Refunds & Programs
- Renter Property Tax Refund
To qualify, your total household income for 2021 must be less than $64,920.
- Homeowner Regular Property Tax Refund
The regular property tax refund is for people who own and reside in their home on January 2, 2022. If the home is not homesteaded, your application for homestead must be made before December 15, 2021. You are eligible if your household income for 2021 is under $119,790.
- Homeowner Special Property Tax Refund
The special property tax refund is for people who own and reside in their home on both January 2, 2021 and January 2, 2022. There is no limit on household income for the special property tax refund. Your 2022 property taxes must have increased by more than 12% from 2021 to 2022 and be at least $100. The increase must not be attributable to new improvements.
How to Apply
To apply for these refunds, use Form M1PR, Minnesota Property Tax Refund which can be downloaded from the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
Forms and instructions are also available at many libraries after January 1. You can also order them by calling the department's 24-hour forms order service: 651-296-4444. This year's filing deadline is August 15, 2022. Returns can be filed up to a year after the due date. The statute of limitations will lapse for claiming the refund after one year.
When to Expect Your Refund
Homeowners should receive their refund by the end of September if they filed by July 1, or 90 days after they file, whichever is later.
Renters should receive their refund by mid-August if they filed by May 15.
You may receive your refund earlier if you did all of the following:
- Electronically filed your return
- Chose to receive your refund by direct deposit
- Filed for a refund last year
- Attached a Certificate of Rent Paid (CRP) from your landlord (if a renter)
- Had no errors on your return
- Included accurate bank account information
For more information, see the Minnesota Property Tax Refund instruction booklet.
Senior Citizens' Property Tax Deferral
This program allows people 65 years of age or older whose household incomes are $60,000 or less, to defer a portion of their homestead property taxes. You, or your spouse, if you are married, must have owned and occupied your homestead for the last 15 years. The deferred tax is a loan from the state. While in this program, you will pay no more than 3% of your household income toward your property taxes and the state will pay the rest. You or your heirs will need to repay the deferred amount before you can transfer title of the property.
A property may qualify even if there are unpaid special assessments or property taxes, penalties or interest. For questions related only to this program, contact the Minnesota Department of Revenue at 651-556-4803.


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Catalogue for the festival exploring the physical, mental and social challenges of life and death and how we survive them.
Shit, piss, blood, sweat and tears is a new Study Room Guide compiled by Lois Keidan on the theme of bodily functions in performance. The Guide consists of notes from Lois Keidan's presentation for Blackmarket No 11 2008, with added images and recommendations for further research and study
Presented in a specially designed box and cellophane wrapped. Shelved in Oversize publications section.
This item is part of the Study Room Guide On shit, piss, blood, sweat and tears by Lois Keidan (P2195)
Reports from a weekend of live art at the Bluecoat. 5-7 April 2008.
An engaging, critical and thought-provoking approach to how current technologies are changing our perceptions of the body, the self and the interactions between bodies.
This item is part of the Study Room Guide in Search of a Documentology by Marco Pustianaz (P1115)

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“All Of Us” feat. ANIMA! was originally released earlier this year through his Phazing imprint
Grammy Award-nominated DJ/producer Dirty South, born Dragan Roganović, has permeated the dance music scene with his impressive remixes and productions. He found himself starting out at the spry age of 13, after moving from his birthplace of Belgrade, Serbia to Melbourne, Australia. Heavily influenced by his surroundings, the young Dirty South improvised ways to create music, which has led to his progressive house sound today. His own first official production was released in 2004, and he has made major headway since then.
In the last 12 years Dirty South has added an extensive list of releases and remixes to his repertoire. Collecting awards like “Best Producer” at the inthemix top 50 awards, he is no stranger to recognition. Legendary Pete Tong has deemed handfuls of Dirty South’s tracks, “Essential New Tunes” on his weekly worldwide radio show. Working with some of the world’s top producers, he has created hits like, “Open Your Heart” featuring Axwell, “City of Dreams” featuring Alesso, and “How Soon Is Now” featuring David Guetta and Sebastian Ingrosso.
Debuting on his very own Drift Radio program, this “All Of Us” remix spun the track in a more dark and mysterious way. Seriously vibing out to this mix comes naturally as it gives off this amazing gentle yet ghostly tone.
Listen to “All Of Us” here:
If you’re still looking for a way to celebrate the end of 2016, catch Dirty South at Lavo NYC on Friday, December 30. For more information about Dirty South, visit dirtysouth.com.
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- Yellow Claw Drops “Bassgod” via Barong Family Imprint
- Lastlings Discuss New Album, Writing Processes, & Inspirations [Interview]
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Day for Night
A committed film director struggles to complete his movie while coping with a myriad of crises, personal and professional, among the cast and crew.
The Umbrellas of Cherbourg
This simple romantic tragedy begins in 1957. Guy Foucher, a 20-year-old French auto mechanic, has fallen in love with 17-year-old Geneviève ...

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Joyce Garrett joined the faculty of Eastern High School in September 1972 in response to demonstrations by students who wanted to add gospel music to the concert choir offerings. After a few years performing as separate choirs, Garrett combined the Eastern Gospel Choir and the Eastern Concert Choir to form the Eastern High School Choir with the motto of singing “360 Degrees of Music.”
The choir became known locally, nationally, and internationally for its excellence in singing. Its varied repertoire included a large selection of sacred and secular classics, spirituals, blues, jazz, popular songs, and contemporary gospel music.
In the mid-1970’s, Garrett produced original musical productions that were both entertaining and taught life lessons. In 1976, Eastern High School Choir embarked on its first tour of an original musical created by Garrett, “I Gotta Keep Moving,” a musical anthology of black music history which was a huge success with performances throughout the East Coast.
The choir’s growing notoriety led to engagements at local churches, government agencies, and schools. The choir’s accomplishments were celebrated each May with a big Anniversary Concert, featuring notable gospel artists like Myrna Summers, Richard Smallwood, Robert Fryson, and Shelton Becton. Choir members looked forward to wearing new coordinated outfits, performing new repertoire, and enjoying a gala reception.


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July 2006 - four days of rain in the desert (summer is monsoon season).
The end result? Sabino Canyon, one of the stars of Tucson's city park system - and also part of the Coronado National Forest - was damaged and is still under repair. Instead of being able to take the tram all the way to the top, we only made it half of the way up.
Nature was cleaning house, apparently. There were fires the season before, which loosened up debris up on Mt. Lemmon and the four solid days of rain encouraged a lot of runoff and the clearing of all the debris from the top of the mountain down into floor of the canyon. The guide told us that instead of 6 rock slides in the season, that year there were over 240! Our tram actually drove through water on THREE bridges - instead of bridges over water, the water went over the bridges - and ended up dropping us off near a picnic table half-buried in sand.
Eighteen months later, there's a lot of repair work being done, but the park won't reopen to its usual status until late spring or early summer.
Still and all, it's a gorgeous park with fantastic sajuaro specimens. We had a nice walk (a little over a mile) and I took lots of photos.
Today was my last day in Tucson. We head up to one of my favorite places (Sedona) tomorrow. We plan on stopping in at the Red Planet diner for a chocolate malted and hopefully will take in the shops at Tlaquepaque and maybe have a drink at a restaurant on Oak Creek. Look for some pretty red rock pictures in the near future!

