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Then, from 11th January 2010, sold via Beggars Archive website.
Tracks are live studio recordings from 1979, restored from cassette tape.
See also the bootleg LP version of this cd, that includes two more tracks.
℗1997 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd. ©1997 Beggars Banquet Records Ltd. The copyright in this sound recording is owned by Beggars Banquet Records Ltd. Made in England.
All songs published by Beggars Banquet Music Ltd. / Momentum Music Ltd. (PRS) except track 4 Wizard Artists (Bahama) Ltd
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Info About Kombucha Tea
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What is KombuchaKombucha is a invigorating tea-based probiotic beverage that many drink for its health benefits or medicinal reasons. There is scientific data supporting health benefits but unfortunately few studies or have been conducted mainly due to the cost of such studies. There are many centuries of popular stories supporting health benefits attributed to this probiotic tea. Kombucha is available commercially but can easily be made at home by fermenting tea using a spongy mass of yeast and bacteria often nicknamed a SCOBY. This forms the kombucha culture which is also most often referred to as the "mushroom" although it is not a true mushroom. It grows on the surface of the fermenting tea while the tea is fermenting and resembles a whitish colored pancake.
On this web site you can read the actual testaments of those who enjoy this venerated beverage. There are many more testimonials about the health benefits from others on the Testament Page.
Many hundreds of thousands drink this delicious fermented tea daily around the globe and talk of the health benefits of this amazing tea!
Google's Chef, Josef Desimone, makes Kombucha Tea to serve to Google personnel. Almost 100 glasses are served each day in Google cafeterias as is mentioned in Wikipedia.
Kombucha is not a true mushroom but it is commonly called a mushroom, it is more similar to a simple lichen. The pro-biotic bacteria and yeasts of the Kombucha are tiny bio-chemical engines adding various powerful metabolic acids, vitamins, and other health valuable constituents as the tea is fermenting. They help to boost the activities of the immune system and detoxify the body.
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Last season was not about winning for the Indiana Fever. It was about developing their group of young players and 2022 draft picks. Ranked at the bottom of the league in both offensive and defensive ratings, their record reflected that. Now, that very same rebuild is still far from done and the same mission will dictate the Fever’s 2023 season once again.
While this season might not bring much winning, it will bring some interesting new faces to Indiana, like this year’s number one draft pick Aliyah Boston and seventh overall pick Grace Berger. With Boston joining Kelsey Mitchell and last year’s lottery pick NaLyssa Smith, the Fever seem to have their building blocks for the future almost together now, but they are also bringing back pretty much everyone else from last year’s roster.
Most probably new head coach Christie Sides’ starting lineup will be Erica Wheeler, Kelsey Mitchell, Victoria Vivians, NaLyssa Smith and Aliyah Boston. The bench would then feature Grace Berger, Emma Cannon, Queen Egbo, Emily Engstler, Maya Caldwell and two players out of Kristy Wallace, Destanni Henderson, Lexie Hull and Taylor Mikesell. If they wanted to keep all three young prospects in Henderson, Hull, and Mikesell around, which certainly has its potential upsides, one of them could also take Caldwell’s place on the bench. No matter how the roster and rotations eventually pan out, this team still has a lot of development to go through on both ends of the floor as well as figure out certain fits and compatibility issues.
The only new arrivals from a quiet offseason are free agent signings Maya Caldwell and Erica Wheeler, and Kristy Wallace, who came over from the Atlanta Dream in exchange for Danielle Robinson. Wheeler, who is already 31-years old, might seem like an odd choice for a rebuilding team focused on its young talent, but the Fever had their reasons for signing the veteran to a two-year max deal. First of all, they could use some veteran guidance and an experienced voice in the locker room. Secondly, the Fever have not yet found their point guard of the future, and Wheeler can help them bridge the gap. That point guard might very well come out of the 2024 lottery, in which the Fever will undoubtedly have another pick, but for now, the Fever will first have to focus on determining their final roster and making it through the season. They assembled a group of interesting and promising players, but unfortunately, they won’t be able to keep all of them.
Wheeler and Mitchell, for example, have had some hiccups when they shared a backcourt in the past. Boston’s and Egbo’s skillsets are too similar to play them together, meaning that Emily Engstler would be the best option if the Fever wanted to have a third big next to their starting frontcourt. In that starting frontcourt there is a positional overlap between Boston and Smith, so Smith will be asked to extend her offensive game as the power forward to accommodate the team’s new star center. Furthermore, the team lacks perimeter and point of attack defense as well as some shooting outside of Mitchell, while a number of their players is also still getting used to the WNBA level. All these issues will have to be addressed by a first-year head coach. Sides has quite the coaching resume and is more than fit to run a team, but it might take some time for the young team to get used to a new coach, a new system, and the new culture Sides will establish in Indiana.
Thus, despite having an immensely promising young roster and a talented coach, the Fever might not play the prettiest basketball at times. This is not a team for casual basketball fans who just want to see some awesome plays and buckets, but that is okay. Losing and struggling through games is a part of rebuilding and while this young group develops, there will also be plenty of bright spots.
For one, even though there are certain issues to work out, Smith and Boston could form a formidable frontcourt somewhere down the line. Mitchell could make an All-Star game sometime in the near future. Engstler is on her way to become a great defensive playmaker. With Egbo as their backup center behind Boston, the Fever have rim protection and rebounding secured for pretty much the entire game. In other words: the Fever have a promising young core that is setting the foundation to be a competitive team in the future and has a clear direction.
Nevertheless, a postseason appearance or even some playoff success will have to wait a little longer for this group. The Fever will once again, and by design, finish at the bottom of the league, although they likely will exceed their five wins from last season and be more exciting to watch.

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NATIONAL EDGE DAY
National Edge Day on October 17th promotes a movement of youth refraining from using alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs.
As part of the Straight Edge movement, teens and young adults pledge to live a clean lifestyle. Many who follow the movement also abstain from recreational sex and unhealthy food choices.
The day also encourages the support of those who chose to live the Straight Edge lifestyle. Abstaining from tobacco, alcohol and recreational drugs is not an indication someone is dull. Many who live on the edge, do so without these chemical enhancements. Some may travel and explore the world. They may be thrill-seekers or collectors of knowledge. Perhaps they absorb languages and music instead.
HOW TO OBSERVE #NationalEdgeDay
Learn more about the Straight Edge movement and what it means. While most events occur on the East Coast, the movement is growing. Join an event near you or organize one. Share your events on social media using #NationalEdgeDay to post on social media.
NATIONAL EDGE DAY HISTORY
In 1999, the Straight Edge movement launch this national day with an event held in Boston, Massachusetts under the name of “Edge Fest.” Straight Edge is a subculture and subgenre of hardcore punk whose adherents refrain from using alcohol, tobacco, and other recreational drugs. The movement adopted the term from the song “Straight Edge” by the 1980s hardcore punk band, Minor Threat.
There are over 1,500 national days. Don’t miss a single one. Celebrate Every Day® with National Day Calendar®!

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McGraw: Country in the City
Ten-gallon hats aren’t typical in Manhattan, but there were practically enough to outfit Dallas on Tuesday night, when about 2,000 fans packed into the South Street Seaport for a free concert by country superstar Tim McGraw. McGraw, who’s married to Faith Hill (who wasn’t anywhere to be seen), kicked off the release of his new album “Set This Circus Down” by playing six songs — some new, some old — underneath a circus-style tent. “We were in Europe for the past three-and-a-half weeks, so it’s good to come back to the U.S. to an audience like this,” McGraw, 34, told the throng. With a backup singer, a fiddler and four guitarists, McGraw sang love ballads laced with lyrics of barbecues, mini-skirts and beer. He had plenty more backup from the audience, which sang along with his old songs and cheered the new ones. As a token of his appreciation, McGraw wiped down a guitarist’s baldhead and tossed the sweat rag to the crowd. That’s devotion.


X-37 Orbital Test Vehicle
In 2012, the Air Force sent an unmanned robot plane into space. It is scheduled to return today, completing its third voyage into space, one that began way back in the simpler days of 2012. The X-37B (not to be confused with the U.S. Navy’s terrestrial experimental unmanned X-47B airplane) is a known space plane with a secret purpose.
One early guess as to the function of the X-37B? It might ferry future troops into battle, taking them very high and then sending them back to Earth very fast. The fast transport mission doesn’t match the most striking feature of the X-37B’s performance, however, which is just how long it can stay in space. The space plane’s first major trip into orbit lasted for seven months, and the plane’s second kept it in space for 15 months. When it returns to Earth today, its third long trip into space, it will have been 22 months since it left in December 2012.
Long, unmanned trips aren’t the stuff of a troop transport. Instead, they’re the sort of things drones do. The U.S. Air Force’s fact sheet on the X-37B lists the official purpose of the craft as “reusable spacecraft technologies for America’s future in space and operating experiments which can be returned to, and examined, on Earth.” Speculation abounds that there’s an intelligence purpose to the missions, but the secrecy around the program means whatever the X-37B does besides test orbital re-entry will remain secret for some time.
Welcome back to Earth, secret space robot.
X-37B On Runway
Update 3:10 10/14/2014: The X-37B has not landed yet. The airspace around the Vandenberg Air Force Base, where the plane is expected to landed, is restricted to only official use through the 17th, and the airspace is closed from 8am to 5pm Wednesday. Expect the X-37B back on Earth not today, but soon.


