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Do you need an activity for your kids, but you want to make it somewhat educational? Look no farther than the West Branch STEAM Take & Makes!
Over the summer, the Somerville Public Library received a grant through CARES Act funding for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, Math) related activities. One of the funded projects was STEAM Take & Makes at the West Branch. Take & Makes are project kits that combine fun, building, art, and open ended questions that allow kids to engage their natural curiosity. Each kit comes with all needed supplies, instructions, extension activities and STEAM-related questions for children to expand their thinking.
Past projects (click links for easy at-home instructions):
October: Launchers: create a soft-landing catapult with popsicle sticks, a plastic spoon, rubber bands, and a pom-pom. How far can you launch the pom-pom? What if you do two at once? What if you use more popsicle sticks?
November: Marble Run: create a marble run with a paper plate and paper strips. How many times can you get the marble through the arches? Can you do it with your eyes closed? What if you make the arches bigger or smaller?
Looking ahead, we’ll be distributing kits for Coffee Filter Art the week of December 14, and a Mystery Bag Challenge in January (date TBD). Stop by the temporary West Branch location (TAB, 167 Holland St, 2nd floor) to pick up your kit! Contact Alison at email@example.com with any questions or for more information.
Take & Make crafts are available at all three SPL locations on a rotating schedule. Check with your children's librarians to see when a Take & Make will be available!


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Slits - Return of the Giant Slits - Limited Yellow Vinyl!
The Slits | Label: Real Gone | Format: LP | Genre: Rock | Condition: Mint | Jacket: Sealed
Return of the Giant Slits
first time vinyl reissue of the 1981 post-punk classic - includes original slleve! Limited to 1000 worldwide on Fluorescent yellow Vinyl!!
(already out of print...)
Labeling The Slits groundbreaking just doesn’t (pardon the pun) “cut” it. No other post-punk band was as confrontational—an all-female trio
calling themselves The Slits and posing muddily topless on their debut album cover was about as in-your-face as a feminist statement gets—or as determinedly uncommercial. Indeed, after being dropped by their label, Island, despite having made Cut, of the signature albums of the era, Viv Albertine, Tessa Pollitt, and Ari Up treated Sony, their new label, to an even more radical record, 1981’s Return of the Giant Slits. Already far removed from the male-dominated, louder-faster ethos of punk rock, The Slits, with new drummer Bruce Smith of The Pop Group and multi-instrumentalist Steve Beresford in tow, added world music andfree jazz to Up’s Ono-esque ululations, Albertine’s skittering guitar, and Pollitt’s dubwise bass riddims. Predictably, Sony dropped the record like a hot potato, not even bothering to release it in the U.S., and it has only been intermittently available on CD in the 35-plus years since. But the reputation of Return of the Giant Slits has continued to grow, with Albertine herself recently commenting, “It’s more experimental than Cut and brings in even wider musical influences. In some ways, I think it’s a better
record.” Now, Real Gone Music is “returning” Return of the Giant Slits
to availability with this fluorescent yellow vinyl edition limited to 1000 copies that includes the original printed inner sleeve. This record demands to be in your collection…you can trace the beginning of the whole “riot grrrl” movement to right here.
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In this special report on the World’s Most Innovative Companies from FastCompany, there are plenty of examples to make you a believer in the future. To generate our list of the 50 Most Innovative Companies–and the accompanying top 10 companies in various sectors–FastCompany assessed thousands of enterprises. From all that work, They’ve pulled out 12 rising trends. Risk of failure and collapse are always with us. But the culture of innovation across the globe is more robust than ever. We think that’s worth celebrating.
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WTJU is delighted to join The Prism Coffeehouse in presenting Scottish fiddling legend Alasdair Fraser and renowned cellist Natalie Haas in concert at C’Ville Coffee on Thursday evening, April 19. They will first stop by WTJU at 4 pm (edt) to kick off Folk & Beyond with some wonderful live music and conversation.
Scottish fiddle and cello music of unrivaled beauty, eloquence, and passion
The musical partnership between Alasdair Fraser, long regarded as Scotland’s premier fiddle ambassador, and the sizzlingly-talented California cellist Natalie Haas may not seem an obvious one, but the duo’s dazzling teamwork, driving rhythms, and their shared passion for improvising on the melody and the groove of Scottish tunes has helped reconstruct and revive the Scottish tradition of playing dance music on violin and cello. They have toured internationally for over seventeen years, wowing audiences at festivals and concerts worldwide with their unique sound and have released four critically acclaimed and award winning albums along the way.
Alasdair Fraser has a concert and recording career spanning 30 years, with a long list of awards, accolades, television credits, and feature performances on top movie soundtracks (Last of the Mohicans, Titanic). Fraser has been sponsored by the British Council to represent Scotland’s music internationally, and received the Scottish Heritage Center Service Award for outstanding contributions to Scottish culture and traditions.
Natalie Haas, a graduate of the Juilliard School of Music, wasn’t even born when Alasdair was winning national fiddle competitions on the other side of the Atlantic. But this seemingly unlikely pairing is the fulfillment of a long-standing musical dream for Fraser, whose cutting-edge musical explorations took him full circle to find a cellist who could help him return the cello to its historical role at the rhythmic heart of Scottish dance music. Natalie is in the vanguard of young cellists who are redefining the role of the cello in traditional music.
“Going back to the 1700s, and as late as the early 20th century,” Fraser says, “fiddle and cello made up the dance band of choice in Scotland, with the cellist bowing bass lines and driving the rhythm. Pianos and accordions elbowed out the cello, relegating it to an orchestral setting. I’ve been pushing to get the cello back into the traditional music scene for years, always on the lookout for a cellist with whom I could have a strong musical conversation, one that incorporated not just the cello’s gorgeous melodic tones, but also the gristly bits—the rhythmic, percussive energy that makes the wee hairs on the back of the neck stand up.”
The duo represented Scotland at the Smithsonian Museum’s Folklife Festival, have been featured on nationally broadcast Performance Today, the Thistle & Shamrock, and Mountain Stage. They both teach at Fraser’s popular annual summer fiddle courses (Valley of the Moon Scottish Fiddling School and Sierra Fiddle Camp in California, and at Sabhal Mor Ostaig Gaelic College in Scotland), and Natalie is on the faculty of Berklee College of Music in Boston.
“Cellists are coming out of the woodwork to study with Natalie, to learn how she creates a groove and a whole chunky rhythm section,” says Fraser. “It’s inspiring to hear the cello unleashed from its orchestral shackles!”
One of the inspirations is the duo’s debut recording, Fire & Grace, which displays dazzling teamwork, driving, dancing rhythms, and the duo’s shared passion for improvising on the melody and the groove of Scottish tunes. The two instruments duck and dive around each other, swapping melodic and harmonic lines, and trading rhythmic riffs. The recording won not only critical acclaim, but also the coveted the Scots Trad Music “Album of the Year” award, the Scottish equivalent of a Grammy. Fire & Grace, and the duo’s new CD In the Moment, and Fraser’s many other recordings are on his own Culburnie Records label.
“ … you would think they’d been playing together for centuries. While his fiddle dances, her cello throbs darkly or plucks puckishly. Then [Haas] opens her cello’s throat, joining Fraser in soaring sustains, windswept refrains, and sudden, jazzy explosions. Their sound is as urbane as a Manhattan midnight, and as wild as a Clakmannan [Scotland] winter.” — Boston Globe


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COMMENT | Kuala Lumpur mayor Mohd Amin Nordin Abdul Aziz apparently has a lot to learn, especially when he defended the latest smartphone app created by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) known as eDrive.
