In 1936

w Mrs. John Hedges of Yakima, formerly of Bremerton, has been named superintendent of floriculture and culinary arts and crafts at this fall's Washington State Fair.

Mrs. Hedges, formerly Jessie Ames Belton, was supervisor of music in the Bremerton schools for several years after moving here in 1917.

Previously, Mrs. Hedges served as president of the Washington State Music Teachers Association.

In 1956

w The 64-foot fishing vessel Sea Rose, owned and operated by Pete Scarponi of Gig Harbor, sank in Georgia Strait northwest of Nanaimo, British Columbia, yesterday, but all nine people aboard are safe.

All of the crew members are Gig Harbor residents.

En route to Alaska to fish for herring, the vessel apparently struck a sunken log in Stevens Passage and went down about 2 a.m.

Scarponi said the crew members piled into a skiff and signaled for help with a flashlight. A motor vessel four miles away responded.

w The opening performance of "Kismet" at Forest Theater yesterday produced an audience not garbed in furs, jewels and top hats but in soggy sleeping bags, tarps, newspapers and blankets.

A heavy rain that's been welcomed by farmers dampened the outdoor premiere. It also meant a reduced gate for the Seattle Mountaineers, producers of the play.

Only about 200 people braved the storm to see the Arabian fantasy.

In 1981

w Although she isn't overjoyed at losing a large chunk of Bremerton from her 23rd District to the new 35th, state Sen. Ellen Craswell isn't fretting about it.

"I lost the Bremerton-Seattle ferry run," the Silverdale Republican said, "but I still have a lot of the people who ride it."

She lost much more of Bremerton than she realized when the redistricting plan was being voted on in April.

Detailed maps finally were made available yesterday.

w The state ferry Cathlamet, the fourth vessel built under the contract between the Department of Transportation and Marine Power and Equipment Co., has been accepted by the state and may be temporarily assigned to service between Bremerton and Seattle.

The new $17.8 million ferry may relieve the Yakima on the Bremerton route.

In 1996

w Jan Evans and Paul Drmjevic are angry that thousands of punk rock fans will pack the Kitsap Pavilion later this month to see the Butthole Surfers.

Their lyrics are offensive, their name is crude and their existence representative of the nation's disintegrating moral fiber, they told Kitsap County commissioners on Monday.

The commissioners said they'll back the band's right to play at the festival — but are considering restricting attendance.

w An $18.4 million request by the county for an emergency operations center and data and communication system was assured its spot on the Sept. 17 primary ballot Monday after Kitsap County commissioners gave their approval.

County officials have said the existing system lacks the capacity to efficiently manage daily public safety operations and would not be reliable in a major disaster.

Compiled from Daily News Searchlight and Kitsap Sun archives by Ann Horn.


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Collaboration needed for strengthening medical research in Europe
These are some of the main recommendations of the European Medical Research Councils (EMRC) White Paper, ‘Present Status and Future Strategy for Medical Research in Europe’ which was debated at a meeting on 30 January 2008 in Frankfurt (Germany) with the participation of the Heads of Medical Research Councils in Europe, Editors of Medical Journals, Presidents of Medical Learned Societies and Deans of Medical Faculties in Europe.
The audience acclaimed the White paper and made the following recommendations:
Increased funding must be by sustainable growth,
Collaboration on big programmes is essential,
Research areas should be determined by health priorities and not only science topics,
Collaboration on an improvement of peer review of grants is essential – and peer reviewers should be acknowledged and rewarded,
MD/PhD programmes are important and should be of high quality,
the best researchers – like the Nobel Laureates at The Lindau meeting – to participate in teaching,
Novel technologies and research infrastructures are important as well as incentive in terms of decent salaries to attract and retain young researchers
To make the White Paper recommendations come true European and global collaboration is needed.
The White Paper is the result of a comprehensive analysis of the current state of medical research within Europe together with an assessment of the new challenges facing Europe’s citizens, with changing patterns of disease, environmental issues as global warming, and changing demographic factors with an ageing population. The paper was launched at a meeting between Janez Potocnik, EU Commissioner for Science and Research, and Professor Liselotte Højgaard, Chair of the European Medical Research Councils in Brussels on 6 December 2007.
The White Paper key recommendations include:
Implementation of best practice for funding and performing medical research – with distribution of funding in competition based on excellence and evaluated by peer review
Strengthened collaboration and coordination of medical research in Europe through the EMRC and its membership organisations, via the European Commission, the European Research Council and the learned medical societies
Revision of EC directives related to medical research
Implementation of equal opportunities for all researchers
A doubling of public funding of medical research in Europe within the next ten years – to a minimum of 0.25% of gross domestic product (GDP)
Notes for editor
Professor Marja Makarow, Chief Executive European Science Foundation
Professor Liselotte Højgaard, EMRC Chair. Director Clinical Physiology, Nuclear medicine & PET, University of Copenhagen
What is ESF?
The European Science Foundation (ESF) was established in 1974 to create a common European platform for cross-border cooperation in all aspects of scientific research.
With its emphasis on a multidisciplinary and pan-European approach, the Foundation provides the leadership necessary to open new frontiers in European science.
Its activities include providing science policy advice (Science Strategy); stimulating co-operation between researchers and organisations to explore new directions (Science Synergy); and the administration of externally funded programmes (Science Management). These take place in the following areas: Physical and engineering sciences; Medical sciences; Life, earth and environmental sciences; Humanities; Social sciences; Polar; Marine; Space; Radio astronomy frequencies; Nuclear physics.
Headquartered in Strasbourg with offices in Brussels and Ostend the ESF’s membership comprises 77 national funding agencies, research performing agencies and academies from 30 European nations.
The Foundation’s independence allows the ESF to objectively represent the priorities of all these members.
What is EMRC?
The European Medical Research Councils (EMRC) is the European Science Foundation’s membership organisation for all medical research councils in Europe. The mission of the EMRC is to promote innovative medical research and its clinical application towards improved human health. EMRC offers authoritative strategic advice for science policy making, research management, ethics, and better health services. In its activities, EMRC serves as a voice of its Member Organisations and the European scientific community. EMRC disseminates knowledge and promotes the socio-economic value of medical research to the general public and the decision makers.
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Skip to comments.Trump leads aggressive, all-out GOP drive to save Kavanaugh
Posted on 09/24/2018 7:30:51 PM PDT by Mariner
WASHINGTON (AP) -- Republicans mounted a combative, coordinated drive Monday to salvage Brett Kavanaugh's Supreme Court nomination as they fought to keep a second woman's allegation of long-ago sexual misconduct from derailing his confirmation. President Donald Trump leapt to his defense, the top Senate Republican accused Democrats of a "smear campaign" and an emotional Kavanaugh pledged to fight for his nomination and proclaimed, "I've never sexually assaulted anyone."
That declaration, remarkable for a nominee to the nation's highest court, came as Republicans embraced their newly aggressive stance and Kavanaugh's prospects dangled precariously. The similar tones and wording they used in defending him suggested a concerted effort to undermine the women's claims and portray an image of unity among GOP senators while pressing toward a confirmation vote.
In the run-up to an appearance by Kavanaugh and his main accuser at a dramatic Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Trump called the accusations "totally political" and among "the single most unfair, unjust things to happen to a candidate for anything." Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., angrily accused Democrats of slinging "all the mud they could manufacture" and promised a full Senate vote soon, but specified no date.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., retorted that if McConnell believed the allegations were a smear, "Why don't you call for an FBI investigation?" Schumer accused Republicans of "a rush job to avoid the truth."
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It was fine swine.
Aside from antiRepublican brvado in your post, the loosed animal was not a swine but a thoroughbred winner
That is one ugly critter w the arm tattoo.
He is..unlike the Bushes who folded on theirs..
Somehow POTUS needs to inject some spine in these deadbeat GOP Senators, especially Grassley. That senile old fool is going to let mob rule win, one way or another.
Trump had to wait to make sure Kavanaugh would defend himself. Had he chosen to withdraw this would have been pointless.
Would Bush41 or GWB do this?
Not a chance.
This is true leadership!
you may want to refresh your mind by reading your own tag line.
Oh, Chuck, we will.
After Kavanaugh is seated, I want a FBI investigation of Diane FineSlime's last-minute smear, outside of the rules of the Senate. And I want an FBI investigation of Blowsey Ford for filing false reports and perjury. And I want an FBI investigation of Avanetti.
I would close all hearings to the public, and offer outside video feeds instead.
It will be "public", but Grassley has caved again to Ford and her lawyer's demands and have agreed to hold the hearing in the much smaller Dirksen Senate Office hearing room, instead of the usual (and larger) Hart building. This will limit the media present, but it will still be televised.
Time to move on - just vote.
Re 40: is that a female or a male or something else?
See reply #54...
A very ugly woman, or a very pretty monster.
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Join us in Action
*Missouri Health Care For All *Missouri Jobs with Justice *Planned Parenthood of SW MO *Faith Voices of Southwest Missouri *Indivisible Joplin, MO *Stand and Resist Howell County, MO & *Springfield Indivisible
#KillTheBill on Tuesday July 18th 11:30 AM – 1PM
In Springfield Missouri
Protest in front of Senator Blunt’s office from 11:30 Am till 1 PM on Tuesday July 18th 2017. 2740 E. Sunshine St. Springfield, MO 65804
Bring Signs and Print out photos and stories to represent people who would be hurt by TrumpCare to bring with you. By now, our Senators should have heard many stories from constituents who would be impacted by their vote. This day is a way to remind them of those stories, and show them again that TrumpCare impacts everyone. We’ll deliver the photos and stories to Senator Blunt’s staff to make sure that our message is heard.
Lives are on the line for some of Missouri’s most vulnerable because of this disastrous bill. Stand with us on Tuesday to let Senator Blunt and his colleagues know that putting politics before people’s healthcare and lives is wrong and to vote NO on Trumpcare!
For months, Indivisible groups have been showing up at congressional offices around the country to say no to TrumpCare. On Tuesday July 18, our whole national network will be showing up together to say that TrumpCare would hurt our friends, our families and our country—and we’re not letting that happen without a fight.
NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION ON TUESDAY JULY 18
We are encouraging Indivisible groups to plan visits to as many of their Senators’ in-state offices as they can around the state. Statewide will be the gold standard. We’ll be sharing stories, being as visible as possible and leaving behind photos and stories of people impacted by TrumpCare for them to remember when they vote. Beyond that, we’re encouraging groups to be visible outside the offices however they can. Bring whatever clothing, props and signage you believe work best for your group.
This action will mirror similar events happening in DC at the key Senators’ Capitol Hill offices.
TRUMPCARE STATE OF PLAY
Monday, July 17. The Congressional Budget Office is expected to come out with a new score of the bill. There could be some minimal changes in what CBO says about this version of the bill versus the old one that make this version look “better.” But the fact is, whatever this new version of the bill looks like, it will still be WAY WORSE than current law.
As early as Tuesday, July 18 or Wednesday, July 19. Republicans could move to the first procedural vote on TrumpCare, if Mitch McConnell thinks he has the votes. That first vote is called the “motion to proceed,” and if McConnell gets 50 votes there, it’s very likely the bill will pass. A final vote could take place as soon as Thursday, July 20.


