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At the finish of the e-book, she offers an 80-question take a look at you possibly can take to see how properly you are following a mind-nutritious diet. Replacing different macronutrients, equivalent to carbs or fat, with protein is an effective weight loss technique on a calorie-restricted food plan.
Research present that consuming a whole apple together with your meal (versus apple juice or applesauce) is a pure appetite suppressant, helping you eat fewer total energy without feeling deprived. I can’t eat pureed meat, which truthfully, is something I’m very proud of. I place forty two jars in my cart, 14 jars for each day.
Foods that get the green light on the raw food weight loss plan embrace raw fruits, veggies, legumes and grains; seeds and nuts; additional-virgin olive oil; and raw coconut oil and butter, says Sharp. Eating chili peppers may be helpful on a weight reduction eating regimen.
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I was so excited about my latest song, I tweeted about it to my followers and told them to come here to this blog….before I wrote this blog. Oops. Hopefully no one noticed.
Initially, I was playing around with the sounds and instruments when I came across what sounded like some good combinations of bells and violins for a baby song. High pitched bell sounds always remind me of babies for some reason. I worked and worked on this song three days ago. It didn’t take me long and I “posted” it. For somer reason, it didn’t show up. Come to think of it, since I am new to the site, I think I might have not seen another button to push. Anyways, I was devastated because it was perfect and after the hours I spent making this song, it was lost. Luckily, I took a picture of it (hard to explain) so I could be reminded of what instruments I used and whether it was a ballad or not. However, even with the picture taken, the “violin” sign was not specific enought for me to know which of the 21 specific violin sounds I used! I literally had to write down every single violin sound effect there was to “hear” which note and sound I had heard the first time. It was extremely time consuming, but I got it after two days. I had most of it figured out, but I also embellished it a lot of it with complimentary sounds in the background. I take my composing music very seriously. I have bells, two violins a keyboard and something else. I forgot. Lol. Like I said in my earlier blog, there was a specific video of a little baby girl learning to walk that I used as a “model” for my song. I watched her parent’s reaction and the baby’s reaction as I set up each sound. It was truly beautiful to see her learn to take her first steps and how encouraging and happy her parents were. The video was shot 5 years ago, so I’m sure she is running around a lot now. For the song, I started out very simply as the baby is standing up and falling down. Then I added more instruments as I can see her courage building up to take her first steps. As this progresses, I add more instruments to compliment the happiness I saw and heard in the parent’s voice…that’s basically it. I also took the time to watch other baby videos and the music complimented their videos as well.
Then something happened that I was not expecting. As I was watching all these babies walking and thinking I was going to name it “Baby’s first steps”, I came across a video. The music was still playing so I had it as the background music. It was of a child in crutches learning to walk for the first time. I’m not sure if the child had MS, but it brought tears to my eyes. I then realized, it’s just not babies that are learning to walk for the first time. It’s also children who were born with condictions that restricted them from learning to walk as other children did at an early age. These children had crutches, braces, casts and other devices that helped them walk. The video showed the therapists, nurses and even doctors smiling and clapping for the children. It brought tears to my eyes because I’ve worked with handicapped children before so it just reminded me of those precious days spending time with the priceless children. As you can tell, I love children. They are our future, whether they are born healthy or not.
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So, in closing. I am dedicating this song to all the children who have been given the chance and opportunity to learn to walk be it if they are a baby or a child. To be able to walk in life and to have someone by your side cheering you on is one of the greatest gifts a person can give to someone.

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Awh said that "these findings provide strong evidence that these electrical oscillations in the alpha frequency band play a key role in a person's ability to store a limited number of items in working memory." "By identifying particular rhythms that are important to memory, we're getting closer to understanding the low-level building blocks of this really limited cognitive ability. If this rhythm is what allows people to hold things in mind, then understanding how that rhythm is generated -- and what restricts the number of things that can be represented -- may provide insights into the basic capacity limits of the mind."
The findings emerged from a basic research project led by Awh and co-author Edward K. Vogel -- funded by the National Institutes of Health -- that seeks to understand the limits of storing information. "It turns out that it's quite restricted," Awh said. "People can only think about a couple of things at a time, and they miss things that would seem to be extremely obvious and memorable if that limited set of resources is diverted elsewhere."
Past work, mainly using functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), has established that brain activity can track the content of memory. EEG, however, provides a much less expensive approach and can track mental activity with much a higher temporal resolution of about one-tenth of a second compared to about five seconds with fMRI.
"With EEG we get a fine-grained measure of the precise contents of memory, while benefitting from the superior temporal resolution of electrophysiological measures," Awh said. "This EEG approach is a powerful new tool for tracking and decoding mental representations with high temporal resolution. It should provide us with new insights into how rhythmic brain activity supports core memory processes."

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YOU DON’T KNOW HOW I FEEL!
When my husband Peter died six years ago, I grieved with my heart and soul for my aching loss. I was in intense grief and I knew I had to stay there for a long, long time until I could power myself out of the pain. What pissed me off more than anything was the insensitive comments that were hurled at me. Which brings me to the wonderful line in Hamilton’s: Aaron Burr, Sir: “While we’re talking, let me offer you some free advice. Talk less. Smile more.” I wish that people had heeded Aaron Burr and talked less and smiled more! The absolute best comment for me was no words, just a hug. OK, in the time of this pandemic, a hug is not quite yet fully safe (unless we are vaccinated), but just sitting with someone, socially distanced of course, and listening to them is the best you can do for someone in grief. Calling someone in grief on a regular basis is also a great help and soothing balm. Just being present in a griever’s life is authentic and helpful.
Grievers don’t want to be cheered up. Grief is painful and must be endured. Grief is a journey to be traveled not a destination. People are not insensitive out of malice, but out of ignorance. They see someone’s pain and tell them to be strong and it will be over soon. But grievers need to do the hard work in order to feel restored. There are no shortcuts when dealing with loss. Saying “I know just how you feel” minimizes the grievers pain and does not provide the necessary empathy they need.
Here are a few clichés to be avoided:
Instead of saying: “I get what you are going through because I went through the same thing.
Say: “Tell me more about how you are feeling now.”
Instead of saying: “You must be very angry that this has happened to you.
Say: “Most people are frustrated and angry after a loss, how are you coping?”
Instead of saying: “Try to remember the good times and not focus on your loss.”
Say: “What memories do you have of your loved one?”
Instead of saying: “You have to be strong for your family.”
Say: “How is your family doing?”
Instead of saying: “Everything happens for a reason.”
Say: “I am sorry for your loss.”
Instead of saying: “Try not to cry. He wouldn’t want you to cry.”
Say: “I wish I had the right words to comfort you.”
Instead of saying: “I know just how you feel.”
Say: “I don’t know how you feel but I am available to sit by your side.”
Instead of saying: “I know how you feel. My mother just died.”
Say: “Tell me more about your feelings of loss.”
Instead of saying: “How are you doing?”
Say: “How are you doing this minute.”
Instead of saying: “Surely you’ll find someone else.”
Say: “Stay in the present and know that I will be by your side to help.”
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GM Health Care Trust Finalized, says CAW President
November 8, 2011, 1:55 PM EST
The Canadian Auto Workers union welcomes the finalization of a new and independent trust fund that will cover the costs of supplementary health care benefits for retirees from General Motors Canada.
The fund, called the Auto Sector Retiree Health Care Trust (asrTrust), was negotiated as part of the government-supported restructuring of General Motors in the spring of 2009. Following two years of legal implementation and consultation with GM retirees, the trust has now been approved by the Ontario Court of Justice and will take effect. This system has already been in place providing supplementary health care benefits for retired workers at Chrysler Canada since the beginning of this year. The terms of the GM program took longer to implement due to more complex legal and economic issues, and the much larger number of retirees at the company.
Supplementary health benefits (including prescription drug coverage, dental and vision care, etc.) will now be provided to the estimated 32,000 Canadian retirees of GM by the independent trust fund, instead of by the company. GM Canada will pay a total of over $2.5 billion into the fund over the next seven years, beginning with an initial contribution of $1 billion (adjusted for interest, the costs of benefits in 2010 and 2011, and some administrative costs).
The funds contributed by GM, plus investment income earned on those assets, will be used to fund retiree health benefits (including benefits for existing workers at GM, after they retire). The independent trust therefore has assets from which to pay future benefits, so that security of benefits is no longer dependent exclusively on the financial health of General Motors Canada.
"This represents the final step in the restructuring of GM Canada, and now we can move forward with focusing on ensuring GM's future success and presence in Canada," said CAW President Ken Lewenza.
"While the HCT system is not perfect, it provides our retirees with a level of security for future benefits that is far preferable to the previous system," Lewenza added. "Without the HCT, if a company goes bankrupt, retiree health benefits are lost completely. Now we have money in the bank to ensure at least partial payment of benefits, no matter what."
Lewenza also complimented the work of the independent retirees' steering committee, and their independent legal and financial advisors, for their work over the last two years to strengthen the funding base for the GM HCT. The independent retirees' committee was able to negotiate additional funding commitments by GM, equal to $260 million, above and beyond the funding initially committed by the company in 2009.
The HCT will be managed by an independent board of trustees that includes a number of well known and highly respected experts in the fields of health care policy and investments.

