THE Department of National Defense (DND) on Thursday hit back at Magdalo party-list Rep. Gary Alejano for alleging irregularities on the purchase of Navy frigates, saying the lawmaker only had “innuendos” and no proof.
DND spokesman Arsenio Andolong said there were no grounds to terminate the frigate acquisition project of the Philippine Navy.
“We must point out that the anomalies being cited by [Alejano] are mere allegations and innuendos which are not legal grounds for termination of the [frigate]project,” Andolong said in a statement.
“There is a proper process prescribed in Republic Act No. 9184 (Government Procurement Reform Act) concerning the termination of a procurement project and there are specific conditions that must be present in order to invoke it, none of which are existing at the moment in this project,” he said.
In a privilege speech earlier this week, Alejano called for the cancellation of the P18-billion frigate project, claiming the Korean contractor violated the contract, endangering the modernization program of the Armed Forces of the Philippines.
Alejano claimed the government would not lose money because Hyundai Heavy Industries (HHI), contractor of the Navy’s frigate deal, had paid 20 percent of the contract, which could be confiscated.
The dispute centers on who should be the supplier of the weapons system – Dutch company Thales Tacticos or South Korean-based Naval Shield of Hanwha Thales.
Vice Admiral Ronald Joseph Mercado was sacked on December 18 as flag officer in command of the Navy, for allegedly sitting down on the frigate deal for four months.
He was replaced by Rear Admiral Robert Empedrad, former AFP deputy chief of staff for reservists and retiree affairs (J9).
Mercado was said to have favored Thales Tacticos and even met with former Navy chiefs to help his cause, which earned the ire of Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana.
Palace Communications Secretary Martin Andanar said the memorandum of the acquisition decision was released as early as 2013, during the time of Defense Secretary Voltaire Gazmin.
It was Gazmin who approved the final technical specifications for the frigate procurement last January 2016.
At the time, Mercado was commander of the military’s Western Command but was among members of the technical working group (TWG) of the Philippine Navy.
He was also part of the post-qualification team that declared HHI as the “qualified and capable” in delivering two frigates for the Navy’s project worth P18 billion.
On August 18, 2016, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana, successor of Gazmin, signed the frigate project’s Notice of Award and consulted the TWG.
A well-placed military source of The Manila Times said Lorenzana repeatedly asked the TWG, which included Mercado, if there were any questions or concerns regarding the frigate project before he signed the contract.
In October 2016, Lorenzana and the vice president of HHI signed the contract in accordance with the procurement process. Vice admiral Jesus Millan was the Navy chief.
But in January 2017, Mercado supposedly questioned the terms of the contract despite Lorenzana’s earlier consultations with the Philippine Navy TWG.
The HHI contract also states that it is responsible for the delivery of the entire frigate including its components such as the combat management system (CMS).
In February last year, Mercado sacked Empedrad as chairman of the TWG for the frigate deal and designated Capt. Sean Villa.
The Times source said Mercado wrote to the Defense Acquisition Office (DAO) of the DND, saying that the Navy was not endorsing HHI as the CMS supplier, allegedly lobbying for Thales Tacticos to supply the weapons system.
Another source, however, said Mercado and Empedrad had a rift.
Among reasons why Empedrad and Mercado fought was because of the latter’s favoring France for the CMS, after a trip to Europe.
This month, reports came out alleging that Special Assistant to the President (SAP) Christopher “Bong” Go intervened in the Navy frigate deal and supposedly lobbied for Hanwha Thales to supply the weapons system.
Duterte and Lorenzana have denied Go’s involvement in the frigate deal.
Empedrad gets appointment
Also on Thursday, the Palace said President Duterte had made permanent Empedrad’s appointment as chief of the Philippine Navy.
In a letter dated January 16, Duterte informed Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana that Empedrad’s appointment was approved effective December 19, 2017.
Empedrad, a member of the Philippine Military Academy Class of 1986, was a commander of the Navy’s Offshore Combat Force and concurrent project manager of the frigate program.
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The gaming industry has been pretty wired lately. What do I mean by that? Well, games are coming out fast—so fast that some of them are a little…subpar. For example, we were all super psyched about Anthem. It was supposed to knock games like Destiny off of the radar (although, Destiny is doing a great job of that by itself). However, when it released, it was kinda bad. It had long load times, bugs, and things that the devs took too long to fix. People bailed pretty quick.
Thankfully, there are some games we can rely on being good. We’re going to talk about those in this roundup. This year, we got release dates for games that have been a long time coming—Cyberpunk 2077, anyone? Not only that, we got release dates on games we’ve wanted remakes for since graphics and game mechanics improved. Who else is excited about the Final Fantasy VII remake?
Basically, this year, gaming is going to be amazing. We’re going to get some great titles by amazing developers and producers. Heck, even Kojima has branched off to make his own studio, and his game is coming out! We all wanted P.T., but Death Stranding looks just as amazing.
These are 21 games you should be on the lookout for. They’ll be really amazing, and you don’t want to be behind when we all start raving about them.
The release date is finally here! Gamers have been waiting for ages to hear an update on Cyberpunk 2077, and we finally got it along with a great Keanu Reeves cinematic. Coming April 16th, 2020, you’ll be able to play this long-awaited open-world dystopian game. I have no doubt that this is going to be one of the best-selling games of 2020, if not the best.
Borderlands 3 has been a long time coming. Sure, sure, we got the Pre-Sequel, but it just felt weak compared to the other additions to the series. As per usual, Borderlands 3 will give us more guns, more weirdness, and more laughs. You’ll be able to play it on September 13th, 2019.
The Last of Us: Part II
We got a teaser for Last of Us: Part II ages ago, and it made us (or maybe just me?) terrified about the fate of Joel. Thankfully, the newest trailer gives us insight about where he went and what’s going on with Ellie. In this game, you’ll be able to control Ellie as she comes into conflict with a cult. Play it November 2019.
Bleeding Edge is coming a little late as a MOBA-type title, but it could make a splash. Instead of being six versus six (like Overwatch), Bleeding Edge cuts it down to four versus four. It stands a chance since it’s made by Ninja Theory, the same developer that made Hellblade: Senua’s Sacrifice, DmC: Devil May Cry, and Heavenly Sword. Alpha testing begins on June 27th, 2019, so the game will likely come out sometime in 2020.
After P.T. was nixed, I was pretty upset. Thankfully, Death Stranding came a bit later, and it’s going to be huge. It’s Hideo Kojima’s (think Metal Gear Solid) first game since disbanding from Konami in 2015. While I still want a game made with Kojima and Guillermo Del Toro, Death Stranding isn’t going to disappoint. You can play it on November 8th, 2019.
Final Fantasy VII Remake
Final Fantasy VII is undoubtedly one of the best Final Fantasy games out there—if not the best. Naturally, it had to be remade. Not only that, but the game will be a multi-volume trilogy, so we’ll probably get more content than in the original game. The first installment will release on March 3rd, 2020, and you can pre-order it now.
Watch Dogs: Legion
Even if Watch Dogs had a bit of a rocky start, it ended up being a fantastic game. During the last E3 conference, we got to see the newest addition to the series, Watch Dogs: Legion. It immediately caught everyone’s eye when Helen, the old woman, stole the show. Admit it, you want to play a sassy experienced (not old) ex-assassin.
The Legend of Zelda: Link’s Awakening
Zelda games are always a huge hit with audiences. The new Link’s Awakening is a remake of the 1993 Game Boy title of the same name. The new game retains the top-down perspective and gameplay but upgrades the graphics to a toy-like character design. It’ll also have customizable dungeons that players can create and complete for rewards. It will release on September 20h, 2019.
Marvel has dominated movie theaters, so why not tap into the video game market? After Spider-Man’s success, Marvel’s Avengers was released (along with recently leaked footage of the single-player campaign). Supposedly, it’s going to be multi-player, and that’s something I’m personally rooting for. We haven’t had enough multi-player games release lately. Marvel’s Avengers will release May 15th, 2020.
Animal Crossing: New Horizons
Action games not your style? Animal Crossing: New Horizons may be more up your alley. This is the first Animal Crossing game on the Switch, and there’s a lot of new mechanics added to keep the series fresh. You’ll be able to even build up the island this time! You’ll be able to play it starting March 20th, 2020.
Gods and Monsters
Gods and Monsters grabbed people’s eye because it looks a lot like Breath of the Wild. Add that to the fact that it’s from the makers of Assassin’s Creed Odyssey, and I’m down. This game focuses on Greek mythology, and gamers will likely have to defeat monsters from the myths like gorgons and harpies. Gods and Monsters will release on February 25th, 2020.
Some people may not be psyched about a new Halo addition, but I am. Halo Infinite released at E3, and we got to see Chief for the first time since 2015. The story follows the events of Halo 5: Guardians and will tell a “much more human” story of Chief. I’m also happy to say that Halo Infinite will also be split-screen, something they removed from the previous game. You can play the new installment in late 2020.
Ori and the Will of the Wisps
Ori and the Blind Forest is one of the most beautiful games that ever released. The game blew up on Steam and became one of the best titles on the platform. Now, we’ve been blessed with a gameplay trailer of the sequel. Ori and the Will of the Wisps will focus on exploring the world beyond the forest of Nibel and uncover Ori’s true destiny. You can play it on February 11th, 2020.
