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Grizzly II: The Revenge Reborn
Goldcrest Post recently performed a feat of post-production magic for one of the most unusual film releases of the year. Grizzly II: The Revenge, a thriller about a giant bear that attacks fans at a rock concert, was shot in 1983 by the late Hungarian director André Szöts. Starring Steve Inwood, and including appearances by George Clooney, Laura Dern, Louise Fletcher and Charlie Sheen, the film was intended to be a sequel to Grizzly, a modestly budgeted independent film that became the top grossing independent film of all time upon its release in 1976, but it was left unfinished. That changed late last year when executive producer Suzanne C. Nagy retrieved the nearly 40-year-old original elements from storage and sought Goldcrest’s help in getting the film ready for its long-delayed release.


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JACR: Proposed Medicare cuts threaten radiology training June 14, 2013 -- Just as healthcare reform is increasing the need for new skills to be incorporated into graduate medical education curricula, Medicare budget cuts threaten to undercut the federal support that covers most of the cost of medical residencies, according to a new article in the Journal of the American College of Radiology.
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CMS bends on oncology PET coverage, will pay for 3 scans June 12, 2013 -- In a victory for PET proponents, the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) on Tuesday issued a final decision on coverage of oncology FDG-PET scans, agreeing to pay for three follow-up studies rather than just one, as it had proposed three months ago.
Obamacare's effect on radiology: Big, but gradual June 4, 2013 -- Obamacare is expected to have far-reaching effects on radiology and the rest of the healthcare delivery system, but the changes for providers are expected to be gradual, as the traditional fee-for-service structure is retained at most facilities.
New ACR award recognizes excellence in radiology May 31, 2013 -- You've heard all about the need for quality and excellence in radiology, but the concept means different things to different people. The American College of Radiology (ACR) is hoping to clarify what quality means with its Diagnostic Imaging Centers of Excellence award, given for the first time earlier this month to two radiology facilities.
Confusion over radiation risk could lead to inappropriate exams May 29, 2013 -- When radiologists have access to radiation exposure histories for patients, most will take them into consideration when assessing the risk of further exposure in future imaging exams, according to a new study published in the June issue of the American Journal of Roentgenology. But should they?
Imaging groups urge CMS not to adopt FDG-PET scan limitations May 28, 2013 -- Radiology, nuclear medicine, and neuroradiology organizations are anxiously awaiting a decision from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) that would finalize its proposal to limit FDG-PET coverage to one nationally covered scan.
RBMA: To thrive, imaging groups must dare to be different May 23, 2013 -- Radiology practices face serious challenges in their efforts to be the preferred imaging choice in their markets, especially because the field is so crowded, according to a May 22 presentation at the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) meeting in Colorado Springs, CO. The key to survival? Truly distinguishing your group from other providers.
SalaryScan data reveal gender gap between U.S. radiologists May 22, 2013 -- Male radiologists make an average of 20% more than female radiologists in the U.S., according to new salary data from AuntMinnie.com. While the salary advantage for men is in line with the U.S. average for all professions, it could reinforce the perception that radiology is an unfriendly career choice for women.
RBMA: How to restructure your imaging center May 21, 2013 -- At no other time in history has there been such rapid change in healthcare -- particularly in radiology, according to a May 21 talk at the Radiology Business Management Association (RBMA) meeting. To thrive in such an environment, imaging centers need to understand the options for restructuring their business.

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The impact of the coronavirus pandemic on the market for childcare
Originally published in Journal of Entrepreneurship and Public Policy
Policy responses to the pandemic likely aggravated pre-existing trends in the market for childcare, drove up the cost of production at a time when demand was collapsed because of the pandemic, and ultimately resulted in systematic closures of childcare centers. These closures will be difficult to reverse due to the high cost of entry into the industry and overall low profitability.
This paper assesses the short-term consequences of the COVID-19 pandemic on the market for childcare and speculates about potential long-term consequences of pandemic-related policy intervention. The paper uses basic statistics and data to describe changes in the market for childcare.

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Jan. 11, 2014
BELLINGHAM, Wash. - Center Austin Bragg (Sr., Longview/Mark Morris) and forward Anye Turner (Jr., Tumwater/Black Hills) combined for 52 points and 32 rebounds as Western Washington University defeated Simon Fraser University, 82-69, in a Great Northwest Athletic Conference men's basketball contest Saturday at Sam Carver Gymnasium on the WWU campus.
Bragg had career-highs of 30 points and 17 rebounds, and Turner had a career-high 22 points and added 15 rebounds as the Vikings, ranked No.20 in this week's National Association of Basketball Coaches/NCAA Division II Top 25 Poll, improved to 10-3 overall and remained tied for first in the GNAC at 4-1.
It was a school-record 36th consecutive home victory for the Vikings, and the 19th straight in GNAC games, one short of the conference record set by WWU in 2004-07.
Simon Fraser fell to 7-6 overall and 0-5 in the GNAC with its fifth loss in the last six games. Taylor Dunn led the Clan with 18 points, and Ibrahim Appiah added 17 points and 13 rebounds.
The Vikings trailed by seven, 46-39, a little less than four minutes into the second half. But full-court pressure triggered a 13-0 run, with Bragg and Turner each getting four points, giving WWU a 52-46 advantage with 13:14 to play. SFU, which had 12 turnovers for the game, committed five of them in less than four minutes after WWU applied the pressure.
Dunn hit a 3-pointer and a layin to narrow the margin to two, 53-51, with 11:53 to play, but a Bragg 3-pointer triggered an 18-3 charge that put the Vikings up 71-54 with 7:17 remaining, and the margin was never less than 12 after that.
The Vikings made their second-half rally despite being without two regular starters. Guard Richard Woodworth (Sr., Bellevue/Newport) missed the contest because of a sprained ankle, and forward Joey Schreiber (R-Fr., Renton/Eastside Catholic) left 23 seconds into the second half and did not return because of a possible concussion after taking a blow to the head.
Jeffrey Parker (R-Fr., Richmond, CA/Silesian) had 10 points for the Vikings, who shot 53.3 percent (32-of-60) from the field.
Bragg was 12-of-20 from the field, including 3-of-4 on 3-pointers, in notching his third consecutive double-double and his seventh of the season. Turner was 10-of-18 from the floor.
WWU's last loss at Carver Gym was 83-73 to Western Oregon on Jan. 7, 2012.
The Vikings host Seattle Pacific University on Wednesday, Jan. 15 (7 p.m.), in a GNAC counter.
Brad Wallace Nominated for Hometown Awards
WWU outgoing guard is up for the Thurston County Sports Star of the Year
Men's Hoops Inks Versatile Forward KJ Bosco from Portland CC
Bosco averaged 13.4 points and 6.9 rebounds in 60 career games at Portland Community College
Basketball Signs Kentwood Guard D'Angelo Minnis
Minnis averaged 15.3 points, 4.3 assists and 2.2 steals per game during his senior season
Men's Hoops Inks Jalen Green out of Lindbergh High School
Green averaged 26.7 points, 13.6 rebounds, 4.4 assists and 4.4 blocks per game as a senior
Men's Hoops Adds Guard Tucker Eenigenburg to Program
Tucker Eenigenburg out of Bakersfield College signs with WWU men's basketball
Cameron Retherford Signs with WWU Men's Basketball
Rutherford averaged 13.5 points and 7.8 rebounds per game last season at Portland Community College
Siaan Rojas to Play in South American Games
WWU senior-to-be Siaan Rojas will play for Colombia in the South American Games in Cochabamba, Bolivia
Men's Basketball Announces 2017-18 Team Awards
Head coach Tony Dominguez hands out team awards at 2017-18 team banquet
Local High Schools Tap Into Viking Hoops Family For Head Coach Jobs
Three local high schools tab head coaches with connections to WWU Men's Basketball
Men's Basketball 2017-18 Season in Review
Vikings finish eighth 20-win season in last 10 years at 21-8
Daulton Hommes Named NABC All-West Region Second Team
Hommes adds to awards resume from stellar sophomore season in which he averaged 18.1 points per game
Daulton Hommes Named Second Team All-West Region
Hommes led the Vikings averaging 18.1 points per game, scoring in double-digits in 28 of 29 games
Vikings Drop GNAC Semifinal Game to Saint Martin's 69-68
SMU's Luke Chavez hit the game-winning basket with 2.6 seconds left to give the Saints the win
Vikings Set to Defend GNAC Championships Title
WWU opens postseason play Friday in GNAC Semifinal against Saint Martin's or Central Washington
Three Vikings Named to GNAC Men's Basketball All-Conference Team
Hommes and Drechsel named First Team All-GNAC, Dickson named Second Team All-GNAC


