Prime Minister Menachem Begin opened the meeting with a proposal that the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court, Yizhak Kahan, choose one or two additional judges or other experts and head a team of investigation into the events in Beirut. Begin added that he had consulted with the Chief of Staff, Refael Eitan, and the minister of Defense Ariel Sharon, and they had both agreed to accept any findings of such a team; he had also discussed the matter earlier that very morning with a group nine minsters, and they had all supported his proposal.
The mention of the morning's meeting aggravated the ministers, and they set off on a long-ish discussion about leaks from ministerial deliberations. Apparently, the contents of that morning's meeting had been reported in detail on the news. Some of the ministers were irked that they had been misquoted; others felt there was no point to having minisiterial deliberations if their contents were on the radio minutes later; and others pointed out that since the only participants had been ministers themselves, it could only have been a minister (or more than one) doing the leaking. A number of the ministers demanded of Begin that he set up a second investigative team to probe these leaks - a demand Begin rejected, saying one investigation at a time was enough. It is however odd - or perhaps it isn't - that the matter of the leaks took up such a significant chunk of the time allocated for the entire meeting.
The proposed form of investigation was accepted by all, and since Shabbat was approaching, and it was felt to be crucial that Moshe Nissim, the Minister of Justice, talk to the Chief Justice before the Sabbath, the meeting didn't take long; all 17 ministers present voted for it and they adjourned. Yet before they did so, they briefly debated two other aspects. The first was the possibility that the Chief Justice might not accept the offer: what then? The reason he might not accept, as they all knew but mostly weren't saying, was that such an investigatory probe doesn't have clear legal authority - such as an official commission of inquiry does.
Commerce and Industry Minister Gideon Patt: First, I'd like to say, for the protocol, that the Prime Minister was for an investigation from the first moment. In the midst of the cacaphony of well-poisoners, someone ought to leak that fact. I think it's an excellent proposal. The identity of the head of the investigation, the Chief of the Supreme Court [he said this in English] has an honorable position and this will help us on the stage of world opinion.
Minister without Portfolio Mordechai Ben-Porat: You're exaggerating a bit about the authority of such a probe.
Patt: If someone wishes to lie and is willing to lie to the head of the Supreme Court, they'll lie to a full comission, too. In the meantime, I've been getting some unpleasant telegrams from heads of Jewish communites in South America - I was there recently, so they know me - and creating this sort of an investigation will put an end to their doubts.


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How does a local church in the centre of Islington handle politics?
This weekend, Prime Minister David Cameron made a significant speech about the relationship between faith and the political world. The speech was given as part of the 400th anniversary celebrations of the King James Bible at Christ Church, Oxford, and it attracted a lot of attention in the press for its boldness. Mr Cameron celebrated the role of the King James Bible in bequeathing us a body of vivid language, in forming the basis of democratic politics and in making this a Christian country. In expanding these points, the Prime Minister extended his argument for a positive impact on our country from one particular version to the Bible itself, and to the Christian faith.
Some will find his examples rather selective and, as he admitted himself, he is hardly offering a theology of politics. However, there's no denying that the speech is stimulating and the effect is to re-kindle debates about the role of faith in contemporary society. Not long ago, it wasn't uncommon to hear that religion is, or should be, a private matter. It was widely thought a little indecent to bring one's opinions about religion into the public sphere. But of course, faith is much more than private opinion about anything.
In office, the last two Prime Ministers let it be known that they were Christians, despite Alastair Campbell's insistence that, "We don't do God."
Now David Cameron says of his faith,"I am a committed - but I have to say vaguely practising - Church of England Christian, who will stand up for the values and principles of my faith… but who is full of doubts and, like many, constantly grappling with the difficult questions when it comes to some of the big theological issues."
"Committed" and "vaguely practising" is a peculiar combination! But on the point about the role of the church in the political arena, he was very clear: "I have never really understood the argument some people make about the church not getting involved in politics. To me, Christianity, faith, religion, the Church and the Bible are all inherently involved in politics because so many political questions are moral questions."
In the heart of the inner London borough which has a considerable reputation for its politics, this is a welcome statement for us. Members of St Mary's are interested in politics and many of them are active in political parties at a local and national level. There's an appetite in our church for understanding how our faith relates to the world in which we live. We read the Bible carefully and with the expectation it speaks to us today (though we don't often use the King James Version) which is why we can't really avoid political issues at St Mary's. Nor should we.
The way that wealth is created and used, the responsibilities we have for the care of the planet and each other, the framing of laws and the moral understandings that underpin them, decisions about education, health and social justice should all be informed by the Biblical worldview and Jesus' radical teaching about the Kingdom of God. The plight of the poorest and most disadvantaged is a clear concern for the God of the King James Bible (and every Bible). We believe that attending to these things is in the interest of a more just and healthy society, not just for Christians but for everyone.
We're glad that some of our church members are involved in party politics. Local activists, councillors, Assembly Representatives and Members of Parliament of all mainstream parties deserve our interest and our prayers.
We'll never align our church with one political party - there are genuine Christians in all the main parties - and we'll never allow St Mary's to be lazily identified as belonging to one political tribe. We'll continue to relate the Bible's message to the world in which we live. Sometimes the application of the Christian faith to an area of life is controversial and we may disagree from time to time. But St Mary's is a place of wonderful tolerance, grace and generosity, so we're not afraid to explore the things that could challenge our thinking. Our country, borough and parish face difficult choices in the years to come and we're glad that at least some of those who campaign for power or hold it in our name are active, believing, thoughtful Christians. Let's help and encourage them in serving in the best possible way.


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There's something about a great poem that that can effortlessly take you back to a particular moment in time, or help you pinpoint a special memory with a loved one.
They're read aloud at weddings and funerals, passed on from generation to generation and even recited at bedtimes, weaving their way into some of the most special moments in life.
And so, in memory of some of our all-time favourite poems, we've taken the time to remember some of the best lines that we think everyone should know.
For poems have the ability to make your heart hurt, remember those you've loved and lost and sometimes make you laugh out loud.
From Dylan Thomas' Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night, to An Irishman Forsees His Death by WB Yeats and The Beginning by Rupert Brooke, these are the most beautiful lines from poetry everyone should know.
Get ready to learn them off heart and to silently wipe away a tear or two (because good poetry does that to you).
One of Dylan Thomas's most famous works beautifully sums up the continual fight we all give against death, especially as we grow older.
Saska Graville, former deputy editor
My father-in-law chose and read this at my wedding. It reminds me of my dad in terms of the construction bit, but also about how you need to work at relationships in order to make them last.
Sarah Keady, former lifestyle editor
My favourite ever poem, which is so poignantly lyrical on love and the passing of time.
Sarah Tomczak, deputy editor
I just think this one line is so simply eloquent – if I could write poetry, I would want it to sound exactly like this. It isn't from a poem as such, but a collection of 'thoughts'. It's poetry for the Instagram age.
Emma Laurence, former deputy chief sub
My Granny used to read this to me when I was little. I really like the idea that a big, hulking man is speaking to a tiny mouse, and apologising for the broken union between 'earth born companions'. I also love the energy of the poem, the weather, the Scottish dialect.
Lauren Franks, style editor
I'm not a fan of poetry and this is very corny but it was used in the movie In Her Shoes... It made me cry.
Becky Gee, former publishing director
Proving it's not about money or material things, but the most precious thing you can entrust someone with is your dreams.
Hannah Dunn, acting digital editor
The last stanza is bonkers, but is so delicious in your mouth (even reading silently in my mind, my tongue almost rolls) and exquisitely musical that you can't help but remember it forever. I don't know much about Purcell, but if someone went on about me like this, I'd be chuffed.
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Jane Eyre (1934): An Essay
By Java Bean Rush
Published: August 18, 2012.
Charlotte Brontë’s dark and brooding story of an abused orphan who becomes the self-possessed governess to a little girl in a strange family comes to the screen stripped of its 19th century social criticisms and laid bare as a pure Rom Com.
Blogger Java Bean Rush delves into the 1934 movie in this essay.

