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Coheed and Cambria is a band that might take a bit of getting used to. Claudio's voice is different than any band in today's music. It is a love it or hate it thing. But whether you like them are not, you have to admit that the members of Coheed and Cambria are great musicians, if you don't believe me pick up a copy of the "Live At The Starland Ballroom" DVD.
This CD is way different than "Second Stage Turbine Blade" and "In Keeping Secrets Of Silent Earth: 3". SSTB was a straight-foward album, more heavy, and more rock-ish. IKSSE3 had more of a variety of styles. This CD also has a lot of styles, but a lot of songs show us a completly different Coheed and Cambria, which could be a good or bad thing.
If you don't know already, the lyrics for the songs of Coheed and Cambria are based on a sci-fi type story that the singer of the band is creating. Each song tells a different part of the story. The story is being released as a graphic novel/comic. As of 9/20/05, Second Stage Turbine Blade issues #1 and #2 have been released, plus Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume 1. More comics are to be released soon.
According to interviews of the singer of Coheed and Cambria, this album steps outside of the concept of having the lyrics relate directly to the story. The lyrics to this CD show how the author's personal experiances relate and have made their way into the story. The words still have to do with the story, they just arent directly telling it.
This CD is best listened from beginning to end, so pop in the CD and relax [or rock out] and if you don't have this yet, get in the car and run to your local CD store and pick it up now! It might take a bit to grow on you, so listen a few times.
INDIVIDUAL TRACK REVIEWS;
1. [ Keeping The Blade ]
Like the first two albums, this CD starts out with an instrumental. Basically, its putting the two intros together, but it sounds drastically different as this time it is in the form of a beautiful string arrangement and pianos. It sounds like something that would be the soundtrack to an epic movie, the song would be played at the part where the hero of the movie tragically dies... Okay I'm going a bit far. But really, the instrumental starts off with strings, then a creepy piano riff, which sounds a lot like "Second Stage Turbine Blade". About halfway through, it switches to strings sounding like "The Ring In Return". It is really beautiful, and especially to fans of the older CD's, it will send chills down your spine.
It wouldn't make it as an actual song, but as an intro I'd say its almost perfect.
[ 4.5 / 5 ]
2. [ Always & Never ]
This is an accoustic song. There are a lot of wierd noises in the background, which I believe is Claudio's neice. There is a lot of nice accoustic guitar work. Claudio's voice and lyrics are good, as usual. This might not be the best first actual song on the CD, but it its a good song. This is the start of Claudio's strange lyrics. No matter how happy the song may seem at first, it always ends on an angry or sad note... "I'm still waiting here, my dear... To kill all of you."
Anyways, a great song, very calming. I think it would be better a bit later in the record, but I think its great just the way the band wants it.
[ 4.0 / 5 ]
3. [ Welcome Home ]
The first single off the record, and an excellent one at that. This song is 6 minutes of pure goodness, putting it simply. It starts off with an accoustic riff, which quickly translates to electric. This song has a very epic feel, similar to "In Keeping Secrets Of Silent Earth: 3" off of the last album. With this song, you might notice Claudio's voice sounds a little different, and there are a lot more solos. Coheed and Cambria is going in a new direction for their music, or maybe just this CD, but this is the song where it becomes obvious.
The chorus for this song is awesome, with the pinch harmonics, and the lyrics. "Hang on to the glory at my right hand, here lay to rest is a love ever-long." The verse is equally amazing. Their is a small quiet part... "One last kiss for you, one more wish to you..." Then the guitars break out with amazing solos, shared by both Claudio and Travis. Towards the end there is a chorus of "Wooooaaaahhh....", which like said before, adds to the epic feel and makes the song more similar to IKSSE3. The song ends with string instruments as the guitar and drums fade out.
This song is definently one of the strongest on the CD, and is an excellent choice for a single. Its also a bit different than the other singles, such as "A Favor House Atlantic" and "Blood Red Summer", so hopefully this song opens Coheed and Cambria up to a wider audience.
[ 5.0 / 5 ]
4. [ Ten Speed (Of God's Blood & Burial) ]
This track does not dissapoint after listening to Welcome Home. The song continues busting out the awesome guitar riffs and the bass and drums sound great together. There are also some great background vocals in this song. The chorus is incredibly catchy. "Believe her, you'll leave her, you're leaving more..."
Around the two minute mark, there is a great solo, which follows with a softer verse. "Nobody knows but you... Cause I don't want to ride tonight." For a few seconds there is a spoken verse in the background, which probably has to do with the story. The last part is awesome, "Ten Speed in God's blood and burial..." and the scream at the end leaves you wanting more.
[ 5.0 / 5 ]
5. [ Crossing The Frame ]
This song starts out with pretty solid guitar work, and goes into a decent verse. The pre-chorus and Chorus are my favorite parts though. "I'm spying on you, Newo..." Around 2 minutes it goes into a little techno sounding part... "We're casting quarters into wells that hold our dreams."
This is a mediocre song in my opinion, its not the best, and not the worst, it has some great parts. Give it a listen and you might love it.
[ 3.5 / 5 ]
6. [ Apollo I: The Writing Writer ]
This song starts out with an techno-ish intro that is about a minute long before the song actually starts. The song itself quickly breaks into the verse, which has a strange, almost dark sounding beat to it. "If my shame spills a word across this floor, woah oh oh oh... and tonight, goodnight, I'm burning star IV..." "Goodnight, tonight, goodbye." The chorus of this song is pretty catchy, and along with the intro and verse, this song is pretty interesting and unique.
There are also some great lyrics... "You left me here to fend on my own, so cry on ***** Why aren't you laughing now""
I wouldn't say this is the best song on the record, but it is definently one worth checking out.
[ 4.0 / 5 ]
7. [ Once Upon Your Dead Body ]
This song starts out with a verse, with cool guitar work in the background, and great vocals. It continues to a great chorus, which seems to show a little bit of Claudio's personal side. " Do you remember why you did it" Do you remember why she left""
"Oh, I hope you die right now, will you drink my chemical" Oh and if you cry out loud, it'll only make me feel too good." could be one of my favorite Coheed choruses ever. The vocals get a little chaotic at the end, but its all good. The song ends with a chord and another techno type bridge fades into the next song.
[ 4.0 / 5 ]
8. [ Wake Up ]
This is the kind of song I would never expect from a band like Coheed and
Cambria. It is basically a love ballad. Its true that this band is always full of suprises. The highlights of this song are the words. "I'm going to ride this plane out of your life, I wish that I could stay....I wish you could've seen my face in backseats staring out of the window." The chorus (The morning will come, in the press of every kiss.) is the most un-coheed sounding music I've ever heard. Yet somehow I still end up liking this song...
[ 3.25 / 5 ]
9. [ The Suffering ]
The second single. This song is another poppy song, kind of a mix of Favor House, Three Evils and Blood Red Summer, yet it comes out better. It starts out with a catchy guitar riff and continues with the catchy verse and catchy chorus...
The background vocals (Oh where have you been if it hurts to be forgiving bye, bye bye.....then burn in hell, young sinner) are awesome in this song and add a nice touch. This song is another good song and although it is more poppy, I still think it would make a decent single that could get people into all the music in the band.
[ 4.5 / 5 ]
10. [ The Lying Lies & Dirty Secrets Of Miss Erica Court ]
This song is fairly upbeat. It starts out with distored palm muting and a cool single note guitar riff in the back. After about 40 seconds the song explodes into a catchy chorus, showcasing Claudio's amazing voice. The whole song isn't anything spectacular, but it is pretty catchy. It ends a little weak.
This song is pretty solid and catchy, but not the best of the album.
[ 3.75 / 5 ]
11. [ Mother May I ]
This song is a bit wierd. It has a strange, almost off-beat sounding intro. The song has some genius lyrics... "So run little children play, I'll leave the light off, to turn your mother on." The song becomes more upbeat and distored at 2 minutes, then slows down again. The highlight of this song is towards the end. "So give them the story they want you too..." "God only knows..."
[ 3.75 / 5 ]
12. [ The Willing Well I: Fuel For The Feeding End ]
The beginning of a four song trilogy, each song lasting nearly 8 minutes. This song starts out with a techno-ish intro, and after 20 seconds or so it blasts into a sweet guitar riff, with some great drums backing up. This song has some of the heaviest and darkest vocals at some parts... "little maggot..." This song is very solid, and the awesome guitar riffs and vocals never stop coming at you. The song gets just a little bet repetetive towards the end, but the song is still awesome none-the-less. The song ends with Claudio singing... "
[ 4.25 / 5 ]
13. [ The Willing Well II: Fear Through The Eyes Of Madness ]
After a 5 second techno-ish intro, this song blasts into a wacky, and incredibly verse, with interesting guitar and Claudio's amazing voice... "What is this that I feel"" They catchy chorus sings; "You'll burn in hell while they're digging you out." At 2:20 the song shifts into a different sound, with palm muting and tom blasting. At 3:10 background vocals sing "Woah-oh-oh... Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh...", a perfect sing-along for the crowd.
"Run little rabbit, go on, to the blades of the grass, run rabbit run." sings dark and deep vocals at 4:10. Then the "Woah-oh-oh" continutes, in the background of some more awesome guitar riffs and pinch harmonics. "No one runs faster than you can..." repeats with more background vocals and solid guitar playing until the end. The song ends with some instrumental work, and then the song fades out into more techno sounds, which continue into the next song.
Altogether, this song flows really nicely, and its incredible how it starts out so light-hearted, then becomes heavier throughout the song. The whole song has amazing instrumental work and vocals, and is one of my favorites from the album.
[ 4.75 / 5 ]
14. [ The Willing Well III: Apollo II: The Telling Truth ]
This beginning song is much like Apollo I: The Writing Writer, except for the techno intro is shorter, and the lyrics are different. The whole song is a lot longer though, and has a lot of different parts to it. It is also better, in my opinion, than Apollo I. Claudio's vocal work is amazing... "These days are numbered, this close encounter..." The genius vocals make a return, also. "So cry on *****, why aren't you laughing now""
The song goes off in its own direction after the 3 minute mark. At 4:00 or so, the song has some pretty cool sounding guitar work. "What did I do to deserve all of you"" "Jesse, bad boy, just come and look at what your brother did, to that girl's precious little whore of a body." Co&ca veterans will recognize similarities to old lyrics here. The song ends with the chorus from earlier in the song, with the final note being Claudio's voice distorting suddenly.
This song is another great song from the Willing Well trilogy, the highlight is the part where Claudio sings "Jesse... bad boy... etc." Just like the other songs, this song has amazing instrumental work and vocals, yet still remains to be unique and catchy.
[ 4.75 / 5 ]
15. [ The Willing Well IV: The Final Cut ]
Not the best way to end the album, but this song is amazing all the way through. This song might have the best instrumental work in the whole CD. It is a bit lacking in the vocals department, but the part where there is vocals, is just as amazing as the rest of the song. Especially the part where Claudio blasts "This is no beginning..." with amazing emotion. There are some other awesome parts too... "I guess that you knew, that your a selfish little whore, I'm the selfish little whore, If I had my way I'd crush your face in the door."
At about 2:40 the vocals end, and the rest of the song is an amazing, drawn out solo, that will keep you on your toes. The whole song shows the highlights of Claudio's musical talents. His amazing voice and his amazing soloing abilities. The solos range from screaming guitars, to very blues-y sounding work. At the end theres some extra notes maybe from a keyboard, and the return of Claudios' niece's voice.
This probably wasn't the best way to end the album, as I was hoping for something a bit more hard hitting, but it definently leaves a "to be continuted..." feel. Overall, this is one of my favorite songs on the album to just lay back and listen to.
[ 5.0 / 5 ]
Secret Track [ Bron Y Aur ]
I'm not 100% sure if thats the official name for the hidden track, but anyways. This song is an instrumental, and it sounds like its straight from a country westeren. The band obviously decided to become a bit creative, and pick up some banjos and blast out a tune worth square-dancing to. The hidden track starts at 6:20, and is tacked on to the end of Final Cut.
For what it is, I think its pretty good, and if Coheed and Cambria put out a wierd country CD with stuff like this, I'd probably listen to it, but I'd much rather have an awesome hidden track like 21:13, or even IRO-bot. A strange way to end the album, anyway.
[ 3.0 / 5 ]
Well, if you haven't noticed by now, I'm a bit byist to the rating of this album, since I love Coheed and Cambria. This album is definently different than the other two. Claudio has taken a bit of a different apporach to the vocals for this album, and the band has taken a different apporach musically. There are less power chords, and more single note blasting and pinch harmonics, the bass has become more creative, and the drums are more hard-hitting. This CD, especially if you are a fan of Co&Ca's older stuff, will blow you away. It may take a few listens, but once you listen to the songs a few times, this CD will grow on you more and more.
This CD has some mediocre songs, but the ones that are really good blow them away. For that, I give this CD...
[ 4.5 / 5 ]
Definently go pick it up, if you haven't already.
Ten Speed (Of God's Blood & Burial)
The Willing Well II: Fear Through The Eyes Of Madness
The Willing Well III: Apollo II: The Telling Truth
The Willing Well IV: The Final Cut
HIGHTLIGHT SONGS from older albums:
In Keeping Secrets of Silent Earth: 3
Devil In Jersey City


