roman senators wore olive-leaf wreaths while Greek ones wore oak, laurel, herbs, grapevine and myrtle, not Spartan helmets of Greek warriors. Canada’s parliament buildings weren’t suitable and modern senators doff but shame from their crowns, yet this cross-cultural confusion still puzzles. Ah well, fill your insulated sandals if you can sort out ‘Sparty’s dubious Mediterranean origins; it’s a warm costume after all.
Politics provides plenty of inspiration. A dapper suit and a brightly swathed turban and you can trick-or-treat as modern parliamentarians Raj Grewal (NDP) or Cabinet Minister Navdeep Bains (Liberal), but only if you can name them. Got a wetsuit? Zip it low, grab a surfboard and move up to PM Justin Trudeau. Alternately, don a smart pantsuit and short blonde wig and press the flesh as Hillary Clinton. Questionable pantsuits tend to channel Angela Merkel.
Larger than life personalities also presented inspiration in 2016. Rent a bullfighter’s suit and slice salmon-coloured silk into ribbon strips to tie bows onto your sleeves and you’re as ‘Vogue’ as Kendall Jenner; face that launched a billion pointless likes. As for ‘the Donald,’ he’s sporting more than broad shoulders. You’ll need ample foam padding for Trump’s equally broad butt, belly and oh-so bulging brain… sustained slamming of women’s weight a flashing neon sign that flags his personal vanities; the profoundly insecure prone to attacking the very things they’re insecure about. Flaming wigs are fine but skip the toxic Agent Orange makeup.
Pulling on my land shark costume to utter “Candy-gram” once more, fewer recognize Chevy Chase’s punch-line with every passing year. So, nostalgia aside, I best get rummaging through the tickle trunk. And remember; wear something reflective too… because safety is never a joke.
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Ah, Bella Vista. Home of the Italian Market , this neighborhood has done nothing but gentrify for the last 40 years. Bella Vista has come so far, in fact, that it’s ranked as the best place to live in Philly. Hey you, Mr/s. Angry Philadelphian, don’t be mad at me! I didn’t publish the rankings – that was the work of Niche.com. The website has previously compiled data on the best places to live, work, and play in the whole country. Now, this year, for the first time, Niche.com is breaking down neighborhoods in several big American cities to tabulate the best places to live there. Philadelphia was on the list, and so Niche published a list of the 100 best places to live there.
Niche.com ranks its neighborhoods on a complex set of data. It assigned a letter grade in each of 13 categories. These included weather (based on year-round weather trends), jobs (opportunities to get hired and the chance for economic stability), commute time (the average resident commute, combined with those who are able to walk, bike, or skate to work), nightlife (places to go have fun, as well as cultural amenities), crime and safety, schools (quality of the public school system), and diversity (referring to the social and economic composition of the neighborhood).
According to Philadelphia Magazine, “Bella Vista received A grades in education, nightlife, diversity, shortest commute, family amenities and outdoor activities. It got an A-minus for public schools, a B-plus in health and fitness, and Bs in crime and safety and real estate. Niche gave the weather a B-minus grade, the job picture a C and the cost of living a C-minus.” That still put it over the next four entrants in the Top 5, which were (in order) Passyunk Square, Hawthorne, Queen Village and Old City. The “Greater Center City” metro area dominated the Top 10 list, with 7 of 10 entrants coming from there.
The overall list of neighborhoods can be found here.

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WXIX-TV, the Fox affiliate in Cincinnati, OH, recently marked its first anniversary under FastBreak control. Owned by Raycom Media, WXIX-TV broadcasts on Channel 19 to serve Cincinnati and Hamilton County with one NTSC channel and two DTV program streams. The station’s second automation system, FastBreak replaced a spot caching system that stored four and a half hours of commercials. All programming was played back on tape. The new Sundance system controls an Omneon video server that stores 240 hours of programming and commercials plus a mix of analog and digital tape transports.
To ensure redundancy, a Sundance Digital ListSync workstation mirrors the station’s playlists using separate channels on the video server for additional on-air insurance.