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Ease of use is at the heart of AIimag.es. It doesn’t require any specialized knowledge, so artists and non-artists alike can dive right in. Plus, the team behind AIimag.es values your input, inviting users to share their thoughts and experiences on their Discord server.
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Thompson, the ranking member of the committee, wrote a letter to House Speaker John Boehner (R-Ohio) Thursday highlighting the need to have one House and one Senate authorizing committee oversee the department.
“I would note this undertaking is timely insofar as the consolidation of homeland security jurisdiction is critical to the fate of the forthcoming DHS authorization legislation that the committee is beginning to prepare,” Thompson wrote.
DHS currently answers to about 108 committees ranging from its authorizing and appropriating committees to dozens of others across Congress, which have responsibilities left over from the 22 legacy agencies that made up the department before 2003.
Committee Chairman Peter King (R-N.Y.) also supports the consolidation of the jurisdiction. He said in a recent interview with Federal News Radio Congress’ inability to reorganize itself is “indefensible” and “is one of the biggest failings of Congress since 9/11.”
Thompson’s letter follows several renewed calls by for DHS oversight consolidation in Congress by members of the 9/11 Commission. In their recent analysis of how the government has implemented their recommendations, this was one of the biggest failings.
Tom Kean, the chairman of the 9/11 Commission, said having all those committees is “confusion,” not oversight. “It makes it dysfunctional. It means DHS spends so much preparing and testifying that they are not protecting us, which is their job,” he said.
Along with House members, Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs leaders have tried to consolidate oversight in the past, but were not successful.
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said she tried to reorganize jurisdiction in 2004, but senators added amendment after amendment to the bill that pulled their pieces of DHS out of consolidated oversight.
Thompson reminded Boehner that chairman King promised last year if the Republicans took control of the House, it would consolidate jurisdiction over DHS.
King also pledged once again to work with House leadership to make this happen.
“As the member with the longest tenure as chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, I have keen insights about the challenges posed to the security [of] our nation by the current unwieldy jurisdictional divisions over homeland security, and, as such, am requesting to be included in your efforts to address committee jurisdiction over homeland security,” Thompson wrote.
Former and current DHS officials have called for Congress to reorganize for much of the last eight years. Officials say having so many bosses is burdensome on the agency’s time and resources. And lawmakers often give DHS conflicting policy direction, putting the agency in an untenable position.


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Protect People and the Planet: Appeal for a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World
The WFM-Canada is proud to be co-sponsoring this event in partnership with UNFOLD ZERO. The event focuses on the role of the United Nations in nuclear disarmament and addressing the climate crisis, the importance of these issues for current and future generations, and how these could be included in the UN Summit of the Future.
We support Parliamentarians for Nuclear Non-proliferation and Disarmament's mission to prevent nuclear proliferation and to achieve a nuclear weapons-free world. See the range of initiatives this global network of legislators is working on by visiting their website and/or Facebook page!
Global Appeal to end the nuclear threat, abolish nuclear weapons and shift the weapons budgets and investments to support public health, COVID-19 recovery, the climate and sustainable development.
The nuclear weapons possessed by nine countries threaten us all. Any use of these weapons by accident, miscalculation or malicious intent, would have catastrophic human, economic and environmental consequences. The use of just a small fraction of the 14,000 nuclear weapons in the world’s stockpiles could end civilization as we know it.
In addition, the $100 billion spent annually on nuclear weapons is sorely needed for environmental, economic, and human needs, including addressing the COVID-19 pandemic, protecting the climate and implementing the Sustainable Development Goals.
We, the undersigned, call on our cities, parliaments and governments to:
- Affirm that nuclear war cannot be won and must never be fought, and therefore the nuclear armed States should stand down their nuclear forces and affirm policies never to initiate a nuclear war (no-first-use policies);
- Commit to the elimination of nuclear weapons by 2045, the 100th anniversary of the United Nations;
- Cut nuclear weapons budgets (if they are a nuclear-weapon State), end investments in the nuclear weapons industry (all governments), and redirect these investments and budgets to support the United Nations, COVID-19 management and recovery, drastic reductions in carbon emissions to protect the climate, and financing the achievement of the Sustainable Development Goals.
Nuclear disarmament, climate change and the UN Summit of the Future
An inter-generational event during UN Disarmament Week (Oct 24-30)
Includes presentation of the Protect People and the Planet Appeal
Wednesday October 26, 1:15pm-2:45pm.
In-person: UN Millennium Hilton Hotel, One UN Plaza, New York
Live-streamed: On Basel Peace Office Facebook page
Registration: (required for in-person attendance)
On September 8, 2022, the United Nations General Assembly decided (by resolution A/RES/76/307) to hold a “Summit of the Future: multilateral solutions for a better tomorrow” in September 2024 at the UN in New York, preceded by a preparatory ministerial meeting to be held in September 2023. It is expected that the Summit will adopt a Pact for the Future and establish a UN Special Envoy for Future Generations.
Nuclear war and climate change pose existential threats to current and future generations. The Summit of the Future provides opportunities to reduce the risk of nuclear war, advance the legal and political requirements to eliminate nuclear weapons, stabilize the climate and protect the most vulnerable communities already impacted by climate change.
Our Oct 26 event will focus on nuclear disarmament, climate change and the UN Summit of the Future. It will include presentation of the civil society appeal Protect People and the Planet: Appeal for a Nuclear-Weapon-Free World which makes the connection between nuclear abolition and climate protection, and calls for the total elimination of nuclear weapons to be achieved no later than 2045, the 100th anniversary of the United Nations.