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Minneapolis residents have been mourning the death of Mary Tyler Moore since her passing last week on Jan. 25, 2017. She was well known for her 1970s sitcom, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, which helped put Minneapolis on the map.
“The 1970s were a time when IDS Center was rising from the ground, Nicollet Mall was still new, and lots of change was coming to Minneapolis,” says Melvin Tennant president and CEO, Meet Minneapolis. “The Mary Tyler Moore Show, with its images of Minneapolis and frequent references to the city, really brought our growing city onto a national stage.”
Minneapolis Visitor Information is the proud home of the Mary Tyler Moore statue, which TV Land originally placed in Nicollet Mall in 2001. The center is allowing visitors to place flowers near the statue to commemorate Moore’s life.
“Mary Tyler Moore played the most famous TV resident Minneapolis has ever had,” says Tennant. “Mary Richards was a character so many people looked up to for her independence, her humor and her spirit. To have her associated with our city has been an honor over the years.”
For those who would like to visit the statue, Minneapolis Visitor Information is located in CenterPoint Energy Building at 505 Nicollet and is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays and noon to 5 p.m. on weekends.


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Williamson County Schools kicked off a “Be Nice” campaign to encourage students to be nice to classmates and others.
The kick-off was held at the Franklin Theatre and attended by principals, students and leaders in the community.
The campaign, which is gaining national attention, started at Fairview High School last year and Principal Juli Oyer told News 2, it’s been a success.
“We’ve seen our kids talking to each other in the hallway. We’ve seen adults, when we have our T-shirts on, come into the office mad, and then going, ‘Oh, maybe I need to reel that in a little bit,'” Oyer said.
The positive response at FHS led the Williamson County school district to begin the initiative at all 41 schools.
Throughout the school year and perhaps longer, school administrators and teachers will wear “Be Nice” T-shirts in the school’s colors. Some students will be awarded t-shirts.
“It gives students a very easy thing to say when they’re seeing something that’s hard to stand up to. It’s easy to jokingly say, ‘Hey man, be nice!’ They connect with it and respond to it,” said Oyer.
Elise Hirt, a senior at Centennial High School believes the campaign will resonate with high school students.
“High school can be tough,” she said. “Sometimes it’s not fun because people are mean, but when they see the difference that it makes in people’s lives and how easy and simple it is, I think it will catch on and hopefully it will have a ripple effect and everyone will just be able to be nice.”
Also participating in the campaign are the Franklin police and fire departments, Williamson County Sheriff’s Department, Brentwood Fire Department, city leaders and singer Hunter Hayes who recorded a special video message for the announcement.
“We don’t need to have an anti-bullying message,” said principal Oyer. “If we start with the positive and we keep it very simple and just ask everybody that’s in our building, no matter what interactions they’re having, to live this way, we believe we’re going to see kindness win.”
For more information on the Be Nice campaign, click here.


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A new bar is in the works for Uptown Oakland at a ground-floor location that was previously the target of protests from neighbors who live upstairs. The proposed bar called Night Heron is slated to take over the spot that formerly was Here's How cocktail bar at 1780 Telegraph Avenue. Here’s How closed in early 2020 after operating for about nine months in part because residents of the building launched complaints about loud music, bad smells, and noisy customers smoking out front.
Now, a conditional use permit for Night Heron, filed by SF bar entrepreneur Cory Hunt, has been approved by the city. Hunt runs other popular bars including Soda Popinski and Jackalope in San Francisco and First Edition in Oakland, which is less than a block away from where Night Heron would operate. Hunt says he is looking to create a calm atmosphere that will hopefully not disturb the residents who live in the four stories above the more than 3,400-square-foot space that is right by the 19th Street BART station.
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Hunt will try to create a "low-key, mellow vibe which will encourage conversation and enjoying of craft cocktails instead of dancing, yelling, and taking shots," according to permit documents obtained by the San Francisco Business Times. Those documents also show that “Night Heron will employ a security person Thursday through Sunday until closing time whose main responsibility, other than checking identification at the door, will be to ensure that patrons do not disrupt neighbors upstairs with excessive noise, smoking in front of the building or litter.”
The Night Heron idea sailed through a 10-day period that can be used by the public to raise concerns about the addition of a new bar. The application process for Night Heron’s liquor license is still underway and there are still chances people could speak out against the approval but it appears Hunt has already garnered support from the community groups.
The SF Business Times obtained a letter written to the Oakland Planning Commission from Porsche Washington with the Neighborhood Crime Prevention Council. "Cory shared some of the challenges they've had to face operating in what is considered a high crime area, and how he and his team worked to create an atmosphere in which they can improve that, without negatively affecting the neighborhood's culture," writes Washington.
Even though the space has a full kitchen, Night Heron will not serve food but will allow people to order delivery or bring their own food. It plans to be open every day from 3 p.m. to 2 a.m. but there is no word yet on an exact opening date. Hunt’s other bars are themed but it's unclear what motif Night Heron, which is Oakland’s official bird, will bring to the table.


