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As a man who likes Jane Austen’s classic novel Pride and Prejudice, I feel like I’m in on a huge secret. By that I mean that the book is a gem that is hiding in plain sight, and it requires multiple readings to get the full scope of the story and the characters’ inner turmoil.
In just over 300 pages, this book imbues its characters with more depth than most book series ever hope to do. And I’m going to talk about how a five-hour 1995 BBC miniseries flawlessly captured everything that makes Pride and Prejudice the best romantic novel ever written.
My History with Pride and Prejudice
I have to admit I was prejudiced against Pride and Prejudice as a child. I thought it was just flowery Shakespearean gobbledy gook, and so I avoided it in favor of Tom Clancy, Robin Cook, and John Grisham novels.
At college, many of the women I met were fluent in the language of Jane Austen, and there was a copy of the BBC miniseries in just about every one of their apartments. I couldn’t believe that anyone would want to sit down for five hours and watch a romance. I mean, at least the three-hour Titanic has an exciting second half to keep guys’ attention.
My wife is a huge Jane Austen fan, having read all of her novels at least once and knowing each of them inside and out. Shortly after we married she entreated me to read her copy of Pride and Prejudice because she was sure I would enjoy it. I wasn’t so sure, though. It was with great trepidation that I began reading.
I’m a romantic sort of fellow. I believe in love in the traditional sense, where a man and a woman are chaste during their courtship and then if they decide they are right for each other they get married and live happily ever after. It turned out that Pride and Prejudice was right up my alley. The English culture of the time was so refined and honorable that even a hint of impropriety was scandalous.
I found the book to be captivating in its plot and perfectly paced so that it let the characters and the story unfold in just the right ways so the reader is genuinely surprised by every plot twist.
What I Was Expecting
After thoroughly enjoying the novel, I had high hopes for the BBC miniseries. There have been numerous attempts to translate the book into a film, including a 2005 attempt starring Keira Knightley. But none of them managed to be as effortlessly charming as the book. If anyone could get it right, I thought, surely the British could.
What the Film Delivered
Wow. Just wow. I could not be more pleased with a film than I am with 1995’s Pride and Prejudice. And I’m not easy to please when it comes to romantic comedies.
The film stars Jennifer Ehle and Colin Firth as Elizabeth Bennet and Mr. Darcy, respectively. And yet, I don’t see any actors in this movie. They all embody their characters so precisely that I just feel like I am watching the book come alive. Jane, Mrs. Bennet, Mr. Collins, George Wickham, and everyone else are perfectly portrayed.
This movie has the luxury of taking its time, and it does so in the best possible way. It doesn’t feel the need to jump from plot point to plot point. Instead, things happen quite naturally and it feels like we’re witnessing a piece of history rather than a deliberately told story.
It cleverly embeds some of the most famous lines into the characters’ dialogue, such as “It is a fact universally acknowledged that a man in possession of a fortune must be in want of a wife.” But its faithfulness to the source material never devolves into fan service. Everything that happens feels as fresh and engaging as when it was first written. I love that it doesn’t feel the need to verbalize every memorable line from the book. For example, “What are men to rocks and mountains?” is replaced by Elizabeth looking at a gorgeous view of the mountains and simply saying, “Beautiful.” And “Angry people are not always wise” is summed up in the look on Ms. Bingley’s face after she induces Mr. Darcy to declare how beautiful he thinks Elizabeth is.
I love how most of the characters go to great lengths to avoid explicitly mocking people they don’t like. All of their words have a condescendingly cordial air to them. It’s like a big game where they all try to one-up each other by who can say the cleverest putdown while making it sound like a compliment so the target of their ire would seem like a fool to everyone else if they took offense.
The musical score is fantastic. The theme music of Mr. Collins, Charles Bingley, Lady Catherine de Bourgh, and others reflects their personalities and is an instantly recognizable clue about who we’re about to encounter when a mysterious carriage arrives or some other intriguing event takes place. All of the music in the film has a unique feel to it that works well in relation to the mood of the story and characters. I especially love the song that is played during Elizabeth’s and Mr. Darcy’s one and only dance. It’s both cordial and confrontational. I couldn’t have thought of a better song to complement what is happening in that scene.
The Best Thing About the Film
By far the best thing about this film is Colin Firth’s interpretation of Mr. Darcy. His cold, calculating demeanor during the first half is a little jarring at first. But as you get to know his true personality and discover all the internal conflicts going on inside his mind, you realize how serious his struggle has been. Suddenly his hardened expression is revealed as a mask, and the performance is shown to be nuanced and extremely deep.
I love all the looks he gives Elizabeth. At first, Elizabeth believes he is looking for flaws in her. But at the end of the third part out of six, he reveals that he has been fighting his feelings, and he is unable to control his love for her. She is shocked by this revelation, and so is the audience. We’ve heard over and over that he must think Elizabeth is repulsive. Plus, he intervened to break off Elizabeth’s older sister’s relationship with his friend and ruined the life of one of Elizabeth’s soldier friends. All of these things are true to some degree, but there’s a lot of the story that Elizabeth doesn’t know about Mr. Darcy that has to be revealed before she starts to change her mind about him.
Once she rejects him, he could have easily reacted by writing her off as a lost cause and going back to his small-minded, egocentric ways. But instead, the next time we see him he is dramatically different. His whole countenance has changed for the better. He is kind and earnest in his efforts to put others at ease. He smiles warmly when he sees Elizabeth helping his sister. And he is so much more pleasant to be around. Elizabeth can’t believe that all of this could be because of her. But it is.
The two proposals he makes to her are my favorite scenes in the movie. Everything in the first and second half hinges on the first proposal he makes to Elizabeth. All of her misunderstandings and true feelings come to light, and it’s up to Mr. Darcy to make things right in the rest of the story. And after he has changed so much and seen the error of his ways, he is humbled when Elizabeth accepts his second proposal.
Mr. Darcy and Wickham
On a side note, I read Pride and Prejudice and Zombies a little while ago, and I found it to be a humorous take on the source material. But one thing it reinforced to me is how much I prefer the original book if for no other reason than because of how Mr. Darcy treats Wickham in the end. In Pride and Prejudice and Zombies, he beats Wickham to the point where Wickham can barely move or speak, and he has to live out his days as an invalid. But Pride and Prejudice has Mr. Darcy pay Wickham’s debts and bribe him to marry Elizabeth’s youngest sister after Wickham absconded with her under the false pretense of eloping.
If Mr. Darcy had taken such cruel revenge on Wickham, he would have shown that he had learned nothing from his experiences with Elizabeth. But the fact that he doesn’t take any kind of revenge on Wickham, but does everything he can to improve his station in life at the end, is a testament to how much he loves Elizabeth. At that point, he has almost no hope of marrying her because he thinks she still hates him. But he makes it possible for her to have a chance of marrying well by restoring honor to her family name anyway. Why? Because he loves her! He is not motivated by pride alone anymore. And he is willing to have a brother-in-law he despises if it means marrying the woman he loves. Now that is true love.
A Pleasant Surprise
It was a pleasant surprise how much I enjoyed both the book and miniseries, Pride and Prejudice.
It helps that my wife and I lived the story of Pride and Prejudice in many ways. She was being courted by several gentlemen when we met, and after our first date she wrote me off as not being worth considering at all. But as she got to know me and I got to know her, we realized more and more how well we complemented each other. We went our separate ways after I graduated from college and we lived in different states for two years. But during that time we kept in touch through letters and we eventually fell in love and decided to get married without having been face to face in all that time. No one in her family knew me and no one in my family knew her, so it came as a shock when they discovered we were engaged. But everything turned out well, we’ve been married for several years now, and we still intend to live happily ever after.
I have to admit I would probably avoid Pride and Prejudice if I wasn’t happily married because it would tear at my heartstrings to see so much happiness. I hope every woman finds her Mr. Darcy or Mr. Bingley and that every man finds his Elizabeth or Jane.
I hope you enjoyed learning the secret of why Pride and Prejudice is one romantic novel and miniseries that is absolutely worth checking out. Don’t let your own prejudice keep you from the incredible experience that awaits.
This is the Deja Reviewer bidding you farewell until we meet again.
