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Tequila Sunrise Blu-ray
Posted September 11, 2013 12:50 AM by Webmaster
Warner Bros. Home Entertainment has announced the Blu-ray release of writer/director Robert Towne's Tequila Sunrise, starring Mel Gibson, Michelle Pfeiffer, Kurt Russell, J.T. Walsh and Raul Julia. The 1988 romantic crime thriller makes its Blu-ray debut on January 7, 2014.
Synopsis: Two former high school friends -- fast-rising L.A.. cop Nick Frescia (Russell) and Dale "Mac" McKussic (Gibson), a drug dealer desperate to get out of the business -- both vie for the affection of a sleek restaurant owner named Jo Ann Vallenari (Pfeiffer).
Tech specs and special features have yet to be detailed.
I really wanted to see this when it came out in theaters. I was six. I'm glad I waited until I was thirty because I imagine I got a lot more out of it. Some pretty farfetched plot points but it's still a very enjoyable flick. I'd pick it up for $10, maybe $15 at the most, especially because I don't expect any bonus features aside from the theatrical trailer. Wish we could see more catalog titles like this released every week. By the time they get around to overlooked classics like McCabe & Mrs Miller and Suspiria, the next freaking format will be coming out!
Absolutely.. One of my favorites from late 88. I remember seeing this in the theater and being blown away of how good an actor Raul Julia was.. one of his better films. And of course this was sandwiched right between Lethal Weapon and Lethal Weapon 2, when Mel Gibson was the most popular actor around. The song at the end "Surrender to Me" is still a great one. Another late great actor in this.. J. T. Walsh.. that guy put in some great performances in his short time on the screen... Man, where did 25 years go? I remember this being one of the first real 'adult-themed' films I had gone to see at the theater.. all the R rated action films, even then, like "First Blood Part II" and "Lethal Weapon" still felt geared towards teenagers of my generation. But this film felt to me like it was more serious and grown up. But I was 20 when I saw it too. Still, Id like to have this on Blu-Ray when its a decent price. I will wait for a price drop on it. Nothing is worth a day 1 full price purchase in my opinion.
No matter what you think of Mel Gibson in his personal life, he's a great actor and he did a lot of good movies that I want to see on blu-ray. I'm happy to see Tequila Sunrise is coming, but I also want to see many more of his movies including Conspiracy Theory, The Man Without a Face, Forever Young, The Year of Living Dangerously, and The Bounty among others.
Finally!!! I can't wait! It has taken forever to arrive.
Tequila Sunrise is one of my favorite movies, period. It was perfectly cast with Mel Gibson, Kurt Russell, Michele Pfieffer, Raul Julia, J.T. Walsh and Arlis Howard; and the movie has a sexiness that's entrancing. It was beautifully shot and Michelle Pfeiffer looks absolutely stunning! Tequila Sunrise was very well written, with brilliant performances throughout and a fantastic, smart story. When I first saw the movie in the theatre at 15 in 1988, I was so taken by the film that I went to the theatre twice in one week. Robert Towne created an absolute masterpiece.
I've had Tequila Sunrise on VHS, Beta, Laserdisc and DVD; and have been waiting with bated breath for 7 years to see it on blu-ray. It will be truly great to see it in glorious 1080P, and hear that brilliant David Sanborn solo in beautiful lossless audio!


Electric vehicle charging stations coming to downtown | News
Tampa, Florida -- Mayor Bob Buckhorn will be joined by community leaders to unveil the latest Parking Division initiative - electric vehicle charging stations on Oct. 12.
As part of Coulomb Technologies' expansion of its $37 million ChargePoint America program into six new U.S. cities, the City of Tampa applied for and received 10 electric vehicle charging stations at no cost to the City.
In exchange for the receipt and installation of the charging stations, the City of Tampa will be participating in a Department of Energy grant monitoring program through December 2013.
The ChargePoint America program is made possible by a $15 million grant funded by the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act through the Transportation Electrification Initiative administered by the Department of Energy.
Vehicle owners can access the charging stations in several ways including using a smart phone app that is available at www.novacharge.net. You can also set up a ChargePoint network account, use a credit card with radio frequency identification technology, or call the number on the front of the station for assistance.
Initially, the City of Tampa will not be charging a service fee for use of the charging stations, however motorists will be required to pay to park as the 10 charging stations have been installed at the following City parking garages and surface lots:
1. Jackson Street Lot (City Hall)
2. Fort Brooke Parking Garage (2)
3. Tampa Convention Center Garage
4. William F. Poe Garage (2)
5. Twiggs Street Garage
6. South Regional Garage
7. Centro Ybor Garage
8. Palm Avenue Garage
The unveiling will take place at 10:30 a.m. in the Jackson Street surface lot, located at 420 East Jackson Street.


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In 2002, a major report predicted an Aids catastrophe in India. The country would have 20-25m Aids cases by 2010. People were being infected at the rate of about 1,000 a day. Aids orphans numbered 2 million. This scourge would ravage families, society, and the economy. India was going to be the Aids capital of the world.
But 2010 came and went. India averted an Aids epidemic. That victory – India’s biggest public health achievement – has remained uncelebrated. But a new book by one of the major HIV campaigners of that time finally honours the people he says were crucial in guiding India away from its seemingly inescapable destiny: the country’s sex workers.

