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Wednesday, May 12, 2004
Last Wednesday I wrote about a great “lost” band The Wayfarers. After I posted the article, I managed to get in touch with a few more members of the group, so I decided to do a follow-up today. Nick Noyes was a co-founder, though he left prior to their one album World's Fare. He sent me some demos, a couple of live tracks, and some posters and articles on the group. He wrote briefly about the band:
I can start with a basic chronology. Ken Kaufman, Cary Berger and myself were freshmen at Columbia in 1981. I'd grown up in the UK, in London, and had been lucky enough to be around for the explosion of music which happened post-1976. I even played bass in a band in the last couple of years of high-school, so I arrived in New York committed to playing music somehow (despite my less-than indifferent musicianship), although with rather doctrinaire ideas about what was hip and what wasn't.
Ken and Cary had rather more catholic tastes in music, and had been exposed to hep international bachelor pad music by their parents -- by which I mean Sergio Mendes, Getz-Gilberto (we covered Girl From Ipanema early on), the Bob Crewe Generation and the Ventures. While I was in the band we described ourselves as Surf-Samba (inaccurately, I'd say).
Cary and I had rehearsed a bunch songs by the winter of ‘81, rehearsed with Ken by spring ‘82, and were auditioning other musicians by fall of ‘82.
We were working with a drummer named Ragi Dindial who introduced us to Shari Becknar. Ragi (who HAS stuck with music) wasn't able to commit as much time as we liked to rehearsals and was replaced by Jon Fallet, although he stuck around as a percussionist for a while.
While I was in the band we progressed from playing dorm parties, to frat parties, to a local bar (on a 106th street and Broadway) called the Blue Rose which was owned by a Greek former movie actress, and which slithered with insect life. The owner kept her elderly mother, covered in blankets, on an easy chair next to the speaker. She was, luckily, quite deaf. As Nino Rota was an influence, the Fellini-esque aspects of the place appealed to us.
The last person to join the line up was Ray Ryder who played trumpet.
By the summer of ‘84 we'd started playing at 8BC [click the link for a very funny NY Daily News expose on 8BC, including a mention of one “Linda Lust” who bears a striking similarity to the identically initialed lead singer of a certain No Wave band] where, among others, Karen Finley appeared on the same bill. She was sticking canned yams in various places, but I think the downtown crowd found us weirder -- fresh faced, wearing paisley and Chelsea boots, covering Nancy Sinatra. We were heckled by people shouting "Cowsills!"
We also played a place called "the Dive" which was in Chelsea, which was run by a guy named Glen who was putting on bands of the 60's punk revival (the Chesterfield Kings, the Vipers et al.).
Our musical influences were pretty multifarious, but definitely included the Postcard bands, the Monochrome Set, the Compact label, and whatever we were finding in the cutout bins and garage sales from the 60's. I think we were goaded, also, by the desire to not to sound like a typical college band, which, at the time were either playing Grateful Dead covers, emulating Joy Division, or playing Motown covers. In fact the most popular band at Columbia as I remember it was called 'That Motown Band' and at least one of their members went on to find fame with Alice Donut.
Why did I leave the band? I wanted to go on a long back-packing trip through Asia, and the rest of the band wanted to continue playing. Perhaps if we'd compromised and all moved to Tokyo history would have been made, but it was not to be.
Dave Romine was a friend and available so it was an easy switch. By the time I'd circumnavigated the world (with my backpack) and ended up in Paris, I was able to pick up the single. On blue vinyl, I seem to remember.
When I returned to the New York area (Hoboken in fact) I was happy to be a hanger on, although I saw a lot of the band as I shared an apartment with Ken. But I didn't have to rehearse. Lazy bugger.
In their year (85/86) in Hoboken the Wayfarers hung out (were socially acquainted with) with members of Hugo Largo and Tiny Lights and were on the same bill as 10,000 Maniacs, and Yo La Tengo.
Thanks to Nick here’s an article that the Columbia University newspaper did on the band. The demos he sent me (he plays bass on these) are pretty high quality. Here’s Arabesque (which appeared on a Disques Du Crepuscule compilation -- the music is by Henry Mancini, words by the Wayfarer’s Ken Kaufman), here’s Time and Me (I really like this one a lot), and here’s Carousel. Here’s the band doing a live version of Nancy Sinatra’s The City Never Sleeps At Night (a Lee Hazlewood composition) at the aforementioned club 8BC (I love the crowd’s reaction to the news that the Nancy cover isn’t going to be “Boots.”). And finally here's one more track, a cover, from their World's Fare album: Conversazione.
So, until someone puts together a web page for this band (hint, hint…do I have any charitable web-designers in my audience?) that’s just about everything. I have one other demo and one live track that I didn't have room to post. One fan of the band wrote to ask if they had any recordings of their great live version of Taste of Honey, but the answer was sadly no. I'd like to thank the band members, who were incredibly nice and responsive to my questions, for their assistance in helping me put these posts together!


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In November 2009 City of Pensacola voters approved the adoption of a new city charter establishing a mayor-council form of government. In January 2011 the new government, in the person of an executive mayor, took office.
Former City Councilmember Maren DeWeese, the first council president elected by her peers under the new charter, will offer a before and after analysis of the charter for the Women’s Civic Forum on Thursday, May 7. DeWeese will talk about the promises, hopes, and understandings that led to the charter referendum, analyze the implementation of the charter, and offer her assessment of where the new charter as implemented has fulfilled expectations and where it has not.
The forum will be held in the meeting facility of the Institute for Human and Machine Cognition at 40 South Alcaniz Street in downtown Pensacola. Doors open at 11:45 a.m. and the program will begin at noon. The event is free and open to the public, but reservations are required and may be made by leaving a message at 850-438-0207.
The mission of the Women’s Civic Forum is to inform and engage women in the greater Pensacola area on current local issues and to provide a means of connecting women with others who have civic interests. Forum programs are offered five or six times a year.

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GUNMEN opened fire on dozens of people marching in a Mother's Day neighbourhood parade in New Orleans yesterday, wounding at least 17 people, police said.
Police spokeswoman Remi Braden said in an email that many of the 17 victims were grazed and most of the wounds weren't life-threatening. No deaths were reported.
Police Superintendent Ronal Serpas said a 10-year-old girl was among those grazed in the shooting. She was in good condition. He said three or four people were in surgery, but he was unaware of their conditions.
As many as 400 people joined in the procession that stretched for about three blocks in what's known as a second-line parade, a loose procession in which people dance down the street, often following behind a brass band.
They can be impromptu or planned and are sometimes described as moving block parties.
Police officers were interspersed with the marchers, which is routine for such events. Only about half the participants were in the immediate vicinity of the shooting, Serpas said.
Police saw three suspects running from the scene. No arrests had been made as of late afternoon.
Police vowed to make swift arrests.
"We'll get them. We have good resources in this neighborhood," Serpas said.