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The NLRB upheld a regional decision stating that Duquesne University must start recognizing the collective bargaining rights of part-time instructors who voted to unionize in 2012. It doesn’t seem like this ruling, however, is going to have much of an actual effect on the actions of Duquesne administration–who wholeheartedly stand by their opinion that the federal labor board has no control over the Catholic university.
A similar situation seems to be playing out at Yale University. However, Yale’s argument has more to do with the union’s strategy for organizing its workers. The administration is still not convinced that Local 33’s micro-unit approach (one that kept 90 percent of the doctoral students out of the vote) was legal.
At Harvard, one group of grad students is working to get another election underway after the failed attempt last year by encouraging the NLRB to overturn the results. This is not unlikely, considering the NLRB’s recent leanings when it comes to academic institutions. Most recently, in an unprecedented decision involving George Washington University, the Board held that undergraduate resident advisors are eligible to unionize.


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New Scandinavian Cooking returns with a new location and a new host. Season two features the charming and lovely chef, Tina Nordström as our guide to the sights and tastes of the beautiful and bountiful nation of Sweden. Tina, one of Sweden's most popular celebrity chefs, brings her culinary skills to bear on the best ingredients that Sweden has to offer. And like the first series, all while located in some of the most beautiful and stunning landscapes in the world.
Tina Turner: All the Best-The Live Collection compiles all your favourite Tina songs from over the years. Legendary live renditions are belted out from the great rock n' soul diva, including "River Deep Mountain High", "Steamy Windows", "Goldeneye", "Private Dancer", "Let's Stay Together", "We Don't Need Another Hero", "It's Only Love" and "Nutbush".

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Measuring glucose response in low-carbohydrate foodsFebruary 2022
Many years ago, we were approached by a client with a request to measure postprandial glucose responses to foods that were very low in available carbohydrate. As a result, we developed the Equivalent Glycemic Load (EGL), a method based on a dose response comparison using white bread as a control. The method was remarkably precise, able to detect the consumption of 1 gram of available carbohydrate. After examining results over years of conducting this measure, we determined that we were able to keep the high level of accuracy and precision using one dosage of the white bread control, resulting in significant cost savings for our clients.
“We have seen an increase in the volume of EGL testing we are doing lately,” says Dr. Thomas Wolever, Senior Scientist at INQUIS. “The EGL method is very useful for ingredients such as novel sweeteners and fibers where not enough is known about the availability of the carbohydrate, either alone or as mixed with other ingredients. It’s also appropriate for ketogenic foods that are very low in carbohydrates, to determine if they have the effect on glucose that they are marketed to have.”


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On the second of January, Mom and I had our fancy New Year's meal (just one day late). Mom really wanted some sort of TJOC potato dish but I have made almost all of them. We decided to make Twice-baked sweet potatoes I (p. 302).
I baked three sweet potatoes and scraped out their guts:
I mashed the sweet potatoes with butter, hot cream, and salt.
I spooned the potato mixture back in to the potato shells, covered them with Au gratin II (p. 961) (which is breadcrumbs and dots of butter) and popped it in the oven:
Honestly, the twice baked sweet potatoes tasted pretty much like just like buttered baked sweet potatoes. Not really worth the extra steps, even though they were good. They heated up really well, which was great, because mom and I ate them for two additional meals. I did like the au gratin topping--TJOC says you can use au grain III, which uses cheese (I think that would be really strange on sweet potatoes).
The main dish was Steak Diane (p. 475). I had originally chosen against steak Diane because we didn't have brandy--I was going to make an orange, leek, and rosemary sauce for the steak. It was only after I was halfway through steak Diane that I realized I was making the wrong recipe--I'm not sure how that happened, the recipes aren't even in the same chapter. We still didn't have any brandy, so mom had to run out and get a small bottle.
The first step is to make Sauteed steak (p. 475). I seasoned a couple boneless ribeye steaks with salt and pepper and cooked them in a pan with a little olive oil:
After five minutes, I flipped the steaks:
Five more minutes and it was done! An extremely easy way to cook steak. I tend to broil all meat but this is a much better way to cook steak in the summer if you don't want to grill but don't want to turn on the oven.
Back to the steak Diane....
I cooked shallots in butter until softened:
I added beef stock, brandy, Dijon mustard, lemon juice, Worcestershire sauce, and salt and pepper to the shallots.
I swirled in a little butter and added some parsley.
The sauce was poured over the steaks and it was done! The steak Diane was really good. I can't say it was anything amazing but if you like shallots, this is a great match for you.
I thought Black pepper vinaigrette (p. 573) would be a good match to the meal. I chopped up a garlic clove, added salt, cracked peppercorns, red wine vinegar, and a little bit of lemon zest. I slowly whisked in olive oil:
Delicious! This was a really great salad dressing. I love black pepper. I LOVE black pepper. So this was a great match for me. Vinaigrette is so simple that I don't know why anyone ever buys it--in fact, almost all salad dressings are so easy that you might as well just make them from scratch.
It was a delicious meal and a good start to the year!

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The title isn't dead serious. I'm not a pro builder and I can easily get enough material for my builds. But look at this vid from a Chinese guitar maker. The fact that the factory is in China is of less importance, it could be anywhere and still frighten me with draining the wood supplies and flooding the market at the other end.
That said, look at the machines! Gang drilling for side dots, applying brace glue in a cnc machine - I couldn't imagine stuff like that. And still some hand tools show up.
I almost felt sorry for them mis-spelling a three letter word at the very end.


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Kids Room Decorating Luminous Stars
Do you want to decorate your child’s bedroom amazingly? This luminous stickers is a wonderful product for decorating your kids room. These luminous stars absorb solar power under the sunlight and then glow in the dark.
Delight your kids by decorating their room with this luminous star.

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An investigation on behalf of investors in Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE: WMS) shares over potential wrongdoing at Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. was announced.
San Diego, CA -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/29/2019 -- An investigation was announced over potential breaches of fiduciary duties by certain officers and directors at Advanced Drainage Systems.
Investors who purchased shares of Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE: WMS) and currently hold any of those NYSE: WMS shares have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation at firstname.lastname@example.org or call +1(858) 779 - 1554.
The investigation by a law firm concerns whether certain Advanced Drainage Systems directors breached their fiduciary duties and caused damage to the company and its shareholders.
Hilliard, OH based Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. designs, manufactures, and markets thermoplastic corrugated pipes and related water management products, and drainage solutions for use in the underground construction and infrastructure marketplace in the United States and internationally. On July 15, 2015, Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc announced that it would have to delay the filing of its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2015. Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc then revealed several accounting indiscretions, including inappropriate entries and adjustments to its financials. In July 2018, The SEC filed a cease and desist order against and found that CFO Mark Sturgeon "willfully" caused the Company to manipulate its financial results.
Those who purchased shares of Advanced Drainage Systems, Inc. (NYSE: WMS), have certain options and should contact the Shareholders Foundation.
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CUMBERLAND — The Allegany College of Maryland Foundation announces area students who were awarded scholarships to attend the college. For the 2019 summer session, recipients include Miranda Eckenrode, Hollidaysburg, Pennsylvania, Rex Harper Memorial Forestry Scholarship and the Roger Pyle Fo…
CUMBERLAND — The public is invited to a dedication of the Allegany Museum’s new Arthur and Bernice Friedland Grand Courtroom on Oct. 13 at 3 p.m.
MCHENRY — Garrett College’s associate of applied science degree in paramedic studies — which offers emergency medical professionals the opportunity to earn 30 credits for their national certification — was recently approved by the Maryland Higher Education Commission.
Five students given Wolfe scholarships
Health fair Nov. 1 at Mountain Ridge
• Garrett College students whose degrees were conferred in August include Todd E. Harding, Friendsville, summa cum laude, associate of arts and sciences with mathematics/science concentration; Brandi R. Greene, Mountain Lake Park, summa cum laude, associate of arts and sciences with psycholo…
CUMBERLAND — Allegany County Public Schools is seeking business professionals to participate in the 14th annual Focus on the Future Showcase to raise student awareness regarding the importance of academic achievement related to career preparedness.
CUMBERLAND — For the fourth consecutive year, West Side Elementary School has offered a school safety patrol program to fifth-grade students. The 17 new members will patrol the school and help maintain a safe and orderly learning environment.
MCHENRY — The Garrett County commissioners and Garrett College are working to implement a 2.5 GPA as the minimum for students to continue receiving Garrett County Scholarship Program funding.
CRESAPTOWN — Cresaptown Elementary School has implemented an attendance incentive program to encourage all students to strive for regular attendance. Research shows that attending school regularly helps children feel better about school and themselves and reduces the risk of academic failure.
CUMBERLAND — The Maryland Opioid Operation Command Center has provided a prevention and education grant of $443,274 to Allegany College of Maryland for its Tackling the Opioid Epidemic: From Crisis to Opportunity project.
MCHENRY — Nicole Nightengale is confident that Garrett College’s addictions counseling program will meet its dual goals of preparing students for employment in a fast-growing field and addressing a pressing community need.
This Week's Circulars
- Court documents: Man brutally assaulted with sledgehammer; two Garrett County men arrested
- Two seriously injured after being struck by vehicle in LaVale
- Suspected cocaine dealer jailed
- School board member: Surprise superintendent vote 'a slap in the face of this community'
- Cumberland man charged in armed robbery
- Police identify pedestrians hit by vehicle in LaVale
- WCI officer arrested after drugs found in her vehicle
- Maryland AG says Foote's behavior supports judge's finding
- Hogan affirms his support for Trump impeachment inquiry
- School board majority appoints 'one of us' for top job