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"Ben Ford is a special kind of chef. Quietly cooking way out ahead of the curve for the last decade, his fun and approachable, smart food is now front and center in Taming the Feast. Big flavor has always been a fall back for chefs that don't bring it any other way, but Ben marries technique and flavor in a way that is supremely keyed in to the way we cook at home today. For some chefs that's just book spin. Ben is a chef, father and a husband who happens to be a huge culinary talent as well. Cook, eat and read this book!"
Andrew Zimmern is a James Beard Award-winning TV personality, chef, food writer and teacher, who is widely regarded as one of the most versatile and knowledgeable personalities in the food world. As the creator, host and co-executive producer of Travel Channel’s hit series, Bizarre Foods with Andrew Zimmern, Andrew Zimmern’s Bizarre World, and his new series, Bizarre Foods America, he travels the globe, exploring food in its own terroir. From world class restaurants to street carts and jungle markets, it’s all about discovering and sharing the authentic experience as a way to interpret the way we live our lives so we can make better choices for our future.
In May 2013, Zimmern won the prestigious James Beard Award for “Best Television Personality/Host” for the second time. This is in addition to his 2012 win for “Best Television Program On Location.” His MSN.com web-series, Toyota’sAppetite for Life, received an Effie in 2010. Bizarre Foods also took home two CableFax awards in 2009, one for “Best Television Program: Food,” another for “Best Online Extras” for Zimmern’s Travel Channel web-series, Bizarre Foods in the Kitchen. Zimmern’s podcast, Go Fork Yourself with Andrew Zimmern and Molly Mogren, won the Stitcher Award for Best Food/Cooking Podcast in 2012.


Veruca Top Cream/Gold
- The Veruca Top is a one-shoulder top with ruffle details. This top features an inner lining and gold polka dots. Pair this top with the Golden Ticket skirt for a complete look.
- Shell: 100% Polyester Lining: 100% Polyester
- Hand wash cold. Do not bleach. Do not iron.


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Gray is the new beige. Though don’t call it “greige,” like it’s some cutesy neutral du jour. As color expert Kate Smith explains, over the past decade or so, the design industry and the public have grown to love complex colors, colors that are hard to describe — such as the manifold shades of gray. And, she says, “once you start to appreciate and understand these complex colors, there’s no going back.”
We can trace interest in gray’s versatility back even a few more decades, to the late 1940s and ’50s fashion designs of Christian Dior, who used dove-gray paint and furnishings in his salons as a way to set off his colorful fashions (Benjamin Moore even named a paint color after his obsession: Dior Gray).
But gray’s value goes beyond paint. Smith says gray’s versatility means it can be used to freshen up any color scheme. “There are a few things interesting about gray as an accessory. You can bring in gray without bringing in any other colors,” she says. Being a true neutral, “it also helps you notice the shape and the texture and the surface of furniture and accessories.”
To add just a touch of silvery sophistication to a room or two, turn to these 12 home and design finds.
Gray is a chameleon-like color. Not only can it be warm or cool, but it also can be Colonial, Federal or mid-century modern. “I’m very partial to using French, Swedish and Gustavian antiques, and the underlying color is a gray,” says D.C.-based designer Paul Corrie. For an antique look at a new-product price, try Wisteria’s mango-wood Swedish Table ($265, www.wisteria.com). If a more-elegant Parisian feel is your preference, Corrie recommends incorporating black-and-white stripes and gilded furniture.
Gray can also be masculine or feminine. Stripes in gray and white (as with Ikea’s Björnloka Duvet Cover and Pillowcase, $30-$50, www.ikea.com), or pinstripes (as with West Elm’s Flannel Sheet Set, $29-$119, www.westelm.com) can set a sporty, menswear-inspired tone.
For a soft, feminine touch, try Anthropologie’s Perpetual Blooms Towel in light gray ($8-$36, www.anthropologie
.com). “Gray can be really introspective; it can be calming,” Newport, R.I.-based Smith says. “It seems sort of ephemeral. It can feel light and airy and almost like it’s fleeting.”
Brushed metals, as with Restoration Hardware’s Zinc 5-Drawer Dresser, can also add an industrial feel to a room. “I do quite a bit of zinc case goods, like metal tables, metal towers. I have been interjecting quite an industrial look into my designs,” Corrie says ($2,095, www.restorationhardware.com).
