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GRAPHIC NOVEL: FATE
FATE is my latest project.
It is a graphic novel in the works with French illustrator, Bruno Wright.
I have been working on this for a few months and we are fleshing out the characters, races and lands that make up the world of Fate. It is heavily inspired by Dungeons and Dragons and other similar fantasy products that have influenced both of my work and Bruno's.
I am also running a D&D campaign set in this world as a means to further cement Fate as a living thing, which can be quite fun.
The release date is yet unknown, but both me and Bruno have been hinting at its progress in our social media.

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Defense Secretary Robert Gates ordered a review Tuesday of a Pentagon policy banning media from taking pictures of flag-draped coffins of military dead, signaling that he was open to overturning the policy to better honor fallen soldiers.
At least two Democratic senators have called on President Barack Obama to let news photographers attend ceremonies at Dover Air Force Base in Delaware and other military facilities when military remains are returned to the United States. Obama told reporters Monday he was reviewing the ban.
“If the needs of the families can be met and the privacy concerns can be addressed, the more honor we can accord these fallen heroes, the better,” Gates said at a Pentagon news conference Tuesday. “So I’m pretty open to whatever the results of this review may be.”
Gates said he initially asked for the ban to be reviewed a year ago and was advised then that family members might feel uncomfortable with opening the ceremonies to media for privacy reasons or pressure to attend them despite financial costs.
The ban was put in place in 1991 by President George H.W. Bush. But some exceptions to the policy were made, allowing the media to photograph coffins in some cases, until the administration of President George W. Bush and the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan.
In a letter Monday to Obama, Sen. Frank Lautenberg, D-N.J., said the Pentagon should develop a new policy to allow “respectful” media coverage while protecting the privacy of the victims and their families.
John Ellsworth, president of Military Families United who lost a son in Iraq in 2004, said the survivors should be able to decide whether the coffins should be photographed.
“Some people want to celebrate the lives of their fallen and share their fallen hero with the American people,” he said, “while others want to hold them a little closer to the vest and keep it private. We should respect that.
“It shouldn’t be up to the government to hide these images to the public. But at the same time, I don’t know that we can allow the press to overstep the bounds of good taste in some of these instances.”
A University of Delaware professor who unsuccessfully sued to force the government to release pictures of flag-draped coffins returning home said taxpayers should see the cost of war.
“Of course, we respect the families, but none of these caskets is identified in any way, and there’s no invasion of privacy in the first place,” said Ralph Begleiter, a professor at the University of Delaware and a former CNN world-affairs correspondent.
The fallen troops “died for all of us — they died for the nation, they died for the cause,” Begleiter said in a January interview. “It’s a right for all Americans to pay their respects for those who made the sacrifice. It is not a right held exclusively for the families themselves.”

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Press Releases (2018)
February 15, 2018
Datrium, the leading provider of Open Converged Infrastructure for hybrid clouds, announced today that it is the Gold medal winner and 2017 Product of the Year, as awarded by editors of TechTarget’s Storage Media Group. The company beat a distinguished group of 14 finalists in this highly contested category.
January 30, 2018
Datrium, the leading provider of Open Converged Infrastructure for hybrid clouds, announced today that business growth is accelerating as a record number of customers adopt its new breed of convergence. Product innovation and strategic partnerships, together with a growing number of enterprises that have experienced firsthand the limitations of hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI), were largely responsible for the accelerating customer interest and adoption experienced throughout 2017.
Fresh & Noteworthy
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This last year has taught educators many things: increased technology implementation, the importance of engaging all learners and even how to ultimately teach differently. But another lesson is also becoming apparent: if educators don’t take care of themselves, they won’t be able to take care of those they teach. Teaching self-care to educators, who in turn can teach this to their students, is the mission of Yoga Ed.
Although founded over 20 years ago, Yoga Ed. was acquired and re-branded in 2013 when current 2.0 co-founders Brynne Caleda and Julia Bond transitioned it from an in-person, paper-based training organization into an evidence-based, online curriculum program. Caleda, who had been a trainer almost since the original inception and a one-time middle school teacher, led her team in a complete curriculum rewrite to create an online learning space focused on trauma-informed education.
Since then, she said they have been getting a great deal of interest from educators, schools, districts and educational organizations around the world due to the increased awareness of trauma on mental and physical health.
“Our evidence-based curriculum – aligned with national and international Health and Physical Education Standards, as well as CASEL’s Social Emotional Learning Framework, – is proven to improve physical, mental, emotional and social health,” said Caleda.
Caleda said the entire Yoga Ed. team is really excited by the global interest, as well as the impact their work is having on teachers and their students. They have developed complete online courses that are supplemented with coaching and training. She said their Mindful Movement Program is intended to integrate seamlessly into existing curriculum, initiatives, and the normal school day without being something additional that teachers need to do.
Through their research-based strategies, that support social-emotional learning competencies, they train teachers to include things such as brain breaks throughout the school day and morning mindfulness during morning meetings, as well as facilitate curriculum for physical education, health education, indoor recess, teacher health and wellness programs and ultimately yoga and mindfulness classes to support existing SEL instruction.
A New Urgency, Awareness
The time is now more than ever, according to Caleda. She says that our society has been experiencing increasing collective trauma. This trauma, with additional layers from the pandemic and other global events, has left mental health as the next pandemic, said Caleda.
“Trauma shows up in the body and the brain and it makes it difficult for teachers and students to learn,” she said. “Our mental health as educators is necessary for us to teach, as well as for students to learn.”
There are four domains that Yoga Ed.’s program addresses: physical, mental (focus, concentration), emotional (self-awareness, self-management) and social (relationships with others). She said teachers, while typically exhausted themselves, are well aware that their students have these needs. Yoga Ed.’s approach is to help teachers, then students, feel better emotionally and physically through simple and very accessible mindfulness techniques
“Mindfulness has become vernacular. However, we are trying to demystify it,” said Caleda. “If you have a chair and a body, you can learn to breathe and improve your mental and physical health.”
In the ideal situation, Caleda said she and her team prefer to work with entire school staff over multiple years. However, she said they see themselves as capacity builders who often work with educators, as well as healthcare professionals, mental health staff, social workers, counselors, occupational therapists, physical therapists and even parents or the occasional yoga teacher.
The connections between this work and student success are highly correlated, according to Caleda. She sites research studies from well-known academic institutions such as Harvard, Yale and CSU Fullerton that support the work her team does.
“All of these studies examined student and teacher outcomes,” said Caleda. “They consistently found when teachers feel better, both physically and mentally, they perform better and so do their students.”
School site leaders are also seeing the value of this type of training for both their staff and students. Drew Giles, Director of Educate at Franklin-McKinley School District in San Jose, California, describes the benefits of Yoga Ed. in terms of skills. For staff, he said this is about equipping them with the mindfulness to be present, aware and engage. For students, Giles said we can teach them how to use their own breathing exercises, along with other yoga-related endeavors, in order to support one’s brain and body.
“On flights, we’ve been trained that in the event of an emergency, we are to secure your own mask before assisting others. The same is true for us as educators and human beings,” said Giles.
Giles added that in order for educators to do their challenging, yet rewarding work, they must prioritize self-care into their organizational culture.
“What greater gift can we give our teachers and students?” asked Giles. “If we prioritize these experiences, the rest of the learning and life skills will come.”
Yoga Ed. realizes that the perceived challenges are usually about time and money. However, she said schools might be surprised how affordable and customizable all this really is. Caleda said funding from the CARES Act and many other funding sources are perfectly aligned with supporting this type of work.
The value, according to Caleda, is that Yoga Ed. is part of a global community of educators focused on wellness. Indeed, when someone registers for the course, they get 6-8 weeks of instruction, access to the course for a year, coaching and personalized support, as well as access to over 500 lessons that can be used with students.
“Some might say that they don’t have the money or time for self-care,” she said. “But this is a way to take care of everyone and make our lives better. Can we afford not to do it?
The Current Shift
There is a paradigm shift happening, according to Caleda. Traditionally, we have prioritized academics over wellness. But now, we are beginning to realize that wellness is the pathway to academic success.
“How can students learn to read if they have unresolved trauma? What are we doing to prepare teachers to support all of this collective trauma?” asks Caleda. “Time is a roadblock, but learning how to do this will actually give you more time.”
For more, see:
- Trauma-Supported Education and Educator SEL Training is Vital for The Classroom
- Opportunities in Wellness: A Key to Learning
- Helping Teachers Prioritize Social-Emotional Learning
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Australian recording artists may be able to share in licence fees collected from over 50,000 business Australia-wide by PPCA under the Artist Direct Distribution Scheme. This scheme provides an opportunity for artists to obtain direct payment for the playing of their sound recordings in a commercial environment. Register with us now!
What is the difference between PPCA & APRA|AMCOS?
Can I register with both PPCA & APRA|AMCOS?
Tim McGee Joins PPCA Board As Licensor Representative
PPCA is pleased to announce Tim McGee, Chief Executive Officer of Ministry Of Sound Australia Group, has joined the PPCA Board following the recent PPCA licensor election.
PPCA And The Australia Council Announce Recording Grants
The PPCA and the Australia Council today announced the recipients of six grants totaling $75,000 offered under a joint initiative between the two organisations.
Indie Week 2016 Australian Independent Labels Delegation Announced
AIR, Sounds Australia and PPCA are proud to announce that they will again team up to facilitate and lead a delegation of Australian independent labels to Indie Week, the annual conference held by A2IM (American Association of Independent Music).
Josh Pyke Joins PPCA Board As Artist Representative
PPCA is pleased to announce that ARIA Award-winning artist, Josh Pyke has joined the PPCA Board following the recent PPCA Artist Representative election.
Courtney Barnett wins 11th Australian Music Prize
Melbourne singer-songwriter wins $30,000 courtesy of PPCA.


