TWO schoolboys – one aged just 12 – have been charged by police after being found in possession of offensive weapons at their schools.
The incidents are unrelated although both took place on Thursday.
At Grange Academy in Kilmarnock a 12-year-old pupil had a mini claw hammer in his schoolbag.
It’s understood this was in the wake of earlier lunchtime problems between pupils of Grange and pupils from Kilmarnock Academy.
At Auchinleck Academy the same day a boy of 15 was found with a knife in the school playground.
Graham Short, executive director of educational and social services with East Ayrshire Council, said on Monday: “It is confirmed that there were two alleged incidents which are subject to the council’s policy on pupil discipline. As we understand it, the issues at both schools are in the hands of the police and we therefore cannot comment further.”
A spokesman at Kilmarnock police office confirmed the pupils had been charged and would be reported to the Children’s Panel.


Case study 1 – Targeted control of slugs
AHDB-funded PhD student Emily Forbes is looking at the patchy distribution of slugs and the potential to target control with precision techniques.
The grey field slug (Deroceras reticultaum) is the most economically important slug species for the UK agricultural industry. It has been estimated that without effective controls, slugs could cost the industry in the region of £100 million per year.
With increasing pressure to reduce pesticide use, and the removal of methiocarb from the market and the pending ban of outdoor uses of metaldehyde, alternative methods to target slugs are required.
Applying slug pellets evenly across a field may become a thing of the past, if the patchy distribution of the pest can be better understood. AHDB-funded PhD student Emily Forbes has been working for the last three years to map the presence of slugs in commercial fields. The research uses innovative tagging technology, where a harmless device (about the size of a grain of rice) is attached to slugs to detect where they congregate and how and when they move about the field (even when they are under the ground). Emily looks at the patterns and influence of environmental factors (eg soil moisture, organic matter, pH and soil type) to develop approaches for precision treatment. The work could reduce the amount of control product required and increase the economic viability of non-metaldehyde options.
Mike Casswell, Sycamore Farm
“Slugs are an issue for us as we have fields on the farm that have a heavy clay content where obtaining firm fine seedbeds can be a challenge. We also grow oilseed rape which unfortunately provides a good environment for slugs to proliferate. A concern for me is the loss of actives such as Methiocarb and the seed dressing Deter. I consider Emily’s research vital if we are to continue to grow crops that are vulnerable to slug pressure. We must learn ways of obtaining improved cultural control, understand better their habits and utilise new technology to provide more targeted applications”.


King Street-Old Town Metrorail Station Access Improvement Project Update: Closure of Bus Loop Delayed
A planned closure of the King Street-Old Town Metrorail Station bus loop, part of the King Street-Old Town Metrorail Station Access Improvement Project, will be delayed until October. Construction activities initially slated to begin on Sept. 9, including the closure of the bus loop and Kiss & Ride and initiation of the temporary bus bays, are now expected to start next month.The delay in the closure of the bus loop will not result in any delay to the completion of the overall project. Customers using bus service at the King Street-Old Town Metrorail Station are encouraged to check the project webpage for the most up-to-date information.
The project’s safety and access upgrades will include improved pedestrian access and safety; three additional bus bays; improved traffic flow; new designated areas for bikes, shuttles, Kiss & Ride, and carshare vehicles; and improved landscaping, lighting, and aesthetics.
While the project will bring many benefits to transit users, there will be significant construction impacts through mid-2020.
The project will occur in two phases. During the first phase, which will last approximately 17 months, bus bays will be relocated to surrounding streets. Other facilities – including locations for Kiss & Ride, car share and shuttles – will remain closed for the duration of project construction. During the second phase, the new bus bays will be completed and open, but the Kiss & Ride, car share and shuttle area will remain closed.
During construction, please expect the following:
- There will be no Kiss & Ride area during construction. All customers who use these areas should use either Eisenhower Avenue or Braddock Road Metrorail stations (Phases 1 and 2).
- The existing parking lot and bus loading area will be under construction, except for pedestrian paths to the bus bays (Phase 1).
- Bus bays will be temporarily relocated to Diagonal Road, Daingerfield Road, Cameron Street and King Street. Wayfinding signs will direct bus riders to their temporary bay (Phase 1). The bus bays will be moved back to the station after Phase 1 is completed.
- Pedestrians using the Carlyle pedestrian tunnel will be required to cross Diagonal Road after exiting the pedestrian tunnel east of Duke Street, and then again at the mid-block crossing to enter the Metro station (Phase 1).
- A temporary pedestrian path will run from the main entrance of the station to the mid-block crosswalk and the bus waiting area at Diagonal Road through the construction area. An additional pedestrian path will be parallel to the train tracks, near the station, between the main entrance and King Street (Phases 1 and 2).
- The Trolley drop-off area and Metro Access Van and taxi pick-up and drop-off area will be temporarily relocated to the north side of Cameron Street just east of the north entrance to the King Street-Old Town Metrorail station entrance at Commonwealth Avenue. Taxis will continue to use the zone in front of the Embassy Suites Hotel, or Alexandria Union Station (Phases 1 and 2).
- There will be no shuttle area within the station, and all local shuttle service must use either Eisenhower Avenue or Braddock Road Metrorail stations (Phases 1 and 2).
- Bicycle parking will continue to be provided at the station, and the Capital Bikeshare stations on Diagonal Road and Commonwealth Avenue will remain open throughout the duration of the project (Phases 1 and 2).
- Drivers should be aware of increased congestion and limited street parking during project construction. Station users should plan for additional time getting to and from Metro. (Phases 1 and 2).
The City provides information on alternate ways of getting around, including walking, biking, and teleworking, through the transportation resource program GO Alex.
The Access Improvement Project will not impact train service or cause any station closures. A separate WMATA project to rehabilitate the station platform will affect train service in summer 2019. The City is working with WMATA to coordinate both projects.
The Access Improvement Project was approved by City Council in 2012 after several years of study, community input, design, and review by City boards and commissions. Over the past five years, the City has worked closely with WMATA and these stakeholders to finalize the design process.
To learn more about the project and what to expect during construction, visit the King Street-Old Town Metro Access Improvement Project webpage.


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Ackely's termination from APU is one more example of the growing fallout within the evangelical Christian community over issues of gender and sexuality. Here he is, for the first time after losing his job at APU, in his own words.
Real transformation within families, groups of friends, communities, corporations, institutions, governments, and communities of faith is an inside job. Change is found in the smallest choices we make every day about how we treat each other.
Too often, quoting the Bible to someone serves as the easy way out. The way to either end a conversation, trump whatever else the other person has to say, or provide a quick "comfort" so we can then move along. The Bible should not be used this way.
It's really simple: The homosexual agenda, indeed the LGBTQ agenda, is the human agenda: life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. If you oppose that, then you are a bigot, even if you believe that the creator of the universe agrees with you.
Robert's question was indeed quick: "Does this word condemn me?" But the answer is one that the experts still disagree on. The Greek word in question, "arsenokoites," has bedeviled translators for centuries, and I doubt it will ever be settled, but let's take a look at it.
Although Seventh-day Adventist institutions of higher education do not suspend or expel LGBT students like some religiously affiliated institutions do, there is still little to no official support for this community. Why is that?
Years of counseling, desperate attempts to pray my gay away, countless hours reading resources and seeking solidarity through the infamous Exodus International and a biblical theology degree later, I found myself crumbling under the weight of an existential crisis.
A few years ago I was introduced to the concept of queer theology. I was inspired to share some of what I've learned from one of my favorite queer theologians, Peterson Toscano, in poem form.
It amazes me how many of my dear friends in the South perceive this one sin as a conscious choice, but not the other 660-plus sins listed in the Bible. All anti-gay arguments are based solely on personal prejudice, and this is easy to prove.
I have recently been informed that I am being asked to leave my university teaching post of 15 years for "violating Christian values" as a Christian theology professor and ordained minister who identifies as transgender.
As a person who has characteristics of both of the conventional binary genders, I cannot help but embrace the creation account not as a principle that exclusively upholds heterosexuality but as an affirmation of the importance and blessedness of human partnership.
When I first heard about Dan Savage's NALT ("Not All Like That") Christians Project, which features videos by Christians who are not anti-LGBT haters, I was very skeptical. In fact, I was so skeptical that I ignored it. But I had this niggling curiosity.
Lakeside Baptist Church in Hattiesburg, Miss., is hosting a conference led by Refuge461, an ex-gay "ministry." Members of GetEQUAL Mississippi, Walk Fellowship, and OMEGA Mississippi have organized a rally to send a message of love, acceptance, and hope to those attending this conference.
Although I'm not a Roman Catholic, it is time for me to go to confession and acknowledge that my fears may have been misplaced about Pope Francis.
Collectively we speak hundreds of languages, practice many religions and have a rich cultural diversity. And although most of us may hold family as an important value, we also have differing views on what a family entails.
Pope Francis' Catholic Church isn't abandoning its anti-LGBT beliefs; it's just going to talk about them less often. The pontiff's comments were a response to the shifting politics around LGBT issues, not a new policy of inclusion. They are, at most, a change of style, not one of substance.