The industrial vibe not for you? Fear not, Corrie adds. “Those gray, metal, industrial pieces can be worked into all types of environments. It just has to be done creatively and edited appropriately.” The Tolix Marais A Chair was first designed for a 1934 ocean liner, and is now ready for adventurous kitchen tables ($250, www.dwr.com).
Gray will work with any scheme, as long as you match cool tones with cool tones and warm tones with warm tones. “If you go into the cooler tones, there are shades of blue and lilac and lavender or as intense as eggplant that are gorgeous with gray,” Corrie suggests. “With a warmer direction, you can give it a touch of terra cotta or accents of yellow — not a mustard yellow, but just a soft yellow.” West Elm’s Pad Printed Bowls do a little bit of color pairing for you, with gray-and-yellow and gray-and-blue options ($8, www.westelm.com).
Dior used gray to cultivate an environment in his salons that was “chic, sober and pure,” according to Dior Mag, the label’s Web magazine. Add your own dose of chic sobriety to any room this fall and winter with Pine Cone Hill’s textured Candlewick Throw ($134, www.pineconehill.com). Bonus: The throw will also add texture to a space. “You always need a certain amount of interesting contrast,” Smith says. “Often for rooms that are more neutral, texture and finish are a way of adding a layer of decorating and interest to a room.”
A case in point: the pairing of gray wood, bone inlay and a mirrored surface, as with the Parsons Wall Mirror in gray herringbone ($299, www.westelm.com).
The flat-finish Honeycomb Wall Shelf adds a grounding contrast for the shiny trinkets it might hold ($59, www.landof
A bit of print and texture can even inject interest into something as utilitarian as a storage bin, such as Garnet Hill’s Hable Storage Bin ($275, www.garnethill.com).
“We used to say every room needs a bit of black, but there’s an idea, too, that every room can be updated with a bit of gray,” Smith says. “It’s a beautiful color. It can update a room and you don’t have to change anything — you can just update your pillows.” Or, just as easily, throw the Shell Bath Mat by Thomas Paul into a bathroom for a quick freshening up ($44, www.2modern.com). “There’s really no end to how you can work with gray in your home,” Smith says.
Roberts is a freelance writer. She can be found at www.lindseymroberts.com.


Measure Q, which appears on Davis’ June ballot, continues the one-half cent sales tax that has been in effect since 2004.
The sales tax contributes $3 million – 8 percent – to the city’s General Fund. If passed, the sales tax will be in effect until the end of 2016.
While this measure helps the city cope with its budget situation, it is a temporary fix for a larger problem – the faulty structure of the city’s budget. Trying to solve this problem with a tax on Davis citizens is not the right answer. On the other hand, ending this tax now would be detrimental for the city.
Therefore, Davis citizens should vote “yes” for Measure Q this year; then urge their city officials to reexamine issues like excessive compensation.
Councilmember Lamar Heystek is right to question the tax. There are serious problems with the city budget. The amount some employees are making is unreasonable given the current and past circumstances.
No one can negotiate contracts with a wave of a wand. Fair negotiation is a time-consuming, but necessary, process in the future. The millions the city collects from the extra funding goes toward supporting basic city services, such as fire, police and park maintenance. If the sales tax were to be discontinued, there would be a negative impact on residents – potholes, overgrown parks and damaged roads. The employees who take care of these features of Davis life could be laid off.
Citizens should support Measure Q, while at the same time demand that Davis address its more fundamental budget issues.


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Tasty Pimiento Mac and Cheese In 18 minutes
Pimiento Mac and Cheese – Butter can be used as a cooking medium, like in sautéing, where it both complements and enhances the natural flavors. It can be used as the base for sauces, where it adds a wonderfully smooth, creamy texture. Or it can be used in baking, where it provides a wonderfully flaky, melt-in-your-mouth quality.
Perfect Pimiento Mac and Cheese recipe and process is a culmination of the little recommendations I have discovered within the last 5 years. Pimiento Mac and Cheese happens to be a week-end cooking task, which can be to say you may need a couple of hours to complete it, but after you have got the strategy down you are able to fry multiple batch at the same time for household picnics or just to possess cold areas to eat from the icebox on a whim.