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Thursday, January 10, 2019
The Zacks Research Daily presents the best research output of our analyst team. Today's Research Daily features new research reports on 16 major stocks, Morgan Stanley (MS), Intuitive Surgical, Inc. (ISRG) and Colgate-Palmolive Company (CL). These research reports have been hand-picked from the roughly 70 reports published by our analyst team today.
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Morgan Stanley’s shares have lost 12.6% in the last six months, outperforming the Zacks Investment Banking industry, which has lost 16.2% over the same period.The company possesses an impressive earnings surprise history, beating the Zacks Consensus Estimate in each of the trailing four quarters.
The company’s efforts to strengthen wealth management business, focus on corporate lending, steady loan growth, higher interest rates and normalized levels of trading activities will further support revenues. Also, its steady capital deployment plan reflects strong balance sheet position.
However, a slowdown in debt originations will hamper underwriting fee income growth. Further, mounting operating expenses is a major near-term concern for the company.
(You can read the full research report on Morgan Stanley here >>>).
Shares of Buy-ranked Intuitive Surgical have gained +2.6% in the last six months, outperforming the Zacks Medical Instruments industry which has lost -4.9% over the same period. The company’s robotic platform – da Vinci System – recorded solid growth in recent times. This is led by strong performance in U.S. general surgery procedures and global urologic procedures. Management expects strong contributions from da Vinci in 2019 as well. Commencement of da Vinci sale in Taiwan also adds to the positives.
Management is also optimistic about the company’s collaboration with InTouch Health. On the negative side, the company expects outside U.S. sales to be a bit lumpy in the quarters ahead. These markets are in early stages of adoption.
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Shares of Colgate-Palmolive have underperformed the Zacks Consumer Staples industry over the past three months (-1.7% vs. +8.1%). Colgate is smoothly progressing with its cost-savings program. Notably, the Global Growth and Efficiency Program and Funding the Growth initiative are delivering impressive results.
Management approved an expansion and extension of the program through Dec 31, 2019, which will enable it to take advantage of the incremental opportunities while streamlining operations. Further, the company’s meet or beat earnings long track record remains impressive.
It also provided a favorable earnings view for 2018. However, the stock has lagged the industry in the past three months. It has a dismal sales trend, missing estimates in 21 of the last 22 quarters. Management anticipates a tough backdrop due to uncertain global markets and slowing category growth worldwide.
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Today's Must Read
Wealth Management Aids Morgan Stanley (MS), High Costs a Woe
Strong Exposure to Robotics Aids Intuitive Surgical (ISRG)
Colgate's (CL) Cost-Savings Program is Likely to Aid Margins
Nektar's (NKTR) Oncology Deals, Pipeline Driving Growth
Per the Zacks analyst, Nektar has collaborations with large pharma companies which provide significant amount in fees and a robust pipeline. However, the company relies on partners for revenues.
Fleet Upgrade Efforts Buoy Delta (DAL) Amid Capacity Woes
The Zacks analyst is concerned about capacity expansion outpacing traffic growth at Delta. Unit revenue-related woes are also concerning. However, initiatives to modernize its fleet are encouraging.
Business Expansion Aids POSCO (PKX) Amid Exchange Rate Woes
Per the Zacks analyst, POSCO will benefit from focus on mergers and business expansion. However, its results will be hurt by the negative effect of exchange rate and interest rate rise.
Telefonica Brasil (VIV) Rides on Network Expansion Strategy
Per the Zacks analyst, investments in technology upgrade with broadband network infrastructure expansion should continue to drive Telefonica Brasil's leadership position in data and postpaid segments.
International Business Expansion Aids Prudential (PRU)
Per the Zacks analyst, Prudential continues to put in substantial efforts to boost and expand its international operations, thereby resulting in its overall growth. But rising costs raise concern.
Acuity Brands (AYI) Banks on Innovative Lighting Solutions
Per the Zacks analyst, Acuity Brands is poised to gain from diversified portfolio of innovative lighting control solutions and energy-efficient luminaries. However, rising input costs raise concern.
Improving Retention Rate, Pay-TV Resizing Aids DISH (DISH)
Per the Zacks analyst, DISH's excellent customer service is improving retention. Also focus on acquiring and retaining subscribers that are profitable over the long term, is paying off.
Focus on Trading Business Supports E*TRADE's (ETFC) Growth
Per the Zacks Analyst, E*TRADE's efforts to enhance trading business by introduction of new brokerage products and services.
Customer Growth, Ongoing Investments Drive IDACORP (IDA)
Per Zacks analyst IDACORP's planned capital investment in excess of $1.4 billion in 2018-2020 time period and rising customer base coupled with increasing usage per customer will boost performance.
Sluggishness in the Energy Segment Plagues Ecolab (ECL)
Ecolab expects dull performance in the Energy unit in the coming quarters. The Zacks analyst apprehends that unfavorable pricing, margin woes and competition are the drivers behind the dull outlook.
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) Suffers on CSD and Cost Concerns
Per the Zacks analyst, Keurig Dr Pepper is prone to industry headwinds related to soft CSD category and high input costs.
Southern (SO) Wrecked by Vogtle, Kemper Project Overruns
The Zacks analyst is concerned that continued timing and cost overrun issues related to Southern Company's two mega construction projects will lead to high degree of uncertainty.
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But in a recent Fast Company article, Georgetown Professor Cal Newport explains why focusing on deep and demanding tasks is critical for producing value and building the skills that promote success.
Bouncing around from task to task actually deteriorates the muscle that allows us to focus, Newport says, and the more we multitask, the less comfortable we are with going deep for extended periods of time. In fact, multitasking is addictive as well as damaging, he writes in his new book, “Deep Work: Rules for Focused Success in a Distracted World.”
“It’s deep tasks that produce the value and build the skills that get you promoted,” he says.
While multitasking was once thought to be the skill we needed to master to get ahead, thought leaders today laud the “attention economy,” in which the ability to maintain focus and concentration are as important to workplace wins as technical or management skills.
So what do successful business leaders do to be both focused and productive?
- Be Mindful
Training our brains to focus better is called mindfulness, and by practicing it throughout the workday successful leaders achieve enhanced focus and awareness in both work and life. Mindfulness begins even before getting out of bed and continues throughout the day with focus on breathing and minimization of distractions.
- Focus on Long Term Goals
Effective leaders have clear goals and a vision for the long-term achievements they desire. They focus on what matters and apply their efforts accordingly.
- Set Daily Goals
Not only do high achievers plan their days by listing to-dos and appointments, they set goals for what they want to accomplish in each project and meeting.
- Face Undesirable Tasks
“Eating a frog” means doing the one task first that is both urgent and undesirable. By eating a frog first thing in the morning, efficient leaders accomplish the most important task and move ahead forcefully into the rest of the day.
- Overcome Procrastination
Overcoming procrastination, essential for high performance, ties in with eating the frog. When successful people face their most urgent tasks, they tackle them without hesitation and let go of the perfectionism that gets in the way of completing big projects.
Highly productive people internalize and act upon deep concentration in challenging tasks. They leave gaps in their schedules to ensure both ‘thinking time’ and productivity. Ultimately they know that whatever leftover time they might have will be used wisely.