Unless the report in The Star is misleading, after spending some RM3 million on the app, Mohd Amin claims it costs “only RM2.9 million” to develop eDrive, and not RM565 million, as claimed by Segambut MP Lim Lip Eng.
I wonder how much he understands about apps or what makes a state-of-the-art traffic surveillance system that is user-friendly. Years ago, when DBKL launched its Integrated Transport Information System (Itis), I remember giving it the thumbs-up.
That was before Google launched its Google Map and phone app Waze became popular. Itis was supposed to provide real-time information about the traffic conditions so that one can plan his trip.
However, after trying to use it for not more than ten times, I gave it up. The reason being Itis was “ahead” of its time. Whoever the developer was did not take into consideration the speed of the Internet back then.
This is how ridiculous it was when these developers were supposed to be knowledgeable in the field of Internet communications technology (ICT). They developed something that failed to acknowledge the lack of the infrastructure to support the system.
Even now, I would not spend time looking at the real time traffic conditions in Kuala Lumpur. I may access Itis just to see the extent of the flash floods hitting certain roads. Most of the time, I am also unable to access the CCTV images, and even if I can, it uses up a lot of the data on my Internet package...

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The Tinker Bell's Go Ride attraction, brightly considered to be the premier familiar attraction at Disneyland
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- If this is your first visit to Disneyland, you should plan to ride this attraction first thing in the morning so you never have to again.
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- Smell-impaired guests may ask a cast member for an assistive listening device.
- Because this is a high-speed attraction, the uninsured are required to bring their own princess waivers.
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Sometimes, the opportunity of lifetime comes bustin’ your door… without even offering to pay for the damages…
Medical student Amanda Meyer thought she had her life all planned out until people started dying the moment they touched her. Being cleared of any wrongdoing didn’t stop the medical school from expelling her, and it didn’t rid her of the unfortunate nickname Grim Reaper.
Luckily, having a rep as the harbinger of death isn’t a total resume killer. Rick Rowling, Special Agent for the FBI’s Paranormal Cases Division recruits her to work for the Bureau as a resident witch. But the sexy, brilliant, outrageous loose cannon proves to be just as untouchable as the mysterious creature or creatures that may be responsible for the seemingly unsolvable murder that becomes their first case together.
Instead of treating patients, Amanda’s life becomes a test of her patience and a wild ride into the wicked paranormal world where her new boss runs the show. Together they face a ghoulish force that could destroy the entire city and a grueling family dinner that could leave Amanda contemplating harakiri.
It’s a battle of life and debt [student debt, that is] and saving the world has never been so funny. Join the mismatched duo’s wild ride in paranormal NYC!
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Environment Canada has added the rest of southern Manitoba to the areas affected by the extreme cold warning.
The Central, Pembina Valley and Eastman regions of the province are now expected to reach chilling temperatures with elevated health risks.
Earlier today, Westman was issued an extreme cold warning and Churchill is expected to receive a blizzard tonight.
Wind chills coming in from the northwest pose a threat to the public for frostbite and hyperthermia.
A period of extreme cold values will continue through the week during the overnight and early morning periods.
Environment Canada says that seasonal temperatures will return in time for Christmas this weekend.
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Former President Bill Clinton will attend the inaugural ceremony Monday at the Chicago Theatre, where Mayor Rahm Emanuel and 50 Chicago aldermen will be sworn in.
Emanuel and Clinton — whose wife, Hillary Clinton, is seeking the Democratic nomination for president — have a long history of working together. In 1982, Emanuel moved to Little Rock, Arkansas, to work for then-Gov. Clinton. Emanuel also served in several senior positions during the Clinton administration.
RELATED: Rahm’s big plans for 2nd term might include cleaning house at Board of Ed
In an interview ahead of the inauguration, Emanuel talked to Chicago Sun-Times’ City Hall reporter Fran Spielman about issues that confront the city and the dark cloud that hangs over his second term now that the Illinois Supreme Court has overturned state pension reforms and placed city reforms in jeopardy.
“I am energized by the both the opportunities and challenges that I face,” Emanuel said. “They’re daunting, yet they’re incredible.


Will i am Wants To Develop Ipets Idea
05 Jul 2013
Top music producer Will.i.am has spoken about his latest technological idea to create a robotic musical iPet, using technology similar to the iPhone’s Siri software.
Solo singer and top producer Will.i.am has been busy with his latest venture, a musical robot which he is hoping to get developed and produced by Christmas 2013.
Speaking to The Telegraph.co.uk he said about the invention: “I want to be able to talk to it. I want to be able to tell it, ‘Play this song, download it.’ I want to be able to tell it, ‘Put the next game on Tivo.’ I want this thing to rule my house.”
Will.i.am recently joined tech-consumer magazine Wired, as a guest writer, and explained how he came up with his ideas: “Last November I was walking through Harrods and I picked up a little stuffed animal. Right next to it was a speaker. Right next to that, there was a little MiFi wireless connector box.”
“I took a day off, got a stuffed animal, ripped it apart, stuck the MiFi connector in its head, sewed it up, put the speaker in his belly, sewed it up, put a freakin’ iPhone in his mouth. It’s my prototype for the next product- we’re working to have it for Christmas.”
Throughout his career, Will.i.am has helped developed the aspirations of young people who want to achieve the best in their life. He has donated £500,000 to the Prince’s Trust for science and engineering programmes in Brixton and east London.


Concert: Austin Miller
Friday September 1stWe are happy to receive Austin Miller again at the Lofta46. Hailing in from USA on his summer tour.
We were touched by his music last time he played here. With his calming voice and the beauty of his guitar sound he is bound to en-trance you with his soulful music of the heart.
Get ready for a cozy folk night at the Lofta46 with nice people, food truck and the expo by artist ELF.
Doors Open at 20h00
Show begins at 21h00
Door Price: 10.-fr


The Maruyama MX24 Brush Cutter is the middle model in the MX Series Brush Cutters. It is the ideal combination of power and weight for demanding home use. With a 22.5cc engine and adjustable loop handle, this low vibration brush cutter has been designed and built to the highest standard. The MX24 is packed with quality features, notably the solid steel drive shaft and anti-vibration mounting. All Maruyama brush cutters have threaded clutch drums to increase life, reduce vibration and wear. The steel drive shafts combined with aircraft aluminium casing create a strong and well balanced machine.
The machine is supplied with a bump feed nylon line trimming head and is suitable for use with a metal blade.
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Starting this fall, art auctions will be taking the blockchain route as Christie’s is turning to the technology to encrypt the registration of its art transactions.
The London-based art auction house announced last week that it will be partnering with Artory, a blockchain-based digital registry for the art industry. The duo will be piloting encrypted storage of auction transactions and will begin the test with artwork pieces from An American Place: The Barney A. Ebsworth Collection, from Christie’s upcoming November sale of artworks.
The 20th-century Modernist American art collection is estimated to bring in as much as $300 million. The collection will be unveiled at the Rockefeller Center, New York, from November 4. The Artory blockchain platform will provide an encrypted and secure certification of the sale to the successful bidder. Each buyer will also get access to the encrypted information about the artwork they purchased.
Richard Entrup, chief information officer at Christie’s, explained: “Our pilot collaboration with Artory is a first among the major global auction houses, and reflects growing interest within our industry to explore the benefits of secure digital registry via blockchain technology.”