In this case, We are planning to show you making Pimiento Mac and Cheese for Mom with simple ingredients, the same as Chinese restaurants. My Pimiento Mac and Cheese recipe is the better in the world!
I will even educate you on how to make use of up leftover steamed rice and allow it to be into an appetizing, cheap, and flavorful meal for the whole family!
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Can I make Pimiento Mac and Cheese?
Whether you live all on your own or are a busy parent, obtaining enough time and energy to prepare home-cooked foods can appear such as for instance a challenging task. By the end of a frantic time, eating dinner out or ordering in might experience such as the fastest, easiest option. But comfort and refined food can take a substantial toll on your own mood and health.
Eateries frequently offer more food than you ought to eat. Several restaurants function amounts that are 2-3 occasions larger compared to the encouraged nutritional guidelines. This encourages you to consume significantly more than you would in the home, adversely affecting your waistline, blood stress, and threat of diabetes.
When you ready your own dishes, you’ve more control on the ingredients. By preparing yourself, you can make sure that you and your household consume new, healthful meals. It will help you to check and experience healthier, boost your energy, stabilize your weight and mood, and boost your sleep and resilience to stress.
You can cook Pimiento Mac and Cheese using 3 ingredients and 3 steps. Here is how you achieve it.
Ingredients of Pimiento Mac and Cheese:
- It’s 1 cup of pimiento cheese.
- You need 1 cup of cooked ditalini pasta.
- Prepare 2 tablespoons of butter.
Pimiento Mac and Cheese step by step:
- Add the butter to a small pot. Melt it..
- Add the pasta to the butter. Coat all the pasta with the melted butter..
- Mix in the pimiento cheese. Serve I hope you enjoy!!.
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At first view, it could seem that consuming at a junk food cafe is more affordable than building a home-cooked meal. But that is rarely the case. A examine from the School of Washington School of Community Wellness revealed that individuals who make at home generally have healthy overall diet plans without larger food expenses. Yet another study unearthed that regular house chefs used about $60 monthly less on food than people who ate out more often.
I don’t know how to cook Pimiento Mac and Cheese
- If you are threatened by the chance of organizing a home-cooked dinner, it’s essential to keep in mind that preparing is not an correct science.
- It’s frequently completely OK to skip an element or replacement something for another Pimiento Mac and Cheese.
- Search on the web or buy a standard cook book for quick formula ideas.
- Much like anything, the more you make, the higher you’ll become. Even when you’re a whole novice in your kitchen, you’ll shortly master some fast, balanced meals.
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What must and must not be performed when cooking Pimiento Mac and Cheese
- Make certain every thing is frozen in a sealable box or bag.
- Beef particularly must be correctly wrapped.
- Make bread right from fridge, anti-waste plan urges.
- Be aware that anything that’s a top water material, like lettuce, won’t be the identical after being freezing and then defrosted.
- Attempt to freeze everything when at their freshest. Defrost meat carefully before cooking, but other things such as bread for toasting may be grilled right from the freezer.
- Never refreeze natural meat that has been icy and then thawed – you are able to, but, freeze cooked beef that has been frozen when raw.
- Make certain the freezer isn’t stuffed so complete that air can not circulate.
Tips for starting!
Focus on new, balanced ingredients. Cooking sweet sweets such as for instance brownies, cakes, and snacks will not support your health or your waistline. Likewise, adding an excessive amount of sugar or salt may change a healthy home-cooked supper into an poor one. To ensure meals are great for you along with being tasty, focus on balanced elements and flavor with spices rather than sugar or salt.
Stock up on staples. Materials such as for example rice, rice, essential olive oil, spices, flour, and stock cubes are staples you’ll likely use regularly. Maintaining cups of tuna, beans, tomatoes and bags of frozen veggies available can be beneficial in rustling up quick dishes when you’re sent for time.
Provide yourself some leeway. It’s okay to burn off the grain or over-cook the veggies. After a few attempts it can get simpler, faster, and nicer!


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BJP Hits Back at Farooq Abdullah
Jammu: Hitting back at former chief minister Farooq Abdullah over his veiled attack on the BJP terming its leadership “divisive forces”, senior BJP leader Kavinder Gupta on Monday said that divisive politics is the trademark of the National Conference (NC) and it has attained expertise in the field.