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After giving its director a controversial pay boost, the Seattle Monorail Project is considering whether other employees should also get raises. Monorail employees could win raises...
After giving its director a controversial pay boost, the Seattle Monorail Project is considering whether other employees should also get raises.
Monorail employees could win raises of as much as 5 percent for meeting individual goals. The discussion comes in the slipstream of a 5 percent, $8,789 merit raise for executive Director Joel Horn this month. Other merit raises wouldn’t begin for at least six months, said Chairman Tom Weeks. Horn is briefing board members this week on the concept, which Weeks described as brainstorming.
Board members have praised the agency’s performance in completing an environmental-impact statement, acquiring land for stations and withstanding a “monorail recall” campaign that voters rejected in November.
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However, a construction contract has not been signed for its 14-mile Green Line connecting Ballard, Seattle Center, downtown and West Seattle.
Board member Cindi Laws said she is skeptical about giving raises, since salaries already exceed those of many public employees or working-class residents.
“I have more sympathy for the large number of people in Seattle who are just getting by,” she said.
Her colleague Richard Stevenson, who supports merit pay, said monorail employees enjoy less job security than other government officials, as tasks will eventually be taken over by a private construction team.
“I don’t believe in making political or social statements on people’s livelihoods,” he said.
The average pay for 82 monorail employees was $80,000 last year, with 27 earning at least $100,000. Horn’s salary was increased to about $187,000 this year, including a 1.4 percent cost-of-living raise for all employees.
By contrast, Sound Transit paid its 349 employees an average of $68,191 last year. About 10 percent of the staff, or 34 people, made more than $100,000, said spokesman Geoff Patrick.
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(L-R): DJ Khaled, Quavo and Chance The Rapper perform at the 2020 NBA All-Star Game
Chance The Rapper, DJ Khaled, Quavo and Lil Wayne Deliver Star-Studded Halftime Show At The 2020 NBA All-Star Game
The Chicago rapper closed out a stacked musical lineup at the 69th annual game with a performance that was both celebratory and moving
Chance, a native of Chicago, where this year's NBA All-Star Game is being hosted, kicked off the halftime show with an energetic performance of "No Problem," a featured track off his 2016 GRAMMY-winning mixtape, Coloring Book. He brought out special guest and collaborator on the original track Lil Wayne, who dedicated a few lyrics to late NBA icon Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna who, along with seven others, died in a tragic accident last month (Jan. 26).
DJ Khaled and Quavo then partied onstage next to Chance, performing their collaborative track "I'm The One," featured on Khaled's 2017 album, Grateful.
The show marks another major televised performance from DJ Khaled this year. Last month at the 62nd GRAMMY Awards, the DJ/producer joined an all-star lineup, featuring John Legend, Meek Mill, Kirk Franklin, Roddy Ricch and YG, to remember late rapper and activist Nipsey Hussle, who was fatally shot last March.
Chance closed out the jam-packed halftime show with a moving tribute to Bryant. Emotionally distraught, he performed "I Was A Rock," a tribute song he originally performed in memory of late boxing legend Muhammad Ali at the 2016 ESPY Awards show, as images and videos of Bryant played on a screen behind the rapper.
The halftime show closed out the stacked musical lineup at the 2020 NBA All-Star Game and Weekend, which included performances from: Jennifer Hudson, who paid tribute to Bryant; Chaka Khan, who sang the national anthem to officially open the game; and Queen Latifah, who covered Stevie Wonder.
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2023 GRAMMYs To Pay Tribute To Lost Icons With Star-Studded In Memoriam Segment Honoring Loretta Lynn, Christine McVie, And Takeoff
The GRAMMY Awards segment will feature Kacey Musgraves in a tribute to Loretta Lynn; Sheryl Crow, Mick Fleetwood and Bonnie Raitt honoring Christine McVie; and Maverick City Music joining Quavo as they remember Takeoff, airing live on Sunday, Feb. 5.
The lineup for the 2023 GRAMMYs on Sunday, Feb 5, will include an In Memoriam segment paying tribute to some of those from the creative community that were lost this year with performances by GRAMMY-winning and -nominated artists.
The segment will feature Kacey Musgraves performing "Coal Miner's Daughter" in a tribute to three-time GRAMMY winner and 18-time nominee Loretta Lynn; Sheryl Crow, Mick Fleetwood and Bonnie Raitt honoring three-time GRAMMY winner Christine McVie with "Songbird"; and Maverick City Music joining Quavo for "Without You" as they remember the life and legacy of Takeoff.
The 2023 GRAMMYs, hosted by Trevor Noah, will broadcast live on Sunday, Feb. 5, at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT on the CBS Television Network live from the Crypto.com Arena in Los Angeles. Viewers will also be able to stream the 2023 GRAMMYs live and on demand on Paramount+.
Before, during and after the 2023 GRAMMYs, head to live.GRAMMY.com for exclusive, never-before-seen content, including red carpet interviews, behind-the-scenes content, the full livestream of the 2023 GRAMMY Awards Premiere Ceremony, and much more.
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Dr. Dre, Missy Elliott, Lil Wayne, And Sylvia Rhone To Be Honored At The Recording Academy Honors Presented By The Black Music Collective Event During GRAMMY Week 2023
Recording Academy Honors will celebrate honorees during the GRAMMY Week event presented by the Black Music Collective at the Hollywood Palladium on Feb. 2, 2023.
Just days before the 2023 GRAMMYs, revered GRAMMY Award-winning artists Dr. Dre, Missy Elliott, and Lil Wayne and music executive Sylvia Rhone will be honored at the Recording Academy Honors Presented By The Black Music Collective event during GRAMMY Week 2023. All four honorees will receive the Recording Academy Global Impact Award for their personal and professional achievements in the music industry.
The second annual Black Music Collective event and official GRAMMY Week event, which takes place Thursday, Feb. 2, at the Hollywood Palladium in Los Angeles and is sponsored by Amazon Music and Google Pixel Phone, will once again feature first-time GRAMMY nominee Adam Blackstone as the musical director of the evening; Recording Academy Board of Trustees Vice Chair Rico Love will also return to Chair the event.
"I am so thrilled to honor and celebrate these four giants in the music industry," Recording Academy CEO Harvey Mason jr. said. "Last year’s inaugural event was such a highlight during GRAMMY Week and now with Dre, Missy, Wayne and Sylvia there to pay tribute to this year, it's definitely going to be another night to remember. I continue to be proud of the work of our Black Music Collective as it's a vital part of what we do here at the Academy."
Dr. Dre is a seven-time GRAMMY Award-winning artist, producer, founder, entrepreneur, philanthropist, and CEO of Aftermath Entertainment and Beats Electronics. Dr. Dre began his career as a member of the World Class Wreckin’ Cru. Shortly after, he co-founded the revolutionary group N.W.A. The Compton, California, native embarked on his solo career in 1992 when he released his solo debut album The Chronic, which has been certified triple platinum by the RIAA, reached the top 10 on the Billboard 200 and won a GRAMMY for Best Rap Solo Performance ("Let Me Ride"). Dre launched Aftermath Entertainment in 1996, where over the years, he discovered hip-hop superstars such as 50 Cent, The Game, Kendrick Lamar, Anderson Paak, and Eminem. Jimmy Iovine and Dre established Beats Electronics in 2008 and later launched Beats Music, which were both acquired by Apple in 2014. Among many other accolades, Dre won a GRAMMY and an Emmy for the HBO docuseries The Defiant Ones, and the Pepsi Super Bowl LVI Halftime Show Starring Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, Mary J. Blige, Eminem, Kendrick Lamar and 50 Cent took home three Emmys. In 2013, the USC Jimmy Iovine and Andre Young Academy for Arts, Technology and the Business of Innovation was funded and established. In 2022, they expanded their efforts to the Los Angeles Unified School District by opening the Iovine and Young Center (IYC) Integrated Design, Technology, and Entrepreneurship (IDTE) Magnet, a new high school that will offer students grounding in the same cutting-edge curriculum.
Missy 'Misdemeanor' Elliott has remained relevant as a true visionary and pioneer for women in hip-hop for over 25 years. Her experimental sound and groundbreaking music videos changed the music landscape and challenged artists not to conform to the norm. The multi-GRAMMY-Award-winning rapper, singer, songwriter, and producer made an immediate impact on the music industry with her critically acclaimed debut album Supa Dupa Fly – produced by her longtime production partner Timbaland – which debuted at No. 3 on the Billboard 200 and went on to achieve platinum certification by the RIAA. The Virginia native has produced for and collaborated with artists such as Aaliyah, Beyoncé, Janet Jackson, Mariah Carey, Ciara, Lil' Kim, J. Cole, Busta Rhymes, Ludacris, Chris Brown, and Lil Wayne. Among other awards and accolades, Elliott became the first woman rapper inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame and has received honorary doctorates from Berklee College of Music and, most recently, Norfolk State University. In 2022, Elliott was honored in her hometown of Portsmouth with her own street name “Missy Elliott Blvd,” furthermore declaring October 17 to be Missy Elliott Day by the Commonwealth of Virginia. Missy is now the latest addition to the Madame Tussauds Wax Museum, where her figure is a recreation of her 2019 MTV Video Music Awards appearance. In 2021, Elliott received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
Lil Wayne has left a lasting impact on the culture as a five-time GRAMMY Award-winning, multiplatinum rap icon, Young Money Entertainment founder and CEO, Young Money APAA Sports founder, acclaimed author, pro skater, and philanthropist. By 2020, he cemented his legacy forever as "one of the best-selling artists of all time," tallying sales in excess of 100 million records worldwide with 25 million albums and 90 million digital tracks sold in the United States alone. In 2022, Wayne earned his first diamond certification from the RIAA with his generational smash hit “Lollipop” featuring Static Major. Among many milestones, he emerged as "the first male artist to surpass Elvis Presley with the most entries on the Billboard Hot 100," logging a staggering 183 entries – the third most of all time. Simultaneously, Wayne owns and operates Young Money Entertainment, the company that ignited the careers of Drake, Nicki Minaj, Tyga, and many more. The committed philanthropist founded the One Family Foundation, with the mission of giving power to the youth by providing them with opportunities to practice their talents and skills and inspiring them to dream beyond their circumstances.
Sylvia Rhone has set the pace for the music industry as one of the most impactful, influential, and important executives in history. She has devoted her professional life to music, she broke a glass ceiling for the first time, and changed the landscape forever as the “only African American and first woman ever” to be named Chairwoman and CEO of Elektra Entertainment Group in 1994. She made history once more in 2019 when Sony Music Entertainment selected her as Chairwoman and C.E.O of Epic Records, enshrining her as "the first woman CEO of a major record label owned by a Fortune 500 company and the first Black woman to attain such a title." Along the way, Rhone has impressively left an indelible imprint on pop, hip-hop, rock, heavy metal, R&B, soul, and electronic music with an impeccable track record. She has shepherded the success of everyone from Missy Elliott, Anita Baker, the late Ol’ Dirty Bastard, Jason Mraz, Busta Rhymes, Pantera, and Metallica to Lil Wayne, Kelly Rowland, Akon, Kid Cudi, Nicki Minaj, A Tribe Called Quest, Fabolous, Tamia, and Gerald Levert, just to name a few. Currently, she is at the helm of Epic Records where she has overseen historic releases from Future, Travis Scott, 21 Savage, DJ Khaled, Camila Cabello, and many more. A music industry trailblazer for four decades, Rhone has catalyzed the careers of artists who have changed music and the world at large — and she will continue to do so.
Press Play On GRAMMY U Mixtape: New Year, It’s Poppin'! Monthly Member Playlist
The GRAMMY U Mixtape is a monthly, genre-spanning playlist to quench your thirst for new tunes, all from student members. GRAMMY U celebrates new beginnings with fresh pop tunes that will kickstart 2023.
Did you know that among all of the students in GRAMMY U, songwriting and performance is one of the most sought after fields of study? We want to create a space to hear what these students are creating today!
The GRAMMY U Mixtape, now available for your listening pleasure, highlights the creations and fresh ideas that students are bringing to this industry directly on the Recording Academy's Spotify and Apple Music pages. Our goal is to celebrate GRAMMY U members, as well as the time and effort they put into making original music — from the songwriting process to the final production of the track.
Each month, we accept submissions and feature 20 to 25 songs that match that month’s theme. This month we're ringing in 2023 with our New Year, It's Poppin'! playlist, which features fresh pop songs that bring new year, new you vibes. Showcasing talented members from our various chapters, we felt these songs represented the positivity and hopefulness that GRAMMY U members embody as they tackle this upcoming year of exciting possibilities.
So, what’s stopping you? Press play on GRAMMY U’s Mixtape and listen now on Spotify below and Apple Music.
Want to be featured on the next playlist? Submit your songs today! We are currently accepting submissions for songs of all genres for consideration for our February playlist. Whether you write pop, rock, hip hop, jazz, or classical, we want to hear from you. Music must be written and/or produced by the student member (an original song) and you must be able to submit a Spotify and/or Apple Music link to the song. Students must be a GRAMMY U member to submit.
About GRAMMY U:
GRAMMY U is a program that connects college students with the industry's brightest and most talented minds and provides those aspiring professionals with the tools and opportunities necessary to start a career in music.
Throughout each semester, events and special programs touch on all facets of the industry, including the business, technology, and the creative process.
As part of the Recording Academy's mission to ensure the recorded arts remain a thriving part of our shared cultural heritage, GRAMMY U establishes the necessary foundation for music’s next generation to flourish.
Not a member, but want to submit to our playlist? Apply for GRAMMY U Membership here.
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GRAMMY Rewind: Chance The Rapper Highlights Faith And Gratitude As He Wins A Best New Artist GRAMMY In 2017
At the 59th GRAMMY Awards, Chance the Rapper brought home his very first trophies — and as he accepted his Best New Artist GRAMMY, he made sure God and his longtime supporters were given the spotlight.
The 2017 GRAMMY Awards marked a big career moment for Chance the Rapper. Not only did he walk in as a seven-time nominee, but he won his first GRAMMYs that night — and not just one, but three.
In this episode of GRAMMY Rewind, revisit Chance the Rapper’s acceptance speech for his Best New Artist GRAMMY. Flanked by his then-manager Pat Corcoran and his music director Peter CottonTale, the rapper — whose birth name is Chancelor Bennett — expressed gratitude for both of those team members in his speech, but put his faith front and center.
"Glory be to God. I claim this victory in the name of the Lord," he began. "I wanna thank God for my mother and my father, who supported me since I was young."
The Chicago-born star then listed the names of more people who helped him get to where he is today, offering special thanks to "all of Chicago" for being his geographic launchpad into his musical career. "And I wanna thank God for putting amazing people in my life like Pete and Pat, who have carried me since 2012," Bennett continued, pointing to the two men standing behind him.
As music started to play — indicating that it was time for the rapper to conclude his speech — he joked that he wasn't going to stop talking until he'd finished what he wanted to say. "Oh, I'm gonna talk. Y'all can play the music if you want," he said with a smile.
After giving God one more shout-out, Bennett thanked his team for helping him remain an independent artist — a very successful one at that. "I know people think independence means you do it by yourself, but independence means freedom. I do it with these folks right here."
Press play on the video above to watch the rapper's full Best New Artist acceptance speech, and check back to GRAMMY.com every Friday for more new episodes of GRAMMY Rewind.