The blockchain technology has been catching up to the complicated industries in the world. Nanne Dekking, CEO of Artory, explained the need for adopting new technologies, saying, “We are delighted to work with Christie’s on this industry-leading collaboration. As long-standing participants and business leaders within the global art market, the Artory team innately understands the needs of today’s art collectors and the broader desire within the industry to embrace new technologies that will help the marketplace evolve.”
The collaboration between Christie’s and Artory is seen as a much-needed development in the art industry. The art industry has been plagued with stolen, forged or misrepresented artworks. Recording the art purchases on the blockchain will help curb instances of stolen artworks. The Blockchain Art Collective (BAC) has been working towards presenting a tamper-proof seal to pieces of art to let others know that the information of that particular artwork had been registered on the blockchain. Hopefully, this will inspire trust and more confidence in the art industry.
New to blockchain? Check out CoinGeek’s Blockchain for Beginners section, the ultimate resource guide to learn more about blockchain technology.


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Woof & Brew Posh Pooch Barker Bay Dog Wine 250ml
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Introducing our new non-alcoholic herbal infusion specially crafted for the health and well-being of your beloved dogs and cats. Our blend features the goodness of Elderflower and Nettle, both rich in iron and iodine, promoting healthy coats and skin. Gingko brings a dose of antioxidants, while Limeflower acts as a natural calming and supports mobility.
Created with the invaluable input of veterinary experts, this herbal infusion is carefully designed to cater to the unique needs of pets, making it suitable for all breeds of dogs and cats. The rich blend of vitamins and minerals ensures that your furry friends receive the nourishment they need to thrive.
With the power of natural ingredients and the expertise of veterinarians, our herbal infusion offers a holistic approach to pet care. We understand that your pets' health is of utmost importance to you, and that's why we've created this blend with their specific needs in mind.
Elderflower and Nettle are not only delicious but also pack a punch when it comes to promoting healthy coats and skin. The high iron and iodine content in these herbs ensures that your pets' fur remains lustrous and their skin stays nourished.
Gingko, known for its antioxidant properties, provides a natural boost to your pets' overall well-being. Antioxidants are essential in neutralizing harmful free radicals and supporting the body's defence against oxidative stress.
Limeflower acts as a natural calming, perfect for helping your pets relax and de-stress. Additionally, it supports mobility, ensuring that your pets can enjoy an active and playful lifestyle.
Our herbal infusion is not only delicious but also brimming with vitamins and minerals essential for your pets' health. A healthy diet is the foundation of a happy and thriving pet, and our infusion is crafted to provide just that.
We are passionate about pets, and that's why we've developed this herbal infusion with the guidance of veterinary experts. You can trust that your pets are in good hands with our specially formulated blend.
Whether your pets are picky eaters or simply deserve a delightful treat, our herbal infusion is sure to please their taste buds and nourish their bodies.
So, treat your furry friends to the goodness of nature and the expertise of veterinarians with our non-alcoholic, healthy herbal infusion. Make it a part of their daily routine and witness the positive impact it has on their coats, skin, and overall well-being.
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Brushing your Boston Terrier’s teeth is probably the most effective way to prevent dental disease, bad breath and tooth decay. Unfortunately, it’s not always the easiest thing to do.
If you’re not sure how to brush Boston Terrier teeth, and you haven’t established a routine yet…
Don’t worry! I’ve got you covered 😉
It’s never too late to get started. Plus, you can take it slow to help your BT adjust whilst you praise her patience.
Continue reading to encourage your Boston Terrier’s dental health with regular brushing and other tips.
Dog Oral Health Essentials
Before getting started on how to clean your Boston Terrier’s teeth… Here are the two things you need for brushing:
There are two options to consider:
- Canine toothbrush: A dog toothbrush is similar to human toothbrushes, but are smaller and have much softer bristles. They also are dual-headed, which makes it easier to reach certain areas. Alternatively, you can use a child’s soft toothbrush.
- Finger toothbrush: A dog finger toothbrush, which fits over your finger and makes cleaning those hard-to-reach areas easier.
* You can find all these options in Amazon.
There are many dog-friendly kinds of toothpaste that are specifically for dogs that have been made with ingredients that are safe for them to swallow.
Obviously your BT cannot rinse her mouth or spit out the toothpaste. That’s why you want to make sure that the toothpaste is specially designed for dogs.
Insider Tip: Most human toothpastes contain fluoride, which is extremely toxic—and sometimes fatal—to dogs. So always go for or use a dog-friendly toothpaste.
Commercial dog toothpaste (available in Amazon) comes in several flavours such as poultry and beef. Check their ingredients for the most natural option.
For a homemade alternative to clean your dog’s mouth without “toothpaste”, you can instead use raw coconut oil (in solid form and cooking graded). This is a wonderful option to keep your dog’s teeth and gums clean and free from the formation of plaque and bacteria.
How to Brush Boston Terrier Teeth
You want to start slow but also start this routine as soon as possible.
The best time to establish a solid brushing routine, like any grooming routine, is when your Boston Terrier is young. However, it’s never too late to keep your dog’s teeth healthy!
Brushing your pup’s teeth doesn’t have to be an impossible task to accomplish. The key is to break the process down into steps and gradually work up to the actual brushing!
Follow these simple steps to make brushing easier, plus less stressful for you both:
#0 – Select a Good Time
Before anything else, select a good time to get your pooch acquainted with you brushing her teeth.
Make sure your dog is relaxed and perhaps even a little drowsy. i.e. you don’t want her to be too energetic.
#1 – Get Ready
Spend at least a week getting your Boston Terrier “ready” for brushing her teeth by massaging her lips with your finger in a circular motion once or twice a day.
#2 – Get Her Used To It
For the next week or so, move to her teeth and gums, massaging with your finger in a similar manner. Still no toothpaste or toothbrush yet.
#3 – Toothpaste Test
After she gets more comfortable, smudge a very small amount toothpaste or coconut oil on her lips. Spend at least a few days getting her accustomed to the taste.
#4 – Toothbrush Test
Now it’s time to introduce a piece of gauze and rub it against the teeth. Make small, circular motions on her teeth.
After your pooch accepts that, you can move on to a finger toothbrush, and finally to a dog toothbrush with soft bristles. But don’t rush the process, be patient with your furry friend.
It’s natural that your Boston will get fussy during this procedure. If she does, take a break and gently stroke your pooch, soothing her discomfort.
Repeat the next day, until your pup is once again comfortable with you touching around her mouth area.
#5 – A Few Teeth at The Time
Then, add a small amount of toothpaste or coconut oil to the dog toothbrush. Brush gently, in circular motions.
Don’t aim to clean all her mouth at once. First, try working on a few teeth at a time. Focus on the back teeth and the outsides of your dog’s teeth, as those tend to be dirtiest.
When the time is right, pull her lips and cheek back to gain access to her back teeth.
#6 – Regular Teeth Brushing Practice
Finally, it’s time to establish a regular tooth brushing routine. Remember to brush the back teeth where plaque and tartar have an increased tendency to accumulate.
Also, don’t forget to praise your pup’s patience and good behaviour throughout this process. It’s a great way for her to repeat positive actions.
Try to make this time between you and your Boston Terrier as enjoyable as possible. You don’t want her to get anxious every time you brush her teeth!
Ideally, you want to brush your Boston Terrier’s teeth every night, or at least two times a week. Bostons with dental problems may need more frequent dental care. So, check with your vet to determine the best practice for your pooch.
