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Eddie Richards is an integral part of the modern House scene, he has been around from the start and has played a pivotal part in the scenes movement. His achievements are numerous, establishing the first ever DJ agency, and his involvement in ‘Wiggle’ being only two. Eddie has been championed as a leader in the currently fabulous tech-house marketplace, but in reality, he is just playing the badass, tough music that has been moving dance floors for decades.
Like it or not, the only path towards being a talented dj is having loads and loads of experience. The ability to gather a record bag together and please a random dance floor in a random city is an acquired skill that only grows with practice. Eddie Richards, dance music’s quintessential pioner and “Britain’s godfather of house and techno” (Mixmag) was one of the first DJs to champion house back in the mid 8O’s & one of the UK s original mix DJ’s who became a key figure in a new music and cultural movement soon to explode worldwide. After playing at such influential and original underground clubs as Clink St. & Heaven in London and Manchester’s Hacienda, he went one to headline the legendary UK pay parties Sunrise. Energy and Helter Skelter among countless others. Remix and production work led to the release of club classics; ’Acidman’ in ’88 which hit the UK Top 20, followed by other chart topping remixes of Ralphi Rosario, Orbital and The Shamen. Eddie has been included in virtually every book, documentary and film about dance culture and is sought after all over the world for his flawless mix of deep bass driven techno with soulful & tough house, a format he has always maintained, and has led him to be widely regarded as the pioneer of what is now known as ’tech-house’.
Eddie Richards set at RoomTwo was nothing more than outstanding.
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T-20 Martyrs Police PCL concludes in Gbl
Srinagar: The T-20 Martyrs Police Premier Cricket League (PCL) Tournament concluded on Wednesday at Qamariya sports ground Ganderbal.
The tournament was organised by Police under the aegis of Civic Action Programme (CAP) and to provide a platform to the talented youth and channelize their energy in a positive manner.
SSP Ganderbal Nikhil Borkar was the Chief Guest at the occasion. Besides, ASP Ganderbal Feroz Yeyha, SDPO Kangan, DySP Headquarters Ganderbal, DySP DAR Ganderbal, Senior Cricket Player Sayim Mustafa and other senior officers were also present on the occasion.
The grand finale of the tournament was played between Libra Blues Saloora Vs Sultan Lions Tulmulla in which the former scored 110 runs in allotted 20 overs. While chasing the target, Sultan Lions Tulmulla reached the target with ease and won the tournament.
In his address, SSP Ganderbal said that the Police was committed to promote sports and other youth development activities to channelize their energy in a positive manner.
“Sports activities are important for personality development, positivity, good health and sense of achievement,” he said and congratulated the winning team for showcasing excellent performance in the final match.
A large number of people witnessed the grand finale who expressed their gratitude towards the Police and appreciated their role to channelize the energy of the youth of the district towards sports and other constructive activities.
At the conclusion of the event, both winner and runner up teams were awarded with cash prizes, trophies and medals to boost their morale.

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The Tibet Autonomous Region in southwest China hosted more than 780,000 visitors from the…
The Tibet Autonomous Region in southwest
The total tourism income in this period reached 854 million yuan (103 million US dollars), a year-on-year growth of 7.8 percent.
Among the visitors, more than 97,700 were from other Asian countries, Europe and America, dropping slightly on a yearly basis. Asian visitors totaled 26,000, a rise of 6.6 percent. Increases were also reported in the number of visitors from Oceania and China’s Hong Kong, Macao and Taiwan.
Tibet is expected to receive 820,000 visitors this year, compared with 620,000 last year.
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New Delhi: Warning the banks of penalties for unruly behavior of the recovery agents they employ, the finance ministry has sent an advisory to all the banks against using strong-arm tactics for recovery of loans. Keeping in view of the recent excess committed by the recovery agents the finance ministry has said that the banks shouldn't use the services of the agents who have been found guilty of using extreme methods to recover dues. This advisory has been sent in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Earlier, RBI had threatened the banks of a legislation if they don't mend their ways regarding loan recovery procedures. The finance ministry however, stopped short of recommending any such legislation and ruled it out altogether. The officials said, "At this stage, existing mechanisms are adequate. No new legislation is required to ensure that banks behave themselves.”
Various legal and regulatory bodies had earlier expressed their strong concerns regarding the high-handedness of the recovery agents. The Supreme Court, RBI, High Courts, MRTPC etc. have all criticized the ways and means of such agents.
Almost every major bank has been on the receiving end of the critical remarks. After severe criticism, ICICI had to offer an ex-gratia payment to a victim of loan recovery agents and recently the bank was also fined a whopping Rs. 55 lakhs for the excesses committed by the bank's recovery agents. Indian Bank's Association (IBA) had also asked the banks to follow the law of the land and use proper methods of loan recovery.
The small ticket loan segment has witnessed a default of more than 10 percent and ICICI Bank has almost Rs.2000 crores of its funds trapped under such small ticket loans. The banks fear that bringing in any such legislation will only increase the number of defaults, since willful defaulters will use it as an excuse for not to repay.


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After making the post-season for the first time in franchise history since the move to Manitoba, the Winnipeg Jets were unable to build upon the previous season’s success and collapsed down the standings.
The Jets have a lot of interesting pieces though and could be on a steep upswing next year. Do not be surprised if the Jets find themselves back in the post season next year.
Let’s look at why.
Left is ordered by statistic to keep each situation similar, while right is ordered in terms of goal differential impact.
The Jets’ defensive game on penalty kill and 5v5 combined for about 13 more goals against. Jets goaltending in all situations fell by about 22 goals, about half of the Jets’ total drop. The Jets shooting percentage on the power play and 5v5 hurt the team by about nine goals, while the Jets shot volume on the power play (that was bad to begin with) worsened by three goals.
There were many causes to the Jets falling numbers. Lost depth with Michael Frolik, Lee Stempniak, and Jiri Tlusty going to free agency. Adam Lowry, Alexander Burmistrov, and Ben Chiarot substantially underperforming their past NHL levels. An injured Andrew Ladd not quite ever fully getting back to 100% health. And a 904 career netminder unable to repeat a 920 performance.
I was a real fan of how Shawn Reis used Dominic Galamini’s HERO charts in his assessments as it gives a great surface level look into the team, so I’m stealing his idea here with looking how each Jet performs in primary point pace per sixty minutes and relative shot share (relative Corsi):
Off Screen (OS) means player’s performance tier was too low to be on screen for visual and below that of a typical fourth line player.
*HERO charts are weighted over last three seasons; Burmistrov’s numbers, however, skip 2013-15 seasons and use 2011-13 instead as he has no sample to draw from during his time in the KHL.
The Winnipeg Jets have a lot of talent up front, more than one would expect given their placement in the standings. That’s what terrible special teams, a poor penalty differential, and weak goaltending will do to a decent 5v5 team.
The Jets have a top-tier wingers in Blake Wheeler and Mathieu Perreault, and are adding two first round talents to the mix (with a small off chance of Auston Matthews instead of one of the Fins). Nikolaj Ehlers performed exceptionally well in his first season, and Marko Dano has been pretty elite in very small samples.
At centre though things are a bit murkier. Mark Scheifele and Bryan Little have both performed as fringe first line talents, with Scheifele being the better scorer and Little the better shot driver. However, the Jets have really lacked a capable third line centre, and hope that Nicolas Petan can develop into that role or have one of Lowry or Burmistrov bounce back to previous form.
Off Screen (OS) means player’s performance tier was too low to be on screen for visual and below that of a typical third line player.
Dustin Byfuglien is an elite talent and bonafide All-Star calibre defenseman. Things aren’t as pretty further down the roster. Myers can score, but tends to get outshot. Enstrom is showing signs of aging and his source for scoring was always the power play that he’s lost time on. Jacob Trouba has been exceptional but has carried a below-NHL-replacement-level-talent anchor, Mark Stuart, for about half his career.
The Jets could do fine with a top four of Byfuglien, Myers, Enstrom, and Trouba, but they need to keep Byfuglien and Trouba away from Chiarot and Stuart while also having a defender or two between them in the depth charts. Optimistically Joshua Morrissey and Paul Postma could step into this role, but the Jets seem to be set on playing pylons on the third pair or strapped to their dynamic right-shot defenders.
The Jets have some big names to sign extensions to but their overall Salary Cap structure should not cary any short or longterm problems.
Mark Scheifele and Jacob Trouba are expecting big raises, and according to most reports both sides are looking to extend long term. Luckily for the Jets, there is a large set of comparisons already to look at and project what type of contract the Jets will likely hand out to these two pivotal core pieces.
Scheifele will likely extend long term with a contract length and structure fairly similar to that of Alexander Barkov, with maybe a few extra 100 thousand due to inflation and “Winnipeg effect” (Florida has nicer weather and no state tax). Jacob Trouba will likely reside somewhere between Morgan Rielly and Olli Mattaa, although he may bargain for tad higher if Scheifele signs first.
After that, most of the Jets remaining contract negotiations should be fairly simple, with short-term deals at low AAV.
The Jets Cap Hit then likely projects somewhere around the mid to high 60s, depending on multiple factors.
Patrik Laine cures a lot of ailments.
The Jets’ off-season plan should be fairly simple, and even a potato should do a solid job and repair the team.
Up front the Jets have the right pieces and probably all the depth they need. An influx of talent with Kyle Connor and a second overall draft pick should stimulate the Jets offense. A third line centre option could be acquired through free agency, but between Petan, Burmistrov, and Lowry they may have the answer internally. The Manitoba Moose could used some help constructing a more positive developmental environment, after what was a disaster season last year.
The Jets just need to get their contract extensions done and then make use the correct pieces appropriately next season. No more situations like Chris Thorburn spending more games on the Jets’ third line versus the fourth line are needed.
At the backend, the Jets could use a new third pair, as Stuart and Chiarot are better served in more pressbox and “character” roles. If Morrissey is not ready and Maurice still resistant to using Postma, the Jets could do well looking for a cheap temporary acquisitions like Patrick Wiercioch.
A significant move would be ill-advised, as they would risk spending resources acquiring a defender that they would risk losing in the expansion draft anyways.
The Manitoba Moose desperately need to add about two competent AHL puck moving veterans, as currently only Morrissey and prospect Brenden Kichton can get the puck out of the defensive zone.
In goaltending, the solution once again may already be available internally. Connor Hellebuyck has been an exceptional performer at every level he’s played. He’s also done well in the NHL, albeit with a very small sample size. Michael Hutchinson’s improvement over Ondrej Pavelec has been marginal, although at a much lower cost.
At this point there is no real significant improvement through buying out Pavelec and he likely is an un-tradable asset. It may seem like a wild idea, but Eric Comrie could use some veteran presence in the AHL.
The Jets are also short an assistant coach, with Pascal Vincent moving across the hall to coach the Jets’ farm team. The team could desperately use one with a significantly positive impact on their special teams, and the status quo is not cutting it.
Overall the Jets have the talent and the means to significantly bounce back in the standings after last season.
At forward they have impressive depth, which should only improve with the young core developing and the additions of Kyle Connor and the Jets’ second overall selection in the 2016 Draft (likely Patrik Laine). At defense they could use some skill and puck movement added on the third pair and on the farm team. In goaltending the answer is likely within simply a changing of the guard.
Fix the Jets’ special teams and you likely have a team making some noise in one of the toughest divisions in the NHL.