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Governor Mike Pence made the announcement on June 12, 2013 that state and local partners will provide a combined $22.5 million in funding to complete the transportation corridor between the River Ridge Commerce Center and the Port of Indiana – Jeffersonville. The heavy haul corridor is the first in southern Indiana and will ensure that this area and the state of Indiana are positioned to maximize the possibilities for economic growth around the Ohio River Bridges Project.
“Indiana has distinct advantages in location, infrastructure, economy, tax structure and regulation environment. By leveraging a critical asset in the southeast corner of our state, logistically speaking, this commitment will keep Indiana moving in the right direction as a state that works for business,” said Governor Pence. “I’m someone who believes roads mean jobs.”
Scott Stewart, Port Director for the Port Authority of Indiana-Jeffersonville, said that the heavy-haul road would attract manufacturers to River Ridge and increase its marketability. The project will be especially attractive to steel and automotive manufacturers, because they need access to the port facility and River Ridge’s 6,000-acre site.
“There is no location in the state of Indiana and, dare I say, the Midwest like River Ridge in terms of its potential in creating opportunity for investment and jobs,” said Stewart. “The transportation corridor is a major opportunity for the Port of Jeffersonville and River Ridge but, most importantly, for the entire region.”
Funding for the project will be made by the Indiana Department of Transportation, who will contribute $11.25 million and a local quartet comprised of the city of Jeffersonville, Clark County Commissioners, River Ridge Development Authority and the Ports of Indiana – Jeffersonville will match dollar-for-dollar the state’s investment. The funding will purchase right-of-way for a road and rail transportation corridor and construct a heavy-haul road connecting the Port of Indiana – Jeffersonville and River Ridge Commerce Center to each other, as well as to the East End Crossing of the Ohio River Bridges Project.

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How and Why to Launch a Precision Medicine Program
Until recently, only the largest, best-funded research and teaching institutions had access to the technology and capital necessary to develop precision medicine programs — and even they only applied it to a small subset of specialties. In this session you’ll hear from the CIO and CMIO at Frederick Health, an independent mid-sized healthcare network that has launched an advanced precision medicine program that places it among the very first organizations to enable any physician to order, result, and display discrete patient genetic information, along with interpretation and guidance, within the patient record, at the point of care. The program even includes pharmacogenomic decision support to help providers to select the right medication at the right dose the first time, based on their patient’s unique genetic profile. You’ll learn about use cases for genomics that span specialties and hear directly from the physician developing their latest application of genomics for personalized medicine: Nutrigenomics for nutrition and weight management. Attendees will leave with tangible takeaways for: beginning to plan for the development of their own precision medicine programs, how to make programs both profitable for the organization and impactful to patients, and how to win over physicians already burdened by data overload.
- Examine real-world use cases that demonstrate how genomics can be used by general practitioners and a wide range of specialties to prevent patient harm and more rapidly pinpoint effective therapies
- Break down the genomics workflow at Frederick Health, from ordering genetic tests, to resulting, to importing and displaying key findings with clinical guidance
- Evaluate training requirements for helping clinicians understand and use patient genetic information
- Discuss important issues around genetic data governance, including protocols for storage, use, access, and sharing of patient genetic information
- Outline next steps for all organizations to begin planning for the use of genomics across all specialties

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First, ensure that your device is not in "Low Power Mode".
Read this article for more information on how to connect to the iPad app.
Additionally, you must verify that you are connecting your keyboard with an authentic Apple adapter. Third party adapters will not work. There are two kinds of Apple adapters that will work.
- Lightning to USB Camera Adapter (for iPads with Lightning ports)
- USB-C to USB Adapter (for iPads with USB-C ports)
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Kundapur, Nov 21, 2017: Srilanka Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the famous Kollur Shree Mookambika Shrine at 11 am to offer special pooja to the Goddess. The Srilanka PM was accompanied by his wife Dr Maithri Wickremesinghe.
The Srilanka Prime Minister who first arrived at the Mangaluru International Airport left for Kollur in a special helicopter of the Airforce which landed at the Areshiroor Helipad at 10.30 am. From there he travelled by car to reach the shrine.
The Srilanka Prime Minister was accorded a traditional welcome at the entrance of the shrine by the temple authorities.
Udupi Deputy Commissioner Priyanka Mary Francis, SP Dr Sanjeeva Patil and others were also present.
Heavy security arrangements were made in the temple town ahead of the visit of the Srilankan Prime Minister. All shops leading to the shrine had also been asked to shut down.


