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Federal Magistrate Court has ruled in favour of owner-drivers, sending a warning to businesses that treat independent contractors unfairly.
The legal battle began when three owner-drivers, Keldote, L&D Lowe Transportation and Tambo Walters, challenged Riteway Transport’s attempt to replace their single trailers with new B-doubles without fair compensation in 2007.
“The company offered each of the three drivers compensation that was less per round trip than the additional costs associated with running the new trailers and less than the amount requested by the drivers to cover their costs,” Small Businesss Minister Craig Emerson said in a statement.
Federal Magistrate Robert Cameron ruled against Riteway Transport, finding the company’s contracts were unfair.
He found the contracts were “unilaterally imposed” by Riteway and the company attempted to make “a significant change to the equipment required to service the contract without making financial compensation to the applicants”.
Federal Magistrate Cameron has amended the contract with the truckers to limit Riteway’s power to require the owner-drivers to provide new vehicles.
Mr Emerson said: “The Independent Contractors Act allows an application to be made to the court to review a services contract on the grounds that it is unfair or harsh.
“This is an historic judgment – the first substantive action brought for an unfair contract under the Independent Contractors Act.”
Damage costs are still under consideration.

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Cross River State Governor, Prof. Ben Ayade has sacked four commissioners and five special advisers from his cabinet.
Their sack was announced in a statement by the Special Adviser to the Governor on Media and Publicity, Christian Ita, on Monday.
“The State Governor, His Excellency Prof Ben Ayade has approved the relieve of the following persons of their appointments: Mr Mike Usibe (Commissioner for New Cities Development);Rita Ayim (Commissioner for Women Affairs); Mr Asu Okang ( Commissioner for Information and Orientation); and Ntufam Donatus Etim (Commissioner for Climate Change and Forestry).
“Similarly, the underlisted persons have also been relieved of their appointments: Mr Leo Inyambe; Rt Hon Orok Otu Duke; Mr. Victor Okon (Alausa); Mr John Etim Bassey and Hon Agbiji Mbeh Agbiji,” the statemenr read.
It added, “Consequently, they are hereby directed to return government properties and vehicles in their care with immediate effect to the Chief Staff to the governor.
“His Excellency thanks them for their services to the state and wishes them well in their future endeavours.”
Unconfirmed reports said that some of the affected commissioners had earlier resigned from the positions following the governor’s defection from PDP to ACP few weeks ago.

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Resident Artist Blog: Guillermo Verdecchia
I have re-written this post three times already. Each time I think I’ve finished writing it, some new event or conversation makes the post seems inadequate or outdated. I’ve tried to write about how working on Animal Farm has afforded an opportunity to think about the change unfolding at Soulpepper. To be clear, Animal Farm has nothing to say about sexual harassment. It is, however, a play about leadership and revolution. It’s about living inside structures larger than an individual. It’s about how those structures shape our choices and possibilities. It’s about how those structures benefit some and harm others. It’s about the difficulty of making change.
Change it seems (seems, madam?) is suddenly upon us, or, it seems that some significant cultural change might occur if only we seize the moment properly. In the larger scheme of things, the upheaval at Soulpepper is small but still significant because it’s an indicator of greater change outside this theatre, and because, well, it’s where many of us have worked for years, and because this theatre has been the locus, rightly or wrongly, of attention, approbation, criticism, envy, and much material support. I am hopeful that the change confronting us might be lasting and meaningful. I think I’m still hopeful.
What does it take to make change? How do we know what the right change is? One thing I’m sure of: the change can’t be a palace coup. We can’t simply replace one man with another and leave an entire structure intact.
Some things have already changed in the past month. Foremost among those changes:
The adoption of an anonymous and confidential reporting line.
Clarification of roles in administration to prevent any perceived and actual conflicts of interest.
There are other changes. Most significant, as far as I can tell is a new spirit of communication — at least informally. We’re talking in rehearsal halls about creating safe spaces, about supporting one another. We’re asking questions of one another. We’re talking casually and in organized groups and meetings. We’re talking with experts who can help us make Soulpepper a genuinely diverse company.
To begin to live up to previous lofty claims of being “a place of belonging” will mean respecting the voices of women, staff, artists, people of colour, Indigenous, and queer people; in short, those voices that have been marginalized here in the past.
Soulpepper will be twenty years old soon. It’s time to take stock. While I’ve been here, whenever problems came up they were consigned to the past, not to be dwelt on, because the focus was always on moving forward. Maybe it’s time to stop thinking about growing and doing more. Maybe we should take the time to ask where we’ve been, what we’ve done, and where we want to go based on an accurate assessment of where we stand. We need to talk about the work: the work we’ve made, how we made it, and the work we want to make.
I’m glad to be back at work, to be rehearsing this play written by a former Academy playwright. But it’s also worrying because the more we get on with it, the greater the possibility that we will perpetuate old habits and patterns. I started this post weeks ago, on something of an adrenaline rush. Today, I’m thinking about Kaupscinski’s description of the end of a revolt:
“But there comes a moment when the mood burns out and everything ends … We look uncomfortably into each other’s eyes, we shy away from conversation, we stop being any use to one another. […] This fall in temperature, this change of climate, belongs among the most unsettling and depressing of experiences. A day begins in which something should happen. And nothing happens […]. We begin to feel a great fatigue, apathy gradually engulfs us … .”
I’m thinking too about Boxer’s mantra: I will work harder. We know how that worked out for Boxer and most of the animals on the farm. Blind, heroic, individual effort won’t do it. We need to know what our work is for. We need to think about where our work is leading us. We’ll need to pull together and work smarter. Can we? Do we want to?
7 February 2018
The views and opinions expressed in this article are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the organization.

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New releases, Tuesday, September 29
Paramore is one of those bands that I like in theory, but not so much in execution. “Misery Business,” off their last album, Riot! kicked so much ass that it was unbelievable.
But as amazing Hayley Williams is as role model for young girls (being more than just some cute little thing backed by a bunch of guys), the songs just sound like Kelly Clarkson. While I’ve nothing against Ms. Clarkson (“Since You Been Gone”? Stone cold fucking jam, for serious), there’s nothing that really makes Brand New Eyes stand out beyond anything else on the market right now. “There’s no need to apologize/I’ve got no time for feeling sorry” is a couplet from “Feeling Sorry,” and it pretty much typifies the whole making up, coming to terms with stardom thing that No Doubt explored much better in the three or four minutes of the “Don’t Speak” video.
Dethklok is a fake band that became a real band. Like the Archies, but with songs about killing people. Their first album, Dethalbum, was simultaneously a send-up of most metal cliches, while at the same time a pretty solid metal record. This time…with Dethalbum II, the music is pretty cliched. The songs are a little too monotone, and with the exception of “The Cyborg Slayers,” don’t really offer anything that seems like a sense of humor about what’s going on. In addition, “I Tamper With The Evidence At The Murder Site Of Odin” sounds vocally similar to Disturbed, and that is never, ever a good thing.
Much in the same vein, Agents of the Underground, the new album from Strung Out, is just more of the same. It’s melodic hardcore, and I’ve always liked the hardcore part of the genre more than the melodic part. The band was fairly influential — you can hear where bands like Rise Against got their sound, but sweetly crooned vocals over roughshod guitars has never been my cup of tea. Occasionally, like when Jason Cruz spits out the vocals at the beginning of “Carcrashradio,” I can get into it, but for the most part, the sing-along pop vocals on songs like “Ghetto Heater” just sound like New Found Glory trying to be tough.
MP3: Strung Out, “Black Crosses”
MP3: Strung Out, “Vanity”
As a matter of fact, I think the only new album this week that I did like is the one that I thought I wouldn’t like: the Avett Brothers‘ I and Love and You. After my first listen, I was slightly let down. It wasn’t as instantly gripping as Emotionalism, and the title track that opens the album would be the closer on most records. The songs have, for the most part, a sparseness to them, letting the vocal harmonies do the work. This album resembles nothing so much as the best work that the singer-songwriter gods of the ’70s did, like Elton John’s Honky Chateau or George Harrison’s All Things Must Pass.


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The aim of this study is to assess the possibility of developing novel predictive models based on data mining algorithms which would provide an automatic tool for the calculation of the extent of lung tumor motion characterized by its known location and size. Data mining is an analytic process designed to explore data in search of regular patterns and relationships between variables. The ultimate goal of data mining is prediction of the future behavior. Artificial neural network (ANN) data-mining algorithm was used to develop an automatic model, which was trained to predict extent of the tumor motion using the data set obtained from the available 4D CT imaging data. The accuracy of the designed neural network was tested by using longer training time, different input values and/or more neurons in its hidden layer. An optimized ANN best fit the training and test datasets with a regression value (R) of 0.97 and mean squared error value of 0.0039 cm2. The maximum error that was recorded for the best network performance was 0.32 cm in the craniocaudal direction. The overall prediction error was largest in this direction for 70% of the studied cases. In this study, the concepts of neural networks were discussed and an ANN algorithm is proposed to be used with clinical lung tumor information for the prediction of the tumor motion extent. The results of optimized ANN are promising and can be a reliable tool for motion pattern calculation. It is an automated tool, which may assist radiation oncologists in defining the tumor margins needed in lung cancer radiation therapy.
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Biomedical Engineering
- Radiology Nuclear Medicine and imaging
- Computer Science Applications
- Health Informatics

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By GERRY STEELE
Of the Baker City Herald
Derek Howerton just wanted to compete against his buddies. But, what he eventually accomplished is far more exciting.
Howerton, 13, will represent the Eastern Oregon/Idaho region at the sectional NFL Gatorade Punt, Pass and Kick competition Sunday at Husky Stadium on the University of Washington campus in Seattle.
Howerton earned the honor of competing at halftime of the Seattle Seahawks game with San Diego by defeating four other competitors at the regional competition in La Grande. If he can win his division Sunday, he will advance to competition at an NFL playoff game in January.
Its pretty cool, said Howerton, a seventh-grader at Baker Middle School. I didnt think Id ever get this far.
Howerton said the local competition in Baker City was the first time he had competed in the PPandamp;K event.
All my friends were trying it so I decided to try it too, he said.
After winning the local competition, Howerton waltzed through the regional competition with a total score of 388 feet, 4 inches (117-9 punting, 155-8 passing, and 114-7 kicking).
His total distance was 98 feet farther than the second-place finisher from Adams, and 128 feet farther than the third-place representative from Hermiston. In fact, Howertons mark in the boys 12-13-year-old division was 90 feet farther than the winner of the boys 14-15-year-old group.
Howerton, who played quarterback, linebacker, punter and kick returner on the Vikings seventh-grade football team, said the passing event is his strongest area.
He said football and baseball, in which he has earned all-star honors during the summer months, are his favorite sports.
Were really proud of him, said Howertons mom, Nicole.
His dad asked him what he thought about going to Seattle, and Derek told him he was just happy to have made it this far.
Howerton said the Seattle-San Diego game will be the first time he has seen an NFL game in person in some time.
Ive been to Seattle a couple of times to watch them play San Francisco, both times at the Kingdome, he said. But, thats been a while back.
To get to Seattle Howerton is raising money by raking leaves, or maybe now shoveling snow, for donations.
If anyone is interested in helping him earn expenses for the trip, call Howerton at 523-2563 or 856-4069.