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by TIP News
Between the 9-11th October 2023, the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) will be hosting the second edition of Fyuz at the Palacio Municipal in Madrid, Spain. Fyuz is where the future of connectivity comes to take root, grow and flourish. This year, the event brings together leaders from across the telecoms industry, including headline speakers from AT&T, AWS, BT, Cable Labs, Comcast, Dell, DISH, DT, Google, HPE, Intel, Juniper, Meta, MTN, NTIA, NTT Docomo, Orange, Spectra, Telefonica, VMware, Vodafone.
Fyuz 2023, supported by its industry sponsors*, will showcase how open and disaggregated networks are transforming the telecoms landscape and accelerating the deployment of advanced connectivity solutions. Fyuz will cover all aspects of open and disaggregated network technologies for wireless, fixed and satellite communications from access to transport and the core.
Reimagining the event experience
Fyuz is a platform for TIP participants and industry partners to showcase how a collaborative approach to technology innovation is transforming connectivity solutions. Industry leaders will take to the stage to discuss key topics including Open RAN, OpenWifi, Open Optical and Packet Transport, innovation in AI, chipsets, Satellite Communications, and Metaverse Ready Networks. The event will also cover themes around new business and operational models as well as the urgent need for upskilling and the role being played in this space by TIP Academy.
With sensory experiences aligned with this year’s sustainability theme, delegates will also benefit from:
- An incredible exhibition featuring the leading companies in open and disaggregated telecom infrastructure, with multiple summits under one roof
- Technology showcases and product demos, and thought-leading and impartial conference content from the Telecom Infra Project and leading industry partners
- Networking opportunities with C-Level executives, visionary speakers, and innovators and disruptors, who will help drive the growth of organisations
The impressive line-up of industry thought leaders (which will be added to right up until October) can be accessed via the event’s website.
“Last year’s Fyuz laid down the roots for what we want this event to be, and we’re really pleased with how this year’s event is taking shape,” said Kristian Toivo, Executive Director of TIP. “Across the industry, there is a need to bring together the companies addressing the demand for agile, competitive telecoms solutions, under one roof to share insights and knowledge. At TIP, we have built a global community of companies working together to accelerate the development, deployment, and adoption of open, disaggregated, and standards-based technologies, to create more equitable and innovative networks. Fyuz aims to bear the fruit of this global community, delivered as an immersive, face-to-face event.”
A reminder of Fyuz 2022: the numbers
- Over 1,350 people attended in person
- Representation from over 60 countries
- More than 45% of attendees were senior level (Director and above)
- Over 30 exhibiting companies and 220+ conference and partner programme speakers
- Over 20% of conference speakers were female
- 51 hours of event content
TIP’s inaugural event last year, whetted the industry’s appetite, attracting over 1,350 attendees from sixty different countries to experience a fusion of food and technology; aiming to deliver the taste of connectivity. Delegates to last year’s show represented mobile operators and other service providers, vendors, systems integrators, regulators, investors, consultants, analysts, and the media, with over 45% of attendees holding senior positions. This year’s Fyuz event looks to replicate – and surpass – its previous success with further insight into how open and disaggregated networks are transforming the telecoms landscape and enabling the deployment of advanced connectivity solutions, sustainably.
Accelleran, ACL Digital, AMD, Amdocs, CableLabs/Kyrio/SCTE Cable-Tec Expo, Capgemini, Ceragon, Comba, DeepSig, Dell Technologies, DriveNets, Edgecore, Fujitsu, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, HCL Technologies, i14Y, Intel, IP Infusion, Juniper, Keysight, Lanner, Meta, Mpirical, NTT Data, Open Grid Alliance, Open Networking Foundation, PalC, Parallel Wireless, Radisys, Red Hat, Ribbon, Ufispace, UNIBERG, Viavi, VMware, Wilkinson, Barker, Knauer, LLP and Wind River.

