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Introduction: How to Make the Millennium Falcon Into the Memory Falcon and Bring Out 3D Print Detail
This project shows you how to turn a 3D sculpture into a desktop organizer.
Step 1: Watch the Video
Step 2: Get a Model to Modify
You can turn just about any 3D model (sculptures, castles, a cat, etc.) into a desktop organizer with these techniques.
For the model, I searched on Thingiverse and found Andrew Askedall’s Fillenium Malcon - Thing number 919475.
Andrew’s model had the advantage of printing all in one piece and it didn't need supports. This is something I wanted to continue in my remix of this well done model.
Step 3: Gather Your Memories and Measure Them
Get the items you want the organizer to hold (flash drives, pens, etc.) and measure them.
Step 4: Get 3D Builder - It's Free Too
If you have Windows 10, you might already have Microsoft's 3D builder installed. Just type in the search bar and see. If not, you can get it for free from the app store.
Step 5: Calibration/test Block
I didn't want to make all the changes to a model then print it and find out it didn't work, so I made a test block first. That way if I needed to make changes to the shapes that get subtracted from the main model, I could do so without wasting lots of time and PLA.
With the measurements you took in step 3, make shapes that represent the parts that will be inserted into your model.
To make the calibration part, make a large rectangular block and subtract the insert shapes from it.
To make the cut outs, select the part you want to be subtracted, click Edit then click Subtract. The highlighted part gets subtracted from its surroundings.
Step 6: Print and Test Fit
Print the calibration block using the same printing process you will use for your final model.
Test fit your parts. You might need to change the shapes of the parts you subtract from the main model.
The top of the USB slots sagged down a bit. I needed to add a chamfer to the top of the USB slots (because I didn't want to use supports). This made the shape self supporting when it printed.
Step 7: Modifying Your Model
Click here for a video of these steps.
In 3D Builder, open the model you want to modify.
Using the shapes you verified on the calibration block (or the dimensions of those shapes), subtract the shapes from the main model where you want to insert your memory sticks.
I tried to use natural lines in the model to hide smaller shapes like the micro SD cards.
The large green block represents USB flash drives and can fit into the front docking port.
Position your shape in the model. While it is selected, click Editthen click Subtractto make a cut out in the model.
Step 8: Integrating Your Modifications
I wanted the modifications to look like they were a part of the original model as much as I could. I placed the USB slots here between features in the model that I wanted to preserve.
To make these USB ports aligned in an arc, I inserted a cylinder in the model to use as a guide. To insert, left click Insert then Cylinder. Once done, just delete the cylinder.
Step 9: Save Your File
Once your done making all the mods you want, you are ready to get a printable file.
To make an STL file (or other format if you prefer), left click Menuthen select Save as. In the Save as drop down menu, select STL as the save as type. Then save the file.
Here you can download the files I made:
Step 10: Printer Settings
Click for a video of slicer settings.
Use your preferred slicer. I used Simplify 3D for printing the model.
The settings I used:
- Layer height: 0.15 mm
- Top/Bottom layers: 3
- Perimeters: 3
- Infill: 15%
- Include a raft
- No supports
Step 11: Print Your Model
I used white PLA.
Right now the finished model looks bland and lacking many of the features that are present in the model.
Step 12: Applying Black Wash
Click for a video of this step: black wash mixing and application.
Black wash will bring out much of the finer details by concentrating in the crevasses when it dries.
Black wash ingredients:
- 15 grams distilled water - tap water can cause mold
- 15 grams matte fluid medium
- 1.5 grams wetting agent
- 5 drops of black ink
Mix the ingredients and apply with a small brush. You don't need to worry about being too uniform. Just spread it around on all sides. When it dries, lines in the model will get much darker than the surrounding areas bringing the detail out.
Step 13: Enhanced Detail
See the difference in detail between the freshly printed model and the black washed model.
Step 14: Insert Your Parts
Get your masterpiece ready for display.
Step 15: Enjoy
Place your finished model for all to see.
You can check out my YouTube channel for more projects, like the lamp you see above.
Now go make something.
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What are the top five new networking roles we’ll see in IT – and how will they help us today?
The 2020 Global Networking Trends Report identified five new networking roles that we will see in IT. In this blog post, we will explore those five new roles and discuss how you and your teams can prepare for the future.
AI for Networking: Separating the Hype from Reality
AI is everywhere—but what is real and what’s just hype? We will dig into how AI can be used today (and in the future) in networking.
Will we recognize Networking in 2 years? Exploring Networking Trends in Europe
What are the networking trends in Europe? This post details the findings in Cisco’s Global Networking Trends Report as it pertains to EMEAR.
SD-WAN at an Inflection Point: As Deployments Scale, Enterprises Look Beyond Connectivity
Through a comprehensive data collection process, IDC recently interviewed enterprises with distributed business operations to understand the impact of deploying Cisco software-defined wide area networking (SD-WAN) technology.
SDN is Growing Up – It’s called IBN
How do you define SDN? And how does IBN continue its work? In this post, learn about SDN’s evolution, how IBN expands SDN, and how AI helps networks adapt.
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Network Service Based Automation Part 2 – Building Services
Part 2 video looks at the development process, and walks you through the 4 steps in service creation.


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"Business lobby and some Democrats voice opposition to Obama’s crackdown on offshore tax havens."
Yesterday, the Obama administration announced “a major offensive against businesses and wealthy individuals who avoid U.S. taxes by parking cash overseas.” Predictably, the business lobby immediately cried foul over the changes, claiming that they will destroy businesses and “eliminate American jobs.” But Congressional roadblocks have also emerged:
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Max Baucus, a Montana Democrat, called for “further study” of Obama’s proposals within minutes of the president’s announcement yesterday. Representative Joseph Crowley, a Democrat on the tax-writing House Ways and Means Committee, said he’s wary because the tax changes would hurt Citigroup Inc., his New York district’s largest private-sector employer.
The Wonk Room provides some facts to help inform “wary” Democrats.

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Estimating rather than doing mental math as you shop for groceries can help you stay on budget, according to new research in this month’s Journal of Marketing.
“When it comes to math calculations, human beings, most of us, are very limited in terms of what we can pull off,” says Koert van Ittersum of the Georgia Institute of Technology, one of the co-authors of the study.
Using a calculator to tally up the goods in your grocery cart produces the most accurate results, but rounding up or down to the nearest dollar will yield better results than trying to add $2.49 to $3.76 to whatever else you put in the cart.
“Your life will get much easier,” says Ittersum.
The study looked at 293 shoppers at two grocery stores in Atlanta. Researchers found that about 26 per cent of shoppers used calculators, including calculators on cellphones, to add up their purchases as they shopped. The percentage varied along income lines: Among low-income shoppers, 35 per cent used calculators. Among higher income shoppers, only 17 per cent did.
Lab tests meanwhile, showed that when asked to tally purchases mentally, participants who tried to do it using exact prices made larger errors than those who estimated the total cost by adding together figures they had rounded up or down. That’s because after three or four items, people generally lose track or become confused, says Ittersum. Those using estimates, on the other hand, can more easily keep on adding small rounded numbers together.
People who have to pay more at the checkout than they thought they would are not happy customers, says Ittersum. Research shows they blame the store, not themselves, for the error, which could affect whether or not they return to the store.
Scott Dineen, 43, an electronics engineer and father of two, keeps a running estimate of his purchases as he shops for groceries and finds he is never far off the mark.
“I used to do it with my mom when I was growing up,” he said, on his way in to a Price Chopper on Victoria Park Ave.
Lena Roxborough, a stay-at-home mom of two in her 40s, does the same thing. She arrived early in the morning with a list divided into categories to make sure she doesn’t overspend.
“There are other things we’d like to spend money on,” she said.
Ligaya Baguioro has memorized the prices of things she buys often, such as eggs and milk and cereal, and her estimates are usually within $2 or $3 of the total at the cash and only because it’s hard to calculate taxes.
“If you don’t have that much money, you have to only buy what you need, and mostly on sale. Everything I got is on sale. I have to. Otherwise you won’t make ends meet,” she said.