Basic Technical Requirements
Vehicle must be registered in the state of California and carry valid insurance.
no water, fuel, oil or trans leaks.
No aftermarket electronic devices allowed (throttle stops, delay boxes, etc.)
Must be routed through street legal muffler(s). All runs will be monitored on a decibel meter. If it is too loud you will not be allowed to run. NO EXCEPTIONS! It is your responsibility.
Street legal DOT approved treaded tires, front and rear required on all vehicles. Tires will be inspected for overall condition (no bare tires).
All wheel studs, with lug nuts required. Broken or missing studs/lugs must be replaced before racing. Hub caps/wheel covers must be removed for inspection.
Lines & Hoses:
All fuel, transmission, brake and power steering lines must be secure and free of leaks. Neoprene fuel lines limited to 12" overall.
Overflow catch tank mandatory on all vehicles and no leaks.
Must have valid state driver's license. No shorts, bare legs, tank-tops, bare torsos, bare feet permitted when racing. (Insurance requirement).
Required in all vehicles faster than 13.99 seconds. Helmet must meet SNELL 85 (effective Jan. 98) or better standards (must have label inside of helmet).
Must be securely fastened to floor or frame with minimum 4 attaching bolt and nuts. No sheet metal screws.
All cars and trucks must have as a minimum, an O.E.M.-type lap belt system, securely mounted to frame or floor.
Batteries & Ballast:
Batteries must be secured per OEM, or with minimum of 2 (two), 3/8" diameter bolts (no straps, bungee cords, wire, etc.) Loose ballast is not permitted on the racetrack, so be prepared to empty trunks and interiors of all loose items. Spare tires, jacks, etc. must be securely mounted or must be removed. Tools, jack stands, coolers, loose speakers, wheel covers, etc. are considered loose ballast and are not permitted on the track. If you don't need it, or don't want to leave it unattended, leave it at home.
Neutral Safety Switch:
All vehicles must be equipped with an operational Neutral Safety Switch. The neutral safety switch prevents the vehicle's starter from turning the engine over unless the transmission is in Park or Neutral (or unless the clutch pedal is depressed with a manual transmission).
Bottles must be stamped as meeting DOT 1800-pound standards and must be securely bolted to the frame or floor (no bungee cords, hose clamps, etc). All fittings, hoses, etc. must be compatible from same manufacturer, vented to outside of driver compartment.
Roll Bars & Cages:
Roll bar required in any vehicle running between 10:00 and 11:99 E.T. (convertibles between 11:00 and 13:99). Roll cage required in any vehicle faster than 9.99 (convertibles quicker than 10.99). Roll bar / cage structures must meet minimum NHRA standards as found in the 1999 rulebook.
Must be registered for the street, front and rear brakes, chain guards, ignition cutoff switch, and functioning snapback throttle mandatory. Any pressurized container (air shifter bottles, nitrous bottles) must be stamped as DOT 1800-pound standards. Leather jacket, gloves and leather (above ankle) shoes mandatory (up to 120 mph). full-face helmet labeled as meeting SNELL 85 or better Mandatory.
When elapsed times are quicker than 11.99 specialized racing equipment is required. For example, when a roll bar or cage is required, so is an approved 5-point shoulder harness assembly. If you know or suspect that your vehicle will exceed these ET limits, we suggest contacting the NHRA Tech Department at (626) 914 4761 with your questions.
After Tech Inspection
Move your car forward and walk to the "Tech Registration Table" Where you will show I.D., sign a release of liability and get a wristband for restricted area access. Once you have completed registration, return to your car to have your number applied to your windows. You may now find yourself a "pit" location (10' X 20' max per car).
Hear the Call
Tune your car radio to 104.7 fm for the Speedway's PA announcements. All categories will be called to the staging lanes at random rotation. Listen for your category to be called. Please DO NOT come to the lanes until your category is called. Be sure to bring your "RUN CARD" and have all safety items in place with seat belts on. Also, leave all loose items out of vehicle.
Rev it up
When you get to the back of the staging area, you will be directed to a lane. At the front of the lane you will be asked for your "RUN CARD", get it punched and proceed as directed.
Burn - Out!!!
You will be directed to the "box", where a 5 second burn - out is permitted. On the Starting Line Official's signal, roll your car forward until the top two small yellow bulbs on your side of the christmas tree are lit… STOP. You are now STAGED and ready. When the tree is activated, you will see 3 amber bulbs flash ˝ second apart then GREEN…GO!!! GO on the GREEN. Hint: Try to leave on the last amber for a better reaction time.
After crossing the Finish Line, let off the gas slowly apply the brakes. Stay in your lane and drive to the end of the track, turn left and return to the pits, stopping at "TIME-SLIPS" booth. Return road speed limit is 15 MPH.
In our continued efforts to be good neighbors, we will be enforcing our "zero tolerance" policy for decimeter readings over limit. Also, please be considerate of what our neighbors think of us when leaving the facility…Drive Safely
California Speedway reserves the right to deny participation and revoke all rights and privileges pertaining to this event.