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I have this elitist friend/soon-to-be-roommate perpetually conversing his love for Japan. This recent expat was smitten with all things Comme des Garcon, etc, etc. Elitist right, etc. I'm not well aware of Japan's designers, okay, maybe a few. What comes to mind is said designers Rei, Yohji Yamamoto, Tadashi Sohji and Junya Watanabe. I want to visit SSENSE and purchase something with polka dots.
Look at those legs. Panthering better than Karlie Kloss.
I've been meaning to incorporate floral and paisley into my wardrobe many seasons now and I haven't quite found the right pieces. But really, I just want the floral pieces. Zara are you with me on this trend? I want floral prints with more than basic cuts, preferably of the oversized scoop neck tee variety.
The option to travel to Japan to purchase some Phenomenon is looking pretty dim. With the lyrics of Gwen Stefani: "they're hard to find in the States, got me feeling couture."

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A 19-year-old Chicago teen who is very passionate about cancer research has already achieved success in a lab that might go a long way toward a vaccine for colon cancer.
While working at a Rush University lab while still in high school, Kevin created tests with an experimental colon cancer vaccine that proved 100 percent effective in tests on young mice.
“My friends, family members have died from cancer,” Stonewall, who is a rising freshman at the University of Wisconsin said in an Intel video. “A lot of people are impacted by cancer. So I felt it was my role to step up and do something about it.”
The results of his research were presented at the national meeting for the Society for ImmunoTherapy of Cancer in Washington, D.C., and he is listed as lead author.
(WATCH the video below from Intel or READ more at DNAInfo)
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The oil and gas industry is growing, and with it the opportunity for careers for America's veterans.
The jobs that are expected to be in most demand over the next two decades include managerial careers, as well as construction, maintenance, transportation and more.
What's it like working in the oil and gas industry? Why is it a good fit for fellow veterans?
Get to know a few veterans who have joined the energy industry. They are proud of their military service, and proud of the work they do now as a civilian. We offer these interviews so you can get a glimpse of who works for this industry. It might make you want to look for a job.
- Micheal Sittler, US Air Force Veteran and Principal Strategic Sourcing Manager at Spectra Energy
"Energy independence is our national security," said Sittler. "So the more veterans who can help us bolster our energy security, where we’re not as dependent on foreign sources, the better."
- Nic Porta, Coast Guard Veteran and BP's Subsea Blowout Preventer Reliability Team Member
Former US Coast Guard officer Nicholas Porta sees many similarities between his old job helping defend the nation, and his new profession in the oil and gas industry, one he describes as a great fit for veterans.
- Christopher Magliolo, Staff Sgt.
This USMC Reservist and LSU grad student is also an active on-campus volunteer, passionate about helping military veterans navigate energy-related professions, which are a perfect match for those wanting careers connected to national security.
- Teri Poulton, Director, Veteran Outreach, BP, Inc.
Energy Independence a "Great Goal that Every Veteran Can Get Behind." A Q&A with Teri Poulton, Director, Veteran Outreach, BP, Inc.
- Leanne Wheeler, USAF Veteran - "Energy security is a matter of national security." From serving in the United States Air Force to working to end homelessness among Colorado veterans and advocating to strengthen our nation's energy security, Leanne Wheeler has demonstrated a commitment to fighting for her community and her country.
- Lance, Navy Veteran and now Instrumentation and Electronics Technician, Marathon Oil Company - "[The military gave me] technical expertise, integrity, loyalty and commitment to excellence are among the basic factors for mission accomplishment whether you're active duty or civilian."
- Robert, USMC Veteran and Production Engineering Technician, Marathon Oil Company – “As an Aviation Precision and Measurement Calibration Chief, I repaired, maintained and calibrated all Marine Corps Rotary Wing platforms.”
- Lisa, Army Veteran and Project Engineer, Shell International Exploration and Production – “I was responsible for a US base camp in Korea, over $1 billion worth of munitions located at 81 different locations.”
- Justin, National Guard Veteran and Cost Planning Engineer, Shell International Exploration and Production – “Determining what information is important and ‘who needs to know what.’”
- William, Air Force Veteran and Pipeline and Compression System Engineer, East Texas North Area, Enbridge Energy Company, Inc – “I was in the Air Force for 20 years.”
- James, Army Corps of Engineers Veteran and Manager, Engineering and Technology, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation – “I have held many positions in the US Army Active and Reserve Forces.”
- Michael, Army Veteran and Recruiter, Fluor Corporation – “I began my career as a Platoon Leader in South Korea where I led a platoon of Infantry soldiers. I was responsible for the training and employment of these soldiers.”
- John, Air Force Veteran and Hydrocarbon Allocation Engineer, Shell International Exploration and Production – “In my last position, I led a 15-person research team managing a $4 million per year project.”
- Joe, Navy Veteran and Environmental, Health and Safety Representative, Devon Energy Corporation – “I served four years as 3rd Class Petty Officer E-4 in the U.S. Navy. I served aboard the USS Carl Vinson as a Storekeeper.”
- Richard, Air Force Veeeran and Director EHS, GOM, Anadarko Petroleum Corporation – “I served in the U.S. Air Force as a Missile Combat Crew Commander in the Minuteman ICBM weapon system.”
- Josh, Air Force Veteran and Mechanic, Chevron - "Some of the important skills and experience I had were learning fundamentals of jet engine overhaul."
- Rick, Navy veteran and Technical Advisor, ExxonMobil Corporation - "[The service taught me] the importance of safe work practices and operations and how to work and communicate as a team."
- Susan, Marine Corps Veteran and Senior Petroleum Geologist, ExxonMobil Corporation – “Serving in the Marine Corps instilled within me an unwavering dedication to the task, determination (can-do-spirit) to tackle the most difficult of challenges…”
- Pharoah, Army Veteran and Louisiana District Engineer, ConocoPhillips – “I have been able to apply the time management, critical thinking, and coordination skills that I learned while in Iraq to my everyday task that I perform today in my current position."
- Norm, Army Veteran and General Manager, Algeria Operations, Anadarko Petroleum Company – “The Army gave me the confidence that I could successfully compete in a host of areas if I focused, planned and worked.”