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23 years in the FBI taught this entrepreneur the remarkable power of observation.
The ability to read others will greatly affect how you deal with them. When you understand how another person is feeling, you can adapt your message and communication style to make sure it is received in the best way possible.
But what should you be listening for? And what other signs can tip you off to what someone is thinking or feeling?
If you follow my column, you’re familiar with LaRae Quy. LaRae, who spent 23 years as a counterintelligence agent for the FBI, now spends her time writing, speaking, and teaching others tips that she learned while working for the Bureau. Those tips provide valuable lessons for entrepreneurs, business owners, and everyone else. (You can read more of LaRae’s advice in my previous articles “An FBI Agent’s 5 Steps to Developing Mental Toughness” and “An FBI Agent’s 8 Ways to Spot a Liar.” Also make sure to check out her website.)
As LaRae put it well:
“You don’t need to be a top-notch interrogator to figure out what is going on in someone’s head. The signals are always there–all you need to do is know what to look for.”
Here are her 9 tips for reading others:
1. Create a baseline
People have different quirks and patterns of behavior. For example, they might clear their throat, look at the floor while talking, cross their arms, scratch their head, stroke their neck, squint, pout, or jiggle their feet frequently. Initially, we may not even notice when others do these things. If we do, we don’t give it much attention.
People display these behaviors for different reasons. They could simply be mannerisms. Sometimes, however, these same actions could be indicative of deception, anger, or nervousness.
Creating a mental baseline of others’ normal behavior will help you …
2. Look for deviations
Pay attention to inconsistencies between the baseline you’ve created and the person’s words and gestures.
For example: You’ve noticed that an important supplier of yours has the habit of clearing his throat repeatedly when nervous. As he introduces some relatively small changes to your business arrangement, he starts to do this. Is there more here than meets the eye?
You might decide to probe further, asking a few more questions than you would have normally.
3. Notice clusters of gestures
No lone gesture or word necessarily means anything, but when several behavioral aberrations are clumped together, take notice.
For example, not only does your supplier keep clearing his throat, but he also does that head scratching thing. And he keeps shuffling his feet.
Proceed with caution.
4. Compare and contrast
OK, so you’ve noticed that someone is acting a little different than normal. Move your observation up a notch to see if and when that person repeats the same behavior with others in your group.
Continue to observe the person as he or she interacts with others in the room. Does the person’s expression change? How about his or her posture and body language?
5. Look into the mirror
Mirror neurons are built-in monitors in our brain that reflect other people‘s state of mind. We are wired to read one another’s body language. A smile activates the smile muscles in our own faces, while a frown activates our frown muscles.
When we see someone we like, our eyebrows arch, facial muscles relax, head tilts, and blood flows to our lips making them full.
If your partner doesn’t reciprocate that behavior, this person could be sending you a clear message: He or she doesn’t like you or aren’t happy with something you’ve done.
6. Identify the strong voice
The most powerful person is not always the one sitting at the head of the table.
Confident people have strong voices. Around a conference room table, the most confident person is very likely to be the most powerful one: expansive posture, strong voice, and a big smile. (Don’t confuse a loud voice with a strong one.)
If you’re pitching an idea to a group, it’s easy to pay attention to the leader of the team. But that leader may have a weak personality. In reality, he or she depends heavily on others to make decisions, and is easily influenced by them.
Identify the strong voice, and your chances for success increase dramatically.
7. Observe how they walk
Oftentimes, people who shuffle along, lack a flowing motion in their movements, or keep their head down lack self-confidence.
If you notice these traits in a member of your team, you might make an extra effort to offer commendation, in an attempt to help build the person’s confidence. Or you may need to ask him or her more direct questions during a meeting, in order to pull those great ideas out into the open.
8. Pinpoint action words
As an FBI agent, I found words were the closest way for me to get into another person’s head. Words represent thoughts, so identify the word that is freighted with meaning.
For example, if your boss says she’s “decided to go with brand X,” the action word is decided. This single word indicates that most likely your boss 1) is not impulsive, 2) weighed several options, and 3) thinks things through.
Action words offer insights into the way a person thinks.
9. Look for personality clues
Each of us has a unique personality, but there are basic clarifications that can help you relate to another person so you can read him or her accurately.
- Does someone exhibit more introverted or extroverted behavior?
- Does he or she seem driven by relationships or significance?
- How does the person handle risk and uncertainty?
- What feeds his or her ego?
- What are the person’s behaviors when stressed?
- What are the person’s behaviors when relaxed?
Putting it all together
As always, LaRae’s tips get me thinking. As she acknowledges, it takes time to learn how to read people accurately. And of course, there are exceptions to every rule. But keeping these principles in mind as you build your powers of observation will greatly enhance your ability to read others, understand their thinking, and communicate effectively.


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Sadly another season of Mad Men has concluded and only another year until the next!! We have been thinking at Please Don’t Tell how it seems that the success of this cult series is partly due to the fact we adore the women of the 1960′s. For the last several years January Jones, Elizabeth Moss and Christina Hendricks of AMC’s ‘Mad Men’ have dominated the 1960′s retro woman. But what is their appeal and who is responsible for their appeal?
Her name is Janie Bryant,
the costume designer responsible for what in fashion terms count as a revolution- the apparent return to favour of a more womanly silhoutte, hailing Cristina Hendricks as the ideal role model for young girls. More women would rather look like her than Kate Moss.
The cult t.v. series has become something of an obsession with the fashion industry (us included!) with Mad Men inspired designs cropping up on the catwalks for several years now.
Take Betty, aka January Jones, she has the ladylike poise and glamour of Grace Kelly. The glacier colours and delicate fabrics represent the character of this cold housewife who is nothing less than an indifferent mother at best.
Peggy, played by Elizabeth Moss is mostly buttoned-up, often school-girl like in muted browns and mustards.She has a look of innocence with a slightly more old-fashioned style which is also obvious in her attitude regarding the relationships between the men and women in the office.
Joan, the curvy secretary, the volumptuous bombshell is captured in commanding colours with the accent on her’assets’. She is stylish, good looking and talented. She is to every secretary in the office what Don is to every man. They want to be her.
Magazines obsess over her hour-glass figure with increasing numbers of curvier models, such as Lara Stone on catwalks. The classic hour-glass has replaced the waif. Regardless of size every woman has this shape.
Finally, Megan, Don Draper’s new wife. Can she replace Betty as the most stylish?
Not only is she younger and slimmer than Betty, Megan is also popular with Don’s children. Motherhood to Betty is simply a burden.
The costumes in the series cleverly reflect the rivalry between the two.
Megan is the seductive minx who dressed provocatively in a sexy black minidress for Don at his surprise birthday party, singing ‘Zou Bisou’ and dancing in front of the guests. She bosses Don around and he likes it!!
This particular dress was all about the arms and legs as this was when miniskirts were invented. Black is typically French and makes her stand out and look sophisticated amid the bright colours and prints worn by the other women.
It’s already clear, we think at Please Don’t Tell that Megan is the most fashion forward, with a bit of an international edge to her outfits.
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Strange Things Are Happening
If you haven't noticed all the strange things in our world, you just haven't been paying attention! Ghost or spook lights, faeries, dangerous jinn, UFOs, Bigfoot, Yeti, shapeshifters, strange humanoids, and totally otherworldly beings and phenomena are experienced daily. Are they all just imagination, hallucination, or coincidence?
In this new book, UFO investigator, paranormal expert, and scientist Philip Imbrogno finally opens his private files and shares his three decades of personal research. His training allows him to provide an objective analysis of the evidence, including eyewitness testimony and his own amazing experiences. The result will open your eyes to the convincing evidence that our multidimensional universe is not only more than you imagined, it is far beyond even our wildest dreams. A startling and always surprising book following the tradition of Charles Fort's famed Book of the Damned, Files from the Edge offers a stunning tribute to the unexplained with the objective and individual flair of Philip Imbrogno. Not to be missed!