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For the past couple of years turquoise has been my new favorite color.
I especially like it with pops of red.
I’ve found that I have been bringing home a lot more vintage items that are varying shades of turquoise.
Do you want to see some of my kitchen items? I think this was my first turquoise treasure.
A baby scale with a wicker turquoise basket. No I did not paint this baby. I found it this way.
It has the cutest picture on each side of the base.
Since then I have found Pyrex bowls and stackers. . .
A bit of bubble glass. . .
A wonderful serving platter. . .
Glass bottom bowls. They have a clear glass bottom.
A darling hobnail Fenton sugar and creamer.
A pretty scalloped bowl. And a medium bowl given to me by a friend. She saw it at a yard sale and knew I would love it. Aren’t friends great?
They make me smile every time I open the cupboard.
Another friend gave me this fancy candy dish.
She also gave me this Fiesta pitcher she found at D.I. for $1.50.
It’s not old, but still love it!
This is my latest purchase. I bought these two cute plates on the way home from AZ. They are Harkerware. I have a green bowl that is the same maker. I had never heard of it before. The little edge is so sweet and dainty.
Well, there you have my vintage turquoise. What do you think? For me, they tip the scale!
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As the second-most-biologically-diverse country on the planet, it is unsurprising that Colombia holds considerable nature tourism potential. In the past, however, Colombia’s socio-political conflicts have prevented this segment from fully developing. Only recent security and social stability has allowed attention to shift towards responsibly exploiting the country’s abundant natural resources, an agenda that now enjoys government support and displays growing opportunities.
GROUNDWORK: Colombia’s 56 National Reserve Parks (Parques Nacionales Naturales, PNN) protect a total of 12.6m ha, or 12% of the national territory. With diverse scenery from Amazonian rainforests to the mountainous ravines of the Andes and down to the coastlines of the Pacific Ocean and Caribbean Sea, visitors’ options are varied. Interest is on the rise, as seen by the numbers of visitors to national parks over the last couple of years. Between foreigners and Colombians, a total of 825,470 people visited PNNs in 2012, representing a 19% annual growth rate, up from 694,148 in 2011, as per PNN figures administered by the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development.
Numbers have risen partly due to government support of the nature tourism industry. In 2004 PNN started a concession procedure to encourage ecotourism activities, partially tendering lands to leading national operators and hotel chains. Within this framework, operators pay around 10% of income to the PNN, which remains in charge of regulating sustainable activities.
Aviatur, which has the largest presence in national parks, established operations in Amacayacu, Gorgona, Tayrona and Los Nevados. For the company’s president Jean-Claude Bessudo, the concession procedure was necessary to develop the ecotourism segment and to participate in preservation efforts of natural habitats. “Colombia is not a country with the conditions for mass tourism. The rich biodiversity and many indigenous communities that still inhabit lands need to be respected. There are many opportunities here but we need to be careful how we exploit them,” Bessudo told OBG.
CHALLENGES: The concession procedure has not been free from setbacks. In 2012 heavy rains in the Amazon flooded rivers in and around Amacayacu, forcing the park to close temporarily and eroding lands near Aviatur’s hospitality installations. That same year, alerts of volcanic eruptions closed Los Nevados, also affecting the company’s operations. Both incidents caused the early termination of Aviatur’s contracts with PNN.
The company’s Gorgona concession, which lasts until 2015, has suffered income losses due mainly to problems with accessing the park, located on an island off the Pacific coast. PNN has publicly declared intentions of overcoming operational difficulties, such as access, in order to open concessions to new operators. Between 2005 and 2011, PNN income from the concession model has amounted to more than COP9bn ($5.4m).
CONFLICTS: Larger conflicts have arisen over the Tayrona concession, one of the most popular and profitable in Colombia, located on the Caribbean coast.
Questions over whether Aviatur previously consulted indigenous communities living on the park’s grounds led to judicial proceedings that ended the contract in early 2013. A staunch defender of indigenous rights to the lands, Bessudo told OBG he believes the park should be managed by communities, similar to several models in Costa Rica that have proven to be successful for ecotourism. Though his company will willingly leave the premises and search for nearby grounds to construct accommodations with access to Tayrona, Bessudo criticised authorities for not establishing clearer rules throughout the entire concession procedure.
Other companies have recently sought out land for operations in Tayrona but to no avail. The most notable case is Six Senses, a Thai luxury hotel chain known for sustainable awareness, which proposed two separate projects. One eco-hotel project actually began construction but the licence was revoked in February 2013, again charged with not having consulted indigenous communities. Six Senses has confirmed it will still open a hotel in Colombia but has not yet announced a site.
INCENTIVES: Despite conflicts over park usage, both the public and private sectors are placing their bets on nature tourism. As one of the priority segments for the state-run Productive Transformation Programme ( Programa de Transformación Productiva, PTP), nature tourism is receiving strategic and institutional resources via a business plan that aims to build sector potential. The PTP is one of the government’s main programmes to boost private sector capacity in manufacturing, agriculture and services (see Industry chapter).
Contrary to popular belief, this niche segment covers a wide range of activities that bring visitors into contact with nature, such as adventure and rural tourism. Marketing iconic Colombian characteristics such as the coffee production zone, also known as the Eje Cafetero (“Coffee Triangle”), will play a vital role in the success of such initiatives. While both these segments are covered by the PTP plan, ecotourism is the primary focus, primarily due to its sophisticated and high-spending markets, but also to the truly sustainable characteristics that it represents. As such, the PTP has performed studies on the viability of several low-impact projects to increase sector potential, including the development of eco-lodges and visitor centres.
PROPOSALS: Results of these studies have generated some project proposals to assist investors. There is an opportunity, for example, to create a luxury eco-lodge complex near Caños Cristales, a river located in the Sierra de la Macarena National Park. With over 1592 species of plants and 772 species of fauna, the park is already an attractive location, but the river, known for its unique colourful algae, is the principal draw for visitors.
The PTP proposes that the establishment include 30 standard cottages and 10 suites, slated for a total area of 9414 sq metres, with estimated investments of $6.5m. The internal rate of return is forecast at 26% and total investment should be recuperated over a span of nine years and three months. The investment would be broken down into the land (0.2%), infrastructure (21.15%) and the majority for the hotel (78.72%).
Accessible in one and a half hours by plane from Bogotá, Caño Cristales has been receiving an influx of visitors in the past few years. With such projects, the PTP hopes to more than triple the number of visitors to the area by 2026 to more than 13,500, making it one of the principal destinations for nature tourism.
The PTP has narrowed its market to foreign tourists, most of whom come from the US and Europe. In 2011, foreign arrivals participating exclusively in nature tourism activities increased by 16%, amounting to 260,688, according to PTP figures. These tourists spent an average of $1977 during their stay. If such growth patterns are consistent and the aggressive government programme succeeds, PTP long-term estimates place yearly nature tourism arrivals at just under 1m by 2026.
For those looking to enter the segment with hotels, the best bet is to construct near national parks or consult government-sponsored programmes, such as the PTP. A 20-year tax exemption on ecotourism services will prove a major incentive for both foreign and local firms looking to enter this high-potential segment.


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Vodacom has started to give some of its subscribers 1GB free data, valued at R149
Cell C’s decision to increase its data billing increments to 25KB means that consumers will pay more, without getting anything extra
Afrihost’s smartphone promotion that included 1GB of data per month has sold very well
MTN increases its free data on its Internet bundle promotion for 1GB and 2GB data bundles from 50% to 100%
We compare the price of the Zest T1 and 1GB of Afrihost mobile data to what else is available in South Africa
MTN South Africa terminated services to iBurst parent Wireless Business Solutions for non-payment
WASPA finds that a mobile service provider is dishonest in both its dealings with the public and the regulator
Capitec is set to launch its Remote Banking app this week, offering core transactional functionality to all its Global One account holders via mobile on all platforms.
A new study conducted by the University of Exeter shows that men who keep their cellphones in their pockets may be harming their ability to father a child.


