Songs & Psalmody: Salamone Rossi Hebreo & Benedetto Marcello
11:30 AM Friday, June 6
TRINITY CHAPEL – 2320 Dana Street, between Bancroft and Durant
Tickets are available in advance at http://vinaccesifringe.bpt.me and will be sold at the door on the day of the concert. Prices: $15/10.
The Vinaccesi Ensemble returns to northern Italy in a program of delightful and rarely heard madrigals and canzonettas by the most famous Baroque Jewish composer, Salamone Rossi hebreo of Mantua, and psalm settings from Venetian Benedetto Marcello’s monumental Estro poetico-armonico.
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About the Artists
Nanette McGuinness, soprano
Kindra Scharich, mezzo-soprano
Jonathan Smucker, tenor
Kirk Eichelberger, bass
Hallie Pridham, Baroque cello and viola da gamba
Susie Fong, harpsichord
with guest artist Paul Morton, theorbo
The Vinaccesi Ensemble (www.vinaccesi.com) was founded in 2008 by Nanette McGuinness, Kindra Scharich, and Bruce Wetmore, and first performed as part of the 2008 Berkeley Fringe Festival. The Ensemble focuses on music of the Baroque, especially (but not exclusively) that of Italy and the Veneto, and of course, Italian composer Benedetto Vinaccesi (1666-1719)—for whom the ensemble is named.
The Vinaccesi Ensemble recorded their first CD, of solo cantatas by their namesake, Benedetto Vinaccesi. Benedetto Vinaccesi: the Solo Cantatas, released in spring 2013 on Centaur Recordings (www.centaurrecords.com, CRC 3270) and was made possible through the Musical Grant Program, which is administered by the San Francisco Friends of Chamber Music and supported by the Heller Foundation, the Hewlett Foundation, the San Francisco Foundation, and San Francisco Grants for the Arts.
Previous concerts include Chamber Music at the Legion, Noontime Concerts, Trinity Chamber, Old First Concerts, and several Fringe Fests. Upcoming for 2014 are concerts in San Jose on June 8, and San Francisco on Aug. 1 (French and Italian selections at Midsummer Music at the Mechanics Institute) and Sept. 7 (Songs & Psalmody at Old First Concerts).
Kirk Eichelberger (bass) is an experienced performer with a wealth of concert repertoire and over 50 operatic roles to his credit. He has sung Bach’s B Minor Mass, Handel’s Messiah, Pärt’s Litany, Mozart’s Requiem, Mendelssohn’s Elijah and Verdi’s Requiem. Eichelberger has also performed with Washington National Opera, Opera Company of Philadelphia, Vancouver Opera and The Metropolitan Opera. His best known roles incude Mephistopheles (Faust), Leporello (Don Giovanni), Ferrando (Il Trovatore), Sparafucile (Rigoletto), Figaro (Le Nozze di Figaro) and Sarastro (Die ZauberFlöte). Eichelberger has also sung in a number of modern English-language operas including The Emperor (Tan Dun’s Tea), Karenin (David Carlson’s Anna Karenina), John Hale (Robert Ward’s Crucible), Louis (William Bolcom’s A View from the Bridge) and the King (Rachel Portman’s The Little Prince.) A National Finalist in the Metropolitan Opera National Council Auditions in 1999, he was a Resident Artist with Opera San Jose for three seasons.
Susie Fong (harpsichord) is active as both a soloist and continuo player and has participated in such festivals and workshops as the Tafelmusik Baroque Summer Institute, American Bach Soloists Summer Academy, and the Vancouver Early Music Festival. She has an MM in Harpsichord Performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music, where she studied with Corey Jamason, and received her BA in Music at the University of California at Berkeley, where she studied harpsichord with Laurette Goldberg and played in the Collegium Musicum. Fong is also an accomplished solo and chamber pianist, having studied with Audrey Grigsby and Robert Rios in Southern California. She currently performs in the Bay Area with the San Francisco Bach Choir Baroque Orchestra and Liaison, and teaches harpsichord both privately and in the San Francisco Conservatory of Music (SFCM) Preparatory and Adult Extension Division.
Nanette McGuinness (soprano) has been hailed in the press for her “creamy golden tone,” and “glorious soprano.” She made her debut under the direction of Alan Curtis in the role of Nino in Cesti’s Semiramide. Solo concert engagements include Handel’s Samson, Solomon, and Messiah, Haydn’s Lord Nelson Mass, Mozart’s Vespers, Mahler’s Fourth Symphony, and Canteloube’s Chants d’Auvergnes, with the San Jose Symphony, Palo Alto Philharmonic, and others; audiences have heard her in over 25 roles—including Mimì, Cleopatra, Freia, Desdemona, Musetta, Countess Almaviva, First Lady, and Micaela—with the Silesian State (Czech Republic), San Jose (Opera in the Schools), West Bay, Pacific Repertory, Trinity Lyric, and Livermore Valley Operas, among others. She recorded Fabulous Femmes with the Athena Trio and is a founding member of the Vinaccesi Ensemble and the Jewish Music & Poetry Project. McGuinness earned a PhD from UC Berkeley and AB from Cornell University.
Paul Morton (classical guitar and theorbo) is native to the state of Pennsylvania, where he had his first music lessons on his father’s banjo and later the cello. While developing his interest in the guitar through the expressions of American folk music, Morton was granted the opportunity to study guitar with the Cuban virtuoso Ernesto Tamayo. After completing undergraduate studies at the Peabody Conservatory, Morton instructed guitar as well as music history at the Pennsylvania Academy of Music while performing throughout the East Coast. Morton is completing his graduate degree at the SF Conservatory of Music, where he studies 20th century music with Sergio Assad and Baroque performance practice with Richard Savino.
Hallie Pridham (Baroque cello and viola da gamba) graduated from Idyllwild Arts Academy in 2005 where she was principal cellist and winner of their 2005 concerto competition. She continued her studies at the San Francisco Conservatory of Music where she studied modern cello with Jean-Michel Fonteneau and baroque cello and viola da gamba with Elisabeth Reed. In 2007, she was chosen to perform with other members of the SFCM Baroque Ensemble at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C. for a broadcasted concert. In 2010, she was the winner of the SFCM Baroque Ensemble Concerto Competition and was also the recipient of the outstanding achievement award. She received a scholarship to attend the American Bach Soloists Academy for two consecutive seasons and was chosen to perform in the Boston Early Music Festival with Early Music America’s Young Performer’s Ensemble.
Kindra Scharich (mezzo-soprano) has been praised by The San Francisco Chronicle for her, “noble, vocally assured singing, with stately grace and deep-rooted pathos.” Accustomed to singing in a broad range of styles, she is equally at home on the operatic or concert stage. Current and past season operatic highlights include singing Hansel and Zerlina in Opera San Jose’s productions of Hansel and Gretel and Don Giovanni, as well as the Countess Lydia Ivanovna in their West Coast premiere of David Carlson’s Anna Karenina. She has also frequently been seen in LA Opera’s “Saturday Morning at the Opera” series. Enthusiastic about working with living composers, in the spring of 2014 Shcarich will premiere new works by composer Kurt Erickson and is currently collaborating with composer Janis Mattox on her Spanish Chamber opera Sueños de Medianoche (Midnight Dreams). Scharich’s participation in the early music scene has included the great choral works of J.S. Bach and over 10 roles in Handel opera and oratorio. She is also a founding member of the Vinaccesi Ensemble.