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MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL! 🎅🎄 "The Nutcracker" in 10 minutes!
Go on a magical Christmas adventure with a girl named Clara as she is whisked away by a nutcracker prince to the Kingdom of Sweets.
The Nutcracker - Waltz of the Flowers New York City Ballet
"Oh So Quiet" is an enchanting masterpiece that oscillates between serene whispers and explosive crescendos. Her whimsical vocals and playful orchestration create a captivating sonic journey that leaves listeners in awe. In 1995, it reached the top 10 in several countries, including the UK, Ireland and New Zealand.
"Hyperballad" by Björk is a mesmerizing blend of haunting vocals, pulsating beats, and poetic lyrics. It explores the depths of human emotions, blending introspection and vulnerability with a touch of surrealism, creating an unforgettable sonic experience. Live at Royal Opera House.
"Jóga" by Björk is a sonic masterpiece that merges ethereal vocals with sweeping strings and intricate electronic beats. Its introspective lyrics and powerful melodies capture the raw emotions of personal transformation, making it a standout track in Björk's discography.
The official video for "Earth Intruders" by Bjork from the album 'Volta'. "Earth Intruders" by Björk is a dynamic and exhilarating exploration of sound. With its infectious beats, tribal rhythms, and Björk's commanding vocals, the song becomes a powerful call to action, urging listeners to confront the urgent issues facing our planet.
Björk's album "Biophilia" is a groundbreaking musical project released in 2011. It explores the intersection of nature, technology, and music, featuring innovative interactive elements and a unique blend of organic and electronic sounds as well as newly-created instruments.
OCTOBER: TRACY CHAPMAN
"Fast Car" by Tracy Chapman is a poignant folk-rock ballad that tells the story of a young woman longing for a better life. With her raw and emotive vocals, Chapman explores themes of escape, dreams, and the pursuit of happiness amidst challenging circumstances.
"Talkin' Bout a Revolution" by Tracy Chapman is a powerful folk anthem that addresses social and economic inequality. With her soul-stirring voice and acoustic guitar, Chapman calls for unity and change, urging listeners to rise up and work towards a better world.
"Freedom Now" by Tracy Chapman is a compelling protest song that confronts issues of oppression and injustice. Chapman's impassioned vocals and poignant lyrics shed light on the struggle for freedom, urging society to take action and fight for equality and human rights.
"Change" by Tracy Chapman is a thought-provoking song that reflects on the need for societal transformation. Chapman's introspective lyrics and soulful delivery encourage listeners to embrace personal growth, challenge the status quo, and strive for positive change in the world.
Tracy Chapman singing Three Little Birds live at the One Love, the Bob Marley all star tribute One Love, the Bob Marley all star tribute concert in December 1999
"Across the Lines" by Tracy Chapman is a profound song that explores racial divisions and the universal desire for unity. Chapman's evocative vocals and poignant lyrics serve as a call to bridge the gaps and find common ground amidst social conflicts.
SEPTEMBER: BOB MARLEY
Bob Marley "Is This Love" official video from Bob Marley & The Wailers' 1978 album, 'Kaya.' It was filmed at the Keskidee Youth Centre in London and features a special appearance by a then 9-year-old Naomi Campbell.
Bob Marley & The Wailers "Three Little Birds" official music video.
"Trenchtown Rock" by Bob Marley is a reggae anthem that captures the essence of Jamaica's Trench Town neighbourhood. Released in 1971, it showcases Marley's infectious rhythms and empowering lyrics, celebrating the spirit of unity and resilience in the face of adversity.
Bob Marley - I Shot The Sheriff (Uprising Live!) The Uprising Tour ran in Europe from May 30th to July 13th 1980 with five further dates in the USA in September. It was Bob Marley's last tour before his tragically early death in May 1981 at the age of just 36. "I Shot the Sheriff" by Bob Marley is a captivating reggae track released in 1973. The song narrates a tale of a protagonist who admits to shooting a corrupt sheriff, reflecting themes of accountability, resistance, and the pursuit of justice.
"Is This Love" by Bob Marley is a soulful reggae ballad released in 1978. It explores the theme of romantic love, expressing affection, longing, and the quest for genuine connection. Marley's iconic vocals and heartfelt lyrics make it a timeless love anthem.
"Redemption Song" by Bob Marley is a poignant acoustic track released in 1980. It serves as a powerful anthem of hope and liberation, addressing themes of freedom, self-determination, and the triumph over oppression through the power of music and inner strength.
Bob Marley performing Get Up, Stand Up (Live At The Rainbow 4th June 1977).
"One Love" is a children's book by Cedella Marley based on the song by her father, Bob Marley. Illustrations by Vanessa Brantley-Newton. Additional music and recording by Paper Bagg Band!
Bob Marley was an advocate for human rights and was optimistic that people could unite to create a beautiful world for us all to live in. His music reflects this positivity and passion.
JULY: BUENA VISTA SOCIAL CLUB
This is the group's most well known song,
A short film about the making of the Buena Vista Social Club first album.
JUNE: CLARA SCHUMANN
Life and work of Clara Josephine Schumann born Clara Wieck. Learn about the life of one of the most famous Female composers in the Romantic Era.
Pianist Isata Kanneh-Mason performs Clara Schumann's fiery Scherzo No.2 in C Minor, Op. 14. The session was filmed at Air Studios in London as part of Classic FM's Live Music Month. Isata recorded Clara Schumann's Scherzo for her debut album, 'Romance - the Music of Clara Schumann' which was released on Decca earlier this year.
Isata's debut album: https://decca.lnk.to/IsataRomanceID Isata Kanneh-Mason visits Leipzig ahead of the release of her debut album, to learn more about the amazing life and career of Clara Schumann in her 200th anniversary year.
Grammy Award-winning violinist Joshua Bell and acclaimed pianist Jeremy Denk, a MacArthur Fellow, performed works by Schumann and Brahms in The Greene Space at WQXR.
This piece of music by Clara Schumann was on the Grade 8 piano syllabus last year. If you are studying to do a Grade exam now, this is what Grade 8 piano music looks and sounds like!
A beautiful ballad in D minor from 'Soirées Musicales' (op. 6, 1834-1836).
MAY: LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO
Ladysmith Black Mambazo & Paul Simon
Famous American singer and songwriter Paul Simon travelled to the capital of South Africa (Johannesburg) to play and record music with African musicians. It was very difficult due to Apartheid. He invited Ladysmith Black Mambazo to record with him in London. The album they produced, called Graceland, is seen by many as
one of the best modern albums of all time. It won a Grammy Award in 1987 and has sold over 14
million copies! This song and 'Homeless' are both from this album.
This song is from the album 'Long Walk to Freedom, released on 24 January 2006.
The song was written for the soundtrack of the movie ‘Neria‘ which is about the struggles of a woman in rural Zimbabwe who lost her husband through an accident. Oliver Mtukudzi’s very emotional song is about the strength of women and how they succeed in facing live challenges. In the lyrics, Mtukudzi tries to console and encourage the woman: “Don’t be disheartened Neria, God is with you (Mwari anewe). May your heart be strong, be strong, God is with you. Death is jealous, it separates those in love.Don’t be disheartened my sister, God is with you.”
Ladysmith Black Mambazo perform Nomathemba (Mother of Hope) on the Arts Show.
Recorded February 1, 2016.
A funny song about how hard it is to be a kid sometimes!
APRIL: JONI MITCHELL
This is the 2018 official lyric video for Joni Mitchell's classic "Big Yellow Taxi" from the album 'Ladies Of The Canyon' (1970)The song was a hit in her native Canada as well as Australia and the UK. “Big Yellow Taxi” is Joni Mitchell’s call to action to prevent the damage we are doing to the environment. It refers to lack of human awareness; only too late we recognise the profligate destruction done to the environment. We value what we have in retrospect.
Joni Mitchell singing Chelsea morning from a television concert sometime in the seventies. Released in 1969, it is a folk song about living freely. Previous American president, Bill Clinton, named his daughter Chelsea after hearing this song!
In this song (1969) Joni Mitchell tells the story of a child's journey to adulthood. We can look back but we can’t return.
Although Joni was mostly known for her singing voice and guitar playing, she also played the piano, oboe and dulcimer.
Possibly the only Joni Mitchell song with no sad lyrics or melodies. Miss Wright can't find any others but maybe you can?!
Before the music starts, Joni tells the story of why she wrote this song. Enjoy her beautiful piano playing.
A heart-breaking but beautiful song about ambition and failure..
MARCH: WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART
Take a peek at this giant of classical music! Get an idea of his early life, hear a handful of his best-known tunes and remember why he's considered one of the all-time greats.
Mozart's first documented composition is a Minuet and Trio in G major. He was only five years old when he wrote it! All Mozart's compositions were given a listing beginning with KV and then a number. This piece is KV1 and his final piece was KV626 - Requiem.
The Magic Flute is one of Mozart's most well known operas. In this scene, filmed at The Royal Opera House, the Queen of The Night is full of vengeance and rage. The melody is very colourful and very high so only skilled, soprano singers can perform it.
The cast and creative team of The Royal Opera's Magic Flute explore what makes Mozart's The Magic Flute a classic.
Miss Wright performed this at a recital many, many years ago!
Eine kleine Nachtmusik, K. 525, is a 1787 composition for a chamber ensemble by Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. The German title means "a little night music". The work is written for an ensemble of two violins, viola, cello and double bass, but is often performed by string orchestras