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The CMBS market ended on a good note this year with the Trepp-derived CMBS delinquency rate recording a massive decline, hitting 4.38% in November down from 7.58% in January. Unfortunately, some loans are still lagging behind in recovery.
Trepp has compiled a list of loans with recent major developments that readers should keep close tabs on in the coming months. See below for coverage of the latest loans to watch this month.
The Crossroads (Portage, MI)
The first loan on our list is the $85.2 million The Crossroadsloan. According to new special servicing notes, the lender has obtained approval to sell the property and is working towards resolving the asset this month or next. The loan makes up 10.68% of the collateral behind GSMS 2014-GC18 and is backed by 350,000 square feet of retail space in the Portage, MI mall.
The loan has had its share of issues in recent years. Back in September, we noted that the Burlington Store at the mall would be closing. Burlington is the top collateral tenant with 23.5% of the space on a lease that ends in February 2022. Before that, the loan had been delinquent for most of the pandemic and the value of the collateral was sliced from $152 million at securitization to just $22.6 million in early 2021. It would later be lowered further, to $20.7 million. In July, the special servicer workout strategy code was reset to discounted payoff.
Anderson Mall (Anderson, SC)
The next loan on our list is the Anderson Mallloan. The collateral contained 316,561 square feet of mall space in Anderson, SC. JCPenney is the top tenant with 39.5% of the space on a lease that ends in early 2022. In 2018, the mall saw Sears vacate. The retailer had been a non-collateral anchor behind the loan. The mall was slated to lose JCPenney as a tenant when the first wave of store closings was announced after the retailer entered bankruptcy. That decision was later reversed and the store is expected to stay open. The collateral was valued at $34 million in 2012. For 2019, the loan posted a DSCR (NCF) of 0.62x when occupancy was 93%. DSCR was 1.36x in 2018.
The property backs a $16.1 million loan which makes up 2.00% of the collateral behind MSBAM 2013-C8. As of November, the property was still backing a loan according to servicer data, but the special servicer comment indicated a foreclosure sale was completed in October and the special was pivoting to sell the asset via auction quickly.
The top bid for Anderson Mall via a RealInsight Marketplace auction came in at over $5.1 million. That compares with a value of $5.7 million a few months ago and $7.6 million last year. The bid was first reported by Upstate Business Journal.
1209 DeKalb (Brooklyn, NY)
The next loan to watch is the $46 million 1209 DeKalb loan. December remittance data revealed that the value of the collateral has been lowered a second time. The loan is backed by a 127-unit apartment building in Brooklyn, NY. The property was built in 2013. In 2015, the complex was valued at $63.6 million or about $500,000 per unit. In January 2021, the value was reduced to $52.1 million or about $410,000 per unit. This month the value was lowered to $42.8 million – $337,000 per apartment.
The loan makes up 5.58% of the collateral behind COMM 2015-LC23. The note was slated to mature in October 2020, but the loan was not paid off. For 2020, the loan posted a DSCR (NCF) of 1.16x when occupancy was 86%. The loan was current until the maturity date but currently has a paid to date of May 2021.
148 Lafayette St. (New York, NY)
The final loan to watch is the $12 million 147-149 Grand Street loan, December servicer data revealed that the value of the collateral behind has been reduced and is now below the loan balance.
The collateral is a mixed-use property near Canal Street in Lower Manhattan. The property has less than 3,000 square feet of office space which is occupied by two tenants. There are also six apartments in the building.
The property was valued at $19.3 million in 2016 but that was lowered to $10.3 million this month.
The loan makes us 2.29% of the collateral behind LCCM 2017-LC26. The note was slated to mature in October 2021. Servicer data shows the last payment on the loan as of March 2021. DSCR (NCF) was 1.52x in 2019 but has been below 1.0x for 2020 and for the trailing 12 months ending in June 2021 even though occupancy was 100% for both periods.
The borrower has submitted DPO and extension proposals at various points over the last few months.
Questions or comments? Contact Trepp at email@example.com or 212-754-1010.
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Frequent business travelers take heart--most airports are planning investments in mobile and self-service technology. A full 84 percent of airports surveyed by airport IT services provider SITA plan to invest in mobile applications for passenger services over the next three years.
Two-thirds of midmarket organizations have deployed a mobile device management solution and more than half support BYOD, according to a survey of midmarket firms by enterprise mobility management firm Good Technology.
Mobility is one of the "hot areas" for enterprise investment in customer relationship management technology, says Gartner.
Increasing customer empowerment, the increasing use of mobile capabilities and minimal economic growth in developed countries are making it imperative for insurers to embrace customer-centricity, says research firm Ovum.
Research firm Gartner predicts that the number of mobile customer relationship management apps downloadable on app stores will soar 1,200 percent by 2014.
The adage that everyone has their price holds true for 72 percent American consumers, according to Dimitri Maex, managing director of OgilvyOne in New York. He sees a fundamental shift in U.S. consumers' attitudes towards privacy, which says basically that people are for sale.
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Conway Twitty is a man that almost everyone knows by name. He was not just a great artist – he had a profound influence in both country and pop music worlds. In fact, he was the first ever to bridge country and pop songs together, creating a new style of music. This earned him a spot in the annals of time with legacy that nobody will ever forget.
Before becoming the superstar that he was, the 25-year-old Twitty showed off one of his performing chops. It was a live version of one of his biggest hits – “It’s Only Make Believe” – to ever strike the charts.
In one of the episodes of the Saturday Night Beech-Nut Show in 1959, Twitty was one of the special guests of Dick Clark. His arrival to the show was anticipated, stirring the crowd into solid excitement. With wild cheers and roars of applause, the audience, especially the ladies, squealed with delight as the young crooner set foot on stage. Twitty then belted out his 1958 country-pop hit, “It’s Only Make Believe.”
Check out the full performance of Conway Twitty as he charms the audience with his ecstatic performance at the Saturday Night Beech-Nut Show in 1959:
“It’s Only Make Believe,” A Single by Conway Twitty
Released on July 14, 1958, “It’s Only Make Believe” was penned by Jack Nance and Twitty himself. The tune went to No. 1 on both the U.S. and the U.K. Singles Chart. In fact, it was Twitty’s only no. 1 single on the pop charts of either country. In addition, the single became a hit in over 22 countries and sold over 8 million copies.
Sources say that Twitty conceived his part of the song while sitting on a fire escape outside his hotel room in Hamilton in Ontario, Canada.
Throughout his career, Twitty had recorded many subsequent versions of “It’s Only Make Believe.” This includes a duet with country music partner Loretta Lynn in 1970. It became a part of their very first collaborative album, We Only Make Believe. Also, Ronnie McDowell had his version in an uptempo cover in 1988. Twitty joined McDowell for the last part of the verse.


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It turns out that frosting was dangerous, though.
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(Reuters) - Superdry warned again of a shortfall in annual profits as founder Julian Dunkerton began aggressive moves to reform how the British fashion retailer is run after winning control in a bruising boardroom battle.
Superdry had issued a string of profit warnings, the latest in December, and its shares have slumped 75 percent over the last year, as it struggled to expand beyond its trademarked winter hoodies and jackets and demand fell in its wholesale and ecommerce business.
Investors voted to hand back operational control of the company to Dunkerton in April. Dunkerton’s return prompted the exit of most of its board members and his appointment as interim chief executive officer.
Dunkerton set out the initial stages of his plan to revive the retailer’s fortunes, including moving 17 million garments out of the warehouse to online stores and shop shelves.
“I have been taking a forensic look at the business ... there is an enormous amount we can do straight away to improve the retail basics,” Dunkerton said.
“We are not hanging around, we are getting on with the job. While this is a poor trading update, to me it simply shows why change is needed,” added Dunkerton, who founded the company with a partner in 1985 in the western English town of Cheltenham.
Superdry owns a network of 139 stores across the UK and mainland Europe, and has a further 208 franchised and licensed stores, all but one outside the UK.
“I took down all the ... multiple offers there were in outlets. What happened? Gross margin went up and gross sales went up,” said Dunkerton, who indicated he would strengthen his management team before seeking a permanent CEO.
He has also cut promotional activity, helping margins, and expects to launch 500 new products over the first six months, working closely with creative and design team.
The company said it would miss market expectations for underlying pretax profit for the year to April 27 which had been seen in a range between 54.1 million pounds to 59.4 million pounds. It had guided to profit of between 55 million pounds and 70 million pounds in December.
“Previous management can shoulder much of the blame for this latest shambles ... The big question is whether Dunkerton’s spectacular return to Superdry will reap spectacular results,” Cityindex analyst Fiona Cincotta said.
Shares in the company initially fell as much as 8 percent before recovering to trade higher as investors welcomed his plan for the business.
The company is also on the lookout for a new bosses and other board members.
“What we’re doing first is the CFO and the HR and we’re steadying the ship here and getting the strategy correct before the CEO search and then we’ll do that,” Dunkerton added.
Reporting by Tanishaa Nadkar and Noor Zainab Hussain in Bengaluru; Editing by Patrick Graham/Keith Weir
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Are you a little hungry? Pancakes will help and you have a new place to get them. The new HOP is open in the 2900 block of West 12th Street.
The IHOP is built on the former Taki's Restaurant site. As part of opening ceremonies, one area of the restaurant has been renamed 'Taki's Corner' in honor of the history of the longtime restaurant. Nick Scott Sr. tells us, "we talked about it, we made a deal and I just couldn't help but thinking that this place had been here 54 years we wanted to commemorate it in some way".
This makes the second IHOP that Scott Enterprises is operating in Erie County.
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PETBRICK is back with a brand new video for their song “Coming” featuring Laima Leyton from their upcoming album I. Their songs are Electro Punk Hardcore that aim to bring down the injustice that we all face. Beware – their music will make you smash everything around you! You can pre-order their new record HERE – the official release date is Oct. 25th. via Rocket Recordings.


