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Medi-Cal, the state's health program for the poor, will be cut by $1.3 billion. Welfare, in-home support services and a health care program for low-income children also would suffer.
"People are scared that their coverage isn't going to be there when they need it," said Anthony Wright, executive director of Health Access California. "This certainly suggests that even the safety net is not going to provide coverage, even if we fall into poverty, even in the worst of circumstances. ... That guarantee, as incomplete as it was, is being unraveled further."
The budget cuts $6 billion to K-12 schools and community colleges, along with nearly $3 billion from the California State University and University of California systems.
The education cuts have forced one of the country's largest university systems to impose employee furloughs, raise student fees and limit the number of freshmen. Cuts to public school funding have led to increased class sizes, teacher layoffs and elimination of sport, music and art programs.
Schools haven't yet felt the full effect of the state's cuts because of federal stimulus money, said Renee Hendrick, executive director for business services at the Orange County Department of Education. But she said the cuts will be devastating once the federal money runs out.
"I think you're going to see larger class size, reduction in arts and music programs," said Hendrick, president-elect of the California Association of School Business Officials. "I don't think we've seen the full magnitude of the cuts yet."
The prospects for a quick economic recovery seem dim for California and many other states, leading some experts to say the spending cuts being made now will remain for years.
Already, 29 states anticipate larger deficits for the 2010-11 fiscal year, as short-term budget fixes expire and federal stimulus money disappears, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
At least 39 states have imposed cuts to key services. Minnesota and Rhode Island cut health coverage for low-income adults, Utah reduced Medicaid funding for physical, occupational and other therapy, and South Carolina reduced school aid, according to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities.
"State revenues lag the national recovery, which means – a national recovery not withstanding – states are still looking at a grim number of years," said Sujit CanagaRetna, senior fiscal analyst in the Atlanta branch of the Council of State Governments.
California lawmakers are expected to vote Thursday on the new budget.
But it requires a two-thirds majority to pass, and that's not certain, given the severity of the cuts, which could draw opposition from some Democrats.
A proposal to expand oil drilling off the coast of Santa Barbara, overturning a state commission's decision earlier this year, is another provision that could be a deal-killer for some Democratic lawmakers.
If Schwarzenegger signs it into law, the budget-balancing deal is almost certain to draw legal challenges. Public employee unions upset over furlough days have already threatened to sue, as have local governments that do not want to relinquish their tax money.
At least one state vendor said the state's budget impasse has done so much damage that it will take California months to recover.
"It's like the reverse economic stimulus package for California," said Gloria Freeman, who owns Saff USA Inc., based 25 miles northeast of the state capital.
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The Obama Administration has not approved a waiver that would allow New Jersey quick access to tons of salt for ice-covered roads at a port in Maine despite the state being at dangerously low levels.
Townsquare Media reported that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) denied the state’s request for a waiver of the Jones Act, a 1920 law requiring that all cargo and passengers moving between points in the United States be transported on American vessels.
A waiver would have allowed New Jersey to get the salt within days from a foreign transport in Searsport, Maine.
New Jersey Department of Transportation Spokesman Joe Dee told the Washington Free Beacon that a waiver from the Jones Act appears “unlikely.”
“We were pursuing a waiver, but we’ve been advised we wouldn’t get one,” Dee said. “It seems unlikely we will get it.”
DHS did not respond to multiple requests for comment.
The numerous winter storms this year have left New Jersey low on salt to treat their roads. …
Municipalities in the past were able to access the state’s stockpile of salt if needed, but the shortage has made such sharing impossible.
“If a county ran out in the past, we would share salt. Unfortunately, we are not in that position,” said Dee. “That’s not an option.”
The salt silos in Jersey City were empty. Towns such as Randolph, Fort Lee, and Englewood reportedly had to leave roads untreated. Salting in South Bergen was also curtailed due to its shortage. Monmouth County also ran out of salt as another storm hit on Saturday. Additionally, Morris County was running low and advised its towns to conserve salt.

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The device that converts power in to kinetic energy with the way of air compression, which any time demanded can release great air bursts is considered as air compressor. The power is normally made through a diesel motor, electric motor, or gasoline motor.
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The device that converts power in to kinetic energy with the way of air compression, which any time
demanded can release great air bursts is considered as air compressor. The power is normally made
through a diesel motor, electric motor, or gasoline motor. Air compressors are common and used in
numerous industrial sectors for safer, clean and hassle-free use of air. The kinds of air compressors can
be identified on the basis of either negative-displacement or positive displacement.
Reciprocating or Piston Compressors: These are definitely the most common ones with positive
displacement compressing system. The powers vary through fractional to tremendously high. The air is
filled in the chamber and then volume of the chamber is reduced, therefore developing compression
and therefore delivering the energy. The internal components involve crankshafts, cylinders, valves,,
pistons, and housing blocks.
Centrifugal Compressors: Not much of a positive displacement compressor, this tool uses very high
speed rotating impellers and accelerates the air and then use the diffuser to burst the air. This kind of air
compressor utilizes the way of dynamic compression by which velocity is applied to raise force.
Centrifugal compressors have lots of impeller/diffuser combinations and also inter coolers to cool the air
around the phases.
Rotary Screw Compressors: This type of air compressor operate by filling up air in the void section
anywhere between both the helical mated screws and their case. As soon as the screws are switched,
the volume decreases, thus increasing the air force. These types of compressors additionally put oil in to
the bearing and compression location. The device performs by cooling down, lubricating and developing
a closure between screws and the case wall, hence reducing the inside leakage.
Rotary Sliding Vane Compressors: These positive displacement compressors are made of a stator, rotor,
and 8 cutting blades. Oil is put straight into the air alongside the stator walls in order to cool the air,
lubricate the vanes and the bearings. A closure is produced among the vanes and the stator wall. After
the rotor turns, compression is created and the amount springs up tremendously.
To run an air compressor, several accessories are essential. Not simply do they guarantee resilient
application of the equipment, but will also effect in quick restoration, just in case of maintenance. Many
of the most typical accessories for air compressors are usually system controller, air and water after
coolers, battery tray kit, compressor air filter, compressor separator kits, compressor oil, flywheel,
compressor valves, engine driven compressor controls, intake filters and silencers, low oil guard,
pneumatic tank manifolds, portable air tank conversion kits, positive displacement blower equipment
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Activating mutations in KRAS and EGFR, the two most frequent oncogenes in human lung adenocarcinoma, are mutually exclusive, a phenotype attributed to functional redundancy implying lack of positive selection. Employing a mouse model expressing EGFRL858R in advanced KrasG12V-driven tumors we show that their mutual exclusivity can be explained by detrimental effects of their co-expression in lung adenocarcinoma. In vivo, expression of EGFRL858R in KrasG12V-driven tumors triggers replicative stress and apoptosis, while the surviving cells enter a transient cytostatic state incompatible with tumor development that is fully reversible upon discontinued EGFRL858R expression. Eventually, sustained expression of both mutants induces attenuation of oncogenic signaling to levels compatible with proliferation and tumor growth resulting in high sensitivity to Mek inhibition. Our results indicate that the mutual exclusivity of KRAS and EGFR mutations occurs as a combination of cellular toxicity and signal adjustment resulting in lack of selective advantage for cells expressing both oncogenes.
