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TOKYO • A Japanese politician who made headlines over his plan to take paternity leave quit yesterday after admitting to an affair with a bikini model while his wife was pregnant.
Mr Kensuke Miyazaki, 35, apologised repeatedly at a press conference in Tokyo, where he acknowledged a relationship with another woman that had been reported by a magazine earlier this week.
Mr Miyazaki, who married fellow Liberal Democratic Party lawmaker Megumi Kaneko last year, had been criticised by other Members of Parliament and senior party executives after he announced plans to take several weeks off work to bond with his child - a highly unusual step for a Japanese father.
But Mr Miyazaki won the backing of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who supported his trailblazing idea.
In an interview last week, he said that Japanese fathers needed to be more involved in childcare. More paternal involvement would help achieve the government's policy goals of drawing more women into the workforce and tackling Japan's low birth rate, he said.
"I had great expectations for debate on this and there was a gradual build-up of momentum," Mr Miyazaki told reporters. "I can't express how sorry I am that my own inconsiderate actions have poured cold water on that."
He met the woman - who is also a professional kimono dresser - when she was helping Mr Miyazaki and other politicians to dress up in ceremonial garb for the opening of Japan's Parliament last month.
The sexual encounter happened several days before Mr Miyazaki's wife gave birth to their first child.
"I have done such a cruel thing" to my wife, he said.
Only 2.3 per cent of Japanese men take advantage of generous provisions that allow employees to take up to a year off following the birth of a child.
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This project follows my quest during the summer of 2017 to grasp the atmosphere of the summer Festa celebrations through various cities. The center of the series are the people, who make this season all so special.
The procession during the festa usually marks the beginning of the whole festive season. People gather on the streets for the religious celebrations and they will participate in the non-religious celebrations afterwards as well. The streets stop being the place for transportation, and become the space for community building, socializing and fun.
Families go out together to witness and participate in the procession. The children are part of the celebrations from early childhood, which becomes a habitual summer activity. Of course it’s not just about the formal and religious customs, they take their part in the fun afterwards as well as their parents.
The major roads are usually closed down and traffic is diverted, giving way to the procession. People can freely move about the streets and vendors can set up their carts without having to worry about traffic.
The people of the church get into their positions and prepare for the procession. Everyone has their specific place and role, and some of them carry the sacred relics throughout the parade. People come out to witness this event and also to find their relatives and friends in the crowd.
Each type of clothing marks a specific rank and role within the church, starting from the simple white clothes of the children, to the traditional and historical garment of the people of the church carrying the sacred and symbolic relics.
The church of the respective town is heavily decorated with festive lights, which can be seen from cities away.
Locals also participate by decorating their own windows with religious symbols and family relics.


I am however a little disappointed that technologies like the driverless car is so slow to market despite the fact we have the technology to implement them.
For those who can't afford a car or just don't like driving, what's needed is better, more flexible public transportation. Like "people mover" rail systems that use small, driverless, computer-directed pods instead of trams or trains.
Personally, I find the idea of a car that drives itself about as appealing as swallowing food pills instead of eating actual food.
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The head of HSBC's UK wing has been appointed to lead an influential panel at Britain's financial-industry regulator, in spite of recent revelations of questionable practices at the bank.
From 1 August 2015, Antonio Simoes, CEO of HSBC in the UK, will chair the Financial Conduct Authority's (FCA) industry panel. He has been a member of the group for the past two years.
The move comes a day after the FCA's outgoing chief executive Martin Wheatley said at its annual general meeting that he is leaving with "a sense of unfinished business" and is "disappointed to be moving on".
Wheatley's removal as head of the regulator was announced on 17 July after the UK Treasury decided to change the FCA's leadership. He headed investigations into several scandals that involved HSBC and other City banks — including Barclays and Royal Bank of Scotland — that had global repercussions and have opened the banks up to class-action lawsuits.
These included colluding to cheat customers on foreign-exchange rates and rigging of interest rates of the London Interbank Offered Rate. It was also revealed in February of this year that HSBC's Swiss banking arm helped rich UK clients, and many others around the world, to avoid taxes and hide millions in assets.
"The Practitioner Panel plays a vital role in ensuring that the voice of industry is heard in the UK's regulatory system," said FCA chairman John Griffith-Jones as he announced the appointment of Simoes.
The HSBC UK CEO will meet regularly with Griffith-Jones and the FCA's chief executive to discuss the panel's emerging concerns with the regulator. The panel was established along with the regulator in 2013 and sees itself as a 'critical friend' of the FCA.
In its recent 2015 Survey, released on 2 July, the panel identified that the most common concern of the largest banking institutions over the next 12 months is "an increase in costs as a result of regulation". Nine out of 10 said they have had to put more money into regulation over the past year.
"More than a third have stated that regulation has increased the cost of a product or caused them to withdraw a product or service," said the report, adding that most believe "regulation will be too burdensome or time-consuming".
I'm looking forward to making a positive contribution to the important role the panel plays in supporting the regulatory framework in the UK at a time when rebuilding trust in the financial services industry has never been more important.
In June, HSBC threatened to move its global headquarters from London to Asia and said it would cut 8,000 UK employees. Stuart Gulliver, HSBC's chief executive, and the bank's chairman Douglas Flint have both spoken out against further regulation. Gulliver also criticised the bank levy brought in by Conservative chancellor George Osborne.
Following the summer budget released in early July, in which Osborne said he would phase out the bank levy – and a day before the appointment of Simoes – sources close to HSBC told the BBC that the budget had "softened attitudes" at the bank about whether to leave Britain.
My focus will be on fostering a constructive dialogue between the panel and both the Executive and the Board of the FCA. It's an honour to have been invited to chair the FCA practitioner panel.


