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Full Name: Frank Robert “Frankie” Ballard IV
Born: December 16, 1982. Battle Creek, Michigan
Hometown: Nashville, TN
Bio: Frankie Ballard is an American singer/songwriter who dove into the Country Genre as an artist is 2010 when he signed with Reprise Records. He released “Tell Me You Get Lonely” with that label which peaked at 33 on the Country charts in 2011.
Before he was signed, Ballard was a contestant on Kenny Chesney’s “Next Big Star” competition in Michigan. After he won the competition he was invited by Chesney to open for his Michigan shows on the headlining tours.
2011 was also when he released his self-titled album which features “A Buncha Girls” and “Tell Me You Get Lonely.” This was a big year for Ballard with two chart climbing songs, and a debut at the Grand Ol Opry with a self-titled album release.
Frankie then moved to Warner Bros. Records in 2013, which he released his very successful album “Sunshine and Whiskey.” Three singles hit number one from this album from 2013 to 2015 including “Helluva Life” and “Young & Crazy.” He released a lead single “It All Started With A Beer” for his upcoming album in 2015 which you can find here.

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What is a Casino?
A Casino is a building where people can gamble and play games of chance. While they can include restaurants, hotels and non-gambling entertainment, the core business of casinos is gambling. They would not exist without it, and the billions in profits that casinos make every year depend on a large number of gamblers placing bets.
A casino is a facility or room where gaming activities such as blackjack, roulette, craps, and baccarat are carried out. Casinos can be located in cities, towns, or rural areas. They can be very elaborate, with towering structures, dazzling lights, and even water shows. They also feature a variety of gaming machines and table games. Many of these casinos are owned by huge companies that focus on the casino industry and have a wide range of properties around the world.
Casinos are licensed and regulated by their respective governments and offer a variety of games. In addition to the traditional casino game offerings, modern casinos often incorporate other forms of gambling such as online sports betting, and horse racing.
Due to the large amount of money handled within a casino, security is a major concern. Casinos use a variety of security measures to prevent theft and cheating. In addition to video surveillance, security personnel patrol the floors and watch the games closely for signs of fraud or cheating. In addition, dealers and table managers are trained to spot a number of recognizable patterns in the way players place their chips on the table.


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(AllHipHop News) Bronx rapstress Cardi B, Southern rhymer Post Malone, and R&B/Soul singer Janelle Monáe are all competing in the Album Of The Year category at this year's Grammy Awards. All three artists will also hit the stage that night in Los Angeles.
Cardi B picked up five nominations, including Album Of The Year and Best Rap Album for Invasion Of Privacy. Post is up for four trophies. Monáe received two nods.
Camila Cabello, Dan + Shay, Shawn Mendes, and Kacey Musgraves were also selected to perform at the ceremony. The 61st Grammy Awards will air February 10 at 8 pm ET on CBS. Alicia Keys will serve as host for the evening.

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Newcastle scouts travel to Champions League match to watch Ghanaian star – Report
Newcastle scouts were in attendance at the Wankdorf stadium last week.
The match was a Champions League play-off between Young Boys and CSKA Moscow.
On the night the first leg was decided by a dramatic own goal from Kasim (full name Kasim Adams Nuhu), the Young Boys centre-back, in the 91st minute.
This is the player who Newcastle scouts were there to watch, according to Swiss publication Blick.
The 22 year old Ghanaian played 26 times for Mallorca in La Liga before going on loan to Young Boys last season.
Along with Kevin Mbabu, the pair turned their loan arrangements into permanent moves this summer.
The 6ft 3 central defender was playing alongside Mbabu in the defence against CSKA Moscow and they play the second leg on Wednesday away from home, with a dramatic turnaround needed.
Whether Newcastle are interested in a right footed centre-back is open to question but who knows what potential activity, in and out the club, we may see in the final 10 days of this transfer window?
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The Michael Cox Electronics Coxbox IV is an anlalogue colouriser which is very similar in design to the Fairlight 108 colour synthesiser. The Coxbox has only three levels of keying (Black, grey and white)but the grey level is a kind of non-additive mix of the black and white levels resulting in a positive or negative linear key in the mid-luminance or grey areas of the picture. The Coxbox accepts composite video or luminance (Y) in and outputs RGB signals. When bought new, the user had a choice between two control panels (pictured above). The 123 control panel (right) has three groups of red-green-blue faders corresponding to black grey and white levels. The 122/1 control panel (left) provided an HSV (hue, saturation and video or luminance) interface. Some units also came with a 144/1 preset memory unit which was able to store settings on small plug in circuit boards which more or less duplicated the circuitry and controls of the 123 control panel (ie the faderswere represented by trimpots which could be adjusted on a small extender socket).
The Coxbox is far superior to the Fairlight 108. It produces rich textures, and can produce a greater diversity of interesting images while, at the same time, providing a much simpler interface. Unlike the 108, the Coxbox does not have any turnover (key threshold) controls on the control panel. These controls are accessible as trimpots on the front panel of the main unit, but I have found that, in most cases, it is not necessary to change these settings once they are set.
Main electronics unit (middle), 144/1 preset store unit (bottom) and preset selector panel (top).
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Previcid long term effects ?
- Cardiovascular history not withstanding,my recent experience with muscle aches and weakness and lightheadedness from low B12 and magnesium levels ??
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It could be. A simple blood test can tell if there are any deficiencies. However, it is best to speak with your doctor to make a determination and what course of action to take.
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Thank you for replying I take prvistatin along with several heart medications.
@davelindemann46 I was taking simvastatin for high tryglcerides. My blood work showed my tryglicerides were down after losing a lot of weight. I stopped taking simvastatin and some of my muscle pain went away. Most of mine is caused by vitamin d deficiency. Drs di not always test for it so you may have to ask. I have altered taking Nexium and Prilosec.. generics of them mostly.. since 1991. I do not know if they contribute to… they may contrbute to the osteopenia I have. Osteoporosis is hereditary in my family so hard to tell. I had open abdominal surgery in 2015. I had laparoscopic abdominal surgery in 2014 and 2013. I think I am still just physically exhausted just trying tor recouperate from those surgeries. I also have achalasia and Barrett's esophagus. I may not be absorbing all nutrients because of the stomach and esophagus issues.
@davelindemann46 I forgot to mention at first they tried me on I believe it was Tricor and my body ached all over with it. So your statin is a good possibility for muscle pain. I do not know if heart medications can cause pain. With the simvastin pain was much less than the tricor. Only way to really know is to stop the statin for a bit (it takes a bit for meds to get out of your system.. (usually at least 2 weeks and some more and some less) and see if pain lessens or goes away, but DO NOT do it without supervision of your dr. I have taken Prevacid along with Nexium and Prilosec. I don't think it contributed to any muscle pain.