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When the challenge is announced and if you sign up, you can easily fill in the books you’ve already read so far this year.
Since any books checked out (and read) from DPL on or after January 1, 2021 will count towards the challenge, we recommend keeping notes about what you read!
Due to COVID-19, the launch of the 2021 Adult Reading Challenge may be later than usual. Please stay tuned to our website and social media for the latest information.
Thank you for your patience and Happy Reading!
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text: Have you noticed your dreams becoming more vivid? The Dreaming card reminds you that your dreams are important to your spiritual development. If you are needing some direction in your life the answers may be found while you are sleeping. If you find you are unable to recall the messages, advice or guidance presented during this dreamtime state then ask before you go to bed that you are able to remember your dreams when you wake. Have a pen and notepad or recording device next to your bedside so that you can write down or record the details while they are still fresh in your mind. You may find you are receiving a lot of intuitive messages during this time because your body and mind are in a relaxed state and unobstructed from daily distractions. Dreams also provide you with a healing opportunity. Perhaps you are working through issues you may have with your parents, friends, yourself. Dreaming is a celestial realm that is magical for our well being. Enjoy this night time journey. Meditation during the day may also assist you strengthen your ability to recall your dreams.

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George Butch Saunders has been partnered to Nikki Simpson for several years now. The partnership has been tested by the grueling nature of breast cancer - Nikki Simpson is a survivor. However, George Butch Saunders loves Nikki Simpson very much, and the touch with cancer has inspired the pair to work together at Lump to Laughter, which is dedicated toward helping those who have the disease. George Butch Saunders and Nikki Simpson are a model pair and a successful couple. More information on George Butch Saunders at http://re.vu/georgebutchsaunders
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Cambodia’s General Elections Kicks Off
AKP Phnom Penh, July 29, 2018 —
The National Election, the sixth of its kind, began this morning at 7:00 in 22,967 polling stations in the 25 provinces and capital, and last until this afternoon, at 3:00.
The polling stations are open for some 8.38 million eligible voters under the witness of 79,612 local observers from 112 institutions and 538 international observers from 70 institutions and foreign embassies in Cambodia, up from about 40,000 and 243, respectively in the previous mandate, as well as 79,849 political agents from 14 out of 20 registered political parties.
Twenty (20) political parties, including the ruling Cambodian People’s Party (CPP), Cambodian Youth Party, Cambodian Nationality Party, Khmer National United Party, FUNCINPEC Party, Khmer United Party, Grassroots Democracy Party, New Light Party, Beehive Social Democratic Party, League for Democracy Party, Khmer Anti-Poverty Party, Dharmacracy Party, Republican Democratic Party, Our Motherland Party, Khmer Rise Party, Khmer Economic Development Party, Khmer Will Party, Khmer Republican Party, Reaksmey Khemra Party, and Cambodia Indigenous People Democracy Party, competed for the 125 seats at the National Assembly, up from 123 in previous election.
Samdech Akka Moha Sena Padei Techo Hun Sen, Prime Minister and President of the CPP, already cast his ballot at the Pedagogy School in Takhmao city, Kandal province; while Samdech Akka Moha Ponhea Chakrei Heng Samrin, President of the National Assembly and CPP Honorary President, in Ponhea Krek district, Thbong Khmum province; Samdech Vibol Sena Pheakdei Say Chhum, Senate President and CPP Vice President, at Wat Koh High School in Phnom Penh; and Mr. Kong Monika, President of Khmer Will Party, at Sothearos Primary School in Phnom Penh.
The fifth legislature National Election was held with the participation of eight political parties in 19,009 polling stations under the witness of 40,433 local and international observers and 54,226 agents, both titular and alternate, from seven of the eight political parties.
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Keter Group is a sustainable Israeli manufacturer that specializes in home decor, outdoor goods, and other resin-based garden consumer products. Established in 1948, Keter has turned into one of the most prominent and sustainable companies in its industry, especially over the past 75+ years.
Already revered for high-quality products and sustainable, recyclable materials, Keter Group CEO Alejandro Pena decided to push for more sustainability initiatives by leading the Global Recycling Day initiative throughout Europe this past year.
Global Recycling Day Initiative
Every year on March 18, the world celebrates Global Recycling Day, and this holds particularly true for the French village of Gorcy. In Gorcy, this past Global Recycling Day, students and children alike learned about old castles, cutting-edge science, and the importance of sustainability.
Keter employees attended the Global Recycling Day to share information about their products as well as the varying sustainable outreach programs that the company is offering. Kerry Murfin of the Marketing Department at Keter Group stated, “We’ve designed all our products to be 100% recyclable and are on an ambitious trajectory to increase the use of recycled content in our products from 40% in 2020 to 55% in 2025.”
Keter Group’s VP of Marketing went on to add, “The Earth is our home and our workplace.”
Exploring Green Outcomes With Alejandro Pena
Since Alejandro Pena was brought onto the team, he has been a guiding force in raising awareness regarding Keter’s recycling and sustainability drives. Keter’s employees were coached and ready to share their initiatives during the Gorcy event, working directly with elementary students regarding how their materials are made, used, and recycled.
Throughout the Global Recycling Day event, Keter employees gave various presentations which served to highlight many of the different recycling symbols utilized throughout France and the rest of Europe. These drawings, compiled by students, are being placed for presentation at the Luxembourg factory that Keter Group operates in Niederkorn. It is this facility that is responsible for developing many storage, furniture, and organizational solutions.
Alejandro Pena has also been charged with guiding many of the recycling science initiatives overseen at the many European factories under Keter’s control. To accomplish these goals, the company must attend to issues including water, waste, energy, and efficiency loss throughout its supply chain.
Pena added, “It is essential to understand that all Keter products can and should be recycled. We are starting to be more proactive in trying to collect back many of these products that are being discarded.”
One way by which Keter Group limits pollution and waste is by crafting products in the regions where they are being sold, thus limiting waste.


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Nine Inch Nails (abbreviated as NIN) is an American industrial rock act. “The Fragile” (1999) – Words, lyrics and video to the song by Nine Inch Nails – Please.
Better known by his stage name “David Banner”, he takes his name from the lead character of the 1970s and 80s CBS television series The Incredible Hulk. Who released a song called Please – Featuring – Toni Braxton from the album Grind Mode CD (2005). Words, lyrics and video to the song by David Banner – Please – Featuring – Toni Braxton.


Mirrors are crucial parts in the operation of concentrated solar thermal systems. The total efficiency of solar thermals is determined on the quality of the mirrors. The higher the quality of the mirrors, the better the reflectivity and steam generation. As a result, installing high-quality mirrors in concentrated solar thermals (CST) is vital.
Concentrated solar thermals (CST) use solar mirrors to turn sunlight directly into steam. If the silver coating inside the solar mirrors is not of good quality, it can start to peel away, lowering the Solar’s performance drastically..Temperatures in the area can reach as high as 400 degrees Celsius. As a result, the mirrors need be of very high quality in order to be suited for industrial processes.
The technology generates three times the energy per square meter placed than a solar PV installation. The heat is easily coupled with various sources of heat and stored in insulated vessels. There is no supply chain for this technology. So to say, heat escapes from the air. As a result, it is a completely environmentally friendly solution to the industrial heat demand. As a result, CST has the potential to make a major contribution to lowering CO2 emissions.
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Alleluia Be Our Measure: A Festival of the Sacred Arts
Holy Communion brings composer Bill Roberts, visual artist Mel Ahlborn and writer Susan Palo Cherwien to Memphis for a weekend of workshops and talks. The Saturday evening concert will feature the premiere of a new hymn - Cherwien's words set by Roberts. We'll also unveil a new work commissioned from Ahlborn. Writers, artists and musicians all welcome! Register for workshops; concert, exhibits and other events are open to the public.