Today while driving I listened to the first two episodes of the Power Down Podcast. Although the podcast is co-hosted and co-founded by my good friend Heather, she doesn't know I'm writing this and my opinions here are completely my own. (The * in the title is to symbolize that it's only my favorite because, in general, I don't like podcasts and have never actually been able to make it through a whole one before. But still! Favorite!)
Power Down is a podcast about integrating what you might call "real life" and "online life." It's about learning how much interaction is healthy and how much is problematic. It's about setting down the camera and being with your kids instead of taking pictures, Instagramming them, and posting them on Twitter. I've spent a lot of time today thinking about the things I heard.
I got my first smart-ish phone (let's call it a solid B student) in 2008, right around the time I got pregnant with C. I couldn't access the internet on it, but I could get to Facebook and my email, and it did have a keyboard. I honestly don't remember using it that much, although I'm sure I did, until after she was born. You know those pictures you see of moms nursing their babies and having both hands free to read or, I don't know, make some shit off Pinterest? In my personal experience, that's some bullshiz. My squirmer required a death grip to stay latched on. The easiest position for me to feed her was lying on my side next to her. So, during my maternity leave, when I seemed to lose much of my (admittedly tenuous) grasp on the outside world, I would lie next to her in my bed, and read my emails and Facebook with one hand on my phone. I quickly became one of Those People, who can't walk out of the room without carrying her phone with her. Who has been known to leave work on the rare occasions I've left my phone at home. Who (literally) gets the shakes when the battery dies on My Preshus iPhone. I have chargers stashed everywhere, just so I never have to be too far from it.
I don't necessarily think this is a bad thing. Before I joined the world of social media I would have said I probably had three or four really close friends. Now I probably have twenty. I'm a bizarre mix of introversion and compulsive oversharing. I hate the sound of my own voice. I tend to process emotions via writing. The Internet was practically invented for people like me.
Yet I've noticed some disturbing tendencies in myself. The checking incessantly after sending a tweet or posting a Facebook update... how many likes? how many favorites? Why aren't people reacting to this? This is way more engaging than that thing I posted last week that got 40 retweets. (Okay, I've never actually gotten forty retweets. At least not on the same tweet.) And earlier this week, in an attempt to be more productive, I downloaded Leechblock onto my computer. Which only served to drain my iPhone battery as I looked up every time I got a push notification about Facebook or Twitter or email. (What? You don't have your cell right next to your laptop at all times? Weirdos.)
I also find myself really scattered lately (kind of like this post, right?). It's very hard for me to sit and read, watch a movie, write, or do much of anything that takes extended focus (at least, not without checking my phone every few minutes). I have blamed a lot of this on "pregnancy brain" never leaving -- the timing certainly works out-- but as I think about this, I wonder if it's a natural progression of the dependency on my phone, the little red numbers at the top of my Facebook page, my tweets. Has my addiction to multitasking eroded my ability to focus?
One thing I thought was interesting in the podcast discussion was how the moderators and panelists seemed to feel like the desire or pull to be online all the time, to be available, was part and parcel of working in an online space (like being a professional or semi-professional blogger, or having a coaching business that generates all its leads online). They mentioned that, when you work online and not in an office with defined hours, it's very hard to shut down for the day and leave your work behind. As someone who makes zero money from blogging (negative money, actually), and who has an office job, I would have to say I disagree with that. Anymore, corporate employees are expected to respond to email within 8 hours, if that. I used to turn off my phone notifications on my work email when I came home at the end of the work week. I stopped doing that after I realized how unproductive my Mondays had become when all I did was respond to emails that had piled up during the weekend. Sure, I probably take 15 minutes every time an email comes through to answer it on the weekend, but it seems less time-consuming when it's 15 minutes 8 times a weekend as opposed to 2 hours on a Monday morning.
On the second podcast today, Megan Jordan of the Velveteen Mind talked about a few years ago, when she moved into a new home and just didn't get cable or Internet service hooked up for six months. She talked about how much easier her life seemed, less stressed, more present. It honestly gives me the shakes. Not the cable part--I could mostly do without that, as long as I could still get Mad Men online--but good God, the internet. How would I be a part of my community? How would I interact with my friends? How would I, you know, buy things online? The fact that I can't stop thinking about this, and how much different (SO MUCH DIFFERENT) my life would be without internet access at home, means there's probably something behind it. Maybe not going without my computer for six months, but maybe for six hours. For the first hour and last hour of my day. I'm going to keep pondering all this, and keep my eyes open for observations of how I now serve technology instead of it serving me.
Anyway, if any of this strikes a chord with you, I recommend checking out Power Down. The third episode was posted this week and I can't wait to listen to it! I'd also love to hear from my peeps how they feel that social media/email/smart phones have changed their lives, either for the good or the bad, and how you're balancing all of them.


Kindy’s: The Tinsel Capital of America
Inside Kindy’s, South Philly’s secret Christmas juggernaut.
When it comes to trimming the Christmas tree, I can be a real stickler. In most other areas of my life, my friends and family will attest, I’m pretty laid-back. “To each his own” is my motto 11 months out of the year. But every December, I snap into a trance-like state of Yuletide perfectionism the likes of which only Santa himself could relate to. I can’t even blame this seasonal character shift on eggnog. I never touch the stuff.
If the lights aren’t big, bright and multicolored — God help my family. If the Trinacria clan’s Douglas fir isn’t drowning in silver tinsel, it might as well be naked. Here in Philadelphia, a reverence for tradition is deeply ingrained in the culture. And with winter a time of peak nostalgia, if Christmas doesn’t look a certain way for folks like me, warm and fuzzy feelings can swiftly devolve into a string of bah humbugs.
Luckily, deep in South Philly there’s an unassuming one-stop shop dedicated to the classic Christmas aesthetic I and so many others swear by. Passing through the heavy vinyl strip curtain at the threshold of the unassuming Kindy’s Factory Outlet where 20th, Moyamensing and Penrose converge is like a baptism, guaranteed to cure even the Scroogiest cases of the holiday blues. Bubble lights, garlands and other old-school holiday decor never went out of style here. But Kindy’s isn’t for the faint of heart: Think Christmas Village meets Thunderdome. The driven, die-hard clientele is bound to provoke a new appreciation for your own dysfunctional family — a Christmas miracle!
To enter this winter wonderland, guests must first sidestep any unaccompanied children wandering the warehouse floor as their parents argue over which wire-framed sculpture would look best on the front stoop. The aisles are always in a state of chaos, to the point where shopping for any specific item becomes part scavenger hunt, part kismet. Kindy’s even lets you test out your lights before purchase (but definitely not their artificial snow spray — I learned this the hard way as a youth). A stone’s throw from I-76, this place can only be described as “so Philly it hurts.”
Warts and all, Kindy’s is just staying true to its roots. The outlet was established in 1981 at the behest of neighbors clamoring for a more streamlined avenue to the good stuff. Kindy’s is the singular retail arm of Brite Star LLC — a local manufacturer that has made Christmas its business since 1932. There’s a rumor floating around the Internet that Brite Star invented tinsel way back when. It’s fake news, the stuff of urban legend, and if you ask Kindy’s namesake Kinderman family about it, they happily give credit where it’s due. But they don’t go out of their way to silence the whispers. Why should they? Brite Star may not have conceived of the festive tree adornment — credit there goes to the Germans, circa, like, 1610 — but the company more or less owns the product now. Judy Kinderman — whose son, Richard, represents the fourth generation of Kinderman family ownership — says Brite Star holds roughly 80 percent of the U.S. tinsel market. Eighty percent!
Three million packages of silvery icicles (a.k.a. tinsel strands) are made annually at Brite Star’s compound on South 20th Street, and while carriers across the world stock the company’s hallmark item, there’s only one place I’ll buy the stuff. Sure, a trip to Kindy’s is a bit like a visit with your crazy drunk uncle, but I agree with Clark Griswold’s assessment of the holidays in Christmas Vacation: “The most enduring traditions of the season are best enjoyed in the warm embrace of kith and kin.”
Published as “Tinsel Capital of America” in the December 2017 issue of Philadelphia magazine.