System Shock Remake
System Shock was a breakthrough in its genre and is often considered the predecessor of today’s story-based action games. Since it’s so well-loved, a Kickstarter was created to remake the original. It ended with over $1.3 million pledged. Now, we’ll be able to play System Shock with upgraded graphics and mechanics in early 2020.
Pokémon Sword and Shield
Anytime a Pokémon game releases, it’s a huge deal. This one is going to have co-op raids similar to what players already experience in Pokémon Go. It’ll also have gyms like the classic games, something which I personally miss. The two versions will have exclusive elements, such as gym leaders and the Pokémon available to catch. The new games will release on November 15th, 2019.
Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines 2
In 2004, Vampire: The Masquerade – Bloodlines released. That was 15 years ago. Let that sink in. Since vampire games have been few and far between (and since the original was so good), this one could be huge. In the second, you’ll be able to create a vampire and select a background that explains who they were as a human. Games with personalization are always ace in my book. This one releases in March 2020.
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot
Dragon Ball was my jam when it first started showing on Cartoon Network. Any time something new happens with it, I’m all ears. DBZ: Kakarot will have multiple playable characters in what looks like an open-world action RPG. Hold up, though. It’s also part fighting game, as made clear by any fighting scene you see from the game. Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot will release in 2020.
Have you ever wondered what Minecraft would be if it was more like Diablo? Me neither, but some people are excited about this combination. Minecraft: Dungeons allows up to four players fight monsters in dungeons and will be playable in mid-2020. This game is definitely going to be a hit with younger audiences.
Who is excited for Psychonauts 2? The first was inarguably one of the best games ever released, and the sequel will likely be the same. The second will pick up after the ending of Psychonauts in the Rhombus of Ruin. It’ll feature the characters we love and maybe new Psi-Powers…please? Psychonauts 2 releases in 2020.
Dying Light 2
Dying Light gave us everything we wanted from a zombie game. Well, it gave us the one thing we wanted from zombie games—parkour. This time around, the map is supposedly four times larger than the first game, but I’m a little bummed it’ll feature a new protagonist. Guess that’s expected considering what happened to Kyle Crane, but still. Dying Light 2 releases early 2020.
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And fun it was! The trio ended up picking up the perfect little tree for David Jr. and a bigger one for the family.”Big David pulled munch Lil tree straight up out the ground,” tweeted Hudson.
Little David was sure to go on his hunt in style wearing blue jeans with a Superman hoodie. Not only did David save the day by helping his daddy pick the best trees, but he also kept his mom entertained. “Skipping and singing our fav. Christmas songs!” shared Jennifer.
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Every four years, we hear that familiar and expected recitation, “This is the most important election of a lifetime.” This time around, that may or may not be the case, but it will, without question, be the most unique. Conflicting statements are being issued from the White House and its surrogates (will we even have an election?) and officials of various stripes are battling out the particulars from courthouses to statehouses across the country. More Americans are set to vote by mail than ever before, and the usual suspects are hard at work behind the scenes as we go about our daily lives, dutifully wearing our masks, washing our hands, and trying to keep up up with the latest news. Some of these officials want to make sure you get to vote in November, while others are working overtime to make sure you never get the chance.
One of the staunchest early critics of any and all attempts at states’ efforts to expand vote by mail initiatives in response to the Coronavirus pandemic has been president Donald Trump. With his typical Twitter candor, he proclaimed that voting by mail, “doesn’t work well for Republicans,” and he further encouraged his supporters to, “fight very hard” against what he has described, without evidence, as a “horrible” and “corrupt” practice. Perhaps, though, his most desperate and dire warning of all, came with the promise that with the adoption of universal vote by mail, “You’d never have another Republican elected in this country again.” Though the President has asserted that “mail ballots are a very dangerous thing for this country, because they’re cheaters,” there is no evidence to support that mail balloting is more susceptible to fraudulent activity. In fact, the President himself votes by mail from his home state of Florida.
“There are some among us who would if they could, nullify those aspirational ideas to return to the not so halcyon and not so thrilling days of yesteryear of the Divine Right of Kings, trading our birthright as a sovereign people for a modern mess of governing pottage in the hands of a few and forfeiting the vision of America as a shining city upon a hill.”U.S. District Judge Fred Biery
Battles in the States
Even before the threat of the Covid-19 pandemic, voting by mail had become an increasingly popular choice among voters. Four states: Washington, Oregon, Hawaii, and Colorado relied completely on mail balloting, issuing a ballot to each registered voter for each election, and in 2016, nearly a quarter of all Americans voted by mail. This November, Utah will join the ranks as the first red state to rely entirely on mail balloting. California has previously issued mail ballots for certain counties, but has not yet deployed a system statewide.
Perhaps unsurprisingly, now that Governor Gavin Newsom has expressed intentions to do just that, the Republican National Committee has cried foul, calling the move a “power grab,” and has filed suit to stop the peoples’ ability to vote safely and securely from their homes. In other states, especially Texas and Michigan, (but in the president’s tweets, pretty much everywhere) mail balloting has become a contentious battle of the parties. The will of the people to exercise that most basic right to shape their own vision of America at the ballot box is being challenged by the Republican Party.
“I’m not going to say which party does it, but thousands of votes are gathered, and they come in and they’re dumped in a location, and then all of a sudden you lose an election you think you’re going to win.”President Donald Trump
There has not only been confusion over voting safely by mail during the pandemic, but so too has numerous irresponsible statements been issued about the country’s ability to hold the November general election. The president’s son-in-law and White House advisor, Jared Kushner, said on May 12th, that it was “too far in the future to tell” if the Covid-19 pandemic could lead to a delay in the November 3rd election.
“It’s not my decision to make, so I’m not sure I can commit one way or the other,” he said in an interview with Time Magazine. It is Congress, not the White House, who maintains legal authority over federal elections, just as states maintain legal authority over their own elections, a fact which may have been unfamiliar to Mr. Kushner at the time. As Samuel Bagenstos, a professor of constitutional law at the University of Michigan Law School explains, “The federal government can impose conditions over states who receive federal funds, but it’s Congress who does that.” Federal funds could prove to be an obstacle too, as $4.6 billion was requested to help states retool for the upcoming general election, but only $400 million was ultimately granted.
A Michigan Tweet Storm
As Michigan set about sending ballot applications to registered voters, the president stormed to Twitter to falsely claim that Michigan was sending 7.7 million ballots to voters. As he angrily threatened to “hold up funding to Michigan if they want to go down this voter fraud path,” he neglected to mention the same process was taking place in Georgia, Iowa, Nebraska, and West Virginia. He also took aim at Nevada, for its “voter fraud,” and threatened to hold up unspecified funds to the state.
Michigan, Pennsylvania, and Virginia will be among dozens of states that will allow voters to vote by mail without cause, and Georgia has sent primary ballot applications to every active voter, amounting to the largest expansion of mail balloting in the state’s history. While voter fraud is a common refrain, the president might now find himself on the end of a losing battle. In Georgia, ballot applications were sent over the objections of the Speaker of the House, David Ralston; Republican Secretaries of State, like Mac Warner, in West Virginia, are carrying out the duties of mail balloting despite ominous warnings – ranging from voter fraud to postal incompetence – from prominent conservative think tanks such as PILF and the Heritage Foundation.
Each day, Texas writes a new chapter in the vote by mail saga. What began as a judicial matter in a Travis County District Court led to an injunction, eloquently crafted by Judge Fred Biery. declaring that all voters, regardless of age, were entitled to vote by mail in during the Covid-19 pandemic. To force the millions of voters under the age of 65 who are not currently covered by the state’s limited absentee requirements to do otherwise would cause “irreparable harm,” he ruled, and it further called into question the definition of a disability as defined in the state’s election code, where it’s vaguely described as “a sickness or physical condition that prevents the voter from appearing at a polling location without injuring the voter’s health.”
The cause of voting by mail was again put on hold the following day as the state continued to pursue its case to stem the mail balloting tide. Judge Biery opined that the right to vote, “should not be exclusively based on the whims of nature.” And that “Two hundred forty-years on, Americans now seek life without fear of pandemic, liberty to choose their leaders in an environment free of disease and the pursuit of happiness without restrictions.” And two hundred forty-years on, these liberties we seek are being battled out, for good or ill, on Twitter, in courtrooms, and in statehouses across the nation.