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Freeman hit .478 (11-for-23), good for third in the National League, while pacing the Majors with 14 RBI, a 1.087 slugging percentage and five doubles on the week. In addition, his 25 total bases were tops among National Leaguers while his three home runs tied for first. Freeman also ranked among league leaders with seven runs scored (T-2nd), 11 hits (T-3rd) and a .481 on-base percentage (5th). The 22 year-old played a key role in the Braves’ 5-1 record during the week, recording five multi-RBI games. On Friday, April 20th, Freeman went 3-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI in a 9-1 Braves victory at Arizona. In Thursday’s matchup at Chase Field, the California native set a career high with five RBI while notching his second career two-homer game in a 10-2 Atlanta win. Freeman had tied his previous career best in Wednesday night’s matchup
against the New York Mets, driving in three in a 14-6 Braves victory at Turner Field. After hitting safely in five of six games last week, including four multi-hit efforts, the Braves second round pick in the 2007 First-Year Player Draft saw his batting average climb to .283 on the season. His 15 RBI currently rank third in the National League. This is Freddie’s first career weekly award.

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The draft dementia strategy for the county has been agreed by Wiltshire Council and NHS Wiltshire Clinical Commissioning Group and is now going out for a three month consultation. People with an interest in dementia, whether through personal or professional experience, are being encouraged to contribute their comments and viewpoints.
The strategy outlines plans for how organisations in Wiltshire will work together to support people with dementia and their carers and families to live well in Wiltshire. It also sets out the care and support services for people from the point at which they start to have concerns about their memory through to the end of their lives.
The consultation runs until 19 May.


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Tuesday, March 5, 2013
FRANKENSTEIN MUST BE DESTROYED (1969)
FRYEAN MYTHOS: *irony*
CAMPBELLIAN FUNCTIONS: *cosmological, sociological, psychological*
The Hammer Frankenstein films never attempted to maintain a strong continuity, and this one, the fifth in the series, is no exception. But thematically DESTROYED does keep better continuity with the original film, 1957's CURSE OF FRANKENSTEIN, than it does with the fourth in the series, 1967's FRANKENSTEIN CREATED WOMAN.
In my review of CURSE, I pointed out that the main plotline concerns a Faust-like theme, in that Frankenstein is a beguiling Mephisto who lures his slightly older tutor Paul into evil. This time, Frankenstein is an older man who blackmails two younger people into serving his ends.
DESTROYED opens in an action-packed manner. Frankenstein-- wearing a face-mask that is perhaps designed to conceal his identity, though it doesn't look like a person's real face-- fights with a thief who intrudes on his secret laboratory. The thief escapes the mad scientist and tells the police what he's seen. Frankenstein gets away from the cops but needs a new place to conduct his experiments. His main reason for being in this vaguely Germanic locale (the country's never named but most characters have names like "Richter," "Frisch," and "Spengler") is to seek out another scientist, a Doctor Brandt. Brandt, who corresponded with Frankenstein, discovered a special brain-transplant technique that Frankenstein wants for his own purposes. However, since corresponding with Frankenstein Brandt has gone insane and has been confined to an asylum.
Under an assumed name the mad scientist takes a room at a boarding-house. It's not clear whether he does so knowing that the house's owner Anna Spengler has a boyfriend, Karl, who works at the asylum. But even if Frankenstein has such foreknowledge, he lucks out hugely when he overhears a conversation between Karl and Anna which incriminates them in selling drugs. They're doing so for a sympathetic reason-- to make enough money to care for Anna's ailing-and-never-seen mother. Frankenstein cares nothing for the couple's motives; he insists that they obey his commands, which include smuggling the insane Brandt out of the asylum at night. Frankenstein wants that vital information, and apparently the only way he can get it-- though the logic eluded me at this point-- is to transfer Brandt's brain into another body. Again with Karl's help, Frankenstein harvests the body of a Dr. Richter, scoops out Richter's brain and transplants that of Brandt. It works insofar as eventually the hybrid creation does take on the full intelligence of Brandt, though understandably he resents being in a new body.
Frankenstein's little empire is doomed, however, as the cops continue to follow his trail. Brandt's wife happens to spot Frankenstein on the street and follows him to his domicile. From there one calamity after another transpires. Brandt escapes the lab even though Anna, stricken with fear from his chop-topped skull, stabs him nonfatally. Anna makes the mistake of telling Frankenstein what she did, and the enraged scientist kills her. This eventually precipitates a battle between Karl and the scientist, but Karl loses out. However, Brandt-- having realized what a freak he's become after he tries to approach his wife-- confronts Frankenstein in the boarding-house and sets the house on fire, daring him to brave the fire to gain the papers containing the vital info Victor wants. Frankenstein almost manages to escape with his prize, but Brandt overtakes him and drags him into the flames. One could imagine that this version of Frankenstein does die, since the next entry in the series is a remake of CURSE.
Though the director was Terence Fisher, who had also helmed CURSE, the two credited writers had far less experience with scripting than with duties like producing or directing. Still, just as Frankenstein again appears in a Mephisto-like role, he also appears with much the same motives as in CURSE. He claims that what he's interested in is scientific progress, for in one scene he disparages a group of English clubmen who know nothing about science. However, it's clear that his dream of using brain-transplants to preserve the collected knowledge of "men of genius" has nothing to do with improving human life. It's merely his own ego in action, his attempt to forge a method by which he, being a man of genius, will enjoy immortality.
The film also contains a controversial scene in which Frankenstein rapes Anna at night, an incident which Anna conceals from Karl. This extraneous scene was allegedly inserted on the insistence of producer James Carreras, who wanted "more sex" in the picture. However, though the scene is unpleasant to watch, it does fit with the nature of Frankenstein's character established in CURSE. In that film, Frankenstein was just as ruthless with a sexual partner like Justine as with his other victims. Thus it's not unlikely that Frankenstein would have the temerity to simply slake his sexual thirsts on any helpless victim he could-- which also puts the lie to his sophistry about scientific "progress."