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Synapse Network and Coinbase Wallet partner-up for maximum accessibility.
With the Integration of the Coinbase Wallet in the Synapse Network ecosystem, we are looking at a new partnership between some of the most well-respected, most secure crypto-institutions on the market joining together for a stunning collaboration.
The Synapse Team is delighted to announce one of the most important integration yet, with the addition of Coinbase Wallet as an option for our community, as well as the full partnership with the Coinbase Wallet team.
CBW is the most secure hot wallet present on the market, with hundreds of thousands of seamless daily transactions, a strong presence in the security ecosystem, one of the most responsive customer services on the market and all-in-all, a great focus on all the right things that make Defi great.
Synapse’s own focus on stability, security and customer care is a really good match for this new partnership, and the Wallet integration itself marks a really important moment for both teams.
CBW’s multiple qualities are in line with the Synapse vision, bringing another secure avenue of transactions to our userbase, giving us another layer of accessibility that can never be underestimated, while Synapse’s own cross-chain technology will be showcased to the Coinbase Wallet users, giving both communities another tool to utilize in their crypto journey.
Veteran investors will be able to proceed with sizeable transactions without any worry, thanks to CBW and Synapse combined security protocols, while enjoying some of the lowest fees on the market, paired with full accessibility to all major networks granted by the Synapse Network various integrations.
People newer to the DeFi space will be welcomed by two of the easiest to use interfaces of the space, backed up by multiple layers of security that simply can’t be found in other online tools, while still being granted access to even easier fiat payment options, minimal fees, and minimal capital needs to start their own investment journey.
The Synapse Team has already welcomed multiple partners that shared part of their vision with them, but Coinbase Wallet is an amazing addition to this roster, being built on the same ideas of fairness, freedom, security and efficiency that the Synapse Network is trying to standardize in the entirety of the DeFi ecosystem.
With this new avenue opened, members of both communities will notice all the possibilities of pairing Synapse Cross-chain technology and accessibility, with Coinbase Wallet’s already seamless implementations, doubling down on the qualities of the two projects in a collaboration that showcases the importance of security, accessibility and efficiency.
We are proud to have CBW as one of our Partners, and we can’t wait to see the amazing things that we will be able to achieve together, as two forces of change in the DeFi ecosystem.
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Environmental taxes to impact new vehicle prices
The Minister of Finance, Calle Schlettwein in his Budget Speech verified that the implementation of the levy draft legislation is being prepared and taken into account after the Cabinet Committee on Legislation has agreed on the list of all the products and the tariffs for the levies.
The tax levies are an implementation of the Appropriation bill which is a legislative motion (bill) that authorises the government to spend money. It is a bill that sets money aside for specific spending
PwC Senior Manager Dennis Hyman said, “the idea apparently behind environmental taxes worldwide is to discourage people from harming the environment, by taxing the carbon dioxide emitted by vehicles, people are encouraged to acquire vehicles with lower CO2 emissions as the more CO2 a vehicle emits into the atmosphere, the more damage could be done to the earth’s atmosphere.”
Vehicles with higher Carbon dioxide emissions will be required to pay double the levy. The calculated levy is based on vehicle specifications, and the tax will be loaded onto the selling price of new cars. There is some light for consumers as not all vehicles will be required to pay the levy. Large trucks, trains, boats and aeroplanes will be excluded from paying the tax levy as well.
Lobby groups urged assistance from the government in the form of subsidies or funding to dispense of these harmful products such as vehicle tyres and Incandescent light bulbs safely which are harmful to humans and the environment as well.
Hyman further said, “Namibians will have to join the rest of the world in the plea to being sensitive to the environment. Government,has fallen in line with environmental policies being implemented worldwide, to be more responsible towards the environment and the eco-system.”
In terms of collection of the taxes Hyman said, “we do not foresee that the collection of environmental taxes will be outsourced to an agency and the customs system will be adjusted to accommodate the collection of these taxes with an onus on the importer or producer to comply with the legislation once introduced.”


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The deficit hounds at the Pete Peterson foundation asked a bunch of think tanks to come up with their own deficit plans, and the results are sort of interesting at a 100,000 foot level. Here are their projected spending levels 25 years from now:
Of the right-wing think tanks, the Heritage Foundation is in fantasyland. They want to reduce spending to 18 percent of GDP, which is just flatly not going to happen. Social Security will not be cut by a fifth from current levels, and domestic spending will not go down to 3 percent of GDP. They’re clearly not even bothering to put forth a reality-based proposal.
AAF is slightly better at 19 percent of GDP, and they have an interesting VAT-like tax proposal that actually has the potential to increase economic growth and produce more revenue than our current system. And although they cut Social Security spending compared to promised future levels, at least they don’t pretend that we can actually cut it from current levels.
Of the lefty think tanks, BPC and EPI are too aggressive for my taste. I don’t think there’s any question that federal spending is going to increase over its historic levels (typically around 19-20 percent of GDP) by 2037. Healthcare costs are going to keep rising even if we do a great job of controlling them, and we have to face up to that. Nonetheless, I’d like to at least have a goal of keeping spending in the low 20s.
So sign me up for CAP’s vision. Their plan includes some small cuts in future benefit growth for Social Security, domestic spending at a more achievable 5 percent of GDP, and healthcare at 7 percent of GDP. That last will be tough to meet, but it’s a worthwhile goal. And their overall spending target is a bit under 23 percent of GDP. That strikes me as about right. It’s reality-based, but still makes a serious effort to keep spending under control.
There are more details at the link, but sometimes it’s worthwhile to get a big-picture view of what everyone is proposing. This is a useful chart in that regard.

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Paladin acquires Victoria-based security business
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Paladin Security Group announced it has acquired KC Security Services, based in Victoria, B.C.
According to an announcement posted on the company’s website, the deal closed Feb. 1., and is the second acquisition by the company’s Vancouver Island operation in the last 12 months. The company says the acquisition fits with its strategy of growing its mobile operations and will add 84 hours of additional mobile security coverage to its existing portfolio.
“We are very proud of completing the acquisition of KC Security Services, which bolsters our position in the Victoria marketplace,” said Shane Wright, Director of Vancouver Island Operations, in a statement posted on the company’s blog. “More important than increasing our sheer size, volume of work, and capabilities, our greatest benefit is the additional business partnerships which will deepen Paladin’s strong connections with the business community in Greater Victoria. As well, we are increasing the number of higher paying security positions within our Victoria branch through an increased Victoria mobile department. It is an exciting situation to be providing both our clients and our people with greater long-term opportunities.”
According to Paladin, the company now operates in Vancouver Island with more than 200 security professionals. Paladin also announced additions to its integration business in February: the acquisition of Edmonton-based Contava and Ottawa-based Marcomm Systems Group Inc. (MSGI).
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Calling youth between the ages of 9-17 for The Pirates of Penzance! Seeking one small boy and one small girl (roughly ages 9-10) with basic singing and movement skills and 1-2 teen girls with strong dancing and singing skills. Auditions will be held Friday, April 15 from 3-4 pm at Shenandoah Conservatory. Please email Associate Managing Director, Elizabeth Albert, with a recent photo; brief summary of music, theatre, and dance training; and age of youth wishing to be considered. The deadline for submissions is Monday, April 11.