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Why is Microsoft researching augmented reality? If the sad tale of the Courier tablet’s cancelation tells us anything it’s that Microsoft, while helmed by Steve Ballmer, is mostly interested in preserving its multi-billion-dollar triumvirate — Windows, Office, and Exchange — instead of rocking the boat.
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Shares of Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE:TMO) have received a consensus rating of “Buy” from the fifteen analysts that are presently covering the company, StockRatingsNetwork reports. Two analysts have rated the stock with a hold rating and ten have assigned a buy rating to the company. The average twelve-month price target among brokerages that have issued a report on the stock in the last year is $134.69.
Shares of Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE:TMO) traded down 0.21% during mid-day trading on Wednesday, hitting $120.46. 223,367 shares of the company’s stock traded hands. Thermo Fisher Scientific has a 52-week low of $88.13 and a 52-week high of $127.63. The stock’s 50-day moving average is $121.1 and its 200-day moving average is $119.9. The company has a market cap of $48.106 billion and a P/E ratio of 31.38.
Thermo Fisher Scientific (NYSE:TMO) last posted its quarterly earnings results on Wednesday, July 23rd. The company reported $1.72 earnings per share (EPS) for the quarter, beating the consensus estimate of $1.62 by $0.10. The company had revenue of $4.32 billion for the quarter, compared to the consensus estimate of $4.25 billion. During the same quarter in the previous year, the company posted $1.32 earnings per share. The company’s revenue for the quarter was up 33.4% on a year-over-year basis. On average, analysts predict that Thermo Fisher Scientific will post $6.94 earnings per share for the current fiscal year.
TMO has been the subject of a number of recent research reports. Analysts at Stifel Nicolaus initiated coverage on shares of Thermo Fisher Scientific in a research note on Monday, August 11th. They set a “buy” rating and a $150.00 price target on the stock. Separately, analysts at Zacks reiterated a “neutral” rating on shares of Thermo Fisher Scientific in a research note on Thursday, August 7th. They now have a $126.00 price target on the stock. Finally, analysts at Macquarie reiterated an “outperform” rating on shares of Thermo Fisher Scientific in a research note on Thursday, July 24th. They now have a $135.00 price target on the stock, up previously from $130.00.
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Recently I had reason to request some donations from various manufacturers to support a non-profit organization I belong to. SOG Knives was one of the companies that stepped up and offered a few things. Among what they sent was a couple of knives I've tested before. It occurred to me that a particular pair of them would be almost ideal for certain types of public safety and/or military work. That pair is the fixed-blade SEAL Pup Elite and the lockblade folding Trident. Let me review them and explain why I think they would serve so well.
The SOG Trident
The SOG Trident is a folding lock blade they sent me, and it too is a handy knife. SOG also makes a fixed-blade Trident, and I guess we can call this the little brother. The 3.75-inch blade opens easily thanks to SOG's patented S.A.T. = SOG Assisted Technology. We are all familiar with this type of technology: you start the blade opening and it's pushed the rest of the way by spring power. Because SOG knows that none of us ever want a folding knife to open in our pocket (ouch) they have designed a safety lock into this knife. It locks the blade shut and you have to take the safety off to open the blade. The SOG Trident has what SOG refers to as a "Groove" (trademarked) in the handle/grips. It allows the user to cut paracord, string, etc, without having to open the blade. The grips are shaped well and the clip is positioned to allow a deep-pocket carry of the knife. Formerly available with black handles, the Trident is now available in three-color desert camouflage.
The SOG SEAL Pup Elite
The SOG Seal Pup Elite is a fixed-blade modified Bowie-style blade design. The overall length of 9.5 inches includes the 4.85-inch AUS 8 blade. The Zytel handle is ergonomically shaped with finger grooves and curved side slabs to fit your hand more comfortably. The handle is also textured to increase the security of your grip under wet or slippery conditions. My test SEAL Pup came with a plastic sheath that had a groove notched out of it, so that when the blade was in the sheath you could cut cord and nylon without having to draw the knife. The new SEAL Pup Elites are being delivered with a nylon sheath that has a hard plastic insert to protect the nylon from the blade's edge. This new sheath is 100% MOLLE compatible with double security features to hold the knife safe. There is also a doubly covered utility pouch incorporated into the sheath, perfect for a SOG Power Plier or other multi-tool.
So, why the pair? Either seems perfectly capable of handling most cutting chores unless you're asking too much of them, given their design. Here's my outlook: like with many things, two is one, one is none. I LIKE having two knives. Most people look at you a little funny if you carry two fixed blade knives though. Carrying one fixed blade with a folder as a backup doesn't get you quite so many stares.
In testing the SOG Seal Pup Elite as my proposed primary knife, my only hesitation is its blade length. For combat conditions I was always taught that a minimum 6-inch or 6.5-inch blade was required. By the same token, I've been taught that fatal damage can be done with a two-inch (or shorter) blade. The Seal Pup's blade, at just under five inches, is about perfect for many field chores, but may not be optimal for your combat usage depending on your preferences or training. As a knife used for survival purposes would go, I think the SOG SEAL Pup Elite would do just fine.
Now let's consider those situations where you either 1) can't reach your fixed blade for whatever reason, or 2) you've lost it, or 3) it's broken. THAT is why you have the SOG Trident in a pocket. With nearly the same blade shape as the SOG SEAL Pup, the Trident's 3.75-inch blade is sufficient for most field chores. Its assisted-opening feature makes it quick and easy to bring to play with one hand. Its deep pocket carry makes it unobtrusive if you're in a more populated or politically sensitive area. And I especially like--though I really didn't use to--the "safety" that is incorporated into the Trident. Because of the ease with which it can be opened, and because SOG wants to make sure that it isn't opened accidentally--even just by you moving around and something hitting it in your pocket--the safety can be engaged to lock the blade shut. The Trident's handles are textured almost identically to the SOG SEAL Pup, providing that same level of secure grip.
If you take a look at the names of the two knives, it's easy to figure out why SOG went out of the way to design a decent grip into their handles. "Trident"--the classic symbol of Neptune and part of the SEAL crest. SEAL...well, if you don't know, I ain't tellin'.
I like them both and recommend them as a pair. Again, I like the SOG SEAL Pup Elite more for field work than potential combat work, but the blade is long enough to serve. Check out more information about either and the rest of SOG's line by visiting SOG's website.