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Minnesota sees spike in COVID-19 hospitalizations
The number of positive COVID-19 cases in Minnesota topped 17,000 with 665 new positive cases reported Tuesday. Jackson County held at 36, Cottonwood County is up 3 to 59, Nobles County increased 33 to 1,394 and Martin County increased 5 to 123.
17 new deaths reported this morning, bringing the state’s total to 748, of which 608 are among residents in long-term care or assisted living facilities.
Over 5,000 tests were reported, bringing the state’s total to over 161,000 tests completed. 545 Minnesotans are hospitalized from COVID-19, that’s up 57 from yesterday. Total in ICU increased held at 229.


text: A laboratory of excellence for Italian studies in the historical-literary field and for language courses: this is the purpose of the new centre which was recently opened at the University of Velikij Novgorod by the Ambassador of Italy to the Russian Federation Pasquale Terracciano. The centre was set up upon the initiative of the Italian Cultural Institute in St. Petersburg, with the aim of strengthening cultural relations between the two countries.”Today we are not only opening an Italian centre, we are also building one more bridge that will strengthen the ties between our countries even further, ” said Ambassador Terracciano during the ceremony. He went on to say:”The opening of the Centre is the culmination of a process of cultural exchange and strengthens a relationship of mutual respect and friendship that has grown in recent years between our countries.” This is an important goal, which was achieved thanks to the support of the Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities and Tourism, which donated a valuable library to the Centre. The library will be opened to the public in an official ceremony next September. On that occasion, in addition to the presentation of the book donation, a round table on the translation of Italian books into Russian will be organized, with many publishers and experts among the invited guests. The laboratory, the Ambassador remarked in conclusion, “also responds to the growing demand for Italian language courses from Russian students.” The opening ceremony also featured several important cultural events including a concert of young talents from the San Pietro a Majella Music School at the Velikij Novgorod Philarmonic, which was promoted by the Italian Embassy in Moscow, as well as a round table on historical literary relations between Russian and Italy, which was attended by leading experts from both countries.


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In a bowl, mix the flour with all the other ingredients up to and including the salt. Pour in the water, add the honey, knead into a soft, smooth dough using the dough hook on a food processor for approx. 5 mins. Cover and leave to rise at room temperature for approx. 1½ hrs.
Divide the dough into 6 pieces, shape into balls. Lightly flour the handle of a wooden spoon and make a hole in the centre of each. Allow the dough rings to form around the spoon handle until the opening measures approx. 4 cm in diameter. Place the bagels on a baking tray lined with baking paper, cover and leave to rise for approx. 15 mins. Cook the bagels in batches in simmering salted water for approx. 30 secs. Remove with a slotted spoon, drain thoroughly and return to the baking paper. Mix the egg yolk with the water, salt and sugar, coat the bagels with the mixture, sprinkle with the flakes.
Approx. 25 mins. in the centre of an oven preheated to 200°C. Remove from the oven, leave to cool on a cooling rack.
Heat the clarified butter in a non-stick frying pan. Crack the eggs one at a time, slide carefully into the frying pan, then fry over a low heat until the egg yolks are covered with a layer of white. Carefully turn the fried eggs with a spatula, fry until golden. Cut the bagels in half crosswise. Combine the mayonnaise and mustard, spread over the bagel bases. Place the fried eggs, pastrami, gherkin and sprouts on top, cover with the top half of the bagel.

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This listing includes 4 JPEG:s for making printable bat art for kids! I made the art downloads from a pen and ink drawing of mine which guarantees you unique and artistic wall prints. With my illustration art, you get fun and artistic printables for kids that are easy to use. Use these images for decorating your nursery, kid´s room or playroom. You download your files to your computer and print them at home or print shop.
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A Kansas City man already facing charges in a shooting was accused by Jackson County prosecutors of intimidating a witness in the case.
Marcus Barrett, 34, was previously charged with first degree assault, armed criminal action, and unlawful possession of a firearm in connection with a May 25 shooting near 44th and Flora in Kansas City.
On Wednesday, prosecutors accused Barrett of assaulting and tampering with a witness in the shooting.
Barrett was charged with first-degree assault, tampering with a witness, unlawful possession of a firearm, and unlawful use of a weapon in a June 2 incident that left a female witness unconscious.
According to court records, a witness told police in May that Barrett was in an argument with the victim before Barrett shot the victim.
On June 2, according to court records, Barrett went to the home of a woman and the victim stated that he told them he was going to kill them for “snitching.”
Barrett allegedly struck the victim in the face with a closed fist as well as choked her with two hands around her throat which caused her to lose consciousness.
The victim told police Barrett grabbed a black handgun and put a round in the chamber.
According to court records, the woman stated Barrett assaulted her because he thought she told people about the May 25th shooting. She said he told her, “You (expletive) are working together and before I go to jail I’m going to kill everyone.”
Barrett is currently held in the Jackson County Detention Center on a $200,000 bond.

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Sustainable Transport Award (International)
05th Jun 2012
Since 2005, The Sustainable Transport Award has been given annually to a city or major jurisdiction that has had a profound, mitigating impact on climate change by enhancing the sustainability and livability of its community using innovative transportation strategies. These strategies should increase mobility for all residents, reduce transportation greenhouse and air pollution emissions, and improve safety and access for bicyclists and pedestrians.
Bicycle Friendly America (USA)
23rd May 2012
The Bicycle Friendly America program provides incentives, hands-on assistance, and award recognition for communities, universities and businesses that actively support bicycling, and ranks states annually based on their level of bike-friendliness. The program is run by the League of American Bicyclists. Each year the program porduces a yearbook of case studies.
2011 National Bicycling Achievement Awards (Australia)
26th Mar 2012
In March 2012 the winners of the Australian Bicycling Achievement Awards were announced in Canberra. The awards recognise programs and initiatives that encourage Australians to ride their bikes and celebrate their 10th anniversary this year.

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I am deeply amused. Little did I realize, five years ago, when I wrote my favorite scene in The Temptation of the Night Jasmine, in which Eloise and her best friend Pammy speculate as to the ice cream flavor of their various male acquaintances, that they were actually ahead of the scientific curve.
According to a recent article in the Daily Mail, there’s been an entire study conducted on the premise that “personality traits can be matched with the type of ice cream you put in your cone”.
Who knew that Eloise and Pammy were on to something there?
For your amusement, here’s the ice cream flavor scene from Night Jasmine, read aloud by yours truly at Lady Jane’s Salon back in 2009.
Which ice cream flavor are you?


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Mathematical modelling of signal sensing and transduction: revisiting classical mechanisms
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Martins, Bruno Miguel Cardoso
The ability of cells to react to changes in their environment is critical to their survival. Effective decision making strategies leading to the activation of specific intracellular pathways hinge on cells sensing and processing extracellular variation. We will only be able to understand and manipulate how cells make decisions if we understand the “design” of the mechanisms that enable them to make such decisions, in terms of how they function, and in terms of their limitations and architecture. In this thesis, using mathematical modelling, I revisited classical signal sensing and transduction mechanisms in light of recent developments in methodological approaches and data collection. I studied the sensing characteristics of one of the simplest of sensors, the allosteric sensor, to understand the limits and effectiveness of its “design”. Using the classical Monod-Wyman-Changeux model of allostery, I defined and evaluated six engineering-inspired characteristics as a function of the parameters and number of sensors. I found that specifying one characteristic strongly constrains others and I determined the trade-offs that follow from these constraints. I also calculated the probability distribution of the number of input molecules that maximizes information transfer and, as a consequence, the number of environmental states a given population of sensors can discriminate between. Next, I proposed a new general model of phosphorylation cycles that can account for experimental reports of ultrasensitivity occurring in regimes that are far away from Goldbeter and Koshland’s zero-order saturation, the classical ultrasensitivity-generating mechanism. The new model exhibits robust ultrasensitivity in “anti-zero-order” regimes. The degree of ultrasensitivity, its limits, and its dependence on the parameters of the system are analytically tractable. The model can, additionally, explain in an intuitive way some puzzling experimental observations. Finally, I addressed the problem of integrating different types of signals from multiple sources, and performed some preliminary exploration of how cells can “learn” to associate and dissociate correlated signals in non-evolutionary time-scales. This work provides insights into the function and robustness of signal sensing and transduction mechanisms and as such is applicable to both the study of endogenous systems and the design of synthetic ones.

