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I'm looking for two songs I heard on the radio but, mostly due to current [read: popular] songs that share the same keywords, my google-fu is failing me. Help me find them based upon the partially remembered lyrics and topics covered. This ain't yo' grandma's google request... [more inside]
I like the song "Running" by Computer Magic. What are some other songs like this with digital instrumentation and clear female pop vocals?
What's the name of the song and the band playing in this video? SLYT [more inside]
I'm looking for songs that involve dancing or related kinds of kinesthetic learning. [more inside]
Quite some time ago on another site someone posted the lyrics to a song (so I have never heard it, just read it) that has been rattling around in bits in my head ever since. Who is it by? No idea, but I am pretty sure it is one of the proto/nouveau/modern-celtic bands like The Waterboys, Dropkick Murphys, Flogging Molly, Black 47, Fiddler's Green, etc. [more inside]
It's the first track on this youtube mix. Shazam and SoundHound come up empty.
What is the 80s or 90s pop song with a similar melody to the one in Super Freak/Can't Touch This? It sounds like the same intervals, but sung with the "words" da-dee-day-doh. I want to say it could be from the UK, possibly somewhere else in Europe. I think the album cover is black and white and could be a picture of people walking. Sorry for how vague this is! Any ideas?
There's a popular track on the radio these days that sounds a little like Tom Waits. Maybe like his tune "Clap Hands" (though not exactly). Its repeated chorus ends with a dude with a distorted voice saying something like "[word] up." [more inside]
I have been trying to figure out artist and title of an 80's New Wave song that I have heard two or three times over the years. Kind of poppy, keyboard heavy with a female vocalist. I believe on of the lyrics is "Knock Me Down Like Bowlin' Pin," but there is always a possibility that I misheard the line. I have been searching google and yahoo and webcrawler, etc. off and on for years trying to figure this out. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Our group is a charitable/educational one. We do not charge admission to our meetings, but do pass a hat to collect donations to cover expenses. We'd like to sing a popular song or 2 as a group, with several members providing musical accompaniment. We certainly don't want to violate copyright. Are we expected to get permission or pay the copyright holders? Please provide cites/links; thanks!
Looking for an English translation for Pussy Riot's "Putin Will Teach You How to Love". [more inside]
"My" cat's name is Tiny. I want to pick her up and dance with her around the house more when she comes to visit. Can you please provide me songs that would adapt to using the word "Tiny" that I can sing to her while we dance? I already know "Tiny Dancer" and "Private Dancer." Please assume classic songs I (a relatively music-clueless 43 year old) would know.
I was in a diner the other day and heard a light rock song that had a chorus of Harrison, Harrison, Harrison sung by what sounded like a man. They were playing a lot of 80s and 90s stuff, so it's probably around there. What is this song? I tried to Google it but all that got me was lots of information about George Harrison.
More songs like "Bouncing Around The Room" by Phish? [more inside]
I'm looking for more love songs with a specific theme - essentially, "You drive me fucking crazy and sometimes I want to throttle you and we're both kind of fucked up AND ALSO I love you more than anything and need you more than air and think you're the best person ever." [more inside]
I love the When Cheese Fails series! And I was wondering what that sound/tune in this video is: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybP5J4MSgxI at 4:16 - 4:33 I like listening to music, so maybe a music type or perhaps a link to a specific tune. Listening to it makes either want to A) Transcend this world or B) Kill myself Thanks.
Does anybody recognise and know the name of this piece of music? [more inside]
This past week, I was in a Chipotle and heard an interesting song. However, Shazam couldn't identify it. It was "psychedelic"-sounding with a male singer (think Beach Boys or The Beatles' "Tomorrow Never Knows"), but the only words I could decipher were "merry go round". See the extended explanation... [more inside]
The song was sung by I think a male and female, in a very sweet light style. I remember them as British, but I may just associate that style of pop duo with Britain. It's a pre-2000 song, I'm pretty sure. The only specific lines I remember was that the chorus contained something about "our brother and sister who we love are on the stairs" (or possibly in the attic?), and there's a reference to a meteoroid crashing nearby. It was pretty entertaining the way the light poppy sound contrasted with the apocalypse/disaster being recounted, but I only heard it the once and I've never had luck googling the fragments I remember. [more inside]
I remember listen to it played on the piano by Richard Clayderman but don't remember the song name. Here's my whistling attempt. Sorry if you have to download the file. I couldn't find anywhere that streams it.
Years ago there was a song on A Prarie Home Companion, sung by a chorus with no instrumentation, that sounded almost like it was in Swedish Chef Swedish, and included banging noises. I know little else about it, but have been trying to identify it and find out who sung it. Googling doesn't help. Can any of you? [more inside]
I've got very little information about a folk song, possibly traditional, in some Germanic language. But I'd really love to hear it again! [more inside]
It's a short song, with a female vocalist and what sounds like acoustic guitar and violin/fiddle in the background, relatively fast-paced. I can't make out all the lyrics (it's on Store Radio at work) but the bits I've been able to work out are "remember the years when you and I were young and free" and "a knock at the door, I'm going to have company". Any ideas?
My boyfriend is away and I'm making a playlist of poppy songs about love that are either cheery (& uptempo) or lovely/sweet (& understated) without being "too much" of a good thing. Currently have two songs: I wouldn't dance and Home. Nothing over-the-top (no Whitney Houston or other full-lung songstresses, nothing overproduced). Any decade is fine by me. Unfortunately, I don't have much happy music and I've run out of songs already (and one of my two songs is already leaning heavily towards sad/wistful!). Any help?
Is this *trigger warning terrible whistling* the theme song to something? If not, what is it? [more inside]
Longest of long shots but does anybody recall hearing a rap/hiphop song on bandcamp with a Vanilla Ice sample? The beat may have had a bit of the "under pressure" bass line and some hand claps. About 3 times through the song they'd throw the vanilla ice sample in from "Ice Ice Baby" and right when the sample said ".....alright stop" the beat would cut out for a few seconds and then start back up.
My son has been watching this Mario Power-Ups video, and I cannot identify the song at 1:37. Can you?
Hi Metafilter! Can you ID the song used as background music in this video for me? I was unsuccessful at Googling it based on the (Spanish?) lyrics. The only phrases I can clearly make out are "esta no voy a perder" and the oft-repeated "Oye!"
I have a piece of a song stuck in my head and it's apparently not enough for google to be of any use. It's an 80's or 90's song, with a guy's voice sort of chanting "ooh ma ma way" in an african-y sounding way with a heavy bass line. I feel like it was used a lot in soundtracks to represent a journey or something like that, because it reminds me of solsbury hill. if anyone can name this song, i know it's you lovely mefites.
A friend of mine's been watching the anime "A Certain Scientific Railgun S", and he's been having trouble identifying one of the incidental music pieces. It's in episode 11, from 17:52 to 20:00--what song is this (mp3), used here, and which of the OSTs is it on, if any? He says he's searched them all, including a second Railgun S OST which apparently came out yesterday, but he can't seem to find it, though he admits that he might have missed it along the line. Any help you can offer he'd appreciate. Thanks!
What's the name of this song that was played on a college radio station? [more inside]
I don't speak Croatian, but I need to find out whether the lyrics to the song "Nova" by Vlasta Popic are objectionable. If anyone can understand the song lyrics, could you tell me what the singer is singing about, and if any part of it would be offensive to little old Croatian ladies? http://freemusicarchive.org/music/Vlasta_Popi/ [more inside]
Trying to find an awesome song I heard. I saw the music video once a long time ago (five years?). The color palate was all white. Poodles featured prominently. I recall in certain scenes the poodle was getting it's hair done, as if in a salon. A blonde, very sensual and well-manicured lady. Something about wanting to be a dog. Very cool electronic-sounding, kind of monotonous vocals. Help, I'm dying to hear this song again!
I always hear the very end of this song on the local rock station, but never any other part! Since much of what the station plays (94.1 WHJY, "94 HJY" in Providence, RI) could be called "classic rock", I'm going to assume it falls into that category. A butchered GarageBand approximation of the outro is attached. (Note that the actual outro is played on an electric guitar - it's actually chords.) [more inside]
Looking for songs that reflect the following sentiment: I'm sorry I hurt you, you were right to end things, I hope we can build a better friendship but I don't expect anything, thank you for trying anyway. [more inside]
Heard a Sting (The Police?) song at the bar, never heard it before. Funky '80s sound, totally fit my mood that night. My google-fu failing me, I turn to the wisdom of metafilter.... [more inside]
I'm trying to track down a book from my childhood that is a version of the Mama's Going to Buy You a Mockingbird song. [more inside]
I found this song kicking about on my computer, and while I'm sure I took it off a record years ago I have no idea what it is. Nothing on Google searches or song identification software; anybody here know?
In the song "Wake up Little Susie," Susie and friend fall asleep watching a movie. Friend then wakes up and realizes what has happened, and proclaims that their reputations are now shot, their goose is cooked, etc. Where did they fall asleep? [more inside]
So Alison Gold's "Chinese Food" is a thing, and it made me remember an internet song from ~2002 or so. It was called "Ching Chong Wong" and was to the tune of "Long Train Runnin'". Anybody know where it came from? [more inside]
Years ago on some local radio station I heard a silly jazz song with a guy singing about being surprised to encounter a bald woman. The chorus went something like, "Well, looky there. She didn't have no hair.....no hair up there." [more inside]
There's a song Mike & the bots half-coherently sing a couple of times in Mystery Science Theater 3000 episode 519 "Outlaw of Gor." What is it? [more inside]
[PronunciationFilter] The title is: Crathadh 't 'Aodaich & Zbadba from the album Mo-Di by the band Mouth Music. I think the title is Gaelic but I'm not sure. How would I say the title? Or what is a close approximation of the true pronunciation?
What are your recommendations of pop songs that feature whistling?
Dude singing softly... "You're my favorite" (this line is repeated multiple times throughout the song)..."I can't explain it"... Sorry. That's all I got. I tried a Google search but I keep getting referred to some country singer (Jason Jones) with a song by the same title. BTW, what's a good Android app for identifying songs?
I'm trying to identify a song about a woodsman that is used in the US Forest Service documentary "An Axe to Grind." Here is a link to part of the song. I've tried googling bits of the lyrics to no avail. Anyone recognize it?
I need some help from the fans of TV’s Annie Oakley, Gail Davis. My mom sort of remembers a song that Davis sang either at the end of her shows or on a show. Sounds like a lullabye to me. The words are something like “Go to sleep baby, your mama and daddy love you very much.” Anyone know this song?
A friend heard this 30-second clip of a Yiddish song as an interstitial on a BBC Radio program. He asked me to identify it; I love it but have no clue. I would love to purchase more of this artist's music if you can tell me who they are?
I heard a song today, and can't figure out what it was! The chorus was something about "No fun in two wheel drive" or "can't have a good time in two wheel drive" or SOMETHING like that. It was old school and brassy, something that might show up on a Ray Charles pandora station. It was definitely NOT a country song. Sorry I can't give any more details. Any ideas, Metafilter?
Can anyone tell me the name of this song in the trailer for the Ricky Jay documentary "Deceptive Practices?" It sounds like a ditty of Ashkenazi origin with the wonderful violin playing. The song intersperses throughout the trailer so you should start watching at 1:30. I've been looking for it for a while and I would love to know what it's called. It almost sounds like a Klezmer Jewish rendition of some familiar song that I just can't name. Another place to watch the trailer if the link above doesn't work is here