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This Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cake has layers of strawberry ice cream, whipped topping and a cookie crumble. Easy to make and completely delicious!
Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream Cake
Ice cream cakes don’t have to be store bought. I think I proved that with my Oreo Ice Cream Sandwich Cake.
Well, let me introduce you to my new summertime favourite!
This easy ice cream cake is fruity and creamy, with a cookie crunch. Not only is it full of taste, but its ridiculously simple to make.
This strawberry shortcake ice cream cake has layers that consist of:
- Crunchy golden oreo cookie crust
- Creamy strawberry ice cream
- Whipped Cream
- A simple yummy strawberry sauce
For the Cookie Crust Layer:
This simple cookie crust consists of crushed golden oreo cookies and melted butter.
It’s a simple base to the cake, but also is great for sprinkling on the top for a decorative finish. So make sure to save a small handful until the very end.
For the Creamy Strawberry Ice Cream Layer:
For this layer you just need a 2L container of strawberry ice cream. You can use any brand, yet there’s also the option of Chapman’s Premium Strawberry Shortcake Ice Cream.
For the Whipped Cream Layer
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I always say life is better when there’s whipped cream. So, don’t be shy to do what I did and use the tub for the layers and the spray can of whipped topping for the decorative finish.
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Making fresh strawberry sauce is really simple. You just need frozen strawberries, granulated sugar, corn starch, vanilla extract and water.
This is the only part of the recipe that requires some cooking. Make this sauce ahead of time, so that it has time to cool to room temperature before assembling the cake.
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- - 4 cups Frozen Strawberries
- - 3/4 cup Granulated Sugar
- - 2 tsp Vanilla Extract
- - 1/2 cup Water, divided
- - 2 tbsp Corn Starch
ICE CREAM CAKE
- - 2L Strawberry Ice Cream
- - 3 cups Golden Oreo Cookies, crushed
- - 1/2 cup Butter, melted
- - 1L tub Cool Whip Whipped Topping
- - 3 Golden Oreos, crushed
- - Whipped Topping
- - Fresh Strawberries as garnish, optional
- - Make the strawberry sauce first, either the day before or a couple hours before you want to assemble the cake.
- - In saucepan, add the frozen strawberries, sugar, vanilla extract and 1/4 cup of water. Bring to a simmer and cook until berries have softened, stirring occasionally.
- - Whisk together the remaining 1/4 cup water and the cornstarch, then add it to the strawberry puree. Stir occasionally and allow to thicken.
- - When thickened, remove from the stove and pour into a small bowl. Set aside to cool, to at least room temperature.
ASSEMBLE THE CAKE
- - Remove the ice cream out of the freezer 30 minutes before making the cake, allowing it to soften
- - In a bowl, combine the crushed Oreos and melted butter
- - Using a springform pan, remove the round bottom from the sides. Place a piece of parchment paper on the circled bottom and clamp the bottom back onto the sides. If parchment paper is poking out the sides of the pan, you can cut the reserved off.
- - Place half the cookie mixture onto the parchment paper and press down to cover entire bottom.
- - Top the cookie crumble with half the softened ice cream.
- - Add a layer of Cool Whip to the ice cream, followed by a layer of drizzled strawberry sauce
- - Repeat cookie, ice cream, Cool Whip and Sauce layers once more.
- - End the layers with a decorative drizzle of strawberry sauce or cookie crumble if you have some left.
- - When finished, place cake in the freezer for at least 3 hours to harden. Remove from the freezer 20 minutes before cutting into it.
- - If adding fresh strawberries and decorative whipped topping, do this after it's hardened and just before serving.
- You can use any vanilla cookies, yet I like the Golden Oreos for this recipe
- You can use store bought strawberry sauce, found in the ice cream toppings aisle, yet homemade tastes way better
- Any strawberry ice cream will do for this recipe.
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Amount Per Serving: Calories: 694Total Fat: 34gSaturated Fat: 17gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 47mgSodium: 333mgCarbohydrates: 94gFiber: 3gSugar: 45gProtein: 6g

