Department of State Marks United Nations International Day of Commemoration for Victims of the Holocaust (Shoah)
Interim Special Envoy to Monitor and Combat Anti-Semitism Ambassador Mike Kozak will host a screening of the documentary “Holocaust by Bullets,” Monday, January 28 at 2 p.m. in the Dean Acheson Auditorium at the U.S. Department of State in Washington, D.C. Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights, Maria Otero will make welcoming remarks. This event will mark the United Nations International Day of Commemoration for Victims of the Holocaust (Shoah). The film describes the genocide perpetrated in the former Soviet Union against Jews, Roma, and other victims of the Nazis between 1941 and 1944.
Following the film, Special Envoy on Holocaust Issues Douglas Davidson, will moderate a panel discussion of distinguished experts. The panel includes Father Patrick Desbois of the organization Yahad-In Unum, whose work focuses on uncovering unmarked mass graves in Eastern Europe from World War II; Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Bureau of International Organization Affairs Victoria Holt; Director of Visiting Scholar Programs at the United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Dr. Suzanne Brown-Fleming; and Special Assistant to the Under Secretary for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights Julia Fromholz. The panel will also take questions from the audience.
The remarks will be open to the press.
Pre-set time for cameras: 1 p.m. from the 23rd Street entrance.
Final access time for press: 1:30 p.m.
Media representatives may attend this event upon presentation of one of the following: (1) A U.S. Government-issued identification card (Department of State, White House, Congress, Department of Defense or Foreign Press Center), (2) a media-issued photo identification card, or (3) a letter from their employer on letterhead verifying their employment as a journalist, accompanied by an official photo identification card (driver's license, passport).
For further information, please contact Aaron Jensen, Press Officer, Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights & Labor at firstname.lastname@example.org or (202) 647-0516.


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The Winter Crafts Fair takes place this Tuesday
Don’t miss the annual UCOP Winter Crafts Fair, taking place Dec. 3 in Franklin Lobby 1 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.!
Peruse handcrafted goods made by UCOP staff, family and friends. A wide variety of creations will be offered, including:
- Beautiful jewelry made of beads, silver and fused glass
- Paper luxuries such as handmade cards and “upcycled” journals
- Accessories like eco-dyed silk scarves and fabric flower corsages
- Household comforts like quilts and other hand-sewn textiles
- Pampering items like body butter, lotions and handmade soaps
- Perfect presents including gift baskets and party trays
- Holiday décor, including stained glass ornaments
What: UCOP Winter Crafts Fair
When: Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2019, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Oakland, Franklin Lobby
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A viral video is spreading on the internet that shows a homeless person viewing Lil Durk‘s new “All My Life” video featuring J. Cole in a sidewalk tent.
On Tuesday (May 16), Los Angeles-based TikTok user adv.with.eli shared video of himself walking down a street in Hollywood when he observes a homeless person in a tent on the sidewalk. The translucent portion of the tent shows the occupant is watching Lil Durk’s newly released video for his collab with J. Cole, “All My Life.” Further inspection shows the video is being played on a projector screen inside the sidewalk dwelling.
“I have so many questions,” adv.with.eli captioned the post.
Lil Durk released the visual for the new single with Cole on May 12. He was initially slated to release his new album Almost Healed on that date but instead pushed the LP back and put out the inspirational link up with the Dreamville head honcho.
Durk talked about the single during his spring 2023 XXL magazine cover story interview.
“Definitely got J. Cole on ‘All My Life,'” Lil Durk revealed. “It’s just a rap that’s just showing you what I been going through. What I been doing lately. Trying to change how I am. Dr. Luke produced it. We were just trying to figure out like what’s the right person to put on it. ’Cause it’s one of those songs where if it’s not the right person to do the second verse… I feel like Cole can bring the energy that I’m looking for to it. So, if it wasn’t J. Cole, it’d be [Kanye], but Ye, he tucked away somewhere.”
Lil Durk recently announced he will be headlining the Sorry for the Drought Tour with special guests Kodak Black, NLE Choppa and DD Osama.
See a Homeless Person in Los Angeles Watching Lil Durk’s New “All My Life” Video in a Tent Below
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NUG says it will scrap law denying citizenship, in ‘notable step forward’ for rights of Rohingya people
Myanmar’s parallel government has urged Rohingya to join with them in fighting the military junta, promising to offer justice and citizenship to the persecuted minority.
The statement has been welcomed by rights experts as “an important and notable step forward” in the movement for full rights for the Rohingya, who have faced decades of discrimination and violence in Myanmar.
Despite roots that go back for centuries, Rohingya are widely seen as foreigners in the country and have been denied citizenship under successive governments, including that of Aung San Suu Kyi’s National League for Democracy (NLD). Her government avoided even using the term Rohingya, instead referring to the minority ethnic group as “Muslims in Rakhine state”. In 2019 Aung San Suu Kyi appalled international observers when she traveled to The Hague to defend the military against allegations of a genocide.
In a statement on Thursday, Myanmar’s national unity government, which includes many NLD politicians, said attitudes were changing.
“The entire people of Burma is sympathetic to the plight of the Rohingya as all now experience atrocities and violence perpetrated by the military,” it said.
“The solidarity of the entire people is now at its best. We are confident that we can build a union that meets the needs of all those in the country who have a stake in its future.”
The statement said the NUG would scrap a 1982 citizenship law that denies Rohingya citizenship, and which has effectively rendered them one of the largest stateless populations in the world. Citizenship would instead be based on birth in Myanmar, or birth anywhere to a Myanmar citizen, the NUG said.
The NUG, which was set up after the military coup, also said it was committed to the safe repatriation of Rohingya who have been forced to flee military violence, and promised to “actively seek justice and accountability for all crimes committed by the military against the Rohingya”.
Nearly 900,000 Rohingya refugees remain stuck in squalid, crowded conditions in refugee camps in neighbouring Bangladesh. This includes about 750,000 people who were forced to flee over the border in 2017, when the military launched a genocidal campaign of violence, rape, murder and torching homes.
The NUG, which is seeking international recognition, has faced questions, including from the US, over whether it will recognise the citizenship and rights of Rohingya.
Tun Khin, president of Burmese Rohingya Organisation UK, said the NUG’s statement was a welcome announcement, but that further clarity was needed, including on how the NUG would commit to seeking international justice.
“The NUG must, crucially, recognise that a genocide is taking place against the Rohingya,” he said. “If we can’t face the reality of the past, there is no way that we can build a common future.”
Tom Andrews, the UN special rapporteur on the situation of human rights in Myanmar, said the NUG’s announcement was “an important and notable step forwards”.
“I am hopeful that today’s policy statement marks an initial, long-deserved though long-denied movement towards peace, justice and security for the Rohingya,” he said in a statement. International governments should increase pressure on the junta, Andrews added, so that such commitments could be transformed by Myanmar’s legitimate representatives into law.
At least 845 people have been killed by the military since it seized power on 1 February, while thousands remain in detention, including Myanmar’s elected politicians.
This story was originally published by The Gurdian


