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AFGHAN REFUGEE DROVE Truck INTO A CHRISTMAS CROWD IN BERLIN, GERMANY-TERROR ATTACK
I didn’t think this was a terror attack this morning but apparently it is as the driver of the truck was identified as a muslim.
So this must be the welcoming committee for the President Elect Donald Trump – from Turkey, Russia & Berlin.
Trump, who knows jack shit will lead America into World War 3 and I sincerely hope from the bottom to the top of my heart that all the American republican nut jobs that voted for him get to go and die for him.
I hope he starts a draft and drafts Michael B that Armenian douchbag from Michigan – 22 yr old 2nd time voter who voted for trump. May he and his family find no peace for the rest of their lives.
It’s hard to find any pity for the German’s who started this whole Afghan refugee crapola.
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BERLIN — A truck driver plowed into a crowded Christmas market late Monday on a city square in central Berlin, killing at least 12 people and injuring dozens of others, in what the police said they believed was an attack.
German media reported that the truck driver jumped the sidewalk around wooden stands at the market, which was set up around the Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, whose jagged spire, a reminder of the bombings during World War II, is one of the most symbolic sites in Berlin. It sits between two main streets that run through the heart of West Berlin.
Local media reported that the driver fled the scene. Later, the Berlin police said they had arrested a man near the Christmas market, but they were not immediately able to confirm whether he was the driver. The police also said a passenger was found dead in the cab of the truck.
Firefighters at the site could be seen surrounding the trailer of the truck, parked on the square at the base of the tower of the church. Emergency vehicles surrounded the square and the police asked people to stay at home.
The Truck’s Path Through a Crowded Christmas Market in Berlin
The truck could be seen afterward on one edge of the market after having traveled about 250 feet through stalls and shoppers.
Wooden boards were scattered on the ground as though the truck had driven straight into one of the small stands that sells sweets, sausages, Christmas decorations, jewelry, crafts and small gifts.
The episode immediately evoked memories of the attack last July in Nice, France, when a truck driver struck and killed more than 80 people during Bastille Day celebrations.
The mayor of Berlin, Michael Müller, rushed to the market. “It’s terrible to see this scene,” he said. “It’s exactly what we did not want to see in Berlin.”
The interior minister, Thomas de Maizière, said he was immediately alerted after the episode and expressed his condolences to the families of the victims. “I am in direct contact with security officials in Berlin and have asked for support from the federal police.”
Federal prosecutors have taken over the investigation.
Germany has not seen a large-scale terror attack, such as the ones this year in Brussels and Nice, but the authorities have said that the country remains on alert after smaller attacks this year, including a suicide bombing in Bavaria, which the authorities said was linked to the Islamic State.
Christmas markets are a beloved German tradition. They open on the first Sunday in advent and attract thousands of visitors throughout the month of December until Christmas Eve.
Redwan Emhemed, 17, was at a shopping mall across the street from the market just before the attack. He said he saw the truck come down the street and barrel into the stands about 15 yards away from the church.
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As has been much promoted, The Unofficial Dr Who Annual 1989 is now released! You can buy it from Lulu (link below) and read more on the Terraqueous Distributors Facebook page. I’ve shamelessly stolen their press release (below).
Out Now – The unofficial Dr Who annual 1989 from Terraqueous Distributors
Last year Terraqueous Distributors released The unofficial Dr Who annual 1972, and The unofficial Dr Who annual 1987. Earlier this year they released The unofficial Master annual 2074, and the unofficial Dr Who omnibus (details below). Which all featured stories and illustrations produced by fans, as well as celebrity contributions from the worlds of Doctor Who.
“…like all fans who collected the original run of annuals, we were always disappointed that the seventh Doctor never got his own annual. So we had to do something about that, and the response was huge.”
The annual is an impressive 209 pages, featuring stories and illustrations produced by fans, as well as contributions from well known names such as Alister Pearson, Smuzz, Dominic Glynn, Jessica Martin, Mike Tucker, Andrew Skilleter, Andy Walker, Daryl Joyce, Stephen Wyatt writer of The Greatest Show in the Galaxy and a foreword by Doctor Who’s script editor of the time – Andrew Cartmel.
There is also a very special Beano style comic strip written by the Beano’s editor John Anderson and illustrated by Beano artist Shannon Gallant. And an exclusive short story telling the tale of how Mags and the intergalactic explorer Captain Cook met.
A free to enter competition will also launch on the 23rd November to win an original piece of artwork from the 1989 annual, kindly donated by artist Richard Young. To enter the competition and for further details, please visit the Terraqueous Distributors FaceBook page.
The annual is a not-for-profit publication, and non of the money paid by purchasers goes to the publisher or to any of the contributors. The Unofficial Dr Who Annual 1989 is published by Terraqueous Distributors and available from Lulu at the print-on-demand price of £32.08 plus shipping costs).
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“I will only end this mad and singular dream on the last day of my life.” – Jorge Selarón
The Escadaria Selarón in Rio de Janeiro, are Chilean born artist Jorge Selarón’s jubilant “tribute to the Brazilian people.”
The 215 steps along Rua Manuel Carneiro, in Selarón’s own neighbourhood of Lapa, are covered with more than 2000 tiles collected from over 60 countries. He began by covering the stairs in a mosaic of blue, green and yellow to match the Brazilian flag, but eventually expanded to include mirrors, donated ceramics and 300+ tiles of a pregnant African woman he painted himself.
As flamboyant as the staircase himself, Selarón, with his sweeping handlebar moustache, could often be found chatting and posing with tourists who had come from all over the world to visit his famous steps.
In 2013, the year after we visited the Escadaria ourselves, Selarón’s body was mysteriously discovered on the very stairs he had dedicated his whole life to decorating. He was 65 years old.
How to Get There: The closest Metro station is Cinelandia. Once there, ask a local how to get to the Escadaria Selarón. It’s a 5 minute walk away.
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“TOV” is masterfully crafted from start to finish, and will make you dance, sing, and cry from the beginning to the end.
Cory Stewart has been dropping killer singles one after another, and it was only a matter of time until we were finally served with a full length album! “TOV” is just that. A no-skip, heavy-hitting pop album with a voice and direction unlike any other. Cory paints strong pictures in each song with potent vocals, beautifully stacked harmonies, clever songwriting, and perfectly-matched instrumentals throughout the album.
“What If” is the upbeat opening punch for Cory on TOV. It builds with Cory’s soft vocals into a stronger delivery and unmatchable build-up combined with thoughtful lyrics. We often question ourselves and our intuitions, and sometimes that builds up with anxiety. At the peak of the build up, Cory questions his self-doubt instead, saying “what if it’s meant for me?”
The song fades out and suddenly we’re awoken with distorted bell chimes from a clock. The clock strikes its final notes, and then we’re blessed with Cory’s vocals and an addicting bass line. It’s “Poison (feat. MDL CHLD),” and we completely understand why this was one of Cory’s singles. A classic pop song with a hip-hop verse from MDL CHLD, what more could you ask for? We love this powerhouse song as the second track on TOV. If you haven’t heard this song yet, you’re behind.
Have you ever been to a gay club and heard a house song that you just couldn’t get outta your head for days? This is that song. “Outta My Head” blesses us with a 90s era house instrumental combined with modern production elements, addictive songwriting, and Cory’s compelling voice. I’m certainly going to be adding this song to all my house music playlists.
The follow up to “Outta My Head” has a similar BPM that almost feels like your own heartbeat. This song is personal in more ways than one, but I promise that it won’t be the end of you. “End of Me (feat. Michelle Mondesir)” is a full serve if you’re going through a breakup. Cory’s raw emotions through his lyrics and vocal delivery make this song especially unforgettable if you’re currently in relationship turmoil. Grab your tissues, you’ll be fine, because Cory made this song for you!
“Tu•mul•tu•ous Situation” is an interlude track that spills some real tea. Listen to it yourself for some good advice, you lazy filthy animal!
Cory dives into a meaningful direction for “Happiness in Heartache,” where it seems he sings about possibly abuse and seeing red flags in romantic relationships. Cory sings this so emotionally, almost from a personal perspective, but he also sings about a female lead facing the hardships throughout the song. I can’t help but feel this isn’t about just one person specifically, but can relate to many people in abusive relationship situations. Regardless, we’re thankful Cory included this gem on TOV.
“Little Lies” is one of the lead singles from TOV and is an excellent transition track that correlates with the last song. A more uptempo and bright song about unsteady relationships, “Little Lies” even has a pitch change near the end that keeps us smiling despite the lyrical content. 10/10 one of my favorite songs on the album.
The next track is “Do You” and oh my god, I haven’t been able to get this song out of my head since it dropped as a single. This beaming song is full of vocal melodies that are sure to stick with you in your sleep. The instrumental almost gives me Britney vibes, but Cory’s stacked vocal harmonies and vocal nuances truly serves us pop originality realness. This is one of my favorite songs from TOV, hands down.
Personally, we felt track 9, properly titled “Anyway,” is Cory overcoming his relationship problems and learning to love himself. The church bells, to me, signify Cory’s rebirth and attitude after “Do You.” The lyrics even point to this, with a carefree and pointed attitude towards an ex. Relationships are confusing, but after everything has come to the surface, Cory never even loved them anyways. Their loss is our gain with this track.
“Cut Those **** off” is an interlude that we highly suggest you give a listen to instead of us describing it. Cory spills more tea and you have to be there.
This next song is honestly insanely catchy and quite flammable, so be prepared to stop, drop, and stream til you have to call the local fire department! “Grab The Fire (LP Version) [with Jxckson]” is best described by Kisos as “that song you hear at the olympics when they carry the torch.” Every. Single. Time. I. Hear. This. Song. I see Cory and Jxckson in my head doing Olympic commercials / having Olympians run with the torch to this song. Can we make this happen? Please? Listen to the song and I dare you tell me you don’t agree with me. @ me on Twitter, I bet you won’t.
“You’re Like My Mom” is a sweet interlude that you just have to be there to feel the emotions, so go stream it yourself!
Oh, you wanted more house music? Oh, you wanted to be a teeny bit sad though cause the album is almost over? Look no further! “No More Trips to London” is such a cute pop/house-esque song that honestly gives me chills inside. Between Cory’s compelling chorus and the sound design throughout the song, this is an unforgettable song from TOV.
At track 14 and one of the lead singles from TOV, “Unhappy” is one of the cutest and catchiest songs on the album. Cory discusses what it would be like to live life like how we assume everyone else sees it. Sometimes, at our lowest, it’s hard to see the good things going for us, and we’re blind to the blessings we do have in life. Cory’s biggest message here is that when you’re feeling like that, take back what’s yours. Don’t take life for granted, and go after your dreams. Don’t hold yourself back mentally, and do what you love despite what your inner saboteur says. This song has a lesson everyone needs to hear.
“Maybe I’m Insane” is another interlude where you have to just be there to feel the emotions in it.
“Why Do I Even Try” is another lead single from TOV, and the guitar riffs along with Cory’s vocal melodies get stuck in my head. This song gives me flashbacks to last summer, enjoying the sunshine on my back patio, and driving home from work with the windows down. This song is just so much fun, and it’s definitely on every summer playlist I make from here on out!
Are you ready to cry? Good. Because “Little One (feat. Tovah Natalie) [Demo]” is the cutest and sweetest song I’ve ever heard in my life. You need to see this video of Cory showing this song to Tovah’s daughter, Cory’s late best friend whom the album name and some of the messages on TOV are inspired by. This song is so meaningful to me, and I’m so thankful Cory shared a song this personal with all of us.
TOV is the long awaited full length album from Cory Stewart, and it’s nothing short of a fantastic piece of musical art. Cory poured his heart out and into this album, and we can tell from each detail in every song. We strongly recommend you give TOV a listen here, and follow Cory on all social media! We can’t wait to see what’s next from him, so be sure to stay informed!
Cory on Instagram: https://instagram.com/coryjstewart?igshid=1jacogwmjgzw2
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He doesn't leave home without it! Pharrell Williams tries to steal the show again with his huge hat before NBA All-Star Game performance
He created a buzz at the Grammys as he stepped out in a brown Vivienne Westwood hat and has rarely been seen without the distinctive piece of headgear since.
But Pharrell Williams' fabulous fedora might be large enough to cast a shadow over some of the best basketball players in the world.
The 40-year-old singer was seen rehearsing for his performance before the National Basketball Association All-Star game in New Orleans, Louisiana on Sunday with his trusty brown park ranger styled hat atop his head.
Mad hatter: Pharrell Willams, 40, was seen rehearsing for his performance before the NBA All-Star game in New Orleans on Sunday
Trusty topper: The Get Lucky singer donned his trusty topper along with a blue and white satin jacket, black skinny jeans, and white sneakers
Pharrell donned a blue and white satin jacket that featured embroidery on the chest reminiscent of the legendary Mardi Gras parades the city hosts each year.
He completed the look with a pair of black skinny jeans and white sneakers.
The Blurred Lines singer will be performing during the player introductions before the game.
It will be followed up at halftime of the match with a city-inspired show featuring Janelle Monae, Dr. John, Trombone Shorty, Earth Wind & Fire and Gary Clark Jr.
Triple team: Pharrell was joined by fellow rappers Snoop Lion and Nelly during the practice run
Hat enough of Snoop? The 42-year old rapper has had quite a busy string of days as his performance with the Blurred Lines singer tops off an eventful basketball filled weekend for him
The Get Lucky singer was joined backed by dancers and even had two special guests during the practice session - rappers Snoop Lion and Nelly.
All three have had quite a busy time during the NBA's gala weekend, with Snoop trading in his microphone for a basketball just a couple days ago.
The 42-year-old rapper played in the Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity Basketball Game on Friday.
Snoop impressed by scoring 11 points and grabbing 11 rebounds in the exhibition game.
Celebrity game: The Drop It Like Its Hot rapper played in the Sprint NBA All-Star Celebrity Basketball Game in New Orleans, Louisiana on Friday
MVP: About Last Night star Kevin Hart was voted as the Most Valuable Player by the fans but gave the award to Arne who had a great performance and helped his East Celebrities team win the game
The Drop It Like Its Hot singer, however, did not drop enough balls through the hoop as his team of the West Celebrities ultimately fell to the East Celebrities, 60-56.
Snoop let his competitive side shine during the match as he battled against US Education Secretary Arne Duncan through the course of the game.
Ultimately it was Arne who had the most impressive statistics as he racked up 20 points, 11 rebounds, and passed out six assists, which helped to seal the win for his team.
Don't laugh at my frame! As Kevin stands just over just 5ft tall, the 6ft8 former NBA player and coach of the East Celebrities team Jalen Rose had a little bit of fun with the actor
Let's go! Meanwhile, Nelly, Drake, and Sean Combs attend the State Farm
All-Star Saturday Night during the NBA All-Star Weekend 2014 at The
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The 20 points put up by Arne was the
most that have ever been put up by a celebrity in the game in what some
are calling the best performance in the event's history.
The American Education Secretary had such an impressive showing that Ride Along star Kevin Hart gave the Most Valuable Player award to the politician after the game, despite being voted to receive the honour by the fans.
Meanwhile, Nelly, Drake, and Sean Combs were also attending the State Farm All-Star Saturday Night during the NBA All-Star Weekend 2014 at The Smoothie King Center in New Orleans.
All-star seating: Drake shared a few laughs with Sean Combs
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SOMETHING FROM NOTHING: THE ART OF RAP is a feature length performance documentary about the runaway juggernaut that is Rap music. At the wheel of this unstoppable beast is the film's director and interviewer Ice-T. Taking us on a deeply personal journey Ice-T uncovers how this music of the street has grown to dominate the world. Along the way Ice-T meets a whole spectrum of Hip-Hop talent, from founders, to new faces, to the global superstars like Eminem, Dr Dre, Snoop Dogg and Kanye West. He exposes the roots and history of Rap and then, through meeting many of its most famous protagonists, studies the living mechanism of the music to reveal 'The Art Of Rap'. This extraordinary film features unique performances from the entire cast, without resorting to archive material, to build a fresh and surprising take on the phenomenon that is Rap. Written by
This was a pretty good documentary, lots of nice insights and interviews...
I checked it out because I have that book which is similar, "How to Rap: The Art and Science of the Hip-Hop MC" which came out a few years ago and they interviewed many of the same rappers for that. In my opinion, that book goes into a lot more detail than this documentary, because it's wall-to-wall quotes and a lot more subjects are covered, but it was cool seeing a documentary that touched on some of the same topics.
Where it lacks actual extended discussion on writing rhymes, this doc makes up for it with quite a few interesting moments on screen -- most of the rappers kick a verse or two and they often go on tangents and happen upon some interesting topics even if they aren't really about the "craft" of rap, as the title suggests.
Well worth watching if you're a hip-hop fan, and a nice companion to the "How To Rap" book.
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My concours winner: Audi A6 (Mike Duff)
In what was quite a black-heavy year for ‘our cars’, Mike’s A6 Avant caught my eye. The A6 has always to me been the essence of Audi: more spacious than the A4 yet just as neutral in its styling, no hint of ostentation and as crisp as the day it left the factory. Well bought, Mike.
Jesse Crosse: BMW X5 3.0 Sport
Over my dead body: that was my first thought just over two years ago when some mates in the trade suggested a 2005 E53-generation X5 3.0 Sport as a cheap rally service barge, tow vehicle and daily workhorse. “What about mileage?” I asked with a worried frown, as I was looking at a 100k-miler for the £6000-£7000 I wanted to spend.
“Doesn’t matter,” said my pals. “They don’t go wrong.” My first choice, a Land Rover Discovery 4, was still way too expensive and everything else of that age and size was agricultural. I had a quick word with James Ruppert, who also had a petrol X5, and my mind was made up.
At the time I was running a Kia Sportage KX-3, bought new on PCP, but it wasn’t big enough for all the rally gear I carried and I’d decided that PCP wasn’t great value for money. Because I’m happy fixing things if they break, it made sense to go back to something older and cheaper. Repayments were costing £330 a month, so in less than two years, I’d break even on an X5 if nothing went horribly wrong.
I ended up paying £6900, plus £270 having the inevitably kerbed wheels refinished back to factory spec. I managed to find one with the factory removable tow bar and fitted a reversing camera hooked up to the built-in screen for £50 as a DIY job.
Two years on I love it and have no plans to sell (although I still fancy a Disco 4). It’s powerful, refined and fun to drive, it tows 3.5 tonnes and I’ve now warmed to the lovely, timeless design. I get around 28mpg and I’ve spent about £500, including labour, on a couple of oil changes and a new condenser and dryer for the air-con system. Bargain.
My concours winner: BMW 320 (James Ruppert)
The first 3 Series I drove was the E30 generation when it was new, so seeing James’s beautiful E21 was a real treat. It has that genuine patina of a car that’s seen plenty of life while looking like it has plenty of life left in it.
The one that got away:
Ben Summerell-Youde: Volkswagen T3 Syncro
My van isn’t a new addition, having featured on these pages for the past few years, but I did more with it in 2017 than ever before. After a major refurbishment, my Syncro was put to the test on a round-France camping trip, during which it performed reliably.
I had wanted to sneak in a couple of runs up the quarter-mile at Santa Pod. Unfortunately, the clutch went just a few miles into the drive there and left me stranded. The issue was partly a legacy of a recent day of off-roading, because a small gap in the bell housing had allowed all kinds of mud and dirt to foul the clutch.