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This modification is designed to add three buildings and an engineer’s wrench to your game, from the popular game Team Fortress 2! You will get a turret that will protect you from mobs, as well as a distributor that gives a regeneration effect and a teleporter that can transfer from one point to another! To connect two teleports together, just use a wrench!
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Notice of Privacy Practice
This notice describes how medical information about you may be used and disclosed and how you can get access to this information. Please review it carefully.
If you have any questions about this notice or if you need more information, please contact our Privacy Officer at 603-668-6688.
About This Notice
Certain information contained in the record of your medical care generated by a hospital, physician, or other healthcare provider is referred to as Protected Health Information. Protected Health Information includes your name, address, and other identifying data, as well as information about your health and the health services that you may receive or have already received. This notice describes the privacy practices of OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC. It applies to all Protected Health Information about you that is maintained by OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC, including any such information that is maintained on paper, electronically, or verbally spoken. This notice serves to tell you how OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC may use and disclose the information that has been collected and what rights you have with respect to your medical information.
How We May Use or Disclose Your Protected Health Information
OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC is permitted to use and disclose your medical information in accordance with federal and state regulations. The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) is a set of Federal Regulations which safeguard the privacy and security of your Protected Health Information and establishes certain rights with respect to your Protected Health Information. At times, State or other regulations may afford more protection or provide additional patient rights that exceed the regulations outlined under HIPAA. In these and all other applicable cases, OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC will abide by the most stringent of the regulations as they pertain to Protected Health Information, including obtaining your prior written authorization, as required, before any such information is disclosed to a third party.
The following set of categories outlines the different ways in which OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC uses and discloses Protected Health Information. Not every use and disclosure is explicitly listed. However, all permitted uses and disclosures of Protected Health Information that are allowable under the law fall within one of these categories.
- For Treatment. OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC may use or disclose your Protected Health Information in an effort to provide the most comprehensive treatment and service and to better manage and coordinate your care. We may disclose medical information to many health professionals who are involved in taking care of you.
- For Payment. OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC may use and disclose your Protected Health Information so that we can bill for treatment and services that were provided to you in order to collect payment from you, a health plan, or a third party. This use and disclosure of information may include actions that your health insurance provider may undertake before it approves or pays for healthcare services. For example:
- We may share medical information with your health plan that is required by the plan to determine whether the services that you request are eligible to be covered by your health plan
- We may share medical information with your health plan and reviewing services to determine medical necessity
- For Health Care Operations. We may use and disclose Protected Health Information for activities that OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC engages in to operate its business. These activities are used and performed by OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC and in some cases third-party contractors, to run our programs and ensure that all of our patients receive the best care. For example, we may use your Protected Health Information to:
- Perform quality assessment and quality improvement activities
- Peer review, including evaluating practitioner performance
- Credentialing, licensing and training programs
- Business planning and development
- We may disclose Protected Health Information of children, who are considered to be minors, to their parents or legal guardians unless such disclosure in prohibited by law.
Special Situations: How We May Use and Disclose Your Protected Health Information Without Your Consent, Authorization, or Opportunity to Agree or Object Verbally
Under certain circumstances, OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC may use or disclose your Protected Health Information without your authorization or any other type of permission from you. These circumstances are as follows:
- As Required By Law. We will disclose Protected Health Information about you when required to do so by federal, state, or local law.
- Threat to Health or Safety. We may use and disclose Protected Health Information about you when necessary to prevent a serious threat to your health and safety, the health and safety of another person, or the health and safety of the public. In doing so, however, OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC would only disclose such information to parties able to help prevent the threat.
- Business Associates. We may disclose Protected Health Information to our business associates who perform functions on our behalf or who provide a service to OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC. All of our business associates are obligated, under federal and state law as well as written agreement, to protect the privacy and security of your Protected Health Information.
- Workers’ Compensation. We may disclose Protected Health Information about you to Workers’ Compensation or similar programs that provide benefits for work-related injuries and illness.
- Public Health Activities and Risk. We may disclose your Protected Health Information for public health activities. These activities generally include:
- To prevent and control disease, injury or disability
- To report births and deaths
- To report child abuse and neglect
- To report problems with medications and other medical products
- To notify the correct parties of recalls of medications and products they may be using
- To notify a person who may have been exposed to a disease and/or may be at risk of contracting and spreading the disease and condition
- Abuse, Neglect, and Domestic Violence. We may disclose Protected Health Information to the appropriate governmental authority if, based on our professional judgment, we believe a patient is the victim of abuse, neglect, or domestic violence. We will only make this disclosure when the patient agrees or when it is required by law.
- Data Breach Notifications. We may disclose Protected Health Information to provide legally required notices of unauthorized access or disclosure of your Protected Health Information.
- For Lawsuits and Disputes. OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC may disclose Protected Health Information in the event that a court or administrative order is received. We may also disclose Protected Health Information in response to a subpoena, discovery request, or other legal process from someone Involved in the dispute. Protected Health Information will only be released after efforts have been made to inform you of the request and an order protecting the information has been given. OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC may also disclose your Protected Health Information to defend ourselves in the event of a lawsuit.
- To Law Enforcement. We may disclose Protected Health Information to law enforcement pursuant to a court order, subpoena, warrant, summons, administrative request, or similar legal process to assist in locating or identifying a suspect, fugitive, victim, witness, missing person, or stopping a possible crime.
- Coroners, Medical Examiners, and Funeral Directors. We may release Protected Health Information to coroners, medical examiners, and funeral directors so that they can carry out their duties.
- If you are an inmate of a correctional institution or under custody of law enforcement, we may disclose your Protected Health Information to an authorized party if it is necessary for (1) the institution to provide you with healthcare; (2) to protect the health and safety of others, (3) or to protect the health and safety of law enforcement and the institution.
Your Rights Regarding Your Protected Health Information
You have the following rights, subject to certain limitations, regarding your Protected Health Information:
- Right to Request Restrictions. You have the right to ask OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC to limit the Protected Health Information we use or disclose about you for treatment, payment, or other healthcare services. You may also request that any part of your Protected Health Information not be released to family members or friends who may be involved in your care or for notification purposes as described in this Notice. Your request must state the specific restriction requested and to whom you want the restriction to apply. OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC is not required to agree to a restriction that you may request. If your health care provider believes it is in your best interest to permit use and disclosure of your protected health information, your protected health information will not be restricted. If OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC does agree to the requested restriction, we may not use or disclose your protected health information in violation of that restriction unless it is needed to provide emergency treatment.
- Out-of-Pocket Payments. If you make a payment in full at the time of, or prior to, receiving an item or service from OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC, you have the right to request that your Protected Health Information with respect to that item or service not be disclosed to your Health Plan. We will honor your request as long as financial obligations are met.
- Right to Request Confidential Communications. You have the right to request that OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC contact and communicate with you only in certain ways to preserve your privacy and Protected Health Information. For example, you may request that we only contact you by mail at a specific address or via your home phone number and not workplace number. We will accommodate every reasonable request.
- The Right To Inspect and Copy. You have the right of access to inspect and copy your Protected Health Information that may be used to make decisions regarding your treatment and plan of care. OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC will make every reasonable attempt to provide you with access to your medical information within thirty (30) days of your request if the records are stored on site. We also reserve the right to charge a reasonable and cost-based fee for the costs of copying, mailing, and other supplies and resources associated with your request. We may deny your request in certain circumstances. If OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC does deny your access, you have a right to appeal the denial and have the denial reviewed by a licensed healthcare professional that is not directly related to the denial.
- Right to Request Amendments. If you feel that the Protected Health Information we have about you is incorrect, inaccurate, or incomplete, you may ask us to amend that information. You have the right to request this amendment as long as the information is kept by us and for our records. A request for amendment must be made in writing. In certain cases, we may deny your request for amendment. If we deny your request, you have the right to file a statement of disagreement with us and we may prepare a rebuttal to your statement and will provide you with a copy of any such rebuttal.
- Right to Accounting of Disclosures. You have the right to request an “accounting of disclosures.” This is the list of disclosures we made of the Protected Health Information about you. This list will not include the following:
- Disclosures for treatment, payment, or other health care operations
- Disclosures made to you, or pursuant to your written authorization
- Disclosures for our facility directory
- Disclosures to those involved in your care, such as family, and friends
The right to receive this information is subject to certain exceptions, restrictions, and limitations. OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC will provide you with an accounting of certain disclosures made by OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC of your medical information during the six (6) years prior to your request, but no earlier than April 14, 2003. OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC will generally provide you with your accounting within sixty (60) days of your request. Your request will be filled at no cost to you once every twelve (12) months. For each subsequent accounting of disclosures, OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC will notify you in advance of the cost and give you an opportunity to continue or withdraw your request.
- Paper Notice. You have the right to a paper copy of this notice. You may ask us to give you a copy of this notice at any time, even if you agreed to receive this notice electronically. If you have obtained this notice electronically, you may obtain a paper copy by asking any OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC Employee or by contacting OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC’s Privacy Officer at (603)688-6688.
How to Exercise Your Rights
To exercise any of your rights described in this notice, please send your request, in writing, to OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC’s Privacy Officer at the address listed below. We may ask that you fill out a form that we will provide to you.
OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC,
Attn: Privacy Officer
700 Lake Ave Ste # 6
Manchester, NH 03103
OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC’s Duties and Responsibilities
- Legal Duties. OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC is required by law to satisfy the following duties:
- Maintain the privacy of Protected Health Information
- Provide you with a notice of our legal duties and privacy practices with respect to Protected Health Information
- In the event of a breach of your unsecured Protected Health Information, OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC will provide written or other notification in accordance with federal and state law.
- Terms of this Notice. We are required by law to abide by the terms in the notice currently in effect.
- Changes to this Notice. We reserve the right to change this notice. We reserve the right to make the changed notice effective for Protected Health Information we already have about you as well as information we may gather in the future. We will post a clear copy of our current notice in each of our regions/facilities as well as the home page of our internet site containing the effective date of the notice. A current notice will be made available at the time you receive services from OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC.
If you believe your privacy or any of your rights as described in this notice have been violated, you may file a complaint with OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC and/or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights. To file with OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC, please contact OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC’s Privacy Officer at 603-668-6688. You may also file your privacy complaint with OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC by submitting your written complaint to:
OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC,
Attn: Privacy Officer
700 Lake Ave Ste. # 6
Manchester, NH 03103
To file a complaint with the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, you may visit the website of the Office of Civil Rights at www.hhs.gov/ocr/privacy.
You will not be retaliated against for filing a complaint. OrthoCare Medical Equipment, LLC may not threaten, intimidate, coerce, harass, discriminate against, or take any other retaliatory action against any individual or other person for filing a complaint.
Other Uses of Your Medical Information
Other uses of Protected Health Information not covered in this notice or under the laws that apply to us will be made only with your written authorization. If you provide us with your written authorization to use or disclose Protected Health Information, you may revoke that authorization at any time in writing. If you revoke your authorization, we will no longer disclose Protected Health Information subject to the authorization, however, the revocation will not apply to disclosure previously made with your permission.
Effective Date: 02/18/2015

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We haven't visited herbal teas for a long time here on the Kafevend blog, but today we are taking a look at two increasingly popular tisanes. When canny business folk discover a product that sells like hotcakes, there is often a tendency for others to jump on the bandwagon and flood the market with the stuff as everyone tries to get a piece of the pie. Rooibos and honeybush tea have inadvertently managed to subvert that trend somewhat, thanks to the area they are found in- a small and unique biome at the tip of South Africa.
The Cape Floristic Region is a 78,550 square kilometre region stretching roughly from Port Elizabeth in the south east along westwards to Cape Town, before turning up north to Clanwilliam, describing an L shape that has fallen on hard times. Around half of this area is made up of Fynbos, the name given to the shrub and heathland vegetation growing there. Within this relatively small floral region are around 9,000 species of plants, a little over two thirds of which are endemic- that is, exclusively found only in this small part of the world. It is also where we find our rooibos and honeybush, and both seem likely to remain, as efforts to grow them elsewhere have failed- thus subverting the trend of globally cultivated items like tea, coffee and cacao.
The fact that rooibos and honeybush won't grow elsewhere is a good one for people living in the area, as the increasing popularity abroad for the drinks means that they have become a successful cash crop for the area. Combined with increasing eco tourism, hopefully some of the funds raised will come in handy to bolster conservation efforts. The region is one of several biodiversity hotspots worldwide that have been earmarked for protection from future human expansion, in order to preserve the wealth of ecological diversity found there.
Rooibos and honeybush are both known to have been used by locals to make drinks since at least the 17th century, thanks to the accounts of European travellers. Traditionally, the locals would harvest the leaves of these plants out in the wild before bringing them back home to be processed. Many species of honeybush that are resistant to cultivation are still harvested in this manner. The cultivation of rooibos was the subject of much experimentation in the 20th century. In 1904, a Russian immigrant named Benjamin Ginsberg developed methods for curing the leaves and also set up a business selling rooibos throughout the Cape. In the 1930s, he was helped by a local doctor, Dr. Le Fras Nortier. Nortier worked out how to cultivate the plant, and Ginsberg subsequently encouraged local farmers to grow it. Ginsberg and Nortier's efforts made Rooibos popular across South Africa. In recent years, the encroaching gaze of the health minded Westerners has also seen it spread abroad, promoting more farmers to use the crop.
If you've yet to try rooibos or honeybush, it's easy to enjoy- simply brew it up like you would black tea, and similarly add milk or sugar to taste.