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On July 13th, Odeon Leicester Square in London turned into the hottest red carpet event in recent history. The premiere of Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk drew fans in from across the world as they awaited the arrival of some of the best actors in the business and some incredibly talented newcomers.
From Tom Hardy to Fionn Whitehead, Cillian Murphy to Harry Styles, Kenneth Branagh to Aneurin Barnard and Mark Rylance to Jack Lowden – just to name some of the ensemble – the stars were shining brightly.
Prince Harry was in attendance too and we can’t forget Christopher Nolan and his talented wife Emma Thomas. The praise surrounding the film began to grow with each celebrity that showed up on the red carpet. Each star stopped for a brief interview before continuing inside where an audience was able to see the film, a week ahead of its debut.
The entire premiere can be viewed in the video below.
One of the stand out things that keeps getting brought up in interviews is the amount of dialogue in the film. Nolan says it has about half of what his scripts usually do, and he didn’t want a lot of information about the characters to be given away.
Fionn Whitehead touched on that as well by saying that there’s not a lot of character build up, so you have to find out who they are on your own. It allows you to take them at face value, without a previous bond formed.
Cillian Murphy mentioned that he couldn’t pinpoint one emotion when he watched the film, you go through a variety of emotions as you watch Dunkirk. He also spoke of the authenticity due to the way Nolan put the film together, it was as real as they could get. ‘It alters you’, Cillian says.
Kenneth Branagh says the main pull of the film for him at first was Nolan, how talented he is as a filmmaker, and when he told Kenneth what he planned to do with Dunkirk, he was hooked. He also says that one of his favorite things about the film is that ‘It doesn’t set itself up pretentiously to be important.’
James D’Arcy was wowed by the crowd in attendance and started by saying that Nolan is the greatest filmmaker in the world, he didn’t even give himself the opportunity to dream about working with him, and then it happened. He also says that at times, it felt like they were all just waiting to die.
Christopher Nolan and Emma Thomas spoke about the importance of the authenticity, it was the thing that everyone knew held the most power. They also spoke about having their cake and eating it too when it came to casting.
Harry Styles spoke next and he praised Nolan from the start, saying he was such an incredible director he felt privileged to be on set in one of his films and to be surrounded by such amazing actors. He joked that he may have ‘peaked too soon’. He says that telling the story is very important and he feels lucky to be part of that. He also spoke on the fact that they knew their job on set was to make the film the best that it could be, and we can’t wait to see how their dedication paid off.
Perhaps, no highlight was more important than the Veterans who were in attendance who were veterans from the Battle of Dunkirk. Their stories hadn’t been told in a way like this before, it hadn’t been told on a scale this massive. Watching some of the veterans walk the red carpet with wide smiles and pride was a moment every person in attendance and every person watching on the live stream will keep with them forever.
You can watch Fionn introduce Prince Harry’s conversation with three veterans and hear the stories they shared with one another, for George, for the first time.
We are such big fans of Nolan already, and of the shining cast members, but after the focus they put towards the veterans during the premiere and for the way they took their roles so seriously, they’re worthy of all the praise they’re getting.
Congratulations to the cast and crew of Dunkirk, we can’t wait to see the film soon.


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Sometimes a guy I’m discipling will crawl in a shell and hide because of discouragement, failure or shame. He withdraws from people and turns inward. We are all tempted to do this, but isolation is not healthy. You need your Christian friends and mentors, especially when you are down.
Ecclesiastes 4:10 says of friends: “If either of them falls, the one will lift up his companion. But woe to the one who falls when there is not another to lift him up.” The devil hates true fellowship, so he tries to divide us. He lies and says, “Your friend is too busy. Your mentor doesn’t care about you. No one understands you.” Don’t listen to that garbage! When you are down, reach out for help. Ask for prayer. Stay surrounded by caring friends. The Holy Spirit will minister to you through them.

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As they did last season with specialist Alex Erickson, the Carolina Panthers didn’t address their punt return duties lightly in 2022. They got themselves the real deal when they signed Andre Roberts back in May.
Roberts, who had earned three All-Pro nods and three Pro Bowl selections as a returner, brought a proven track record to the position—a quality that essentially secured him a spot on the team’s 53-man roster. Just one week in, however, the 34-year-old is already off that roster and on the injured reserve.
So, with Roberts set to miss about two months’ time, who’s the next man up? Heck, is that man even on the team right now?
He still could be Shi Smith, who was the clear favorite as Roberts’ replacement all week. But if Smith, a late arrival on the Week 2 injury report, is also down with his groin issue—then who?
Early indications, at least for this upcoming matchup against the New York Giants, points towards fellow wideouts DJ Moore and Laviska Shenault Jr.—as both were spotted fielding punts in practice on Friday. Plus, the Panthers, with Roberts on the IR, still have just 52 men on their active program—leaving them room for one more addition.
The smart money, though, should be on Moore. As much as you probably don’t want your No. 1 receiver thrown into a high-risk situation, one that can cause yet another injury, the fifth-year veteran is the most experienced punt returner on the squad.
Moore has recorded 12 punt returns in the NFL, with 11 of them coming during his first two seasons. He’s averaged an unspectacular 6.8 yards per take with a career-best run of 16 yards.
If they opt for Shenault Jr., who would be making his team debut in that case, they’re opting for a huge unknown. Although his bread and butter comes with the ball in his hands, he has not registered a punt return between both his professional and collegiate careers.
Shenault Jr.’s only recent experience in such a spot, besides returning a fumbled punt for a 55-yard touchdown at the University of Colorado in 2019, has come between this summer and now. And, quite frankly, the summer didn’t go too well for him there.
While it would be somewhat exciting to see one of Carolina’s newest acquisitions finally out on that field, or even to see a new name enter the fray, perhaps it’s the familiar face that has the edge with so little time left until Sunday. So, hopefully for head coach Matt Rhule, Smith really is on the “positive side of questionable.”

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nee Rebristova (1820 - 89), known dramatic actress of the Moscow theater. Received an excellent education. She was married to actor and director of the Moscow company, wished to enter the scene. Husband and her family opposed this, but she secretly took lessons from them, the actress Aloetic. She made her debut in 1846 and soon became a favorite of the public. Having guessed immediately the nature of his talent, she performed only in comic roles of old women, which was inimitably. In the plays of Ostrovsky and Gogol A. was very good in the roles of matchmakers. A. helped her husband in the translation and adaptation of plays and translated from the French drama "Mother and Son".

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CLAYTON COUNTY, Ga. (FOX 5 Atlanta) - Clayton County law enforcement have arrested a suspect who they say shot a man multiple times in the head.
According to the Clayton County Sheriff, deputies and officers were called to Windwood Drive in response to a person shot call.
When they got to the home, they found Dey Tu Amun shot in the head. He was pronounced dead at the scene.
After an investigation, detectives identified the gunman as Kashad Holmes.
According to police, the shooting happened after a dispute over a woman who has a child with Holmes. Police said Holmes shot Amun, and then said he was going to kill himself before fleeing.
A few hour later at 3 a.m. on Monday, Holmes turned himself in at the Cobb County Jail. He's now in custody at the Clayton County Jail.