Gupta, a former deputy chief minister, said terming the BJP divisive is an age-old tantrum of the NC patron to hide his party’s “misdoings by virtue of which Jammu and Kashmir has been ruined”.
Abdullah on Sunday said he wanted the Congress to remain united and strong to fight “divisive forces” in the country. The remarks came a day after senior Congress leader Ghulam Nabi Azad and other ”group of 23” dissident leaders, who have been pressing for a leadership change and organisational overhaul in the party, got together in an apparent show of strength to convey a message to the party high command.
Reacting strongly to Abdullah’s statement, the BJP leader alleged that it was not the BJP but the National Conference and its ilk which brazenly played the communal card and missed no chance to divide the people of Jammu and Kashmir. “It is the NC which is proficient in politics of deceit, deception and division. The BJP, on the other hand, believes in ‘Sabka Saath Sabka Vikas’ and ‘Sabka Vishwas’,” he said, accusing Abdullah of being “opportunist”. He said it was due to Abdullah’s misdemeanor that the valley saw tumultuous times and Kashmiri Hindus were made refugees in their very own country.
“Allowing all this to happen is divisive politics,” he said, adding that bringing back misguided Kashmiris in the mainstream by restoring peace and opening up vistas of opportunities, which the BJP is doing with utmost sincerity, is something for which Abdullah has no words. Gupta also expressed grief over the demise of Akash Mehra, the son of the owner of a popular eatery, who was shot by terrorists in Srinagar. Mehra succumbed to his injuries after battling for life for 10 days on Sunday. Meanwhile, BJP spokesperson Tahir Chowdhary slammed the Jammu and Kashmir administration for its “failure” to provide specialized treatment to Mehra. Expressing condolences to Mehra’s family, Chowdhary who is a doctor by profession, said, “The victim could have been saved had the government taken crucial steps at earlier stages of his treatment.” “The government and administration failed to provide specialized treatment to the victim. He could have been airlifted to anywhere in the country,” he added.
He urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Union Ministry of Home Affairs and J&K Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha to provide adequate compensation to Mehra’s family at the earliest and also ensure security to non-Kashmiris living in the Valley..


The speaker of the US House of Representatives, Nancy Pelosi (Democrat), confirmed on Tuesday September 24 the beginning of investigations for an impeachment process against president Trump. He is accused of pressuring the president of Ukraine into investigating Joe Biden, a Democratic presidential candidate, and his son for acts of corruption and concealment that took place in that country. They understand that this is an attempt to influence the electoral process in the US in coordination with a foreign government. This development came after a complaint by an intelligence officer about the content of a telephone conversation between the presidents of the United States and Ukraine, denouncing several attempts of White House officials to cover up that call was revealed.
The Democratic Party has the necessary majority in the House of Representatives to approve the impeachment. The final decision would then pass to the Senate after the trial itself. Then, there would be a 2/3 majority vote necessary to approve Trump’s impeachment. This implies that the final instance falls on a chamber controlled by the Republican Party.
The 2020 presidential elections are the background of this situation. The leadership of the Democratic Party had previously rejected several requests to initiate investigations leading to a political trial against Trump. These requests came from representatives of the “progressive” wing of the party like Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez. However, the Democratic leadership feared that advancing down this path could weaken its electoral strategy of presenting itself as the moderate option of the establishment against Trump’s excesses. Simultaneously, the Democrats tried to prevent such a process from destabilizing the political regime and the US economy. The recent turn in events is explained by the fact that the presidential candidate of the Democratic establishment, Joe Biden, is at the centre of the storm. Simultaneously, they try to appear as consistent in their confrontation with Trump.
For its part, the Republican Party also shows its internal conflicts. Though it has the majority in the Senate to avoid Trump´s destitution, there are dissident voices that are in favor of the impeachment. Trump, for his part, is on the offensive and has publicly revealed the conversations he had with the Ukrainian president and even called for the arrest for treason of the Democratic representative that is at the head of the Intelligence Committee of that chamber. The Republican majority in the Senate is torn between accompanying Trump´s counter-offensive, that seems to be determined to bet on polarizing, or changing its course on the eve of the electoral year.