Coliena recently shot this series of images for J.Crew which appears as a special insert in the September issue of Vogue. View Coliena’s full portfolio here.
Takay shot this ‘Urban Renewal’ story in New York City for the September issue of Marie Claire. View Takay’s full portfolio here.
Amir directed this new film featuring model Julia Jamin for Harper’s Bazaar Turkey. View Amir’s full portfolio here.
Bryan photographed English synth-pop duo Hurts for the most recent issue of Zoo Magazine. View Bryan’s full portfolio here.
Jason’s portraits of Jessica Alba appear in the September issue of Cosmopolitan UK. See more wonderful work from Jason here.
Coliena photographed this summer swim editorial for Goop. View more work by Coliena here.
Dylan photographed Chicago Cubs infielder Javy Baez for ESPN’s 2017 Body issue. View Dylan’s full portfolio here.
Coppi Barbieri shot this wonderful jewelry story for the August issue of Vanity Fair UK. See their full jewelry portfolio here.
Amir recently worked on this video for Harper’s Bazaar Turkey featuring the beautiful Monika “Jac” Jagaciak. View more of Amir’s work here.


MacKinnon injured in Avalanche loss to Wild
Injuries are starting to mount for the Colorado Avalanche, and the latest one on Sunday night involves their biggest player.
Already playing without Erik Johnson, Matt Calvert, and Devon Toews, the Avalanche lost superstar forward Nathan MacKinnon to an undisclosed lower-body injury in their 4-3 overtime loss to the Minnesota Wild.
MacKinnon logged 15:24 of ice-time through two periods and recorded a pair of assists before exiting the game.
Avalanche coach Jared Bednar had no update on MacKinnon after the game, and did not even seem sure on when the injury happened. MacKinnon never missed a shift over the first two periods, but did not rejoin the team on the bench for the start of the third period. Colorado began the game with only 11 forwards in its lineup, so the absence of MacKinnon left them even more shorthanded.
It is significant because MacKinnon is one of the top MVP contenders in the league and one of the most dynamic players in the world, recording at least 93 points in each of the past three seasons. With his two helpers on Sunday he is up to 14 points in 10 games so far this season.


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Rent under section 194i with effect from 1 June 1994
Threshold limit for TDS: - where any rent payable under any lease, sub-lease, penancy, or any other agreement for the use of any land, building or land appurtenant to a building or machinery or plant or furniture or fitting exceeds Rs. 120000 during the financial year, tax is required to be deducted at source. It is immaterial whether any such object is owned by the payee or not
Renting of machinery, plant and equipment have been brought under the umbrella of TDS with effect from 30-07-2006. Thus, leasing and hire /purchase agreements of machinery/plant are now also covered under the scheme of TDS.
Person liable to TDS: - any person who is responsible for paying to a resident any income by way of rent exceeding Rs. 120000 during the financial year 2008-09 is required to deduct tax at source. However, an individual or a H.U.F. should deduct tax at source, provided such individual or H.U.F is engaged in business or profession, whose receipts during the financial year immediately preceding the financial year in which such amount is paid or credited to the account of the payee, exceeds Rs. 40 Lakhs in case of business and Rs. 10 lakh of profession.
Scope of deduction: - circular no 715 dated 8 august 1995 and circular no 718 dated 22 august 1995, the following clarifications are issued.
Sub-letting for putting up a hoarding: - if a person has taken a particular space on rent and thereafter sub-lets the same fully or in part for putting up a hoarding, he would be4 liable to TDS under section 194 and not u/s 194C.
Non refundable deposit liable to TDS: - in cases where the tenants make a non-refundable deposit tax would have to be deducted at source as such deposit re-presents the consideration for the use of the land or the building and therefore partakes the nature of rent as defined in section 194i. If however, the deposit is refundable, no tax would be deductible at source. If the deposit carries interest, tax to be deducted on the amount of interest will be governed by Sec 194A.
Warehousing charges liable to TDS.
Service tax not liable to TDS.
Joint payees having definite share in property: - if there are number of payees, each having definite and ascertainable share in the property, the limit of Rs. 120000 will apply to each of the payee/co-owner separately.
Income content of the payment to be ignored: - the tax is to be deducted from the actual payment and there is no need of computing notional income in respect of a deposit given to the landlord. If the deposit is adjustable against future rent, the deposit is in the nature of advance rent subject to TDS.
Format of agreement not relevant: - in case where the agreement is styled as a business centre agreement, the incidence of deduction of tax at source will not be affected, since it does not depend upon the nomenclature
In case of composite arrangement for user of premises and provision of manpower for which consideration is paid as a specific percentage of turnovers, if the composite agreement is in essence an agreement for taking the premises on rent, tax will be deducted under section 194 I from payment thereof.
Letting of a part of building: - the definition of the term any land or any building would include a part or portion. Hence section 194 I would apply to rent paid for the use of only a part or portion of any land or building (circular no. 718 dated 22 august 1995).
Payment to regular hotel accommodation liable to TDS: - payment made for hotel accommodation taken on regular basis is in the nature of rent subject to TDS under section 194I. Where earmarked rooms are let out for a specified rate and specified period, it would be constructed to be an accommodation on regular basis. However where a rate contract is made with a hotel to ensure lower room rent over a specified period and there is no obligation on the part of the hotel to let out earmarked rooms at a specified rate for a specified period, such case fall to outside the scope of TDS provisions and it cannot be said that the accommodation is hired on regular basis (Circular no 5 dated 3 July 2002).
Timings of TDS: - Tax deduction should be made either at a time of payment or at the time of credit, whichever is earlier. The payment may be in cash, cheque or DD.
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Multipoint Raman spectra included on CD ROM
Typical Raman spectrum of a Multilayer film on Nickel foil
Explanation of Raman spectrum
- Raman spectroscopy is used to check the presence of a D peak in graphene samples. If a D peak is present, then this can indicate defects in the sample, such as cracks or flaking.
- The ratio of the heights of the 2D peak and the G peak indicate the number of graphene layers.
2D>G : Single-layer
2D=G : Double layer
2D<G : more than triple layer
- 3 measurements for every sample are taken and presented on the same graph.
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Treasury secrecy around Block Grant must come to an end - Bradley
“The SDLP has called for an ambitious programme of investment and economic reengineering to provide a prosperity process for Northern Ireland. One of the key barriers to creating a fairer society in the North is that we continue to rely on subsistence from the British Treasury. But despite the vast majority of our spending power coming from the Block Grant, the Treasury veils its calculations in secrecy, meaning that no devolved nation is able to fully scrutinise the level of funding we receive.
“It is unacceptable that this technocratic, fundamentally secretive process should continue. The processes of government, especially relating to public finances, should be open to scrutiny. At a time of austerity, when the Tory government continues to diminish the resources available to the Executive, we must be assured that we are receiving our fair share.
“We need a new mechanism for enhanced scrutiny of Treasury allocations and Barnett consequentials. The SDLP has also called for an advanced devolution commission, in the style of the Smith Commission in Scotland, to assess the scope for further devolution, including fiscal powers. That can only happen when we have all the information available, including a full breakdown of all allocations and reductions to the Block Grant.
“The Treasury must open the books and prepare for further scrutiny of its work. That is the very least we demand and deserve.”