Gratitude and light rain poured more than a group of countless numbers throughout RBD’s — that is Rebelde, the fictional band turned genuine-lifetime superstars — closing date of North American displays in Los Angeles on Oct. 22. Following announcing a comeback tour previously this yr, the Mexican pop group established out for 30 dates across the U.S. and completed the final of it, four bought-out nights at BMO Stadium, with a last bow more than the weekend.
“Thank you for gifting us these evenings of appreciate, of pleasurable, of nostalgia,” claimed member Maite Perroni, who played the girl-following-door character of Lupita on “Rebelde.” The teenager drama collection grew to become a massive achievements and a most loved amongst young Latin American viewers right after it aired its to start with of hundreds of episodes in 2004. The display was established in the halls of the fictional Elite Way non-public school in Mexico Town and adopted a group of musically-inclined younger pupils — performed by Perroni, Christopher von Uckermann, Dulce María, Anahí, Christian Chavez and Alfonso Herra, the latter of whom sat out this tour.
“Rebelde” has many variations in diverse Latin nations, and the Elite Way faculty continue to serves as the foundational plot for the Spanish television sequence “Elite,” which was designed for Netflix and is presently in its seventh year.
Right until their disbandment in 2009, RBD unveiled nine studio albums in Spanish, Portuguese and English, and executed offered-out demonstrates all around the earth. Right before this tour, it had been much more than a ten years considering the fact that RBD’s very last in-person live performance (the group reunited for a digital exhibit in 2020).
“For us, it’s been a obstacle but at the identical time, the greatest present that we could’ve ever gained,” Perroni ongoing in one particular of the a lot of grateful speeches that just about every member shipped all through the evening. “Thank you for insisting, for remaining in this article — for staying in this article, you’ve normally been here for us.”
The shows at BMO marked the first 4-evening operate in the building’s history and were being the highest offering multi-night time display of all time for the location, in accordance to Dwell Nation, who created the trek. Much of the setlist remained anchored in the group’s major hits — from opener “Tras de Mí,” to the heart-filled closer, “Rebelde,” which noticed the band exchange their glitzy phase wear for the purple blazer and tie that served as the Elite Way uniform on the display.
The concert also presented each and every of the members with sufficient opportunity to glow as solo artists. Anahí has publicly stated that this tour is her “goodbye to the 1 matter I’ve liked doing the most in my lifetime,” and that sentiment was on exhibit even though she shipped chill-inducing falsettos throughout her rendition of “Sálvame,” which potential customers as the group’s most-streamed solitary on Spotify with around 200 million plays. The effectiveness was preceded by a video message that inspired fans to “embrace the coronary heart of your inner boy or girl.”
Chávez, who did not come out as homosexual till the team experienced previously break up, shined in an all-pink mariachi ensemble through a performance of “Tu Amor,” which is fifty percent in English and 50 % in Spanish. “We had been born with the common and simple right to be ourselves,” Chávez’s voice boomed in the video concept that preceded his solo visual appeal.
The phase style and design was also unbelievably impressive in scale: For the duration of solo performances, choose for example von Uckermann’s piano rendition of “Inalcanzable,” team users would descend on phase attached to big, neon-lit props that dropped them off at numerous details throughout the stage.
When the exhibit eventually clocked its ending at 11 p.m. — marked by a firework show and purple-and-white confetti in the shape of small ties — the celebration continued proper exterior BMO where by a man experienced set up a speaker and a DJ deck to spin common Latin bash-starters like “La Chona” and “El Beeper.” Rebelde will continue on partying by Dec. 1, with extra sold-out stadium demonstrates during Brazil, Colombia and Mexico.


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The Munjoy Hill Neighborhood Organization will convene its quarterly membership meeting on Thursday, October 27th at the East End Community School at 6pm.
Parking, a long (and hotly) debated issue among Munjoy Hill residents, is the subject of a public meeting tonight to be hosted by City Councilor Belinda Ray.
Beginning at 6:00pm and taking place at East End Community School, Ray and city employees will hold a discussion and take input by residents of a small area of Munjoy Hill regarding the growing challenge of parking within one of Portland's most densely populated neighborhoods. Action items from this forum may serve as a test case for future on-street parking measures aimed at providing better parking access. Some residents fear, however, that the restrictions under discussion may make parking matters worse.


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This year 2013 marks the fact that the Volvo 1800 went out of production 40 years ago. This is given attention by Volvo Cars Heritage who is putting a truly stunning and unique 1800ES from 1973 on display in the Reception area of the Volvo Cars Visitor Centre in Gothenburg. The car will be on show until April when it goes on tour to various classic Volvo events.
This particular car – one of the last 1800ES to be built and beautifully painted in glowing orange – has only covered 460 km since it left the factory in 1973! It was originally shipped from the Lundby factory in Gothenburg to a US Volvo dealer who wanted to keep the car as new. And so he did. For almost 35 years as it came to be.
The orange colour has the code 113 and was more often seen on the Volvo 140 models than on the 1800. When Volvo introduced the colour, they claimed it was for safety reasons, i.e. visibility.
A couple of years ago it was put up for sale and a Norwegian Volvo collector fell in love with it, mainly because of its orange paintwork and the almost non-existing mileage. He bought it and shipped it home to Norway. There it ended up together with a handful of other Volvo cars, painted in the collector’s favourite colour, orange!
The car has still not been used on the road. So far it has only been driven in first and second gear when being loaded and unloaded in connection with different events. This has resulted in a total mileage of only 460 km – in 40 years. The passenger seat has never been sat in and every original label is still in place. Even the paper stickers on the exhaust system are intact. On the rear plate holder, the car still carries its original 1973 old type Swedish export license plate with number E9901. This type of plate was replaced by the current type in the year 2000.
The more you look at the car, the more stunning and fascinating it appears. A great example of a great design; a great model of a great make. Volvo 1800ES 1973. A perfect piece of the Volvo Cars heritage.


It is the Dodge disc brake pads that wear when the braking system on your car is used. These are not completely metal components; but rather asbestos, ceramic, carbon fiber amalgamations. When they make contact with the rotor, no acute damage will occur. There are two ways a Dodge owner will know it is time to change their disc brake pads: by looking in the master cylinder and seeing the rear reservoir is low, or the driver will hear a metal to metal grinding noise when the brakes are being applied. The replacement of the disc brake pads can be done by a Dodge owner with a few simple set of tools. The only parts that will need to be removed are the wheel and the disc brake caliper. Once the caliper is removed, the top on the master cylinder should be removed. With a large C clamp the piston in the caliper should be depressed back into the cylinder. This will raise the level of brake fluid in the rear chamber of the master cylinder. The movement of the piston in the caliper taking up more fluid is the reason this is an indication of wear on the pads. The Dodge disc brake pads should also be prepared for placement on the car. This is done by applying No-squeak to the back side of the disc brake pads. This will prevent the metal to metal contact between the pads and the caliper keeping them quiet during the braking process. Once the No-Squeak dries the disc brake pads can be put into place and the wheel remounted on your car. Your Dodge is then ready to stop correctly when the brakes are applied. Since the closed loop brake fluid system was not opened, the brakes do not need to be bled.