Jonathan Smucker (tenor) has been praised for performances described as “splendid,” “secure and expressive,” and “delivered with firm, elegant line.” His repertoire spans more than forty roles, ranging from baroque to contemporary and encompassing opera, oratorio, operetta, and musical theater. Notable credits include Evangelist (St. John Passion), Acis (Acis and Galatea), Don Ottavio (Don Giovanni), Belmonte (The Abduction from the Seraglio), Albert (Albert Herring),and St. Chavez (Four Saints in Three Acts). In demand throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and U.S., he has appeared as soloist with companies including Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale, Aspen Opera Theater Center, San Francisco Opera Guild, Festival Opera, West Bay Opera, Ensemble Parallèle, Ash Lawn Opera Festival, The Empyrean Ensemble, and in preview concerts for Opera Santa Barbara. An Ohio native, he earned Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Postgraduate degrees in voice at the SF Conservatory of Music.
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The controversial striker is having a great start to life at Marseille and even found time to playfully mock his new teammate.
This is classic Mario Balotelli 🤡
He mocks teammate Florian Thauvin by pretending to be injured when he celebrates 🤣
He's enjoying life at Marseille 😎 pic.twitter.com/eFo6HIXJtV
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The same day that Hamas militants murdered thousands of innocent men, women, and children, over 30 Harvard University student groups signed a statement of solidarity … not with the victims, but with the militants. “We, the undersigned student organizations, hold the Israeli regime entirely responsible for all unfolding violence … [T]he apartheid regime is the only one to blame,” they wrote.
Harvard’s administration was deafeningly silent for days. Only after 500 faculty and over 3,000 university affiliates condemned the statement did leadership issue a “tepid” response, which it has since attempted to clarify.
Their moral inabilities stood in contrast to even Playboy magazine, which promptly cut ties with adult film star Mia Khalifa for statements celebrating Hamas’ attack.
You know things are upside down in education when an adult magazine reaches the moral clarity that a preeminent institution of higher learning does not. That some student groups finally backtracked, saying they never read the statement, only exposes just how broken their moral reasoning is.
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the United States and the European Union have been asked to introduce restrictive measures against PMC “Wagner”. A request was made by the interior Minister of Libya Fathi Basaga, it is quoted by Anadolu.
Barzaga noted that “the government of Libya will not allow mercenaries to control oil facilities in the country and expel these people from the military bases of the country.” The same position was taken by the permanent representative of Libya to the UN Tahir es-Sunni — he also called on the EU and USA to impose sanctions against PMCs “Wagner”, clarifies the issue.
Earlier Znak.com with reference to the National Oil Corporation, wrote that armed foreign mercenaries entered the territory of the National oil Corporation of Libya. It was reported that the convoy “invaded” the field of ash-Sharara June 25, ostensibly to prevent the resumption of oil production and were met by a group of guards. According to the Corporation, among the mercenaries were representatives of several countries, including Russia, and fighters of the Libyan national army Marshal Khalifa the Haftarot. In the oil company expressed protest in connection with the incident, Recalling that the Libyan oil belongs to the people of Libya.
Recall that the national consensus Government (NTC) of Libya, Turkey and several Western countries accuse Russia of supporting the Libyan national army (LNA) through PMC “Wagner”. Moscow denies these charges.
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Spontaneous Bilateral Simultaneous Tubal Pregnancy
Keywords:pregnancy, ovulation induction, tubal pregnancy
Bilateral tubal pregnancy in absence of ovulation induction represents the rarest form of ectopic pregnancies. Among the variant of twin ectopic pregnancy, heterotopic or twin pregnancy in the same tube is higher compared to that of bilateral tubal pregnancy. Till date around 250 cases of simultaneous bilateral tubal pregnancy have been detected and many occur following assisted reproductive treatment. Preoperative diagnosis is uncommon. It is usually detected intraoperatively and so necessitates careful examination of both the adnexa. We report a case where in one tube showed ruptured tubal pregnancy and in the other tube, a mass was noticed which was suspected to be a hydrosalphnix or a pyosalphinx. Since patient had already consented for tubectomy, a bilateral salphingectomy was done. Histopathology showed bilateral tubal pregnancy.
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Thanks to their uncanny sense of smell and being sensitive and loving creatures, Basset hounds are experts in some fields. If you want to take your Basset hound’s natural skills to the next level, you might want to consider some specialty training classes. Just make sure that your Basset hound is up-to-date with his immunizations and be prepared to bring proof.
Which is the best specialty training for Basset hounds? Basset Hound Specialty training lessons can include agility training, lure coursing, earth-dog trial training, hound trailing training, therapy dog training, and brain training.
Here are some professionally-led training courses that will take your Basset hound’s natural skills to the next level:
Basset Hound Specialty Training Lessons
Basset hounds are stubborn and independent dogs and you might have difficulty training them for obedience. But, that doesn’t mean that you should give up. You have to understand that Basset hounds are low-energy dogs. They have to be constantly pushed to get through the day and learn a thing or two. The only way you can see a Basset hound running is when he is trailing a scent.
This is where the specialty training lessons come in handy. There are a lot of training sessions that include scent trailing, digging, barking, and other things that your Basset hound will enjoy doing. So, keep your basset hound happy and healthy with one of the specialty training lessons:
1. Agility Training For Basset Hounds
Agility training for Basset hounds is an obstacle course for dogs. I know that Basset hounds shouldn’t be jumping because they have fragile joints and spines. But, this course is adjusted to accommodate limitations which makes it an ideal sport for the breed.
Agility training exercises for Basset hounds can include:
- Barreling through tunnels
- Bounding around obstacles
- Getting under tight spots
- Run through weave poles
- Jumping through a car tire
2. Lure Coursing For Basset Hounds
Lure coursing is great for Basset hounds. Basset hounds were created to hunt which means they are attracted by sight and scent. Lure coursing is a training session where dogs chase a mechanically operated lure (usually a bunny) around a 700+ yard course.
Basset hounds run in packs of three and the bunnies are kept close enough in front of the dogs to entice them, but far away so they can’t catch them. This training is a great way for the Basset hound to get both physical and brain exercise.
3. Earth-dog Trial Training For Basset Hounds
The earth-dog trial training for Basset hounds involves digging, pawing, staring, scratching, barking, and other active behavior. In this training session, the Basset hound navigates a quarry that consists of man-made underground tunnels. They are driven by a scent of a rat that is spread throughout the quarry and they compete against other dogs.
The rats are alive but don’t worry, neither dogs nor rats get hurt in this training session because they don’t come into physical contact with one another.
Although formal Earth-dog competitions are reserved mainly for Terrier dogs, Basset hounds are welcome for open sessions and competitions. You can bet that they can do quite well.
4. Basset Hound Trailing Training
Hound Trailing training involves traveling a cross-country course that involves sniffing, tracking, and trailing. This is kinda what Basset hounds were bred originally. The dogs in this course are judged on endurance and speed.
Basset hounds might not be the fastest dogs out there, but their endurance is amazing. The courses for adult dogs are around 10 miles and approximately 5 miles for puppies.
5. Therapy Dog Training For Basset Hounds
Basset hounds are famous for having hearts that love almost to a fault. All it takes is one look from those droopy, sad eyes and you will break out in laughter, no matter how down you feel.
Basset hounds are one of the best breeds for therapy dogs because they are low-energy, highly sensitive, and in tune with emotions. On top of that, they have a knack for cheering people up. Due to their body build and fragile joints and spine, the Basset hounds don’t do very well as working dogs. But they are great as emotional support dogs.
If you are interested in having your Basset hound trained to be a therapy or companion dog, you will have to do some research and incorporate the assistance of a professional trainer to do the job in the right way and to certify his training.