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* Schoolboy murderer gets life
* Man charged with son's murder
* Qureia to stay in deal with Arafat
THE NEWS IN 90 SECONDS
Introduced by his wife as the "last great Democratic president" but preferring to title himself a "foot soldier" for John Kerry, Bill Clinton took the stage in Boston early this morning to attack George Bush's record in power.
Alan Pennell, 16, was detained for life today for the stabbing murder of 14-year-old Luke Walmsley, a fellow pupil at Birkbeck secondary school in North Somercotes, Lincolnshire.
A man was appearing in court today charged with the murder of his terminally ill 10-year-old son. Andrew Wragg, 36, was due to appear at Chichester magistrates court later this morning, Sussex police said.
The Palestinian prime minister, Ahmed Qureia, today retracted his resignation, ending a two-week stand-off with the president, Yasser Arafat.
South Korea today welcomed 200 North Korean defectors into the country, the largest ever single group to escape from the poverty-stricken North.
Energy giant BP today reported record half-year profits on the back of the highest oil prices for more than 20 years.
Simon Jeffery reports from Boston on the Hip-Hop Summit Action Network's attempts to convince young African Americans to register to vote.
As the political battle between a former president and a dissident surgeon continues, the Chinese people are being kept in the dark about it. Jonathan Watts explains.
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* In Society: Not in my backyard - where can Gypsies go?
* Helene Mulholland interviews pay discrimination lawyer Stefan Cross
Turning in guns for money not only makes the streets safer, it can also be quite a good business - if you happen to possess your own arsenal.
One woman has taken advantage of Brazil's guns for money programme to the tune of £35,000, handing over 1,300 firearms to the police.
Since the programme began on July 15, police have received almost 5,400 weapons at about £60 each - which means that one woman accounts for roughly 20% of its takings.
She told police her father was a gun collector. That old chestnut.
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LTC is doing breakout on 1H timeframe.
It is early sign of potential to see more upside, if we break above BOLD YELLOW line we could see $180 or $210 prices
It also shows up little potential for whole market to not dump more from here, so now I opened small long position and i will be adding into position in case if we will be getting more confirmations.
Have also tight stop loss in case if this is only a bull trap, lets see guys!
Right now we are in very hard market conditions to trade so we need to be cautious

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Scotty McCreery and his sweetheart, Gabi,
Rare.usScotty McCreery and his sweetheart, Gabi, let their love soar in this new vacation videoRare.usCountry music star and season 10 “American Idol” champion Scotty McCreery has made some incredible memories while in Hawaii. The 23-year-old singer brought his loving girlfriend of five years, Gabi Dugal, on the trip. And, it's safe to say that they've ...
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Scotty McCreery flaunts his love in these
Rare.usScotty McCreery flaunts his love in these new vacation picsRare.usJust a week after Scotty McCreery and Gabi Dugal celebrated the five-year anniversary of their courtship, the pair has flown off to Hawaii where Scotty has a pair of shows in Honolulu and Maui before a show in New Zealand on March 4. The country ...
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Scotty McCreery at the MACC - Maui Now
Maui NowScotty McCreery at the MACCMaui NowAmerican Idol winner and country star Scotty McCreery will perform live at the MACC on Wednesday, Feb. 22 at 7:30 p.m.. Scotty McCreery will perform live at the MACC on Wednesday, Feb. 22. Scotty McCreery burst onto the national music scene in 2011, ...
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Scotty McCreery rolls into Elkhart Friday
South Bend TribuneScotty McCreery rolls into Elkhart Friday for concert at The LernerSouth Bend TribuneHe has good reasons to feel incredulous about the game: McCreery's a lifelong fan of the New England Patriots and was the headliner at the team's rally in Houston the day before the game — and he wasn't certain that the Patriots could overcome a 25 ...and more »
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Scotty McCreery Performs 'Five More Minutes'
Taste of CountryScotty McCreery Performs 'Five More Minutes' at Billy Bob's Texas [Watch]Taste of CountryScotty McCreery is back on the road, and the 23-year-old kicked off his 2017 tour by recording a performance video for “Five More Minutes” at the legendary Billy Bob's Texas. The video, filmed in late January before McCreery's show at the Fort Worth ...
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Country singer Olivia Dvorak to perform at
She met her manager, Suzanne Positano, while opening for Loretta Lynn, Trace Adkins and Scotty McCreery during shows at the Arcada Theatre in St. Charles earlier this year. Dvorak will open for Drake Bell – who was a star in the hit television show ...
Posted on 26 August 2015 | 8:39 pm
Scotty McCreery opening for Rascal Flatts at
When Scotty McCreery thinks of Northeast Ohio, for some reason local professional athletes come to mind. “The last time I played there I think Colt McCoy was the Browns quarterback and Brad [Paisley] brought him out on stage,” said McCreery, calling ...
Posted on 26 August 2015 | 4:11 am
The Showdown: Scotty McCreery vs. Amanda
Scotty McCreery is proving to be an unstoppable force in the Showdown, tearing through a challenge from A Thousand Horses to win his third straight contest. Now he’ll face a tough challenge from Amanda Watkins. McCreery’s latest single, “Southern ...
Posted on 26 August 2015 | 4:00 am
Crowds rush first day of 89th annual
“Horses, Horses, Horses!” performances will be at 5 p.m. and again at 7 p.m. for the rest of the week. American Idol winner Scotty McCreery opened the main stage Monday evening to fit this year’s country music theme and seats began filling hours ...
Posted on 24 August 2015 | 11:38 pm
FULL LIST: Entertainment lineup for
Scotty McCreery (Source: Facebook) One of the biggest names of the list is Season Ten American Idol winner Scotty McCreery. According to his website, McCreery burst on the scene in 2011 at the age of 17. By 21 he sold nearly 2.5 million albums and has ...
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Højtaler til montering på Mini Phantom Digital Call. Forstærker lyde, så de kan høres på meget stor afstand.
The Mini Phantom Speaker easily clips onto your Mini Phantom Digital Call or can be set a distance away from the Call. It amplifies and enhances the sounds.
You can now attract game from further away and distance yourself from the source of the sound, enjoying more success in the field.
This speaker comes with an attachment cord and a 25" cord.
You can set the speaker as far away as 300" with additional 60" sections of wire (sold separately; see accessory section-wire lengths work on both pro and mini calls). It is water resistant, features an LED power indicator, and runs on 4 AAA batteries (not included).

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GREAT DOG Lamb Crackers (Lamb Lung) - Sourced and Made in USA
- GREAT DOG Lamb Crackers (Lamb Lung), sold in a 2.9 oz bag, are 100% high protein, low fat lamb lung - voluminous, airy, crunchy, loaded with flavor and a great value when compared to freeze dried treats
- Lamb Crackers (Lamb Lung) make great training treats and are suitable for dogs of all sizes - break the irregular-sized pieces into smaller pieces to suit your needs
- Any way you use GREAT DOG Lamb Crackers (Lamb Lung), your dog won't be disappointed!
- GREAT DOG Lamb Crackers (:Lamb Lung) are sourced from family farms in the Midwest, slow roasted and dried without salts, soaks, washes, nitrates, sorbates, BHA or BHT
- ALWAYS SUPERVISE FEEDING. Small pieces can become a choking hazard. Feed pieces appropriate for your dog's size, age, health state and eating behavior.