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Now that I no longer live in the Ohio Valley but the Sligo Creek Valley watershed (which drains into the Anacostia, a tributary of the Potomac), I thought it would be interesting to search 45Cat’s singles database for any songs with the word “Sligo” in the title. Surprise! That elite aggregation of top Nashville studio musicians – Area Code 615 – put out a peppy instrumental 45 in 1973 on Polydor whose song title contains but a single word, “Sligo“:
“Sligo” Area Code 615 1973
Tune written by Kenny Buttrey (stalwart drummer, who left us this past September) and Wayne Moss (whose immaculate rapid-fire guitar work on Bob Dylan’s “I Want You” is a career highlight) and can be found on 1970’s Trip in the Country LP.
What was the difference between the two bands you were both in, Area Code 615 and Barefoot Jerry? Both were made up of studio musicians, were they not?
Area Code 615 was basically an instrumental band. A lot of the membership was the same. Charlie McCoy was in both bands. Kenneth Buttrey was drummer in both bands. Myself [Wayne Moss] and Mac Gayden. All three of the others went on to better and bigger things. Mac Gayden wrote a lot of terrific songs like “Everlasting Love.” Charlie McCoy was musical director for [TV’s] Hee Haw for twenty-some years and he plays for six different labels right now (as a session musician). So, we had to replace those people with other folks and in the process of that we ended up with 25 different people in the band. Dave Doran played with Moby Grape. Bobby Thompson played banjo on a lot of the Hee Haw shows. Buddy Spicher went on to be musical director of the Crook and Chase show. There were a lot of good people in and out of the band. Terry Dearmore is now a Unity preacher in Virginia. John Harris is deceased; he was our original keyboardist. Guitarist Jimmy Colvard also passed away in the seventies. Our group made records from 1970-71 to 1976.
Released on Polydor, a “multinational record label established in 1913, currently under ownership by the Universal Music Group” — per Discogs.
I am riveted with Peter Guralnick’s biographical account – Dream Boogie – of the visionary musical entrepreneur, Sam Cooke, who also happened to be gifted vocalist. My attention was particularly piqued by Sam’s fraught – and ultimately unsuccessful – attempt to release the song “Yeah Man” as a single.
Rare 1965 French EP
Beginning in 1963, Sam Cooke’s managerial and business affairs were being run by Allen Klein – the one who Mick Jagger would later (in)famously recommend to The Beatles as a manager in the wake of Brian Epstein’s tragic and unexpected death – and September of 1964 would find Sam angry and resentful over his failure to override Klein’s decision to release “That’s Where It’s At” b/w “Cousin of Mine” as a 45 on the heels of Sam’s September 16th appearance on TV’s Shindig live music program instead of “Yeah Man.”
As Peter Guralnick writes:
Sam met with Allen [Klein] while he was in New York to discuss the immediate future. He was still [cheesed] off about the new single release. He had wanted to put out “Yeah Man,” the litany of dances set to The Valentinos’ distinctive beat that he had recorded in March, but Allen had hated it. In fact, violating one of his own cardinal rules for managing – not for the first time, and not by just a little – he told Sam it was the worst [flibbity] song he had ever heard in his entire life. “What the [funst] do you know?” Sam shot back. [“Yeah Man”] was the kind of stripped-down simplified number he was convinced the kids would go for. But in the end, he had allowed himself to be swayed by Allen’s opinion, and now the single they had released, “Cousin of Mine,” which Allen had insisted was a cute little song that they could sell pop, had shipped fewer copies than any single Sam had put out in three years, and they had thrown away “That’s Where It’s At” on the B-side [editor’s note: 45Cat very clearly identifies “That’s Where It’s At” to be the A-side for the U.S. market — hmmm].
It burned Sam up. He knew “Yeah Man” would have been a hit, but Allen had been right about so many things, and the thing about it was, the [fathead] wouldn’t back down, even if you put a gun to his head.”
Adding layers of complexity to the story, 30 pages earlier we learned that The Valentinos – a family-based affair signed to Sam’s SAR label that would later produce careers for brothers, Bobby and Cecil Womack – had already laid down the musical groove that became the foundation for “If I Got My Ticket” but had the song rejected initially by Sam — only to subsequently find it re-fashioned by Sam and re-titled as “Yeah Man”!
As Peter Guralnick explains:
[The Valentinos] had another song, “If I Got My Ticket,” something which they had been working on at Soul Station #1 and believed in almost as strongly as “It’s All Over Now” [famously covered by The Rolling Stones], but after a couple of rehearsals, Sam pronounced it “too churchy” and told Bobby it needed more work, they ought to just set it aside until the Womacks had a chance to polish it and turn it into more of a finished song. It could not have come as a greater surprise, then, when Bobby and his brothers showed up at the studio to play on Sam’s session the following day, only to find him exploring the same groove, the same riff they had worked out for “If I Got My Ticket” as the centerpiece of a new number of his own.
“Yeah Man” was a song he had first come up with in England, a dance number along the lines of the call-and-response vehicle he had devised for Cassius Clay [Muhammad Ali], with a large chorus responding to a series of rhetorical questions (“Do you like good music?”) with a rousing “Yeah, yeah.” What made it different was the vocal charm, the rhythmic complexity, the agile horns, and booming bass.
My attention sufficiently piqued, I immediately jumped on YouTube in order to hear for myself the song that both offended Allen Klein and embittered Sam Cooke:
“Yeah Man” Sam Cooke 1965
How amusing then to quickly discover that this song – which already had been thieved by Sam Cooke – would itself get appropriated two years later by Arthur Conley (with the very able assistance of Otis Redding) and get turned into classic soul music homage, “Sweet Soul Music”!
I’m kicking myself for needing assistance to figure out that the song’s signature intro was itself “inspired by” (i.e., stolen from) Elmer Bernstein‘s Magnificent Seven theme song! For a little bit of extra fun, in fact, play both clips at the same time to see if you can get the two songs songs to line up in sync.
Where do I go to report all this thievery?
What’s even more fascinating is the fact that Peter Guralnick does not, at any point, make reference to “Sweet Soul Music,” which is curious, given that the song is not an obscure one, or even hint at “Yeah Man” laying the ground work for a future hit single. I checked the index of the book to be sure and found references to numerous songs by title — but not “Sweet Soul Music.”
Three years ago, someone paid $99 for this great single by Larry (Marshall) & Alvin (Leslie) that was recorded in 1970 at Clement “Coxsone” Dodd’s legendary Studio One:
“Press Along Nyah” Larry & Alvin 1970
Last year The Jamaica Observerchecked in with Larry Marshall (now residing in Florida), who feels unappreciated as a musical trailblazer and unhappy about the lack of financial compensation in spite of his popularity in the record shops, as well as dancehalls. Click here for lengthy interview in which Marshall discusses, among other things, the particulars of his contractual relationship with Studio One’s Coxsone Dodd, as well as the Babylonian workings of the music business (e.g., the 1986 UK release of Marshall’s 1975 album, I Admire You, against his express permission).
Alvin, by the way, is not, as some (including myself) have hypothesized, Alvin “G.G.” Ranglin of GG Records fame.
Parlor Game: Can You Pinpoint the Moment Rocksteady Became Reggae?
Larry Marshall will be forever linked to his landmark 1968 Studio One recording “Nanny Goat,” a song historians have long noted as having helped define the original reggae sound. As Howard Campbell writes in the Jamaica Observer:
“Others argue that Toots and the Maytals’ ‘Do The Reggay,’ also done in 1968, and ‘Games People Play‘ by Bob Andy the following year, marked the transition from rocksteady to reggae. But for most, ‘Nanny Goat’ was the game-changer.”
Boris Gardiner, in a 2012 interview in Real Time Magazine, meanwhile, firmly disputes the received wisdom about “Nanny Goat” (calling it a “thorough-bred rocksteady beat”), as well as “Baby Why” by The Cables (another oft-cited contender for “first reggae song“). Gardiner ultimately agrees with legendary Studio One house drummer, Joe Isaacs‘ assessment that “Ride Your Donkey” by The Tennors (with its one drop supplied by Hugh Malcolm) has the first true reggae beat.
“I remember what changed the whole sound from rock steady to reggae. We did a recording by the name of ‘Nanny Goat‘ by Larry [Marshall] and Alvin [Leslie]. A very popular record. At that time, I had been in England and came back with quite a few gadgets … like a delay. After ‘Nanny Goat,’ we had a series of recordings with that sound but it was like the guitar being on the delay meshed with the organ shuffle. This was coming on as something new, and this is where the change came from rock steady to reggae. And you can listen to the guitar change in ‘Nanny Goat’ and quite a few of the Cables‘ tunes.”
‘People Funny Boy‘ [Lee Perry] wasn’t, however, the first example of the changeover from rocksteady to reggae. That distinction would have to be shared between Larry Marshall’s ‘Nanny Goat‘ and ‘No More Heartaches‘ by The Beltones, with both records’ producers — Coxsone Dodd and Harry J (Johnson), respectively — claiming the credit for entirely different reasons. Dodd has cited his use of a delay echo unit he’d recently imported from the UK, which he hooked up to the guitar to end up with a distinct skanga … skanga … skanga sound on the previously straight-down timekeeping stroke; a state of affairs that naturally served to hurry the music’s pace along. Johnson, however, maintains that it was the rhythmic combination he created of arched fingers stabbing at an organ chord, a conventional guitar stroke and a far more percussive bass pattern that produced the same effect
In truth, both men have a point, and you’d expect nothing less from how this story’s shaping up. But if you listen to the overall feel of each record rather than try to isolate particular elements, each one clearly occupies a different notch on reggae’s chronology. Harry’s horn-laden piece of harmony may demonstrate reggae’s characteristics but it’s essentially a rocksteady record dressed up in some flash new clothes; Dodd’s tune, however, utilizes what was then cutting-edge gadgetry — as well as the delay echo he introduced at the same time — and, almost immediately, so many other studios began to adopt and adapt that sound through the same technology. ‘Nanny Goat’ would seem to be linking forward, while ‘No More Heartaches’ ties with the past. Thus, it could be argued that, while each played a significant part, Johnson’s record is, in fact, the primary example.
What they both shared, although ‘Nanny Goat’ showed it off more prominently, is what was known as the ‘shuffle organ’, a bubbling, brisk-paced keyboard style that allowed former pianists to show off on the electric organs that were by now studio staples. The first two real reggae tunes showed up on the Studio One and Harry J labels, and each set-up employed one of the style leaders along this new ivory way: respectively, Jackie Mittoo and Winston Wright. Mittoo, once the Skatalites’ keyboardist, was now, at the tender age of twenty, Coxsone’s resident musical arranger/talent scout. Wright had become acknowledged as Jamaica’s undisputed master of the Hammond when, as one of Tommy McCook’s Supersonics, his lush, infectious tones had been a signficiant factor in Duke Reid’s ruling of the rocksteady roost. Wright had now gone freelance, and found regular employment with Harry Johnson. Johnson had no studio of his own at this point, and booked a room at Coxsone’s for those sessions, which meant that both songs were recorded at 13 Brentford Road, with one of the best electric organs on the island.
There were other contenders for the title of first reggae record. Because of his guitar sound, Alva Lewis claims it for the tune ‘Bangarang‘, a Bunny Lee production recorded in 1969 at Treasure Isle and credited to Stranger Cole and Lester Sterling: the song was a development of ‘Bongo Chant‘, a British bop tune from a decade before by Kenny Graham and the Afro-Cubists. Producer Bunny ‘Striker’ Lee also argues that ‘Bangarang’ was the first reggae song, but not, he insisted, because of the guitar sound but because of novice organ player Glen Adams‘ riffs — Striker was adamant that it was kind of a slurred organ sound, as specialised in by Jackie Mittoo (who was also an arranger and A&R man for Coxsone) that defined the first reggae records.
In 1966 [Derrick] Morgan issued “Tougher Than Tough,” widely credited as the first record in the rock steady genre. He continued to innovate in the years to follow — among his most enduring contributions were “Went to the Hop” (the first Jamaican song with an electric bass guitar), “Blazing Fire” (the first song to employ an electric piano), “Love Not to Brag” (the first duet with a female artist, Millicent Patsy Todd) and “Seven Letters” (the first reggae song, produced in collaboration with brother-in-law Bunny Lee).
In 1969 Columbia Special Products teamed up with the United Nations in order to help save the world’s refugee population using the proceeds from sales of star-studded hits collection, World Star Festival. Interestingly, this musical arts venture in humanitarianism predates by nearly two years George Harrison’s groundbreaking benefit concert for the refugees from East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) in August 1971.
“Although the final results of the sales of the new long-playing record World Star Festival were not yet available since sales were still continuing, it was already clear that this record would yield substantial profits for refugee assistance. In this connexion, the High Commissioner emphasized the importance of Governments waiving taxes and duties on the record. A full report on the subject would be submitted to the Committee at its next session.”
One of the top tunes on World Star Festival, “The Singer Sang His Song,” is a Bee Gees contribution that was part of a ‘double A-side’ – paired with “Jumbo” – that was originally released March 1968 (and available only on vinyl until 1990):
The Singer Sang His Song – Bee Gees
[Pssst: Click the triangle above to play “The Singer Sang His Song” by The Bee Gees.]
Only in the UK,curiously, was this song listed as the A-side — otherwise, in the US, Canada, Netherlands, France, Germany, Austria, Singapore & Japan, “Jumbo” was the A-side.
Each artist’s recording on World Star Festival (it later became clear to me) was shortened or altered in some way – presumably as a precondition for release in order to help facilitate participation among these top pop artists. This realization really hit home once I had become intimately familiar with the World Star Festival version of “The Singer Sang His Song” – and then happened to hear the song’s original full-length mix on YouTube:
Moral of the story:
World Star Festival‘s short version brilliantly leaves the listener wanting more, while the full-length version with the additional minute of extended coda overstays its welcome, one could argue.
Afterword – from the Executive Committee of the High Commissioner’s Programme
The Executive Committee,
(1) Noted with satisfaction that considerable progress had been made in the sale of the new long-playing record World Star Festival and that representatives of other United Nations agencies and of non-governmental organizations had contributed to these results;
(2) Expressed appreciation for the fact that a number of Governments had seen fit to waive taxes and import duties on the new record, or had agreed to the remission of such impositions, as recommended by the Committee in its earlier decision on the subject;
(3) Urged Governments which had not yet done so, to consider favourably the remission or refund of duties and taxes collected on the dale of World Star Festival.
Early Yes guitarist, Peter Banks, and vocalist, Colin Carter, formed prog rock ensemble – Flash – in Summer 1971, signing with Capital subsidiary, Sovereign, and recording their first album in November (with early Yes member, Tony Kaye on keyboards). By 1972 the group had a Billboard Top 40 hit right out of the gate with debut single – “Small Beginnings” (#29) – and album, Flash (#33).
“Small Beginnings” was also included – in edited form – on several hits anthologies, including 1972 K-Tel compilation, 22 Explosive Hits Volume 2:
Small Beginnings (K-Tel mix) – Flash
[Pssst: Click the triangle above to play “Small Beginnings” (K-Tel mix) by Flash.]
Apparently, the difference in song length between the album version of “Small Beginnings” and the mix offered by K-Tel is not insignificant — here, for purposes of comparison, is the full-length album version:
In the liner notes to Baba Boom! – Trojan’s compilation of Jamaica Independence Festival songs from 1966-1975 – one piece of text really jumped out at me:
“1974’s ‘Play De Music‘ by Tinga Stewart – a monster hit and the very last one of the archetypal Festival Songs, celebrating the joy of music and its persuasive power to bring people of all persuasions together, that would prove as popular with the judges as it was with the record-buying public.”
“Play De Music” Tinga Stewart 1974
Written & produced by Ernie Smith
Lo and behold, the Upsetter himself – Lee Perry – released the oddly-titled “Finger Mash” that same year and (coincidentally or not) it pretty much sounded like an unabashed rewrite of “Play De Music,” despite claiming to have been written by Perry himself:
“Finger Mash” + “Dub the Music” Lee Perry & the Silvertones 1974
To be fair, the Upsetter mix does feature some trademark Lee Perry sonic surprises. Sweet falsetto backing vocals, too, from The Silvertones.
How likely is it that Tinga Stewart stole his Festival-winning song idea from Lee Perry? More importantly, who wins the ’74 Festival Face-Off: “Play De Music” or “Finger Mash”?
Festival Song Competition: A Thing of the Past?
Ominous story in the April 12, 2013 edition of the Jamaica Observer about the decision by the Jamaica Cultural Development Corporation to suspend the usual song competition in favor of allowing people instead to “vote for their favorite Festival song as part of its 50th anniversary celebrations” — thus, the “first time since the Festival Song Contest was held in 1966 that it will not be held in traditional form.”
Compare both 45s below and note the producer credit discrepancy
An Exceptionally Brief History Behind the Song
The Tennors, who enjoyed a big hit in Jamaica in 1968 with “Ride Yu Donkey” on their own Tennors label, released “Hopeful Village” on Duke Reid’s Treasure Isle label in 1970 — and then returned to Treasure Isle three years later to record “Weather Report.”
One weekend in late March 2009 I was listening to Bob Edwards‘ radio show while on my way to an event and had to pull over to finish listening to the rest of his interview with legendary session bassist, Carol Kaye – who is estimated to have played on more than 10,000 [!] recording dates. Bob was a total fanboy as he interviewed this pivotal musician who, quite literally, played on all the hits, and his enthusiasm was infectious.
I have since come across a great instrumental – “Baia” – by Carol Kaye (& the Hitmen) in a rather rare turn as bandleader, and I’m stunned to discover that this 1965 recording seems not to have been released on vinyl back in the day:
“Baia” Carol Kaye & the Hitmen 1965
This 1996 German release appears to be the only commercial access to Carol Kaye in her one-time role as Recording Artist – who, by the way, wrote 4 of the 16 songs assembled here. Check out the lineup of musicians:
Bass Guitar – Carol Kaye & Rene Hall
Double Bass – Al McKibbon
Drums – Earl Palmer
Flute – Bill Green
French Horn – Dwight Carver
Keyboards – Ray Johnson
Lead & Rhythm Guitar – Carol Kaye
Percussion – Gary Coleman
Saxophone – Jim Horn & Bill Green
Trombone – Lew McCreary & Dick Leith
Vibraphone – Gary Coleman
Producer – Carol Kaye
Arranger – Carol Kaye & H.B. Barnum
Engineer – Bob Ross
Reissue Producer – Bert Gerecht
In 1967Sheb Wooley released a great single, where the A-side – “Love In” – hilariously mocked the “free love” sentiment then in vogue, while the B-side proudly proclaimed the simple music of the “folk” to be the kind that touches his soul the deepest:
Wildwood Flower on the Autoharp – Sheb Wooley
[Pssst: Click the triangle to play “Wildwood Flower on the Autoharp” by Sheb Wooley.]
That’s right, another salvo in the age-old battle between the fine arts and the popular arts
And the victor of this particular musical fight? Naturally, popular music – where all the best brawlers are.
The Mother of All Autoharp Players
Mother Maybelle sure had a distinctive way of picking out the melody lines on her autoharp, as this clip from The Johnny Cash Show can attest:
A battle has suddenly erupted between two formidable foes who share a common sound — the analog synthesizer. Not just any analog synthesizer sound, mind you, but a deep burbling one: pulsating and insistent.
In this corner, wearing a strangely intricate electronic eyepiece, we have Ronnie Montrose with “Mandolina” from 1978’s Open Fire album:
“Mandolina” Ronnie Montrose 1978
In the opposite corner, wearing an ill-advised sleeveless t-shirt, we have the menacing and flatulent opening theme of Scholastic Video’s interpretation of Bruce McMillan’s classic children’s story, “The Remarkable, Riderless Runaway Tricycle” – also from 1978 (and in the key of D):
“The Remarkable, Riderless Runaway Tricycle” 1978
Note — after the first 15 seconds of the video, you can move the cursor down to the 8:00 mark for a longer disco version of the synthesizer theme from this opening sequence.
Important to note that the aforementioned Moog bass synthesizer part for “Mandolina” was played by none other than Edgar Winter.
And the winner is…
Ronnie Montrose — in a first-round knockout while blind-folded.