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Queensbury High School has been named a 2022-23 School of Excellence by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association.
To earn the School of Excellence award, 75% of a school’s varsity teams must qualify and receive the Scholar-Athlete team award, meaning the roster’s total grade point average must be 90 or above.
This is Queensbury’s seventh consecutive year as an NYSPHSAA School of Excellence.
“We’re obviously very proud of our overall program, the combination of academics and extracurriculars,” said Richard Keys, Queensbury’s athletic director. “It takes a great deal of discipline, commitment and dedication to compete in a varsity sports program while maintaining that high of an academic standard.”
To be eligible to receive these prestigious awards, schools must submit an application following the spring scholar-athlete submission each school year. Schools can also apply for School of Distinction status by having 100% of its varsity teams qualify for and receive the Scholar-Athlete team award during their respective sports seasons.
The purpose of the awards is to unite athletic departments in challenging their teams to achieve a statewide academic honor. This year, 84 schools earned the School of Distinction Award and 219 schools earned the School of Excellence Award.
Winning schools will receive their commemorative awards at their local athletic director workshop this fall.
“The School of Excellence and School of Distinction Awards exemplify the mission of NYSPHSAA, education through interscholastic athletics,” said Dr. Robert Zayas, NYSPHSAA executive director. “It is amazing to see the commitment to academic excellence from the schools, administrators, coaches and student-athletes.”