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This Monday was open evening at Miss E’s school, a chance for Paul and I to see inside her classroom and be amazed at the progress our beautiful 5 year old has made in a term and a half at school. Book club was also meeting to review Brother of the More Famous Jack by Barbara Trapido. For a Monday evening this was an unusually busy one! Continue reading
It feels like a while since I wrote a book club review … in fact its been about 7 weeks. We postponed our last book club meeting until after Easter and then (confession time) I couldn’t attend due to illness! Laura had chosen the 1984 novel Neuromancer by William Gibson. I was disappointed to miss this months book club as this was the one read I really needed to discuss with the group … but more about why later. Continue reading
This week our little book club meet for another night of friendship, wine, and literary discussion. It was also the first time we had one of our members attend via Skype (with BYO wine) which I think speaks volumes about how enjoyable book club evenings are, as well as the book itself. This month our little book club reviewed – The Pearl that Broke Its Shell by Nadia Hashimi. We had planned to discuss this novel at our annual Christmas dinner but conversation got the better of us. So we held off until now. Continue reading
A new year is well and truly upon us and so is a fresh year of book club reading. Monday was the first time since our annual Christmas dinner we had all been together. Given this, the first glass of wine was spent catching up on everyone’s adventures over the Christmas and New Year period. To kick off the year’s reading, Our Little Book Club choose to review Kate Atkinson’s 2013 award-winning novel Life After Life, which one of our book club members, Jenni, aptly described as like Downton Abbey crossed with The Time Traveler’s Wife. Continue reading
This year sees the 8-year anniversary of our little book club.
It began one night when a friend and I had a wonderful discussion about a book we both happened to be reading – Tully by Paullina Simons. Our review was mixed … we certainly had different opinions … but we ultimately agreed it was a compelling read.
A couple of drinks later and the idea to start our own book club was formed. Continue reading

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Suitable for all skin types.
Antioxidant Multi-Vitamin Moisturizer is a potent hydrating cream infused with vitamins and antioxidants that promote healthy skin tone, firmness and elasticity. This dynamic anti-aging Antioxidant Multi-Vitamin Moisturizer smoothes fine lines and wrinkles, protects against UV damage, and illuminates your natural glow. Multiple stabilized forms of vitamin C and vitamin E are present is this remarkable preparation. With the purified antioxidants, environmental stressors and pollutants as well as free radicals generated by ultraviolet light are neutralized. It is an ideal part of anti-aging and acne regimens.
- Dramatically lightens and brightens skin tone
- Leaves skin firmer and reduces fine lines and wrinkles
- Prevents and repairs sun damaged skin
- Vitamin C stimulates collagen for skin elasticity
- Vitamin E is a potent antioxidant that protects skin against environmental pollution
- Lightweight hydrating, revitalizing moisturizer
How To Apply
Apply Antioxidant Multi-Vitamin Moisturizer evenly over face and neck avoiding eye area. Can be used twice daily or as directed by physician. Allow Antioxidant Multi-Vitamin Moisturizer to absorb before applying sunscreen.
Tips & Suggestions
Use Revoderm EyeLyte Complex Eye Cream with Vitamin K, is a dermatologist developed eye treatment that decreases the formation of fine lines and wrinkles around the eye area by 45%.
Revoderm Antioxidant Multi-Vitamin Moisturizer contains ultra pure stabilized 10% Vitamin C. Tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate is a form of vitamin C that’s been modified to be more lipid soluble and less prone to UV-induced degradation. By virtue of having greater lipid solubility as compared with “regular” vitamin C there is far better penetration into the cells of the epidermis.
Vitamin C is a very potent antioxidant which scavenges free radicals that are induced UV-mediated oxidative cellular stress. Lipid soluble tetrahexyldecyl ascorbate vitamin C can penetrate into the superficial dermis and stimulates neocollagenesis (new collagen growth) and production of glycosaminoglycans (including hyaluronic acid), thereby minimizing skin surface wrinkles.
Active IngredientsVitamin C 10%" (Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Ascorbyl Palmitate), Vitamin E, Lemon Fruit Extract, Orange Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Bisabolol.
Deionized Water, Glycerin, Isopropyl Palmitate, Caprylic/Capric Triglyceride, Glycol Distearate, Cetyl Alcohol, Stearic Acid, Tetrahexyldecyl Ascorbate, Lecithin, Ascorbyl Glucoside, Magnesium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Sodium Ascorbyl Phosphate, Tocopherol, Dimethicone, Sorbitan Stearate, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Citrus Medica Limonum (Lemon) Fruit Extract. Citrus Aurantium (Orange) Fruit Extract, Allantoin, Bisabolol, Ethylhexylglycerin, Phenoxyethanol, Titanium Dioxide, BHT, Carbomer, Triethanolamine, Fragrance.

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We are delighted that our Manchester-based residential property development team has been shortlisted in the Law Firm of the Year category for the North West Residential Property Awards 2023.
Organised by the regional online business publication Insider North West, the category recognises residential property deals that have made a real impact in the North West property sector during the last 12 months. Our entry included details on three key residential property transactions with a strong emphasis on our role and results delivered for our clients. The shortlist was drawn up by an independent panel of experts.
Louise Ilhan, partner and head of the Manchester residential property development team, said: “We’re thrilled to have made the shortlist for this important regional award which recognises the amazing work of our team. We look forward to the awards ceremony in the new year and it’s ‘fingers crossed’ we can go all the way and pick up the top prize.”
Winners of all categories will be revealed at a special awards dinner taking place on 26 January 2023 at Manchester Central.

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3.15.14: The weather man said 2-5 inches of snow last night clearing into sunshine for Saturday. Well I would guess we got a good 12 inches, so when I found out the coal train was called late I decided to see what things looked like down south. Sun was just clearing the Chugach Mountains at Beluga so I continued south, saw a few good size drifts at Brookman so waited for the train there. I wasn't disappointed. It looks Engineer Tony Aron, Conductor Leon Butler and Brakeman Jason White had a beautiful snow filled trip to Seward. Seen here bucking snow at Brookman on what turned out to be a pretty nice Saturday.
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I've been published in this month's issue of NONPAREIL MAGAZINE!
You can see the magazine spread here where you'll learn the how-to steps to becoming a modern day Audrey Hepburn.
I was able to join forces with the very talented Arleene Taylor and Chelsey Jackson
to make the article and I am so proud and excited to share it with you!
Isn't Brittany the perfect little Audrey?
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18452 Yorba Linda Blvd.
Yorba Linda, CA 92886
One of my favorite parts about writing this blog, is watching how passionate people are about the places that they like. They always want me to come and review their favorites and wonder how I am going to write it up. My great friend Sandy wanted me to meet her and her family for dinner at Tio Chava's in Yorba Linda. Always looking for great Mexican food, we headed up to the, "Land of gracious living", for a taste of what they have to offer.
Tio Chava's has been open in Yorba Linda since 1999, but they recently moved out of their previous location, to their new digs at the corner of Yorba Linda boulevard and Imperial highway. I had never been to their other location before. The restaurant is plain looking, and is a decent size. The place is busy on this Wednesday night, but they have a table that can fit our party of seven. So lets see how this place measures up.
First we have the salsa. I was hoping for more from this. I thought it just tasted way too bland. Kind of like mild Pace picante. They did have a fire roasted salsa that we had later during our meal that was much better. So definitely ask for that one if you come here. The chips were your standard restaurant style tortilla chips.
Tio Chava's has a special on the front of their menu, you can get five soft tacos for five dollars everyday of the week. I was really hungry so I started with this. Above are the five tacos. I choose the carne asada, grilled chicken, carnitas, pastor and shredded beef, (other choices included, lengua, ground beef and chorizo). The meat was okay, and they all tasted the same. It was hard distinguishing between the different tacos. I still thought this was a good value, because on the menu the tacos are listed at $2.25, so according to my math, we just saved ourselves $6.25, not too bad.
Here we have Katie's dish. She chose the Tamale and Taco plate. I did not get a bite of the chicken taco, but there looked to be a lot of lettuce on it. The tamale tasted very good, not dry, and I really like the sauce that it was drenched in. The rice and beans had a good mellow flavor.
Clay picked the wet carnitas burrito served with rice and beans. This is a pretty good sized burrito for $6. The meat tasted great and once again the sauce really added to the burrito.
Here is a picture of Sandy's tostado. I am not sure what kind of meat she went with here, because you can not see through the mound of lettuce they piled on this. I know that she did like it though, because she did finish her plate.
Sorry for the blurry picture on this one. This is Rocio's Ceviche Tostado. This tostado was prepared with onion, cilantro, tomatoes, and shrimp. I did not try this, but it looked really good. and was under $4.
Our big eater for the night was Erven. This was his Seafood Combo soup. This soup featured fish, shrimp, abalone scallops and octopus. This cost $14, but was really big, and would have been a meal for anyone, but not Erven, he ordered another plate also. He really did like this, and it really had a great aroma to it.
Part two of Erven's food-a-palooza, is the Pollo con Mole Poblano. This was the best dish of the night in my opinion. The sweet mole sauce was awesome. I would totally get this the next time I visited Tio Chava's. Very good dish made with chocolate.
Lastly was my dish. I went with El Trio Enchiladas. One pork, one cheese and one beef enchilada. These all tasted good, but not spectacular. Again, probably because they had a lot of sauce poured over them, they all tasted the same. Good solid dish though.
This is a good, not great Mexican restaurant. I really enjoyed the mole dish and the prices here were very reasonable. They will definitely get me to come back to explore other items on their menu.
So out of five uncles, five being best to zero being worst, Tio Chava's gets three solid uncles.
For more information on Tio Chava's click here: http://www.tiochavas.net/index.php