6. Brain Training For Basset Hounds
Basset hounds are smart only when they want to be. I’ve read that Basset hounds are so smart, they play dumb when it suits them. I thought this was a joke until I got my Basset hound puppy. A lot of intelligence is required to be able to hunt and as we know, hunting is in their DNA. Training your Basset hound to use his brain to solve problems is a great way to boost his mental energy and build his brain.
Here are some brain-training games for your Basset hound:
- Dinner for the winner: Create an obstacle course where your Basset hound is required to follow a trail of kibble to find his dinner in an interesting place. This will help him connect with his ancestors that had to hunt for their meals.
- Out of the box: There are a lot of great brain games on amazon.com. Find one of those where there is a puzzle and your Basset has to figure it out and be rewarded with a treat. I have three of those games and we have a game night at least twice per week.
- Pick a winner: This is a great game where you can involve your little kids. Place a treat in one of your hands and call your Basset hound. Tell him to pick a hand. Expect him to be an expert at this fun game. You can try the same trick with three glasses and hide a treat under one and shuffle them. My Basset hound loves when I shuffle the glasses.

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WASHINGTON – The U.S. Supreme Court will decide as early as this year whether it is unconstitutional for states to design congressional or state legislative districts that unfairly allow a political party to win more seats.
The justices agreed Monday to hear arguments on a state legislative map created in 2011 by the Republican-controlled legislature in Wisconsin that allowed the Republicans to win overwhelming majorities in the state assembly in 2012 even though the party won less than half the votes cast statewide.
A federal appeals court last year struck down the Wisconsin map, ruling that the plan designed by the Republicans “was intended to burden the representational rights of Democratic voters... by impeding their ability to translate their votes into legislative seats.”
The high court’s ruling, which could come late in the fall or next year, could impact Ohio’s congressional maps, which allow Republicans to control 12 of the state’s 16 congressional districts.
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Ohio lawmakers approved a major overhaul of the way Ohio’s state legislative districts are designed, a move that voters ratified in 2015. Advocates of drawing up more competitive congressional districts are hoping to place an initiative on the ballot either this year or next year to draw up maps in a bipartisan fashion with rules designed to create more competition and prohibit geographically outlandish districts.
The legislature in Ohio has the power to design congressional districts. In the past, state legislative districts were designed by an apportionment board which includes the governor, state auditor, secretary of state and both houses of the legislature. Whichever party controls the governor's office and the legislature had the authority to design plans that helped their party win more seats.
Gov. John Kasich has said he backs an overhaul of the way congressional districts are drawn, but did not include a new plan when he released his proposed two-year budget earlier this year. House leaders pledged to look into a reform plan, but thus far none has emerged.
Critics have charged that drawing the districts to favor one party and reduce the number of competitive seats is “gerrymandering,” a process that goes back to the dawn of the Republic. They complain that gerrymandered districts create little competition and candidates from the far right or left who win over more moderate candidates.
Lawmakers in Ohio will have to re-draw those congressional districts in 2021 following the census at the end of this decade, when Ohio is expected to lose one seat because of slow population growth.
The justices have been reluctant in the past to weigh in on the way legislatures and state officials design districts for state and congressional candidates. In the past, the court has suggested it is a political process that judges should not be involved with.


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Chilly Dog Purple Woodstock Dog Sweater
The Purple Woodstock Dog Sweater is available in 8 sizes to fit every dog
- Uniquely designed pullover knitted pet sweaters.
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- All sweaters are handmade & may vary slightly in color & styles
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It has been way too long since I baked a loaf of bread. You see, I went on a bit of a bread-baking bender after taking a class a couple years ago. There was White Batter Bread and Chocolate Orange Bread, a Fougasse, a Pumpernickel (later updated to my now-favorite Russian Black Bread), darling Bretzel Rolls, ever-so-popular No-Knead Bread, homemade English Muffins, a Potato Rosemary Bread (nom), an Italian Bread that felt like it took 100 years to make, oh and then some miniature Soft Pretzels, and this doesn’t even include the insane homemade pizza bender that followed. Is it any surprise I took a little break from bread-making for a while shortly after I started by yeast by the jar?
Nevertheless, it took something new and different to lure me back, something it would be near-criminal not to share. I’m talking about bread that doesn’t require you to dote on it or force you to adhere to an unforgiving schedule. Like, whoa, right?
Here’s how most bread is made: You proof some yeast for an exact amount of time, you mix the ingredients together, you knead for a certain number of minutes (because recipes always specify, which seems awfully bossy if you ask me), you let it rise for a specific number of hours, you deflate the dough and form it into a loaf, you let it rise once again for a set amount of time and then you bake it for a really precise amount of time that does little to consider variations in yeast quality, oven temperatures and the length of the bread.
Given all of these really specific instructions that tend to span just about five hours, no wonder, really, that almost 50 of you told me that baking bread was your biggest cooking phobia.
Enter Laurie Colwin (quite possibly my new favorite food writer after I practically ate her Home Cooking book whole when I finally tore into a couple weeks ago, and you should too): She shares a recipe that doesn’t require you to stay home all day, fretting over a dough (Will it rise? What if it rises too much? What if I don’t punch it down soon enough?) and being inevitably disappointed when your reward for your dedicated hours is, well, just a loaf of homemade bread.
Reading English Bread and Yeast by Elizabeth David, Colwin learned that bread dough will rise slowly at room temperature by using less yeast. (We were introduced to this concept with the No-Knead Bread, and it’s great to see another application of the principle.) Furthermore, the bread develops the taste of wheat, rather than yeast, creating the kind of homemade bread aroma that has lingered in our apartment for three days now.
First read this: Now, if you’re one of the 50 (fifty!) people who said that bread making terrifies you, I do have what I think is a great starter post for you, Eight Tips for Less Intimidating Bread, wherein I do my best to demystify bread-baking.
One year ago: Seriously Red Red Velvet Cake
Two years ago: Bingo! White Batter Bread (another no-kneading-required bread), Chocolate Orange Bread
Wheat Bread Without a Timetable
Adapted very loosely from Laurie Colwin’s Home Cooking
This recipe yields a fairly dense, dark wheat bread. You could swap out the wheat flour with any amount of white, if you wish to tenderize it a bit. The recipe differs from most bread recipes in many ways: there’s no set schedule, it’s incredibly forgiving and it’s actually coated with flour, not oil, when it rises. But really, Colwin says it best:
“Bread like this will astonish your friends. It makes a perfect house present. Even if the crust splits during baking, it is still a wonderful-looking loaf. The actual man work, so to speak, is under half an hour. The yeast does the rest for you. You, of course, get all the credit.”
1. Into a large bread bowl, put 1 1/2 cups unbleached white flour, 1 1/2 cups stone-ground wheat flour and 3/4 cups coarse ground whole wheat flour (if you can’t find coarse ground, simply add regular whole wheat flour. I used buckwheat flour, because I’ve been feeling guilty about buying it eons ago and never using it.). Add one heaping teaspoon of salt, a half teaspoon of sugar (my addition, I think bread benefits from a little sweetness) and one tablespoon of wheat or corn germ. (I’m pretty sure I used bran instead, because that’s what I had on hand. Really, you can’t break this bread.)
2. Mix 1/2 scant teaspoon of yeast (active dry is just fine) with 1 1/2 cups of liquid–half milk, half water, or more water than milk–whatever you have on hand. (If you’re going to leave it overnight, use 1/4 teaspoon of yeast.)
3. Pour the liquid into the flour and stir it up. (If you have a KitchenAid, you can use the paddle attachement for this, then switch to the kneading hook when you’re done.) The dough should be neither dry nor sticky, but should tend more toward to the stick than the dry. If too sticky, add a little more flour.