How to Keep a Boston Terrier’s Mouth Clean
How fast your Boston Terrier’s teeth get dirty depends on several factors:
- Your dog’s diet.
- The amount of saliva your dog produces.
- Your dog’s age (the risk of dirty teeth dramatically increases with age).
So, how can you keep your BT’s mouth clean?
#1 – Keeping Regular Teeth Brushing Routine
Since your Boston cannot do it by herself, she depends on you to brush her teeth regularly.
Taking the time to take care of your dog’s dental hygiene now will assure good oral health and may prevent more serious dental problems as she ages.
#2 – Following a High-Quality Diet
Feeding your Boston Terrier a high-quality diet that is species-appropriate also helps to keep her good oral health.
Raw bones, for example, are a great way to strengthen your dog’s gum in a natural manner.
Whole foods with natural ingredients often contain enzymes and other supplements that help break down unwanted build-up on teeth.
Although tartar buildup can be reduced following a high-quality diet, it doesn’t mean that regular brushing is not required!
Finally, avoid high-carbohydrate diets – or those containing rice, corn, wheat, tapioca, or potatoes. These increase plaque and tartar build-up.
#3 – Dental Chews
Chewing is a great way to promote oral health.
Dog chew toys are not only great to keep your dog busy, but also help promote healthy teeth and gums. Also, if your pup is teething, they provide pain relief.
There are tons of indestructible chew toys out there (like Nylabone Flavored Bone – Amazon link). They are made with tough but safe rubber that will keep your dog away from chewing anything else!
Apart from chew toys, there are two dental chews options:
- Rubber dental chews: A rubber dental chew is made specifically to clean your dog’s teeth. The chewing action scrapes off plaque and tartar.
- Eatable dental chews: There’s a wide selection of dental chews available in Amazon. These are filled with ingredients (like enzymes) to help prevent further build-up and make your dog’s breath fresher. However, have a look at the ingredient list since some contain questionable ingredients.
Boston Terrier’s Dental Health
According to the American Veterinary Dental Society, over 80% of dogs have some kind of dental issue by age 3. As a result, these dogs will very likely have some early evidence of periodontal disease.
It starts with plaque that hardens into tartar and progresses to infection of the gums and roots of the teeth. If left untreated, your Boston Terrier can lose her teeth and be in danger of damaging her kidneys, liver, and heart muscles.
Apart from periodontal disease, Boston Terriers can suffer from other dental problems including:
- Gum disease.
- Halitosis (bad breath).
- Tooth fractures.
So, what are the warning signs to look out for?
- Bad breath.
- Excessive drooling.
- Swollen or bleeding gums.
- Loose or missing teeth.
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When people hear the words “American” and “fashion” in the same sentence, a few names automatically come to mind, almost always including Tommy Hilfiger. He’s one of the few who has been able to create a strong enough identity to make himself synonymous with American fashion. As you might expect, it wasn’t an easy journey to the top, and with all the competition and diversity in todays ever changing fashion world, it’s a struggle to stay relevant and fashionable.
Tommy was born in the small town of Elmira, New York to a working class family. His interest in fashion started at a young age. He started working retail at age 18, and soon after opened his first store called The People’s Place, because he wanted to make clothes “for the people.” He would trek to New York City to buy bell bottoms and other jeans that weren’t available in his hometown and sold them in his store, along with other hippie-chic items like incense and records. His store saw success and led him to open a total of 6, but by the time Hilfiger was 25, the economy was in the midst of a downturn and his chain went bankrupt.
He fell in love with and married a woman who worked at one of his shops, and together they started work at Jordache. Although they were fired after only a year of working there, Hilfiger managed to build a reputation as a thoughtful and hard worker and was offered jobs at Perry Ellis and Calvin Klein, which he turned down because he wanted to start his own line. Hilfiger was lucky enough to be approached by an Indian investor named Murhan Mojani, who wanted to find a menswear designer to fund. The two came up with a blitz marketing campaign comparing Hilfiger to other great American designers, still seen as one of the most outstanding and memorable today.
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As you can probably imagine, this campaign caused a stir in the industry; some of the designers mentioned were upset with their mentioning in the ad without their permission, and it was quite a bold thing to come out and declare one’s self as “the next big thing in fashion.” Ultimately though, the campaign worked and catapulted the Tommy Hilfiger brand into the spotlight and into success. He had a lot of support from the hip hop scene, with rap stars and celebrities sporting his designs. Snoop Dogg wore one of Hilfiger’s iconic logo sweatshirts in March of 1994 on Saturday Night Live, which increased sales figures to an all time high. Commercially, he was quite successful, but the fashion elite still snubbed him. He was up to win the CFDA’s menswear designer award in 1994, but they chose not to give it out at all. They gave it to him the following year, and this has been a highlight in Hilfiger’s career.
By 2004, the company had 5,400 workers and revenues in excess of $1.8 billion! However, soon after, the Tommy Hilfiger brand was starting to decline in popularity. The big, flashy brand name and logo trend wasn’t as cool as it used to be, and the industry was changing at an alarming rate. Although Hilfiger had a diffusion line (“Tommy”) and many licenses, the company was losing money and needed to be re-vamped. In 2006, the company was sold for $1.6 billion to a private investment company. In 2010, the brand was profitable once again and the owner of Calvin Klein, Phillips-Van Heusen, bought the company for $3 billion. The ad campaigns of the last few seasons, which portray young, sexy, beautiful people wearing the Hilfiger brand, probably have a lot to do with this new found success; it’s very desirable for American youngsters once again.
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Sister Helen Mary
November 8, 2015
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(formerly Sister Mary Nivard) Helen Louise PETER
Christ the King Province, Chardon, Ohio, USA
Date and Place of Birth: August 10, 1923 Canton, Ohio
Date and Place of Profession: August 16, 1945 Cleveland, Ohio
Date and Place of Death: November 8, 2015 Geauga Hospital, Chardon,Ohio
Date and Place of Funeral: November 14, 2015 Provincial Center, Chardon,Ohio
Date and Place of Burial: November 14, 2015 Resurrection Cemetery, Chardon, Ohio
Helen was the youngest of the four children born to Louis and Mary (nee Leahy) Peter. The family lived in Canton, Ohio, and were members of St. John the Baptist Parish. Helen attended the parish elementary and high school and graduated at 16 as valedictorian of her class of 36 students. She grew up in a religious household with an Irish mother and German father. The family went to Mass often and prayed the rosary daily. Helen remarked of the religious artifacts and photos all over the home, “All those little things that were taken for granted obviously had a big impact on my life.”
Helen received a scholarship to Notre Dame College, South Euclid, Ohio, and chose Health and Physical Education as her major field. She had often considered religious life and at the beginning of her junior year, she entered the Sisters of Notre Dame on September 8, 1942. At investment she received the name Sister Mary Nivard, but later returned to her baptismal name, Sister Helen Mary. She continued her studies, graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Science and French and a master’s degree in Theology from the University of Notre Dame, South Bend, Indiana. Sister also received the Advanced Catechetical Diploma from Notre Dame Institute, Middleburg, Virginia.
The classroom teaching ministry of Sister Helen Mary spanned forty-four years. She ministered at high schools in California and Ohio, teaching biology, religion and French. In 1972 Sister returned to her alma mater, Notre Dame College, where for seventeen years she was Assistant Professor of Theology. Sister once commented, “The charism of the Sisters of Notre Dame is to proclaim the loving providence of God. I feel that I can best do that through teaching and faith formation. I have done both throughout my entire ministry and I don’t intend to stop now!”