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Thanks Rob. I have to admit it – I found my Elizabeth, and we are doing just fine!
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I agree with tenor of your thoughtful comments. The actors performance was excellent..
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Thank you! Everyone is perfectly cast in this miniseries. No matter how many times I see it, I always find myself loving it even more.
I especially enjoy Mr. Collins’ portrayal.
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Yes!! David Bamber is a treasure!!
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XII - The Vision
Hey!! B. Williams here. As some of you know, I've produced, performed, and done remixes on records for Vickie Winans, Jadakiss, Janet Jackson, Lin Rountree, Lalah Hathaway, Pharoahe Monch, L.J. Reynolds, Jay Electronica, Eric Roberson, Gene Dunlap and countless others.
While I have had the privilege to produce many successful songs for other artists, it’s time for me to debut my work as a Producer and Musician... to show the man behind the music, and the heart and soul that I pour into all of my productions and performances.
So... let me explain the vision a bit. I'm from Detroit. Motown!! Detroit has always been known for its great music (Marvin Gaye, The Supremes, The Temptations, Anita Baker, etc.), but it seems to me that people have forgotten that Detroit is a great city of music with some of the best musicians in the world.
What I'm intending to do is, be a catalyst for some of those great musicians. I've built a lot of relationships with "extablised" artists, and I want my fellow musicians to reap the benefits of that. So, as an example, if I have a song with Bernard Wright (Who Do You Love) on my album, and the supporting cast behind him are musicians from Detroit, they will absolutely get recognition, because they will sound great backing up a big "name." That is my goal -- to shine light on musicians in Detroit again.
Now of course, light will shine on me because I'm the producer of the record, but this is about my musician family and less about me. While I've been in the process of recording this album, I haven't thought one time about how much money I will make from it, or how famous I could potentially become. I just want the world to know that Detroit still ranks as one of the top cities in the world when it comes to music.
I want people to hear good music again, to demand more musical and artistic arrangements from mainstream artists… will you join me?
Some of the special guests on my album include:
Matt Cusson, Anesha Birchett, Frank McComb, Robert Glasper, Quamon Fowler, Denaun Porter, Bernard Wright, Geno Young, Don Blackman, Li'l John Roberts, Gerald Veasley, Karriem Riggins, Amp Fiddler, Larry Kimpel, Choklate, Derrick Hodge, Nicholas Payton, Marcus Baylor, Jean Baylor (formerly of Zhane)... and many others!!
Sending much love, peace and positive (((energy))) to you today and everyday..........Brandon 'B.' Williams’
Release Date: Monday December 8th 2014
1. The Hopkins Bros - Shake Cheri 2:29
2. Candi-Bars - You're The One 3:34
3. The Mansions - Stop, Let Your Heart Be Your Guide 4:59
4. Elbowed-Out - In The Book Of Guiness 4:53
5. Citation - We've Come A Long Way 4:57
6. Matural Impulse - She Went Away 4:37
7. Curt Darin - Two On A Cloud 3:27
8. Jesse JAmes - I Don't Want A Divided Love - 2:52
9. The Hopkins Bros - Kiss Of Fire 2:47
10. The Tret J's - We Got A Thing Going On 2:49
11. The Mansion - The Girl Next Door 4:09
12. Candi-Bars - I Believe In You 2:06
13. Citation - Inspiration Of My Life 2:29
14. The Trey J's - I Found It All In You 1:45
15. Oliver Cheatham - Good Guys Don't Make Good Lovers - 3:50
16. The Coalitions - Colour Me Blue 4:52
We Got A Sweet Thing Going On is a compilation album dedicated to the art of the harmony soul sound. A genre that was founded in the Doo-wop era of the 1950’s and embraced and continued by the generation that it influenced into the 1970’s.
Although often regarded as a genre performed by vocal groups we have used some poetic license by including three solo outings such as Curt Darin’s (a.k.a Curtis Gadson) mellifluous “Two On A Cloud” as well as two recent unissued gems from the late Oliver Cheatham “Good Guys Don’t Make Good Lovers” the flipside of his now deleted 2012 smash “Don’t Pop The Question (If You Can’t Take The Answer)”. Followed by Jesse James with his sublime “I Don’t Want A Divided Love”.
The group’s featured in this compilation begin with the highly desirable Hopkins Brothers northern/funk anthem “Shake Cheri“ accompanied by the previously unissued full length version of their Magnetik 45’s flipside “Kiss Of Fire”.
Seattle outfit Elbowed-Out are included with their “In The Book Of Guiness” a previously unissued sweet soul ballad that’s a complete contrast to their recently released uptempo, Soul Junction 70’s dance tracks. Moving down the Western Sea Board we also feature Richmond California’s “Natural Impulse” with their now timeless modern soul anthem “She Went Away”. Milwaukee is well represented by former prison group “The Mansion” featuring both sides of their illusive 45 “Stop, Let Your Heart Be Your Guide” and “The Girl Next Door” which they recorded (while still in incarcerated) for the independent Gibbs label. The other Brewtown outfit featured is the Candi-Bars with their crossover classic “I Believe In You” followed by their harmonious “You’re the One” which appeared on their own custom Candi-Stix label.
From the same Detroit production team that gave us the previously mentioned Curt Darin release, Probe 1Productions, we have included both sides of their Red Line release on vocal group The Citation “Inspiration Of My Life” and “We’ve Come A Long Way” the latter featuring a live audience.
Atlanta, Georgia duo The Trey J’s contribution is both sides of their solitary Tee Fletcher produced 45 release. The popular horn driven “I Found It All In You” and the more soulful ballad “We Got A Thing Going On”, the track which inspired the title for this compilation.
Last but not least featured is the Philadelphia outfit “The Coalitions” with the title track of their recently discovered “Colour Me Blue” album that had remained in the can since the late 1970s.
For further information please contact Soul Junction at:
Tel: +44 (0)121 602 8115 –
How To Sing Your Way Out Of Jail: The Charles L. Blakely Story
In 1969, a 20 year old Charles Lorenzo Blakely along with fellow members of the street gang he hung out with became involved in a shoot out with another rival Milwaukee street gang which resulted in the death of one of their rivals members.
Following the arrival of the Police, the shoot out developed into a high speed car chase with Charles being the driver of one of one of the evading vehicles. Charles’s vehicle was eventually brought to a halt when the Cops shot all four tyres out which caused the car to crash at 90mph into a department store called Schuster’s Warehouse. The other occupants of the vehicle managed to get away with the exception of Charles (who himself was packing a gun) being shot twice by the Cops in the back and shoulder as tried to vacate the vehicle as well as sporting a broken arm received in the crash.
Following his arrest and conviction he was sentenced to 30 years for ‘Attempted 1st Degree Murder’ (due to the shots being exchanged with the Police) and a consecutive 10 year sentence for ‘Eluding’ (evading) arrest in a high speed car chase. After a subsequent retrial Charles as the car driver was found not to have been directly involved in actually shooting at the Police, so the initial 30 year sentence was quashed. This left Charles to continue serving his other 10 year sentence at the high security Green Bay Reformatory in Allouez, Wisconsin.
At the time a common practice within the US Prison System was to encourage inmates who had shown some musical ability to channel their energy into performing as groups for their own and their inmate’s entertainment. Thus in 1970 Charles Blakely formed his first ensemble under the name of the Mansion, a name he chose after reading a book on English Stately Homes!
The Mansion’s line up included at different times Michael Locke, Stanley Newburn, Carl Anderson, John Crawford, Michael Smith, Larry Moses, Ronald Hardin, Jerome Wagner, Lewis Lister, Maurice Payne and Charles himself. One day while rehearsing in the prison chapel, The Mansion attracted the attention of the warden’s wife who happened to be showing some local dignitaries around. Impressed by what she heard the warden’s wife was instrumental in The Mansion being invited to perform for the city’s television station WBAY, where they recording two holiday programs.
The warden later gave them permission to perform outside the prison which brought them to the attention of a Milwaukee neighbourhood program adviser by the name of Al Dunlap of the Commando Project One. It was through Dunlap that The Mansion recorded their solitary 45 release in 1974 “The Girl Next Door /Stop! Let Your Heart Be Your Guide” for the local Milwaukee label Gibbs (406). The label’s owner Bill Gibbs held the release back until some of the members of The Mansion were granted their release papers, as Prisoners were unable to sign contract agreements while still incarcerated at that time.