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Idiopathic retinal vasculitis, aneurysms, and neuroretinitis (IRVAN) syndrome is a rare retinal vascular condition characterized by bilateral retinal artery vasculitis, arterial macroaneurysms occurring most commonly at the optic nerve head and at bifurcations of the retinal arteries, and neuroretinitis. Macular exudation and retinal neovascularization secondary to diffuse capillary nonperfusion can lead to progressive visual loss in some patients. Two cases of primary occlusion of branch retinal arteries have been described in patients previously diagnosed with IRVAN.1,2 We report a case of a previously healthy young woman who presented with branch retinal artery occlusion (BRAO) as a presenting feature of IRVAN syndrome.
A previously healthy 36-year-old Haitian-American woman was referred in May 2009 by her optometrist due to several weeks of decreased vision and flashes of light in her right eye (OD).
On examination, best-corrected visual acuity (BCVA) was 20/25 OD and 20/20 in the left eye (OS). Confrontation visual field testing revealed a superonasal field defect OD. Dilated fundus examination (DFE) OD showed aneurysms at the optic disc with cotton-wool spots and retinal whitening (Figure 1A). DFE OS showed aneurysms at the optic disc and peripapillary hard exudates (Figure 1E). Retinal venous sheathing was apparent in both eyes (Figures 1A and 1E). Fluorescein angiography (FA) showed evidence of BRAO of the inferotemporal retinal artery OD. Both optic discs were hyperfluorescent in the late phase (Figures 1C and 1G). Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) showed an epiretinal membrane (ERM) OD and OS and thickening of the outer nuclear layer in the area of retinal whitening OD (Figures 1D and 1H). Diagnostic studies to rule out systemic diseases were within normal limits, and she was diagnosed with stage 3 IRVAN. Both eyes were initially treated with panretinal photocoagulation (PRP). Follow-up at 6 months was complicated by vitreous hemorrhage OD, which was treated with pars plana vitrectomy (PPV) and additional PRP.
Multimodal retinal imaging at the first visit in May 2009. (A) Color fundus photograph of the right eye showing cotton-wool spots (yellow arrow heads), retinal whitening, retinal vein sheathing (white arrow heads), and aneurysmal dilations at the optic disc. (B,C) Intermediate-phase and late-phase fluorescein angiography (FA) of the right eye showing evidence of a branch retinal artery occlusion of the inferior temporal retinal artery, vessel tortuosity (white arrow), and disc hyperfluorescence. (D) Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) B-scan centered on the fovea of the right eye showing an epiretinal membrane (ERM) and vitreomacular traction. (E) Color fundus photograph of the left eye showing an ERM at the macula, hard exudates in the peripapillary region (red arrow head), retinal vein sheathing (white arrow heads), and aneurysmal dilations at the optic disc. (F,G) Mid-phase and late-phase FA of the left eye showing vessel tortuosity, staining consistent with vasculitis (white arrow), and disc hyperfluorescence. (H) SD-OCT B-scan centered on the fovea of the left eye shows an ERM and vitreomacular traction.
In June 2015, she presented with acute visual decline to 20/200+1 OS. BCVA remained 20/25 OD, and examination revealed signs consistent with history of BRAO (Figures 2A and 2B). DFE OS revealed new optic disc edema and retinal whitening along the superotemporal arcade consistent with an acute BRAO (Figure 2E). Neovascularization temporal to the macula was seen on FA (Figures 2F and 2G). SD-OCT showed cystoid macular edema with a lamellar hole and ERM (Figure 2H). She was treated with prednisone during a 2-week course, and BCVA OS improved to 20/30.
Multimodal retinal imaging from June 2015 when the patient presented with an acute branch retinal artery occlusion (BRAO) in the left eye. (A) Color fundus photograph of the right eye showing retinal striae, inferior altitudinal disc pallor, gliosis of aneurysms proximal to the optic disc, stenosis in a superonasal and inferotemporal vessel, retinal vein sheathing (white arrowheads), and previous panretinal photocoagulation (PRP). (B,C) Intermediate-phase and late-phase fluorescein angiography (FA) of the right eye showing retinal ischemia with capillary nonperfusion, pruning, and tortuosity of vessels in the inferotemporal quadrant (white arrows) and shunt vessels and anastomotic vessels between superotemporal and inferotemporal circulations consistent with an old BRAO. Signs of previous PRP are visible. (D) Spectral-domain optical coherence tomography (SD-OCT) B-scan of the right eye centered on the fovea demonstrating epiretinal membrane (ERM) and thinning of the inner retina. (E) Color fundus photograph of the left eye showing dilated vessels proximal to the optic nerve head, retinal whitening along the superotemporal arcade surrounding an acute BRAO in the superior macula, peripapillary hard exudates (yellow arrows), optic disc edema, and retinal vein sheathing. (F,G) Intermediate-phase and late-phase FA of the left eye showing dilated vessels proximal at the optic nerve head, superotemporal and inferotemporal aneurysms, peripheral capillary nonperfusion, two areas of neovascularization temporally (yellow arrowheads), and superotemporal blockage of dye secondary to the retinal thickening and swelling due to an acute BRAO. Signs of previous PRP are visible. (H) SD-OCT B-scan centered on the fovea of the left eye showing cystic retinal changes secondary to a lamellar hole and an ERM.
Since the first case series by Chang et al. in 1995, IRVAN syndrome has been recognized as a distinct disease entity.3 It is seen more frequently in young, healthy individuals with a predilection toward females. No initial insult or underlying systemic condition has been clearly linked to IRVAN. A single report of a patient with IRVAN syndrome who was positive for perinuclear antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody and another case of concurrent antiphospholipid syndrome and IRVAN have been described suggesting an underlying systemic association.4,5 However, extensive systemic investigations have not revealed a definitive underlying systemic etiology.6
The rate and extent of disease progression is highly variable but follows a predictable pattern outlined in a staging system established by Samuel and colleagues.6 In stage 1 of the disease, macroaneurysms, macular exudation, neuroretinitis, and retinal vasculitis are the only findings. Capillary nonperfusion visible on fluorescein angiography especially at the periphery defines stage 2. Posterior segment neovascularization and vitreous hemorrhage follow in stage 3. Finally, stages 4 and 5 are characterized by anterior segment neovascularization and ultimately neovascular glaucoma, respectively. The major predisposing factors for visual loss are peripheral capillary nonperfusion leading to diffuse retinal ischemia, exudative retinopathy leading to macular edema, and neovascular sequelae including vitreous hemorrhage and neovascular glaucoma.3,6,7 Later stages are associated with worsening visual function.
Although there is no clear preferred treatment, several treatment options exist to control the clinical manifestations of IRVAN syndrome. The recommended treatment for patients with IRVAN syndrome with widespread retinal ischemia is PRP.8 IRVAN syndrome may be treated medically with systemic corticosteroid therapy, but there is currently no evidence to show its efficacy in reducing vasculitis or controlling ischemia and neovascularization. Intravitreal steroid implants9,10 and anti-VEGF therapies11 are promising treatments for IRVAN. PPV is indicated for patients who present with vitreous hemorrhage secondary to IRVAN.
We report a patient presenting with BRAO who was later diagnosed with IRVAN syndrome based on the six diagnostic criteria described by Chang et al.3 The patient's initial presentation was consistent with stage 3 IRVAN syndrome, which was confirmed by fundus and angiographic evidence of posterior segment neovascularization and vitreous hemorrhage. As such, she was treated with PRP and PPV. Her course was consistent with the findings of Samuel et al., who showed that most patients treated with PRP at this stage maintained stable visual acuity.6 There is evidence that PRP is most effective in maintaining stable vision and preventing disease progression if initiated early in the disease process, upon the first angiographic sign of widespread retinal nonperfusion and prior to the development of retinal neovascularization.6
BRAO is more common in IRVAN after laser photocoagulation of macroaneurysms;3,12 for this reason, previous studies have advised against direct laser of the macroaneurysms.6 However, BRAO is an unusual presenting symptom of IRVAN syndrome. To our knowledge, there are no definitive studies looking at why patients with IRVAN do not present more commonly with BRAO. We theorize that the location of macroaneurysms at the junction of the retinal artery tree might make it prone to spontaneous thrombosis. Nonetheless, IRVAN syndrome is a very rare disease, and more data and studies are needed to have a better understanding of the pathophysiology.
In conclusion, this case represents a growing subset of patients in the literature who have branch retinal vasculature occlusions on initial presentation or early in the disease course. Although IRVAN was first described and tends to be thought of as an obliterative disease of small retinal vessels, this group of patients suggests that damage to the larger vessels may be a previously unrecognized aspect of the disease process.
- Terrada C, Dethorey G, Ducos G, Lehoang P, Bodaghi B, Souied EH. Spontaneous branch artery occlusion in idiopathic retinitis, vasculitis, aneurysms, and neuroretinitis syndrome despite panretinal laser photocoagulation of widespread retina nonperfusion. Acta Ophthalmol. 2011;89(6):e542–e543. doi:10.1111/j.1755-3768.2010.01972.x [CrossRef]
- Venkatesh P, Verghese M, Davde M, Garg S. Primary vascular occlusion in IRVAN (idiopathic retinal vasculitis, aneurysms, neuroretinitis) syndrome. Ocul Immunol Inflamm. 2006;14(3):195–196. doi:10.1080/09273940600657710 [CrossRef]
- Chang TS, Aylward GW, Davis JL, et al. Idiopathic retinal vasculitis, aneurysms, and neuro-retinitis. Ophthalmology. 1995;102(7):1089–1097. doi:10.1016/S0161-6420(95)30907-4 [CrossRef]
- Nourinia R, Montahai T, Amoohashemi N, Hassanpour H, Soheilian M. Idiopathic retinal vasculitis, aneurysms and neuroretinitis syndrome associated with positive perinuclear antineutrophil cytoplasmic antibody. J Ophthalmic Vis Res. 2011;6(4):330–333.
- Kurz DE, Wang RC, Kurz PA. Idiopathic retinal vasculitis, aneurysms, and neuroretinitis in a patient with antiphospholipid syndrome. Arch Ophthalmol. 2012;130(2):257–258. doi:10.1001/archopthalmol.2011.1363 [CrossRef]
- Samuel MA, Equi RA, Chang TS, et al. Idiopathic retinitis, vasculitis, aneurysms, and neuroretinitis (IRVAN): New observations and a proposed staging system. Ophthalmology. 2007;114(8):1526–1529.e1. doi:10.1016/j.ophtha.2006.11.014 [CrossRef]
- Rouvas A, Nikita E, Markomichelakis N, Theodossiadis P, Pharmakakis N. Idiopathic retinal vasculitis, arteriolar macroaneurysms and neuroretinitis: Clinical course and treatment. J Ophthalmic Inflamm Infect. 2013;3(1):1. doi:10.1186/1869-5760-3-21 [CrossRef]
- Landers MB, Stefansson E, Wolbarsht ML. Panretinal photocoagulation and retinal oxygenation. Retina. 1982;2(3):167–175. doi:10.1097/00006982-198200230-00007 [CrossRef]
- Saatci AO, Ayhan Z, Takeş Ö, Yaman A, Söylev Bajin F. Single bilateral dexamethasone implant in addition to panretinal photocoagulation and oral azathioprine treatment in IRVAN syndrome. Case Rep Ophthalmol. 2015;6(1):56–62. doi:10.1159/000375481 [CrossRef]
- Empeslidis T, Banerjee S, Vardarinos A, Konstas A. Dexamethasone intravitreal implant for idiopathic retinal vasculitis, aneurysms, and neuroretinitis. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2012;23(5):757–760. doi:10.5301/ejo.5000301 [CrossRef]
- Karagiannis D, Soumplis V, Georgalas I, Kandarakis A. Ranibizumab for idiopathic retinal vasculitis, aneurysms, and neuroretinitis: favorable results. Eur J Ophthalmol. 2009;20(4):792–794.
- Russell SR, Folk JC. Branch retinal artery occlusion after dye yellow photocoagulation of an arterial macroaneurysm. Am J Ophthalmol. 1987;104(2):186–187. doi:10.1016/0002-9394(87)90015-8 [CrossRef]