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The Metro Crenshaw/LAX Line will extend from the existing Metro Exposition Line at Crenshaw and Exposition Boulevards. The Line will travel 8.5 miles to the Metro Green Line and will serve the cities of Los Angeles, Inglewood and El Segundo; and portions of unincorporated Los Angeles County. The new Metro Rail extension will offer an alternative transportation option to congested roadways and provide significant environmental benefits, economic development and employment opportunities throughout Los Angeles County. Riders will be able to make easy connections within the entire Metro Rail system, municipal bus lines and other regional transportation services.
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Michigan-based artist Au$teelo is dropping some fire new music.
This artist Au$teelo has what it takes to succeed, and you will be seeing him everywhere soon!”LANSING, MICHIGAN , USA , June 22, 2021 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Au$teelo is a music artist and rapper based in Lansing Michigan. Au$teelo has been releasing music on SoundCloud for years, but has recently been gaining attention after working with Disney Channel Actor/Publicist Devan Leos, and being mentioned by artist Chxpo on twitter. Au$steelo has released songs on SoundCloud such as "Hater$ And Rumor$", and "got rich", which received underground attention, and was even mentioned by CHXPO on Twitter. However, this heavy-hitting new artist is about to go big with some new releases and projects currently being developed, and will soon be released. Au$teelo isnt playing games, with his new projects in the pipeline, plus a AAA publicist and promoter behind him, Au$teelo will definitely be going places this year! Keep an eye out for this popping new music artist. Disney Actor Devan Leos when reached out to said "This artist Au$teelo has what it takes to succeed, and you will be seeing him everywhere soon!"
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Gripen E/F parts production begins in Brazil
Saab announced that parts production of its Gripen E/F multi-role fighter has started at its new sub-assembly facility in São Bernardo do Campo, Brazil, on July 7.
French, Finnish and Swedish fighters conduct combat training
Armeé de l’Air (French Air Force) Dassault Mirage 2000-5Fs – current deployed to Estonia – have conducted combat training with Finnish and Swedish multi-role fighter aircraft.
Production begins on first Gripen F
Saab has started production of its first Gripen F for the Força Aérea Brasileira (FAB, Brazilian Air Force), marking an important milestone in its development programme.
‘Gripen for Canada Team’ launched by Saab
Saab has announced that it has teamed up with leading Canadian aerospace companies to offer the Gripen E for Canada’s Future Fighter Capability Project (FFCP).
Saab ready to prove smart strategy on Finnish HX
Saab has commenced its HX Challenge by deploying Gripen E 39-10 to Pirkkala.
HX Challenge continues with Gripen E
Finland commenced its HX Challenge in January, the latest phase in its comprehensive search for a new fighter aircraft that will replace the Ilmavoimat’s (Finnish Air Force’s) fleet of F/A-18C/D Hornets.
SAAB's new Electronic Attack Jammer Pod takes flight
SAAB has successfully carried out the first flight tests with its Electronic Attack Jammer Pod (EAJP), marking an important milestone in the system's development.


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A Silky Contemporary FireplaceWe did speak regarding the minimalist allure plus the area‐savvy model of modern fireplaces, together with the three kitchens beneath showcase this detail within a honestly mesmerizing trend. The first kitchen within white uses the fireplace as a sculptural center of interest that wows you quickly as well as delivers the kitchen a fiery also dynamic backdrop. The second modern kitchen clad within marble turns the cool fireplace with a Calacatta marble surround into a attribute that binds jointly the comfortable conversation neighborhood. And even if you desire to usher within a hint of rustic witchcraft into the modern kitchen, the silky fireplace suits within elegantly!
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It is merely stunning how model also trend are so cyclical, with how what is shunned as unfashionable fast discovers its technique back to the top of the modes list. It is something we could quality to elementary human essence that detests monotony plus craves constant modification. Stone walls suitable into this group absolutely. Not overly lengthy ago, it was shiny surfaces together with ultra‐contemporary surfaces that were sweltering. However presently everyone desires to attention textural contrast, beauty as well as creativity. Barn facelifts also industrial warehouse conversions are commonplace, with stone walls have moved from the outdoors plus into amazing bathrooms together with comfortable bedrooms.Today we flip through 30 splendid kitchens that revel within the rustic beauty of stone walls while modifying effortlessly to amalgamate contemporary ergonomics as well as various aesthetics. Neither mode nor tone plan are an obstruction here, as imaginative architects have discovered procedures to combine the stone wall with a diversity of kitchens. Position your feet up, bring a cup of your favored beverage also relish!
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Construct a Sunken Fire HoleFor a new convey on the untold fire hole inspirations out there, construct a sunken fire hole. Sunken holes are frequently safer, because the flames aren’t as uncovered to winds. They additionally emerge littler than a conventional above ground fire hole, which builds them a good choice for a littler areas.
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A Special Kitchen IslandThe kitchen island is increasingly becoming the center of interest of the contemporary kitchen, as well as even little kitchens are life loaded with minuscule islands that multitask with simplicity. It is only appropriate then that this is the kitchen island that achieves the first shot at huging the beauty of recovered wood! Cover the kitchen island with recovered wooden boards is a job that is both price‐effective also appropriate. Alternatively of renovating the whole island or even building a fresh one, just a fresh woodsy gloss for the existing island could quite alter the atmosphere of the kitchen with deliver it an absolutely fresh mien.One of the superiorities of recovered wood is the opulence that it grabs to even a trademark fresh kitchen island. Gratitude to all those nicks plus cuts together with dents composed over several decades, recovered as well as treated wooden boards deliver even a sparkly fresh kitchen an old mien also attractive with with the correct sealant, your exquisite fresh island would last for years to arrive!
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Panic‐stricken mornings are Thought to be a rare happening; at least that is how we will like it to be. However each morning looks like another battle against time with while we win some, we trend to lose a lot as correctly! Within our effort to eek out those few further minutes of snooze, our whole morning becomes a mess. Of course, we aren’t here to inspire you or demand you to begin strictly following a program beginning tomorrow. Alternatively, steady your early morning lethargy with a further arranged cupboard that saves precious minutes plus assures that you reach work on time!An arranged bedroom is everything regarding ease together with productivityWalk‐in cupboards as well as chic cupboards permit you to arrange your unending collection of outfits or suits with simplicity, also you additionally boast area for all those ties, shoes, attachments with full lot further. The foremost portion of the untold choices highlighted today is that all you own is on constant display!So, no further digging plus searching as you attempt to outstrip your clock every day. And exactly for good expedient, we boast additionally lined up a few beautiful nightstands together with bedside tables to finish your wish bedroom.
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Metallics are an undeniably sweltering mode within residence model, with they've continued their keep within the hot trends graphic for a few seasons presently. As stainless steel plus brass undoubtedly discover further area within the contemporary kitchen, the cozy captivate of copper isn’t something to be disregarded either. The last few years have noticed a increasing amount of owners together with architects hug copper to revitalize a kitchen area as well as deliver it that attractive also shining captivate. From the classic kitchens that showcase styles such as farmhouse with rustic to modern pleasures that are silky plus sophisticated, copper discovers a spot within every kitchen.If those bright copper pots together with pans are just not enough to quell your thirst for copper within the kitchen, a chic copper backsplash is a big technique to append further of this comfortable metal! Copper backsplashes do need some supervision. Occasionally wonderful also seemingly organic on further junctures, here are 19 kitchens that hug the beauty of a trendy copper backsplash.
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Great opportunity to lease one of the last available units in this modern development. This corner 1338 SF main floor bay has great exposure with big windows & directly faces 91 Street. There is ample surface parking with provisions for fascia and pylon signage. The Gateway Business Center is in close proximity to newer and growing neighborhoods of Ellerslie, Summerside, Rutherford and Orchards. The Plaza is minutes away from Anthony Henday Drive and Queen Elizabeth II Highway (Highway 2).