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- Collectorate targets 100 cashless villages by March
NASHIK: The district administration is aiming to make nearly 100 villages switch to cashless transactions by March 2017. ‘Mission Cashless’ has been initiated to counter the problems of small change arising after demonetization. They are also taking steps to allay the fear of using electronic-ways of money transfer. “Given the current situation after demonetization and the way Digital India is moving ahead, it is expected that all the transactions are done in cashless manner. We have, therefore, set a target of at least 100 villages that will perform all of their activities without cash and use only electronic way of transferring money,” said collector Radhakrishnan B, adding that the hitch would be the poor people, who do not have any debit cards, mobile or others means for cashless transactions. The collectorate on Monday organised a digital class for staff – from clerks to deputy collectors — asking them to download and install various applications of cashless payments on their smartphones and other systems for those who do not use smartphones. The administration has chalked out the roadmap to spread the message of cashless society to the village level. It involves roping in village youth and the government departments. “We have started the process from our offices where our employees are being trained for cashless transactions. The same employees will take the message down to the villages,” Radhakrishnan said. The rural economy has its own limitations and hence it will have to be dealt with in a different manner. “It will be a major problem for those who do not have the facilities. The Aaddhar number linking will be a big boon for such transactions. But for small payment at tea stall or breakfast, it will be difficult for the poor to use e-transfer. Senior citizens in the villages will also not be able to use the system. It would be a challenge for the administration,” Nagesh Mhaske, resident of Kotamgaon, said. The officials, however, pointed out that the aim would be to ensure maximum transactions through e-transfers – from one account to the other. “Some may find it a major headache. Also, cash transactions cannot be completely banned. Efforts would be to ensure big transactions are done in cashless manner and that also includes payment for the farmers. “The farmers will be the best beneficiaries of this system as the amount will be transferred to their bank accounts in no time. It will also ensure that they are not fooled by anybody,” another senior official from the district collectorate said.
- Video of Shamli SDM abusing, beating villagers including women goes viral
MEERUT: A video in which the sub-divisional magistrate (SDM) of Un town in Shamli district is seen abusing and beating villagers, including women, has gone viral, embarrassing the district administration to such an extent that the DM has been shying away from making an official reaction to the issue. In the video, SDM Vijay Prakash is seen violently punching and slapping men and women on an open field near a road, while policemen, including lady constables, stand mute spectators. In fact, a lady constable is even seen snatching away a woman’s dupatta after Prakash hits the latter. The video also shows policemen following the SDM’s cue and hitting the civilians with lathis. While the video (of which TOI has a copy) has been extensively shared on the internet, Shamli DM Sujeet Kumar said, “I have yet to see the video. I will be able to ascertain the course of action to be taken only after I see it.” The incident allegedly happened on the evening of November 27, after the SDM along with a police team reached Khorsama village near Un town, to evict members of the Dalit community who had allegedly encroached upon gram sabha land. When the villagers resisted, Prakash lost his cool and began thrashing a protesting woman while a lady constable snatched away her dupatta. Briham Singh, one of the claimants to the land was also slapped repeatedly by the SDM. Briham’s son Vikas Singh told TOI, “A total of 114 bighas of land is disputed and litigation has been going on since 2014. On July 17, Allahabad high court gave the verdict in our favour, but a few powerful men with political influence are hell bent upon taking away the land. A few weeks ago our crops were destroyed and a hut was burnt down. Now this SDM has brutally thrashed my father, who sustained injuries, while Savita Devi, the wife of another claimant to part of the land, sustained a fracture and other injuries after being mercilessly beaten by the police and SDM.” An administrative official at Kairana told TOI on condition of anonymity, “Half a dozen Dalit men had grabbed the gram sabha land and were illegally doing agriculture. Despite repeated warnings they refused to budge and claimed that it was their land. Eventually force had to be used to evict them and during the process they turned violent.” SDM Prakash said, “Everyone has been portraying me as the devil but no one realises that this was government land which I was trying to vacate of illegal encroachers. I was the third SDM who went there to get this done. The previous two came back empty-handed. These people tried to attack them as well. Why is media not showing all the things the encroachers did to prevent the police from entering the land? On November 27, they tried to form a human wall and set up fires in the field to prevent our team from reaching there.”
- Can't follow PM's advice to keep Jan Dhan cash, say UP villagers
Two days after Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged Jan Dhan account holders at a rally in poll-bound UP's Moradabad city to hold on to the money deposited illegally into their accounts, villagers across districts that TOI spoke with said the PM's advice didn't factor in "ground realities".
- More leopards sighted, fear stalks Sohna village
Mandawar is on the fringes of a forest area and villagers believe leopards are straying into the village in search of food and water, which is why sightings have become more frequent. Forest department officials say they were closely monitoring the situation and field staff has been alerted.
- Trichy blast: Villagers mourn loss of 6 locals
Residents of Sentharapatti near Thammampatti in Salem district are mourning the loss of four locals and two from a neigbhouring village, who were killed in the blast that took place at an explosives factory in Murungapatti village in Trichy district on Thursday.
- Aurangabad DM to camp in Red-hit villages to oversee development work
Aurangabad: In a bid to implement various welfare schemes of the state government in Maoist-hit villages under Deo and Madanpur blocks, the district administration and police on Sunday identified over a dozen villages where a team of administrative officers including the DM and the SP will camp by turn to ensure that the benefits can reach the last man in the village. These villages are Tendui, Dulare, Ganjoi, Pathra, Ajan, Kodiyari, where successive governments have failed to implement any development scheme. Villagers here are surprised to know about the initiative taken by the district administration. Despite various welfare schemes like Indira Awas Yojana (IAY), Vriddha Pension Yojana, Mukhyamantri Cycle and Poshak Yojana, Antodaya Yojana etc, local beneficiaries are yet to get the benefits of these schemes owing to the Naxal menace.Even officers concerned did not dare to inspect the ground-level situation of Maoist-hit villages. Most of the villages mentioned have witnessed many heart-rending Naxal incidents . Naxal activity in these villages has instilled a sense of insecurity among the locals. Hardly a year ago, two hand pumps were installed at Langurahi and Panchrukhiya villages of Madanpur block by the CRPF and district armed police (DAP). However, the Naxals uprooted the pumps and threatened the villagers not to accept any government assistance. DM Kanwal Tanuj said, “The administration is determined to change the lives of people residing in Naxal-hit areas and for this a strategy has been made. Now all the benefits will reach directly to the needy. Development will be our main agenda to counter the Maoists.”
- Sulabh hands over 5 toilets to village folk in Jaunpur
LUCKNOW: Taking a major step forward towards rural sanitation, founder of Sulabh sanitation movement Bindeshwar Pathak on Sunday launched an intensive campaign to ensure toilet for every household in the country by 2019. Unveiling the special campaign "Sulabh towards villages', Pathak handed over five toilets to poor families in Ithara village in Jaunpur district. He said, "Sulabh has launched special campaign for rural India and the special drive will continue across the country." He urged villagers to support the ongoing 'Clean India Campaign' to make India open defecation free by 2019. "Nearly 12 crore toilets are required to be built by 2019 to realise the dream of Prime Minister Narendra Modi. This is a big task, but together we can do it and all Indians can play a pivotal role," he said. Pathak further said that there are nearly two crore NRIs and if each of them contribute to build six toilets over a span of three years, then this target can be easily achieved. "An individual toilet costs approximately Rs 30,000 and six toilets will cost a total of approximately Rs 2 lakh, which can be given over a period of three years, he said, and added that ?India has 675 districts, 6,849 blocks, 2.51 lakh panchayats and 6.46 lakh villages. He requested people from rural areas to join hands to make India clean and open defecation-free and thus pay a befitting tribute to Mahatma Gandhi on his 150th birth anniversary. Sulabh, which engages over 50,000 people, has so far constructed nearly 10.5 million household toilets and 8,500 public toilets used by nearly 15 million people daily across the country.
- After villagers’ protest, NTPC pays Rs 3.33 lakh compensation for re-planting van panchayat trees cut down for hydel project
DEHRADUN: Protests by residents of Dhak village near Joshimath, who alleged that the forest department had cut down around 150 trees grown by them on their van panchayat land for facilitating NTPC’s 520 MW Tapovan Vishnugad hydro power project at Joshimath has led to the power major paying Rs 3.33 lakh to the forest department to be given to the van panchayats for afforestation. However, forest officials said that even though NTPC had paid the compensation, it was the villagers who were at fault since they were growing trees on land earmarked for muck disposal of the project. “First of all, only 59 trees and not 150 were cleared by us. These trees should not have been there in the first place. It is the fault of the villagers that they were growing trees on the muck disposal land of NTPC. Despite this, NTPC officials agreed to pay them compensation for the loss of trees,” said Chander Shekhar Joshi, divisional forest official (DFO), Joshimath. Villagers though maintained that 150 trees had been cut. ‘Since the last 20 years, our women had been growing trees and plants on van panchayat land. But the forest department cut down 150 trees in one stretch without even taking the villagers into confidence. In fact, we have been informed that 10,000 more trees on the van panchayat land would be similarly removed soon,” said Dharampal Baijwal, gram pradhan, Dhak village. When TOI contacted NTPC officials for their response, they denied any future tree felling on the van panchayat land, adding that they have already got all clearances for the project and have paid the forest department in advance for afforestation activities in lieu of any deforestation that happens. John Mathai, additional general manager, NTPC, said, “In April 2006, 75.999 hectares forest land was transferred by the government of Uttarakhand to execute the Tapovan Vishnugad project and five hectares additional land was designated for muck disposal near village Dhak. On NTPC’s request, the forest development corporation cut down the trees near the village. We have paid Rs 48.5 crore to the forest department for total afforestation on alternative land to compensate for the green cover loss.” Yogender Singh, sub-divisional magistrate of the area said that the administration has sought all the required documents from the forest department to conduct a fair enquiry into the matter.
- State ignores villagers’ opinions to meet dobha construction target
Ranchi: People in Bari village under Satbarwa block of Palamu district hardly practice farming and mostly survive on minor forest products. However, they have been ‘gifted’ farm ponds,or dobhas by the local administration. Kayum Ansari of Mukta village in the same block was forced to dig a farm pond on the upland, where there is no farm land. Despite these irregularities, NREGA commissioner Siddhartha Tripathy, on the direction of chief secretary Rajbala Verma issued instructions to deputy commissioners and deputy development commissioners cum district programme officers in October to take up construction of 15 farm ponds per village once the paddy harvest is over. On Saturday, while conducting video conference with the DCs, Tripathy asked them to be careful about site selection in the wake of past experiences. “We have managed to select one lakh sites during the VC,” he said adding that the target has been set by the Centre. State NREGA watch, a voluntary organization working for the implementation of NREGA schemes on ground, has raised objection to this decision of the government, forcing construction of farm ponds where the villagers had come up with nearly 10 lakh scheme suggestions during the Yojna Banao Abhiyan of the rural development department, last year. Ankita of NREGA watch said that once again the state machinery is busy collecting suggestions from the villagers and various stake holders for the preparation of annual budget of 2017. “There is no point seeking opinion of the villagers if there is no plan to implement them,” she said. Under NREGA, gram sabhas and ward sabhas have the right to plan the work to be implemented. “The state government has illegally disregarded the resolutions of the gram sabhas, gram panchayats, panchayat samitis and zila parishads on NREGAschemes and has instead instructed the local officials to construct 15 farm ponds per village in the current financial year,” she said. NREGA commissioner welcoming suggestions from the activists, however, clarified that the gram sabhas are often guided by middlemen who object to farm ponds because of the low budget and less scope of making money. “Wells are discharge units for water whereas farm ponds are recharge pits and we want to raise the water table,” he said. Depti Ojha, working with Mahila Samagra Utthan Samity (MSUS) in Palamu, said that several dobhas have been made at unsuitable locations to fulfil the government’s target of dobha. “Dobhas, though useful for irrigation when constructed in paddy fields, are not the only requirement of villagers. Many patches of agricultural land need levelling, bunding and construction of irrigation wells for increasing their productivity,”Ojha said seeking attention of the rural development department.
- Villages around Tummalapalle uranium mines hit by water, soil pollution
Tummalapalle hosts one of the largest uranium reserves in the world. Researchers have found that wind and rain are responsible for the spread of the contamination from the mining area to other localities, where the quality of water has deteriorated with high levels of heavy and trace metals.
- Gadchiroli police’s ‘water diplomacy’ at Katejhari village
NAGPUR: Potable water was elusive to the population of around 267 people residing at north Gadchiroli hamlet of Katejhari, in the heart of once Naxal-stronghold of highly sensitive Dhanora taluka, until last week when cops decided to bring them happiness. Connecting the lanes with six pipelines from a borewell at the newly opened police camp, the cops ensured that taps began to run in the lanes of the hamlet where the population so far depended upon a polluted source. Apart from bringing happiness, the cops have also brought much relief to the local population by setting up a weekly market here on Friday. Earlier, the villagers had to walk or ride at least 10-15kms to access a market. Some villagers, with the help of cops, also found some source of income as they set up barber shop and a tea stall to cater to the buyers and traders visiting the market. Katejhari, which once used to the main supply line for the Naxalites in the north Gadchiroli and nemesis for cops, now seems to be a different place with security forces winning hearts. State Anti-naxal operation cell chief Shivaji Bodkhe said the cops were already in the process of setting up a market for the villagers by coordinating with the local traders and businessmen when they came across this bizarre scarcity of potable water. “Strangely, the villagers could not dig up clean water in the village. The cops were lucky to find better quality water outside the village where the Armed outpost had been set up. Inside the outpost, two borewells were set up for potable water to be used by the district police and paramilitary jawans. The cops felt that they were accessing clean potable water from two borewells but villagers were compelled to fetch water from far but that’s too was polluted,” he said. Bodkhe said that a decision was taken to share water of one of the borewell of outpost with the villagers and accordingly water connections were provided for continued supply through taps in each of the six lanes that the village had. “The villagers were able to consume potable water for the first time at their hamlet,” he said. “Let the villagers decide what Naxalites had contributed in their lives and what changes we are trying to bring. The village now has water supply, a market and also provision for employment generation,” he said. In the past, the cops had set up temporary camps at Katejhari to keep watch on Naxal movement here as the place served as one of the main source for their logistic support. After gaining confidence of the local population, the cops are now in the process to win back the people who was once known as rebels’ support base.
- 2000 women from 250 Garhwal villages to vie for ‘Best Ghasiyari’ award
Over 2000 women drawn from around 250 villages across Garhwal will be participating in a unique competition which seeks to inculcate ecological awareness among them, and will lead to one of them being crowned the best ‘ghasiyari’ (grass-cutter)
- Congress to scour Dalit villages in UP for votes
NEW DELHI: They will also “remind“ the target constituency of the work done for the community by Congress regimes and paint rivals BSP, BJP and SP as anti-Dalit. The Dalit outreach, to be launched on December 4, will last for 45 days during which the teams will also list the community's expectations from the next government. These are likely to form part of the party manifesto to be released closer to polls. While Congress earlier decided to launch 200 teams to visit 8,500 “Dalit villages“ across the state, it has trimmed the target to only hamlets that fall in the 85 SCST reserved constituencies. They are spread over 66 of the total 75 districts in UP . Besides Dalit households, Congress will also carry out extensive mapping of these villages by listing key “opinion leaders“ from upper castes in these places -to be tapped during the campaign. The programme appears ambitious given that Congress has been badly marginalised in the state over the last three decades and its one-time strong support base of Dalits has long shifted to BSP as also other rivals.BJP is another strong claimant for SCs this time. A senior Congress member admitted to the uphill task at hand when he said a preliminary analysis found that the party did not even have “potential candidates“ to be fielded from the reserved constituencies. Congress teams will visit every “Dalit village“ in reserved constituencies in Uttar Pradesh in the coming weeks to woo its long lost support base as the party aims to save face in the 2017 assembly elections. According to the Dalit outreach programme, 85 teams of Congress leaders will visit 2,800 villages, each with over 500 Dalit inhabitants. A “team host“ has already been identified in every village, who will serve as the party's go-to person for Dalits in the weeks ahead. The teams, comprising members of different Dalit sub-castes, will spend a day in each village, holding public meetings, garlanding Ambedkar statues and urging people to vote for Congress.