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Washington’s focus turns to nuclear issues this week, as the city hosts a global conference on keeping radioactive materials out of terrorist hands and lawmakers prepare for hearings on the Obama administration’s Nuclear Posture Review.
President Obama will begin meeting with world leaders and representatives from 47 countries Monday, the kickoff for a for a two-day nuclear security summit. First proposed by Obama in a September speech before the United Nations General Assembly, the principal purpose of the talks is fostering discussion on global nonproliferation (view White House press briefing. Any policy statements that come out of the summit could provide momentum heading into the United Nations’ review conference of the 1968 Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty, scheduled for May.
While the summit is taking place, Congress will begin to weigh in on the Obama administration’s recently released Nuclear Posture Review.


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Title: Interview with Conrad Marca-Relli
Date: circa 1965
Physical Details: 2 sound tape reels : analog ; 3 in. ; 41 min., 19 sec.
Description: Recording on reel 1 of this interview is unintelligible. Reel 2 thus comprises only extant part of interview. Original recording on 2 reels totals 1 hr., 44 min., 40 sec. in duration. Existing interview begins 1 hour and 3 minutes into original.
Creator: Marca-Relli, Conrad, 1913-2000
Forms part of: Gladys Kashdin papers, [ca.1948-1974]
Citation Information: Conrad Marca-Relli and Gladys Shafran Kashdin. Interview with Conrad Marca-Relli, circa 1965. Gladys Kashdin papers, [ca.1948-1974]. Archives of American Art, Smithsonian Institution.
Availability: This item has been digitally reformatted. It is available by requesting an appointment in the Archives of American Art's reading rooms, or in certain situations as a Reproduction Request.
Digital ID: 10971

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If you don't already know, Hot Pot is originally a Chinese meal where you take vegetables and meats and dip them into a salty and delicious soup! This meal took a little while to gain popularity in Canada but it's finally here and we're all obsessed with it now.
There's a new hot pot restaurant in town called J'adore Hot Pot and it's going to become your new favourite place. They serve all the toppings High Tea style to make you feel like you're dining like royalty!
J'adore Hot Pot is located at 8380 Kennedy Rd in Markham and it's totally worth the trip! They just had their big grand opening this past weekend and it was a huge success, obviously.
They offer all kinds of different soup bases like miso, soy bean, kimchi and even a chocolate fondue for dessert! Their fancy hot pot meal costs $25 with your choice of soup base.
You can enjoy some super unique and delicious options to dip into your soup base like lobster tails, assorted meats, BBQ skewers, all kinds of veggies and more!
They also serve tea in fancy teacups to complete the High Tea theme that they're going for. Plus the interior is decorated in Royal blues and whites with chandeliers hanging from the ceiling. It's truly a magical place that you just have to check out for yourself.
Check out their Instagram for all their upcoming opening promos.


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The Antilles is the area at Selwo Marina whose facilities transport us to the warm Caribbean to discover characteristic examples of its wildlife, such as bottlenose dolphins, sea lions and red flamingos.
This area includes the extensive dolphinarium complex, a large facility with a spacious grandstand and five large saltwater pools, including the presentation pool, where the Dolphin Educational Talk takes place, and the interaction pool, which hosts the unique Dolphin Encounter experience. In addition, there are specific pools for the training, breeding and veterinary treatment of the bottlenose dolphins. The large presentation pool is a spectacular circular pool where visitors can watch the dolphins underwater judy a few centimetres away from them thanks to the large transparent front panels.
Next to the dolphinarium is Sea Lion Bay, a facility that recreates a natural bay with a large saltwater pool that has been specially designed for the Encounter with Sea Lion, a unique and refreshing educational interactive activity involving this large marine mammal that allows you to get to know the Patagonian sea lions, that originate from the distant regions of Chilean and Argentinian Patagonia. Did you know that the adult male sea lion is distinguished by the large mane around its neck? This feature that is characteristic of the males of this large pinniped, which can weigh up to 300 kilos, gives them their common name.
Next to Sea Lion Bay is Flamingo Lagoon, an area that is home to a large flock of Red Flamingos, a social bird whose long legs allow it to wade into salt or fresh waters without getting its feathers wet and whose feathers take on their colourful hue due to its diet of shrimps and small crustaceans.


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Catherine Martin was born on January 26, 1965 in Lindfield, New South Wales. She is an Australian costume designer, set designer, production designer and film producer.
History of the Designer
Martin attended North Sydney Girls High School, working as an usherette at the Roseville theatre. When she studied at the Sydney College of the Arts, she took visual arts and then took pattern cutting when she attended East Sydney Technical College. Martin collaborated with her classmate, Baz Luhrmann, when she did a Diploma Design course at the National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA). She had dropped out of art school and was working as a seamstress, a radio ad inspiring her to apply to NIDA. Luhrmann is now her husband (since 1997), they have two children, Lilian Amanda Luhrmann (born 2003) and William Alexander Lurhmann (born 2005).
Martin worked for Luhrmann, his theatre ensemble Six Year Olds. After being hired to design a production of Lake Lost for the Australian Opera, Martin earned a Victorian Green Room Award for Best Design. This created opportunities for Martin and since then, she has design most of her husbands productions, including a Midsummer Night’s Dream, this lead her to winning the Sydney Theatre Critic’s Award for Best Opera Design. She worked on Romeo + Juliet in 1996, directed by Luhrmann, for which she received a BAFTA for Best Production Design and an Academy Award (Oscar) for Best Art Direction.
For the past twenty years, Martin’s collaborations have been essential and linked to Luhrmann’s plays, feature films and operas.
Recently, Catherine Martin has been working on CHANEL N°5: The One That Want with her husband Luhrmann. Ten years ago, Luhrmann brought society a story in a mini romance firm. This was in the form of a Chanel No. 5 commercial, which starred Academy Award winner Nicole Kidman. Ten years after the film-commercial, Luhrmann and Martin are working on another commercial. This...


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A global search to uncover the World’s Biggest Idiots has succeeded almost before beginning. It’s barely dawn as these words are written and, already, it is mission accomplished! Take a bow, Australians, with a special nod to three thousand Herald Sun readers. The extent of our idiocy leaves the rest of the world not completely in the shade, yet somewhat humbled.
The article’s title:
“Federal election 2016: Voters deliver budget poll warning”
sounds serious. And, in a way, it’s true. A federal election is to be held on the 2nd of July and, as it happens, we idiots get to vote. Let that be a warning to everyone.
And what is our chief warning?
“Get the budget into surplus and reduce the debt.”
Why do we consider this to be a good idea?
We’re not altogether sure. Maybe it is because we have been reading the Herald Sun. Or the Age … Or the SMH … Or the Australian … Or the Guardian … Or the NYT … Or listening to, or watching, the ABC … Or the BBC …
How, in our view, is this surplus to be accomplished?
1. cutting taxes on businesses (supported by 71 percent)
2. opposing a carbon tax (86 percent)
3. prioritizing deficit reduction over spending on services (80 percent).
Now, only two of these methods have an effect opposite to the one we intend but, to be fair, all three are equally idiotic!
And what are our election priorities?
Most important election issues
Getting the budget back into surplus and reducing debt … 35 percent
Keeping Australia safe from terrorism … 23 percent
Protecting Australia’s borders … 14 percent
More funds for schools/health … 9 percent
Boosting employment … 9 percent
Improving roads and rail … 6 percent
Action on climate change … 3 percent
No answer … 1 percent
Considering we all went to school and many of us are now idiots, possibly we are correct to place such a low priority on schooling (9 percent).
But what about climate change? Health? Jobs? Infrastructure?
Please … How could any of those things be important? Protect us from the terrorists and boat people and, for the love of God, get the budget into surplus!
It’s nice, at least, to see that 1 percent of us are sufficiently self-aware to admit that we have NFI.
Perhaps it is churlish for anyone to single us out as the World’s Biggest Idiots considering that, in all likelihood, many of our opinions are more or less shared by large swathes of other idiots around the globe. But there comes a time when surely the most appropriate response is to take a good long hard look at ourselves, and then point and laugh. Either that or slit metaphorical wrists.
OMG. We are screwed, people.
Well and truly.
If it were not so tragic, it would be funny.
Well, actually, it is still kind of funny.
Why Deficit Phobia is Idiocy
Some Finer Points on Currency Sovereignty
Some Basic MMT

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A review of the audiobook Picking Cotton: Our Memoir of Injustice and Redemption by Jennifer Thompson-Cannino and Ronald Cotton, with Erin Torneo
Powerful, insightful, and shocking. Those are the three words I would choose
to describe this story told by two very brave individuals. Jennifer: who suffered the horror of rape at the hands of a stranger who broke into her apartment. Ronald: who was unjustly accused of the crime and who had to endure years in prison, all the while knowing he was innocent. The narrative goes back and forth between Jennifer and Ronald and as each story wastold I was kept spellbound. I listened to the book on CD and many times I didn’t want to leave my car, I just wanted to keep listening as the two excellent narrators swept me into Ronald and Jennifer’s story. I wanted to know how Jennifer was going to survive and what happened to her. I wondered if she would ever find love and happiness, and how she would react when the truth came out. I wanted to know how Ronald could bear being falsely accused and how he could endure prison life (especially when he figured out that the real rapist was in the very same jail!). And of course I wondered just exactly how the truth would come out. What was more amazing was the story of the power of forgiveness, acceptance and faith that emerged as Ron helped Jennifer work through her emotions after having had years to process his own with the help of his family and his faith in God. Another interesting side-light is the way this book will challenge your perceptions of eye-witness testimony and our legal system. I highly recommend this book–give it a listen or read today!