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This paper asks whether workers with higher socioeconomic status (SES) experience different levels of stress at work than workers with lower SES and, if so, what might explain these differences. We collected innovative assessments of immediate objective and subjective measures of stress at multiple time points across consecutive days from 122 employed men and women. We find that in comparison to higher SES individuals, those with lower SES reported greater happiness at work, less self-reported stress, and less perceived stress; cortisol, a biological marker of stress, was unrelated to SES. Worker's momentary perceptions of the workplace were predicted by SES, with higher SES individuals more commonly reporting feeling unable to meet work demands, fewer work resources, and less positive work appraisals. In turn, perceptions of the workplace had a generally consistent and robust effect on positive mood, subjective stress, and cortisol.
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The SFFS Documentary Film Fund (DFF) supports riveting documentaries in postproduction distinguished by compelling stories, intriguing characters and an innovative visual approach.
Since its launch in 2011, the SFFS Documentary Film Fund has distributed more than $450,000 to advance new work by filmmakers nationwide.
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THE role of the Performing Right Society hit the headlines this summer when the owner of a boarding kennel near Peterborough claimed it had been told it needed a music licence – to continue to play Radio 2 to its cats.
The matter was subsequently resolved when the PRS confirmed that the licence was required for the performance of music to staff and customers – not cats.
But the publicity would have struck home with many FSB members, who have been concerned about rules around music licences.
Any company that plays music in the workplace – whether to customers, visitors or staff – is required by law to have a valid PRS music licence.
Under the Copyright, Designs and Patents Act 1988, anyone who plays copyright music in public – that is, outside the home – needs permission from the copyright holder.
To simplify this process, you can buy a PRS Music Licence, which means the PRS will distribute royalties to composers and songwriters on your behalf.
The licence covers every conceivable use of music in an office, factory or reception area. The cost will depend on where exactly the music is being played and how many people listen to it. It includes CDs, jukeboxes, radio and TV programmes (including the news).
Even companies with just a handful of employees who listen to the radio at their workstation require a licence.
Although royalties are paid to a composer each time a CD is sold, or one of their songs is played on the radio, this only covers private use.
Play that CD or radio in public – that is, outside the home – and you need permission from each copyright owner for every single piece of music which is played.
PRS makes the point that, without its role, businesses would have to negotiate separately with millions of music owners around the world every time they wanted to play a piece of music.
PRS is a collective of 60,000 composers, songwriters and music publishers – many themselves are small businesses that rely on royalties as an important part of their income. Ninety per cent of PRS members earn less than £5,000 a year in PRS royalties.
But many small companies, which have always played the radio or CDs in their office or factory, are unhappy at having to pay a PRS licence fee.
I have come across a number of small firms that feel they are being unfairly targeted by the PRS.
The PRS is now starting to reach the smaller business groups in the Yellow Pages and it is being more aggressive in targeting them for licensing.
They’ve already tackled the pubs, clubs, cafes, retailers and theatres, which are fairly easy to spot, and it is quite right and proper that they pay rights as this certainly adds to the success of these types of businesses.
But with businesses and music in the workplace, you’ve got a whole range of different things.
At one end of the spectrum you’ve got a factory – imagine an open space with 100 people listening to music over a loud speaker, which is keeping them happy while they’re bashing away. You can argue it is music being played by the employer to help staff work steadily and efficiently, and you can understand there being a payment in respect of that.
At the other end of the scale you’ve got the self-employed joiner in his workshop, he’s got an apprentice and he’s playing the radio. Even if there’s only two of them, the PRS tariff applies to what is regarded as the radio performing music to people in the workplace. The problem is that there is no real exemption or analysis of how music is used at the lower end of the scale.
I would argue that this type of small employer is no different from a family unit at home listening to the radio. The family would not need to pay a fee because they are covered by the royalties the station has already paid.
By contrast, the joiner does have to pay a PRS tariff.
This is because, even though just one other person is listening, by bringing his radio into the workplace, he is technically playing it in public.
In every case where the radio is being played at work, the radio station has already paid a lump sum to the PRS and they are effectively wanting a second sum paid via the PRS licence. And that’s what people object to.
There needs to be a cut-off point for smaller businesses, so they are exempt from paying a tariff in the same way as the family at home listening to the radio.
The Copyright Tribunal, which has to approve the PRS’ tariffs, is the only recourse for employers who feel they are being unfairly targeted. But small companies are not represented on this panel.
However, this could all change in the future because a parliamentary committee recently reviewed the tribunal’s function.
It decided the tribunal was too legalistic and was underused by those it was set up to help.


text: We arrived on Koh Chang by ferry and took a songthaew to Lonely Beach, feeling very grateful that we ended up in the cab instead of in the back as the roads were nothing short of a rally track, hairpin bends and near vertical hills some of the poor people were clinging on for dear life. With this week being Chinese New Year we found many of the accommodations either thoroughly over inflated in price or just plan full. After a quick search we ended up settling at The Magic Garden bungalows. Lovely bar and the food was good but the bungalows were awful, ours had red stains up the walls and was filthy, despite changing to a slightly better room i still managed to get glass in my foot from the bathroom (insert many swear words at this point). The music from the bar next door was deafeningly loud until 4am so staying longer that the 3 days we booked wasn't really an option. Being the wise women that we are me and Laura had booked a much nicer place a couple of days ago just up the hill so much quieter with lovely views. Little Eden was run by David (originally English moved to Germany got divorced ran off to Thailand where they are much more appreciative of older divorcees got scammed lost all his money met new Thai wife built Little Eden and got a cat with no name... phew) it was lovely. We split our stay into 2 one night in the very lovely double bungalow which we shared with Laura and Gavin, and the rest in our own little bungalow. In the end we extended our stay twice staying a whole week eating yummy food, i had wine for the first time since NZ and Kev and Gav went off for a fishing trip while me and Laura went on a cooking course. We went to the Blue Lagoon Resort where we cooked Tom Yam and Tom Kah (2 types of spicy soup), Pad Thai, sweet and sour and spent ages grinding our own curry paste. We had a brilliant time learning about about ginger, coconut and spices, but the best thing, ending the day with my favourite mango sticky rice yum. (Written by Kev) We decided that we had to have a trip out while we where here as we were getting bored sitting around in the sun all day. Me and Gav opted for the Mr Khai tour which was a fishing and snorkling trip and Lorna and Laura went on to the blue lagoon cooking course. Me and Gavin were picked up at 8:45am and taken down to Bang Bao pier. This pier went on for a good half mile before we got to our boat. The lady taking us advised that there would be only 14 of us today, and 5 of those were a film crew filming tourism in Koh Chang so look out for my hair face if you ever watch a tourism video about Koh Chang. We had 6 stops planning for the day 3 islands to snorkel, 2 fishing points, and to see the rhesus monkey's. The snorkelling was unbelievable, as soon as you leapt in there were fish swimming up to you to investigate what had just swan into their eyesight. The water was crystal clear up to depths of 20m down and you could easily spot angel fish, parrot fish, barracuda, puffer fish, grouper, and many more that i can't name. The islands didn't seem very big above water but when you went under they came up from the darkness of the sea floor. There was a few times were i though " f*** what was that massive thing underneath me" but it didn't bother me for long as something colourful floated by to distracted me (insert "squirrel!" joke). The fishing wasn't successful. i didn't catch a thing, not one! i think i need more lessons instead of watching Robson Greene!. The day finished after we saw the rhesus monkeys. typical tour this part "hey hey hey monkey! " then the crew flung about 4 kilos of food at them, these were clearly well fed apes, imagine Rab C Nesbitt sat down with his gut out and that's what were taking about. Our cheeky skipper then shouted from the tables "hey hey fresh fried fish for you yummy time!" this was very tasty fresh fried fish served with pineapple and melon yummy. Getting back to the Little Eden we were absolutely shattered, i think i collapsed at 9pm like a tombstone! Apart from liking the place we stayed in i wouldn't rate Koh Chang as a good Thai island. It has been over developed and is very touristy but if you're a Costa Del Sol or Majorca fan this island if you for you! Maybe we will try Koh Mak or Koh Kood next time.