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All photos below which are highlights of the 2015 Salem Arts Festival are by Creative Salem..
The Salem Arts Festival is a Salem Main Streets Happening
The 8th annual Salem Arts Festival will be held June 3-5th. The popular free event will feature over 80 artists and performers, and includes a variety of art, music, dance, and theatre performances. The family-friendly festival also includes art-making for all ages, artisan vendors selling their creations, and a temporary public art installation.
“There’s been a tremendous amount of collaboration between so many local groups and individuals to continue to improve and expand the festival every year. I can’t wait to share the phenomenal energy and talent that will be on display this year,” says Kylie Sullivan, Executive Director of Salem Main Streets (SMS), the community non-profit organization which started the Festival.
The Festival is spread out at a variety of venues in downtown Salem, with the primary focus on Old Town Hall, Derby Square, Front Street, and Artists’ Row. A Juried Art Show will be held in Old Town Hall throughout the festival, with an artisan street fair in the area around the building on Saturday and Sunday. Live performances this year will mostly be held outside (weather permitting) on Derby Square and Artists’ Row. The event is rain or shine, with a rain location for performances held upstairs at Old Town Hall and on Artists’ Row. Full schedule and programs will be available on site during the festival, as well as the Festival website by May 16.
The Festival kicks off with an opening reception at Salem’s Old Town Hall on Friday, June 3rd at 6 p.m. The free event allows visitors to enjoy beautiful art work while being entertained by renowned local and regional performers North Shore Chamber Music, Gretchen and the Pickpockets, Siren of the Circle, and headliners Picante Soul. In addition this year, Friday night will also serve as the grant reception for the Salem Cultural Council’s FY16 grantees.
One of the most anticipated events this year is “Move With Me”, a collaborative public art project led by artist and architect Claudia Paraschiv, featuring an installation of pinwheels over Front Street. Over the past few months, community groups and locals of all ages and abilities have decorated several hundred individual pinwheels made of reclaimed sailcloth, drawing their own interpretations of traditional textile patterns from different cultures around the world.
This year, the Salem Arts Festival also celebrates the very first “Mural Slam” on Artists’ Row, organized by the City of Salem’s Public Art Commission and Public Art Planner Deborah Greel. Murals will be painted throughout the weekend by 12 selected artists and will be completed by the end of the festival. In addition, the Festival marks the return of vendors to Artists’ Row, with both new and returning tenants for the 2016 season.
The goal of the Salem Arts Festival is to promote all the arts in Salem and to provide the entire North Shore arts community with an opportunity to showcase their talents. The Festival is run in collaboration with Salem Main Streets by a team of dedicated volunteers, including representatives from Creative Salem, Salem State University, the Peabody Essex Museum, and many more.
Volunteers interested in helping with the Festival are warmly welcomed and encouraged to contact Kylie Sullivan firstname.lastname@example.org for more information.
Visitors interested in attending the Salem Arts Festival can find easy access to the downtown by public transportation or parking at one of the many downtown lots in the City. For more information, please visit www.salemartsfestival.com.
About Salem Main Streets
Salem Main Streets’ mission is the continued revitalization of downtown Salem as a vibrant, year-round, retail, dining and cultural destination through business retention, recruitment, and the promotion of the downtown district. SMS produces and supports numerous community events and initiatives throughout the year, including the Salem Farmers’ Market, Salem Arts Festival, Salem’s So Sweet, and the October Information Booth. SMS operates thanks to the generosity and partnership of the City of Salem and Mayor Kimberley Driscoll, the Salem Chamber of Commerce, Destination Salem, and many other local business sponsors and community volunteers. The Salem Arts Festival is additionally supported by Creative Salem, People's United Bank, Scarlet Letter Press, and the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
FRIDAY, JUNE 3
6:00 – 6:45 pm, Old Town Hall
North Shore Chamber Music
North Shore Chamber Music (NSCM) presents family-friendly concerts for the communities north of Boston along the Atlantic coastline. NSCM was founded in 2014 by violinist Melissa Bull and cellist Scott Thomas Lesser on the guiding principles of Great Music * Great Friends * Great Experiences. NSCM Artists perform chamber music written for a variety of ensembles that include strings. The ensemble’s Sunday matinée concert series is free admission ($10 suggested donation) and held at NSCM’s host, North Shore Community Baptist Church in Beverly.
6:50 – 7:00 pm, Derby Square
Salem Cultural Council Grant Announcements
The Salem Cultural Council (SCC) is part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency that supports public programs and educational activities in the arts, sciences, and humanities. The SCC awards grants on an annual basis to projects that will have the greatest impact on the Salem community and promote the history, diverse culture, and positive attributes of the North Shore area. Come celebrate the FY16 Salem Cultural Council grantees (including the Salem Arts Festival)!
7:00 – 7:45 pm, Derby Square
Gretchen and the Pickpockets
Since originally banding together at the University of New Hampshire over a mutual love of jazz, soul, and rock and roll, Gretchen & The Pickpockets show no signs of slowing down. In 2015 they were named the best band in NH at the New England Music Awards and this year have been nominated as best Pop Band in New England.
7:50 – 8:00 pm, Old Town Hall
Siren of the Circle
Siren of the Circle is a hoopdance performer, instructor, and hoop burlesque artist from Salem. She’ll lure you in and make your head spin with her hypnotizing hoopdance. She completed hoop teacher training with renowned instructor Caroleeena in 2011. Siren is the founder of Salem Spinjam, a free seasonal gathering to practice movement arts for fun, fresh air and exercise.
8:00 – 9:00 pm, Derby Square
Picante Soul is an unusually versatile band for Latin and World dancers offering the most challenging mix of old school and contemporary Latin music styles from Colombia, the Dominican Republic, Cuba, and Puerto Rico. Bachata, Salsa, Merengue, and Chachacha along with R&B, Reggae and Funk are supposed to be impossible to get from one band, but not with Picante Soul. Picante Soul brings groups of people from different backgrounds together to enjoy music delivered with passion, authenticity, and respect for the people and artists who know and make this music!
THIS PERFORMANCE IS SPONSORED IN PART BY THE HOUSE OF SEVEN GABLES.
SATURDAY, JUNE 4
11:00 – 11:45 am, Derby Square
Classical, with Rock/Pop
Vermillion Strings is a string trio based in Salem, Massachusetts. They play a wide variety of music and venues. From classical in traditional recital halls to pop and rock covers in bars, they strive to create an atmosphere that is fun and fresh while maintaining a high level of professional excellence.
11:45 am – 12:15 pm, Artists’ Row
Joey Phoenix is a contemporary singer-songwriter with acoustic melodies inspired by human connection, historical happenings, and the magic of nature. Her influences include Lisa Hannigan, the Paper Kites, and Sam Phillips.
12:00 – 12:45 pm, Derby Square
ElectricAcidJazzCircus is a group hailing from the Boston area that plays original music in the styles of Jazz, Funk, Fusion, and Progressive Rock. They also play tasty covers of bands like Hiatus Kaiyote and Stevie Wonder. They’re here to bring good energy and fast-paced music.
12:45 – 1:15 pm, Artists’ Row
Based in the Boston area, Strange Interlude was founded by harpist Lily Press and cellist Simon Linn-Gerstein who have been performing as a harp and cello duo since 2007. As both a duo and larger ensemble, Press and Linn-Gerstein design intimate salon-style concerts with programs that are carefully curated to include seldom-performed works, pieces by contemporary composers, and transcriptions and arrangements for their unique instrumentation.
1:00 – 1:45 pm, Derby Square
Jazz/Blues, World Music
Adrian DiMatteo is a guitarist, singer, composer and multi-instrumentalist from New York. He received formal training in Jazz performance, music theory and history from the Eastman School of Music under Bob Sneider. Now he studies sacred songs from around the world and the science of sound healing. His dream is to bring people in touch with themselves and each other through the power of sound and raise the collective vibration.
1:45 – 2:15 pm, Artists’ Row
Rooted in the blues, guitar and harmonica extraordinaire Dave Bailin showcases many styles including soul, country, 50’s R&B, 60’s and 70’s classic rock, Motown, reggae, and modern rock & roll. He has been performing for over 25 years, mostly on the North Shore, New Hampshire, Maine, and in the Florida Keys.
2:00 – 2:45 pm, Derby Square
Greg Allen’s Fringe Religion
Rock and Roll
Greg Allen’s Fringe Religion is a Boston-based band that formed in 2013- but they are hardly beginners when it comes to rock and roll. Hints of classic arena rock, power pop, sleazy glam, proto punk, gut bucket blues, and even some country honk serve as backdrop to Allen’s unique story telling. Allen and bassist Chicago Vin Earnshaw are joined by guitar player Curt Florczak, who rocks hard, and the equally formidable drummer Chris Michaels.
2:45 – 3:15 pm, Old Town Hall Upstairs
Salem resident Katherine Fuller is a lyric soprano, musical theatre actress, and music educator/director. A native Chicagoan, she made her East Coast debut with the title role in Kiss Me Kate (The Longwood Players). Mrs. Fuller is a conductor/music educator in the Bedford Public Schools and a masters candidate in vocal pedagogy at The Boston Conservatory at Berklee. This weekend’s program, “Songs from the Sun and Moon,” will be accompanied by pianist Michael Valdez, currently completing his masters in jazz piano at the New England Conservatory.
2:45 – 3:15 pm, Artists’ Row
Julie Dougherty has been performing regularly for over 40 years, these days mostly on the North Shore of Boston and New Hampshire. Her style ranges from folk to country to pop with hints of blues/jazz thrown in to the mix- eclectic-roots is one way to describe it. Julie will be accompanied by her husband Woody Woodward on bass.
3:15 – 4:00 pm, Derby Square
Sarah Messias & Hunter Bergamy
Sarah Messias is a harmonica player and singer from Brazil. Recently, Sarah played on the Lollapalooza Festival and was considered the best artist revelation of the festival by the biggest media channel from Brazil (Globo). Along with guitarist Hunter Burgamy, her set includes Blues (Sonny Boy Williamson, Little Walter, Robert Johnson), Rock (Led Zeppelin, Jack White, The Doors), and her original songs as well.
4:00 – 4:30 pm, Old Town Hall Upstairs
Aurora Borealis Dance Company
Aurora Borealis Dance Company is a professional performing company for aspiring dance artists under the age of 20 in the Boston Area. Specializing in contemporary and improvisational dance forms, ABDC provides ample opportunities for growth in addition to inspiring and uplifting each and every individual to push for more and discover themselves deeply as an artist.
4:00 – 4:30 pm, Artists’ Row
Francis X. Norton
Francis is a musician from Boston who has had the pleasure of performing with many great acts in various genres such as metal, jazz, and folk. When he isn’t annoying his neighbors, he does work writing scores for the theatre. Thank you to Salem for creating a creative environment for artists to thrive.
4:15 – 5:00 pm, Derby Square
Jalopy is a tribute to the deep funk, soul- and acid-jazz movement of the 60s & 70s including New Orleans funk. Grant Green, Jimmy Smith and Jimmy McGriff, “Boogaloo” Joe Jones, and the Meters are early influences. Jalopy is also inspired by the more recent renaissance and jamband fusion of this music by contemporary acts such as the New Mastersounds, the Greyboy Allstars, Orgone, and Galactic.
5:00 – 5:30 pm, Artists’ Row
Singer-songwriter Amy Spillert captures in her original songs stories of the sea & nature, history & folktales, love & friendship, and the crisis our world seems to have fallen into and a hope in human nature that could heal these wounds.
5:15 – 6:00 pm, Derby Square
The Tree House Charlatans
The Tree House Charlatans are the world’s first didgeridoo grass band, a combination of rock and bluegrass with a twist. Their music ranges from eclectic world/ jazz to sing-along folk/ rock, bluegrass gone wild, and trance-based waves of sound to soothe the savage beast.
SUNDAY, JUNE 5
10:45 – 11:30 am, Old Town Hall
Community Yoga Dance with Dale Lewinski
Open to all!
Let Your Yoga Dance™ is a joy-filled power dance combining yoga, the breath, and user-friendly dance with fabulous music from all around the world designed to Stimulate Your Body, Heart, Mind, & Spirit. LYYD is a joyful conscious movement program that combines gentle yoga postures with basic dance moves. LYYD is accessible to all fitness levels, and suitable for all ages. Please bring water, yoga mat not required.
11:30 am to 12:15 pm, Derby Square
Christopher Noran is a singer-songwriter from Salem, MA, who is finishing his second album, “Grow Out “. He and his bandmates have crafted narrative songs with dynamic melodies and a detailed attention to diverse rhythm and sound that tell stories of loss, love, and nature. A few of the songs are acoustic, but most are driven by atmospheric, reverb-soaked electric guitar.
12:15 – 12:45 pm, Artists’ Row
Olivia Gale and Colin de la Barre are Meridian, a Cape Ann-based duo, specializing in close two-part harmonies. Their musical chemistry together is palpable upon hearing Colin’s strong baritone compliment Olivia’s clearly sung melodies. Meridian enjoys singing both a cappella, or accompanied by Olivia on the guitar or the autoharp.
12:30 -1:15 pm, Derby Square
Matt Heaton & the Outside Toys
Rockabilly Kids’ Music
Music for kids can be entertaining and enjoyable for both children and their parents. This is the mandate behind Matt Heaton’s kid music, a style he calls “toddlerbilly.” His songs are a mix of rockabilly, surf, American roots, and Irish traditional music, delivered with a wry sense of humor and a sincere sense of fun. Matt performs solo and also with his three-piece band, The Outside Toys. Children and adults respond to his musicianship and variety. And the parents and caregivers particularly appreciate the Muppet-esque touches of humor and observations of kid behavior.
THIS PERFORMANCE IS GENEROUSLY SPONSORED BY ELYSE AND MATTHEW CARUSO
1:15 – 1:45 pm, Artists’ Row
Performing has been an integral part of Ashley Dawn’s life since the age of two. Influenced mainly by blues, folk, and pop, her original music is laced with impeccable harmonies and heartfelt vocal melodies over feel-good piano foundations that are able to connect with a wide range of fans. You can find her performing with her band as well as solo and alongside many other musicians in both acoustic and full-band settings.
1:30 – 2:00 pm, Derby Square
Guitarist Antonio Tiriti and singer Ana Maria Villa deliver an authentic flamenco performance filled with intricate guitar playing and emotional singing. The duo is rooted in the traditions of flamenco yet employ modern harmonization and execution of the iconic rhythms. Through their own compositions and interpretations of traditional verses, the two will showcase the various styles and wide emotional range that this art form has to offer.
2:00 – 2:30 pm, Artists’ Row
Witch City Belly Dance
Witch City Belly Dance is comprised of professional and amateur belly dancers from Salem, with guests from the entire North Shore. They represent a tapestry of ethnic, cultural, and experimental styles. From traditional to modern, they draw on the ancient dances of the Middle East and Mediterranean, adding their own fusion and flair to the mix.
2:15 – 3:00 pm, Derby Square
Soft Cactus is a band with strong musical ideas that is unafraid to draw musical inspiration from anywhere. Soft Cactus covers a wide musical spectrum while still maintaining a focused and distinctive sound. Live shows filled with white-hot intensity, subtle musical nuances, and a focus on composition will have you always singing along and wanting more.
3:00 – 3:30 pm, Artists’ Row
Internationally touring songwriter Thea Hopkins offers an entertaining and family friendly mix of acoustic, rootsy music. She has been described as a “standout songwriter” by the Washington Post and as an “artist whose narratives drip with metaphor and imagery” by Americana UK. “The beauty of Thea’s voice is matched by the brilliance of her lyrics,” Roberta Schwartz of Folk & Acoustic Music Exchange remarks.
3:00 – 3:30 pm, Old Town Hall Upstairs
Molly Rose Tupper
Molly Rose Tupper is a dance artist currently residing in the beautiful Pioneer Valley. She creates work in the tradition of modern/contemporary concert dance drawing influence from modern dance pioneers such as Doris Humphrey and Merce Cunningham, while incorporating contemporary influences.
3:15 – 4:00 pm, Derby Square
The Jazz Punishers quirky name is representative of the band members’ sense of humor and lightheartedness about the music they love to play. We play a blend of classic jazz standards, many with a fresh twist, contemporary jazz, and even some R&B.
4:00 – 4:30 pm, Artists’ Row
Striving Artists Theatre Company
Striving Artists Theatre Company is a performing arts organization involving local artists, patrons, and students dedicated to enriching the community with innovative theatre. Through its artistic exploration, SAC is determined to provoke discussion while educating and creating a social dialogue in the community. SAC will be performinga sneak preview of their upcoming production of “The Comedy of Errors” by William Shakespeare, directed by Savanah Carlson.
4:15 – 5:00 pm, Derby Square
Deep C Divers
DeepC is an Indian born guitarist/singer-songwriter that blends different styles of music to create an original ROCK sound. The influence of Divers, with a progressive rock guitarist, dub drummer, and reggae bassist, appeals to all audiences who listen to all genres of music. Playing straight from the heart with strong grooves and haunting melodies, DeepC Divers embodies an unique blend of far east and west.
4:30 – 5:30 pm, Artists’ Row
On Point and Salem YMCA Ensembles
The On Point program for youth is a collaboration between the Plummer Home, the Salem Police, and the Essex County Juvenile Court located in Salem’s lowest-income neighborhood. The Salem YMCA Teen Arts Center introduces students to performance, songwriting & composition, studio production and engineering, live show booking and stage production, live FOH mixing, band collaboration and communication, and tv and film music. Both programs are mentored by local local musicians Aaron Katz, Callie Lipton, and Sarah Blacker.
5:15 – 6:00 pm, Derby Square
Machine 475 is a music collaborative based in Salem, MA. Its unique sound incorporates electronic beats, guitar, vocals, turntables, sitar, theremin, vocoder, accordion and percussion in styles ranging from dance to ambient, from rock to cinematic soundscape. Formed in 2006 by Richard Lewis, the band has recently released its fifth full-length album, “Cosmic Highway” and is currently playing live in the Boston area. In addition to Richard Lewis, the band features Brian Lambers (guitar), Danielle Meara (sitar), Rick Hansen (percussion), Dan Hayes (theremin and turntables) and Dan Kupka (accordion), with additional appearances from guest musicians.
The 2016 Salem Arts Festival is bursting at the seams with art-making activities and vendors all day on Saturday and Sunday, rain or shine. Check out our amazing Front Street shops, buy some art from our unique street fair vendors, or roll your sleeves up make some art yourself!
STREET FAIR VENDORS
*List of street fair artists is subject to change.
Ancient Fire Henna
Henna Body Art
Painting, Stuffed Animals, Pot Holders
Soap, Jewelry, Swedish Star Lanterns
North Kingstown, RI
Textile and Designs
Beth & Larry Kirk
Stained Glass & Jewelry
New Bedford, MA
Morgan C. Leshinsky
Upcycled OOAK Clothing
Alikya Wingate & Jessica Applin
Fiber Arts, Wire & Gemstone Sculpture
Witch City Wicks
Metal, Glass, & Paper