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Which is when Julie Andrews returns to Broadway starring in a new musical version of "Victor/Victoria" at the Marquis theater. Tickets went on sale recently by phone through Ticketmaster and I'm sure that between now and October we'll be exposed to the usual hype and then some.
But when you realize that Ms. Andrews, who first opened on Broadway in "The Boyfriend" on her 19th birthday, will turn 60 on Oct. 1 (presumably during previews of "Victor/Victoria"), this is going to be something special.
Julie Andrews 60? How can this be? Has someone's computer been in error? Is the Gregorian calendar out of whack? Maybe if we all swear we believe in Tinker Bell and clap our hands, Julie will be 19 again and playing "Polly" in "The Boyfriend." Is that too much to ask?
In 1982 Julie, along with the great and regrettably dead Robert Preston, Jim Garner and Lesley Ann Warren (some critics felt she stole the movie with her brassy vulgarity), starred in a film version of "Victor," produced, written and directed by Ms. Andrews' husband, Blake Edwards, who's also directing this new stage version. Henry Mancini did the music for the movie and, just before his death last summer, he completed the score for the stage re-play. And this time Tony Roberts, so good in all those Woody Allen flicks, co-stars with Julie.
But this isn't about Tony or Hank Mancini or Mr. Edwards or even this new musical; it's about Julie Andrews on Broadway again after a long, long time, back in New York where she belongs, "on the street where she lives."
She didn't start out here, being born in 1935 in a small English town on the Thames and she wasn't "Andrews" then, either, but Julia (with an "a") Elizabeth Wells and she was earning a living young (main breadwinner in the family, they say), singing in London professionally at 12 and giving a command performance for the Queen at 13. In 1953 she was playing "Cinderella" onstage in London when they cast her as "Polly" in a musical trifle called "The Boyfriend," which opened on Broadway to raves.
She was tall and young and blonde and beautiful, and New York, even the dread Broadway critics, fell in love. I remember we had seats way up in the last balcony (any farther back and you were in a different theater entirely) and neither height nor distance mattered; young Julie just took that theater and that audience and never let go. I can't remember a single line of music or anything about the plot (there was a boy named "Tony" with whom "Polly" was hopelessly in love and with whom she would be reunited by the final curtain and there was another wonderful young British actress called Dilys Lay) but I will never forget the 19-year-old Julie Andrews.
Nor would Alan Lerner and Fritz Loewe who cast her a year or so later as Eliza in "My Fair Lady."
We all know what happened next, playing opposite Richard Burton as Jenny in his towering "Camelot." I was living in Europe by then and never saw that production but an old pal, now dead, named Harvey Mann, was Lerner's assistant at the time and later on could go on for hours about the magic of that play both onstage and behind the scenes, Julie still just a kid and Burton at the height of his powers, and with the Kennedys in the White House seeming to be acting out a real-life version of Lerner's and Loewe's musical poetry.
Then Hollywood, as usual, screwed it up, casting as Liza Doolittle not the young actress who owned the role but Audrey Hepburn, who couldn't even sing. Julie wasn't "big" enough they said, wouldn't sell tickets, wasn't "box office." This is no rap at the wonderful Ms. Hepburn but I think a lot of us cheered a year later when Julie, as "Mary Poppins," rubbed their silly noses in it by winning the Oscar as best actress.
There were plenty of movies after that, most of them good and a few clunkers (her "The Americanization of Emily" is largely overlooked but was a brilliantly cynical and funny view of war with the greatly underrated but splendid James Garner), and television specials and books and a long and apparently happy marriage to Blake Edwards.
But when I read that Julie is coming back in "Victor/Victoria," it's to "The Boyfriend" and even more, to "My Fair Lady," that I turn. I guess I've seen "MFL" four times onstage, a couple of those starring Rex Harrison. And however good were later "Lizas," Julie's remains the quintessential cockney flower girl who only wanted a room somewhere, far away from the cold night air, and who ended up speaking the King's English and becoming a lady.
Shaw was long dead by the time Julie got to Broadway but if the old rascal made it to heaven, surely he was looking down that night and smiling from some celestial loge as she and Higgins and Colonel Pickering burst into song and manic dance to "The Rain in Spain."
Everyone will have his fondest moment in theater-going. I saw Fonda in "Mister Roberts" and John Raitt in "The Pyjama Game" and Alfred Drake and Pat Morrison in "Kiss Me Kate" and I was there the night "42nd Street" opened with Jerry Orbach and at the end during the standing ovations, Merrick stepped to the footlights and told an audience, and a cast, suddenly silenced and stunned, "Gower Champion died today."
That is what theater is, great moments and glistening webs of magic.
Can there be any more wonderful and touching magical moment than at the end of "Fair Lady" when old Higgins, thinking he's lost Liza, prowls the stage alone, recognizing the young goddess he's created has left him for another, lesser man? And then, in his gloom, he hears a stirring behind him at the door, stiffens and begins to exult, before falling back into his curmudgeon's role to growl, as the curtain falls (and as my fallible memory serves!):
"Fetch my damned slippers, Eliza."