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You wouldn’t guess it from his quiet, thoughtful demeanor, but KWAYE is preparing for global domination. Drawing inspiration from everything from Michael Jackson and Toni Braxton to negro spirituals and UK garage, the London-based, Zimbabwe-born artist dropped his three-track debut Solar late July. The three-song collection fits comfortably into the pop music landscape without sounding like anything else.
KWAYE made his music video debut with the synth-heavy “Cool Kids,” a slick track with syncopated verses and a pensive hook, “We don’t have to sit in the back of the bus if we make our own rules.” He kept the momentum with “Little Ones,” a darker clip denouncing society’s need for putting people in boxes. Today, he completes the trifecta with his “Sweetest Life” video, which sees the soon-to-be star dancing through Los Angeles over the euphoric track.
Billboard is exclusively premiering his “Sweetest Life” video, and we talked to KWAYE for his first-ever interview about everything from his unique fashion to the origin of his fear of birds (hint: he was bit in a not-so-fun place) to his ultimate career goal: “I want to get to a level where my influence is enough to really showcase the beauty and the art of Africa.”
What is “Sweetest Life” about?
I wrote that song in my first time in LA, my first time in the States. And I was there for a year and I wrote that song probably about halfway into that trip. There was kind of like just an excitement about being there and that really transcended into all of the songs that I was writing, but “Sweetest Life” in particular.
So that song is about the first stage of connection that you make with someone, where the excitement is high and you don’t know where it’s gonna go. But you’re just excited to take them on that journey with you. So it’s kind of, it’s almost a dual meaning. It’s that excitement of love in its purest form right at the beginning, but it’s also really fueled by an excitement of being in LA for the first time.
Who are some of your musical influences?
My love of music really does stem across my love of music through time. Like going as far back as negro spirituals, from like “Motherless Child” or like “Rainbow Round My Shoulder” and just the depth in that music and really like transcending across all of those time periods.
We go from that into gospel. I love just the life in gospel music. And then into the ’50s, stuff like Otis Redding, Sam Cooke. Those people, those two artists specifically really talk to me. In the ’60s, with Motown. I think Motown is actually the first world of music that I fell in love with as a child. So you got The Jackson 5, Diana Ross, The Supremes. All of those kind of things.
And then, yeah, terms of vocalists, Aaron Neville, Luther Vandross, Sade, Seal. That world of like the ’80s and ’90s is really kind of prominent and really influenced me. And also UK garage is very significant. Anything Craig David, Artful Dodger, like all of those kind of artists.
I could really go on forever. MJ and D’Angelo are really two pinnacles.
When I was listening to your stuff, “Sweetest Life” especially reminds me of Michael Jackson. I definitely feel that vibe. And when I listening to “Little Ones,” your voice kept reminding me of someone — it was driving me nuts for an entire day. I finally realized it was Toni Braxton.
Toni Braxton! Add her to my inspirations. Toni Braxton, Destiny’s Child, T-Boz from TLC. Those girls with that really soulful… [freestyles a melisma in the style of Toni Braxton]
Exactly! Your voice has that same texture as her lower range. So, you were born in Zimbabwe. How long did you live there?
I was born in Zimbabwe, and then I went to the UK briefly, but I went back and lived there for a year and a half. So officially left Zimbabwe when I was three.
My earliest memory is probably the first time I was in Zim. I was living with my grandad at the time, and it’s just me and him and my grandma actually. This actually kind of transcends into like what I’ve got a tiny little fear of birds and a really big fear of pigeons.
My grandad had his own farm in his house, so he had ducks. I went to feed the ducklings and I was three so I wasn’t thinking of how overprotective mother ducks were. So I went to put my hand close to the duckling and the mother just went crazy and chased me out of the cage. I feared for my life, I was crying. And she got me and she bit me right on the butt. It was very painful.
Ouch! Well, a strange transition here, but do you consider yourself political?
I’d say I’m engaged politically. I would say I express a lot of my views about politics through my music. I think it’s important to be political in some sense because there’s a lot of changes that are happening right now. Especially like what’s happening in America. The thing is I could say what’s happening in Charlottesville, I could say what’s happening with the migration situation in Europe, and I could say what’s happening with the political situations in Sudan and Zimbabwe. It’s important to have some sort of engagement because the times are constantly changing. And it’s important for all of us to really start trying to be aware.
One thing that kind of struck with your “Sweetest Life” video was how optimistic and happy it was. Do you see music as escapism?
Yes, I do, but that’s not the only way I see music. I think music can be a form of escapism if you want it to be that. It can also be a form of education when it’s to be there. And that depends on the artist that you’re listening to. Or just a way to open one’s mind.
Like if you look at “Cool Kids,” it’s about being proud of the colors that you would wear, what you would stand by. “Little Ones” acknowledges the ways in which society likes to put people in boxes on any level — whether it’s things to do with gender, or with sexuality, or with race, with class. And even within some areas even in the music industry. Like when they try to put us into labels of genre. [The song] is really about being aware of all of those kinds of things and really standing proud in who are. Part of me might fit into these various boxes, but my complete self can never be placed into one box. There’s many things that define who I am.
For “Sweetest Life,” it’s more of that enjoyment and that celebration of self. So it kind of comes as a culmination of those two previous songs. In light of all of the situations, my love for myself, my internal love needs to be expressed. It’s like, love on the outside starts with love on the inside. That’s really, again, what “Sweetest Life” represents.
In your music videos, you have very unique style. What inspires your fashion?
At the heart of things, I’d say my fashion inspiration comes from my parents. Both my parents were in Zimbabwe until their late teens and I’ve got a lot of pictures of them. And their fashion is so next level. It’s funny because they might not dress that way now, but they still have their own unique way about them. Back in the day, I’d be looking at pictures of my mom and my dad and I’m like, “dude, this looks like my wardrobe.”
That’s so neat. You have monochromatic outfits in each of your music videos. Is there symbolism in the color choices?
There is. So in “Cool Kids,” it’s red, in “Little Ones,” the significant part of is white, and in “Sweetest Life,” it’s blue. And that palette was like chosen intentionally. I think “Cool Kids,” with what red represents, it’s very bold, it’s very powerful. And that the first video that I was ever going to put out. And that was, like, the main statement that I wanted to give out. I’m coming out in flames and the whole world’s gonna get very burnt.
And then with “Little Ones,” with the message of the song, it actually starts as a growth, so that video really does start very dark and then we go through progression and by the end of it it’s white. So that’s symbolizing coming out to be at one with yourself and that purity. And in “Sweetest Life,” it’s blue, the color of the day, the sky. It just kind of embodied that euphoria. And with red, white, and blue, that was kind of like the flag of the United Kingdom and just symbolizing with that.
The palette of the outfits and the stylistic quality of the song and the choreography of all these videos kind of encapture all these different worlds of me, just like I’m born in Zimbabwe and that comes out in the music. Raised in London, that comes out in the aesthetic, and kind of color scheme of that palette for the three songs. And yeah, so this combination of colors was very purposeful. So that’s what completed this EP.
You mentioned your choreography. When did you start dancing?
To be fair, I’ve been dancing since I was born. And I mean that literally. My mom actually was nine months pregnant at the time of my late grandad’s funeral. We were in London because I was in the stomach. And hid her pregnancy under a bunch of coats and got on the plane, nine months pregnant. And that’s actually the reason I was born in Zimbabwe. And so the water broke and she had to jump in my uncle’s car, a Mercedes. And basically, my foot came out in the car. So I came out, legs first, ready to dance. So stepping out of my mom, literally — as weird as that visual is. So I’ve been dancing since birth.
Oh my god. What a story! So have you trained professionally?
No, I’ve never actually done professional dance classes. It’s kind of really been, my dance style has been kind of influenced by the things I’ve seen on TV or the Internet.
I’m very heavily inspired by Michael Jackson in terms of dance and move. He was the first dancer that I gravitated to. And then my sister, who’s also a dancer. And she’s a professional dancer. She actually choreographed “Cool Kids.”
So where do you see yourself in five years?
One of my dreams is to go back to Zimbabwe and go back to Africa and really build that continent up through the music and really showcase the talents that really aren’t showcased enough. I think there’s a lot of music, a lot of art, a lot of videos, a lot of culture, that is directly inspired by the continent of Africa, especially in popular music and pop culture. But it’s not giving back to the continent. So it’s kind of taken, but really not giving back in that sense.
What I really want to do is get to a level where I can showcase the positivity and the beauty of Africa and really let the world know that this is where I came from. So that’s one of my many goals. But that’s a significant one. I want to get to a level where my influence is enough to really showcase the beauty and the art of Africa and give it back to our continent and let it be on a scale that the world can see it.
I really want to be a real international artist. But I wouldn’t put any timestamp on when that’s going to happen.