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Prayer with fasting is good, but better than both is almsgiving with righteousness. A little with righteousness is better than wealth with wrongdoing. It is better to give alms than to lay up gold. For almsgiving saves from death and purges away every sin. Those who give alms will enjoy a full life, but those who commit sin and do wrong are their own worst enemies.
- Tobit 12:8-22
This passage is from the book of Tobit which is in the Apocrypha. Apocrypha means “hidden things” and these books of Wisdom literature are found in some - but not all - Bibles in between the Old and New Testament. It isn’t clear whether they were “hidden” for a time and rediscovered, or so named because there are lessons hidden within that we can use to expand our own wisdom. The books were not a part of the list of books of the Bible that I learned as a child, so I’m always curious when one of the readings comes up.
Today’s bit of wisdom is from the Angel Raphael, and it is chosen to celebrate St. Elizabeth of Hungary. Many hospitals are named for her and not (as you might think) the Elizabeth the mother of John the Baptist. Elizabeth was medieval princess who used her dowry money for the poor and sold her jewels to establish a hospital where she nursed the sick, and opened the royal granaries to feed the hungry. When her husband died, and her in-laws did not approve of this “almsgiving” she joined the Franciscans so that she could continue her life’s work.
This bit of advice from Raphael about prayer and generosity may seem obvious, but I wonder what wisdom and joy might be hidden in it? Let's find out by praying for and giving to someone in need. It may be that we will find our own life's work.
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The compressor in the outdoor condenser is usually the component that makes the most unavoidable noise. Other than replacing the system with one that uses new technology to quiet the compressor, your best option may be to build an enclosure that dampens some of the sound.
Quieting A/C systems isnandrsquo;t a do-it-yourself job, since the condenser needs adequate airflow through it to run. Blocking the airflow could result in higher energy costs or a serious mechanical breakdown.
HVAC professionals have access to materials that will deaden some of the sound that they use as fencing around the condenser,
Both the motors in the air handler and condenser power fans that blow air over coils to absorb or get rid of heat. Options include replacing them with electronically commutated motors (ECMs) that run much more quietly and use a fraction of the electricity than the standard motor.
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President Donald Trump on Friday pardoned former Arizona sheriff Joe Arpaio, who was convicted of criminal contempt for ignoring a judge’s order not to detain suspected undocumented immigrants, the White House said.
Trump at a campaign-style rally in Phoenix strongly suggested he would pardon Arpaio, the former sheriff of Maricopa County. Arpaio had said he would appeal his conviction on misdemeanor contempt.
"Throughout his time as Sheriff, Arpaio continued his life's work of protecting the public from the scourges of crime and illegal immigration," the White House said in a statement.
"Sheriff Joe Arpaio is now eighty-five years old, and after more than fifty years of admirable service to our Nation, he is worthy candidate for a Presidential pardon," the White House statement said.
Donald Trump pardons Sheriff Joe ArpaioAug. 26, 201704:29
A judge ruled on July 31 that Arpaio committed a crime by disobeying a court order to stop detaining suspected undocumented immigrants.
In 2013, a judge found Arpaio and his deputies had engaged in racial profiling against Latinos, backing up the findings of a 2011 Justice Department report.
Arpaio said in a phone interview with NBC News that his attorneys were made aware of the decision to pardon him several hours before it was announced.
Arpaio said he believes he is vindicated, and will hold a press conference on Monday.
"I'm very appreciative of what the president has done," Arpaio said. "Right now, I have to thank the president for standing by me and standing by law enforcement. And I'm very humbled."
Critics said this week that a presidential pardon would endorse racism against Latinos. The American Civil Liberties Union said "Trump has chosen lawlessness over justice, division over unity, hurt over healing," and called the pardon "a presidential endorsement of racism."
Republican Sen. John McCain of Arizona criticized the pardon. He said in a statement that "no one is above the law" and that Arpaio was found guilty "for continuing to illegally profile Latinos living in Arizona based on their perceived immigration status in violation of a judge's orders."
"The President has the authority to make this pardon, but doing so at this time undermines his claim for the respect of rule of law as Mr. Arpaio has shown no remorse for his actions," McCain said.
Republican Arizona Sen. Jeff Flake said of the pardon on Twitter: "I would have preferred that the President honor the judicial process and let it take its course."
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Phoenix Mayor Greg Stanton, a Democrat, called the pardon a "slap in the face" to the people of Maricopa County and said Arpaio "targeted and terrorized Latino families because of the color of their skin." The NAACP called the pardon an "explicit embrace of the racist policing practices that leave communities fearful."
Arpaio's sentencing phase was set to start on Oct. 5.
Arpaio served as sheriff for 24 years before losing his re-election bid last November. He was known for controversial policies — including jailing prisoners in a tent city and forcing detainees to wear pink underwear — that made him popular with some on the right.
Republican Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey called Arpaio a friend and said "Sheriff Joe deserves credit for helping to reduce crime in Maricopa County over his long career." Ducey said in a statement that the pardon "has brought finality to this chapter in Arizona's history."
Trump at a rally in Phoenix on Tuesday strongly hinted at a pardon, telling the crowd: "I'll make a prediction. I think he's going to be just fine."
Arpaio endorsed Trump during the 2016 presidential campaign. The former sheriff said Friday that he supported the president no matter what decision was made about a pardon. "I'm with him to the end," Arpaio said.