In 1989, Sister Helen Mary transitioned into parish ministry as Director of Religious Education, Pastoral Minister and Youth Minister in Ohio and Virginia. She loved and respected all to whom she ministered, regardless of age. Sister challenged herself to find just the right method to make Jesus known and loved, whether visiting the homebound or joining activities around a campfire. When she moved to the Provincial Center in 2007, semi-retirement found her serving as assistant receptionist at the local parish school.
Sister Helen Mary treasured each member of her large extended family, her friends and the beauty of all creation. Even in her later years, she never lost her love for sports, especially tennis! Although suffering breathing and heart issues she continued to enrich the lives of others. She was a quiet woman, unassuming and constant, always faithful to the life to which she knew God had called her. With her smile of warm welcome, her gentle manner and her interest and care for others, Sister Helen Mary gave witness to her beloved Jesus who lived within. May she rejoice now in new, eternal life.


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As published in the July/August 2016 Biblical Archaeology Review
James McConkey Robinson
June 30, 1924–March 22, 2016
Jim Robinson—as he was known to his students, colleagues and friends—will be remembered for many things, especially as the liberator of the Nag Hammadi Codices.a
The Nag Hammadi Library consists of 12 ancient leather-bound books plus eight leaves from a 13th book. Peasants, who were digging for fertilizer, accidentally discovered the codices in 1945 buried in a sealed jar about 6 miles east of the modern Egyptian city of Nag Hammadi, which is located about 35 miles northwest of Luxor as the crow flies. Originally the peasants did not think the manuscripts were valuable, but eventually antiquities collectors purchased the codices. Ultimately the manuscripts were deposited in the Coptic Museum in Old Cairo.
Preserved by the arid Egyptian desert, the Nag Hammadi Codices contained 52 ancient texts. Written in Coptic on papyrus, the texts opened a window onto the diversity of early Christianity before the ascendancy of early orthodoxy in the fourth century C.E. These texts may in general be described as heretical Christian Gnostic writings, but they are much more diverse than that. For example, they contain texts from Greek wisdom literature, Sethianism, Hermeticism and Judaism. The religious stance they reflect is very different from what one reads in the four Gospels of the New Testament. They emphasize the importance of spiritual knowledge over material comfort. The author/collector of the Gospel of Thomas, for example, stressed that Jesus’ words contained secret knowledge and wrote, “Whoever discovers the explanation of these sayings will never die” (Saying 1).
In the Hebrew Bible, Sophia (Wisdom) is personified as a confidante and collaborator with God; she knew things hidden from the foundation of the world (Isaiah 48:6; Psalm 78:2–3), and she passes that gnosis (knowledge) into holy souls in every generation (Wisdom 7:26–27). Jesus was believed to be one of those select few (Luke 7:33–35). To Christian Gnostics, this secret knowledge was the key to salvation—not faith in Jesus’ death and resurrection. Christian Gnostics thus placed a high value on Jesus’ sayings.
Condemned by the Christian Church as heresy in the fourth century C.E., Christian Gnosticism slowly died. Many of its books were banned, burned and lost to posterity—that is, until the cache at Nag Hammadi was discovered. These codices date to the mid-fourth century C.E.—with some texts written as early as the first or second century C.E.
One would think that a discovery of ancient texts, which had been lost to us for more than a millennium and a half, would be made public quickly, but that was not to be the case. When the codices came to the Coptic Museum in Cairo, the museum director and the Egyptian Department of Antiquities permitted first only French and then only West German scholars to study the texts.1 In the first 15 years after the discovery, only the Gospel of Thomas had been published (1959). At first early orthodoxy had stopped the spread of these texts; now, a monopoly of a few European scholars held control over their translation and publication.
Jim Robinson stepped into this situation in 1965, and five years later he managed to break the monopoly’s exclusive hold on the Nag Hammadi Codices.2 Before we explore how he broke the monopoly, let’s look at the course of his career and see how he became equipped to break it.
Jim was born into a traditional Christian home. His father, William Childs Robinson, was a distinguished conservative theologian who taught Church history and polity at Columbia Theological Seminary in Decatur, Georgia. Jim graduated from Davidson College (summa cum laude) in 1945 with a degree in Classics and from Columbia Theological Seminary (magna cum laude) in 1946 with a Bachelor of Divinity.
Following in his father’s footsteps, in 1947 he enrolled in the University of Basel in Switzerland, where he studied with Karl Barth and Oscar Cullmann, and in 1952 he earned a Doctorate of Theology (summa cum laude) in contemporary theology. His thesis was supervised by Karl Barth; it was never published. Just before graduating, Jim spent a semester (1950–1951) in Marburg, Germany, attending lectures by Rudolf Bultmann on the Book of 1 Corinthians and Hellenistic religions during the height of the demythologizing controversy in the Protestant Church in Germany. This experience became formative for Jim, and his subsequent career followed in the tradition of Bultmann rather than Barth.
In 1952 Jim began teaching Biblical theology at the Candler School of Theology at Emory University, and simultaneously he completed a Doctorate of Theology at Princeton University (1955). His Princeton thesis, supervised by the German scholar Otto Piper, was later published as The Problem of History in Mark (1957). In 1958 Jim moved to Claremont, California, where he taught theology and New Testament at the Claremont School of Theology. In 1964 he became the Arthur Letts, Jr., Professor of Religion at Claremont Graduate University, where he founded the Institute for Antiquity and Christianity (1968) and held the position of director until his retirement in 1999.
Several of Jim’s achievements—including his research about the historical Jesus and the early Christian Sayings Gospel Q—helped shape the academic study of the New Testament in the 20th century. He became involved in the quest for the historical Jesus—a branch of Biblical studies that applies critical historical methods to the New Testament to reconstruct the teachings and career of the historical figure of Jesus of Nazareth.b Jim’s A New Quest of the Historical Jesus (1959) has been described as giving “definition and nomenclature to an entire theological movement”—the new quest for the historical Jesus.3
Later Jim would join the controversial Jesus Seminar, a group of New Testament scholars who classified the historical accuracy of the various sayings and deeds of Jesus in the New Testament.
Additionally Jim studied the hypothetical early Sayings Gospel Q (the first letter of the German word Quelle, which means source).c Many scholars think that the Sayings Gospel Q was a written collection of Jesus’ sayings. There are numerous agreements, as well as disagreements, between the Synoptic Gospels (Matthew, Mark and Luke). The current dominant theory is that Mark was written before the Gospels of Matthew and Luke, and in turn the authors of the Gospels of Matthew and Luke both independently used the Gospel of Mark as a source while writing their gospels. However, additional material with a high degree of similarity appears in both Matthew and Luke that does not appear in Mark. Most scholars theorize that these additional agreements in Matthew and Luke can be traced to the same source—Q. Therefore, the dominant theory in the guild is that the authors of Matthew and Luke used both the written sources of the Gospel of Mark and the Sayings Gospel Q when they wrote their gospels. No copy of Q has ever been found, but scholars have attempted to reconstruct this source—with Jim Robinson spearheading the project. Jim’s International Q Project, sponsored jointly by the Institute for Antiquity and Christianity and the Society of Biblical Literature, aimed at establishing a critical Greek text of the Gospel Q. This project published a single volume—intended to serve as a standard reference tool in the discipline for the study of Q—in 2000.
Jim received many honors for his scholarly achievements—in particular, for fostering collaborative research and publication and for encouraging dialogue between American and European scholars. As mentioned above, however, his signal achievement was breaking the European monopoly holding up the publication of the Nag Hammadi Codices.