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BoardroomPR Clients Discuss Scorching South Florida Luxury Residential Real Estate Market
As South Florida’s luxury residential real estate market continues a torrid run of sales activity and pricing gains, BoardroomPR is consistently securing opportunities for the agency’s public relations clients to share insights on what they are seeing first-hand with reporters at high-profile publications.
For instance, The Keyes Company and affiliate brokerage Illustrated Properties combined for more than $1 billion in pending sales in March 2021 – the most in the 95-year history of the firm. Keyes CEO Mike Pappas was featured in a new Sun Sentinel article about the incredible luxury activity, telling reporter David Lyons “the converging trends, including domestic migration from high-tax states, a brutal winter around the nation and historically low interest rates, are resulting in an unprecedented high-end market.”
BoardroomPR client Group P6, developer of Royal Palm Residences in Boca Raton, discussed the increasing appeal of larger condominiums in a South Florida Business Journal feature story, with Managing Partner Ignacio Diaz declaring that he would not build a luxury condo project with units smaller than 2,000 square feet because high-end buyers covet more space. In the same feature, John Farina, CEO of U.S. Construction – developer of Ocean Delray and 1625 Ocean, said beachfront condos are competing favorably with single-family homes in the same Delray Beach neighborhood.
Founded by a journalist and boasting a team of former print and broadcast journalists, BoardroomPR utilizes the experience and news judgment of its team members to position real estate clients as experts on the most relevant and timely subjects.

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The Newton County Board of Education broke ground on two projects Tuesday afternoon — the Newton College and Career Academy and elementary school No. 15, located at 1300 Airport Road.
The board unanimously voted last week to approve a low bid for site work and grading at the career academy, which is located adjacent to Newton High School. The low bid went to Charles Sullivan Construction Inc. out of Homer for $364,000. Two local bidders were in the running but their base bids came in $67,000 and $129,750 higher. The project was expected to cost between $300,000 and $450,000.
The NCCA was initially set to open its doors to students in fall 2011 but has been pushed back to January of 2012. According to a memo from Superintendent Dr. Steve Whatley, the stall on construction was due, in part, to being unable to secure a site. Eventually it was decided that the NCCA would be built on the campus of Newton High School. The board elected to move forward and allow for site work bids separate from construction in an effort to expedite the construction, which is scheduled to begin in August.
The NCCA got a huge boost in December 2009 when Lt. Governor Casey Cagle awarded the NCSS more than $3 million in state grant funds as part of the state’s Career Academy Project. The money will be used in conjunction with DeKalb Technical College.The NCCA addition is planned to be 159,000-square-feet and located on the other side of the auditorium. It will feature three levels and is separate from NHS. It will feature a 250-seat auditorium, cosmetology room, early childhood center and outside play area, public safety area for law enforcement, fire and EMS classes, among others.
The NCSS closed on property for elementary school No. 15 back in November. The tract of land is 80.97 acres and is located at the northwest corner of Airport Road and Ga. Highway 142.
The property will also accommodate additional facilities in the future, such as a middle school and a stadium — though these plans are not in the immediate future, they have been laid out in the NCSS building plan.
The property was purchased for $1,133,580, and according to Dr. Dennis Carpenter, Deputy Superintendent for Operations. The money used to purchase the property came from bonds sold in August of 2008.
"The purchase of the property at the northwest corner of the intersection of Airport Road and Ga. Highway 142 is aligned with the SPLOST III Referendum for Schools passed in our county back in September of 2007," said Carpenter. "The monies used to purchase this property came from the selling of bonds in August of 2008. These bonds are to be paid back with SPLOST III receipts which we will begin receiving in March of 2010.
"This purchase will allow us to move forward with those capital projects outlined in this referendum and in the district’s five year facilities plan. It is also important to note that, per state law, these dollars must be spent on specific capital projects and not daily operations," he said.
The school will have a similar design to recently opened elementary schools South Salem and Live Oak. According to Carpenter, the plan is to have the school open for students at the start of the 2011-2012 school year.


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Pervert East Lothian scientist gave woman a sex toy after she split with boyfriend
A retired scientist has been placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register after he was convicted of giving a young woman a sex toy as a gift.
Let us know what you think and join the conversation at the bottom of this article.
James Panton, 61, handed over the item to the woman along with a handwritten note after he found out she had split up from her boyfriend.
The woman, who cannot be identified due to legal reasons, initially believed the device was “a back massager” until a work colleague looked it up on Google.
She was left stunned after finding out what the item was actually intended for and after speaking to her family the police were called in.
Panton, a retired biochemical scientist, denied an allegation of communicating indecently with the woman and stood trial at Edinburgh Sheriff Court in August.
The victim told the court Panton regularly visited her workplace and in November 2019 he had handed over bag to her with the device and a note inside
Panton wrote on the envelope that she should open it in her “own personal and private space”.
The woman said she felt it was a “nice gesture” at first and later believed it was a “back massager”.
She told the court that she later showed the device to a colleague who found the same item for sale as a vibrator on the erotic shopping website Lovehoney.
Panton, of Dunbar, East Lothian, told the court he had heard the woman had broken up with her boyfriend and he “was trying to instil in her self-worth and raise her self-image.”
He bought the item from the Amazon website but denied the gift was aimed at giving him sexual gratification.
The father-of-three said the device could be used to massage “sore muscles” as it advertised but also acknowledged knowing the item could also be used for “sensual purposes”.
Following the evidence Sheriff Adrian Fraser convicted Panton of communicating indecently with the woman by sending a card and package to her place of work which was of an indecent and sexual nature on November 16, 2019.
Sentence was deferred for reports and Sheriff Fraser sentenced him to a nine month supervision order.
Panton was also placed on the Sex Offenders’ Register for the same duration.


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Heart and Blood Conditions
Atrioventricular Septal Defect Symptoms and Diagnosis
- For appointments in Seattle, Bellevue, Everett, Federal Way, Olympia, Tri-Cities and Wenatchee, call 206-987-2515.
- For appointments in Tacoma and Silverdale, call 253-272-1812.
- For appointments in Alaska, call 907-339-1945.
- How to schedule
If this is a medical emergency, call 911.
- Seattle Children's Main Campus: 206-987-2515
- Bellevue Clinic and Surgery Center: 425-454-4644
- Everett: 425-304-6080
- South Clinic in Federal Way: 253-838-5878
- Olympia: 360-459-5009
- South Sound Cardiology Clinics: 253-272-1812
- Tri-Cities (Richland): 509-946-0976
- Wenatchee: 509-662-9266
- Pediatric Cardiology of Alaska: 907-339-1945
- Seattle Children's doctors provide many cardiac services at regional sites throughout the Pacific Northwest. See our complete list of Heart Center locations.
- If you are a provider, fax a New Appointment Request Form (NARF) (PDF) (DOC) to 206-985-3121 or 866-985-3121 (toll-free).
- No pre-referral work-up is required for most conditions. If you have already done testing such as an EKG, Holter monitor or echocardiogram, please fax this information as well as relevant clinic notes and the NARF to 206-985-3121 or 866-985-3121 (toll-free).
- Your patient will be seen as quickly as possible by the provider who is the best match for managing the current problem.
- View our complete Heart Center Referral Information (PDF).
Symptoms of Atrioventricular Septal Defect
Atrioventricular (AV) septal defects range from small to large. Small defects might cause only mild symptoms. It depends on how much blood is moving between the heart's chambers is a way that is not normal.
AV septal defects can cause symptoms such as these:
- Fast breathing
- Shortness of breath or working hard to breathe when feeding
- Sweating, particularly with feeding in infants
- Failure to thrive
- Trouble exercising
Most children with AV septal defect have symptoms within the first several weeks after birth. Rarely, some may develop symptoms later in childhood.
If not repaired, AV septal defect can lead to serious health problems, like high blood pressure in the lungs and heart failure.
Atrioventricular Septal Defect Diagnosis
To diagnose this condition, your doctor will examine your child, check their heartbeat and listen to their heart. In children with AV septal defect, doctors can often hear a heart murmur.
The doctor will ask for details about any symptoms your child has, their health history and your family health history.
Your child will likely need other tests, such as echocardiography, an electrocardiogram or chest X-rays.
They may need other tests that provide more information about how their heart looks and works. These might include an MRI (magnetic resonance imaging) of the heart and cardiac catheterization.
Contact the Heart Center at 206-987-2015 for a cardiac referral, a second opinion or more information.