Back in 1997 I was learning to drive in and around Newtownards. I had turned 17 and would do my driving test in my birth town of Newtownards. My driving instructor was Desi Bateson, a friend of the family, and my driving lessons were paid for as a 17th birthday present from my Granda (Samuel Blair), who was himself a bus driver during the troubled times in Belfast. At the very same time I was learning to drive, there was a TV show on BBC 1 called ‘Driving School.’ In essence it was the FIRST reality TV show of the new generation (forgetting things like ‘Beadles About’ and ‘Watchdog’) as it filmed real drivers learning how to drive. I used to watch the programme every week, and a certain Welsh cleaner named Maureen Rees took ages and ages to finally pass her driving test and caught the imagination of the British public, even in a pre-Drumcree Bangor. Well fast forward 11 years and something from the day Maureen Rees passed stuck in my mind and came back to life in The Windsor Snooker Club of all places…
In there I was getting ready for the Northern Ireland v. Czech Republic match when Graham Anderson the vice chairman of the South of England Northern Ireland Supporters Club produced a shock. I had known Graham since I was 25, and had found him to be quite the type of character I’d like to be when I’m his age. He still had time for family, friends and lunatics away from work and social activities. He brought out two newspaper clippings in the bar, revealing his very own archives of reality TV stardom. This enthusiastic Ulsterman, Graham Anderson, was indeed the Driving Instructor who PASSED Maureen Rees that day after God knows how many efforts. Something twigged!
I had actually remember back in 1997 reading about how it was a guy from Northern Ireland who passed Maureen Rees, but it was only then (last week in September 2008) that I discovered it was actually one of my good mates, Graham Anderson. What a shock. What a man. And such is the beauty of life, that it was a hidden classic from the archives waiting to be retold. Re-telling the story will be hard, but understand that Maureen Rees was a really shit driver to start with. On Kangaroo petrol, the wrong way down one way streets and breaching red lights, Maureen Rees was a driving instructors nightmare. The show on TV planned to show that with a lot of time and effort, even someone like Maureen could eventually pass. The time she did, the man in the passenger seat was the current Vice Chairman of SOE NISC, Graham Anderson.
Its that old theory isn’t it “you think you know someone, but you don’t.” And its what makes life interesting you know, that in every person you meet there may be something you should never assume and something major they have done but never mention it. With me, I was the editor of a national football fanzine aged 16. Not many people would know or care about that, but it’s a fact that is condemned to the history books. Anyway you look at it, Graham Anderson, by just merely doing his day job, was actually the real star of the UK’s first reality TV show: Graham was the Dundonald man who put Maureen Rees on the road. I’ll dig out those video archives someday, or maybe even search YouTube for it, in the meantime there are some media articles on Graham Anderson and Maureen Rees, and a few links…I managed to pass my driving test in a snowy Newtownards about 3 months before I turned 18. But it was just another day on planet earth…
Welsh cleaner Maureen Rees became a household name in Britain after spending hundreds of pounds on lessons and failing the practical test several times. She failed to pass the test another two times during the series as well as the much easier written exam known in the UK as the theory test. Maureen’s memorable moments include moving into the overtaking lane of a dual carriageway in the path of an overtaking car, and accidentally running over husband Dave’s foot. She eventually passed in the last episode in an automatic, though after the series finished she passed a manual test. Maureen became quite a celebrity and even released a single: her cover of Madness’ “Driving in my Car” reached number 50 in the UK singles chart.
Teenager Danny wanted to pass his test so he could visit his girlfriend in Preston. Although he passed first time, he had already broken up with Jill. An older lady called Joan passed her test at the beginning of the series (even though it took her a while to realise that she needed to switch on the ignition before the car would move), but had “lost her nerve” and needed lessons to rebuild her confidence. The main instructors were Pamela Carr from Streetwise Driving School and independent Paul.
Northern Irish man Graham “jack of all trades” Anderson became a household name in Britain after passing Maureen Rees on her driving test on about the 7th attempt. As a driving instructor, Graham was simply doing his day job, only to find that the BBC cameras were very much on him in the classic episode of Driving School, broadcast by the BBC in 1997. Graham curently resides in Bristol with his wife and son, and is a dedicated member of Northern Ireland’s Green And White Army, having travelled all over Europe watching the unpredictable exploits of the Northern Ireland international football team. In 2006 Graham was elected as the Vice Chairman of the South of England Northern Ireland Supporters Club, and plays a big part in club activities including attending meetings, organising away trips and looking after younger members who consistently and constantly act the lig. Graham is a man of many stories and has done a lot of travelling. He is truly one of those people you are blessed to meet on life’s little corridor.


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How You Can Achieve A Luxury Vacation And Lifestyle Without Digging Deep Into Your Pockets
You can travel abroad even with your minimal savings. The best vacation is made of the experiences from any point that you will visit. Here are the best ways to have fun luxuriously whenever you travel.
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I received notification today that Scott Merchant passed away in sleep last night, and want to let the CBA world know, as many people ask me about him at matches.
He has not been an active CBA member for several years, but everyone that met him at the matches would agree he was certainly active when he was!
What seems like long ago, Scott asked me to cook burgers at a big CBA Military match. At the time, I was shooting only rimfire benchrest competitions, so I agreed. At that match, he introduced me to many new friends, and gave me a couple of Fouling Shots to look through when I showed interest in how these old surplus rifles could shoot such great groups and scores with wheel weights and proper handling. I became nearly instantly hooked, and started asking questions. When he invited me to his reloading basement, I marveled at the setup and process, dreaming quickly of how I may someday set up a room myself. Sitting in that very room now, many things come to mind.
Scott was initially, willing to make "just enough" bullets for me to load for a match. Never enough for a lot of practice though. Sometimes he wasn't able to cast enough to get himself ready for the match. When I was ready to take the plunge and begin casting, several hours in Scott's basement proved enough to get me started there. Many thousands of miles, primers, and wind shifts later, the central part of the US holds many shooters that I would say can point to a tip, casting loading, or shooting technique they learned from Scott.
I wish things had worked out so he could rejoin the match shooting ranks.. Will miss him, and would like to encourage others to add to this if they are so inclined, as I need to stop typing for a bit...

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One 10" deep-dish pie, 8-12 servings
⅓ cup toasted pecans
¾ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour
⅓ cup unsalted butter, cold and cut into cubes
1¼ teaspoons ground cinnamon
¼ teaspoon sea salt
Crust and Filling:
½ recipe Sweet Pâte Brisée dough (see Cuisinart.com for recipe)
5 large apples (golden delicious, ginger gold, or other similar apples), peeled, cored and halved
juice of 2 lemons
1 teaspoon vanilla paste*
½ cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons apricot jam
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Nutritional information per serving (based on 12 servings): Calories 166 (8% from fat) • carb. 36g • pro. 3g • fat 1g • sat. fat 0g • chol. 36mg • sod. 225mg| calc. 10mg • fiber 2g
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- Carefully spread the jam on the bottom of the chilled pie shell. Fan the apples in the reserved tart shell in layers. Top the pie evenly with the reserved crumb topping and bake for 40 to 50 minutes, or until the top of the pie is a dark golden brown.