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The F-4 Phantom II, one of the most influential fighters in history, entered service in the United States in 1960. The aircraft, which has seen combat duty in numerous conflicts around the world including extensive service in Vietnam, has operated with numerous national militaries. The F-4F is a simplified F-4E variant exported to Germany, first received in 1973 with the last models landing in 1976.
This 1/72 scale, Hobby Master, die cast replica of an F-4F — sporting authentic markings from the Luftwaffe during the warplane's final year of service, 2013 — features that aircraft's checkered paint scheme, realistic panel lines, an canopy, a well-equipped cockpit (with an instrument panel and two removable crew figures), detailed turbofan engines, optional-position landing gear, and a display stand. Measures approximately 10½" long with a 6¼" wingspan.
Hobby Master: HA1977


City Council shelves cottage ban
GULFPORT — At the administration’s request, the Gulfport City Council has agreed to table banning Mississippi cottages in traditional neighborhoods and relegate them to areas where only mobile homes are allowed.
Council President Ricky Dombrowski tells The Sun Herald that he was unaware 32 residents were in the process of buying their cottages from the Mississippi Emergency Management Agency. The process has taken a year or more under a city ordinance that allows cottages in traditional neighborhoods as long as certain conditions are met.
Mayor George Schloegel said his staff would review each of the 32 cases and come back to the council with recommendations. Council members agreed the cottages, brought in as temporary housing after Katrina, improve some neighborhoods and can be considered for permanent placement on a case-by-case basis.
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Morbier (more-bee-YAY) is one of France’s best-known cheeses. It is a semi-soft, aromatic and surprisingly mild French cow’s milk cheese, defined by the dark vein of vegetable ash streaking through its middle.
Like Gruyère? Then you’re sure to like Morbier. It was first produced over 250 years ago in the village of Morbier in Franche-Comté, a province in eastern central France, bordering Switzerland.
It’s a semisoft raw cow’s milk cheese similar to Gruyère, but it has a signature stripe of ash through the middle. The two layers of the cheese originally came from two milkings, one in the morning and one in the evening, but these days it’s usually composed of just one milking, and made into 12-pound wheels, as opposed to the much larger, 70-pound wheels of Gruyère. The Morbiers of Jura and Doubs, départments (like counties) within the province, are designated Appellation d’Origine Contrôlée (AOC), although non-AOC Morbiers are made in the other two départments.
One might call Morbier the “child” of Gruyère, the better-known cheese that has been made since the reign of Charlemagne (768-814 C.E.), in what is today the
Franche-Comté region of France. Local cheesemakers who made Gruyère de Comté often had leftover curds at the end of the day—not enough to make a full Gruyère. They would press the leftover curd from the evening production into a mold and cover it with a protective thin layer of tasteless ash, both to prevent it from both drying out and to keep away the flies. The next day, they would add the leftover curd from the morning milking and production. The result was a two-layered cheese. With today’s modern production techniques, the ash is purely decorative but a defining characteristic of the cheese that lets one identify it from 10 paces.
Morbier is aged for at least 60 days and up to four months, creating a tan rind and an ivory paste. It has an assertive aroma, but a mild. Morbier is known for its complex fruity flavor and slight tang. The two layers of the cheese have slightly different flavors; the layer from the evening milking tastes fruitier than the one from the morning milking.
Serve as a table cheese or melt it in fondue, cheese sauces or grilled cheese. It works nicely with salads, fruit, tomatoes and smoked meats
Pair Morbier with Pinot Noir or Gewürtztraminer; with Chardonnay; or with wines from its home region, the Jura, such as Savagnin and red and white wines from Arbois.


Review by Paul H Birch
“Leaf Season” a grim fairytale recited to grown-ups to explain why trains take forever and why Malcolm Bruce, Kofy Baker and Will Johns are already tunnelling through ‘Politician’ as I enter tonight’s show. The guitar playing is gruff and taut save for sustained notes unleashed in solo, the bass playing naturally profound, drums underpin everything but crash and roll to demand attention when required.
Overhead on stage a screen relays a slide show featuring rare photos of the members of Cream in their youth, sometimes with their protégés, old film footage and a modern laptop psychedelic light show that accompanies the various spotlights spanning out towards the seated full house.
Below, Johns and Bruce stand either side of a double bass drum kit stamped with the name Kofy Baker on them (from the angle I’m standing at hands shift out indicating there’s a living creature residing within). Both are wearing hats and jackets (Bruce alone wears Rupert the Bear checked baggy trousers, whether as a 60s counter culture reference or his own unique take on sartorial elegance is not revealed) and they both sing. Wills with the more powerful range takes the lion’s share, reversing the parent band’s roles, while Bruce’s sweeter and higher pitch takes the more acid rock numbers, but it varies.
Pumping the bass line in for ‘Badge’, spicy fire is added via the guitar playing, the arpeggio turnaround throws in some unexpected curves, and the frontline both sing in the reprise section that only came to exist once Clapton went solo (as evidenced on his Rainbow Concert album), and, as Johns blasts away even harder on the outgoing solo it both familiar but enriched.
Bruce relates how when Cream first got together they had to quickly develop a set, so aside from laying covers there was a need to write their own material, with his mother Janet writing the lyrics for one of those first tunes, ‘Sleepy Time Time’ – Lithium lullaby downer blues overlooked on record, live with this line-up format it’s reinterpreted as a coy bedtime manners come-on. Oedipus complexes to one side Bruce lifts the number vocally, musically it drifts jazzily with blues guitar inflections, while joint call and response harmonies towards the end add some umpf.
Baker leads them in on ‘Deserted Cities of the Heart’, constantly inventive throughout while playing in an understated manner. Roaring collectively into jam mood they take out some of the blurrier psychedelics of the original bringing in more modern rock modal tones. Johns, who’s took lead vocals for this number walks across to Bruce, playing off against each other before once more Baker leads them into its power chord section while Beat Club footage above shows three white men with serious afro haircuts on screen.
A multimedia event, we not only get film and live music but many stories. They’re well spoken chaps, not a Glaswegian or cockney accent between ‘em. From Bruce the love is felt, off Johns – related by marriage – we get the cheekier anecdotes, and it’s to Baker we look for perspective. Rock’s original mad rock drummer being your father carries burdens as well as prestige, but the younger man affects such matters, for the most part, nobly. Old Ginger’s songwriting skills have long been castigated, but when Kofy introduces ‘Pressed Rat & Warthog’ I’m not the only one who’s over the moon.
Lysergic prog metal masquerading as weird anthropomorphic fairy tale, it trips in and out between pastoral jazz and hard rock with some frigging ace interplay between the trio, as Baker narrates the tale. It’s during this number I begin to notice Johns’ infrequent unique right hand mannerisms and how they affect his chord work. When over the song receives loud applause, and Baker nonchalantly tells us he asked his dad where the idea came from only to be told “I just wrote it one night on acid!” Personally, I remain of the opinion there’s a whole concept album wrapped up in that number that would give classic Genesis a run for its money.
Rainbows fill the screen as Johns sings ‘SWALBR ‘with some tasty twitching guitar licks jostled within this psychedelic busking rock. One completion they begin telling us about their recent US tour and how they’ve recorded a Six Of The Best live EP, the trouble is they begin talking over each other, and one’s not sure if a jokes taken badly as they leave the stage. However, rather than re-enacting their forefathers’ infamous personality clashes they’re here for the whole night without support, and they’ll be back for the second half in a bit.
As I look about the audience is split 50/50 and not just couples. While there are indeed some old souls sitting here there are an amazing number of youths too, not all accompanying middle-aged parents. There is however a bloke in his mid 60s trying to impress two 30-40 year old women, telling them he supported Cream back in the day. Yeah, right.
The Music of Cream project has had its critics. Calling them a tribute band, and/or trading on their parents’ fame being the obvious ones. Few mention the music. The first half demonstrates they play those 50 year old songs well, but they do not slavishly copy them, and while the playing styles are familiar they are different too, having being exposed to other influences.
What they have taken wholesale is to imbue themselves with Cream’s original evolutionary and inspirational spirit. With the second half this will be more pronounced. Certainly Johns is ready for business, jacket and hat now removed, sleeves rolled up. ‘I’m so Glad’ is delivered watertight, harmonies buoyant, rocking in the blues before some exemplary progressive changes are cohesively delivered by the trio.
Johns tells us how when at Uncle Eric’s he’d wake up at the crack of dawn, put on some ZZ Top and play along on set of drums at 6 in the morning, only for Slowhand to come downstairs and ask him when he was going to learn to play a proper instrument. Cue laughs, with Baker joining in the reverie – All this edging us towards how he would only be taught to play the opening to ‘Crossroads’ and had to work out the rest himself.
As they do play it, there’s more of a boogie flavour, and one now notes that harder edged guitar sound Johns has is probably a Billy Gibbons influence. However, it’s not the song itself that draws my attention so much as the sudden appearance of women jiving away at the front of the stage, swiftly followed by more of them up and down the various aisles… And they’re mainly blond (though dare we hazard, highlighted via the application of a bottle)? It obviously inspires the guitarist as he begins jumping up and down and throwing poses when he solos. Males join the female throng dancing and applaud heartily at the end.
Bruce feeds us a funky subtle sexy bass groove for ‘Born Under A Bad Sign’. Johns makes his guitar squeal out at the high end when he solos, it move from blues to laid back rock before Baker kicks it about and they add a reggae section where the guitar gives it a dub echo psychedelic zing amidst interplay between the three getting ever beefier as a line of people down the front (males not shy now) sway in unison. “Good shit, man!” a woman calls out from the audience afterwards. They move effortlessly into ‘White Room’, Johns taking lead vocals, and seemingly dispensing with the wah-wah pedal on the song’s signature solo with it becoming a slow sweeping blues ingested piece before they change tempos and rock out.
“We’re going a blues that takes you down, then up, then down again” declares Bruce who sings ‘Sitting On Top Of The World’ as it indeed moves through such changes. He then tells us how when Cream formed Ginger Baker began writing with Peter Brown but that didn’t work and so sent him Jack’s way, but he then asked Janet Bruce to collaborate and that resulted in ‘Sweet Wine’. Once more, a song that’s aided by a fresh revision and modern technological lifting the tune taking it from meaty to snaking blues and shaking things up with some early Floyd like eerie rumbling.
We’re told that there’s not time for Kofy’s seven hour drum solo but they’ll try and fit the four hour version in. “Go to the rest room now!” shouts out the drummer. But most of us do indeed stay for ‘Toad’. Ginger’s bearded grimace towers over his son as old footage shows him playing, and I have to admit there are only the barest sections I recall from the original, and yet this version keeps me listening – Maybe it’s that we’ve all become used to drum ‘n bass sounds booming out everywhere that to hear someone play all these different textures and counter patterns, makes that old musical joke redundant – subtleties are added , cowbells and hi-hats integrated building to a dancing jungle afro beat. Yes, it’s long and I wouldn’t want to sit it this every night, but tonight I’m genuinely listening and impressed, and as it comes to a conclusion charging like a herd of elephants hard and fast the applause shows everyone feels the same.
With jacket and hat back on, Johns seems to be indicating we’re coming towards closure. “A song close to my heart” says Bruce as they segue into ‘We’re Going Wrong’ with tympani drumming, ambient guitar and echoed vocals in tender gospel refrain and an extended bass solo that develops the melodies theme and goes places few other living bass guitarists could.
There is a surge to the front at the rallying call of ‘Sunshine of Your Love’ and the congregation do their scrapyard thing as with open arms above them young and old alike give praise and sing out loud “I’ve been waiting so long…” While we’re not talking the second coming here we are all celebrating. The crowd bays for an encore and Jones spirals his guitar through a series of spine-tingling runs acting as intro to ‘Spoonful’, the bass thunders and drums brush and countersign everything off both in approval and gentle directional persuasion. A jazz rock touch here a stomp and stop/start there and finally they climax…Goodbye!
Malcolm Bruce, Kofy Baker and Will John performed The Music of Cream. They’re not better than what came before. They are different. And in a positive way.