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Yu Darvish hadn't been getting much run support before the Texas Rangers had one of their biggest offensive outbursts of the season in his last outing.
After watching his team drop three of four against Colorado because of lousy starting pitching, Darvish will try to give the Rangers a second straight strong start Friday night in the opener of a three-game series against the visiting Boston Red Sox.
Texas (18-17) struggled while losing the first three of a home-and-home set against Colorado - two in Denver and the third at home. Martin Perez, Robbie Ross and Colby Lewis started those games and allowed a combined 18 runs and 31 hits over 14 innings. The Rangers also slumped at the plate, stranding 23 runners and scoring just five times.
Matt Harrison and four relievers combined on a five-hitter to end the pitching woes Thursday in a 5-0 victory over the Rockies. Prince Fielder homered for Texas, which won for only the third time in 11 games.
The Rangers have provided Darvish (2-1, 2.87 ERA) with just 3.35 runs per nine innings this season, but they broke out Sunday with 14 hits and nine walks to score a season high in a 14-3 road victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
"When you have your ace out there, you want to support him and get him some runs so he can have a breather," Adrian Beltre said. "Today we did that, and hopefully we can do it more often because he always gives us a good chance to win ballgames."
Darvish went 6 1-3 innings and allowed three runs with nine strikeouts to earn his first victory since the season opener.
The right-hander is 0-1 with a 5.93 ERA in two career starts against the Red Sox, who hit him hard in Boston on Aug. 6, 2012, but had trouble catching up to him in Arlington last May 5. Darvish struck out 14 over seven innings in the Rangers' 4-3 win.
The Red Sox (17-17) took two of three against Oakland and swept a two-game set against Cincinnati on their recent homestand and can move above .500 for the first time since winning two of three against Baltimore to open the season.
Boston, beginning a six-game trip that also takes it to Minnesota, had failed to even its record in eight previous chances before rallying for two runs in the eighth inning of a 4-3 win over the Reds on Wednesday.
"I don't think it was a mental hurdle," manager John Farrell said. "I never heard too many of us mention that we're bumping up against .500 and taking a step back. It was just more of a situation inside games where we had opportunities that we haven't cashed in on, finally we do tonight."
Opposing Darvish will be Clay Buchholz (2-2, 5.63), who has picked up both his victories in his previous two starts.
The right-hander allowed four runs on nine hits over 13 1-3 innings in those outings to bounce back from his worst of 2014, when he was tagged for six runs in 2 1-3 innings of a 7-6 loss to the Orioles on April 21.
Buchholz is 1-3 with a 3.30 ERA over five career starts against the Rangers, though his most recent outing was his best. He did not factor in the decision but held Texas to a run and four hits over seven innings in a 2-1 victory in Arlington on July 24, 2012.
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Dance ‘til Dawn with Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace at the Bristol Hippodrome
You’re going to have to forgive me with this review. I am unashamedly biased towards Vincent and Flavia being an avid watcher of Strictly Come Dancing – the BBC Saturday night show that first bought these two amazing dancers to the eyes of the Great British public. Short of them coming on stage and doing a bad, slightly drunken, Hokey-Cokey it would be hard for me to give them a bad review.
Set in 1930’s Hollywood, Dance ‘til Dawn is a witty, clever pastiche of every clichéd Private Eye crime solving film ever made. But with dancing. And an orchestra. And fabulous singing.
Flavia and Vincent play fledging starlets who become embroiled in a seedy love triangle that quickly introduces a blackmail plot, some compromising photos, a gun and a femme fatale character that makes Jessica Rabbit look like Ena Sharples.
And the dancing. Oh wow, the dancing. Into this plot they’ve weaved a Samba, a Rumba, a Cha-Cha-Cha, an American Smooth, a brilliantly choreographed Jive, some cracking show dances and the grand finale – an Argentinian Tango of mind boggling speed and complexity.
But let’s also give credit where credit is due to the other dancers in the production. They were high energy, dazzling, precise and the overall impression was that of a show which had been very well rehearsed.
There is a matinee on Saturdays as well as the evening performance and I honestly don’t know how one can achieve the level of fitness required to perform as these dancers did once a day, never mind twice.
I feel I want to have a lie down just thinking about it.
If you love dance, if you love watching colourful, vibrant performances to a back drop of great 1930’s jazz and you can take a good dose of wit and humour then go and see this show.
And can you try and get Vincent and Flavia’s autograph for me please?
By Marie Millard


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Plenty of Star Wars fans put together some amazing cosplay in order to dress up as their favorite characters. Even before Star Wars: The Force Awakens hit theaters, fans were already figuring out how to get costumes together in order to dress up as Rey, Finn, Poe Dameron, Kylo Ren and other new characters we hadn’t seen before. Now one costume from The Force Awakens is about to get easier to put together, but it’ll also cost you a hefty chunk of change.
Star Wars: The Force Awakens brought back Stormtroopers as the faceless bad guy soldiers of The First Order, but with some updated armor. Now the upscale movie prop replica company ANOVOS has The Force Awakens Stormtrooper armor available for purchase, but only for a limited time. Check it out below. Read More »
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Next month, June 12 will mark the 29th anniversary of the release of the action classic Predator. There probably won’t be any celebration along the lines of Alien Day back in April, but there is one way that fans of the Arnold Schwarzenegger movie from Die Hard director John McTiernan. A new print from Matt Ferguson has been unveiled by Bottleneck Gallery, and you’ll be able to buy it today. Check out the regular Predator print and the variant after the jump, plus find out when you can buy them. Read More »
Even though John Williams‘ score for Star Wars: The Force Awakens has been available to fans since the film hit theaters late last year, a vinyl version of the soundtrack wasn’t available until this year. While there are a couple versions available out there for purchase right now, Walt Disney Records has a special edition vinyl release that will be available in June that is extremely cool.
The double LP release of the Star Wars: The Force Awakens score has hand etched holograms created by Tristan Duke of Infinity Light Science that can be seen when the record is spinning and the right light is shined above it. You can see The Force Awakens vinyl hologram in action after the jump. Read More »
There are plenty of action figures for the heroes of movies out there, but filmmakers don’t get the merchandise they deserve. Mondo is hoping to change that by giving legendary filmmaker Alfred Hitchcock his own sixth scale collectible figure.
The Alfred Hitchcock figure was first announced back in 2014 when Mondo revealed they were venturing into the collectible toy market. Now the figure is finally available for purchase, and if you need some convincing that it’s worth the price tag, there are some awesome shots of the collectible after the jump.
However, if you’re not in the market to drop some cash on an expensive filmmaker toy, maybe you’d rather get some more collectible artwork for your walls, this time for some of Alfred Hitchcock’s movies. Check out Mondo’s new Alfred Hitchcock offerings after the jump. Read More »
The Toy Box is a new weekly feature at /Film that will round up some of the newest and coolest collectibles, decorations, gadgets and other memorabilia that you nerds might want for your shelves.
This week we’ve got some good stuff from Adult Swim’s fantastic Rick & Morty, AMC’s adaptation of Preacher, several new Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles collectibles, a few cool items from Star Wars and Star Trek, a bloody new Friday the 13th figure and much more. Read More »
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The lair of the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles is supposed to be a secret. Even though everyone knows it exists in the sewer, no one should know where its at outside of the heroes in a half-shell and maybe their friends April O’Neil and Casey Jones. But plenty of people in New York will get to check out the mutant pad thanks to a special Airbnb promotion allowing fans to stay over night in the turtle lair. Check out the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles Airbnb lair below. Read More »
If you’re the kind of person who isn’t the biggest fan of camping, maybe spending some time in the woods away from your precious wi-fi would be more appealing if you were sleeping in a Star Trek shuttlecraft. That’s exactly what Star Trek fan Dave Delisle would like to see happen with a concept for a Star Trek tent that looks just like a Federation shuttlecraft. Check it out below. Read More »
Last night, Seth Rogen, Evan Goldberg, and showrunner Sam Catlin pulled off what was once considered impossible to some filmmakers: they successfully adapted Garth Ennis and Steve Dillon‘s Preacher. Rogen, Goldberg, and Catlin ground the often wacky and wild story without excluding Ennis’ dark sense of humor or the spirit of the characters. The pilot retains some of the series’ key elements while also taking the story in a slightly different–and arguably more somber–direction.
To celebrate AMC’s adaptation, Gallery 1988 will release a new Preacher poster following all of the first season’s 10 episodes. Check out their first Preacher poster below.
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If you’re a huge cinephile, but you’re a little too grown up to just hang a bunch of movie posters on your wall, then we have some nice wall art that might be up your alley. Illustration and design studio Son of Wolves has created a print featuring nine pairs of some of the most iconic shoes from your favorite motion pictures. From Ripley’s Reeboks in Aliens to Marty McFly’s self-lacing Nike shoes in Back to the Future Part II, this is a pretty cool print.
Check out the movie shoes art after the jump. Read More »