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The Athens Stock Exchange and the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, in cooperation with Enterprise Greece, are organizing a Greek Investment Roadshow in the USA, June 19-22.
The trip to the U.S. includes the 7th Greek Investment Forum, to be held in New York June 19-20, with around 450 scheduled meetings between representatives of the 23 largest Greek-listed companies and more than 100 fund managers, along with business meetings, presentations and visits to Washington (June 20-21) and Chicago (June 21-22).
The Greek Investment Roadshow in the USA is an initiative aiming to promote investment opportunities in Greece for US businesses and the possibilities for Greek-American business cooperation.
The Greek delegation is headed by the chairman of the Athens Exchange Group George Handjinicolaou and CEO Socratis Lazaridis, the president of the American-Hellenic Chamber of Commerce, Simos Anastasopoulos, Economy and Development Alternate Minister Alexis Charitsis and the U.S. Ambassador to Greece Geoffrey Pyatt.
The Investment Forum in New York will present the country’s significant structural changes and reforms, the latest economic figures and specific business and investment plans to attract U.S. investors and international funds.
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Season 4 is Bigger & Bolder
Season 4 of ‘The Librarians’ is halfway through its latest season. But how is it faring so far? Is the story arc clear and original? Are the characters developing effectively? Let’s take a look.
The fourth season of ‘The Librarians’ is proving itself as a bold, confident and daring season. Eve and Flynn doubt their commitment to the Library as they rehearse the tethering ceremony.
In episode 5 ‘And the Bleeding Crown’, Darrington Dare, a Librarian from the eighteenth-century says there can only ever be one Librarian. It raises tantalizing questions about the rules of the Library and if they can trust it.
No Limits and No Rewards
Executive Producer Dean Devlin stated season 4 is for the fans. This is clear in every episode so far. Episode 1 ‘And the Dark Secret’ reveals the theme of destiny as Eve and Flynn decide to tether to the Library. And a secret of the Library is the return of Flynn’s first guardian, Nicole Noone, who is the Library’s prisoner.
The secrets of the Library seem to be at the forefront of this season’s conflict.
As the Librarians doubt what else the Library is keeping from them, their trust is tested.
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There is even a rift forming between Flynn and Jenkins. Flynn debates what other secrets Jenkins might be hiding seeing as he kept Nicole’s imprisonment a secret.
Episode 3 ‘And the Christmas Thief’ introduces us to Ezekiel’s family and reveals why he became a thief. It’s a festive filled delight but underneath there is a more personal story of a young man who wants his Mum to be proud of him.
There is some fantastic character development this season, especially in the latest episode ‘And the Disenchanted Forest’. Jacob falls for a woman who is investigating the Library, Eve is avoiding Flynn’s departure and Ezekiel argues with Cassandra about her lack of experience living a normal life.
Where to Now?
This season is confronting the darker side of the Library and the Librarians. It’s been teased the threat to the Library might be inside the Library itself.
There is no loss of imaginative and daring situations the Librarians find themselves in. So if you haven’t seen ‘The Librarians’, I would highly recommend you share their adventures from season 1 to now as there’s too many good reasons not too.

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This Saturday is one of DigNight’s largest No-Prep races of the year out at Houston Raceway Park in Baytown. We have to get the Camaro ready to roll and get everything ready for the track.
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When you search the internet for different exhaust you’ll typically find the same 5 brands mentioned: Corsa, Borla, Magnaflow, and Flowmaster. They all bring something different to the table whether its a different sound or a more efficient flow. The main result you can expect from aftermarket exhaust is sound. However, some will also yield a gain in horsepower (5-10%) although it’s not usually enough of an increase that you’d be able to feel.
When it comes to serious power-adders there's two main contenders: twin turbos and superchargers. While the two are very different there are some similarities. The main similarity between twin turbos and a supercharger is that they both force air into the motor in order to create more power. To put it simply, the more air forced into your motor, the more power it will make.
When it comes to vehicle maintenance there's a few rules-of-thumb that we go by. For example, you're supposed to get an oil change every 3,000 miles (usually). However, knowing when it's time for a brake job isn't just a matter of miles. There's no an exact schedule for brake maintenance because it mostly depends on how and where you drive.
If you’ve browsed the internet for any car mods at all then you know that there are hundreds if not thousands of options to choose from. It can get overwhelming especially if you know what gains you want but aren’t sure how to get there.
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We noticed that there were a couple ducks hanging around by our storm drain. They stayed there for a while which we thought was odd. Then a customer walked in and said he heard some baby ducks in the drain. Without hesitation we grabbed a box, some chains, and the forklift and operation: save the ducks commenced!
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Drawing has forever been used to inregister into perpetual memory, events, discoveries and customs or the days of yore. It serves a vital role in our culture. I have been reading Ernst Heckle's 'Artforms in Nature', which is probably one of the best books I have ever had.
I enjoy that Heckle appreciated the accidental symmetry of nature and produced stunning work from it that had an educational purpose. Regardless of it being true to the fashion of his time to be meticulous and a collector, they are still amazing.
I remember thinking, at one of the museum visits how difficult observational drawing is. I couldn't decide wether I wanted to be accurate or make a big mess. I would rather be accurate for some curious reason but you have to be so patient and you have to do exactly what you see. Its always the case that I find observation boring to do, but if Im really calm and don't think about how long its taking its 'OK'. Seldom have I done observation, only for GCSE Art and when I did a Geology course when I was (trying to) read Physics and I only passed because of my Paleontology drawings, which was good because I sucked at Geology, a lot. I was good at Paleontology BECAUSE I had spent hours drawing tiny beasts and could see through observation what we were being taught. I think thats a good concept for learning.
One day Id like to rework some of these. I didn't do them for any other reason than because it helped support a crappy essay I did. I wanted to make them exciting, and as it stands, to me, they do not possess such a quality.But I would like them to.


The government shut down because a small group of Republicans, led by Sen Ted Cruz (R-TX), insist on linking continued funding to repealing, defunding, or delaying Obamacare. Even many prominent Republicans acknowledge that the request is unreasonable and was destined to close the government. Still, in the last 10 days, the House passed three budget resolutions that undermined Obamacare in similar ways.
But some in the media still insist on pushing that false equivalence narrative that “both sides are to blame.”
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They have good reason to think so. The Senate passed a continuing resolution to keep the government funded that maintained the status quo. There was nothing that reversed the consequences of sequestration cuts, and it even cut $200 billion, or 17 percent, from the original proposed budget.
Meanwhile, Cruz and House conservatives demanded a one-year delay of Obamacare just as the uninsured begin enrolling for healthcare on October 1.
While House GOP insisted it was Harry Reid who refused to budge, Republicans have refused Senate Democrats’ requests to compromise repeatedly over the last year. Minutes before midnight, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) indicated he wanted to go to conference to address differences between the two budgets. However, Senate Democrats asked for a conference 18 times since April, only to be rejected every time.


He issued the warning in response to a request from the Business Committee of Parliament to call Finance Minister Ken Ofori-Atta before the committee to inform them of the ongoing picketing by pensioner bondholders at the Finance Ministry in support of an exemption from the domestic debt exchange program. Bagbin cautioned the MPs not to conduct themselves as though they were in a chop house or market.
He said: “Use Parliamentary language, not the language in a chop bar or marketplace but in Parliament.”
In her speech to the legislature, Ofori-Atta stated that all pensioners who did not exchange their old bonds for new ones as required under the program were exempt.
He emphasized that the retirees need not worry and said that all of their principal and coupons will be honored when maturity was due.
Considering that the activity was voluntary, he claimed that picketing over the contentious domestic debt exchange program was not essential.
He insisted that the exercise was entirely optional and that the government would uphold its responsibilities to bondholders, including pensioners who freely chose not to take part in the program.
On February 15, 2023, Ofori-Atta said that the picketing is no longer necessary in a speech to pensioners.
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Hospital Food Standards Report highlights importance of sustainable procurement
A report published in August by the UK Hospital Food Standards Panel has underlined the need for all hospitals to have a sustainable procurement plan in place. Developed by a panel comprised of government and NGO representatives, the report recommends five standards which should become required practice across the National Health Service (NHS) in the UK.
According to the report, hospital food can act as a vehicle for improvement and a role model for food in the local community. As a major purchaser of food and catering services, hospitals can use their influence to improve both impacts of farm production such as biodiversity, animal welfare, seasonality and product traceability and resource efficiency throughout the supply chain, including the energy, water and waste management.
Maya de Souza, head of sustainable public procurement at Defra, said: “Hospitals are major procurers in their local areas and have the potential to shape the way our food is grown, supplied and prepared. This can be done in a way that ensures good stewardship of our agricultural land and natural resources, respect for animal welfare, avoidance of waste and obtaining wider economic and social value such as jobs and training. All this is important to the health and wellbeing of patients and staff.”