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October 27, 2009
2009 | Unsigned
Is Small Black the best release by a Brooklyn artist this year? Maybe, but a more apt question is: does anyone even care anymore, even if it is? As our once-little scene explodes more and more each month, any band able to book the Market Hotel is going to end up as part of Pitchfork’s “Rising” list; every blog is going to post their “single premier”/their exclusive video performance in an obscure household area (perhaps washtub?)/four or five Memory Tapes remixes/pictures of them in Halloween costumes/attempt analyses of their bar fights/take stabs at them for developing the hype that they did/try to destroy them.
Even I, by beginning a review of a band criticizing the literal hype machine (not HypeMachine; I have no beef with streaming social media), am part of the problem. After all, I probably wouldn’t have heard about them unless Pitchfork posted opening track “Despicable Dogs” as one of their Best New Tracks. Small Black is only available as an independently issued 10-inch, not a CD, and maybe us here at JM.com will backlash at them when they reissue the EP next year on Matador or some shit, once it makes Pitchfork Best New Music.
All predictions aside, right now, Small Black’s five-song self-titled debut EP sounds pretty fucking good. It’s 25 minutes of unflinching bedroom pop. Other, more genre-happy blogs have dubbed this sound “glow-fi” or “chill-wave” – the band makes heavy use of electronics, fuzz, and pulsing high toned synths. The synths coming up out of the fuzz is apparently analogous to the way glitter shines on a black page – thus, “glow-fi” is born. But music doesn’t glow, and sound doesn’t actually shimmer, so let’s leave poor descriptors to the other guys.
What counts are the songs, and this collection, though short, is as close as it gets to perfect. When “Despicable Dogs” first made its way to the blogs, it was described as a languid, beach-combing summer jam. But now, deep into October, it sounds a lot more melancholy, impenetrable, alienated, stuck in itself, and if that doesn’t sound like the colorless end of autumn, what does? The chorus, “Do it without me/ Do it when I’m gone,” is stark and simple, as resigned as it immediately sounds. Does it sound optimistic? Sure. But unlike most similar projects, which are immediately depressing and hide small moments of joy (Again, Memory Tapes, we’re looking in your direction) Small Black sounds pleased and content, and their depth comes from that buried melancholia.
More on Small Black | Small Black
August 27, 2009
2009 | Self-Release
So it’s time for the context show.
There are two major elements that complicate my reviewing Sonya Cotton’s Red River. First, I know Sonya. She’s pretty cool, and she’s super nice to dogs. We are friends and we played music together for a long time. I also produced her first two albums. So, there’s that glaring “conflict of interest.” But I’ve no intention of writing a press release for Cotton, and I’d certainly, and without qualms, refuse to review her album if I wasn’t smitten by it. Second, I’m admittedly an overly liberal grader (much to the frustration of JM.com’s editors’ attempts to regulate the grading scale). The Low Anthem sounds really enthusiastic, shows a lot of promise, and has three incredible songs? Alright, “A.” J. Tillman’s new album is significantly better than his last? Aw, hell. Give the guy an “A.” He’s worked hard for it. Sometimes the editors suggest that I rethink and perhaps alter those generous grades, and I appreciate and actually thank them for that. It’s nice to have somebody to reel you in every once in a while. And it’s not unlikely that they will question the fact that I’m throwing Red River an “A.” This is all to say that the “A” above (and I’m even tempted to give an “A+”) is mine, it’s not the site’s. If you don’t agree with my mark, that’s totally okay. Not everybody can love every album. And I have a feeling that this album in particular a lot of people are going to be lukewarm about. If you don’t like Sonya’s voice, you’re not going to like this album; it’s a lot of Sonya. And if you don’t generally like female singer-songwriters, then you probably won’t like this album either – even though I think it establishes Sonya as one of the premier living female folk songwriters, right alongside Nina Nastasia. (I love Joanna Newsom, but Ys is not nearly as consistent as Red River.)
More on Sonya Cotton | Red River
Belle and Sebastian
If You’re Feeling Sinister
1996 | Matador
Can a record like If You’re Feeling Sinister, Scottish-college-project-turned-twee-wunderkinds Belle and Sebastian’s 1997 breakthrough album, ever exist again? Spring 1998, this album (reportedly made by a band that consisted of eight people but sounding like it was made by about three) fell into my lap at my college’s radio station. Interest peaked at first by the band’s name, sparking memories of the British cartoon series that was broadcast occasionally on Canadian television in my childhood home, I was immediately hooked on the band’s sound – and I was not alone.
If You’re Feeling Sinister was an enigma: bandleader Stuart Murdoch and the rest of his crew refused all interviews and rarely played concerts, sticking to their native Glasgow when they deigned to play live at all. Yet the band’s first fully-conceptualized album (their debut, 1995’s Tigermilk, is a rushed, occasionally brilliant mess that Murdoch has described as a “product of botched capitalism”) made its way onto the Matador label and, slowly but surely, into the hands of college radio jocks and other discerning audiophiles like me, based on word of mouth alone. Kind of nice, when you think about it, but also kind of depressing: less than fifteen years after Sinister’s release, the current promotional norm of internet blasts and the slow and steady decline of college radio suggest that, were Belle and Sebastian to pop onto the scene in 2009, they would quite possibly be swept under the rug before anyone got around to digging on the record.
More on Belle and Sebastian | If You’re Feeling Sinister
July 16, 2009
2009 | Dead Oceans
It seemed inconceivable that Bowerbirds could improve their debut, 2007’s Hymns For A Dark Horse. That album is one of the most assured and realized debuts in recent memory; more so, it’s one of the most cohesive and inspired albums I’ve ever heard. It’s an incredibly complex valentine to a diseased Earth and a call to arms against its assailants, and yet it asserts and maintains significant distance from any topical American music: it mourns and rages, but never proselytizes. It was powerful, but not forceful. And so I was fearful when Upper Air was announced; it seemed hubristic to attempt a follow-up so quickly after such a meticulously crafted piece of work. I didn’t want a sophomore album from Bowerbirds – I especially didn’t want a rushed one. I wanted another masterpiece.
Well, it’s been delivered. Upper Air is an incredible and profound accomplishment. Whereas Hymns was meticulous and measured, Upper Air is sprawling and breathless. It is to their credit that Bowerbirds Phil Moore and Beth Tacular recorded and released these songs as quickly as they did. In doing so, they circumvented any threat of a sophomore slump. Upper Air bears no real interconnected relation to Hymns. It feels isolated entity, alive, and couldn’t have been measured or delayed. It’s an album of love songs. As in, like, about a girl.
More on Bowerbirds | Upper Air
June 25, 2009
Sun City Girls
1998 | Abduction
Based out of Phoenix, AZ, and part of the same outré-rock crowd as The Meat Puppets, The Sun City Girls were an amalgamation of punk, surf, beat, free jazz, Middle Eastern, and African music. Mostly instrumental, and with no particular penchant for getting anywhere in a hurry, Sun City Girls often sounded like incidental music scoring a micro-budgeted independent film. Which is good, because no small percentage of their albums are titled as soundtracks to obscure independent films that may or may not have ever been made.
Such is the case with Dulce, a sprawling, arrythmic lesson in “out” music. Rarely does a melody get going for more than ten seconds, before being buried under a wash of random, crashing percussion or ambient noise. This is the kind of music that’s playing in Other Music while you’re going through stacks of used CDs, looking for cheap old emo records (if you’re anything like me, that is). It’s grinding (“The Victory Biological”), and numbingly ambient (“Unwind Your DNA”). While it never sets into a simple groove, tracks like “Bobbing the Bloody Vats” come off simultaneously repetitive and totally random. You wish the store had that copy of Orange Rhyming Dictionary you were eyeballing last week, and that the staff of Other Music would play some music that fit in with the American Pop idiom.