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Join the Fort Atkinson High School Performing Arts as they take you on a musical journey "Under the Sea" in Disney's The Little Mermaid. After a year away due to the pandemic, the FAHS Performing Arts are excited to be back doing live theater. With a talented and dedicated live pit orchestra, crew and cast this is a performance you will not want to miss. Tickets required for entry and can be purchased at: https://www.fortatkinsonmusic.org/tickets.html
Fort Atkinson High School Performing ...
Date and Time
Friday Nov 19, 2021
7:30 PM - 10:00 PM CST
- Thursday, November 18, 2021 @ 7:30pm
- Friday, November 19, 2021 @ 7:30pm
- Saturday, November 20, 2021 @ 7:30pm
- Sunday, November 21, 2021 @ 1:30pm
Fort Atkinson High School Auditorium
925 Lexington Blvd.
Fort Atkinson, WI 53538

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Presentation #108.05 in the session “Comets: Recent & Future Observations”.
The Near-Earth Object Surveyor (NEO Surveyor) will survey the sky in infrared wavelengths to detect and characterize Near-Earth Objects, including comets . While the number of known Near-Earth Comets is substantially smaller than the number of known Near-Earth Asteroids, these icy bodies still present a significant impact hazard to the Earth. Although the activity of comets is notoriously difficult to predict for individual objects due to the possibility of outbursting and seasonal events, the behavior of comets as an ensemble population is a somewhat more tractable problem.
The currently running surveys (e.g, PANSTARRS , Zwicky Transient Facility , ATLAS , WISE/NEOWISE ) are providing an excellent base on which the next-generation wide field surveys (e.g., NEO Surveyor  and the Vera C. Rubin Observatory ) can be built. Predictions of cometary behavior in our models include nucleus size, dust production, and gas production. These have been folded into the Reference Small Body Population Model (RSBPM) that is being developed by the NEO Surveyor team in order to verify and validate the performance of future survey missions and allow for debiasing of the observed comet populations . By modeling the expected brightness of the comet population, we can predict how many comets we expect to see with NEO Surveyor, and can optimize their detectability. Once the survey begins, we will then compare these predictions to the actual measurements to calculate the efficiency of the survey, and thus de-bias the survey to properly characterize the comet population. We will present the current status of our modeling work, including models of the distribution of several fundamental cometary parameters (e.g., nucleus size and albedo).
Acknowledgements: NEO Surveyor is a joint project of the University of Arizona and NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory, sponsored by NASA’s Planetary Defense Coordination Office, a division of NASA’s Planetary Science Directorate.
References:  Mainzer et al., 2015, AJ 149:5, article id 172;  Denneau et al., 2013, PASP, 125:926;  Masci et al., 2019, PASP, 131:995;  Tonry et al., 2018, PASP, 130:988;  Mainzer et al., 2011, ApJ, 731:53;  Grav, Mainzer, and Spahr, 2016, AJ, 151:6.


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Brexit means it’s never been more important to choose the right lender
Alpa Bhakta (pictured), chief executive of Butterfield Mortgages, a London-based prime property mortgage provider with a focus on UK and international HNW individuals
The United Kingdom’s impending exit from the European Union is set to have a profound impact on the economy, regardless of how Brexit will eventually be managed come 31 October 2019.
Amongst property and finance professionals, conversations are rife with speculation about Brexit’s continuing impact on housing prices. Since the EU referendum, the only certainty has indeed been uncertainty, and this has fuelled hesitancy on the part of consumers, investors and businesses.
We have observed a definite trend for many seeking to either buy or sell prime real estate in London and the South-East to adopt a “wait and see” approach.
In other words, some prospective buyers are refraining from making any long-term financial commitments. While the current climate requires a circumspect approach, it is important to remain realistic about the overall health of the property sector.
Despite many pessimistic predictions, the data suggests that there is still healthy demand for property. Using house prices as a measure of housing demand, the Office for National Statistics notes that the average price of a house in the UK has risen from £214,000 to £228,000 since the EU referendum in June 2016.
Still, for those individuals who are keen to press ahead with property transactions, the importance of selecting an appropriate lender has never been greater.
This is particularly true of the wealthy and ultra-wealthy whose nuanced needs can often pose significant challenges for inexperienced lenders.
More choice than ever
In recent years, the number of mortgage products available on the market has increased substantially. Indeed, data provided by Mortgage Brain indicates that between 2016 and 2018, an additional 4,212 products were introduced into the residential mortgage market. Driving this trend is the increased propensity for existing lenders to diversify their offering in order to cater for a broader range of clients.
Moreover, a new breed of lender is increasingly popular among those demographics who were poorly serviced by the traditional model of mortgage providers. Notably, high net-worth individuals (HNWI) and property investors with large portfolios fall under this category.
This is in line with the findings of an independent survey commissioned by BML earlier this year. The survey, which obtained feedback from over 500 HNWIs, found that one in nine had been denied a mortgage in the past decade. The research also uncovered: 79% think too many lenders are governed by restrictive “tick box” methods when assessing mortgage applications; 60% believe it is becoming increasingly difficult to secure a mortgage for a non-primary residential purchase; and 67% of UK HNWIs have lost confidence in high street banks, feeling they do not cater to the needs of property investors and buy-to-let landlords.
Choosing the right lender
Although the study zeroes in on individuals in one particular mortgage market (HNWIs), the research illustrates the fact that greater choice among mortgage providers often detracts from what’s really important to consumers and investors.
Indeed, it is often the quality of service and the ability to tailor that service to the needs of the individual that is valued highest.
Consequently, it is incumbent upon brokers to assist HNWs and investors in navigating what is an increasingly complex market. BML’s aforementioned study shows that 73% of HNWs rely on brokers to guide them towards mortgage products that are right for them.
Not all lenders are created equal, and given the present uncertainty in today’s property market, it is prudent to be aware of the relative strength, security and adaptability of different lenders.
As reported in January, Brexit uncertainty and increased competition has forced major providers including Secure Trust Bank, Amicus Finance and Fleet Mortgages to withdraw from the lending market.
This dual challenge has served to dent investor confidence in the newer or more niche UK mortgage providers but the outlook remains positive for those lenders with strong funding lines, diligent teams and an established track-record of weathering times of political and economic uncertainty.
Despite all the Brexit uncertainty, the UK’s property market has held firm and, in general, the proliferation of mortgage products reflects the high levels of market demand for secured loans. However, now more than ever, borrowers and their brokers must stay abreast of the different factors that impact upon the stability and solvency of different mortgage providers.
The climate may be challenging, but partnering with secure, established lenders will help to ensure you end up with the right mortgage product for your specific needs.

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ENID, Okla. — Noah Jordan scored 26 points to lead a balanced attack as Northern Oklahoma College Enid’s men rolled past Oklahoma Collegiate Athletic Conference foe Redlands, 94-71, Monday at the Mabee Center.
It was the fourth straight win for the Jets, who are now 4-1 overall and 3-0 in conference.
Jordan had three threes in the first half, but was even more effective inside.
“Most of his points were at the rim,’’ said Jets coach Chris Gerber. “He was really aggressive around the rim. He played really well.’’
He was joined in double figures by Teyon Scanlan with 17, Ikenna Okeke with 17, Tydarius Fish with 12 and Jalen Stamps with 11.
The Jets overcame a slow start to lead 48-32 at halftime and they continued to build the lead in the second half. Gerber said he felt his team played better defense in the second half.
“Scanlan gave us a boost early when we had a slow start,’’ Gerber said. “We weren’t moving the ball early as well as did on Saturday (when NOC Enid hit 18 threes against Seminole). We were hitting the shots like we did. It took us a while, but we were aggressive and found the open man.’’
Gerber praised Okeke.
“He was aggressive,’’ he said. “He played a great defensive game and played his best offensive game of the year. He is getting comfortable in our offense.’’
REDLANDS 66, NOC ENID 61 (W)
Madelyn Hankins’ 22 points weren’t quite enough for the Lady Jets in a 66-61 loss to the Lady Cougars.
It was the third straight loss for the NOC Enid women, who are 1-3 overall and 0-3 in conference.
The Lady Jets, down 53-42, made a strong run in the fourth period. They had a chance to tie the game in the final seconds but missed the shot. Redlands hit three free throws in the waning seconds to take the game.
“Yes, it was a tough loss,’’ said Lady Jets coach Kelli Jennings. “The first half (32-28 Redlands) was a little rocky. I felt like we weren’t in sync, but in the second half we battled, and that’s what you want to see. I keep telling them we’re going to get over the hump. We just have to get better every game.’’
Jennings did not blame the slow start on not playing for an 18-day period.
“Everyone is in the same boat there,’’ she said. “You have to take it week by week and be thankful for when you get to play.’’
Hankins hit six threes to keep the Lady Jets in the game. Redlands outscored NOC Enid, 21-14 in the third period to take the 53-42 lead.
“Maddie was solid on both ends of the floor tonight,’’ Jennings said. “That was one of her best games.’’
Lauren Wade was the other Lady Jet in double figures with 13 points.
“She did a great job inside,’’ Jennings said. “She got their big girl in foul trouble and was a spark plug for us.’’
Nyah Banks led Redlands with 16 points.
NOC Enid will travel to Murray State for a 5:30 p.m. women’s-men’s doubleheader Thursday.