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Sweet Stitches 50% off!
Hi, all! For this week's SOSN sale, I've included my first two exclusive Lilypad products, Bloomin' Sweet and In Stitches Alpha. Originally designed for the February BYOC, these two super-versatile packs can be used over and over again!
A lovely layout from Liana using Bloomin' Sweet.
And one from Cathy showing how wonderfully the In Stitches Alpha recolors!
One last thing to show you today! A little sneak peek of my products for this month's BYOC. So much scrumptiousness will be popping up in the shop this weekend! It's always so exciting to see it all come together! :)
I'll be back on Friday with full previews, but for now, be sure to hurry on over and snap up some of the terrific deals in the SOSN sale! They're all 50% for one day only!
Thanks for reading! Happy scrapping!

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A melding of smoky blues enhanced with shattered glass and a clear enamel coating adds depth to this truly unique bowl. This very special bowl rests on a gold branch stand, elevating it to a new dimension. Disclaimer: Finish is hand-applied and variations may occur.
Smoky Blues Bowl
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Dr. Pierre Maruzewski has been nominated Chair of IEC Technical Committee 4: Hydraulic turbines, until end of November 2026. He will begin his tenure in December 2020.
TC 4 prepares international standards and reports for hydraulic rotating machinery and associated equipment together with hydro-power development.
Maruzewski works for Electricité de France (EDF) as a hydraulic machines referent. In that position, which he has held for ten years, he has gained a profound experience in hydroelectricity and relating technologies.
A big part of his job involves the commissioning of hydro power plants, including the manufacturing process and maintenance tracking. Coming from both a theoretical and technical background, he is experienced in finding compromises when it comes to moving from test models to installations on site.
Maruzewski is very familiar with the processes relating to standard and guideline development as well.
He joined IEC TC 4 as an active member seven years ago and since 2017 he has been acting as a chief delegate for the French National Committee. In this role, he became used to reaching consensus-based decisions and making compromises, through clear and informed communication with all national and international partners. He has fostered wide-reaching international contacts and is used to working in a multicultural environment.
“As a representative of EDF, I fully trust the development of balanced international standards by manufacturers and electric utilities – one of the key strong points of the IEC.”