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Rarely has there been a looming issue of such significance as the HST referendum, to be held in June.
Barely had the last election been decided, when the government announced an agreement with the federal government to move to a 12 per cent HST effective July 1, 2010.
A negative public reaction, focused primarily on the timing and manner of the announcement, followed. This allowed former Premier Bill Vander Zalm to lead an HST Initiative Petition process. The initiative succeeded in all of BC’s 85 ridings. This led directly to the scheduling of a province-wide referendum.
It’s unfortunate that a poor explanation and introduction of the HST has led to a situation where the citizens of BC will make a major tax-policy decision with long-term ramifications. Many will argue that this is democracy in action. But is it really? One would think that democracy is served by our election of a government charged with making necessary, and at times unpopular decisions, particularly when dealing with taxation issues.
Had we had referenda to decide on past tax increases, there is little doubt that most, if not all would have been turned down by voters. This would have resulted in a crisis in the delivery of services which would have made our present challenges pale by comparison. It’s illogical to expect citizens of any jurisdiction to vote enthusiastically in favour of a tax increase, even when it can be shown to produce long-term benefits.
If this is an accurate reading of the public mood with respect to the HST issue as it presently stands, it is destined to be voted down.
It can be argued that a loss of the $230 annual HST rebate to low-income citizens will be offset by a return to the old GST and PST. However, the repayment of $1.6 billion to the federal government, of the transitional funding received, has negative repercussions. The world-wide recession of 2008/09 forced BC, like most governments everywhere, into a major deficit which will take several years to eliminate.
Perhaps more important is that reversing the HST would put all our industries at a competitive disadvantage with four other provinces, particularly Ontario, which also introduced the HST in 2010. This loss of competitiveness would inevitably translate into the long-term loss of jobs.
We have to recognize that in order to sustain our ability to deliver the quality services we demand, taxes are a necessary evil. The only way to moderate taxes on the individual is to preserve and enhance competitiveness of our industries. The HST is critical to that end.
Despite the poor way it was introduced, I’ll be voting in favour of retaining the HST. I believe the HST to be good tax policy, necessary to maintaining our province’s competitiveness, while maintaining needed services for its citizens.
With only three months to convince more than 50 per cent of the voting public to preserve the HST, what can the government do to have a chance of winning the referendum?
A commitment to reduce the HST by one per cent, to 11 per cent, as well as an HST exemption for the hospitality sector, just might win the day.
It’s an unfortunate reality that we want to see immediate benefits in our own pocket before voting in favour of good tax policy. But that’s what happens when government stumbles itself into a position where individual citizens are being asked to vote in favour of what they perceive to be another tax burden.
The BC Government needs to take decisive action to convince its citizens to vote on the merits of an HST system, rather than on the manner of its poor initial introduction.
Peter Dolezal is the author of three books.


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If you've been with us since the beginning, you'll recognize this set inspired by the "Cybill". Now with an updated look, you can enjoy wearing this set and pair with your existing jewelry. You have the option of wearing a single bracelet, two, or all three at once. The stones are matte and colors vary frosted white, grey, and black.


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B Vitamins for Optimal Energy All Day Long
Eating healthy meals, exercising, and getting adequate sleep are the best ways to boost your energy levels. But if your diet does not include B vitamins, you’ll be fighting fatigue for most of the day.
Studies on the nutritional status of U.S. adults and children show that most of them get inadequate amounts of B vitamins (B6, B12, and Folate) from their diet alone1. B vitamins are crucial for your health as they help turn nutrients into energy. They also support the health of your nervous system, liver, skin, and eyes.
In order to avoid fatigue throughout the day, add these B vitamins to your diet:
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine): It plays a vital role in energy production from digested food and enhances nerve function in the body2. Whole grains, fish, seaweed, sunflower seeds, and black beans are rich in B vitamins.
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin): Riboflavin plays a crucial role in your body’s energy release. It helps breakdown proteins, absorb nutrients, and maintains the health of cells and tissues. Riboflavin is essential for the mitochondrial function. Any disturbances in the levels of this nutrient also reduce energy production in the body3.
Vitamin B3 (Niacin): Like the other two B vitamins, niacin also helps with energy production in the body. It is a significant part of two coenzymes NAD and NADP that are involved in the body’s metabolic process. Your brain also needs niacin to function properly. Studies show that niacin deficiency leads to brain fog and other mood-related issues4.
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid): Vitamin B5 is crucial for energy production and helps make blood cells. It's a precursor in the production of coenzyme A which is vital to many biochemical reactions in the body, including the activity of several proteins5. Deficiency leads to numbness and tingling in hands and feet.
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): Vitamin B6 is involved in more than a hundred enzyme reactions in the body, mostly concerned with protein metabolism6. It is also involved in making glucose from non-carbohydrate sources via a process called gluconeogenesis. It participates in glycogenolysis, a process where stored glucose is broken down to release energy.
Vitamin B7 (Biotin): Biotin is a cofactor for five different enzymes responsible for breaking down fats, protein, and carbohydrates from food. Besides taking care of your skin, hair, and nails, biotin also plays an essential role in cell signaling and gene regulation7.
Vitamin B9 (Folate): Folate is essential for the metabolism of nucleic acids and many amino acids. It also participates in methylation reactions8 which involve the transfer of four carbon atoms and three hydrogen atoms from one substance to another. Proper methylation is essential for a variety of bodily functions such as energy production, fat breakdown, and the health of your liver.
Vitamin B12: Vitamin B12 plays a vital role in energy production, red blood formation, and DNA synthesis9, working in partnership with folate.
The most reliable and easiest way to make sure enough of these nutrients is with NATURELO's Plant-Based B Complex supplement.


Range Rover Evoque Convertible not headed for production
Land Rover will instead build an Evoque with a retractable panoramic sunroof.
Given the existence of the rather preposterous Nissan Murano CrossCabriolet, a convertible version of the Range Rover Evoque doesn't seem altogether far-fetched.
Land Rover had toyed with the idea of just such a vehicle, even going so far as showing a concept version at last year's Geneva show, but a new Car and Driver report suggests that the British automaker has decided against giving the drop-top Evoque the green light for production.
To satisfy Evoque customers looking to commune with the sun, Land Rover instead will add a retractable panoramic sunroof option to its hot-selling crossover - the current model is available only with a fixed panoramic unit.
While the convertible won't be making it to showrooms, there's still likely to be at least one new Evoque model in the near future - a larger "Evoque XL” intended to fill the space between the standard Evoque and the Range Rover Sport.
The Evoque XL will be part of a $16 billion project to expand and update Land Rover's lineup over the next five years. Redesigned versions of the LR2, the LR4 (to be renamed the Discovery in the U.S.) and the Defender will be central components of the effort, and an entry-level, three-door Range Rover as well as a sub-LR2 Land Rover have also been rumored.


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Piazza Gesu Nuovo (Italian for New Jesus) is located near the historic center of Naples. It houses the church of the same name, which, along with the square, is a historical and cultural heritage of the 15th century.
The square was created during the expansion of the city to the west. The area was marked with three architectural monuments – the churches of Gesu Nuovo and Santa Chiara, and the spire of the Virgin of the Immaculate.
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The 130-year old Peninsula commuter line has many historic depots on its route that have been carefully preserved, many of which have been recognized as historic landmarks.
For much of the first century of its operation, the Southern Pacific Railroad owned these stations and operated the Peninsula commuter rail from San Francisco to San Jose. With the construction of the Bayshore freeway in 1954, passenger traffic began to steadily decline. In the 1970s, Southern Pacific actively sought to discontinue its operation of the commuter service, resulting in the State of California taking over responsibility for the service in 1980, but relying on Southern Pacific to continue to operate the service.
In January 1992, the Peninsula Corridor Joint Powers Board purchased the right-of-way from San Francisco to San Jose from Southern Pacific. At this time, service was extended from San Jose to Gilroy, resulting in several new stations being constructed. Initially the State of California’s Caltrans retained ownership of the historic Southern Pacific deports at Burlingame, Menlo Park, Millbrae, San Carlos, San Jose, and Santa Clara, and was responsible for their preservation, restoration, and maintenance. Subsequent to the restoration of these stations, title was transferred to the Joint Powers Board.
Local communities have typically been the driving force behind recent improvements to depots, such as at Belmont, Gilroy, Hayward Park, Mountain View, San Antonio, San Carlos, and San Mateo. Improvements to Millbrae, San Jose and Tamien, have been more driven by regional transit considerations.