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HOUGHTON, Mich. - In comeback fashion, Michigan Tech men's tennis snapped its 22-match losing streak and defeated No. 30 ranked Davenport 4-3 at Gates Tennis Center Friday in Great Lakes Intercollegiate Athletic Conference play.
The Panthers took the team doubles point with wins at No. 1 and No. 2. Then Quintan Van Wijk dropped just two games to defeat Adam Fenjiro 6-0, 6-2 at No. 1 singles and Jonathan Bulmer downed Nikolai Prosjanykov 6-3, 6-0 to give the Panthers a 3-0 advantage.
The Huskies struck back through a series of grinding three setters. Vitor Jordao came out on top of J.L. Van Antwerpen at No. 2 singles after dropping the first set 6-7 (3), 7-5, 6-3 and Eli Pinnoo took care of Joel Mast, also dropping the first set 4-6, 6-3, 6-2.
Senior Siddhesh Mahadeshwar split sets with Maxim Drinchich 6-3, 3-6, but rallied to take a tight third 6-4 to tie the match 3-3.
Andrew Freel was the last to finish and his win also came after trailing. Falling 6-3 in the first set to Daniil Khitrou, Freel took the second 6-2, then fought through a tiebreaker in the third to win 7-6 (3). Teammates watching from the sideline jumped onto the court to congratulate him.
"We finally broke our six-year streak of not winning a conference match," said head coach Kristin Yep. "They all fought so hard today and I couldn't think of a team more deserving of the result."
The last time Michigan Tech men's tennis defeated a conference foe was April 16, 2016 (Lake Superiors State).
Tech (1-8, 1-4 GLIAC) plays again at Gates Tennis Center Saturday at 2 p.m. against Purdue Northwest with two regular season matches to go. Davenport fell to 15-6, 1-4 GLIAC with the loss.
- DU (Jonathan Bulmer/J.L. Van Antwerpen) def. MTU (Vitor Jordao/Adam Fenjiro) 6-4
- DU (Quintan van Wijk/Joel Mast) def. MTU (Eli Pinnoo/Siddhesh Mahadeshwar) 6-2
- MTU (Nikolai Prosjankyov/Andrew Freel) def. DU (Daniil Khitrou/Maxim Drinchich) 6-4
Order of Finish: 2,1,3
- DU (Quintan van Wijk) def. MTU (Adam Fenjiro) 6-0, 6-2
- MTU (Vitor Jordao) def. DU (J.L. van Antwerpen) 6-7(3), 7-5, 6-3
- DU (Jonathan Bulmer) def. MTU (Nikolai Prosjankyov) 6-3, 6-0
- MTU (Eli Pinnoo) def. DU (Joel Mast) 4-6, 6-3, 6-2
- MTU (Andrew Freel) def. DU (Daniil Khitrou) 4-6, 6-3, 7-6(3)
- MTU (Siddhesh Mahadeshwar) def. DU (Maxim Drinchich) 6-3, 3-6, 6-4
Order of Finish: 1,3,4,2,6,5