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’13 explanations why’ slammed for visual intercourse attack scene
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You can find requires Netflix to cancel the controversial show “13 explanations why" after the second period’s finale episode, which include a visual sexual attack scene that some viewers thought crossed the line. The show was once accused of glorifying suicide that is teen its very very first period.
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Fox News host Laura Ingraham suggests three crucial questions she would ask pertaining to the Biden classified documents scandal on “The Ingraham Angle.”
LAURA INGRAHAM: Merrick Garland doesn’t believe Biden did anything wrong and he won’t change his mind regardless of what we learn, and ditto for most of the American media, because remember, there’s no scandal here. This is Biden, after all. But if there’s a scandal, it’s that Biden and his administration spent the past two years trying to smear his predecessor as the media ignored the longstanding corruption of Biden, Inc.
JOY BEHAR SUGGESTS REPUBLICANS PLANTED DOCUMENTS ON BIDEN TO HELP TRUMP: ‘SOMEHOW THESE DOCUMENTS APPEAR’
Now that a special counsel’s been appointed, you can bet the press will pretty quickly pivot to covering their preferred stories like George Santos and the Proud Boys. But if I were in the press gallery, here are a few questions I’d ask. First — and this goes to the chain of custody question regarding these documents — will the White House disclose visitor logs of everyone who went into Biden’s Wilmington residence and everyone who entered his Penn Center office? That log would cover the day the documents were brought there all the way to the day they were removed.
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Second, do any of the documents refer to Biden family members, their business interests, including Burisma, either directly or indirectly? And third, where are those leaked photos of the documents splayed out on the floor once they were secured by federal authorities? Remember? They looked good in Mar-A-Lago, right?

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Red Tractor, the UK’s largest Food and Farming Assurance scheme, has today launched a new look which aims to set out the credentials of the food which carries its logo.
The new visual identity addresses a number of the challenges that British food and farming industry face – clearly differentiating to consumers the food which has been carefully produced to world-leading standards, to ensure that it is safe and fully traceable.
The 18-month programme to roll out the new look, will see the new logo appearing on packaging as the UK’s popular brands update their packaging.
The design draws on its 20-year history of checking British sourced food and drink all the way along its journey from farm to pack, the new logo retains the union flag to signify that the product has been grown, reared, processed and packed in the UK and will now feature:
- the recognised name of the scheme – ‘Red Tractor’ replacing Assured Food Standards
- an updated tractor to modernise its appearance and to bring it in to line with the TV ad look and feel
- the red tractor sitting on a ‘tick’- recognised by shoppers as indicating that the product has been checked
- the words ‘Certified Standards’ to clarify what Red Tractor does
- the heart in the wheel, to demonstrate the care and attention that is taken to produce the food
The introduction of the new logo comes as new research has found that Red Tractor has a much higher level of awareness than all other food assurance marques. Eight out of ten shoppers are aware of the logo and see it as a positive, reassuring on-pack signpost in supermarkets.
Red Tractor CEO Jim Moseley said: ‘Given the great care and attention that Red Tractor and our farmers put into ensuring that food we eat is safe and fully traceable, we owe it to our members that we improve shoppers and diners understanding of the scheme.
‘Created 20 years ago to rebuild trust in British Agriculture after a spate of food scares, the logo was designed to be very utilitarian. Two decades on, we are facing a new watershed moment, with the market facing huge uncertainty. As we move through this unprecedented time, it is critical that we help shoppers to clearly differentiate which food has been produced and checked to world-leading standards from farm to pack – and the simplest way to do this is to look for the Red Tractor and the tick.’
‘We believe passionately that people of the UK should be able to buy quality food they can trust, whatever their budget. And by choosing the Red Tractor, they are helping to foster a better future for British agriculture, farmers, growers and producers.’
Red Tractor is an unique assurance scheme covering animal welfare, food safety, traceability and environmental protection from farm to pack. This ensures that families across Britain have access to safe & affordable food.
With over 46,000 British farmer members of the scheme, approximately 75% of UK agricultural output is Red Tractor assured. Membership provides a route to market for major supermarkets and some of the UK’s largest food service customers – resulting in over £14 billion of British produced food and drink carrying the logo.


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Red clover, like other varieties of clover, enriches existing soil with nutrients. This cover crop protects the soil from erosion, while providing forage for wildlife and livestock. Farmers often grow red clover to increase the amount of nitrogen and to reduce the need for other types of expensive fertilizers. Because red clover readily reproduces and spreads by means of seed distribution, these blossoming plants may invade your lawn, vegetable garden and flower bed.
Pull small areas of red clover out of flowerbeds and vegetable gardens. Remove these weeds when young to avoid reseeding and the likelihood of invasive growth. Lightly water your garden soil the evening before weeding to loosen the soil. Pull out the entire plant, including the root system, by grasping the stems near the surface of the soil and pulling upwards. Regular weeding removes small sections of red clover, as well as other types of invasive weeds in garden areas.
Apply an herbicide to large areas of stubborn red clover. Select an herbicide that contains dicamba. This chemical effectively kills red clover stands and reduces the reappearance of these plants. This chemical kills more red clover than the herbicides containing glyphosate. Use dicamba herbicides early in the year for the best results. Mix and apply the herbicide according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not allow the herbicide to contact other types of desirable plants or groundcovers.
Till under your stand of red clover after the herbicide kills the plants. Wait about a week for the plants to turn brown and shrivel. Integrate the treated and destroyed plants into your existing soil to increase the level of nitrogen in your soil. Use a garden tiller on large areas or turn small sections of soil with a sturdy garden shovel. Mix the soil with the dead vegetation. Pull out any remaining weeds or living clover as you till the soil. Remove these plants from your garden area to prevent new growth. Rake the surface area clean to remove any remaining traces of the red clover plants from your site.
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Each modern apartment at Stayat Helsinki Senate features a private bathroom, an in-room dining area and a refrigerator, plus all the essentials required for an enjoyable stay. They feature a seating area, tea and coffee making facilities and heating.
In-house dining options include restaurant, which is an ideal spot to have a meal.
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Is anyone else running Raceline wheels on an OBS? I am having a hard time Finding center caps that will work in the wheels. The Raceline ones that came w the wheels are not deep enough for the rear full floating axle. And the Procomp opens for the front are too large of a diameter to fit in the wheel. Anyone else run into this situation?


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I live in SLC Utah and would like to test fire a LCRx in 9mm to see if it works for me. I have called several gun stores/ranges and have not been able to find one which allows this. Does anyone on the forum know of a place where I might be able to do this? Or, if anyone has one and lives in the SLC area, could we meet at a range where I could test fire your gun? Thanks.


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The You I Never Knew
by Susan Wiggs
Grand Central Publishing
June 28, 2016
Available in: Paperback (reprint)
Michelle thought she lost everything at seventeen. Her
father, a Hollywood legend, had finally summoned her to his
Montana ranch. But when he learned of her affair with Sam, a
hired hand, he had Sam fired and destroyed his family.
Michelle, pregnant, fled to Seattle.
There, she is successful and safe—safe from love, safe
from hurt. But her son is lost to her, a troubled teen on
the verge of self-destruction, a boy who blames her for the
absence of his father and grandfather. And then her father
calls to tell her he is dying. He has only one chance to
live—if she will donate a kidney to save him. So she
goes, resolved to save her father, terrified to face Sam,
but driven by desperation to save her son. To do that, she
must face all the secrets of the past and find a way to heal
the scars and love again.
Originally published January 2001 by Warner and July 2008
and February 2011 by Grand Central.
Using blunt scissors, pages from a Big Chief tablet, a borrowed stapler and a Number Two pencil, Susan Wiggs self-published her first novel at the age of eight. A Book About Some Bad Kids was based on the true-life adventures of Susan and her siblings, and the first printing of one copy was a complete sell-out.
Due to her brother's extreme reaction to that first prodigious effort, Susan went underground with her craft, entertaining her friends and offending her siblings with anonymously-written stories of virtuous sisters and the brothers who torment them. The first romance she ever read was Shanna by the incomparable Kathleen Woodiwiss, which she devoured while slumped behind a college vector analysis textbook. Armed with degrees from SFA and Harvard, and toting a crate of "keeper" books by Woodiwiss, Roberta Gellis, Laurie McBain, Rosemary Rodgers, Jennifer Blake, Bertrice Small and anything with the words "flaming" and "ecstasy" in the title, she became a math teacher, just to prove to the world that she did have a left brain.
Late one night, she finished the book she was reading and was confronted with a reader's worst nightmare--She was wide awake, and there wasn''t a thing in the house she wanted to read. Figuring this was the universe''s way of taking away her excuses, she picked up a Big Chief tablet and a Number Two pencil, and began writing her novel with the working title, A Book About Some Bad Adults. Actually, that was a bad book about some adults, but Susan persevered, learning her craft the way skydiving is learned--by taking a blind leap and hoping the chute will open.
Her first book was published (without the use of blunt scissors and a stapler) by Zebra in 1987, and since then she has been published by Avon, Tor, HarperCollins, Harlequin, Mira and Warner Books. Unable to completely abandon her beloved teaching profession, Susan is a frequent workshop leader and speaker at writers' conferences, including the Romance Writers of America conference, the PNWA and Maui Writers Conference. She won a RITA award in 1994, and her recent novel The Charm School was voted one of RWA's Favorite Books of the Year. She is the proud recipient of several RT awards, the Peninsula RWA's Blue Boa, the Holt Medallion and the Colorado Award of Excellence.
Susan enjoys many hobbies, including sitting in the hot tub while talking to her mother on the phone, kickboxing, cleaning the can opener, sculpting with butter and growing her hair. She lives on an island in the Pacific Northwest with her husband, Jay, her daughter, Elizabeth, and an Airedale that hasn't been groomed since 1994.