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The 2015 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display ($1,999 starting, $2,499) retains the amazing screen and slim design of its predecessors, while gaining some really cool new upgrades. So go ahead, sell your old Macbook, get some money together, and get yourself into one of the awesome machines.
The MacBook Pro continues to dominate the industry in fashion and seamless looking notebooks in its category. The latest 15-inch MacBook Pro with Retina Display is identical to last year’s model. It still sports the exact same slim aluminum chassis and black-bordered display that have defined Apple’s highest-end notebook for years. It’s still equipped with the Core i7 processor and the new innovative Force Touch trackpad, which performs a series of pressure-sensitive commands. It also has an optional AMD Radeon R9 M370X GPU which delivers some massive graphic performances.
While keeping the slim and classy looking notebook style of the past, it also remained consistent with the locations of the two stereo speakers flanking the laptop’s signature black chiclet keyboard. On the bottom side of the machine there are a set of hardly noticeable vents on both sides, and as par for the course the Apple logo keeps the glow going strong on the top of the lid. Measuring just 14.13 x 9.73 x 0.71-inches and weighs a mere 4.49 pounds the portability of this computer is still very convenient.
Buying the new MacBook Pro with Retina Display lives up to all of its claims with its 15.4-inch, 2880 x 1800 impressive display. The minute you open it up the colors blast out and the app icons and images are clear and vibrant as ever. The text is so astonishing that you’ll find yourself second-guessing what you’re seeing. The Retina Display registered a satisfying 202 nits on the brightness test, outshining every comparable notebook of its class; the only two that tested better were the XPS 15 and ZBook 15u at 320 and 307 respectively. The new MacBook Pro provides a very strong color accuracy, with a Delta E score of 2.11 (0 is the best). The accuracy of the MacBook eclipses the MSI at 11.6, and the XPS 15 at 7.2 and better than the 2.84 average, only the ZBook rates better with a 1.68 rating.
The MacBook’s speakers are very accurate and provide a very crisp and clear sound loud enough to fill up a small office conference room. Every song that was played on it from Pink Floyd’s orcharested pieces to movie trailers were all stunningly accurate and resonated well. Not only were the vocals outstanding, so were the tones of the bass and mid-ranges. You won’t be in a hurry to go and buy any external speakers.
The biggest addition to the MacBook Pro 15, aside from the Retina Display, is its implementation of the Force Touch trackpad, which is also featured on both the new 12-inch MacBook and 13-inch Retina Pro. This new 4 x 3-inch trackpad doesn’t actually physically click when you depress it, but instead it uses force sensors and haptic feedback to simulate the sensation. One of the main features is the ability to perform a Force click that activates special functions by simply holding down a little bit harder on the trackpad. Example: Force clicking a link on a website allows you to have a sneak preview of that page in a small window, and if you’re doing it on highlighted text, it will populate the dictionary definition or Wikipedia entry. The Force click also allows for pressure-sensitive commands such as fast forwarding through a iMovie or QuickTime video, and it does at different speeds depending on the force you apply to the trackpad. It also quickly zooms in and out of maps using the same technology; and it’s great once you get used to it!
The MacBook Pro with Retina Display comes with two USB 3.0 ports, and HDMI port, an SDXC card slot and two Thunderbolt 2 ports; however, it does lack the USB Type-C. With these connections you’ll be able to transfer files super-duper fast and be able to connect to high-res external displays. The MacBook kept the dependable 720p FaceTime webcam that’s always been extremely accurate in imaging and still holds true today.


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text: Everyone says “process” when they talk about transforming government, as if knowing a process makes one able to reengineer something. But the term is implying that what we know what is real activities going on day-to-day. It seems unlikely! What is real is the work culture; the informal rules by which we do something, and get something done. There may be a formal “process’ that we simplify and document, but isn’t that just an abstraction of reality? Let’s consider dumping “process” documentation and focus on visible, measurable unique workflows that we review in terms of what any employee can try to improve, within the culture. What do you think is the about the use of “process” plans in government?

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No. 6 Cal routs OregonFeb 4, 2013 - 1:24 AM Eugene, OR (Sports Network) - Cal head coach Lindsay Gottlieb earned her 100th career win in the Golden Bears' 72-45 rout of Oregon.
Talia Caldwell had 14 points and 14 rebounds for Cal (19-2, 9-1 Pac-12), which has won seven straight games.
Layshia Clarendon added 15 points and six boards in the triumph.
Devyn Galland netted 11 points for the Ducks (3-19, 1-9), which shot just 26.7 percent from the floor.
The Golden Bears jumped out to a 30-6 advantage before taking a 38-19 edge into the break. Cal went on a 17-0 run midway through the second half to put the contest out of reach.
- Canada leads No. 12 UCLA past California 73-67 in OT Mar 6
- California stuns No. 10 Arizona St 75-64 in Pac-12 quarters Mar 4
- Jones leads Arizona women past Oregon 74-68 in Pac-12 Mar 3
- California tops Utah in overtime 66-63 to advance in Pac-12 Mar 3
- No. 7 Oregon State women clinch share of Pac-12 title Feb 28
- McCall leads No. 13 Stanford women past Oregon 69-42 Feb 28
- ACL injury ends season for Oregon star Jillian Alleyne Feb 26
- Fields, Canada lift No. 12 UCLA women past Oregon 77-72 Feb 19
- Hempen leads No. 9 Arizona State women past California Feb 13
- Oregon women score 35 in 4th, beat No. 24 Washington 75-63 Feb 7
- Balance lifts No. 25 Stanford women over California 60-55 Feb 6
- McCall, No. 15 Stanford women pull away; beat Cal 53-46 Feb 3