Marcello Gandini, working for the Bertone design studio, designed the Lamborghini Countach. His design for the Lamborghini Miura achieved commercial success and critical acclaim from the automotive press when it was introduced in March 1966. Following the Miura’s debut, Gandini began experimenting with a new, more angular and geometric design language in a series of concept cars for Lamborghini, Alfa Romeo and Lancia. In particular, the 1968 Alfa Romeo Carabo and 1970 Lancia Stratos Zero were direct styling precursors to the Countach. They were both entirely wedge-shaped, mid-engine designs with a low, flat front, truncated tail and angular details. Both of these concept cars featured unconventional methods of entry into the passenger compartment – a hinged windshield for the Stratos Zero and scissor doors for the Carabo—foreshadowing the scissor doors used on the Countach. The Countach was available in different series between 1974 and 1990.
With the introduction of the LP5000 QV in 1985, the engine size was increased to 5,167 cc (5.2L) and given four valves per cylinder, quattrovalvole in Italian, hence the model’s name, Countach LP5000 Quattrovalvole or 5000 QV in short. The carburetors were moved from the sides to the top of the engine for better cooling—unfortunately this created a hump on the engine cover, reducing the already poor rear visibility to almost zero. Some body panels were also replaced by Kevlar. In later versions of the engine, the carburetors were replaced with Bosch K-Jetronic fuel injection system. The Fuel injected engine was rated at 420 horsepower. This K-Jetronic system proved more reliable than the Weber carburetors on the earlier cars.
This Lamborghini Countach 5000 QV left the factory on August 11, 1987 in Sant Agata with destination Lamborghini East in New York. Produced for model year 1988. In 1995, the car was imported into The Netherlands and with the same owner for the last 26 years. When in his possession he drove the car on many trips through Europe and Lamborghini club events. The car was featured in many Dutch magazines. Besides some recent invoices for maintanance, we have an original instruction book and parts catalogue with the car available. This is a true icon of 1980s design. In a very desirable color combination of “Rosso” over a Champagne-colored leather interior, matching the original wheels in “Oro”. Between the two seats, the car features a dedicated autograph of Mr. Valentino Balboni.


Although the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid made its first official appearance last month in Korea, its debut in North America was not until the 2015 Detroit Auto Show. Here attendees got to see the new and improved 2016 hybrid model as well as learn about both the hybrid and the new option, a Sonata Plug-In Hybrid.
While last year’s Sonata Hybrid ran on a 2.4-liter 4-cylinder engine with an Atkinson cycle, the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid runs on a 2-liter 4-cylinder with direct injection. This engine works together with an updated version of the 6-speed automatic found in the older model as well as the integrated electric motor. The electric motor gets 151 pound-feet of torque and 38 kilowatts (the equivalent of 50 horsepower), and the gas engine produces 140 pound-feet and 154 horsepower. According to Hyundai, the combined power sources generate 193 horsepower. The battery pack has changed for 2016, now featuring a 1.62-kilowatt-hour lithium-ion pack that improves cargo space with its location under the floor.
If you are interested in the Sonata Plug-In Hybrid, it runs on the same gas engine as the Hybrid, but features a 9.8-kilowatt-hour battery pack. This gives it a 22-mile range when running only on electricity. Because of the extra power in the Plug-In Hybrid’s electric motor, its combined horsepower is 202.
Hybrids always feature impressive fuel economy, and the 2016 Sonata Hybrid is no exception. Hyundai expects it to get 39 mpg in the city and 44 mpg on the highway for a combined rating of 42 mpg. When relying on the gas engine, Hyundai predicts the Sonata Plug-In Hybrid will get 40 mpg combined (38 city and 43 highway) and 93 MPGe when relying entirely on the electric engine. It should take 5 hours to charge with standard 120-volt outlets and 2.5 hours in a 240-volt source (Level 2).
Expect the 2016 Sonata Hybrid and Plug-In Hybrid to look very similar to the non-hybrid Sonata, with slight aerodynamic changes that the untrained eye will not notice. The instrument cluster has also been updated, and those with the Plug-In Hybrid can get a Blue Link app for convenience while charging.
To find out when you will have the chance to take the 2016 Hyundai Sonata Hybrid for a test drive, visit Thornton Road Hyundai in Atlanta, Georgia.