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There aren't a lot of big-budget movie tie-in games these days, but that's something Universal hopes to change in the coming years. From Fast and the Furious to Jurassic World, the studio aims to bring more silver screen hits to game consoles moving forward.
The folks over at Gameinformer recently got in some hands on time with the upcoming Jurassic Park Evolution and, in the process, they had an opportunity to chat up Universal's new executive vice president of worldwide games, Chris Heatherly. According to Heatherly, the future of games based on Universal properties could be a bright one:
The goal is to make a bigger push into gaming. Just cause we have so much IP that's unexploited in games, but it's a really great fit. We have the mega-franchises like Jurassic World and Fast and the Furious, we have stuff like the Universal monsters that goes back decades, we have the horror stuff with Blumhouse, we have the animated stuff with Illumination and Dreamworks. It's really a broad portfolio.
To get the ball rolling, Universal is staffing its games division, bringing on about 100 positions, according to the initial report. It sounds like they'll be primarily focused on mobile games, but that shouldn't be taken as a sign that AAA console games aren't part of the plan. As Heatherly puts it, Universal is well aware of its limitations to develop a whole bunch of games boasting a whole bunch of IPs set in a whole bunch of genres.
As he explains it, Universal doesn't need to "own the development capacity" when you've got the roster of IP the studio possesses. Instead, he's interested in licensing those IP out, similar to what Disney has done with Star Wars. He said that Universal is interested in forging partnership with developers right now and, down the road, maybe they'll consider picking up some studios of their own.
And yeah, that makes a lot of sense. Universal isn't a games company (not yet, at least), so it probably wouldn't be a sound investment to cobble together a team and take a swing at turning one of their properties into a big AAA blockbuster. Then again, even licensed games based on movies in the past have been notoriously iffy. So we're certainly interested in seeing them follow through on the idea of taking these types of projects more seriously.
If Universal notices a developer has turned out a well-liked racing game, maybe they'll work with them to get a Fast and Furious game out that's, you know, not rubbish. This is a pie in the sky example, but Supermassive Games has settled nicely into horror games. Maybe they'd be a good fit to bring the Universal monsters back from the grave? Also, there's got to be a good developer out there just itching to make a Pacific Rim game, right?
Those musings aside, Heatherly said fans can expect to hear more from Universal in the games department in the next couple of years.