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English Literature / Drama GCSE: Julius Caesar - Act I, Scene 2 - Marking the words (workshop)
Using a rehearsal game, the actors explore key points in Cassius’s speech about Caesar and the future of Rome.
They relate these to Cassius’s strategy for winning Brutus over to the conspirators.
This short film is from the BBC series, Shakespeare Unlocked.
Look closely at the section where Cassius compares Brutus with Caesar, and compare it to the balcony scene from 'Romeo and Juliet' (Act 2, Scene 2) where Juliet debates the nature of a name.
How are these two passages similar, and how are they different?
How much of this difference is focused on the fact that Juliet thinks she is alone, while Cassius is deliberately trying to persuade Brutus?
Ask your students, in pairs, to play the post-it game for themselves, starting to explain the game and pausing it at the point where the actors start.
Once they have finished, get them to watch and see how far their predictions agree with the choices of Cyril Nri.
This short film is suitable for teaching GCSE English literature and drama in England, Wales and Northern Ireland and National 4/ 5 in Scotland.

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WASHINGTON – Yesterday, Donald Trump was supposed to have a press conference to explain to the American people how he would address any conflicts of interest as president. He cancelled that press conference, leaving voters, the media, and electors in the Electoral College clueless about how he will deal with his conflicts of interest. It’s not just about Trump profiting off of the presidency – which he is already doing.
It’s about preventing a constitutional crisis where the President could be in violation of the constitution from the minute he takes the oath of office. It’s about preventing a national security incident where Donald Trump is making decisions that benefit a foreign government or a foreign debtholder instead of the American people.
The DNC today released a new video explaining how Donald Trump’s business interests are creating countless conflicts of interest that could compromise our national security and could lead to a constitutional crisis.


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At the start of the workweek this Monday, just as most employees in the government and the private sector were heading home, an earthquake struck our beloved motherland, the Republic of the Philippines.
While Metro Manila was not the epicenter, it was where fear and panic was felt most. This is due to the many high rise condominiums where Filipinos and foreigners now live. The epicenter was actually in Zambales, but the worst damage recorded was in Pampanga.
While no building collapsed in Metro Manila, there was structural damage in a number of the towers found all over the metropolis, including the Emilio Aguinaldo College along Taft Avenue. As a result, the government suspended work on Tuesday, April 23, in all offices to allow for close examinations of the buildings they occupy.
While the earthquake was only recorded at magnitude 6.1, it was enough to cause at least one supermarket to collapse in Pampanga, resulting in a reported 10 fatalities.
What almost everybody fears most is the possibility that a bigger temblor is about to follow. Not mere aftershocks, but the supposed Big One.
The West Valley fault is the Philippine equivalent of the San Andreas fault in California, which has been the subject of conjecture on when, not if, a mega-quake will hit.
That killer quakes occur in our homeland every two decades or so has led to the strong possibility that this week was only a preview of what is to come. Experts have suggested that the big one is long overdue and when it does take place, the damage will be devastating.
Already authorities have warned that since large parts of Metro Manila, Bulacan and Laguna sit atop the 100-kilometer long West Valley fault, up to 30,000 could be killed if a slightly stronger quake of intensity 7 or more should strike. Injuries would be in the hundreds of thousands, while damage to property would be in the billions of pesos.
Unfortunately, there is no perfectly accurate and effective earthquake warning system developed as yet. All that can be done is to measure the tremors as soon as they occur.
Japanese scientists have been working on an early warning system since their country experiences earthquakes all year round. There have been no breakthroughs yet, but at least all new buildings erected in Japan are built to be earthquake-proof.
We are not sure if they same can be said of the new high-rises in the Philippines. We can still recall the effects of the powerful earthquake of 1990 registered at 7.7 where at least 28 buildings including a fairly new hotel as well as a condominium collapsed in Baguio City.
Most tragic of all was the crumbling of a school building in Cabanatuan while classes were being held. More than 150 died, mostly students and school staff.
That big one resulted in more than 1,600 fatalities, mostly throughout Central Luzon.
The low death toll this week should not lull authorities into a sense of complacency.
The next big quake may not be predicted with certainty, but what the national government and the citizenry can do is hope and pray for the best and still be prepared for the worst.

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Missing California toddler Thaddeus Sran's remains may have been found; police work to confirm IDcloseVideo
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The remains of a 2-year-old California boy who disappeared from his home last week are believed to have been found, authorities said Thursday.
The Madera Police Department said human remains of a child between the ages of 2 and 3 were found around 9:15 a.m. by cadaver dogs. Officials said they could not confirm the remains are those of Thaddeus Sran, pending testing results.
"It's a very strong possibility that it is little Thaddeus," Police Chief Dino Lawson told reporters during a news briefing.
Sran was reported missing by his parents July 15 after he vanished from their home in Madera, about 25 miles from Fresno. They told police they put him to bed around 10 p.m. the night before and discovered him missing the next morning.
Human remains believed to be those of Thaddeus Sran, 2, were found Thursday, authorities said. The 2-year-old was reported missing from his Madera, Calif., home last week. (Madera Police Department)
On Tuesday, Madera police announced that the parents had stopped cooperating with investigators.
"Unfortunately, Thaddeus’ parents stopped cooperating early on in the investigation. We believe their assistance in this case would be helpful," the department had said in a statement. "We are hopeful that they will resume cooperating with Madera Police Department detectives and help us to locate Thaddeus."
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The couple had an infant daughter who died in 2015, Madera Police Lt. Josiah Arnold told Fox News. The case in her death remains open, he said.
Sran was born premature and requires a feeding tube to eat. He was also described as nonverbal and had just learned to walk, police said.
Investigators are looking at a number of possibilities related to the boy's disappearance, Lawson said.
“Everything is on the table and we’re not ruling anything out,” he added.


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This Peach Cake with Meringue Topping is one of the best summer desserts with a perfect crunchy meringue topping. You can replace peaches with seasonal fruits like apples, pears, cherries, plums or apricots.
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Peach Cake with Meringue Topping
- 110 g butter
- 12 tbsp sugar
- 4 egg yolks
- 4 tbsp sour cream
- 1 lemon finely grated zest
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 12 tbsp flour
- 5,6 medium peaches , peeled and sliced
- 4 egg whites
- 10 tbsp sugar
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Butter 10-inch(26 cm) springform pan(with a removable base).
- In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until well mixed. Beat in the egg yolks, sour cream, lemon zest and vanilla extract. Stir in dry ingredients, flour and baking powder.
- Pour the butter mixture into the prepared pan. Sprinkle a little flour over the peach slices and arrange them on the top of butter mixture. Bake for 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile whip the egg whites until foamy with a mixer. Gradually add the sugar whipping the whole time until it holds very stiff peaks.
- Remove the pan from the oven and add egg whites on top of the cake and bake for another 20 minutes until golden brown. Run a sharp knife completely around the inside edge of the pan. Let cool at room temperature before serving.
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The meringue topping puts this over the top! Sounds delicious!
Meringue topping is insane!!! Thanks for being so creative.
The cake looks great. I Love that you used a meringue on top.
I made this cake last night and I need some help! I’m not quite sure what happened but my cake layer never formed. When I cut open the cake, it was uber runny and the only ‘cake’ part that formed was around the edges. The flavors were still amazing, but I want to know what where I went wrong! Any advice?!
I am not sure what exactly went wrong but I know that if you respect all the steps it is working. I make this recipe for more than 10 years and I never had problems with it. Make sure you use the right amount of flour and cook at preheated oven -350 F temperature and cook at least 35 minutes. Cook 15 minutes until you add the egg whites and another 20 minutes after. Hope it helps. Let me know if you repeat this recipe.
Hi I just wanted to tell you that I’ve made this recipe at one of my friend’s house and it happened to me too. The edges were ok but the middle was a little runny, so I just put the cake back in the oven for about 10 more minutes and came out perfect. So I guess it’s an oven issue, probably they are not all the same even if it say 350F. So in this case maybe it’s better to live the cake 20 minutes then put the whites and cook for another 20 minutes (40 minutes total baking time instead of 30).
Hope it helps.
Can this be done with plums instead of peaches?