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Operators of a foreign-flag geotechnical survey vessel have been in violation of the Jones Act while working on a Virginia offshore wind energy project, a U.S. offshore industry group alleges in a new report.
The 264’x59’ vessel Geoquip Saentis, “a Chinese-built, Bahamian-flagged, Swiss-owned offshore supply vessel…operated for most of 2020 and 2021 in U.S. offshore wind fields,” including survey work for the Dominion Energy Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project and the Vineyard Wind project off southern New England, according to the paper by the Offshore Marine Services Association.
In the 34-page paper – addressed to top Coast Guard and U.S. Customs and Border Protection officials – OMSA makes specific complaints about alleged violations of the 1920 Merchant Marine Act and other laws. Also known as the Jones Act, the law requires how maritime commerce between U.S. points must be conducted by U.S.-flagged and crewed vessels.
“U.S. wind power should mean U.S. jobs,” said OMSA Ppesident Aaron Smith in releasing the report. “Our report provides a case study of how far too often wind projects are instead creating jobs for Estonians and Romanians, while capable American mariners sit on the shore.
"We’ve detailed how a foreign company – by their own admission – used a Chinese-built vessel with foreign crew members to transport cargo within U.S. waters. That's illegal.”
A spokesman for Dominion Energy said the company is reviewing the OMSA report. Operator Geoquip Marine replied in a lengthy statement, disputing among other points the OMSA claim about Jones Act cargo violations.
One key allegation in the paper is that seafloor soil samples transported by a foreign-flag survey vessel to shore for testing constitute “merchandise” as described in the Jones Act.
Geotechnical work is ongoing all along the East Coast for planned wind projects, so the OMSA report is a signal that Jones Act complaints from U.S. offshore service providers will be a ongoing debate as they have been for years in the Gulf of Mexico oil and gas industry.
Among OMSA’s complaints list:
• “The Geoquip Saentis has repeatedly transported and continues to transport merchandise between U.S. points, including transporting subsoil samples from points on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf (“OCS”) to U.S. ports for testing. That transportation violates the Jones Act.”
• “It has also employed a crew of Eastern European mariners without the proper documentation required by the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (OCSLA). These mariners are paid wages far below the wages commanded by similarly situated U.S. mariners. U.S. law requires U.S. vessel operators to utilize U.S. mariners. Thus, this practice unfairly allowed the GEOQUIP SAENTIS to operate at a lower cost than U.S.-flagged vessels, which has permitted it unlawfully to obtain work reserved by the Jones Act to U.S.- flagged vessels.”
• “The vessel appears to have repeatedly turned off or otherwise made inaccessible its Automatic Identification System (AIS) signal, a violation of U.S. law and international safety regulations.”
• “The vessel has been in non-compliance with U.S. pollution prevention laws, resulting in its receipt of two U.S. Coast Guard (USCG) Captain of the Port (COTP) orders denying entry into U.S. ports; similarly, it has been found to be an “acknowledged pollution source” as part of a USCG oil spill investigation.”
• “The USCG has allowed the Geoquip Saentis to sail as an “Offshore Supply Vessel” despite clearly meeting the definition of a vessel a requiring a higher level of safety regulations. An allowance that would not be provided to a U.S.-flagged vessel.”
Geoquip Marine responded to the OMSA paper with a detailed statement issued Tuesday:
"Geoquip Marine is the world’s largest wholly dedicated operator of specialist offshore geotechnical data acquisition, analysis and reporting assets. The company operates globally and in recent history has completed works for many of the world’s leading specialist offshore energy developers in the US, Europe, Africa and Asia. In the US this includes various well recognised individual projects working with the leading developers offshore in Virginia, New Jersey, New York and Massachusetts.
"Geoquip Marine has been invited to participate in a competitive tender for each of these contracts by the leading US developers and has then been appointed by those companies.
"As the world’s leading specialist operator focusing on this vital niche sector in a critical rapidly growing market for global energy supply, Geoquip Marine is proud that it utilises world-leading technology, employed on research vessels of the highest specification of their type.
"The company uses the most highly qualified and experienced crews available, regardless of where they originate from, to supply accurate geotechnical data for its customers. These are the primary factors in the awarding of the contracts in the competitive tenders. No other organisation can match Geoquip Marine’s level of wholly dedicated resources, retained knowledge, customer focus, and international experience in this highly specialised process. The critical factors are the accuracy of the data, the technical knowledge and the safe implementation of the research process.
"All Geoquip Marine research vessels meet the highest international standards of operations and all Geoquip Marine crew are highly trained and have all the necessary permissions to work, regardless of where they are in the world.
"It is wrong to insinuate that Geoquip Marine crew are hired at rates below industry standards. Geoquip Marine prioritises the crew welfare in its quest for accuracy and those crew are very well treated, very well rewarded and are given continual training to guarantee that they are able to operate to the highest standards of safety and efficiency. As a result, Geoquip Marine is renowned internationally for being an excellent employer and this is a vital factor in securing the services of the very best crew members.
"Geoquip Marine is proud to be able to boast that as a result of its exhaustive working practices it has industry-leading safety standards of any operator in its market.
"Geoquip Marine vessels do not transport cargo or merchandise. The Geoquip Saentis is an IGSV, it is dedicated to research and has world-leading drilling technology and an onboard laboratory. It collects seabed data, allowing geotechnical parameters to be derived and supporting environmental research.
"Geoquip Marine has historically relied upon the longstanding position that research work of the type that it is specifically focused on analysing the characteristics of the seabed is not covered by the provisions of the Jones Act.
"Geoquip Marine is committed to long term operations in the United States. It uses highly qualified US crew whenever possible and actively encourages US crew to apply to work on its vessels. The company recently established a US entity and is committed to investment and growth in the US, creating jobs and opportunity for American people, both onshore and offshore."
The OMSA paper is the second report issued by OMSA under its “Jones Act Enforcer” program, named for a former offshore supply vessel the association commissioned to conduct surveillance of foreign-flag vessels working in U.S. waters.
In the first report issued in August, OMSA described a Chinese-built, Vanuatu-flagged derrick barge called the Epic Hedron transporting merchandise – in that case, oil platform jackets – between points off the coast of Louisiana in violation of the Jones Act. OMSA also obtained Coast Guard reports of safety and pollution violations involving the vessel.