Although Charles Blakely remained incarcerated, he was later moved to a medium security prison in Fox Lake County, Wisconsin. While there he formed a further group, a gospel ensemble called the ‘Bell Tones’ who’s line up included Charles, Mayweather Lee, Joe Hayes, and Levell Rudd. The formation of this group was seen as major factor in Charles’s rehabilitation which led to his eventual parole in late 1976, thus serving 7 years of his initial 10 year sentence.
The Final Chapter
James Taylor Charles (Sonny) Bryant Charles L. Blakely Van Kimble
Once on the outside Charles with former ‘Bell Tone” member Mayweather Lee were joined by Charles (Sonny) Bryant and Jimmy Taylor to form a new ensemble by the name of The “Final Chapter”. As the final Chapter in 1980 they recorded a solitary release for Milwaukee main man Marvel Love’s New World Label “Now I Know/Get Down For Your Action” (NW800), a brief association that for several reasons was to eventually break down. Although Jimmy Taylor left to pursue a career as a blues musician the remaining three members of the ‘Final Chapter’ continued to perform until they finally disbanded in 1987. Although recorded, further Final Chapter songs post to their new World release remained unissued, a situation soon to be rectified with their inclusion as part of a future Soul Junction project.
Charles himself is still active in the music business and is currently working on a gospel project. Following his parole in 1976 Charles has left his notorious past behind him and has stayed on the right side of the law with not even as much as a speeding ticket to his name to this day.
The Mansion Group Photo taken in the Prison Chapel during 1972
The group line-up as follows:
Back row Left to Right: Michael Locke- Ronald Hardin- Morris Payne- Charles Blakely
Front Row Left To Right: Carl Anderson- John Crawford.
Words By: David Welding
Acknowledgements to: Charles L. Blakely for the colourful interview and photographs.
Label scans courtesy of Mark (Butch) Dobson.
The above article is an extended version from the sleeve notes of the forthcoming Soul Junction CD album “We Got A Sweet Thing Going On” catalogue number SJCD 5009. Which will feature both sides of ‘The Mansion’ 45.
Sharon Jones & the Dap-Kings "Just Another Christmas Song"
Out November 18th!
100 copies with "Spruce Green" colored vinyl available as part of our Countdown to
100 colored vinyl series.
Though the postmodern lyrical tilt of this soulful romp into yuletide carols by Daptone heavyweights won’t be lost on our more discerning listener, the sincerity of the band’s delivery is unquestionably without irony. Somehow Jones is able to acknowledge the clichéd din of shopping mall christmas Muzac, and at the same time transcend it to tug gently upon that lone innocent heartstring which still clings to the magic of St. Nick’s Snowy Festivities. Perhaps it is “just another christmas song,” but with a groove like this it’s hard to say we don’t need it. On the flip, Saundra Williams (of rising Saun & Starr fame) has penned a playful little diddy. She shoulders up with her old friends Sharon and Starr to knock it out Andrews Sister style in an impromptu holiday session at the House of Soul. It’s a great holiday record for the whole family! (Saundra has sworn up and down repeatedly that any entendre in Big Bulbs was completely unintended.)
As the proud recipient of both, the 2014 MAC Award & 2013 Bistro Award, the Queens, NY native is a force to behold! With the uniquely soulful and melodic voice of an Angel, TANYA'S vocal abilities span different genres of music including Musical Theater, R&B, Pop,Gospel and Standards. TANYA has packed the house of the Iridium, the Metropolitan Room, Eighty Eight's & others numerous times! A talented songwriter/arranger, TANYA is a supporter of charities for HIV/AIDS & Cancer awareness! She's currently working on her duet show, with Robert Fowler (tba). TANYA is especially blessed and proudly embarking on her solo career, starting with the release of her beautiful New Single "I AM NOT BROKEN"! The single and video are receiving awesome reviews!!! "I AM NOT BROKEN" available on ITunes. Also. .listen out for Tanya Holt & Robert Fowler's duet "Happily ever after" on Lovebeams! Coming soon!
This heartthrob is known to have made a many swoon and hearts soar, with his silky smooth baritone voice and killer smile! It's no wonder why this Bronx native and handsome crooner has shared, stages with the likes of Patti LaBelle, Jennifer Holliday , Stephanie mills , Toni Braxton and the Broadway Inspirational Voices (BIV).. (Just to name a few)! Robert's no stranger to the airwaves! He's had earlier successes with his silky smooth rendition of "Everything In My Life" of which he Co - wrote! Robert's ecstatic to be gracing the stages once again, with his soon to be released New songs"Out in the rain" & "Help is on the way" & "Duet with Tanya Holt "Happily ever after" from the "Lovebeams" upcoming release "Unbroken". Robert's has graced the Broadway stages in shows like "the Producers", "Beauty and the beast" & "Dreamgirls"..just to name a few.
Lost Soul Gems
November 04, 2014
Gems Records has compiled 11 of the greatest soul songs you've never heard for
'Lost Soul Gems.' The label famous for defining R&B/Soul's
"Philadelphia Sound" in the 1970s presents a truly timeless
collection decades in the making.
11 tracks are being made available as digital singles for the first time ever.
two brightest "gems" are the previously-unreleased tracks by
chart-topper William DeVaughn, but forgotten hits by Ebb Tide, The Charmetts,
and Tommy McGee make for an album to be enjoyed by soul fans young and old.
Gems Records founder Frank Fioravanti says, "Hit songs are hard to write, but when an intensely
emotiotional story enters your mind with a extremely catchy hook that simply
comes from heaven, you have a chance. It's an era where singles rule, so it takes a
very special album to compete. 'Lost Soul Gems' is that album."
1. Asia Luckey
2. Ebb Tide
3. Senjay Luckey
4. William DeVaughn
6. Al Brown Rhythm Band
7. Tommy McGee
8. The Charmetts
9. William DeVaughn
10. Crystal Motion
Follow Sound Gems Records on Facebook at www.facebook.com/SGRaliah.
Pre-order 'Lost Soul Gems' at
We are delighted to offer our first limited edition 7 " vinyl record .
In 1978 Wilson Williams recorded the album , ' Up The Downstairs ' in Detroit , Michigan .
Ten tracks that dripped with soul perfection. A modern soul masterpiece of uptempo, mid tempo ,crossover , and ballads. This album has a soulful delivery of the highest standard.Unfortunately , ' Up The Downstairs ' never gained the commercial success it thoroughly deserved .Today the album has become hideously elusive for soul collectors worldwide.
CratesOfSoul Records are pleased to offer two sumptuous mid tempo soulful tracks of equal calibre from the album.Re- mastered to suit a D J friendly 7 " vinyl format , ' I Think It ' s Gonna Work Out Fine ' backed with the soulful ' I Like Being In Love With You ' . This 45 won't be around long.
Preston Shannon was originally from Olive Branch, Mississippi. At the age of 8 he moved with his family to Memphis, Tennessee where his initial fascination with the genre of blues music began. During the 1970’s while working for a Hardware company he joined a band called Amnesty. Preston later ditched the day job to become a full time musician, securing a gig as the opening act for Shirley “Woman To Woman” Brown’s touring band.
In 1991 Preston formed his own band and it was while performing in the Rum Boogie Cafe on Memphis’s world famous Beale Street that he was discovered by producer Ron Levy, who was instrumental in securing Preston a recording deal with the Rounder Record label.
Three album releases followed on Rounder’s Bullseye Blues subsidiary label, firstly “Breaking The Ice” (1994) followed by Midnight In Memphis (1996) and “All In Time (1999) both recorded under the tutelage of Willie “Pops” Mitchell at his renowned Royal Studios on
Lauderdale Street, Memphis.
Following a move to the Title Tunes label in 2006 Preston released the “Be With Me Tonight” album featuring a subtle blend of southern soul and electric blues. It is the title track “Be With Me Tonight” a sublime southern soul ballad that has been chosen for the b-side of this 45 release.