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We can all agree that one phone and a small speaker is hardly enough to get the party going with your group of friends.
Before Bluetooth came along, it was impossible to connect multiple devices at the same time. Thanks to the latest technology, you're able to be way more practical. There are tons of advancements that allow you to get the best out of your smartphone. From Amazon Echo to Google Home, you never have to struggle again.
No doubt, if you're going to be using multiple Bluetooth speakers there's a good chance that they might run low. For more information, see how to charge your Bluetooth speaker without a charger.
Now, let's check out some great tips to get you started on how to connect multiple Bluetooth speakers.
Connect Multiple Bluetooth Speakers Using AmpMe
The Internet holds loads of apps that help connect multiple Bluetooth speakers including AmpMe. It's the most dynamic of all the apps on the market. AmpMe allows you to connect smartphones and Bluetooth devices to stream your favorite audio from SoundCloud, Spotify, YouTube, or your phone. What's even more awesome is you can join parties and sync with an unlimited amount of devices.
Whoever creates the party can control the music; other users can send in their music requests. The host can also double as a Guest, allowing others users the opportunity to add their songs to the mix. Let's get into how you can connect multiple Bluetooth speakers to your smartphone with AmpMe.
- Hit the plus button (+).
- Select the platform you want to stream, then tap connect.
- Tap connect.
- Log in.
- Create your favorite Playlist.
Connect Multiple Bluetooth Speakers Using Audio Company Apps
Have you heard of the Bose Connect and Ultimate Ears apps? Well, they help you sync a smartphone with two speakers each, however, only on certain models.
Bose Connect is only compatible with Bose speakers and headphones. It also has a Party Mode feature that streams audio to headphones at a time.
Ultimate Ears offers two apps that stream audio to multiple Bluetooth speakers simultaneously - Boom and MegaBoom. Both apps have a Party Up feature that allows you to connect to more than 50 Boom 2 or MegaBoom speakers.
Connect Multiple Bluetooth Speakers Using Samsung's Dual Audio Feature
If you own a Samsung Galaxy S8, S+, or the latest model, you should check out the company's Bluetooth Dual Audio. It's compatible with most Bluetooth speakers and headphones. Here's how to enable the feature:
- Settings > Connections > Bluetooth.
- In Android Pie, hit the Advanced button if you have an earlier version, tap Menu in the higher right corner.
- Turn on Dual Audio.
- To use Dual Audio, connect your phone to two speakers.
- If you'd like to add a third, the first device will be cut off.
Connect Multiple Bluetooth Speakers Using Mac or Windows
If you'd like to use multiple devices on a Mac, you have to create a multi-output device that allows you to play audio through more than one device at once. For example, audio sent to the main device will play through the other when you use two devices. Read more to find out how you set it up.
- In the Audio MIDI Setup app, click the plus button (+), then choose to Create Multi-Output Device. Add a new name by entering it in the empty bar.
- Click on the new Multi-Output Device on the right side of the Audio Window, click Use on the tickboxes of the devices you'd like to use.
- To set up the main device, click Master Device, then choose an output device.
You can set up your Windows 10 to play audio from two connected playback devices. Here's how:
- Enable stereo mix by right-clicking the Speakers icon and select Sounds.
- Tap Playback.
- Select your primary speaker's audio playback device and hit Set As Default.
- Click on the Recording tab.
- Right-click on a blank space in the Recording tab and choose the Show Disabled Devices option. Now you should be able to see Stereo Mix on the Recording tab.
- Right-click Stereo Mix and select the Enable option.
- Right-click Stereo Mix to select the Set as Default Device option on its context menu.
- Tap Properties on Stereo Mix's context menu to open the Stereo Mix Properties window.
- Click the Listen tab on the Stereo Mix window.
- Tap the Listen to this device checkbox.
- Select the second playback device on the Playback this device drop-down menu.
- Hit the Apply and OK buttons on both the Stereo Mix Properties and Sound window.
- Restart your desktop or laptop. Then, Windows and the primary audio device will play, and the one you selected on the Playback this device drop-down menu.
Connect Multiple Bluetooth Speakers Using Google Home
Google Home allows you to connect to other speakers around the house and third-party Bluetooth speakers. The downside is you can only connect one Bluetooth speaker at a time, but if you have multiple Google Home speakers, you can do multi-room audio. Check out the how-to steps:
- Open Google Home and tap Devices in the upper-right corner.
- Select the relevant home speaker.
- Tap Settings > Default music speaker, and select your Bluetooth speaker.
Connect Multiple Bluetooth Speakers Using JBL Connect
JBL is known for making wireless speaker systems. All you have to do is connect your phone by charging the built-in battery and connecting them via Bluetooth. It's quick and easy. Furthermore, if your phone has an NFC chip, it can be synced with one simple touch.
JBL allows you to connect up to 100 speakers wirelessly. To connect using Bluetooth, check out these steps:
- Place the devices next to each other.
- Turn on the column, wait for the signal to go green.
- Turn in the wireless module on the speaker by pressing the button control panel. A flashing light will appear, indicating that the Bluetooth is on.
- With a smartphone, click Settings. Find the tap for the wireless connection. If it's been enabled before, the new device will pop up when you begin your search.
- Select a column from the available options. Switch on pairing; it should take up to five minutes. When the speaker appears as the selected device, turn on the music!
Connect Multiple Bluetooth Speakers Using HomePod Stereo Pair
Apple's product is similar to Samsung's Dual Audio called HomePod Stereo Pair. It gives you the ability to pair on an iPhone or Mac with two HomePod speakers. When setting up a HomePod speaker in the same area as another one, you can opt to use the speakers as a stereo pair. You can also gain access to this feature on an iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Mac. But, both speakers need to be in the same room for this to work. Here's how you do it:
- Open the Home app, press and hold HomePod, then hit Settings.
- Tap Create Stereo Pair.
- Hit a second HomePod.
- You should see two HomePod icons. Tap a HomePod to map to lead you to the right channel.
- Tap Back and then Done.
Is It Possible To Connect An iPhone To Other Bluetooth Speakers Without A HomePod?
Yes, but you need third-party apps. Go to the App Store and look for apps that can help you connect iPhones to other Bluetooth devices. It's always wise to read reviews and ensure that you enable a quality product. Another option is AirPlay-enabled speakers.
How Can You Ensure High-Quality Sound On Multiple Bluetooth Speakers?
Try out some software amplification and speaker-booster apps to get the clearest and quality sound from multiple speakers. Also, move your speakers away from any obstructions in the room.
Can You Connect Multiple Bluetooth Speakers To A TV?
Yes. Go to your device settings and find the connection button. Next, click and hold the Bluetooth menu and select Advanced. Then you have to switch dual audio on. Samsung's Dual Audio only allows two speakers at a time.
What Happens If You Have A Weak Signal?
If you experience any issues with the signal, you should evaluate your environment. Sometimes, hard walls, wireless devices, microwaves, or some other portable devices can affect the sound.
How Does a Bluetooth Transmitter and Receiver Work?
A Bluetooth device requires a transmitter for pairing. Its job is to create audio frequencies detected by the receiver. The receiver and transmitter produce a pathway where the data is transferred. They decode various types of audio, which is transferred into a specific frequency.
What if Your Device Doesn't Have Bluetooth?
Some smartphones don't have Bluetooth, but the good news is that you can convert it into a Bluetooth-equipped device. You have to buy a portable Bluetooth receiver and connect it to your phone. It should be easy to add the Bluetooth tool to your phone.
Conclusion: Connecting Multiple Bluetooth Speakers
In summary, you have plenty of options to choose from if you want to connect multiple Bluetooth devices at once. The most popular choice being AmpMe because it's simple. So there you have it; connecting numerous Bluetooth speakers to your smartphone is pretty easy. However, if you have specific speakers, it should be easy for you to connect to an Apple, Samsung, or Bose user. You no longer have to worry about your audio being too soft, and entertaining your loved ones with quality sound is a new normal.
And remember, if you have multiple people using your Bluetooth speakers - there's a good chance that you're going to be connecting multiple devices too. Always make sure to stay on the safe side, and learn more here if you want to know how to disconnect someone from your Bluetooth speakers.
By now, you should be able to connect multiple speakers and also know how to deal with people that are on your speaker - so you can control access to it.


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2 of my favourite summer pictures of myself… august 2009, somewhere in Puglia, Italy
i have several pairs of stupid cheap sunglasses… also heart-shaped ones :)
in the park. was walking alone, taking pictures of this and that, the sunset …and a stranger offered himself to take a picture of me :)
photos from my friend’s phone…
Lunch on Galata Bridge, Istanbul… not the most reasonable place to eat…but going through this experience once or twice is ok :) “experience”? because there are many restaurants and each has outside a person that has to attract clients… and they are serious about this. the food was tasty and we got a 25% discount :)
a cool thing in Turkey, at least in Istanbul, is that after a meal….tea and coffee is on the house.

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Knife hit colors is here, more fun, more challenges and more colors.Throw the knife up to hit the targets. Unblock new knife in the chest and hit with a new knife every time. Each 5th stage is an ultimate knife hit battle with the real knife hit boss - Be careful do not hit the other knife or the spike. It's Time to knife hit, hit carefully and become the Ultimate Knife Hit Color Master Here you can play Knife Hit Colors game and watch its walkthrough for free in friv2012.com. Knife Hit Colors is an amazing game from our list of Friv 2012 games.🎮 Instructions
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Can you think of anything more beautiful and romantic than dancing under the starlight? I can’t! Therefore we will be turning Quintus into a whole new world full of beautiful lights. Come dance Ballroom, Salsa, Bachata and Kizomba in two different rooms, enjoy a romantic ballroom demo and an exotic Latin demo (you might even be able to participate in one) and have a couple of free drinks and snacks (until supply ends).
In case of multiple tickets, please write down the names of the others.
What: Leidance Gala: Beneath the Stars
When: February 28, 20:30 – 02:00
Where: Boommarkt 5, 2311EA te Leiden