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Reproduction Old World Map. For nearly a century the members of the Visscher family were important art dealers and map publishers in Amsterdam. While similar to Blaeu's Nova Totius Terrarum Orbis Geographica Ac Hydrographica Tabula , in this version, Visscher included updates to show the discoveries around Hudson Bay and shows the St. Lawrence River extending to a small lake in the middle of North America. Each corner features a female allegorical representation of the continents; Europa in a pastoral setting, Asia seated on a camel, America as a warrior queen riding an armadillo and Africa reclining on a crocodile. Surrounding the map are exquisitely detailed panels including twelve Roman emperors on horseback. Six vignettes of principal cities are featured on the side panels of the map. Two polar insets fill the bottom corners and a cartouche in the interior of North America tells of the discovery of America by Columbus, mistakenly dating the voyage to 1592, just one of the many charming details found in this fascinating map. This fine example of ornate cartographic style is printed on 100% cotton, carefully hand-finished and assembled with silken hanging cord. Staffs are made of iron with brass knobs. Imported from Italy. (See close up detail photos below.)
Dimensions: 39" x 32"
Shipping Weight: 5 lbs.
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The Animals 'R Us Petting Zoo will be at Union Station on Sunday and Monday, May 28 & 29, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Purina Performance Plaza.
The Magic House, MADE for Kids will be hosting an exhibit of its own as TapeScape, an innovative playscape made almost entirely out of packing tape, opens for play on June 2 in the makerspace.
Be both an electrician and a carpenter for a day with your child by your side. Build your own wood scrap lamp using upcycled wood. Use your artistic skills to design your table lamp while learning how upcycling materials for art saves the planet.
Families are invited to take part in activities hosted by the Contemporary Art Museum, the Pulitzer Arts Foundation, and the Sheldon Concert Hall & Art Galleries. There will be food, fun art activities and interactive performances in the shared outdoor spaces near all three institutions.
Try something new to kick off your summer weekends at Laumeier Sculpture Park Finally Friday Series. Your family can enjoy some of your favorite food and beverage trucks onsite at the beautiful park from 4-8 p.m.
Enhance your Friday fun at HullabaZoo at the Saint Louis Zoo! These themed afternoons and evenings are full of family activities unique to the Zoo. Enjoy live entertainment you can dance to, and kid favorites like the Bubble Bus. Plus, kids can join in animal-related educational activities focusing on conserving endangered species.
There are more than strawberries (but plenty of those too) at this festival! Kids can enjoy pony rides, carnival rides, a petting farm, wagon rides, inflatables and lots more.
With the help of ten truckloads of sand, The Magic House's backyard will be transformed once again into a beachfront park for the popular Sandcastle Beach exhibit. Sandcastle Beach opens May 26 with a Kick Off to Summer event that includes ice cream, the Bubble Bus and a dance party!
Catch a movie or two at the Saint Louis Science Center's OMNIMAX Theater, where films are shown featuring the IMAX with Laser. This state-of-the-art theater provides the sharpest images, unmatched sound quality and 40% greater color range than traditional theaters. The five-story, 80-foot-diameter dome will fill your entire field of vision providing a truly immersive experience. Opening May 24: The Little Mermaid: The IMAX Experience.
Visit the James S. McDonnell Planetarium in Forest Park and see a star show to experience the largest artificial sky in the Western Hemisphere. Star shows are lead LIVE by one of the Planetarium's educators, creating a new and tailored experience for every audience.
See the Zoo's California sea lions perform acrobatic and athletic feats, including Olympic-style dives on a high-diving platform, flipper walks, frisbee tosses and plenty of surprises. While on stage with the sea lions, the Zoo's trainers explain sea lion behavior and positive-reinforcement training, in addition to the need for conserving the sea lion's ocean habitat.

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Ci, or song lyrics, were originally sung to music. After the Yuan dynasty, as the music of ci tunes gradually declined and disappeared, the question of how to establish the formal orthodoxy and legitimacy in the writing of ci lyrics became a matter of great concern. This was especially true in the Qing dynasty, when against the broad backdrop of the revival in ci poetics, the investigation into catalogues of ci tune patterns (cipu) was an important step in exalting the ci genre. The appearance of Wan Shu’s 萬樹compilation, Cilü 詞律 (Ci Metrics), was a significant indicator that the Qing scholars studied the catalogues of ci tune patterns with increased depth, meticulousness, and involved a broad range of fields. The fruits of their research in turn contributed to the writing in the ci genre. The effects are abundantly manifested in many areas, including the development of poetry groups and movements, the unfolding of collective writing activities, and the variety in writing styles. This project aims to conduct a thorough examination of ci tune catalogues in the Qing dynasty. Moreover, by incorporating specific developments in Qing ci poetry, this project will analyze the interplay between theory and practice, thereby gain new insight on this particular level in the study of the ci genre and poetics in the Qing dynasty.
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A normal day in the suburbs.
Uncle John's Buttermilk Pancakes
A S.N.L sketch that never made the air back in 1995 i think it was, staring Phil Hartman, Chris Kattan, Jim Breuer and Tim Meadows. Written by Phil Hartman.
Nightmare on Planet Diva
SVEN, the Savant from Planet Beefa, is captured by three divas who force him into a nightmarish figure drawing session of satirical humiliation and beyond.
Planet Diva VS Planet Beefa
A man from Planet attempts to dominate a woman from Planet Diva. The result is bad techno dancing and a (real life situation) run in with the police
Sexy Kung Fu
Part II of Nightmare on Planet Diva, "Sexy Kung Fu" sees the return of SVEN, in yet another bizarre situation on Planet Diva. These films are part of a we...
Planet Diva trailer
PLANET DIVA - Grindhouse film, shot on super 8, with a mid 80's feel. This is not a faux trailer. camera: Nizo 800. Film stock: 100 D ektachrome. Prese...
5-minute skit at Denver's "Freak Train" event, where basically anything is allowed. This film may appear perverted, but I feel that, one: the world needs la...
Dying on Stage
A section of my one man show on the dangers of performing.


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Comfort Food in showcased in this post for 17 Vegan Quiche & Savory Pie Recipes. Fancy to simple using springform pans through pie plates to muffin tins. From every day to main dish feasts for holidays can be found here.
Savory quiches and pies seem so special. They look beautiful and taste even better. I've never seen anyone frown over an individual pie either. There are a few to choose from on these pages too.
You can go all out and make everything from scratch or you can buy one of the delicious pre-made vegan pie crusts that are on the market now.
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Vegan Savory Pie Ingredients:
- To name a few here are some stars of the pictured recipes below:
- Brussels sprouts
Believe me, those are only a few of the ingredients for these special meals. You can also choose upscale fancy to downhome rustic. You know rustic can also be fancy.
It is great how eclectic we can be now with our everyday meals and luckily, with our entertaining choices.
It's fun to have a really nice sit-down dinner but casual is always a good option for most nights.
We still always sit together but sometimes it is just in front of the T.V. for a special show. T.V. is fun to share too.
Choose Your Favorite Pies
So make your choice, at least for this week, because I know you'll be coming back for more. Many are high protein pies and all are nutritious so the choice is easy.
Some of the best bloggers are sharing their best pies and you won't want to miss it.
Just click below the photos and you will be taken to the recipe. I know a couple of the recipes say 'perfect for the holidays' but they are also perfect year-round.
Don't forget to come back for more.
And don't forget to make sweet pies once in a while too. Something like this Healthy Vegan Pecan Pie.
Let's get going!


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The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM), in a July 17 notice in the Federal Register, said it has issued a record of decision (ROD) approving the offer for lease of certain blocks in its proposed Western Gulf of Mexico Planning Area sale 246 off the coasts of Texas and Louisiana.
In a separate July 17 notice in the Federal Register, BOEM published notice of the sale and public reading of bids, which will begin on Aug. 19 at 9 a.m. at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in New Orleans. Bids are due to BOEM by Aug. 18.
“As one of the most productive basins in the world, the Gulf of Mexico is critical to the nation’s domestic energy portfolio,” BOEM Director Abigail Ross Hopper said in a July 16 statement. “This lease sale underscores our commitment to make millions of acres of federal waters available for safe and responsible exploration and development. “
BOEM said the sale is the eighth offshore sale under the Continental Shelf Oil and Gas Leasing Program for 2012-2017, adding that the sale builds on the first seven sales in the current five-year program, which offered more than 60 million acres and netted nearly $2.9 billion for tax payers.
According to the ROD, BOEM will offer for lease for oil and gas operations all unleased blocks within the proposed lease sale area except whole and partial blocks within the boundary of the Flower Garden Banks National Marine Sanctuary. About 4,000 blocks are up for lease in the South Padre Island area, North Padre Island area, Mustang Island area, Matagorda Island area, Brazos area, Galveston area, High Island area, Sabine Pass area, and West Cameron area, as well as Corpus Christi, East Breaks, Garden Banks, Port Isabel, Alaminos Canyon, Keathley Canyon and Sigsbee Escarpment.
BOEM said that the lease sale encompasses nearly all of the Western Planning Area’s 28.6 million acres, and as of February, approximately 21.9 million acres of the lease sale area were unleased. In addition, BOEM estimated that the amount of resources that can be developed as a result of the sale include 116 million to 200 million barrels of oil and 538 billion to 938 billion cubic feet of gas.
According to the final notice of sale, about 2,600 blocks are available for five years in water depths of less than 400 meters; about 375 blocks are available for five years in water depths of 400 meters to less than 800 meters; about 650 blocks are available for seven years in water depths of 800 meters to less than 1,600 meters; and about 460 blocks are available for 10 years in water depths of 1,600 meters or deeper. In addition, about 2,400 blocks at water depths of less than 200 meters are available for rent for $7 per acre, and 1,660 blocks at water depths of 200 meters or deeper are available for rent for $11 per acre.
Oil and gas operations are commonly found in remote locations far from company headquarters. Now, it's possible to monitor pump operations, collate and analyze seismic data, and track employees around the world from almost anywhere. Whether employees are in the office or in the field, the internet and related applications enable a greater multidirectional flow of information – and control – than ever before.