While the A-side “The Way I Love You” a more energetic southern soul dance track has been taken from Preston’s most recent album project “Dust My Broom” which he recorded for the Netherlands based Continental Record Services label. This version of Preston’s “The “Way I Love You” features excellent musical accompaniment from one of the Netherlands most respected blues ensembles ‘Fat Harry &The Fuzzy Licks’.
Nowadays Preston is a regular performer at B.B. Kings Blues Club in Memphis, while he also appeared at this year’s Mississippi Valley Blues Festival in Davenport Iowa.
Gene Washington & The Ironsides $4.99
Don't Throw Your Love Away 7" Single
Some sweet, sweet SOUL from the bay area's own Gene Washington & The Ironsides. The A-side just kills, but don't sleep on the B-side, a TSU Tornadoes cover!
"An affluent singer, composer and songwriter, Soulful R&B crooner Victery Tutson
also known as VT is a veteranin the Atlanta music scene"
Originally from Detroit Michigan, this multi-talented artist is a music industry triple threat.With production skills he is able to run with the most established and talented producers & songwriting.
VT’s abilities are Grammy worthy, and he’s blessed with silky vocals that are often compared to the legendary Luther Vandross, VT is an R&B force to be reckoned with. However, with his velvet vocals, smooth persona, and heart stopping lyrics, VT is set apart from the rest. With a very successful run of his self promoted first album "One Bad Habit", VT took his act across the country and sold more than 3000 CDs in Chicago, Detroit, California and Arizona. Opening for a variety of different artist such as The Legendary Delphonics, Wayman Tisdale, and D12, just to name a few, VT’s fans believe he is very seasoned when it comes to gracing the stage.
In the summer of 2000 he joined Jam Tam Entertainment as a producer, songwriter, and singer. Now in 2006 his new album entitled “Lets Do It Tonight”, with 13 blazing tracks, is a Grammy nomination in the making. VT put his heart and soul into this project and is sure to win the hearts of everyone who is lucky enough to pick up a copy. Getting exposure every which way he can, VT has performed songs from this album all over the Atlanta area and even had a cameo on a major film Meet The Browns and local Atlanta soap opera called "A-Town East".
VT is one artist you doesn’t want to sleep on. So, look out for one of the hottest singers in the new millennium. A Soul aficionado, Victery, is compelled to create great recordings with innovative sounds inspired by Luther Vandross, Will Downing and Donny Hathaway and many other soulful crooner recording artists from back in the day.
Victery’s sounds are very unique and are continuing to blaze a path of its own......
Singer, songwriter and producer Dionne Kirby (professionally known as Dionne), is a contemporary soul-singing recording artist, whose songwriting skills caught the attention of Billboard, with her first EP release “Living In The Music”. Dionne has performed in various major cities throughout the U. S. including: New York, Chicago, Washington D.C., Philadelphia and Atlanta and has graced the stage with respected entertainers in the industry, such as Jennifer Holliday, Jillian Michaels, Tanya Blount and Niecy Nash. With her upcoming new album being released independently, Dionne will captivate audiences with her signature melodic vibrations and uplifting lyrical content.
A native of Dallas, TX, Dionne attended the Booker T. Washington High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (also known as Arts Magnet), where former incomparable alums, singer Norah Jones and Erykah Badu attended. An avid writer, she earned the Editor-in-Chief role at Arts Magnet, where she was chosen for studio recordings with the acclaimed Dallas Black Dance Theater. Her classical training and vocal technique made her one of the sought-after upperclassmen at her school, where she acquired her first professional gig as a background singer, which steered her in the direction to perform at the prestigious Fairmount Hotel’s Venetian Room and invitation to sing at Carnegie Hall with her high school choir.
After graduating high school, Dionne attended Lincoln University in Pennsylvania, majoring in English and Education. Although she was an astute academic student, her desire to pursue her love for music increased. Following graduating from Lincoln University with her Bachelor’s degree, Dionne received opportunities to sing background for gospel star LaShun Pace and was lead vocalist for The Odyssey Big Band, singing jazz arrangements of Aretha Franklin, Natalie Cole and Norah Jones. For Dionne, music is the essence of her being as she states, “I wake up every morning singing—whether I’m excited, furious, confused or whatever else I might feel. There is music in my head, coming out of me all of the time.” Along with following her passion in music, Dionne has worked extensively with young girls as the Deputy Director of an arts and academics program in Washington D.C.; to help young girls with their self-image, leadership skills and sense of purpose. She was also a teacher for many years working in the Baltimore area. Her musical pursuits have helped catapult her to continue her educational outreach in helping young girls to follow their dreams whether in music or academics.
Dionne’s gift is the ability to express thoughtful themes in simple yet poetic terms. In 2010, she developed her own publishing company, Lyrics First Music to help fulfill her gift of songwriting. “The words and thoughts you share are very important, especially the way they are received by young people. Whether I’m 53 or 93 – writing for myself or someone else – lyrics as a priority is never going to change for me,” expressed by the songstress. Also in the same year she was signed by BLG Music Group’s 111 East Records, where her EP “Living In The Music” was released and debuted #1 on Amazon’s soul charts. The EP received consistent radio rotation on more than 20 radio and internet stations in both the U.S. and International markets. Her sound was recognized by those in the United Kingdom, France, Germany and Japan. In 2011, she was recognized in the Washington D.C. tri-state area by former founder and CEO of Uptown Records, Andre Harrell, for his soul superstar search, where she was a finalist in the competition.
She also was a finalist the same year as well in the Budweiser’s Opening Act competition in Philadelphia. Both competitions helped catapult her career in the music industry.
Currently, Dionne is in preparation for the release of her highly anticipated new album entitled Helium, which in relevance means expanding the possibilities – as this is the focal point for creating this album. As she states, “That’s what this project is doing for me personally and musically. It pushed me to extend myself. My first project was an experiment of being ‘unrealistic’ and ‘living in the music’ that brought surprising dividends. With Helium, I’m maneuvering this musical hot air balloon to all the places I want to go, and also trusting it to guide in concert with the Universe.” Her lead single from the album is “Swim Around”, which describes her resolution when faced with life’s greatest challenges. “I hope it inspires people to see their challenges and move through them,” says Dionne. Helium features notable producers: Ty Macklin (India Arie, Noel Gourdin and Erykah Badu), Maurice “MoDigga” Randolph (Raheem DeVaughn and Cheryl Pepsii Riley), Tony Ballard (CommonFolk, Rickey Smiley Show Theme), Ahmed Sirour (Eric Roberson and DJ Spinna) and David P. Stevens (Frank McComb, Gerald Albright and Carol Riddick). Musicians featured on this album include: King Robinson, Jr. (on drums), Kevin Arthur (on bass), Drew Zaremba (on saxophone), Michael Campagna (on trumpet), Alan K. Green (percussion) and Allen Cato (on guitar). Helium will be released June 27, 2014, and will be available on Amazon and iTunes.

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Final Rule: Elimination of Double Support Payments
June 7, 1984
TO:STATE AGENCIES ADMINISTERING CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PLANS UNDER TITLE IV-D OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT AND OTHER INTERESTED INDIVIDUALS
SUBJECT: Elimination of Double Support Payments
REFERENCE: 45 CFR 302.32
These are final regulations implementing section 173 of P.L. 97-248, the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982, that require a State to pay, directly to a family, any child support payments for any month following the first month in which the amount collected is sufficient to cause ineligibility for Aid to Families with Dependent Children.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Effective May 29, 1984, except where the Secretary determines that State legislation is required in order to conform with State plan requirements, in accordance with section 176 P.L. 97-248.
SUPERSEDED MATERIAL: OCSE-AT-83-5, dated February 3, 1983.
INQUIRIES TO: OCSE Regional Representatives.
Office of Child Support Enforcement
DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES
Office of Child Support Enforcement
45 CFR Part 302
Elimination of Double Support Payments
AGENCY: Office of Child Support Enforcement (OCSE), HHS.
ACTION: Final Rule.