The events of the past weeks in the US are symptomatic of the state of the political regime of the main imperialist country in the world. Political polarization has been a fundamental element of the political scene throughout Trump’s presidency. Hundreds of thousands have protested in the streets against the racist and misogynist president, who denies climate change and rules for the richest 1%.
The Democratic Party tries to take advantage of the discontent and channel it through the institutional path of impeachment and strengthen its electoral perspective for 2020. That is why they limit their arguments against Trump and in favour of an impeachment to a terrain that is safe for the establishment, the defence of national security and the institutions of the regime.
The struggle against Trump cannot be limited to the narrow margins defined by the Democratic Party. It was precisely this party that created the conditions for Trump´s victory in 2016. That is why the struggle in the streets against Trump, the whole regime and the system is essential, as is the construction of an alternative against the two parties of the big corporations.


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PHILIPSBURG, Sint Maarten – Honourable Minister of Finance Hiro Shigemoto announced on Thursday that the 2011 national budget has been approved in a special session of the Council of Ministers on Thursday. The budget has been sent to the Committee for Financial Supervision CFT and an advice from the latter is expected within the next two weeks.
Due to the serious nature of the current Government financial situation, the Minister of Finance has decided to continue to monitor that the expenses are made according to the financial rules and regulations as stipulated by law.
This entails that all budget expenses will continue to undergo the established financial controls by the Ministry of Finance, with the exception of the budgets for Parliament, the High Councils, the Prosecutor’s Office, the Court system, and the Cabinet of the Minister Plenipotentiary in The Hague.
Two technocrats from the CFT Secretariat worked along with technocrats from the Finance Department to review the changes that needed to be made to the national budget.
The changes took into consideration the points mentioned in the letter received from the CFT in January, which estimated the deficit on the budget to be Naf.30 million. An additional Naf.15 million was added to this deficit due to the agreement signed with the two unions WICSU and ABVO to grant civil servants, teachers and staff of the subsidized school boards the 3,3 per cent cost of living adjustment in July 2011 retroactive to January 1, 2011.
Besides this, an additional Naf.16 million in costs were also added as adjustments which would have been corrected by means of a budget amendment later this year. However, according to the Hon. Minister of Finance, it was decided to include them now. These additional costs include areas such as an increase in subsidy for the drug rehabilitation center Turning Point, an increase in the budget for the Constitutional Court, the Plan of Approach for the Justice Ministry, and the Joint Court of Justice.
The proposed solutions to cover the total deficit which includes the additional cost totals Naf.61 million. Cost cutting measures will be taken across the seven ministries which were discussed and jointly decided upon with the respective Secretary Generals totalling Naf.14,4 million.
In this budget there is a total of Naf.32 million in incidental costs. The proposal is to cover these incidental costs from government’s cash reserves considering that they are onetime expenses which will not come back in 2012 and subsequent years. The government also plans on reducing income as was suggested by the CFT.
"Government will furthermore decrease its growth factor from 2 per cent to 1,3 per cent since we do not agree with the projected economic growth of 0,3 per cent. We feel that this percentage does not take into consideration government’s contribution as a result of taking over the tasks formerly executed by the former Antillean Federal Government as well as government’s decision to pay the additional 3.3 per cent in cost of living adjustment to all civil servants, teachers and subsidized school boards teaching staff.
"Also, additional income in the amount of Naf.5 million in dividends was incorporated and a total of Naf.3.8 million in revenue was included for the second half of 2011 under new policies. This will come from an increase in fees for work permits and the introduction of a non-refundable fee for residence permits," Honourable Minister of Finance Hiro Shigemoto explained on Thursday.
The intention is to have the CFT give its advice on the 2011 national budget adjustments before going to the Council of Advice and then Parliament. This approach is taken in order to save time and ensure that Government does not have to go through another round of debate in Parliament to later discover that the CFT does not agree with the presented national budget.
The Consensus Kingdom Law on Financial Supervision Curacao and St. Maarten stipulates that the budget has to be established, but it does not stipulate by which entity, hence, it can also be done by the Council of Ministers.