More on Sun City Girls | Dulce Soundtrack
June 18, 2009
André Herman Düne
Radbab Records | 2004
In my perfect world, André Herman Düne, former co-leader (with brother David) of the French Van Halen, Herman Düne, would be the better-known name on the cover of this record. As it stands, this seemingly bizarre pair of bedfellows (French bohemian vs. English AOR superstar) pays considerable lip service to the latter but sounds much more like the typical work of the former.
Dido, who was plucked from obscurity in 2001 when her first and biggest hit, “Thank You” was sampled by Eminem for “Stan,” his first (only?) bid for mass consideration as a “serious artiste,” makes syrupy love-rock when left to her own devices. Her brand of neutral, over-produced balladry probably plays best in a minivan’s tape deck, screaming kids in the back seat. This second homage to the gorgeous simplicity of her songwriting is a neat trick: Eminem put Dido in every household in America, but André Herman Düne puts her in the ears of bored hipsters, who should take to these simple recordings like Pavlov’s dog to the dinner bell. The songs, entirely solo-acoustic, could be leftovers from André Herman Düne Stands United, or, in fact, any of the prolific songster’s solo recordings (that’s how similar the two ultimately sound), when stripped down to the bare essentials.
Consisting of songs from Dido’s first two albums, No Angel and Life for Rent, and including renditions of both of the songwriter’s hits, “Thank You” and “White Flag,” Sings Dido, to the unaware, really could pass as another André Herman Düne solo joint. This is the neatest trick Herman Düne has played on us: in making these songs his own, and reading them so lovingly for his audience’s benefit, Herman Düne has revealed his pop-loving inner nerd, and fooled even the most thoroughly discerning into genuinely enjoying Top 40. I consider Sings Dido a great success, and recommend it as required listening for fans of either artist.
by Brook Pridemore
May 30, 2009
HATE TO ADMIT IT, BUT…
1993 | Island Records
I have long suspected that every one of U2’s moves has been calculated. Think about it: can you remember any point in your life where the band’s members were not either has-beens or at the top of their game? If you came of age in the 80s, like me, then no, you can’t. If you’re any younger than I am, you haven’t even been alive for long enough to have seen a time when U2 wasn’t in the public eye.
But here’s a weird time in the long, expansive career of U2: 1993. Still flying high off the success of 1987’s The Joshua Tree, but at risk of becoming old 80s rock news in a post-grunge market, Bono, The Edge and Co. had to come up with a new sound that embraced the current trend without sounding like copyists. In other words, U2 had to keep abreast of the competition. So the boys made an expensive gamble with possibly their most underrated album (and their only truly great one, in my opinion), 1993’s Zooropa.
More on U2 | “Numb”
May 17, 2009
1973 | Columbia Records
Many great players have successfully crossed genres, widening the appeal of jazz to a larger and less assuming audience. And funk and R&B were fused with bebop and hard bop long before many assume. This week, I want to pay homage to the album, and the artist, I believe to be the most influential in terms of the electro-funk-jazz movement – Herbie Hancock’s Head Hunters.
Head Hunters was released in 1973 on Columbia Records. Though this was not the first time Hancock experimented outside of the bop box, it was the first time the music world, and more specifically pop, recognized jazz in any major way. Hancock incorporated synthesizers neatly into jazz, never sacrificing melody or harmony.
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Charleston's Equalization Schools Today
Charleston County’s equalization schools served local students for decades after their construction. Some high schools became elementary schools, some elementary schools became middle schools, and some schools were closed in the decades after racial integration. As the school buildings aged, Charleston County School District embarked on a multi-million dollar building effort to replace many of its historic equalization schools. The old schools did not meet seismic codes and CCSD chose to replace and upgrade many of the equalization schools.
Some equalization schools can still be found across Charleston County (see http://goo.gl/iK83jA for a map). The historic Courtenay Elementary School (1955) has an outdoor exhibit telling the history of equalization schools, located across Meeting Street from the Charleston Visitor Center.
Visit the W. Gresham Meggett Elementary and High School on James Island, a stop on the James Island History Trail.
C.A. Brown High School, now the campus of Trident Technical College, has a wealth of information in its library on the history of the school, and a recently-unveiled historical marker sits out front to tell the history of the school (Columbus Street Elementary/Wilmot Frasier Elementary School, another black equalization school, sits across the street from C.A. Brown High School).
Other campuses live on with new schools in historic places, such as Burke High School and Sanders-Clyde Elementary School in Charleston, Haut Gap High School on Johns Island, and Baptist Hill High School in Hollywood.
The following bibliography was used to develop the history of Charleston's public school system and its equalization schools:
Baker, R. Scott. Paradoxes of Desegregation: African American Struggles for Educational Equity in Charleston, South Carolina, 1926-1972. Columbia:
The University of South Carolina Press, 2006.
Bartels, Virginia B., ed. “The History of South Carolina Schools.” Columbia: Center for Educator Recruitment, Retention, and Advancement, n.d.
Brown, Millicent. “Civil Rights Activism in Charleston, South Carolina, 1940-1970.” PhD. Diss., Florida State University, 1997.
Carawan, Guy. Ain’t You Got a Right to the Tree of Life?: The People of John’s Island, South Carolina. New York: Brown Thrasher Edition, 1989.
Coakley, Joyce V. Sweetgrass Baskets and the Gullah Tradition. Charleston: Arcadia Publishing, 2005.
Dobrasko, Rebekah. “Architectural Survey of Charleston County’s School Equalization Program, 1951-1955.” Columbia: South Carolina State Historic
Preservation Office, 2005.
Drago, Edmund L. Charleston’s Avery Center: From Education and Civil Rights to Preserving the African American Experience. Charleston: The History
Felder, James L. Civil Rights in South Carolina: From Peaceful Protests to Groundbreaking Rulings. Charleston: The History Press, 2012.
Fields, Mamie Garvin. Lemon Swamp and Other Places: A Carolina Memoir. New York: The Free Press, 1983.
Kluger, Richard. Simple Justice: The History of Brown v. Board of Education and Black America’s Struggle for Equality. New York: Vintage Books,
Meffert, John, Sherman Pyatt, and Avery Research Center. Black America Series: Charleston, South Carolina. Charleston: Arcadia Publishing, 2000.
Moore, Burchill Richardson. “A History of the Negro Public Schools of Charleston, South Carolina, 1867-1942.” M.A. thesis, University of South Carolina,
New South Associates. "Charleston County Historic Resources Survey Update." Charleston County, 2016.
Public Schools of Charleston, South Carolina: A Survey Report. Nashville, TN: Division of Surveys and Field Services, George Peabody College of
Pyatt, Sherman E. Burke High School, 1894-2006. Charleston: Arcadia Publishing, 2007.
Smith, Daniel, Jr. African-Americans and Charleston: Histories Intertwined. Charleston: Daniel M. Smith, Jr., 2010.
Smyth, William D. “Segregation in Charleston in the 1950s: A Decade of Transition.” South Carolina Historical Magazine 92, no. 2 (April 1991): 99-123.
“South Carolina’s Educational Revolution: A Report of Progress in South Carolina.” Columbia: The State Educational Finance Commission, c. 1954
Southern, David W. “Beyond Jim Crow Liberalism: Judge Waring’s Fight Against Segregation in South Carolina, 1942-52.” The Journal of Negro History,
vol. 66, no. 3 (Autumn 1981): 209-277.