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By Michael Lanza
Backpacking in the Grand Canyon, Glacier, Olympic, Rocky Mountain, North Cascades, and Mount Rainier (lead photo, above) national parks. Hiking to Yosemite’s waterfalls. Paddling the Everglades and sea kayaking Glacier Bay. Rock climbing in Joshua Tree, and cross-country skiing in Yellowstone. In one magical year, we took 11 national park adventures with our kids, sharing experiences that expanded their understanding of their world, times filled with joy and wonder.
I wrote about that year of family wilderness adventures in my book, Before They’re Gone—A Family’s Year-Long Quest to Explore America’s Most Endangered National Parks, which won a National Outdoor Book Award honorable mention. In it, I also explore how climate change is affecting each of these incomparable places in a singular and tragic way, virtually ensuring that they will all be radically changed in a generation—by the time my children are my age.
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Galleon Group founder Raj Rajaratnam was found guilty on 14 counts involving securities fraud and conspiracy last May. Today, he was sentenced to 11 years in prison, as well as fined $10 million.
Rajaratnam, 54, declined to speak at his sentencing. Rajaratnam is due to begin his sentence at a still-unknown prison on Nov. 28. Rajaratnam was arrested in October 2009. Prosecutors had sought nearly 20 years in jail for Rajaratnam; his sentence of 11 years in prison represents the longest sentence for insider trading-related crimes.
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Ellen's Season 10 premiere begins Monday, September 10 with a fabulous lineup of guests!
P!nk, Patrick Dempsey, the US Olympic Gymnasts, Jordan Addison -- a college student whose car was vandalized with homophobic slurs, and Richard Henegar Jr., manager of a paint and body shop who rallied his community to donate $10,000 worth of parts to repair Jordan's car.
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Gravity pulls waves closer to me
Murmuring in the small round rocks.
Gravity also pulls dead cells from my skin
Parts of me that kiss the earth.
I control neither.
I am afraid of going blind.
Yesterday you told me you loved me
And my body felt suddenly heavier.
I murmured back, “I love you, too.”
If I were a bird
I would always fly with the wind
Choosing ease over purpose
Choosing grace over direction.
I study the dissolution of clouds.
To me you are
An enigma of flesh
A puzzle of flesh
A challenge of flesh.
When I drive over a bridge
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My hands shake on bridges.
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ASHRAE announces technical program for upcoming annual conference in June
April 19, 2018 — ASHRAE recently released the technical program for the 2018 ASHRAE Annual Conference being held June 23 - 27 at the Hilton Americas-Houston Hotel and the George R. Brown Convention Center in Houston, Tex.
The five-day event includes eight conference tracks, tours, social events and a keynote message from research scientist and author, Dr. Ainissa Ramirez on “Inspiring the Next Generation.”
The technical program will provide practitioners with in-depth educational tracks to optimize the design and performance of buildings, the organizers say.
A new track at this year’s conference, “Residential — Modern Building in Hot and Humid Climates,” will discuss how modern residential design and building practices can be integrated into hot and/or humid climates with specific challenges ranging from indoor comfort to ventilation and mould.
Another track, “District Energy and Cogeneration Plants,” will address how combining resources is minimizing the carbon footprint. This track looks at the advantages and limitations, do’s and don’ts, and best practices of utilizing this type of shared system.
Other conference tracks include:
• HVAC&R Systems and Equipment
• Fundamentals and Applications
• HVAC & Resiliency: Safeguarding our World
• Professional Skills
• Research Summit
• HVAC&R Control Freaks
• HVAC&R Analytics
ASHRAE Learning Institute will also offer two full-day seminars and eight-half courses.
Registration is now open for the conference. Early bird registration ends April 30.
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- Cozey was founded in 2020 and is led by Frédéric Aubé
- Cozey furniture can be easily assembled with no need for tools
- The investment is part of CDPQ’s Ambition ME strategy, which targets support for medium-sized companies
CDPQ has invested C$10 million in Montreal-based Cozey, an online designer and seller of modular sofas. This transaction by CDPQ is part of a round of financing totaling C$15 million, combining new bank financing with reinvestments by shareholders already active in the company.
Founded in 2020 and led by Frédéric Aubé, a young entrepreneur, Cozey now distributes its products across Canada. The furniture can be easily assembled with no need for tools.
On the transaction, Kim Thomassin, executive vice president and head of Québec at CDPQ, said in a public statement: “Cozey is Canada’s leading player in the sofa-in-a-box market and has demonstrated the effectiveness of its digital business model. With this transaction, CDPQ will be supporting this innovative new-economy company toward achieving its future objectives, in particular an expansion of its various product lines and further penetration of the North American market.”
This investment is part of CDPQ’s Ambition ME strategy, which targets support for medium-sized companies with strong development potential in order to propel them to the next stage in their growth.
As of December 31, 2021, CDPQ said its net assets total C$419.8 billion.


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If you own property in Pennsylvania, in places such as Allentown, Bethlehem and Easton, you likely pay stormwater fees or “rain taxes” to your local municipality. These fees are charged to property owners in order to finance the costs of local stormwater programs. Generally, the amount of a stormwater fee is determined based on the […]
Fitzpatrick Lentz & Bubba shareholders Marie K. McConnell and Gretchen L. Petersen recently delivered a win to client Phoebe Services Inc., an affiliate of Phoebe Ministries, in a Business Privilege Tax exemption matter. The Commonwealth Court affirmed the finding of the Lehigh Court of Common Pleas that Phoebe Services, Inc. is exempt from business […]
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Rock and soul legend Tina Turner has died, it has been confirmed.
The singer was 83 years old, and spent the final years of her life in Switzerland. A practising Buddhist, she spent her last years away from music, but suffered a number of health issues, including cancer, a stroke and kidney failure.
Born in Tennessee, Tina Turner first found fame as a backing singer, part of Ike Turner’s band The Kings of Rhythm. The two married, and Tina’s explosive voice and huge personality transformed her into the lead singer of the ensemble.
Ike Turner was a rock ‘n’ roll pioneer, and took this energy into R&B and soul. The two rose to the upper echelons of music, but the relationship was not a healthy one – physically and emotionally abusive, Ike subjected his wife to appalling treatment.
Tina Turner’s phenomenal stage shows turned her into an icon, with hits including the Phil Spector produced ‘River Deep Mountain High’. The pair were adopted by the West Coast rock scene, more than holding their own with younger acts – indeed, their greatest hits lay ahead of them, such as Tina’s rollercoaster take on ‘Proud Mary’.
Divorcing her husband in the mid 70s, Tina Turner at first feared she would fall out of music. However an unlikely but wholly deserved second act saw her claim success once more, with singles such as ‘Simply The Best’ introducing her to a fresh audience.
1993 film What’s Love Got To Do With It dramatised her life, and brought her abusive first marriage to the screen. By this point, though, her former husband had fallen far beyond the limelight, while albums such as ‘Private Dancer’ propelled Tina Turner to international stardom.
She married Erwin Bach in 2013, and had four children. In 2021, Tina Turner sold her catalogue in its entirety. Although the full sum was not disclosed, BMG confirmed that it was the largest single artist acquisition in its history.
Born Anna Mae Bullock, she will be remembered to the world as – simply – Tina.