Revised Draft Policy on Dogs in Public Places to be Discussed next week
In response to our community meeting held in October 2017, and the feedback that was received in the subsequent months, we have heard community concerns about the designation of dog exercise areas in Mosman Park and are happy to report that we have drafted a new policy.
This draft policy will be discussed at Council's forthcoming Agenda Forum that will be held on Tuesday 18 September 2018 at 6pm at the Council chambers, and will be voted on at the Council Meeting on Tuesday 25 September, also at 6pm.
The report can be viewed here and If you are interested in the issues raised in this report, we encourage you to attend.
The final Draft Policy (Attachment 8 to the Council Report that begins on page 9 of this document) that is recommended for adoption is the result of balancing the interests of dog owners and non-dog owners in the community.
Using the areas listed as dog prohibited areas, dog exercise areas and restricted dog exercise areas as a base, the Policy proposes to change the status quo of one area, namely the section of Minim Cove Reserve located south of the cliff face between the Jetty and a point on the River aligned with Stone Street, from dog prohibited area to dog exercise area.
All other existing dog exercise and dog prohibited areas remain unchanged in the way in which they can be used by dogs and their owners, although the Policy has been refined to ensure that the description of land is accurate and that there is no conflict between the provided maps in the Policy and its provisions.
Additionally, the Policy proposes to add seven new dog exercise areas and introduces the concept ofallowing dogs off lead on many of the paths located in the exercise areas, as it delivers on the request for:
- A continuous off lead area alongside the river from the staircase to the Rotunda at Milo Beach and ends at before the boardwalk at Point Roe Reserve;
- Access for dogs to the river by removing the previous restriction on sections of Minim Cove Reserve; and
- Additional off lead areas at Lyell Park (limited to the grassed area only) and Centenary Park.
- With this increase in dog exercise areas, the Town now has two fenced/semi fenced dog exercise areas, namely Nash Field and Centenary Park.
The availability of the sporting ovals as dog exercise areas has remained unchanged, although Council has independently of this Policy Review process, determined that Mann Oval will no longer be available for booking for sports events outside of the dog prohibited hours.
Towards the end of the consultation period, there was also a request to include the beach at the end of The Coombe as an off lead area. It is considered that it would be inappropriate to include this request until the proposal has been subject to a consultation process.
Once the draft policy has been discussed at the Agenda Forum on Tuesday 18 September and voted on at the Council meeting on Tuesday 25 September, Town will advise the community by:
Updating all signage throughout the district which will deliver on the community request to “provide more clarity where the off lead areas are located”;
Distributing an information sheet in hard copy to dog walkers for the period from the date of adoption of the Policy until all signs are in place;
Making the information sheet and Policy available on the Town’s website.
Once all signage is in place, the moratorium on infringements will no longer apply.