4. Knead the dough well, roll it in flour, put it in a warm bowl (although I have put it in a regular old bowl right off the shelf, says Colwin, as did I) . I covered mine with plastic wrap at this time–a towel works as well–but realize it might not be neccessary. Leave it in a cool, draft-free place and go about your business. (We decided to check out the 8th Annual New York Pickle Festival, not that you asked.)
5. Whenever you happen to get home, punch down the dough, knead it well and forget about it until convenient.
6. Sometime later (with a long first rise, a short second rise is fine, but a long one is fine, too) punch the dough down, give it a final kneading, shape into a baguette* (see my notes below), slash the top with four diagonal cuts, brush wtih water and let proof for a few minutes (it was 30 minutes, in our case). However, if you haven’t the time, it can go straight into the oven.
7. You can preheat the oven or put it in a cold oven, it matters not a bit. Bake at 450° fr half an hour. Turn the oven to 425 ° and bake for another five to twenty minutes. (This range is long because I found my bread was done–sounded hollow when I tapped the bottom, quite brown on the outside and registered 200 or so on a thermometer, all different techiniques to check for doneness–after just 5 more minutes, but Colwin suggests 20. It will vary based on the density of your bread, the size of your baguette, etc. etc. so just check in with it every five minutes or so.)
* Deb’s Baguette Technique: (You can see this in photos throughout the post.) Pat the dough out gently into something approximating a rectangle. On the long side, fold in the bottom two corners, just a bit. Now begin rolling the dough, tucking the seam underneath.You can stretch the baguette at this point to make it longer or leave it as is.

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Last weekend, the stage was set for barrels of fun and laughter when the stalwarts of Tamil theatre S.Ve.Shekar and Y.Gee.Mahendra descended on the city to enthral the audience with their in-house productions. Close on the heels at The Hindu's Kodai ... The Hindu, 3 weeks ago
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A journalist working for El Jareeda newspaper, Ma'ab Mirghani, was arrested and intimidated by the security forces for covering the protest events in central Khartoum’s El Soug El Arabi on Wednesday.
The Sudanese Journalists Network (SJN) said in a statement that, “authorities detained Mirghani for more than eight hours, in order to obtain a confession about her affiliation with a political party.”
According to the statement, the authorities filed a report against the journalist under Article 77 of the Public Disturbance Act. The network’s statement alleged that the authorities had no grounds, and the arrest was simply an act of “disrespect to the profession of journalism”.
The SJN condemned the treatement of Mirghani as well as the nationwide violations journalists are facing under "coup rule", and added that her treatment is part of a series of violations that women journalists face in the field on an ongoing basis.

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Billiat suffered a hamstring injury during Kaizer Chiefs’ loss to SuperSport United in the MTN8 semifinals last week.
As reported earlier, Billiat asked the Warriors medical team to fast-track his recovery so that he could play in the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifier against Congo-Brazzaville on Sunday.
Now Mupandare has confirmed to the Newsday that although the medical team was still monitoring Billiat, he was certain to make the trip and could play a part in this crucial match.
Meanwhile, Warriors striker Evans Rusike believed the injury-hit Zimbabwe remained a competitive side capable of beating Congo-Brazzaville when the two clash at the Massamba Debate Stadium on Sunday.
“It’s a massive match. They (Congo Brazzaville) are a very strong side, they will be playing at home so it will not be easy for us. We had wanted to go in full force but there were withdrawals of some players due to injuries. But we are still a strong side that can come back home with a good result. We need to be cautious in our approach so that we get a positive result,” Rusike said.
Zimbabwe currently top group G with three points, but on goal difference, following their 3-0 win over Liberia in their opening qualifier.
The group also consists of the Democratic Republic of Congo, who are second on the standings by a goal difference after their 3-1 win over Congo Brazzaville in the opening fixture of the campaign.
With two top teams in the group set to qualify for the Afcon finals next year, a win for the Warriors in Brazzaville will put them on the brink of qualification.
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LIMA: Peru’s ex-president Alberto Fujimori was wheeled out of a Lima hospital late Thursday a free man following a controversial pardon by President Pedro Pablo Kuczynski.
A frail-looking Fujimori, 79, held up a hand to wave to supporters as aides rolled him out the main entrance of Lima’s Centenario Clinic in a wheelchair, before he was whisked away in a convoy of vehicles accompanied by his lawmaker son Kenji.
A woman repeatedly shouted “We love you, we love you!” as she tried to reach Fujimori’s vehicle through a line of security officials.
“With my dad,” wrote Kenji Fujimori on Twitter, publishing a selfie taken with his father in the back of their SUV.
Fujimori, who wore a dark coat over a blue shirt, looked tired in the photo, while the son who orchestrated his release seemed euphoric. Later, he published a video in which both wave to the camera.
“They are the first minutes of Alberto Fujimori in freedom,” the family’s doctor Alejandro Aguinaga told Agence France-Presse.
He said Fujimori would meet later with his four children in what would be “an emotional family reunion.”
Analysts said the ailing ex-leader’s first task would be to reconcile his rival children, Kenji and his sister Keiko, amid fears of a lasting split in the opposition Fuerza Popular party whose leadership Keiko inherited from her father. The Fujimori party is the main political group in the country and controls Congress.
“What will happen now is a sort of attempt by the father to soothe the family trouble,” political analyst Fernando Tuesta told Agence France-Presse.
Kuczynski, a 79-year-old businessman turned center-right politician who beat Keiko to the presidency in 2016 by capitalizing on the anti-Fujimorist vote, said he had pardoned the ex-president for humanitarian reasons – reneging on an election pledge never to do so.
Fujimori was pardoned days after Kenji and a raft of Fujimorist lawmakers abstained from voting on Kuczynski’s impeachment in what was seen by many as a backroom deal to save the president from corruption charges.
The December 24 announcement prompted a wave of protest in Peru. Fujimori was released after serving less than half of a 25-year sentence for human rights abuses.
UN human rights experts condemned the pardon as politically motivated and said it was a slap in the face to victims of his brutal rule from 1990-2000.
A court held him responsible for the killings of 25 supposed guerrillas and sympathizers in 1991 and 1992. It sentenced him in 2009 to 25 years in jail.
Relatives of victims have condemned the pardon, but many Peruvians admire him for his ruthless campaign to put down uprisings by leftist guerrillas, and supporters have hailed the decision to free him.


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Helen is a passionate medical herbalist prescribing medicinal plants at the core of her naturopathic practice. The therapeutic use of medicinal herbs is based on scientific understanding of their constituents and actions in the body, as well as traditional knowledge gained over hundreds of years. Helen has completed a Bachelor Degree in Western Herbal Medicine and is amongst the best trained herbalists in the world. She has herbal extracts from around the world in her dispensary.
Helen has over twenty five years of experience in women's health. In her current practice she prescribes and mixes herbal formulas for each individual woman to bring regulated harmony to the menstrual and reproductive cycles, and to alleviate symptoms of pre-menstrual syndrome (PMS), painful and difficult periods and the menopause. Additionally she provides pre-conception care, nutritional and herbal support to women and their partners to increase the chance of earliest conception and maintenance of healthy pregnancy.
Naturopathy is the science of natural health as well as a traditional philosophy. The practice of naturopathy looks for the underlying causes of disease and enables the body to heal itself with the support of natural medicine such as food, nutrition, appropriate exercise and recreation. Helen has completed a Bachelor of Naturopathy which includes qualifications in nutrition, remedial massage, holistic counselling and the use of iridology for provisional diagnosis.