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Last week I got an incredible opportunity to work with my fellow 350 Denver and 350 Colorado team members tabling at the Neil Young Red Rocks concert. We were there because of a personal invitation from Neil Young himself, who supports 350’s activist efforts, especially those pertaining to issues such as fracking.
This experience was valuable for a number of reasons, including connecting with my fellow team members, building petitioning skills, helping to get our name out there and of course getting to see Neil Young for free. But this experience was especially valuable because it opened my eyes to the many faces of environmental action supporters.
At the concert we were asking people to take the time to sign a symbolic petition to ban fracking in Colorado. Fracking, especially in Colorado is a divisive issue with passionate supporters on both sides. Petitioning can really put you out of your comfort zone. You never know how people are going to react, whether they will simply ignore you, be open and positive, indifferent, or down right negative. I am usually a person who avoids conflict at all costs so gathering signatures is never my favorite activity.
If you have ever been to a Neil Young concert you may have noticed it is a diverse crowd. There are people who look like they have never left the 60s; there are also cowboys with long braids and ten gallon hats. There are millennials, boomers, and people from all over the country. I even met a man from Venice, Italy who said he was Neil Young’s “biggest fan.” All of these people had something in common. They understood the dangers of fracking. They applauded our efforts and eagerly signed our petition.
Now, not to make this seem like it was a perfect scenario and everyone I came across signed the petition, I did get the occasional, “no thanks, “ not right now,” or “ I support all forms of energy.” However, if I had to put a percentage to it I would say about 90% of the people I asked to sign our petition were more than happy to. I received positive feedback such as, “Get as many signatures as you can!” and “I really appreciate what you are doing; your organization is great.” People from Wisconsin, Florida, Michigan, and Utah all signed (because it was a symbolic petition it was fine to get out of state signatures). They knew what fracking was and had strong opinions against it and concerns about the health and environmental effects.
This was a dramatic change from four years ago when I did the same petitioning process in Maryland. Hardly anyone I asked knew what fracking was. Most were confused about the facts, some were in agreement that it should be studied but not outright banned. I strongly believe people are more knowledgeable today on climate issues because of organizations like 350 and role models such as Neil Young who can bring together a crowd — from farmers and cowboys to city slickers, and college kids — to get across the message of climate justice. The face of the environmental movement is always changing and becoming more and more inclusive of every type of person. This was perhaps the most inspiring thing I witnessed that night.
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This book provides the technical foundation for singers of all styles. The authors do not espouse a single method or attempt to teach singing techniques or styles. Rather, they describe the movements of singing with accuracy and detail so that singers may experiment on their own and communicate with each other in a common language.
*Please note that ancillary content (such as documents, audio, and video, etc.) may not be included as published in the original print version of this book.
This text provides the essential information regarding anatomic and physiologic functions connected with the speaking and singing process so that singers will learn to develop their technique fully and thus maintain optimal technical skill and vocal health throughout a long singing and/or teaching career. The technical aspects of singing are discussed in detail, giving the singer the tools to apply this technique to a wide variety of repertoire and languages. The author provides a thorough introduction to the IPA and its application to the English, Italian, French, German, and Castilian Spanish languages.
New to this edition:A new chapter on Science and Technology in the Voice Studio, including links to sites providing equipment and software for the voice studioUpdated illustrations detailing anatomy and physiologic functionEvery chapter has been updated to improve comprehensibility, especially the chapter covering the use of the IPASignificantly updated information on health and nutrition to reflect recent research in the fieldA list of recommended sources where singers and teachers can download free and/or inexpensive music for use in the voice class or studio
Whether you're a beginning vocalist or a seasoned songster, Singing for Dummies makes it easy for you to achieve your songbird dreams. This practical guide gives you step-by-step instructions and lots of helpful tips, hints, vocal exercises, reminders, and warnings for both men and women, including advice on the mechanics of singing, discovering your singing voice, developing technique, singing in performance, maintaining vocal health, and performing like a pro. This Second Edition is an even greater resource with additional vocal exercises, new songs, and information on the latest technology and recording devices.Covers comprehensive singing techniques, finding one's pitch, the importance of posture and breath control, and taking care of one's voice Discover how to sing alone or with accompaniment The updated CD features new tracks and musical exercises, as well as demonstrations of popular technique, scales and pitch drills, and practice songs for singers of all levels
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Under the scheme, diesel car owners living in pollution hotspots would be eligible to trade in their old vehicles for cash.
Sunday 16 April 2017 15:18, UK
A scheme should be set up to allow diesel car owners to trade in old models for cash, according to the chairman of an influential Commons committee.
MP Neil Parish is expected to suggest the idea in the House of Commons next week in a bid to tackle harmful emissions.
To qualify, car owners would be means tested and would have to live in a pollution hotspot.
Diesel vehicles were originally promoted by Tony Blair's government as being cleaner than petrol engines.
However, new research suggests high levels of nitrogen dioxide in diesel fumes can cause health problems.
Hafodyryns Road in Caerphilly, South Wales, is the most polluted street in the UK outside London.
Resident Martin Brown said: "We are living in a prison. It is impacting on our health.
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"I think they should knock these houses down under a compulsory purchase order."
Oliviero Davis, who also lives in Caerphilly, owns an older diesel model.
He told Sky News: "Diesel is cheaper to produce than petrol, but they put the price up once and they knew that people were using it and now they are even reneging on that.
"I think a lot of people would go for a scrappage scheme because my car is worth nothing now. To me personally, it is worth a lot, but it's not worth any money."
There are around 11.2 million diesel cars on Britain's roads. The oldest, most polluting vehicles produce 15% of all harmful emissions.
However, Mr Parish will argue that a half-a-billion pound scrappage scheme on 2005 and older model cars could take nearly 10% of the five million dirtiest diesel vehicles off the roads.