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This time last year The Salvation Army was meeting unprecedented demand from people in need of food. The nearly five-week restrictive Level 4 lockdown resulted in job loss, reduced income, and fear for the future.
We innovated: When we couldn’t see people face-to-face, we set up drive-through foodbanks. Distance visits to our social housing tenants and Skype meetings with our addiction clients ensured we could still deliver our wraparound services to those in need.
What a difference a year makes.
In 2021, we are digging deeper to offer long-term solutions for the challenges poverty brings.
We have moved from a triage phase during the Lockdown, to offering strategies for change, and hope for the future.
Our holistic approach means hungry bellies are fed, first and foremost. But our support goes so much deeper. From financial mentoring and counselling, to addiction services, supported accommodation, and Positive Lifestyle Programmes, The Salvation Army develops comprehensive support addressing the whole experience of each person.
We know these things work. Every day we see the proof.
The first step to a hopeful future is opening up possibilities and these can come from unlikely sources.
Richard and Asina were living in their car, scared and alone. It all changed one night when they spotted a Salvation Army poster in a bathroom.
“I walk into a bathroom to freshen up and then there’s this sign on the wall in front of me. It’s The Salvation Army advising people if you need a shower or if you need some shelter to call this number,” Asina says.
Enter Salvation Army street outreach worker John.
“I thought he was an angel,” Asina says.
John spent time hearing about the couple’s challenges and strengths. He helped find them stable accommodation. A year on, John and The Salvation Army continue to support the couple. Their lives are unrecognisable.
“The weight of our situation has just lifted and it’s like we can breathe,” Asina says.
With the Army’s ongoing support, they are now developing a programme to help others who, like them, face uncertainty and fear.
The Salvation Army’s mission to care for people, transform lives and reform society provides the impetus behind everything we do.
Our work depends greatly on the generosity of our donors. We know that life has become financially tough for many in Aotearoa. Some of our donors may even be asking for help for the first time ever. Covid-19 has forced many of us to adapt to lower incomes or even unemployment. We’re asking you to dig deep, as we are, to offer hope for the future to your community.
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The Oklahoma Mental Health Association’s annual Zarrow Mental Health Symposium will return this week with three full days focused on “Exploring Family Constructs.”
The event, set for 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Wednesday-Friday, will be held virtually, not in person, and online registration is needed.
Organizers said that with ideas and definitions of family continuing to evolve, the event will address the changing needs of families, examining many aspects of relationships, dynamics, development and systems.
Karen LaPlante, director of education at MHAOK, said: “Given the impact the pandemic has had on our lives these past two years and the impact stress and strain have had on family life, there has never been a more important time to was researched. in this.”
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Terri White, CEO of MHAOK, said, “We’re really looking forward to the opportunity to explore not only the evolution of what family looks like in today’s society, but also how to nurture a strong family system.”
The symposium, which includes opportunities to earn continuing professional education credit, will feature 54 breakout sessions and four keynote speakers.
Dr. Stuart Ablon, founder and director of Think: Kids in the Department of Psychiatry at Massachusetts General Hospital.
Claudia Black, clinical architect of the Claudia Black Young Adult Center at The Meadows.
Elena Joy Thurston, founder of the Pride and Joy Foundation, which aims to reduce suicide and homelessness in the LGBTQ+ community.
Dr. Alfiee M. Breland-Noble, founder and board president of the AAKOMA Project.
“Over the years, the Zarrow Mental Health Symposium has built a strong reputation for featuring not only excellent speakers, but also forward-thinking content that focuses on evolving knowledge and innovative programs and practices,” said LaPlante. “Our participants have the opportunity to learn new skills, make new connections and see how others are tackling current challenges.”
For more information or to register, go to zarrowsymposium.org.


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Memorial Celebration: Bill Hutson's Life and Art
The Franklin & Marshall College community will celebrate the life and art of the late Bill Hutson at a memorial event to be held April 1 at 1 p.m. at the Winter Arts Visual Center.
An internationally respected painter, Hutson was the Jennie Brown Cook and Betsy Hess Cook distinguished artist-in-residence and associate professor emeritus in the Department of Art, Art History and Film at F&M.
Hutson was a professor of painting at F&M for more than 20 years. He passed away from a long illness Sept. 21, 2022.
Hutson's wide-ranging travels and long-standing relationships with other prominent contemporary artists informed his abstracted style, "giving the viewer an opportunity to contemplate a deeper interpretation of the paintings," said Lindsay Marino, director of the Phillips Museum of Art.
Hutson enjoyed more than 20 solo exhibitions as an artist, including a recent citywide exhibition in his hometown of San Marcos, Texas.
When previously asked if he regarded his art as "work," Hutson responded, "It's not work, it's more like prayer — not in a religious sense, but in a meditative sense. It's about the exploration that rises out of that meditation."
Coinciding with the memorial celebration is the exhibition Color, Symbols, and Texture: The Artwork of Bill Hutson, on display at the Phillips Museum through April 27. The exhibit is drawn from a generous gift of art bestowed by Hutson in 2010. Hutson also gifted his collection of the art of many significant African American artists and related materials amassed over 50 years, now housed at Shadek-Fackenthal Library.
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A second shorter meeting takes place in May, as a follow-up to the World Health Assembly.
The main functions of the Board are to implement the decisions and policies of the Health Assembly, and advise and generally to facilitate its work.
Civil society groups, including the Public Services International as a global trade union federation will be active as the Global Health Watch, monitoring the public sessions of the meeting and intervening on technical issues of concern. The Global Health Watch, an initiative of the People’s Health Movement is a forum for global civil society to question and challenge the influence of neoliberalism on health and global health policy.