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Each and every spoonful of this delicious, puréed soup is loaded with great flavor...it serves a crowd, and it's ready in less than one hour.
cost per recipe: $6.99
The price is determined by the national average.
cups Swanson® Chicken Broth or Swanson® Certified Organic Chicken Broth or Swanson® Natural Goodness® Chicken Broth
cloves garlic, minced
bunches fresh broccoli, chopped (about 8 cups)
large potato, sliced 1/4-inch thick (about 4 1/2 cups)
large onion, sliced (about 1 cup)
cup grated Parmesan cheese
Heat the broth, garlic, broccoli, potatoes and onion in a 6-quart saucepot over high heat to a boil. Reduce the heat to low. Cover and cook for 15 minutes or until the vegetables are tender. Remove the saucepot from the heat.
Place half of the broth mixture into a blender or food processor. Cover and blend until smooth. Pour the mixture into a medium bowl. Repeat the blending process with the remaining broth mixture. Return all of the puréed mixture to the saucepot. Stir in the milk and cheese. Cook over medium heat until mixture is hot. Season to taste.
August 29, 2016
I modified things a little to make this a slow-cooker recipe. I placed the chicken broth, garlic (doubled the amount), chopped broccoli, diced potatoes, and a cup or so of chopped frozen onion in the slow cooker and set it on low for about 8 hours. I placed it in the food processor in batches until mostly smooth, then put it back in the slow cooker. I added a cup of cream, some garlic powder and onion powder, a little red pepper, salt, black pepper, and about 2 cups of shredded sharp cheddar cheese. I left that on low in the slow cooker for another hour or so, then added salt and pepper to taste. Turned out tasty!
December 27, 2012
I was looking for a recipe that would use what I had on hand and this fit the bill. Instead of fresh broccoli, I used a bag of frozen broccoli. I pureed the soup right in the pot using my immersion blender. It was perfect. The soup is delicious. I ate it for lunch and will be serving the rest for dinner tonight.
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AC Milan’s veteran star Zlatan Ibrahimovic has pulled a muscle while training at the team’s Milanello camp, a spokesperson for the Serie A club said on Monday.
The 38-year-old Swede injured a calf during a match that wrapped up a training session, but he left the facility without using crutches.
The extent of the injury will be assessed on Tuesday.
Ibrahimovic had returned from Sweden on May 11, two months after leaving Milan as a nationwide lockdown halted the Italian Serie A with 12 games to go.
He trained with Stockholm side Hammarby, which he co-owns, for part of his stay in Sweden.
Group workouts have been allowed in Italy last week as a government decision about the mid-June restart of the league is expected on Thursday.


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Vancouver will get a taste of its first “gourmet cabaret cirque” when Bacio Rosso, a next-level take on the dinner-and-a-show concept that takes place under a roving tent, rolls into town on November 1.
Described as a “Moulin Rouge meets Cabaret meets Burlesque”, the three-hour production combines cirque, comedy, and cuisine, and features magicians, jugglers, trapeze artists, clowns, singers, contortionists, and other entertainers. Guests enjoy the performance, which tells a cohesive story on multiple stages and around the audience, while enjoying a four-course meal at a table with friends.
The shows take place from November to December at Queen Elizabeth Park.
“The whole environment blends together completely,” artistic director Scott Malcolm tells the Straight by phone. “It’s integrated and immersive, and not all having dinner, sitting down, and watching a show. It’s all brought together.”
Malcolm, who studied physical theatre in Paris, has produced comparable shows to Bacio Rosso around Europe and the United States for nearly two decades, though the Vancouver run will be the first time he presents a gourmet cabaret cirque in Canada. Similar to those performances, this one will happen under an antique Belgian spiegeltent dubbed the Carrousel, an art nouveau–style structure outfitted with stained-glass windows, red velvet, handcrafted woodwork, and over 2,000 bevelled mirrors.
“It’s a jewel box or treasure from another time, and the show features that feeling as well,” notes Malcolm, who describes the setting as having an “old Europe” feel.
Dinner will be prepared by chef Adam Pegg of local Italian resto La Quercia. A full-service bar will also be onsite.
Malcolm, who was born in Manitoba and resides in Vancouver, says he’s excited to introduce Bacio Rosso to his hometown. Should the show prove successful, he hopes to take it on the road across the country. “To bring this to Vancouver, and finally have it in the same city where I live, is really exciting.”
Tickets to Bacio Rosso start at $109 online. Performances run from November 1 to New Years Eve 2018.More


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- RURAL DEVELOPMENT
- SUSTAINABLE INFRASTRUCTURE
- SECURITY, RECONSTRUCTION AND PEACE
- SOCIAL DEVELOPMENT
- GOVERNANCE AND DEMOCRACY
GIZ local staff
National employees: 267
International employees: 24
Development workers: 5
(as at: 31.12.2022)
International cooperation between Niger and Germany began in the 1960s. GIZ has had an office in the capital, Niamey, since 1968. Following the military coup in July 2023, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development suspended bilateral development cooperation with Niger. This also applies to GIZ's projects.
With a population of around 20 million, the Republic of Niger is one of the world’s poorest countries. An unpredictable climate, erosion and depleted soils pose a threat to agricultural production. Frequent natural disasters and high population growth mean that food crises are a regular occurrence. The country’s economic growth mainly benefits the urban elite – while almost half the population continues to live in extreme poverty. Poverty is particularly severe in rural areas, which are home to 80 per cent of the population.
Niger’s key exports are natural resources such as uranium and oil, as well as agricultural produce, including livestock. However, a mere 15 per cent of the country’s land is suitable for farming.
The country’s development is affected by many factors, including its geography, poor infrastructure and challenging security situation. Over the past five years, the Government of Niger has produced strategies and programmes to support the country’s development. These also serve as a frame of reference for the donor community, and seek, among other things, to improve food security and the education sector in Niger.
In line with these strategies, bilateral cooperation between Germany and Niger focuses on two priority areas:
- peaceful and inclusive societies
- living without hunger – transforming food systems
With a view to promoting peaceful and inclusive societies, GIZ is committed to implementing the plan for economic and social development and the decentralisation process and provides advisory services to the Niger Government on migration policy. In addition, GIZ provides support for basic and ongoing training for security forces in the Niger police service, and for the demarcation of national borders and construction of border posts. GIZ is committed to peacefully managing conflicts that arise between the local population and nomadic pastoralists in areas of cross-border transhumance.
For a life without hunger in Niger, GIZ supports the expansion and optimisation of irrigated agriculture and implementation of the national land rights policy. Its work here has a particular focus on gender sensitivity.
In addition, GIZ supports education and promotes jobs for the local population.


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Highly skilled and results-oriented investment manager, offering extensive years of experience and expertise in managing equity portfolios within global markets, including United States of America, Europe, Asia and the Middle East markets; complemented with excellent skills in portfolio management as well as asset allocation and risk management of equity portfolios. Exemplify strong background in conducting security analysis, trading equity and index exchange traded options, coordinating collateral requirements risks and constructing and developing financial and derivatives models. Thrive at achieving organizational set goals by applying logical approach in problem solving. Demonstrate capabilities in directing multiple and diverse teams as well as streamlining processes for organizational advancement. Bilingual in English and Arabic.
- Asset Management: Display expertise in establishing and managing public funds and proprietary portfolios as well as high net worth client’s portfolios; expertly perform portfolio selection and asset allocation. Possess intensive knowledge of risk management, security and sector analyses, along with accounting and auditing procedures for asset management.
- Derivatives and Financial Modeling: Offer and deliver conventional derivatives trading strategies, derivative modeling and risk measures such as VaR measure and other conventional stress testing methods, specifically for equity portfolios, options, equity swaps and futures. Employ modern portfolio theory, dynamic hedging and market neutral strategies. Expert in collateral management for derivative instruments.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
- Asset Management
- Risk Management
- Corporate Communications
- Strategic Planning
- International Negotiations
- Relationship Establishment
- Process Improvement and Development
- Problem Identification and Resolution
NOP COMPANY, KUWAIT
Senior Manager, International Hedge Funds and Derivatives
- Formulate and develop strategic budgeting and planning initiatives, in collaboration with the higher management, to improve the performance and profitability of the department.
- Established and headed the team of Al-Tahawut Hedge Fund, a public single manager hedge fund launched in July of 2004, which invests in major U.S. indices adopting a market neutral strategy using short-term exchange traded options and futures, producing low correlation to equity benchmarks; and seek to gain profit from opportunities from changes in volatility and time decay.
- Assume full responsibility in managing the company’s international proprietary equity investments, to include equity portfolio, derivatives portfolio, equity swaps, company’s investments in hedge funds, structured products and fixed income portfolios.
- Initiate the development of new products and improvement of existing ones.
Fund Manager, International Securities
- Instituted the NIC derivatives trading desk, including the establishment and cultivation of counter-party relationships with leading international investment banks; construction of internal infrastructure for back-office and settlement operations; streamlining of accounting procedures for trading vanilla equities and equity derivative instruments, as well as the full procedure and guidelines to analyze and select equity investments; along with determination and application of proper software infrastructure for the international equity and equity derivative desk.
- Expertly formulated and executed model-based strategies for NIC proprietary book, including managing L/S portfolio and trading volatility.
- Designed and developed a model-based option market neutral strategy on major U.S. indices for NIC proprietary book; substantiated the model software and all related modules; and imposed risk management measures.
- Rendered expert support and advice on equity investment strategies to both potential and existing clients.
- Coordinated the risk exposure of the global equity and derivatives proprietary portfolio.
- Monitored and studied the daily activities of the macroeconomic environment, specific company news and political issues affecting the equity markets, both directly and indirectly.
Bachelor of Science in Architectural Engineering: 2008
University of MNO, Miami, FL, USA
Vice Chairman, National Gate for Computer Systems Co., Kuwait
Unlisted Kuwaiti Shareholding Company with Capital of $5.5M
Board Member, First Energy Resources Company (FERCO), Kuwait
Unlisted Kuwaiti Shareholding Company with Capital of $180M
Top Speaker: Hedge Fund World Conference, Dubai, UAE: 2013
Presented Al-Tahawut Hedge Fund, which was established in 2012 as the first publicly managed in-house hedge fund in the Middle East
Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
Software Designing: Visual Basic and .NET Technology – Object Oriented Programming (OOP)
Database Development: MS SQL Server
Programming: Bloomberg API