SUMMARY: Section 173 of Pub.L. 97-248, the Tax Equity and Fiscal Responsibility Act of 1982, amends section 454(5) of the Social Security Act to require a State to pay directly to a family any child support payments for any month following the first month in which the amount collected is sufficient to cause ineligibility for Aid to Families with Dependent Children (AFDC). This will eliminate the situation which existed prior to the enactment of section 173 of Pub.L. 97-248 in which a family would receive, during the first month of ineligibility, both the support payment which caused AFDC ineligibility and the support payment collected during the first month of ineligibility. To implement section 173, these regulations amend 45 CFR 302.32 to require the State to use the support payment used to determine a family ineligible for AFDC to reimburse itself and the Federal government, in accordance with 45 CFR 302.51 for assistance payments made to the family.
EFFECTIVE DATE: Effective upon publication, except where the Secretary determines that State legislation is required in order to conform the State plan to these requirements. In such an event, the State plan shall not be regarded as failing to comply with these requirements solely by reason of its failure to meet the requirements prior to the end of the first session (whether regular, special, budget or other session) of the State legislature which begins after October 1, 1982, or which began prior to October 1, 1982, and remained in session until at least October 26, 1982. This is in accordance with section 176 of Pub.L. 97-248. Requests for extension of the effective date must be sent to the Regional Representative of the appropriate OCSE Regional Office and a copy of the request to the Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Carol Jordan, (301) 443-5350.
Prior to enactment of section 173 of Pub. L. 97-248, section 454(5) of the Social Security Act (the Act) required IV-D agencies to pay directly to the family the full amount of the child support which was collected and used to determine the family's ineligibility for an assistance payment under the AFDC program. This amount was paid to the family in the first month the family was ineligible for an AFDC payment. In addition, the family is entitled to receive any current support which is paid during the first month of ineligibility.
The following example illustrates a typical situation occurring under the old section 454(5). The IV-A agency makes the January assistance payment to the family. On January 15 the IV-D agency collects a payment equal to the current support obligation for January. The IV-D agency notifies the IV-A agency of the amount of this collection on February 14. The IV-A agency uses the amount of the January support collection to redetermine the family's eligibility for AFDC and on March 7, determines that the amount collected is sufficient to cause ineligibility. The IV-A agency then notifies the family and the IV-D agency that assistance terminates effective March 31. The IV-D agency pays the family the January support collection in April, the first month of ineligibility for AFDC. The IV-D agency also forwards any April support collection to the family as soon as it is received. The family thus receives two child support payments in the first month of ineligibility for AFDC and the State and Federal governments are not reimbursed for the January assistance payment. Another way to describe this situation is that the family receives both the AFDC payment and the child support collection for January.
Section 173 of Pub. L. 97-248 amended section 454(5) of the Act to require States to pay directly to the family any support payments for any month following the first month in which the amount collected is sufficient to make the family ineligible for assistance. The effect of this amendment is that the State will use the support payment which caused AFDC ineligibility to reimburse itself and the Federal government for any AFDC payment made to the family. The effective date for this amendment was October 1, 1982.
These regulations revise 45 CFR 302.32(a) and (b) to implement section 454(5) of the Act as amended by Pub.L. 97-248. Former regulations at § 302.32(b) required the IV-D agency to pay directly to the family any child support payment which was sufficient to make the family ineligible for AFDC. These regulations amend § 302.32(b) by deleting the requirement that the IV-D agency must pay the support which caused ineligibility directly to the family. Instead, they require the IV-D agency to distribute the amount collected pursuant to 45 CFR 302.51. Therefore, the child support which makes the family ineligible will be used by the IV-D agency to reimburse the State and Federal governments for any assistance payment made to the family. Thus, the family would no longer receive two support payments in the first month of ineligibility; the first being the collection which caused the ineligibility and the second being the support collected during the first month of ineligibility. We made a technical change to § 302.32(a) to conform with the revised § 302.32(b).
The changes made by these regulations would have the following effect on the example described earlier under "Background". The IV-A agency terminates assistance effective March 31 based on a support payment collected by the IV-D agency in January and reported to the IV-A agency in February. The State uses the January support collection which caused AFDC ineligibility to reimburse itself and the Federal government for assistance paid to the family and forwards the April (the first month of ineligibility) support collection to the family as soon as it is received. It is essential that the IV-D agency forward the support payment collected during the first month of ineligibility to the family as quickly as possible. Since AFDC will have been terminated, the family may be totally dependent on the support payment to meet its needs. Therefore, we urge States to forward that support payment to the family within 2 days of its receipt, if possible, to ensure continued self-sufficiency and to avoid a return to the public assistance rolls.
Response to Comments
We received two comments in response to the interim final regulations published in the Federal Register on January 20, 1983. Both comments were from State agencies. One State agency submitted a general comment in support of the regulations. The other State agency submitted comments which we are responding to as follows.
Comment: The regulations erroneously assume that the absent parent will make continuous monthly support payments.
Response: We recognize that child support obligations are not always met in a timely and responsible manner. However, these regulations implement section 454(5) of the Act which does not permit a State to pay the child support payment that caused ineligibility to the family in the first month of ineligibility. This payment is retained and used to reimburse the State for the assistance paid in the month that the child support which caused ineligibility was collected. As a result, the family is only entitled to any child support payment received by the IV-D agency in the first month of ineligibility. Therefore, we stress that the IV-D agency should forward the support payment collected during the first month of ineligibility to the family as quickly as possible, since the family may be totally dependent on the support payment to meet its needs. If the family does not receive a support payment in the first month of ineligibility, the family may reapply for AFDC.
Comment: In some States, clients who continue to receive IV-D services would never receive a double payment under the previous regulations. The State paid the family the collection that caused ineligibility in the first month of ineligibility because all child support payments are paid to the local Clerk of Court and forwarded to the IV-D agency in the next month. Therefore, the family would not receive the support due in the initial month of ineligibility until the next month and would only receive one payment, i.e., the collection that caused the ineligibility. These States should be allowed to continue distributing child support payments under the previous regulations.
Response: The commenter is correct that no double payment is made to individuals who continue to receive IV-D services in the first month of ineligibility for AFDC in its example. However, the double payment occurs because the family receives both the child support payment that caused ineligibility and the AFDC payment for the same month. State and Federal governments are not reimbursed for the AFDC payment made in the month the child support payment that caused ineligibility was collected (January, in the example under "Background").
In addition, the situation describe by the commenter occurs only while the client continues to receive IV-D services. There would be a double payment in the first month the child support is paid directly to the family. For example, if the parent ceases receiving IV-D services in March, the family would receive both the child support for February, forwarded to the custodial parent by the IV-D agency in March, and the child support for March, received directly by the custodial parent.
Section 173 of Pub.L. 97-248 amends section 454(5) of the Act and these regulations implement the amended statute. Therefore, there is no authority to use the previous regulations because the statutory basis for the previous regulations has been changed.
Comment: Most States are unable to forward the support payment for the month of ineligibility to the family within two days of its receipt.
Response: The regulations do not require States to forward collections to the family within two days. This time frame is set forth in the preamble as an optimal goal. In States that do not have this capability, it may be possible to make procedural changes to reduce the time it currently takes to forward payments to the family.
Changes to Interim Final Regulations
We have considered the comments submitted and have determined that no changes are necessary to the interim final regulations as a result of comments received. We have made a technical change to delete the word "child" in the title and paragraph (a) of § 302.32. The word "child" was deleted in the December 23, 1982, Federal Register publication (47 FR 57277) of regulations governing collection of support for certain adults and inadvertently included in the January 20 interim final regulations at issue in this document. Therefore, we have corrected the technical error in this document.
Paperwork Reduction Act
These regulations contain no information collection requirements which require Office of Management and Budget approval under the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1980 (Pub.L. 96-511).
Section 1(b) of Executive Order 12291 states that a major rule is one that is likely to result in:
(1) An annual effect on the economy of $100 million or more;
(2) A major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual industries, Federal, State, or local government agencies, or geographic regions; or
(3) Significant adverse effects on competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the ability of United States-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based enterprises in domestic or export markets.
The Senate Finance Committee Report 97-494, dated July 12, 1982, estimated that implementation of section 173 of Pub.L. 97-248 would result in Federal savings of $3 million in FY '83 and $4 million in FY '84. In addition to the insignificant annual effect on the economy, elimination of the double payment will not increase costs or prices as described in criterion (2), or result in significant adverse effects on the entities described in criterion (3). Any cost impact is a result of the statutory change.