New Transformers Mega-Attraction for Universal
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"Transformers...will now be developed as a new theme park mega-attraction in a partnership between Universal Parks & Resorts, Hasbro, Inc. and DreamWorks Pictures.
The attraction will fuse 3D-HD media, mega special effects and stunning robotics with a ride system that will transform perceptions of theme park experiences. The rides are scheduled to make their debuts in early 2011, first at Universal Studios Singapore and then at Universal Studios Hollywood."
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LONDON/SINGAPORE, Sept 29 (Reuters) - Unexpectedly strong demand from China, along with rising oil and coal prices, should keep Asian liquefied natural gas (LNG) spot levels buoyant this winter. Despite rising supplies from new plants, spot prices (LNG-AS) have risen by 55 percent from their 2017 lows to $8.40 per million British thermal units (mmBtu) as Asian buyers also refilled summer stocks. With the peak demand October-March winter gas season almost underway, further price gains are expected.
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India might increase imports of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States at the right price, the oil minister said on Monday, even though some buyers in the South Asian country are trying to get rid of costly U.S. supplies. India's state-run company GAIL Ltd signed a swap deal with trader Gunvor to sell some of its U.S. LNG as the firm tries to cut costs for price-sensitive customers after a sharp fall in Asian spot prices made its U.S. gas unattractive, according to sources. GAIL has contracted for most of the capacity from one of Sabine Pass' liquefaction trains in the U.S. Gulf Coast, with deliveries expected to start in late 2017.
State-run gas company GAIL (India) Ltd has signed a time-swap deal with Swiss trader Gunvor to sell some of its U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG), sources said, as the Indian firm tries to ease the burden of its costly foreign LNG supplies. It is the first time-swap agreement by GAIL, which is trying to juggle its LNG portfolio to cut costs for price-sensitive Indian customers after a sharp fall in Asian spot prices made its U.S. gas unattractive.


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Men of God under Clergy Initiative for Integral Development (CIDE) have dumped Vice President Joyce Banda for Peter Mutharika, the President’s younger brother.
The clergy, led by Anglican priest, Fr Michael Mtambo, have changed their strong opposition to Mutharika and are now showering praises.
A government source said the clergy were even given a ministerial Benz to travel to the Eucharistic celebration in Magomero, Chiradzulu during the visit of the head of Anglican Church, Archbishop Rowan Williams.
Fr. Mtambo told reporters in Balaka on Friday that Malawians should not accuse President Bingu wa Mutharika of imposing draconian laws on the media because Section 46 of the Penal Code which gives powers to the minister of Information to ban newspapers that are critical of government, was first amended by the UDF government.
“The process to amend section 46 started with UDF regime. It is not Mutharika who is advancing it,” said Fr. Mtambo adding that the section is good because it demands journalists to write only true things.
His statement suggested that journalists sometimes write false stories.
Mtambo and his vice, Sheikh Ali Abudu and a member of the CIDE Rev Richard Padambo have been critical of Mutharika to the extent of calling him names. The clergy have been supporting vice president Joyce Banda.
“They organized a press conference in Balaka stabbing Bingu because of the VP. Today they have thrown Banda away and are praising Bingu. We find that very strange. I know they are bought to advance Peter’s campaign,” a source close to the group said.
“They have seen that the VP cannot give them money any more. They are doing that to survive and they have been given Chisokono,” the source said.
Mtambo denied being induced to change tune.

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Arthur Justin Jarvinen (January 27, 1956 – October 2, 2010) was an American composer. Of Finnish heritage, he was the son of a Lutheran clergyman and grew up in Ohio and Canada. He attended the California Institute of the Arts, studying percussion with John Bergamo, Karen Ervin Pershing, and Ruth Underwood. He eventually studied composition there with Morton Subotnick, Stephen Mosko, and Earle Brown. In 1981, he earned a Masters of Fine Arts degree and began teaching at the California Institute of the Arts, as well as becoming one of the original members of the California EAR Unit.
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by Dr Helen Szoke
As an organisation dedicated to tackling poverty for more than 60 years, Oxfam Australia is deeply concerned that levels of inequality continue to grow.
Oxfam Australia was born out of a merger between two leading Australian international development agencies: Community Aid Abroad and the Australian Freedom from Hunger Campaign. Today, Oxfam continues its mission to empower communities to build better lives and to tackle the many drivers of poverty in the modern world.
But right now, growing inequality is making Oxfam’s work harder. Extreme inequality entrenches poverty and it blocks the path to opportunities for people around the globe. And while economic development and globalisation have helped to lift millions out of poverty, there are also many who have fallen through the cracks. The global poverty rate has halved since 1990, but progress is unevenly spread across countries. Much of the reduction in extreme poverty occurred in East Asia—but even here, large pockets of poverty remain. Sub-Saharan Africa has seen much less improvement, with half of the world’s extreme poor calling the region home. As a result, while the picture of poverty may have improved for some, there are many who have been left behind. Inequality within countries has also been on the rise, and Australia is no exception.
One of the starkest ways to really understand where and how poverty persists is to look at people’s living conditions. Until it was dismantled, the ‘tent city’ protest by the homeless in Sydney was a constant reminder of the growing inequality divide in Australia, lying right in the centre of Martin Place—a location that is usually seen as core to the engine of Australia’s economic growth. Organisations like Vinnies do a much-needed job in addressing Australia’s homelessness crisis every day.
At Oxfam, we get to understand what living conditions are like for people the world over. At the same time that Australia has been facing a crisis in homelessness, women across South Asia have been facing a crisis of working poverty. Women like Fatima, who work up to twelve hours a day sewing clothes bound for sale in Melbourne, Sydney and around Australia, remain so poor that they cannot afford a bed, enough food and decent housing—let alone having any spare money for medical costs. Twenty-year-old Fatima makes a mere 43 cents per hour, while one of the highest paid CEOs of a leading Australian clothing brand earns up to $2,500 an hour.
These extremes of inequality should not exist in Australia—or around the globe.
For the past few years Oxfam has released annual reports on inequality, timed to coincide with the World Economic Forum annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland. The Davos event has traditionally been a meeting of the world’s most rich and powerful, and has been a key moment for Oxfam to compel governments and the ‘haves’ to commit to doing more to help the ‘have-nots’ by tackling inequality.
Why do we focus on inequality? Countries that are more unequal have worse social outcomes in terms of health, life expectancy, mental illness and imprisonment rates. Inequality hinders social mobility and makes it harder to break the poverty cycle. Poor families have less ability to invest in their children’s education, which would help to open up economic opportunities; people are less able to stay healthy and can easily slip further into poverty if they fall sick. Inequality also means policies can be influenced to preference those with power and wealth, which undermines economic prosperity, fuels corruption and limits the provision of public services that communities around the world rely on.
Oxfam’s reports on inequality this year (Growing gulf between work and wealth, and Reward work, not wealth) continue to challenge the notion that growing the economic pie for the wealthiest will trickle down to benefit everyone. We have observed the richest people and firms accumulate record levels of wealth, while ordinary people, who are often at the bottom of business supply chains, are paid barely enough to get by. Last year, globally over 80 per cent of new wealth went to the wealthiest one percent, while the poorest half of humanity saw no increase in wealth at all—absolutely zero. We also saw the biggest rise in the number of billionaires in history—their increase in wealth was enough to end extreme poverty seven times over.
This stark picture of inequality sadly also extends to Australia. The share of wealth concentrated in the hands of the top one per cent of Australians has grown to 23 per cent in 2017—more wealth than the bottom 70 per cent of Australians combined. The gulf between the wealth shares held by the top one per cent and bottom 50 per cent in Australia is now the greatest at any point over the past two decades; and, over this period, the wealth share held by the top one per cent has grown almost continuously, while the wealth share held by the poorest 50 per cent has fallen almost continuously. The number of Australian billionaires has also more than doubled over the past ten years, from 14 in 2008 to 33 in 2017, with a corresponding increase in total wealth of almost 140 per cent to $115.4 billion. Yet over the same time, the average wages of ordinary Australians have increased by just 36 per cent and average household wealth grew by just 12 per cent.
Ordinary Australians’ wages have not grown to match their contribution to the economy: except for the top 20 per cent household income group, income shares for all income groups in Australia have fallen over the decade to 2015.
What do all these numbers tell us? There’s clearly something going wrong when the differences are so stark. The widening gap between the rich and poor suggests that simply focussing on growing the economic pie, especially at the top, is not enough. This alone does not benefit the community as a whole.
Oxfam believes extreme inequality is not inevitable, but is an outcome of policy decisions. Businesses and governments can make decisions that will ensure the community receives a fair share of benefits of economic growth and can commit to taking steps to closing the inequality divide.
Companies can commit to ensuring a living wage for workers at home and in their global supply chains. Governments can hold these firms to account by legislating for businesses to report on their human rights due diligence, including paying living wages. Oxfam is calling on the biggest clothing retail chains in Australia to ensure their garment workers, such as those in Bangladesh and Vietnam, are paid a living wage.
At the other end of the economic divide, big businesses must ensure they pay a fair share of taxes in the countries where they operate, as well as here in Australia. Government can play a role too, by introducing tax transparency measures which allow the public to hold businesses (and governments) to account over tax arrangements. We already know that one in three large Australian firms reported on by the ATO paid no tax in Australia in 2015–2016. The Government can mandate that Australian-based companies also reveal the taxes they pay around the world, giving us a global picture of who pays the right amount of tax and where. We need continued reform towards a fairer tax system, including ending the tax competition between governments that leads to a race to the bottom on corporate tax rates—where everyone loses out.
Inequality has been growing, but it does not need to continue this way. It’s time for action to end this trend, in Australia and around the world.
Oxfam’s recent reports on inequality can be found here:
Dr Helen Szoke is Chief Executive of Oxfam Australia.