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Our workers are the nation’s most cash stressed
QUEENSLAND workers are the most financially stressed in Australia with new research revealing money concerns is costing Australian businesses $47 billion each year.
The 2020 Gallagher Financial Confidence Report shows the major causes of financial stress for Australian employees include unexpected costs, insufficient savings and rising living expenses.
About 70 per cent of people have admitted to worrying about or spending time dealing with money at work, irrespective of their position or level of income.
This is costing employers more than $47 billion each year, according to the research conducted by the Employee Benefits and HR Consulting division of Gallagher.
Queensland employees are the most stressed about personal finance in the nation, with one in five extremely worried about unexpected costs and expenses, and 15 per cent of employees spending four hours or more of their working week worrying about money.
Despite a tight labour market and an increase in the average net worth of Australians, average disposable household income has only increased $44 per week over the last decade, driving these 'here and now' money concerns.
Gallagher's Employee Benefits and HR Consulting division CEO Graham Campbell said working Australians were under greater financial pressure.
"Australians who have been impacted by the bushfire crisis will feel this more acutely, and those who are not affected will be more conscious of their financial preparedness for an emergency.

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Not too long ago, Derek and I hopped on a plane for a short hour-or-so flight to spend a long weekend in Portland. And man oh man, what an epic adventure this mini getaway turned out to be.
From the delicious farm-to-table cuisine (read: food trucks everywhere) to the delightful balance of vibrant-city-life-meets-incredible-and-accessible-nature, I now know why so many people catch the infectious Portland fever as soon as they arrive. This place radiates good vibes.
Although we were only in this pocket of the Pacific Northwest for a few days, we certainly did our best to take advantage of all the unique fun it has to offer. Long story short, we hiked, drove up/down the coast, ate way too much, met some pretty fascinating people, and somehow managed to eat a bit more.
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These books fulfil the same wistful desire — "Make me special" — that magical fantasy does. James, the chief protagonist, orphaned in the first book, is plucked from a wretched situation and plopped into the Cherub training facility, where, to quote the website, he transforms "from a couch potato into a skilled Cherub agent". Horowitz's Alex Rider is also orphaned, losing his guardian in the first pages of Stormbreaker, and is similarly transplanted to SAS special training, where his formidable skills are further refined. In lieu of magical powers, young spies get gadgets that work as if by magic — corrosive spot cream, exploding coins, lock-picks — and get a new context in which to operate, in which they are valued as highly skilled agents rather than powerless children.
Parallels with Potter are not hard to draw.
Young spy fic, like fantasy, also tends to pack a strong moral message. Alex Rider doesn't want to be a super-spy — he wants normality, peace, homework and not to have to crack any heads or save the world.
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The pattering cynicism of adult thrillers is absent from Alex's careful evaluations of what he does and why he does it, giving Horowitz's series additional depth and rounding out his character; he's also devoted to his girlfriend, the splendidly named Sabina Pleasure. Muchamore focuses on ethics, too: in the first book, at least, the rights, wrongs and grey areas of violent environmental campaigners versus big-bucks business are explored quite thoroughly before young James goes in to save the day, getting covered in anthrax in the process.
This ethical exploration prevents the best young spy fiction from just being about cool gear and breaking the rules. It forces the reader to ask "What would I do? Of course, if you want the gadgets and the goodies, but prefer the "mwahaha" to the good sport's guffaw, you can always dip into the Hive series and attend the Higher Institute of Villainous Education, where they'll train you as a super-villain, or possibly a henchman.
After all, evil geniuses have to start somewhere too. Topics Books Books blog.

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Inside The Bulova "Tune Of Time" Brunch With Nile Rodgers
Featuring a special Q&A and performance by GRAMMY winner Nile Rodgers, the Bulova “Tune of Time” brunch event helped kick the 60th GRAMMY countdown fever into high gear
Time is a gift and no one knows that better than Bulova. That's why the Recording Academy partnered with the New York-based maker of classic timepieces this afternoon for the "Tune of Time" brunch, which featured a live performance by three-time GRAMMY winner, Nile Rodgers.
The exclusive event was held at the posh Cipriani in lower Manhattan, N.Y. Tastemakers, musicians, producers, and industry vets mingled while air kisses were blown across the room during cocktail hour. Mimosas and bellinis flowed as guests posed for pictures on the red carpet with the life size GRAMMY statuette. Once seated, guests were formally welcomed by Michael Benavente, managing director at Bulova, who shared his excitement for the partnership with the Recording Academy. He offered powerful words about the impact of music, noting that the spirit of today's event is the "intersection of music and time."
The audience had a chance to hear directly from Rodgers as GRAMMY Museum Executive Director Scott Goldman sat down with the legend for a one-on-one conversation. When asked about his gift for collaborating with other artists, Rodgers — who has produced for legends like Diana Ross, Mick Jagger, Madonna, and many more, offered a simple answer: "I'm not afraid to fail, and I have total respect for the artist I work with," he said.
During the conversation Nile also spoke about the forthcoming Chic album, It's About Time, which was delayed because of the untimely passing of his close friends, Prince and David Bowie. The frontman, who describes his band as the “Grateful Dead of dance music,” admits to usually playing just one special guitar, despite having well over 100 of them.