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I started playing music when I was 5 years old. I played a double keyboard "Lowery" organ. I love all types of music. I like varieties of music. I love all instruments, though I only play piano/keyboards. I love the piano because of the variety of music that the instrument can be used in. Being a musician, music is a huge part of one's life. Music is one of the greatest gifts, God has given to people, and I Thank God for the ability to play it.
How did you hear about us?
What is your profession (singer, rapper, songwriter, poet, dancer, model, music fan, etc.)?
How many members are in your band?
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Jazz, Blues, Rock, Pop, Instrumental piano
Who are your influences in the music industry?
Ray Charles , Eric Clapton , Jerry Lee Lewis Classic Rock artists
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I Built an AR in My Kitchen Without Telling the Government The National Interest Online blog
“I built a semi-automatic rifle in my kitchen. Iu2019ll bet thatu2019s one sentence youu2019d never thought youu2019d hear. Neither did I, until the day I decided to do it.
The job required drilling aluminum, and tiny shards and slivers of metal were going to fly everywhere. Itu2019s not something you want to do over carpet, so I decided to do it in my kitchen.
Did it work? Hell yes, it did. After three hours of work with light tools, I had built the essential component of an AR-15 rifle. America has now reached a point where people can construct modern weapons in their kitchens.
Is this awesome, crazyu2014or both?
In my extended group of friends, seven of us own AR-15-type rifles. Perhaps not coincidentally, we each bought one after turning 40.
Buying this kind of rifle is the modern version of getting a Corvette during your mid-life crisisu2014but cheaper and probably less dangerous.
Thereu2019s a subcultureu2014and cottage industry to support itu2014around AR-15 rifles. After adding accessories to my first rifle, swapping out parts and purchasing tools, I realized I had a knack for it.
I was an AR-15 grease monkey. During the course of several projects, Iu2019d built an entire rifle from scratch. But Iu2019d never built the lower receiver of an AR-15. By U.S. government standards, Iu2019d be manufacturing a firearm.
The Last 20 Percent:
The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms controls the sale of AR-15 lower receivers. As far as the law is concerned, the lower receiver is the weapon. Itu2019s one of the few parts you absolutely need to make a functioning firearm, and theyu2019re usually stamped with a serial number.”


In an electric vehicle drive system, an electric motor for electric vehicle converts the stored electrical energy in a battery to mechanical energy. Today, electric mobility on the back of technological improvements are expanding lucrative opportunities for the companies involved in the manufacturing of electric motors for electric vehicles. Electric motors for electric vehicles should have important attributes like simple design, high specific power, low maintenance cost, and robust control. Importantly, government policies will continue to be the linchpin for electric motors for electric vehicle market over the promising years of the forecast. The rapid domination of electric buses across the world, predominantly in China will spur the sales of electric motors for electric vehicles. Further, in the coming years, fall in the sales of conventional cars owing to long-term advantages associated with electric cars to impact the global electric motors for electric vehicles market substantially.
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On the basis of vehicle type, the global electric motors for electric vehicles market can be segmented as:
SUV (Sports Utility Vehicle)
Regional Segments Analyzed Include
North America (U.S., Canada)
Latin America (Mexico. Brazil)
Western Europe (Germany, Italy, France, U.K, Spain)
Eastern Europe (Poland, Russia)
Asia Pacific (China, India, ASEAN, Australia & New Zealand)
Middle East and Africa (GCC, S. Africa, N. Africa)
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Hitachi Automotive Systems
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• What is the forecast size (revenue/volumes) of the most lucrative regional market?
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• Which new regulations might cause disruption in industry sentiments in near future?
• Which is the share of the dominant end user?
• Which region is expected to rise at the most dominant growth rate?
• Which technologies will have massive impact of new avenues in the Electric Motors for Electric Vehicle market?
• Which key end-use industry trends are expected to shape the growth prospects of the Electric Motors for Electric Vehicle market?
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• What is the degree of fragmentation in the Electric Motors for Electric Vehicle market, and will it increase in coming years?
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Lives: Maltby, WA
Employer: POWER TRAIN COMPONENTS
Job Title: National Sales Manager - West
- 2012 Chevy truck (tow rig) stock
- Audi A3 (stock)
- VW Routan (I’ll admit I own a minivan) wife’s car
- 2007 VW AWD GTI. Modifications include.....
AWD conversion from an 08 R32
Big Turbo kit Gen 2 GTX2867R
UM tune for motor, transmission and Haldex
Front mount IC
All SuperPro Poly bushings front and rear
SuperPro front control arms
Stoptech 355 Trophy front
4 piston rear brakes with two piece rotors
Enkei wheels with slicks
Custom KW Clubsports with custom spring rates
034 track density mounts
034 rear sway bar and end links
R32 front sway bar
Front and rear aluminum knuckles
USRT DSG cooler
Sunroof delete with carbon fiber insert
Complete welded in rollcage by Godspeed Fabrication
OMP head restraint seats and OMP Hans style harnesses.
I’m sure there is more...
An Interesting Car-Related Fact About You: I like to tinker. Can never leave anything alone. Sometimes even at the last minute before going out on track. That’s how you end up with a GTI like that.


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The Sellers family, who live in Abu Dhabi, arrived on the island at 10:20am on flight EY430 from Abu Dhabi on Thursday (July 1). Of the 44 passengers onboard, 23 disembarked in Phuket while the rest went on to Suvarnabhumi airport in Bangkok.
Darren Lee Sellers was joined by his wife Supattra and their young son and daughter and are staying at the Angsana Laguna Phuket resort in Cherng Talay. It was not stated how long they will be staying in Phuket.
When asked how they felt being the first family to arrive under the Phuket Sandbox program, Darren replied: “We feel very privileged to be the first family to arrive and feel lucky to be here.
“We are very happy to be back in Phuket again after two years of being unable to travel and we are really looking forward to the various facilities that Phuket has to offer.”
Darren added that the family decided to choose Phuket primarily due to the Sandbox scheme that was implemented to welcome back foreign tourists to the island.
“There are processes that you have to go through to get here but once you understand what is required and you can prepare well it is very easy and straight forward,” he said.
“Additionally we received help from the resort and the embassy which made the whole process really very easy.”
When asked why the family chose to stay at Angsana Laguna Phuket both children were quick to respond with “because of kids stuff and the many activities!”
Darren added that the family researched and Angsana seemed the perfect fit. It offers a range of activities to keep the children entertained through the kids club, there are golf facilities available, something that appealed to golf fan Darren, there is the Laguna, amazing mountain views and the beautiful beaches.
“Also the local food is amazing,” added Supattra.
“We received a very warm welcome and the Thai hospitality has been phenomenal,” Darren said.
“We feel very happy and lucky to be able to be here,” he concluded.