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Coal-Country Democrats Nervously Await EPA Regulations for Power-Plant Emissions
Coal-country Democrats aren't eager to talk about the Environmental Protection Agency's new emission regulations for power plants expected to be released later this week, which could put them in a tough position between the pressures of regional politics and party loyalty.
The new limits are expected to effectively require carbon capture — a still-developing technology — for all new coal-fired plants in order to meet emission standards. That has drawn backlash from many in the coal industry, but most Democrats from coal-heavy regions have largely been hesitant to speak out.
The regulations are a cornerstone of President Obama's action plan for addressing climate change, with coal-burning power plants known as one of the largest sources of greenhouse gases in the country. But the coal industry, producers of a relatively cheap and abundant energy source, would be hit hard by the EPA rules, as higher operating costs for power plants lead utilities to switch to lower-cost and lower-emitting natural gas.
Only one of the seven Democratic members of the Congressional Coal Caucus would comment on the regulations; several said they were withholding their reactions until the policy is official. Other coal-country candidates — including Rep. Allyson Schwartz, D-Pa., a candidate for governor in her state, and West Virginia Secretary of State Natalie Tennant, a Senate hopeful — also did not offer comment on the new standards. Tennant has said she disagrees with some of Obama's coal policies.
Coal industry leaders say they expect some politicians to break their silence soon. "It has not had the level of discussion it should be having in Congress," said Nancy Gravatt, senior vice president of communications for the National Mining Association. "I expect there will be more [Democrats opposing it]." Ohio Coal Association President Zane Daniels added, "I think it's important that we see bipartisan opposition to the proposed regulations."
Not every Democrat has been silent on the issue, however. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., voiced his opposition at a Tuesday Senate hearing. "We're getting the living crap beat out of us by this administration," he said. "They just beat the living daylights out of little West Virginia, but they sure like what we produce."
Another West Virginia Democrat, Rep. Nick Rahall, was equally vehement in his stance. "I am dead-set against the EPA and their scheme to issue emissions standards that would make it impossible for new coal-fired power plants to be constructed," he said in a statement.
Their positions were welcome news for Bill Raney, president of the West Virginia Coal Association. "This doesn't have a thing to do with partisan politics," he said. "It shouldn't make a difference to any of them, whether they're Democrat or Republican; it's simply wrong."
Kentucky Secretary of State Alison Lundergan Grimes, who is challenging Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., issued her own pushback on the new standards. "Coal keeps the lights on in Kentucky — plain and simple — and I will not stand idle as overreaching regulation adversely impacts jobs and middle-class families," she said.
Sens. Joe Donnelly, D-Ind., and Robert Casey, D-Pa., would not offer comment on the regulations until they are made official, but Donnelly urged a focus on existing technology and Casey praised coal's role as a cheap energy source.
Such breaks with Obama's policy are often necessary for Democrats from coal-heavy areas, said one Pennsylvania Democratic operative who requested anonymity to protect a current candidate. "People have a general perception of the parties," he said. "[Democrats] almost have to be more vocal than the Republicans sometimes because you don't want to be painted with that broad brush. It also kind of symbolizes who you're for. It's not just an energy issue; it's a cultural issue. Being against coal can mean to voters that you're against the working class, you're an elitist."