Overall Health and Well Being is dependent upon harmoniously balanced and dynamically functioning gastro-intestinal health. A number of conditions are debilitating and can cause illness and disease in the cells, tissues and organs of other systems such as the joints, muscles, skin and lungs. Helen uses naturopathic diagnosis and laboratory tests to diagnose gastro-intestinal conditions and to prescribe and mix herbal remedies for the underlying causes and the symptoms of reflux, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and inflammatory bowel conditions. She provides nutritional advice and recommends nutrients and supplements for dysbiosis and 'leaky gut' - which is intestinal permeability.
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At an initial consultation we will discuss the method of treatment that best works for you because any treatment plan must be practical and realistically achievable within your way of life. An initial appointment will last for an hour and will cost £120. Follow up appointments may be scheduled in two-four weeks time depending upon your individual condition and treatment and may be for an hour or 30minutes/ £60.
At a consultation we will discuss your health and medical history and focus on the priorities for achieving your optimum health. You will receive a treatment plan which may include recommendations for herbal medicine, herbal remedies, nutrients, supplements and tests. During the consultation we will discuss your lifestyle, diet and sleeping patterns and identify potentially beneficial improvements to support your body's natural ability to heal itself and to maintain health and well being in the face of the challenges of modern living.
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CANANDAIGUA, N.Y. (WROC) — CMAC officials announced Monday two more heavy-hitters to round out their summer lineup.
Anthem rockers Journey, and a country/folk double-bill with Dwight Yoakam and Old Crow Medicine Show, will be performing August 8, and August 27 respectively.
The announcement was made Monday and tickets go on sale Friday, April 8, and can be found here.
Other shows coming to CMAC
Singer-songwriter legend James Taylor is coming to the Greater Rochester area, in a show called “An Evening with James Taylor.” The show at CMAC is June 28th at 8 p.m.
The Constellation Brands Marvin Sands Performing Arts Center keeps adding to an incredible star-stuffed lineup, now with singer, songwriter Chris Stapleton. The show is August 17, with doors at 5:30 p.m. and showtime at 7:30 p.m.
The show is billed as an “All American Road Show,” and also features special guests Elle King, and Madelin Edwards.
Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit will be performing June 15, with showtime at 7 p.m., with doors at 5:30 p.m. They will also be joined by the band Waxahatchee.
Indie-rock sensation The Lumineers are coming to the venue on May 27, with doors at 6 p.m. and showtime at 7:30 p.m. This installment of The Lumineer’s “Brightside World Tour” also features special guest CAAMP.
Beatles drummer and music legend Ringo Starr will be performing with his “All Starrs,” on Friday May 30, and country superstar Luke Bryan will be performing Friday July 15. Both shows start at 7 p.m. and the venue opens at 5:30 p.m.
For Bryan, this is stop on his “Raised Up Right Tour,” and will be joined by special guests Riley Green and Mitchell Tenpenny. Ringo leads his “All-Starrs,” who include Warren Ham, Edgar Winter, and Colin Hay.


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Downsizing in Retirement: Things to Keep in Mind
You’ve finally reached the golden years of retirement. Like many retirees, you may be thinking about downsizing your home. Though this is a popular choice, it’s not necessarily the best choice for everyone. There are a lot of things to consider from a financial standpoint as well as your lifestyle. You may want to stay in your current home. Maybe now is the time to hire one of the best custom home builders in NC to build you the dream home you’ve always wanted with plenty of space for the grandkids to visit. If you’re having trouble deciding, keep the following things in mind.
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Do you expect visits from children, grandchildren, and other family members? Will you have enough bedrooms and bathrooms to accommodate everyone during the holidays? If your house tends to be the gathering place for family get-togethers, downsizing may not be the best choice. In fact, you may even need to upgrade to a larger home after retirement.
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Is it your goal to age in place? Do you want to stay in your home for the rest of your life, or do you expect to move again in the future when you may find it more difficult to get around? Staying in your own home may not be possible if it is not equipped for advanced aging. This is where building a custom home in retirement can be a wise choice. Your home can be designed and built to be wheelchair accessible, have an elevator, an open floor plan, or consist of a single level. Aging in place is more feasible than ever with state of the art home design.
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19th April 2018
Chair-assembling robot demonstrated in Singapore
Nanyang Technological University (NTU) has built a robot that can autonomously assemble an IKEA chair without interruption.
Designed by Assistant Professor Pham Quang Cuong and his team from NTU’s School of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering, the robot seen here comprises a 3D camera and two robotic arms equipped with grippers to pick up objects. The team coded algorithms using three different open-source libraries to help the robot complete its job of putting together a chair.
The machine assembled IKEA’s Stefan chair in eight minutes and 55 seconds. Prior to the assembly, the robot took 11 minutes and 21 seconds to independently plan the motion pathways and three seconds to locate the parts.
“For a robot, putting together an IKEA chair with such precision is more complex than it looks,” explains Cuong. “The job of assembly, which may come naturally to humans, has to be broken down into different steps, such as identifying where the different chair parts are, the force required to grip the parts, and making sure the robotic arms move without colliding into each other. Through considerable engineering effort, we developed algorithms that will enable the robot to take the necessary steps to assemble the chair on its own.
“We are looking to integrate more artificial intelligence into this approach to make the robot more autonomous – so it can learn the different steps of assembling a chair through human demonstration, or by reading the instruction manual, or even from an image of the assembled product.”
The robot is designed to mimic the genericity of the human “hardware” used to assemble objects: the ‘eyes’ through a 3D camera and the ‘arms’ through industrial robotic arms that are capable of six-axis motion. Each arm is equipped with parallel grippers to pick up objects. Mounted on the wrists are force sensors that determine how strongly the “fingers” are gripping and how powerfully they push objects into contact with each other.
The robot starts the assembly process by taking photos of the parts laid out on the floor to create a 3D map of the estimated positions. This is to replicate the cluttered environment after humans unbox and prepare to put together a build-it-yourself chair. The challenge here is to determine a sufficiently precise localisation in a cluttered environment quickly and reliably.
Next, using algorithms developed by the team, the robot plans a two-handed motion that is fast and collision-free. This motion pathway needs to be integrated with visual and tactile perception, grasping and execution.
To ensure that the arms grip the pieces tightly and perform tasks such as inserting wooden plugs, the amount of force exerted has to be regulated. This is challenging because industrial robots, designed to be precise at positioning, are bad at regulating forces. Sensors mounted on the wrists help to determine the amount of force required, allowing the robot to precisely and consistently detect holes by sliding the wooden plug on the surfaces of the work pieces, and perform tight insertions.
Now that the team has achieved its goal of demonstrating the assembly of an IKEA chair, they are working with companies to apply this form of dexterous robotic manipulation to a range of industries. They hope to deploy the robot to do glass bonding that could be useful in the automotive industry, as well as drilling holes in metal components for aircraft manufacturing. Cost is not expected to be an issue, as all the components in the robotic setup can be bought off the shelf.
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Chicago's Summer Girlfriends have pretty straightforward interests as a band: pizza, friends, summertime fun. With their debut album, Shockwaves, the quintet deliver an equally straightforward set of songs built on interwoven guitar lines and punky noise-pop melodies. Taking cues from the earliest Frankie Rose & the Outs material, the Slumberland Records catalog, and healthy doses of the Ramones, the album's 11 tracks all have a similarly familiar warmth
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Rapoport: 'Belief is' Kamara will reach new Saints deal before Week 1
NFL Network's Ian Rapoport shares 'the belief is' New Orleans Saints running back Alvin Kamara will reach new Saints deal before Week 1.