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John Thomas Smith, 1766–1833, British, Interior of Sir Paul Pindar's, Bishopsgate, 1810
Interior of Sir Paul Pindar's, Bishopsgate
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Lena Cowen Orlin, Locating privacy in Tudor London, Oxford University Press, Oxford New York, 2007, pp. 126, 128, DA680 [ORBIS]
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HELLBOTN METALFEST 2019 (Kolbotn, Norway)
August 30-31, 2019
by Jorge Patacas
Hellbotn Metalfest started out in 2014 in the city of Kolbotn located 20 minutes from Oslo, known for being the hometown of bands like Darkthrone. Since the beginning, the organizers had the idea of creating a festival for local bands, adding bigger names from the Norwegian scene year after year. This edition was held once again at Kolben Kulturhus which, as the name suggests, is a cultural center where, among other things, there are concert halls. Previously they used only the small stage, but in 2019 only the first day had concerts in that room, while for the second stage they added the larger main stage and another hall as a secondary stage.
It all started on Friday, August 30th with sold out tickets, where four bands were part of the lineup. Filthdigger straight from the Norwegian capital city were the first to appear on stage, and they had no mercy, attacking from the beginning with their old school Death Metal full of power and energy. Unfortunately, the fire alarm went on during their performance due to the smoke machine installed on the stage, so the venue had to be evacuated for about fifteen minutes until we were told to re-enter, and so the band was able to resume their set that featured songs from their only album album so far, “Damned by the Living Dead” (2016).
Incinerator was the next group on stage, with members of Austrian, Bulgarian and Norwegian origin, but based in Kolbotn and Oppegård. They have just released their debut EP “Awakened by Evil” on cassette through the local label Snake Oil Kassettforlag, so they played songs included in it, with “Angel Slayer” being a highlight. Very interesting Black/Thrash band that is worth watching live.
Another band that came out of Kolbotn is Nekromantheon, who played next. Among its ranks are Arild Myren Torp (guitar/vocals) and Sindre Solem (bass/vocals), who also share duties in Obliteration, but unlike their other project, Nekromantheon have more Thrash influences, although the old school flame is there too. Excellent performance with Solem really into the show encouraging the audience to scream at all times.
After five years of silence when it comes to studio albums, Nocturnal Breed returned this year with “We Only Came For The Violence”, an album containing pure Black/Thrash tracks such as “Choke On Blood”, “Nekrohagel” and “War-Metal Engine” which we got to hear that evening, as well as older material such as “Alcoholic Rites” and “Nocturnal Breed”.
Something that has always been part of this quartet is the theatrical side of their performance, and that’s why on this occasion two girls dressed as nuns appeared on stage, with inverted crosses and gas masks, spilling “blood” on the vocalist. The show went on until the fire alarm sounded again to our surprise, and it was midnight already, so many people decided to leave, while approximately half of the audience was still there once the show was resumed a few minutes later. The band managed to finish their set with “Armageddon Nights” and the cover of Death, “Evil Dead”.
As mentioned at the beginning of the review, the second day of the festival was held in two other stages, and the program was made so that they featured bands alternately, so the crowd could see all of them regardless of the stage they were playing, a great decision by the organization.
Blodhemn was the first band to appear on stage playing very interesting Black Metal. Their third and latest album to date is called “Mot Ein Evig Ruin”, and it was released through Soulseller Records last February, so there were some songs from the same on the set.
Then it was time for Liverum who performed on the second stage; it’s a relatively new band that released their debut album “Discover Your Land” in 2017. Comprised of Polish brothers Adrian and Marcin Dzieciol on guitar/vocals and bass respectively, along with Norwegians Andreas Midtgård on guitar and Dimitri Victor Hermansson on drums, the band has influences from Death and Groove Metal with many progressive passages that makes it really interesting. Unfortunately, due to the delay in the beginning of their show, part of it was overlapped with that of the black metallers Mork on the main stage, so the number of attendees was lower at that point.
Mork put on a good show on the Stage 1 of the Kolben Kulturhus. The band, whose lyrics are written in Norwegian, released new material this year under the title of “Det Svarte Juv” through Peaceville Records, which is worth checking out.
The next band on the main stage were the legendary Carpathian Forest, who took the Norwegian scene by storm in 1992 with their demo “Bloodlust and Perversion” even though they were already active for a couple of years under the name Enthrone. Nattefrost (the only original member) and his crew always had an element that made them different from the rest of the bands in the Black Metal scene, and that’s the inclusion of topics such as BDSM and dark humor both lyrically and visually, something that we witnessed in this performance as well. Songs like “Rock N ‘Roll Glory Hole” speak by themselves, but there was something for everyone, from “Ancient Spirits of the Underworld” to “Likeim” from the latest single released in 2018, to the cover of Angst Skvadron, “Negativitetens Kveletak”. On a visual level, we got to see Nattefrost holding an inverted cross, girls wearing gas masks distributing Norwegian flags to the audience (!) and they also invited two guests on stage, Skrotmunn Råtapøl (Likfunn) and Hans Fyrste (ex-Ragnarok, Svarttjern), the latter using a very bizarre outfit which is hard to describe while he made sexual gestures during the two songs in which they provided vocals: “Knokelman” and “Mask of the Slave”. They concluded with “The Suicide Song”, giving way to the Finns Foreseen on the second stage.
They keep it simple when it comes to staging, only the logo of the band stands behind the drum kit, but nothing else is necessary, since the show they deliver don’t even let you breathe. We are talking about chaotic Crossover here, with vocalist Mirko Nummelin screaming and moving around the stage, and a band that displays immense energy. The band has released two studio albums, “Helsinki Savagery” (2014) and “Grave Danger” (2017), so we’ll see what they come up with in the future.
Anders Odden has a long history in the Norwegian and international metal scene, having played in a lot of bands, including Celtic Frost and Apoptygma Berzerk, currently playing the guitar in Order and bass in Satyricon. However, Cadaver is his own band, being a pioneer of Death Metal in his country releasing classics such as “Hallucinating Anxiety” (1990) and “…In Pains” (1992). After several splits and reformations with different lineups, Odden eventually decided to reform the project, this time with himself taking care of the vocals and guitars, accompanied by Dirk Verbeuren (Megadeth, ex Soilwork) on drums, recording a new album this year. This was one of the most anticipated shows of the festival since it was the first time the band was going to play in 15 years, this time with Destructhor (Myrkskog, Nordjevel) on guitar and Secthdamon (Myrkskog, Odium, Emperor) on bass as live members. With this amazing lineup nothing could go wrong and it didn’t; the band delivered their 100% with a setlist consisting of a selection of tracks from their entire discography, from their latest single, “Circle of Morbidity” to classics like “Hallucinating Anxiety” and “Blurred Visions”, ending with the fan-favorite “Decomposed Metal Skin”. Brilliant performance from four experienced musicians and good interaction with the audience including some fun comments by Anders.
On the second stage, it was time for Turbonecro, whose name very similar to that of the popular Turbonegro is no coincidence, since it’s a band formed by some of its ex members. Among them it’s vocalist Harald Fossberg, who did vocals on the debut album “Hot Cars and Spent Contraceptives” from 1992, and currently works as a journalist at Aftenposten, one of Norway’s leading newspapers, in addition to having written the book “Nyanser av Svart” about the Norwegian Black Metal. They added some punk attitude to the festival with Fossberg himself coming down from the stage, singing face to face to almost every person in the audience, including me.
Coming back to the main stage, it was Mysticum’s turn, who were responsible for closing the festival in Kolbotn. Of course we are talking about other veterans of the scene who made a difference with their first album “In the Streams of Inferno” in 1996, where they took an industrial approach to the traditional Black Metal. Prime Evil and Cerastes, both on vocals and guitars, and Dr. Best on bass, took the stage that also included a big screen behind them showing videos from war times, and unleashed a brutal show which featured songs like “Far”, “Fist of Satan”, “Crypt of Fear” and “All Must End”.
In conclusion, a very good festival in an excellent location for those who live in Oslo and its surroundings. It has halls which are ideal for metal concerts, sound according to expectations and very good atmosphere. We wish the best to the organization and hope that Hellbotn keeps growing as it has been doing so far!


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Fan of melody, always on the lookout for sunny sounds, he made his way in this EDM world. In 2020 he enters the TOP100 of the best DJs in the world.
After many remixes, many gold and platinum records, releases on renowned labels such as Warner, Spinnin, Sony, and others. With a tour on all the biggest international stages, the future can only be announced growing for this young producer!

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text: Rising Star Games announced that Hello Kitty Kruisers will be releasing on the Nintendo Switch sometime this spring. We reported earlier this month that a German video game rating site leaked the games existence. Hello Kitty Kruisers originally released on the Wii U and mobile devices back a few years ago. The lackluster game is just the latest Wii U game being ported to the Switch. Hello Kitty Kruisers features 4 player splitscreen along with both land and air vehicles. The game is scheduled to release sometime this spring in North America. See the official Nintendo Switch trailer for Hello Kitty Kruisers below.