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I Can Only Imagine Church Newsletter
Description: This church newsletter presents a refreshing new look for a church newsletter. The top portion of the newsletter presents a bright graphic of a beam of light slicing through the night sky. The newsletter uses green accents to provide visual interest throughout each of the pages. The image of a worshipper with hands held high appears in another portion of the newsletter template.

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The topic of “3 or 4” sewer line?” is one that is often discussed among plumbing professionals. There are pros and cons to each option, and ultimately the decision comes down to the specific needs of the project. Some plumbers prefer 3” sewer lines because they are less likely to clog, while others prefer 4” sewer lines because they can handle more waste.
The most common sewer line in homes is 3 or 4 inches in diameter.
Should I use 3-inch or 4-inch for toilet drain?
In new construction, 4-inch drains can be installed from every toilet, or you can run a 3-inch drain line from a toilet to the home’s main 4-inch drain pipe — the line running from the house to the sewer or septic system. Older homes may have only 3-inch drains, so that’s what you have to work with.
The main sewer line for residential homes is typically 4 inches in diameter. This is due to local plumbing codes. Some people may think that if the pipe were larger, more waste could travel without getting clogged. However, that is not the case.
How many toilets can be on a 3-inch drain
This is to prevent overloading of the fixtures and to ensure that adequate water pressure is maintained.
A 3-inch sanitary waste line is sufficient for one bathroom group (toilet, lavatory, tub/shower). However, a whole single-family house tends to have a 4-inch default size, at least entering the building. This is because the 4-inch size can accommodate more waste and water flow than the 3-inch size.
Is 3 inch pipe OK for toilet?
If you have a low volume flush toilet, you will need at least a 3 inch flapper to ensure that it actually works properly. This is due to simple physics – the larger the flapper, the more water it can displace and the better it will work.
There are 3 tank-type toilets, one urinal, and 4 sinks in this room. All of the toilets and urinals are flushed using a handle on the tank, and the sinks are operated using a faucet handle. There is a trash can in this room for disposing of waste.
What is the best pipe for main sewer line?
PVC is an excellent material for drainage systems, builders and homeowners because it is inexpensive and easy to work with. It is also very lightweight and malleable, making it the easiest to install. PVC is also very strong, making it very durable.
Plastic pipes are the preferred drainage pipe due to its versatility and availability. It is lightweight and easy to use for installation. There are several plastic drainage pipes to serve different purposes and they come in various diameter sizes to accommodate different amounts of water.
How much fall should a 3 inch sewer line have
The ¼ inch per foot rule is the ideal slope for any drain line. This means that for every foot the pipe travels horizontally, it should be dropping ¼ inch vertically. This slope helps to ensure that water will flow properly through the pipe and that any solids or other materials will be properly drained.
If you are considering connecting your toilet and shower drainage lines, it is important to know that doing so may lead to blockages and unpleasant smells. However, as long as each line has its own waste trap arm, it should be possible to connect them without any problems. Just be sure to keep an eye on the drains for any signs of trouble.
What is the minimum size sewage pipe is needed for a toilet?
A lavatory requires a 1 ¼” minimum drain and vent pipe size. The minimum slope required for drainage piping less than 4″ in pipe size is ¼” per foot slope. Section 701.1 of the plumbing code lists all of the approved drainage piping materials.
Oversized piping is a potential threat to public health and safety. This is because it can contribute to the growth and spread of Legionella, a bacteria that can cause serious respiratory illness. Additionally, oversized piping can cause sewage clogs and odors to fade, making it more difficult for people to identify potential health hazards.
What is the minimum slope for 4 inch sewer
Sewer size and minimum slope is an important design consideration for any sewer system. The minimum slope specified in the table above is the slope that will allow proper flow of sewage through the sewer pipe. Proper slope is necessary to maintain the proper flow velocity and to keep solids in suspension. Improperly sloped sewer pipe can result in solids deposition and clogging.
According to the National Association of Home Builders, for 4-inch PVC piping and a building sewer less than 50 feet long, the minimum slope is 1 inch in 8 feet, or 1/8-inch per foot. For sewers longer than 50 feet, the maximum is 1/4-inch per foot. California and some other jurisdictions require a steeper minimum slope of 1/4-inch per foot for all sewer lines regardless of length. Some localities allow a maximum slope of 1/2-inch per foot for very short sewer lines.
How much water can a 3 inch drain pipe handle?
A single 4″ or larger pipe may be used (a single Drainage Zone system) for a maximum flow capacity of 440 GPM or larger.
The vast majority of toilets will use a two inch flapper; however, three inch flappers have become popular in recent years and can be found in newer toilets manufactured since 2005. An easy reference for determining your toilet’s flapper size is to look at the flush valve drain opening at the bottom of your tank. If the opening is three inches or larger, you will need a three inch flapper.
There is no definitive answer to this question as it depends on a number of factors, such as the specific dimensions of the sewer line in question, the type of soil it is buried in, and the amount of traffic that will be using it. In general, however, a 3 or 4-inch sewer line will be able to handle the wastewater from a typical household with 3-4 occupants.
There is no one-size-fits-all answer to the question of what size sewer line is best for a home, as the answer depends on a variety of factors such as the size of the home, the occupancy of the home, the number of bathrooms, and the location of the home. However, a 3 or 4″ sewer line is typically sufficient for most homes.