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There are many appliances in your home that you might have purchased, and forgot about. But what you need to understand is that your water heater is one of the most complicated appliances, and if you don't take care of it, it will start giving you trouble. You know that you need hot water running and ready all 24x7. If you have noticed your heater making some weird sounds of late, then it could be the right time to get in touch with a professional plumber in Atlanta. Let's explain some of the most common water heater problems which will need technician attention.
Do you hear loud popping, splitting, clanging, or other commotions originating from your water heater? Mineral deposits are the most probable reason. This is the aftereffect of hard water-saving calcium and magnesium carbonate throughout the years.
A popping water radiator could be cautioning you that a thick layer of residue is developing on the base of the tank, blocking heat move and bringing down water warmer productivity all the while. Disregarding this issue could build your water warming expenses and abbreviate the life expectancy of the machine, prompting previous disappointment.
Luckily, a plumber can fix this issue by performing water radiator support. We prescribe this once every year to help your dedicated apparatus work productively and dependably for a long time.
Electric water heaters are inclined to making this sound. It's another indication of mineral stores, as the warming cathodes may murmur when they heat up on the off chance that they're secured with silt.
Banging or Booming Sounds
If you hear slamming or blasting in the beginning, turn off your water heater and summon a plumber directly to get it fixed. These sounds could imply that the gas or oil is reigniting when the heater begins, a hazardous circumstance that builds the opportunity of blasts.
Now and again, slamming or blasting sounds just means your water heater is encountering higher-than-ordinary heat development. At the point when this is the situation, this typically happens when the apparatus needs to warm an enormous amount of water, for example, after the tank has been exhausted or betrayed after you return home from get-away. If all else fails, call a handyman to investigate. It might be essential to add an extension tank to cause the commotion to leave.
Screeching or Whistling Sounds
These bizarre sounds might be alarming, yet the reason is generally innocuous and straightforward to fix. In the first place, check for a mostly shut control valve at the water heater channel. At that point, think about the size of the fumes pipe. It may be causing a full recurrence, making a disagreeable commotion when you turn up the temperature on a tankless water warmer. A handyman can resize the fumes' framework if essential to wipe out the sound.
Clicking, Ticking, or Tapping Sounds
Much of the time, these commotions are viewed as ordinary. They are the aftereffect of warm development as the water warmer works. The sounds in all probability originate from the warmth trap introduced in the high temp water supply channeling downstream from the water warmer itself.
On the off chance that the noises are vexatious, you may need a plumber in Sandy Springs to check the steering of your heated water funneling.
This is when you should get in touch with Mr Rooter Plumbing of Atlanta to fix the issues for you so that you can have 24x7 running warm water. Take care of the water heater so that it can take care of you.
In the changing world of business dynamics today, team building holds significance. It plays a role in ensuring the success of an organization by fostering communication, promoting collaboration and camaraderie, and boosting overall productivity. When employees work cohesively as a team, they have the potential to achieve results, ultimately leading to business outcomes. This article will delve into the importance of team building for business success and its profound impact on organizations. Read more
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Rosendale Calls for Health Care Reform, Offers No Actual Reforms
Helena – Last week Insurance Commissioner Matt Rosendale announced proposed 2018 health insurance rate changes.
Along with the rate changes, Rosendale said he is continuing to push for reforms at both the state and federal level to lower the cost of health care and health insurance.
But how? Aside from bashing the current health care system, Rosendale hasn’t come out with any type of reform at the federal level. That’s unless you count his support for effectively ending Medicaid expansion, which provides insurance for tens of thousands of Montanans, and cutting essential health benefits, which would threaten coverage for cancer screenings, prescription drugs, and pregnancies. He’s made that part clear.
The Senate has had a health care bill for several weeks now, and Insurance Commissioner Rosendale hasn’t said a peep about it.
Rosendale is reportedly "95 percent there" in announcing a bid for U.S. Senate, so simply ignoring the complexities of health care is not an option.
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Tottenham Hotspur’s brand new stadium may not be ready until April as the club are still awaiting the results on safety checks.
The Evening Standard report that the results are due to be received today and that there will be an official announcement by the club to supporters at some point this week.
The 62,062 capacity seater stadium was due to open for the visit of Liverpool on September 15th of last year, only for issues with critical safety systems to delay the opening of the venue.
Should the result of the checks highlight there are still issues with the wiring and safety systems, it will mean that a further set of testing would be required later this month and the opening would be pushed back to April.
The visit of Leicester City in the Premier League on Sunday, along with the Champions League home tie against Borussia Dortmund in the Champions League have already been moved to Wembley.
It is expected that the North London derby against Arsenal on March 2nd will also be played at the national stadium following police advice.
If the safety checks prove to be successful, the club would have to arrange two test events to be held at the stadium before it can officially open for a competitive fixture.
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Samantha Kolesnik garnered two wins and Wile E. Young’s western won Best Novel at the fourth annual Splatterpunk Awards, according to a press release by founders Wrath James White and Brian Keene. Presented at KillerCon 2021 on August 21st, the Splatterpunk Awards honored superior achievement in the horror subgenres of Splatterpunk and Extreme Horror published in 2020.
Kolesnik won as an author and an editor. Kolesnik’s acclaimed debut, True Crime, won Best Novella, and the anthology of vacation horror she edited, titled Worst Laid Plans, won Best Anthology. In February, Worst Laid Plans also received a Bram Stoker Award nomination for Superior Achievement in an Anthology. Both books were published by Grindhouse Press.
Young’s The Magpie Coffin was the first in a series of Splatter Westerns published by Death’s Head Press. Four of those Splatter Westerns were nominated for Splatterpunk Awards, and The Magpie Coffin emerged victorious in…
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Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani were spotted shooting on the streets of Delhi. The duo was seen shooting an emotional sequence of the movie. All pictures/Pallav Paliwal
Though Shahid Kapoor has begun shooting for Kabir Singh, co-star Kiara Advani joined the unit in the last week of November. The Hindi remake of the 2017 Telugu film Arjun Reddy is being helmed by Sandeep Vanga who also directed the original.
After Lust Stories, Kiara has been making the right moves. The anthology film opened up new vistas for her. She has also been cast in Good News, which stars Akshay Kumar, Kareena Kapoor Khan and Diljit Dosanjh. She is now working with A-list stars — a far cry from her Fugly (2014) and Machine (2017) days.
The original film, starring Vijay and Shalini Pandey in the lead, revolves around a medical student who falls in love with his junior and how their relationship evolves. Kiara Advani plays the female lead in the film.
"When we started work on the Hindi script, it was a very exciting journey. 'Kabir Singh, as the protagonist's name, came naturally, considering the character's graph," Vanga said in a statement.
Shahid hopes the audience gives the film a lot of love. "'Arjun Reddy' was loved and appreciated. The film will be shot extensively in Mumbai, Delhi and Mussoorie. "It's all about taking 'Kabir Singh' to the next level," Vanga added.
The film is produced by Bhushan Kumar, Murad Khetani, Krishan Kumar and Ashwin Varde. Kabir Singh will be released will hit the silver screen on June 21, 2019.
Shahid Kapoor and Kiara Advani are currently shooting for their upcoming movie Kabir Singh. The duo was spotted filming a sequence on the streets of Delhi. See pictures
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Weed-smokers rejoice—a star-studded lineup of hip-hop’s foremost Bud Gurus have pooled their talents to create the biggest and best Good Talk mixtape yet. On the third exclusive world premiere off the forthcoming, DJBooth.net/Cinematic Music Group-cosponsored project, Harlem boy Smoke DZA joins forces with Crown Heights Brooklynite Curt@!n$ to tell the haters and underestimators to simply Give It Up. Backed by 183rd‘s funk-flavored boardwork, the collaborators lace the track with aggressive, braggadocio-drenched lyriciscm—Curta@!n$’ imaginative middle verse finds him name-dropping everything and everyone from the Twin Towers to Oscar de la Hoya to… squash (the vegetable, not the sport) Those who like what they’re hearing can find more of DZA’s cinematic street lyricism, as well as bowl-packing anthems from the reader-acclaimed likes of Nipsey Hussle and Question?, on the Devin the Dude-hosted Good Talk Radio Volume 8: The Bud Gurus mixtape, set to hit iTunes on the 18th.
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Here's a tutorial about installing a tunic or popover placket for any shirt pattern that you have.
If you’ve ever sewn a traditional tower placket on a shirtsleeve you will feel comfortable sewing a popover placket. Essentially, you are cutting an opening into your shirt and then inserting a double-sided placket into that opening. There are quite a few steps but it’s very satisfying to sew, and the finished result is very polished.
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THE family of Alice Daley - who spent her first three months of life in a special care unit - returned to the ward to thank the doctors and staff with a cheque for over £1,500.
Her father Martin, 32, recently completed the 100km Adidas Thunder Run, despite having a broken rib, to raise funds for the unit at Whiston Hospital.
On September 11, 2010 Alice was born to Martin’s wife, Janine, 11 weeks premature and weighing just two pounds seven ounces.
She spent three months in the Special Care Baby Unit (SCBU) and was in an incubator for the first five weeks.
Martin, an ex-commando, said going back to the hospital to hand the cheque over and talking to the staff again brought back the strong emotions they felt when Alice was there as a baby in critical condition.
He said: "The staff were delighted to see Alice, who is now nearly four, all grown up and so switched on. They also met her little sister Lucie, who is almost two. They were so grateful for our donation.
"We were overwhelmed too. They will always be close to our hearts and I'll always be in their debt.
"Seeing the machines again and hearing the beeps... it was nuts to think Alice was once attached to one of them."
Martin, who grew up in Sutton Heath and now lives in Haydock, completed the gruelling 100km challenge within the space of 24 hours - running through the night, despite having broken a rib two weeks earlier while snowboarding at the Chill Factore.
He said: "After the first 30k, I rolled on an ankle which caused me to have knee pain and I must admit, from that point on, it was excruciating.
"We ran through the night and at one point I was throwing up, it was that horrendous.
"By the time I'd finished the 100k, my feet were in a terrible state - blisters, raw ankles, you name it. But I did it!"
And in spite of the pain, Martin, now a tanker driver with Caldo Oils, says he would do it all again and is training for his next challenge.