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The fifth edition of Let’s Take the Kids to London is now available. The book is updated from cover to cover.
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The Xiaomi Mi TV Speaker Home Theater Edition has a flexible design that allows users to comfortably arrange in many different spaces, placed on the table or even hung on the wall, quite convenient. The speakers include speakers Soundbar with dimensions 900 x 63 x 102mm and speaker subwoofer with size 240 x 240 x 306mm , is sure to bring the sound quality is great like the theater, meet the needs solutions users’ different minds.
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Congratulations to Adam Nixon, PhD candidate in TDPS, who has been accepted into the 2017 Northwestern University Summer Institute in Performance Studies. The theme of this 5-day Institute is: Improvisation, Narrative, & Beauty. It is being held from July 10th to 14th, hosted by Professor D. Soyini Madison. Twenty participants were accepted through submitted proposals, 10 from Northwestern and 10 from other colleges and universities. The Institute will focus on embodied techniques of improvisation, the rhetorical power of narrative and the ethics of beauty. The Institute will engage in the on-going question: In the workshop space how can improvisation, narrative, and beauty merge to embody moments of freedom and justice? Each day seminar participants will work with distinguished artists-scholars in a practice based workshop format.
Nixon’s proposal to the Institute stated that improvisation, narrative, and beauty were fundamental elements in the digital cinema art form. He continues: “My research blends the mediated with the embodied, looking at both the filmmaker and the film in a festival space. The filmmakers I study are building processes that stand apart from traditional Hollywood systems. They improvise from loosely sketched outlines and; they play in front of the camera. Beauty is captured when these filmmakers uncover a truth that is missing in traditional film practice. Like the subjects of my ethnography, I work outside of Hollywood with no money, making digital films that strive to be different while I build my own performative, embodied, and off-camera identity in festival spaces."


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This article outlines the different primary care pathways for managing low risk COVID-19 patients in the North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network (NWMPHN) region at the time of publishing. For the latest clinical and referral information visit HealthPathways Melbourne.
The National COVID-19 Taskforce and Safer Care Victoria have developed guidelines for general practices to manage low-risk COVID-19 patients in the community. Low-risk patients include those with no or mild COVID-19 symptoms. The Taskforce has published definitions of mild and moderate to severe COVID-19 that include advice for management and escalation.
Local management pathways
Patients who test positive to COVID-19 in the NWMPHN region are now being managed through a local care pathway. At the time of writing:
- The Royal Melbourne Hospital (RMH), Western Health, Mercy Health, Djerriwarrh Health Services (DJHS) and cohealth are working under one model for the central and north western regions.
- Austin Health are working with Banyule Community Health, Your Community Health and HealthAbility (previously Carrington Health) on a separate model for the north east.
- St Vincent’s Hospital are currently managing COVID-19 patients in the St Vincent’s catchment internally but are working with NWMPHN to develop a pathway to transition care back to the patient’s usual GP. More information on the development of this model will be available in our enewsletters soon.
- Northern Health’s model involves hospital management of COVID-19 patients.
The pathways are designed to provide safe, high quality care, including community-based care, for low risk COVID-19 positive patients, with escalation mechanisms to higher levels of care if required. In all models, the emphasis is on linking low risk patients with their usual GP for care. Low risk patients who do not have a regular GP will be connected with a local GP for their care. Medium and high-risk patients are cared for by a local health service.
The models include an assessment of clinical and social risk factors, as experience has shown that patients often have social risk factors that can affect their ability to isolate or quarantine.
Role of the GP
GPs receive a clinical handover of each patient who has been enrolled in any of the low risk pathways. GPs are then asked to perform regular telehealth assessments of the patients. Current guidelines suggest:
- Days 1 to 4 – check in at least every third day
- Day 5 until resolution of symptoms – check in at least every second day
All telehealth consultations are funded through the Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS), as per the MBS guidelines.
HealthPathways have been developed for each model to outline the assessment and management of patients, criteria for escalation and discharge, and details on the data systems that support the pathways. Access these HealthPathways:
- NW Melbourne COVID-19 Primary Care Management (RMH, DJHS, Mercy, Western)
- NE Melbourne COVID-19 Primary Care Management (Austin Health)
Note on isolation
GPs are able to discharge patients from their pathway but not from isolation. The Public Health Unit at the Victorian Department of Health and Human Services is responsible for clearing patients from isolation.

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3 dead, 1 injured in downtown Raleigh construction accident
Three people were killed and a fourth seriously injured late Monday morning in an accident at a high-rise building under construction on Fayetteville Street in downtown Raleigh.Posted — Updated
Mike Hampton, chief operating officer of the project's general contractor, Atlanta-based Choate Construction, said the workers were in the process of removing and lowering a mast climber on the 11-story Charter Square building, at 501 Fayetteville St., when something went wrong shortly before 11 a.m.
Those killed have been identified as Jose Erasmo Hernandez, 41, of Durham; Jose Luis Lopez-Ramirez, 33, of Clinton; and Anderson Almeida, 33, of Durham. Elmer Guevara, 53, was taken to WakeMed to be treated for serious injuries.
"Definitely, he was my big brother, my best friend," said Almeida's brother, Wes. "There was never a moment in my life, no matter how bad things were, that he didn't make me smile. His son Ryan, 3-years-old, was the biggest happiness of his life. He was the best brother anybody could've asked for, with the biggest heart of anyone I've ever met."
It was still unclear Monday night if all four workers were on the scaffold and if they were tethered to the building or the scaffold.
A man who called 911 reported several men falling more than 200 feet to the ground, according to a recording released Monday afternoon.
Worker Leroy Kelly was in a parking lot below the scaffolding when he heard it snap and then saw pieces fall onto the ground.
"I ran, and it fell like 2 feet away from me," Kelly, shaken, said. "It could've been me. I was literally right under there."
Others reported hearing what sounded like an explosion and then seeing the scaffolding – operated by Associated Scaffolding in Raleigh – collapse and crash into the building's south side between the fifth and sixth floors.
Drivers at a nearby stoplight said they looked up and saw workers tumbling to the ground.
Another worker said he and a colleague were working on the fifth floor of the building and heard the mast climber shaking and knew something was wrong. The coworker reached out to grab one of the workers on the scaffold, and was left with a scratch on his arm.
There was shock and disbelief at the construction site, where dozens of construction workers gathered immediately after to console one another.
"(It) kind of gives you a reality check about being on the job site, how dangerous it could be," said Deantay Lee, a construction worker from Roxboro.
Lee was inside the building when the accident happened.
"When we came out, we saw the scaffolding had failed," he said. "We saw a couple guys that had got caught up in it. That's an image I won't forget."
Witnesses said they pulled Guevara from a portable toilet.
"He was upside down," said Peter Thuston, who was also inside installing security equipment. "I don’t know if he was in it or he fell through it or what the case was, but he did have a full harness and lanyard on, so I’m assuming that he was on the scaffold and fell through."
A spokesman with the North Carolina Department of Labor said investigators with the Occupational Safety and Health Division were at the scene. Police investigators were also looking into what happened.
Charter Square said in a statement that work has been suspended while investigators work to identify what happened.
"We offer our condolences to the victims and their families affected by the construction accident today," Charter Square CEO Andy Andrews said in a statement. "Our thoughts and prayers are with them during this difficult time."
Work had been underway for months on Charter Square, a $54 million mixed-use development of residential, office and retail space. It sits across from Marriott City Centre and one block from the Raleigh Convention Center.
Mayor Nancy McFarlane also offered a statement of condolence on behalf of the Raleigh City Council.
"I was incredibly saddened to learn of the construction accident that occurred this morning at the Charter Square construction site," McFarlane said. "I would like to offer our sincere condolences to the families and friends of the workers who tragically lost their lives. Please keep the workers and their families in your thoughts and prayers during this very difficult time."
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J. Kelly Buis, RN, MSN, ANP Program: Certificate in Health Coaching Kelly is the Associate Director of Clinical Nurse Educators for Takeda Pharmaceuticals. She is an oncology nurse and Adult Nurse Practitioner who practiced in the Boston area for 15 years. In 2001, she transitioned into the pharmaceutical industry where she has served in various roles including Clinical Education, Marketing, Sales, and Field Management. In her current position, she leads the nationwide team of nurses who deliver oncology education to healthcare providers.
She received her Master of Science in Nursing from Northeastern University and her Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Wisconsin- Madison. Kelly is a certified Leadership Coach from Georgetown University and she is serving as a faculty advisor for their Health Coaching program.