He said: "My scheme is a combination of both postcode and also perhaps linked to income as well, as what you don't want to do is just take everybody's older diesel cars off of the road if many of those people could have afforded to do it themselves without the taxpayer's expense.
"We're looking at whether (diesel cars) could be traded in for an electric car, a hybrid car - or possibly even travel vouchers in order to use public transport.
"The Government should be putting aside around £50m-£100m for this sort of targeted scrappage scheme."
The last scrappage scheme in 2009 offered drivers a £2,000 trade-in on a new car.
Gordon Brown pushed it hard. However, many went on to buy diesel vehicles because at the time they were promoted as being cleaner.
Theresa May has said that would be taken into account in any future plans.
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I wasn’t sure what I expected, I hoped he would condemn the AS ‘justice’ system. He did that alright, calling it a machine that crushes people, denies them their basic humanity. Difficult to understand how a Republic could treat its citizens that way, unless of course it is going under false pretences and is really a monarchy.
I am not a socialist so DSK is not my flavour of the month. He was part of the horrid Jospin government that brought in the 35 hr week, fed gravy to the priviledged and destroyed the lives of the unpriviledged. But I do believe that you need the left and the right in democracy, who could put up with the nasty party forever, and DSK is the sort of socialist that is reasonably responsible in his actions. My blood boils over when I see the arrogant AS mistreating a fellow citizen of whatever political stripe.
So how did he do.
I was impressed. He apologised to us the French people and his wife for an irresponsible act, an error. But not a crime. Nothing whatsoever in the prosecutor’s analysis provides the least evidence that he committed any of the crimes of which he was accused.
Otherwise he provided a powerful summing up of the world’s financial situation. He felt that part at least of the Greek debt was a loss and it would be better to face up to that right away. He accused governments of doing too little, or doing things too late or doing things that were too little and too late.
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- 8 How do I stop my mild steel exhaust from rusting?
- 9 What can I put on exhaust to prevent rust?
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Označenie normy: ASTM D8316-20a
Dátum vydania normy: 1.12.2020
Kód tovaru: NS-1013199
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5.1This test method can be used to determine antiwear properties and coefficient of friction of EP lubricating oils at selected temperatures and loads specified for use in slip-rolling contacts in which high-speed vibrational or start-stop motions are present for extended periods of time under initial high Hertzian line contact pressures. It has found application as a screening test for lubricants used in gears, rolling bearings or cam/follower systems. Users of this test method should determine whether results correlate with field performance or other applications. In comparison to the ball-on-disk geometry as per Test Method , the initial contact pressure is better retained over test time in this roller-on-disk geometry.
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1.4This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.
1.5This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.
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We found this video of a unique kite being flown in a 2009 kite-flying event in Italy”
The stunt or sport kite, is flown from two or four lines using special handles. A stunt kite is a kite that can be easily navigated in the air. “They are controllable and used for enjoyment, but also capable of generating a powerful amount of pull,” says Day. “Stunt kites have been around since 1941 when a steerable diamond design was first flown. Notwithstanding, they began to become popular and available to the public in the early 70s and onward.”
Day says that most modern 2-line stunters are dependable, quick and capable of tracing out clear-cut patterns in the air. The kite can be made to flip, slip, stall and do other tricks on and off the ground. “It is absolutely fascinating to watch a precision stunt kite team fly their kites in tandem, dancing in the air and choreographed to music,” she says.
Color the Wind Kite Festival features two such teams. “Team Fire ‘n Ice is a three person team flying two line kites. Team 180GO is a five person team flying “Quads” or four line kites. The things they can make these kites do is amazing!” Day says. “A third category is the ‘inflatable kite’. These kites are three dimensional, have no spars and inflate with the wind. These have come to be known as ‘show kites’ because of their complexity and size. There are teddy bears, kitty cats, fish of all kinds, octopi, trilobites, and on and on! The big inflatables cannot be held by hand. They require a strong staking system whether on dry land or on ice. They are very powerful and can be dangerous if not respected and handled correctly.”
The Days’ Color the Wind Kite Festival is held February 17th, 2018 at Clear Lake, Iowa. Find more information here.
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Grass needs both macro-nutrients (nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium) and micro-nutrients (magnesium, sulfur, calcium, etc.) for optimal growth. These nutrients come in balanced proportions in most fertilizers, and they promise to improve the overall growth of your lawn. Both the thickness and lushness of your turf are likely to develop after application.
2. Weeds reduction
Surprisingly, most commercial fertilizers come with weeds suppression agents. So, they don’t just boost grass growth but also inhibits weeds. Remember, the more fertile your soil becomes, the more prone it is to weed attack. Fortunately, you can let the fertilizer fight this battle on your behalf.
3. Correct deficiencies
It is common for lawns to suffer nutrients deficiency after growing grass for long without fertilizing the soil. If your greens, for example, appear yellowish, then they probably are lacking nitrogen, which they can get in fertilizers. Similarly, if the plants are bluish greenish, they might be lacking phosphorus, which they can also get in fertilizers.
4. Disease resistance
Diseases like fair rings and rust like attacking weak and unhealthy foliage. Both are fungal diseases that attack your grasses when they do not receive enough nitrogen. So, it would help if you considered fertilizing the turf to avoid them. Both organic and inorganic fertilizers make your plants stronger to resist diseases. , their insusceptibility is enhanced considerably.
5. Pest resistance
A healthy and lush lawn resists pests the same way it resists diseases. Since the grasses are sturdy following fertilizer supplementation, it becomes hard for pests to get hold of them and attack them. Pest resistance is achieved regardless of whether the fertilizer has an insecticide or not. Of course, having an insecticide means better resistance.
6. Soil protection
As seen, your grass becomes stronger when you fertilize it regularly. As a result, it tends to hold to the ground firmly, and this improves the soil structure. An improved soil structure is generally less susceptible to soil erosion. It can resist agents like wind, rainwater, and gravity.
Like humans, grass needs food to grow healthier, stronger, and attractively. Their food is the fertilizer that you need to supply regularly. Doing so will ensure that you achieve the above benefits, among many others. Head over to contact and reach out to see how we can help get your lawn back into shape!