For these reasons, the Secretary has determined that this document is not a major rule as described by Executive Order 12291, because it does not meet any of the criteria set forth in Section I of the Executive Order. The Secretary also certifies that because these regulations apply to States and will not have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small entities, they do not require a regulatory flexibility analysis as provided in Pub.L. 96-354, the Regulatory Flexibility Act of 1980.
List of Subjects in 45 CFR Part 302
Child welfare, Grant programs - social programs.
The interim final regulations in § 302.32 published in the Federal Register on January 20, 1983 (48 FR 2540) are adopted as final with the following changes: Remove the word "child" from the title and from paragraph (a). Paragraph (b) is reprinted without change for the convenience of the reader.
§ 302.32 Support payments to the IV-D agency.
The State plan shall provide that:
(a) In any case in which support payments are collected for a recipient of aid under the State's title IV-A plan with respect to whom an assignment under § 232.11 is effective, such payments shall be made to the IV-D agency and shall not be paid directly to the family.
(b) As soon as possible but not later than 30 days after the end of a month the IV-D agency will inform the agency administering the State's title IV-A plan of the amount of the collection which represents payment on the required support obligation for that month as determined in § 302.51(a). Upon being informed of this amount, the IV-A agency will determine if such amount is sufficient to make the family ineligible for an assistance payment pursuant to the State's IV-A plan (See § 232.20 of Chapter II of this title). If such amount is sufficient to make the family ineligible for an assistance payment, the IV-A agency will notify the IV-D agency and the IV-D agency will distribute the amount collected pursuant to § 302.51 of this part. The IV-D agency will notify the family if it will continue to collect and distribute current support payments pursuant to § 302.51(e)(1) of this part.
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(Section 1102 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1302) and Section 454(5) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 654(5)
(Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance Program No. 13.679, Child Support Enforcement Program.)
Dated: April 5, 1984.
Martha A. McSteen,
Director, Office of Child Support Enforcement
Approved: May 1, 1984.
Margaret M. Heckler,
(FR Doc. 84-13721 Filed 5-25-84; 8:45 am)
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Hellcat Optics - Thoughts & Considerations
I actually own multiple Hellcats and have used all of the reflex sights I discuss.
An Examination of the Red Dot Sights for the Springfield Armory Hellcat Pistol
The Springfield Hellcat is an amazing micro-compact pistol designed to use a red dot sight.
Red dot sights, also known as reflex sights, are specialized optics created to assist people in delivering fast, accurate shooting in defensive encounters.
For armed citizens defending against a felonious assault or as a police officer using the Hellcat as a back up gun - the Hellcat OSP is an ideal weapon for the good guys. Equipped with an optic, the Hellcat pistol is an amazing CCW tool.
If you need a Springfield Hellcat with a red dot, I hope to offer you some solid advice with which you can make some buying decisions.
First of all, optics can direct mount to the Hellcat slide. Any RDS with a RMSc-type footprint can mount directly to the slide. Without using a plate, the optic fits lower and closer to the bore axis.
Since these optics are mounted lower, most Hellcat optics allow for co-witnessing of the U-Dot sights that are standard from the factory.
What are the best options?
How to mount the optic?
Most red dot sight mount directly to the Hellcat slide.
A few optics do require mounting plates. The Trijicon RMRcc, for example, needs a third party plate which makes this sight less than ideal. Likewise, Holosun has an incompatible footprint that requires minor machining.
In the coming months, I plan on testing all of the sighting options I can find for the Springfield pistol. As I conduct evaluations on them, I will update the above site to keep you informed on how they performed and what you can expect from them.


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A stack is an abstract data type that follows FILO (First-In-Last-Out) principle while inserting and deleting elements. Which means the element which is inserted first will be deleted last and the element inserted last will be deleted first. Stack can be implemented using arrays or linked list. Here we are creating stack using arrays in golang. Knowledge of golang slices will be an added advantage.
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Although it can be irritating to dog owners, it is normal for these animals to mark territory, which can happen when they are excited, anxious or curious about a new object or environment, and especially when they feel that there is urine from another dog there.. One of the best ways to minimize this behavior is to neuter the pet; Also, try not to expose him to too many stressful situations and train him to know how to behave in times of high excitement or anxiety.
Part 1 of 3: Seeking Veterinary Help
Step 1. Consult a veterinarian to rule out hidden medical problems
When the dog is urinating around the house, it is likely that he is just marking territory; this inappropriate behavior, however, can also indicate a more serious problem, such as a urinary tract infection. When you're not sure what's causing him to behave this way, it's a good idea to take him to the vet.
- Inform the professional when the behavior started, as well as if you noticed anything that could signal an illness or any other unusual attitude or symptom.
- Changes in the dog's environment or routine – such as a new pet in the house – are also important.
Step 2. Neuter the dog
Dogs that are fully sexually mature, but have not yet been neutered, are more likely to mark territory. If you have not yet made an appointment, do so as soon as possible so that the details of the operation are organized.
- The sooner he is neutered, the greater the chance of diminishing or even making the “mania” of marking territory with urine disappear.
- Dogs that are already in the habit of doing this may even reduce the frequency, but chances are you'll have to train them too.
if the cost of castration is a concern, do a research to find out if there is any place that performs the surgery at an affordable price. Also visit area veterinary clinics and animal shelters.
Step 3. Ask your veterinarian about medications that can treat anxiety in dogs
She is a frequent “culprit” in these cases of marking territory; the best solution is always to attack the cause of the anxiety, but medication may already be helpful. At the veterinarian, ask if anxiolytics can help calm the pet down while you try to combat the behavior.
An antidepressant, tricyclic or SSRI (Selective Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor) types can help calm the dog down and make it not want to leave its mark all over the house
Step 4. Look for recommendations for trainers if you need more help
When other approaches don't work – or you're not sure where to start – ask the vet to appoint a trainer. They will be very helpful in getting the root of the problem addressed; in addition, they will indicate which strategies can be adopted to change the pet's behavior.
- Still, take the dog to the vet before a handler. In addition to being able to recommend a trusted professional, the veterinarian will also diagnose and treat any physical problems that may be present, which are outside the scope of trainers.
- The trainer can help to find out if the dog is really marking territory or if it is some other behavioral disorder, such as submission urination or excitement, or inadequate training.
Part 2 of 3: Dealing with Environmental Interferences
Step 1. Identify possible sources of stress for the pet
Again, anxiety, stress and the feeling of being threatened can cause them to start marking territory with urine. Analyze whether anything may have changed in the animal's routine or environment; when identifying the source of the problem, it is enough to eliminate it or try to modify its behavior near the “source” of the anxiety. Some of the possible causes are:
- A new resident in the house – be it a pet or a human.
- New furniture or unknown objects in the dog's environment.
- Noises or smells strange to him in the residence.
- A recent move.
- Changes in the owner's routine, such as a new work schedule.
Step 2. Supervise the dog when he is near new objects or surroundings
When bringing something new into the house, such as furniture or a plant, observe how the animal behaves when approaching the object. Let him sniff it out and explore it, but take it away when you notice the dog is lifting his leg or showing signs that he's going to leave his mark there. Likewise, keep an eye out when he's exploring new places, like a new house or a friend's apartment, for example.
It can be helpful to carry him on a leash when exploring new locations. It will be easier to take control of the pet when you realize it will mark territory
Step 3. Gradually introduce the dog to new animals and people
When bringing a new pet, roommate or relative into the house, it is essential to make the introduction calm and positive for your pet. Always keep an eye on the interactions between him and the “new” element until he gets used to the person's presence. Initially, the meetings should be brief.
When the dog is close to the newcomer, the experience should be pleasant. Play with your pet, pet, praise him and give him snacks when he behaves well (noticing that he didn't get upset and obeyed your orders, for example)
Dogs that like to mark territory will be encouraged to urinate when smelling excreta or sexual secretions from other dogs. Keep yours away from bitches in heat or places that have been marked by other animals.
Step 4. Thoroughly clean the areas that were previously marked
It doesn't matter if your pet urinated or not; It is vital to do a good cleaning to get rid of any trace of the smell. Otherwise, the pet is likely to relieve itself there; buy an enzymatic detergent aimed at breaking down and removing stains and odors from pet urine.