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May 9, 2013
Mesa Verde National Park is one of few places where one can travel back in time. It is an area where imagination can predominate the views.
Approaching the park, the first glimpse is of Point Lookout, the sandstone-capped shale promontory looming over the valley.
Natural fire has always been a part of the Mesa Verde story. 75% of the park area has been burned since it was formed in 1906. Snags are a part of the landscape everywhere you look. This is a view into Montezuma Valley.
We spotted a few wild horses wandering the park. We also watched a small herd of mule deer, a coyote and red-tailed hawk.
One of the many cliff dwelling is called Square Tower House. It is a good example of how the native people took advantage of the natural topography to site their villages.
The view of Cliff Canyon is where the highest number of cliff dwelling can be found in the park.
In the area is the BLM managed Canyons of the Ancients National Monument. This is a view of Lowry Pueblo which is a 1,000 year old Ancestral Puebloan village.

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I ended work one day and decided to pop by Spotlight at Plaza Singapura to buy craft materials for a photoboard. I hate seeing my instax pictures stacked on top of one another instead of being displayed neatly. I did think about buying a photo frame but figured that customizing it would make it much more special.
Just a warning, I did spend a huge fortune on this DIY project mainly because the fabric I got cause a bomb! (This project can easily be less than $50 if you manage to find a cheaper fabric and board.)
Things you need:
1. A solid frame/board. I went with a 15×45″ painting canvas.
2. Approximately 2m of ribbon. I bought those stretchable ones.
3. Wall mounting tape. Make sure it is super duper strong! Mine fell off the wall twice! But not to worry, it has now permanently stayed on the wall for about a month now.
4. Glue gun.
5. Pretty buttons.
7. Pictures to fill the board.
8. Lastly, a lot of patience.
After an hour or so of cutting and glue-ing, the board has finally finished! The arranging the picture onto the board is a wee bit challenging as they kept falling off the board. If I can say so myself, the board actually looked pretty on its own without the pictures on it.
Here’s the completed picture.
Tadaaaah~ Mission accomplished.
Pssst // I’m thinking of doing one more. Hehehe!

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One of my informal goals for the future (how vague am I?) is to consume more protein. As I've mentioned before, I have never been a fan of eating meat. I don't care for the taste of any warm-blooded animals, and it actually turns my stomach if I think about it too much. I do not like the idea of eating other beings with eyes and feelings. Not to mention the environmental impact and the absolutely wretched conditions found in factory farms. That said, I am not a vegetarian because I've never been good about getting my protein from other non-meat sources. However, I do draw the line at beef. No eating cows for me, thank you very much.
I typically eat about 2 servings of meat per week (this includes seafood, which I enjoy a great deal). I have issues with the texture (and taste) of beans. Nuts are not my favorite food. While I do like the occasional pb&j sandwich, I doubt eating one sandwich per month is going to meet my recommended daily allowance of protein. Eggs in any form other than hard-boiled skeeve me out. I've been on a kick of eating yogurt and granola for breakfast every morning (although I'm currently taking a break from that). I do love cheese. But still, none of this adds up to the 46 grams of protein I'm supposed to eat each day. I bet I average closer to 10 grams/day if I'm lucky.
My doctor even told me to eat more protein, fruits, and veggies and less carbs. (I'm not good about fruits & veggies either, but we'll save that for another day.) I'm not excited about trying to force myself to eat more dead animals. Maybe I could try hard-boiled eggs? Yogurt for 3 meals a day? Clearly, I'm running short on ideas.


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Apparently some groups of gay marriage opponents have announced a boycott of McDonald’s. Something tells me that won’t last, particularly if their kids keep begging them for Happy Meals or a little time at the Golden Arches’ playgrounds. It makes me sad to think how parents will explain to their children that they cannot go to McDonald’s (hopefully not "because Mommy and Daddy don’t want other children to have two Daddies or two Mommies"). Ick, ick, ick.
Here’s one (kind of funnily-put) line from the Washington Post article:
"We’re saying that there are people who support AFA who don’t appreciate their dollars from the hamburgers they bought being put into an organization that’s going to fight against the values they believe in," Tim Wildmon, the association’s president, said yesterday.
Then there is the McDonald’s quote, which I like:
"Hatred has no place in our culture," McDonald’s USA spokesman Bill Whitman said. "That includes McDonald’s, and we stand by and support our people to live and work in a society free of discrimination and harassment."
You can read the full article on the Washington Post’s web site (you may need a free registration to view the whole article, which I recommend). Also, I am now feeling inclined to post some of my photos from Chicago Gay Pride here on MSP. Coming soon…


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Near the beginning of an extended walk last weekend, I became transfixed by a tall flapping windsock outside a bakery. I ended up taking over seventy pictures of the wind-animated figure, and each one had a different pose! It was like receiving a free art class on the topic of gesture studies!
It’s astonishing how expressive fabric can be when it composes a long tube for the body, two hollow arms, and a head with strips of black cloth for hair. The different angles of the head and arms as well as various bends in the body’s “spine” gave strong impressions of joy, fatigue, despair, sass, embarrassment, playfulness, surrender, overwhelm, triumph, and humor.

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That was the cover story in the June 1955 issue of Life magazine.
They say poker is a game of skill. As they do blackjack. And even roulette to an extent. But slots? Well that’s a game you just put a nickel in, pull the one-armed bandit and hope you’re greeted with three lemons right?
When hotel-casinos first opened in Atlantic City, operators found themselves wrapped up in red tape.
Ainsworth new supplier to this illustrious casino
The importance of having audio
The casino operator Paf (state-owned by the Finnish Aland Islands) and the Finnish hotel company Sunborn are in the process of opening an international casino on board the five-star super yacht hotel Sunborn Gibraltar.
The casino industry is one of the most heavily regulated businesses in the world. But even if they did not have that government oversight, casino owners would still be among the most careful business operators in the world.
– It was confirmed at the recent topping out ceremony of Hilton Tallinn Park that the impressive 13-storey hotel with Estonia’s flagship casino will be opened to guests in Tallinn next spring.
The $10,000 scholarship is sponsored by the Association of Gaming Equipment Manufacturers


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Since January 2017, KNCV has been treating drug resistant TB patients in the Central Asian region as part of the USAID-funded Challenge TB project. Many MDR-TB patients in this part of the world have severe forms of MDR-TB such as pre-XDR and XDR-TB. These cannot be treated with the new WHO-recommended shorter MDR-TB regimen, but require individualized regimens with new drugs.
KNCV is of the opinion that as many patients as possible should benefit from the effective and patient friendly short MDR-TB regimen, whereas (pre)XDR patients should receive new drugs and regimens as quickly as possible.
That is why KNCV developed the KNCV ‘Patient Triage’ approach, to ensure an individualized approach to rapid diagnosis and optimal treatment. This way, MDR-TB patients in Kyrgyzstan can also benefit from the short MDR-TB treatment regimen, whereas those who cannot get access to new drugs have greatly improved chance of survival.
The successful treatment of Nurlan, a 17 year old boy with MDR-TB, is illustrative for the success of the KNCV triage approach. Thanks to the KNCV Patient Triage approach, he was quickly assigned to a shorter DR-TB regimen that requires less toxic drugs, has a shorter treatment duration and a higher change of being cured compared to previously available regimens. After a month of treatment, Nurlan no longer had to fear infecting his family or friends as he was no longer infectious. Laboratory tests confirmed that the triage approach had worked! Now, four months later, he no longer has to get injections, is still non-infectious and is showing excellent improvement. Reason for celebration among the KNCV team that has been working diligently to combat the epidemic of drug resistant TB in the region:
“It’s hard to describe how happy we are today. It is crucial to recognize these small but important victories, to show that it is possible to introduce short term regimens in the Central Asian region that faces a high MDR and XDR burden. Our programmatic triage approach is correct, all is fine with the safety of new regimens, and follow up is done properly with all required criteria to switch to the continuation phase…”
The local team, and KNCV globally, is excited to see the practical impact made by the KNCV Patient Triage approach, especially in the region. We are all very happy that Nurlan can continue his treatment from home, with the assurance that a KNCV case manager will be there to support him.