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It’s been quite a while since a television series attempted to wade in the muddy waters of contemporary morality but Newsroom on HBO jumped in with both feet. Is it news or entertainment? Is there even a difference now-a-days? Well, this fictional newsroom is determined to prove that there should be a difference and that ratings aren’t as important as quality coverage.
The series has a wonderful cast including Jeff Daniels, as news anchor Will McAvoy, Emily Mortimer, as executive producer McKenzie McHale, Sam Waterston (Law & Order), and Dev Patel (Slumdog Millionaire).
Newsroom captures the behind the scenes action of fictional show “News Night” as it deals with real news stories that occurred in the last few years. The BP oil spill. The economic crisis. The shooting of Congresswoman Gabriel Giffords. There is no shortage of drama … office politics, romantic politics, party politics, you name it and they’ve got it. Perhaps, what’s the most surprising is the content – watching the characters struggle with “doing the right thing.” Not because they’ll get fired or arrested if they don’t. Often times the moral conundrums are such that “doing the right thing” makes life harder for the characters involved. I love that and fully intend to incorporate that aspect into one of my works in progress (Chasing the Devil).
My only reservation is that I hope the show doesn’t dive off into the personal lives too much and end up like Grey’s Anatomy where it’s more about who is hooking up with whom rather than the actual news. HBO has a reputation for producing quality groundbreaking shows but only time will tell.
Here is a clip of one of my favorite moments so far! Ep. 5 Clip – Right in his ear


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The prevalence of cutaneous lupus manifestations in patients diagnosed with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE) attending the Chris Hani Baragwanath academic hospital rheumatology outpatient clinic
Introduction Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) is a multisystem autoimmune disorder. The skin is affected in up to 85% of cases. Aims The objective of this study was to determine the prevalence and spectrum of both specific and non-specific cutaneous findings in SLE patients attending Chris Hani Baragwanath Academic Hospital. Methods A retrospective record review of 298 patients meeting the 2012 Systemic Lupus International Collaborating Clinics (SLICC) criteria for SLE. Cutaneous findings were divided into LE- specific disease (Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus) and LE-nonspecific findings. The Lupus Severity Index (LSI) was calculated according to the Bello et al. Results The mean (SD) age at presentation was 35 years (11.8) and the female: male ratio was 13:1. Eighty-three percent of patients had cutaneous findings and CLE affected 76.1% of patients. Discoid Lupus Erythematosus (DLE) was the commonest form of CLE followed by Acute Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (ACLE). Patients with CLE had a significantly better Lupus Severity Index (LSI) (5.7 vs 6.1; p=0.001). Those patients with Chronic Cutaneous Lupus Erythematosus (CCLE) had a better LSI than those with ACLE (6.07 vs 6.5; p=0.001). Conclusion The skin was the single most commonly affected organ system. DLE, both localised and generalised, was very common in patients with SLE, occurring more frequently than ACLE. Patients with CLE had a better LSI than those without.


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Lincoln County Hospital is offering its patients a good quality of food and high levels of privacy, according to a national assessment.
Lincoln County Hospital was awarded an “excellent” for their food, a “good” for privacy and dignity and an “acceptable” for environment.
The Patient Environment Action Team (PEAT) assessments look at a patient’s perspective of wards, outpatient areas and public areas in a hospital such as car parks.
Lincolnshire hospitals overall were shown to be offering a high quality of food as all United Lincolnshire Hospitals NHS Trust received an “excellent” grade for the food for the first time.
Director of Facilities Management at ULHT, Mike Speakman, is very pleased with this year’s assessment saying it “reflects all the hard work that has gone in to improving the hospital environment for our patients”.
Speakman added: “We are particularly pleased to find that all our hospitals have been given an ‘excellent’ rating for the quality of food provided.
“This reflects the work of the catering teams and the increased focus on protected mealtimes, meal service and the overall dining experiences of our patients.”
He also welcomed the “good” ratings for privacy and dignity as it reflects the work to improve same sex wards in Lincolnshire hospitals: “During the assessments, the investment we have made in improving same sex accommodation and facilities was highly commended and deemed to have made a significant difference for patients.
“We recognise that there is a much greater awareness and expectation on privacy and dignity and we will continue to further develop this area.”


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From Art Director to National TV Event Producer: My Journey Full Circle
Life has a way of leading us down unexpected paths, and sometimes, it brings us full circle to where it all began. In my case, the journey from being an art director in TV production to becoming a national TV event producer has been nothing short of a remarkable adventure. It's a testament to the power of passion, perseverance, and the belief that we can achieve anything we set our minds to.
The Initial Calling: Becoming an Art Director
Many years ago, I found myself drawn to the world of TV production. The allure of creating captivating visuals and bringing stories to life on screen was irresistible. I began my journey as an art director, immersing myself in the creative process, collaborating with talented teams, and honing my skills in design and aesthetics.
I left tv production eight years ago due to burnout and wanting to focus on event production.
As a creative, I learned to pay attention to every detail, ensuring that the visual elements of a production were not just aesthetically pleasing but also contributed to the storytelling process. Being an event production and undertanding tv production these skill helped fulfil a role that required creativity, precision, and the ability to adapt to ever-changing demands in the fast-paced world of television - as an art director.
The Unplanned Hiatus: Eight Years Away
Life has a way of throwing curveballs, and after a successful stint in TV production, I found myself stepping away from the industry for eight years. It was a time of personal growth, exploring new opportunities, and expanding my skill set in event production. Though I had left TV behind, my passion for creating memorable experiences and telling stories never waned.
The Unexpected Return: National TV Event Producer
Little did I know that the universe had its own plans for me. In 2023, I received a call that would change the course of my career once again. I was asked to step into the role of a national TV event producer for a major television network. It was an opportunity that seemed almost serendipitous, as if the universe was calling me back to my roots.
As I embraced this new challenge, I realized that the skills I had acquired during my time as an art director were not lost; they were an integral part of my journey. The attention to detail, the ability to create visually stunning experiences, and the knack for storytelling were all assets that I brought with me into my new role.
A Journey Full Circle
Being back in TV production after eight years felt like coming home. It was a journey full circle, a reminder that our passions have a way of finding us, even when we least expect it. The experience was a testament to the idea that our skills, once acquired, never truly leave us; they evolve and adapt to new challenges.
Looking Forward to 2024
As I reflect on this incredible year and the journey that brought me back to TV production, I am filled with excitement and anticipation for what 2024 has in store. It's a year that holds endless possibilities, and I am ready to embrace them with open arms.
This journey has taught me that we are capable of achieving anything we set our minds to. Whether it's a return to our roots or an exploration of new horizons, our skills and experiences are our guiding lights. I am excited to continue combining my expertise as both an event producer and an art director to create unforgettable moments on national TV.
So, here's to the unexpected twists and turns of life, the passion that fuels our dreams, and the belief that we can achieve anything we set our minds to. Here's to an extraordinary 2024 filled with new challenges, growth, and the joy of doing what we love.


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"Obama is part politician, part cult. Supporters wearing T-shirts with an Andy Warhol like pop-art image of his face testify to that,...He's marrying inspiration and cult with old-fashioned political grunt.— Geoff Elliott, back on February 09, 2008, telling Americans what we're now caught in - using the words of the Obama campaign itself - in The Australian.
...the danger remains for Obama in managing the cult-like fervour.
...Well known political journalist Joe Klein of Time magazine, who was travelling on the campaign plane this week with Obama, too, wrote of a nagging concern about this kind of rhetoric of inspiration over substance, noting 'there was something just a wee bit creepy about the mass messiahnism'.
In his Super Tuesday speech Obama said 'we are the ones we've been waiting for', attempting to make the case the time was now to get some "change" in Washington: a post-partisan world where politicians reach across the aisle for the common good. 'This time can be different because this campaign for the presidency of the United States of America is different,' he said. 'It's different not because of me. It's different because of you.'
As Klein notes, this is 'not just maddeningly vague but also disingenuous: the campaign is entirely about Obama and his ability to inspire.'
'Rather than focusing on any specific issue or cause - other than an amorphous desire for change - the message is becoming dangerously self-referential. The Obama campaign all too often is about how wonderful the Obama campaign is.'
I hear that too in the voices of Obama's staff constantly, themselves referring to this 'cult of Obama'."
But only one blog has been focused on the cultish aspects of this campaign, and that's:


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Box and lid
Round, turned wood body with a screw on lid, with four rings of carved fine lines radiating from the centre of the lid.
Materials and techniques
Kingwood. The decoration on the lid is cut by a graver directed by a lever. (Technique invented in 1976 by the maker).