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Loretta Lynn definitely knows how to throw a birthday party. And where to host it. The extraordinary lady and one of the most important figures in country music history celebrated her 85th birthday as she welcomed fans, friends and family to the Ryman Auditorium in Nashville, Friday night (April 14), for the first of two weekend concerts. Loretta, born April 14, 1932, was joined by her sisters Crystal Gayle and Peggy Sue and special guests Martina McBride and Shawn Camp.
Though no cake could be seen onstage, Loretta served up plenty of goodies for the audience nonetheless. Loretta, clad in a floor-length, sparkly teal dress, reprised a number of her classic hits, including “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” “The Pill” and her signature tune “Coal Miner’s Daughter.” Ever the entertainer, Loretta spiced her performance with some well-timed humor and warm recollections of her career.
The quips came quickly, not long after opening act Shawn Camp, her frequent writing partner of late, finished his set. As Loretta took her seat on the Ryman stage, backed by a seven-piece band, she kicked off the night with “I Wanna Be Free” and followed with a birthday announcement. “I’m 26 years old,” she exclaimed, drawing laughs from the audience. The always-feisty entertainer also let it be known that she could “outwork any 26-year-old under the table,” which she proceeded to prove with a finely-paced 90-minute set.
First things first, though. Loretta had to tend to her gown, shifting it away from the floor as she sat. “I need a new dress,” she announced. “This one’s about ten miles too long for me.”
Loretta then shared a little nugget after her rendition of “Blue Kentucky Girl,” one of her earliest Top 10 hits. “That is my all-time favorite song,” Loretta declared. “Even over ‘Coal Miner’s Daughter.’ I wish I’d written it.” At another point in the show, Loretta told the audience that “I’m singing in my favorite place,” referring to the historic Ryman in downtown Nashville. She recalled her case of the nerves when she made her debut at the Ryman in the early 1960’s as part of a Grand Ole Opry show. “The only thing I remember is patting my foot to my song,” she smiled.
It would hardly have been a birthday bash, though, without gifts and guests. To the crowd’s surprise and applause, Martina McBride took the stage, bearing flowers and birthday wishes for her musical idol. The two strong-voiced ladies harmonized on the appropriately powerful “You Ain’t Woman Enough,” earning a standing ovation from the packed house.
The hits continued with “She’s Got You,” a No. 1 hit for Loretta, and “The Pill,” a song that stirred plenty of controversy when it debuted in 1975. Loretta also gave fans a sneak peek at her upcoming new album, Wouldn’t It Be Great, out August 18, with her performance of the title track. On that one, though, she needed a bit of assistance from her daughter Patsy, who came to her side to help with the lyrics. “I should learn it before I sing it,” Loretta cracked, seizing the moment.
The celebration turned into a true family affair as Loretta’s younger sister Peggy Sue Wright entered, joining Loretta on “Don’t Come Home A Drinkin’ (With Lovin’ on Your Mind),” Loretta’s first No. 1 single. Sister Crystal Gayle, who became a star in her own right, teamed with Loretta and Peggy Sue for the pop hit “Put Your Hand in the Hand” and Loretta’s 1968 No. 1, “Fist City.”
During another segment, Loretta poignantly asked, “Do you all miss Conway?” speaking, of course, about her popular duet partner, the late Conway Twitty. Loretta and her band leader evoked memories of Conway as they sang “Lead Me On,” one of five chart-toppers recorded by Conway and Loretta.
No Loretta show would be complete without “Coal Miner’s Daughter,” the autobiographical tune she wrote about her youth in Kentucky. Peggy Sue and Crystal returned to the stage to sing it with Loretta, bringing the audience to its feet one more time.
It was the perfect way to cap a birthday celebration. And the weekend party will continue with another show Saturday night at the Ryman.
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The container ship Venta Maersk, one of Maersk Line’s new Baltic feeder vessels, arrived in Saint Petersburg, Russia on Friday after completing its historic one-off passage of the Northern Sea Route from Asia to Europe.
Venta Maersk is the fourth of seven sister vessels and was delivered on July 11, 2018. The new Baltic feeders are among the world’s largest ice-class vessels designed specifically to operate in cold waters (down to -25 degrees C), where ice-class is required to offer year-round operations. They have a nominal capacity of 3,596 TEU and is equipped with 600 reefer plugs.
According to Maersk, the passage of Northern Sea Route “went according to plan and without specific incidents.”
“We are very happy to welcome back crew and vessel safe and sound after this unique voyage,” says Palle Laursen, Chief Technical Officer at Maersk. “The trial allowed us to gain exceptional operational experience, test vessel systems, crew capabilities and the functionality of the shore-based support setup.”
Although the passage is feasible around this time of the year due to lack of ice, ice conditions in the East Siberian Sea still required assistance by icebreakers.
Despite the trial’s success, Maersk underlined that the passage was a one-off trial designed to gain operational experience in a new area and to test vessel systems.


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House OKs bill that would limit California’s egg law
WASHINGTON — The cluck may be running out on California’s egg law.
The House on Thursday approved a bill that would prevent California from requiring that eggs imported into the state be produced under standards ensuring that hens can spread their wings.
The measure is included in a Repulican-drafted farm bill that passed on a largely party-line vote of 216-208 after heated debate.
It now goes to House-Senate negotiators who will work to reconcile differences between their bills.
The “prohibition against interference by state and local governments with production or manufacture of items in other states’’ was sought by Rep. Steve King, a Republican from Iowa, the No. 1 egg-producing state.
King contends that California exceeded its authority and interfered with Congress’ power to regulate interstate commerce in imposing conditions on farmers who want to sell eggs in the nation’s most populous state.
“This bill threatens the ability of every state to protect consumers and animals and would put California egg farmers out of business,” said freshman Rep. Jared Huffman (D-San Rafael), who as an assemblyman wrote the 2010 legislation requiring out-of-state farms to comply with Proposition 2 in order to sell eggs in California.
The 2008 voter-approved initiative requires California chicken farmers to give egg-laying birds enough room to stand and spread their wings. The 2010 state legislation requires that, when the initiative takes effect in 2015, eggs sold in the state must come from farms that meet the California standards.
Critics of King’s measure have warned that it could nullify more than 150 state laws around the country, many of them dealing with animal welfare. They also contend that it would harm California by forcing its egg farmers, but not their out-of-state competitors, to comply with voter-approved rules.
The House bill drew a White House veto threat and strong oppositon from Democratic lawmakers, in large part because it left out food assistance programs, such as food stamps. House Republican leaders pulled out the nutrition programs after a revolt by its conservative rank-and-file helped sink an earlier version of the farm bill last month because of its cost.
The American Farm Bureau Federation also complained about the slimmed-down bill.
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Late last year the leader of City of York Council, Chris Steward, agreed to answer YorkMix readers’ questions.
You came up with some crackers, on all sorts of topics. We’ve picked some of the best, and Cllr Steward has given full and frank answers.
So here is the council leader on everything from potholes to refugees…
How much money will it cost to significantly improve the York flood defences, and what will the funds that have been allocated be spent on?
– John Jones
It is also clear that we are getting more extreme flooding than in the past and the water is reaching York at ever greater speeds, we must therefore work more upstream to limit the flooding itself rather than just dealing with the consequences.
Why is there no affordable housing? Why do you turn everything into student accommodation?
– Jayne Stafford
There is a particularly great need for homes at the lower end of the market at prices within people’s budgets and this is something we are delivering by being realistic on affordable housing targets.
Unfortunately political dogma saw Labour insist on unrealistically high levels of affordable housing, as a result nothing got built and they denied many of our residents homes.
Curb the hen parties
Is anything gonna be getting done about all the hen/stag do parties flooding the city during the day? Evening times not a problem but its not nice trying to enjoy a day in the town with toddlers when there are groups for hen parties walking about with blow up penises
– Charlotte Moffatt
Traffic, roads and pollution
Can we switch all the traffic lights off in York and see what actually happens? Because at the Barbican when the lights went out the traffic really moved smoothly
– Malcolm Lummas
There is too much traffic and pollution in York. Why not introduce congestion charging in York? We have excellent park and ride (bus and why not bicycle or even boat?)
– David Kessel
As a group though we believe it is about a carrot of giving better public transport rather than a stick of congestion charges or for example the fines from the Labour Lendal Bridge closure.
Why are you you not using the extra money given by the Chancellor to repair local roads? The condition of all residential roads is an absolute unacceptable disgrace
– Neil Lewis
Although Labour’s waste means we as a council now have less money to spend in areas where residents want better roads is still a firm priority of ours.
Refugees and the homeless
Do you support housing refugees in York ahead of the ex military, young couples with York ties etc, and the homeless you can see on the York streets?
– Jeff Sawyers
Why did York not take any refugees? Why do we not open unused houses to rough sleepers, as they did in Manchester?
– Nele Sonntag
Manchester has vastly more empty houses than we do in York but where there are empty homes here we as a council work with landlords to ensure buildings are brought back into use as soon as possible.
Care homes for the elderly
Why are you closing all the elderly care homes? And why have you scrapped the idea of building new ones?
– Mark Gibson