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With the London Art Fair around the corner and more fairs on the horizon, we thought we would give you some tips for buying art at fairs. Art fairs can be both exciting and overwhelming, with such a variety of art on offer and the pressure of buying on the spot. Therefore, we hope our advice will help you when faced with the decision 'to buy or not to buy'.
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ECHObracketECHObracket is a flexible mounting kit for the ECHO 5 from LigoWave, which turns it into a really small form factor client or bridge device. With the mount the ECHO 5 is capable of short to medium distance links (delivering ~100 Mbps on a 3 km/ 1.86 mi). The bracket is designed for fast and easy installation of the ECHO 5 and can be mounted on the wall or on a pole. Three axis positioning allows flexible antenna alignment when devices are mounted at different heights.
The IgniteNet™ Fusion™ Dish is a high performance .6m dish for the 5GHz unlicensed bands. Its reimagined design is centered around 3 key ingredients: simplicity, performance, and integration. For simplicity the Fusion™ Dish dish requires only one tool for assembly and integration. Also the bracket is thoughtfully designed as two pieces to allow for easy installation.
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Is PJ Library a charity?
PJ Library is free to families forever, but of course books and programs cost money. Thousands of donors work together to help pay these costs. In most communities there is an agency such as a Jewish federation, Jewish Community Center, or synagogue that is a key partners in making PJ Library possible locally.
Who owns PJ Library?
It is a North America program that is implemented on a local level. Costs are covered by a partnership between the Harold Grinspoon Foundation, members of the PJ Library Alliance, and families who “Pay it Forward” to make sure PJ Library can reach more families.
Is PJ Library free?
What’s the cost? The PJ Library ® is free when your child is enrolled in the program due to our generous local donors.
How does PJ Library work?
PJ Library sends free Jewish children’s books to families across the world every month. We know that something magical happens when parents sit down together to read with their children. PJ Library shares Jewish stories that can help your family talk together about values and traditions that are important to you.
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PJ Our Way is the next chapter of PJ Library for kids ages 9-12. It is available free of charge throughout the U.S. and Canada to families raising Jewish children. Every month, kids can come to this site to choose the book they want to receive. Kids can also submit reviews and videos about the books. Sign up today!
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CaridianBCT apheresis machines require a ˜285 mL priming volume (extracorporeal blood) that is withdrawn from the patient in ˜10 minutes. Therefore, apheresis in dogs has generally been limited to dogs > ˜20 kg to assure <20% of the blood volume is removed in the priming phase.Animals/physical examination
Three dogs weighing <14 kg (13.6, 10.5, and 9.9 kg) with lymphoma that underwent apheresis.Management
The dogs were premedicated for placement of apheresis catheters with hydromorphone (0.1 mg kg−1) IM. Anesthesia was induced with propofol, to effect, intravenously and general anesthesia was maintained with isoflurane in oxygen. Following catheter placement, dogs were allowed to recover from isoflurane but were kept sedated with either a dexmedetomidine constant rate infusion (CRI) or a propofol CRI. Real time autologous blood priming was not performed in any of the dogs. Instead, priming solutions were composed of a combination of hetastarch, lactated Ringer's solution, and/or autologous blood that was harvested 4 days before the procedure. During apheresis, dogs received anticoagulant citrate-dextrose, solution-A (ACD-A) to prevent clotting and 10% calcium gluconate as needed to maintain normal ionized calcium concentrations. Dogs were monitored for cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary stability, anemia and lactic acidosis.Follow-up
All of the dogs had cardiovascular and cardiopulmonary values within clinically acceptable ranges. Immediately following apheresis all of the dogs were mildly to moderately anemic (PCV; 17–35%) although none of the dogs required a transfusion or had an increased lactate concentration.Conclusions
Dogs as small as 9.9 kg can successfully undergo apheresis with a variety of priming solutions. Dexmedetomidine or propofol given as a CRI provides sufficient sedation for this procedure.