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I’m interested in gluten-free for health reasons – but I’m similarly interested in local foods. My drive here is to make delicious gluten-free loaves with local ingredients. So when I see recipes like this (via veganricha) I sometimes question the inclusion of teff.
Tef / teff comes from Ethiopia – this paper talks about the price explosion that it underwent in the late 00s – and yet (I found out this morning) can be planted from sea level to up to 3000 meters.
Our plan is not for self-sustenance but for potential self-sustenance. Perhaps growing teff should be part of that, along with maize, buckwheat, rye, and oats?
We regularly (as in yesterday) eat Saag Paneer – usually substituting tofu for the paneer, and nettles for the spinach. Yesterday I was thinking it would be good to switch it up somehow. This recipe may be the answer.
If the last one was thrown together, this was more of an insouciant blending. I ballsed up the ‘slurry’ again – I decided to mix it in dry but neglected to whisk the flours for a good blend, so I got some clumping. I switched up the starter and made it more of a 100% hydration (typically I have used about 65% hydration).
- 2 cups flour mix #2 (with tweaks per prior posts) –
- 3/4 cup 5/6 day fermented grated zucchini – chilled, so why I am bothering to add this since it should have no active fermentation, I don’t know
- 3/4 tsp salt
- about a 1/4 cup sugar – I am not sure why I increased this
- 3/4 cup active (ie just went through a rise & fall cycle) starter
- 10g / 10g flax / chia ground and added as dry
- 1/2 tsp ground ginger
I mixed everything together at once, as before, and let it rise 12 hours. There was some, not particularly appreciable activity, and so I baked an hour at 180. Disappointing.
I wanted to try using lacto-fermented zucchini in a dough, to see if its process aided the bread’s rise. To be honest, after my first attempt, I’d be inclined to say it didn’t – but I threw another one together just now to rise overnight, and we’ll see. I also put another jar of zucchini up on the top shelf, salted for fermentation, and we can try again in a few days. I’m not inclined to call this a failure yet, but it sure as shit wasn’t a success.
- 2 cups flour mix #2 (with tweaks per prior posts) – I planned to weigh this but my helper reset the scale at a non-optimum moment
- 1 cup 5/6 day fermented grated zucchini
- 1 tsp salt
- about a 1/8 cup sugar
- 4 oz (104g) active (ie just went through a rise & fall cycle) starter
- 10g / 10g flax / chia slurry (w/ 40g hot water, whisked)
This being a first pass, I just pretty much threw these ingredients together, put ’em in a lined bread pan, and let them rise for 8 hours. They seemed to have a good volume, and the day was drawing on, so at that point I baked them in a pre-heated, ‘steamed’ (a cup of boiling water in a heated dutch oven lid) oven. 1 hour, the first 10 minutes at 220 and then the rest at 180.
The results provoked a shrug from both me and my partner. Yet another cake-y, vaguely palatable loaf, that shrug said. Slightly better texture, but only due maybe a half point. Flavour, not great, not bad. Crust, such as it had one? Uniform, at least.
Yet I remained intrigued. Could a decent bread rise from these damp, tepid ashes?
I changed more than 1 thing, as usual.
- 15g chia / 15g flax, ground
- 100g almond meal
- 440g flour mix #2, with adjustments
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp dry yeast
- 20g goat milk powder, 10g almond milk powder
- 2 large eggs, beaten with 2T apple cider vinegar
- 3 oz (75g) starter, plus 1 cup of honey water
- water to get to correct batter consistency
Same per previous: whisked dry ingredients, mixed with the wet. Then let sit for a few minutes (note that the chia and flax went in dry – why? because in the finished loaf previously I noted pockets of the slurry) before a final brief mix and addition of a little more water. Then into an oiled and floured bowl. Let’s see.
I decided to give this recipe more of a go – in want of a new direction – but obviously converted to sourdough. It’s like a scab, this work – you itch and lift the corner, always a bit more, knowing that in the end it does you no good. But what the hay-ull.
- 15g chia / 15g flax, ground + 60g boiling water, whisked in and left to cool
- 80g almond meal (my processor is terrible so this was much more like meal than flour)
- 20g oat bran (I was short on almonds)
- 440g flour mix #2 – BUT in this batch it was 2 buckwheat instead of 3, 1.5 garbanzo instead of 1, and 1.5 brown rice instead of 2
- 1.5 tsp salt
- 30g goat milk powder (what I had on hand)
- 2 large eggs, beaten with 2T apple cider vinegar
- 4 oz (100g) starter, plus 1 cup of water, well mixed
- water to get to the right batter consistency
I took the same route as the original, most of which is noted in the list above, including whisking the flours together. I then rose for 6 hours. I used a bowl rather than a gastronorm, and I first oiled then floured the bowl. My intention was to use the shape of the bowl as the crust, turning the dough straight out onto the preheated dutch oven – and that is what I did. I then gave a good coating of egg wash and gave it 20 minutes at 220 (my oven goes no higher) and 20 more at 200.
The loaf was / is delicious – of that there is no debate. The combination of milk and oats and almond works well. The crust is also a significant improvement. What was a total washout was the texture – and that, I am convinced, was a result of too short a rise. I almost did it intentionally, wanting to replicate the loaf as it stood with a longer rise to see what effect it has. And in any case, I am so used to dense bread that I have almost forgotten bread can be airy and light.
Some thoughts on that front: again add in the egg whites beaten stiff? Soy lecithin? (not at all local but may be interesting nonetheless). Does ginger help sourdough yeast?
Texture / Crumb: 0/10
Next: a longer rise, using honey water.
Quick tip – instead of using bread in the gazpacho, but aiming to get the same slightly more dense texture, I used a handful of porridge oats (the smaller ones) in the amount of water the recipe called for – in this case, 220 grams – and boiling, rather than cold. After 10 minutes they worked very well.
We used to eat these scones a lot in the past whenever we ran out of bread. They’re quick and easy. Yesterday’s experiment with a gluten-free mix was not a total success, but gave some good pointers. Needs revisiting – maybe with xanthan gum to see if that makes a difference, as the recipe is so quick. The original recipe is from The Big Book of Bread: 365 Recipes for Bread Machines and Home Baking
- 15 g roughly equal of flax and chia seeds, ground
- 210g flour mix #2
- 1 T baking powder
- pinch salt
- pinch cayenne
- 40g butter, diced
- 115g parmesan, grated
- c 150ml water
In theory, it’s dry, rub in butter, add ‘milk’ (water in my case) to make a dough, roll out and bake 15 min at 200. In this case, I added too little water, and after 10 minutes in the fridge it was dry and almost crumbly. Inspired, I added more water, another 10 mins in the fridge, and then added flour mix to the outside of the dough as I rolled it out. Suggest this step is curtailed via addition of a quarter cup up-front … I also screwed up the addition of flax and chia, and instead of adding to 210 of flour I added to 360, mixed, and then realised my mistake and backed it out. So, all told a bit of a scramble. The parmesan should also really be 115 in at this stage and a further 25g to sprinkle on top before baking.
However – results were good. We rolled them out too thinky, but some that I rolled out fatly towards the end rose well. The others had promise – not too firm, but nicely browned. So, to be repeated.
I’m currently fermenting some zucchini for a gluten-free sourdough zucchini bread. I think Imma make it with the fermented honey water. Eggs => basket.
I made these again, without the screwups. Rise was terrible; however, the addition of oat bran made for an interesting texture (light) and colour (deep brown). Will try again, with the slurry as slurry, and with the temp a little lower.

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MD Plans to Acquire Training Fleet
MD Helicopters is "committed to being the provider of training" to its customers and is undertaking an aircraft, training device and courseware acquisition program to achieve that, according to the company's new director of flight operations and training and chief pilot.
"We are conducting a major review of every aspect of our training program," said the new director, Clint Balog.
Balog joined the Mesa, Ariz.-based manufacturer recently, insisting that he head both the flight ops and training departments so that he had control over scheduling of aircraft. MD recently has had to split aircraft among training, customer demonstration and other flight demands.
"My first task was to develop a redevelopment plan" for MD's training activities, he said. That plan is now in place.
A first step in the plan is acquiring five aircraft to supplement the company's training capabilities.
The training aircraft, Balog said, will include an MD900, an MD902, an MD600N and two MD 500Es. Down the road, the company is looking at acquiring a 500 and a 530F. "There is tremendous demand for the 530F," he said.
The acquired aircraft, which will all be refurbished ones, will be specifically for training and configured as such, Balog said.
MD also is looking to secure a flight training device for the MD902. MD's principal owner and chairman, New York investor Lynn Tilton, has committed to acquiring simulators or flight training devices for all the company's aircraft models. That is part of her pledge to adopt the safety recommendations of the International Helicopter Safety Team, which is pursuing the goal of cutting the helicopter accident rate by 80 percent in 10 years. The use of simulators and FTDs for training all helicopter pilots is an element of international safety advocates' recommendations that led to the creation of the team.
While MD's training organization will not be an FAR Part 142 certified operation, Balog said, "it will be modeled on Part 142, with the quality assurance and instructor training-annual and six-month recurrent training."
MD also is working on the development of a training center for the kingdom of Jordan as part of a sales agreement with that nation.
Bell Academy Trains First Responders on Helos
Bell Helicopter has expanded its training offerings beyond pilots and mechanics to include emergency personnel who work around helicopters on a regular basis.
The company has launched the First Responder Training Program, which won't make anyone a pilot or helicopter mechanic. But that's not the point.
"Our intent and purpose is to give you something you can use," Bell instructor Joe Schmaltz told the first class in August. "The number one safety device on that helicopter is not a spring or bracket. The number one safety device is you."
The first class at Bell's Customer Training Academy at Alliance Airport in Texas covered 407 helicopter rescue operations and ground safety. Attendees included members of several Texas police and fire departments.
Students learned the basics of a helicopter, such as the airframe, rotors, drive train, fuel system, hydraulics, flight controls, and electrical system. Other lessons centered on how to select a landing zone, assess environmental conditions, and approach and depart an aircraft, as well as danger areas on a helicopter. It also discussed how to get victims out of a helicopter and shut the engine down, as well as the basics of an accident investigation.
The course is not all classroom time. Students visited the academy's flight simulators to practice shutting a helicopter down. The course concluded with a tabletop exercise where the class members put their newfound knowledge into action.
Terry Eichman, Bell's manager of business development and programs for the Training Academy, said he got the idea for the course while listening to a scanner during wildfires in North Texas this year. The calls involving helicopters indicated poor landing zone selection, laborious communication and limited situational awareness. That, in turn, raised questions about training, particularly for the first responders on the ground who had to work around helicopters.
Eurocopter Taps CAE for Army Training Work
CAE, Inc. stands to boost its military business if Eurocopter's EC145 is declared the final winner of the U.S. Army's 322-aircraft Light Utility Helicopter competition.
A team led by EADS North America was picked June 30 to provide the aircraft and logistics, maintenance and training support. But two losing bidders, MD Helicopters and AgustaWestland, have protested. A decision on the protests is expected this month. The winning aircraft will replace Vietnam-era Bell UH-1Hs and OH-58D Kiowa Warriors.
The EADS team tapped Montreal-based CAE as a training contractor. If the team wins the protests, CAE would have the job of supplying cockpit procedures trainers for UH145 pilots. The Army contract calls for provision of fixed-base trainers for the Light Utility Helicopter program; no full-motion flight simulators are required.
"The initial order will be worth several million dollars, rising to about $20 million over the 10-year term of the contract," said an official of CAE's military training division.
The training will be based on Eurocopter's commercial EC145 instruction program. American Eurocopter is expanding its Grand Prairie, Texas training center in part to handle the additional work from the LUH contract. The CAE training devices will be based there and at Fort Rucker, Ala. CAE already builds combat mission simulators for the U.S. Army's 160th Special Operations Aviation Regiment (Airborne)'s A/MH-6, MH-60, and MH-47. It also has built all the simulators to train pilots for the CH-47 Chinooks flown by the U.S. Army, the British Royal Air Force and the Australian forces.