The highlight of the afternoon was undoubtedly the performance by the producer extraordinaire, and his band, Chic. Rodgers, who is a co-founding member of Chic and lead guitarist, reminded us why he's the king of disco funk. The band gave an explosive performance that had everyone on their feet, singing along. Performing hits such as “Everybody Dance," “I Want Your Love” and even some new material, it felt like Studio 54 in the '70s. And if that wasn't enough, Rodgers also performed hits from artists he's collaborated with, including Diana Ross and Sister Sledge.
Not one person was seated during the performance — Jason Lipshutz, editorial director at Billboard, included. "To hear Nile tell stories and reflect on his contributions to music and witness a live performance really sets the tone for the weekend,” Lipshutz remarked.
GRAMMY.com also got a chance to chat with Rodgers, a New York native, about working with Bulova. "Bulova is such an iconic brand. All of my life I've been going to the airport and passing the Bulova building, which is a landmark," says the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inductee. "And the GRAMMYs are a symbol of excellence. It's cool to be associated with iconic brands."
As the official timepiece partner of the 60th GRAMMY Awards, Bulova is celebrating the milestone anniversary with a limited-edition timepiece that will be presented to all winners of tomorrow's annual GRAMMY celebration.
Hosted by James Corden, the 60th GRAMMY Awards will take place at Madison Square Garden in New York on Jan. 28, airing live on CBS from 7:30–11 p.m. ET/4:30–8 p.m. PT.
(Lakeia Brown is a freelance writer and host of the podcast, Decoded with Elle Bee. She has been published in publications like O, The Oprah Magazine, Essence and Complex. You can follow her on IG @elle_bee_decoded.)
Allen Hughes' "The Defiant Ones" Wins Best Music Film | 2018 GRAMMY
Director Allen Hughes' four-part documentary takes home Best Music Film honors for its portrayal of the unlikely partnership that changed the music business
The team behind The Defiant Ones celebrated a big win for Best Music Film at the 60th GRAMMY Awards. The crew awarded include director Allen Hughes and producers Sarah Anthony, Fritzi Horstman, Broderick Johnson, Gene Kirkwood, Andrew Kosove, Laura Lancaster, Michael Lombardo, Jerry Longarzo, Doug Pray & Steven Williams.
In a year rife with quality music documentaries and series, the bar has been set high for this dynamic category. The Defiant Ones is a four-part HBO documentary telling the story of an unlikely duo taking the music business by storm seems better suited for fantastical pages of a comic book, but for engineer-turned-mogul Jimmy Iovine and super-producer Dr. Dre, it's all truth.The Defiant Ones recounts their histories, their tribulations and their wild success. These include first-hand accounts from those who were there in Iovine's early days, such as Bruce Springsteen and U2's Bono, as well as those on board when Dre and Iovine joined forces, such as Snoop Dogg and Eminem.
The competition was stiff as the category was filled with compelling films such as One More Time With Feeling, Two Trains Runnin', Soundbreaking, and Long Strange Trip.
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Also see James Fauntleroy, Reba McIntire, Latroit, and more after they stepped off the GRAMMY stage
What do artists do the moment they walk off the GRAMMY stage from presenting, accepting an award or performing? Now, you can find out.
Also see Best Pop Duo/Group Performance GRAMMY winners Portugal. The Man posing with their first career GRAMMY Award, Best Roots Gospel Album GRAMMY winner Reba McIntire right after she walked offstage, Best R&B Song GRAMMY winner James Fauntleroy, Best Remixed Recording GRAMMY winner Latroit, and many more, with these photos from backstage during the 60th GRAMMY Awards.
Bruno Mars Wins Song Of The Year | 2018 GRAMMYs
The Hawaiian native takes home Song Of The Year for "That's What I Like" at the 60th GRAMMY Awards
Feeling the 24K Magic, Bruno Mars' successful progress through the categories he's been nominated in at the 60th GRAMMY Awards picked up another one at Song Of The Year for "That's What I Like."
Christopher Brody Brown and Philip Lawrence co-write with Mars under the name Shampoo Press & Curl. The other winning songwriters for Mars' hit tonight in this category are James Fauntleroy and production team "The Sterotypes" — Ray Charles McCullough II, Jeremy Reeves, Ray Romulus and Jonathan Yip.
The Album Of The Year GRAMMY Award wrapped up the night and wrapped up Bruno Mars' complete rampage through his six nominated categories — now six wins.
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Mariah Carey Tells Fans Fire Music Is Coming With New Album 'Caution'
The sultry R&B/pop superstar has announced she will release her 15th studio album next month – what will she bring us this time around?
Never one to do things quietly, the GRAMMY-winning R&B/pop diva with the angelic voice Mariah Carey came boldly onto the scene in 1990 with her GRAMMY-nominated debut self-titled album. At the 33rd GRAMMY Awards she took home her first two wins: Best New Artist and for Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female for "Vision Of Love," which she performed on the GRAMMY stage. The song was the album's first single and Carey's first No. 1 song. Since taking center stage at the beginning of the '90s the star hasn't looked back, releasing 13 studio albums and plenty of hits over the years. Four years after the release of her last album, she has announced that her next one is a month away. What will she serve up on her 15th LP?
The star recently shared on Twitter that her latest album is called Caution and will be released on Nov. 16, 2018. We first got a hint of a new album on Sept. 13 when she announced an album was in the works and released the lead single, "GTFO." The album's second single, "With You," followed on Oct. 4.
On "GTFO" she confidently asks a soon-to-be-ex lover "How 'bout you get the f* out?" in breathy vocals over a slow, melodic beat by GRAMMY-winning producer Nineteen85. "With You" feels like a classic Carey R&B love song with her angelic vocals backed by snapping and a melodic slow jam groove produced by hip-hop beat maker DJ Mustard, who lets her voice shine on an uncharacteristically mellow track for him. These songs hint that her latest release will give us songs that not only showcase her incredible vocal range and versatility, but also give us both nostalgia-inducing tracks as well as radio-ready hits.
"GTFO" gives us a taste of some of the new flavor that she is bringing to her new album, singing the song's coy lyrics completely in more-understated breathy vocals without belting any big high notes, not even during the chorus. It's a catchy, playful breakup song, as she confidently sings "get the f* out/how 'bout you take your tings and be on your merry way?/Fly off with the wind, bye bye baby/How 'bout you scusami, Mimi'll call you a valet."
The song was co-written and co-produced by Jeff Jefferies aka Nineteen85, who is half of OVO R&B duo dvsn and is responsible for producing some of Drake's biggest hits, including the GRAMMY-winning mega-hit "Hotline Bling." On the Drake's song "Emotionless" from his latest album, Scorpion, he samples Carey's lyrics from remixed classic hit "Emotions." Hopefully Jefferies has some catchy hits up his sleeve for Carey, and maybe even brings in some OVO artist surprises.
Carey has released some great collabs over the years, a majority with R&B and hip-hop artists, including Boyz II Men on heartfelt slow jam "One Sweet Day" from 1995's Daydream and Jay-Z on the upbeat classic belter "Heartbreaker" from 1999's Rainbow. We can only hope that the new album will offer some new, soon-to-be-classic hits with some of our other favorite artists.