T.J. Watt, Bud Dupree talk about what makes their friendship special
Pittsburgh Steelers linebackers T.J. Watt, Bud Dupree talk about what makes their friendship special.
What will we see from Le'Veon Bell against the Broncos?
What will we see from new Kansas City Chiefs running back Le'Veon Bell against the Denver Broncos?
Rapoport: Details of Antonio Brown's one-year contract with the Bucs
Ian Rapoport: Details of wide receiver Antonio Brown's one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
'NFL GameDay Morning': Bold predictions for Week 7
The 'NFL GameDay Morning' crew makes their bold predictions for Week 7.
Casserly: How Yannick Ngakoue will change Ravens' defense
NFL Network's Charley Casserly breaks down how DE Yannick Ngakoue will change the Baltimore Ravens' defense.
PFF: Expectations for Josh Allen, Jimmy G in Week 7
PFF's George Chahrouri discusses the expectations for Buffalo Bills quarterback Josh Allen and San Francisco 49ers quarterback Jimmy Garoppolo in Week 7.
Rich McKay lays out his vision for the Falcons roster in 2020
Atlanta Falcons President and CEO Rich McKay lays out his vision for the team's roster in 2020.
First look: Le'Veon Bell at Chiefs practice
Take the first look at Kansas City Chiefs running back Le'Veon Bell at Chiefs practice.
Freddie Mitchell: How Wentz, Eagles can get back on track against the Giants
Former NFL wide receiver Freddie Mitchell joins "TNF First Look" to discuss the Philadelphia Eagles' upcoming "Thursday Night Football" matchup and how quarterback Carson Wentz can get back on track against the New York Giants.
Jason Sehorn examines what Giants must do to beat Eagles on 'TNF'
Former NFL cornerback Jason Sehorn examines what the New York Giants must do to beat the Philadelphia Eagles on "Thursday Night Football" in Week 7.
Rapoport details schedule changes for Bucs-Raiders, 'Hawks-Cards in Week 7
NFL Network Insider Ian Rapoport details schedule changes for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers-Las Vegas Raiders and Seattle Seahawks-Arizona Cardinals in Week 7.
Garafolo: Sterling Shepard expected to play tonight vs. Eagles
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Calais Campbell reacts to Yannick Ngakoue joining Ravens' defense
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It is difficult to picture any outdoor setting more spectacular than the Grand Canyon in which to exchange marriage vows. Imagine standing across from each other amidst millions of years of geological history against the backdrop of colorful cliffs and the mighty Colorado River.
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Your adventure will begin with an amazing flight over the famous Hoover Dam and Lake Mead, continuing on to the Valley of Fire, where you will land on an exclusive plateau overlooking incredible red sandstone formations with brilliant contrasting color. You will exchange your vows in this beautiful location with views in every direction. After your ceremony enjoy a champagne toast, hors d’oeuvres and many incredible photo opportunities.
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You will be allocated a stylist for the day, if you wish to send through pictures of hair styles & make up suggestions I can email these across in advance so your stylist has a really good idea of what look you’re after. You can customise and create the perfect look for the day with our professional salon staff.
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At first they looked like coconuts bobbing in the water. The next second we were gaping with wide-eyed delight at a family of Smooth-coated Otters!
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My first brush with the Smooth-coated Otter (Lutrogale perspicillata) was back in 2008 when I saw one surface near a small rock islet in Ranganathittu bird sanctuary near Mysore. Seeing our boat it dived underwater immediately and we never saw it again.
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October 16, 2012, 7:30 PM
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“Exuberant! Explosive Joy!” – New York Times. Thumping, banging, crashing, dancing and stomping fills the evening as the return of the mind blowing Off-Broadway rhythms hit the Puget Sound region. See new surprises and two new full-scale routines. STOMP, the eight member troupe, turns matchboxes, brooms, garbage cans, hubcaps and wooden poles into magnificent rhythms. Humor, dance and awe-inspiring music sweeps you away in adrenaline and energy. www.comcastarenaeverett.com or 425.322.2600.


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Green Day frontman, Billie Joe Armstronggave a London cover band, Borderline Toxic, and the bar is full of patrons the surprise of a lifetime yesterday when he showed up, crashing the band’s set.
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It all went down at Slim Jim’s Liquor Store in London where Armstrong happened to walk in while on holiday in London.
“When you walk into a pub and the cover band starts playing your song,” Green Day posted to Instagram with a video of Armstrong rocking out on stage with the band.
Borderline Toxic also took to social media to share their shock and gratitude for Armstrong hopping on stage with them.
“The moment your band gets joined on stage by your childhood idol to sing their own song with you… in your favorite dive bar,” they wrote. “Billie Joe Armstrong… THANK YOU, YOU LEGEND! This was the first band to get me into rock when I was 11 years old and I’m honestly just so made up.”
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“Remember, a Jedi fights only as a last resort. If you are forced to draw your lightsaber, you have already forfeited much of your advantage. A Jedi trusts the Force and at first seeks other ways to resolve problems: patience, logic, tolerance, attentive listening, negotiation, persuasion, calming techniques. But there are times when a Jedi must fight.“ – Luke Sywalker to Students
Some time ago I was at a University during its Open Day and I wandered from one tent stand to another. There were Philosophy and Political Groups to Religious and Sporting Clubs. A tent for sober and recovering students was parked next to a group calling itself “Party Hardy”. I enjoyed the appearance of harmony and tolerance on the campus. There were students wearing signs of religious affiliation and an Islamic students tent tended by young men in dish dash and prayer caps were serving Halal sausages to student wearing shorts and singlets.
I came across a tent stand that was occupied by a group that sit on the political spectrum well left of the middle. A large bearded guy with a Karl Marx T-shirt was standing next to a girl wearing a Hijab and a “Black Lives Matter” T-shirt. The guy saw me looking at the Posters decrying all the wrongs in the world from corporate power to American Imperialism and environmental destruction.
Seeing my attention he offered a newspaper and said “Hi”. On the cover was an article about the conflict in Syria. I paused there and he said something to the effect that “It was *expletive* terrible what is happening over there, Russia and Assad have started killing the Kurds”. My jaw dropped and I looked at him in amazement and asked “What? For real?”. This was a shock, did I miss something in the last 24 hours? The war in Syria moves and shifts at an incredible speed, alliances form and break up. The news is distorted and often fabricated. I spent a lot of time digesting news and sorting fact from fiction. If true, this was a serious development.
“Yeah Man *expletive* they dropped gas on the Kurds in Aleppo”, he said starting to get a little excited, “ *expletive* Russians, I *expletive* hate them”.
The penny dropped.
“Actually I said, that’s not right, last week there was a gas attack in Aleppo on the district held by the Kurds but the perpetrators were anti-Government Rebels holding East Aleppo, not Assad or the Russians”, I told him.
“That’s Bullshit” he replied, now looking at me with suspicion.
“No” I said “It was reported in many of the media outlets and by the Observatory for Human Right in Syria”
“What media?”, he asked “ *expletive* RT”?
“Yes, RT, Al Jazeera, Middle East eye and others”, I replied.
“RT and Fox man, that’s *expletive* Fake News, run by Putin and that stooge Trump”, he was getting a little red in the face, his voice was louder.
I made a comment that I knew people in Syria, western volunteers in the Kurdish militia, the YPG, and independent correspondents they had corroborated the story but the mainstream media had not picked it up.
At the mention of the YPG, the girl in the Hijab who had been standing to one side in silence, spoke up;
“The YPG?” she said “They are Terrorists, stealing land from Arabs, persecuting Muslims. They are worse than ISIS”, she pointed a finger at the sky.