Being a ‘musical’ cynic to watch ‘Evita’ was a challenge indeed; thrown down by my better half as recompense for the hours of film I have made her watch. Quite frankly, I don’t like musicals but as they go this movie adaptation of the hit stage musical wasn’t as unpalatable as my prejudices influenced at the outset.
Evita is the story of B movie actress Evita Duarte who rose through 1940’s Argentinian society to eventually marry President Juan Peron.
Played by Madonna, through the musical medium we are taken right through her early poor childhood struggle to her move to Buenos Aires and ascension by ‘blonde/brunette ambition’ to national fame and celebrity to become Argentina’s most influential woman and first lady.
Evita is one huge song, a sometimes rock musical that succeeds in telling an historic story, that at first, like many musicals (and the reason I don’t like them) leaves it hard to connect to the story with over exuberance and lack of dialogue; but as the captivating story of Evita progressively unfolds, there comes an approval of the format.
There is no dialogue in Evita, and any interludes are pseudo talked/sung which are clunky. Early in the watch when feeling empowered to reach for the off button there’s a feeling of “just stop singing already” but being faithful to the piece (and only ever turning off one film), the songs improve and the adjustment and acceptance of no meaningful actual dialogue eases the way to enjoy a fascinating true story.
Song quality is varying, written by Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber some are a curious rock operatic mix with some clumsy lyrics, delivered by Jimmy Nail? – as young Eva’s first lover, Antonio Banderas as the narrator – omnipresent in all manner of guises, Madonna herself, and clearly not a singer Jonathon Pryce as president Juan Peron who talk-sings through the few fleeting numbers he is given.
Some of the songs are fantastic, the better ones with humorous lyrics and great arrangement. Evita’s rousing balcony address to her people to the tune of “Don’t cry for me Argentina” the undoubted lyrical and emotional highlight that no ‘musical cynic’ can deny.
Leading lady Madonna is the clear musical talent, iconic in her own right for a myriad of reasons she gives what is her greatest acting performance in a brave choice of role, perfectly cast as no doubt being as divisive as ‘Evita’ herself.
Banderas is superb, curiously taking to his role of singing narrator with clear gusto; he gets the most and hilarious best lyrics to deliver, surprisingly timely in his musical acting, not so much singing ability; he is no less charming and compelling.
Evita hasn’t converted me into a ‘musical’ lover, but it does brilliantly tell a fascinating story of a captivating leader that significantly impacted her people. Quite how ‘Evita’s’ relentless musical telling does so still puzzles, but it’s an admitted achievement.


A Utah teenager who helped a girl hang herself last year was sentenced Friday to between five years and life in prison as part of a plea deal.
In May 2017, 16-year-old Jchandra Brown hanged herself at a campground in Payson, Utah, while her friend Tyerell Przybycien recorded it on his cell phone. Her body was discovered the next day.She took her life, but he's accused of helping her and filming it. Is it murder? Prosecutors said Przybycien bought the rope and tied the noose Brown put around her neck, and he purchased the compressed air she used to knock herself out before dying.
- Przybycien also provided commentary as he recorded her last moments on a 10-minute video.Przybycien, now 19, had been charged with first-degree murder but in October agreed to plead guilty to child abuse homicide. He was given 580 days credit for time served in jail. Read MoreWhen someone is thinking of suicide, these are the people who talk them out of it”What I did I’m not proud,” he said in court Friday, according to a report from CNN affiliate KSL, “and it doesn’t deserve pity.”He added that he hopes Brown’s family will forgive him “for my immature and thoughtless and rash decisions.”Brown’s mother, who brought a large framed photo of Jchandra to court, said she wanted Przybycien to be in prison.”I don’t want him out to cause pain and havoc on anyone else’s family, anyone else’s children,” she said, according to KSL. “I cannot describe to you the pain of losing a child.”Both the prosecution and defense agreed that Przybycien was involved in Brown’s death. The state had said Brown wouldn’t have killed herself if not for Przybycien’s involvement, which they say he talked about in texts and interviews. If you suspect someone may be suicidal:
1. Do not leave the person alone.
2. Remove any ﬁrearms, alcohol, drugs or sharp objects that could be used in a suicide attempt.
3. Call the U.S. National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255).
4. Take the person to an emergency room or seek help from a medical or mental health professional.
Source: American Foundation for Suicide Prevention. For more tips and warning signs, click here.
His defense, however, says Brown ultimately decided to end her life, and hung herself at the Maple Lake Campground. The site is about 15 miles south of Spanish Fork, where Przybycien lived, and about 25 miles south of Provo. CNN reached out to prosecution and defense attorneys but didn’t get any immediate replies.
- CNN affiliates reported that Przybycien was also sentenced in an unrelated case to five years, which he will serve at the same time as his homicide sentence.The case prompted Utah to pass a law this year making it illegal for someone to help another take their life. Asking for help
The suicide rate in the United States has seen sharp increases in recent years. Studies have shown that the risk of suicide declines sharply when people call the national suicide hotline: 1-800-273-TALK.
There is also a crisis text line. For crisis support in Spanish, call 1-888-628-9454.
The lines are staffed by a mix of paid professionals and unpaid volunteers trained in crisis and suicide intervention. The confidential environment, the 24-hour accessibility, a caller’s ability to hang up at any time and the person-centered care have helped its success, advocates say.
The International Association for Suicide Prevention and Befrienders Worldwide also provide contact information for crisis centers around the world.


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She Will Reign Needs Luck: Portelli
Trainer Gary Portelli believes 'bad luck' will be She Will Reign's biggest danger when she resumes in tonight's Gr1 Moir Stakes (1000m) at Moonee Valley. The Golden Slipper winner has drawn barrier eleven in the 13-horse capacity field but will jump from gate eight if the four emergencies - Hellbent, Supido, Super Cash and Ability - fail to gain a start. "It's a lot bigger field than I anticipated and for me that's the scary part,'' Portelli told racingnsw.com.au. "Traffic around the Valley is the biggest worry. If you get stuck behind horses and can't get out at a vital time coming around the corner you're in trouble." He added: "She's still learning the trade but I'm confident if she has every chance in running she's going to be hard to beat." A winner of 4 of her 5 starts, She Will Reign will use the Moir as her only lead-up run to the $10 million The Everest (1200m) at Royal Randwick on 14 October.

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Quijote Open 2019
- Jul 27 - 28, 2019
- Argamasilla de Alba, Ciudad Real, Spain
Pabellón Polideportivo Municipal de Argamasilla de Alba
- C/ Polideportivo, 1
- Alberto Masó Molina, José Antonio Navarro Sánchez, and Raúl Morales Hidalgo
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- Alberto Masó Molina
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