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“On a winter’s morning in April 2020, we approached the London Excel centre transformed by the pandemic and the predicted first wave into the NHS Nightingale Hospital, London (NGL). For some of us it was the first time out since lockdown started to join a new team, in a new workplace, in a new pandemic.
The NGL Education and Training team had already identified the value of utilising Human Factors and Ergonomics (HFE) to help prepare and orientate staff in a rapidly evolving working environment and clinical operating model and thanks to the team – introductions to the established NGL working groups were possible.
At the NGL, as is often the case, the involvement of HFE experts was late in the life cycle of the programme, so by the time we arrived the work, the physical and organisational systems were already designed and being placed into operation.
Our three weeks on site provided an insight to common work system issues the multiple challenges relating to setup, logistics, communication, staff recruitment, training, and the clinical operating models.”
Jo Simmons Programme Manager CHFG
Read the full article here: Reflections on the NHS Nightingale London from a Human Factors and Ergonomics perspective – some key lessons for supporting rapid adaptation and transformation in health and care https://drive.google.com/file/d/1AGjCBjCZY572FMXGWB6BSFA1HsQmeuyl/view?usp=sharing
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Pax, meanwhile has grown up and built a family. Safe from war but now threatened by the return of the humans, he goes out in search of safer spaces to raise his young family. While intending to leave his three kits with their mother, his stubborn daughter tags along and Pax is forced to bring her along. Pax introduces her to the forest and to the ways of the humans. He tries to explain to her that some humans (like his Peter) can be kind. The eventual reunion with Peter is marred by his kit falling ill and Pax must make a fateful decision to trust Peter to take care of the young one.
The original Pax always seemed a bit too complex to be a children's book -- its style too moody and its story difficult to follow. The sequel is even more so. This is partly due to the heavy reliance on actions and characters from the predecessor (I would strongly recommend reading or re-reading Pax before reading this book). However, even standalone, the novel's primary themes of environmental devastation, suicidal ideation, and grief are more personal and much darker.
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An ideal book review should be just that – a disinterested, third-party opinion about the book’s technical and aesthetic merits. The ideal reviewer should not have any overt professional or personal ties that might influence them to support or detract from the author’s opinions. In Natalie Hodges, the author of debut memoir Uncommon Measure, I’ve found what until now I’d considered impossible. I’ve found a literary doppelganger.
Both of us were talented violin students as children. Both of us competed and performed as soloists during our teenage years, then continued chasing our dream of becoming professional musicians through the first years of college. Our paths diverged after that, only to reunite when we both began writing to process the events that ended our careers.
I disclose this background information, not to distract from Hodges or her work, but to give you maximum insight into the review you’re about to read. I’ve done my best to evaluate this book like I would any other, but I have both greater knowledge of the subject and greater emotional involvement. That being said, Uncommon Measure is an unusual book that may allure general readers, by its eccentric approach. Hodges relies on a trio of apparently unrelated entities – time, neuroscience, improvisation – to investigate the neurobiological routes of performance anxiety, and how they crippled her career.
Perhaps one of the greatest strengths of Uncommon Measure is its ability to draw readers into its niche subcultures. Professional classical music, which we usually see represented by a tuxedoed orchestra, or a pianist tossing off a concerto in a dazzling gown, has very little to do with such images in daily life.
Hodges begins by depicting her childhood violin lessons in a Suzuki group class, then leads us through her high school years as a gifted teenager who practices into the wee hours of the morning 364 days per year, only to arrive at her defining moment as a budding violinist: an unfortunate lesson with a coach at prestigious music festival. The common thread linking Hodges’s unusual adolescence to the general reader is her performance anxiety. Even if you took lessons on a different instrument (or no lessons at all), you’ve probably experienced some version of Hodges’ oscillations between perfectionism and self-doubt, be it at school, work, or some other high stakes situation.
This assumption that her readers share her musical or scientific background on some level also hints at why Hodges includes physics in her memoir. She ponders the technicalities of how physics plays with time, then compares that to how music stretches and contracts time to express emotions. Hodges dwells on rubato (the performer speeds up or slows down part of a previously-written composition as an artistic choice) and improvisation (the performer “composes” on the spot as he plays), as well as a pilot fMRI study on a current performing artist. These sections may be interesting if you are already musically or scientifically inclined. If you are neither, you may find yourself floundering amid unfamiliar jargon or flipping ahead to where her “real” narrative resumes.
Although It’s easy to call Hodge’s common-ground assumptions risky, It’s these same assumptions that give Hodge’s musings emotional resonance. We’re used to celebrity tell-alls, or Cinderella stories of average people succeeding against all odds. But how often do we read stories of average people who didn’t “make it”? Contrary to what we’d expect, reading about Hodges’ unfulfilled dream is refreshing. She doesn’t question for our true selves, or guilt-trip us for failing to reach our highest potential. Uncommon Measure is the story of Hodges learning to embrace herself as herself, instead of hating the truth or slaving to overcome it.
As much as Uncommon Measure speaks to our emotions, there are still two elephants in the room: violin and physics. How should general readers relate to two subjects that are foreign to so many? As mentioned earlier, Hodges does an excellent job initiating us into the obsessive-compulsive world of violin performance, beginning with her earliest memories of violin class as a five-year-old, then leading through her decade-plus battle between performance anxiety on the one hand and symphony solos on the other. All this prepares us for the violin festival that changed her life. “I returned from Meadowmount hating the violin…And yet at the same time, the violin embodies and expresses all that I am and have been. When I play it’s a way of inhabiting again, even for a moment, the person I was.” (136).
This “love-hate” relationship, this nostalgia for the good ol’ days, and fear that you inrreparably let the good one get away – these are emotions we have all suffered, whether it was for a first love or an eighteenth-century Italian instrument.
Hodges also does her best to initiate us into theories of physics and neuroscience, even going so far as to summarize an fMRI study on the neuroscience at work during improvisation in classical music. For example:
The difference between memorized performance and improvisation, it turns out, lies in an area of the brain called the default-mode network (DMN), a sprawling system of functional connectivity between regions of the brain that, loosely put, modulates the many facets of the self. (60)
The general reader may still struggle to connect with such a passages, in spite of Hodges’ efforts. Perhaps that’s because we can empathize with a shared human experience like her performance anxiety, while the sciences remain mostly cerebral. This dissonance is exacerbated when Hodges omits the expected climax where music and physics would have converged, instead landing the denouement after the dust has settled.
Uncommon Measure is an uncommon book, both in topic and technique. Its sketchy ending may be the only concrete downside, since our holistic reading experience will depend on our individuality: our curiosity, our preconceptions, our imagination, our motivation for choosing the book in the first place. While this could be said of many new releases, it’s especially true of a debut memoir examining the neurobiology behind failure in a discipline that’s existed for at least five centuries. Even with my own two decades of experience as a classical violinist, I couldn’t help falling in love with Natalie Hodges’ bittersweet nostalgia, dry wit, and seductive, “backstage pass” point of view.