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Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Parks and Trails Division
A slideshow presentation of ATV trail management guidelines.
National Off-Highway Vehicle Conservation Council (NOHVCC)
A resource guide to assist in the planning, development, operation, and maintenance of environmentally sustainable and quality OHV trails, trail systems, and areas.
published Jan 1, 2006
A plan for a series of unique trail systems developed in Knott County, Kentucky. The System includes trails and horseback riding, ATV’s, elk/wildlife viewing, hiking, walking and mountain biking always keeping in mind the three major priorities: safety, protecting the environment, and developing a multiple use trail system in which the trails do not conflict.
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Over 1,000 kids annually complete a trail safety program sponsored by Spearhead Trails, and the project promotes trail-related outdoor recreation by opening private lands and linking trail systems to communities.
This project required an easement across private property to access the San Juan National Forest. Labor was provided by the Southwest Conservation Corps, Southwest Colorado Cycling Association, and Mesa Verde Backcountry Horsemen, with additional funding from the National Forest Foundation.
The project connects the 89-mile Nicolet State Trail in Wisconsin to the 107-mile State Line Trail in Michigan. Trails are open to snowmobiling, horseback riding, mountain biking, hiking, all-terrain vehicles, and off-highway motorcycles.
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Survey of mountain biking users from the Chequamegon Area Mountain Bike Association (CAMBA) trail system located in northwestern Wisconsin.
published Apr 1, 2001
New research suggests that mountain suggests that mountain bikes and boots leave equal wear and tear on trails. How bikers ride and where hikers step may make more of a difference.
A summary of scientific studies that compare mountain biking to other forms of trail travel.
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The Subaru/IMBA Trail Care Crew is a time-tested international trails program that teaches how to create environmentally sound and fun trails!
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Tuesday, June 3, 2008
Gardening so easy an idiot could do it! I did!
Ah, nothing like the smell of freshly tilled soil, the achievement felt from hoeing weeds for hours on end. Fighting bugs and varmints, wondering if everything is getting enough water, fertilizer. Ah, alls I need now is Zsa Zsa to pal around with and I'm set! The problem is I don't feel like, or have the energy to do most of those things, not to mention the room!
How does a poor slob like myself get not only fresh veggies all summer long, but also the joy and sense of accomplishment of having grown it all by myself? You can't! No, I'm kidding, I kid, that's what I do! I decided to build my own self watering vegetable containers. I'd heard of them, but I didn't want to spend the money for them. I went online and Shazam! There they were.
I've decided you can find anything on the internets. I made up 5 of the containers. 2 have tomatoes in them, one has squash, yellow and green, one has 2 types of lettuce, and the last are my green peppers. Each has a strip of organic fertilizer that runs down the center that will feed the plants for the entire growing season. You fill the "fill" tube until water comes out of the overflow hole.
Let me see....yep, that's it! Just like I said, even an idiot could do it! As long as you keep water in the reservoir, all is good. The black plastic keeps out weeds and that's about all there is to it. Now alls I have to do is wait. The squash will be on the table soon, they are about 3 inches long and we have been eating salads for a few weeks.
My claw foot bath tub has 3 tomato plants in 5 gallon buckets. I am going to compare how the tomatoes do in the tub against the self watering ones. I'm no expert, but I bet we know how this is going to turn out. I also have a cherry tomato plant growing upside down out of the bottom of a hanging basket of flowers. Man, what was I thinking!

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Michael Gilburt is a JD candidate at Osgoode Hall Law School.
David Lammy, Member of Parliament for Tottenham, has called for the suspension and surveillance of the BlackBerry Messenger (“BBM”) service after evidence indicated that the popular communication platform helped facilitate the London riots.
According to Lammy, rioters prefer using the BBM service to “coordinate and spread the word of the police clashes, looting and arson” to other platforms such as Twitter and Facebook because the messages are encrypted and difficult to decode by authorities. Accordingly, the UK government has put pressure on Research In Motion (“RIM”), the creator of the device, to assist police in gaining access to BBM messages.
The legal basis upon which the UK government derives its authority to monitor BBM messages involves legislation permitting “lawful interception.” Under the law, RIM can be ordered to provide authorities with information of users suspected of unlawful activity. Earlier this month, similar legislation was invoked by the government of India to obtain access to BlackBerry user data as part of efforts to fight militancy and security threats over telephone communications.
Among the most outspoken protestors of Lammy’s proposal is a group of hackers known as Teampoison. The group hacked RIM’s Inside Blackberry blog, and posted a message that warned the company not to cooperate with the police. Unfortunately, the threatening tone of the message detracted from any otherwise legitimate position. Indeed, there are strong reasons to consider protecting encrypted messages from police surveillance. First, as noted in an earlier post, uncensored social media often serves as a critical platform for marginalized groups to express their grievances vis-à-vis the state. Free expression on the Internet, for instance, has been deemed a fundamental human right by the United Nations.
As noted by Mike Butcher, one must not place blame on the technology itself for inciting the riot, but instead examine the underlying causes that contributed to the social unrest. Furthermore, Butcher points out the many ways BBM, Twitter and Facebook have helped authorities and citizens cope with the Riots. For instance, the Twitter account @riotcleanup has been quite successful in restoring order.

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Miami, Florida, is not only known for its beautiful beaches and vibrant nightlife, but also for its holistic drug rehab centers. These centers provide a comprehensive approach to recovery, focusing on the physical, mental, and spiritual well-being of individuals struggling with addiction. In this article, we will explore the benefits of complementary therapies for addiction and highlight the top holistic drug rehab centers in Miami.
Understanding Holistic Drug Rehab
Holistic drug rehab takes a unique approach to addiction treatment by addressing the underlying causes of substance abuse and promoting overall well-being. Unlike traditional rehab centers that primarily focus on detoxification and counseling, holistic drug rehab centers in Miami incorporate a wide range of complementary therapies to support the recovery process.
Complementary Therapies for Addiction
Complementary therapies refer to non-traditional treatment approaches that work alongside conventional methods to enhance the overall effectiveness of addiction treatment. These therapies aim to heal the mind, body, and spirit, providing individuals with the tools they need to achieve long-term sobriety. Some of the most commonly used complementary therapies for addiction include:
- Meditation and mindfulness
- Yoga and exercise
- Nutritional therapy
- Art and music therapy
- Massage therapy
- Equine therapy
- Energy healing
By incorporating these complementary therapies into the addiction treatment process, holistic drug rehab centers in Miami offer a more comprehensive and individualized approach to recovery.
The Benefits of Holistic Substance Abuse Programs
Holistic substance abuse programs go beyond traditional rehab methods by addressing the physical, mental, and emotional aspects of addiction. Here are some of the key benefits of choosing a holistic drug rehab center in Miami:
- Personalized Treatment Plans: Holistic drug rehab centers understand that each individual’s journey to recovery is unique. They create personalized treatment plans that cater to the specific needs and goals of each person.
- Whole-Person Healing: Holistic substance abuse programs focus on healing the whole person, not just the addiction. By addressing underlying issues, individuals can achieve lasting recovery and improved overall well-being.
- Reduced Relapse Rates: The comprehensive approach of holistic drug rehab centers has been shown to reduce relapse rates. By providing individuals with the necessary tools to cope with stress and triggers, they are better equipped to maintain sobriety in the long term.
- Improved Mental Health: Holistic therapies such as meditation, mindfulness, and art therapy can significantly improve mental health and help individuals develop healthy coping mechanisms.
- Enhanced Physical Well-being: Holistic drug rehab centers often incorporate exercise, nutritional therapy, and other physical activities to promote physical health and overall well-being.
With these benefits in mind, it’s clear why holistic drug rehab centers in Miami are gaining popularity among individuals seeking a comprehensive and holistic approach to addiction recovery.
Top Holistic Drug Rehab Centers in Miami
Now that we understand the benefits of holistic drug rehab, let’s explore some of the top holistic drug rehab centers in Miami:
1. Serenity Holistic Center
Serenity Holistic Center is a leading holistic drug rehab center in Miami, offering a wide range of complementary therapies for addiction. Their team of experienced professionals provides personalized treatment plans that address the unique needs of each individual. From acupuncture and yoga to nutritional therapy and meditation, Serenity Holistic Center offers a holistic approach to recovery.
2. The Recovery Village
The Recovery Village is another reputable holistic drug rehab center in Miami. They offer a comprehensive range of holistic substance abuse programs, including art therapy, equine therapy, and mindfulness-based stress reduction. The Recovery Village focuses on empowering individuals to take control of their recovery journey and provides a supportive and nurturing environment for healing.
3. Holistic Recovery Centers
Holistic Recovery Centers is committed to providing holistic and individualized treatment for addiction. They offer a variety of complementary therapies, including massage therapy, energy healing, and outdoor activities. With a focus on mind, body, and spirit, Holistic Recovery Centers aims to help individuals achieve lasting recovery and improved overall well-being.
Miami’s holistic drug rehab centers offer a comprehensive and individualized approach to addiction recovery. By incorporating complementary therapies for addiction and holistic substance abuse programs, these centers address the physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of addiction. Whether it’s through acupuncture, yoga, or art therapy, individuals in Miami have access to a wide range of holistic treatment options. If you or a loved one is struggling with addiction, consider exploring the holistic drug rehab centers in Miami for a holistic and transformative recovery journey.