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The Backyard Garden Project emerged in response to the COVID-19 crisis and the inspiring resilience being demonstrated by our community. As we have collectively continued to navigate these uncertain times, people have been connecting more strongly than ever with their communities, neighbours, and nature. In learning new skills and finding new hobbies, many people are learning to garden and grow fresh food at home.
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Parent management training is a group of treatment techniques used to help parents with children who are experiencing behavioral health issues. Parent management training has been extensively researched with many controlled studies attesting to its efficacy (Journal of the American Academy of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Volume 36, Issue 10, 1997) This approach helps families with acting out behaviors such as verbal aggression, ADHD or oppositional behaviors.
The clinicians at FPA have a great deal of experience treating not only children but parents who are challenged by a child struggling with behavioral issues. Our providers offer hope and new techniques to parents who have “tried everything” in their power to gain control over these often disruptive episodes. Many times these behaviors occur in the home or in public leaving parents frustrated and embarrassed. Other members of the family are also affected by these incidents. There is a different way. Our clinicians empower parents to regain control using positive reinforcement and creative parenting approaches that often lead to a calmer and happier home life for our families.


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How Soon Can Breast Implants Soften After Surgery?
Breast implants are often recommended if you have deflated or asymmetrical breasts. While many women want to show off the results of cosmetic surgery right away, it does take time for your body to adjust.
If you've just undergone breast augmentation in Beverly Hills or Brea, CA, don't feel discouraged if your implants aren't natural-looking right away. It can take several days or up to a week to complete the breast implant settling process.
After breast augmentation, no one likes to wait. But at Dr. Corbin Plastic Surgery, spending time in recovery is the most essential part of the process. If you want to learn about saline or silicone implants, you've come to the right place. Board-certified plastic surgeon Dr. Frederic Corbin can help you get back into your usual routines as soon as possible.
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During breast augmentation, we insert saline or silicone implants through an incision made in or near the breast. Implant and incision placement are discussed at the time of your consultation. The implant's projection, width, and volume are also tailored to suit your body type and needs. Implants are always positioned in a way that creates a natural look and feel.
Our cosmetic surgery is usually performed on an outpatient basis. You can return home the same day but plan to take time off for recovery. Dr. Corbin Plastic Surgery will provide guidelines and let you know what to expect. You might have bruising or soreness around the incision site. We recommend wearing a compression garment for your safety and comfort.
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Listen to Waylon Jennings ‘The Music Inside’ Tribute Album for Free
'Waylon: the Music Inside: A Collaboration Dedicated to Waylon Jennings, Volume 1' features new performances of some of Waylon's most beloved songs by a wide range of country stars including Alabama (reuniting just for this album!), Jamey Johnson, Trace Adkins and Waylon's own flesh and blood, son Shooter Jennings.
For Shooter's mother Colter and producer Stewart, this project was a true labor of love, as you can read in our exclusive interview with the duo right here. In fact, it turned out to be a much bigger project than either of them imagined; there will now be not one but three volumes of this collection released in the coming months.
As Stewart himself says, "When you dig into Waylon's music, you better take some time, 'cause it's gonna take a while." So let's get started with each of the 11 great songs from 'Waylon: the Music Inside, a collaboration dedicated to Waylon Jennings, Volume 1,' all available for your free streaming pleasure below.
(And if we can be so forward and repeat ourselves a bit, our exclusive interview with Colter and Stewart about the album makes for a nice read while you're listening.)
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Have a look at Shakti Kapoor welcoming Unlock 1.0 with this hilarious video. In this video, Shakti Kapoor could be seen carrying a red drum on his head as he walked towards the gate of his society in a mask.
Bollywood Veteran: Shakti Kapoor’s recent video has been playing on every other phone. The hilarious clip shows Shakti Kapoor outside his society with a huge red drum on his head. Shakti Kapoor welcomed Unlock 1.0 (where people can step outside their houses and visit restaurants, malls, etc.) with the funny video.
The 67-year-old Bollywood Citizen could be seen walking with the red drum in the video, which is when a person from his society (probably Kapoor’s friend) stops the actor and asks him where he is headed to. Kapoor removes his mask and replies,
“Daaru lene jaa raha hoon (I am going to buy liquor),” in his typical style.
Unable to get his laughter in control after seeing Shakti Kapoor carrying the red drum for liquor, the friend says,
“Poori society ke liye lekar aana (Bring it for the entire society).” The video has gone viral ever since.
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Shakti Kapoor is not an exception; a lot of celebrities welcomed Unlock 1.0 by stepping out of their homes. Milind Soman and Ankita Konwar were caught on camera running a few days into Unlock 1.0. After that some days later, Kareena Kapoor Khan along with his Hubby: Saif Ali Khan and Kid: Taimur Ali Khan, were seen enjoying the sunset at Marine Drive, a place in Mumbai which has been crowded since Unlock 1.0 began.
After Unlock 1.0, the entertainment industry is tightening its socks to get back to work. Maha CM: Udhav Thackeray has allowed shooting to begin provided all laid down COVID-19 safety measures are followed without any compromise.