We’re past the point of noting that much (though not all) of the Montana press has decided to ignore what seems obvious about the non-stop Trump visits to Montana: that the Republicans are hoping to have endless coverage of these rallies where no questions are asked or answered to cover for the weakness of Matt Rosendale as a candidate. In newsrooms that are already under-staffed, there’s no better way to keep reporters from chasing down stories about Mr. Rosendale’s absence from work, his campaign finance violations, his connection to racist, anti-government groups, and his plan to strip coverage from people with preexisting conditions than to have reporters chasing down rallies to report about self-selected, enthusiastic crowds.
But I think reporters at those events still have an obligation to provide news, not merely amplify campaign rhetoric.
At last night’s rally in Helena, Donald Trump, Jr. opened with this line, according to the Independent Record:
The headliner was Trump Jr., who opened his speech by saying that the New York Times had mischaracterized a prairie dog hunt he had been on in Montana. “They said I was shooting pregnant dogs,” Trump Jr. said to a loud crowd. “This is the world in which we live today.”
A great anecdote unless telling the truth matters. It fits the Republican narrative that the mainstream media is dishonest, the “enemy of the people,” and out to get mainstream, ordinary Americans like the salt of the Earth people like Trump. In an era when a majority of conservatives believe that the press is actively against Republicans and actively choosing to lie, I’m sure Junior’s remarks struck a chord.
But they’re not true. The media never reported the lie, which actually originated with inveterate liar Greg Gianforte:
He doesn’t really remember the headline either, because it never appeared. As Dallas News points out, the Humane Society of the United States had, indeed, noted that Jr.’s prairie doggin’ trip coincided with the time of year when prairie dog pups are nursing. The advocacy group released a statement saying, “Pregnant Prairie Dogs Need to Be Protected Not Shot.”
But it was Gianforte – he was at Thursday’s rally, too – who first told the fake “pregnant dogs” anecdote, telling a local newspaper last year, “When the story got picked up by newspapers like the Chicago Tribune, Boston Globe and Washington Post, the word ‘prairie’ got dropped and so the headline read ‘Donald Trump Jr. shoots pregnant dogs in Montana.'”
After Thursday’s rally, Dallas News went looking for those Tribune, Globe and Post headlines. Any surprise it didn’t find them?
Writes Dallas‘ Washington Bureau Chief Todd J. Gillman, “A search of The Times’ archives shows no headline of the sort Trump Jr. claimed, nor even a printed version of a story about the hunt.” The Times did publish an Associated Press story online, and a subsequent letter to the editor about it, with no mention of the prairie dogs either nursing or being pregnant.
Is this a big deal? No. But it encapsulates much of the danger in the era of Trump. The press needs to fact check EVERYTHING THEY SAY, because they LIE ALL THE TIME about small things and large things, about people and policy, about values and facts. And for the media to amplify those lies—lies that undermine the very media entrusted with covering our leaders—only emboldens and empowers those who would continue to undermine truth.
I have other issues with the coverage of this story. There was no mention that Trump Jr. is under investigation for his role in the Russian scandal, no mention that his girlfriend Kimberly Guilfoyle left her job at Fox News under a cloud including accusations of sexual harassment, and not even a single quote from someone outside the event. Apparently, no one thought to give the Tester campaign the opportunity to respond to the accusations, especially the ongoing lie from the Trumps about Ronny Jackson.
But the prairie dogs embody the danger in the era of Trump as well as anything and illustrate how the press needs to more aggressively check their lies before printing anything. I know this blog (and this author in particular) rail against the press periodically, but I don’t think they’re liars or enemies of the people. I do think, though, that the need to be reminded that in an era where most people are getting informed by memes and misrepresentations online that are far shorter than their stories or this commentary, that the truth still matters.
When politicians lie, the press cannot allow itself to be the megaphone for those lies, whether they’re about matters as small as prairie dogs or as big as Montana’s public lands.
If they don’t check and refute those lies, we’re lost.


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Clifford Ross's Waves: From Realism to Abstraction and Back Again
Dr. Jay A. Clarke, Rothman Family Curator of Prints and Drawings at the Art Institute of Chicago, investigates the meanings behind the exhibition Clifford Ross: Waves which demonstrate a broad range of media and size. How has this iconic, aquatic theme captivated Ross’s attention and shifted from realism to abstraction and back again over the past 23 years? Clarke uncovers his motivation and considers the art historical precedents for these watery feats from Hokusai to Morris Louis. She touches on how Ross’s shift to computer-generated wave-making has impacted his relationship to the natural world. Additionally, she delves into the artist’s Mount Sopris series to address the artist’s move from sea to land. Finally, Clarke considers the issue of climate change and how it impacted these majestic, powerful, and yet altered views of nature.


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Puerto Rico Clinic
Date: July 2, 2011
Venue: Ramon Cabanas Stadium
Location: Utuado, Puerto Rico
What: FREE Baseball Clinic
When: Saturday, July 2, 2011
Where: Ramon Cabanas Stadium
Utuado, Puerto Rico
Who: Former Major League Baseball players will teach you the fundamentals of the game.
How: Registration details will be available soon.
About Legends for Youth: Legends for Youth is a charitable program running more than 40 events each year nationwide. Its mission is to promote the game of baseball to America's youth using positive sports images and personalities.
Click here if you'd like to make a contribution to the LFY Program or the Major League Baseball Players Alumni Association (MLBPAA). Thanks for your support!

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Justin Timberlake releases "Suit and Tie," his first new song in six and a half years. It features Jay-Z and will be part of his upcoming album "The 20/20 Experience," which is being produced by Timbaland. The singer-actor says making the album was the most fun he's had in his career. Kristina Behr takes a listen.
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Nail art designs are indeed in fashion these days, then no matter we are talking about toenail art designs or fingernail art designs, nail art designs are being very much popular. Though many ladies think that doing toe nail art designs is quite difficult and like fingernail art designs, one cannot make impressive toe nail art designs with short nails. However, the truth is withSimple Gemstone Toenail Design Simple gemstone toenail designs goes well with small and French designs. For beginners, simple gemstone toenail designs are just perfect to start with; simple gemstone toenail design looks promising even if you have devoted very less effort to make entire toenail art design. However, neatly applying base coat and then using stripes, dots or gemstones to enhance the toenail art design is important.
Valentine Toenail Designs Valentine toenail designs are just about red, pink, white and sparkling colors. Making of hearts, rose with red and white color blend beautify entire toenail design. So now you can say, making toenail art designs is not difficult at all.


CHICAGO (CBSNewYork/AP) — Mets center fielder Juan Lagares missed Tuesday night’s game against the Cubs because of a slight strain on his upper right side.
New York lost, 6-1, in Noah Syndergaard’s major league debut.
Lagares, who won a Gold Glove last season, has been playing with the injury for about a week, but was held out Tuesday night when it got worse. New York manager Terry Collins says he also might sit out on Wednesday.
Collins says the injury is “somewhere underneath his right armpit, probably caused by the diving catch he made in New York last week.”
Lagares, who had played in all 32 games before Tuesday, had an MRI earlier in the day to rule out anything serious.
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The Collaborative for Health and Environment (CHE) is an international partnership, founded in 2002 at Commonweal, committed to strengthening the scientific and public dialogue on environmental factors linked to chronic disease and disability. CHE acts as a catalyst for civil discourse and collaborative initiatives among researchers, health professionals, health-affected groups and others concerned with social and environmental impacts on human health. Through these relationships, CHE fosters systemic, multi-factorial, prevention-oriented actions in order to improve human health across the lifespan. CHE’s partners include almost 5,000 individuals and organizations in 79 countries and all 50 states.
CHE’s primary activities include:
- Sharing emerging scientific research on environmental determinants of health.
- Fostering interdisciplinary and inclusive collaboration among diverse constituencies to translate the best available environmental health science into stronger public health policy.
- Facilitating efforts to reduce disease and disability and improve health across the lifespan.
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Google Panda Rolling Out in Increments, Google Authorship and Duplicate Content Issue
Original Air Date: October 8, 2015
Google Panda is reported to be rolling out in increments. GoogleAuthorship not dead?Aggressively attacking hacked spam sites;Study: 29% Of Sites Face Duplicate Content Issues and80percentArent Using Schema.org Microdata. Plus, Jim Hedger and Dave Davies discuss what happened this week at Pubcon Las Vegas 2015 and the creation of a new charity made in the name of beloved digital marketer Dana Lookadoo.