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Hergé’s classic comic book creation Tintin is one of the most iconic characters in children’s books. These highly collectible editions of the original 23 adventures will delight Tintin fans old and new. Perfect for lovers of graphic novels, mysteries and historical adventures.
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[rspec-users] stubbing network calls
justnothing at tiscali.co.uk
Wed Aug 22 13:09:39 EDT 2007
I have a couple of methods which make networks calls. Where's the best place
to stub them so they are stubbed for every description automatically? I
tried in spec_helper.rb but they are no longer stubbed when a spec runs.
at the moment, I'm checking for the test environment in the methods
themselves, and returning a dummy value, but I'm sure there's a better way.
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Controversial Nollywood actor Yul Edochie, has bragged about his fatherly roles in the lives of all his children, despite the divorce saga rocking his first marriage.
The actor who shuttles Asaba, Enugu and Lagos revealed via his Instagram page that whenever he is with his family, they all have jolly good time.
After taking his eldest son, Karl Yul-Edochie shopping, the polygamous actor shared the photos on social media and captioned them, “Once Daddy is around na jolly for everybody. A little shopping time with my son Karl. (The game master).”
Edochie also appreciated all who joined in the fourth birthday celebration of his son, Zane yesterday, July 13th.
“Thank you to everyone who celebrated my son @zaneyuledochie yesterday.
May celebration never cease in your homes,” he prayed.
Recall that a few months ago, Yul publicly confirmed the rumour that he got his colleague, Judy Austin pregnant and married her as well as his second wife.
This has triggered his first wife, May Edochie into considering the dissolution of the 14 year old union.


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Osprey88 From United States of America, joined Jul 2007, 330 posts, RR: 1 Posted (8 years 9 months 2 weeks 16 hours ago) and read 4535 times:
Need some advice here guys.
Friend of mine needs to go MRY-CDG in Y, using only Star Alliance carriers (He needs to earn more miles soon to keep his status). The best options from MRY are either MRY-LAX or MRY-SFO (MRY-DEN I have found is usually more expensive than either of those two).
I am erring toward LAX and thinking of recommending either LX MRY-LAX-ZRH-CDG or UA MRY-LAX-ORD-CDG. LX seems the better of the two overall in terms of overall service and quality of product in Y. I am a little worried here though because the arrival in CDG will be pretty late.
Has anyone flown LX LAX-ZRH or taken a comparable longhaul in the LX A343? I've heard some things about the LX A343 being quite cramped in Y, especially in seats with the entertainment box under the seat. Can anyone else think of any better routes?
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He can also go via Toronto or Montreal to Paris on AC. AC flies from LAX or SFO. He can even go up the coast to YVR, then transcon to YYZ or YUL, thence on to CDG. Starting with the winter schedule, he can even go across the Atlantic from Montreal in a brand new 777-300ER.


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Australian-owned nature start-up Unyoked is connecting more and more people with the wilderness in a convenient and effective way. With over 40 naturally-immersive locations across the East Coast, the enterprise – founded in 2016 by twin brothers Chris and Cam Grant – is based on a pioneering nature-as-a-service model that aims to help Australians unlock the scientifically-backed benefits of nature and use them regularly, in the same way that they would consider going to the gym or using a meditation app.
“There’s a big shift underway with more and more people starting to realise the power of nature and being outdoors,” Cam Grant said. “We’re moving away from the old system and towards taking time for ourselves when we need it, spending more time outside. We created this whole thing to help more people understand this, and give them access to it when they need it most.”
Unyoked has geared up for post-lockdown era growth by successfully raising $6 million to help more people get out of the city and back into the wilderness. Led by GCI’s Leap Capital Fund, the funding round included reinvestment from Unyoked’s existing shareholders.
“We are excited to be supporting Cameron and Chris as they continue to scale their business in this high growth emerging category,” GCI Leap Capital’s Managing Director, Guy Reypert, said. GCI Leap Capital’s growth fund backs entrepreneurs to scale high-growth businesses without the usual dilution of Venture Capital.
Defining themselves as a nature company, Unyoked count Matthew McConaughey as a collaborator, have founded their own record label that features releases from artists inspired by nature and are about to publishing a Writer’s Anthology that attracted submissions from across Australia.
In keeping with their community theme, Unyoked are opening a limited parcel of their fundraise specifically for their customers via the equity crowdfunding platform Birchal. This funding round is designed to cement their community in the business’s decision-making process, encouraging them to take an active part in evolving the nature business sector as it matures.
“Since Day one, we’ve been stoked to have a super supportive base that has really gotten behind what we’re all about,” Chris Grant said. “We’re excited to bring them on board as we grow and set our sights on some epic new frontiers.”
The public can invest from as little as $250 to join Unyoked in their mission to “democratise” the outdoors and make the most of the of mental, physical and spiritual benefits it offers.

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Anything but a perfect lubrication is the most important thing for the correct operation of a motor and its parts. This is the reason why we have developed a line of lubricants which have specifically been conceived to enhance technical features of our products.
Looking into lubricants available on the market, we have immediately understood the need of a complete and special line of lubricants, above all for two-stroke engines where motor oil play an active role during the combustion stage.
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“Survival kit for non-homologated people”, says Miscela payoff, the new Malossi magazine presented at EICMA, international motorcycle exposition of Milan, with an incendiary graphic design projected to ignite people’s passion; both for those who had the Malossi sticker on their Vespa as for those who was yet to be born but was already fed on […]
The echo of EICMA has just stopped: it was a record edition for the Malossi! There was lots of news and activities we presented at our stand during the international motorcycle show that took place in Milan from November 5th to 10th. Among the innovations that have aroused the greatest interest there was the Ø52 […]
It’s like an actor looking at the mirror in the dressing room for the last time to check that everything is in place, or when he tries a sentence to make sure he is really ready. The days preceding the Vallelunga event are just like that. With your head projected and every thought committed there, […]
Go on a seven-day adventure, together with people who don’t know each other but share the same passion: the Piaggio Vespa. 7 days together, the French Dolomite passes to be tackled, the desire to experience the beauty of going slowly. This is what the 5 protagonists of the Vespa tour -which took place on July […]


Some popular cookbooks suggest hoodwinking our kids into eating veggies by hiding them in their favorite foods. But like all subterfuge, this comes with serious liabilities.
Looking back on the year’s food trends, a food writer names a few that she hopes will quickly fade into history.
Homemade stocks are not a vestige of a bygone era or the exclusive territory of professional chefs. They’re a healthy, thrifty, practical tradition — and a great way to make the most of stuff that might otherwise go bad in your fridge.