Her most recent album, Me. I Am Mariah… The Elusive Chanteuse, released in 2014, had more collab tracks than usual for her, which could perhaps point towards some hot features on Caution. The deluxe edition of the 2014 album had six songs with other artists, including rappers Nas, Fabolous, Wale and R. Kelly as well as R&B singers Miguel and Mary J. Blige. The album's lead single, "Beautiful," has Miguel and Carey singing a soulful, feel-good duet, while "Dedicated" features a bounce-y, electronic-infused hip-hop beat with a verse from Nas. Seeing that she worked with big-time hip-hop producers on the new album's lead singles, we can only hope that they not only offered their production genus to more of the tracks, but perhaps brought some of their friends into the studio as well.
Fans only have to wait a month for the full dose of new music from Carey, but until then we will send our prayers to the music gods that the album will feature all of our dream collabs, perhaps some old and new friends, and offer up some new favorite songs, with some to slow dance to and others to belt out in the shower.


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Rugby is a team sport with close contact mechanics that many people worldwide enjoy. However, unlike other sports like football and basketball, it’s less popular than them. Still, they’re widely recognized as one of the most exhilarating games a sports fan can watch.
If you’re new to rugby union, you’re up for a good ride. Here is a quick trip down memory lane on how World Rugby and the Women’s Rugby Union were founded.
The rugby game itself goes back to the 80s. A collection of clubs and boarding schools created a set of rules in 1863. Five years later, in 1871, the Rugby Football Union was officially formed, and the very first international match between England and Scotland took place in the same year. It was then years after, in 1987, the Rugby World Cup presented its first games in Australia and New Zealand, with France getting defeated by the All Blacks.
In case you may not know, World Rugby is the governing body of the rugby union. It organizes the Rugby World Cup, which takes place every four years. The Rugby World Cup is the most recognized rugby event among others. Moreover, World Rugby also holds several other international competitions, like the World Rugby Sevens Series, the World Under 20 Championship, the Rugby World Cup Sevens, and the Pacific Nations Cup.
The organization was formerly known as the International Rugby Football Board in 1886 by Scotland, Wales, and Ireland. Then, England joined them in 1990. South Africa, Australia, and New Zealand joined four years later. Soon France became one in 1978, and 80 others from 1987 to 1999. World Rugby slowly established its organization as the years passed and continued to grow globally.
However, World Rugby suspended the country of Russia from their international and European continental rugby union competition after the 2022 Russian invasion of Ukraine until they were eventually suspended from the organization itself in March 2022. After that, nothing significant happened. Scheduled events and sports betting resumed.
Women’s Rugby Union
It may be a surprise that rugby union presents a women’s game even with this relatively intense physical sport. Moreover, the women’s rugby union also regulates the same laws used in men, including the same-sized pitch and equipment. It was only recently when women’s rugby union became popular, and thanks to the global tournaments, they significantly increased in popularity.
In the early years of rugby union, with the conservative background of most traditional people in history, women’s rugby was frowned upon by the public. Women were frowned upon from playing contact sports in the early 80s. Fortunately, people became more open-minded after the First World War, when women’s charity games were organized and documented at Cardiff Arms Park on December 16, 1917.
Although that may have been the case, In Sydney in 1921, two women’s rugby union teams played a game in front of a 30,000 audience. However, there was too much pressure from the authorities that ensured that they wouldn’t play again. Fortunately, in the 1960s, women’s rugby slowly laid its roots in the universities in Western Europe, where female students participated in matches.
Years later, the women’s rugby union was widely accepted, which established several women’s versions of other major rugby union tournaments. Although there were setbacks with establishing the women’s rugby union, they’re slowly being accepted to the main stage. In 2002, Scotland hosted their first women’s match, and in 2003, England also presented the first women’s International. In 2006, the Women’s Rugby World Cup was finally broadcasted live on the internet.
Who Has the Most Wins in the World Rugby Cup?
There were 25 teams who made a successful debut in the men’s Rugby World Cup. Since the commencement of the World Rugby Cup in 1991, there were already nine championships that took place.
Throughout the years, New Zealand has already won three championships in 1987, 2011, and 2015. South Africa is also not far from the ranking, with three wins in 1995, 2007, and 2019. Meanwhile, just behind them is Australia with two (1991 and 1999), and England with one win in 2003.
On the other hand, 20 teams in the women’s Rugby World Cup took part, with Fiji in the ranks in 2021 New Zealand and only USA, Canada, France, and England who had the chance to play in every edition.
Moreover, New Zealand is also the team who has the most wins in the women’s Rugby Cup, where they became consecutive winners for five years from 1998 until 2010, then in 2017. Next to them is England, where they took home two wins to their name in 1994 and 2014. Then, the USA for one win in 1991.
The rugby union still has many more things that it can offer. Although the sport already has a pretty established world organization and several famous global championships. Slowly but surely, rugby union is slowly taking over the world like a Wildstorm.

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The Impact of phones of Teenage Happiness
Can you find happiness in the palm of your hands? This article suggests the opposite.
If you have teenagers in your life and they seem to not be the happiest campers in the world, the problem is probably clutched in their hands.
In a study co-authored by psychologists from San Diego University and the University of Georgia (talk about two schools with differing views of the world) it was found that teenagers had been increasing their happiness every year, by small doses, through 2012. Then, it took a sharp drop.What was at fault? Was it the recession of 2007? Did teenagers watch their parents suffering mental anguish and go right down with them? Please. Adults are barely human to teenagers and they think even less of the ones they live with.
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Absent fathers are to be given a legal right to spend time with their children.
New legislation states that judges should ensure that fathers are allowed to develop a meaningful relationship with their sons or daughters – providing there is no risk to the child.
It will be for judges to determine the appropriate time and arrangements, if this cannot be agreed during meditation sessions between estranged parents.
In a letter to MPs setting out the legal changes, Edward Timpson, the Children's Minister, said: "Our starting point in drafting this legislation is based on two principles. "Firstly, that the safety and welfare of children is paramount.
"Secondly, that mothers and fathers should have the opportunity to play a positive role in their children's lives, when it is safe and in their best interests.
"We have concluded that this is best achieved by introducing a presumption in law that a child's welfare is furthered by the involvement of both parties – where that is safe and in the child's best interests."
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Amidst the sea of searches, there is a need to re-evaluate what we decide at the courtesy of the Internet.
Gone are the days when we turned to encyclopedias for information about the world. In the digital age, we have access to information at the touch of a finger, quite literally. When faced with the slightest doubts, we immediately exclaim, “Just Google It”! The convenience is so invitational. However, amidst the sea of searches, there is a need to re-evaluate what we decide at the courtesy of the Internet.