- Do not use steam cleaners or cleaners with strong smells such as ammonia or vinegar. The first method can cause the urine odor to become embedded in the material, while more intense chemical smells can even encourage the dog to urinate even more on the site.
- Enzymatic detergents are available at pet supply stores or even in the cleaning section of grocery stores.
Step 5. Keep the dog away from objects and places he wants to mark
If he insists on urinating in a certain place, the best option may be to keep him out; install a fence or leave the door closed. When you notice that your pet may even want to mark objects that you don't know – such as the shoes or purse of someone who is visiting the residence –, leave them in a closet or closed room.
When you cannot prevent the animal from accessing the place it likes to mark, try to change its associations with that area. For example: entertain him with games or offer him a treat when you are near a place where he urinated
Step 6. Prevent the dog from seeing the outside of the house, either through windows or doors
Sometimes the habit of scoring a point happens when he sees dogs, cats, or any other animal outside the home; to prevent this from happening, use curtains and block his view. Another option is to prevent access to windows and doors when you are not at home.
Look for ways to discourage other animals from coming near your home, especially when your pet is always near windows and doors. For example: close trash bags tightly or use devices that scare them away through odors or sounds
Step 7. Leave the dog in a cage if not around
This is the best option to prevent him from urinating in the house when the owner leaves, as it is a good way to make the pet realize that it is not acceptable to mark territory for not being "supervised".
If he's not used to being in the cage, you can try putting him in a smaller room in the house that's easy to clean, such as the laundry room, bathroom, or kitchen. Always provide water and feed, as well as toys, so the dog can be distracted
Step 8. Use a pheromone diffuser, such as Adaptil, which emits the natural odor that mothers produce to calm their puppies
Put it in a place you think the dog will be able to mark; this way, this point will already have a pleasant and familiar scent for the pet.
- Buy these products at pet stores and even at veterinary clinics.
- Dog calming pheromones are also available in spray form or on collars.
Part 3 of 3: Fighting Behavior Through Training
Step 1. Distract the dog with a loud noise when you suspect he is about to make his mark
As soon as you notice that you are going to urinate in an inappropriate place, make a loud noise to stop it; clap loudly and say "No!" with firmness it can work.
- Sniffing a spot for a long time can indicate that the dog wants to urinate there.
- Pay attention to common postures he adopts when marking territory, such as raising his paw or leaning against something. Females can even support both hind legs against the object or a wall so that the urine can be expelled as high as possible!
Step 2. Take the pet out of the house immediately and encourage him to relieve himself when you catch him trying to urinate "on the spot"
It's a way of showing that the right place to do one's needs is outside the home, not inside.
When urinating outside the house, pet him, praise and give him a treat
Leave an area for the dog to relieve itself in the garden or backyard. For example, teach him that it is okay to mark a log in the garden. Reward him with a treat if he urinates there.
Step 3. Use a collar to pull the dog, not letting him reach the places he usually marks
When training you not to urinate at a certain point, a collar or chest can help. As soon as you notice that the dog is sniffing with greater “hard”, carefully pull the collar to not let it reach where he wants to urinate.
For example: with the collar, you'll be able to avoid inappropriate behavior, while allowing the pet to explore a new room or an unknown object, taking it for a walk or even to places that can be stressful for the dog, such as the veterinarian
Step 4. Train him to stand by you in situations of anxiety or situations that might make him agitated
Owners who notice that dogs urinate when they are nervous can teach a simple command, such as "sit" or "lay down." Any order can be used to calm the pet in new situations or environments, preventing it from trying to mark territory.
For example, teach him to sit before taking him for a walk or giving him a new toy
Step 5. Fill the dog with toys and other distractions
In situations where you think he might want to urinate, a distraction may help. Have fun with the dog or give him something that makes him feel good, like a toy that needs to be taken apart to get to the treat.

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Best Poetry Series
The Improper Bostonian has called the Lizard Lounge Poetry Jam the best “Poetry Series” in the greater Boston area!
A great documentary about the local poetry scene in 1998. The Jeff Robinson Trio is up in there.

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It has already been confirmed that each PS4 purchase, will come with it’s own mono earbud headset. Whereas Microsoft has already acknowledged that their Xbox One consoles will not come with the headset, but they will all include the Kinect which has a mic built in it. The headsets from the Xbox 360 will not work on the Xbox One because the port for the headset jack will be different from the generation before.
The PS4 was at this weeks San Diego Comic Con, where fans got a chance to play on the upcoming console. The PS4 is $399, confirmed to be release in November.
This wasn’t really something that I ever thought about, but it was pretty interesting to find out.
What do you fans think of this news?


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Thanks for stopping by and checking out my blog. I'm hoping to make it more exciting soon, but I'm stuck on what exactly to do. If you have any ideas, feel free to leave me a comment! Also, check out my website and tell all of your family and friends!!
Ok...I know that I've been slacking on my blog which is one of the reasons why I took so long to create one, but I'm trying my best. My craft show went ok...didn't break even, but a great learning experience!
This weekend, Friday, November 27, 2009 through Monday, November 30, 2009, I will be having a 20% off your entire order. Just put "BLKFRI" in the message to sender box during checkout and I will send you an adjusted PayPal invoice :)
Check out all of the new stuff in my Etsy shop too :)
I know that the world revolved around technology, but my goodness...I feel like I can't do anything with my computer back to the way it was and my printer working... like my brain can't work if my computer doesn't....it's crazy!!
Ok, so I am currently having some computer issues and am unable to do pictures right now, so I am not listing anything new. However, I am making lots of new things and my shop is very much still open. I have a craft show a week from yesterday and my new computer won't let me print to my printer, so this is proving to be very challenging to get ready for the craft show. Can't do anything about these problems until tomorrow, so I guess it's time to keep creating!
The holidays will be here before we know it, so get stocked up on your holiday cards before time runs out!
October 30-November 1, 2009: BOGO! Buy 1, get 1 free (of equal or lesser value)! Put "weekend deals" in the notes to seller box during checkout! I will either refund you via paypal or send you a revised invoice!
I found out Saturday that I am going to be doing my first craft show in 3 weeks and I'm going a bit crazy. I'm excited and nervous all at the same time. I have read several posts in the forum on Etsy so I know what I need to do, it's just a matter of getting it all done before Nov. 14. The good part is that it is a small craft fair, at one of the local elementary schools, but still, I want to make sure I am prepared!
I live in VT and have been making jewelry for 5 years, and have been adding other crafts over the last few years. I enjoy crafts so much that I have decided to make a business out of it. I came up with my business name Creative Minds, while making working on one of my many creations. I also greatly enjoy kids and babysit frequently. I hope to one day be able to open a craft store, both selling a wide range of supplies and a place for kids to do crafts, and kids craft classes.


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Guide to PHASE 3: PROVIDER RELIEF FUNDING
On October 1, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) - through the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) – announced it is dedicating an additional $20 billion in new funding as part of Phase 3 of the General Distribution allocation.
From October 5 - November 6, 2020, providers who both have and have not received distributions from HHS will be able to apply for additional funding.
The additional funding is a response to the ongoing pandemic and the increased need to deliver quality care. The CDC reiterated that for many, the symptoms of anxiety, depression and other behavioral health issues have escalated from the stay at home orders and feelings of isolation. Now, there will be expanded eligibility to apply for HHS funding to such providers as addiction counseling centers, mental health counselors, and psychiatrists.
Who is eligible?
- Providers who previously have not received funding up to 2% of their annual revenue through previous general distribution payments. For providers who have received funding up to 2% of their annual revenue, they may submit additional documentation to demonstrate financial loses and change in operating expenses.
- Behavioral health providers, including those that previously received funding and new providers.
- Healthcare providers that began practicing January 1, 2020 through March 31, 2020. This includes Medicare, Medicaid, CHIP, dentists, assisted living facilities and behavioral health providers.
How will the money be distributed?
If a provider was eligible for payment equal to approximately 2% of patient care revenue from prior distributions, HHS will distribute payments up to the 2% threshold. Once those payments are made, HHS will distribute the remaining balance of $20 billion through “an equitable add-on payment”.
The payment will be determined using the following factors:
- A provider’s change in operating revenues from patient care. Please note this is yet to be defined.