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Scott Walker fails: Democrats flip seat in election he tried to block
Wisconsin’s Republican governor refused to call special elections until three courts ordered him to. This is why.
On Tuesday night, Wisconsin voters went to the polls for a round of special elections that Republican Gov. Scott Walker had aggressively tried to block. And Democrats flipped yet another red seat blue.
In Wisconsin’s 1st Senate District, Democratic Door County executive development adviser Caleb Frostman defeated Republican state Rep. Andre Jacque, flipping a Green Bay area district that backed Trump by 17 points on a platform of education funding, protection of health care, and land conservation.
At the same time, Republicans managed to hold onto Assembly District 42 north of Madison, but by only 8 points, versus Trump’s 15-point margin in 2016.
These results are an unpleasant indignity for Walker, who spent weeks trying to prevent these special elections from happening in the first place.
After the Republican occupants of those seats left to take positions in Walker’s administration, Walker refused to call elections to replace them, claiming it was a waste of money — even though the law directed him to do so.
Walker was promptly sued by voters in those districts as well as the National Democratic Redistricting Committee. A judge he had appointed ruled against him, saying, “To state the obvious, if the plaintiffs have a right to vote for their representatives, they must have an election to do so.”
Two more courts ruled against Walker, with the state Court of Appeals offering a blistering reprimand: “The Governor understands he has an obligation to follow the law … We disagree with the Governor’s assertion that special elections ‘are an unnecessary waste of taxpayer resources and confusing to voters.'”
Walker finally agreed to call the elections.
Walker’s real motive may not have been expense or voter confusion, but fear his party would lose. In January, Democrat Patty Schachtner flipped pro-Trump, rural Senate District 10 in another special election, prompting Walker to warn that the result was a “wake up call.” These fears have been further validated after a recent election cost Wisconsin Republicans a state Supreme Court seat.
The GOP has in general resorted to dirty tactics to hold onto power in Wisconsin, with legislation restricting the power to investigate Walker’s administration, and voter regulations that their own attorney general boasted kept them in power in 2016.
But as Tuesday night’s results revealed, Walker cannot get rid of his problems by getting rid of democracy. In Wisconsin, the law prevailed — and voters fought back.
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Mitchell Ota: No overpenetration issues here in my Hartford, VT apartment. I load OOO buckshot in my Mossberg 500 SG.
Mitchell Ota: Bullet diameter of a 9mm Parabellum is 0.356 inch. The closest buckshot to 9mm is OOO (0.360")
Bayan1905: I have heard stories about the Winchester 1200's before and how some really like them. I have long been a fan of guns that were a little heavier and a little better built without all the alloy materials they come from now. I have had several Ithaca 37 shotguns, and they I think are about as tough a shotgun as you can come up with. I have a 1980 vintage Remington 870 that is super tough and have owned a few older Winchesters, one a Model 12 and the other a 1897. That Model 12 would handle anything I could put through it.
TheDrRJP: "amazing firepower" but not for use in an apartment house. "00" buck is ridiculous to use for home defense! Overpenetratrion-central!
You get MORE firepower with 27 pellets of #3 buck than with nine pellets of "00" buck.
Ask Massad Ayoob about it.
I'd like your opinion on the recoil absorbing grips.
Timothy Wenz: I have a box of 0000 buck shot. It's 15 .357 sized pellets in each shell. I just added a 3 round mag extension and a pistol grip to my Remington 870 P. I can move around corners with a smaller profile, the tritium night sights glow nice and bright in pitch black. I leave my front door wide open, I like to encourage intruders ( kidding)
alex fresel: contrary to the naysayers, if you have the technique, the arm strength and use this in the right application, it can be a useful tool, I think.
My situation is that my safe room is a largeish closet with thick plaster walls. Unfortunately, the door is up against the wall so I'm forced to go prone and and shoot out from the left with my right. My mossy 500A is unwieldy in this situation so a pistol grip preferably with light and foregrip will work better. Looking at the 20 gauge mossy as Remington got taken over by finance douches who freaked up the QC. However, might prefer an older Remington as the safety releases at the trigger instead of up on the receiver which is more ergonomic for a PGO.
I test fired a PGO shotty once and didn't have any problems with accuracy, pain or recoil recovery. Granted I was standing and prone will be a bit more difficult, but I think I can make it work. Will also be adding a foregrip sensitive light switch and a tacstar sidesaddle.
harleymichael83: I prefer the traditional stock because the points of contact that are established with a stock help with accuracy, line of sight, target acquisition and followup shots. In a high-stress scenario you aren't going to be pinpoint accurate and unless your eyes are in your waist it makes more sense to have the barrel aligned with your line of sight. Look down the barrel with a pistol grip and you'll give yourself a blackeye before the intruder does. Measure length of pull on your traditional stock and adjust the comb accordingly with spacers for a proper line of sight. If the pistol grip is so important at least get an adjustable stock with a grip to allow for shoulder mounting. Leave all of the tacticool stuff to the movies and keep it simple, your loved ones depend on it. Stay safe.
Tim Farmer: Shot gun's don't have 400 gr of powder maybe 35 gr of powder you need to do some reloading and you may learn a little more
TheAlexagius: what do you think of those 14 inch non nfa "shotguns"?
Johnny Pope: Hi, great vid. Something to add to further accentuate your description of why shotguns are now so popular for civilian home defense: The largest caliber we are allowed is .50. Anything larger is a 'destructive device'. The only reason shotguns are exempted is because of their extensive use as bird guns. So, if you're a civvy and you want something larger than .50, it pretty much has to take the form of a shotgun. Also I think 20" and under should fall into the riot/tactical/SP category since these are the only tube-fed ones that will hold 8. Nice Remington.
aonix kupm: The buttstocks/pistol grips for those winchesters are hard to find because of their unique shape and rarity.
An Tran: I have a Westernfield pistol grip shotgun. It's a nice old school shotgun
wigon: First, I am an former member of the U.S. Army Corp of Engineers with a good background in the use of shotguns.
I personally keep my stock on because if I have to shoot it close, I can still shoot it from the waist. The stock, allows you to aim your shots, which is important because as most shotgun-shooters know, you can still miss with a shotgun quite easily due to the tight shot-groupings at close range.. The pistol grip in my opinion is problematic in that it is very difficult to do a well aimed shot without hitting your face (unless you have some really strong wrists and forearms or have done a lot of training doing so).
I also always recommend that people put locks on their indoor bedroom doors as well as to get a dog with a loud bark if they don't have one. Even a little dog can be a valuable security system. But the bigger the dog, the better the deterrent. The other second, potentially life saving accessory to have is a bullet proof vest that is positioned right by the bed with your magazine pouches attached to it.. The dog and indoor locks can give precious seconds to throw the vest on and ready your weapons. In a worst-case scenario, the vest can be grabbed and held in front of you like a shield while you grab a handgun.
Speaking of handguns, it is always a good idea to have a handgun as a backup to your shotgun (and kept with a round in the chamber in case one arm becomes incapacitated). It's also important to do transition training between your shotgun and your pistol using unloaded weapons. Finally, it sounds goofy, but it's also good to do dry runs in your home with your weapons as well so that you can practice changing between high and low shooting stances along with taking corners and door ways (what in the military we call "slicing or cutting the pie").
If these precautions are done and these drills, (including drilling on weapon malfunctions using snap-caps), are practiced over and over, it can prepare a person very well for dealing with any home invasion situation.
Johnny Appleseed: Having SURVIVED a violent home invasion and having used a Mossberg 590 to do it a "pistol grip" is only good if they don't get close to you. If there's more than 1 and they're armed you'd better hope you have a stock on that shotgun to buttstroke the mongrels in the brain. These keyboard commando home invasion scenario do's and don't videos are useless.
max power: I have the pistol grip hogue tamer on one of my shotguns and that thing is fun to shoot, i don't shoot anything bigger than a low brass 6 shot out of it. It has its limitations but all my guns have their intended purposes.
Robert Vega: JIC good one pistol foreword grips, flash light, side saddle, and string with extra bullets on it with 000 bucks :-)
sycamorebacker1: I think it's stupid to have pistol grip shotgun. Put it on your shoulder and aim!
Derrick Bray: Forgot to add, out of all the guns my friend owned, this one always went to the range, period. I was once awaken to it going off while camping on a river in the early morning. My buddy saw bass jumping, feeding. He decided he would go fishing with it. LOL
Derrick Bray: Yes, I have shot one setup like it before but it was a Mossberg my friend owned. Talk about a gun that will tear your wrists off if you shot it wrong. It must be held to the side to allow the recoil to flow by you to keep your wrists intact. I stood a sheet of 3/4 in. thick plywood up at the range. I cut it in half with 00 buck in 7 shots. It's a handful.