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Community 1st Cornwall and national sports development charity StreetGames are hosting a free to enter family fun run on Friday 16th October at St Meriadoc C of E Junior School in Camborne. This follows the success of last year’s event which saw pupils from the school taking part as well as their families and teachers from the school.
The fun run has been organised by Community 1st and StreetGames with local support from LEAPActive, who work throughout Cornwall to encourage people to become more physically active in their daily lives, to encourage participation in sport, and to raise awareness of healthy living.
The first run starts at 1.30pm with pupils from years 3, 4, 5 and 6 taking part in separate events. Participants can run, jog or walk the 500 metre course around the school grounds and everyone who takes part will receive a special medal and certificate of achievement.
John Dwan, managing director of Sport4Life, the organisation delivering the event on behalf of StreetGames and Community 1st Cornwall said: “The aim of the Run 4 Fun event is to encourage the school children and their families to take part in some exercise and have fun together. The event last year was very popular with the school children and this year we hope to see even more participants.”
Community 1st Cornwall, the company delivering LIFT in Cornwall (the Central Government initiative to develop a new generation of community based primary health and social care premises), believes that the partnership with StreetGames on this initiative is a valuable one.
Rod Hulme, Director of Community 1st Cornwall, said: “As an organisation we are dedicated to delivering modern health and community facilities across Cornwall which really meet the needs of the communities in which they are located. We are delighted to be working together with StreetGames and the Cornwall LEAPActive team to deliver this event and bring the pupils and their families together to have fun and get fit.”


Finding its feet
Over the last decade, an influx of foreign products, as well as a lack of government action, led to a slump in Mexico’s once mighty pharmaceutical industry. Today, as companies in the sector cannily adapt their strategies across areas from product development to distribution, the industry is experiencing an unprecedented re-emergence, supported by an increasingly robust regulatory framework.
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In 2008, the Mexican government removed its mandatory manufacturing requirement, allowing new companies to set up in the country. This, coupled with the country’s raft of free trade agreements, led to the industry being undermined by cheaper foreign imports. To stay ahead of the curve, Mexico’s pharmaceutical firms are now opting to pursue bioequivalent generics – or partner with those who can. They’re also becoming more conscious of the need for investment in innovation.
“This will undoubtedly have to be a checkpoint with the new government, given that investment in technological research and development is well below the standards of other countries,” said Dr. Dagoberto Cortes, president of ANAFAM (National Drugmakers Association), adding that currently, only 0.37 per cent of GDP is invested in R&D.
And while the country currently only invests around 6 per cent of GDP into health, compared to around 9 per cent in the UK, this is quickly rising due to the increased coverage offered by the Seguro Popular programme.
Another reason for this growth is Mexico’s changing demographic structure, which has led to manufacturers of treatments for lifestyle ailments to take a fresh look at the country.
To meet the anticipated need for more medication and mitigate spiralling drug costs, the public and private sector have joined forces to promote the domestic manufacture and sale of generics, revolutionising the industry. Today, more than 60 per cent of the 2.5 billion units sold annually in the country are generic, and the country aims to become a global leader in the regulation of biologic and biosimilar medicines.
Steps have already been taken: COFEPRIS (Federal Commission for Protection against Health Risk) is working to change consumer perceptions of generic drugs and incentivise investment in world-class drug manufacturing facilities.
“When treatment becomes a problem because the patient can’t pay for drugs, generics offer quality at an accessible price,” adds Cortes.
Mexico’s pharmaceutical market has turned itself around, and the future is bright. With an estimated annual growth rate of almost 5 per cent, and projected annual sales of 195.20 billion pesos (£9.4 billion) for 2012, pharmaceuticals are now second only to cars in terms of importance to the Mexican economy.


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The Faculty of Clinical Informatics is now accepting applications for new Members and Fellows, for a limited time only
The Faculty of Clinical Informatics is now accepting applications for new Members and Fellows
The Faculty is working to develop the profession of clinical informatics, building on the Core Competency Framework, and working as part of the Federation of Informatics Professionals (FedIP) to ensure an inclusive and comprehensive approach. Now is a great time to join the Faculty and help to shape the future of the profession.
“FCI is an excellent platform and good starting point for raising the profile and mainstreaming clinical informatics within NHS and beyond. I was keen to join the Faculty and interact with other like-minded colleagues for achieving its key objectives i.e. to develop professional competencies for clinical informaticians and to provide accreditation for informatics-based training programmes.”
Mahmood Adil, Medical Director of Information Services Division (Scotland) and Health Protection Scotland, NHS National Services Scotland
FCI members benefit from a wide range of opportunities, from career development support (through mentoring and support with revalidation and appraisals) to the chance to join Faculty Special Interest Groups (including Clinical Safety, AI and Early Careers) and Professional Interest Groups for nurses, midwives, allied health professionals, those working in digital medicine, and healthcare scientists. Members also gain access to exclusive Faculty events, including 2 annual conferences and regular online webinars. Members are also kept up to date with the latest ideas and advances in clinical informatics through monthly e-newsletters. We also have a growing international membership.
The deadline for applications for Members and Fellows is Thursday 30 September*. Applications for Associate are accepted at all times.
We are very pleased to be able to offer bursaries again for Faculty membership:
• Healthcare Scientists, with thanks to the National School of Health Care Science
• BAME women, with thanks to the Shuri Network
Find out more about how to apply at here.
*This article was updated on Friday 3 September to reflect the recruitment window extension.