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What Is Computer Network?
In simple words, a computer network is a set of two or more connected computers. It helps devices to communicate with one another.
There are mainly three types of computer networks – Local Area Network – Metropolitan Area Network – Wide Area Network
Local Area Network
A LAN is a set of computers linked together in a small area such as a hospital, school, or apartment.
Metropolitan Area Network
MAN covers more extensive areas than LANs. Various LANs are linked through telephone lines in the Metropolitan area network.
Wide Area Network
Another robust computer network that allows long-distance data transmission is the WAN.


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DENVER (CBS4) – Denver is getting more than $350,000 for projects to help clean up the South Platte River.
The Environmental Protection Agency and Mayor Michael Hancock made the announcement on Friday.
The bulk of the funds will go toward restoration work on the river to reduce erosion and runoff. It will benefit Denver’s Sun Valley neighborhood, the area along the river between Sports Authority Field at Mile High and West 6th Avenue known as one of the poorer areas in the city.
“It doesn’t matter what class or economic station you are in life, you deserve to have a place that you are proud … you deserve to have a place that you are proud of,” Hancock said. “We are going to transform Sun Valley without question.”
Denver is one of seven U.S. cities that got the grant. It was given to areas that are committed to revitalizing urban waterways.


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We are with one foot in London, and one in Milan, It is that if the British capital’s fashion week has finished, there are still things to say while we wait for Milan, which began yesterday, with Elena Miró and RocoBarocco as entrees of the day, unfold its wings big and get Armani and Miuccia (Prada).
And it is almost the best of the Fashion Weeks we have: the outfits Street, those that collect at the end of intense days of parades and ultimately end up liking us rather than the looks of celebrities. And it is that they are the best reflection of each city. The quintessence of fashion.
Today we will look through the eyes of two bloggers from popularity in France, the country where the blogosphere is equally important as established media, and where its exponents maxims and chroniclers of luxury, Garance Dore and Geraldine Dormoy, attend the front-rows of all the international catwalks.
Wield Scott Schuman (The Sartorialist) showing that not only they have gift of Word but it also has an amazing eye and know to make the best of the cities that tread. Note that these are street people and tend to look more at the magic of the anonymous, than the Flash of what is known: don’t let be dazzled by celebrities and his court and go direct to the heart of asphalt.
Thanks to the respective objectives of its Chambers we discover a delicious London of green parks, with fun loving ladies of flowers (and Luella), with a decidedly urban style (not the raucous combination of moccasin or sandal missing more sock) but with a touch of English countryside, bucolic, romantic.
But does not lack either, the London average puk, the miniskirt, the leggin, and the heels.
The London of the Dr. Martins.
And oversized shirt more loot.
But not only of trend to limit and quirky character lives the city of the Thames.
There is also a site for the Chelsea London.
That the leisurely look than with a jean and a jersey London, almost miracles.
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With Getzner's integrated solutions, the highest level of active vibration insulation and noise protection can be realised without being restricted in design or use. The application range of our elastomers extends from the targeted damping of single noise sources to the elastic bearing of entire buildings. This gives urban planners and architects additional leeway in object planning and more reliability towards clients, owners and investors.
- Integrated vibration protection: highly effective, durable, sustainable
- Greatest possible design freedom due to seamless integration into the building
- Materials approved by building authorities and sustainable production in Austria
- It has a direct impact on the use, exploitation and profitability of properties
- It is not a question of later building equipment, as the structure itself must be protected
- It affects the entire building, the greatest effect being achieved in the foundation
- Preventive noise protection offers the greatest possible freedom for design and usage
The strong pull of cities persists worldwide and living space is scarce. At the same time, digitalisation is causing structural change at an unprecedented pace. The task now is to make cities liveable, sustainable and future-proof, to strengthen so-called urban resilience.
This means that buildings are flexibly designed for mixed use and adaption to the respective needs. This also includes well-developed public transport, commercial business within the neighbourhood and daily needs e.g. supermarkets within close proximity. And flats that can also be used as home offices during the day without restrictions.
All these urban development trends inevitably lead to noise conflicts. High noise pollution is already one of the downsides of urbanisation. It affects the quality of life, leads to stress and becomes a danger to human health. Noise is a recognised form of environmental pollution, and experts are calling for the requirements to be tightened accordingly. With our customised solutions from Getzner, you can make your building project fit for the future - for healthy living, successful working and liveable cities.

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Title: Football Facilities for Axminster FC
Location: Axminster, Devon
Client: Devonshire Homes
Contract Value: £1.1m
Services Provided: Employer’s Agent
Welling Partnership was appointed as Employer’s Agent on the relocation and redevelopment of Axminster Football Club which will see the enhancement of the clubs playing pitches and facilities to include, a new first team pitch and supporter stands; a further full size pitch together with a junior pitch; a 3rd generation all weather training pitch and supporting facilities for the club in the shape of office space, changing rooms, and a new club house.
This relocation is part of a wider scheme led by developer Devonshire Homes which will see 71 No. homes built on the former football site.

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I would like to get $150 for it The dampener is in good condition it moves smoothly and doesn't make any weird sounds.
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Plan before you plant: Talk to a maltster or local market representative to determine what varieties are being accepted, and to determine the variety that is best suited to your area.
- Soil test to determine the nutrient levels and any potential deficiencies. Because low protein is required for good malt, nitrogen fertilizer must be managed. Managing nutrients properly can also help to decrease lodging and increase fertility.
- Use 1,000-kernel weight to establish an appropriate seeding rate. This can help to reduce tillering (increase kernel uniformity) and increase yield, as well as even-up maturity.
- Ensure proper residue management to minimize nutrient tie-up next year (goes for all crops, not just barley).
- Straw that is evenly distributed on the field will help to minimize the amount of nutrients (specifically nitrogen) that are immobilized by soil microbes. Generally, the soil’s carbon-to-nitrogen ratio is 10:1 and when the ratio exceeds 30:1 (i.e., straw piles or poorly spread residues) nitrogen is immobilized. When the ratio is less than 20:1, nitrogen is released.
- Seed at an appropriate depth—seeding too deep decreases seedling vigour.
- Plant into a clean field as volunteers (i.e., wheat and barley) will decrease quality and increase dockage.
- Planting barley in rotation (especially one with non-cereal crops) helps to control diseases and pests.
- Seeding early helps to increase yield and decrease protein content.
- Use high-quality, clean, certified seed. Early season vigour helps to increase yield and clean seed will help prevent wheat or other barley varieties from contaminating the field.
- Use seed treatments to prevent diseases.
- Early season weed control provides more of a yield boost than late season, as yield is fixed early in the plant’s life.
- Scout and use foliar fungicides when necessary—preventing infection of the penultimate and flag leaves is the most important for protecting yield.
- You can begin combining your barley at a 13.5 per cent moisture level and below (the moisture level at which it is considered dry).
- If the grain is a little bit tougher, it can be taken off early to attempt to preserve the quality. In this case, it will just have to be managed carefully to ensure that it does not heat.
- It is recommended that you sample your crop according to Canadian Grain Commission (CGC) guidelines.
- Take small samples out (little scoops and store on the side) while dumping grain into the bin.
- The CGC website has step-by-step directions and guidelines on how to properly sample grain. Go to CGC and click on the “Producers” link on the left; then click on “Grading and Inspection” followed by “Taking a Representative Sample.”
- Store grain immediately after harvest.
- When storing, cool off as quickly as possible through effective aeration. Turning throughout the winter can help to keep the temperature low, prolong germination energy and prevent pest damage (i.e., insects).
- Storing your crop under 17°C protects it from harmful insects and keeps the germ from dying and losing its vigour.
- Storing your crop under 0°C can actually disinfest the grains of insects (see chart below)
- If you have any questions, please contact your maltster, local market representative or visit CGC
Disinfestation time periods required at low temperatures
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This resource was produced in cooperation with Rahr Malting Ltd. For more information, please contact Rahr’s Grower Relations Coordinator Russell Shuttleworth at (403) 747-2777.