“I’m sorry?” I asked rhetorically and replied; “They have Arabs in their Forces, Christians too. They are socialists like you, don’t you support that”?
The bearded guy glared at me “They’re not Socialists Man, they’re puppets of Western Imperialism!”.
I was flabbergasted, these people are meant to be educated “But, the US supplies weapons to everyone in Syria fighting Assad or ISIL, even listed Terrorist groups”, I said and rattled off some names.
The lady’s face grew darker as I spoke “The Kurds are racists and nationalists who oppress Arabs and Muslims on their own land!” she shouted “Anyone who supports them is an Islamophobe and a Racist”!
They both glared at me like I was some sort of decayed trash. I was the enemy in their eyes. The symbol of what they hated. The conversation had ended. I gave him back his paper and moved on. I heard the girl say “Privileged White Asshole” to her ginger haired white friend.
Tolerance is Being Heard
Once upon a time I had been politically active. I had considered myself a Socialist of the type that wanted to see the poor lifted up and conditions for blue collar workers improved. There had been the protests for the protection of Forests, nuclear disarmament and end of Apartheid in South Africa. We felt as if the causes were for everyone not just the few and our dreams were for a better future not a more divided one.
The protest movement was based on Love and Hope, not Fear and Anger. Now decades later I was in the same place I had walked in Protest as a naive activist complaining about intolerance and had just been called a “Privileged White Asshole” by a person who didn’t know me at all for expressing a view. I thought about my childhood, the living in poor housing, the missed meals and forgotten Christmas’s. Going to school in threadbare clothes and worn out shoes. The years of struggling in alcoholism and the sting of shame at being broke all of the time. I felt like someone had kicked me in the groin. I never knew the privilege she was referring to.
How can someone judge a person so blindly and so negatively when they don’t even know the person? We are taught that a person’s skin color, ethnicity and religion should not matter and that tolerance should be embraced. Yet at the same time the freedom of open dialogue and expression has been constrained to such a degree that to have an opinion is discouraged unless it is accepted as “politically correct”. It occurred to me that there are people in the world on both extremes of the political spectrum who are intolerant of others beliefs and views. That not all people of Faith are tolerant of other Faiths. The world is more intolerant now than ever before and as a result people are lashing out.
“The highest result of education is tolerance” – Helen Keller
Opinions are not Facts
We believe what we want to believe and when evidence appears that contradicts that “sacred cow” we either revise our view point or we throw the shutters down. I’ve been called Islamophobic, Homophobic, Xenophobic, Sexist and Misogynist and a Russophile in my time. I would reject those charges, except I am quite fond of Russia and Russian women in particular.
The point is that we may not agree on certain points of view or opinions but we can allow dialogue and discussion that is informed, considerate and causes no harm to others. If one is to learn and expand their knowledge the opinions of others must be considered and evaluated in an objective and impartial manner. Throwing the shutters down makes no sense just because we disagree with someone on a point of view.
A study published in the American Journal of Preventative Medicine looked at the phenomenon of Social Media and the death of debate. The results found that social interaction is now stymied by the emergence of strong divisions along the lines of opinion on social issues and politics.
A sort if Tribalism has emerged where a person is automatically judged, accepted or rejected as a human being based on their opinions on specific issues such as race, global warming, religion, gender equality or politics. Non conformance with the accepted dogma will result in a tirade of hate comments and possible online harassment. In the real world it can get you harassed, bashed or worse.
The New Intolerance
The phenomenon has spread to Universities and High Schools where lecturers and teachers insist on certain views that are consistent with their own and penalize or ostracize students who question them. I’m reminded of my childhood when any expressed doubt of “original sin” or the holy trinity was met with a torrent of shrieking and admonishment from the Sisters who taught us. If you did not conform you were defective and to be punished.
Recently Universities such as Berkley and Middlebury College were the scenes of riots as students forced the cancellation of lectures by visiting controversial figures. These were not preachers of radical ideology and extremism but academics who hold a position that is counter to the current opinion and ideology. The Higher schools of Learning are being sabotaged and opinion silenced by dissent, righteous anger and the threat of violence.
“Tolerance implies no lack of commitment to one’s beliefs. Rather it condemns the oppression or persecution of other” – John F Kennedy
Intolerance is a trait that becomes an alcoholic. Being an obstinate and recalcitrant bunch we tend to get impatient with people that don’t agree with our views. We quickly right off people, places and things that do not concur with our distorted view of reality. Intolerance keeps the Ego strong and provides enough resentment and belligerency to keep us in active alcoholism.
Once upon a time I was a bar philosopher and boozy political commentator, the debates were lively, if not slurred, but as far as I was concerned the other person had nothing to say. Only my opinion mattered but that did not stop me from buying rounds all night to keep the conversation going. Anyone who drank with me was alright in my opinion regardless of their views. I had a type of Bartolerance on opinions.
“Tolerance is the virtues of the man without convictions” – Gilbert K Chesterton
Keep an Open Mind
I love the phrases “take what you need and leave the rest” and “live and let live”, the first time I heard them in the context of tolerance was at a 12 Step Meeting early in my recovery. I had become dogmatic in my views about the program and was a bit of Big Book thumper. The printed words in the book Alcoholics Anonymous were gospel to be followed to the letter and without divergence rather than a set of recommendations and suggestions as the authors of the program had intended.
“Alcoholics Anonymous has no opinion on out-side issues; hence the A.A. name ought never be drawn into public controversy.” – Tradition 10, “12 Steps and 12 Traditions”.
Bill W and the other founders realized that in order to attract people to the program they needed to make it as palatable as possible for all irrespective of their religious, political or philosophical views or lack there of. The Founders encouraged new comers to go out and try different things and to speak to psychologists, doctors and religious or spiritual advisors about their problems. The fellowship did not claim to have a cure but a program that if accepted as a way of life would bring a spiritual renewal that would remove the compulsion to drink.
In the program there are people of all religious denominations, political ideologies, atheists, agnostics, ages, races and background. Professionals sit side by side with shop floor workers. The rich sit with the poor. Everyone is in the same boat and opinions do not matter. All are accepted for who they truly are, a spiritual being having a human experience. A human being who wants to get sober. I have often wondered at how this is possible but it is and it could be like this everywhere. Opinions do not matter, people do. We can disagree but we can disagree agreeably.
Be Jedi, be tolerant and keep an open mind.


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Share a healthy meal, while supporting research to find new cures and treatments
Cook for a Cure encourages Australians to cook and share a healthy meal, while supporting research to find new cures and treatments, in areas such as bowel cancer.
Bowel Cancer Australia is excited to be participating in the Cook for a Cure campaign, and would love your help in supporting bowel cancer research - in particular a blood test to revolutionise bowel cancer screening.
How You Can Help
Bowel Cancer affects both men and women, young and old. It is Australia's second biggest cancer killer, with 1 in 12 Australians expected to develop bowel cancer before age 85.
You can help make a difference, and have lots of fun at the same time, by supporting bowel cancer research through Cook for a Cure.
Host a Cook for a Cure Event
There are lots of different cooking activities you might like to take part in for Cook for a Cure including:
- hosting a breakfast, lunch or dinner for friends or family
- throwing a BBQ
- inviting friends to a picnic
- holding morning or afternoon tea with work colleagues
You may then also like to create an online fundraising page for your Cook for a Cure event. Further details of online fundraising pages can be found at http://cookforacure.gofundraise.com.au.
Cook for a Cure Recipe Ideas
Monthly Recipe Ideas - Bowel Cancer Australia's Nutrition Adviser has put together a host of tasty, healthy, quick and easy recipes for you to try. New recipes added each month!