The Minister of Finance will also be writing a letter to the CFT on Friday as it pertains to the status of appointment of Sint Maarten’s representative to the CFT Board. "The longer this takes places us at a disadvantageous position without a representative on the board," Hon. Minister Shigemoto pointed out on Thursday.

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“His passing is still extremely raw for me.”
Lupita Nyong’o has opened up about the emotional challenges of making Black Panther 2 without Chadwick Boseman. In an interview with Yahoo! Entertainment, the Academy Award-winner commented on how Boseman’s unexpected passing has impacted her attitude about returning to Wakanda.
The interview ranges from Nyong’o’s childhood to her work executive producing and voice acting on Super Semi, YouTube’s animated kids series. When the subject of Black Panther 2 came up, Nyong’o emphasized the long shadow Boseman’s passing has cast.
“People will ask me, ‘Are you excited to go back?’ Excitement isn’t the word. I feel like I’m in a very pensive and meditative state when it comes to Black Panther 2. His passing is still extremely raw for me. And I can’t even begin to imagine what it will be like to step on set and not have him there.”
Nyong’o’s comments echo sentiments from both Martin Freeman, who is returning to the cast, and writer/director Ryan Coogler. Coogler, who had grown close to Boseman during the production for Black Panther, felt the loss on a personal and professional level. According to Nyong’o, this makes him a sympathetic leader to navigate the difficult waters of continuing without Boseman.
“…we have a leader in Ryan, who feels very much like we do, who feels the loss in a very, very real way as well. And his idea, the way which he has reshaped the second movie is so respectful of the loss we’ve all experienced as a cast and as a world. So it feels spiritually and emotionally correct to do this. And hopefully, what I do look forward to, is getting back together and honoring what he started with us and holding his light through it. Because he left us a lot of light that we’re still going to be bathing in. I know that for sure.”
Production is set to begin in Atlanta later this year. Marvel confirmed in December that they would not recast Boseman’s role, and will instead explore the world and characters of Wakanda introduced in the first film. Nyong’o would be essential to that end, having played such an important role in the first film. We similarly hope other key performers, like Danai Gurira, Winston Duke, Letitia Wright, Angela Bassett, and Daniel Kaluuya will return.
Black Panther 2 is set to open July 8, 2022.
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Sorry for the non-teaching blog post, I've read a few books over the past few months that I'd love to share with you!
Stay: I'm currently reading this book. Got it at walmart. It's about a girl who accidently buys a dog online from overseas after too much wine and a Rin Tin Tin marathon. This dog is more than she bargains for, but the story is about how her life is changing. Cute book!
You Had Me At Woof: Read this book in a few days. It is a true story about a woman who starts fostering out of her love for Boston Terriers. It leads us from when she owned her first dog, through starting a family, and to the present, where she is a foster mom and volunteer.
Long Division: A novel about a teacher who's boyfriend is away at war. Light hearted, but not for the easily offended. There's some language. But I loved this book!
32 Third Graders: Love Mr. Done! Very cute, quick read on the hilarity that ensues in a third grade class room lead by a veteran teacher.
I'm obviously not into grand, profound literature, although I wish I was. I love reading books about my two passions, teaching and animals! This year I'm trying to make time to read for pleasure, as last year I couldn't find the time. Anyone have any recommendations?!
Oh right, this is a teaching blog..
I'm doing a fun activity tomorrow having to do with sequencing. We read a passage from a scholastic book about how ink used to be made, using berries. So we will be actually completing this and making ink from berries. It's worth a shot, right? Stay tuned for the results!


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Sarah Jane Adventures: The Last Sontaran Part 1
Unlike Dan Quayle, I'm not about to call the whole thing off. Well, not entirely. And McCain's do make a lovely oven chip. Indeed, it was whilst I was tucking into my oven chips that I had to pause mid-bite whilst watching the first part of The Last Sontaran. Our Maria is leaving us. I wondered why she went through that litany of previous SJAs in the pre-titles and then Sarah's line, 'There's so much more to discover' was, it turned out, a bare-faced lie as, post titles, Maria's dad stuck the knife in.
Lucy freaks out as a BBC camera crew creeps up on her in a dark wood. Surely, director Joss Agnew isn't that frightening close up, in person?