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The history of populism in America is one long tale of betrayal. For more than a hundred years, farmers and workers have tried to come together in the cause of economic democracy only to have their efforts destroyed by the unprincipled ambitions of demagogic leaders.
Now comes Pat Buchanan, the Mike Tyson of political discourse, trying to capture the Reform Party presidential nomination (and the $12 million in campaign funds that goes with it) under the banner of populist revival. Like Tyson, Buchanan is a bully, enraged at the world. Tyson, the boxer, uses his fists; there's little grace to his boxing skills. Buchanan, whose weapons are words, is equally crude. Though he is a master of knockout sound-bites, there is no mitigating humanity to validate his thoughts.
In his quest for power, Buchanan has reinvented himself as champion of the working man (in Buchanan's world, women would not be encouraged to leave the home). But his is a populism based not on respect for working people but on his loathing of non-Anglo foreigners.
Buchanan wants to place high tariffs on foreign imports in order, he says, to protect American jobs and American culture. Yes, there are reasons to oppose NAFTA and the priority that both major parties place on free trade and the global economy. We need a trade policy that protects the environment and the rights of third world farmers and workers. We also need a jobs and income policy for Americans at home, a policy to assure that wage-earners enjoy the fruits of prosperity.
Economic justice is not high on Buchanan's agenda. Never in his long-career as commentator and activist has he fought for domestic programs to advance the well-being of working people. One of his chief financial backers (and advisors) is Roger Milliken, a billionaire textile mogul notorious for his opposition to unions. Milliken knows why he's giving Buchanan money. As advisor to Presidents Nixon and Reagan, Buchanan fought against the right of working people to organize unions. He has always opposed OSHA protections, progressive taxation, family leave, and universal health insurance -- issues that are of vital everyday importance to the working Americans Buchanan feigns to lead.
Buchanan's populism is based on negativity and hate. His bigotry is well-documented. [See on the world wide web (www.realchange.org) or (www.fair.org). See also his campaign web site (www.gopatgo2000.com)].
Buchanan advised President Nixon against integration; called Martin Luther King "one of the most divisive men in contemporary history; supported the white supremacist politics of ex-Klansman David Duke (for, in Buchanan's words, his standing up against "discrimination against white folks."); and described multiculturalism as "an across-the-board assault on our Anglo-American heritage"
Buchanan stands widely accused (even by William F. Buckley and other conservatives) of anti-Semitism. The charge does not stem from his criticisms of Israel. (Many Jews are critical of Israeli policies). Nor does it rest entirely on his admiration of Hitler ("an individual of great courage...." he once wrote) and his belief that the U.S. should not have opposed Nazi Germany. Comments against Jews have been a staple of his public life. One example: his criticism of Harvard for accepting too many Jews. "Non-Jewish whites," he complained, get "the shaft" at Harvard.
A religious crusade against "secular humanism" is what motivates Buchanan's politics. Buchanan wants to make America into a fundamentalist, right-wing, Christian nation. "Our culture is superior because our religion is Christianity, he said in 1993. But not all Christians are welcome in Buchanan's church. An advocate of militant right-wing Catholicism, Buchanan hasn't much use for the ecumenical, "Pacem in Terris" Catholicism of Pope John XXIII. Nor does he have much love for the liberal Protestant followers of the social gospel.
Buchanan claims to be against sending American boys to die in foreign lands, but he was a cheerleader for Nixon's wars in Indochina and Reagan's wars in Central America. His foreign policy pronouncements have been consistently racist and anti-democratic. He supported apartheid in South Africa and admired Chilean dictator Pinochet and Spanish dictator Franco, both of whom overthrew democratically elected governments. Though he opposes our attempts at peacekeeping in Haiti, Bosnia and Kosovo, he supported Croatia (a country known for its support of fascism in World War II) in its attacks on Bosnian Muslims. At least he's consistent. By his own testament, Buchanan is opposed to democracy, in his words, "the democratist temptation, the worship of democracy as a form of governance."
To win the Reform Party nomination, Buchanan will likely temper his attacks on immigrants, African-Americans, Hispanics, gays, Jews, feminists, and his other customary targets. There have always been people willing to betray others for a taste of power, and Buchanan has rounded up a few blacks and Jews to front for his movement. Unless the Reform Party finds a more credible candidate than Donald Trump to take on Buchanan, it will destroy itself as a legitimate third party.
Buchanan has the potential to take votes from both Democrats and Republicans. But make no mistake, his candidacy serves only as a measure of the staying power of hard-core racism. Working people need to build inclusive coalitions to affect public policy. Pat Buchanan stands in opposition to that kind of coalition. He is a phony populist -- a divisive, destructive, and dangerous figure in the politics of America.
Marty Jezer writes from Brattleboro Vermont and appreciates comments at email@example.com.