Today (6th June 2012) is World IPv6 day and it’s the day that many websites, Internet service providers and other companies adopt the next generation of Internet Network protocol. But what is IPv6? The best place to start is by understanding how we currently connect to the internet via IPv4
This is the protocol that we are all currently using. Every device that connects to the internet is given an IP address. This includes computers, tablets, consoles, mobile phones, televisions. Anything that connects to the internet needs to have an IP address. Think of an IP address as you would your house address, an IP address is your little bit of real estate on the internet where the internet postman delivers your mail and data.
IPv4 Internet addresses take a format similar to 100.101.102.103. The limitations of IPv4 is that you are limited on the number of devices that can be connected. IPv4 can give out 4.3 billion addresses which may seem like a lot but is quickly eaten up when you consider the number of devices that connect to the internet and need an address. For example in our home we have 4 devices that all require their own individual address on the internet. This includes tablet, mobile phones, computer. You can see how quickly 4.3 billion can be reached especially when there are an estimated 2.5 billion internet users. If everyone had 2 devices that required an address we would already be past the 5 Billion mark!
So is IPv6 the solution?
Since early in the 1990s it was realised that eventually we would run out eventually within the next 20 to 25 years. In fact the Asia Pacific Network Information Centre ran out of addresses in April 2011 with Europe and North America expected to follow suite in the next 12 -18 Months.
IPv6 solves this problem as it makes available more that 360 Trillion Trillion Trillion! Yes that is significantly more than IPv4 and should see us covered for a very long time.
The addresses will now be a lot more complex consisting of 8 groups of 16bit hexadecimal numbers that are separated by colons. An example of an IPv6 address could be
Unfortunately it is not as simple as swapping the 2 protocols over as they are not compatible with each other. There is also the problem with older devices that do not support IPv6 that will have to be overcome.
Who’s taking the lead
Some of the world’s most recognised names are already swapping over to dual stack network solutions (implements IPv4 and IPv6 protocol stacks either independently or in a hybrid form). The likes of Facebook, Yahoo, Google and government sites are already making the transition to IPv6. The transfer is slow but the realisation that traffic has to move over to the new protocol is slowly kicking in.
Do I need to do anything
You should not need to do anything in the near future your transfer to IPv6 will be handled by your ISP. You may need to reconfigure VPN`s or routers once the swap takes place but this should not be too difficult and help should be provided by your ISP.
Overall IPv6 is not only needed it is ABSOLUTELY ESSENTIAL if we want the internet to continue to grow as there is no more space available as it currently stands. The last 16 million blocks were assigned early last year and times are getting quite desperate. It’s time to move the internet from a cot to a big boy bed!!


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I do love a good rug, large and pleasing to the eye bringing everything in the room together making it all gel, I think that a room can look a bit lost without one. It also has to be soft under your feet, one that you can sink your toes into and relax after a long day.
If I were to be asked to choose one rug to own for the rest of my days I definitely know which one would win. The Beni Ourain rug has my heart, the beautiful hand made monochrome hatch designs are perfect and timeless. The very nature of the black and white design seamlessly blend with a myriad of styled interiors, minimal and contemporary through to maximalist colourful eclectic spaces.
I’ve had the great pleasure of being able to sample one of these stunning rugs as an introducion to Tate & Darby who officially launch their on line store this Summer but are open for business if anything catches your eye.
Henny Tate and Kirsty Darby are passionate about rugs, well not any old rug but ones that they source from Morocco. They fell in love with the brightly coloured versions of the usually more muted Beni Ourain rugs on a trip to Marrakech. They brought a few home to sell at a pop up shop they had organised, the rugs sold so well that they went back for more and so the idea for the Tate & Darby was born.
They both have backgrounds in design and the decorative arts and have found that buying and designing rugs satisfies that creative urge and fits around their busy family lives very well.
All of the Tate & Darby Beni Ourain rugs are hand made in 100% wool by womens co-operatives in the Atlas Mountains of Morocco. Each rug tells a story by the person who made it, they are perhaps the most beautiful, comfortable and practical rugs around, Henny and Kirsty still marvel at the work that goes into them. Every effort is made to keep their business as sustainable as possible, they don’t want to leave a footprint but do want to encourage a hand print.
Henny and Kirsty believe that a rug has a way of transforming a space, creating atmosphere and by reworking traditional designs into contemporary styles make them all the more accessible for our homes. Tate & Darby offer a bespoke service too, if you can’t quite find the right look they are more than happy to help and of course they love to chat rugs!
One of the things I love about these artisan rugs is their versatility, most of us think of the Beni Ourain being that of a black and white weave but the bright neon colour ways that Tate & Darby offer are so very different and extremely versatile. I know there’s a certain young lady in my house that would kill for a neon pink version in her bedroom!
So now you don’t have to book a flight, hotel and go to Morocco to barter for that sought after rug as Tate & Darby have done all the hard work for you.
- With thanks to Tate & Darby for the loan of this stunning rug for the purpose of this post

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Many time people live up with the expectation that having a positive mentality will sort out the ways, Willing Ways are needed to cultivate clop of success. Blissful life is not a myth. Success is fickle but living successfully by being the best one can is always possible. You are valuable is another name for self esteem consistently reminding yourself that you don’t need luck to build your self-esteem. People sometimes think self-esteem is correlated to have favorable environment. The roots of building up a high self-esteem are embedded in childhood. It’s nothing to do with the lavish environment someone have In childhood kids are told what to do and what not to do. They were constantly reminded of their shortcomings. This negative learning about self ultimately results into troubled teen life, generation gap, and less mature personal and professional growth. Having low self esteem people most easily become emotional and offended people who feel understanding. Who doubt their own capabilities have poor opinion of themselves. Self esteem is a gift which is given to every individual with any discrimination by the nature. Some people think self-esteem only belongs to these who have beautiful successful and talented anciently. One of the greatest myth yet to be broken is that having good look, rich family and lots of good education is necessary to have high level of self esteem. The truth is some people from very humble backgrounds have become the best human beings, and some people who have had most ideas starts in life end up like a disasters.
We can categories self esteem into three levels. One is lowest level, second one is marginal or low level and last one is high level of self-esteem. There are certain characteristics of people which stems out from these three hierarchy of self-esteem.
Characteristics of people having lowest level of self esteem:
At the bottom level of esteem is the assassin, who is a person virtually devoid of feelings of inner value. The assassin wants to hurt people, especially influential people to mark its importance. Then comes group of people call terrorists. They need to hurt of kidnap innocent people to make a statement. They think that their statement is unshaken reality. Abuses are another group of people who demands attention by mistreating people. Then cheaters come along who believes in success at any price as long as it’s free to them, Cheaters are always on take the advantage at situation and mold it by their desired preference.
Characteristics of people having low level of self-esteem:
In the middle level of self-esteem hierarchy are people who don’t need to kill hurt, abuse or steal to get attention. They get it in more socially acceptable way, first is the exhibitionist, who boasts to get attention, They love to say, “Did you see what I have done. Always glorify their achievements. Then comes the gagster’s who is often a person other like to have around for entertainment. They are often popular. They send the message to the world is to “See them”, “They are funny”. New comes materialists. They are simply such people need the superficial wrapping and the show to feel important. Many people file into this category.
Characteristics of people having high level of self-esteem:
One the high level of self esteem are achievers, who wants to be noticed for personal accomplishments. They work hard to earn the respect of others. They are much interested in earning respect rather grabbing the attention. Many a times achievers are underestimated, underrated. They may not get a lot of public recognition but then inner circle always label them as good performs. Then comes contributions. They also don’t need attention recognition, they are very often generous and self giving, but their esteem depends to some degree on having the approval and respect of others.
At the very top of the hierarchy are the internalists. They always know that most importance opinion always comes from the conscience. They are not proud or over bearing, neither are they unwilling to listen to the ideas of other. Their opinions of themselves always based on internal standards rather on what may people say.
To concluded I will end up with the famous quote of Winston Churchill:
“It’s hard to expect an empty bag to stand up straight”


Ripple has asked for the wider cryptocurrency community to wait to hear their side of the story following the SEC’s filing of a lawsuit against the company for what it deems to be an alleged, ongoing unregistered securities offering.
The embattled company released a statement on 29 December after a number of major cryptocurrency exchanges had announced that they would delist or temporarily stop XRP trading on their platforms following the SEC’s recently announced suit against the company.
Midway through December Ripple CEO Brad Garlinghouse announced that the company had been informed by the SEC that it would institute legal proceedings for what it deems to be an ongoing unregistered securities offering in relation to XRP tokens.
Just a few days later the SEC released its initial suit against Ripple, Garlinghouse and co-founder and executive chairman of the board Christian Larsen for allegedly conducting the unregistered offering from 2013 onwards. Major cryptocurrency exchanges like Coinbase have indicated that they will institute suspensions of trading of XRP on their exchanges.
Reiterating attack on crypto industry
Ripple is calling for the wider cryptocurrency community to give them a fair opportunity to present a fair argument against the SEC’s allegations and also stressed that the recently orchestrated legal proceedings are an ‘attack on the entire cryptocurrency industry’ in the Unites States.
“We’ve always said that there is a dangerous lack of regulatory clarity for crypto in the U.S. — their lawsuit has already affected countless innocent XRP retail holders with no connection to Ripple. It has also needlessly muddied the waters for exchanges, market makers and traders. The SEC has introduced more uncertainty into the market, actively harming the community they’re supposed to protect. It’s no surprise that some market participants are reacting conservatively as a result,” the company’s statement read.
The company indicated that it would continue normal operation and support of its products and customers in the United States and across the world. It was also noted that majority of XRP users are not based in America and XRP trading volumes are far higher overseas than in the US. Ripple also said that it had met rules for using the token in the United Kingdom, Japan, Switzerland and Singapore
“In the meantime, Ripple will continue to operate and support all products and customers in the For eight years, we’ve built products that help hundreds of customers solve pain points around global payments — we will defend our company and look forward to settling this matter in court to finally get clarity for the U.S. crypto industry.”
The company also added that it would actively work with the SEC’s commissioners and its new leadership once it is appointed. Current chairman Jay Clayton has just stepped down from his position, as well as six directors from various divisions as well as its chief economist and general counsel.