The Arizona women’s basketball team beat California State University Northridge 87-47 in McKale Center on Sunday, Nov. 13.
California State came out ready to go, putting a few points on the board before Arizona was able to make a two-pointer. At the first media timeout of the game, the score was 10-4 Arizona. It took a second for the Arizona defense to wake up, but once they did the Matadors had a hard time scoring.
Shaina Pellington, with a fabulous defensive play, took the ball from a CSUN player and then passed the ball to Jade Loville, who sunk a three with 5:30 left in the quarter. Lauren Fields's impressive attack on CSUN’s basket finished with a nice layup in the final seconds of the first quarter. At the end of the first quarter, Arizona was winning 28-6, 12 of those points were off the bench, and 10 points were in the paint.
In the second quarter, Arizona’s defense stepped up. With 4:48 left in the second quarter at the media break the score was 35-14 Wildcats. Arizona freshman Kailyn Gilbert, Maya Nnaji, and Lemyah Hylton put on a show at the beginning of the second quarter, frustrating CSUN’s defense. At halftime, the score was 45-17 Wildcats in the lead. In the second quarter, there were eight bench points and six points in the paint.
Loville led the team in points, having eight at the half, with Gilbert and Esmery Martinez close behind with seven points each.
Loville had a beautiful three-pointer to start the third quarter. At the media break with 5:43 left in the third quarter, Arizona was winning 56-21. Helena Pueyo, on a fast break straight up the middle, sank a layup with 2:20 left in the third quarter. The third quarter ended 70-31 in Arizona. Martinez put up eight points on her own. There were six points from the bench and 12 points in the paint.
In the fourth quarter, the game got a little scrappy. Nnaji led the team in points in the fourth quarter with seven points. This was Nnaji's debut on the court.
“It was like a dream come true. I have worked my whole life for this. At the end of the day Arizona was my dream school, I see my future here," Nnaji said.
Arizona had 12 points from the bench and eight in the paint.
“Maya had half of our blocked shots. I think she played really well. She is learning and getting better everyday in practice," Barnes said. “She's getting used to playing versatile positions for us.”
“We have been improving. This is only our second game, I think we have shown improvement in both. We still have a lot to work on, but the future is bright," Barnes said.
This is Arizona’s second time beating CSUN in a row, continuing the Wildcats' winning streak. Arizona’s next game is on Friday, Nov. 19 at 6:30 p.m. against LMU in McKale Center.
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The coral triangle is a vast range of waters found in the western Pacific Ocean. There are six waters included here. These waters are known as the coral triangle because it has various kinds of reef-building corals. In the waters of the coral triangle, there are six marine turtles and a great number of different species of reef fish are to be found in here. Throughout the world, tuna is very popular and this fish is very important for the manufacturers or the tuna industry itself.
Millions of people live in the regions of the coral triangle and they greatly depend on it for survival. Aside from the reef-building corals and the different species of fish that dwells in the reefs, there are marine turtles that continually increase in number by laying eggs on the coral triangle’s beaches. The tourism industry is rapidly growing and millions of visitors visit the regions located in the coral triangle.
They don’t just simply visit the famous tourist destinations. For explorers, environmentalists, and anyone who are so fond of marine animals including marine turtles, they find these species to be very attractive. Throughout the world, there are seven marine turtles of different species.
Looking at the life cycle of these marine turtles, you will be amazed. In the infographic above, the life cycle of green turtles is shown. These turtles don’t stay in a specific region. They migrate to other water areas such as shallow waters for mating and until such time, they return to foraging areas. In every life stage of these turtles, there are various threats.


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April 2020 has been proclaimed by the President as National Child Abuse Prevention Month. The proclamation calls upon individuals to be aware of children’s safety and well-being, and to support efforts that promote their psychological, physical, and emotional development. April is also a time to highlight the importance of working together to prevent the abuse and neglect of children.
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is committed to protecting children from abuse and educating them about how to protect themselves. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) created the Angel Watch Center in 2016 to expand its work with foreign law enforcement partners, alerting them about the intended travel by convicted registered child sex offenders from the United States to their countries. The Center ultimately aims to stop the spread of transnational child sexual abuse.
Additionally, ICE Homeland Security Investigations (HSI)’s Project iGuardian program provides children, teens, parents, and teachers with information regarding the potential dangers of online environments and how to stay safe online. The iGuardian program team is committed to providing safety tips, a number to call, and resources to the public to avoid falling victim to online sexual predators.
As part of HSI’s Operation Predator, which was first launched in 2003, HSI has arrested more than 31,000 individuals for crimes against children, including the production and distribution of online child exploitation material, traveling overseas for the purpose of sexually abusing minors, and sex trafficking of children. In fiscal year 2019, more than 3,900 child predators were arrested by HSI Special Agents under this initiative and more than 1,000 victims were identified or rescued.
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The Office on Trafficking in Persons (OTIP) is focused on preventing human trafficking and working to ensure that children and adults who have experienced trafficking and their families get the support and care they need to live safe and healthy lives. This focus remains the same during responses to public health emergencies such as COVID-19. As in times of disaster response, HHS recognizes that disruptions to local services, housing and economic stability, and social disconnection can further increase risk for victimization and exploitation.
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Across the country, children have shifted to virtual learning which results in significantly more time spent online. In order to protect them, the Child Exploitation Investigations Unit at HSI reminds families that the agency has a variety of tools available on its iGuardian webpage to keep children safe while using the Internet.
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Due to school closings as a result of COVID-19, the FBI is seeking to warn parents, educators, caregivers, and children about the dangers of online sexual exploitation and signs of child abuse.
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America’s refining and petrochemical community employs and supports over three million people, hiring individuals from all education levels to fill a wide range of positions (such as welders, electricians, chemists, and engineers).
The beginning of fall once again marks the start of another school year filled with endless possibilities for wide-eyed students eager to learn.
By an act of Congress and with the stroke of a pen, the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) programs will continue to receive funding for the next 14 months.
Washington, D.C. is a college town bustling with student activists embracing their First Amendment rights. During our college years, we all latch on to various movements or beliefs (myself included)—for one reason or another—that perhaps remain when we leave university life behind us.
Drones are cutting edge technology that have received an uptick in attention over the last couple of years—gaining notoriety despite their beneficial commercial and recreational uses.