The reason is simple. The Internet – and whatsoever is found on it – is humanmade. Much of what we automatically accept as the ultimate, objective truth may very well be subjective opinion. Many of the answers we seek are an encoded result of the author’s experiences, which we then decode based on our interpretation. In fact, there are often hidden interests at stake, as websites increasingly push to get page views for revenue generation. The problem is two-fold: too much information and misinformation. This is not to undermine the power of the online realm in enhancing human knowledge, but to stress the importance of maintaining an extent of skepticism.
As you Google away, here are three topics for which you shouldn’t let Google tell you what to do:
The most intuitive thing to do upon the slightest of bodily problems is to search up your symptoms. Soon, you find yourself rolling up a snowball of potential diseases that you may have. Suddenly, your headache seems to be more severe. Anxiety builds up as the Internet seems to have convinced you that your days are limited. Not only can the information be deceiving by giving you a problem you don’t have, but it may even have the effect of downplaying indicators that you do need attention. If at all, treat the search engine as a starting point. The alternative? Check with your doctor; medical professionals go through extensive education to advise you. Do not place blind trust in a database-supported program.
This one may be debatable. Google can be a great source to enhance your relationship, but it is a black hole that you may not even realize entering. The Internet can be a place of polarized opinion; situations are regularly presented as either black or white. At one instance, social media might have you believe that relationships are an absolute must. The next day, a post convinces you that an independent person like you needs nobody. Countless articles float around social media: ‘If your girlfriend has these qualities, she’s a keeper’; or ‘Signs he’s just not into you’. Subconsciously, such content can affect our actions. However, relationships have grey area (lots of it) and cannot be reduced to a formula. Be it with a partner, family or friends – relationships are dynamic and complex.
Online platforms carry the experiences of others. Many times, these stories may seem to be very relevant. This can be helpful in coping with a difficult time. That said, treat what you find online as a stepping stone – not the destination.
Eventually, no one understands you better than yourself. A catalyst of globalization, the online realm may not understand the cultural and social needs of each unique individual. Simply put, the Internet cannot provide a universal answer to personal development. Online media makes it overwhelmingly easy to look for our solutions in others. Do not fall into the trap; be honest with yourself and engage yourself in offline activities to discover your potential.
Evidently, the reality is that we can all be persuaded by what we read online, but it is all about balance. Although the most accessible, the Internet is not your only source. Do not let your computer surpass the beauty of human connections.
Next time you want to learn a recipe, give your mother a call rather than YouTubing it. If you want fashion advice, ask your best friend rather than a fashion blog. Even if you do resort
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As you navigate your path in the world of search, here are some tips:
Consider the source: The author or research body has a significant impact on credibility.
Be specific: The narrower you are with your keywords, the more reliable your results.
Validate findings: Confirm your discoveries with more than one website; fake news is real.

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You're on the dance floor, not thinking, just dancing; everything has come together in one pure moment of coordination and connectivity. The sense of time becomes distorted. Time flies. Science calls this 'being in a state of flow'. It's Flow Theory.
Flow Theory’s alter-ego, Ashley Zadel, began playing out in Cape Town, South Africa – a hotbed of psychedelic trance. Travels took him abroad, to the concrete jungles of the UK and Israel. Sharp new minimalist impulses began to colour his work, and his mind expanded like a universe. Flow Theory sprung into the world, like he was just waiting to happen.
Since those days, he's had many highlights including playing New Year's eve in the silk-soft sand and hot sun of Brazil’s infamous Universo Paralello festival; sharing stages with some of his favorite artists: Ace Ventura, Avalon, Captain Hook, Day Din, Grouch, Headroom, Egorythmia, Journey, Merkaba, NOK, Symphonix and U-Recken to name a few; and joining forces with the amazing crew of London based Free-Spirit Records as label DJ and Aussie rep.
Continuing his tradition of high energy parties in glorious locations, Flow Theory recently travelled back to his South African homeland and headlined the Tswaing Crater Gathering, The Equinox Experience, and world-renowned Groovy Troopers. He's also been spending time blowing minds wide open at festivals and club gigs up and down the east coast of Australia. Now based in Sydney, he's looking forward to playing fresh beats to warm hearts on dancefloors big and small.
All these experiences have led to Flow Theory’s sound: a crisp fusion of minimalist and rhythmic progressive styles. The name is more than just a handle, it’s a way to explain a concept of being – aiming for and experiencing flow, enhanced by sound, texture, and environment.
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Import of 10 Hindi films per year if the request is received
Minister of Information and Broadcasting, Dr., said that it would be possible to import and exhibit 10 Indian Hindi films per year if those concerned, especially those in the film industry, applied. . Hassan Mahmud. He gave this information during an exchange of views with cinema owners in the meeting room of the Ministry of Information at the secretariat, Monday, January 2.
The information was communicated in the press release sent by the Ministry of Information. The Minister said that if these four associations – the Association of Film Operators, the Association of Directors, the Association of Artists and the Association of Producers – submit a written request, then we will take the initiative in this matter . Everything must be written down. Because we have seen in the past that most associations want it, but not the association of artists.
Dr. Hasan said that the journey of the film industry started under the leadership of Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman, the daughter of Prime Minister Bangabandhu Sheikh Hasina took many steps for the development of the film industry. Among them, one of the biggest milestones is the Rs low interest loan fund. More than 50 applications have been received for it. We hope they will be settled soon and more applicants will be enthusiastic.
Due to changing tastes of people not only in the country but also in Mumbai, the city of cinema, many single space cinemas have closed. Same in Calcutta. But mentioning that Cineplex is increasing day by day, the Minister said that Cineplex can make it to the market with Bangladesh Bank’s refinanceable loan fund. Separately, there is no obligation to simply cineplex. You will get this loan at 5% interest in metropolitan cities and 4.5% interest outside metropolitan cities. The normal interest on the loan is 9% with a grace period of one year.
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The success continues to roll for ECS Senior Boys basketball team, and their season is only getting started.
In Brandon, Manitoba for the Brandon Sun Spartan Invitational, the boys made the most of one of the largest basketball tournaments in that province and advanced to the B side final. There, they came back from a 10 point deficit, but to lose by a mere basket to take home silver. They were 4-1 throughout the tournament.
"We definitely improved throughout the weekend...we just couldn't pull it out in the end," stated Assistant Coach Trevor Dutka, "It was a tough loss. Just one of those games where the baskets weren't falling for us, and it seemed like the other team sank everything they were shooting. It was tough on the boys, they definitely had to learn from that."
He added that they plan to work on their defense, which faltered in the final loss during the tournament. They'll have the entire Christmas break to reset, tweak and work off the holiday turkey in preparation for heading to Moose Jaw on January 4th and 5th.
"We're building towards the end of the year, and that's what Carmen (Lindquist, Head Coach) and I are both telling the boys. We're building right now to play better, better, better every weekend until we get to the end of the season, where we're going to hopefully compete for provincials," said Dutka.