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How to Care for Older Cats
When to call a cat “elderly” is a matter of debate but, generally, older cats than twelve years qualify from a medical perspective. Proper health care and a loving home are two factors that contribute to the long life span of most house cats.
The attention you give your cat throughout its life should not stop once the cat has become old. In fact, this care should actually increase.
Feeding Your Older Cat
Older cats have nutritional needs that differ from those of younger cats. Since cats age at different rates, you should familiarize yourself with your cat’s behavioral and eating changes.
When cats age they frequently become thinner and their appetite often decreases. Elderly felines have special dietary needs that you should consider when preparing their meals. As with other cats, always check with your veterinarian for mealtime tips and diet plans.
To provide your elderly feline with the best possible nutrition, search for a high-quality ration with high digestibility. Pay attention to kibble size and appropriate fat and protein levels. Offer your cat small amounts of food two to three times daily.
Older CatAvoid poor quality, generic foods. Make sure your diet of choice contains quality ingredients and is fresh. Low price brands may reflect lower quality ingredients or less rigorous manufacturing standards. Look for cat food produced by companies that perform research, conduct controlled feeding trials, and follow good manufacturing procedures and quality control.
The following tips should help you better prepare foods for your aging feline.
Provide a high quality, highly digestible diet.
Provide fresh water to prevent dehydration.
Pay special attention to your cat’s ability to chew her food as dental problems often accompany old age.
Common Ailments of Older Cats
Elderly cats suffer from various health problems. Regular health exams can identify potential problems before they become serious. Establish a relationship with your veterinarian so he or she is familiar with your cat’s history, and take your cat in for an annual check-up.
You might notice increased thirst and weight loss. Kidney function is usually lost gradually over time and then appears as a “sudden” illness. See your veterinarian for treatment.
To prevent tooth loss and decay, clean your cat’s teeth on a regular basis. For a fee, your veterinarian can deep clean your cat’s teeth.
Like people, cats can suffer from a variety of problems such as diabetes and thyroid disorders. Don’t assume that changes in behavior are the result of aging. Your cat may be uncomfortable or in pain.
If your elderly cat has begun to resent the presence of children or younger pets, have a safe haven where she can rest comfortably. Postpone any purchase or adoption of new pets. Making new friends isn’t usually high on an elderly cat’s list of priorities.


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OCEAN ECONOMY AND INNOVATION
WORKSHOP: LINKING ECONOMIC POTENTIAL AND MARINE ECOSYSTEM HEALTH FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT THROUGH MARINE SPATIAL PLANNING
Evento organizzato da OECD, UNESCO-IOC, BLUEMED, Stazione Zoologica
14h (CET) Welcome by the host institution
Roberto Danovaro, President, Stazione Zoologica Anton Dohrn
Roberto Cimino, President, National Blue Growth Italian Cluster
14h10-14h40 What is MSP, why promoting it… and what is this webinar bringing to the community today?
- Brief introduction to the workshop by the moderators: Marco Borra, Stazione Zoologica
Anton Dohrn and Claire Jolly, OECD
- Brief introduction to the Westmed initiative supporting MSP: Cons. Daniele Bosio, MAECI,
responsible for Maritime Affairs
- Presenter: Alejandro Iglesias Campos, UNESCO-IOC, MSP Global Initiative
14h40-15h10 Marine Spatial Planning in the age of COVID-19: General challenges, barriers and solutions for sustainable ocean management
- Ingela Isaksson, Swedish Agency for Marine and Water Management
- Simonetta Fraschetti, University of Naples “Federico II” Representative of the Italian Blue Economy Cluster
15h10-15h30 Sustainable blue economy as an opportunity for developing MSP: Mutual learning from practitioners
- Sanae Elamrani, Director of Ports and Public Maritime Domain, Ministry of Transport, Logistics and Waters, Morocco
15h30-16h The next five years: How to enhance knowledge-based MSP?
- Andrea Barbanti, BLUEMED, Institute of Marine Sciences (ISMAR) of the Italian National Research Council (CNR), Italy
- Helena Calado, University of Azores, Portugal
16h00-16h15 Discussions, questions from the audience and conclusions
Instructions for participation
The workshop is freely open to all interested parties
The workshop will be held in remote live streaming mode, a link will be made available on the NSW web-page to connect through the Zoom live streaming platform. There will be an interactive session with the speakers at the end of the presentations.


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The Source: The Ebola Outbreak, How It Spread and How It Stopped
The 2014 Ebola outbreak terrorized Africa and shocked the world. But how did it happen? What made it different from other outbreaks and what finally stopped it?
A new Frontline documentary, Outbreak, aims to answer these questions. Filmmaker Dan Edge says the disaster was a culmination of bad luck and big mistakes. Though help from the World Health Organization and Doctors Without Borders came quickly, the virus wasn't properly identified for months. While doctors still thought the disease could be malaria, Ebola had already spread from Guinea to Sierra Leone. Eighteen-month old Patient Zero lived in a border village, granting the virus perfect access. Guinea WHO officials' lack of Ebola experience also helped turn the early cases into a widespread outbreak. Another factor was the fear of economic repercussions, which made governments and organizations slow to declare a disaster.
To stop the outbreak, quarantines, education, and safe burials became crucial. Learning the dangers of caring for or burying infected patients helped villagers ultimately protect themselves. Even so, this outbreak became the biggest in history. Before the virus could stop, Ebola infected victims in Africa, the UK, and the United States with over 25, 000 cases and more than 10,000 deaths.
Outbreak airs tonight on PBS KLRN at 9 PM.
- Dan Edge, filmmaker and director of Frontline's Outbreak


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|Location||The Howling Vale, Ashenvale|
As of Cataclysm, the Terrowulf Packlord now is the last remaining worgen of the Terrowulf pack that holds their name. He can be found on his hands and knees in the Vale on a ledge, Looking almost dazed. It is likely due to the vale having been overrun by crazed ancients.
- Battle Roar (Increases the Physical damage dealt by nearby party members for 1 min.)
- Patch 4.1.0 (2011-04-26): Moved back to the Howling Vale from the edge of Thunder Peak; accessible by land travel once again.
- Patch 4.0.3a (2010-11-23): Can now only be reached by flying mount. Level reduced from 31 - 32 to 25.

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2018 Harold R. Mortenson Endowed Scholarship Recipient
Biography: Kirk Lam is currently a junior at UCLA double majoring in Business Economics and Statistics. He was born and raised in Hong Kong. At UCLA, Kirk is the president of Bruin Value Investing, a finance organization that manages a real-money fund, and he is also involved in Alpha Kappa Psi, a professional business fraternity. He has completed internship in investment banking, private equity and business development. In his free time, Kirk enjoys soccer, reading and traveling to new places.
Future Plans: Kirk plans to pursue a career in investment banking. This summer, he will be interning at Bank of America Merrill Lynch’s investment banking division in Los Angeles. Through his internship, Kirk hopes to gain invaluable knowledge and skills that will help him succeed in the financial industry.
What does this scholarship mean to me?: I am extremely grateful and honored to receive the Harold R. Mortenson Endowed Scholarship Fund Award. I would like to thank Mr. Mortenson, the Scholarship Donors and the Economics Department very much. Their generosity and dedication to help out UCLA students is very much appreciated. I plan to use the scholarship to assist with my educational expenses.