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Drain oysters and save liquid; oysters may be chopped or left whole as desired.
Add water to oyster liquid to make 1 quart.
In stock pot, combine bay leaf, one onion, and celery and simmer for about 1 hour uncovered.
Remove from heat; allow to cool for about 1 hour, strain, and set aside.
In butter, saute remaining onion and celery; cook for about 5 minutes or until pale in color.
Add flour and stir well, but DO NOT BROWN.
Add some strained oyster stock: stir well to prevent lumps from forming.
Add remaining stock and heat until hot and thickened (about 10-15 minutes).
Add oysters and cream; heat about 5 minutes more.
Add sherry and ladle into serving bowls and garnish with chopped parsley.
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The agency administers programs directed toward control and eradication of plant pests and disease. It regulates pesticide use by registering products, certifying and licensing applicators, and investigating suspected misuse. Staff also administer programs concerning proper pesticide record keeping and waste reduction; pesticide and fertilizer storage, containment and disposal; pesticide container recycling; noxious weed control; and other groundwater protection initiatives.
A Department laboratory tests groundwater, plant, animal and soil samples for pesticide residues. The Department also oversees the Livestock Management Facilities program. This program regulates many aspects of livestock production, including setback distances, design standards for waste lagoons, waste management plans, and livestock manager certification.
The agency provides financial, technical and educational assistance to Illinois' 97 soil and water conservation districts. Department staff coordinate district programs to reduce erosion and sedimentation, protect water quality, control flooding, plan land use, and enhance woodland, wildlife and recreational resources. The districts promote conservation practices through informational campaigns, educational outreach and technical assistance. Department staff also administer the agricultural components of Partners For Conservation Program, a long-term state initiative to protect natural resources and improve outdoor recreational opportunities in Illinois.
The Department distributes Partners For Conservation Program monies used for four purposes: to promote sustainable agriculture, stabilize eroding streambanks, fund a cost-share program for construction of soil conservation practices and assist Illinois' soil and water conservation districts. The Department helps organize a statewide soil conservation survey which tracks Illinois' progress toward its goal of reducing soil loss on cropland to tolerable levels. Tolerable soil loss is the rate at which the amount of new, naturally produced soil is equal to or greater than the amount lost. More than 80 percent of the state's farmland currently registers within tolerable soil loss limits.
The Department also reviews and comments on state-funded and regulated projects to protect Illinois' agricultural land from unnecessary conversion to other uses. It works with other state agencies to develop agricultural land preservation policies and tracks the amount of farmland converted by state action. Department staff also provide technical assistance to landowners and local governments wishing to establish farmland protection programs. To ensure farmland disturbed by mining is restored to its pre-mining production capability, the Department reviews coal mining permit applications and inspects mines.

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Darin and Brooke Aldridge ink new record deal
Darin and Brooke Aldridge are signed with Rounder Records and will release their debut for the label next year.
The Cherryville couple appeared 10 times this year at the Grand Ole Opry. Rounder is based in Nashville, and is known for offering music from a variety of Americana and bluegrass icons. Artists with the label include Alison Krauss, Dailey & Vincent, Doyle Lawson & Quicksilver and Rhonda Vincent.
Darin Aldridge said they’ve looked up to artists with Rounder Records and signing with the label is a new adventure. They’re working on the recording to be released in 2019.
“We’ve got some recorded and we’ll be going in the studio this winter to work on the new project,” he said.
In a news release about the Aldridges signing with the label, Rounder co-founder Ken Irwin said the couple are two of the most gifted and hardworking young musicians in bluegrass.
“Their soaring vocals and extraordinarily beautiful harmonies really make them stand out. After being fans for years, we’re excited to have the opportunity to work with them,” he said.
The Aldridges performed their annual holiday concerts in Kings Mountain on Nov. 17. Their next performance in the area is at 7:30 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 8 at Tryon Fine Arts Center, 34 Melrose Ave., Tryon.
Brooke Aldridge was voted Female Vocalist of the Year by the International Bluegrass Music Association, or IBMA, for the past two years. In 2017, Darin Aldridge was voted Mentor of the Year at the IBMA Momentum Awards.
For more information about the Aldridges and their upcoming tour dates, visit Darinandbrookealdridge.com.
You can reach Wade Allen at 704-669-3331 and follow him on Twitter @wadeallenstar.


Baileigh CS-C425SA Semi-Automatic Column Cold Saw - BA9-1002633Brand: Baileigh
Baileigh CS-C425SA Semi-Automatic Column Cold Saw - BA9-1002633
The CS-C425SA is a semi-automatic column coldsaw that is perfect for any full-service fabrication or machine shop. The CS-C425SA operates on 220 volts of 3 phase power and accepts a maximum blade of 17" and uses an industrial grade gearbox, drive motor, and hydraulics. The cutting head rides up and down a heavy way track that has been hardened and ground to offer the most accurate cuts in the industry. The column has adjustable gibs that ensure long life from the slide ways. The down feed movement of the cutting head is hydraulically fed offering a precise cutting pressure through the cycle which extends blade life. The CS-C425SA is a vertical column cold saw that has been constructed to last for decades.
To operate the CS-C425SA simply put the material against the provided material stop, press the foot pedal to start the cutting process, the material is hydraulically clamped and then the saw starts its decent to the material. After the cut is finished the blade will shut off and return to the home position, ready for another cut.
This vertical column cold saw can miter left 45 degrees and 60 degrees right, making it a perfect saw for angle iron and channel. An industrial grade coolant pump ensures the blade is cooled and that the chips are washed away from the material being cut. The Baileigh Industrial CS-C425SA semi-automatic column coldsaw comes standard with 4 cutting speeds, metered material stop, industrial coolant system, and a tool box filled with items for general maintenance and blade changeovers.
Built from steel and cast iron, this semi-automatic cold saw will last for decades. All industrial-grade components, like the gearbox, hydraulics, and coolant system, keep cuts accurate.
- Accepts a maximum 17" blade.
- Miters 45° left and 60° right, perfect for angle iron and channel.
- You can switch between 4 cutting speeds (35, 60, 70, and 120 rpm) to fit your material.
- 5 hp blade motor runs on 220-volt 3-phase power.
- Cutting head rides up and down heavy slideway tracks, hardened and ground to offer the most accurate cuts in the industry.
- Blade head allows you to adjust the descent speed.
- Adjustable gibs on the column give the slideways a long lifetime of use.
- You can set a hard vertical stop so that the blade only cuts so far down—great for faster cycle times.
- Whole carriage, including motor and blade, will slide up or down with the press of a button so you can get your material in there.
- Hydraulic downfeed movement of the cutting head offers precise cutting pressure through the cycle, which extends blade life.
- Simple to operate: put the material against the stop rod and press the foot pedal to start cutting.
- Hydraulic self-centering vise clamps the material, then the saw starts its descent.
- After the cut, the blade automatically shuts off and returns to home position.
- Choose manual or semi-automatic mode by turning a dial.
- Metered stop rod lets you easily make repeatable lengths for production runs.
- Rugged steel base reduces vibrations to produce burr-free cuts like only a cold saw can.
- Industrial-grade coolant pump cools the blade and washes chips away.
- Flood coolant system prolongs blade and machine life, plus it helps the blade give you cuts with smooth edges.
- Oiler system lets you pump a lever to release oil from the reservoir and keep the head moving up and down without catching.
- Comes with a box of tools for maintenance and blade changeovers.
- Baileigh covers this vertical column cold saw with a 1-year parts warranty.
- Lifetime technical support by phone means you can contact Baileigh's team of reps—all with hands-on machine experience—any time you need help.
Recommended for: Large-scale production at any full-service fabrication or machine shop.
|Max. Blade Diameter||17" - 14" standard|
|Head Miter||45° Left / 30° Right|
|Round Solid at 45°||2.36"|
|Square Tube at 45°||3.93" x 3.93"|
|Round Tube at 45°||4.5"|
|Rectangle Tube at 45°||3.93" x 1.96"|
|Round Solid at 90°||2.75"|
|Rectangle Tube at 90°||4.72" x 1.96"|
|Square Tube at 90°||4.33" x 4.33"|
|Round Tube at 90°||4.92"|
|Vice Style||Single Action|
|Max. Vice Opening||6"|
|Included Accesories||Included Accesories|
|Blade Speed||Four-Speeds, 35 / 70 & 60 / 120 (rpm)|
|Power||220V / 3-phase|
|Shipping Weight||1870 lbs|
|Shipping Dimensions||60" x 44" x 87"|