Mozart's Rondo from the Horn Concerto Nr 4 KV 495 in this trio arrangement by Joshua Davis. Played by Sarah Willis - horn, Tamás Velenczei - trumpet and Jesper Busk Sorensen - euphonium Recorded in the Berlin Chamber Music Hall for the Pacific Music Festival 2021 as a virtual chamber music concert.
As part of its performance at the BBC Proms in August 2014, Aurora Orchestra performed Mozart's Symphony No. 40 from memory.
The Marriage of Figaro is another of Mozart's operas. An overture is a piece of music for the orchestra to play at the beginning of an opera or ballet. The word comes from the French word for "opening" because it "opens" the show. Overtures usually have tunes which are going to be heard during the opera or ballet. In this way it prepares the audience for what is to come.
FEBRUARY: ARETHA FRANKLIN
Aretha Franklin - Think
Song written by Aretha Franklin & Ted White
Album: Aretha Now (1968)
Aretha Franklin had a small acting part in the film 'The Blues Brothers' in 1980. However, she stole the show with her rendition of the song Think!
Following her success in the original Blues Brothers film, Aretha performed RESPECT in the film sequel in Blues Brothers 2000.
Aretha Franklin performs "I Say A Little Prayer," October 9, 1970.
This song was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney in 1970. They wanted Aretha to record her own version of it so they sent it to her record company. Aretha released her version before the Beatles released it themselves but the Beatles version became much more well known.
"Oh Happy Day" by Aretha Franklin and Mavis Staples
Aretha Franklin performed at the 2015 Kennedy Center Honors this year, paying tribute to Carole King, who helped co-write the song she performed "(You Make Me Feel Like) A Natural Woman."
(16 Aug 2018) Aretha Franklin brought down the house at President Barack Obama's first inauguration in 2009. Her performance was as memorable for her hat as it was for her rendition of "My country 'tis of thee." (Aug.
JANUARY: SIGUR ROS
"Hoppípolla" is a song by Sigur Rós from their 2005 album Takk. The song title means "hopping into puddles", and the lyrics are mainly in Icelandic, with some nonsensical phrases, a "language" the band calls Vonlenska ("Hopelandic"). This song has been featured on the BBC's 'Planet Earth' and 'Blue Planet'..
Sigur Ros released Stendur æva in 202. It is a song from their orchestral album Odin's Raven Magic. Stendur Aeva means 'Stands Alive'. The instruments in this piece are a really unusual combination of sounds. Look out for the marimbas made from rough pieces of stone at the start of the pice. There are also two very different solo voices, a choir a brass section, as sting sections, keyboards....what else can you spot?
This video includes footage of Sigur Ros performing at an open air concert in 2006. Look out for the lead singer & guitarist, Jónsi, playing his electric guitar with a cello bow and singing in his falsetto voice.
This song was taken from the album "Takk" which means 'thanks'. Roughly translated the title of the song (Glósóli) means 'glowing sun'. The video consists of children dressed in old-fashioned Icelandic clothing, migrating towards a very characteristic cliff which is to be found in Reykjanes Peninsula in the SW of Iceland. The song culminates at the end when the children reach a large hill and the leader starts beating his drum rapidly. When the song climaxes, the children start to run full speed up the hill. It is then shown that the hill is in fact a cliff, ending at the ocean. When the children reach the edge, they jump off and swim through the air. NB LONGFLEET - DO NOT TRY THIS AT HOME - YOU CANNOT FLY!
OK, so strictly speaking this isn't by Sigur Ros! Jonsi is Sigur Ros' front man and has also released solo music. He wrote and performed two songs for the How To Train Your Dragon films - this one and 'Where No One Goes' from HTTYD2.
The physical geography of Iceland is incredibly dramatic and has influenced the music of Sigur Ros. Iceland is largely an arctic desert punctuated by mountains, glaciers, geysers, hot springs, volcanoes and waterfalls. Most of the vegetation and agricultural areas are in the lowlands close to the coastline. Iceland's most distinctive features are the glaciers that cover over 4,600 square miles. (The music in this video is not Sigur Ros - it is just on here to help you understand why the Icelandic landscapes inspire their music!)
DECEMBER: ELTON JOHN
For their traditional Christmas advert 2018, John Lewis & Partners worked with musical legend Elton John. He sings his power ballad "Your Song". The emotional two-minute video tracks John's road to stardom - from playing in pubs to sold out stadium shows.
Elton's second concert at London's Royal Festival Hall was an opportunity for him and his band to perform their newly-recorded album Honky Château in its entirety. This live debut of 'Rocket Man' two months before its release as the album's first single is striking in its freshness and its ability to nearly replicate the studio arrangement on stage.
"Candle in the Wind" came from the Live In Australia With The Melbourne Symphony Orchestra album. The video is from Elton's 1986 concert at the Sydney Entertainment Centre. The sound of applause is the audience responding to the orchestra lighting candles, unbeknownst to Elton.
"Circle of Life" is performed and composed by Elton John, with lyrics by Tim Rice. The song features in the iconic opening sequence of Walt Disney's The Lion King and this music video features alternative lyrics from the soundtrack version. It was also nominated for Best Song at the 1994 Academy Awards.
NOVEMBER: ETHYL SMYTH
As well as being a musician, Smyth was also a suffragette who devoted herself to the cause for women's rights for two years, giving up her music in order to focus on it completely. In 1911, her piece, "The March of The Women" became the anthem of the women's suffragette movement. The piece became a symbol of the movement and was sung not only at rallies but also in prisons where the women were on hunger strike. The Votes For Women newspaper described the song as 'at once a hymn and a call to battle'.
Radio 1 DJ Gemma Cairney traces the history of the women's movement in Britain and discovers how women won the vote. **Please note, this series was originally broadcast in 2013 and all information was correct at the time of recording.
The "Concerto for Violin and Horn" by Ethel Smyth, performed by concertmaster Juraj Cizmarovic and solo hornist Marcel Sobol with the WDR Funkhausorchester under the baton of its principal conductor Frank Strobel. Recorded live at the WDR Funkhaus Wallrafplatz on September 10, 2021.
This orchestral piece is in four movements. A movement in a piece of music s a bit like a chapter in a book.
00:00 - I. Allegro non troppo
14:27 - II. Scherzo: Allegro vivace - Allegro molto
20:37 - III. Allegretto grazioso - Molto vivace grazioso
26:21 - IV - Allegretto grazioso
Ethel Smyth's opera, "The Wreckers" was considered the most important English opera of the time. However, it was not until her 75th birthday in 1934, hat her work was celebrated at the Royal Albert Hall in front of the Queen. Heartbreakingly, at the moment of long-overdue recognition, Smyth was completely deaf and could hear neither her own music nor the cheering of the crowds.
Smyth's greatest influence was Johannes Brahms, a German romantic composer. In 1878, she was lucky enough to see him when he arrived in Leipzig to conduct his new symphony. The became friends and he greatly admired Smyth's compositions. She was forever inspired by his music. You may recognise the very famous melody of this piece by Brahms.
OCTOBER: NINA SIMONE
A fantastic bit of research from Edie in Year 4: Nina was a proud, young girl. When her mum was at church, Nina, unnoticed, climbed up the organ bench and learned to play “God Be With You Til We Meet Again”. She was three years old then. When she was five years old, her mother’s employer offered to pay for piano lessons and Nina started training to become a classical pianist. She was committed, hard working and hugely talented. At twelve, she gave her first concert. Her parents were sitting in the front row, but they were forced to sit at the back of the hall to make room for some white people who came in. Nina refused to start playing until her parents were seated at the front. Nina poured passion and pride into her music, and she could not stand racism. She wanted black people to be free, be proud, to embrace their talents and their passions free of judgement. That’s why she wrote songs like “Brown Baby” and Young, Gifted and Black”. Nina Simone knew how racism hurt black people and she wanted them to find strength in her songs. “The worst thing about that kind of prejudice,” she said, “is that while you feel hurt and angry and all the rest of it, it feeds your self doubt. You start thinking perhaps I am not good enough.” Nina decided to cultivate her talent, rather than her fear and eventually she became one of the most famous jazz singers in the world.
This is most definitely in Miss Wright's top 5 songs! Enjoy the beautiful acapella vocal at the beginning and then the full, rich sounds of the band when they play their iconic opening notes. How many different instruments can you hear? Originally written for the 1964 musical "The Roar Of The Greasepaint-The Smell Of The Crowd" it has since been covered by many artists, including Muse, Sammy Davis Jr., Bobby Darin, Traffic, Michael Bublé, The Pussycat Dolls, George Michael, John Barrowman, John Coltrane, Toše Proeski, Frank Sinatra Jr., and Adam Lambert. ENJOY THIS!
Originally recorded by Nina Simone in 1957, this song made a big come back in 1987 when it was used in an advert. This wonderful animation was also made in 1987. While you're enjoying the two cool cats, keep an eye out for the footage of the piano the snare drum and the double bass.
Nina Simone's greatest influence was classical composer, Johann Sebastian Bach. Bach was a German composer who lived from 1685 - 1750. Nina's musical style fused gospel and pop with classical music along with her expressive vocals. "Once I understood Bach's music, I wanted to be a concert pianist. Bach made me dedicate my life to music." In this song, you can see the evidence of her training as a classical pianist. She was a truly talented and wonderful musician!
You might recognise this song because it was written by George Harrison! This is Nina Simone's version - how do you think it compares to the Beatle's original?
Nina Simone playing live in London, 1968. ‘I Got Life’ is a real celebration - there are always reasons to choose the positive side of life, no matter how bad things seem or how difficult the way ahead looks. Nina Simone’s exuberant response to adversity brings to mind the words of poet Maya Angelou, another civil rights activist:
‘My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humour, and some style.’
This song reminds us that music has the power to do so much more than just entertain us. This is a powerful protest song about all the acts of violence and oppression against Black communities in the segregated South of America. “It was my first civil rights song,” she later recalled, “and it erupted out of me quicker than I could write it down.”
SEPTEMBER: THE BEATLES
'I Want to Hold Your Hand' was the first Beatles' record to top both the UK and the US charts. It was also their first to be recorded on a 4-track, as opposed to the usual 2-track, tape machine.
How many different instruments can you hear in this one?
We all need a little bit of help sometimes!
You might recognise this song from 'Bee Movie'. Quite a few musicians have covered it. Miss Wright's favourite cover version is by Nina Simone.
Hey Jude topped the charts in Britain for two weeks and for 9 weeks in America, where it became The Beatles longest-running No.1 in the US singles chart as well as the single with the longest running time. I think the Beatles were being a little bit silly at the start of this video but it is nice to see them doing a live performance with an audience.
Ringo Starr and Paul McCartney of The Beatles perform "With A Little Help From My Friends" with special guests at the 2015 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Ceremony. You can find other recordings of the original Beatles version on youtube but it's nice to see the two surviving Beatles performing together and also to see all the instruments that were in this song!
Unfortunately not the ones with chocolate chips.
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At a glance.
- Lilith enters the ransomware game.
- ChromeLoader makes a fresh appearance.
- An overview of the cyber phase of Russia's hybrid war.
- Smartphones as sources of targeting information.
- A guilty verdict in a high-profile CIA leak case.
Lilith enters the ransomware game.
Researchers at Cyble describe a new ransomware operation, "Lilith," and BleepingComputer reports that the group not only operates a new strain of malware, but that it's already posted the first victim to its double-extortion dump site. Cyble notes, "Throughout 2021 and 2022, we have observed record levels of ransomware activity. While notable examples of this are rebrands of existing groups, newer groups like LILITH, RedAlert, and 0mega are also proving to be potent threats."
ChromeLoader makes a fresh appearance.
Palo Alto Networks' Unit 42 describes new variants of the ChromeLoader malware now making their appearance in the wild. "This malware is used for hijacking victims’ browser searches and presenting advertisements," the researchers write, "two actions that do not cause serious damage or leak highly sensitive data. However, based on the wide distribution the attackers gained in such a short time, they were able to inflict heavier damage than the damage inflicted by the two primary functions of the Chrome Extension." The extension serves as adware and as an information stealer, pulling in the victim's browser searchers.
The gang using ChromeLoader seems to have clear ideas about what it's up to. Unit 42 writes:
"Additionally, the authors were quite organized, labeling their different malware versions and using similar techniques throughout their attack routines. This probably made their lives easier while developing their attack framework and maintaining their attack chains, but unintentionally, this also made the investigation process significantly easier. In fact, it improved the research ability so much that we were able to detect two new versions of this malware – the first one and the latest, which have never been linked to this malware family before. Finally, this attack chain demonstrates two rising trends among malware authors that security products and even common users should be aware of – the use of ISO (and DMG) files and the use of browser extensions."
Honda acknowledges that Rolling-PWN is real (but says it's not as serious as some think).
Honda has acknowledged, SecurityWeek reports, that the Rolling-PWN proof-of-concept does indeed work against the carmaker's remote keyless system. It is in fact possible for someone to unlock the car and even start it. But, Honda says, they couldn't just drive the car away, since that requires the key fob to be present. The Record quotes Honda's statement: "“However, while it is technically possible, we want to reassure our customers that this particular kind of attack, which requires continuous close-proximity signal capture of multiple sequential RF transmissions, cannot be used to drive the vehicle away.” The 2022 and 2023 models are said to be proof against Rolling-PWN, and Honda is making other security upgrades to mitigate the vulnerability.
An overview of the cyber phase of Russia's hybrid war.
The State Service for Special Communications and Information Protection of Ukraine (SSSCIP) has issued a report on the current state of the cyber phases of Russia's war as they unfolded during the second quarter of the year. It sees Russia as concentrating on, first, espionage, second, network disruption, third, data wiping, and fourth, disinformation. Of these four, the network disruption and disinformation have come to represent a relatively greater fraction of Russian cyber operations. "Comparing to the first quarter of 2022, the number of critical IS events originating from Russian IP addresses decreased by 8.5 times. This is primarily due to the fact that providers of electronic communication networks and/or services that provide access to the Internet blocked IP addresses used by the Russian federation." The SSSCIP considers the nominal hacktivists who've been recently active as simple front groups for the Russian intelligence services. "By attribution, the absolute majority of registered cyber incidents is related to hacker groups funded by the Russian federation government. In particular, these are UAC-0082/UAC-0113 (related to Sandworm), UAC-0010 (Gamaredon) and others, mentioned in the report. In the second quarter of 2022, the main targets of hackers from the Russian federation were the Ukrainian mass media, the government and local authorities sectors. Most information security events can be associated with APT groups and hacktivists activities."
Smartphones as sources of targeting information.
Traditionally targeting cells distinguish between "targets" (something sufficiently identified and located to be hit with an attack) and "target indicators" (information that provides a lead that may, with further investigation, be developed into a target). Sometimes the process is quick (as it might be with data from weapons-locating radar), at other times protracted (as it might be with spot reports from the field). The commodification and ubiquity of smartphones, on the battlefield and elsewhere, have not only given armies a new operational security challenge, but they've also provided targeting cells with a wealth of battlefield information that can develop targets with a hitherto unprecedented immediacy. An analysis Mike Fong, CEO of Privoro, published in HelpNetSecurity explains the risks and opportunities the smartphone presents on the battlefield:
"Of all the signals given off by smartphones in the normal course of operation, location data is perhaps the most valuable during battle. Unlike captured conversations or call metadata, location data is actionable immediately. Location data can reveal troop movements, supply routes and even daily routines. A cluster of troops in a given location may signal an important location. Aggregated location data can also reveal associations between different groups.
"The obvious risk to soldiers is that their location data can be used by the enemy to direct targeted attacks against them. Notably, it has been reported that a Russian general and his staff were killed in an airstrike in the early weeks of the invasion after his phone call was intercepted and geolocated by the Ukrainians."
It's worth noting that targeting a general's smartphone is a far more discriminating way of war than designating a city for destruction.
Thus monitoring phones can yield not only intelligence, but targets. Fong's conclusion is that how an army handles smartphones and the data they throw off can be a difference-maker on the battlefield: "Smartphones are so ubiquitous that their presence on the battlefield is inevitable, even when they’ve been prohibited or otherwise discouraged from use due to lethal consequences. But each location ping gives the enemy another signal that may ultimately culminate in a targeted missile strike or an improved defensive posture. The side that can best fight this information battle very likely has the upper hand in winning the war."
The CyberWire's continuing coverage of the unfolding crisis in Ukraine may be found here.
A guilty verdict in a high-profile CIA leak case.
The second trial of Joshua Schulte has ended in a guilty verdict. Mr. Schulte, a former CIA employee, was arrested after WikiLeaks' 2017 disclosure of the "Vault 7" classified documents that outlined Langley's methods of penetrating networks operated by its intelligence targets, the New York Times reports. His first trial had resulted in convictions for contempt of court and lying to Federal investigators, but the jury had been unable to reach a verdict on the more serious charges of which he has now been convicted. The US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, who prosecuted Mr. Schulte, offered a brief statement on the outcome of the trial:
"Joshua Adam Schulte was a CIA programmer with access to some of the country’s most valuable intelligence-gathering cyber tools used to battle terrorist organizations and other malign influences around the globe. When Schulte began to harbor resentment toward the CIA, he covertly collected those tools and provided them to WikiLeaks, making some of our most critical intelligence tools known to the public – and therefore, our adversaries. Moreover, Schulte was aware that the collateral damage of his retribution could pose an extraordinary threat to this nation if made public, rendering them essentially useless, having a devastating effect on our intelligence community by providing critical intelligence to those who wish to do us harm. Today, Schulte has been convicted for one of the most brazen and damaging acts of espionage in American history."