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So it's a potter's wheel and a woodturner! Four-handed creations by Fabienne Jeanneret, FabCeramic, and Stefan Fritz, L'Atelier. Ceramics are made of stoneware and wooden objects mainly with local species such as ash. Creation mainly of decorative or utilitarian objects, such as dishes, bowls, jewellery and, for Stefan, also furniture combining wood and metal.
The pieces are on display at La Théière Créative de Culoz or are available on order after initial contact by email or telephone. The workshops are located in Songieu and are only open during open days organised during the year...
Fabienne Jeanneret and Stefan Fritz work with clay and wood respectively using different techniques.
Stefan creates decorative objects on a wood lathe such as cups, bowls, rings or pens, he either leaves the objects with a raw part to see the starting structure or a particular grain or he tints them with water-based colours to show another aspect of wood grain. He also creates wood-metal furniture, his initial training being metalworker-locksmith, or he does carpentry work.
Fabienne works with sandstone, which has the advantage of being resistant and not frozen. She makes jewellery, boxes, dishes that are enamelled with bright colours. She works the surface of the earth with prints or strokes to allow the enamels to make shades of shades. His objects are made by lathe or plate, first fired at 950C, enamelled and second fired at 1200-1240C.


A look back at area sports 10, 25 and 50 years ago
50 Years Ago This Week – 1963
Following their unblemished campaign in the Western Buckeye League’s Western Division in 1963, the St. Marys Roughriders began their best-of-three game series with a 3-2 victory over the Eastern Division winners, the Wapakoneta Redskins. The Roughriders slipped behind 2-0 in the third, but cut their deficit in half with a run in the top of the fourth when Bill Rogers drilled a triple before he was plated by a fly ball by Tom Hollman. The ‘Riders stayed down 2-1 heading into the sixth inning, but Tim O’Reilly got things underway with a single. He then swiped second and advanced to third on a passed ball just as Hollman drew a walk and stole second. With two runners on, George Peterson lined one past the infield, and drove in what eventually became the tying and winning runs. In the victory, Dave Williams allowed just four hits as he improved to 8-0 on the season, while O’Reilly and Weadock spearheaded the offensive attack for the Blue and Gold with two hits apiece.
25 Years Ago This Week – 1988
This week in 1988, the Class A district track and field meet unfolded in Minster with the Wildcat boys and girls each taking top spots. Although the girls took only three first place finishes – Leslie Moorman in the 300-meter hurdles, as well as the 400- and mile relays – it was enough to total 96 points, which bettered second place Marion Local by 30 counters. Other local first place finishes for the girls included New Knoxville’s Shannon Egbert in the long jump, New Bremen’s Julie Rollins in the mile and two-mile runs, as well as New Bremen’s two-mile relay team. The Cardinals finished fifth overall as a team, while the Rangers ended up in 12th. On the boy’s end, David Huecker led the Wildcats with victories in the long jump and 300-meter hurdles, while Dane Schubert added gold medals in the mile and two-mile runs. Joining them with first-place landings were Jay Huelsman in the in the discus and Travis Langenkamp in the 800-meter run in school-record time. The Wildcats also earned victories in the 400- and 1600-meter relays, helping them to their 60-point victory over runners-up Spencerville.
10 Years Ago This Week – 2003
This week in 2003, the Minster Wildcats baseball team raised their first district championship trophy since 1996 when they knocked off the Crestview Knights in Coldwater by a final of 8-2. The Orange and Black scored their initial run in the third inning before piling on four in the fourth and three more in the sixth frame to seal the win that pushed them to 17-7 on the season. Although Minster collected only two base hits in the contest, their batters drew ten base-on-balls, including Tom Kuhn who walked four times and led the Wildcats with three runs scored.


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Montreal, April 4, 2023 – Leaders of several racial and religious minorities gathered today in front of the historic Bagg Street Synagogue to denounce a recent act of desecration that saw a vandal or vandals spray paint the building with swastikas.
The building, dating from 1899, is Quebec’s oldest living synagogue, continually hosting the Beis Shloime Congregation since March 1921.
“We want to thank the neighbours and community organizations from across Montreal who have rallied to express their solidarity with us,” said Sam Sheraton, speaking on behalf of the congregation. This was a vile hate crime, and it is traumatic. Our shul does not have security cameras. We ask anyone who might have information that will aid in the apprehension of the person or person responsible to come forward.”
Mr. Sheraton discovered the hate symbols on March 27 and was instrumental in alerting the police and B’nai Brith as well as ensuring that the hateful graffiti was removed as quickly as possible.
Upon learning of the synagogue’s desecration, B’nai Brith wrote to Mayor Plante and the members of City Council urging that more be done to combat a growing number of antisemitic incidents in the city.
B’nai Brith is calling on Montreal to observe Yom HaShoah, the day of commemoration for the six million Jews murdered in the Holocaust, by restoring the past practice of inviting the Jewish community to City Hall to read the names of victims as an act of remembrance and public education.
“B’nai Brith is also calling on the province to emulate Ontario which has mandated that Holocaust education commence in elementary school,” says Marvin Rotrand, B’nai Brith’s National Director of its League for Human Rights. “Curriculum is currently being developed by the Ontario College of Teachers so that age-appropriate material can be taught in Grade 6 as of the 2023-2024 academic year. Ontario found that nearly 40% of students graduate with little knowledge of the Holocaust and are susceptible to Holocaust denial and distortion. Things are no different in Quebec”.
Today’s gathering in solidarity with the Jewish community, will see speakers including Fo Niemi, Executive Director of CRARR, Farida Mohamed of the National Council of Muslim Women, Frantz Voltaire, President, Semaine d’actions contre le racisme, Sharon Nelson, Vice President of the Jamaica Association of Montreal and Bryant Chang, Vice President of the Chinese Association of Montreal support the Jewish community and denounce this act of antisemitism.
“This despicable act of antisemitism shows the urgent need for all levels of government and civil society to take concrete actions to confront hate in all its forms. In the coming weeks, we will bring together victims of hate crime, various vulnerable communities, the police and other agencies to develop a Montreal action plan to combat hate”, indicated Fo Niemi, Executive Director of CRARR.
B’nai Brith’s 2021 audit of antisemitic incidents saw Quebec lead the country in acts of hate targeting Jews. Ontario placed second in 2021. B’nai Brith’s 2022 audit will be released later this month.
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Of the 350,000 people surviving stroke each year in the United States, approximately 200,000 have persistent and disabling deficits. The mechanisms of stroke recovery are unknown and therefore poorly manipulated by existing therapeutic interventions. Modulatory therapies such as forced-use or constraint-induced therapy, pharmaco-therapy, and cell transplantation have been employed in stroke recovery over recent years; however, these therapies are commonly investigated in selected groups of chronic stroke subjects, and the appropriate timing for such interventions is largely unknown and in most cases is not based on anatomic or physiologic information.
In this proposal, we combine a brain imaging technique, functional magnetic resonance imaging (fMRI), with an electrophysiological technique, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), to investigate how the anatomical and physiological processes interact following injury during the active recovery period and to determine their functional importance for recovery. This combined technology approach to stroke recovery is the most innovative aspect of this proposal, and it permits us to gather data unavailable by employing each technology alone. In the current literature, there is contradictory evidence over whether following stroke, during motor recovery, the ipsilateral, unaffected, sensorimotor cortex and its uncrossed corticospinal tract take over the role of the contralateral, affected, sensorimotor cortex and/or corticospinal tract. In two sequential experiments, we propose to use the combined fMRI and TMS approach to address this specific question and to examine other candidate regions in motor recovery following stroke.
Our specific aims are, in experiment one, to determine at clinically-defined stages of recovery a) the activation pattern of recovering movements using fMRI and correlate it to b) the integrity of ipsi- and contralateral corticospinal tracts and the measures of cortico-cortical excitability using TMS and, in experiment two, to determine whether inhibition of the ipsilateral sensorimotor cortex activation with repetitiveTMS (rTMS) temporarily affects motor performance in the recovering hand. We hypothesize that ipsilateral motor cortex, although activated on movement of the recovering hand, is non-functional and perhaps hinders recovery and that other activated cortical areas are associated with return of good hand function.
Identifying the critical areas and interactions of the motor network that enable recovery and the critical time points during which they become important, will direct the application of existing and the development of new modulatory therapies to improve outcome and reduce disabilities for stroke survivors.