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Chief executives and other senior officials at insurance companies in Britain will be made more directly accountable to regulators for their decisions under plans announced by the Bank of England on Wednesday.
“Policyholders are best served by insurance companies with senior managers who Site can be held to account and who are individually responsible for the decisions they make,” PRA chief Linkedin executive and BoE Company website Deputy Governor Andrew Bailey said.
Regulators have come under fire from lawmakers for bringing so few bankers to book after lenders had to be bailed out by taxpayers in the 2007-09 financial crisis.
Under the so-called “reversal of burden of proof” proposals for banks, top managers would have to prove to regulators they were unaware of or had challenged dubious payday loans behaviour at the time.
This has alarmed bankers, with two directors of HSBC set to leave the bank because they are unhappy with the new rules, Reuters reported last month.
The plans for insurers are slightly different, recognising the differences between Visit website the industries, the PRA said.
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The Association of British Insurers (ABI), an industry body, said it was reassured the plans recognised click the differences between banks and insurers.
“We will be working with our members… to ensure that the regime is fit for purpose and ensures a continuing flow of high level talent into the insurance industry,” it said.
The new regime for insurers such as Prudential and Aviva will apply to chief executives, chief finance officers, chief risk officers, heads of internal audit and chief actuaries.
At the Lloyd’s of London insurance market, it will apply to chief underwriting officers and underwriting risk oversight functions.

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By Eddy Leks
Infrastructure has been one of the important programs by the central government. It has also been determined officially as the second most prioritized program for the next five years, after the human resources development. Accordingly, one will expect to see the construction project to continue in the second term of Jokowi’s presidency.
There are undoubtedly many regulations related to the infrastructure project for the public interest. Yet, one underlying law is particularly important, namely land procurement law of 2012. Through the employment creation bill, the government proposes some of its amendments.


Last year, the U.S. military achieved what some described as a game-changing first: shooting down a ballistic missile in flight with a laser.
As early as tonight, testers will attempt to repeat the feat. Missile Defense Agency spokesman Richard Lehner said that the Airborne Laser Test Bed, a modified jumbo jet equipped with a powerful chemical laser, will attempt to knock down a target missile in a test off the California coast.
If the experiment is a success, it is likely to revive congressional interest in funding the flying laser. In 2009, Secretary of Defense Robert Gates downgraded the program to a research and development effort, canceling plans to procure a second laser-equipped jet. But the Airborne Laser has long enjoyed support in Congress, particularly in Kansas, where the experimental plane was modified, and in New Mexico, home to the Air Force’s laser research directorate.
The test of the Airborne Laser represents the latest effort by the Pentagon to showcase the power of lasers. Last year, the Navy shot down four drones off San Nicolas Island, Calif., using a laser cannon that combined the beams of six industrial-use lasers. And in 2009, the Air Force downed several unmanned aircraft with laser weapons in a series of tests at China Lake, Calif…


Looks like we have some budding musicians within our 4-11 year membership. Everyone had a great time at the Music Workshop led by the brilliant FORTE from Music and the Deaf. They enjoyed learning about rhythm and trying a range of instruments whilst interacting with each other at the same time. As the session progressed, so did the children’s confidence. They really got into the groove when performing their musical masterpiece at the end. The professional performance that followed was inspirational for both the children and the parents. We cannot wait for next year!


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MEXICO CITY — Three asylum seekers have tested positive for coronavirus in a sprawling encampment steps from the U.S. border in Matamoros, Mexico, marking the first cases in a settlement that advocates have long viewed as vulnerable amid the pandemic.
Global Response Management (GRM), a nonprofit providing medical services in the camp, said it is proactively testing and isolating all close contacts of the three migrants who tested positive.
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“We have 5 patients in isolation: 2 who are awaiting results of testing and 3 who have tested positive on antibody testing,” GRM Executive Director Helen Perry told Reuters on Tuesday. “We are taking an aggressive approach to contact tracing and isolation in the hopes that we can catch infections early and prevent potential spread as much as possible.”
Since confirmed cases of coronavirus in Mexico began rising in March, advocates and government officials have worried about the potential for an outbreak in the camp, where an estimated 2,000 migrants live in tents on the banks of the Rio Grande river.