Absolute Radio is a British National radio station from London, England. It was founded in 30 April 1993. This channel owned by Bauer Radio Group and broadcasts mainly in Adult Contemporary music format. 2 309 000 listeners listen to this radio station weekly.
"Real Music Matters"
Format: adult contemporary music.
Frequency: DAB: 11D/12A Digital One (UK); 12C London; Freesat: 724; Freeview: 727; Sky (UK only): 0107; Virgin Media: 915.
Owner: Bauer Radio.
First air date: 30 April 1993.


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Crisp pastry stuffed with seasoned potatoes and peas.
A delicious combination of appetizers - vegetable pakoras, samosa, seekh kabab and murg tikka.
Chicken morsels marinated in basil, coriander, cream cheese and pickle seasoning
Lamb patties with cardamom, coriander and nutmeg.
Savory vegetable fritters.
Tangy crispy okra.
(an all-time favorite)Unleavened bread filled with minced chicken tikka and nuts baked in tandoor.
Succulent shrimp, flavored with garlic, mustard seeds and curry leaves.
Flour puffs stuffed with potatoes, chickpeas, topped with tamarind sauce, mint sauce and seasoning. ...
A melange of assorted crisps and noddles, smothered in sweet and sour hot chutneys
Potato cakes served with special chutney flavored with curry leaf.
Samosas split open and covered with spicy chickpeas, minced onion, cilantro, yogurt and tamarind sau...
Leavened bread of super fine flour baked in tandoor, served piping hot.
Leavened bread of super fine flour with garlic baked in a clay oven
Round shaped whole wheat bread baked in tandoor, served piping hot.
Multi-layered flour bread coked with butter.
Unleavened layered whole wheat bread stuffed with potatoes and topped with melted butter.
Whole wheat griddle bread stuffed with mint.
Super fine flour bread stuffed with onion and baked in our charcoal oven.
Leavened bread filled with goat cheese flavored with onion and chilies.
Super fine flour bread stuffed with minced meat and baked in a clay oven.
A crisp lentil wafer flavored with mild spices.
Whipped yogurt with chopped cucumber and tomatoes, flavored with fresh mint.
A refreshing yogurt shake with a touch of rose water. Your choice of sweet, salted, or plain.
Mango flavor yogurt shake.
Sweet and mildly hot sliced mango in herbs.
Pickled mixed vegetable
Punjabi style spring chicken marinated in yogurt, freshly ground mild spices and lemon juice, cooked...
Tender boneless pieces of chicken subtly flavored with mild spices and barbecued on a skewer in tandoor.
Boneless tender chicken marinated with yogurt and ginger, roasted in our clay oven.
Creamy chicken supreme marinated in mild spices, roasted in a clay oven
Chicken pieces marinated in a pickle seasoning enough to tickle your palate
Marinated lamb chops, broiled to perfection.
Minced lamb with aromatic herbs wrapped around a skewer blend and roasted in a clay oven
Tender juicy leg of lamb cubes marinated in a delicate blend of herbs and spices, broiled to perfect...
King size shrimp, ginger, garlic, lightly seasoned with fenugreek seeds and grilled in tandoor.
With ground black pepper, mustard seed and garlic.
Assorted delicacies from our charcoal fired tandoor
Tender pieces of homemade cheese subtly flavored with mild spices and barbecued on a skewer in tandoor.
Mixed vegetables and cottage cheese balls served in a mild butter sauce.
Homemade cheese with green peas cooked in a special blend of spices.
Fresh homemade cheese folded into creamy tomato sauce.
Fresh spinach and cottage cheese cooked with fresh mild spices.
Cubes of homemade fried cheese sauteed with ginger, Kashmiri chillies cooked with spices in a work.
Scrambled homemade cheese with onion, tomatoes and spices
A spicy Goan specialty, mixed vegetables, potatoes, ginger and dry red chilies in a hot tangy sauce.
Mixed vegetable fritters cooked in chickpeas flour and seasoned with tamarind.
Spinach, cauliflower, ground coriander, fenugreek and garlic.
Mustard Greens and spices such as ginger and garlic.
Okra sauteed with browned onions, tomatoes and dried mango.
Cauliflower and potatoes cooked in delicate spices.
Whole eggplant, baked over an open flame, mashed and seasoned with herbs and sauteed onions.
Nine garden fresh vegetables gently cooked in mild spices and cream, sprinkled with nuts.
Potatoes cooked with fresh tomatoes, coriander leaves and ginger with a sprinkle of roasted cumin.
Mixed vegetables cooked in a base of tomato sauce spiked up with green chilies, ginger, onions.
Fenugreek leaves and green peas in rich creamy curry.
Chick peas and diced potatoes cooked in the popular North Indian style.
Lentils submerged over a low flame, laced with cream delicately flavored with spices and fried in bu...
Gujarati-style yellow lentils.
Vegetable pakoras, soup, tandoori chicken, seekh kabab, murg tikka, lamb pasanda, vegetables, rice a...
Shrimp soup, fish tikka, tandoori methi shrimp, shrimp malai masala, vegetables, rice and naan.
A taste adventure of a variety of vegetarian dishes freshly cooked with rice, naan, and served on a ...
Tender boneless chicken pieces broiled in “tandoor” submerged in a butter sauce, enriched with green spices and tomatoes.
Chicken cooked in green chilies and ginger.
Cubes of Chicken garnished with fresh herbs and spices cooked in Kadai.
Chicken on the bone, tomatoes, ginger and fresh coriander.
Chicken pieces cooked in a mild sauce yogurt and fresh coriander.
Diced chicken tandoori style, cooked with spinach, fenugreek and coriander.
Chicken cooked in pickled gravy sautéed with fenugreek and herbs.
Highly spiced chicken cooked in a tangy, sharp onion and tomato gravy.
Very hot specialty of Kerala’s Baghdadi Jews. This dish is flavored with fiery green chilies and sour tamarind.
Tender morsels of lamb cooked in an onion sauce with yogurt, almonds, cream and a unique blend of sp...
Boneless pieces of lamb cooked in cream and mild spices.
Highly spiced lamb cooked in a tangy, sharp onion and tomato gravy.
Lamb cooked with fresh spinach, sauteed with tomatoes, onions, and mushrooms.
Juicy leg of lamb cubes roasted in a clay oven and cooked with tomatoes, onions, ginger and garlic.
Succulent pieces of baby goat with bone cooked in onion and tomato sauce with a touch of garlic and ...
Highly spiced goat cooked in a tangy, sharp onion and tomato gravy.
Goat cooked with fresh spinach, sauteed with tomatoes, onions, and mushrooms.
Tiger shrimp poached gently in a coconut and lime masala tempered with mustard seeds and aromatic curry leaves.
Shrimp cooked in herbs and spices with a touch of garlic and ginger.
Shrimp simmered in spinach and light seasonings.
Succulent pieces of fish made with garlic, a hint of ginger and enriched with a fresh tomato and oni...
Long grain basmati rice cooked with saffron and peas.
Long grain basmati rice cooked with fresh vegetables and saffron sprinkled with raisins and nuts.
Long grain basmati rice flavored with saffron and cooked with chicken in a delicate blend of exotic ...
Long grain basmati rice flavored with saffron and cooked with lamb in a delicate blend of exotic spi...
Long grain basmati rice flavored with saffron and cooked with goat in a delicate blend of exotic spi...
Long grain basmati rice cooked with shrimp and saffron sprinkled with raisins and nuts.
Homemade cottage cheese patties in sweetened milk and flavored with rose water.
Juicy fried cheese ball dipped in honey syrup.
Caramelized grated carrots studded with pistachios and served with whipped cream.
Cardamom and honey-flavored rice pudding garnished with nuts.
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GoNetwork Price Tops $0.0060 (GOT)
GoNetwork (CURRENCY:GOT) traded 21.6% lower against the dollar during the 1-day period ending at 0:00 AM Eastern on February 14th. GoNetwork has a market capitalization of $428,960.00 and approximately $928,724.00 worth of GoNetwork was traded on exchanges in the last day. One GoNetwork token can now be bought for $0.0060 or 0.00000058 BTC on major cryptocurrency exchanges including Bilaxy, CoinBene, Hotbit and BitForex. Over the last seven days, GoNetwork has traded 5.9% lower against the dollar.
Here’s how other cryptocurrencies have performed over the last day:
- Cosmos (ATOM) traded up 2.5% against the dollar and now trades at $5.05 or 0.00049174 BTC.
- GAPS (GAP) traded 0.7% higher against the dollar and now trades at $7.02 or 0.00068332 BTC.
- Function X (FX) traded down 11.4% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0988 or 0.00000963 BTC.
- EDC Blockchain (EDC) traded up 25.5% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0051 or 0.00000050 BTC.
- SaluS (SLS) traded 1.1% lower against the dollar and now trades at $8.16 or 0.00079598 BTC.
- Wrapped Bitcoin (WBTC) traded down 0.4% against the dollar and now trades at $10,318.09 or 1.00607917 BTC.
- Nectar (NEC) traded down 0.6% against the dollar and now trades at $0.0696 or 0.00000678 BTC.
- LuckChain (BASH) traded flat against the dollar and now trades at $0.0041 or 0.00000061 BTC.
- ECC (ECC) traded 0.8% higher against the dollar and now trades at $0.0001 or 0.00000001 BTC.
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Cider is the new craft beer, or at least you might think so with the recent boom in cider makers these last few years, a trend which is not only increasing the quantity of cider on the market but also the quality and creativity of it. Here in Bend alone we have four cideries (Red Tank, Atlas, Far Afield, and Rimrock) and there are many more opened or opening in Oregon in Portland, the Willamette Valley, and elsewhere. (I don’t have a count, yet, of how many cideries are in the state, but I’d definitely be curious in those numbers.)
And in fact June is a big month for Oregon cider, as we have two big events taking place this month: Oregon Cider Week, which takes place June 18 through 28; and Cider Summit Portland, taking place June 19 and 20 as a signature event of the Week. These aren’t new events either—I’m just a bit behind the times on cider coverage! In fact it’s the fourth anniversary of Oregon Cider Week and the fifth of Cider Summit Portland.
There are in fact quite a few events taking place during Oregon Cider Week, and they make it easy to submit your own if you are hosting an event. Most of the events currently listed are taking place in Portland, with a few elsewhere—I’d love to see other events across the state on that page.
For instance, I know McMenamins is planning on celebrating the Week, with specials and a dinner event; their PR folks told me:
For just $5 a glass, McMenamins offers their Edgefield Cider in original apple and seasonal cherry at all locations in Oregon. To kick things off with panache, they’re hosting a Kennedy School Cider Dinner on Thursday, June 18, where guests can enjoy Executive Chef Chris Lawrence’s sumptuous menu paired with ciders, such as a pecan, pear & blue cheese salad with Edgefield Pomegranate Cider. [$75 per person, menu details here.]
Kennedy School is not the only location that will be aptly filled with appleheads, Tavern & Pool recently established a cider bar upstairs, making it Northwest Portland’s only cider bar. With four rotating guest ciders on tap and two Edgefield ciders, Tavern & Pool will give guests $1 off a pint of their choice during Cider Week. To give you a glimpse, here are the guest cider taps: Finnriver Fire Barrel; Foxtail Apfelwein German Cider; Anthem Cherry Cider; and Crispin Pacific Pear Cider. Whichever McMenamins gathering place folks end up in, they’ll be able to get their Oregon Cider Week stamp for their Passport!
The Cider Summit is the largest cider festival in the region (it moves around from city to city) and this year’s Portland event sound fantastic:
SBS Imports and the Seattle Beer Collective are pleased to announce the return of Cider Summit NW Festival to Portland, OR. The fifth annual event will take placeFriday, June 19 from 2p-8p and Saturday, June 20 from 12n-6p. Cider Summit will be returning to its new home in the Pearl District – The Fields Neighborhood Park at NW 10th/Overton. The event is presented by World Foods & Bushwhacker Cider.
This will be the 15th Cider Summit produced by SBS & Seattle Beer Collective, having launched the concept in Seattle in September 2010 and expanding to Portland, Chicago, and most recently San Francisco. This year’s event will feature over 150 ciders from producers around the country and around the world including regional favorites and international classics. The owners and cidermakers will be on hand to inform and guide guests through the samplings which will be available in 4-ounce tasting portions in a special 5th anniversary souvenir festival glass.
A brand new feature at the 2015 event will be the Fruit Cider Challenge sponsored by Oregon Fruit Products. Several of our participating cideries will brew pilot batches specifically for the event. Consumers will vote for their favorite during the festival with the winner of the first annual Fruit Cider Challenge announced on Monday, June 22.
I really like the idea of the Fruit Cider Challenge and I’d be very interested in the resulting ciders (there will be 14 of them). And for number in general, the info sheet I’ve seen indicates there are expected to be 190+ ciders from 49 producers, who come from seven states and six countries. (102 are from Oregon, and 37 from Washington.)
Tickets cost $30 in advance and $35 (cash only) at the door and are available online as well as a number of sponsoring physical locations a bottle shops (see the page for details where). The admission fee includes gets you a fifth anniversary souvenir tasting glass, eight tasting tickets, and a $1 donation to the event beneficiary (the Cascade Blues Association). You can get additional tasting tickets for $2 per ticket.