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It’s official: The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim is headed to PlayStation 4 and Xbox One.
Following some leaks, Bethesda announced during their E3 press discussion that The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim Special Edition is entrance to PS4 and Xbox One on Oct 28, finish with mods and more.
Here’s what Bethesda says:
Finally, one of a many dear games of a final era (and all-time), Skyrim Special Edition, brings a epic anticipation to life in stunning, remastered fact , with all a central add-ons included. Skyrim Special Edition will recover for PlayStation 4, Xbox One, and PC on Oct 28th 2016 , and will support full PC Mods.
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Havas media and advertising agency were about to move to their new premises on Christianshavn, Copenhagen. Their wish was to create a new, creative work environment, which would reflect the values and visions of the company — to have an equal dialogue with the customers and create meaningful relations — while also establishing an interior design, which oozed with collaboration, creativity and innovation.
In the project, tables from JENSENplus were used, among other from ROD and the K2 Meeting series. The tables were customized to fit the rest of the interior design with different surfaces and colors.
“For the total design of Havas’ new offices on Christianshavn, Copenhagen, we worked closely with JENSENplus in the delivery of permanent- as well as loose fixtures. It is a pleasure to work with their competent employees, who always dedicate themselves fully to achieve the project goals”
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We offer a platform for people to get the assistance they require discreetly, affordably, and easily.
Whether you are battling with psychological health concerns, your identity, or just need someone to talk with, we believe help must be accessible to everyone. We observed that people in the LGBTQ community struggle with mental health problems at a disproportionately high rate and we wanted to help. By offering online treatment to the LGBTQ community, we make assistance accessible and accepting of everybody. We offer a platform for individuals to get the aid they require discretely, cost effectively, and conveniently. Message your therapist whenever a problem arises. Arrange sessions that deal with your schedule.
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After you sign up, we will match you to an available therapist who fits your goals, choices, and the kind of issues you are handling. All of our therapists focus on the LGBTQ community, but different therapists have various approaches and locations of focus. It’s important to find the best person who can accomplish the best results for you. We have found that we are able to supply a successful match most of the time; nevertheless, if you start the procedure and you feel your therapist isn’t a great fit for you, you might elect to be matched to a various therapist.
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As a parent, it can be awfully tempting to spoil your kids, especially around the holidays. And while it's okay to regale the with gifts every so often, it's essential that they learn to appreciate what they have. With that in mind, here are some tips from our experts about how to teach your kids the importance of gratitude.
It’s that time again—the beginning of the holiday season. I actually had another topic I was going to address this week in my blog but I succumbed to the pressure I felt (from whom or what, I’m not sure) to write about Thanksgiving. I guess it makes sense to do so as family gatherings provoke a lot of things for many people. For some, the annual get-togethers are something to look forward to—a means to connect and spend time with family. But for many, Thanksgiving marks the beginning of a holiday season riddled with anxiety, trepidation, obligation, and conflict.
What is the most stressed part of your body during holiday gatherings? At first response you may say stomach. As we delve deeper the most active or stressed organs during these gatherings is our heart and mind. That’s why it’s so important to plan with the diligence what we are going to: say, do and feel during these intimate interactions.
Why are in-law relationships so difficult? While some would suggest it's pure jealousy, I think it's more complex. Here are four steps useful for handling tense "in-law" situations this holiday season.
If I read one more email about gratitude I just might…be more grateful. LOL. I know, know…Thanksgiving doesn’t always make us feel instantly grateful. For some of us this Epic Holiday is like a gigantic beacon reminding us of what’s not quite right. Could be that someone’s missing, or maybe you feel displaced, out of touch, lonely, or not as connected to your family in the way you have been or would like to be right now.
Lately there have been a lot of questions in regard to how best to manage ADHD within the family. ADHD is not isolated to the individual (or individuals) in the family that have it. It affects the entire family on a daily basis in significant ways. When a family member presents with what we would consider many common ADD symptoms, and has been properly diagnosed, the next step is;
by Life Love Shopping, Amy Hoglund, for GalTime.com You’ve been dreaming of this day ever since you were a little girl playing with Barbies. I’m talking about your wedding day! You’ve got it all figured out, except there’s one problem. Your extremely difficult family who forgets that it’s YOUR special day rather than their own.
Oh, the holidays. So much of scrumptious food, armloads of gifts — and people who've been waiting all year to descend on you with uncomfortable questions about your (and by that I mean your love life). It’s bad enough that your parents ask you intrusive questions year-round, but during the holidays, aunts, uncles, cousins and grandparents join in on the fun, too; even certain neighbors seem to have free reign. The polite thing would be to prepare a few "beauty pageant" answers — answers that aren't genuine but rather what they want to hear. Like when your grandmother asks, “When are you going to get married?” you'd say, "Well, I want to make sure when I get married that I pick the right person so I can have an idyllic relationship like you and grandpa." (Sigh.)
What’s with the quality time that everyone tries to accomplish with their families? Do you run yourselves ragged trying to cram a week’s worth of quality time into your evenings and weekends. As a result, you feel even more pressure and guilt because all this quality time has left no time for housework and the more mundane aspects of family life.
There are no secrets to being a ‘good’ parent. There are no truly “new” ideas out there. It’s all about a few basic principles: respect, responsibility, truth, flexibility, resilience, courage. Show it in words and actions so your kids know exactly how it looks and sounds. Those are the building blocks. Do them with greater and greater frequency and watch things change.
Our world has become connected in ways that a couple of decades ago could only have barely been imagined. Often this is taken primarily as a matter of technology, a matter of ease of getting information, a matter of the speed of effects being felt in distant places. Hurricane Sandy and its impact in the Northeast along with all the calls that were made beyond the storm show that our connected world has also created new patterns
In recent weeks, Hurricane Sandy has affected many dimensions of life in the greater New York area. Among this has been a shortage of fuel which has not been seen since the 1970s. Those who drive in the area are suddenly becoming acutely aware of how much they take for granted that they can fill up their vehicle with gas as rationing is now being implemented in
It's not rocket science that incoporating healthy foods intp family meals will result in a child with better eating habits. As far as I see it, pretty soon my husband will either have to shape up his diet, or start eating drive-thru fare in his car.
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Boston Dynamics presented its new robotic loader for work in warehouses
It can move up to 800 boxes an hour and lasts up to eight hours on a single charge
Boston Dynamics has introduced Stretch, a robot for moving boxes in warehouses writes The Verge.
The robot is equipped with a square base with wheels, a “perception mast” with cameras and sensors with which it monitors the situation, as well as a robotic arm with seven different positions and suction cups at the end – it can grip and move boxes weighing up to 23 kg.
When automation equipment is installed in warehouses, it is put in one place and a workspace is built around it, the newspaper notes. The Boston Dynamics robot can move itself to any location in the warehouse where boxes need to be loaded or unloaded.
According to Boston Dynamics vice president of development, Michael Perry, the robot will help automate processes in warehouses where there is no suitable infrastructure. Thanks to the system of machine vision and navigation, he can operate in a space that is minimally adapted for this. The robot can be placed in the aisles between the boxes or next to the conveyor.
Boston Dynamics claims the Stretch can move up to 800 crates per hour and last up to eight hours on a single charge. Any person can operate the robot after a couple of hours of practice.
The cost is still unknown. Boston Dynamics is looking for potential customers to pilot the robot and plans to begin commercial production in 2022.


Evil Geniuses has announced the signing of veteran offlaner Daryl Koh “iceiceice” Pei Xiang to its Dota 2 roster. Iceiceice will replace Roman “RAMZES666” Kushnarev in the team’s starting lineup, who was benched earlier this month.
The transfer will see iceiceice compete outside of Asia for the first time in his storied career. Considered as one of the best Dota 2 players ever to grace the game, iceiceice will definitely bring much-needed experience and star power to Evil Geniuses. In a competitive esports career spanning back to 2005, the Singaporean has most notably competed in the original DotA and Starcraft II, before switching to Dota 2 in 2011.
He competed at the first International together with Scythe Gaming, taking third place at the event. Later on, he competed for a number of teams including Zenith, Team DK, Vici Gaming, and Mineski among others. Prior to joining Evil Geniuses, iceiceice played for Fnatic most recently. He ended his two-year stint with the organization in September, citing a desire to play “for another region”, which has definitely come to fruition.
Evil Geniuses has had a tough season. Although they dominated regional events during the first half of the year, the team has been plagued by roster inconsistencies. Since the start of the year, the team has lost long-time mid-laner Sumail “SumaiL” Hassan in January, veteran offlaner Gustav “s4” Magnusson in April, and lastly RAMZES666 earlier this month.
Apart from the departures, EG has had a problem fielding its full roster due to travel restrictions caused by the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. The team has utilized substitutes for both RAMZES666 and Filipino mid-laner Abed “Abed” Yusop for most of the year, with varying degrees of success.
From the looks of things, iceiceice seems like the perfect fit for Evil Geniuses. His space creating skills are second to none in Dota 2, which on paper will nicely complement Arteezy and Abed.
Evil Geniuses are not scheduled to play any games in the near future, so it remains unknown when the new lineup will be making its official debut.
On the other hand, EG’s former offlaner RAMZES666 has already found a home with Just Error, where he is playing together with Suma1l. The team is currently competing in the EPIC League Division 1.


A state agency that wants to revoke the license of a Chicago eye doctor says he cannot be defended by former U.S. Atty. Dan Webb because Webb already works as an eye-care consultant to the physician.
The state Department of Professional Regulation said in a motion filed in Dr. James Desnick's case that Webb must be disqualified because he sits on a quality-assurance board that oversees operations of the 17 Desnick Eye Centers in Illinois, Indiana and Wisconsin.
Webb "will be called as a material witness" in Desnick's case and may give testimony that would harm Desnick, department lawyer John Shea Coglan said in his motion, scheduled to be considered Monday by a hearing officer.
Since October 1992, the state has sought to revoke Desnick's license on malpractice charges related to alleged misdiagnoses and unnecessary cataract surgeries. The state also has contended that Desnick has employed unlicensed physicians and engaged in "unethical" advertising.
Desnick has denied the charges and last year won a restraining order in court preventing the department from proceeding on the unethical advertising charges.
In newspaper ads for his centers, Desnick said Webb was one of four "distinguished Chicagoans" appointed to the Desnick Eye Care Council to "ensure excellence in eye care."
Webb was out of town Wednesday and could not be reached for comment. But Steven Molo, another lawyer at Webb's Winston & Strawn firm, said Webb won't quit.
Asked whether Webb remains a member of the Eye Care Council, Desnick spokeswoman Anita Jilek said: "Has he been removed? No. Is the council still functioning in any meaningful function? No."
Jilek said Eye Care Council members "received a minor honorarium" from Desnick.