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EXPLORING ART uses art examples from around the world to discuss art in the context of religion, politics, family structure, sexuality, entertainment and visual culture. Author :Margaret Lazzari Author :Dona Schlesier Binding :Paperback Brand :Brand: Cengage Learning EAN :9781111343781 EANList : Edition ...8 weeks ago


Until recently, Wales had no Early Music Forum of its own. Wales Early Music Forum Cymru has been launched to remedy this!
The inaugural workshop of the new Forum was held on 6 October in Sennybridge near Brecon – a day of Tudor music for singers and instrumentalists, led by tutor David Hatcher.
The workshop was a success – see photos of the day below – and plans for a second event in the earlier part of 2019 are now under discussion.
For further information as it becomes available, see www.bmemf.org.uk (WEMFC is at present supported by BMEMF).


London Residents & Roland Clark
House / Electro
May 27, 2016
Big Love label boss Seamus Haji delves into almost 15 years worth of releases on the label to create a varied house anthology. Featuring established artists ATFC, D.Ramirez, Funkagenda, StoneBridge, Dave Spoon (Shadowchild), Dajae, Mark Knight, DJ Pierre, Roland Clarke, Cevin Fisher, Michael Gray (Full Intention), David Tort, Wawa, Davidson Ospina, Thomas Gold, Lucien Foort, Steve mac (Rhythm Masters), Paul Harris (Dirty Vegas) and Ed 'Gusto' Greene to newer names atv the time such as Romain Curtis, Juke Joint, DJ Dome, Danny Freakazoid, Danism, Jay Luman, Patrick Hagenaar, Gold Ryan, Tapesh as well as Seamus Haji and Haji & Emanuel of course.


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PRO*ACT is a national network of local distributors. We’re a family of 7,200 employees with 50 different companies, all passionate distributors of fresh food, working together with one goal in mind — delivering excellence.
Our mission is “to maximize the sustainable competitive advantage of the PRO*ACT value chain,” – a value chain that consist of our suppliers, distributors, employees and customers. Everything we do is focused on streamlining this supply chain to provide you cost benefits and a simple process for securing the freshest produce from third-party inspected distribution centers across North America.
We’re proud of what we’ve achieved over the last 25 years. The produce distribution network we’ve created during this time is really unmatched in the industry. Honestly though, we’re even more excited about our future and the next 25 years.
Our roadmap to future success includes diversifying into new and exciting markets, offering more transparency with information and performance data, and an ongoing commitment to creating a culture of excellence. This strategy will help us build a smarter value chain, create efficiencies, and lead to the achievement of the perfect order system, i.e. delivering the right product at the expected time, quality, quantity, specification and price.
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German producer and DJ, Sven Weisemann has been making music for more than ten years under various guises. He’s released two albums under his own name, and also records under his more ambient alter-egos Jouem and Desolate, the latter being the alias he recently put out new record Lunar Glyphs under with Fauxpas Musik. Throughout his many-named work, his attention to detail always stands out. Speaking to Native Instruments, Weisemann shares his musical processes, talking about the sample banks and effects chains he uses, while also sharing his love for the FM7.
“I have no classical background at all… everything I’m doing was always a self-taught thing,” Sven Weisemann says. “Of course playing the piano and some other instruments influenced my workflow, but it’s also important to have a reset button to keep things fresh and exciting.” After a five-year hiatus, Weisemann has revived his enigmatic Desolate alias to release his third ambient-leaning, garage-flecked studio album via Fauxpas Music, which like so much of his music, plays with classical instrumentation and drama.
Lunar Glyphs marries heavily struck piano chords and keys with symphonic, trip-hop subtleties, urban breakbeats, and gun clacks. It adds a fresh coat of sound to the project’s crackle of textures; melancholy, breathy vocals; and sombre tones, evolving the sound that defined debut album The Invisible Insurrection, of which Resident Advisor described as “among the best albums Burial never made,” while Pitchfork called it a “studied and meditative take on the UK bass sound that has proved especially difficult to replicate.”
“I used Kontakt a lot for the new Desolate album,” Weisemann says, “mostly for pad-sounding stuff…for orchestral stuff or creative sound design.” A strong component laced throughout all of Weisemann’s aliases is the theatrical use of classical and orchestral instrumentation, elements that lighten the sonic landscape of his often dubby, mystifying backgrounds. Recording under his Jouem alias, Weisemann exemplifies this interplay with grandeur. “Jouem is a really special project to me…my idea was to combine (Matthew) Herbert, and (Theo) Parrish with my Weisemann cosmos,” he says. “Compared to Desolate or Weisemann releases, the sound of Jouem delivers a deeper forward energy, with melodic passion and percussive nuances,” he says.
Sourcing elements from orchestral and classical sample libraries Spitfire Audio and Heavocity to fashion his sound, Weisemann revels in the realness and ‘character’ of the sample banks. Of KONTAKT, he says, “it’s a great powerful tool to play with and create recording ideas….Kontakt is always in my (processing) chain.” Weisemann highlights the track “Levitation”, recorded as Jouem, as an example of this kind of work. For the classically-inclined side of this alias, the Episodes series on Mojuba stands out most. For instance, the pleasantly dissonant piano strikes of “Reflective Sun”, and the synth-washed strings of “Hyperion” through to his most recent “Kazumi Cycle”, a veritable chamber pit of neo-dub soul.
“It’s important to find yourself and create your own trademark sound”
It’s the baroque sounds of Johann Sebastian Bach that Weisemann cites as being the most influential on his work, which combines elements like the cello, harp, and piano. Weisemann will sometimes look to the UNA CORDA ensemble, a (prepared) piano package originally developed by David Klavins, designer of the largest piano of the modern day, in collaboration with the contemporary mind of Nils Frahm. The nuance in this ensemble is that sounds resemble the ‘soft pedal’ of a grand piano whose shifting hammers strike fewer strings in the middle and upper registers, with natural resonance and softer, pure tones. “So lush and warm,” says Weisemann.
With the innards of KONTAKT and KOMPLETE working as the heart of Weisemann’s software setup, the German producer explains how he’ll dive into the “pad section” of libraries when he’s looking for bold sounds for his productions. “There are so many freedoms and possibilities with software programming,” he says. “The Gentleman is a smooth, intimate, and a warm sounding piano as well.”
Once Weisemann has chosen a tool, he can stick with it for a while, such as the FM7, a plug-in based on the classic sounds and FM synthesis of Yamaha’s DX-series. “I’m [still] using, till this day, the FM7…so ‘80s,” Weisemann says. Weisemann also notes that the Pro-53 vintage synth emulator — from “back in the day” — is also an unshakable piece of arsenal for his compositions. With his production career now spanning close to 15 years, Weisemann is evolving his music to keep up with the academic advances of classical music technology, which in turn has strengthened his ability to draw from his inspirations and influences that dive deep into a world of house music, dub techno and classical overture.
Take the sounds of “Xine Zero”, the opening track from his 2009 album, Xine. Minimal piano, a tumbling sequences of keys, and swooning cellos add nuance to the beat-down attitude, with drum sequence mirroring that of “Levitation”. Overall Xine presents the exploratory nature of Weisemann’s work, with elements augmented and interspersed across the record. The 20 pieces that constitute the record see Weisemann mix modern classical with ambient house, years before the prescient tone and genre grew to achieve mainstream success.
“It’s important to find yourself and create your own trademark sound,” Weisemann says. “If you can bring it into a sweet fresh niche for the listeners, it doesn’t matter how. Do your thing with passion and realness.”


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On February 10, fifty members of OAL came together to review 19 proposals for Member Curated Exhibitions. Four of the 19 proposals were accepted and will be on display in the OAL Gallery later this year.
Below you will find a list of the accepted shows and the month they will be on view.
July: ‘Line Break’
Artist: Bosyana Rusehova
Curator: Andrew Ina
August: ‘It’s Complicated’
Artists: Clare Fox & Tara Polansky
Curator: Clare Fox
September: ‘What would JOAN do?’
Artist: Cyndi Bellerose- McAfee
Curator: Amandda Tirey Graham
Artist: Michelle Stitzlein
Curator: Lexie Stoia Pierce
OAL gives a big thank you to all the members that submitted proposals and participated in the review.
On the evening of February 4th there was a plethora of arts to indulge in!
The featured artists at the opening were Christin Hutchinson and Ian Magargee and their curator, Aimee Sones.
There was nice turnout, even Gordon Gee took time to embrace the Arts in the Alley!
The Show ‘Constructing Color’ runs from February 4-24th, so stop by before it ends.
Across the way at the Arts Initiative, was the opening reception for Adam Brouillette’s work ‘Heroes and Legends’ (show ongoing through April)
In the Gateway Film Center was a No Talent Talent Gong Show featuring two
Ohio Art League members who took the win.
COLUMBUS MAIN LIBRARY
JANUARY 14 – FEBRUARY 19, 2010
The Carnegie Gallery is featuring a show of self-portraits by members of the ‘Creative Arts of Women’ group. CAW has formed in the summer of 2009. The brainchild of Columbus artists Helma Groot, Stephanie Rond, and Laura Alexander, CAW brings together a number of Central Ohio women artists of diverse ages and experiences. A portion of the exhibit sales will be donated to CHOICES – a local non-profit organization — http://www.choicescolumbus.org.
Participating Artists: Heather Alexander, Laura Alexander, Melissa Ayotte, Sharon Bell, Cyndi Bellerose, Mandy Cook, Patty De Maria, Betsy De Fusco, Sarah Fairchild, Elizabeth Gerdeman, Judy, Chestnut Gerdeman, Kim Glover, Marina Goldshteyn, Helma Groot, Mollie Hannon, Eliza Jones, Amy Kesting, Stephanie Livingston, Terri Maloney-Houston, Amandda Tirey Graham, Helma Groot, Kristen Marra Marek, Barb Morrison, Amy Neiwirth, Katie Niewierski, Mabi Ponce de Leon, Jessica Prunty, Stephanie Rond, Rachel Rowen, Cat Sheridan, Carolyn Slebodnik, Roxanne Smith-Mansell, Alissa Sorenson, Melissa Vogley Woods, Barb Vogel, Laura Yanping Lu, Wendy Yeager