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Leviton has announced the introduction of Matter support to its Decora Smart Wi-Fi 2nd Gen portfolio of devices. Smart home users with existing Decora Smart devices that are part of the rollout will be provided a firmware update via the My Leviton app upon availability in early 2023. With the integration of Matter, customers will now be able to connect their Leviton Decora Smart devices locally to any Matter-enabled smart home platform of their choice. This is in addition to the product line’s current compatibility with the most popular smart platforms, including Amazon Alexa, Hey Google, and Apple Home.
Local control, easy enrollment, and interoperability available through Matter support will provide future and existing Decora Smart users with a simplified experience to confidently connect to their systems of choice. Additionally, customers will continue to enjoy using the My Leviton app, offering a wide range of features from tuning the lighting control performance of bulbs and fixtures with fade rates, preset light levels and setting minimum/maximum dim/bright adjustments to night settings, away mode, custom dashboards, and more.
The first available 2nd Gen products to feature Matter compatibility are the Decora Smart Wi-Fi 600W Dimmer and 15A Switch. Additional Wi-Fi 2nd Gen devices are planned for future updates.
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Daniel Ellsberg on the NSA Leaks
Members of Congress, including California Democratic Senator Dianne Feinstein, say Edward Snowden is a traitor who should be prosecuted for revealing classified information about the National Security Agency's domestic surveillance programs. Calling him a modern-day Daniel Ellsberg, supporters around the world are taking to the streets in defense of Snowden. Ellsberg himself, whose famous leak of the Pentagon Papers led to public outrage over the Vietnam War, says Snowden's disclosures are the most important in United States history. Daniel Ellsberg joins guest host Dana King in studio for a conversation about domestic surveillance and the debate over espionage vs. whistle-blowing.
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Latino Heritage Month
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StarCraft II Red Bull Battle Grounds Grand Finals – Sept 19th
Red Bull will livestream the StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void Grand Finals tournament on September 19th from Washington D.C. The competitive 2v2 Archon Mode tournament will be cast by TotalBiscuit, ToD, Gretorp and ViBE.
StarCraft II Red Bull Battle Grounds
WHAT: Red Bull Battle Grounds, a premier competitive video game tournament series featuring the world’s top players of Blizzard Entertainment’s award-winning real-time strategy game, StarCraft II, concludes this Saturday, September 19th in the Washington, D.C. area promising a historic finale that will be streamed live on www.redbullbattlegrounds.com. Throughout the summer, Archon Mode—a new mode that requires two players controlling one army—took center stage as the tournament showcased some of the most competitive plays seen on the StarCraft II circuit. Archon Mode brings forth a brand new format, with its inclusion in the upcoming Legacy of the Void expansion pack scheduled to launch on November 10th.
Four teams – eight elite players – from all around the world have battled it out this summer adapting to the new Archon Mode format to secure their spot in the Red Bull Battle Grounds Grand Finals. Here they will showcase their skills and show the world why they deserve to take home the grand prize.
With Red Bull Battle Grounds drawing to an epic conclusion during the Grand Finals this Saturday, only one team will lay claim to the title of champions. Last year’s reigning Red Bull Battle Grounds champion, Choi “Bomber” Ji Sung, will have much to prove as he faces off against his fellow prestigious StarCraft II veterans and fight for the trophy one last time. With his recently unveiled partner, Mun “MMA” Seong Won, responsible for eliminating Bomber from BlizzCon 2014, how will this unlikely duo overcome their own challenges and fare in their debut performance? Or will one of the most successful StarCraft II players of all time, Jang “MC” Min Chul, a previous Red Bull Battle Grounds champion and recent retiree, and his North American partner, Chris “HuK” Loranger, decimate the competition? Also making their returns to the Red Bull Battle Grounds stage after failed attempts at the glory last year are the final two teams, Park “DongRaeGu (DRG)” Soo Ho and Yoo “True” Ki Sung and Kim “viOLet” Dong Hwan along with Maru “MaSa” Kim. The stakes are at an all-time high as only one team will come out victorious.
Red Bull Battle Grounds is testing fans knowledge about the StarCraft scene with its “Bracket Pick-‘em Challenge” on the ESL network at: http://fantasy.eslgaming.com/battlegrounds.
WHEN: Saturday, September 19, 2015
Event & Livestream starts at 12:30PM EDT / 9:30AM PDT at www.redbullbattlegrounds.com
WHERE: The Fillmore Silver Spring
8656 Colesville Rd | Silver Spring, MD 20910
WHO: Well-known and beloved pro-players turned esteemed casters, Kevin “RotterdaM” van der Kooi and Nathan “Nathanias” Fabrikant, make their return to the Red Bull Battle Grounds 2015 series as the show’s hosts.
John “TotalBiscuit” Bain
Yoan “ToD” Merlo
Andre “Gretorp” Hengchua
Danny “ViBE” Scherlong
Choi “Bomber” Ji Sung + Mun “MMA” Seong Won
Bomber, returning champion of Red Bull Battle Grounds 2014 and his former rival, MMA who eliminated him from BlizzCon 2014
Kim “viOLet” Dong Hwan + Maru “MaSa” Kim
Winners of Red Bull Battle Grounds Toronto Qualifier
Chris “HuK” Loranger + Jang “MC” Min Chul
Winners of Red Bull Battle Grounds Playoffs
Park “DongRaeGu (DRG)” Soo Ho + Yoo “True” Ki Sung
Winners of Red Bull Battle Grounds Playoffs
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Lindsey Stirling San Antonio Tickets
HEB Performance Hall At Tobin Center for the Performing Arts – San Antonio, TX is going to be hosting Lindsey Stirling concert on November 28. This event is a part of famous US violinist and composer’s massive 2017 tour across the United States and Canada.
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Data for: Development, validation and implementation of radio-HPLC methods for the P2X7-receptor-targeted [11C]GSK1482160 radiopharmaceutical
Supplementary Material Table 1. Experimental data used in the determination of Limit of Detection (LOD) and Limit of Quantitation (LOQ), based on the signal-to-noise ratio. Supplementary Material Table 2. Experimental data used to calculate method accuracy, ex- pressed as % Recovery, at three concentration levels, for both components, the desmethyl- GSK1482160 precursor and GSK1482160. Supplementary Material Table 3. Experimental data of ten replicate standard injections (with the standard concentration of 10.0 nmol/mL), used in the precision-repeatability calculations. Supplementary Material Table 4A. Experimental data used to assess linearity in the radiophar- maceutical sample concentration range (of 1.0 nmol/mL to 15.0 nmol/mL) for both components GSK1482160 and desmethyl-GSK1482160 precursor. Supplementary Material Table 4B. Linearity results for standard solutions at five concentration levels: 10%, 25%, 50%, 100%, and 150% of nominal sample concentration.


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This feels like security theater to me, but it’s what passes for progress these days.
All school districts in Montgomery County will soon be using panic alert technology during emergencies, including an active shooter situation, a security measure Texas education officials have proposed to in the wake of the deadly Robb Elementary shooting in Uvalde.
Conroe, Willis, Magnolia, New Caney, Montgomery and Splendora school districts will roll out the Rave Panic Button that will allow users to summon police, medical or fire personnel with the touch of one button on their cell phone.
The Montgomery County Emergency Communication District is partnering with the school districts to fund part of the $170,000 cost for three years.
Andrea Shepard, associate director at the emergency district, said the technology allows a faculty or staff member to push a button for help in an emergency and immediately be connected with 911 dispatchers. The app alerts other faculty and staff on the campus of the threat as well.
“The safety and wellbeing of our students and staff is and will always be our No. 1 priority,” Shepard said. “Our school community should be focused on learning, not worrying about their safety.
The partnership comes after the Texas Education Agency released more details in November regarding panic button technology to beef up school safety after the shooting deaths of 19 children and two adults in May at Robb Elementary.
Currently, districts in 46 states are using the panic button technology, including several in Texas.
I can understand why schools and school districts find this kind of solution appealing. It feels like you’re doing something, which in an environment where not much is in your control has to provide some comfort. It’s not clear to me what the practical advantage of using this app is over just calling 911, especially if you still have to describe the reason for pushing the button. I’m sure some academic is currently collecting data to try to find the effect of one of these apps – there are several options, apparently, with Montgomery schools choosing a product called Rave – so we’ll eventually see a study or two to tell us. The bigger issue – well, one of them, since the root cause problem is only mentioned at the end of this story – is what happens once the button is pushed.
Uvalde had a similar panic system in place when the gunfire erupted in May. State Sen. Roland Gutierrez (D-San Antonio) told KHOU that panic buttons work to a degree but won’t solve the gun violence in schools.
“It did work to a certain degree. It warned people and law enforcement there was an intruder,” said Gutierrez, whose districts represents the Uvalde area.
He said the technologies are just a band-aid to the real problem.
“There are remedies on both sides of the aisle but they are not really addressing the real core of the problem, which is we are putting assault rifles in the hands of 18-year-olds,” said Gutierrez.
Calling law enforcement in a more efficient manner is only an advantage if law enforcement’s response is up to the challenge. The example from Uvalde is not promising. Maybe Montgomery County is up to the task. I’m sure Uvalde would have said they were up to it as well, and we haven’t even mentioned DPS and their manifest failures. I mean, I dunno, maybe putting in some effort on the prevention part of the equation might be worthwhile? Just a thought.