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For the last few weeks, there have been nationwide discussions on the proposed Financial Regulatory and Deposit Insurance (FRDI) bill and the ‘threat’ it posed to common men. In the NDA regime, interest rates of public sector banks have been slashed to motivate the investors and also, in case of various small saving schemes too, interest rates have faced the same fate.
Still, many people believe that the demonetization drive was an unwanted move that brought inconvenience to people instead of the underlying the people dealing in black money. The hasty arrival of GST and faux pas along with it also didn’t help the growth curve of the nation. In such a scenario when the Narendra Modi Government is facing much wrath from the common people for its debatable monetary policy, the proposed Frdi Bill didn’t at all help the government.
After all, the banking sector is one arena where mere trust deficit can be extremely detrimental to the economy of the country. Call it rumor or bad PR, common people were of the opinion that government may simply take their money in the event of bailing out public sector banks. The FRDI bill which was introduced in August last year, the resolution corporation was given the authority to increase the current insurance amount of Rs 1 lakh.
No doubt, the FRDI bill proposes better return in such a scenario than the current law. Thus the government cleared all such debates and negative discussions saying that the bailout clause is not applicable to public sector banks. For private sector banks bailout would be considered only if a merger or acquisition seems not viable at all.
The Ministry of Finance in a statement thus mentioned,”The uninsured depositors, that is, beyond 1 lakh, of a banking company are treated on a par with unsecured creditors under the present law and paid after preferential dues, including government dues, in the event of its liquidation. As per the provisions of the FRDI bill, the claims of uninsured depositors in the case of liquidation of a bank will be higher than those of the unsecured creditors and government dues.”
It goes without any mention that Finance Minister hasn’t been very successful in ushering fresh blood to the Indian economy. Presently, the country is standing across the debate of Aadhaar fiasco and digital economy is still a far-fetched dream. The much-needed linking between traditional paper economy and digital economy is yet to be done and the Narendra Modi government cannot risk a single mistake in its policymaking as well the reforms in the economic domain. Be it passing the FRDI bill or slashing interest rates – in no way the central government can risk antagonizing the great Indian middle class and that too within a year of much hyped 2019 Lok Sabha Elections.


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Since 20-January-2014 there has been increase in conductivity in Skeiðará glacier river that comes from Vatnajökull glacier. The reason for this change is that water is leaking from Grímsfjall volcano. Water levels have also been increasing and dropping during this time since this started.
Conductivity is now measured at 416 µS/cm and according to Icelandic Meteorological Office that is an high value coming from Grímsfjall volcano. This water also goes trough several lakes and before it reaches the sensor at Gígjukvísl bride. So at the source of Skeiðará glacier river this value is probably even higher. No major earthquake activity and no harmonic tremor activity has taken place following this water leak from Grímsvötnum glacier lakes. But it appears that some glacier quakes might be taking place at the moment. Such activity can be seen here on IMO website. Currently the volume of water in Grímsvötn glacier lakes is small since the eruption that took place in Grímsfjall volcano in the year 2011. Coverage of that eruption can be found here. At current time nothing more is expected to happen.
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The worst drought in Alabama is expected to continue to get worse rather than better.
One farmer by the name of George Robertson has experienced his fair share of droughts over the past few years. However this is the worse he’s seen, reports The Huffington Post.
The lands are extremely parched, and there does not seem to be any end in sight for the current drought conditions either. According to some, the grounds feel more like walking on toast than lush green pastures that they once were.
When Did the Drought Originally Start?
It has been six months since the onset of the drought, reports Al.com. The weather in the state is killing crops and now threatens cattle and other livestock. Lakes have been reported to be at their lowest levels in years across the South.
It is reported as an exceptional drought by most meteorologists, and it spans from the mountains of Alabama into northwest Georgia. This area is typically filled with green, thick forestry and moist clay soil. Today, there is little to be seen of what it once was.
Per the U.S. Drought Monitor, areas in Alabama have reached exceptional drought status as of the end of October 18th, 2016. Most of the state was in abnormally dry starting just a year ago, and the conditions continued to decline through the outset of the year and especially into October.
The rain stopped around April 15th, says Al.com. Since then, farmers have been forced to sell their cattle, animals, and more because they lack sufficient hay supply to take care of them.
Long-term generation farmers are seeing their businesses disintegrate. Some have had their family farms for decades, and now they do not know if they will survive the drought or even be in operation next year, says The Huffington Post. It is by far the worst drought Alabama has ever seen and unfortunately, there is no sign it is going to let up anytime soon.
More than 98 percent of Alabama is suffering from the drought conditions. Rivers and streams nearby are dried up, wildlife in the area have passed away, and there have been wildfires consuming the lands—with almost 12,000 acres already claimed to the latest fires, says The Huffington Post.
The south is usually home to an abundant water supply, which is why it is an ideal region for starting crops and raising livestock, according to Al.com. The region’s growth, however, has strained the soil’s ability to hold its water supply. Also, the battles between Florida and Georgia over water from rivers as well as watersheds is still pending its hearing at the United States Supreme Court.
With the dry weather not letting up, the issue of water is becoming a matter of life and death for some.
While the south has not yet implemented the water restrictions used in the West to combat droughts, officials state that they are most likely going to apply similar restrictions if the drought does not let up, says Al.com.

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A US experiment generated more than 1.3 megajoules of fusion energy, representing a leap forward in realising the crucial moment of ignition.
Researchers at the Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL) have taken a significant step towards sustained fusion energy on Earth, as a recent lab experiment smashed its previous energy output records from earlier this year.
While the results have yet to be peer reviewed, early analysis of the data shows a yield of more than 1.3 megajoules of energy. This would represent eight times the output from previous experiments in spring of 2021, and 25 times the yield of the facility’s achievement in 2018.
What is nuclear fusion?
Fission and fusion reactions both release energy but rely on opposite mechanisms. Fission is what goes on when atoms are split and has been used in nuclear reactors and bombs, while fusion is what occurs when atoms are joined together, for example, in the sun. While fission is easier to achieve and harness, fusion has the potential to release vast amounts of clean energy.
This is one of the objectives scientists at the National Ignition Facility (NIL) at LLNL are working towards. Ignition in fusion energy is the point where the energy being produced exceeds that being lost to cooling, creating a self-sustaining feedback loop of clean energy that no longer needs external energy input.
‘Gaining experimental access to thermonuclear burn in the laboratory is the culmination of decades of scientific and technological work stretching across nearly 50 years’
–DR THOMAS MASON
Researchers around the world have made this their goal, as it has the potential to create clean, near limitless energy. While the researchers at LLNL aren’t near realising this point, the breakthrough on 8 August could bring humanity one step closer to that achievement.
“This result is a historic step forward for inertial confinement fusion research, opening a fundamentally new regime for exploration and the advancement of our critical national security missions,” said LLNL director Kim Budil.
“It is also a testament to the innovation, ingenuity, commitment and grit of this team and the many researchers in this field over the decades who have steadfastly pursued this goal.
“For me it demonstrates one of the most important roles of the national labs – our relentless commitment to tackling the biggest and most important scientific grand challenges and finding solutions where others might be dissuaded by the obstacles.”
Tiny atoms and a laser
The experiment was carried out by using a focusing laser at NIF, which is the size of three American football fields. This laser is focused towards deuterium and tritium (isotopes of hydrogen) atoms frozen inside of a cylindrical x-ray ‘oven’.
This produces a hot spot the diameter of a human hair but will generate more than 10 quadrillion watts of fusion power in 100 trillionths of a second, primarily in the form of high-energy neutrons.
“Gaining experimental access to thermonuclear burn in the laboratory is the culmination of decades of scientific and technological work stretching across nearly 50 years,” said Los Alamos National Laboratory director Thomas Mason.
“This enables experiments that will check theory and simulation in the high-energy density regime more rigorously than ever possible before and will enable fundamental achievements in applied science and engineering.”
The lab stated that plans for repeats of this experiment are well underway but will take several months before they are ready.


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Thirty-five people were arrested Friday in an "unlawful assembly" outside the San Diego Convention Center following GOP presidential candidate Donald Trump's first visit to San Diego, according to San Diego Police Department (SDPD).
SDPD had declared the gathering at the Trump Rally an "unlawful assembly" as of 4:30 p.m. Friday.
Thousands of protestors and Trump supporters began gathering since the morning near the San Diego Convention Center.
The crowd turned violent and officers moved in, wearing full riot gear and some carrying bags of tear gas.
SDPD Chief Zimmerman said there will be overnight police presence in the Gaslamp area.
Zimmerman said most of the crowd in downtown had been dispersed within an hour after dispersal order were given.
As of 6 p.m., protestors had blocked Harbor Drive between Downtown San Diego and Barrio Logan.
Police in full riot gear were marching down Harbor Drive towards Barrio Logan, attempting to push the crowd back. At least three people were detained on the bridge.
According to the legal dictionary, an unlawful assembly is "is a legal term to describe a group of people with the mutual intent of deliberate disturbance of the peace. If the group are about to start the act of disturbance, it is termed a rout; if the disturbance is commenced, it is then termed a riot."
SDPD Chief Shelley Zimmerman said around 4:30 p.m., several fights broke out in the crowd and protestors had started pushing and shoving.
According to a tweet by SDPD, as of 4:49 p.m., dispersal orders had been given and it was considered a misdeanor offense to stay in the area.
Officers with batons had slowly pushed the crowd back down to Harbor Drive. Multiple people were pepper sprayed.
The San Diego MTS tweeted that all green line trains will turn around at the Convention Center until further notice.
But police and fire will remain in the Gaslamp area throughout the night.
According to SDPD, there was no property damage or injuries reported.
No other information was immediately available.