The Air Navigation Services Agency (ASHNA) is in the process of implementing an Aeronautical Information Management System (AIM). The AIM system provides dynamic and integrated management of aeronautical information, through the provision and exchange of digital aeronautical data with guaranteed quality in cooperation with all stakeholders.
Part of the AIM system is the application for the design of flight procedures FPDAM (Flight Procedure Design and Management). Developed by IDS AirNav, FPDAM is a flight procedure design tool that provides an interactive environment, which enables users to create, visualize, control, and maintain instrument flight procedures in accordance with the highest international standards.
FPDAM fully supports all types of procedures including: SID/ departures, STARs/arrivals and approaches for conventional, RNAV/PBN, RNP AR, APV/LPV, GLS, Baro-VNAV guidance systems;
It allows users to perform terrain and obstacle assessments by importing and utilizing digital terrain data relevant to procedure design in any known projection, datum and resolution/accuracy;
FPDAM is part of the aeronautical information management (AIM) system that is being implemented in ASHNA.


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PM again vows to move beyond ‘goli and gali’ in J&K
New Delhi, Aug 15: The government will move forward in Jammu and Kashmir with the sentiment of embracing all and not by ‘goli and gaali’ (bullet and abuse), Prime Minister Narendra Modi said today as he announced that elections to village Panchayats and local bodies would be held in coming months.
Speaking from the ramparts of the Red Fort, the prime minister in his Independence Day speech said his government will move forward in the state by following the path of “Insaaniyat, Kashmiriyat and Jamhuriyat” as shown by former prime minister Atal Bihar Vajpayee.
He said his government wants to ensure balanced development of various regions and communities in Jammu and Kashmir, be it Ladakh, Jammu or Kashmir Valley.
The prime minister said the central government is now “directly sending huge funds to villages in the state” to help ensure speedy development. Through this, elected Panches will get more power to take the villages forward, he said.
“In Jammu and Kashmir, Atal Bihari Vajpayee-ji has shown us the path and that path is right. We want to move forward on that same path. Vajpayee-ji had said we have to move forward to ensure Kashmir’s development on three basic issues of ‘Insaaniyat, Kashmiriyat and Jamhuriyat’.
“Be it Ladakh, Jammu or Srinagar valley, there should be balanced development in the state and hopes and aspirations of common people there should be fulfilled. Infrastructure should be improved and we should move forward with the sentiment of embracing all in Kashmir.
“We want to move forward by embracing the people of Kashmir, who are living with great nationalist feeling, and not on the path of ‘goli and gaali’ (bullet and abuse),” he said.
Modi said irrigation schemes were moving forward in the state and work on setting up of IIT, IIM and AIIMS and the restoration of Dal Lake is also being undertaken fast.
“In very near future, we are moving forward towards holding Panchayat and local bodies elections,” he said, noting that the efforts are being made to strengthen democratic institutions in the state.
He said the people living in the villages of Jammu and Kashmir and village heads were meeting him in hundreds, demanding early elections to Panchayats and local bodies that were stalled for some reasons.
“I am happy to say that in the coming months, the people of Jammu and Kashmir will get an opportunity to exercise their right and set up their own system,” he said.
Governor N N Vohra also said the urban local body and Panchayat polls, which have not been organised in the state for several years, will be held from September this year.
He said elections to urban local bodies will take place in September-October while the phased Panchayat polls will be held in October-December.
The last Panchayat polls in Jammu and Kashmir were held in 2011. The urban local body elections have not been held for nearly eight years.
Geelani says, Modi’s Kashmir remarks well-scripted
Srinagar, Aug 15: Hardline Hurriyat Conference leader Syed Ali Shah Geelani today said Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Kashmir remarks in his Independence Day speech were a “well-scripted and stage-managed drama”.
“Modi’s remarks that no bullet, no abuse, only a warm and affectionate hug to Kashmiris can resolve the Kashmir issue, is nothing but a well-scripted and stage-managed drama,” he said.
The prime minister during his Independence Day speech today said the government will move forward in Jammu and Kashmir by adopting an approach of embracing all and not by ‘goli and gaali’ (bullet and abuse).
Geelani said had Modi’s words carried any meaning “the paradise on earth would not have been turned into hell, where only death and destruction is seen everywhere”.
Referring to Governor N N Vohra’s emphasis on dialogue, the Hurriyat Conference leader said chief ministers or governors of “Indian imperialism” should not try to “poke their nose” in the Kashmir issue.


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BAD- ASS NAT!
WHAT: Natalie Portman is showing off her wild side as drug-addled pop star Celeste in this flick about the downsides of fame. “I like that she’s not like a tragic victim,” says Natalie, who has upped the raunch factor for this role. “She’s certainly a party to her own devouring. She’s both on the receiving end of destruction and also a destroyer herself.”
WHY: Glam – and erratic – Celeste may not be kitted out in Yeezys, but director Brady Corbet admits, “I feel like the character’s closest to Kanye West.” And Nat admits she “wasn’t thinking Kanye” but “totally could see it”. Massive meltdowns, OTT fashion? Yep , we see it, too! In cinemas Thursday February 21

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Automated Patch Generation for Fixing Semantic Errors in ATL Transformation Rules
With the growing popularity of the MDE paradigm, model transformations are becoming more and more complex. ATL transformations, in particular, are error-prone due to the declarative nature of the language and the dependency towards the involved metamodels. To alleviate the burden of developers, we propose, in this paper, an approach for fixing semantic errors in ATL transformation rules without predefined patch templates for specific error types. In a first step, our approach determines the rules that are likely to contain errors starting from the discrepancy between the expected and produced outputs of test cases. Then, a second step allows to generate candidate patches for these errors using a multiobjective optimization algorithm, guided by the same test cases. In a preliminary evaluation, we show that our approach can fix most of the errors for transformations with a single error. For those with multiple errors, more iterations are necessary to fix part of the errors.
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SAN DIEGO, CA. (THECOUNT) — Andy Phonsongkham has been identified as the suspect arrested on suspicion of murder Thursday following a confrontation that left a 16-year-old boy dead in the San Diego community of Linda Vista, California.
Phonsongkham, 20, was taken into custody in connection with a shooting in Linda Vista that left Carlos Valdovinos dead in the 6500 block of Kelly Street just after 6 p.m. on Thursday.
According to San Diego police, Phonsongkham was inside a vehicle when be became involved in a confrontation with Valdovinos.
Police said at some point the confrontation escalated and the driver opened fire on Valdovinos and then fled the scene.
Valdovinos suffered at least one gunshot wound to his upper body, and he was taken to the hospital by his friends, according to 10News.
Valdovinos was later pronounced dead of gunshot injuries.
Investigators were able to identify Phonsongkham as the suspected shooter and arrested him on suspicion of murder later in the evening, officials said.
Details on the evidence that helped investigators identify the suspect were not provided.
Anyone with information on the shooting is asked to contact the SDPD Homicide Unit at 619-531-2293 or Crime Stoppers at 888-580-8477 or dial 911.
Geo quick facts: Linda Vista is a community in San Diego, California, United States. Located east of Mission Bay, north of Mission Valley, and south-east of Tecolote Canyon, it lies on a mesa overlooking Mission Valley to the south and Mission Bay and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It is also home to the University of San Diego.Wikipedia

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Omar El Geziry settles for silver at Modern Pentathlon World Cup
Egyptian pentathlete Omar El Geziry won the silver medal at the second stage of the 2016 International Modern Pentathlon Union (UIPM) World Cup Series.
The Modern Pentathlon World Cup #2, which was held in Rio De Janeiro, Brazil ended on Monday, March 14 after it had started on March 8.
El Geziry won the silver medal with 1471 points after South Korea’s Woongtae Jun beat him to the gold medal, while Adam Marosi of Hungary came third.
El Geziry was one of four champions who managed to enjoy a clean run in the riding arena. He finished the swimming event with a time of 2:01.45 before earning 21 fencing bouts.
The 31-year-old champion went into the combined running and shooting competition with a four-second lead over Maksim Kustov of Russia. He, however, ended up finishing second behind Jun.
This is the second medal in a row for Egypt this season in a World Cup series, after Omar’s brother, Amro, won a gold medal in the World Cup #1 that was held in Egypt in February.
This tournament is considered one of the four big competitions in the game. The points collected by the players during the competition help the players improve their world rankings, which act as one of the qualification methods for the 2016 Rio Olympics.


- Director of CK Waste limited, Mr Connell, failed in his permit to operate and managed waste without a set procedure that identified and minimized the risk.
- On Friday 7th of January 2022, Connell appeared before the court. He was sentenced for 22 weeks imprisonment, suspended for 12 month, and ordered to pay costs 8.132.45 as well as a victim surcharge. Connell was also disqualified from being a director for three years.
The Environment Agency has successfully prosecuted Mr Connell, an Oldham-based person, for illegally storing and treating approximately 6,000 cubic metres waste, roughly 12,000 standard 6×4 trucks, on an industrial site on the outskirts Manchester.
Director of CK Waste Limited Mr. Connell was accused of allowing an environmental offence. The site did not comply with their permit and managed the waste without following procedures that minimized pollution risk.
Connell was also given an enforcement notice because excessively piled refuse posed a fire risk after it was stored for too long. Connell failed to address the fire prevention plan and took no steps to reduce the piles of waste after being issued with an enforcement notice.
Connell was sentenced 22 weeks imprisonment with a 12-month suspension, and ordered to pay 8,132.45 in costs and a victim surcharge. Connell was also disqualified from being a director for three years.
A spokesperson for the Environment Agency stated:
The Environment Agency is happy to see that Mr Connell was convicted of the offences. Connell was the director of CK Waste Limited. Although Connell received extensive advice and guidance by Environment Agency officers, he failed to take any steps to reduce the amount of piled waste at the Dukinfield, Manchester site.
All of us create waste. We all have a responsibility for ensuring that our waste is properly managed. This prosecution sends a strong signal that we will continue to fight illegal waste crime and bring those responsible accountable to justice. It is important that householders and businesses do all they can to prevent illegal waste from ending up in the hands operators who are breaking the law. Data.gov.uk – Waste carriers, brokers and traders
Environmental incidents can be reported 24/7 to the Environment Agency on 0800 87060. Waste crime can also anonymously be reported via Crimestoppers online and on 0800 5555111.