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A constant throughout my development as an artist has been the involvement of my daughter, Jennifer. These images, crafted between 2012 and 2017, reflect the synergistic nature of our relationship: mother and daughter, photographer and model, artist and muse. Our bond has been strengthened through all facets from our shared love of creativity and imagination, and we prove that together we are greater than the sum of our parts.
Nicole Wells’ primary interest in photography is as a form of fine art. She loves using it as a visual medium to express what she cannot say in words: a cathartic process to be able to express her thoughts, feelings and impressions of the world and the people in it. Photography has also become a way for her to create something lasting, a legacy that will hopefully still be here for future generations to enjoy.
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Nicole Wells resides on the Central Coast, in NSW, Australia.
During the years Nicole has been learning photography, she has won and placed in various art competitions. She has also been a finalist & semi-finalist in Head On. Her finalist image was featured in the NY Times article about the Head On Photography Prize exhibition in Brooklyn, New York. Nicole has also exhibited in Add On for the past 5 years, a group exhibition which runs in conjunction with Head On.
Nicole was featured as a contestant on the ABC for Photo Finish, where she photographed an Australian celebrity. She won the photographic section of the Gosford Art Prize in 2014 and has been a finalist twice for the Fremantle International Portrait prize. She has also sold her work both internationally and locally.
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Check out Beyonce’s pitch perfect rehearsal before performing her new single “1+1″ during American Idol’s season finale!
The clip comes courtesy of the 29-year-old entertainer’s husband, Jay-Z, who recorded Bey as she warmed up her vocal chords before hitting the stage.
“Sometimes you need perspective. You’ve been right in front of greatness so often that you need to step back… Continue reading Jay-Z Amazed by Beyonce's 'American Idol' Rehearsal
Beyoncé has just revealed her the title of her latest album, “4″!
The 29-year-old singer said that the title of her fourth studio album was inspired by her fans.
“Everywhere I look, I see them calling it ‘4,’ Beyonce shared with Billboard. “I had a whole other name and concept, but I keep seeing that the fans love the name ‘4,’ and… Continue reading 4: Beyonce's Album Title Revealed!
The newest parody of Lady Gaga and Beyonce popular video short film “Telephone” is winning rave reviews from the style-challenged songstress herself. This is what happens when you combine Gaga and The Office — a hilarious viral vid that’s currently heating up the blogosphere. “….Ok this is amazing, maybe better than original. manwhore,” the Gagalicious [...] Continue reading Lady Gaga & Beyonce’s “Telephone” Meets “The Office”
Sara Bareilles gave Beyonce’s smash breakup anthem “Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)” a slow, folksy reinvention during a live set for Billboard.com’s Mashup Mondays this week. Bluesy! We only wish she would have done the dance too! Rock It or Drop It? Will Sara Bareilles’ rendition of “Single Ladies” find a new home in your [...] Continue reading Sara Bareilles Covers Beyonce’s “Single Ladies”
American singer Beyonce Knowles had a lucky escape when she opened her car door and it was ripped off its hinges by a London taxi. Beyonce with hubby Jay-Z was about to step out of the car and enter Harrods for some quick shopping. The black cab missed the 28-year-old singer by inches before hitting [...] Continue reading Beyonce’s lucky escape in London taxi smash

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‘Into America’s Wild’, the new 3D documentary for exhibition in IMAX and giant-screen theatres, will take viewers on an incredible journey through the nation’s most iconic wilderness areas. Produced by MacGillivray Freeman Films in association with Brand USA along with presenting sponsors, Expedia and United Airlines, it showcases the diversity of the US natural and urban wonders.
A celebration of the transformational allure of nature and wild places, the film is an exhilarating ride via kayak, bike, train, hot air balloon, zipline, kite surfboard, and more, into some of the most beautiful and undiscovered terrain of North America. From the wilds of Alaska and the lush coastline of Oregon, to the ancient canyons of the southwest and the rolling hills of the Appalachian Trail, it is wall-to-wall with natural treasures and the joy that comes from spending time in nature.
Guiding this journey are three trailblazers – pioneering native American astronaut John Herrington, Alaskan pilot and youth advocate Ariel Tweto, and record-breaking long-distance hiker Jennifer Pharr Davis – who share a passion for connecting people to experiences in the wild.
Brand USA continues to leverage cinematic film to highlight the nearly limitless travel experiences the US has to offer. Following the two previous highly successful giant screen movies, it will premiere in hundreds of theatres across the globe and inspire even more international travel to the US.
“Our films have demonstrated how influential the giant screen medium can be, and they have inspired travellers all over the world to explore the wonders of the US,” said Christopher L. Thompson, president and CEO of Brand USA.


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Charcoal Fusilli Pasta is made with the finest Italian semolina flour and activated charcoal powder produced using an Italian pasta machine. The pasta is pushed through bronze dies to create that perfect texture to grab every inch of sauce.
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Activated charcoal works by trapping toxins and chemicals in the gut, preventing their absorption.
The charcoal’s porous texture has a negative electrical charge, which causes it to attract positively charged molecules, such as toxins and gases. This helps it trap toxins and chemicals in the gut.
Because activated charcoal is not absorbed by your body, it can carry the toxins bound to its surface out of your body.
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Keen pasta enthusiasts, Chloe & Liam co-founded Lilo's Handmade Pasta in 2014 and started off selling takeaway pasta meals around the country from a little food truck. After battling through a couple of cold winters, boiling summers & many very windy scenarios, they finally opened their first pasta shop in Pencoed in 2016 and have since added another premises in the centre of Cardiff. They create fresh and dried artisan pasta in unique colours and flavours using vegetables and superfoods.
Here's one of our favourite recipes -
75g Charcoal Fusilli Pasta
45ml Crème Fraîche
1/2 Clove garlic – crushed
40g Smoked Salmon
1/2 Lemon – juice and zest
Chives to garnish
Mix together the crème fraîche and crushed garlic.
Cook and drain the pasta, then return it to the pan, adding the crème fraîche mix and cook on a low heat for 1 minute. Turn off the heat and combine with the Smoked Salmon and lemon juice.
Season as required and top with the lemon zest and chives.
Pack size: 500g
Store in a cool, dry place.
Best Before Date: 2 years from the date of production (see side of pack).
Charcoal Pasta – Ingredients: Durum Wheat Semolina, Activated Charcoal Powder (2%)

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I finally found time to write a new post, but only because I have fallen ill. It's a shame, because I was so healthy up until I got sick, and now this sets me back to square one. I had actually hoped to avoid getting this bug which seems to be going around, but my luck evidently is focused on other things.
Unfortunately, making good food is not one of those things. I made a pot of beans last week. It's a simple recipe and one which I love to make: one pound of pinto beans (soaked overnight), add to that one sweated onion, a few rashers of browned bacon, cumin and chili powder to taste (and salt). The final addition, which I don't always add, is a browned chicken cut into pieces. It makes the final product more of a stew, rather than just a pot of beans.
It's been a while since I cooked, so that probably explains why I left the skin on the chicken. Here's a tip: if you're going to stew a chicken, don't leave the skin on. It was a little disgusting to have chicken covered in gummy skin.
Other than that, the dish was great.
I like to serve it with an equal portion of brown rice and freshly made tortillas, while sitting on the veranda, watching the hacienda workers harvest the yucca.
Tuesday, September 11, 2007
When I told Becky that I was going to post on this blog, I had a very clear idea of what I was going to write. I have, from extreme fatigue, completely forgotten in the few minutes since making the promise. Sorry, dear. I'll write something soon.