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Vocalist Mark Winkler has been something of a victim of his own talent: his work as a vocalist has often been routinely overlooked, largely eclipsed by his renown as a songwriter. But the tide seems to be turning for this cool school singer-of-note. With the critical success and positive public response to The Laura Nyro Project (Cafe Pacific Records, 2013), the arrival of his duo project with Cheryl BentyneWest Coast Cool (Summit Records, 2013)and this hipper-than-hip outing, Winkler is finally getting the attention he's due for his vocal gifts.
For Jazz And Other Four Letter Words, Winkler gathered a group of the West Coast's finest musicians, contributed some winning material co- written with a variety of strong writers, and pulled together classics and off-the-beaten- path material from a diverse crop of A-list songsmithsPaul Simon, Sir Richard Rodney Bennett, and Rodgers and Hart among them. As per Winkler standards, smart lyrics, vocal warmth, and a sure sense of phrasing inform the music. His voice gently floats atop bossa nova beats ("I Never Went Away"), emphasizes twilit notions ("I Chose The Moon"), moves from center stage soliloquy to swinging environs with nary a problem ("In A New York Minute/The Great City/Autumn In New York"), and delivers his own stylish lyrics with the requisite understated charm.
The exceptional crew than joins him here includes bassist John Clayton, drummer Jeff Hamilton, some lesser-known but solid players, and very notable here-and-gone gueststrombonist Bob McChesney, guitarist Larry Koonse, saxophonist Bob Sheppard, and Bentyne included. But the most important figure here, save for the singer-writer himself, may be the primary pianist on the albumJamieson Trotter. He arranged eight of these eleven songs, shaping the music to perfectly compliment Winkler's vocals. He puts together a sly, (mostly) swinging-in-five setting to support Winkler's riffing about everything from Charlie Parker to Charles Ives to Pete Rugolo ("Your Cat Plays Piano"); he strips things down to guitar and piano backing for a visit to a Gershwin favorite ("Nice Work If You Can Get It"); and he takes a casual-turned-driving approach to a Paul Simon number that flies high with a warp speed McChesney solo spot ("Have A Good Time"). Trotter and Winkler prove to be a match made in heaven and this album is a true gift. It sounds great right off the bat and seems to get better with each listen.
My Idea of a Good Time; I’m Hip (with Cheryl Bentyne); Nice Work if
You Can Get It; Your Cat Plays Piano; I chose the Moon; Have A Good
Time; I wish I Were in Love Again (with Cheryl Bentyne); Jazz and
Other Four Letter Words; I Never Went Away; In a New York
Minute/Great City/Autumn in New York; Stay Hip.
Mark Winkler: vocalist and lyricist; Cheryl Bentyne: vocals; Jamieson
Trotter: piano; John Clayton, Dan Lutz: bass; Jeff Hamilton, Mike
Shapiro: drums; Larry Koonse, Pat Kelley: guitar; Bob Sheppard,
Kirsten Edkins: saxophones; Walter Fowler: trumpet; Bob McChesney:
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A large and gorgeous Maine coon cat, six-year-old Chinook is affectionate, playful, silly, talkative, and very smart. She came to the shelter due to issues with another cat in her previous home. Chinook has not been around children and we believe she would prefer a quieter home. This kitty has some medical issues. If you are interested in adopting her, please give the shelter a call at (360) 678-8901 and the staff will give you the details.
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Peter (2001): Tree Medicine
pub. Piatkus (London) ISBN 0 7499 2273
Tony Burfield Feb 2005.
Peter Conway is a medical herbalist and the author of this 313 page book,
which is divided into two parts: the first hundred-odd pages exploring the
history and nature of tree medicines, the second offering profiles of 170
different trees which can be used for their medicinal properties. The book is
very readable and extremely comprehensively (I was going to say ‘logically’)
presented, generally exploring all angles of the topic under investigation, as
seen from a herbalist’s perspective, and without being pompously
The nature of tree medicine in Part 1 is approached via five different
chapters the first covering their nature, safety and uses. The second history
chapter covers the exploitation of tree products, quoting many examples such as
chinchona and yew trees (for taxol). Conway, being rather polite and inoffensive
about the subject, chooses not to mention the issue of the possible biopiracy of
ethnobotanic medicines by pharmaceutical companies and stripping bare of lands
of useful medicinal species – quite a strange omission considering the
thoroughness of other sections of the book. A slightly fuller account (by this
author) of the taxol saga for example, and its opportunist exploitation from
Himalayan yew, which was almost wiped out in the process, can be viewed at http://www.users.globalnet.co.uk/~nodice/new/bollocks/bollart12.htmIt.
It isn’t until later in the book that we see (p 109) a muted acknowledgement
of problems in this area when we read that “the situation is improving with
the recognition of intellectual property rights and an increasing tendency to
reward individuals, and more importantly, whole communities.” So, is the
bio-imperialism culture so benevolent that it will occasionally give crumbs away
from the rich mans table? I doubt it, on the evidence so far.
Chapter 5 – medicinal trees at risk – makes some amends, since it deals
with the consequences of tree loss, gives several examples of those species at
risk, and suggests what we can do about it on various levels (personal, group,
national, international). The acknowledgements section mentions the contribution
of Sara Oldfield of the Global Trees Campaign to this excellent chapter, which
is a high-point in the book.
The second part of individual monographs covers familiar and not-so-familiar tree species in a format that includes an overview, active phytochemicals, actions, indications, preparations and cautions. As a quick reference before exploring deeper, or for the casual reader, these monographs give an idea of the possible range of the subject, and some of the associations of remedies with particular species. Less familiar species from the Andes (Guarea rusbyi), SA rainforest (Guazuma ulmifolia, Ptychopetalum olacoides), China (Phellodendrum amurense) etc. make me wonder if I will ever encounter these items in my lifetime, whereas others such as Benzoin (Stryax benzoin), Peepul tree (Ficus religiosa), the Neem (Azadirachta indica) and Annatto/the Lipstick tree (Bixa orellana)– see images below
- are familiar to most people. Again, several monographs further mention the endangered status of the trees – for example Pterocarpus marsupium (Malabar kino or Red Sandalwood) and Phellodendrum amursense (Amur cork tree).
Baobab tree Adansonia digitata also has a mongraph, being used in Africa
for fevers and diarrhoea – and provides
an excuse for me to post an image of these amazing trees that I took in
The book contains a useful glossary, bibliography
and excellent list of useful addresses (“resources”). My feeling is that for
many people interested in the herbal medicinal area, this volume would be a
useful reference and perhaps enough by the way of information on most topics –
certainly the book accomplishes the task it set out to achieve. But although
Conway (p. 4) hopes we enjoy our walk through the healing forest, “The
Healing Forest*” it ain’t!
* The Healing Forest – Medicinal and Toxic Plants of North West America by Richard Evans Schultes & Robert F. Raffauf.
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In previous versions of blender, it was possible to use mathematical expressions containing "#frame" within - if I remember correctly - any number button. Every value controlled by #frame would then be updated frame by frame with the result of the formula.
By generalizing this concept, I wonder if it's possible to define (keyframe-able) variables in one place and then use them as inputs across the entire interface. For example, it would be handy to be able to define a "#clay" variable that simultaneously controls the factor of several Mix Shader nodes, but also determines the intensity of a couple of light sources, and possibly do other things such as reducing render samples and so on. This way, I could switch from realistic to clay render (or an in-between version) by adjusting that slider from 0 to 1.
Is it possible to do this without writing a script?