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July 20, 2007 - Posted at 6:20 p.m. CDT
WEST MEMPHIS-14 years ago a jury convicted Damien Echols, Jason Baldwin, and Jessie Misskelly of the murders of three 8 year old West Memphis boys.
Now, over a decade later defense attorneys are saying a piece of hair found in one of the victim's shoelaces could link the crimescene to Stevie Branch's stepfather, Terry Hobbs.
Friday we talked to Branch's mother and Hobb's ex-wife.
"Do you think honestly in your heart that he might have had something to do with this," I asked. "Honestly in my heart...I have to be honest. Possibly," replied Pam Hobbs.
On Thursday Terry Hobbs spoke out about what he believes is another attempt to sway the truth.
"It's sad to see that there are some people out here trying to get some killers out of prison that deserve to be hung by a rope," said Terry Hobbs.
However, Pam Hobbs believes Echols, Baldwin, and Misskelley may have been wrongfully accused.
"I've always said that I didn't think they were by themselves. I've always said that I didn't want the wrong three people in prison if they didn't do it," she said.
She says she always wondered if Stevie Branch's stepfather had anything to do with the murders.
"Back before anybody was a suspect in the case or anything, my first thought and theory was Terry Hobb, Tom Moore, and Mark Myers did it," said Pam Hobbs.
When Terry Hobbs was asked if he committed the murders he paused and then replied "I'd have to laugh at that and say there's something wrong with someone who would think that."
"When you watched his response, what did you read on his face when he answered that question," I asked Pam Hobbs. "What are you hiding? Why didn't you laugh if you wanted to. That was my thought when I first saw it," she replied.
Now only time can tell if the DNA evidence will lead to a new trial and a change in a case that's never seemed to completely close.
"It's still in God's hands. It's been there since May 5, 1993. I just continue to pray for the strength to accept what comes out of this," said Pam Hobbs.
While they would not go on camera, prosecuting attorneys made a statement to the Arkansas Supreme Court saying "To date, nearly all the genetic material recovered from the crime scene was attributed to the victims."
The statement goes on to say, "The State stands behind its convictions of Echols and his codefendants."
The document also notes that the DNA testing has not found any genetic material that formally links Echols and his codefendants to the crime scene.
K8 News will continue to follow this story and have the latest as it becomes available.


Niger State Governor, Hon. Mohammed Umar Bago, has disclosed that the present administration in the state under his watch will leverage the agro-industrial value chain in the state to provide critical infrastructure for the development of high-quality products for local consumption and export.
The Governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba, stated this while declaring open the 20th Niger National Trade Fair at the Trade Fair Complex in Shango, Minna.
He added that the development will lead to enhanced food security, economic growth, and sustainable development in the state.
The governor also assured that aggressive investment promotion in the form of mouthwatering incentive packages, promotion of savings, engagement of the diaspora community, encouragement of Local and foreign trade missions, establishment of trade offices, and liaising with donor partners will all be put in place to stimulate growth.
He added that the state will ensure that business incubators, export processing, and free Trade Zones are developed to attract local and foreign investors, create employment, entice foreign exchange earnings, and facilitate the transfer of technology.
On the issue of taxes, the Governor disclosed that they have sacked all contractors of tax collection in the state with a plan to harmonise tax administration, adding that a computerised database of tax payers identification systems will be created among other plans to sanitise the system.
He further observed that the choice of the theme for this year's Trade fair, "Public-Private Partnership as A Panacea for Nigerian Economic Growth," was very apt, as according to him, PPP was a global tool for infrastructural and Industrial development, adding that the state was more than prepared to leverage on it for the economic development of the state.
In his remarks, the Permanent Secretary, Niger State Ministry of Investment, Commerce, and Industry, Hamza Sarki Bello, said his ministry will continue to do its best to provide a conducive atmosphere for business in the state.
He said they were working to reposition the state in line with the renewed vigour of the present administration to place the state on the pedestal of business, disclosing that in 2010 the state was ranked 10th on ease of doing business but was presently occupying the fourth position because of some of the policies initiated by the state, such as the one-stop investment agency.
Earlier In her welcome address, the President of NCCIMA, Dr. Bisi Adeniyi, said the Niger state government recognises the private sector as a partner and an engine for economic growth, and that for this, the state was ready for business.
She observed that a strong private sector may not be realised without the use of modern tools and more favourable trade and investment policies, saying that as a result of this, NCCIMA will be engaging policy makers for improved policies in relation to advancing business in the state.
The NCCIMA president also observed that for the state to stand tall among other states in Nigeria, the infrastructure deficit and dilapidation must be addressed, which included bad roads and bridges, the rail transport system, and the revitalization of Baro Port, among others, promising that NCCIMA will do everything possible to ensure that the private sector complements the state government in developing the economy of the state.
There were goodwill messages from GIZ, the Dangote Group, and the Women Affinity Group (WAG) under the Nigeria For Women Project (NFWP).
The Niger State Government has expressed its commitment to providing qualitative education in the state.
Governor Mohammed Umaru Bago made this declaration during the 17th graduation ceremony and commissioning of the Universal Basic Education Commission (UBEC) Second Chance Project, held at the Maizube Nomadic School, along Minna-Bida Road, on Thursday.
The governor, who was represented by his Deputy, Comrade Yakubu Garba, said the present administration in the state considered education a veritable tool that teaches skills and helps to broaden the horizons and perspectives of people towards becoming more useful to themselves and the community at large.
"I make the commitment here that we will pursue every avenue capable of ensuring qualitative basic education for all school-aged children in Niger State, particularly as we are determined to reduce the indices of out-of-school children," said the Governor.
He also stressed that in life we all need a second chance at achieving our goals, expressing optimism that the beneficiaries of the UBEC second chance project will be better off for themselves and the entire community through the life skills they will learn from the project.
While commending UBEC for its continued support of the growth and development of basic education in Niger State, the Governor added that they were determined to pursue further partnerships with the commission to access the UBE matching grant for the improvement of basic education in the State.
He equally commended and appreciated the former Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalam Abubakar, for leading the way in providing free access to education in Niger State, saying the establishment of Maizube Nomadic School has enormously complimented the government's effort in providing basic education for the people.
The Governor also called on the people of the community who were the direct beneficiaries of the project to ensure proper maintenance of the facilities so that many more people will benefit from the gesture, urging UBEC to also consider other communities across the state that require similar laudable projects.
In his remarks, the Founder of Maizube Nomadic School and former Nigerian Head of State, Gen. Abdulsalami A. Abubakar, observed that education was the only legacy parents should bequeath to their children, saying it was necessary for parents to prioritise their children's education.
He also appreciated the parents of the pupils and students for entrusting their children to them, praying that as some of the products of the school are now teachers in the school, one day they will have medical personnel and engineers as products of the school.
While appreciating UBEC for considering Maizube Nomadic School for the second chance project, the former Head of State added that the country was witnessing a difficult moment but urged the parents not to relent in educating their children and also asked the graduates of the school to continue to be good ambassadors of the school.
In his address, the Executive Secretary of the Universal Basic Education Board, Dr. Hamid Bobboyi, who was represented by his deputy, Prof. Bala Zakari, disclosed that the ultimate goal of UBEC was to provide basic education to every child and that the second chance project aimed at providing opportunity for those who could not access conventional education.
He added that it was a good thing worthy of emulation for Gen. Abdulsalami Abubakar to pick up interest in education after his retirement and appreciated him for his partnership with the UBEC as well as the state government for its support of basic education in the state.
The Acting Chairman of the Niger State Universal Basic Education Board (NSUBEB), Dr. Fatima Jella Suleiman, said the day was a significant milestone in the lives of the graduands and that as they step out into the world armed with knowledge and determination, they should remember that education was not merely about acquiring facts but about learning to think critically, adapt to change, and be compassionate human beings.
"Education empowers you to make a positive impact on your own life and the lives of others around you," she added.
Earlier in his welcome address, the Principal of the school, Mallam Kolo Mohammed, said the school was established in 2002 by former head of state, Gen. Abdulsalami A. Abubakar, because of the love he has for the nomads and to give back to humanity through education, training, and empowerment of the less privileged within the host communities around Maizube, Dogon Ruwa, and Sabon Dagah, irrespective of their tribal and religious affiliation.
He disclosed that about 700 pupils and students had so far graduated from the school from the primary, junior, and senior secondary sections, as well as from the literacy and adult education sections, adding that a greater number of them were excelling in their various tertiary institutions across the country and making the school proud academically, while some had already graduated.