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Primal Scream is something of an ever-changing format. The iconic Scottish rock project, masterminded by Bobby Gillespie, has seen many members come and go since its formation in 1982. Mani, Jim Beattie, Barrie Cadogan and Toby Toman are just a handful of the well-respected musicians who have graced the studio and stage with Primal Scream and then departed for various reasons.
Another semi-permanent member that Primal Scream once boasted was Kevin Shields, the artistic driving force behind shoegaze legends, My Bloody Valentine. A master at the guitar and in the studio, Shields’ pedigree needs no real introduction.
In the late 1990s, Primal Scream found themselves having something of a rebirth which was aided by the introduction of Mani and the release of the fifth album Vanishing Point. Then, in February 1998, the band released the If They Move, Kill ‘Em EP, their first effort to feature Shields, which also saw him remix the title track.
Seemingly galvanised by the injection of creative energy that Shields brought, later in 1998, he joined them on tour and was a huge influence on the stylistic direction they would embark on for the next few years, seeing them into the new millennium.
The band hit their stride recording their follow up to Vanishing Point, which would become the 2000 record XTRMNTR. Mostly free of drugs, and with a stable lineup, the band now had a strong footing to follow a visceral musical direction. Some of the tracks on XTRMNTR rank amongst the most unrelenting in the entirety of the band’s back catalogue and a lot of this was undoubtedly due to Shields’ involvement.
By this point, Shields had become a semi-permanent member, appearing on tracks and assisting in production duties — and he wasn’t the only legend to prop up the band’s music, either. Notably, the record features some other stellar guests, including The Chemical Brothers and Bernard Sumner.
Another memorable facet of XTRMNTR is the heavily politicised lyrics, Gillespie later stating that the band were attempting to demonstrate “what it’s like to be in Britain in this day and age”. Gillespie and the band’s thoughts were made loud and clear, and the line from the bridge of debut single ‘Swastika Eyes’ is one that particularly sticks out in the memory. It reads: “I see your autosuggestion psychology / Elimination policy / A military-industrial / Illusion of democracy”. Gillespie also claimed that ‘Swastika Eyes’ was written with “American international terrorism” in mind, a theme that would become all the more pertinent and controversial over the next couple of years.
The in-your-face nature of the album was well-received by critics and fans alike, and it seemed that Primal Scream were here to stay, writing the perceived wrongs that nearly ended the band after 1994’s Give Out But Don’t Give Up. After XTRMNTR, the band then released Evil Heat in 2002. Hailed as the middle ground musically and thematically between 1991’s Screamadelica and XTRMNTR, it is one of the best-beloved entries in their discography. The album featured Robert Plant, Kate Moss, Jim Reid, and Shields again, who provided guitar textures for the track ‘City’.
Hitting their stride, in 2005, Primal Scream played a brilliant but controversial set at Glastonbury. Gillespie was alleged to have made gestures to the crowd using Nazi salutes during ‘Swastika Eyes’ and was abusive in a fairly innocuous, Iggy Pop style. The band were forced off after running over their set time, and Gillespie had already drawn the ire of the festival organisers after altering the ‘Make Poverty History’ poster to ‘Make Israel History’, which he said was in support of the Palestinian cause.
Although Gillespie and the band were on fire during the set, Shields’ inclusion is brilliant. Donning a bright red Mosrite, he augments the band’s sound with his textures and hard, punk-influenced playing, and it makes us wish that he’d have become a permanent member instead of always having one foot out the door.
Shields would depart in 2006, and the band chose Killing Joke founding member Youth as the producer for their next outing, Riot City Blues. Speculation arose about the band having a possible fallout with Shields, aided by the band claiming that they themselves were unsure of the situation. It was soon put to bed though, as Shields joined them on the tour for the album.
Thankfully, it wasn’t the last time Shields and Primal Scream would collaborate. The shoegazing wizard appeared on the lead single for 2013’s More Light, the inventively named ‘2013’. Politically driven and featuring some classic textures from Shields, it’s a shame that they haven’t worked together since.
Primal Scream is an ever-evolving format, and Kevin Shields is a hard man to pin down, so there’s no real surprise that the fruitful relationship between the two wound down. However, this isn’t to say this is definitive. Who knows what the future has in store? Maybe one day, Shields, Gillespie and Co. will reunite and provide us with some more sonic treats.
Watch the chaotic Primal Scream 2005 Glastonbury performance below.


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The Cave Hill Campus may be renamed after late Barbados Prime Minister Owen Arthur.
This was disclosed by Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley as the House of Assembly resumed sittings at the Worthing Corporate Centre today, its first since the state opening of the new session at the Lloyd Erskine Sandiford Centre last week.
The first order of business was a tribute to the late Mr. Arthur, Barbados’ longest-serving Prime Minister who had been appointed as a Professor of Practice in Economics at the University of the West Indies, Cave Hill Campus.
Leading off the tributes, Prime Minister Mia Amor Mottley described Mr. Arthur as a political colossus who set a new standard and new style of hands-on political representation that raised the expectations of the electorate.
She spoke of his clinical and pragmatic approach to decision making and also described Professor Arthur as having an unswerving commitment to party, country, and politics.
She felt a fitting tribute was having the Cave Hill Campus renamed in his honour.