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1Bake(if regular pie crusts in oven at 350 degrees until golden brown then cooled completely)
2Beat in blender; cream cheese,sugar and lemon juice.
3Add to above: 2 packages dream whip(fold in)
4Layer bottom of pie crust with cut up(small) chunks of bananas.
5Spread cream cheese mixture on top of bananas and then spread the can of blueberry pie filling on top of cream cheese layer.You can also use fresh blueberries instead of the pie filling. Chill until set. Enjoy!


text: Paintings, rare period furniture, jewelry, old books, coins, banknotes, silverware, sculptures and an assortment of other collectible works of art go on display at the Association of Greek Antique and Art Dealers’s annual show this weekend at Zappeion Hall. For the first time since its launch 14 years ago, an auction has been incorporated into this popular event for antique lovers. It is scheduled for Sunday at 1.30 p.m. Bidding for a select number of items will begin at 50 percent of their estimated worth. The participating collectors estimate the values of items to be auctioned off at between 300 and 10,000 euros. A total of 24 collectors, each boasting distinct treasures, will be taking part at the event. Gerasimos Kougianos, for example, brings to the event old furniture and lighting fixtures that date back to the first half of the previous century. Stavros Michalarias of Michalarias Art will take part with paintings and sculptures by significant Greek and foreign artists as well as antiquities. Dimitra Panagopoulou, representing the Mevagissey antique store, will exhibit English furniture of the 17th and 18th centuries. Nikos Roussos brings to the show antiquities, banknotes, jewelry, silverware, watches, guns and porcelain items. Stratos Fotopoulos’s focus is on paintings by 19th and 20th century Greek artists. The 14th exhibition of the Association of Greek Antique and Art Dealers opens tomorrow, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. On Sunday, it will be open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. For further information, call 210.322.5427.


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Our Secret Santa Contest is back!
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The picture is kind of bad but it is Wayne Coyne from the Flaming Lips! This project was a lot of fun- I officially love shrinky dinks.
To go with your zipper bracelets and necklaces!
Warning: very picture heavy!
DNA: A complex organic molecule characterized as the building block of life and appropriately shaped like a spiral staircase to nowhere!
Cute earrings that look like spiders hanging from a web!
How To Make Feather Earrings
Wear the missing piece of the puzzle.


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Discovering the Alluring Beauty of Virgin Island in Bantayan, Cebu
Tucked away in the heart of the Philippines, Bantayan Island in Cebu is a paradise known for its pristine white sand beaches, abundant marine life, and tranquil ambiance. Among the gems of this tropical haven is Virgin Island, a secluded getaway that promises serenity and natural beauty unmatched.
A Peek into Virgin Island
Soft white sand, sparkling blue waters, and a vibrant underwater world make up the stunning spectacle that is Virgin Island. A respite for those seeking tranquility, the island brings forth an unspoiled beauty that captures the heart. As part of the Bantayan Island group, it certainly has its unique charm.
Navigating Your Way to Virgin Island
Reaching Virgin Island requires an enchanting journey through Cebu. Fly into Mactan-Cebu International Airport, then travel north, towards Hagnaya Port. You can opt for a private vehicle or take a bus ride, both providing unique views of the Cebu landscape.
Board a ferry at Hagnaya Port, which will transport you to Sta. Fe Port on Bantayan Island after around an hour. From Sta. Fe, hire a private boat to reach Virgin Island, a quick ride that offers breath-taking views of the sparkling sea and neighboring islands.
Experiencing Virgin Island’s Allure
Bask under the sun or paddle through crystal-clear waters, Virgin Island is a treasure trove of activities. Take a deep dive and snorkel to witness the vibrant marine life or hop from one island to another to quench your thirst for adventure.
An attraction not to miss is the pure beauty of sunrise and sunset. With an unobstructed view, each sunrise brings a promise of new discoveries, and every sunset leaves a memory of a day well-spent. For enthusiasts, every corner of this island offers a photographic opportunity, a perfect blend of blue and green.
Luxuriating in Comfort and Flavor
While Virgin Island has limited accommodations, Bantayan Island boasts a variety of resorts to fit any budget. For your palate, a visit to Cebu is incomplete without experiencing local delicacies. Indulge in Filipino cuisine or relish the fresh bounty of the sea in the form of mouth-watering seafood.
Embracing Responsible Tourism
As visitors of this beautiful place, it is our obligation to respect and preserve its natural splendor. Practicing responsible tourism is of utmost importance. Dispose of waste properly, avoid touching or disturbing the marine life, and adhere to local regulations so that future generations can continue to enjoy the unspoiled beauty of Virgin Island.
Be it the allure of pristine beaches, the excitement of aquatic adventures, or the serene environment, Virgin Island, Bantayan is a peaceful paradise that must be on your list. Visit to explore the natural beauty, stay to experience tranquility, and leave with a promise to protect and respect this enchanting island.

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SBC/ CPU-Board NEWS! ADL 3.5"-SBC "HDC Series" : Feature optimized with latest Intel E3900 Series Atom SoC!
Embedded World returns to Nuremberg on 26-28 February 2019!
ADL is proud to unveil the new ADLE3900HDC 3.5"-SBC (Single Board Computer) to the public at the Embedded World 2019 trade show.
Hall 1 / Booth 1-554
Embedded World 2019
Meet ADL at the Embedded World 2019
About ADL Embedded Solutions:
ADL Embedded Solutions GmbH was founded in 2010 and is a privately held company headquartered in Siegen (North Rhine-Westphalia, Germany). ADL Embedded Solutions offers its customers flexible, rugged and reliable Embedded Computer Systems. ADL Embedded Solutions is your business-critical partner. We ensure the best possible result by working with your internal team to design and build high quality custom solutions for your demanding environments. ADL Embedded Solutions products are designed to help customers develop new products for the embedded industry. ADL Embedded Solutions helps customers address challenges such as speed, size, temperature rise, power consumption, robustness, expandability, and more.
We focus on small form factor applications such as PC/104, 3.5″ boards and custom designs. In addition we assist our customers in finding the best thermal solutions for the entire line of ADL Embedded Solutions CPUs. In order to complete our product line, we provide peripherals and the necessary accessories that our customers typically need to get their designs up and running. I.e. power supplies, compact flash cards and integration service to “deep” embedded our boards into the customer's application.
We are pleased to announce that ADL Embedded Solutions GmbH is a member of the Beckhoff Automation Group.
#adl #adlembedded #adlembeddedsolutions #embedded #industrial #rugged #reliable #longterm #sbc #singleboardcomputer #optimized #features #m2 #mdot2 #tripplelan #intel #atom #apollolake #e3900 #x86 #ew #ew19 #embeddedworld #new #hardware