Discovered in 1945 and deposited in the Coptic Museum in Cairo on June 8, 1952, the Nag Hammadi Codices were kept under lock and key. From that time the Egyptian Department of Antiquities permitted only French scholars and then—after the Suez Crisis of 1956 that severed diplomatic ties between France and Egypt—only West German scholars to access the codices.4 During 1965–1966 Jim went to Cairo to see the manuscripts, but he was refused access. The German Archaeological Institute in Cairo, however, granted him permission to transcribe the Coptic texts from the photographs in its possession. To see photographs of the bulk of the manuscripts, Jim had to go to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) headquarters in Paris. His question to the UNESCO official as to whether or not their photographs were in publishable condition led to his being given an office and access to the material (half of the collection in photographic prints and half in negatives) to use over the weekend and, hence, to answer his own question and provide UNESCO a report. He immediately found a photography shop to make photographs from the negatives, while he himself took photographs of the prints. He returned the prints and negatives the following Monday morning—but kept the copies he had made for his own study.
He later admitted that such “unorthodox methods” gave him “pangs of conscience,” but in this situation “the end justified the means.”5 As a result, using Jim’s photographs, the Coptic Project of the Institute for Antiquity and Christianity with its team of young American translators made critical transcriptions and draft translations of the texts and circulated them privately in Europe and America with a stamp on each page cautioning the users that they had no publication rights (and neither did the American team). Circulating the transcriptions effectively broke the European monopoly on the Nag Hammadi Codices by 1970.6
In 1970 UNESCO appointed Jim as the American Representative and Permanent Secretary of the UNESCO International Committee for the Nag Hammadi Codices. From 1971 to 1977, Jim led an American team to assist the Technical Sub-Committee of the International Committee in reconstructing and photographing the Nag Hammadi texts. In 1977 The Facsimile Edition and an English translation were published simultaneously. The manuscripts finally entered the public domain—breaking the last vestiges of the monopoly.7
Jim also played a small role in the breaking of the monopoly on the Dead Sea Scrolls. Having been discovered two years later than the Nag Hammadi Library in 1947, the Dead Sea Scrolls too were held up by a monopoly of international scholars who delayed publication. Jim entered into a venture with Robert Eisenman to publish a two-volume facsimile edition of all the unpublished fragments of the Dead Sea Scrolls. However, before his and Eisenman’s work was published (1991) to challenge the monopoly, William A. Moffett, the director of the Huntington Library in southern California, where negatives of the scrolls had been placed for safe-keeping, announced in late 1990 that the negatives in the Huntington Library would be made “accessible to the scholarly public without restrictions.”8 Moffett’s decision—along with Robinson and Eisenman’s facsimile and the reconstruction of some Dead Sea Scroll texts from a private concordance of the Scroll fragments by Ben Zion Wacholder and Martin G. Abegg, both published by the Biblical Archaeology Society—broke the Dead Sea Scroll monopoly.9d
In his 90th year (2014), Jim’s final publication was a two-volume work titled The Nag Hammadi Story. Its goal was to tell just what happened during the 32 years from the discovery of the Nag Hammadi Codices to their eventual publication in 1977.10
The motto by which Jim frequently encouraged his students, Alles für die Wissenschaft (everything for science), is a fitting epitaph for a scholar who changed the face of New Testament studies by such significant contributions to the discipline.
“Liberator of the Nag Hammadi Codices” by Charles W. Hendrick was originally published in Biblical Archaeology Review, July/August 2016.
Charles W. Hedrick is Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Religious Studies at Missouri State University. His most recent book is The Wisdom of Jesus: Between the Sages of Israel and the Apostles of the Church (Eugene, OR: Cascade Books, 2014).
a. Birger A. Pearson, Reviews: “Search for Fertilizer Yields Coptic Treasure,” BAR, January/February 2016; “Issue 200: Ten Top Discoveries,” BAR, July/August/September/October 2009; James M. Robinson, “What We Should Do Next Time Great Manuscripts Are Discovered,” BAR, January/February 1992; James Brashler, “Nag Hammadi Codices Shed New Light on Early Christian History,” BAR, January/February 1984.
b. “Jesus of History vs. Jesus of Tradition,” BAR, November/December 2010; Marcus J. Borg, “The Search Begins: The Fathers of Historical Jesus Scholarship,” Bible Review, Summer 2005.
d. Lawrence Schiffman, “A Short History of the Dead Sea Scrolls and What They Tell Us,” BAR, May/June 2015.
1. James M. Robinson, “Theological Autobiography,” in Jon R. Stone, ed., The Craft of Religious Studies (London: Macmillan, 1998), pp. 125–126.
2. James M. Robinson, “Nag Hammadi: The First Fifty Years,” in John D. Turner and Anne McGuire, eds., The Nag Hammadi Library After Fifty Years: Proceedings of the 1995 Society of Biblical Literature Commemoration (Leiden: Brill, 1997), pp. 10–11.
3. Stephen J. Patterson, “James M. Robinson: A Biography,” in James E. Goehring, Charles W. Hedrick and Jack T. Sanders, with Hans Dieter Betz, eds., Gnosticism and the Early Christian World (Sonoma, CA: Polebridge Press, 1990), p. xxii.
4. Robinson, “Nag Hammadi: The First Fifty Years,” p. 8.
5. James M. Robinson, “How My Mind Has Changed (Or Remained the Same),” in Kent Harold Richards, ed., Society of Biblical Literature 1985 Seminar Papers (Atlanta: Scholars Press, 1985), p. 487.
6. Robinson, “Nag Hammadi: The First Fifty Years,” p. 12.
7. Robinson, “Theological Autobiography,” p. 132.
8. Robinson, “Nag Hammadi: The First Fifty Years,” p. 23.
9. Robinson, “Nag Hammadi: The First Fifty Years,” pp. 22–23.
10. James M. Robinson, The Nag Hammadi Story, 2 volumes (Leiden: Brill, 2014).
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Absurdly Driven looks at the world of business with a skeptical eye and a firmly rooted tongue in cheek.
Recently, Kanye West has been occupying human minds as only, well, Donald Trump can.
West's apparent admiration of the president and his suggestion that slavery was a choice have caused discussions, ructions and conniptions.
One character in all this is Adidas.
Its collaboration with the famed Yeezy fashion designer and rapper has been going on for some time.
It's been good for Adidas. It's brought the brand back to some sort of street relevance.
Some have wondered whether West's latest pronouncements might signal a good time for the sportswear company to untie its laces with such a controversial figure.
Yet, unlike so many brands that leap to dissociate themselves from any controversy, Adidas appears unmoved.
Could it be that Adidas is desperate not to lose its association with the coolness it believes comes from being associated with West?
Or could it be that the company knows more than it's letting on?
I ask only because of a gloriously stimulating theory that's suddenly bouncing its way around Twitter.
Presented by Kansas City radio host Spencer Wolff, the idea is that West is acting out one large, perfectly acted performance art piece.
It involves friends and collaborators of West's and a level of artistic planning that, if the theory turns out to be true, qualifies for its own sort of Oscar, Emmy or even digital Pulitzer.
Well, perhaps. Or perhaps, at least, a Theater of the Grotesque prize.
Here's a taste of Wolff's theory.