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FREEDOM OF INFORMATION COMMISSION
OF THE STATE OF CONNECTICUT
In the Matter of a Complaint by Final Decision
Jocic Construction Co.,
against Docket #FIC 88-334
Ralph Wainwright, Robert Albrecht, Monte Kline, Jean Hennessey, Jean Sheehan, Betty Pander, Edward Kovac, John Meary, James Mellen and Town of Easton Planning and Zoning Commission,
Respondents May 24, 1989
The above captioned matter was heard as a contested case on October 3, 1988, at which time the parties appeared and presented evidence and argument.
After consideration of the entire record, the following facts are found:
1. The respondents are public agencies within the meaning of §1-18a(a), G.S.
2. In a complaint filed with the Commission August 19, 1988, and subsequently amended, the complainant alleged that the respondents held illegal executive sessions on August 8, 1988, and August 20, 1988.
3. The respondents claim that their executive sessions were held for a purpose permitted pursuant to §1-18a(e)(2), G.S., as strategy and negotiation with respect to pending claims and litigation.
4. It is found that on August 8, 1988, and August 20, 1988, the respondents discussed in separate executive sessions the demand of the complainant that the respondents automatically approve its subdivision application pursuant to §§8-26 and 8-26d, G.S.
5. It is found that no litigation had been filed at the time of the executive session by the complainant against the respondent planning and zoning commission or its members.
6. It if found that the demand of the complainant made pursuant to §8-26d, G.S., is not a claim within the meaning of §1-18a(e)(2), G.S.
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7. It is concluded that the respondent failed to prove that the executive session was permitted within the meaning of §1-18a(e)(2), G.S.
8. The complainant asks that the Commission order disclosure of records or tapes pertaining to such executive sessions and that it impose a civil penalty upon the respondents.
9. It is found that no records or tapes pertaining of the executive sessions which are the subject of the complaint exist.
10. It is found that it is not appropriate to impose a civil penalty under the facts of this case.
The following order by the Commission is hereby recommended on the basis of the record concerning the
1. Henceforth the respondents shall limit their executive sessions to those matters permitted by §1-18a(e), G.S.
Approved by order of the Freedom of Information Commission at its regular meeting of May 24, 1989.
Karen J. Haggett
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So many times in politics, you're preaching to people who already agree with you. Working in grassroots, one of the biggest challenges we have is how to reach new people - how do you find them where they are? The reality is that right now, movies, music, and online media are shaping our culture. To have the greatest impact, and to reach those outside of your current circle of influence, you've got to cross over into the mainstream.
This is what the producers of Atlas Shrugged: Part 1 have attempted to do. Ayn Rand's Atlas Shrugged remains one of the top selling books of all time, and the sales have only increased amidst the liberty movement of the last couple years. Many people waited decades for the film adaptation of the iconic novel, and now it's here.
Hamon Kaslow and John Aglialoro poured their time and money into this project, hoping to bring Rand's message to a new audience. FreedomWorks has jumped on board, hoping to help the movie reach as many people as possible. FreedomWorks President Matt Kibbe was quoted in a recent National Journal article as saying that the project "reflects the ethos of the Tea Party... You had both Republicans and Democrats who felt rejected by the establishment, and the same process is going to happen with Atlas Shrugged: We’re going to build a constituency of people who believe in limited government and individual liberty.”
From the National Journal piece:
The screening marks the beginning of a splashy rollout for the movie, slated for premiere April 15—just in time for tea party tax day rallies. “It becomes an excellent vehicle for them to broaden their base,” said the film’s producer, Harmon Kaslow. “They subscribe to the philosophy of the book and believe in the writing of Ayn Rand and her view of individual liberty.”
FreedomWorks, the Washington-based tea party organization headed by former House Majority Leader Dick Armey, R-Texas, has undertaken a massive campaign to push the movie into as many theaters as possible. So far, they’ve lined up 63 for opening day in major cities nationwide; FreedomWorks hopes to push that number to 300.
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A Welwyn Garden City man was struck on the head with a pellet from a BB gun by a group of teenagers on Monday.
Herts police were called at around 7.40pm on Monday, August 3 following an incident in a wooded area near Chequers in Welwyn Garden City.
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It was reported that a man had been struck to the head with a pellet from a BB gun.
The man, who was not seriously injured, retrieved the weapon and returned home to contact police.
Officers attended and the weapon was seized.
A teenager who had been in possession of the weapon, along with a group of friends, was identified and given strong words of advice after the victim requested the incident was not taken any further.
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May 21st- Day 4
Grand Coulee, WA -> Spokane, WA
Waking up after my first century rid) in my 8 years of cycling, the last thing I wanted to do was get back on the bike for another long day of riding. The night before our gracious hosts, Ron and Corin Hunter, told us that we had a large hill in front of us for the beginning of our ride, and they definitely were not lying. Though the first 9 miles contained nearly 1,100 feet of elevation, as riders we bonded over fun conversations and collective pain. After topping out on the first section of our ride, we all pushed through until lunch and stopped in Davenport, Montana. At a small town diner called Edna’s we all grabbed lunch, sharing a little bit about the Cause and were blown away by the willingness of one of the workers, without hesitation, to pull out her wallet and gave us all of the money in her wallet. We left not long after, and kept pushing with the hope of a long rest day in Spokane with the wonderful Heidinger family in mind. Though at first the idea of riding straight to the Heidinger’s front door sounded like a great idea, as we turned onto Maple street a large hill loomed before us, and we instantly regretted that decision. It seems that Shale forgot to mention that she lived at the top of the largest hill in Spokane. Thanks Shale. Anyway, we crawled our way to the house and found the beautiful home complete with Mrs. Heidinger joyfully greeting us at the front door. Shale’s family welcomed us with open arms and lots of delicious fresh food, definitely some of the best food we had all trip. After we all got settled there was some time to clean our bikes and slack line with Aaron. Being at the Heidingers was a breath of fresh air and gave us all some time to decompress and realize that we had begun our 50 day life changing journey.
May 22nd- Day 5
Spokane, WA: Rest Day
We took a much needed rest day in Spokane, and it started off perfectly with Mrs. Heidinger’s fantastic stuffed blueberry french toast and steel-cut oatmeal. Our plan for the day was simple – we were going to hang out at Wheel Sport (a bike shop not too far from the Heidinger’s residence) to sell t shirts and talk to local cyclists about our trip, and then rest for the remainder of the day. We set up our table with t shirts, stickers, and business cards, and wound up having some great conversations with locals coming and going from the bike shop. When we left Wheel Sport, the team decided as a team that what we needed the most was good coffee – we stopped in at Revel 77 Coffee and had the chance to speak with the owner, who was excited about our cause and hooked us up with some incredible cold brew. Aaron browsed the coffee bean selection and found a roaster based out of Sandpoint, ID (Evans Brothers) which was our next destination. We called Evans Brothers, told them about our cause, and they insisted that we stopped by on our way out of Sandpoint on Wednesday. After hanging out at Revel 77 for a while, we headed back to the Heidinger household and they had more incredible food waiting for us – I don’t think I’ve ever had tacos as excellent as those. After dinner, Elijah, Andrew, and I drove around Spokane to drop Ride For Water business cards off at other local bike shops – I’m used to businesses being open until 9-10pm every night, but in Spokane it seems like every business closes at 5! When the three of us got back home, we found the rest of the team watching Jeopardy on TV, which reminded me of watching Jeopardy after dinner with my family. The six of us got HEAVILY invested into the show, and even got to the point where we were screaming at the TV, it was absolutely hilarious. After that, the riders decided to take ice baths to sooth their aching legs while Aaron and I cleaned the van outside. While cleaning out crushed Goldfish crackers from the floor runners in the van, I heard Dimitri scream from inside the house, and the scream was immediately followed by Scotty’s roaring laughter – Aaron and I looked at each other and knew what Dimitri was screaming about: the immediate cold shock of entering an ice bath. The team slept together in the attic of the Heidinger’s house, and laughed at each other until we fell asleep. It was a productive day, featuring french toast, t shirt sales, Jeopardy, and meaningful conversations – a day we all needed before heading to Idaho.