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Latin Jazz, Brazilian and Cuban Music in Seattle
Here's our periodic listing of Latin Jazz, Brazilian and Cuban music coming to Seattle, get out and enjoy!
Entremundos Quartet Jam Session at Capitol Cider
This high-energy, Brazilian-flavored quartet is just what you need to recover from Monday.
Third Thursdays at Tula’s Restaurant and Jazz Club
Fred Hoadley’s Sonando
Fred Hoadley founded the Seattle-based Afro-Cuban jazz band, Sonando, whose 1994, 1998 & 2006 releases received critical acclaim throughout the country. Sonando received The Earshot Golden Ear Award for Best Acoustic Jazz Band of 2007, and was featured in a cover story in the November 2008 issue of Earshot Jazz Magazine. This is the real deal.
This Friday night May 8 at Tula’s
Jovino Santos Neto Quarteto
Master pianist, composer and arranger Jovino Santos Neto is among the top Brazilian musicians working today. “Joyous” is the word that comes to mind when you see him play. Just watch this, and if you don’t at least smile, please see your doctor:
This Friday night May 8 Ballard Jazz Festival Jazz Walk
Conor Byrne Pub 10:15pm and 11:30pm
Doug Beavers Sextet
Doug Beavers - trombone; Thomas Marriott - trumpet; Oscar Hernandez - piano; Joe Santiago - bass; Ricardo Guity - percussion
New York trombonist, composer and arranger Doug Beavers has performed and arranged for the likes of Spanish Harlem Orchestra, Eddie Palmieri, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Don Omar, Sheila E., Pete Escovedo, Ruben Blades and countless others. Make this your last stop on Friday night and you’ll be dancing all the way home.
Jazz Alley Shows:
This coming Tuesday and Wednesday, May 12 and 13:
Jane Bunnett and Maqueque
The name Maqueque is from an ancient Cuban dialect that means "the spirit of a young girl" --joyful exuberance and the celebration of life. This all-female group’s first recording won Canada’s 2015 Juno Award for Best Jazz Album (Group) of the year.
Tuesday through Saturday May 26-30
Eddie Palmieri Latin Jazz Band
10x Grammy winner, NEA Jazz Master and Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement recipient Eddie Palmieri is known as “The Sun of Latin Music” and is one of the finest Latin jazz pianists of the past 50 years.
Thursday June 11 through Sunday June 14
Mentored by jazz great Dizzy Gillespie, Cuban trumpeter, pianist and composer Arturo Sandoval is a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, 10x Grammy award winner and an Emmy award winner.
Thursday July 30 through Sunday August 2
Poncho Sanchez Latin Jazz Band
Poncho and the band bring the party with their mix of Afro-Cuban, jazz and soul music. Mr. Sanchez was presented with the Legend of Latin Jazz (Keeper of the Flame) award by the Jazz Education Network earlier this year.
Triple Door Brazilian Night Series Friday May 22
Two legends of Brazilian jazz together! Pianist Antonio Adolfo and harmonica master Hendrick Meurkens appear for an enchanting evening.
Paramount Theatre on October 2
Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club: The Adios Tour
The remnants of los viejos (the elders) who ignited the Cuban music craze of the 1990s are making their final appearances in a world-wide tour. I predict this show will sell out!
Don’t forget to listen for Latin jazz on Jazz Caliente, Thursday afternoons at 2pm on KPLU’s Mid Day Jazz!


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Owners usually leave instructions, if any, and we are good to go. And everyone is happy that their favourite furry friends are in very good hands.
My home is very animal friendly and there are many parks in surrounding areas which is especially good for those pets that love the outdoors.
I have been a member of the pawshake family for over 5 years now. Over those three years, I have looked after a variety of dogs and cats of different breeds and sizes.
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Richard looked after Rocky for 4 days and I would highly recommend him. I will leave Rocky again with him knowing that Rocky will be well looked after.
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What will happen if I say all thatâ€™s in my mind for once? Not swallow my words. Will you still think of me the way you do. Will I still see the bright shine in your eyes when you see me for once you will see the real me, hear my thoughts than me having to gulp them down as always.Â
I wonder if you still will think of me as the warm and caring person that i am (with occasional outbursts of emotions) or will you take my word to your heart and etch it right there, colouring me the green of evil, the red of danger and a swampy green of disgust.
If i tell you you’re doing this wrong, or you’re hurting me by this, will it have any effect on you? Will you choose to continue to hurt me or will I have to choose to either insulate myself or distance myself from you…!!!
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Chris Madden investigates Act Too, an entertainment company who help people with learning disabilities to get more from their lives.
By Chris Madden
The audience came to their feet applauding. The cast took their bows, soaking in the moment. Electric Mango’s There’s Something About Freddy, at New Wimbledon Studio Theatre, was a deserved success.
Electric Mango is a part of the Act Too organisation, a group who, in their own words, help people with learning disabilities to get more from their lives.
They do this by developing and performing shows and other projects designed to give their clients both independence and a voice.
“Drama is the tool, the focus is the people,” explained Act Too employee Lisa Biddle.
Based in the Wimbledon Community Centre, St George’s Road, Act Too has five theatre companies, a dance company, and both a DJ and outreach project.
All the groups have the same philosophy.
“Everything we do is a service provided” said Nikko Hardrade-Grosz, who founded the company with his wife Jade in 2000.
“The people who come to us are not the job, they’re our clients.”
Invited along to see the group in action one Friday I can see this ethos at work.
Sat in the hall during the lunch break it becomes very difficult to distinguish Act Too employees from their clients.
This group feel, Mr Hardrade-Grosz says, is one of the things Act Too strives for.
The company grew out of a 6 week project which Mr and Mrs Hardrade-Grosz hosted for the day care centre they were volunteering at.
Following the course’s run they seized an opportunity from social services to expand beyond the council’s day care setup.
So, Act Too was founded to sell the product direct to the clients.
“We went to the actors and asked them, ‘What do you want?’ The company was designed for them,” explained Mr Hardrade-Grosz
Charging their clients on a ‘pay for what you get’ scheme, the company believe less invoicing makes the service more personal by providing a direct link with the clients.
Looking back on their first new client arriving with their cheque in their hand, Mr Hardrade-Grosz’s said: “It was really eye opening. We knew we had a real responsibility to these people.”
Act Too works with Merton Council, who provide paid work, and often use the actors as a focus group.
The company develop shows in association with the council to raise awareness about the issues faced by people with learning disabilities.
These workshops, devised by the actors, are often taken on the road.
One group recently put on a show about booking on a personal budget.
While a recent workshop in association with St George’s Hospital looked at people with learning disabilities dealing with cancer-stricken loved ones.
The basis of the scheme is a two-way learning process.
The professionals learn to deal with people with learning disabilities, and the actors learn to interact with the professional world.
Act Too aim to encourage independence and confidence in their students, making them more outspoken with their own opinions.
“We try to empower all of our students who attend Beans using drama, dance, music and outreach groups,” Miss Biddle said.
“All the staff try to encourage independence and to enable not disable.”
All Act Too staff have a dramatic background, Mr Hardrade-Grosz explains that they are dramatists who become carers.
“Drama is a good way for disabled people to express themselves,” said Sarah Osman, a student a Reading University who volunteered with Act Too for her course and has stayed on.
“Act Too is a great support network for people.”
Indeed their projects extend well beyond the theatre.
Their London Calling outreach programme aims to compile a website of cheap, accessible places in London for people with learning disabilities while their housing scheme helps to set up members in their own houses.
The scheme offers direct care tailored to each participant.
“It gives them freedom,” said Mr Hardrade-Grosz, “they get to screw up like everyone else.”
Back at the Centre I am invited to watch the Chilli Beans, Act Too’s musical theatre group, in rehearsals.
The actors love the opportunity to sing and dance which Act Too and the Chilli Beans provide to them.
Clearly confident and comfortable in their surroundings some of them, it turns out, have just been filming for Simon Pegg’s new film.
“We’re the Chilli Beans, and we’re hot stuff” they shout with great enthusiasm.
Chilli Beans tutor Joanna Morrison explains that they are now working on a war musical.
As with all Act Too productions, the actors are creating and improvising the show. Deciding on their own characters and learning the dance routines the directors give them.
Mrs Morrison explains that the actors decide what they want to do, and she and her colleague help them bring the ideas to life.
They normally do one show a year, but they are taking 18 months to put this one together Mrs Morrison says.
The cast, meanwhile, have burst into their next routine, a couples dance to an old wartime anthem.
Act Too run groups Monday to Friday, with each group running two days. For more information visit www.acttoo.com or call 020 8944 0024