There was a lump in my throat as her dad opened that letter (probably from RTD, telling Joseph Millson to pick up his P45 at the production office) but I had a little cough and discovered it was a bit of potato that was making my eyes water. It was a bit of a downer after that atmospheric opening at the Tycho radio telescope installation. You see I got all excited by those whizzing fluorescent blobs in the sky. Oh, oh, oh...a Sontaran skirmish with the Rutans! Continuity porn squee! No such bleeding luck. Just Ronan Vibert's Professor Skinner, doing a passable impression of Alan Rickman, getting taken over by Sontaran Kaagh whilst his daughter Lucy freaks out as a BBC camera crew creeps up on her in a dark wood. Surely, director Joss Agnew isn't that frightening close up, in person? He certainly made a fairly routine script from Phil Ford a lot perkier than it should have been.
Lis Sladen mentions something about 'Goblins Cocks'
The relationship between Clyde and Luke was nicely built on, starting at the top of the episode with the sweet banter over the computer game (the 'isn't historically accurate' dig at Star Wars was excellent) through to the scenes in the woods, the chase with the Sontaran and the discovery of the cloaked ship (great effects there from The Mill). Tommy Knight and Daniel Anthony are now well and truly established in the ensemble cast and Anthony's cheery playing of Clyde has now banished all memories of the dreadful Kelsey from Invasion Of The Bane. Mind you, we just breeze through that opening scene nicely when Lis Sladen mentions something about 'Goblins Cocks' and mouthfuls of my tea go spraying across the room. The other half sternly corrects me. It's Goblins Copse, apparently. But every time it's mentioned I have to utter a little guffaw. Off to Goblins Cocks, I mean, Copse for a mooch about and much moodiness with those swaying, wind blown trees and some heavy breathing peeping tom with fat hands salivating over the SJA gang. Filthy pervert.
There was a lot of standing or sitting around and gabbing in this which might have bored the kids to tears, all that daughter-dad bonding stuff between Skinner and Lucy, and the rather overplayed angst between a sullen Maria and her dad, lots of tapping at computers and looking at screens discussing lights in the sky and even the info-dump final encounter between Sarah and Kaagh. It's rather wordy. And Sarah-Jane's a right cold fish, all frosty denial, when Maria breaks the news of her departure to her. It's quite distressing and Lis and Yasmin are excellent in that scene together, with Maria wanting reassurance and Sarah refusing to give her any. The watcher in the woods turns out to be Predator...no...an invisible Sontaran with a snazzy CGI helmet. Saves him carrying it I suppose. But it's a neat little upgrade for our clone friends. It's all building up to that scene, the one you know is imminent. Sarah seeing the ship and meeting Kaagh. Except, haven't we already had the 'Sarah Jane meets old adversary' knicker wetting in her encounter with Davros? This isn't quite in the same league but it's a suitably dramatic moment emphasised by the fantastic crane shot of the ship and the locations.
I did get distracted by a daydream about just what kind of experiments Kaarg would perform on Clyde.
Kaagh's a slayer apparently, but I'm not sure da kids would get Clyde's Conan joke and it strikes me that it's in there for the dads pretending not to watch this over the top of their newspaper, and Anthony O'Donnell plays a bloody mean Sontaran and I'm loving that facial scar added to the prosthetics. Phil Ford rightly goes back to first principles and has a single Sontaran crash land on Earth and concoct a plan to wipe it out in retaliation for the humiliating defeat seen in Series 4 of the parent show. It's also just like The Time Warrior gene spliced with The Sontaran Experiment too and if you add that to the epic visual effects reprise from The Poison Sky and the crash landing scene it seems you can have your continuity cake and eat it. Yum. The showdown, where Kaagh reveals his dastardly plan, is, as I've said, a tad too talky but builds effectively towards the cliffhanger but I did get distracted by a daydream about just what kind of experiments Kaagh would perform on Clyde. There's a slash fiction opportunity begging there. Before I knew it, the titles came crashing in to break my reverie and end 27 minutes of pleasant, undemanding hokum that knocks Merlin even further into the particularly disastrous cocked hat it's rapidly become. More please.


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