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Crazy Heart Had the Best Movie Soundtrack Ever
Crazy Heart is an Oscar-winning film, nabbing the awards for best actor and best original song. The best original song is called The Weary Kind, written by Ryan Bingham and T Bone Burnett. It is the final song written in the film by Jeff Bridges' character and recorded by Colin Farrell's character. Jeff Bridges' career is saved and he's sober and happy. The end. Oh sorry... Spoilers...
On the soundtrack, however, it is Bingham and his backing band The Dead Horses that record the song. On top of Bingham, Buck Owens, The Louvin Brothers, Townes Van Zandt and even the great Waylon Jennings make appearances on the album. Colin Farrell and Jeff Bridges also show their musical talent and manage to record a few of the songs.
Though it seems to be one of those films that hooks a bunch of awards then rides off into the sunset never to be heard from again, this soundtrack will stand the test of time. It is, in my humble opinion, the best movie soundtrack ever.


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President Donald Trump is trying to move on from the coronavirus, and Congress is rushing to fill the void. The lack of comprehensive federal planning as states begin to reopen has jolted lawmakers of both parties. And now they're jumping…
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Some senators now say they'd like lawmakers to be tested for the coronavirus. Their comments come days after congressional leaders declined an offer of 1,000 virus tests from the Trump White House.
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Top congressional and White House officials emerged from grueling negotiations at the Capitol over the nearly $2 trillion coronavirus rescue package saying they expected to reach a deal Tuesday.
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President Donald Trump suggested Monday he had qualms about extending the current 15-day suggested shutdown as his officials warned about the deepening coronavirus crisis and Congress and the White House struggled to complete a nearly $2 trillion economic rescue package.
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Democratic congresswoman Katie Hill of California has resigned amid an ethics probe and revelations of an affair with a campaign staffer.
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At Select Auto and Truck Repair in West Orange, NJ, our objective is to keep your diesel truck on the road, where it belongs. Whether it’s maintenance, repair, or information that keeps you from needing a repair, we do our best to keep you informed on how to best take care of your diesel truck. Cavitation is a leading killer of diesel engines. It’s an interesting process, albeit an expensive one if your diesel engine is a victim of cavitation. From our team here at Select Auto and Truck Repair, here's what you should look out for:
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Cats are wonderful creatures, fluffy and cuddly. Their ears are very distinct parts of their body and there are many amazing things about those ears.
You may just like the feel of the ears between your fingers when you touch them but you are about to find out TEN amazing things about your cat’s ear.
- There are thirty-six muscles in each the cat’s ears (more than five times the number of muscles in a human ear). This muscles makes the ears very flexible to move in any direction of a detected noise. A cat can turn its ears to about 180 degrees in any direction.
- The cat’s ears contain fluids that sends signals to the brain when the whole body of the cat is imbalanced. The cat’s brain helps it know which direction is up, so she can stand or sit right. This is what is responsible for how cats always land on their feet when they fall.
- Cats communicate with their ears, especially with other cats and this has been proven to be an effective but subtle way of communicating in cats. They also use the position of their ears to send messages to their owners. You can determine how your cat feels by the position of the cat’s ears.
- Cats can hear five times clearer and five times farther than humans. This helps them recognize voices quickly and also determine potential threats and predators on time.
- Cat’s ears are always inactive at birth and up till about a week after birth. The ears canals will open up when the cat is a week old and in two weeks, the cat would have recognized voices. In a month, the cat’s ears are fully functional.
- A deaf cat still lives as fine as others. Only a professional will notice the difference because the other senses of a cat are also very strong, so the cat will adjust without much problems.
- The tufts (which are extremely cute) are actually protecting the cat’s ear from foreign noise and objects. They are cute and cool to touch, but are also crucial to the wellbeing of a cat.
- Cat ears determine their mood. It is a reflexive reaction for the cat’s ear to go sideways and downward when they are provoked or angry. The ears are laid close to the head when it is depressed.
- White cats with blue eyes are mostly deaf, especially if the cat has long hair. A gene mutation could be held responsible for this, the pleiotropic gene – which is responsible for the white hair and blue eyes – is also responsible for abnormalities in a part of the ear called cochlea which sends signals of sound to the brain.
- Abnormal ear shapes in cats are also caused by gene mutation in cats. Such mutation can be seen in cats like the Scottish fold and the American Curl. These breeds are however prone to more bone deformities than others.
Cats are amazing pets and there still is a lot to know about them.