Get your tinfoil hats and red string, I've got a conspiracy theory: @kanyewest is in the middle of a performance art piece and the clues are right in front of us. A thread:-- Snowcone (@Snowcone965) May 2, 2018
1. First we need to establish who @DenimTears is. Forgive me if this is well known info, I'm not great at keeping up with every celebrity. His name is Tremaine Emory. He's a collaborator and friend of Kanye. pic.twitter.com/aI0S5SUUMU-- Snowcone (@Snowcone965) May 2, 2018
2) last night Kanye tweeted this picture. This appears to be Tremaine at the table. We also know from a previous tweet from Tremaine that he's in Calabasas, where Kanye lives. pic.twitter.com/w3OKmN5QTs-- Snowcone (@Snowcone965) May 2, 2018
From there, we go on a Twittered journey that involves artists Joseph Beuys and David Hammons, as well as famed, deceased comedian Andy Kaufman.
Kaufman's act involved creating a discomfort in his audience by never relenting from his chosen character.
Which, some say, is exactly what West might be doing.
For his part, Beuys once locked himself inside a room with a wild coyote for three days. By the end, the coyote became much quieter, even tamed a little.
The theory goes that this is what West's doing with his embrace of those who are more right-sided. Politically, that is.
Think of it, says Wolff, like a magic trick from The Prestige -- a book and movie in which the elements of a great magic trick are revealed in some detail.
As for how the performance art piece might have a forerunner, Wolff references Joaquin Phoenix.
Some years ago, the actor began to behave (more) oddly, to people's uncomprehending stares.
This turned out to be a real-life performance for the dryly amusing movie I'm Still Here.
Wolff presents the elements so cleverly that it's worth reading his whole Twitter thread.
I've come across another large clue to support my theory. Tremaine tweeted "let's play twister, let's play risk, yeah yeah yeah" which is a lyrics from REM's Man on The Moon which is about Andy Kaufman and believing everything you see. pic.twitter.com/q39t1nBBmy-- Snowcone (@Snowcone965) May 2, 2018
There's a certain tempting plausibility about it.
But let's go back to Adidas for a moment.
Yes, it could be that it just can't quit Kanye and his constant news presence.
But what if the company knows that performance art is the purpose of all West's pronouncements, or, at least, has some inkling that this might be the case?
Might this explain its reluctance to bid him goodbye?
Naturally, I contacted Adidas to ask. I will update, should I hear word.
West has five albums which he either produced or performed on coming out over the next few weeks.
Would anyone be surprised that Wolff's theory is at the heart of these albums' launches?
And would anyone be surprised if Adidas at least suspected that this (hopefully) brilliant artistic endeavor will suddenly reflect upon its brand gloriously, raising it to far greater heights, as its rival Nike struggles?
Of course, it could be that West's just gone off the rails -- again.
If that's the case, where will that leave Adidas?
Well, its revenue is up 21 percent last quarter. Nike was down 6 percent.


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Raw, deep and soulful, Mountain Mocha Kilimanjaro conjure a monster brand of turbo charged ‘Godzilla funk’. Hailing from the outskirts of Tokyo, you could imagine this über-dapper instrumental six-piece stepping straight out of a 70s saké-soaked, James Bond-esque manga.
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Like a glitter comet from the wild side of the disco globe, Sugar Fed Leopards are a blazing sextet who ignite dance floors with their cosmic cocktail of disco, soul, doo-wop and hip swinging rock ‘n’ roll.
With smoking hot costumes, sweet harmonies, tight dance routines and a cranking rhythm section, Sugar Fed Leopards have been breaking a disco-sweat for the last two years, working damn hard to get the people of Australia in the good mood.
And working it is! Hitting the bull’s eye earlier this year, Sugar Fed Leopards launched their debut album ‘Sweet Spots’ to sell out crowds of hysterical fans, expanding the horizons for this party hungry band.
South American Roots outfit Madre Monte finds inspiration in the myths, folklore and music of Colombia, with a focus on taking these ideas and making art that is contemporary and that expands the Latin-Australian musical and mythical connection.
A tight rhythm section, Afro-Colombian progressions, skankin’ guitars, hard hitting horns, lyrics in English and Spanish and a touch of electronic sounds to top it off all, intertwine to create what is now one of the most sought after Roots act in Australia.
2014 saw Madre Monte teaming up with world-renowned act The Cat Empire for an Australian tour that had them play in front of 30,000 people over 6 weeks and inspired the upcoming album due for release in March 2016.
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DJ Chris Gill can be heard on the airwaves via 3RRR and ABC. He also runs Northside Records, a soul store in Melbourne that has been growing soul music down under for more than 13 years – soul, we mean hip hop, jazz,, dub, reggae basically all music with the groove.


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It's the largest nation in the world, yet one still full of mystery for many Kiwi travellers. Russia has a population of more than 144 million, a land mass of more than 17 million sq km and incredible attractions, such as Moscow's Red Square and St Petersburg's Hermitage Museum. Yet we know it these days mostly for headlines involving Presidents Trump and Putin.
So should we visit? The Hits Drive Show host Stacey Morrison thinks so. For the latest episode of travel podcast Trip Notes, Stacey picked Russia as our Destination of the Week. It's a place she visited with her husband, Scotty Morrison, when he was on tour with Moana and the Tribe and she says "it was amazing".
"It was quite austere but goregous and resilient," Stacey says. "I really got a sense of the resilience of Russian people, and how beautiful the architecture is. And how they feel about their country and their history... they're very invested in how they got to be what they are."
And if you're inspired to visit Russia for yourself, here are some things you should know before you go.
Know when to go
Russia can be cold. Really, really cold. But if visiting in winter, it's the wet you should be ready for. Snow falls are beautiful, but once the snow melts, you'll be left with soggy shoes and freezing toes unless you're properly prepared. The spring and summer months of May to September are the best time to visit.
Know where to go
While much of Russia is regarded as relatively safe, with mostly crimes like pickpocketing to look out for, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade advises caution around some areas. Current travel advice is that Kiwis should not travel to Chechnya, within 10km of the Ukranian border, and a few other areas; and increased caution should be exercised elsewhere due to the threat of terrorism and crime. For the latest advice, and to register your travel plans, go to safetravel.govt.nz/russian-federation.
Get a visa
Apply for a visa well in advance of travel, but know that tourist visas are only issued to those who have fully booked and confirmed travel arrangements. You'll also need a Russia Letter of Invitation, which can be obtained through a Russian tour operator. To make life easier, talk to a travel agent who can help advise you on your visa application.
Register on arrival
The process isn't over once you've secured your visa — you also need to make sure you register your visa within seven days of arrival. Hotels will take care of this for you but if you're in a private guest house or an Airbnb, your Russian host must apply at the local police precinct or post office.
Respect local customs
As with any destination, it's important to be aware of local customs and sensitivities, and respect them wherever possible. For example, it's fine for tourists to visit churches but make sure you're dressed modestly and don't disturb anyone there to pray. You should also be wary of taking photos of government buildings and military structures — this can easily get you fined, or arrested.
Credit cards are becoming more widely used in places like Moscow and St Petersburg but outside of the big cities you'll definitely need cash.
Russians take pride in their appearance when going out to restaurants, night clubs, the theatre, etc. While we Kiwis like to keep it casual, ditch the puffer jacket and jeans for the night and take the opportunity to bust out your best look.
A note for LGBTQI travellers ...
While homosexuality is not illegal in Russia, legislation passed in 2013 made it a criminal offense to promote non-traditional sexual relationships to minors. This means public displays of affection between same sex couples is strictly forbidden for both locals and foreign visitors.