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Hope Warm Water Pool receives major donation from PDC Energy toward keeping pool open
Toward the end of a planning meeting Tuesday geared toward keeping a popular local pool open, Connie Coffman expressed hope.
The fact hope remains could have double meaning in this case.
For starters, Hope Warm Water Pool — the pool Coffman and many others are trying to save — remains open, a fact many of the pool’s past users still aren’t aware of, Coffman said.
Secondly, the group trying to keep this pool open received a big boost in momentum and morale recently when it secured its most sizable donation yet: a $10,000 donation from oil and gas company PDC Energy.
» Hope Warm Water Pool is a swimming pool at the Greeley Center for Independence, 2780 28th Ave.
» It is open to all ages and is very popular with senior citizens, people with disabilities and people recovering from injuries.
» In order to stay open, a fundraising group tied to the Greeley Center for Independence — Friends of the Hope Pool — must raise $75,000 for operating costs by June.
» Send donations to Friends of the Hope Pool, Greeley Center for Independence, 2780 28th Ave., Greeley, CO, 80634.
» For more information, call Connie Coffman at (970) 213-3181.
» For more information about the pool, go to bit.ly/32ZDv3v.
In February, the Greeley Center for Independence Board of Directors, which oversees Hope Warm Water Pool, 2780 28th Ave., announced plans to close the pool.
Because of operating costs and the need for future costly renovations to keep the pool operational, the board decided it would be more cost effective to close the pool altogether, with initial plans to build a new fitness center with a smaller warm water pool.
That plan was met with heavily opposition from the many people that use the pool, prompting the board of directors to reverse its decision, at least for the time being.
The pool is open to members of the public of all ages and abilities, but it is particularly popular with senior citizens, folks with disabilities and those recovering from injuries. It is also heavily used for swim lessons.
But the pool — which is kept at a comfortable 93 degrees — caused the center to lose $54,000 this past year, according to the GCI’s executive director, Sarita Reddy.
The pool initially opened in 1997, and Coffman said she hopes the recent donation by PDC is one big step toward keeping the pool open for years to come.
Rather than closing the pool this past spring, as initially planned, the GCI agreed to keep the pool open at least until June of next year while the fundraising group works to raise $75,000 to cover the annual deficit from operating the pool.
The fundraising group — Friends of the Hope Pool — hopes PDC’s donation is the first of several donations that prove pivotal to the group’s goal.
“This is huge,” said Coffman, who is part of the group. “It gives me hope that we can keep this pool open for decades. The pool just keeps seniors moving, and it’s healthy for mind, body and spirit.”
Many of the users claim swimming in the pool is the only method they have for exercising regularly. Their bodies won’t allow them to do most other types of exercise, and the time they spend in the pool offers much-needed relief for their aching and ailing bodies.
In addition to the $75,000 the group must raise to operate the pool annually, it also may need to ultimately raise upward of $300,000 for much-needed renovations for the aging pool.
A long, arduous road still lay ahead for the passionate group hoping to keep this pool open long term.
But the Friends of Hope Pool have plans to approach large organizations like oil and gas companies, health care providers, charitable foundations and some of northern Colorado’s top employers with hopes of receive more momentum-building donations in the same vein as what PDC is providing.
The Friends of Hope Pool is also gladly accepting smaller community donations, which has already resulted in at least as much money raised as what PDC provided with a single donations. In addition to PDC’s donation, the fundraising group has raised about an additional $15,000.
Coffman and the rest of the group hope this is only the beginning of a success story that results in Hope Pool retaining hope for years to come.
“It’s a social gathering place,” said Sonny Subia, another member of the Friends of Hope Pool. “You can get into the pool and talk about your family and what’s going on. It would be a huge loss to the city to lose a place like that.”
— Bobby Fernandez covers growth and development for The Greeley Tribune. Reach him at firstname.lastname@example.org, (970) 392-4478 or on Twitter @BobbyDFernandez


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Personal injury market – contingency plans and strategies ready for the 2020 reforms.
14 Aug 2018
New legislation set for April 2020 (increasing small claim limit for PI claims, introducing a range of fixed costs tariffs, encouraging more litigants in person) will negatively impact on the revenues and margins of PI law firms and claims management companies (CMCs). In the next year or so, it is likely that these providers will embark on contingency plans and strategies ready for the 2020 reforms. These include:
- More mergers and acquisitions as smaller vulnerable players continue to leave the market or become part of a larger group.
- Adding related business activities to the core PI claims business to increase revenues and rely less on just low value PI work. Activities such as accident management services, vehicle recovery and repair, replacement vehicle hire, damage assessment, and medical care/rehabilitation services.
- Larger PI firms and CMCs investing more in new technology to further commoditise the claims process to cope with the new lower value claims landscape.
- Leading general practice PI firms already reducing their dependence on this sector and expanding in other consumer law areas.
- Some PI firms tried broadening their services by exploiting the increase in clinical negligence cases. The results of this have been mixed largely because the expertise needed to deal with complicated CN cases does not come overnight. Some providers are now rolling back this approach and looking at other possible new income streams, for example housing disrepair claims.
- More restructuring of many PI practice teams.
- The emergence of new business models to streamline the claims process, reduce costs, share technologies, e.g. law firms joining forces with insurance companies, CMCs setting up law firms via ABS, legal providers setting up integrated businesses with accident management and rehabilitation suppliers.
- Further increases in digital marketing spend and more law firms looking at setting up separately branded PI websites to grab more clients via the Web.
Further analysis of the PI market including market size and trends, key developments and issues, key supplier profiles, supplier opinion survey, future trends and forecasts in the Personal Injury Market Report 2018 frm IRN Research. See www.irn-research.com/market-research-reports for more details.

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22.05 – 29.05.2012
From 22 up to and including 29 May, various works of art will be displayed in and around Hoog Catharijne. This temporary exhibition is the first of a series of art projects in the Stationsgebied. Go here [link to projects try out] for works on display. Art in public spaces can make an essential contribution to the character and identity of the area, hence the ambition of the municipality of Utrecht and the Stichting Kunst in het Stationsgebied to realise visually dominant works of art. A programme of temporary art installations, performances, film evenings, audio and video works and exploratory expeditions precedes these permanent works of art.
Version RUNWAY (Lamps #21)
Idan Hayosh, 2012
Photos found on the Internet of military deployments are the basis for the impressive light installations by Idan Hayosh (born in 1979 in Israel, living and working in Amsterdam). A photo of a runway made from a plane right before landing inspired him to make version RUNWAY (Lamps #21), which refers to that exciting moment right before the plane hits the ground, during which anything is possible. In the abandoned store is the tight formation of stroboscopes. Once a sensor detects movement, the lamps and sound are activated. The repetitive crackling and bright lights ensure an overwhelming effect.
Gildenkwartier, opposite the Media Markt, on-going
This work was made possible with the support of the Rijksakademie van Beeldende Kunsten. With thanks to Ajax Chubb Varel.
Living Sculptures: Caesar, Dali Woman, El Che
Christian Jankowski, 2007
Living sculptures are a familiar sight in the city. But are these real artists or not? German artist Christian Jankowski (born in 1968 in Germany, living/working in Berlin) was fascinated by the street artists in Barcelona and created three bronze images of them: the elegant woman inspired by work by Dali, Che Guevara and Julius Caesar. All of them are standing or sitting at another entrance to Hoog Catharijne; (art) historical figures who have become part of our popular culture. By accurately imitating someone else's imitation, Jankowski plays with the artistic copyright and our sense of value and authenticity.
Dali Woman: Clarenburg escalators
El Che: Godebaldkwartier entrance
Shopping Centre, the first international of Shopping Malls
A shopping centre is more than a stack of bricks and merchandise. What if the shop-windows and products could talk? Do they tell about desires and hope or merely transience? This performance gives them a voice. Participants receive headphones and hear stories and instructions via a radio transmitter. The shopping mall experience was produced by the German group LIGNA (Ole Frahm, Michael Hueners and Torsten Michaelsen). With their interactive radio shows, they attempt to motivate the audience to test the written and unwritten rules of the (public) space. Spectators participate in a subtle conspiracy in order to disappear unnoticed afterwards.
This is the only work that requires the purchase of a ticket. These are available for 14 euro or 11 euro if you buy them via www.festivalaandewerf.nl. Ticket sales and assembly from 30 minutes prior to the start, in the shop opposite Hunkemoller, Boven Vredenburg 7.
Have a look at the following films for inspiration:
The radio show lasts for 60 minutes. Tickets are 11 or 14 euro. Click here for tickets.
- Thursday 24 May: 5.00 pm and 8.00 pm
- Friday 25 May: 5.00 pm
- Saturday 26 May: 2.00 pm and 5.00 pm
Part of Ciudades Paralelas / Parallel Cities van Festival a/d Werf.
Silvio Berlusconi’s Watch
Alberto de Michele, 2010
Despite the fact that it is shown at most of the locations, this is the most indistinctive work of this public rehearsal. Almost everyone walks right past it because it resembles an advertisement for expensive watches. However, at the place where sales information is usually found, you can read the intriguing story of the artist's quest for the watch that once belonged to Berlusconi and his father. This is where De Michele (born in 1980 in Italy and moved to the Netherlands when he was 10) describes how the watch fell into the hands of the underworld and how he eventually buys it back. It is up to us whether we believe the story or not, as with every advert.
On the moving advertising column in Hoog Catharijne, on-going
With thanks to Centercom.
One Minutes are short films of exactly sixty seconds. Since its establishment in 1998, over 10,000 of them have been created and shown at film festivals and exhibitions. Especially for Kunst in het Stationsgebied, a selection of sixteen appealing international One Minutes were selected about shopping and shopping centres. From window-shopping in Moscow to depilation in New York.
V&D, Mango fitting room, parterre, on-going V&D, lingerie cash desk, first floor, on-going V&D, La Place toilet, fourth floor, on-going
With films by
Willehad Eilers: Thumbs up part 2, 2005
Tang Nanan: Balloon, 2002
Maartje Jaquet: New York Shoe shine, 2009
Eckhard Kruse: Better than ever, 2011
Jasper van Es: Benauwd, 2008
Maartje Jaquet: Moskou, 500p, 2012
Stephanie Kratz: Fliegen I, 1999
Tilmann Meyer Faje_Chisinau, Central Market, 2009
Zhang Chi: Lost, 2005 Ziad Tareq: A new beginning, 2008
Inge Meijer: id, 2009
Maartje Jaquet: New York, Eyebrow threading: 2009
Ryan Oduber: Surface, 2004
ersijn Broersen: Wallpaper 9, 2001
Jing Jian_Wuhan: Homeless, 2009
Lotje van Lieshout: New York, Herald Square, 2009
Julius Popp, 2007
German artist Julius Popp: (born in 1973 in Germany, living/working in Leipzig) deploys technology to create works on the edge of art and science. In the centre of Hoog Catharijne is a huge water printer which drops an endless stream of words in the form of water drops. Every word is visible for a few seconds only. The words and slogans are automatically taken live from frequently visited news sites. Bit.fall thus symbolises the endless stream of information we are daily confronted with as well as the speed with which values and meanings change.
Discovery makes a film about Bit.fall, watch it here:


Rediscovering Fana from Generations The Legacy – A Glimpse into His Recent Unveiling
The world of entertainment is ever-evolving, and within it, certain figures etch themselves into our memories. Fana, a prominent actor known for his role in the hit series Generations: The Legacy, had once captivated our screens. While time passed since his last appearance, a recent revelation has reignited the public’s intrigue.
Fana’s Revival: A Social Media Storm
Remember Fana from Generations? The collective memory harks back to his engaging portrayal on the show. However, as the sands of time swept by, Fana’s presence dwindled. Yet, a virtual storm erupted when a fresh image of him emerged on social media platforms, sending waves of excitement and discussion rippling through the digital realm.
A Weighty Transformation
The sight of Fana after his hiatus was nothing short of astonishing. The eagle-eyed fans, who had missed his presence, were in for a surprise. What caught their attention more than anything was Fana’s noticeable weight loss. Mnqobi Duma, who portrayed the beloved character Fana Mabaso on Generations: The Legacy, unveiled a slimmer version of himself. The transformation was palpable and instantly became a focal point of conversation.
Unearthing the Enigma
Generations: The Legacy aficionados were left puzzled by Fana’s sudden disappearance from the limelight. Once the charismatic son of Jack Mabaso, Fana Mabaso’s character left an indelible mark on the show. However, his departure was as swift as his introduction, leaving fans intrigued and curious about his subsequent endeavors. Delving into his digital footprint revealed that Fana had retreated from public view post-2019, coinciding with his on-screen departure.
The Dimmed Social Presence
Intriguingly, Fana’s prowess on social media seemed to have waned over time. The once-thriving engagement, comprising likes and followers, had tapered, prompting widespread speculation. This perceptible decline stirred a buzz, leaving many to wonder about the underlying factors contributing to this digital shift.
The Cryptic Visual Clues
In the world of social media, visuals often convey stories untold. Recent snapshots of Fana added another layer to the enigma surrounding him. Observers couldn’t help but notice these images that seemingly carried deeper narratives. Whispers and conjectures traversed the digital sphere as individuals contemplated the meaning behind these seemingly innocuous photographs.
Untangling the Web: Fana’s Uncharted Journey
Speculations regarding Fana’s circumstances gained momentum, with financial uncertainties emerging as a prime conjecture. Clues pointing toward this narrative included an Instagram video posted by Fana, hinting at potential struggles. The video, replete with cryptic undertones, ignited debates about his present situation. Intriguingly, word has spread that Fana has pivoted from acting to embrace the realm of music, an unexpected twist that has further fueled the discourse.
Harmony Amidst Dissonance
Fana’s transition from the small screen to the music scene encapsulates the unpredictability of life’s trajectory. His latest musical pursuits have been unveiled through captivating videos, where discerning eyes have detected hints of both financial challenges and a spiritual awakening. It’s a reminder that life’s path can meander through unexpected avenues, underscoring the resilience and adaptability that define the human experience.
In conclusion, Fana’s journey from Generations: The Legacy to his current chapter is a testament to the ever-shifting landscape of personal growth and evolution. His emergence back into the public consciousness has sparked fervent discussions, while his intriguing transition from acting to music continues to captivate the collective imagination. Fana’s story serves as a poignant reminder that, in the realm of entertainment and beyond, transformation is the constant, and each individual narrative weaves a unique tapestry in the grand mosaic of existence.


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Oregon Law Review
The article explores the intersection between the nation’s presumptive “epidemic” of obesity and efforts to reform the health care system. It notes parallels between attitudes toward obesity and attitudes toward poverty and suggests that a set of social and legal responses about those deemed overweight or obese echoes a wider set of beliefs and values that lies beneath the national debate about health care reform. It suggests that these beliefs and values limited the reach of health reform in 2010 and continue to do so.
More specifically, the article examines America’s recent public focus on what has been labeled an obesity epidemic and some of the efforts designed to combat it. It exposes conflicting motivations that sabotage these efforts. And it suggests that a similar set of conflicting motivations has long under-girded - and continues to under-girded - the nation’s response to providing universal or near-universal health care coverage. In this regard, the article considers some limitations embedded in the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act.
Janet L. Dolgin and Katherine R. Dieterich,
Weighing Status: Obesity, Class, and Health Reform, 89 Or. L. Rev. 1113
Available at: https://scholarlycommons.law.hofstra.edu/faculty_scholarship/215


The 18th September will definitely go down as one of the stormiest days in Hamilton, but I’ll always remember it as the day I finally got to see the lads of 2 a.m. Orchestra live. No matter how windy and freezing it was outside, this was one of the warmest, intimate performances I’ve experienced in a long time, and am already eager to see them again!
The ‘project’ as the guys call it started ten years ago over in the U.S.A where singer David Kelley resided. He has since moved over to our shores and is sprinkling his talent and love for fine music in a way that can only be described as magic. Teamed up with the equally gifted bassist, Tim Bern and lead-guitarist, Tim Gittins, these lads produce sweet and soothing tunes demanding the respect of any true music lover.
Go Vino was a busy wee place as the humble trio began their set which was part of their four date tour around the North Island for the release of their EP titled Fire Escape. Not only did they get into the tracks from the EP, but they also performed tunes from previous releases - Impermanenceand 2 a.m. Orchestra.
Gittens and Kelley effortlessly wooed the ladies throughout the set with the sweetest harmonies - undoubtedly making all the boys jealous, while Bern was clearly in the zone with his immaculate bass-playing skills. Although all of their tunes are winners in my books, Fire Escape and Man on the Moon were definite favorites of the evening – both of which feature on their new EP. We were also treated to a cover of Daydream Believer, which went down exceptionally well with the older bunch taking over one of the couches.
I honestly cannot say enough good things about these guys who have been liked to Ben Folds Five, Elvis Costello and Radiohead, and am stoked to have seen them before the masses figure out just how awesome they are. If this band were made of chocolate, they would be of the finest quality there is – believe you me, these guys are smoooooth.
Based on an epidemic of insomnia-inflicting inspiration, “2 a.m. Orchestra” was the name Kelley chose while working on some recordings in early 2000. Just prior to the release of what would be the first album (2 a.m. Orchestra, 2001), Kelley formed and prepped a band to play in support of the release. From that time, the live line-up has varied widely, from a 2-piece snare drum and guitar duo, to an over-achieving, instrument-swapping five-piece. Kelley did a number of U.S. tours with these various line-ups, and even a solo tour, braving the bitterest weeks of winter sleeping in a van, eating bologna, and trying not to doze off during the long drives. Such personnel fluctuations continued on up through the 2nd full-length release, Impermanence (2005), which proved to be an apt, if not intentional title as the ever-changing live show became the band’s most noted characteristic.
At times, 2 a.m. Orchestra has been a rock band, as was the 2008 line up—an LA-based four piece with a turbo-charged rhythm section, gritty vocals and surf-tone guitars. Other times, 2 a.m. Orchestra resembles something like an acoustic folk group, as was the case with the 2010 incarnation—an Auckland-based trio that catered to intimate crowds with the whispers of mandolin, ukulele, cello, violin, piano and slide guitar. One might label the music presented by this unique combination of instruments “chamber-pop,” with its captivating string arrangements—often lullabyesque and sometimes spooky. The group’s acoustic sets feature songs both prior releases as well as brand new material. One such performance was released under the radar, "Live at Lopdell House Theater," (recorded in Titirangi) free to fans via the 2 a.m. Orchestra FB page.
What's next? Yet another incarnation of the band emerges mid-2013 with the release of "Working To Divide," the third full-length studio album which showcases the same characteristic ornate arrangements, but with new explosive rock textures. The new line up will feature Tim Gittins and Chris Dawson, two members who have teamed up regularly with Kelley since 2009, as well as Andy Smith on lead guitar.The single "Heads & Tails," enjoyed nationwide radio support in New Zealand and was included on the Kiwi HIt Disc compilation. The animated music video received rave reviews and months of airplay on C4. The more recent single "Ain't Got The Fight," was also included on a Kiwi Hit Disc in 2013. The band will be doing both acoustic and rock shows in support, continuing their theme of rearranging songs and sounds, evolving and recreating, ensuring the audience has a new experience at each and every show.