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Upcoming Family Friendly Events
The lakeshore communities of West Michigan do a fantastic job of hosting events and activities that include the whole family. There's so much happening that is geared specifically toward kids and families as a whole, and that's part of what makes being here so amazing!
Every season in West Michigan has it's unique, fun things to do for kids of all ages- from babies up to the "young at heart". Indoors or outdoors, no matter the time of year, there's always something great going on along the lakeshore for families to experience together!
Sandcastles Children's Museum and the Ludington and Scottville branches of the Mason County District Libraries!
Here's a list of family friendly events happening in September. Also check out our stories about other Halloween and Fall Events that take place in West Michigan this time of year.
Weekends September 5th-20thSunflower Harvest at Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo- 4180 W. M-20; Stony Lake Rd. in New Era. Explore fields of brilliant sunflowers during the Sunflower Harvest. Take a sunflower home with you! U-pick bouquets and vases will also be available for purchase. For more information, visit visitlewisfarms.com.
Wednesday, September 16th, 5-6:30pmPere Marquette Early Childhood Center Preschool Enrollment for 3 and 4 year old Tuition and Great Start Readiness Programs. Located at 1115 S. Madison St. in Ludington, enrollment will be held on the playground. Snack provided. Bring your child’s birth certificate. RSVP by calling (231) 845-3850.
Sunday, September 20th, 1-4pmBlessing of the Animals, Farm Olympics, & Silent Auction at Circle Rocking "S" Children's Farm- 5487 Tuttle Rd. in Free Soil.
Saturday, September 26th-Sunday, September 27thPrincess & Superhero Weekend at Lewis Adventure Farm & Zoo. Visit with costumed characters as you explore the farm. Visit visitlewisfarms.com for more information.
More Family Fun...
For more activities & attractions, check out these additional links for Things to Do in West Michigan:
Ludington Activities & Things to Do -- Play on a beautiful beach, take a tour at Historic White Pine Village, or explore the barn quilt trail, murals or sculptures in the county--Ludington offers many fun things to do for the entire family!
Have Fun in Manistee, Michigan -- Explore Manistee's historic downtown district and riverwalk, hike the Manistee National Forest, canoe on the Manistee River, and more.
Hamlin Lake -- Just 4 miles north of Ludington, Hamlin Lake is a great destination for boating, fishing and climbing dunes! The Hamlin Lake shoreline is also part of the Ludington State Park.
Silver Lake Sand Dunes -- Visiting the Silver Lake Sand Dunes makes for a terrific vacation because you can take your off-road vehicle for a spin on the scenic sand dunes overlooking Lake Michigan and Silver Lake.
Things to Do in Pentwater, Michigan -- Nothing is quite like the quaint, artsy, harbortown village of Pentwater. Don't miss the popular Charles Mears State Park beach on Pentwater's Lake Michigan shoreline.
Lots of Activities in Scottville, Michigan -- Explore the Riverside Park along the National Scenic Pere Marquette River.
Canoeing or Fishing on the Pere Marquette River -- Many boat liveries offer canoe rentals.
Also, check out West Michigan Guides and our locally produced WestMichigan.MichBiz.com directory for our largest lists of Things to Do in West Michigan.

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As the most dynamic member of society, youths are essential drivers in advancing movement for environmental preservation. Thus, their involvement is something that should be encouraged more. Also aware of this is Albert Arnold Gore Jr. or Al Gore, a passionate environmentalist and the 45th vice president of the USA. Therefore, through his nonprofit organization The Climate Reality Project, International Training for teen ambassadors was held. This event was attended by 32 teens from 6 countries and 670 adults from 26 nations. The training was also a joint project with inaugural Inconvenient Youth Training where teens will become the Climate Project Presenters and serve on the Inconvenient Youth Advisory Board.
For two days, delegates will be trained personally by Al Gore and attended updated presentation from his latest book “Our Choice” in Nashville, Tennessee. The program will focus on harnessing leadership skills of youth as well as solutions invented and yet to be found in handling climate crisis. Through this training, it is hoped that youths will utilize the power and influence that they have to press on the issue. Sahabat Alam was honored to represent Indonesia in the event and is even more pleased to extend the encouragement, empowerment and knowledge towards Indonesian teenagers in order to develop Indonesian climate movement even further.

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Free From Kitchen’s campaign
Adopting a freefrom diet need not mean enjoying second best foods. But the reality is that there has to be some element of change.
As I know all too well, the freefrom food market is rapidly improving, but some products really are still a poor imitation of the ‘norm’.
When I was developing the recipes for my company, the main priority we had was that the products should be delicious, be it freefrom or not.
We are so lucky in this country to be able to get such great food. I want everyone to enjoy the food that they eat. I also think that everyone has the right to eat good food. This is something that should not be affected by income or allergies.
I want everyone to be able to cook and enjoy delicious food every day, if they choose. I dream of a day when it will no longer be difficult for people following a special diet to find and enjoy great food. This can be done. No more second best!
So, this is the start of my #whatdoyoumiss campaign. I’ll be starting this on Twitter and Facebook and running this hashtag. You can also post below or email me ideas of foods you would love to enjoy but can’t find or have trouble making whilst following a freefrom diet.
Each week, I’ll be posting a new recipe for the most popular or interesting request. I really want to show you what great food you can enjoy whilst following a freefrom diet. Please also feel free to send me your favourite recipes. Do get involved!

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Sunday broadcast preview: US rocked by Supreme Court leak; Biden announces more aid to Ukraine
The leaked Supreme Court draft opinion that would reverse Roe against Wade and the continued Russian invasion of Ukraine is set to dominate the Sunday broadcast circuit this weekend.
On Monday, Politico released a draft opinion by conservative Judge Samuel Alito on a Mississippi abortion law that would ban the procedure after 15 weeks of pregnancy. The draft advisory would effectively remove federal protections against abortion and leave the decision on the matter to the states.
The document was drafted in February, but its release this week sent shockwaves across the country, prompting condemnation from many Democrats and protests in several cities across the country.
“The votes reported by Republican-appointed justices to overturn Roe v Wade would be considered an abomination, one of the worst and most damaging decisions in modern history,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said ( D-Calif.), who will appear on CBS’ “Face the Nation,” said after the leak broke.
In the Senate, Democrats want to vote on legislation that would protect abortion rights across the country, even though they likely won’t be able to garner enough support.
“Now that the court is about to strike down Roe, I intend to have the Senate vote on legislation codifying the right to abortion into law,” the Senate Majority Leader said Tuesday. Charles Schumer (DN.Y.). “A vote on this legislation is not an abstract exercise. It’s as urgent and real as it gets. We will vote to protect women’s right to choose.
“It is a fundamental right for a woman to make her own health decisions. We must protect the right to choose and codify Roe v Wade into law,” Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) tweeted earlier this week.
Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.) will be on ABC’s “This Week.”
Republicans, whose senses. Marco Rubio (Florida) and Ted Cruz (Texas), called for an investigation and repercussions for the culprit following the leak. They expressed outrage that such an unprecedented disclosure had taken place before a final decision was made. Some GOP members claimed that the person who leaked the document was liberal-leaning.
“The next time you hear the far left preaching about how they are fighting to preserve the institutions and standards of our Republic, remember how they leaked a Supreme Court opinion in an attempt to intimidate the judges on abortion,” Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.) tweeted after the news.
Cruz will appear on Fox News Channel’s “Sunday Morning Futures.”
There will also be a focus on the Biden administration’s continued assistance to Ukraine ahead of Russia’s VE Day.
Officials said Russia plans to formally declare war on Ukraine on May 9. May 9 is “Victory Day” in Russia and is a public holiday that celebrates the defeat of Nazi Germany.
However, Russia has denied these claims.
On Friday, President Biden said the United States was sending a security assistance package including ammunition to Ukraine worth $150 million.
“Today, the United States remains strong in support of the brave people of Ukraine as they defend their country against Russia’s continued aggression,” Biden said.
The new package adds to the billions in aid the United States has given Ukraine since Russia invaded the country.
Oksana Markarova, Ukraine’s Ambassador to the United States, will be on CBS’ “Face the Nation” show.
Below is the full list of guests slated to appear on this week’s Sunday talk shows:
ABC’s “This Week” — Governor Larry Hogan (R-Md.); Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn.).
NBC’s “Meet the Press” — Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel.
CBS’s “Face the Nation” — Oksana Markarova, Ambassador of Ukraine to the United States; House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-California); Rep. Nancy Mace (RS.C.); Lockheed Martin CEO James Taiclet; former Attorney General Eric Holder.
CNN’s “State of the Union” — Governor Tate Reeves (R-Miss.); Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (DN.Y.); Linda Thomas-Greenfield, United States Ambassador to the United Nations.
“Fox News Sunday” – Sense. Lindsey Graham (RS.C.) and Chris Murphy (D-Conn.).
Fox News’ “Sunday Morning Futures” – Senator Ted Cruz (R-Texas); Dr. Ben Carson, former secretary of HUD; Donald Trump Jr., executive vice president of the Trump Organization; Miami Mayor Francis Suarez.