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November 1, 2017
Did you know that volcanic fog from the Big Island can migrate all the way over to Oahu making it hot and hazy? Nope, me either. But apparently this “vog” is what made today so stifling. I find the best way to beat the heat is to spend a huge chunk of the day floating around the lazy river, which is how I spent my morning.
You see, the thing about vacations is that they are supposed to be relaxing, and whereas I have a couple of really booked up days, I also left myself a couple relatively free days to relax and enjoy the resort. After my time on the river I ate lunch in my room (a peanut butter and jelly sandwich to save some money) and then headed to a tour they offer called Nature and Wildlife of Aulani. There I learned about the many uses of the kukui nut, how clothes were traditionally made from tree bark, and which fern makes good baby food.
Our guide also pointed out to us that images of many native animals have been carved into the rock formations around the resort. And the ever-important code of the flower in your hair. (If it is behind your left ear it means you’re taken, if it’s behind the right it means your single and ready to mingle!)
She also showed us a sculpture in the koi pond that of the Hawaiian Islands; since all the islands were created by volcanic activity they are all connect below the surface of the water. The sculpture shows how they are all connected.
I also stopped by the gift shop to see if I could find some souvenirs to bring back for my family, and I happy to announce that now that that pesky Halloween holiday is out of the way the Christmas items have come in!
I’ve also been in search of a dessert with lilikoi (passion fruit); unfortunately, the only one they have here is syrup for their shaved ice. Although I did get a lead from one of the cast members about a cheesecake at the ABC Market across the street, so I might need to do an outing for that soon! In the mean time I decided to go ahead and get the shaved ice and sit to watch the ocean as I ate it. Its I tough life, man! (Just a note to the wise, the Mickey ears are cute, but unwieldy.)
Then I headed back to the room and got to do something I’ve wanted to since I got here. Sit on the lanai and read my book. It is beautiful out there! And because I’m on the mountain side of the resort it’s quiet too. There is also so nice music that drifts up.
Speaking of music, I found the elevator music on iTunes! If anyone wants to check it out it is under the very concise title of “Mele from Aunty’s House Aulani, a Disney Resort and Spa”. I believe that it also on Amazon and Spotify. Ten out of ten, would recommend.
I’ve ended the day with a signature lomilomi massage in the spa. It is hands down the most expensive massage I’ve ever had, but it was also amazing! They told me to come at least an hour before the service to enjoy the “garden”, I’m telling you here and now… come way earlier than an hour in advance! The garden is private area with hot tubs, an ice cold splash tub, six different rain showers, a reflexology path, sauna, steam room, and relaxation rooms. The garden is co-ed, but I only saw two other people the whole time I was in there. And the massage might just have been the best one I’ve ever gotten! I would suggest getting the cheapest service you think you’d enjoy and then come way early and enjoy the garden and relaxation rooms. I mean like early enough that the people working there even thinks it’s weird. And don’t worry, they put out snacks and drinks so you’re all set.
All in all, a very restful day! It’s still pretty early in the evening here, I might go for a walk in the garden or maybe just relax in the room and spend a little more time reading.


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Residents up on the ridge will no longer have to drive into town to check out a library book from Nevada County. The county has just installed a new lending kiosk in North San Juan that becomes operational today….
County Librarian Laura Pappani says it holds a lot more than a candy machine–it can store several hundred books. Pappani says it’s also easy to use…
She says there will be a combination of adult and children’s titles, and mostly fiction. Like normal library lending, you are asked to keep the book for no longer than three weeks. The kiosk is located at Oak Tree Community Park, and there will be an open house and ribbon cutting ceremony this afternoon at 4pm. The open house not only celebrates the kiosk, but also the one year anniversary of the volunteer-run San Juan Ridge Community Library.
I live in Los Angeles County. On this Memorial Day weekend, I drove through and stayed three hours walking the streets in North San Juan. I noticed a wall mural on a single story brick building on Rte 49. There is "Welcome to North San Juan" writing near the top left corner of the mural. I am interested in knowing the story and anything about this mural, I guess that has something to do with the 1850s Gold Rush!?
I appreciate that anyone could send me this piece of education info to my email address.


Salsa & Bachata Dancing Night @ Soul de Cuba Cafe
SATURDAY, JUNE 11, 2022 AT 6 PM – 10 PM
The most amazing latin dance experience is about to shake off downtown Kelowna. Mark your calendar! Saturday, June 11, an evening to dance salsa and bachata! $10 COVER. A night full of music and delicious Cuban food. Dinner until 9 PM and Bar & Music until 10 PM. By reservation only calling to 778-478-9529. $10 COVER.


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Teaser: On Any Sunday – The Next Chapter
In 1971 director of The Endless Summer, Bruce Brown, turned his attention to motorcycle racing and created one of the most heartfelt stories motorsport has ever seen. Four decades later his son Dana Brown has recreated his father’s masterpiece, bringing a modern take to one of the most loved racing films of all time. It’s going to be amazing, check it out:
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Why You May Be Interested in Moving to Alabama
Normally, you’re going to have very many good options especially about places you can move to. Alabama is one of the main locations that you can decide to move to today. Going to Alabama is always going to be a great option especially because of the benefits that you can get. You will always want to make sure that you have made the necessary plans with this. There will always be so much that you’re going to get by visiting Alabama, one of the best states that you can go to today. If you have been considering locations that can be great for growing your family, this is it. Some reasons are going to make this an example location. They are very important reasons that you may want to look into today.
The first reason why moving to Alabama is going to be great is because of the southern hospitality that you’ll be able to enjoy. You will want to make sure that you’re going to move to Alabama simply because it is going to have so much to give you. It is also going to be perfect because you get to feel welcome here. One of the most important things that you will notice is that it is always going to be a great and friendly place for everyone. They will always be quite a lot to gain.
You’ll definitely also going to have the benefit of getting to build a community everywhere. This is going to be along with the South and hospitality. You’ll always want to consider this is the perfect location even when it comes to moving to the South. You are always going to have a great community where you are able to have a lot of fun. You adventure experiences here are also going to be so many because of the abundant nature that you can be able to explore today. The only thing that you need to do is to head outside and you’ll see the many options. In addition to that, the tons of beautiful areas in Alabama are always be a great motivation for you.
Another important reason why you may want to move toward Alabama is because it’s not overcrowded here. Your lifestyle here is going to be very laid-back. It is possible to get some traffic jam in specific locations in Alabama but, most of the time, it is going to be very relaxed. Alabama is also one of the states that usually has a lot of sunny days.
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Tyler Braden’s brand new debut EP, What Do They Know is out now, November 19th on all streaming platforms. Check out the details and listen to the brand new music below.
Warner Music Nashville recording artist, Tyler Braden officially made his major label debut today! The singer-songwriter released his debut project entitled, What Do They Know, out now. Braden co-wrote all of the seven songs on the record, which includes songs like “Ways To Miss You” and the title-track.
According to Braden, “This project is so special to me and the title track are words I live by. It’s about following the dream, whatever that may be to you, and ignoring the naysayers and proving yourself right.” If that does not sound like an EP you must listen to, we do not know what does!
Listen to the brand new, incredible record below.
What Do They Know Track List
1. “Better Off” (Tyler Braden/ Jason Nix)
2. “What I See” (Tyler Braden/Mark Holman/James McNair)
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At a demonstration yesterday at the conference at least one AIDS activist was arrested and several others were injured. Alliance partner organisations and staff from the international secretariat were not directly involved, but Alliance events at the conference have been suspended in solidarity with those who have been arrested.
Demonstration demanding increased access to treatment
Community activists at the conference organised the demonstration to call the world’s attention to the potential impact of Free Trade Agreements on access to cheap generic medicines for people living with HIV (PLHIV). Generic medicines have been essential to scaling up access to life-saving anti-retroviral treatment, stretching limited resources to meet the needs of now more than three million people around the world.
The member states of the United Nations have committed to treating 15 million PLHIV by 2015; without affordable generics, this goal will be out of reach.
Community activism has been an important part of the global AIDS movement since the start of the epidemic 30 years ago. The courage of activists has fast-tracked access to medicine and has drawn attention to failed policies, inadequate investment and repeated violations of the rights of the most marginalised and vulnerable.
Protecting human rights
Human rights play a central role in an effective response to HIV and are a central pillar of the Alliance’s global strategy.
Alvaro Bermejo, Executive Director of the Alliance has also condemned the arrests at ICAAP and said "Community action and support for the work of civil society are essential to our progress in fighting the epidemic. In a time when governments are stepping back from their responsibilities and failing to make necessary investments, civil society must expand our efforts to draw attention to issues that impede success."
"We must hold governments and international donors accountable and ensure that they adequately fund and support the response to AIDS. As part of this commitment, governments must reject FTAs that adversely impact access to affordable generic medicines. We stand in solidarity with community activists at ICAAP in their efforts to address this issue."
Read more about Alliance activities at ICAAP and click here for more information about these latest events.
Read this statement from Asian networks.
We stand in solidarity with community activists at ICAAP in their efforts to address this issue.