– John Christiansen
May 23rd- Day 6
Spokane, WA -> Sandpoint, ID
After a long and much needed rest day with the wonderful Heidinger family, to be completely honest it was hard to get back on the road on our way to Idaho. Our time in Spokane can be summed up with meaningful conversations, ridiculous amounts of homemade food, and really good coffee. The ride to Sandpoint was around 85 miles of rolling hills, crosswinds and slim highway shoulders. By the time we got to Sandpoint, we were exhausted, but the view was well worth it. Our amazing drivers John and Aaron were able to get us rooms at a Days Inn which just happened to be conveniently located near a McDonald’s with $1.29 cones. I wish I could tell you my ride for the elusive $1 cone was a success, but unfortunately riding a bike while eating ice cream is just as difficult and just as messy as it sounds. In proper men’s team fashion, we ended another long day of riding with a night of YouTube streaming circa 2004 Jeopardy episodes and celebratory shouts with any correct answer we could come up with.
– Elijah Jerjerian
May 24th- Day 7
Sandpoint, ID -> Libby, MT
This morning we left Sandpoint, Idaho to head East towards Libby, Montana. We started off the day at Evans Brothers Coffee by checking out their coffee and talking to the people there about the Cause. Before even walking in to the shop, we met a fellow cyclist who had ridden across the country several times. Having done the ride for both sport and recreation, he was able to give us much need insight into the ride, shared a few stories, and was very excited to hear about our ride! After solidifying a few details for the day, we set off for Montana which would be our 3rd state in as many days. The ride towards the state-line was gorgeous. Large lakes and untouched land made the views extraordinary. We were blessed with warm weather, but had to fight through some nasty headwinds throughout the day. The weather changed from a warm and windy day to scattered showers, clouds, and more wind. Just as the weather started to turn, we powered through to Libby, ending the the day just shy of 100 miles. It was a longer and tougher day than we had expected, but it’s the little things like the free cookies at the deli in Noxon that made the day just as memorable as the rest. A journey as long as this one deserves those sweet little memories. Tonight, we’re staying at Libby Christian Church and we’re thankful for their hospitality, showers, and their spare Mountain Dew.
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ROCK-BOTTOM Newcastle Falcons have appointed South African Gary Gold as their rugby director for the rest of this season after head coach Alan Tait decided to “take a break from rugby”.
And former England defence coach Mike Ford will join Gold by filling the defence role at Kingston Park, Newcastle owner Semore Kurdi announced on the club’s official website.
Newcastle currently prop up the Aviva Premiership table, nine points adrift of 11th-placed Wasps. Tait has won only six out of 36 Premiership games since he took charge.
Forwards coach Paul Moriarty will take charge for Sunday’s Amlin Challenge Cup home game against Italian side Petrarca, Kurdi confirmed.
Gold, whose previous Premiership coaching experience includes a spell at London Irish, has been assistant coach of the South African national team for the past four years.
Ford, meanwhile, joined the England set-up in 2008, but he recently departed Twickenham following a dismal World Cup campaign that also ended in manager Martin Johnson and assistant coaches John Wells and Brian Smith leaving.
Newcastle, Premiership champions in 1998, are red-hot favourites to be relegated this season, having won just two of their 13 league games, drawn one and lost 10.
Although Tait is effectively on gardening leave, the rest of Falcons’ existing coaching staff will continue to support Gold and Ford.
Kurdi said: “I would like to welcome Gary and Mike to the club.
“They will be a great asset alongside the existing coaching team and this is a demonstration of our intent to fight back and secure our Premiership status.”
Newcastle say Gold decided to join the Falcons ahead of “a number of other exciting job offers”.
Five of Newcastle’s remaining nine league games are away from home, including trips to Leicester, Gloucester and Bath, while their Kingston Park fixtures feature appointments with current top two Harlequins and Saracens.
Read more reaction to the changes at Kingston Park in tomorrow’s Sportmail.


Common problems and solutions of range hoods！
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Update time : 2022-11-21 15:09:46
As a professional kitchen appliance controller supplier, Elecontro® is our mainstream business. The company's research and development department has invested a lot of time and energy to develop a variety of cost-effective range hood controllers. Rigorous functional logic, exquisite appearance, high quality and long service life are all the advantages of the products independently developed and manufactured by Elecontro®.
Then the range hood is one of the most common kitchen appliances in daily life. We all know that this is our best helper to solve the problem of lampblack. When there is a problem with any electronic product, the same is true of the lampblack machine. Some common problems of the lampblack machine will also appear over time. The problems encountered by each family in daily life may be different, so what should you do if you encounter some common problems, the following Elecontro® will introduce some common problems and solutions for range hoods.
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1. If the automatic control system is not working, the indicator light is not on, most of this situation is because the sensor on the surface is stained with some oil due to long-term uncleaning and maintenance. The sensor switch is not working, so just put the controller Remove the dust cover and clean it. The problem will usually be solved after trying.
2. The case is very hot with loud noise. Most of this situation is caused by the problem of electric rotation and the lack of oil or damage inside the motor. For this problem, it cannot be solved by itself. It needs to be removed for maintenance. If this occurs The situation should be repaired by professional personnel.
3. The effect of absorbing oil fume is poor. This is mostly because the distance between the installation point of the hood and the cooker is too high, or the sealant is aging and leaking, the internal circulation of activated carbon is invalid, the exhaust pipe is too long, the voltage is too low, and the air inlet channel is too long. If it is blocked by oil pollution, etc., at this time, you only need to check where the problem is and perform the corresponding replacement. If it is due to the installation height problem, it can be lowered appropriately.
To sum up; some small problems that often occur in range hoods can be solved by ourselves, but some internal problems cannot be solved by us, so at this time, the range hood controller manufactured by Elecontro® reflects its value. First of all, the failure rate of the hood controller manufactured by Elecontro® is very low. From our actual user feedback, there are almost no functional issues. The function keys and display effects are still as new. So that you don't have to ask professional maintenance personnel to come to your door and add your troubles.
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