Judge Kenneth Spanagel of Parma Municipal Court won Tuesday’s Republican primary for a vacant 8th Ohio District Court of Appeals seat.
Meanwhile, Judge Timothy Gilligan of Parma court did not fare so well in the Democratic primary for the same judicial seat. He lost to Tim McCormack, former Cuyahoga County commissioner.
Spanagel and McCormack will face each other in the November general election.
Spanagel defeated his opponent, Elizabeth A. Harvey, by a tally of 32,789 votes to 21,065, according to unofficial results from the Cuyahoga County Board of Elections.
McCormack received 35,458 votes and Gilligan received 31,659 votes. McCormack’s other Democratic opponents were Peter M. Sikora, who received 29,738 votes, Lori Anne Dyke, who received 10,874 votes Erin M. O’Toole, who received 10,625 votes.


The importance of pollinators can not be overstated. Three-fourths of the world’s flowering plants and about 35 percent of the world’s food crops depend on animal pollinators to reproduce.
Some scientists estimate that one out of every three bites of food we eat exists because of animal pollinators like bees, butterflies and moths, birds and bats, and beetles and other insects.
It is everyone’s responsibility to help protect our pollinators. Join Taylor Reeder, our Home Grounds, Gardens and Home Pests Agent at our upcoming workshop and learn what you can add to your garden for pollinators.
If so, then bring a sack lunch and enjoy Getting Dirty at the Library!
The Limestone County Extension Office is excited to be partnering with the Athens-Limestone Public Library to offer the Getting Dirty at the Library gardening series. Starting in March and going through July on the 2nd Tuesday of each month we will discuss a different topic.
Join us for the 2017 All Bugs Good and Bad Webinar series
Please join us for this webinar series for information you can use about good and bad insects. We used your feedback to bring topics that you suggested. We will discuss troublesome insects such as invasive ants, landscape pests, vegetable pests, and house dwellers as well as arachnids too. Not all insects are bad, though, come and meet some of our native pollinators!
This year, topics will include:
Don’t Let Tramp Ants Take Over Your Home, February 3.
Protect Your Veggie Harvest From Hungry Insects, March 3.
Currently most of North Alabama is experiencing severe drought conditions. Being able to collect and save rain water is extremely helpful during drought. Attend this upcoming rain barrel/harvesting workshop to learn how to maximize your rain water collection and use.
When: February 7, 2017 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Cost: $50.00 for each completed rain barrel
Location: 1109 W. Market Street, Athens, AL 35611
Space is limited, so please register by January 31st by calling the 256-232-5510.
Snakes are one of those animals that get a bad rap! There are not many animals that strike fear into people more than snakes, unfortunately most of that fear is unnecessary and unwarranted. Snakes are very beneficial to humans in that they are very efficient at controlling rodents. Some of the most harmless snakes actually will feed on other snakes including the venomous species.
The only good snakes is a dead snake statement could not be more wrong and it is a shame that many people think this to be true. Although some snakes can present a danger to humans, if left alone most snake encounters occur without incident.
It is important to be able to distinguish between the venomous and non-venomous snakes. There are 42 different species of snakes that call Alabama home, six of which are venomous. Tune in to the September All Bugs Good and Bad Webinar for tips on identifying them.
The webinar is scheduled for Friday, September 3rd at 12:00pm
For more information and how to participate, click here
Bees as well as other pollinators help to produce over $19 billion a year in agricultural crops through pollination. It is important that we do our part through conservation efforts to help our pollinators thrive.
Are you familiar with the Alabama Cottage Food Law?
As of June 1, 2014, the Alabama Cottage Food Law took effect. This law regulates the sale of edible products from a person’s home. The Cottage Food Law allows individuals to sell non-hazardous food products at state sanctioned farmer’s markets. The law regulates several aspects of selling home made food products including what can and can not be sold, where it can be sold, the total annual sales, labeling and more.
If you are interested in selling your products you will need to be certified. Come to our Alabama Cottage Food Law class June 6th and learn all you need to about the law to protect yourself and others.
When: June 6, 2016 10:00 am – 12:00 pm
Where: Limestone County Extension Office, 1109 W. Market Street, Athens, AL 35611
This is certification class, so there is a $25.00 charge.
For specifics on the class and the Cottage Food Law, contact Christy Mendoza, Regional Extension Agent for Food Safety & Quality.
Please register for the class by calling the Limestone County office at 256-232-5510.
Intel: Veterans returning to the United States from active duty face many challenges, and the U.S. Department of Labor reports that as of May 2010, over 20 percent of young veterans are unemployed. Moreover, recent data shows that 45 percent of armed service members are from rural America, which positions the agricultural industry as a logical solution to fill the economic gap veterans face. (http://www.outreach.usda.gov/veterans.htm).
Mission:It is the intent of Operation Grow is to introduce and educate veterans in the various areas of small scale agriculture as well as explore related business and job opportunities. While there are many agricultural sectors, the Nursery and Horticulture Industry alone contributes 2.9 billion dollars, including 44,000 jobs, to Alabama’s economy annually. Additionally, more than 65 percent of Alabama’s farms produce vegetables crops grown on less than 5 acres. The success and popularity of local farmer markets are increasing and offer another avenue for veterans to get involved in agriculture. The Nursery and Horticulture Industry as well as commercial fruit and/or vegetable production are logical, viable, profitable and realistic options for veterans. Operation Grow’s definition of a veteran is any member of the U.S. Armed Forces, current or honorably discharged, including members of the National Guard, Reserves or Coast Guard.


Any DC Comics or DCEU Easter Eggs found in Joker were not done intentionally. Director Todd Phillips revealed that fact in a new interview. DC fans have been spotting so-called references to Heath Ledger's take on the Clown Prince of Crime and even Jack Nicholson's portrayal of the villain in Tim Burton's 1989 Batman. However, it seems they were not done on purpose by Phillips or star Joaquin Phoenix. That's not to say there aren't references to Taxi Driver and The King of Comedy, because there definitely is. But there are no hidden Easter Eggs for DC comics and movie fans to hunt for.
Todd Phillips was asked about Easter Eggs in Joker. "I don't do Easter eggs. Any Easter eggs anybody finds is a mistake. I don't understand," says Phillips. Joaquin Phoenix also addressed Easter Eggs in the same interview, noting that many fans and the press have noticed some of the clocks in the movie are set to 11:11. Phoenix had this to say about the clocks and Easter Eggs in general.
"I was saying to the last press, they asked me this thing about the clock and 11:11 and I said, 'Paul is dead.' And he was like, 'What?' I said, 'Paul is dead.' He's like, 'I don't know.' And the other guy that was like my age was like, 'It's a Beatles reference, dude.' It's these f**king 22-year-old kids, they don't know 'Paul is dead.' I go, 'You see what you want to see, you hear what you want to hear.' Everybody thought it said, 'Paul is dead' backwards and sh*t."
Joaquin Phoenix is referring to the myth surrounding The Beatles and Paul McCartney. The story goes that McCartney was actually killed in a car accident before the release of their 1966 album Revolver and the band hired a replacement lookalike to take his spot. Albums after the fact supposedly have hidden clues to prove this myth true. John Lennon played with it many times throughout his life for fun and to get fans riled up. When it comes to Joker, the 11:11 thing is nothing. "But that 11:11 is not an Easter egg to me," says Todd Phillips.
Comic Book fans started to pick up on the 11:11 clocks in Joker and put together a theory that the movie takes place in Bizarro World and Arthur Fleck will ultimately become Batzarro. This is a wild theory and it is likely fun to speculate about, but it isn't going to happen. Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix have stated since the beginning that Joker would stand on its own and be its own thing.
So there you have it. All of the supposed Joker Easter Eggs were not done on purpose and they are mere coincidence, at least according to Todd Phillips and Joaquin Phoenix. But, who would know better than them? The movie is currently in theaters and has made $281.6 million globally in just one week. This weekend will likely see the Clown Prince of Crime top the box office for the second weekend in a row. The interview with Phillips and Phoenix was originally conducted by Collider.