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Governor Kathleen Blanco is backed off the idea of creating a "catastrophe fund" that a few months ago was an important piece of her plan to help find more affordable insurance for property owners.
Instead of a catastrophe or "cat" fund, Blanco said she is focusing her legislative initiatives on plans to attract more insurance companies to do business in the state and hoping competition will drive down rates.
Her package includes, among other proposals, paying insurance companies that agree to sell a minimum amount of property insurance in the state.
During the special session of the Legislature in December, Blanco tried but failed to direct money into a catastrophe fund.
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Riverside Metropolitan Museum, Clark Herbarium (CLARK)
The Clark Herbarium (founded in 1949) serves as a reference library to the plant diversity and changes of Southern California. With almost 10,000 specimens, the Clark Herbarium includes dry botanical mounts, most of which were collected from the Riverside region and surrounding counties by J. C. Roos and other botanists between 1920 and 1990. A small collection of lichens and fungi was assembled during the 1930s by Edmund C. Jaeger, and was later donated to the Museum during his tenure as Curator of Plants. All these materials now represent an important database describing the distribution of native plant species in the southwestern U.S., which is now a vastly altered environmental setting. James Bryant, former curator, retired.
Contact: Brenda Focht (BFOCHT@riversideca.gov)
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Mumbai, [India] Nov. 19 : The Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) on Saturday said the political parties pretending to be economists must understand that the people of this country are with Prime Minister Narendra Modi in a crucial time when demonetisation is a fight against corruption and for honesty of the people of the nation.
"It takes a lot of guts to do what our Prime Minister has done. The easiest thing to do is to criticise. For those political leaders who are pretending to be economists must understand that the people of this country are with the Prime Minister in a crucial time when this is a fight against corruption and for honesty of the majority," BJP leader Shaina NC told ANI.
The pandemonium in the house between the treasury bench members and the Congress members over the issue of demonetization led to the speaker adjourning the Rajya Sabha till Monday.
The Rajya Sabha was adjourned thrice on Friday following a continuous uproar in the house. The Lok Sabha has also been adjourned till Monday. The government is also insisting that the Congress Party apologise for the controversial remarks made by its leader Ghulam Nabi Azad in the Rajya Sabha on Thursday during a demonetisation debate on the government's move to withdraw Rs.
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Oranges, pears, pomegranates, dates and kiwi are some fruits that are available during the winter, according to the Center for Urban Education about Sustainable Agriculture. The winter season includes the months of December, January and February, and winter fruits are fresh and harvested during these months. Other fruits are not considered in-season since they are not harvested during this time, but they are readily available in most markets.
Most types of citrus fruits mature in the fall. The sweetness of the fruit and quality of the juice are at their peaks in the winter months, making citrus some of the freshest fruit available during the winter season. In-season winter citrus fruits include lemons, limes, mandarins, grapefruit and kumquats. Pome fruits, harvested in late fall, have sweet flesh, a core with seeds, and an outer layer of skin. Pome fruits, such as apples, pears and quince are readily available in the markets throughout the winter months.
Cranberry harvest is from mid-September to mid-November, when the fruit reaches its peak color and flavor. Cranberries used in juices and other cranberry products found in the grocery store are wet harvested, while dry-harvested cranberries are fresh in the winter season for use in homemade dishes. Further, avocados are single-seeded berries that are in-season and harvested throughout all seasons.


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Put on your headphones and prepare to be happy! If Dev D, Anurag Kashyap’s modern take on Devdas – that classic tale of the quintessential overprivileged manchild, his idiot lover and the masochistic courtesan – winds up even half as subversive as its soundtrack, I’m going to be ecstatic come February 6.
If you’ve been reading this blog for a while, you’ll notice that I haven’t reviewed an album for quite some time. This is not because I’ve gone off Hindi film music – quite the contrary, I’ve been listening to more of it than can possibly be good for me.
But how many times could I point and giggle at each new album coming out of Bollywood without it getting to me? After all, mere seene mein bhi dil hai! And it is made of marshmallow.
And now, behold! Thus is kindness rewarded! Here, after a long time, comes a soundtrack courtesy Amit Trivedi (Aamir) that makes me hope that you’ll actually plonk down hard cash in these financially tough times for the pleasure of listening to 18 (that’s right: eighteen!) marvelous tracks. I’d tell you how awesome it all is but everytime I sit down to write about this album I’m reminded that writing about music is indeed like dancing about architecture.
However, the P-PCC feels no such compunction, so this is your lucky day!
PS – this seems an appropriate post wherein to ask: why do Indian liquor stores advertise themselves as Brandy Shops? Or is it an uniquely South Indian terminology? Is there something particularly alcoholic about brandy or do they just call any ol’ moonshine brandy? Does it have something to do with the colonial era – did they think ‘brandy’ was white for ‘thing you drink at night that gets you really drunk’? Man, the colonial era must have been teeming with lushes.