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This paper reviews the latest developments of diode-pumped Ti,Er:LiNbO/sub 3/ waveguide lasers emitting at wavelengths around 1.5 /spl mu/m. In particular, harmonically mode-locked lasers, Q-switched lasers, distributed Bragg reflector (DBR)-lasers, and self-frequency doubling lasers are discussed in detail. Supermode stabilized mode-locked lasers have been realized using a coupled cavity concept; a side mode suppression ratio of 55 dB has been achieved at 10-GHz pulse repetition rate with almost transform limited pulses. Q-switched lasers with a high extinction ratio (>25 dB) intracavity electrooptic switch emitted pulses with a peak power level up to 2.5 kW and a pulsewidth down to 2.1 ns at 1-kHz repetition frequency. Numerical simulations for both lasers are in a good, almost quantitative agreement with experimental results. A DBR-laser of narrow linewidth (/spl ap/3 GHz) with a permanent (fixed) photorefractive grating and 5 mW output power has been realized. Self frequency doubling lasers have been fabricated with a periodic microdomain structure inside an Er-doped laser cavity; simultaneous emission at the fundamental wavelength, 1531 nm, and at the second harmonic wavelength, 765 nm, has been obtained.


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Reddy Ice Holdings Inc. says it plans to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection.
The Dallas-based packaged ice company on Thursday also said it wants to pursue a possible buyout of Canadian competitor Arctic Glacier, which is also operating under bankruptcy protection, and its subsidiaries.
Reddy Ice said that its business has been hurt by softer economic conditions, increased commodity costs and heavy debt levels.
The company said its plan to file for bankruptcy and restructure has the support of its lenders and major creditors and that its operations will continue uninterrupted.
Reddy Ice says it will ask for approval from a bankruptcy judge in District of Texas to exit from Chapter 11 in 45 days or less.
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This study explores the attitudes of future professionals working with students with disabilities towards four exceptionality groups: persons with deafness, with paralysis, with mental retardation (MR) and with delinquent behaviour, and specifically examines how deafness is perceived in comparison with the three other groups. Undergraduate students' (N = 177) attitudes towards the four groups were tapped using a semantic differential scale referring to the cognitive, emotional and behavioural components of attitudes. Participants' degree of contact with people with disabilities was also reported. Results indicated that attitudes towards people with deafness were more positive than those towards the other three groups. Attitudes towards persons with paralysis were more positive than towards persons with MR and with delinquent behaviour, except when personality was considered. Emotional reactions and behavioural tendencies towards persons with delinquent behaviour were the most negative. Contact with people with disabilities had significant but low correlations with some aspects of the attitudes towards people with MR and paralysis. In general, the results of this study suggested that deafness was perceived as a physical disability and not as a social phenomenon. They also demonstrated that attitudes towards people with disabilities are a function of the particular disability condition and are multidimensional.
- Delinquent behaviour
- Mental retardation

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It’s a Saturday night and there is a show happening at Black Sheep! Tonight will be the new album release show for Fill In The Blank. The band has a new album dropping for this show being called I Heart Mom. We have another four bands on the bill, including “The Great Indoors” and “Tomorrowz End” neither of which have played at Black Sheep before from what we know of, so expect some new things! (Both of those two bands are actually touring it turns out!) check out some music from The Great Indoors from Michigan below. We also haveStereo Static on the bill, the new alternative/pop-punk project. Then opening things up for this show is the three-piece pop group The Locals.
This show is another 7:00 pm and $5 entry show. You can check out a facebook event for this show right here. Also be sure to check out our shows page for a look at what else is coming up at Black Sheep in the near future.


Microfluidic Paper-Based Analytical Device (μPAD) for Determining Hydroquinone in Facial Whitening Cream using Phloroglucinol Reagent
A microfluidic paper-based analytical device (µPAD) is developed in this work to analyze hydroquinone in facial whitening creams using phloroglucinol. The µPAD features a hydrophobic barrier for detection and was fabricated using a wax printer with Whatman chromatographic paper. Detection was achieved by colorimetry based on the formation of an orange hydroquinone–phloroglucinol complex. The colored reaction product formed on the detection zone of the µPAD was scanned, and the images obtained were processed with Image-J software to determine their color intensity (RGB value). Optimization of the process conditions was conducted to achieve sensitive measurements. The optimum conditions yielding maximum sensitivity included a reagent addition sequence of phloroglucinol à NaOH à sample (hydroquinone), 1 µL of 0.5% phloroglucinol, 1 M NaOH, and 10-minute reaction. Under optimal conditions, the µPAD produced two linear calibration curves for hydroquinone at concentrations of 10–100 mg/L (R2 = 0.9979) and 250–1000 mg/L (R2 = 0.9991). The method demonstrated very good selectivity for the target analyte in the presence of propylene glycol and resorcinol with satisfactory validity and average recovery close to 100%. The proposed µPAD is a very simple and inexpensive technique for hydroquinone analysis and could be applied to cosmetics samples with satisfactory results.
Sulistyarti, Hermin; Puspitaloka, Paradhita Ayu; Putra, Boyfannie Ivan; Retnowati, Rurini; and Tolle, Herman
"Microfluidic Paper-Based Analytical Device (μPAD) for Determining Hydroquinone in Facial Whitening Cream using Phloroglucinol Reagent,"
Makara Journal of Science: Vol. 25:
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Available at: https://scholarhub.ui.ac.id/science/vol25/iss2/7