Measuring and adjusting splines?
Does anyone know of any existing script or the math to adjust the size of a circular-like spline to have a user specified circumference? I want the user to type a length in and then adjust the size of the spline so it adjusts to that length but keeps its shape.
Does anyone know how to properly measure the length of a spline? Right now I measure it and I get a decimal number back which is useful for comparing against another spline, but it doesn't seem to be in max world units. I know it's 30-40 inches long but it's returning a 0'0.06" when I try to format the values using the units commands.


The RDNO is committed to providing safe and clean drinking water; however, once the water is in the pipes we can't always protect water from backflow or cross connection contamination. To help ensure water remains clean and uncontaminated right to your tap, we have implemented a Cross Connection Control (CCC) Program.
A Cross Connection Control Program is a requirement specified by the Provincial government through the Interior Health Authority (IHA) as a condition of the Water Utility’s Permit to Operate. It also helps RDNO-GVW meet the requirements of the BC Drinking Water Protection Act and Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines.
Devices used to protect the water system from backflow contamination must be tested annually to meet CCC requirements. Agricultural water users must have a Certified Backflow Tester perform a backflow preventer test within 30 days of the start of irrigation turn-on to avoid having their water turned off. If a test report is not received by Greater Vernon Water, the water service will be turned off until it is submitted. An Operator Service Fee of $65 will apply to have your water service turned back on. For a list of Certified Backflow Testers, see the Testing & Maintenance Requirements section below.
Backflow Assembly Test Reports can now also be submitted through FAST Tester. As of January 1, 2023, a data entry fee will apply to Backflow Assembly Test Reports submitted by email or paper copy. For more information about submitting test reports - click here.
Information about FAST Tester can be found at: www.fastbfp.ca.


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FRONTIER BACK TO KHYBER!
The proud Sikh in East Punjab cried in despair when he was asked to apply for visa to visit the “Janmasthan” of Guru Nanak Dev ji that lay other side of Wagah.
He had read history that once there was a powerful Sikh Kingdom right up to Khyber Pass.
He was also acutely aware of the let down by the MAJORITY community that failed to hang Nehru & Gandhi when they collapsed instead of standing up to the intolerant, murderous, separatist bullies.
He recalled the demoralised pseudo-secular MAJORITY community tuck their tails between the legs and run away from Dhaka, Gilgit and Lahore, leaving all the mandirs and gurdwaras behind.
So he came to the conclusion, “Khalistan because there is Pakistan!” But his far seeing dad cautioned him.
“NO son, NO Khalistan! You are needed to encourage the MAJORITY community and lead them in the struggle to smash “Pakistan” that is as offensive to us as it is to the MAJORITY community.
“We must look to the FUTURE and save our energies to take the capital of Punjab back from pseudo-secular Nehru’s “Union Territory” of Chandigarh to historic LAHORE, the seat of powerful Maharaja Ranjit Singh!
“None will need to apply to our former FELLOW INDIANS for visa or permission to visit our holy gurdwaras in West Punjab!”
The proud Sikh agreed. So did all the DEMORALISED “SLEEPY” MAJORITY COMMUNITY that suddenly recalled QUETTA, KARACHI AND DHAKA- and the “Jauhars”, too, that had been deleted from history books by dishonest historians. (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jauhar)
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Your Prep Sports
SOLON – For most wrestlers chasing a state title the run toward a championship begins on Thursday at Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines.
For the third consecutive year the championship drive will start a day early for Solon and that’s just the way the Spartans like it.
After going more than 15 years between state dual appearances Solon will make its third consecutive appearance at the state dual meet on Thursday when it faces No. 20 Independence in a 2A quarterfinal at 9 a.m.
The three consecutive state dual appearances isn’t a streak the Spartan seniors take lightly.
“It’s starting to become a tradition here,” Solon senior Zack Bevans said. “It’s good to see all the banners for state duals in the wrestling room and know that we are a part of that. It’s something we definitely had as a high goal.”
With the regional dual meets positioned during the week of the district meet and the state duals concluding less than 24 hours before the opening of the traditional tournament not every team puts an emphasis on the dual season.
At Solon qualifying for the state dual meet and chasing a dual title is a goal every year.
“The duals are a blast, we look forward to that almost as much as individual districts,” senior Andy Brokaw said. “Everyone gets to go so honestly duals can be more fun than tournaments because the whole team is involved. It’s a great exciting event.”
Solon finished runner-up at the state dual meet two years ago in its first appearance since 2001.
Last year the Spartans went 1-2 on its way to a sixth-place finish.
Second-ranked Solon comes to Des Moines a day early this year ready to chase another title.
“I think they have seen the success we’ve had at duals and know what it’s about the past couple of years and they see it as a pretty big thing,” Solon coach Blake Williams said. “It’s become a goal for them and obviously they are excited to do well on Wednesday.”
Solon is one of three WAMAC teams in the Class 2A field and has experience with both of their conference opponents this season.
The Spartans defeated Independence 45-24 at the South Tama Dual Tournament in December and fell to top-ranked West Delaware 51-18 in a WAMAC dual in Manchester on December 6.
With a win over Independence the Spartans would face the winner of Prairie City-Monroe and Osage with West Delaware likely waiting in the championship match.
Solon would need to be at its best to close the gap in a rematch with West Delaware but would like to have that chance.
“This means a lot to us,” Solon senior Mike Hoyle said. “The team atmosphere is a big thing here and that’s what we like so much about these days is it takes the whole team.”
No. 1 West Delaware vs. No. 7 Sergeant Bluff-Luton
No. 4 Davenport Assumption vs. No. 10 Crestwood
No. 2 Solon vs. No. 20 Independence
No. 9 Osage vs. No. 12 Prairie City-Monroe
West Delaware/Sergeant Bluff-Luton winner vs. Davenport Assumption/Crestwood winner
Solon/Independence winner vs. Osage/Prairie City-Monroe winner


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The “Underground” Build-Your-Own Silencer DVD
Here’s just a sample of what you’ll discover inside this video course:.
*** How To Make Sure You’re Following All The Laws And Building Your Silencer Legally…. Everything you should know about how to build and own your own silencers according to Federal laws…
I’m not a lawyer, and this is not legal advice, but I will tell you what I know and exactly what lawyers to contact if you have any questions to do your own research.
You absolutely MUST know this information to keep yourself out of hot water!
*** The secrets of using a “NFA Gun Trust” to own your own silencers – so that you reduce your legal risks and to make life easier for yourself (plus any friends or family you want to let use your silencers!)
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First, I show you how to build your own professional looking, military-grade silencer with the best parts possible (titanium and stainless steel). Plus, how to make it so that it fits today’s most popular “quick attach” muzzle device products.
*** The SECRET to making ONE silencer that you can use on multiple different rifles, of multiple different calibers. This one tip alone could save you thousands of bucks outfitting your entire safe full of guns!
For example, the titanium silencer that I built, can be used on both my .308 AR-10 style rifle, and also my AR-15 in .223/5.56, and my rifles chambered in 7.62×39… Even better, in the future, I could use this same silencer on even MORE calibers – 6.5mm, 6.8mm, 7mm, .300 Blackout, and more.
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In fact, 42 states now recognize your American right to own a silencer as shown in the graphic below:
* Information comes from the American Suppressor Association and is no substitute for your own legal research.
And in most of these states that allow you to own a silencer, it’s even legal for you to hunt using a silencer too…
That means there’s why more states that ALLOW you to own a silencer, than there are states that ban it.
You should do your own research, but according to Federal laws, all you need to own a silencer is:
- Be at least 21 years old
2. Be a resident of the United States, and live in one of the 42 states that allows silencer ownership
3. Be legally eligible to purchase a firearm
4. Pay a one-time $200 transfer tax for a tax stamp from the ATF
And you can build and own your own silencer too. If you have any questions about the laws governing your ability to build or own a silencer, you should contact an attorney with your questions.