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Nicole Kidman is the chameleon of Cannes.
Jennifer Lawrence, Liam Hemsworth, Alan Ritchson and Sam Claflin pose for the camera at the ‘The Hunger Games: Catching Fire’ photocall during the 66th Annual Cannes Film Festival in Cannes, France.
A Canadian citizen is being held in jail in Kentucky charged with stalking and threatening Hollywood star Jennifer Lawrenceand her family.
BOSTON — The manhunt for a suspect in the Boston Marathon bombing is causing filming on David O. Russell’s film “American Hustle” to be suspended.
LAS VEGAS, Nev. - Hunky love interest Liam Hemsworth is promising the highly-anticipated "Hunger Games" sequel will not disappoint fans.
NEW YORK — You might as well roll out the red carpet in front of the school gymnasium or hotel ballroom and line it with parental paparazzi: Prom season provides many girls a chance to have their moment in the spotlight.
If Christopher Plummer’s famous Captain Von Trapp ever wandered out of The Sound of Music and into La Traviata, there’s no doubt what song he would have broken into: How Do You Solve a Problem Like Violetta? That’s because Violetta is the character at the crux of La Traviata, Verdi’s — and one of opera’s — most enduring, and popular creations still, 160 years after its 1853 debut.
Hot stars and cold climes, factors in Arctic Air ratings grab
Horror film strives but fails to replicate the master touch of Hitchcock
Perhaps you had forgotten about Elisabeth Shue, but the actress is doing her best to remind you she’s still around.
Playing -- How to Survive a Plague 3½ stars 14A
Live from The Beverly Hilton Hotel, it’s the 70th annual Golden Globe Awards! OK, so that wasn’t the opening for Sunday night’s live lovefest hosted by Saturday Night Live’s Tina Fey and Amy Poehler. But it could’ve been.
NEW YORK — The love-him-or-hate-him reaction to Seth MacFarlane’s turn as Academy Awards host is evidence that one of the most high-profile jobs in show business is becoming one of its most thankless.
From Dame Shirley Bassey's showstopping performance to host Seth MacFarlane's lackluster jokes, here are the highest highs and cheesiest lows from this year's Oscars
Jennifer Lawrence had two Oscar moments Sunday night. The first was when she was the best actress Oscar for her work in Silver Linings Playbook; the second was when she took a tumble on her way to the stage.
LOS ANGELES — Ben Affleck’s “Argo,” a film about a fake movie, has earned a very real prize: best picture at the Academy Awards.
The nominees are picking out their gowns and tuxes. The Red Carpet is set. Check out our predictions of who will go home happy from the Oscars on Sunday.
Jennifer Lawrence winning streak continues at the Indie Spirit Awards. The ‘Silver Linings Playbook‘ star won for Best Actress at the Indie Spirit Awards last night.

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Detectives have released CCTV footage of a group of people they want to speak to after a man was knifed multiple times in Manchester city centre.
Police said the victim was left with stab wounds ‘all over his body’ following the attack.
The man, in his 20s, was walking home from a restaurant on Whitworth Street at around 8pm on March 8 when he noticed he was being followed.
As he continued onto Sackville Street he was hit with what is believed to have been a metal bar before being stabbed numerous times.
Around 30 seconds later, the attackers ran off. The man thought he was sweating a lot, but soon realised he was covered in blood.
He was taken to hospital with stab wounds all over his body.
Officers say they've been investigating the attack for more than two months, but are no closer to catching those responsible for the attack.
Det Con Matt Cooper of GMP’s City of Manchester Division said: “Looking at the injuries this man received, it’s clear whoever inflicted them was intent on causing him a lot of pain and injury.
“Fortunately he’s now recovering well at home but, it will be a while until he fully recovers from this unprovoked attack that happened when he was simply walking home after a meal.
“Please take the time to look at the footage and let us know if you recognise any of the people or even if you saw them as a group – you’ll notice that a couple of them are wearing distinctive jackets so this may have caught your attention.
“Whatever information you have, please let us know so we can locate these people and speak to them in connection with the incident.”
Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 0161 856 4382, quoting reference number 2093 of March 8, or Crimestoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.


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Our Bully Sticks offers an all-natural, protein-rich dog treat and chew that your dog will love. Produced from only North American cattle, with no additives, chemicals or preservatives. A great alternative to the chemically treated rawhides that are prone to bacterial growth and present a danger to choking. Bully sticks are safe, healthy, hygienic and long-lasting. They also support positive dental health by helping your dog to knock off plaque and tartar as they chew the Bully Sticks tough texture. With different sizes available, there is a bully stick suitable for your dog!
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Grey Lynn Community Gardens
The Grey Lynn Community Gardens are nestled in the Saint Columba Church grounds in the heart of Grey Lynn. It is a Living Communities Trust project that began in 2000. The Saint Columba Church and Community have provided a safe place for the Community Gardens to grow.
The intention of this Garden is for it to be community building and connecting with the earth and seasons. Permaculture and organic gardening are the approaches applied in the garden.
We gather each Sunday at 2pm to care for the whole community garden, and also have monthly discussion meetings on the 4th Sunday of each month at 2pm. There are collective resource areas, worm farms, water tanks, compost areas, peripheries, communal plots, individual plots, trees, meeting room, tool shed etc, which we all look after.
We are very open to new members, and invite people to enjoy and learn more about community gardening by
· Gardening every Sunday from 2pm onwards;
· Meetings on the 4th Sunday of every month at 2pm.
Peter Wham: 361-2520
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Today is the Commemoration of Ataturk, Youth and Sports Day, celebrated on May 19 to remember the Founder of the Republic Mustafa Kemal Ataturk’s landing at Samsun on May 19, 1919, which is regarded as the beginning of the Turkish War of Independence in the country’s history. Following Ataturk’s wish, the government declared May 19 to be Youth and Sports Day and made it an official holiday in 1938. The day received its present name, the ‘Commemoration of Atatürk, Youth and Sports Day’, in 1981, at the 100th anniversary of Ataturk’s birth.
It is actually very meaningful to remember such a day at today’s circumstances, where the country is fighting against the worst of all times economic crisis while losing lives everyday due to a pandemic. Additionally, the country is facing signs of corruption at government level through a series of videos over two weeks that fling accusations of rape, drug dealing and suspicious deaths against officials close to President Erdogan. The source of these videos is another issue, Sedat Peker, who was found guilty in 2007 of organized criminal activity and is wanted again by the Turkish police. All need investigations, the accusations are thought to be main theme of Erdogan’s speech today at AK Party group meeting.
In the meantime, the domestic markets and the national statistics offices will be closed today due to the official holiday. However, USD/TRY increased by 0.44% to 8.39, while EUR/TRY reached 10.27 at the international markets.
Spot gold continuing to increase due to the impact of global inflation pressures keeps its seat on the top of the last three months, which is traded at USD 1,872. On the other hand, brent crude dropped by 1.14% to USD 67.93 per barrel.