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ZUBAYR, Iraq, June 19 — The gash in a critical pipeline that saboteurs struck four days ago remained submerged in a vast lake of crude oil on Saturday, defying attempts at repairs that would get the oil moving again to tankers in the Persian Gulf.
In southern summer heat of at least 120 degrees, with great plumes of flames and smoke at refineries dotting the horizon of a parched and desolate plain, workers at times moved so slowly that they seemed to be mirages. The pace frustrated American military and private engineers who were there to drain the lake so that repairs could proceed.
"It's just really a logistical nightmare to work here," said Michael Doherty of the Army Corps of Engineers, a resident engineer on an oil infrastructure restoration in the south, who had led a convoy of pumps, lights and cranes across nearly impassable roads. "You don't have it, you can't go back for it."
At the same time, suspicions grew here that the attack on this pipeline last Tuesday, and on another large pipeline the day before, were in effect inside jobs, explosions so carefully placed in the barely comprehensible web of Iraqi pipelines that only someone with expert knowledge could have directed the work. The attacks shut down exports from Iraq's southern oil fields, which are by far its most productive.
"They must have had help from someone who knew very well where the pipelines were, said a civil engineer with the Southern Oil Company who would not give his name. Asked whether the help would have had to come from someone now active in the company, the engineer said, "Perhaps."
The engineer said that repairs on the second sabotaged pipeline were more advanced, with 90 percent of the work completed. He said that it could begin carrying oil within a few days, possibly Sunday.
The daylong ordeal produced little more than plans to begin pumping the lakes the next day, and it underscored the dilapidated state of Iraq's oil infrastructure. One reason the strikes were able to shut down the system is that valves in the pipelines, meant to isolate breaches, are broken down, ineffective or missing.
"I think it's probably normal in Iraq because the designed systems weren't very good," said Lyle Nelson, a Halliburton engineer who arrived late in the day to lend advice on the pumping project.
The delays and technical problems near Zubayr, the air filled with the sickly sweet smell of evaporating crude, also revealed some of the other challenges Iraq faces in preserving its oil infrastructure against determined and sophisticated saboteurs.
Rare equipment for stopping oil leaks did not arrive. Convoys with both equipment and technical experts took hours to organize as security consultants scurried about in the heat. At least one vehicle got stuck on the ravaged Iraqi roads. The Americans once threatened to drive off if Iraqis who were smoking and using spark-prone pumps near the sea of oil did not pull their equipment back.
The oil continued to bubble and ripple above the submerged breach in the pipeline, creating a deep canal of oil perhaps a quarter of a mile long and dozens of strangely shaped lakes — some vaguely in the shape of sand traps at golf courses — that seemed to go on forever.
The black pools alternately evoked Armageddon and Jed Clampett, the poor mountaineer in the television situation comedy who discovered oil bubbling up on his land while hunting, became rich and moved his family to Beverly Hills.
No security was obvious in the desolate emptiness, except for Ghurkas, working for a private security company, who were there to protect the Army Corps of Engineers and its contractors, Halliburton and Kellogg, Brown & Root.
"We are trying studying security plans now," said Sheik Jabbar Ali al-Luabi, director general of the Southern Oil Company, which is responsible for the main repairs. "After we finish them, we will announce them."
Mr. Nelson said that, partly because it was so hard to isolate breached sections, the immediately affected part of the pipeline was 30 miles long. That length of the pipeline, which is 48 inches in diameter, would contain about 370,000 barrels oil if it were full, he said. Unless the pipeline could be plugged, it would all have to spill out before repairs could start.
The day began at an Army Corps base near the Basra Airport — the large city of Basra is less than 10 miles away — where there are loads of equipment for the operation and sport utility vehicles with engineers and managers.
The convoy took until just after noon to get started, and then it encountered the jouncing, potholed back roads leading to the breach. The convoy crept by a smoldering junkyard being picked over by Iraqis. A donkey hitched to a cart waited patiently for its master.
Around 1:15 the convoy arrived at the breach. About 35 Iraqi workers were laboring slowly in the heat, many wearing blue jumpers with SOC in white on the back — for Southern Oil Company.
By 2 p.m., an earth mover had begun pushing dirt across the canal of oil to form a dam. The idea was to isolate the breach, then plug the pipeline with inflatable balloons called stopples. But word soon came over a radio that no stopples for pipelines this large could be found in Iraq or in the region on short notice.
The dam took about an hour to finish, and Iraqi workers gradually sucked oil from one pit that looked like a swimming hole. The pipeline — but not the broken section — was exposed below, as oil seeped out of the surrounding soil and again accumulated in the bottom of the pit.
As the work slowed even further, two SOC workers debated whether this pipeline had been sabotaged or simply ruptured because it was so old and corroded. One of the workers, named Adnan, appeared to win the debate by pointing out that a motorcycle battery used to set off the charge had been found nearby.
A local engineer said that the saboteurs had dug a hole and set the charges — the pipeline is buried about six feet below the surface.
"And we find pieces of clay and mud as if thrown out," Adnan said, explaining one result of the blast.
The Iraqi and Army Corps engineers were awaiting the arrival of the experts from Halliburton when the radio cracked. "We're not good shape here," someone said on the other end. "We're stuck."
A KBR engineer, standing in the dizzying fumes generated by evaporation of the oil, swore. The Halliburton engineers finally arrived, but then the dispute over safety broke out. A spark, the American engineers said, could create a huge fireball.
As the Iraqis sullenly pulled their equipment back after 6 p.m., the workday ended. It was not safe to drive in this area in the dark, Mr. Doherty said, so it was time to go.


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Does this put any pressure on congress to reach a deal on the debt ceiling?
Imagine that, people not responding well to demagoguery. That hasn't happened since...well, the last time Republicans tried to hold the economy hostage using the debt ceiling in 1995-96. My hope is that they will learn their lesson this time, and do their negotiating about the budget when they are passing taxing and spending legislation rather than when the question is whether we should default on the nation's debt.
I believe they were fooled both times by the noisiest part of the Republican base and by polls taken before the public started paying attention to what congress was doing. In the abstract, more debt doesn't sound good to people. As the crisis builds, and they realize a vote not to raise the debt ceiling is a vote to default on the debt, the notion becomes less popular.
But Republican legislators are trapped by their own rhetoric. They whip up their base with talk of a crisis, even though they've raised the debt ceiling in similar circumstances without a peep for a Republican president, then they have trouble backing away from their demagoguery as the crisis they've brought on approaches.
It isn't smart governance, and it turns out that it isn't smart politics, either. And now, they're bringing out another relic from the 1995-96 crisis, the balanced budget amendment. As written, it would restrict federal spending to 18 percent of GDP, and would require a super majority to raise taxes. The super majority rule is undemocratic and has led to an ongoing fiscal crisis in California as a minority holds the state hostage for their agenda. In essence, it would require that when we go into a recession and the GDP falls while tax receipts fall, we make big cuts elsewhere, probably including Social Security and Medicare, which would make the recession worse.
A more workable alternative would be to stop believing in magic when it comes to budgetary matters, and pass the taxes required to pay for the services voters demand. But that would mean abandoning more than 30 years of tax demagoguery.