A delegation of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP), comprising state president Tulsi Dass Langeh and state general secretary Rakesh Wazir met the National Highway Authority of India (NHAI) project director RP Singh and apprised him of problems faced by people of the areas through which the highway is passing.
Various grievances of the villagers, such as the linking of old village roads with the highway, adopting equal yardsticks for barricading, cuts on the highway, service roads, and ways to commercial establishment etc were put forth in the meeting.
The leaders complained that while erecting barricades, different yardsticks have been adopted at areas like Chadwal, Bari Brahmana, Kunjawani, Channi Himmat, Sidhra, Jagti, Suketar and other areas which need to be removed immediately.
"At many places, the service roads made do not match with the plans of the NHAI and needs to be checked and corrected," said a member of the delegation.
They further apprised Singh that areas recommended by the Jammu deputy commissioner for cuts on the highway were ignored. The delegation requested that all those cuts be provided at the earliest because "people are facing lot of problems in their absence".
The project director gave on the spot directions for implementation of most of the items, and assured to redress the rest of the issues raised by the delegation at the earliest.


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No matter the season, you can never have too many blankets at the cottage. Wrapped around you in winter or slung over the back of the couch in summer, they are a way to add colour, texture, and character to your cottage decor.
For this reason, I am a sucker for buying them. Last week, I fell in love with Red Dot blankets, made in Canada by Montreal-based artist Aline Gilmore. Gilmore, an avid canoeist who has paddled all over cottage country, grew up going to a cabin on Lake Tremblant, and draws inspiration for these “blanket quilts” from the landscapes there. “I love the boldness of colour at the lake, especially in the fall,” she says. “The sky can be so grey, and then there is this pop of bright colour.”
The design of these blankets echoes that familiar cottage view, with vibrant red dots included in each piece. All of her blankets are handmade using 100 per cent wool fabric ends sourced from a mill on the east coast. Each Red Dot blanket is a unique piece of art.
$285 for a 46 by 69 inch blanket, custom sizes available. For more, visit alinegilmore.com.

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Bear, Otter, and the Kid survived last summer with their hearts and souls intact. They've moved into the Green Monstrosity, and Bear is finally able to admit his love for the man who saved him from himself.
But that's not the end of their story. How could it be?
The boys find that life doesn't stop just because they got their happily ever after. There's still the custody battle for the Kid. The return of Otter's parents. A first trip to a gay bar. The Kid goes to therapy, and Mrs. Paquinn decides that Bigfoot is real. Anna and Creed do... well, whatever it is Anna and Creed do. There are newfound jealousies, the return of old enemies, bad poetry, and misanthropic seagulls. And through it all, Bear struggles to understand his mother's abandonment of him and his brother, only to delve deeper into their shared past. What he finds there will alter their lives forever and help him realize what it'll take to become who they're supposed to be.
Family is not always defined by blood. It's defined by those who make us whole—those who make us who we are.

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Once considered as only the Derby’s little sister, the Oaks has grown up into one of the most important American stakes for female runners while Oaks Day has evolved into a major event attracting six figure crowds. The Oaks now outdraws the Belmont Stakes, the Travers Stakes and the Breeders’ Cup, even when the championship races are held at Churchill.
Then there is the matter of the eight figure handles year in and out on Oaks Day.
Last year, a record crowd of 110,122, the third highest of all time, was on track and the handle set a new mark with $12.1 million bet on track with $37.5 coming through the windows from all sources on the 12-race card. The handle was up 4.2% from 2010, which also set Oaks Day on-track and all sources wagering records. By the way, the country is still mired in the economic downturn.
Those numbers indicate there is some serious Girl Power going on.
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association, Churchill Downs Inc., and other industry powerhouses recognize the value in marketing, promoting, publicizing, and televising the Oaks. The race and its build-up will be shown in the mainstream media live on the NBC Sports Network this year when in very recent memory it was relegated to the obscure Bravo Channel.
Just listen to Stephen Panus, the vice president of communications for the NTRA, with whom this space traded emails while he was en route to Louisville on Thursday afternoon.
“NTRA and TJC's (The Jockey Club) joint initiative of America's Best Racing (ABR), via
followhorseracing.com, is committed to promoting the best horses, races, jockeys, tracks, trainers and owners. And, the KY Oaks represents one of America's Best races with top jockeys like Rosie Napravnik (vying to become first woman to win the Oaks), Javier Castellano, and Joe Talamo, among others, competing for the coveted trophy aboard the best fillies,” wrote Panus.
“It will be televised by NBC-SN and we are promoting it on social media as well as traditional media pitches. Both Rosie and Joe blog for ABR and give fans a unique insider/behind the scenes perspective. Whether you are a dedicated fan of horse racing or a new and curious fan looking to learn more about our sport, the KY Oaks is a must-see, tune-in-to-watch race.”
So that leads us to ponder the question again. Since the 1 1/8 mile Kentucky Oaks can stand in her own six-inch stilettos, why not make her the first race in the Fillies Triple Tiara?
I know the answer. Believe me, I know.
Thoroughbred racing in America is steeped in tradition, and the Triple Tiara has consisted of three stakes in New York since it was created in 1957. While it has undergone changes over the years, the trio of races have been run nowhere other than Belmont and Saratoga. Now the three legs are the Acorn at 1 mile, the Coaching Club American Oaks at 1 1/8 mile, and the Alabama at the American Classic distance of 1 ¼ mile.
Doesn’t a Triple Tiara that is hand-fasted with the Triple Crown make more sense? Think Oaks/ Derby, Black-Eyed Susan/Preakness, and Acorn/Belmont. Then fantasize about the national spotlight and buzz it would bring to the Sports of Kings, which incidentally, is no longer one of America’s top three sports (with boxing and baseball) as it was back in the Fifties.
“The Oaks, Black-eyed Susan and Acorn - are all major races that ABR will market and promote. The Girl Power movement in horse racing has produced 3 consecutive Horses of the Year and shows no signs of letting up. At ABR, we embrace and celebrate the best, no matter gender. Here's hoping the fans get to see more fillies race vs. the boys; they've proven they can hold their own,” Panus wrote.
Promoting the Big Three races restricted to 3yo fillies on each day before the Triple Crown races is one thing. Officially weaving them together into a bona fide Triple Crown for Fillies is quite another.
Over time there have been petitions from owners and trainers and proposals from influential media and fans to do exactly that. With no disrespect to New York racing, the Triple Tiara is a lovely set of grade 1 races in the summer but unless you have a horse in one of the legs or work for NYRA, do you genuinely care about it?
Of course you don’t. Hardly anyone else does either.
Granted, the eight fillies- Dark Mirage, Shuvee, Chris Evert, Ruffian, Davona Dale, Mom’s Command, Open Mind and Sky Beauty- who won the Triple Tiara are all deservedly in the National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame. But in the general public’s perception they don’t have anywhere near the name recognition, let alone the cache’, of the 11 male Triple Crown winners.
Now is the time to capitalize on the prestige and power of the Kentucky Oaks and capture the imagination. She’s been around since 1875 and is long overdue for her makeover into the first leg in a legitimate Triple Tiara that can be married- and marketed- to the Triple Crown.
This is a national marketing, publicity and promotional opportunity gift-wrapped and sitting on a silver platter. And it’s one that this sport can no longer afford to miss.
In this year’s Oaks I’m picking Grace Hall, Broadway Alibi and Jemima’s Pearl. Who do you like?


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Already 5 release deep into their journey they have already welcomed Unit, Zorum, Costin Rp and now they welcome DK to the fold for their debut on the label with the 3 track ‘Be Good To You’ EP.
As you might expect from Isla Records and 2Vilas this EP is a deep slab of atmospheric groovey minimal house and it is the remix from Xandru of lead track ‘Good To You’ on B1 that has us reloading every time. Where the original on A1 remains deep and brooding the remix from Romanian Xandru uses shortened vocal samples from the original and latches those to a much more upbeat bubbling bassline and straight-up drum pattern. Where the original lifts large swathes First Choice’s remake of Al Green’s ‘Love & Happiness’ Xandru opts to chop parts from it and work those into the intricate beats that he is so well known for. The snap of the closed hi-hats and the impact of the bassline really changes up the vibe of the track altogether and takes the track in a whole new direction.
DK – Be Good To You (Xandru remix)
Phat catchy 3 tracker incl Xandru Remix !!

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Spanish Harlem's exemplary taco spot Taco Mix has expanded to Brooklyn! The tiny (mostly) takeout spot opened an outpost inside the Industry City Distillery's tasting room today, reports Eater. Not that there aren't already excellent tacos in Sunset Park.
The al pastor tacos are the go-to order uptown, where the spinning meat on a stick beckons through the window. The owner says the menu would be similar but "abbreviated," which is fine with us as long as there's pork to be had. And if the DIY containers of dried chilies, pickled onions and peppers made the move as well, all will be right with the world.


By Amanda Ensinger
Prairie Township wants residents to focus on their health and spend time with family. The community center will offer winter activities to help citizens meet those needs.
Among the new activities this season is an event aimed at showing residents different activities they can do indoors.
“We will be hosting an indoor duathlon on Feb. 10 at the community center,” said James Gant, director of the Prairie Township Community Center. “The event will be similar to a triathlon, but participants will be doing two activities instead of three.”
Participants will be continually running on treadmills and biking on stationary bikes throughout the event.
“There will be time limits for each activity and participants will be scored based on how far they go in the time periods,” Gant said. “Scores will then be totaled at the end of the event.”
The event will take place in three segments from 7:30 to 8:45 a.m., 8:50 to 10:05 a.m. and 10:15 to 11:30 a.m. During each segment of the event eight total people can participate.
The cost to participate is $30 if you register before Feb. 9 and $35 if you register after that date.
“There will be no prizes for places, but all participants will get a nice travel cup,” Gant said. “We also think this will be a great opportunity to give people an option for exercising inside during colder weather. This also is great for people who like participating in triathlons or marathons, but don’t like running outside in the winter.”
Among the other returning activities taking place at the community center this winter includes an upcoming CPR and first aid class. This will take place from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 2.
“We have staff that need trained, so we decided to open up this event to the public as well,” Gant said. “We regularly get phone calls asking if we offer these classes, so thought this was a great opportunity to help community members get the training they need.”
Gant said several occupations require employees to have CPR and first aid training, as well as several volunteer positions. According to Gant, everyone from coaches to boy scout leaders needs this training, so opening it up to the community made sense.
Other additional activities going on at the community center this winter include a Father/Daughter Date Night, Cardboard Drive-In Movie and Mother/Son Adventure Night.
The Father/Daughter Date night will take place from 6 to 8 p.m. on Feb. 9. The cost for the event is $28 for a resident couple, $31 for a nonresident couple and $10 for each additional child.
“This event is really special. Daughters and dads get dressed up and have a wonderful evening together,” Gant said. “There is dancing, some type of entertainment and dinner.”
This year organizers are hoping to offer dance lessons for dads and daughters.
The Cardboard Drive-In Movie takes place from 6 to 8:30 p.m. on Jan. 25. The cost for the event is $7 for residents and non-residents.
During this event, families build their own cardboard cars and then sit in them and watch a movie.
Finally, the Mother/Son Adventure Night will take place at 6 p.m. on March 8. Details for this event are still being finalized, including pricing, but in previous years the event has included nerf gun fights between moms and sons, athletic games and dinner.
For more information on events happening at the Prairie Township Community Center, visit www.prairietownship.org.