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As you all know, playing Harry Potter: Wizards Unite is only one of a number of ways to interact with the Harry Potter universe. Although the COVID-19 pandemic has limited some options – like the fact that Harry Potter and the Cursed Child will not reopen in London until October or in New York until November – lots of creative new attractions are now open or will be opening soon in honor of the 20th Anniversary of the film franchise!
Official Harry Potter Studio Tours
Harry Potter fans have two different options to experience official Harry Potter studio tours. One is in London, where much of the films were actually created. The other is in Los Angeles, home to the overall Warner Bros. Studio Tour.
The Warner Bros. Studio Tour in London (aka The Making of Harry Potter) is well worth a visit if you can get there. And, if you’ve already been, you can still enjoy a unique experience on a return visit because they regularly shift the focus of what they have on display.
Currently they are featuring ‘A Celebration of Slytherin’ through mid-September. You can see the Slytherin Common Room set, along with “iconic costumes and props belonging to your favourite cunning Slytherin characters.”
The autumn feature will be the Dark Arts, during which you can also see the Great Hall decorated “with over 100 floating pumpkins as well as a Hallowe’en feast of lollipops and red apples dressing the long tables.”
And every winter, the Great Hall receives “a festive makeover with the long tables laden with a mouth-watering Christmas feast. A blanket of filmmaking snow will cover the majestic Hogwarts castle model and shop fronts of Diagon Alley as part of the wintery transformation.” I’ve only been once in the summer, so I absolutely hope to go see ‘Hogwarts in the Snow’ at some point!
The Warner Bros. Studio Backlot in Los Angeles has revamped and expanded their Harry Potter experience. While you will still be able to see costumes and props from the film (petrified Hermione being my favorite when I was there!), they have added several interactive elements to enhance your visit. One that sounds particularly fun is standing in “the Dursley’s living room, where a clever optical effect makes it look like you are being buried in Hogwarts acceptance letters.” You can also be sorted into your Hogwarts house, pull a baby mandrake from its pot, and try mixing a potion in a cauldron. If you’ve taken the Warner Bros. Studio Tour before, it definitely looks like a return visit is called for!
Harry Potter Exhibitions & Experiences
Once again, the Brits and the Americans have all the fun with Harry Potter exhibitions! Luckily one of these has an online experience, and another will be a touring exhibit, so other Harry Potter fans around the world can still enjoy these exhibitions.
The Natural History Museum in London features a magical exhibit – Fantastic Beasts: The Wonder of Nature. As their website explains, you can learn about how “how the wonders of the natural world have inspired myths, legends and magical creatures for generations.” There is emphasis on “real-world scientists, like the character Newt Scamander™” as well to help inspire younger visitors who might also like to pursue a career full of magical beasts. Tomorrow (22 July) there will be a free virtual event for people who are unable to travel to London in person. Check the NHM website for other similar events in the future.
If you can’t make it to London, enjoy a virtual visit with Google Arts & Culture. This includes interactive games, quizzes, information about both mythical beasts and real beasts, and so much more!
The Harry Potter Photographic Exhibition in Covent Garden, London showcases scenes from the film franchise, ideal for taking selfies as if you were there. Additionally visitors will have “the chance to experience green screen technology for yourself and ride a broomstick over London just like the cast did during filming!” There is also a bottled Butterbeer bar if you want to taste a bit of the Harry Potter universe to complete your experience.
In October, A Forbidden Forest Experience will open at Arley Hall & Gardens in Northwich. Intended to recreate the feeling of searching the Forbidden Forest at night, there will be a woodland trail “filled with magical creatures and wizarding wonders from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts films.” Visitors can cast spells, interact with characters, and enjoy a selection of magical foods and drinks too!
The Franklin Institute in Philadephia will be opening Harry Potter: The Exhibition in 2022. Descriptions on the website, where you can sign up to get ticketing information when it is available, promise “an up-close look at authentic props and original costumes from the Harry Potter and Fantastic Beasts™ films as they engage with innovative, awe-inspiring, and magical environments and installations.” They also note that this will be “the most comprehensive touring exhibition ever presented about the Wizarding World” so watch for it to turn up in other cities and in other countries in the future.
Harry Potter Stores
All of the destinations above will give you ample opportunities to shop for Harry Potter merchandise, but if you’re in the mood for more you can always check out one of the official Harry Potter shopping locations.
In London, you can purchase goodies in The Harry Potter Shop in King’s Cross Station (where you can also take a picture pushing a trolley through the barrier at Platform 9¾), and there are retail locations at both Gatwick and Heathrow Airports.
In New York, the recently opened ‘flagship’ store, Harry Potter New York, is located at 935 Broadway. They use a “virtual queuing system” so make sure you plan your visit ahead of time. You’ll also want to check out their TWO new virtual reality experiences – “Chaos at Hogwarts” and “Wizards take Flight” which just debuted on July 16, 2021!
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A First Nations Group known as the Tiny House Warriors is behind a Trans Mountain pipeline expansion protest in the North Thompson River Provincial Park near Clearwater.
Spokesperson Kanahus Manuel says three tiny houses, built over the past 10 months, have now been placed in the proposed pipeline’s path to block its construction.
She says Prime Minister Justin Trudeau has left them no choice, and the pipeline violates their rights and endangers our lands and waters.
“The proposed expansion threatens an ancient village site of our people. There are 37 pit house depressions on this side of the North Thompson in the site that we are on the highway side and on the other side of the river is over one hundred pit house depressions. So this is a major culturally significant area for our people.”
Manuel says, the pipeline is unfundable and unbuildable.


Many people expected Arkansas to be 3-4 at this point in the season. The way the Razorbacks got here was surprising, but that they're here isn't.
After seeing how well dominant Arkansas was in its three wins, and how jarringly they simply gave games away against Texas A&M and Alabama, the narrative began to change. The Hogs were just a small underdog to Georgia despite the Bulldogs coming into the game 5-1, in the top 10, and off a total beatdown of Missouri. Sure, the Bulldogs were without Todd Gurley, but Mark Richt has never built Georgia as the type of program to be completely reliant on one player, and Nick Chubb was one of the top running backs in the country coming out of high school last year. The Hogs were a 3-3 team, but still many around the college football world were picking the Razorbacks to win.
Then the Hogs went out and reminded everyone that they are a 3-3 (now 3-4) team. We've known since before the season started that Arkansas was a thin team, and playing without injured starting middle linebacker, and losing another linebacker in Braylon Mitchell to a targeting penalty, left the Hogs in a situation without much experience at the linebacker position.
We've known Arkansas can't afford to make too many mistakes, and yet Alex Collins fumbled a pitch inside their own 10-yard line that led to a Bulldog touchdown in one play. Brandon Allen fumbled as he was sacked on the Georgia side of the field and the ball was returned 54 yards by Dominick Sanders for a touchdown with just a couple of minutes to go until halftime. Arkansas only stopped Georgia once in the first half outside of scoring position, but an unsportsmanlike conduct penalty gave the Bulldogs a free first down that led to a touchdown.
And that was all just in the second quarter.
The second quarter was an absolute disaster of a quarter for Arkansas. The Razorbacks had put themselves in a hole regardless, but those late turnovers and penalties helped push the lead to 38-6 at halftime and Arkansas just isn't built to threaten a lead like that against a good team.
Yet, Arkansas did claw themselves back into respectability in the second half, even scoring a pair of 4th quarter touchdowns in the process to make the final 45-32. They even called a fade pass in the end zone for 6'6" freshman Kendrick Edwards, allowing him to take advantage of his height for one of the first times this year. It's hard to say if Georgia went more conservative in the second half with a big lead, but regardless, they did enough to hold onto it.
Arkansas did actually outgain Georgia by 38 total yards in the game. Brandon Allen threw for nearly 300 yards. But those four turnovers were lethal. And Tevin Mitchel's unsportsmanlike conduct penalty should be included as a fifth. Georgia's a better team than Arkansas in part because they didn't make those types of mistakes. This isn't to say Arkansas wins without the turnovers, but the game surely would have been more competitive.
All that said, we're now 7 games into the season and it seems safe to say we know who this team is now. These Razorbacks can show flashes of absolutely brilliant football. Arkansas' opening drive was gorgeous.
They are also a team completely capable of slicing their own throats. Whether it's a tripping penalty, fumbling the snap, tossing away a touchdown in the end zone resulting in a touchback, allowing PAT's to be blocked, dropping interceptions, or fumbling basic pitches, the team can look tragically undisciplined.
That's what fans are left to deal with. They'll likely easily beat UAB next week and head into November with a 4-4 record, just as many expected. Of course, that was before the Mississippi schools proved to be top 5 opponents, but still, this Razorback team will likely either be remembered for beating somebody in November, or destroying themselves in September and October (and possibly November as well).


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Dear Mr. Presindent Schröder,
In the Federal Republic of Germany there is a high number of fathers who, after separation or divorce, have completely lost contact to their children or have never had the chance to get to know them because the parents involved in the dispute are unable to reach agreements, or the mothers seek self-fulfilment without the fathers´ interference. In many such contentious cases the courts dealing with these lawsuits automatically favour the mothers by awarding the exclusive custody of the child(ren), while the fathers are left out completely. The legislation misleads the custody-awarded parent to abuse her power. The often carelessly awarded exclusive custody is like the delivery of weapons to a crisis area – and the party who wins the dispute often acts mercilessly.
In Articles 9 and 18 the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child guarantees the right to parental care. A human right which every child is naturally entitled to from the very day of birth and which can not be granted by anybody. It is understood that both father and mother should be responsible for the upbringing of their children.
The agreement on the Rights of the Child of 20-November-1989 came into force in the Federal Republic of Germany by law of 17-Feb.-1992 (BGBl II p.121). On 6-March-1992 the Federal Government deposited the Ratification Document together with the declaration of reservations with the UN General Secretary. This declaration is especially restricting the rights of illegitimate children, orphans of divorced parents and unaccompanied, under age refugees.
The former German Federal Government needed two and a half years to work out the declaration of reservations on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child. The discussions took place behind closed doors, there are still no records available. The declaration of reservations was to be kept away from public knowledge. So there has not been any kind of democratic procedure.
Forced by Un requirements, the German Federal Government put a small budget for the publication of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child at disposal. Essentially the „Arbeitsfgemeinschaft Jugendhilfe“ (association for help and support of young people) distributed two brochures:
1. „UN Kinderkonvention im Wortlaut mit
(UN Convention on Children verbatim with extra information)
Note: Instead of „UN Convention on the Rights of the Child“ the title reads „UN Convention on Children“. This „extra information“ is just a deceptive expression for the declaration of reservations.
2. „Die Rechte des Kindes“
(The Rights of the Child) A brochure for children. Special print for the Ministery for Families, Senior Citizens, Women and Minors.
Note: The preface deceitfully simulates that children are being informed on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child although they are actually being informed on the declaration of reservations by the German Federal Government.
The declaration of reservations of the German Federal Government paves the way to violations of the human rights of children and young persons and separates the Federal Republic of Germany from the other member states of the EU. It confirms the picture of the ugly German abroad. „The Germans have an ugly right of the family.“ This statement was given to one of our members during a visit to the UN in New York.
We hereby call upon the new German Federal Government to cancel the declaration of reservations about the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child within this legislative period and to see to the unconditional implementation of the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child in the Federal Republic of Germany.
Thomas Sochart, Fed. Speaker on policies
|Väteraufbruch für Kinder e.V.||Fathers´ Movement for Children, reg. ass.|
|Bundesvorstand||Fed. executive committee|
|Bundessprecher Kinder- und Jugendpolitik||Fed. Speaker on policies regarding children/minors|
Anlage: Erstinfo des
Vereins Väteraufbruch für Kinder e.V.
cc. Frau Christine Bergmann, Bundesministerin für Familie, Senioren, Frauen und Jugend
Frau Däubler-Gmelin, Bundesministerin der Justiz
Kinderkommission des deutschen Bundestages bzw. Kinderbeauftragter der Bundesregierung
Koordinierungsausschuß der National Coalition
Mitgliedsorganisationen der National Coalition
Translated in english: Committee on the Rights of the Child
Ms. Elisavet Stamatopoulou-Robbins, Representative for the High Commissioner for Human Rights
Ms. Mary Robinson, the High Commissioner for Human Rights