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Traits associated with the name Estella:
Estella has a beautiful sound to it that represents a powerful affection between owner and dog.
Dogs named Estella tend to be loving, industrious, and good-natured. This feminine name is also associated with companionship.
What does it say about you to have a dog named Estella?
Naming your dog Estella suggests that you have a strong appreciation for classic literature and a romantic, sentimental side. It also suggests that you have a strong connection to the name and the character it represents.
Is Estella a good dog name?
Estella has more syllables than most dog names, but you can easily give your pup a nickname to shorten things. The name also ends in a vowel sound, so it's easy for dogs to recognize. Estella isn't one of the most common names, so your dog will certainly stand out. If you love the name, you should pick it!
Estella is found in these categories:
- Estella ranks #2,359 with users of PupNames.com.
- Estella ranks #2,425 in the New York City Dog Name Database.
- Estella ranks #2,194 in the Los Angeles Times 'Top Dogs'.
Estella is not a popular dog name. That's great if you like to stand out from the crowd!
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- German Shepherd
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We all know that the people of the Middle East are mostly followers of Islam. In fact, about 20% of the world’s Muslims live there, and about 85% of the people living in the Middle East are Muslim. Christians comprise about 10 to 15% of the population.
Both Islamic men and women adhere to their teachings found in the Qur’an and the Hadith, they revere the Prophet Muhammad, and, of course Allah. However, unlike Western culture, oftentimes women do not hold the “equal status” that men do in their society. This varies from country to country, of course. Some of the Middle Eastern nations encourage women to go to college, especially in wealthier families. In lower income situations and especially in more restrictive areas, women are expected to stay at home, raise their children and to always obey their husbands. Spousal abuse against women is not unusual, and sometimes it’s brutal. Honor killings of women whose families have been “shamed” by a woman who has become a Christian or has had a child out of wedlock are not uncommon. In fear, the women may try to escape to another nation in order to seek help.
There are many Christian ministries working in the Middle East, and some of those have ministries to women. Fewer ministries are directed specifically to Muslim women. A ministry named, “Call Her Blessed” is one of the few and has been fighting gender based violence since 2012. You can check out their ministry at callherblessed.org The following story comes from their August newsletter.
“One of the Call her Blessed workers in Lebanon is currently discipling a new MBB (Muslim background believer), who came to know Christ through our facebook page (Anty Jameela, which translates to “you are beautiful”). She was searching for a long time for comfort, peace and joy because she was suffering from depression and had been living in pain and sadness because she saw her son being shot by snipers in front of her eyes. She told the worker that her heart longing is to know Christ. The worker shared with her the Good News and prayed together. She accepted Jesus as Lord and Savior and now she is being discipled and having counseling sessions. She said she truly felt the comfort and peace of Christ filling her, she found what she has been looking for in Christ alone. He is our peacemaker, joy giver, and light in the darkness.”
For more information about Islam, we at thewaitingworld.net have created this 8 minute video giving you some of the basics:


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The embattled former Governor of the Central Bank of Nigeria (CBN), Godwin Emefiele, has demanded ₦25 billion in damages from Godswill Akpabio, citing defamatory statements made by the Senate President.
Emefiele’s legal action comes in response to Akpabio’s controversial comments.
Via some remarks, the Senate President attributed various charges and economic mismanagement to Emefiele’s tenure at the CBN.
It was on Sunday that Akpabio highlighted several allegations against Emefiele, including illegal possession of firearms and unauthorised printing of Naira notes.
He further claimed that this contributed to Nigeria’s current economic difficulties.
The Senate President further accused Emefiele’s policies and decisions of being the root cause of the widespread hunger and economic hardship.
Akpabio also underlined the commitment of President Bola Tinubu’s administration to rectifying the alleged damages inflicted by the past administration.
However, in a legal notice dated February 19, Emefiele’s counsel, Matthew Burkaa, outlined the ex-CBN Governor’s demands.
The notice stipulates a call for Akpabio to compensate Emefiele with the sum of ₦25 billion.
He must also issue a public apology for the remarks which is deemed defamatory.
Also, the notice warns that failure to comply with these demands, will prompt Emefiele to pursue further legal actions to seek redress.


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Telescoping Boom Lifts
Telescoping booms lifts are designed to mount a work bucket on a straight, extendable arm that is located on a rotating turntable. Normally, telescoping boom lifts are utilized for tasks which require reaching at maximum height, exceeding other types of lifts. Like for instance, employees can perform exterior repairs or renovations on buildings of medium height but utilizing these lifts rather than having the extra work of setting up an outside elevator or a pulley system.
The boom lift is only designed to hold one individual. These buckets are better suited to specific jobs like electrical repair, as opposed to window washing or general maintenance. These lifts are offered with both outdoor and indoor tires and come in gas or electric configurations.
Scissor lifts are named for the cross-braces under the work platform. These braces squeeze together to be able to push the platform straight up. As these types of units should be directly positioned below the work site, as opposed to boom lifts, these units are way more limited in their use.
Scissor lifts do, on the other hand, offer larger platforms that allow the operator controlling the lift to access a larger work surface once the lift is raised. With scissor lifts, all-terrain capability is less of an issue with these kinds of equipment, because they must sit on flat ground in order to be utilized. Scissor lifts are great for being used for window installation or cladding, as they provide the workers with the desired mobility; they are also a good alternative for exterior repairs or window cleaning applications.
Boom Trucks vs. Cranes
The boom truck or cherry picker refers to the utility vehicle often used to lift employees for various tasks done at heights. Typically, these kinds of trucks have a cab. It is here where the operator sits and controls the equipment. There is a bucket for where the worker could stand as well as an actuator arm for raising the boom and a winch for lifting.
Boom trucks take employees to heights which would normally be inaccessible. The function of cranes is to raise heavy supplies or equipment from one place to another. There are a variety of different crane types that can carry out a variety of purposes. Both of these different types of equipment excel at different tasks and are suitable for certain applications and finishing particular tasks.
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In addition to using black olives in sandwiches and pizza, many people appreciate the flavor of black olives. The idea of growing your black olives at home may seem like a simple method to assure that you and your family always have what you need.
Black olives cannot be grown outside in many parts of the United States. When olive trees are adequately cared for, they flourish in California and Arizona’s Sonoran Desert. A greenhouse will allow you to cultivate black olives regardless of your location.
To plant them, follow these steps:
- When planting an olive tree, dig a hole the same size as its container. From 4-inch pots, 18 to 24 inches tall, olive trees may reach heights of 1-gallon pot that is 4 to 5 feet tall. Remove the olive tree from its container and check the roots. Remove any that have become tangled or twisted.
- Fill up the hole with an olive tree. Don’t add peat moss, special fertilizers, or other dirt to the original soil. Trees should have space around 20 feet apart when planted in groups.
- Weed around the olive trees monthly throughout the first two or three years of their life, if not more. Within three feet of the olive trees, weeds have to be avoided.
- The trunks of the trees should be far enough away from the sprinklers so that they don’t get wet, yet near enough to collect water from the soil. The trees should be irrigated at least twice a week, but more often if the weather is scorching. For olive trees to thrive, they need roughly four inches of watering.
- Typically, it takes four years for an olive tree to produce olives. Only when they turn black will you know the olives are fully grown.