Wahl Professional® has announced that it has now released its ‘Off The Top’ podcast onto all major platforms, giving a wider audience the chance to listen to interviews with educators and rising stars.
Being a global industry leader means constantly finding new ways to reach new audiences. And it’s in the spirit of connecting with—and serving—their community that Wahl Professional created its “Off the Top” podcast.
Co-hosted by Aaron Flick, a Senior Marketing Associate for Wahl, and Byrd Mena (@byrdmena), Sharpfade Founder and Wahl Pro’s creative consultant, the podcast had been planned for years, only to be put on hold by the pandemic.
“We’ve been itching to get this out there,” says Flick. “We wanted to show that Wahl does more than make tools for barbers and stylists. And there’s no better way than to connect with the industry and communities that have supported us for more than 103 years.”
True to the free-form nature of the industry, there’s also bound to be a little fun and unpredictability in each episode.
“We go into these podcasts with no script at all so we can have the most organic conversations with our guests,” said Byrd. “It’s literally off the top of our heads.”
“People ask for ‘A little off the top and short on the sides’ when they go to the barbershop, so that plays into the theme as well,” adds Flick.
Only the Freshest Cuts
There are thousands of podcasts out there competing for attention and only 24 hours in a day. How will this new show break through?
Wahl’s answer is expertise and variety. “Off the Top” features the latest insights, new release information, must-attend events, education and more. There’s really something for everyone, including segments for people interested in industrial design, social media marketing—even pop culture.
“We want to grow this with segments as time goes on. Right now, we have ‘What’s Inside The Box?’ where we share a surprise with our audience. It can be an unreleased tool, a Sharpfade project or something else,” said Byrd.
With their deep industry connections, Wahl has developed relationships with legendary artists as well as up-and-coming industry stars they can call on to talk about their life stories and career passions.
“There are a lot of amazing people out there who are making a major impact not only in their local communities but across the globe,” says Flick. “For instance, I’m really stoked about our episode with Luis Rivera (@elboribarber). He is a phenomenal artist that cuts some of the biggest Latin pop stars and athletes. His story about growth is worth hearing.”
Wahl enthusiasts will also enjoy a “backstage” look into the roles of Wahl employees, tales from its headquarters in Sterling, Illinois, and the latest news about its Fade It Forward® scholarship and mentoring program.
Ever mindful of how visuals dominate the barbering and styling sector, Wahl posts the podcast across multiple mediums, some including video.
“The fact we provide video and audio versions through several channels separates us from those who do their podcasts on Instagram Live,” says Byrd.
Three episodes are out now, with more slated to be released every three to four weeks.
- Episode 1 features the new Cordless Legend, a recap of the 2021 Disruptour, Wahl’s Fade it Forward® Program and more.
- In Episode 2, This Barber is How Old???, barber prodigy Cam Mahar (@cam.mahar) gives an exclusive interview about his passion for cutting hair, TikTok insights, and what’s next for his career.
- In Episode 3, Changing Careers Later In Life, Wahl educator Tina Sapia (@sapiathebarber) sits down to talk about her transition into barbering later in life, where she finds her inspiration, TikTok trends and more.


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StarTrek.com takes a look back at events that occurred this week -- October 10-15 -- in Star Trek history. Check out who was born, who died, what was shot and what aired, and more.
The Deep Space Nine episode "The Siege" aired on this day in 1993. The episode, the third hour of the show's second season and the third part of a Bajoran trilogy, followed Sisko and crew as they attempted to thwart the Circle from gaining control of the space station. Michael Piller wrote and Winrich Kolbe directed it, while memorable guest stars included Steven Weber, Richard Beymer, Philip Anglim, Louise Fletcher and an uncredited Frank Langella.
Star Trek (2009) composer Michael Giacchino was born on this day in 1967. Giacchino is a frequent J.J. Abrams collaborator, having also worked with Abrams on Alias, Lost, Fringe, Super 8 and the upcoming series, Alcatraz.
Debuting feature director William Shatner called "Action!" for the first time on Star Trek V: The Final Frontier, which commenced filming on this day in 1988.
Janet MacLachlan passed away on this day in 2010 at the age of 77. The veteran film and television actress was beloved in Star Trek circles for her role as Lt. Charlene Masters in the TOS episode "The Alternative Factor," which aired in 1967 and was the 20th episode of the first season.
"The Counterclock Incident" aired on this day in 1974. The episode marked the 22nd and last episode ever of Star Trek: The Animated Series.
Celia Lovsky died on this day in 1979 at the age of 82. The actress famously portrayed T'Pau in the TOS hour "Amok Time."
Cast and crew completed the eighth and final day of shooting on the Voyager episode "Tsunkatse." Among those working that day was Dwayne Johnson, better known then as The Rock, who shot his scenes as the Pendari champion opposite Jeri Ryan.
Niel Wray was born on this day in 1963. Wray is a busy and respected special effects supervisor with an unusual Star Trek connection. Wray worked as a visual effects supervisor on the remastering of the original Star Trek series and, in freshly added scenes, he appeared as an extra in both "The Menagerie Part I" and "The Devil in the Dark."
"Silicon Avatar" aired on this day in 1991. The fourth episode of The Next Generation's fifth season, "Silicon Avatar" tracked Picard and his crew as they pursued the Crystalline Entity that had killed thousands of people in a Federation colony. Among the show's guest stars was Ellen Geer, who played the xenologist Dr. Kila Marr. Geer is the daughter of the late Herta Ware, who played Picard's mother, Yvette, in the TNG episode "Where No One Has Gone Before."
Paul Fix died on this day in 1983. Fix was a longtime character actor who played Dr. Mark Piper in the second TOS pilot "Where No Man Has Gone Before." Of course, many changes were made once TOS went to series, among them the departure of Fix and the hiring of DeForest Kelley as Bones.
"Exile," episode six of Enterprise's third season, aired on this day in 2003. The hour was directed by Roxann Dawson and it marked the first episode of Enterprise to air in HD.
A Star Trek newspaper comic strip ran for four years, from 1979 to 1983, and featured 20 extended arcs. The 19th arc, entitled "The Retirement of Admiral Kirk," was written by Gerry Conway and featured art by Dick Kulpa. It ran from August 15, 1983, to October 15, 1983.