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Springboard announced today it has been selected by Walmart to offer tailored upskilling and reskilling programs through Live Better U™.
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eduMe, announced today it has closed the acquisition of Playbook, an innovative learning technology platform that’s developed a popular TikTok for Learning format.
LifeLabs Learning announced today that it has entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Atairos, an independent strategic investment company.
SolidProfessor has announced its strategic partnership with TriMech, one of the largest providers of Dassault Systèmes solutions.
Virtualspeech, a leading provider of virtual reality training, has integrated ChatGPT, an AI language model, into its soft skills training.
HealthStream today announced that its HealthStream Learning Center® (HLC) application, hStream™ platform, SafetyQ® compliance program, and HealthStream Video™ application have been selected by Ardent Health Services.
Central Ohio Primary Care (COPC), Greater Columbus’ premier innovative, collaborative, and data-driven physician led organization, has teamed up with longstanding partner agilon health, inc.
General Assembly (GA) today announced the launch of GA Apprenticeships, Powered by Interapt, a tech apprenticeship solution designed to fast-track high-potential, overlooked talent.
The Jacobson Institute at Grand View University has partnered with MedCerts to provide training and upskilling opportunities to better meet employer and workforce demands.
Interplay Learning has partnered with Dominium Management Services to offer highly effective, engaging, and scalable training solutions.


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Access to cancer drugs and diagnostics
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Prescription drugs play an essential role in cancer treatment. Cancer drugs such as chemotherapy, hormone therapy, biological therapy and immunotherapy work in different ways to destroy cancer cells, stop them from spreading or slow down their growth. Drugs are also being used to lessen, or relieve, side effects of cancer or its treatment. Advances in cancer treatment, diagnostics and care have led to more people surviving cancer. Today, over 60% of Canadians diagnosed with cancer will survive at least 5 years after their diagnosis. In the 1940s, survival was about 25%.
Dealing with a cancer diagnosis is difficult enough. People with cancer should not have to face additional challenges and anxiety trying to access their prescribed treatment.
an anticipated drug shortage
a discontinuation of a drug six months in advance
any previously unreported shortage within five days of learning about it
Gaps in the Canadian healthcare system present an opportunity for the federal government to develop and implement long-term solutions to address ongoing drug shortage challenges that have impacted people with cancer for years. The government must work with industry partners, professional associations, provinces and territories, healthcare representatives and other countries to rapidly identify and respond to disruptions. People with cancer deserve to have uninterrupted and reliable access to required medications in a timely manner, without financial hardship.
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For many years, cancer drugs were usually given in a hospital, and patients did not have to worry about how to access their prescribed treatment. Now, many new cancer treatments are taken at home instead of in the hospital. This has many benefits for a person who has cancer – the medicines are easy to take and less travel is required. But depending on the province, it also means the person with cancer has to figure out how to access these drugs.
In Ontario and Nova Scotia, for example, coverage for take-home cancer drugs comes from a mix of private insurance, out-of-pocket costs or various provincial programs. The western provinces (British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan and Manitoba) have programs for eligible cancer drugs given in a hospital or at home.
The disparity in access to take-home cancer drugs among provinces is not acceptable and must be fixed. Provincial and territorial governments must take immediate action to implement programs for take-home cancer drugs.
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Canadians should have equitable access to the cancer drugs they require without financial hardship, regardless of where they live and where the drugs are taken.

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For a plethora of reasons, the Book of Ruth has a special place in my heart: it was one of my first expository series that I preached; read by a death bed, it unlocked a barley farmer's heart; loyal loving-kindness oozes out of life and lips of the main characters of the plot; and, Boaz is a type of our Kinsman-Redeemer Christ.
Yet recently I received a slightly different take - the sad lady, Naomi, whom I had previously neglected, comes under the microscope in John Piper's little volume on the Moabitess. I've also just read a journal article on pain which argues that since our story of suffering is not static but ongoing, pain must not define God's flock.
The mother-in-law of Ruth is a stunning example of this - emigrating in a famine, to look for food in Moab, her husband Elimelech died, followed to the grave by two young wedded lads, who perish without an heir. A grief-stricken widow, with two bereft women to support, is left embittered by seemingly harsh divine providence.
Even after the departure of irresolute weeping Orpah, and receiving solace and strength from the solidarity of covenant convert Ruth, the harrowed widow feels the weight of El Shaddai's heavy, sovereign, hand which does not look like love. Her snide remark sums up her mental state: "I left full but God emptied me out!"
So the two of them went on until they came to Bethlehem. And when they came to Bethlehem, the whole town was stirred because of them. And the women said, "Is this Naomi?" She said to them, "Do not call me Naomi; call me Mara, for the Almighty has dealt very bitterly with me. I went away full, and the LORD has brought me back empty. Why call me Naomi, when the LORD has testified against me and the Almighty has brought calamity upon me?" So Naomi returned, and Ruth the Moabite her daughter-in-law with her, who returned from the country of Moab. And they came to Bethlehem at the beginning of barley harvest -Ruth 1:19-22.
Her brimming tears of misery had blinded her eyes to golden grains of corn as she took those last steps home. She depicts herself as a tragic victim of circumstance. What she can't see is the as-yet unturned page or how the narrative ends. Before ink has dried, the celestial seribe will give her a seed with a place in Messiah's line.
If God's heavy hand weighs heavily on your heart, or the sweet narrative of your life has been soured by a bitter taste, recall, precious lamb, your story isn't finished yet - the author of your tale, from birth, through death, to life, knew how your story concluded before the beginning of the age.
Usually, in this life, but always in the next, mourning turns to dancing, bitter cups turn sweet, vacuums are filled up, grace sanctifies our grief, and, when time is ripe, sheep praises bubble up. Naomi learnt, through grief, that pain is worth the wait - your sympathetic High Priest temporarily wounds to hurt to finally heal and help.


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Posco Venture Said to Seek Buyer for Idled Pakistan Steel Millby
Tuwairqi Steel Mills inaugurated in 2013 is non-operational
Tuwairqi hires U.S.-based consultants to value plant
Tuwairqi Steel Mills Ltd., a venture between Posco and Saudi Arabia’a Al-Tuwairqi Group, is seeking a buyer for its two-year-old, non-operational plant in Pakistan, a company official with direct knowledge of the matter said.
The Karachi-based company has hired consultants in the U.S. to value the mill, which was built at a cost of $340 million, the person said asking not to be identified because the process is private. Tuwairqi Steel Mills reported a loss of $18.6 million in 2013, which increased to $22 million the following year, the company said in a statement by e-mail.
Tuwairqi Steel never began production as it failed to reach an agreement with the government on the purchase price of natural gas to run the plant, the person said. The project was the biggest investment in Pakistan’s steel industry since at least 2002, said Shumaila Badar, head of research at Ismail Iqbal Securities. The failed venture underscores challenges Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif’s faces as he seeks to lure overseas investment, which fell 24 percent in October.
Foreign direct investment into Pakistan “has been quite anemic for quite a few years now,” Muneeba Shoaib, an economist at AKD Securities Ltd. said in a phone interview. “With these structural issues, security threats, there aren’t many incentives for investors to come in.”
Tuwairqi Steel, which is 84 percent owned by Saudi Arabia’s Al-Tuwairqi Group with South Korea’s Posco controlling the rest, has a capacity to produce 1.28 million tons of steel a year. State-run Pakistan Steel Mills Co. has a capacity to produce 1.1 million tons, according to its website.
Abdul Rauf Khan, administration head at the plant, and Posco declined to comment on the sale. Al-Tuwairqi Holding didn’t immediately respond to an e-mail. Sher Ayub Khan, spokesman for the Industry Ministry, referred questions on the gas price issue to the Ministry of Petroleum. A call to Arshad Mirza, the secretary at the Petroleum Ministry wasn’t returned.
Standard Chartered Plc estimates Pakistan’s economy to expand 4.4 percent in the year ending in June, after a 4.2 percent growth a year earlier. The country’s foreign reserves reached a record $20 billion in October.

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Umicore is a global materials technology group. It focuses on application areas where its expertise in materials science, chemistry and metallurgy makes a real difference. Its activities are centered on four business areas: Catalysis, Energy Materials, Performance Materials and Recycling. Each business area is divided into market focused business units offering materials and solutions that are at the cutting edge of new technological developments and essential to everyday life.
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