IT'S currently the state government's most closely guarded secret. The 700-page two-volume Srikrishna Commission report— submitted on February 16 after a five-year probe into the Bombay riots of 1992-93—is being kept under wraps. For the Shiv Sena, which led the attacks on minorities, the report is not a happy election exhibit at a time when it is downplaying the strident saffron look.
Strict instructions—and reportedly a threat that any leak would mean removal from the post of chief secretary—have been issued to ensure that the report remains where it is: in a sealed cover in the office of the chief secretary. Within 24 hours of submitting the report—12.30 pm on February 16—Justice B.N. Srikrishna, the man who wrote it, left town on a week's vacation to an unknown destination.
Which has not left much option for political opponents, lawyers, activists and others determined to make the report public before February 28 when polls are held for the six Mumbai constituencies. "The Commission's findings are recommendatory, so the only thing that can force the government to act is public opinion—and this is the best time. In the fight to make the report public we are contemplating a writ petition on the ground that every citizen has a fundamental right to information. It is crucial for voters to see the candidates as they are," says senior advocate Yusuf Muchhala, who has represented over 110 riot-affected victims before the Commission.
For the government, the secrecy is essential to ensure the well-being of the Shiv Sena candidates, particularly Madhukar Sarpotdar, who was the party's chief whip in Parliament. With the inquiry report now complete, the general expectation is that Sarpotdar, the most prominent Sena leader to play an active part in the riots, has been severely indicted by the Commission. Sarpotdar is among the party's 21 candidates and is seeking re-election from Mumbai Northwest. His main rival, Tushar Gandhi, grandson of Mahatma Gandhi and Samajwadi Party candidate, is already propping up his campaign with mention of the Sena leader's role. "The man should be behind bars for what he said in his deposition before the Commission. Let alone what he did during the riots," he says.
Deposing before the Commission in '96, Sarpotdar had justified his party's use of "retaliatory violence". Asked whether he justified the killing of innocent Muslims in South Mumbai in retaliation for the slaughter of innocent Hindus in suburban Jogeshwari—the Sena had cited this as a reason for the riots—Sarpotdar described it as a "natural process". He upheld retaliatory violence and defended it as party policy.
Sarpotdar had, in fact, made an active contribution to the riots. Houses were looted, burnt and several people killed on January 12, 1993, when Sarpotdar, then an MLA, told his followers outside the police station in his suburban constituency that not a single Muslim house should be left intact. A day earlier Sarpotdar and two of his associates were detained by the army and found to be carrying three pistols and two hockey sticks. A case was registered against him under the Arms Act and nearly a month later he was detained under NSA.
Other depositions have further tarnished the Sena's image. Chief Minister Manohar Joshi, for instance, informed the Commission that the use of the word landya—a derogatory reference to Muslims—by the Shiv Sena had to be understood in the context in which it had been used.
However, the feeling in BJP-Sena circles is that the report cannot do them any harm. BJP-Sena candidates from Mumbai, where the riots took place, are confident, knowing that the report won't be published before February 28. "This report is not yet published. There is no point speculating about what it can do. Right now the Congress may try to use it as they have nothing else to attack us with," says Jaywantiben Mehta of the BJP who is engaged in a tough fight with Murli Deora of the Congress to retain South Mumbai.
In its long five-year innings the Commission has continuously embarrassed the BJP-Sena regime. Depositions that ranged from embarrassing to outrageous had lawyers and civil rights activists examining the possibilities of having the Sena disqualified as a political party with no right to representation in Parliament or the state legislatures.
Rather than facing the prospect of party chief Bal Thackeray being summoned just before the 1996 general elections, the state government had refused an extension to the Commission when it's three-year term came to an end. But when the government scrapped the Commission in January 1996, it ran into severe public criticism and three writ petitions. It was revived in May 1996—the 13-day A.B. Vajpayee government feared the state government could later be dismissed by the United Front—two days before the high court could give a decision.
Serious problems cropped up again in March 1997. After a public confrontation with the Commission, the state was forced to exhibit files citing official reasons for withdrawing riots-related cases against Thackeray. The files revealed that the state initiated the process that led to the withdrawal of cases lodged against Thackeray following an appeal by a Shiv Sena leader to Deputy CM Gopinath Munde who holds the home portfolio. Munde had been asked to prove his "patriotism" by withdrawing the riots cases filed against Thackeray. Following the appeal, the law and judiciary department's reasoning—noted in the files—says: "In view of the changed situation at present, it would not be worthwhile to proceed further with the prosecution of Mr Thackeray." The department also noted that the police commissioner at the time (1996) R.D. Tyagi had communicated a similar view to the home department.
Four cases were lodged against Thackeray in 1993, after the police commissioner at the time, A.S. Sarma, sought the state's permission to take action against the Sena chief for inflammatory articles published in his newspaper Saamna, during the riots. Four chargesheets were filed against Thackeray, who edits Saamna, and others involved in its publication. The Saamna tirade accused Muslims, among other heinous activities, of amassing weapons to annihilate Hindus. But the cases specifically refer to four articles and editorials published even after a police warning that such writing be stopped as they were inflaming communal passions.
The Commission also stood its ground when it refused to let the chief minister claim privilege in order not to depose before the Commission. Joshi had to enter the witness box and depose on events relating to the riots as the judge argued that the Commission's discretion could not be restrained with respect to any witness.
But, at the end of the five-year-long tussle, the Commission's intrepid findings have been safely filed where they can't do the guilty any harm. And the state government seems to have won the final round.


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IN desparate need of a great meal SB or beyond?
Just got back from an extended working trip that started in January and just ended. I NEED an AWESOME MEAL. We live in Southbay so want to start locally and spread beyond - Have done all the local favs of Christines', Gina Lee, Musha, etc but what about Terrenea, or? Craving everything and anything.. So if nothing hits the spot in SB we will roam anywhere to satisfy the need. We are a fan of all food - I don't eat any land based animals and DH eats everything.
Looking forward to all of your suggestions.
I have heard some good reviews of Terrenea from local friends and family. Have you tried Izakaya Bincho? Love the food there!!! Black Bamboo in Palos Verdes is very nice, great rolls and specials.
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the best array of inventive entree salads i've found is offered at 26 beach restaurant on washington in venice.
they also make great burgers (including a homemade veggie burger).
i'm not as wowed by their entrees, but another poster on the board, BurgerBoy disagrees with me about this as he loves several of their entree dishes.
they take reservations. burgers and entree salads are in the low to mid-teens.
the best italien food in my neighborhood (playa del rey/marina del rey), can be found at antica pizzaria.
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The Expedition Show is recording this month, sequestering themselves at Depression Lies Studio in Sevierville, TN. That’s the studio owned and operated by Show mandolinist, Alex Hibbitts.
The new album will be released on Mountain Fever Records sometime in the Spring or early Summer of 2013.
The band is fronted by the husband/wife team of Blake Williams on banjo and Kimberly Williams on bass, with Wayne Southards on guitar along with Hibbitts on mandolin.
Kimberly sent along a a video, plus this description of the project so far.
“The album is self-produced by The Expedition Show and, so far, we’ve recorded songs written by Blake, one by Alex, as well as some new arrangements on some great old traditional tunes. We’ll also have more duets on here with Wayne and I than on previous records.
And we’ve recorded the saddest song I’ve ever heard, also written by Blake. In fact, it’s so sad that every time I try to talk about it I start to cry!
We’ll have a couple of special guests on it as well including our good friend Phil Leadbetter who’ll play Dobro on a couple songs for us. And as always, our buddy Tim Crouch is playing fiddle.”
Keep in touch with the band online.