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Poetry and voice mail, together at last.
Verse by Voice.
FotA and former Guest Editor, Mike Sacks, has just gotten a publication date for his follow up to And Here's the Kicker, his hit book about comedians and their writing process: Poking a Dead Frog: Conversations with Today's Top Comedy Writers. -sd.04.17.14 #
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DEFINITION of 'Possible Reserves'
An estimate of the amount of oil or natural gas reserves that may be available for extraction. Reserve figures are broken into two primary categories according to theoretical accuracy: proved and unproved. Unproved reserves carry more uncertainty, and are further broken into "probable reserves" and "possible reserves", the latter of which has a lower probability of being recovered.
BREAKING DOWN 'Possible Reserves'
Because of the geological complexity surrounding natural resource exploration, oil reserve figures are more of an approximation than an exact estimate. Estimates are typically revised as more information on the geological makeup of a particular reserve is uncovered. In addition, technological advances may increase the amount of oil or gas that can be recovered, as less of the natural resource will go to waste as efficiency increases.


This week’s episode of “The Bachelor” opens with the remaining 13 ladies gathered in the living room of their mansion waiting to hear what the show has in store for them. The women let out a collective sigh when the show’s host, Chris Harrison, tells them Sean believes his future wife is in this group. “He’s serious about this process,” Chris explains as the camera cuts to a somber-looking (and shirtless) Sean.
The episode’s first solo date goes to Selma, an Iraqi-born real estate developer. Their date starts off on a high note as the pair climb aboard a private jet. “Are all our dates going to be like this?” asks Selma. (No, sweetie. They aren’t.)
Sean admits to the camera that he’s got a bit of a surprise in store for Selma. In an attempt to take the “glamor girl” out of her element, their plane ride ends with a landing in the middle of Joshua Tree National Park. Selma is none too happy about this and cops to being “so disappointed.” Nevertheless, she begrudgingly puts on a pair of rock climbing shoes (after telling Sean she’s more of a six-inch heel kinda girl) and the couple begin to scale their way to the top of a large boulder.
Their post-climbing activity turns out to be (slightly) more romantic. Sean and Selma canoodle by a campfire on a set decorated with kitschy RVs and trailers. Amidst a lot of baby talk and whispered sweet nothings, Selma tells Sean about her ultra-conservative upbringing. Not only is her mother extremely upset about her going on the show, but she also explains – with her pouty lips right next to his – that there will be no kissy-kissy in front of the cameras either. Tease much, Selma? Although frustrated and disappointed, Sean tells her he respects her situation. He hands her a rose as he says he’s “crazy” about her.
The week’s group date is set at a roller derby rink where the ladies practice their skating skills and are told they will be participating in a race later in the day. Only Tierra seems excited about this prospect. She says she’s looking forward to “knocking some biotches down,” thereby solidifying her role as the villain everyone loves to hate. Amanda, the runner-up for the title, takes a more subtle approach with her nefarious ways. She plays a mind game on the other women with a lie that she’s a roller derby expert. Of course, she’s not and only told the girls that tidbit in an effort to intimidate them.
Sarah is especially daunted by the thought of racing in a roller derby and, for the first time in the show, feels that her handicap is holding her back. AshLee rushes to her side with a pep talk, as does our bachelor. His encouragement is just what Sarah needs and she gets on the rink.
Karma proves to be a near-instant bitch when Amanda face plants during the practice time. After a cursory examination, she’s taken to the hospital for a more thorough check-up. Due to both her fall and Sarah’s fears, Sean decides the race is too dangerous and calls it off. Instead, the group goes old-school by simply roller skating around the rink – to cheesy 80s music, natch.
The ladies eventually trade out their helmets and elbow pads for party dresses and stilettos and the group makes their way to a roof top for a toast. Amanda joins them shortly afterward and, due to her dramatic crash, gets some coveted alone time with Sean. She tells the camera she “plays dirty” and will attempt to milk her injury for all it’s worth.
Meanwhile, Tierra decides to become a master manipulator in order to get more attention from Sean, as well. While Sean is busy with another woman, she loses it front of the ladies and explains she’s reached her breaking point and wants to leave. I can’t be “tortured” like this anymore, she cries. She tells a crew member that she wants off the show and then goes on a mission to find Sean and explain this to him. She finds him – and another contestant – in their bathing suits and about to climb into a hot tub. Tierra pays no attention to this and pulls him aside to tell him she’s had enough.
“I know one thing,” Sean tells her. “You like me and you want to spend more time with me.” In order to keep her in the game and to show her that her feelings are reciprocated, he gives her the date’s rose (which sends the other ladies into a tizzy, by the way). He says he wants to see where things go with her because he’s “crazy” about her. Apparently, “I’m crazy about you” is Bachelor Sean’s go-to line…
The second one-on-one date goes to Leslie H. Lucky Leslie also receives a beautiful pair of diamond earrings with her invitation. “It’s like ‘Pretty Woman!’” she exclaims, which is exactly the theme of their date.
Sean picks Leslie up in a convertible Aston Martin and drives directly to Rodeo Drive for a shopping spree. At Badgley Mischka, she is treated to a new dress, shoes, and handbag. But it doesn’t stop there. The couple make their way to Neil Lane, the world-famous jewelry store, where she’s allowed to borrow a 120 karat diamond necklace for the evening. Eat your heart out, Julia Roberts.
During their private dinner at the historic Bradbury Building, Sean asks Leslie about her past relationships and what she’s looking for in a future partnership. With all the warmth of a clinician, Leslie talks to Sean as if he’s more friend than boyfriend. Unlike the rest of the girls, there’s no flirting, no goo-goo eyes and Sean seems bored by her lack of fawning. Not surprisingly, Sean eventually tells her that although she’s great on paper, he doesn’t feel a strong connection with her. Apparently, not even a romantic date could inspire Sean to feel romantically about poor Leslie.
As Sean sends a rose-less Leslie home, she leaves him with a word of warning. She tells him to watch out for a few of the girls in the house. According to her, some of them aren’t there for the “right reasons.” We close on a pensive Sean dropping a rose over one of the buildings balconies, as a rendition of Sade’s “By Your Side” plays mournfully in the background. That’s drama at its finest, my friends.
Despite some smooching, the episode’s cocktail party proved to be a bit of a snore-fest. The one highlight came thanks to Robyn who decided she needed to do something memorable to get Sean’s attention. Robyn, who is a beautiful African-American woman, hands Sean a piece of candy and asks him if he wants to “taste the chocolate.” (Oh no, she didn’t!) Congrats, Robyn. Not only did your tacky and sleazy line earn you a make-out session with Sean, but it also garnered you the “Hot Mess of the Week” award.
At the rose ceremony, Sean sends Amanda home. Apparently “playing dirty” didn’t get her very far. Only time will tell how well it will work for Tierra.


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Voyage to Soulsville
1161 Angelina St.
In 1986, John Fisher transformed the south wall of the George Washington Carver Branch library into Soulsville. This vibrant mural “expresses a voyage through the discovery of black identity—depicting a community upon a vessel that embraces the African diaspora from pre-Columbian to present times,” according to the library. A landmark for some, a reminder of our past to others, this mural is nevertheless a stalwart in the east Austin street art scene.