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Winn-Dixie donates 34,000 pounds of food to Second Harvest Food Bank
34,830 pounds donated to local food bank
A donation of more than 34,000 pounds was presented Tuesday morning to Second Harvest Food Bank.
The donation from Winn-Dixie supermarkets will go toward thousands of pounds of food to feed families in central Florida.
A majority of the 34,830 pounds of food came from the customers of the supermarket at the check-out line over the holidays.
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How to stop hating your mother?
Last Updated: 11/04/2021 at 1:49am
Jennifer Patterson, LMFT, ATR-BC
Life can be messy. Sometimes you need a little support to make your way through it. I love to help guide people through their challenges & to find the beauty in our messes.
Top Rated Answers
If you are a Christian (like myself) the answer is easy: The Bible claims to "honor thy mother and thy father." Your mother gave birth to you... And you both only get this one chance called life. Death is a mystery... But are you really willing to risk time with your birth mother over something that has happened over the past? Life is too precious for negativity and anger. Regret may be the replacement if something was to happen to your mother and it is come to be that it is too late to make amends.
I dont know how not to hate my mom.She lies and abuse us mentally,she likes attention and that’s not a bad thing but how she wants it is bad.she drinks pills to commit “suicide”but she drinks just enough not to die...the one time she hitted my dad and day she did that I lost my respect for her...my mom behaves like a child and she’s the whole time on her phone...she’s also fake
Acknowledge that although she may not be the best mother, she struggled to give you life. She has her own life issues too, like anyone else. What she said now, may be a product of her past sufferings. See if there is anyway you can help her attain peace. If not, keep focus on the goal of improving yourself, so that one day you may be free of her negative influence.
Is there something from your past with her that has not been resolved? It may be necessary to think about this and possibly confront her. Maybe you need an apology. Maybe you need an explanation. Whatever it is, you deserve it - and she deserves to have a chance to talk with you about it.
If you want to forgive your mother, you should think about the things she has done to cause you to hate her and the impact it has had on your life. Now accept it and accept that she is flawed. Look for the good in her, what has she done right and what was the intent that she had in doing wrong.. Realize that we are all human and we all mess up. Forgive her and forgive yourself for hating her. Let it go.
talk to her try to understand each other there might be things you never knew about she might need the extra help in order to become a better person
Talk to her about your feelings and why you feel that. y'all can find out what can make it better :)
let's say you hate your mother, placing the blame for your problems on her i would assume is normal. sometimes your mother says things that trigger negative emotions. if you keep going you realize you love your mom because she is the closest person who just wants you to figure out how to make you better, fights happen with your mom because she knows you better than anyone else in world. you only have one mom so hating her is a feeling in your brain that you have to adjust and rethink your thoughts.
it depends on the reasons, but fundamentally looking at why she made whatever choices she made, 2hat she might be going through and try to understand her perspective. might cast some clarity on your relationship.
Sometimes it can be difficult to get on with your mother as you can often feel misunderstood or you feel like you are being controlled. The best way forward is very often having an open conversation with your mum, tell her what it is that is bothering you. Don't do it in an accusing or hostile way however, simply sit down with her and tell her how you feel for example "when you say (this) it makes me feel (this) way, maybe we could do (this) instead? A lack of good communication will very often result in the parent and child growing even more distant from each other. Remember that your mum loves you and that you are her child after all, she would surely want what is best for you and wants you to feel safe and feel as though you can trust her. This is a two way street in the end, both parent and child need to make an effort. Try to work together with her, and I'm sure that things will work out in the end. Parents sometimes don't realise how they come across to their children, be open with her. If this issue persists it might always be beneficial to speak to another family member who could help and support the both of you.
It is important to first understand why you have the feelings you do. Next step is to try to talk and understand each other. My favorite quote is "there are some things you can't communicate unless you clash". Sometimes people wont agree with you and vise versa, but if you want to express something, it may take all you've got. Ignoring your feelings wont help. Trying to understand the relationship is important, but then you need to make a plan. What needs to be done in order to make the relationship you want. Talk sessions? If so, it's worth it. Family is very important. Once you know why you dislike your parent, talk to them, or a trusted person. Try to understand why they are they way they are, it will make you feel better to know why. Talking is the key to a better relationship, especially because parents don't go away.
Take things less personal, agree to what sounds sensible. Always remember if she starts talking about my own good it’s probably something worth listening to.
you can. you can hate someone who hurts you, ignores you, abandons you. but if you want to stop hating her, you have to understand her point of view. you have to accept that there might have been an outsider element you didn't consider
Learn to try and forgive her for the things she has done. Address them with her and let her know the situation. Hopefully a compromise will be reached.
Have a deep conversation with her and let her know how you have been feeling, there are always 2 sides to the story, you just have to be willing enough to listen to someone elses
Relationships with parents can be hard whether they hurt you or don’t agree with you. I have a bad relationship with my mom currently, and it doesn’t seem to make my life any better. I just try to understand that my mom loves me and she cares about me. It gives me a feeling of forgiveness.
I think that all hatred can be lowered with the same tools. No matter if its your mother or not. Sometimes we hate because we take things personal, and sometimes we also feel like it is part of ourselves the way that the other person is acting. I think that if we are able to detached from that thought and think that for whatever reasons this person is behaving in a certain way. For example you can think this is how she was thought to be or to act. Right now this person is doing the best they can with the history that they cary with, and the tools that this person have. By this you are making the decision of letting go of all the guilt and all that makes this person's behavior (on this case your mom) not your responsibility. You also become aware that there are many sides to each story and if they are acting a certain way it is because of all the history, all of their beliefs and they are doing what they can. You become more comprehensive instead of judging.
Try to talk to her and realize she is doing the best she can and loves you.We are all human and make mistakes.Try to be forgiving and don't judge.Find some things you have in common that you can talk about and activities you enjoy together to try to build a closer bond.
There's no easy answer or way. It takes a lot of communication to understand the core reason why the hatred. By understanding comes acceptance then hopefully forgiveness. It takes both side commitment to move forward if one side not showing the enthusiasm to solve the issues nothing can be done but at least we can be relief ourselves from hatred and start loving again. The issues will not be resolved overnight same as the hatred does not come overnight. Everything takes time. Be patient.
Put yourself in her shoes and see. Parnting is hard and every parent gives their best. She only wants what is best for you.
First, you have to understand your own thinking. Are you angry at your mom for over protecting you? She may be acting this way to keep you safe. Mothers know that the world is a dangerous place, and all they want is to keep you safe. You need to understand your side and her side in order to develop a strong relationship with your mother.
Think about she loves you but she is expressing her love in a different way that you cannot understand now ,you may figure it out when you become a dad/mom and appreciate her the most!
The thing is that when you hate somebody, there is always a reason. This may apply to anyone, so if it is your mother things should be no different. The feeling is implanted due to how you feel and possibly how you have been treated. To "get over" this, you would have to talk about it with her - make sure there's a mutual understanding on both parts. When I spoke about how I felt, she did try to change how she did certain things with or for me. Perhaps talking would help?
Mother- is a person who does everything for you. Even if you’re having a difficult times now, never hate her. She is the one who loves you by your soul and heart, not by the things you do, say, etc.
try to underdtand her and always try to help her whatever she is saying or warning you for the sake of your goodness
Thinking as she is my mom who keep in womb me for 9 months with pain and struggles and who care me lot in world
This one hits home for me. Just give it time, and try to have fun with her. Be nice and ask her some questions to start talking.
This is hard to answer without any background on the situation, but what I will say is, your mother is a human being. We sometimes forget our parents are human as well, and they do make mistakes just like everyone else. No one is perfect, not even our parents. Maybe realising this will help you relate with your mother as a person who makes mistakes rather than an idol that should be perfect all the time.
I want to start off by saying hate is a profound word in my vocabulary however I could understand how individudusks could harvest this negative emotion towards a mother. In my experience my relationship with mother has been Toxic since I can remember. Her Narsissictic traits do not help the situation. Throughout the years I have tried to accept her and her ways but I guess my own way of thinking hoping she would change for the better gets in the way. In the end all I could do for her is wish her well.
Try to understand her point of view. What is causing her to act in a way you dislike? What is something you both like and can connect on?
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Suzuki introduced the Intruder line in 1985, it had a two decade long run until 2005 when it was then replaced with the Boulevard (for most markets, in Europe the Intruder name continued to be used for various models.).
The Intruder 1400 was the second largest capacity Intruder to be produced only superseded by the 1500, it was released in 1987 and was in production until 2004.
A big heavy hitter V twin cruiser with a successful run of around 17 years and the foundation for the generation of big Suzuki cruisers that followed.
I am excited to deep dive into the Intruder 1400, let’s start with a review.
Suzuki Intruder 1400 Review
The title of ‘Intruder’ followed by 1400 hinting at the capacity gives the impression that this is a serious motorcycle, the big Intruder, an engine full of power that the smaller models couldn’t hold a candle too.
Well first of all, we have to put ourselves into the position of when the bike was released which was 1987. Performance cruisers, muscle bikes etc. were not quite yet a thing, so the 70 something horsepower and masses of torque was more than enough to get your pulse racing for a cruiser.
It was a bike pretty much on par with the rest of the competition such as the Honda Shadow, Kawasaki Vulcan and anything coming out of the Harley factory at the time.
There was an important difference though, the Suzuki wasn’t trying to win any races, its benefit was in the torque department, both the Shadow and Vulcan were faster bikes than the Intruder in terms of top speed and peak power.
However, the Intruder wouldn’t sweat this issue as the power was in the mid-range and from 45mph-75mph with the throttle pinned the Intruder would pull away from the others with ease.
This made the Intruder a pretty awesome road bike with lots of usable power, the mid-range acceleration put it in the same leagues as big 5 speed transmission bikes like the Yamaha V Max and GSX-R1100.
So the wide ratio between gears, old fashioned four speed gearbox and simple air cooled twin engines, still provided enough momentum to have serious fun on rides, out-performing the best big bore sport bikes in the mid-range.
In terms of maintenance the Intruder was ridiculously easy to care for, giving the owner pretty much a free ride in that regard. This was thanks to low maintenance features that Suzuki implemented including a shaft drive, hydraulic valve adjusters, auto cam-chain tensioners, a sealed battery and car type filter changes.
The front pot was air cooled and rear oil cooled, Suzuki could have water-cooled the huge engine but this would have increased the engine size and complexity, required a radiator and increased production costs.
The rear pot oil cooling system required a big oil tank to directly deliver oil to the cylinder, this tank was bigger than the big bore oil tanks of the time.
While the Intruder 700 utilised 4 valves per pot the bigger 1400 went with 3.
Peak torque hits at 3,500rpm whereas peak power hits at 4,000rpm so there is little point revving above 5,000rpm as the engine will start lacking after these points.
The two pistons are huge and thumping so Suzuki had to focus on the details to ensure they didn’t ruin the ride. A torque-limiting clutch was implemented making for smooth engagement and no wheel hop under hard engine braking, dampers were used in the drive shaft and for the starter an automatic compression release was used.
Despite implementing these features Suzuki failed to actually do anything about the engines vibrations which kick in heavily above 65mph shaking your mirrors, vibrating your hands and feet until you slow back down again to settle in for a comfortable cruise.
Riding along and clocking up highway mileage is an easy feat on the Suzuki Intruder providing you aren’t in a rush.
Gear changes are smooth, easy and there are no clunky shifts to contend with.
The exhaust note rises to a crescendo as you creep up the rev range and settles just as the bike gets to cruising speed.
Around town, stop start traffic, and rides where the you are working the gears, the exhaust ensures everybody around knows you are there, and the larger engine presence is heard by all. Perhaps a little draining on the hearing during this time.
Another nice features of the Intruder is that throttle response is impressively smooth and crisp.
Containing the big motor is the basic frame of big proportions and a steep rake. The geometry is on the more extreme side especially when compared to that of other important cruiser bikes at the time like the Yamaha Virago. The bikes weight paired with the frame didn’t work for the Intruder but rather against it.
It was middle of the road when it came to weight with the Virago lighter and the Shadow and Harley Low Rider Custom heavier (all in the same class) but the steep steering angle, 19″ front wheel, fat rear wheel and overall rather extreme proportions didn’t lend itself to a novice rider or inspire confidence of any rider on back roads.
The chassis did go someway to make for pretty awesome styling however, and certainly shifted the Intruder into the vague area of a custom style chopper. It certainly would fit in outside the doors of a custom shop. Small gas tank, wire spoke wheels and plenty of chrome meant that even in stock form the Intruder had a striking appearance.
Even with the adjustable suspension set up on the firmest settings the Intruder isn’t set up for fast riding, it is an easy-going Sunday morning ride with somewhat lazy steering preferring to turn slowly.
The handlebars are high wide and pulled back at a bit of a weird angle that might take some getting used to. The seat height is very low and pegs are forward. The typical fists in the wind and feet forward makes for a pretty comfortable riding position on the straights and even long rides.
Passengers got their own seat and a backrest which would be appreciated although accommodation from a space perspective was a little cramped.
The suspension paired with the chassis and weight means slow speed manoeuvres are sketchy to say the least, the Intruder is one of the cruiser models that fits the idea that riders drop their bikes at a standstill or when paddling it around.
Single disc brakes left something to be desired, with a habit of causing the bike to dive under hard braking as the suspension was soft even on the firmest setting.
A good modification to make would be an aftermarket windshield to offer a level of protection as the model is as exposed as it gets.
In 1997 the Suzuki Intruder received a five speed transmission, the bike was therefore subtly improved over the earlier versions. Cruising speeds were now more comfortable, powerband broader and fuel economy also improved. Some reviews even started the Intruder was not crisper with its gear shifts.
Over the years peak power slowly reduced to 64 horsepower and eventually 60 horsepower before it was then taken as a foundation for the all new Boulevard S83. What did improve was the styling, fresh paint schemes, use of chrome, confident accents and carefully selected accessories improved the models looks each year.
Overall the motorcycle was a good one for the time, and its lengthy production run backs that up. It might have struggled in some areas but I would be hard pressed to find a motorcycle from the late 80’s that didn’t have a few quirks, especially big cruisers.
Performance on the sales floor
The Intruder was priced competitively, undercutting most others in the segment which made it very attractive to riders. The saving made versus other big bikes, could be used to modify the bike to suit the individual to get it just right.
Not a great choice, at least in stock form, for blasting to the next state or flying down twisty roads, the big Intruder is nonetheless an effective urban assault weapon, with strong power and head-turning looks. Ride it to work or take it out trolling on Friday nights and it will thrill you.Motorcycle Cruiser
The Intruder 1400 might not have been Suzuki’s bread and butter motorcycle but it was a good one that sold well, well enough that the Boulevard S83 took it’s place to continue the legacy.
Intruder 1400 Spec’s
Engine and Transmission
Engine – Four stroke, 45 degree V twin, SOHC, 3 vales per cylinder
Capacity – 1,360cc
Compression Ratio – 9.3:1
Bore x Stroke – 94 x 98mm
Cooling System – Air/oil cooled
Induction – 2 x Mikuni BDS36 Carbs
Starting – Electric
Transmission – 4 Speed until 1997 when the bike received 5 speed transmission
Final Drive – Shaft drive
Chassis and Dimensions
Front Suspension – 41mm telescopic fork, coil spring, oil damped
Rear Suspension – Twin shock, oil damped, 5-way adjustable spring preload
Front Brakes – Single 295mm disc, 2 piston caliper
Rear Brakes – Single 275mm disc, 1 piston caliper
Wet Weight – 572lbs.
Wheelbase – 1,621mm
Rake – 36 degrees
Trail – 165mm
Length – 2,300mm
Width – 710mm
Seat Height – 720mm
Fuel Capacity – 13 Litres
Average Fuel Consumption – 34.8 US MPG
Max Torque – 115Nm at 3,200rpm
Max Power – 71 horsepower at 5,000rpm (later down to 64 then 60 horsepower from 1994 onwards)
Standing 1/4 mile – 13.6 seconds, 94.9mph
Suzuki Intruder Variants
The Intruder didn’t get any specific variants but there were some significant changes over the years including:
1994 – The models power output reduced to 64 horsepower
1997 – The Intruder received 5 speed transmission and power output reduced again to 60 horsepower
2001 – Updated styling, chrome tank, more of a distinct chopper look
2004 – Last model before the Boulevard S83 took over.
How fast is the Intruder 1400?
The Intruder 1400 had an estimated top speed of 105mph.
How much is the Intruder 1400 worth?
An Intruder 1400 today in the UK fetches prices around £5,000 and in the US prices sit between $2,500-$3,500.
Buying a used Intruder 1400
Finding an Intruder 1400 in the US is easy enough from either a dealer or private sale, you should note as usual prices in a dealer carry a premium.
In the UK the search might take a bit longer for the right bike at the price you want to pay. However, they are good a buy and an affordable way into the cruiser segment , so it is worth putting the effort into the search.
This lovely clean 2003 model is currently available from Budget Bikes in Swindon for £4,990 and looks like it is worth checking out if you are in the market for one.
Its clean style, the long production run and the enthusiasm of owners have fostered good aftermarket support for the Intruder 1400. It enjoys a wider range of aftermarket accessories and replacement parts than any other Japanese big twin.Motorcycle Cruiser
For this reason the Intruder makes a good buy as a base for a custom build, that big twin engine can make an exciting foundation for someone who has the creativity to build something special. There is nothing on the Intruder you can’t upgrade or parts that can’t be replaced in order to make it a really fun thumping custom bike.
For $2,499 you can buy this modified model with new pipes and ape style bars to get your started on your custom dream. If you need some eye candy and inspiration check out this custom 1400 from Germany.
The bikes are known for their reliability thanks to being relatively low maintenance. When you are on the look out for one the main things are to look for any sign of oil leaks, be sure to check everything over for rust and corrosion and ask for any service history/paperwork.
On todays roads you might want to review the brakes and set about upgrading them as soon as you can.
Summary: Is the Intruder 1400 a good bike?
My closing comments on the Intruder 1400 are going to be a little different to usual, simply because it is a mixed bag.
It is an excellent example of the old time cruiser bikes (despite its production ending in more modern times), if you can overlook the quirks (flaws), it will put a smile on your face or a moody stern ‘bad guy’ stare if that’s your thing.
It won’t out run any bikes on the road these days for top speed but the mid range will still give most things a good run and frankly it does look pretty awesome.
This things a head turner, its noisy, rude, mean and makes a statement, that is what the best of cruisers are meant to do though right?