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The human physique requires a healthy stability of all forms of important nutrients of their meals to stay a healthy life. Toxicity: None recognized from dietary supplements or meals. Those taking supplements ought to take care to not exceed the said maximum dose, as health problems may result. Those on a plant based weight loss program would possibly profit from supplementing with iodine, vitamin D and vitamin B12.
Vitamin B12, which is vital for manufacturing red blood cells, shouldn’t be found in plant foods. is where you can find premium nutritional vitamins, minerals and health supplements constituted of the finest elements on earth. If you have low ranges of certain vitamins, chances are you’ll get health problems.
Kim YI. Folic acid supplementation and most cancers risk: level. Your physique can even make vitamins D and K. Individuals who eat a vegetarian diet could need to take a vitamin B12 supplement. Eating proper during this time is especially necessary because the physique needs quite a lot of vitamins and minerals to develop, develop, and keep healthy.
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I didn’t realize how specialized glasses had become. There are computer glasses for people who spend a lot of time at the computer, which appear to be a form of progressive bifocal like the ones I have now. The anti reflective coating on these ise delaminating and it’s driving me nuts but I have not had time to take them in. I didn’t realize what it was at first, thinking it was paint or some other residue stuck on the lens. But it’s a coating that is degenerating, causing fuzzy spots on the lens.
I think it’s time to try the computer lenses since I’m at the box 8 or so hours per day.
Today there is a great article in the online edition of Time magazine about how irrationally we process risks in our daily lives. I just wish they’d also point out that the extension of this mathematical ignorance, combined with religious intolerance, can account for most if not virtually all of the most pressing global problems.
We are stupid beings. The recognition of that fact brings us much closer to a measure of salvation and solutions.
Hey Matt, I think I’m becoming a WordPress Blog Evangelist. I’m telling everybody with anything to say to get a WP blog going ASAP. Oddly (or not?) they all want their hand held while setting it up rather than just logging on and following the excellent directions and support here (there?) at WordPress.
The good news is that while blogging in many technology sectors is going strong now, in travel (in fact in almost all of the non-tech sectors) I think blogging has not even reached that powerful upward inflection point.
Thus my dream of creating a huge, unstructured global travel blogging network is still attainable. In fact wouldn’t it be neat if people started getting specific travel advice from local bloggers who they’d then take out to dinner to say “thanks!”. Friendships would blossom, tourism would bring prosperity to every corner of the globe, and we’d have world peace through blogging. (insert violin holiday music here)
One of my favorite things about the holidays is hearing from people about things they believe/don’t believe/feel strongly about/don’t care about, etc. It’s also fun to follow up online. I think many people who “live” online don’t realize how few people properly use the internet to find even basic information. This is changing, but slowly.
I’ve really been pleased with Wikipedia lately, which I often find to be more than enough information to satisfy my curiousity about even fairly complex topics. It came in very handy on all these topics discussed over the past few days in Minnesota as we geared up for the Turkey overdose:
Splenda is almost certainly very safe while Stevia, an alternative sweetener, is largely untested. So why do some people choose the unknown over the known, taking more risk but thinking they are taking less? They be silly sweeties.
Sunburn through glass is a surprisingly complex topic. In general it seems glass offers little UV-A protection (cancer and skin damage warning) but does protect against a lot of the UV-B which causes the burning. Moral: Avoid exposure with or without glass.
Israel and Palestine Frankly, the more I study this the more confusing it becomes. I was optimistic a few years ago as two-state plans started to blossom, but now think peace of the type we enjoy here in Uncle Sam’s Land may be unattainable. I see these key problem points for at least another generation: 1) Israel: right to exist 2) Palestinians: right to return 3) Borders for Palestine and Israel.
Richard Dawkins and Atheism His style and approach seems odd to me – more combative than strategic if Dawkins’ goal is to do more than *preach* to the atheists in the choir.
I just want to know if the conscious computers that come about around 2020 are going to believe in God or not. I’ll accept their conclusion.
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Sorry this is kind of late, have been traveling a ton for the holidays, and thats just how life goes sometimes.
Alas, I felt obligated to still give you guys my top 10 albums of 2017. It's never too late to get in touch with fantastic music. A lot of people are saying 2017 was a shit year, I couldn't agree more in some regards but personally I had an amazing time and was down for the ride. Also the music that came out was utterly magic. Here are some of my faves, I hope some of these you've never heard before so I can totally BLOW YOUR MIND DUDE!
1. Tryphème - Online Dating
This album was sent to me by a dear friend of mine who's music taste I very much have always admired from afar. I was honored that this album made them think of me as it is EXACTLY what I love. People kept asking me who my favorite breakthrough artist of 2017 was, and there are SO MANY it's hard to chose from, but I kept returning to Tryphème. Something about it really pushed the boundaries of techno and electronic music as a whole for me. The lyrics are very pop but don't venture too far into that realm. Enjoy, this album will change your life!
Listen to Tryphème "Mélo Dramatique"
2. Blue Hawaii - Tenderness
Anyone who knows me very well knows I LOVE POP MUSIC. And I love pop music even more when I find it when I'm least expecting it. Blue Hawaii has always been an artist in the back of my mind. I saw them perform a couple years ago at Noise Pop and even though it wasn't my favorite performance ever I've had my eye on them. I knew they were capable of something really special and I think this album is where it happened for them. Something clicked and it all came together and I think for that they deserve to be high on my list of top albums of the year. When I heard it I knew this was the sound they were going for this whole time and I'm so stoked they finally achieved it! They even teamed up with one of my favorite producers from this year Project Pablo on a few tracks, and they ROCK!
Listen to Blue Hawaii "Versus Game"
3. Kelly Lee Owens - Kelly Lee Owens
I'm starting to realize now that all my top artists are women this year, I swear I'm not doing this on purpose... just these ladies especially kicked ass for me this year. Number 3 obviously has to go Kelly Lee Owens, a new live electronic act that just blew my mind when I heard her album. I wouldn't necessarily label it as pop music even though a lot of the tracks are vocal heavy. She uses her voice just as another means to create sound textures in her performance, similar to Bjork. Really looking forward to getting the chance to hopefully see her live in 2018!
Listen to Kelly Lee Owens' epic cover of Aaliyah's "More Than a Woman"
4. Joe Goddard - Electric Lines
Joe Goddard! What can I say, he's a hell of a producer! His lastest album is just plain fun, and I think there is something to be said about that. This album is feel good, it's quirky, and most importantly makes you bounce in your seat. Reminds me of early electro house updated for 2017. I wish I saw him when he played in SF at Public Works this past year, but I was out of town... you win some you lose some I guess. I first was introduced to this album with Morgan Geist (of Metro Area)'s remix of "Home" one of my favorite tracks from the album. Check it out, let me know what you think!
Listen to Joe Goddard's "Home"
5. Pierre Kwenders - MAKANDA at the End of Space, the Beginning of Time
I made it a point in 2017 to really start diving in to more contemporary world music. My explorations took me to none other than Pierre Kwenders, an Afro-Canadian producer and songwriter that takes influence from gospel music to his Nigerian roots. Kwenders sings nd raps in four different languages, English, French, Lingala and Tshilub, sometimes even in the same song! This album as a whole really embraces his influences as he creates a sound I have never heard before. Hailing from Montreal, I think Kwenders is definitely an artist to keep a watch on for 2018.
Listen to Pierre Kwenders' "La La Love"
6. Jadu Heart - Ezra's Garden
Alright, so technically this album came out at the end of 2016 but it definitely was a big influencer for me in 2017. You know when you listen to a song and it automatically takes you back to a specific time and place, you can feel the exact way you felt the first time you listened to it, smell the same smells. Look down and you're can even imagine you are wearing the same clothes. Jadu Heart's Ezra Garden album does this for me. Justin Martin and I were lost in the National Forest where they were hosting the Oregon Eclipse this past year. The time leading up to this had been a total shitshow. We didn't have any cellphone service and all of a sudden the paved road we were on turned in to dirt with no signs for the festival in sight. We were totally stuck but this album kept us calm. This song below in particular I could play on repeat for hours, wish it would never end.
Listen to Jadu Heart's "Galaxy Surfing"
7. Laurel Halo - Dust
Laurel Halo is another female artist doing really interesting things in the genre of experimental electronic music... obviously I know there is a bit of a trend with that in the music that really stood out for me this year. She incorporates jazz influence from her past experiences in jazz ensembles growing up. Overall an intersting album with a lot of different sounds happening. It's got a great flow and is an easy listen. Enjoy!
Listen to Laurel Halo's "Moontalk"
8. yaeji - EP2
Pulling from hip hop, 2step, and most importantly Korean pop music. yaeji is one of the most exciting up and coming producers in the electronic realm in my opinion right now. Though her first full length album is only 5 songs, each one hits super hard and is a total banger. It's been my go to airplane music. Looking forward to seeing what is coming up next for her.
Listen to yaeji's "Drink I'm Sippin' On"
9. Ghostpoet - Dark Days + Canapés
If you are looking for some next level R&B (if you even want to call it that) look no further than Ghostpoet's Dark Days + Canapés. It's pretty fucking weird, I'm not going to lie. It definitely took me a few listens to really get in to it but if you keep with it I promise it's worth it. It kind of reminds me of an old western film gone completely wrong. It's very dark, definitely has a lot of goth influences such as Nine Inch Nails, Bauhaus, and Massive Attack. I would go ahead and just listen to the album in it's entirety before making any judgements. There is something very wild about it, it takes you on a journey and at the end it's like you've been holding your breath for the entire 45 minutes of the album. It's demanding of your attention and makes you really think about the lyrics he is throwing in your face. It's epic in a I hate the world sort of way.
Listen to Ghostpoet's "Many Moods at Midnight"
10. Shigeto - The New Monday
And last, but certainly not the least, Shigeto's latest release on Ghostly is something I need to throw in to the spotlight. It's awesome, and I don't really have much else to say besides that. Partly because I've already written a lot and I feel like I should just shut up so you can enjoy the music. But please check this out, love it, leave it, do what you will! XOX
Listen to Shigeto's "Barry White"


The 29-year-old feels more is yet to come after two gold medals at the 2023 World Championships and three world records this year.
Faith Kipyegon feels she is still capable of producing much more after a great season that has seen her break three world records and win two gold medals at the 2023 World Athletics Championships.
Kipyegon retained her 1,500m world title, becoming the first woman to win three golds over the distance at the Worlds, before claiming gold in the 5,000m.
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The fan insists Kipyegon gave him the gift “as a token of appreciation for the support over the years” after watching her run in person numerous times.
That was after breaking the 1,500m, the mile, and 5,000m world records in June and July but she feels there is still much more from where that came from.
"Starting with three world records was an amazing thing in my life. I have seen my life change step by step," Kipyegon said after returning to the country from Budapest on Monday night.
"I was not expecting to break three world records and after that, two gold medals in the World Championship.
"This is a big motivation, I still want to push myself to empower young girls out there to know that everything is possible in life."
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Yavi impressed at the National Athletics Center to win the race in 8:54.29.
Even with all the success, Kipyegon still remains humble and has admitted that what she has achieved in 2023 is yet to sink in.
"I can't underrate myself, I can still do more. I still don't believe I'm the 5,000m world record holder, it was my third 5,000m race since doing so eight years ago," she added.
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Kipyegon is the latest double gold medallist, in individual events, after bagging two gold medals, the 1500m gold medal and her latest, the 5000m.
Kipyegon will now take some much-needed rest before embarking on the remainder of the season, having confirmed her participation in the World Athletics Road Running Championships in Riga, Latvia on October 1.
That will come after her participation in in the Diamond League Final in Eugene, Oregon from September 16-17.
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Omanyala has little time to feel sorry for himself as there is still further Diamond League glory to chase this year before the Africa Athletics Championships and Paris Olympics in 2024.
She is hot favourite to win the 1,500m Diamond League Trophy which comes with a cash reward of $30,000 (Ksh3.4 million).