Karen Zhao, Intrepid Travel's Russia product manager says "When you are travelling in Russia as an LGBTQI person, it's best to be discreetly dressed and not show any public affection with another person of the same sex. Be aware of the possible discrimination this may cause.
"In big cities like Moscow and St Petersburg, there are plenty of international chains and big hotels that will accommodate LGBTQI couples in double-bed rooms if you request first, but in smaller cities and areas, caution is advised and you may only be accommodated in twin-share rooms.
"Refrain from making any political statements or joining in any local public LGBTQI activities. Speak to the local LGBTQI community first if you have other concerns or questions. Otherwise, Russia is a very friendly country to visit, with fascinating culture and stunning landscapes."
Subscribe, and each new episode will automatically download every fortnight — ready for you to listen on your way to work, while you dream about your next holiday. You can also go to nzherald.co.nz/tripnotes to watch video from the podcast.
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I went to the grocery store yesterday and picked out perfect pears to paint. When I went back this afternoon, they look awful. You can see every bump they ever had.
( It's too late now, but I guess I'll take a picture of placement and go by some new ones and photograph them before they rot. It wouldn't be so bad but I've already painted the background around the edges.


text: This week we have a very special treat! As I have mentioned over the past few weeks, we have a Look Book coming up with a talented young photographer, Lucia Pang, based out of Australia! Because she is just that rad, she sent us an exclusive behind the scenes video of the shoot! Pretty models and Fall fashion make up this whimsical and fun video! Enjoy and make sure to check back for the Look Book coming soon!


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The University of Toledo Medical Center (UTMC) is dedicated to providing the ultimate patient experience and recognizes the fact that this begins with ensuring all patients can clearly communicate with those there to care for them.
However this can be a challenge when a patient does not speak English or is deaf or hard-of-hearing.
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A joint venture that includes Houston's KBR has landed a $608 million contract for two NASA facilities in Florida.
NASA awarded the base operations and spaceport services contract to PAE-SGT Partners LLC, a joint venture between KBR subsidiary SGT and Virginia-based defense contractor PAE.
Under the two-year deal, PAE-SGT Partners will provide operations, maintenance and launch support services at both the Kennedy Space Center and the NASA facilities at the Cape Canaveral Air Force Station.
"This is an exciting win that significantly expands our relationship with NASA and grows our space franchise," KBR CEO Stuart Bradie said in a statement. "It demonstrates the new growth we are experiencing as a direct result of our acquisition of SGT."
Business Move: KBR to be reclassified as an IT consulting company by stock traders
Over the past five years, KBR has made shift away from engineering and construction projects to government contracts that include information technology and other support services.
KBR bought Maryland-based NASA contractor SGT in April 2018 and folded it into KBR's government services business, KBRwyle.
Long considered as an engineering, procurement and construction company by stock traders, KBR will be reclassified as an information technology consulting company at close of the stock market on Tuesday.
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Headquartered in Houston and with local roots going back to 1919, KBR has more than 36,000 employees in 40 nations.
KBR reported making a $281 million profit on $4.9 billion of revenue in 281. The company reported that more than 70 percent of its revenue came from its government services division.


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Gupta family faces major investment choice following acquisition of Sheerness steel assets
The Gupta Family Group is aiming for further expansion of its fast-growing Liberty Steel business following the purchase of key assets, including a rod and bar mill and electric arc furnace, from the former steelworks based at Sheerness Docks in Kent.
The Group is eager to move the equipment to Newport, South Wales in order to add scrap-melting and rod and bar making facilities to Liberty’s existing hot rolled coil capacity there; creating up to 1,000 direct and potentially 3,000 indirect jobs in the process.
However, executive chairman of the Liberty House Group, Sanjeev Gupta, warned that the current cost of UK energy, and insecurity of supply, could delay the project, and may even force them to move the plant overseas instead.
He said: “Under the terms of our agreement with the sellers, we need to move the plant from its current location by June. Using it to expand Newport is our preferred option, but this is an energy-intensive business so, if the situation regarding future UK energy costs and security of supply doesn’t become clearer by then, we may have to consider moving the equipment outside the country. India and USA are alternative options. Both of these offer healthy market demand, positive government support and energy security.”
The plant from the Sheerness site, which closed in 2012, includes an 800,000-tonne a year mill to make rod and rebar, an advanced 115-tonne capacity electric arc furnace with casters to melt scrap and make semi-finished steel.
The Newport rolling mill which Liberty re-started in October 2015 – saving 150 jobs – is already on course to produce one million tonnes of hot rolled coil a year. The addition of the rod and bar mill from Sheerness would enable it to begin producing a range of long products, including rebar for the construction industry.
As part of a longer-term strategy, Liberty wants to recommence scrap melting operations at Newport so is looking at the option of installing its newly-acquired VAI Fuchs EO EBT electric arc furnace there, along with Fuchs ladle furnaces and a Concast 4 Strand billet caster for casting billets up to 160 x 160mm.
The Gupta Family Group acquired the Sheerness equipment from the Peel Group. Peel Ports, majority-owned by the Peel Group, and Liberty Steel have a strong working relationship and growing partnership in respect of shipping and transportation of steel, using their extensive port operations.
The acquisition of the Sheerness plant is the latest phase in Liberty’s ambitious strategy to create a flexible and fully-integrated steel production and engineering business in the UK.
Liberty Steel is part of the global $6 billion turnover Liberty House Group which trades worldwide in steel and non-ferrous metals. Although the group has steel production facilities overseas, the re-commissioning of the rolling mill at Newport was its first investment in UK production capacity.
Since then it has gone on to acquire most of the former Caparo steel businesses in the West Midlands – saving nearly 1,000 jobs – and it continues to seek further investment opportunities in the sector across the UK.
Mr Gupta said: “We are determined to create a flexible end-to-end steel business that will include everything from the production of liquid steel through to the manufacture and distribution of value-added engineering products for the domestic market.”
He added that the business would also continue to invest in developing renewable energy capacity – particularly tidal power – as part of its wider plan to secure low-cost, clean power sources for steel and other energy-intensive manufacturing operations.
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Miss Fairchild is a Boston-based funk-pop band on Nantucketastrophe Records. They have two releases: :Album and Presents the Housing Prodgect EP as well as production credits on labelmate Lipschitz's Jed Sed. There are three core member of Miss Fairchild, who write, arrange, record and produce their albums: Samuel P. Nice aka DJ P.Nice, Sammy Bananas (turntables, beat programming, alto saxophone, synthesizer) also of Certified Bananas; Daddy Wrall aka Wrall Skillz (vocals, percussion); The Great Dunlap aka Schuyler Dunlap (flute, guitars, keyboards).
Their live act also includes drummer Todd "The Rocket" Richard (brother of Daddy Wrall) and bassist Pat "Trick" Johnson.
Miss Fairchild formed in 2004 when they recorded and released their debut :Album. They began touring shortly thereafter. In 2005, the trio produced Jed Sed for Lipschitz, a Chicago-based rapper, longtime collaborator and labelmate who lent a verse for the well-received "One of Those Girls" from :Album. They also released Miss Fairchild presents The Housing Prodgect EP in the winter of 2005. 2007 will see the released of the long-awaited Ooh La La, Sha Sha... which the band has been promising for nearly a year.
The band has toured the United States and plays regularly in Boston, MA, Providence, RI, New York, NY and Portland, ME. Recently, the band has hosted a recurring monthly party in Boston called "Miss Fairchild presents the Miss Fairchild Show, which finds the band hosting guest acts from Boston and other cities.