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By Aliyah Saleem
Like millions of people around the world, I use online dating.
As a Pakistani woman with a Muslim name and a banging nose ring, I attract attention from some Muslim men. Dating is hard in the best of circumstances but if you are an ex-Muslim, it’s downright depressing. A lot of us try and stay in the closet because of the taboo for as long as possible. It’s okay when you are single but the prospect of a serious relationships and having children puts ex-Muslims in a pretty bleak place.
You have two choices: tell your parents that you are a non-Muslim and don’t have to marry a Muslim (or marry at all) or lie to your future Muslim partner and enter into a relationship built on deceit where your non-religious views will have to be kept private. Neither is tempting as the former could result in being disowned, and the latter in a serious drinking problem.
I have dated Muslims and nothing extraordinary has happened as a result. I did have a particularly traumatic date once when I went out with a ‘liberal Muslim’. I made it very clear that I am an atheist and he said he was fine with that. Three days later we were at a café near my house on a Saturday afternoon. Thirty minutes into the date he raised the topic of religion. I brushed it aside but he kept bringing it up. He then spent the next twenty minutes preaching to me. I ended the date soon after, thanking him for wasting my time when he told me that he agrees with Sharia punishments “in certain circumstances”.
I have decided as a rule not to date Muslims anymore. At first I didn’t want to discriminate and I gave Muslim men a chance. After all a lot are pretty good looking with their hipster beards. In the last year, I’ve been on a few dates with Muslim men.
However I can’t get past a date or two because I know that his family will have to be pretty magical and progressive to be happy with a daughter-in-law like me. Even when I tell the guys that I am quite public about being non-religious, they say it’s a not big deal — but I know that it is. Any chance of me being a serious girlfriend diminishes instantly when they find out who I am.
The in-laws matter, too. I already have an extended family that has largely rejected me; nobody is special enough for me to suffer that again. My future mother-in-law wouldn’t be impressed if she Googled me and found a lot of hits related to atheism and an obese kid in India with my name (seriously, Google it). I’m in the minority, one of the tiny number of women of Muslim heritage who is open about her atheism.
Ex-Muslims are expected to date and marry people who probably won’t accept them in the long term. You can call me sceptical but I think that, until Muslims are less conservative about parenting and relationships, it will most likely result in one or both parties facing the hard truth.
Unlike Muslim women who may prefer to marry a Muslim, a former Muslim would probably do better to not date a Muslim. The reasons are obvious as someone is going to end up comprising or being heart broken when the inevitable reality about family dynamics hit home.
Relationships are about power dynamics and ex-Muslims are right at the bottom of the Muslim hierarchy. We would struggle to exert our non-religious lifestyles choices and parenting decisions over our Muslim partners and their families. This is not to suggest that it cannot happen but I believe that those would be rare circumstances.
My ex-Muslim friend had a furious argument with her parents because she said that she will never circumcise her son. I hope that her future son appreciates that she fell out with his grandparents over the protection of his bits before he was even born. She regularly argues with them over their refusal to accept her hypothetical non-Muslim partner and uncircumcised son.
Even if an ex-Muslim does find a non-Muslim partner, you may have to live with years of them being snubbed at family occasions, or even worse, but not unlikely, being barred from attending. As my friend said when I told her that I was writing this, “I have accepted that I’m going to be a massive disappointment to my parents”. My mum has pretty much given up on me marrying a Muslim man and has resolved to ask me if I will at least find a nice ex-Muslim — shared values and all that jazz.
It’s not only difficult for ex-Muslim women. One of my friends has never felt the need to tell his family that he is non-religious. He manages to live a double life without many obstacles. Now that he is in his thirties, his family are wondering why he keeps turning down all the good marriage proposals being offered to him. His family are unware that he cannot fathom marrying someone with whom he cannot be honest about his views on religion.
There is also the additional fear of being ‘outed’ by these women if he is honest about his non-religious views. His family expect him to only marry a Pakistani Muslim. The ideal situation for him would be to find a Pakistani ex-Muslim who is also willing to stay in the closet. I found it hard to console him when he told me. What can you say to somebody who is facing intense pressure to find someone to fit specific requirements and also make him happy?
At a Faith to Faithless panel that I chaired in January this year at UCL University, five ex-Muslim women discussed whether leaving Islam is a feminist issue. As I expected, speaker after speaker talked about marriage, boyfriends, clothes, hijab, honour, being able to move freely and feeling suffocated in the knowledge that leaving Islam is not enough.
There is a common stereotype about us, that we leave Islam so that we can do whatever we want — you know, drink, dance and have orgies covered in honey. It’s extremely insulting to assume that we are somehow weak for not wanting to follow Islamic rules. If only we were seen as free thinking humans who have the right to choose how to live our lives. It’s also inaccurate. For many, being a Muslim never deterred them from being able to do what they wanted in the first place.
It did play a part in why I left Islam though. I was so ready for a life of hedonism after cripplingly boring teenage years locked away in religious schools but it’s not that simple. You can go on a huge intellectual journey — exploring evolution, cosmology, philosophy, anthropology, yet when it comes down to it, you can still feel like an outsider and an embarrassment to the family for not conforming to Islamic gender norms.
Sarah, one of the speakers at the ex-Muslim feminist event, spoke about her restrictive upbringing. One night she packed her bags and left in the night when she could no longer cope with her life as it was. The reality is that choosing to live your life as you want does not come easily to ex-Muslims. It’s up to every individual to pick their own battles and to decide when it’s time to say enough is enough.
Aliyah Saleem is an ex-Muslim atheist, a secular education campaigner and a co-founder of Faith to Faithless. She attended religious boarding schools for six years in Britain and Pakistan before leaving Islam. View her blog here. Follow her on Twitter.

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The Quarters has six bedrooms sleeping a total of 24 people.
- 3 super king bedrooms
- 3 bunk rooms (each sleeping up to 6)
The rooms are located in three individual wings, separated from the kitchen and lounge by a long corridor. Combined with excellent insulation, these rooms offer peace and quiet away from the communal areas.


Those who work for the Center for Death Penalty Litigation are idealistic, perhaps, and certainly righteous, but they now have focused on a U.S. Supreme Court ruling that could have serious implications in capital cases in North Carolina. The ruling came in Washington in Foster v. Chatman, wherein the court ruled 7-1 that prosecutors in a Georgia case violated the U.S. Constitution by intentionally excluding African-Americans from the jury in a capital case. The court ruled also that Georgia courts were wrong in refusing to consider evidence of that discrimination.
The exclusions were blatant: Prosecutors struck all potential black jurors, and one’s notes showed he marked the names of potential black jurors with a “B” and also ranked the African-Americans in order of preference in case one had to be chosen.
Said Ken Rose, senior attorney at the center, “Today, the court sent a message that we must stop making excuses and start enforcing the law against discrimination in jury selection. The privilege and obligation to serve on a jury, regardless of race, is fundamental to our democracy. Yet African-Americans in North Carolina are routinely denied the right to participate in the most important decision our criminal justice system ever makes.”
The General Assembly, then controlled by a Democratic majority, in 2009 passed the Racial Justice Act to address racial bias in jury selection, among other issues. Death row inmates could present evidence in the form of statistical proof that African-Americans were systematically excluded from juries. If they proved bias, their sentences could be commuted to life without parole.
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The center, in its response to the high court ruling, cited several examples of North Carolina cases in which prosecutors tried to exclude black juror candidates. And a study showed black juror candidates were removed from consideration by prosecutors at twice the rate of white jurors. In addition, the center reports, some prosecutors attended a training session from the N.C. Conference of District Attorneys that focused in part on “race neutral” excuses if they had to explain excluding black juror candidates.
This Georgia case, with the decision written by conservative Chief Justice John Roberts, should shame North Carolina lawmakers into restoring the Racial Justice Act..