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Highway 99 project: a blockage, a breach and budget woes
The problems of the Highway 99 tunnel project – cost overruns and a breach of contract among them -- came to a head Monday during a Seattle City Council meeting.
But state Department of Transportation officials did deliver some good news: Workers this week might finally be able to ascertain once and for all what has been holding up the tunneling machine Bertha for more than a month.
State Transportation Secretary Lynn Peterson told council members that project general contractor, Seattle Tunnel Partners (STP), is in breach of contract for having erected barriers to minority- and women-owned businesses getting contracts to work on the $2 billion tunnel.
Also attending the meeting was Goran Sparrman, the interim director of the Seattle transportation department. He formally apologized to council members for his department not having informed them about cost overruns on a separate-but-related project: the replacement of the city’s seawall. The cost has increased by $31 million to nearly $331 million.
Bertha stopped tunneling five-and-a-half weeks ago when it encountered an obstruction under Pioneer Square. The machine was 1,000 feet into its 1.7-mile journey, and hasn’t moved since. Council members wanted assurances that Seattle taxpayers would not be charged for cost overruns related to work delays.
State officials said it would be irresponsible to speculate on whether Bertha’s problems will drive up costs or delay the scheduled 2014 completions of the tunnel boring. But they are wondering about this and have asked STP officials for information. Peterson said the state hopes to have answers shortly.
Marc Stiles covers commercial real estate and government for the Puget Sound Business Journal.
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APA Cover Page Sections According to the Purdue Online Writing Lab, your APA essay title page should contain three major sections.All information in these lines should be: Double spaced; Centered; Use both upper and lower case text; Use the same easy-to-read serif font either specified by the institution or the APA recommended Times New Roman in 12 point.The title page is the first page of your psychology paper. In order to make a good first impression, it is important to have a well-formatted title page in proper APA format that clearly represents your paper.The APA style essay title page should include the title of paper centered in the middle of the page, followed by your name and school affiliation, also centered and double-spaced. At the bottom of the page (also centered), you can include an author's note that gives specific information about the class or acknowledgments.
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If there's one thing YouTube culture has made abundantly clear, it's that people love their cat videos, so John St. has taken the hint and opened up a new branch of their company: Catvertising.
It's an exciting new project focused entirely on delivering you the cats you love and crave while secretly also trying to sell you stuff -- sort of like wrapping your dog's vitamin in a slice of cheese so that he'll take it.
Sure, it might be a parody like their pink ponies case study back in January, but we wouldn't be too surprised if an agency like this really did exist. And oh, to visit those offices.
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The old and the young alike can find camping to be superbly entertaining. But it’s important to have some basic knowledge of camping to help ensure a safe and memorable trip. The following article will help you prepare for your trip out into the wilderness.
Let all the members of your family have a hand in picking your campsite. Discuss which state you would most like to visit. With all of the options available, it is wise to let people decide for themselves. If necessary, select a few locations yourself, then let the family decide among your choices.
If you are taking kids camping, have them eat a “jungle breakfast.” Use serving sized boxes of cereal, pieces of fruit and juice boxes and tie them to trees near your campsite. Once the kids are awake, they can go search for their food. This is a fun game for the kids and makes their camping experience more interesting.
While kids love camping, they need to have activities planned for them. Do not let the absence of TV and video games lead them to complain that they are bored. Make sure that they get acquainted with different camping activities such as fishing and pitching the tent. Teach them how to perform these acts before you set out to camp.
If you are camping for the first time, stay close to home. This is so you can easily get home if you don’t enjoy your camping experience. Others may find that they have a shortage of food or their clothing isn’t appropriate. Many issues can occur for new campers, so you should camp near home your first time.
Make sure you pack plenty of camping-friendly food. Make sure the food you bring won’t spoil while you’re camping. Remember, food poisoning could quickly put an end to your camping adventure. Take the proper steps to prepare your food and do research if necessary.
Take along things to do while you are in the wild. Scavenger hunts, card games and fishing poles all add up to wonderful diversions to do in the wild. Children often complain that they’re bored wherever they go, so bring along as many items as you can think of to keep them entertained.
Generally when you camp, you want to live with as little as possible but still be prepared for anything. You’ll need a sleeping bag, as well as extra blankets. They can be very handy when the evening temperatures drop. If not needed for warmth, they can be extra padding from the solid ground beneath.
Are you the proud owner of your first tent and a beginner at the art of camping? Learn how to pitch your tent before you leave for the campsite. By doing so, you will know that the equipment is all included, and you will be familiar with the process of pitching it. You can do this best before it gets dark outside.
It is imperative that you are properly packed for your camping trip. Overlooking even a small thing can ruin an entire trip. It may be helpful to make a list of everything you need and cross it off the list when you pack it. Some useful items are items to create a fire, your tent, tarp, a sleeping bag, water (and lots of it), soap, food that is already prepared, and a utility knife.
When you find your camping spot, put the tent up on top of the patch of ground that is flattest and softest. If you choose an uneven area, being in your tent will be uncomfortable and unenjoyable. Make sure you place a tarp underneath your tent to keep water out, also.
Orange peels can help manage mosquitoes. If you arrive at your camping destination and realize you’ve forgotten to pack bug repellant, fear not. Experts say to rub your exposed body parts with a inside layer of a ripe orange peel. It’ll keep you mosquito-free for hours.
Make sure you pack carefully and wisely. Make a list of what you need, and check off items as you pack. This is especially crucial if your trip will be taking you to a remote location where replacement supplies will be hard to come by.
Bring waterproof matches to make sure you can start a fire while camping. Use an airtight container to store them. You don’t even have to spend a lot of money. Regular matches can be made waterproof when you dip matches in nail polish or paraffin. You can use an old 35mm film canister to store them. A medicine bottle also works as a viable storage container.
It is important in tent building to close any and all seams on the tent. Extra sealer tubes can be purchased at most sporting supply stores. This ensures not only rain, but also critters, are kept from your tent.
Clean your campsite at the end of your stay. Be sure to bring plenty of garbage bags to put your trash in when you cleanup. Look around for any excess food, don’t leave it behind. The only things you should really be leaving behind at your campsite are your footprints.
Camping is something many people enjoy, young and old. You can make your next camping trip pleasurable for all who participate when you have the right knowledge. Apply what you’ve just learned, and your camping trip is going to be a great one.
You will initially be confused about the topic of gopro-accessories, simply due to information overload. There are a lot of tricks and strategies you need to know about and spending as much time as possible educating yourself is the best way to go. Applying all that you learn about gopro-accessories will benefit your life in many ways.

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As a huge Kid Cudi fan, I hate that I missed him in his recent trip to Atlanta. This past Saturday Kid Cudi performed at OutKast’s legendary ATLast concert series along with Childish Gambino, Raury and the ATLeins. After hearing and reading reviews of Saturday’s show, many people were disappointed with Kid Cudi’s performance, here’s a quote from a Redditor who saw him live.
The thing is, right before his set, he said something along the lines of “Hey guys, I’m Kid Cudi. I bring only positive energy and am here to open for Outkast. I’m not the main act, I’m just here to warm ya’ll up!”
Then, as he was playing, he slowly got more and more irritated. His first comment was a sarcastic “Thanks to my five fans that are here!”
Then he stops playing his part in Memories (David Guetta) in the middle and says that nobody’s feeling him, and that he was going to stop and just play Pursuit. Then this shit happened when he changed the lyrics. That shit pissed me the fuck off. Disrespectful and whiny as shit. He can’t expect everyone to know his music when he is an OPENER. Not a main act.
There was a different generation there. Not everyone knows who he is, and he needs to know that.
Here he’s changing the lyrics in “Pursuit Happiness”, some people say he switched the words to say, ‘suck my dick’. But we’ll let you be the judge of that. Actually the last time Kid Cudi was in Atlanta he had another bad experience.

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