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I’ll share some more photos taken at the gorgeous resort we stay at in Ubud over the next few weeks, but for now, some pics from their fabulous gardens…just because it’s Sunday afternoon and I feel like it. Besides, they’re too pretty not to share.
I have no idea what these orange stalkey flowers are, but they are everywhere and frame the rice paddies beautifully. How obliging was the butterfly?
I’m not sure if these are some form of orchid- they look like they could be. In any case, these gorgeous white flowers hang down from the bridge and drape around some of the other water features. These ones still have drops from the previous nights’ rain clinging to their petals.
These delicately purple blooms also grow over the bridge.
One morning I watched as the biggest bee I’ve ever seen settled into the centre of one. Apologies for the blurring.
Of course there are waterlillies- different ones out each day.
As beautiful as the lilies are, the flowers I’d search for each morning would be the lotus. They are simply, beautifully, spectacular.
Naturally, there are frangipanis. Everywhere. These ones were lying on the ground near the pool.
At Wapa many of the herbs and vegetables used in the restaurant come from the kitchen garden.
Even the bananas.
And everywhere is the rice.
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5 Fast Facts about actor and musician Jeremiah Perkins
You might recognize Jeremiah Perkins from Chicken Girls where he played Hamilton, but did you know he is also an aspiring musician?
Here’s 5 fast facts about Jeremiah!
He’s got music on his mind.
My ultimate showbiz goal is to make music and be known in the music industry. I have a lot of goals but music is definitely at the top. My friends and I spend hours working on music. We actually have a couple songs that are pretty dope. The other night Jacob Sartorius, Jojo Tua, Mikey Tua, Dylan and me were rapping over a beat I made. At first it was just for fun but after it was finished we were all pretty shocked on how good it turned out.
He kinda blew this opportunity with his crush.
The first time I was ever star struck was meeting Kristen Hancher lol. When I was 14 I had the biggest crush on her. Musical.ly used to have these get togethers every Thursday at their headquarters. I walked in and it was so crowded we were touching hands. I froze haha. She asked me a question and I couldn’t talk I just mumbled “where’s my mom?” I was so embarrassed. I’m a lot more confident now so she should definitely hit me up.
Its hard to face his friend’s mom after THIS happened.
I’ve had a lot of embarrassing moments in my life. The most recent one was this past summer in Europe. I was sharing a hotel room with my friend and his mom. For this story I’m gonna leave out names lol I was heading back to the hotel room I walked in to my friends mom changing. We just stood there in shock for a moment. Time was moving so slow. It was so awkward we both pretended that didn’t happen. I’m 18 now so hit me up. LOL kidding.
He’s got some chops.
I think people would be surprised to know that I’m a very experienced guitar player. I’m also self taught. At 13 years old I decided I wanted to play so I locked myself in my room for the whole summer and just played nonstop. I learned how to play every single one of my favorite songs. Now I add guitar in each of the beats I make. It’s kind of my signature sound.
Fish need not fear him.
I don’t think of myself as a picky eater but I refuse to eat seafood! I will not touch it at all! Nemo is the homie


Spotlight on the Inner West suburbs with harbour views
With impressive homes, dazzling waterfront views and parklands aplenty, the foreshore of Sydney’s Inner West is undeniably desirable. Add a lively cafe and restaurant scene that celebrates a diverse buffet of cuisines into the mix, and it’s easy to see why this string of foreshore suburbs is soaring in popularity.
From Balmain to Mortlake, traces of European flavour permeate the streets with delis and trattorias sitting alongside global eats that pay homage to the area’s diverse community. Yet, it’s the ease and convenience of these waterfront suburbs that truly set them apart.
Perfectly positioned along Parramatta River and its many bays, everything feels close by in this pocket of the Inner West. There’s direct access to the city in one direction and the sports and cultural hub of Sydney Olympic Park in the other. In between, foreshore parks are abundant with walking trails, shopping destinations and top-tier schools – and all with easy access to the best of the Inner West.
Having moved to the area three years ago, local resident Liz Tse couldn’t be happier with her choice.
“The foreshore suburbs of the Inner West are in a really convenient spot. They’re close to the city but still feel residential,” explains Tse. “The area is really dog friendly, and my pet staffy loves the dog beaches, which was a huge drawcard for me, and I live close to the Bay Run, which is always nice to do with a friend.”
In the quiet enclave of Mortlake, the Putney Punt ferries cars across the river for quick access to the suburbs of the North Shore. Around the corner in Cabarita, passenger ferries will have you in the city within 30 minutes, stopping in select neighbourhoods as they make their way up towards Darling Harbour.
“I love being close to the water – getting the ferry to work is my highlight in the morning. Plus, you can see the Harbour Bridge from the end of my street, which is pretty special. There are so many great cafes, restaurants, and parks, whether it’s Drummoyne, Balmain, or even Breakfast Point,” says Tse.
Drawn to the area for its desirable lifestyle and affable community, senior director of CBRE, Clayton Ross, was a Breakfast Point local for five years.
“The biggest difference between the harbourfront suburbs of the Inner West and the inner city areas is that you have more expansive living. Being surrounded by the waterfront is quite exclusive because you don’t have the through traffic like in other suburbs.
“Plus, Mortlake and Breakfast Point precinct are well-designed with walkways around the water, and you can jump on the ferry that takes you straight to the city,” says Ross.
Along a highly-prized harbour, the last remaining position on Mortlake foreshore is soon to be home to a collection of 20 luxury three-bedroom residences and a marina with private berths – the ultimate in waterfront living in Sydney’s Inner West.
“Corsa Mortlake is a high-end residential development that’s been designed by SJB on the Mortlake Peninsula. Every apartment faces north-east along the water, with the option to purchase a separate strata-titled marine berth,” says Ross.
Moments from Breakfast Point and Concord villages, Corsa Mortlake is positioned between two bays. The residences are all-inclusive three-bedroom apartments with two bathrooms and double lock-up garages – all of which have been thoughtfully designed with high-end finishes and landscaping by Dangar Barin Smith.
Ross says: “This is the last opportunity to buy waterfront in the Mortlake Peninsula where you can choose from a selection of different floor plans and have your boat moored out the front, a short 30-second walk from your home.”


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Into the Jaws of Death: United States Troops Wading Through Water and Nazi Gunfire
This photograph from the Franklin D. Roosevelt Library in Hyde Park, New York, shows American soldiers landing in Normandy, France, on the morning of June 6, 1944, the beginning of the long-awaited invasion to liberate continental Europe from the grip of Nazi Germany. Most of the troops that came ashore were from the United States, Great Britain, and Canada, with smaller contingents from France, Poland, Belgium, Czechoslovakia, Greece, and the Netherlands. The invading forces confronted formidable obstacles. German defenses included thousands of soldiers dug into bunkers, artillery, mines, barbed wire ...

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I am happy to announce the release of 7 historical patterns that are the result of an exciting collaboration between Swish & Swirl, Pemberley Threads and Ann Van Doren Designs. Our aim was to create a collection of patterns that would help you make an entire Regency gentleman’s wardrobe.
The first pattern in the collection is for the foundation layer: the frilled shirt with a necktie, fitted fall front pantaloons and a pair of stockings. The pantaloons come in two lengths. The mid-calve pantaloons are to be worn with Regency slippers while the full length ones fit perfectly into a pair of Regency boots.
The second pattern in the collection is for the Regency waistcoat and coat brought to you by Pemberley Threads. What I particularly love about them is that Elizabeth made them truly historically accurate by placing the shoulder seams (as well as the back and side seams) exactly where they are supposed to be (and not straight like on modern clothes). It’s this that makes the difference between a historically inspired outfit and a historically accurate one.
The third pattern in the collection is for the Regency greatcoat, also by Pemberley Threads. It is designed to fit beautifully on top of all of the previous layers.
And of course, this outfit needs proper footwear! Ann Van Doren has produced two patterns especially for the Regency era. The first of them is for the Regency boots. These would have been worn outdoors. They can be worn with full length pantaloons or with breeches (which are also available from Swish & Swirl as part of the George. 18th century shirt and breeches pattern).
And the second pattern is for the Regency slippers that are perfect for a ballroom.
And, finally, no historical outfit is complete without proper headwear! The pattern for the top hat is available from Swish & Swirl.
The top hat pattern for 18-inch dolls is also available in a bundle with the Carpatina boy dolls size.
This top hat was first made by Swish & Swirl a few years ago for a Mr Thornton doll before the trip to the North & South filming locations in Edinburgh, hence the title. The pattern for Carpatina boy dolls can also be purchased separately.
Below you can see some of the details of the outfit.
Finally, these patterns have been successfully tested by a brilliant team of testers. Below are some of their photographs. As you can see, the variations are endless!
If you don’t sew but would like to buy an outfit made from these patterns, please click on the links or the photographs below to get to the Etsy shops of our testers where you may be able to buy or order one: Kel Pederson’s Nuclear Needle Arts, Elizabeth Gearhart’sPemberley Threads, Ann Van Doren’s Ann Van Doren Designs, Elycia Yoder Good’s Past Elegance.