Playstation 4 GPU Superior To Xbox 720, NVIDIA Claims
The debate over which next-generation console to purchase just got a little more heated with NVIDIA claiming that the GPU of the PlayStation 4 is superior to that of Xbox 720.
The news comes via Mevio host Nick McCandless, who references the PlayStation 4 as beating the Xbox 720 in terms of GPU flops.
"NVIDIA and AMD have both found themselves in the eyes of much publicity regarding the hardware implemented within the PlayStation 4 and next-generation Xbox and recently NVIDIA revealed information that seems to reveal the superiority of PlayStation 4's GPU over that of the next Xbox which NVIDIA has named, Xbox 720," he said. "Contained within a graph showcasing how NVIDIA's greatest GPU on the market, the Titan, is three times the power of the PlayStation 4, the Xbox 720 is also located on the graph despite no official announcements from Microsoft. Measured in GPU flops, the graph clearly displays the PlayStation 4 being approximately 2,000 GPU flops higher than that of the Xbox 720."
NVIDIA also claimed that its upcoming mobile processor Tegra 5 will outperform both the Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3.
"The PS3 and Xbox 360 are barely more powerful than mobile devices..." Senior Vice President of Content and Technology for NVIDIA Tony Tamasi said in a statement. "The next click of mobile devices will outperform [them]."
The question is if NVIDIA really knows the GPU featured in the Xbox 720 or if the graph is merely rumor-based. Though we won't know for sure until an official announcement for the Xbox 720 arrives, it seems unlikely that the statement would be untrue, given that it is coming directly from NVIDIA.
PlayStation 4 vs. Xbox 720: Atari Founder Says Microsoft Will Beat Sony PS4
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I saw a guy standing on the edge of the cliff. He was wearing a navy blue jacket, jeans and a pair of sneakers. What bothered me the most was the black bucket hat that covered half of his face.
Little did I know, he was South Korea's famous soloist, Byun Baekhyun.
E P H E M E R A L
My feet stopped walking when I reached the center of the crosswalk. I was trying to process thoughts in my head while I watched the other people move ahead, leaving me behind on the spot. My eyes immediately searched for him as I lost sight of him. He wasn't in front of the building anymore.
Where is he? Where did he go?
The vehicles started moving behind and before me. I had my eyes steady on the entrance of the building hoping he’d show up until a bus passed by my line of sight and blocked my view.
I took a deep breath just when I caught a sight of him standing on the other part of the road with his phone in his hand. Right at the exact moment, he brought his phone next to his ear, I heard mine ring inside my purse.
He was calling me.
With slightly trembling hands, I fished for my phone and saw BYUN on the screen.
“Baek…” I uttered before I gulped, my eyes never leaving him.
“Did you leave again?” He asked, a tinge of desperation evident in his tone.
It broke my heart, especially seeing him right now. He brought his other hand to his waist, his head tilted down, mirroring his voice.
“I’m right here.” It was all that I could say, feeling the growing lump in my throat.
“Where?” He tilted his head up before he looked to the right and the left. “Where are you?”
I couldn’t bring myself to answer anymore when another bus passed and blocked him from seeing me. Then about a brief moment after, as if in slow motion I saw him finally find my spot.
The corner of my lips turned upwards as I slightly lifted my free hand to wave at him. My heart fluttered seeing the look on his face. That, alone, was worth every single thing I went through.
A sigh of relief. That was what I heard from him.
“Oh thank God.” He muttered as he stared at me. "I thought I'll never see you again."
My heart, at this point, wanted to get off my chest. Seeing him this way, relieved to know that I didn’t leave was overwhelming. My god, this man has so much love for me.
We both held each other’s gazes, the call still ongoing but none of us talked. We just stood there, not breaking the eye contact once despite the vehicles passing by.
Then, I saw him remove his bucket hat. I instantly rattled at the thought of him exposing his bare face outside. I got confused. What was he doing? My brain for sure lagged but went back to panic mode when I noticed the passers-by starting to pay him glances, some even stopped openly staring at him like they were trying to recognize him.
“Baek, w-what are you doing?” I stuttered as some had already started taking pictures or probably recorded videos of him too.
Those who stopped to check on him followed his gaze and found the recipient of his attention, which was me. I gulped as they were now staring at me. My face started to heat up, not knowing whether to run or ask the ground to eat me.
“Baekhyun…” I uttered, as I helplessly looked down, hoping he’d tell me what was going on.
“Don’t move.” He instructed. “Wait for me.” He added as he finally ended the call.
Then just like a scene in the movies, my hand fell limply to my side, gripping the phone while I watched him walk ahead to cross the street. I heard a car beeped which almost made my breath hitch.
Byun Baekhyun, have you lost your mind?
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Every week, we tell you about an album we think you need to spend time with. This week’s album is Trust In The Lifeforce Of The Deep Mystery, the sophomore album from U.K. jazz trio the Comet is Coming.
“There is nothing but progress to eat, and we are so fat, and so hungry,” Kate Tempest says, a clear-eyed seer in the middle of a maelstrom, halfway through “Blood of the Past,” the stunning, jaw-dehinging standout on Trust In The Lifeforce Of The Deep Mystery, the second LP from U.K. jazz power trio the Comet Is Coming. Tempest’s words are the only heard on the LP, but they serve as much of a manifesto as the band’s name; the times are shite, and the end is nigh. The future is going to be worse than we probably imagine, and the apps have made our lives worse. But the group is not about morose death marches. They face down the end times with radical space-jazz and celestial funk, a record full of songs that you feel in your body and sound like they’re physically sweating. There’s no record that’s this complicated and complex and easy to dance to this year than this one.
The Comet is Coming is made up of Dan Leavers on synths, keys and points between, Max Hallett on drums and Shabaka Hutchings on sax and clarinet. Hutchings gets all the publicity, and for good reason; he’s poised to be the U.K. jazz scene’s answer for Kamasi Washington, a singular genius taking a pickaxe to the jazz canon and remaking it in his own vision. One of Hutchings’ groups, the Sons of Kemet, made one of 2018’s most singular jazz albums (Your Queen Is A Reptile), and he does that again here. But as much as this is the Hutchings show — his reeds serve as lead singer, klaxon and ringleader — the songs on Trust In work because of the bedrock, simpatico work of Hallett and Leavers. “Super Zodiac” features some of Hutchings’ most forceful work on the album, but underneath his repeating, towering figures, the synths and drums are like a Tron bike, driving the music off the grid into the unknown. The lockstep, laid-back grooves of “Unity” go from drum-circle to slow jam and back again, while the slithering “Birth of Creation” is all open space, a testament to how you can show restraint and still build a spooky, perilous sonic space.
Back to “Blood of the Past”: It’s the funkiest funeral this side of New Orleans, a climbing, thumping track that has Tempest — a celebrated poet and spoken word artist — serve as its preacher. It’s a fiery verse that covers all the ground, from how modern architecture and its windows that don’t open and our animal routines keep us boxed in to how advertising is basically just making us feel bad for our urges. Hutchings answers Tempest’s words with his fiercest solo, and Leavers’ synth lines are rigged to implode stadiums. It’s an overwhelming musical experience on an album full of them. Trust In The Lifeforce Of The Deep Mystery is this year’s best jazz album to take downers to, a giant wooly mammoth wrecking a telephone booth. It reimagines jazz-funk, soul jazz and electronic dance music as something from the future, always moving forward.
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Songs to Discover : The Fray - You Found Me
Songs to Discover
The Fray - You Found Me
Getting back to a serious note with the "Songs to Discover", for this week, I wanted to share with you a song with very strong lyrics and great melodies. This week goes to The Fray's You Found Me.
This is the first time I talk about a song that did hit radio but it's so good that if you've never heard it before, but heard a few times and didn't know who it was, I felt it was completely worth sharing.
Originally titled "Amistad" back in 2007, You Found Me went on to seling over 2,000,000 music downloads, taking the 13th spot on the Hot 100 Songs of 2009 list, and 36th on Billboard's Best Adult Pop SOngs of the Decade. Pretty impressive but when you take a listen to the song, any music lover who appreciates a strong and emtional vocal performance, meaningful lyrics, and a catchy melody would rush to hit repeat.
For me, the song is of someone who lost his faith in God after stepping back and taking a look at how much crap there is in the world. None of his prayers have been answered so he figures there is no God, or if there is one, maybe he forgot about us. The character bumps in to God on a street corner and asks where He's been, and letting all of his thoughts and anger out saying how it's too late now. He lost his faith already and now he shows up ... what timing.
Take a listen to the lyrics yourself. They are beautiful and the kind that get you into the story and thinking from the first few lines. Fantastic job The Fray!
If you've never heard the song before, take 4 minutes of your life, hit play on the YouTube video above and enjoy!
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