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Springfield caregiver charged after CCTV footage shows her dragging and pushing 91-year-old Alzheimer's patient
SPRINGFIELD, MASSACHUSETTS: In a shocking incident, a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) was found dragging and pushing a 91-year-old Alzheimer’s patient off her chair. The incident was recorded on a family’s surveillance camera where she could be seen dragging the old lady across the room, prosecutors claimed. Rodette Robinson, 53, of Springfield is facing two charges for assault, and battery on an elder by a caretaker on September 8.
Accoding to the Miami Herald, Attorney General Maura Healey’s office said, “The charges against Rodette Robinson, 53, of Springfield come nine months after the patient’s family reported the physical abuse to the health aide’s employer in November." It further said that Robinson held a Certified Nursing Assistant's license.
“In the footage, the nurse is seen shaking and pushing the patient off a recliner chair, followed by dragging her across the floor and into a bathroom ‘aggressively’. The patient’s left arm and body were bruised as a result," the office said. Robinson was fired from work by the agency after the incident was reported by the family, the news release stated without naming the agency. The misconduct on the nurse’s part was immediately bought to the attention of the state’s Nurse Aide Registry and the Department of Public Health (DPH), by the employer.
An immediate inquiry was ordered by the DPH and this followed the suspension of Robinson’s CNA license and referral to the Attorney General’s Medicaid Fraud Division. It was in November 21, 2021, when the family in Wilbraham showed Robinson's inhumane act to the agency.
The case was assigned to the Managing Attorney Gregory Matthews, Senior Trial Attorney Elisha Willis, and Healthcare Fraud Investigators Caitlin Albert and Ashley Marquez, all of the AG’s Medicaid Fraud Division, and Senior Victim Witness Advocate Megan Murphy of the AG’s Victim Services Division. The team was assisted by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, the Wilbraham Police Department, and Elara Caring home health agency in Newton.


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Willis is a homophobic bastard, and has been for his long, long life. And in a remarkable achievement, Lance Henriksen makes you feel for him as he angrily descends, threatening to pull all who love him down with him. This is the frame for Viggo Mortensen’s FALLING, which he wrote, directed, and stars in as Willis’ son John who has a husband (Terry Chan) and an adopted daughter (Gaby Velis) – all things which push Willis closer to the edge.
Director Mortensen keeps the action fast and curious, as we travel among various decades in the family life piecing together a story of a farm family that – despite a glowing performance by Hannah Gross as Willi’s first wife Gwen - cannot hold It together. When Gwen leaves him and then is killed, the seams cannot hold.
Will Willis give up the home and horses that he clearly cannot care for? Will his children (including daughter Sarah played by a luminous Laura Linney) reach Willis and keep him alive and afloat? The climactic scene between father and scene is fantastic – I would not be surprised to see it in scene study classes everywhere as a classic battle between men of different ages.
Having said that, these days we should mention the words are tough and the anger abusive. It never feels sensationalized. It sadly, just feels true. And it makes me happy that queen films continue to develop new and intriguing twists that need to be seen on screen. No doubt, there are many family members living with fathers just like this right now.
Falling is on Prime Video.


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Personal travel manager Frances Cream caught the travel bug at the age of 11, and has travelled extensively ever since. South East Asia holds a special place in her heart: she has visited the region as a backpacker and more recently with her family. Here, Frances shares some of her top tips to ensure that your family falls in love with this destination too.
Our family loves travelling to Thailand, Cambodia, Singapore, Vietnam: in fact, anywhere in South East Asia. It offers great value for money, has something for everyone and it’s not too hard to travel to and get around. Speaking from personal experience, the perfect adventures take a little planning: something which your personal travel manager can help you with.
Fly a full service airline from Australia
Although low cost airlines may seem cheaper at first glance, by the time you add all the additional costs such as meals, entertainment, blankets, luggage and seating, you will often find better value with a full service airline such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates, Qantas and Thai Airways. They’re great with kids: kids’ meals are served first and there are plenty of inflight entertainment options, giving parents the chance to enjoy a wine and a movie.
Pack an electronic device
Of course we don’t want our children to be glued to a device all day, but there are times when they can be extremely handy when travelling. If you pre-load your iPad or tablet with games (preferably ones that don’t need Wi-Fi), a couple of movies and a few other activities, you’ll find that it keeps the children entertained while on a long journey. It certainly helps minimise the ‘when are we there’ questions too!
I find picking the right hotel is one of the most crucial aspects to ensuring a successful adventure. Think about what is important to you and ask your personal travel manager to find hotels that meet these criteria. I always look for hotels which are centrally located to activities, walking distance to local restaurants and cafes, have a swimming pool, air-conditioning, breakfast included and free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is another big factor: often cafes in South East Asia do not open particularly early so if your little one is hungry early, a hotel breakfast can be a real lifesaver.
Stock up on snacks
Stock up on snacks at the local convenience stores. These are often a lot of fun to visit as you can find snacks and treats from all over the world . Fill a bag of treats/snacks that the kids can easily enjoy while travelling around or at the hotel. Many of these convenience stores also stock your forgotten basics such as toothpaste, as well as beer, wine and spirits.
Plan your transfers ahead of time
You may remember the days when you were travelling solo, with a backpack and the freedom to travel wherever and however the wind took you. With kids in tow, a little bit more planning is required. If the idea of trying to negotiate a taxi or find a local bus stop no longer sounds like fun, your personal travel manager and can pre-book a private transfer, or check whether a taxi or a local train is the best option. Knowing ahead of time how you are going to get to the next place will save you time and stress, and will save you from lugging the kids around endlessly and pointlessly. On our recent visit to Cambodia, we had pre-booked a private car transfer for every move. It was just so easy, that we didn’t need to worry about how much it was going to cost, any language barriers or uncertainty. And it was a great way to enjoy the scenery in comfort.
Spend some time in a resort
Spend some time selecting your must-do activities first and have your personal travel manager tailor an itinerary that places the adventure aspect first, so that you can reward yourself with a nice resort and some relaxation at the end. By the time you have zip-lined in a rainforest, explored ancient temples, shopped at night markets and travelled by local train and bus, you’ll be ready to treat yourself and your family to some downtime in a resort. Resorts in Thailand in particular offer amazing value, with activities that will keep the kids going all day while you enjoy a break.
Keep the kids involved
Ok I admit, my son is a little addicted to our device, so I have to control when he can use it; but I have learned to use this to my advantage. Have your children involved with the photo-taking, or get them to write a journal of their experiences. Hunter is often in charge of taking photos, or searching for the nearest store/market is on Google Maps. This helps keeps the children engaged, gives them access to their device and lets them feel part of the process.
End your trip with a City Stay in an executive room
When it’s time to catch your big flight home, you will have to transit a big city in South East Asia, so you might as well have a stopover for a couple of nights. Definitely do this after the adventure so that you don’t have to cart around your shopping during the trip. Cities such as Bangkok, Kuala Lumper and Singapore are great value to stay with the family in a club (or executive) room on the Club level. These rooms provide access to a lounge (usually with panoramic views of the city) which includes breakfast, all day snacks, soft drinks and coffee and a two-hour happy hour each evening, including canapes and wine/beer and sometimes spirits. After a long day of sightseeing, the happy hour provides an opportunity for the kids to unwind, giving you a chance to enjoy the views and a drink without the need to step out. With so much added convenience, the club floor is worth the extra cost. Some hotels do not permit children in their executive lounge, so check with your personal travel manager as to which hotel is best.
The old saying: pack your bag and then unpack half of it is certainly true here. In our family, each of us has our own four-wheeled suitcase and a small carry on backpack, and everyone is responsible for their own luggage. Laundry is cheap and easy to have done within 24 hours so there’s no need to pack weeks of clothes. Also, consider how much shopping you are going to do. On our recent trip to Cambodia and Thailand, Hunter spent all his money on soccer outfits at the markets and only wore them for the remainder of the trip, while many of his packed clothes where never worn.
Finally, just enjoy the journey. Travelling can be unpredictable with flight delays, interesting food and unexpected events: it’s all part of the journey. Your family will be off their normal daily schedules, but that’s part of the experience. You will be surprised by what your kids remember, and the stories they retell will be a great starting point while they wonder silently; ‘when is our next adventure’.
For more great tips and advice or to get in touch with Frances, you can view here web profile here.

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