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Oh bloody hell, two of these things in a week.
Here's music for 2012.
It's Christmas - The Polyphonic Spree (2011)
Okay, so I absolutely unapologetically love the Polyphonic Spree. When I saw them a few years back it was the first gig I've ever been to where the absolute joy of the occasion had me crying with happiness - with the first song.
And they do these hokey wonderful Christmas songs, and great Christmas shows, and it's the end of the year, and that means it's Christmas....
Going Home - Leonard Cohen (2012)
I love to speak with Leonard
He’s a sportsman and a shepherd
He’s a lazy bastard
Living in a suit
But he does say what I tell him
Even though it isn’t welcome
He just doesn't have the freedom
He will speak these words of wisdom
Like a sage, a man of vision
Though he knows he’s really nothing
But the brief elaboration of a tube
The whole Old Ideas album is a beauty, full of brilliance. But this opener.....
Mercy Seat (12”) - Ultra Vivid Scene (1989)
Imagine if you have a list of your favourite ten artists. And one of these artists; Ultra Vivid Scene has a sum total of 3 albums of material, plus a few b-sides.
And then imagine how happy, nay, how delighted you would be to discover that this artist had released a 12" version of one of your favourite singles and you never knew about it.
That was me in November 2012 that was.
Spitfire - Public Service Broadcasting (2012)
Really, spoken word over an anthemic electronic thing? I'm obviously going to adore this aren't I? It's got that wondrous slow build to it that I've always instantly fallen for.
On Her Majesty's Secret Service - Propellerheads (1998)
Oh, in the year of Skyfall, there had to be a Bond thing. But dear god, it couldn't be Adele.
OHMSS was/is/always will be the finest Bond music, John Barry creating something incredible, familiar yet totally new to Bond. And this Propellerheads version/remix/remake/re-whatever is a 10 minute slab of over the top greatness - Bond goes big-beat.
Do It With A Rockstar - Amanda Palmer (2012)
Another one many people don't like. But I head Dresden Dolls a few years back and just got them. Palmer's first album was amazing, this may be better.
It's one of those albums where you find yourself shouting the lyrics out of tune much to the dismissal and scorn of your family. Or is that just me?
Little Red Wagon - Audra Mae & The Almighty Sound (2012)
A new band, a new band, a new band. Heard first in the very tail end of the year, but instant classic status. Album equally great.
Video a bit crap though. Close your eyes if it offends you so.
And no, I don't really think she's singing about a car either.
Battling The Bottle - Jim Bob (2007)
Another one who receives scorn.... Jim Bob out of that there much loved Carter USM of old. He writes fantastic songs, full of classy, clever, funny lyrics. Always has...
The Only Place - Best Coast (2012)
Another one of those new bands, or at least new on me things... great song...
Please- Paul Hartnoll & Robert Smith (2007)
So, no Cure on this year cd thing, no Kraftwerk either. Although I did get to spend all day fruitlessly trying to get Kraftwerk tickets for their London Tate shows.
This is Robert Smith doing the vocal thing on Orbital's Paul Hartnoll's solo thing. Effortlessly manages to be the epitome of both bands. Damn good.
The video I could find is some crappy remix thing though. It gives you the vague idea of what it's like....
212 - Azealia Banks & Lazy Jay (2012)
Here's one of those moments Molly hates. I walk into a room where this is playing and immediately start going on about how great it is. Remember, that's the great thing about being old, the sheer don't give a stuff what other people think. This is just one of those great, great songs, music really drives along, weirdness goes on throughout, and Azealia Banks does a great, great job of vocals and writing those very, very, very rude words.
How rude? Well... very. I was going to put the uncensored one on here, but it really is just a little too out there.
Bloody great song though...
586 (Live at the Troxy) - New Order (2011)
And here we are again at New Order. On last year with The Perfect Kiss live video, and here with the rather bloody brilliant live version of 586. The original is good, but there's just something about this that is so wonderful - classic New Order and something newer and more Kraftwerkian...
Proserpina - Martha Wainwright (2012)
Beautiful, haunting, terribly sad....
Our Lips Are Sealed - Fuxa (2012)
Weird. Rather cleverly brilliantly weid. But weird nonetheless.
Das Testements Des Mabuse - Propaganda (2012, original 1994/85)
Propaganda are one of my top 10 bands. One of the bands that, no matter what the mood, will always always be mentioned. If you're interested the rest include Kraftwerk, Caberet Voltaire, The Cure, Carter, Ultra Vivid Scene, Steve Wynn, Duran Duran, The The, The Shamen, That Petrol Emotion.
And yes, I am aware it's 11. What the hell.
With Propaganda the situation is even more desperate than with Ultra Vivid Scene. UVS made 3 albums and a few B-sides. Propaganda have (arguably) 11 songs - I only count Propaganda as being the band from 1985 who released A Secret Wish. But somehow, I have 50 Propaganda tracks on itunes. The explanation is simple. Blame ZTT. Somehow, between Propaganda, Paul Morley and Trevor Horn, there are so many wondrous variations of each Propaganda song, all subtly different, all esoterically named, making it a fun 'gotta collect them all' moment everytime a new compilation or deluxe edition comes out. And they do come out, fairly regularly.
This version of the classic Dr Mabuse is from the latest compilation 'Noise and girls come out to play'. I was determined that, after buying both albums three times (original on casette and cd, followed by deluxe repackages of both) and the 'Outside World' compilation a while back.
And then came Spotify. A few listens and they'd got me again. Damn them. Damn them all to hell. etc etc.
Nah, only joking. Keep them coming. Whether there is actually anything else to release from just a few recording sessions I have no idea, but I'm pretty sure that if it is there, I'll be sold it at some point. And I'll gladly hand over the cash once more.
This video isn't the actual audio version I've put on the Christmas cd, and yes I can tell, but it's about the nearest you get to it online at You Tube anyway.