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Whether you are a weekend note-basher, a skilled pianist or just a fan of old music, you might want to check out a vintage sheet music website that I spotted this week.
Of course, I had some help finding the site, in the form of an article by the Chicago Tribune’s John von Rhein. According to von Rhein’s piece:
A software engineer/pianist/singer from Evanston has turned his passion for preserving the tattered sheet music he finds in antique stores into an unusual online business.
Its name is Sheet Music Back In Print Inc., and Francis Lynch, the Web company’s founder and editor, is busy creating new, digital editions of thousands of forgotten songs and piano pieces dating from the late 1800s to the early 1920s.
Using conventional music notation software, he has so far transferred about 120 titles from a personal collection of thousands of popular and sacred songs, show tunes, piano rags, waltzes, marches and recital pieces and art songs, all in the public domain, many ripe for rediscovery.
Among these are gems that have been long out of print or are unavailable commercially, such as George Gershwin’s ‘I’ll Build a Stairway to Paradise’ and Irving Berlin’s ‘Alexander’s Ragtime Band,’ along with classics such as Gershwin’s ‘Swanee.’
Individual songs are available from as little as US $2 apiece, and a US $25 annual membership nets one the right to download Lynch’s entire catalog. If you’re interested, why not check out Lynch’s site at www.sheetmusicbackinprint.com/

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- 2 C. freshly brewed Maxwell House Coffee, any flavor
- 3 C. milk
- 2 tsp. vanilla
Pour coffee into 6 large cups or mugs. Heat milk in small saucepan on low heat until warm, stirring briskly and constantly with wire whisk to create foam. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. Stir milk mixture into coffee. Serve immediately with Nilla Wafers.

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DC Comics fans are definitely not happy about Mel Gibson possibly directing Suicide Squad 2.
The Hollywood megastar is apparently studying up on Harley Quinn, Deadshot, Katana and the rest after being approached by Warner Bros to make the fast-tracked sequel, although a deal is not yet in place (via The Hollywood Reporter).
There's no doubt that Gibson is an accomplished director with a strong Hollywood track record, but he's also run into trouble in the past with controversial comments about the Jewish and black communities.
It's his bad reputation that has some fans dreading him potentially joining the DC Extended Universe with Suicide Squad 2:
Gibson does have a Best Director Oscar to his credit for the all-time classic Braveheart, and is in the running for the coveted trophy again this year for his war movie Hacksaw Ridge.
He's also only recently slated the superhero genre, and even referred to Batman v Superman as "a piece of shit" while venting his frustration at modern Hollywood.
"I'm not interested in the stuff," he insisted in September. "Do you know what the difference between real superheroes and comic book superheroes is?
"Real superheroes didn't wear spandex. So I don't know. Spandex must cost a lot."
Mel isn't the only director being eyed for the Suicide Squad sequel - Life's Daniel Espinosa is apparently in the running too.
The original Suicide Squad director David Ayer is currently at work on spinning off Margot Robbie's anti-hero Harley Quinn for her own Gotham City Sirens movie. Will Smith might also get a Deadshot spinoff.
While it was panned by critics, Suicide Squad made more than $745 million at the worldwide box office last year. Watch the cast chat with Digital Spy about spinoffs below:


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RHFL Recruitment 2021 Apply for Various Branch Manager Vacancies in Ahmedabad, Surat, Rajkot – Gujarat location. Repco Home Finance Limited (RHFL) Officials are recently published a job notification to fill up Various Posts through Offline mode. RHFL career official website is www.repcohome.com recruitment 2021. All the eligible aspirants please read the RHFL 2021 official notification (Given below) carefully before applying for Branch Manager vacancy. Last date to submit the Application is 18th January 2021
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Poll: Consumers Giving Up Daily Grind
NEW YORK -- As the federal government battles the soon-to-hit debt limit, consumers are battling their own debt limit and, according to a new Harris Poll, everyday items are taking the hit.
The poll, which surveyed 2,163 adults between June 13 and June 20, found that 67 percent of respondents are choosing to purchase generic brands to save money, an increase from 60 percent who did this in February. In addition, this is the highest number reporting doing so since the question was first asked two years ago.
Of concern specifically to the convenience store industry, one in five of those surveyed said they have stopped buying coffee in the morning (21 percent); but on the bright side that number has stayed relatively consistent since October 2009. And coffee is not the only beverage feeling the heat. The number of people using refillable water bottles instead of buying bottled water hit its highest point -- 39 percent -- since June 2009.
In addition, 46 percent of those taking part in the poll said they are brown-bagging their lunch to save money. That figure was up just slightly from February (45 percent), according to a Harris Poll release.
Consumers are also cutting back on other items that were once considered routine, such as dry cleaning, visits to the hairstylist or barber, and subscriptions to magazines, cable television and newspapers.
"While there are some differences in the changes older and younger Americans are making to save money -- for example, older Americans who may no longer work are less likely to report beginning to brown bag their lunch, carpool or use mass transit, or purchase coffee in the morning -- what is clear is that most Americans are making some changes in order to cut back on expenses," according to the release. "While making more careful spending decisions may be good for a household budget, continual cutting back doesn't do much to help the overall economy grow. It seems a balance will need to be reached to make Americans feel secure in their own household's finances, as well as comfortable enough spending to allow the country's economy to grow once again."

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Buttermilk and Blood (Part 1): “I’ll Kill the First Man Who Touches This Engine” - The blue dot at the bottom of the map below, showing Fort Worth in 1890, marks where the tracks of the Fort Worth & New Orleans railroad and the tracks of ...
Tuesday, December 20, 2011
One would be intuiting incorrectly. It was very dark when I stepped outside to take a picture. The blue sky comes courtesy of the filter setting on the camera that somehow illuminates the darkness.
The pool is not looking its usual turquoise self because it is currently lacking its usual level of water, due to being partially drained so a light can be replaced.
When I took the above picture darkness still prevailed. Now, a half hour or two later the sun has arrived and has revealed that the sky appears to be void of any clouds and is as blue as the picture above.
I read no reports this morning of any flash flooding caused by yesterday's downpours.
Changing the subject from rain to something else.
I got a Southwest Airlines gift card last night via a Christmas Party at Springcreek Barbecue in Bedford. I guess this means I need to fly somewhere. Flying Southwest means going to Love Field in Dallas. Not nearly as convenient as the short drive to D/FW International Airport.
Changing the subject back to my favorite.
It is only 45 degrees this morning. Even if the pool was full, I would not be going swimming this morning.