- A provider’s change in operating expenses from patient care, including expenses incurred related to coronavirus. This also has yet to be defined.
- Payments already received through prior Provider Relief Fund distributions. This would include Payroll Protection funds, Prior HHS Funds as well as state funds received through the Care Act and distributed through various state grant processes.
Apply early. HHS is encouraging providers to apply early so they can perform the calculations as quickly as possible and promptly disperse the money to healthcare providers. Exact details have not been provided about the required information for the application process.
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Place the garlic, 2tsp sea salt, the fennel and rosemary into a food processor. Pulse to a coarse purée, then transfer to a sieve and leave for 15 minutes for the excess water to drain out. Skin the chorizo then mix the filling together in a small bowl to create a smooth paste.
Lay the pork on a board, skin-side down. Spread over the chunky fennel purée, then top with a layer of the chorizo paste.
Roll up the pork from one short end to the other and, with a second pair of hands, tie the pork securely at 3cm (1¼in) intervals. Transfer to the roasting tin and place in the bottom of the fridge to marinate overnight.
Remove the pork from the fridge and leave at room temperature for 30 minutes. Heat the oven to 240C, 220C fan, 475F, gas 9. Rub the remaining 2tsp salt and fennel seeds over the pork skin. Roast in the top of the oven for 30 to 40 minutes.
Turn down the temperature to 170C, 150C fan, 325F, gas 3 and cook in the middle of the oven for 3 hours. Remove and leave to rest for 20 minutes before carving.
- 2 heads garlic, cloves peeled
- 4tsp sea salt
- 1 bulb fennel, trimmed and cut into wedges
- 5 sprigs rosemary, leaves only
- 3-4 large cooking chorizo
- 2kg (4½lb) British free-range pork belly, boned and skin scored
- 1tsp fennel seed
- You will need
- large roasting tin, double lined with foil
Top Tip for making Pork Stuffed with Fennel and Chorizo
Spread out the filling then cut several long lengths of butcher’s string. As you roll and hold, your “sous chef” can tie for you.
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The 2017 Grawemeyer Awards Lecture Series presents
Breaking White Supremacy: The Black Social Gospel as New Abolitionism
Winner of the 2017 Grawemeyer Award in Religion
April 18, 2017, 7 p.m.
The Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s left a lasting impact on how our society addresses racial injustices. With noteworthy spiritual leaders such as the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the helm, the movement has influenced generations of social justice advocates. But what influenced the Civil Rights Movement?
In his Grawemeyer Award winning book, The New Abolition: W. E. B. Du Bois and the Black Social Gospel, renowned social ethicist Gary Dorrien describes the early history of the Black Social Gospel from its nineteenth-century founding to its close association in the twentieth century with W. E. B. Du Bois. He offers a new perspective on modern Christianity and the Civil Rights Era by delineating the tradition of social justice theology and activism that led to Martin Luther King, Jr.
In his lecture, “Breaking White Supremacy: The Black Social Gospel as New Abolitionism,” Dorrien will discuss how the Black Social Gospel became an important tradition of religious thought and resistance, helping to create an alternative public sphere of excluded voices and providing the intellectual underpinnings of the civil rights movement.
The lecture is free and open to the public.


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Their relationship began when Jake Heaps was a sophomore in high school. Heaps set foot on the BYU campus to attend a football camp, and right then Brandon Doman knew instantly the player before him would turn out to be a star.
Doman was not exactly in the minority there. Heaps became one of the top quarterbacks in his recruiting class out of Issaquah, Wash., a player so highly touted, powerhouse schools from the West Coast to the East Coast wanted him. Many thought hometown Washington would win out in the fierce recruiting battle that ensued.
But BYU had something Washington did not -- Doman. The two forged an instant bond.
"He trusted me more than everyone else," Doman says now. "He related to me in a unique way because of my experiences as a quarterback at BYU. I played in the NFL. He related to me because of our faith, and the demands placed on him. He bounced things off me he could not ask other coaches."
Indeed, Doman turned out to be a big reason why Heaps chose the Cougars. So it is understandable why there is little trepidation about what awaits them this season. Doman was promoted from quarterbacks coach to offensive coordinator to his young protégé, and the strong relationship the two already have should make the move rather seamless when the season begins.
"I’ve been around a lot of great quarterbacks coaches, and he’s one of the best there is," Heaps says. "To be able to be around him and pick his brain and to be able to to have the opportunity to not only have him as my coach but now as the offensive coordinator, being able to be on the same page and work together, it’s just phenomenal. We’re very close. It gets as close as you can get between a coach and a player."
Doman is implementing an offense that should hearken back to the days when he played from 1998 to 2001. Not so much spread, but more a version of the West Coast offense, there will be some noticeable differences. Heaps will be dropping back to pass from center, a new development for a shotgun-style quarterback.
But chief among the differences from last season is having one quarterback under center. Last season, the Cougars floundered in the first half of the season because coach Bronco Mendenhall could not decide between Heaps and Riley Nelson -- more of a runner than a passer. Mendenhall has repeated that winning the opener against Washington was the worst thing that could have happened, because it gave him a false sense of the merits of a two-quarterback system.
After Nelson was lost for the season with a shoulder injury, the team was turned over to the true freshman Heaps. He got better as the season progressed and closed the season by setting a BYU bowl record with four touchdown throws in an easy win over UTEP in the New Mexico Bowl. He finished the year throwing for 2,316 yards and 15 touchdown passes -- pretty paltry numbers for a team used to having a 3,000-yard passer.
Much of what happened last season was out of Heaps' control. But he went into the spring and summer with the knowledge that he would be the full-time starter in 2011 and acted that way. Heaps took on more of a leadership role and worked to get better. He put on 15 pounds to help increase the strength in his upper and lower body and to help him with the rigors of being a starting quarterback.
Heaps also spent more time watching film and working out with his receivers. BYU was plagued by dropped balls last season, perhaps in part because Heaps did not have as many reps with his receivers during fall practice and the early part of the season. Now, he feels as if his receivers recognize the type of ball he throws and where he is going with it. That has helped him grow as a leader, even though he is just a sophomore.
"I've seen more confidence, more leadership. He's really grown into his role as a quarterback," offensive tackle Matt Reynolds said. "That position is just naturally one of the leaders of the team and he's embraced that and grown into that."
The return of Heaps has BYU fans excited, especially with the talent at the skill positions. Indeed, Doman said, "People think Jake is better than Jake is right now" in the hopes of perhaps tempering some of the expectations. But there is no question Heaps has the talent, confidence and ability to get BYU back to a 10-win season.
And he has the perfect coordinator to help him get there.

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The government has rebutted a second complaint reportedly made by Thailand about building work being carried out on the Thai-Cambodian border.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday released a letter sent to the Thai government rejecting claims by Bangkok that recent repair work at the Keo Sikha Kiri Svara pagoda near Preah Vihear temple was carried out on Thai territory.
Sent on Tuesday, the letter followed a day after the Foreign Ministry publicly released a similarly worded letter, also sent to the Thai government, denying claims by Thailand that a cable car near Ta Krabey temple in Oddar Meanchey province was being built on Thai soil.
“The Kingdom of Cambodia wishes to reiterate that the Keo Sikha Kiri Svara pagoda, which is located in the vicinity of the Temple of Preah Vihear, is clearly situated within the territory of Cambodia according to the Dangrek Map drawn by the Franco-Siamese Commission in 1908,” the government states in its latest letter.
“The recent repair work at the…pagoda was conducted entirely within the territory of Cambodia. Cambodia, therefore, totally rejects once again the baseless allegation of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Thailand.”
Cambodian Foreign Ministry spokesman Koy Kuong said yesterday that the two letters were sent in response to two separate notes received by the Cambodian Embassy in Bangkok on April 9.
Mr Kuong declined to release a copy of the original notes sent by Thailand, saying that only the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs could make the documents public. A person who answered the phone at the Thai Ministry of Foreign Affairs yesterday said no officials were working as it was a public holiday.
Mr Kuong said the border demarcation process with Thailand had stalled due to Thailand’s “unwillingness” to talk to Cambodia about border issues in good faith.
“We have tried to be patient…but the Thai side is not willing,” Mr Kuong said.

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