Mustapha Carayol and Curtis Main struck first-half goals which looked set to have earned the visitors a welcome three points at the Reebok Stadium. But substitute David Ngog scored a last-gasp equaliser after Alex Baptiste had cut the deficit to one before the break.
The result ended a three-game winning streak for Boro and Karanka was not happy with his team.
“I think that today is the worst we have played since I came to the club,” said Karanka. “I was disappointed that we could not hold on for the win, but I think that we didn’t deserve to go 2-0 up and I’m sure that we can play much better than we did do today.
“We had five or six players who didn’t play the last game, so I thought because of this my team could be a lot better than we were. I made the changes because I believe that they are the best 11 that I have at the club.
“But today we had no possession of the ball and we weren’t comfortable on the pitch. We need to have the possession of the ball to keep them away from the counter-attacks.
“We played thinking that we were better than we are and we needed to play like we did in the previous three games.”
Bolton manager Dougie Freedman backed club captain Zat Knight despite him being at fault for both Boro’s goals.
Freedman felt that Knight recovered well and that his side could have snatched victory.
“Once again we shot ourselves in the foot and gave them a 2-0 lead,” said Freedman.
“We then showed great character and spirit and I believe that we did enough to eventually win the game in the end.
“Zat Knight will take it on the chin and after the mistakes there wasn’t much else he did wrong in the game. He stood up and did well. But I’m not going to sit here and defend Zat because he’s a big guy and he can do that himself. The fans are entitled to their opinion because they pay good money.”
Bolton Wanderers: Lonergan, Baptiste, Knight, Mills, Ream, Spearing, Pratley (Moritz 65), Lee (Ngog 78), Mark Davies, Eagles, Mason (Beckford 65). Unused substitutes: Vela, White, Lee-Barrett, Medo.
Middlesbrough: Given, Rhys Williams, Ayala, Gibson, Friend, Adomah (Emnes 89), Leadbitter, Butterfield (Ledesma 79), Smallwood, Carayol (Jutkiewicz 67), Main. Unused substitutes: Richardson, Varga, Konstantopoulos, Hines.
Referee: C Sarginson (Staffordshire).


Canadian writer Margaret Atwood has been labelled transphobic for sharing on Twitter an article complaining about gender impartial language.
Atwood, writer of The Handmaid’s Story, on Tuesday shared a Toronto Star op ed entitled: ‘Why cannot we are saying ‘lady’ anymore?’
Columnist Rosie DiManno, argued that the adoption of gender-neutral language creates an ‘erasure of girls,’ which leaves ‘well-meaning folks tongue-tied, lest they be attacked as transphobic or in any other case insensitive to the more and more complicated constructs of gender.’
DiManno claimed that ‘lady’ was ‘in peril of changing into a unclean phrase.’
She stated the phrase was liable to being ‘struck from the lexicon of officialdom, eradicated from medical vocabulary and expunged from dialog.’
The 81-year-old shared it with out remark, however the article sparked a direct backlash.
Margaret Atwood, pictured on October 6 being introduced with the Lattes Grinzane Particular Prize in Alba, Italy, sparked controversy on Tuesday with a tweet sharing an article about gender identification
Atwood shared an article by columnist Rosie DiManno, sparking a livid response
Cosmologist Katie Mack replied: ‘Nobody is banning the phrase ‘lady.’
‘Many organizations are — rightly — choosing exact language when speaking about issues that should do with organic traits quite than gender identification.
‘It isn’t an assault on womanhood to NOT equate gender with particular biology.’
Her tweet was ‘favored’ greater than 11,000 instances.
One other individual referenced Atwood’s most well-known work, the Booker Prize-winning Handmaid’s Story, revealed in 1985. Within the dystopian e book a bunch of girls are diminished to childbearing machines, managed by males.
In response to Atwood asking why the phrase lady can now not be used, he replied: ‘Excellent news, we nonetheless can! large fan of your fiction on the hazards of implementing extraordinarily inflexible bio-essentialist concepts about gender btw.’
Critics of Atwood identified that her Booker Prize-winning novel, The Handmaid’s Story, explored a male-controlled society the place your intercourse dictates your complete life
Journalist Amanda Jette Knox advised her 69,000 followers: ‘I am disillusioned you shared this as a result of it is factually unfaithful.
‘We are able to nonetheless say ‘lady’ & we will additionally say ‘folks’ when it is sensible to make use of extra inclusive language.
‘I am nonbinary. I additionally menstruate and gave delivery to three youngsters. Saying ‘folks with durations’ consists of ladies AND me.’
Fellow writer Abbie Karlish stated: ‘You possibly can say lady or ladies or women or ladies each time and nonetheless you need.
‘We’re simply additionally recognizing that, when discussing repro rights, biology, and plenty of different issues, saying ‘ladies’ is commonly inaccurate or outright exclusionary.’
Ecologist Karen James stated: ‘That is *precisely* what number of males reacted when feminists used to argue for gender inclusive language like ‘congressperson’ or ‘she or he’.’
One other added: ‘What??? You possibly can say lady AND you may also say trans man and non-binary individual, or if you wish to embrace multi function phrase you may say pregnant individual.
‘Together with extra folks is NOT deleting anybody.’
The row bore echoes of that which engulfed J.Ok. Rowling in June 2020.
The Harry Potter writer responded to a headline on an internet article discussing ‘individuals who menstruate’ by writing in a tweet: ‘I am certain there was once a phrase for these folks. Somebody assist me out. Wumben? Wimpund? Woomud?’
Critics accused her of being transphobic, however Rowling stated she stood by her feedback, saying it ‘is not hate to talk the reality’.
She was criticized by a number of the movie’s largest stars, together with Daniel Radcliffe, Eddie Redmayne and Emma Watson.


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Bobbi Kristina Brown was moved to hospice care. Radar Online, June 24, 2015 reported that the family has agreed to take Bobbi Kristina off drugs so she can pass away naturally. This means that unless a miracle happens, Bobbi Kristina will not be with us for much longer. Bobbi Kristina was found on January 31; face down and unresponsive in her bathtub at her home in Atlanta. She was found by family friend, Max Lomas. He called for Nick Gordon to come administer CPR while he called 911.
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Case Citation: Linda Williamson v. The City of Houston, 148 F. 3d 462 (5th Cir. 1998). Facts: Houston Police Officer Linda Williamson was working in the Organized Crime Squad and was sometimes assigned to partner with fellow Officer Doug McLeod. Williamson alleged that over an eighteen month period, McLeod harassed her every day creating a hostile work environment. More specifically, Williamson stated that McLeod conducted obvious and demeaning inspections of her appearance. He made comments to her on how her body looked in different clothes and remarked specifically on the appearance of her buttocks and the size of her breasts. Williamson related that McLeod became bolder and would wedge himself into a cubicle beside her where he could pull her hair, lean over her, breath heavily into her ear, bump, tap or slap her. McLeod allegedly whistled and
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Business Insider reporter Frank Chaparro has moved to a new beat covering equity and crypto market structure, digital wealth management and Morgan Stanley.
He previously covered financial technology, exchanges, and young Wall Street culture.
Before joining Business Insider in 2017, Chaparro anchored and reported for WFUV Public Radio, an NPR affiliate in the Bronx, and worked at Nasdaq and the New-York Historical Society.
He graduated from Fordham University in 2017 with a degree in international political economy and theology.
In 2016 Chaparro was a finalist for the professional NYC division, Division I Radio-Best News Series and for the Chris Ulanowski Memorial Award for Best News Story in the College Radio Division.
He is also a member of the New York Press Club.


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As Fortnite takes over every platform it hits, Epic has sighted Google’s 70% revenue share on the official Google Play Store as a no-go. Fortnite will release on Android devices via a dedicated installer app as to allow them to sidestep Google’s take.
Speaking to the Verge:
“The 30 percent store tax is a high cost in a world where game developers’ 70 percent must cover all the cost of developing, operating, and supporting their games,”
You’ll notice they don’t mention Apple who also uses a 70/30 split for revenue sharing but protects that with only one possible storefront.
Epic has room to talk here. They recently adjusted the revenue share for Unreal Engine to 88% for creators vs the 70% they too also supported beforehand.
Fortnite will release for Android soon. It will be interesting to see if not supporting the Google Play Store will hinder it’s adoption but let’s be honest; It’s not likely.