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PRINCE Harry's bride-to-be Meghan Markle was at the centre of a huge "group hug" when she met a talented group of kids during the couple's first visit to Wales today.
The American TV star was given a warm Welsh welcome when she arrived in Cardiff alongside her clearly besotted royal fiance.
She said she was a "super lucky woman" as the couple carried out their third engagement in the Welsh capital.
Cheeky Harry then urged a group of street dancing youngsters to mob his beau, saying: "Let’s all give Meghan a group hug!"
The couple were in Tremorfa where they visited Star Hub – a community and leisure centre which uses sport to engage young people and aid social development.
Earlier Meghan confessed a hen do in Cardiff would be "a lot of fun" after being invited for a pre-wedding party by royal fans.
Prince Harry and his bride-to-be were given the star treatment on their visit to Welsh capital ahead of their wedding later this year.
The couple attended a Welsh culture festival inside Cardiff Castle before heading to a sports centre which runs community programmes for young people.
Meghan-mania saw royal supporters queuing outside the castle from 6am this morning – seven hours before the couple are set to arrive.
The bride-to-be was asked by sisters Anne and Judy Daley and their dog Camilla who brought a veil, plastic tiara and bridal sash gift for Meghan – to ask if she would hold her hen party in Cardiff.
The beaming actress told them: "I bet that would be a lot of fun," before being led away by Prince Harry.
Also among those in line were university student Jenna Quilter, 18, from Cregiau, near Cardiff, who brought a bunch of flowers to present to Meghan.
She said: "I'm a big fan of the Royals. Mainly the Duchess of Cambridge but I adore Prince Harry.
"I think Harry and Meghan represent a more modern society and it keeps some of the British traditions alive.
"I've got some roses for Meghan too.
"It's fascinating that she's not the typical person you'd expect to become a future duchess and it's just really interesting to see the public reaction to her."
Meghan-lookalike Haley Johnston, 26, from Charlotte, North Carolina, has another thing in common with her fellow American – she also married a British soldier.
She said: "I just think Meghan and Harry are a fantastic couple, they look like the kind of people you'd want to be friends with.
"I've just been told I look like Meghan – I've never heard that before but that is the highest of compliments as she's absolutely gorgeous.
"I'm so excited to see them and I hope I get the chance to talk to them. I'm also from the States and I married a British soldier so we have a few things in common."
American Abbie Smith, who is visiting Cardiff from Louisiana, said: "It's really exciting. In America this is like a fairytale.
"I think it's really cool that she's from the States and gets to experience the royal lifestyle as well."
Ian Leyshon, 41 of Cardiff, said Meghan and Harry would get a warm welcome in the Welsh capital.
He said: "I think Harry and Meghan are great and Cardiff will love them – she can be our princess of Wales.
"It's very fitting that they are visiting the castle. I wish that they could stay longer."
And sisters Anne Daley, 60, and her sister Judy, 53, of Llandaff, Cardiff, said they wanted to ask Meghan to have her hen party in Cardiff – along with their dog Camilla.
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Former air stewardess Anne said: "We have brought a bride-to-be sash and veil for her and some L-plates and we can take her on a tour of all the Cardiff nightclubs.
"We are very excited and we hope we get the chance to talk to them.
"We could get a new Duke and Duchess of Abergavenny or somewhere – it should hopefully strengthen our relationship with America."
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Cleveland, OH (March 1, 2018) – Celebrate the Cleveland Museum of Art’s exhibition Graphic Discontent: German Expressionism on Paper with Wizbang!, Cleveland’s illegitimate theater, as they stage a night of dancing, performance and kabarett in the spirit of Expressionist Berlin.
The event also includes themed cocktails, a specialty German beer bar, and hip-hop, house, soul and world music by DJ Candi Fresca.
Wizbang! 7:30, 8:30 and 9:30 p.m.
Wizbang! is a neovaudeville-style, pop-up imaginarium featuring a musical extravaganza, circus arts, comedy and theater. They’ll present three 10-minute variety entertainment experiences (dance, theater and cabaret music) inspired by Graphic Discontent.
Colorful Commentary 6:15 and 7:45 p.m.
Explore how artists expressed social and political views.
Color My World 6:15 and 7:45 p.m.
Look at the works of German artists Kiefer, Kirchner and Nolde, and discuss their language of color.
Art@MIX 6:00–10:00 p.m., Ames Family Atrium
Create bow ties and tiaras to wear as you slip into this night of art, music and merrymaking.
FOOD & DRINK
Specialty food items by Provenance Café are available for purchase until 9:00 p.m.
Specialty German Beer Bar
About Graphic Discontent: German Expressionism on Paper
Featuring around 50 prints and drawings from the CMA’s permanent collection, the exhibition profiles the Expressionists’ quest for art that was emotionally and spiritually authentic, just as Europe erupted into a devastating world war.
CMA members are admitted FREE to MIX events.
MIX: Expression (Kabarett) is part of the Cleveland Museum of Art’s MIX at CMA series. On the first Friday of each month, MIX highlights a different aspect of the museum and its collection. Art, music, cocktails—something different every month. MIX is for adults 18 and over.
WHAT:MIX: Expression (Kabarett)
WHEN:Friday, March 2, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
WHERE:The Cleveland Museum of Art, 11150 East Boulevard, Cleveland, Ohio 44106
RESERVATIONS: $10 in advance, $15 day of event, CMA members FREE. Reservations strongly recommended; call 216-421-7350 or visit cma.org/MIX. Cash bar. Food is available for purchase in the museum’s restaurant and café.
THE PAULINE AND JOSEPH DEGENFELDER DISTINGUISHED LECTURE IN CHINESE ART
Under the Open Sky—Buddhist Sutras on Chinese Mountains
Saturday, March 3, 2:00–3:00 p.m.
FREE; registration required
Speaker: Lothar Ledderose, senior professor at Heidelberg University in Germany
Sometime between 560 and 580, Buddhist monks engraved the names of Buddhas and passages from their holy scriptures on the bare rock of mountains in present-day Shandong Province in northeastern China. With this “land art,” they transformed their homeland into the realm of the Buddha. This lecture explores these monumental carvings, which are unique in world art.
Curator Chat: Graphic Discontent
Tuesday, March 6, 12:00–12:30 p.m.
FREE; no registration required
James and Hanna Bartlett Prints and Drawings Gallery | Gallery 101
Join curator Emily J. Peters as she discusses the motivations and techniques behind prints and drawings made by German Expressionists in the early 20th century.
THE FRAN AND WARREN RUPP CONTEMPORARY ARTIST LECTURE SERIES
Trevor Paglen: The Planet Is a Sensor
Wednesday, March 7, 6:30–7:30 p.m.
FREE; registration required
American artist, geographer, and author Trevor Paglen documents covert government projects and examines how human rights are imperiled in this era of mass surveillance. In his artist talk The Planet Is a Sensor, the 2017 MacArthur Fellow presents a series of projects that explore planet-scale sensing systems—from fiber-optic cables under the earth’s oceans to reconnaissance satellites in orbit to the autonomous vision systems and artificial intelligence networks that have come to inhabit the most intimate parts of our lives. Paglen offers a glimpse into some of the unseen landscapes that characterize our historical moment.
Meditation in the Galleries
Saturday, March 10, 11:00 a.m.
$5; advance registration recommended
Join us each month to clear your mind and refresh your spirit in the serene atmosphere of the glass box gallery with guided meditation sessions led by experienced practitioners. Presented in collaboration with the Songtsen Gampo Buddhist Center of Cleveland. All are welcome; no prior experience with meditation is required. Drop-ins the day of the program will be accommodated as space permits.
Friday, April 6, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
$10 in advance, $15 day of event, CMA members FREE
Have a think and grab a drink in honor of #Rodin100. One hundred years after August Rodin’s death, his iconic sculpture The Thinker remains a symbol of philosophy, freedom, and knowledge. Join us for an evening of intellectually stimulating programming designed to spark your cerebral cortex—and your dance moves.
MIX at CMA is sponsored by Great Lakes Brewing Company and PNC Bank.
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While the majority of the larger 3D printer manufacturers such as 3D Systems (which reports earnings tomorrow) and Stratasys have seen their growth rates stagnate over the last year, it’s not all bad news within the industry. In fact there are a handful of smaller companies that are growing at rates which may even surprise their own management teams.
Based out of Albuquerque, New Mexico, Optomec has been one of these companies that has excelled at all levels over the past twelve months. Known for their Aerosol Jet 3D printing system, which they were awarded a patent for early last year, the company has continued to push this technology forward, with future applications which could drastically change the way electronics are manufactured. The technology behind their system enables the printing of conductive elements on already manufactured substrates, allowing sensors, wear resistant coatings, and more to be fabricated rapidly on a provided object.
Today the company announced record first-half revenue for the year which equates to 100% year-over-year gains, not to mention that they are now profitable from both an EBITDA and Net Income basis. Additionally they expect significant revenue growth over the remaining part of 2015 as they currently have a major backlog of orders.
“We are well on track to double sales this year, as well as improve overall profitability. We believe this strong performance validates our focus on commercial production applications, as well as our open systems approach that eases adoption of our solutions for industry,” said Dave Ramahi, Optomec CEO, who added: “We are also seeing some interesting opportunities to expand our solution portfolio, especially as it relates to sensor and antenna offerings for the Internet of Things.”
The majority of this growth can be attributed to Optomec’s additive manufacturing systems for high-volume production applications. Earlier this year the company sold numerous Aerosol Jet systems to an Asian manufacturer, which will use them for the production of next-generation mobile devices, while other orders have come from companies looking to print conformal sensors for ‘Internet of Things’ devices, as well as to print 3D conformal electronics on new wearable devices.
The company reports that during the second quarter of this year approximately 50% of sales came within their metal 3D printing unit, while the other 50% came from their 3D functional electronics offerings. While 40% of their sales came from within the United States, Optomec has shown growth within international markets as well, expanding their distribution channels in Mexico as well as in Europe.
While there is a lot of news as of late about the declining growth rates this year within the industry, Optomec certainly has bucked that trend and will likely continue down this rapid growth path for quite a while. Let us know your thoughts on the company’s stellar growth rate, and the future of their patented Aerosol Jet systems. Discuss in the Optomec Earnings forum thread on 3DPB.com.
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