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RSM calls for new thinking to re-energise the Aberdeen City Region
Representatives from the world of business, academia and culture came together this week at the Aberdeen Economic Summit to discuss how the City Region could shape its economic future.
The event, “Aberdeen, Scotland - the Next Chapter”, sponsored by RSM, RBS and ACSEF took place at Robert Gordon University and its objective was to discuss the environment needed to ensure that the Aberdeen City Region continues to thrive.
The programme included interactive discussion and presentations from a specially selected team of local, national and international experts and contributors who provided their own perspectives to the debate.
Ewan Grant, Scottish head of corporate finance at RSM, strategic partner for the Aberdeen Economic Summit said: “It has been said that when Aberdeen prospers, Scotland prospers. A re-energised Aberdeen City-region therefore represents one of the greatest social and economic opportunities for Scotland today. But in order to seize this opportunity we need to challenge traditional thinking around new value creation and innovation, and engage with all stakeholders.
“By bringing together leaders from business, social and cultural spheres to discuss, collaborate and develop a forward looking plan, we have been able to discuss how to establish the right environment which allows the development of new technologies, helps great businesses to flourish and ensures a bright economic future for Aberdeen and the North East.”
Meril Markley from RSM in Houston, Texas also gave a presentation to delegates and talked about the common bonds between the two cities. She explained the role that tax policy had to play in encouraging innovation and supporting the development of new technologies and provided examples of five companies in Houston who are leading the way in innovation. These included wellbore surveying firm Gyrodata which has manufacturing operations in both Houston and Aberdeen.
Meril Markley said: “Aberdeen and Houston share a long history and a future together at the crossroads of energy and technology. Despite the challenges of record low oil prices, Houston will continue to thrive and to strengthen its bonds with Aberdeen.”
RSM established itself in Aberdeen in 2014 following the merger with local firm Simpson Forsyth. The Aberdeen office, one of five RSM offices in Scotland, now has five partners and 40 staff providing a full service offering to clients.


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Last Friday on the Local Beat Jeff Crawford from Arbor Ridge Studios dropped by to chat about his newest project: Hymns From The Gathering Church. The new LP features 12 traditional hymnals performed by members of the Gathering Church (where Crawford is Music Director) and many well known local musicians. Phil Cook (Megafaun, Phil Cook & His Feat), Heather McEntire (Mount Moriah, Bellafea), Seth Kauffman (Floating Action), Mandolin Orange, Skylar Gudasz, Ryan Gustafson, Brett Harris, Nick Jaeger (The Tomahawks), Mark Simonsen (The Old Ceremony), and James Wallace all made contributions to the album.
Jeff and I chatted about many things, including the album, The Gathering Church, and his role in the local music scene. You can listen to that conversation here:
The release show is this Friday evening, Jan 27, at the Carrboro Arts Center. Tickets are $10 and the show begins at 8pm.


On May 9, 2016, imprisoned and ailing rights activist Guo Feixiong (郭飞雄) (penname of Yang Maodong, (杨茂东)) began a hunger strike to protest degrading treatment in prison that included the video recording of a forced physical exam, which prison authorities threatened to post online. Guo’s repeated requests for transfer out of Yangchun Prison to a facility where he could receive appropriate medical treatment have been ignored.
Over the past three months—during which he has been subjected to forced feeding—his deteriorating health condition has received increasing international attention, including that of five UN experts who issued an appeal on August 4 urging the Chinese authorities to stop all forms of ill-treatment of Guo.
In his essay, “The Hellish Scene Behind Guo Feixiong’s Wishes,” lawyer Gao Zhisheng (高智晟)—who himself had suffered years of torture and abuses for legal defense of vulnerable groups— begins with Guo Feixiong’s wishes when he was being transferred to prison after being convicted in November 2015:
[Guo’s] sister, after visiting him, conveyed his wishes: “I demand that in prison, [I] will have books to read, won’t have to kneel down, won’t be forced to perform labor, and won’t be beaten.”
Gao Zhisheng observes:
For a legitimate government with any sense of morality and responsibility, demands such as not kneeling down, not being forced to perform labor, and not being beaten would mortify the people who make up this government . . . and would set in motion a series of corresponding internal inquiries and remedial efforts. However, this is happening in a Communist Party of China-ruled China, where people have long regarded atrocious human rights violations as everyday occurrences. In post-1949 China, these incidents often fall into complete silence and obscurity just like arrows shot into the ocean. Chronic helplessness breeds a terrifying capacity among the populace—to remain indifferent to any sort of brutalities that others suffer. And it forms a tacit pact among all to tolerate the crimes committed by an evil dictatorship, thus intensifying and nourishing the dictatorship’s impunity.
Gao also shares his own experience in prison in this piercing view of a system that he calls “a wrongfully-convicted person’s worst nightmare.”


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Gloucester Goes Retro festival is jiving right back into the city this weekend.
The annual event sees the Gloucester city centre transform its streets into relics of the past century and turn back time with vintage cars, swingin' tunes and groovy fashion adorning the high street.
Earlier years have even seen the cast of the hit BBC TV comedy series 'Allo 'Allo blow into the city for the occasion, donning the costumes from the iconic TV show set in France during Second World War.
And they will be coming back again this year, with Waitress Yvette (Vicky Michelle), bumbling German Lieutenant Gruber (Guy Siner), SS officer Herr Flick (Richard Gibson) and his smouldering sidekick Private Helga Geerhart (Kim Hartman) all expected to make an appearance.
This year there will be "good moaning" to everyone from Officer Crabtree (Arthur Bostrom) when he comes to make sure law and order is present in the city.
Plus, soul legends The Real Thing who had a number one in 1976 with You To Me Are Everything will also be appearing in King's Square.
Meanwhile at Gloucester station, beautifully preserved steam locomotive Clun Castle which used to be seen regularly in Gloucester in the 1960s and 1970s will be chugging its way into the city.
It will appear at 11.30am and 2.08pm.
The festival will feature the wholesome imagery of bygone eras as the 1960s swings back into Eastgate Street and Southgate Street will transform into those heady days of the 1970s.
The Soldiers of Gloucester Museum will play host to a military exhibition featuring a full size Military Tank, supporting vehicles of that time to compliment a specially built WW1 set featuring in Westgate St.
Vintage buses and a tank will also be on display while people can rock around the clock on Northgate Street with automobiles from the decade that gave us Rock n’ Roll, the 1950s.
Festival-goers will also be able to appreciate beautiful retro vehicles such as Aston Martin cars, Jensens, Bentleys, Jaguars, and Triumphs, to name just a few.
Meanwhile there will be a tank and vintage buses in the city centre during the day.
Gloucester City Councillor Colin Organ (C, Tuffley), Mayor of Gloucester, is in charge of organising the event and said: "With this event we attract tourism and followers from all over the country who hopefully will love our city and what it has to offer and come for repeat visits.
"This naturally helps our economy, employment, education regenerate into the future while triggering some happy nostalgic memories for everyone of all ages."
Last year saw a furore on social media as Twitter users saw the actors in their costumes out of context, leading to bizarre accusations of a far-right uprising in the city.


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tandAn Instagram handle and a website, Re:ad Poetry amassed thousands of followers and received hundreds of unique visits on its launch day, July 30, 2018. These numbers show the poetry community’s need for a supportive space to share their thoughts, feelings and experiences.
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NAVTEQ, the leading global provider of maps, traffic and location data enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world, announced today that it has established a reseller agreement with Vlamis Software Solutions, Inc., a premier US consulting firm with a focus on Oracle-based Business Intelligence and Data Warehousing solutions.
As an authorized NAVTEQ Enterprise reseller, Vlamis will include NAVTEQ® map data and content as a key component to Oracle-based Business Intelligence Solutions which provide a platform for delivering a full range of analytic and reporting capabilities to support better business decision making. Vlamis Software Solutions, Inc. has specialized in delivering Oracle-based business intelligence, analytics, and data warehousing systems for more than 18 years.
“With the launch of Oracle Business Intelligence 11g, creating visually-attractive and functional maps with geographic drill-down, color coding, and spatial analysis as a pre-integrated component has never been easier,” stated Dan Vlamis, president, Vlamis Software Solutions. “The bundling of the NAVTEQ® map delivered in Oracle Data Format along with Oracle-based Business Intelligence solutions provides our customers with a set of industry-leading data and tools to give them a competitive edge.”
As one of the leaders in Oracle-based Business Intelligence, Vlamis has performed more than 200 successful implementations of Oracle software solutions at major corporations and government agencies. Vlamis specializes in Business Intelligence components including OLAP, data mining, Oracle Spatial, Essbase, and multi-dimensional modeling.
“We are embarking on an exciting frontier, where corporations are now enabled with the tools and solutions to support better business decision-making. Accurate, high-quality digital map data is critical for businesses to understand their customers and key performance indicators as they relate to location,” commented Roy Kolstad, vice president, Enterprise Americas, NAVTEQ. “Working with Vlamis Software Solutions, Inc. to deliver our digital map data to turn-key Oracle solutions is part of our strategy to help businesses uncover the hidden value of location.”
NAVTEQ (navteq.com) is the leading global provider of maps, traffic and location data (digital location content) enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world. NAVTEQ supplies comprehensive digital location content to power automotive navigation systems, portable and wireless devices, Internet-based mapping applications and government and business solutions. The Chicago-based company was founded in 1985 and has approximately 4700 employees located in 204 offices in 46 countries.
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