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The Happy Girls race series kicks off in Bend this Saturday, May 21. The racing series offers 5k, 10k and half-marathon distance options to create an accessible environment that embraces all levels of competitiveness. As the name implies, Happy Girls is a race designed for women competitors to celebrate a range of personal fitness goals in an encouraging environment. Those unable to make the event in person can take part in the Happy Girls virtual run.
'The race flows through iconic Bend running trails and landmarks. Each distance links up with the notorious River Trail, famous for its easy access and stunning views, then continues through the Old Mill District. The shorter legs have turnaround points just beyond the Old Mill at Sawyer's Landing Park or looping through Columbia Park. The half marathon gives runners an extended view of the Deschutes, bringing them on the River Trail to a turnaround point just beyond Sawyer Park. Happy Girls participants get to explore sections of the River Trail that hide themselves from the public eye.
The Bend Happy Girls Race begins a three-race series that extends around the Pacific Northwest, with other races taking place in Spokane (Sept. 17) and Sisters (Nov. 5). New to the series this year is a reward for competing in all three of the half-marathon or 5k races, referred to as the "Trifecta," with awards given out after the Sisters race.
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..since Free Comic Book Day. I mentioned that Love and Capes #7 got a ton of good reviews. I’m posting links and excerpts of them here, along with links to their websites, presented in no particular order. Really, I’m amazed and heartened by all this online acclaim. Stuff like this makes it easier to begin the long process of doing the next book.
"If your friendly neighborhood comics shop limits you to just but one free comic on Free Comic Book Day, that free comic should be my pal Thom Zahler’s Love and Capes #7 [Maerkle Press]. This issue of "the heroically super situation comedy" marks a major development in the lives of book-store owner Abby and her boyfriend Mark, who is also the Crusader, the most powerful super-hero on the planet. In 24 filled pages, we get holiday fun with the families, heartwarming moments, incredible gifts, dialogue so clever that I literally laughed out loud on at least three occasions while reading the issue, some of the most likeable characters in comics, and some of the most inviting art as well. Issue after issue, this is one of the best comics published today."
"Love and Capes #7 • A neat little romantic comedy in superhero drag: The Crusader wants to find exactly the right moment to propose to his girlfriend, but family issues, holidays and occasional spates of crime fighting are getting in the way. It’s an airy, self-contained coda to the recent miniseries, and artist Thomas F. Zahler makes visual ideas from contemporary animation work on the page. A-"
"…there’s one I really like, Love and Capes, which is a sort of romantic comedy superhero sitcom about a superhero and his normal girlfriend. The cartoon style is similar to newspaper cartoons, and it’s sweet and funny."
"I found this an amusing comic, which makes creative use of its pastiches of Clark Kent, Bruce Wayne (here an African-American billionaire who in his heroic alter-ego is the best friend of the Superman-type hero), Ma and Pa Kent, etc."
"… an extremely important issue of the series, in which The Crusdader struggles with proposing to his girlfriend Abby. It is a pretty touching issue, and extremely well done. Clearly it is a critical moment in the overall series, so much of one that I am honestly surprised they are giving it away for free. High marks all around – this one was definitely good enough to pay for." (Four and a half smacks)
"Maerkle Press is publishing a neat little romance book called "Love and Capes," which is essentially a light-hearted romance between a Superman-pastiche named Crusader and a bookstore proprietor named Abigail. It sounds cheesy and passe, I know, but I read the free issue and I’ve got to say, it warmed the cockles of my heart. "
"Love and Capes issues always make me go “eeeeeee” with happiness after reading them. They’re terrific with their blend of romance, superheroes, and comedy."
"Thomas Zahler bills his series as "The Heroically Super Situation Comedy" and indeed, the focus of this book is more on gentle, tongue-in-cheek parody and screwball comedy than the never-ending battle of the costumed set…Zahler injects a defining sense of humanity to his characters that helps them rise above the too-obvious parallels. Mark and Abby come across as a realistic and likeable couple (one member of whom just happens to be able to fly and crush coal into diamond). Abby’s sister Charlotte provides humorous outsider commentary on the superhero world while struggling with real world issues of her own. The shadowy Darkblade is a more down-to-earth and supportive best friend than Bruce Wayne’s alter ego ever was. This earnest approach combined with Zahler’s humorous dialogue and appealing cartoonist style makes Love and Capes an engaging read."
"Think to yourself: What would Superman be like if it were a romantic sitcom à la Mad About You or Friends? Well Love and Capes is the answer with an often hilarious look at a superhero trying to please his bookstore owning girlfriend while saving the world and ducking his ex, an Amazonian princess. Sound familiar? Honestly, this has some sharp writing and really great, light-hearted art work."
"As I understand it, one of the missions of Free Comic Book Day is to introduce people to comics they haven’t tried previously in the hopes of convincing them to purchase said comics in the future. Mission accomplished, Free Comic Book Day…Just about each page is a romantic-comedy beat with its own punch line, moving the story forward but standing on its own. (It’s kind of like For Better or Worse without the icky gender and relationship dynamics.) The characters are sturdy and likeable enough to keep the rhythms from becoming repetitive…It’s a charming, easygoing book about sympathetic people in weird circumstances. It uses those circumstances for comedy and contrast, but it doesn’t let them overwhelm the core charms of the story."

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MediaBoss Music Monday: The Adam Ezra Edition
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Who will man shortstop for the Yankees next year after Derek Jeter retires? Well, here’s one possibility.
FOX Sports’ Jon Morosi reports that the Yankees were among the teams in attendance today to watch a showcase for Cuban shortstop Aledmys Diaz in Arizona. The Cardinals, Blue Jays, Mariners, Padres, and Giants were also on hand.
Diaz, 23, hit .315/.404/.500 with 12 home runs and 11 stolen bases in 313 plate appearances at-bats during his last season in Cuba from 2011-2012. There are questions about his defense, so his future might actually be at second base.
Diaz was originally expected to sign with a team last offseason, but he was suspended for a year for falsifying his age in an effort to get around MLB’s international spending cap and land a bigger contract. He’ll be eligible to sign next week, so we could see something come together pretty soon.
There are breaking reports of a gunman outside Nationals Park in Washington who open fired during a career fair for concession workers at the ballpark.
Washington D.C. police have been dispatched. There are reports of at least one person injured after having been shot in the face. Police are advising people to avoid the South Capitol area and areas surrounding Nats Park.
More as we learn more.
There is a disturbing report out of the Dominican Republic, yet to be confirmed by police, but in wide circulation thanks to a series of tweets from Hall of Famer Pedro Martinez. The report: that looters encountered a still alive Yordano Ventura after his automobile accident, robbing of him his World Series ring and other possessions, before leaving him to die.
The report comes from Dominican Republic journalist Euri Cabral, who made the claim on a radio station. His comments were picked up by Martinez, who tweeted about it in Spanish. The tweets, collected and translated by the Royals Review blog:
“How outrageous to know that a life like Yordano’s could have been saved had it not been that they looted him the way he was looted . . . Now it is more painful to know that Yordano remained alive after the accident and instead of someone to help him, they robbed him and let him die . . . I hope an investigation will be carried out, because if there is any specific evidence of this, I would feel a great deal of shame for my country.”
As for the state of details which are currently confirmed, Rustin Dodd and Maria Torres of the Kansas City Star report that Ventura crashed his Jeep after leaving an annual festival, losing control and hitting a guardrail in a mountainous area in foggy conditions. Ventura was not wearing a seatbelt at the time and was ejected from the vehicle.
Ventura’s family is said to be pushing for further investigation and clarification as to Cabral’s claims. We will obviously followup with anything Dominican authorities say on the matter.