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It’s official, the sale of the Carolina Panthers to hedge fund billionaire David Tepper for an NFL record $2.275 billion.
Continue on for more details on the Carolina Panthers sale…
CelebNSports247.com has received word via ESPN that on Monday the sale of the Carolina Panthers was official.
David Tepper purchased the team from Carolina Panthers founder Jerry Richardson.
Carolina Panthers Sale Details:
Richardson was forced to sell after, he was accused of sexual and racial workplace misconduct on June 28.
Tepper said in a statement:
I am thrilled to begin this new era of Carolina Panthers football and am humbled by the overwhelming excitement and support for the team. On behalf of the fans and myself, I thank Jerry Richardson for bringing the team to the Carolinas and for entrusting me with its future. Winning is the most important thing both on the field and in the community, and I am committed to winning a Super Bowl championship together. I look forward to being part of the Panthers’ family and to supporting this flourishing region.
Richardson issued a statement:
He and his wife Rosalind “are grateful to the Carolina community for the love and support you have shown your Panthers. Your enthusiasm for football and devotion to the team has been a source of strength for us and for everyone who calls the Carolinas home.”
He also thanked the players, saying he has “the highest respect for the men who wear the Panthers jersey,” whike wishing Tepper “all the best,” stating, “the team is in good hands.”
Tepper now officially takes over the day-to-day operations of the team. Since being unanimously approved by the NFL’s owners during the May spring meetings in Atlanta, Tepper has met with team captains and other veteran players, as well as Bank of America Stadium employees on the business side.
What do you think about the Carolina Panthers sale?

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