Essex continues to build in the most attractive locales of the West Coast as it develops its next project, Station Park Green, in the Bay Area’s ever-growing San Mateo. Opening in late 2017, Station Park Green will feature 4 buildings with a total of 599 residential units. This new project will be surrounded by 2 acres of parks and open space, 10,000 sq. ft. of office facilities, and over 25,000 sq. ft. of retail. This development is sure to change the dynamic of San Mateo.
Located at the intersection of Highways 92 and 101, and just 100 feet away from the Hayward Park Caltrain station, Station Park Green will give residents access to the entire Bay Area, from San Jose to San Francisco. Residents will also be one block away from Trader Joe’s, the local YMCA and Instagram-worthy brunch at local eatery The Pantry.
Residents will enjoy an array of amenities, including a roof deck with a pool, fitness center, club room, community room, outdoor eating options, BBQ areas, lounge, bocce court, and children’s play area.
“A stunning plan for transit-oriented development in San Mateo, California," says the National Resource Defense Council of the Station Park Green development. It has earned Gold certification under the LEED for Neighborhood Development program founded by the U.S. Green Building Council.
The Station Park Green development is only the second project in the nation to achieve this status and achieve a Stage 1 Gold rating.


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30 November 2015 at 06:52:05 MST
A walking whale from Pakistan, 50 mya. Most of the restorations show Ambulocetus as a shrinkwrapped otter/crocodile-looking thing - I wanted to put some fleshiness on it. The color is inspired by leopard seals.
on 30 November 2015 at 07:41:41 MST
Well if it's described as a "walking whale" (as the name seems to suggest) then fleshiness seems a fair enough idea :) I'm guessing those things were probably kind of big. The leopard seal-inspired patterning works, and love the swirly water colours.
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I like this take, as some restorations dont' take blubber which pinnipeds and the modern whale orders have in abundance.
And blubber inspires a lot of 'yo mama is so fat' jokes.


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The biggest discounts in the Black Friday sales are usually on the biggest screens – and for good reason. Larger 65-inch or 75-inch TVs start with much higher price tags than their smaller counterparts, which means there’s more room for prices to fall when retailers start discounting their stock.
Black Friday has finally arrived, and we’ve certainly seen some massive discounts befitting the size of the screens featured in these sales, in both the US and UK.
For US shoppers, there’s a brilliantly-priced 75-inch Samsung TV for just $747.99 at Best Buy, after a $150 discount – or a more premium Sony X900H TV for $1,769 at Amazon after an even larger $730 price cut.
In the UK, meanwhile, you can nab a 75-inch version of Samsung’s art-minded The Frame for £1,999 after a £800 discount at Currys. Philips 2019 flagship OLED is available at the same price at Currys right now too, after a £500 discount brought the OLED+934 more in reach of us mere mortals.
There’s a lot of great Black Friday TV deals to reckon with, then, and this guide will run you through our top picks for plus-size models, from the step-up 65-inch size to more gargantuan 85-inch screens.
Not in the US or UK? Scroll down for the best 75-inch TV deals in your region.
Best 65-inch, 75-inch, and 85-inch TV deals (US)
TCL 65-inch 4K Roku Smart TV:
$498 $428 at Walmart
Save $70 on this 65-inch 4K TV at Walmart right now. That’s pretty awesome value considering this TV is compatible with both Alexa and Google Assistant. With Roku TV built-in too, you’ll have plenty of streaming options as well.
LG CX OLED 65-inch TV:
$2,499 $1,899 at Best Buy
Save $600 – Go up a screen size with this 65-inch OLED TV deal, now discounted for an amazing $600 discount. It’s basically down to the original RRP of the 55-inch size, so it’s a very worthwhile saving.
Hisense 75-inch H65 Series Smart HD TV:
$999.99 $599.99 at Best Buy
Save $400 – This Hisense might be on the cheaper end of things, but that doesn’t mean it’s not packed to the brim with great features. With Google Assistant and Chromecast built right in, you’re off to a great start, and you’re also getting Motion Rate 120 and DTS Sound Studio – not bad for the price.
Samsung 75-inch 4K Ultra HD Smart TV:
$849.99 $747.99 at Best Buy
Here’s a great option from Samsung, proving that it’s not just LG that can offer a great quality 75-inch TV for a bargain price. This Samsung 6 Series 4K TV aims to provide a bold, bright picture with its PurColor technology, as well as full smart assistant support -thanks to the built-in Amazon Alexa voice control.
Sony 75-inch X900H Smart 4K Ultra HD TV:
$1,999.99 $1,598.99 at Amazon
Packed with premium features, the 2020 Sony 75-inch 4K TV gets a $400 price cut at Amazon. The Ultra HD smart TV features a game mode for a super-smooth experience and works with Amazon Alexa and the Google Assistant.
LG 86-inch NanoCell 90 4K TV:
$2,799 $2,199 at Best Buy
Why settle for small screens when the LG Nano90 comes in an 86-inch size, now with a $600 price cut? You’ll get Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and a 120Hz panel too. It’s not an LG OLED, sadly, but you won’t get an OLED this big for such a good price.
Hisense 85-inch H65 4K TV:
$1,699 $1,399 at Best Buy
Save $300 on this 85-inch Hisense TV. It’s not the highest-spec TV in this list, and the plastic build may put some off, but the decent picture quality and value price tag may be enough to tempt you.View Deal
Best 65-inch, 75-inch, and 85-inch TV deals (UK)
Samsung 65-inch (2020) HDR 4K TV:
was £619 now £529 at John Lewis
If you’re looking for a big-screen, 4K TV for less this Black Friday, the cheapest 65-inch option at John Lewis is this feature-packed Samsung UE65TU7100, which is currently £90 off. And because you’re buying through John Lewis, you bag yourself a 5-year guarantee too.
Panasonic 65-inch HX580 4K TV:
£899 £679 at Amazon
Save £130 – This HX580 LED TV is at its lowest ever price in this Amazon Black Friday TV deal, and comes with Dolby Vision, Freeview Play, and multi-HDR support.View Deal
Philips 65-inch OLED TV with Ambilight:
£2,499 £1,999 at Currys
Save £500 – Philips’ OLED+934 was the company’s flagship set in 2019, and so it packs in all the latest HDR formats, as well as Ambilight projection and a built-in soundbar from audio specialist Bowers & Wilkins.
Samsung 65-inch Q800T QLED 8K TV:
was £2,799 now £2,299 at John Lewis (save £500)
Fed up of 4K? Want the latest and greatest when it comes to TV resolution? Well look no further, as Samsung’s stunning Q800T series in discounted for Black Friday at John Lewis, and the entry-level 65-inch set is £500. If you want the ultimate, it just got cheaper.
LG CX 77-inch OLED TV:
£2,799 £1,799 at John Lewis
Want something bigger? This 77-inch OLED TV from LG can be had at John Lewis for £3,499, which is a whopping £1,000 discount less than its the original RRP. The CX was our favorite 2020 OLED, so we wouldn’t miss out.View Deal
Samsung 85-inch Q950TS QLED 8K TV:
£11,999 now £9,999 at John Lewis
Save £2,000 on this super-sized 8K TV. As Samsung’s flagship 2020 TV, you’re getting the highest specifications of any TV in the range, with expansive OTS+ audio, HDR10+ support, and naturally 8K resolution. Upscaling is superb, as is the Tizen operating system.View Deal
Of course, a big discount can still leave a big end price, depending on how expensive a TV was to start. We saw this, quite painfully, with the 98-inch Samsung Q900R 8K TV having got a $50,000 half-price discount and still retaining a $49,999 price tag.
What’s the deal with such big screens? Well, larger sizes let you see in more detail, making the most of 4K or 8K resolutions, as well as being more sociable if your screen is playing to a room of people.
Larger screens can equally, though, exaggerate the picture flaws of cheaper or lower-specified sets, so you want to be careful you’re not just going after the cheapest model if spending a little more is going to drastically improve picture performance. Hisense TVs can struggle with motion, for one, even if otherwise its value sets offer a lot for the price.
Generally, though, any TV in this list should offer a good big-screen experience. Check out our guides to the best 65-inch 4K TVs and 75-inch 4K TVs if you’re keener on the best quality and the cheapest price.
More 75-inch TV deals
Looking for more super-sized TV deals? You’ll find all the lowest prices from around the web right here, with offers available in your region.
TechRadar is rounding up all the top deals in the run up to the Black Friday sales period, and we’ve put all the best Black Friday 2020 deals in an easy-to-navigate article to help you find the bargains you’re looking for.