Some might have thought that Amazon’s Prime Air project was a joke when it was announced some time ago, but exactly two years after that date Amazon has shown its commitment to the project by showing off a brand new design for the Amazon Prime Air drone.
“This design enables it to fly long distances efficiently and go straight up and down in a safe, agile way. It is one of many prototype vehicles we have developed,” an Amazon spokesperson told us. “One day, seeing Prime Air vehicles will be as normal as seeing mail trucks on th
Revealed in a new video moderated by the ex-Top Gear host Jeremy Clarkson, the company explains the new design and how it will help you gain a better experience.
One of the biggest changes is the new hybrid design, as well as the increase in size of the drone itself. But it does a little more than that, no longer a quadcopter like the previous iteration, it can not only take off and land vertically, but also fly in a horizontal flight mode, which makes it more efficient.
Amazon says that with this new design they are able to provide coverage of over 15 miles at 55 mph.
And this won’t be the only drone, in the video Clarkson confirmed that Amazon would be working on a range of drones for use in different environments and purposes, all of which will still feature degree of sense and avoid technology, allowing it to scan the area to look for a landing spot, mainly looking for a marker that the customer will place in their garden.
And with this hybrid design they would be able to tweak how the drone works according to where Amazon wishes to use it.
So it seems that you might be seeing a drone deliver your package instead of a postman very soon.


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-- We Never Learn: The Gunk Punk Undergut 1988-2001 is a new book, out now from Backbeat Books, which traces the evolution of modern garage punk. Author Eric Davidson knows a few things about the subject, since he's also the frontman of the New Bomb Turks. The reunited Turks will play Brooklyn's Bell House on June 26 as part of a launch party for the book.
-- The dance music extravaganza Electric Daisy Carnival festival comes to L.A.'s Memorial Coliseum & Exposition Park June 25-26. The lineup includes MSTRKRFT, Spank Rock, A-Trak and Travis Barker, Boys Noize, Armand Van Helden, Groove Armada, and DJ sets from Basement Jaxx and Moby.
-- Last year, Chicago chamber-poppers and Pitchfork buddies Scotland Yard Gospel Choir were in a bad van accident, which left several band members hospitalized. They'll play their first show since the crash June 19 at Chicago's Subterranean.


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Will Elder is one of the greatest cartoonists of all time. He and Harvey Kurtzman were responsible for the early MAD (when it was a comic book) and he went on to illustrate for other humor magazines (usually partnering with Kurtzman). One of Elder's talents was his uncanny ability to mimic the styles of other illustrators. He did so in a way that both honored and lampooned the artist he mimicked. Here's a funny 1957 illustration he did based on the style of the wonderful pulp magazine illustrator Virgil Finlay.
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Among many talented cartoonists over the years, Will Elder was one of the top, even though he specialized in satire, and much of it with his compatriot Harvey Kurtzman.
Originally published in Trump magazine in 1957, this illustration satirizes good girl pulp illustration from a decade before. Elder brings his usual 'chicken fat' (extra little sight gags) to the drawing and shows that he could have given Virgil Finlay a run for his money if he had seriously worked for the pulps.
Fantagraphics has two books about Will Elder, and I cherish them: Will Elder: The Mad Playboy of Art and Chicken Fat: Drawings, Sketches, Cartoons and Doodles.
With Trembling Pseudopods
See also: Will Elder, RIP / Funny Will Elder photo / Will Elder interview from Comics Journal / Will Elder and Harvey Kurtzman's "Goodman Goes Playboy" comic
Where are our petabyte drives? Brian Hayes takes us through the reasons storage is “stuck” in the low terabytes. The tl;dr is that we got such exceptional capacity growth in the late 90s and early 00s we don’t need much more right now, so the focus since then has been on SSDs, networking, interfaces, etc, […]
Amélie Lamont, a former staffer at website-hosting startup Squarespace, writes that she often found herself disregarded and disrespected by her colleagues. One comment in particular, though, set her reeling — and came to exemplify her experiences there.
In this episode of the Flash Forward podcast we travel to a future where humans have decided to eradicate the most dangerous animal on the planet: mosquitos. How would we do it? Is it even possible? And what are the consequences? Flash Forward: RSS | iTunes | Twitter | Facebook | Web | Patreon We […]
You may not love Microsoft Word, but you’ve definitely used it. Other than being one of the most ubiquitous programs on the planet, it’s been the go-to word processing system for more than a quarter-century because it’s as basic as it gets. But occasionally, you’ve got assignments that beg for a lot more options than simple […]
Almost everyone has their smartphone in a case of one kind or another. Beyond simple protection, finding a case that can charge your phone on its own, but doesn’t feel like it’s also adding a couple pounds to the phone’s weight is the tricky part. Billed as the world’s thinnest battery case, the ThinCharge iPhone […]
You never know when new projects, ideas or opportunities can drop into your lap at a moment’s notice. That may require you to learn a new programming language like Python. Or maybe you need a primer on 3D game development. Or you might realize you could use a serious brush-up on iOS mobile creation.Point is, […]


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What is non-regression?
Non-regression is the idea that different parties to a trade agreement commit in future to at least maintaining their current level of regulatory standards on things like labour law and environmental protection. This is to avoid either side reducing standards to gain competitive advantage. In the UK-EU trade talks, regulatory standards have been at the heart of discussions. The UK has indicated that it is prepared to accept non-regression from the environmental and social protection standards in place at the end of the transition period. This is a means to ensure fair competition, or a level playing field, between companies on both sides.


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Paul Onuachu signed for Southampton from Belgian side KRC Genk in January but has failed to settle down at St. Mary Stadium, scoring no goal in 11 appearances for them last season
Super Eagles striker Paul Onuachu is closing on a move to Turkish side Trabzonspor on a permanent transfer from Southampton, Soccernet.ng reports.
The 29-year-old joined Southampton for £18m from Jupiler Pro League side KRC Genk in January.
But has failed to settle down at the St Mary’s Stadium, scoring no goal in his Premier League 11 appearances for them last campaign before they suffered relegation to the Championship at the end of the season.
He is yet to make an appearance for the South Coast club in the English second tier this season.
Before his move to Southampton, Onuachu was on a good run of form in the first part of the 2023/23 season, bagging 16 goals from 19 games, and a total of 85 goals in 134 appearances in his four-year stay in Belgium.
However, the Nigerian is set to leave his nightmare at Southampton to move to Super Lig side Trabzonspor on a permanent transfer, with the deal expected to be completed in the coming days, as reported by Dailypost.
He has reportedly agreed to join the Turkish Super Lig 2021/22 champions on a four-year contract. Trabzonspor are however still in lock with the Championship side, Southampton to sort out the deal.
Onuachu was reportedly close to joining Ligue1 outfit Metz on Friday’s deadline day but the deal fell through.
Should he finally move to Turkey, Onuachu will be welcomed by his compatriots like Ahmed Musa and Bright Osayi-Samuel both plying their trades for Sivasspor and Fenerbahce respectively.
He has not been called up to the Super Eagles squad for their dead rubber Africa Cup Of Nations qualifier against Sao Tome and Principe at Godswill Akpabio International Stadium in Uyo on Sunday.

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