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I know that marriage is not easy, but does ANYONE stay married anymore? #justcurious I'm getting a little discouraged!
... It just boggles my mind of why couples divorce so quickly! I have family members who have been married for almost 41 years. People say don't be discouraged, and I'm keeping hope alive! There are some folks whose great-grandparents have been married for 50+ years. Then there's famous couples like Michelle & Barack, Samuel L. Jackson and his wife.
So what are these new couples doing wrong? Is it the lack of "not doing your homework" on the other person? What about doing homework on themselves? Some say that there are couples who just do each other dirty, but decide to stay together to avoid paying child support, alimony, embarrassment, etc. Should those couples be counted in this discussion? There are couples who have been together for over a decade, but have only been married less than a year--maybe that's the way to do it. I love hearing about and seeing couples make it...I just wish it happened more often.
Some people give up to quickly/easily. Our generation is supposed to make a change, yet our mentality does not keep us in the mindset of staying together. So many people are quick to get married but do they know what it takes to stay married?!? I've never been married, but I know it takes a lot of hard work!
People don't really DATE anymore. They just "chill" "kick it" etc. Women lower their (our) standards because we're so worried about getting married. It's the same from Louisville to DC. Women's standards aren't the same anymore.
My cousin is married to a man who publicly and proudly asserts that "I will be married until death do us part. I love her so much that I'll never let her go." I jokingly say he has no choice because he's married to my cousin, I know it's because he really loves her.
I have a friend who has been married a little over a year and has known her husband for almost 4 years, she’s dealt with infidelity from when they dated leading into their marriage. Part of their reasoning for getting married is because she got pregnant and wanted to do things the right way. She loves him and he loves her but separation and divorce have definitely come up in conversations due to trust or lack thereof along with the belief of “maybe this person is not the one for me, child or no child”…she told me today:
"I mean I know you have to put in work, and compromise and ALL THAT STUFF but what are the compromises? Are the compromises that the husband is a really good provider, takes care of the kids, never puts his hands on you BUT he likes to have affairs with other women from time to time, but overall he is a 'good' man."
Think about that, ladies. She went on to say:
"Does he then fall into the 80/20 rule? I mean it’s not like he flaunts the other women in your face and as his wife you still are number one and if anything goes down, you KNOW he has your back. So is that the storm we can weather? In my opinion it seems like the other generation stayed together and accepted a lot more because they most of the times had to rely on the man as the provider whereas today you have women that are more independent than they have EVER been and they are shooting the deuces a lot quicker. They are saying nope I’m done, this is not how i choose to live the REST of my life…I want to know the answers because that is how I look at my situation. Even though I don’t like it, my husband IS the 80% in the 80/20 rule!"
What do you think? This is something we have probably all considered.
DOES ANYONE STAY MARRIED ANYMORE???
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(HorizonPost.com) – A defendant in a Clark County, Nevada courtroom lunged over the bench and attacked the judge last Wednesday during his sentencing hearing, injuring the judge and a court marshal in the brawl that followed, CBS News reported.
The violent incident, which was captured on video conference footage and posted on social media, began around 11:00 a.m. on January 3. The defendant, 30-year-old Deobra Delone Reddon, leaped over the defense table and lunged at District Judge Mary Kay Holthus after she sentenced him to prison.
The judge fell back against the wall, suffering minor injuries. Several court and jail officers, along with some courtroom staff, wrestled the defendant to the floor. One court officer who came to the judge’s aid suffered a dislocated shoulder and a gash on his forehead. He was taken to a nearby hospital for treatment.
Redden was placed into custody and taken to the Clark County Detention Center where he was charged with multiple felonies, including battery of a protected person.
Richard Scow, the prosecutor in Redden’s trial, said the incident happened so quickly, that “it was hard to know what to do.”
Redden was arrested for a 2023 incident in which he beat someone with a baseball bat. In November, he pleaded guilty to a lesser charge of attempted battery and was in court last Wednesday for sentencing.
During his sentencing hearing, Redden’s attorney Caesar Almase had asked Judge Holthus for leniency, arguing that his client was someone “who never stops trying to do the right thing no matter how hard it is.”
In asking for probation, Redden told the judge that he was not a “rebellious person” and didn’t think he should receive prison time. Redden told Judge Holthus that if she thought prison was appropriate, then she should do what she had to.
Judge Holthus sentenced Redden to prison and as the marshal stepped in to handcuff him, the defendant shouted expletives and charged at the bench as those in the courtroom screamed in shock.
According to KLAS in Las Vegas, Redden underwent a mental evaluation before his trial and was found competent.
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More Than Half of Digital Ad Revenue in 2015 Resulted from Desktop & Mobile Paid Searches
Based on the survey conducted by PricewaterhouseCoopers, IAB’s Internet Advertising arm recently released a comprehensive 2015 digital-ad-revenue report for the US market.
Going by the year over year analysis, the online ad spend in 2015, which grew over 20% compared to that of 2014, was worth approximately $60 billion.
Here’s the 2015 breakdown by ad category:
The paid search volume on the desktop accounted for 34% of the total ad revenue spend, which roughly comes to $20.3 billion. Compared to last year, the figures are down by 38%. But this didn’t have any negative impact on the revenue generation process, wherein the amount grew by more than $1 billion over 2014.
Talking about mobile ad revenue, the small screen ads accounted for 35% of the total revenue generated in 2015, approximately $20.8 billion, which is 66% more compared to the 2014 gross revenue margin of $12.5 billion. Mobile paid search accounted for 43% of the total mobile ad revenue, which comes to approximately $8.9 billion in 2015.
In 2015, the paid search value of both desktop and mobile platforms resulted in a revenue margin of $29.2 billion. In addition to that, total search market attracted nearly 49% of total digital ad revenue last year. In comparison, desktop and mobile display’s combined output value was $24.6 billion, which is approximately 41% of the total digital revenue generated.
Check out this link for a comprehensive report on the subject.


Pagani Huayra BC, because perfection just isn’t good enough
The Italian supercar company is known for their borderline obsessive attention to detail, and in all honesty, we commend such behavior, as it has brought us yet another magnificent piece of machinery.
The BC stands Benny Caiola, Horacio Pagani’s friend and mentor.
In the power department, the 6 liter AMG twin turbo V12 has been fiddled with, and now produces 789 bhp. Such power is delivered to the rear wheels via a 7 speed Xtrac automated manual transmission with electro-hydraulic actuation and carbon-fiber synchros, and Le Mans prototype-derived tripod drive shafts.
Shift times in the Pagani Huayra BC are down to 75 miliseconds
The improvements don’t stop there, as weight reduction seems to be a major focal point in this iteration of the Huayra, for example, the titanium exhaust weighs only 2.9 kilograms, and the upgraded brakes are 9 kg lighter than the old setup. It may not sound like much, but little by little, the symbiosis between all of these tiny details starts yielding unmatched performance. The Pagani Huayra BC BC is 132 kg lighter than the regular Huayra, clocking in at 1218 kg.
The aerodynamic wizardry in it has been tinkered with as well; each cranny and crevice seems to serve a super complex purpose in terms of airflow management.
A carbon and titanium monocoque with its front and rear frames made out of chromium-vanadium steel tubes makes the Huayra BC as rigid and nimble as it is.
Looking at the shape of it, and its uncompromising raw nature, one is left to wonder, if the mythical Zonda R was the inspiration for the Pagani Huayra BC.


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Historic Photography Project Dusted Off And Digitized By The NYPL
Recently the New York Public Library released over 40,000 images digitally from the Great Depression, including some shot in New York City, and over 1,000 that have not been published in other collections documenting the era.
This week The NY Times explained how the photos finally got dusted off for their digital debut: “None of the prints were cataloged until Stephen Pinson, a photography curator, came to the New York Public Library in 2005. He hired two catalogers and they discovered that some 1,000 photos in the New York collection were not among the negatives in the Library of Congress collection. Some of the New York Public Library prints don’t seem to appear in the Library of Congress online catalog at all.”
About Gary Price
Gary Price (firstname.lastname@example.org) is a librarian, writer, consultant, and frequent conference speaker based in the Washington D.C. metro area. Before launching INFOdocket, Price and Shirl Kennedy were the founders and senior editors at ResourceShelf and DocuTicker for 10 years. From 2006-2009 he was Director of Online Information Services at Ask.com, and is currently a contributing editor at Search Engine Land.

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Old Ellicott City
The 7th annual Main Street Music Fest
Motivated by the desire to support and promote local unsigned musicians in Mid Atlantic area. Main Street Music Fest features the best talent that Mid Atlantic has to offer, as well as some of the best indie artists from the surrounding states.
7 years strong! We think this year will be the best yet.
"HOMEGROWN" graphic designer Una Ruth ROCKS!
Her 2019 MSMF artwork is the best yet !!!
Enjoy the evolution of our favorite comUNITY event.
Grab your friends and family and come out to Main Street Music Fest to support Old Ellicott City. This full day festival features 4 outdoor stages, 7 indoor venues, Main Street Market Place, Wine and Beer gardens, EC restaurants and much much more!
FREE FAMILY FUN