Simple & Tasty Options - Make it Healthy is a practical booklet to help you serve healthier food and drinks to friends and family and when catering for an organisation or group. Download your copy now at Cook for a Cure: Make It Healthy.
In honour of Cook for a Cure our amazing Bowel Cancer Australia Ambassadors have kindly shared some of their favourite recipes for you to try.
Carman's Fine Foods - From Fruit Crumbles, to White Chocolate and Oat Muffins, Anzac Biscuits, and Chocolate Chip Oat Slice, our friends at Carman's Fine Foods have loads of delicious recipes that are sure to make your Cook for a Cure event a great success. Visit the Carman's Kitchen website for recipe details.
Bring out your inner chef, and impress your dinner guests, with a recipe from one of our Cook for a Cure guest chefs.
Make a Donation
If you have already held your event and would like to send us your funds, or if you would like to make a general donation, please visit the Cook for a Cure Bowel Cancer Australia donation page.
How Your Support will Make a Difference
There are more than 14,000 reasons to support bowel cancer research through Cook for a Cure - one for each person whose life will be changed when they are diagnosed with bowel cancer, and that's just in one year.
In a discovery that could revolutionise bowel cancer screening the world over, a team of Australian scientists are working to develop the first effective, reliable and affordable blood based test for bowel cancer.
The test has the potential to save thousands of lives and improve survival rates dramatically, encouraging more people to screen for the disease and increasing effectiveness of bowel cancer prevention programs in Australia.
It is incredibly important to Bowel Cancer Australia that we do everything possible to prevent this disease, and if we are unable to do that – to detect it early. That's why we've chosen to raise funds for this important research project through Cook for a Cure – it really does have the potential to revolutionise bowel cancer screening in Australia (and the world!).
The bowel cancer blood test is a collaborative effort combining expertise from biotechnology company Clinical Genomics, the CSIRO and Flinders University's Centre for Innovation in Cancer.


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MANILA, PHILIPPINES – As a testament to its commitment to empowering digital creativity, the Kumu multiverse has branched out into discovering musical talent with the launch of its new campaign “Sing For The Stars,” an all-digital international singing competition with participation from four-time Grammy award-winning singer and songwriter Michael Bublé, and Tony award-winning musical theater legend, Lea Salonga, as the star judges.
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“All the world’s a stage.” This statement has never rung truer than in this day and age. Technology has made it viable to hold a world-class, international singing contest no matter where you are in the world. Live streaming has taken down all barriers and fueled everyone with so much creativity — turning every room into its own studio setup, and every smartphone a camera crew. Being first of its kind, Kumu’s Sing For The Stars found a way to tap into the abundance of undiscovered talents, while harnessing the power of social networking to forge its own global community.
This new audience-grabbing online singing show is dedicated to discovering the best of both Filipino and foreign talents who dare to dream big. “Kumu is the home of musicians,” said Founder and CEO Roland Ros. “Through this competition, we’re discovering and highlighting new voices on a world stage in a unique and brand new way,” namely, the all-digital aspect, which comes with two key benefits.
First is a geographically even playing field. No need to travel, no lines to fall into, and everyone can be the main character. “For many people, it’s a rare opportunity to get to perform for and learn from global superstars like Michael Bublé and Lea Salonga,” Ros added. “Sing for the Stars is the most inclusive talent show ever because talents can audition, perform, and win no matter who or where in the world they are.”
The second is comfort and convenience. Musicians play their best where they are most comfortable, and a stage isn’t everybody’s first choice. It usually comes with a lot of preparations such as studio reservations and hauling of heavy equipment. Nowadays, a lot of musicians would rather perform in their living rooms, backyards, garages, etc. Ros elaborates by saying, “since Sing For The Stars is live-streamed on Kumu, everything is happening in real-time, including direct interactions and support from their adoring and supportive audience who are also all over the world.” The freedom of choice and the level of up-front audience interaction are what sets Sing For The Stars from other singing competitions.
The first phase of the competition opened to all aspiring musicians and artists on Feb. 23, 2022.
HOW TO JOIN
- Download the Kumu app on Apple App Store and Google Play and create your free account.
- Find the Sing For The Stars campaign page and click the “How To Join” tab to view and fill in the consent form.
- Pick a song that showcases as much of your musical/vocal range and hold a live stream performance.
- Rise through the leaderboard by gaining as many of the following virtual gifts from your audience: “Shine,” “Bright,” “Encore,” and “Superstar”. Tallying happens on March 8, and the top 100 performers will move on to the next phase.
- Another tally count happens on March 12, bringing the performer count down to the top 30, all of whom will receive Maono microphones with studio headsets.
- The Kumu Music Team and Warner Music Philippines will then select 15 performers to be part of the show.
* Read more about the mechanics here (the mechanics can only be accessed via mobile)
The top eleven will be moving on to the final leg of the competition, while the remaining 4 will duke it out to secure their last chance to enter the finals. The second runner-up will win $2,000 in cash, while the first runner-up takes home $4,000 in cash. And the grand champion will take home a whopping $10,000 in cash, a one-year record contract with Warner Music, and their own mini-concert inside the Kumu app, plus a one-on-one coaching session from none other than Michael Bublé.
The participants and the online audience will have a front-row seat to electrifying performances from Bublé, Salonga, and some of the hottest names in the music industry. The full lineup will be announced separately, so stay tuned.
Finally, when asked about expectations, Ros said, “we’re really hoping to find talented, breakthrough artists who embody our core values of positivity and authenticity. But the show isn’t only about creating a stage for our singers, it’s also going to be a way to activate community support and rally music-lovers on the app to come together.”


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Foreign institutional investors (FIIs) put in bids worth over Rs.39,000 crore ($6.7 billion) to buy government bonds, with a 93 per cent subscription in the largest-ever Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI)-conducted auction for such securities.
The encouraging response, at the auction held on Thursday on the BSE, came at a time when foreign institutional investors have been pulling out from Indian debt market heavily.
So far in June, FIIs had made a net outflow of over Rs.21,000 crore from the debt securities, after a net inflow of close to Rs.25,000 crore in the first five months of 2013.
As against the grant of investment limits to FIIs in government debt securities at Rs.42,022 crore ($7.15 billion) in Thursday’s auction, the bids received from FIIs totalled Rs.39,171 crore ($6.7 billion).
This leaves an unsubscribed portion of Rs.2,851 crore, which could be auctioned next month with further available quotas.

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Located on the Maritza River is the oldest city in Europe, Plovdiv. It is the second-largest city in Bulgaria, with a population of 380 thousand people. Furthermore, it is a large administrative center near Sofia, built on seven hills, and is of particular beauty and charm. Here one can find both ancient architectural buildings and modern ones. Today Plovdiv is developing as a cultural and tourist center and has preserved various sights of different epochs and ethnic groups.
It is possible to rest in Plovdiv at any time of the year; winter is gentle enough, with many sunny days. In August, guests are welcomed by an international folklore festival, and a little earlier, there is an exhibition of flowers in the center. Visitors can begin their journey in the oldest part of Plovdiv, the Old Plovdiv Reserve, where 150 cultural monuments are located, such as the Roman Amphitheater in the heart of the city or the Small Basilica of the 5th century, an important reminder of the Byzantine period of the town. In Plovdiv, it is worth getting acquainted with all the variety of its churches, where the Evangelical Cathedral and the Armenian Apostolic Church are situated.
For private charters to and from Plovdiv, Plovdiv Airport (PDV, LBPD) is excellent. It is a public airport three miles from the center of Plovdiv, receives more than 130 thousand passengers per year, and is the fourth busiest airport in the country with a wide variety of services.
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