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Star Parker Appointed to Advisory Committee for the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights
For immediate release: December 11, 2020
Washington, D.C. – Today, the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights announced that Star Parker, Founder and President of the Center for Urban Renewal & Education (CURE), will serve on the Advisory Committee for the Republic of California. Advisory Committee members assist the Commission with its “fact-finding, investigative, and information dissemination functions.”
The appointment to the commission was made by President Donald J. Trump in recognition of the work of Parker in fighting poverty and advancing issues that improve the lives of black families and their communities over the course of her career. In addition, Parker has served on the White House Opportunity Initiative advisory team since 2017 to share ideas on how to best fix the nation’s most distressed communities.
“I am pleased to bring my experience and expertise on numerous policy issues to the Civil Rights Commission on behalf of my home state,” said Ms. Parker. “CURE has worked on many of the issues addressed by the commission including education, housing, healthcare, and others. We believe in the God-given freedom and dignity of every person based on Christianity; the Constitution and capitalism that are the safeguards of individual freedom.”
The mission of the Commission is “to study alleged deprivations of voting rights and alleged discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, age, disability, or national origin, or in the administration of justice.” In addition, the organization advancing civil rights through public policy.
The Commission maintains 50 State and 6 U.S. Territory Advisory Committees, one for each state and the District of Columbia. Each is composed of citizen volunteers familiar with local and state civil rights issues. The term of service for a committee member is four years with a total duration of not more than eight years. Committee reports can impact national, state and local legislation.
“There is no doubt that work needs to be done to protect civil rights, but government has overstepped its authority in many areas, and we must protect individuals from overbearing regulations and government intrusion in the daily lives of Americans,” said Parker. “Reliance on individual liberty and personal responsibility is the key.”
CURE is a policy and research center dedicated to fighting poverty and restoring dignity through messages of faith, freedom and personal responsibility. CURE seeks free-market solutions to provide education, employment, healthcare and the opportunity for black families to grow and their communities to flourish.


Struggling to find that new artist to fall in love with? Fear not, our contributor Kess Leung is here with the latest and greatest musical recommendations of each week. In this edition, Kess highlights Korean-Canadian R&B/Soul musician SLCHLD.
Jang Doo Hyuk, whose stage name is SLCHLD (pronounced Seoul Child), is a Korean-Canadian alternative R&B/Soul artist who is known for his catchy tracks, sometimes with a hint of folk and hip-hop sprinkled in. Originally uploading his music on SoundCloud, SLCHLD quickly established himself as an exciting and promising musician in the Korean and global music scene, branching out diversely with his releases, including both Korean and English tracks on major music sites. The artist’s self-produced mellow instrumental melodies, often featuring an acoustic guitar and an infectious beat, pair well with his husky yet versatile vocals, giving off a comforting ambience. Since debuting in 2017, SLCHLD has put out countless singles and two EPs.
The title track ‘My insecurities, not yours’ is an urban mix of Korean and English lyrics, conveying a sombre and melancholic mood as the singer speaks about how someone is breaking through his walls, and is another favourite of mine.
I first discovered SLCHLD’s music with his 2019 track ‘She likes spring, I prefer winter’, part of the EP ‘My insecurities, not yours’, my favorite release of his thus far. The chorus, “Winter or spring it don’t matter to me. As long as you’re here yeah, I can keep you warm ‘till spring comes”, reminds me of wintertime, and the song as a whole feels like a cozy, warm blanket. The title track ‘My insecurities, not yours’ is an urban mix of Korean and English lyrics, conveying a sombre and melancholic mood as the singer speaks about how someone is breaking through his walls, and is another favourite of mine.
Featuring SLCHLD’s falsetto, the track showcases his exceptional range and ability to control and manoeuvre his voice at will.
Recently, SLCHLD has diverged more into deep house and upbeat tempos, a break from his typical chilled-out style, collaborating with fellow R&B artist Oceanfromtheblue on his album ‘Aeries?’. Experimenting with trap instrumentals and hip-hop influences, the album is an interesting mix of R&B and Hip-hop. The track ‘Body of Gold 2’ features smooth transitions between addictive rap and velvety vocals, the subdued singing allowing for the layered instrumental to take centre stage. ‘U’ is a callback to SLCHLD’s older work, with the sorrowful vibe of the track being reflected in the lyrics ‘I know, you don’t like me. You make me wanna lose. I blame you all day, but you know I love you.’ Featuring SLCHLD’s falsetto, the track showcases his exceptional range and ability to control and manoeuvre his voice at will. ‘Paparazzi’ is another standout track from the project, with its nostalgic and relaxing vibe allowing collaborating artist Oceanfromtheblue to shine.
SLCHLD is clearly a hard-working musician, releasing new material frequently, especially in the last year. However, while he might be putting out one track after another, he still maintains a high quality throughout his whole discography. Looking at his musical growth since 2017, it is evident that Jang Doo Hyuk still has much to offer in the foreseeable future.
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Karnataka: Body exhumed after hospital bungles | Hubballi News – Times of India
File pic of a burial of a Covid-19 victim
BELAGAVI: Following a dreadful mix up, officials in Kagwad, Belagavi, had to exhume the body of a 71-year-old after a private hospital discovered that they had handed over the dead man to the wrong family.
Adhering to strict Covid-19 protocol, the family had buried the deceased without even taking a look at his face.
It began on May 1 when Payappa Satyappa Hallolli, 82, was admitted to Venus Hospital in Belagavi city after he tested positive for Covid-19. The next day, hospital authorities phoned Hallolli’s family saying he had died. The body was dispatched by a hearse later in the afternoon to Mole village where the family resides, and the last rites were conducted almost immediately.
Not long after the Hallolli family returned home after the burial, much to their shock, they received a video call from Payappa from the hospital. Suresh Payappa Hallolli, Payappa’s son, said he was stunned beyond belief.
Around the same time, the hospital realised they had made a mistake. “By the time hospital staff arrived, we had already buried the body,” Suresh said.
Pramila Deshpande, Kagwad tahsildar, told TOI it was a clear case of negligence by the hospital staff. She said the deceased was Mayappa Mavanakara of Autonagar in the city. Mayappa’ family had earlier lived in Gokak taluk and since the names of the two patients sounded similar, hospital authorities had goofed up.
Pramila said hospital authorities contacted her to retrieve the body and an FIR was filed at Kagwad police station to procedurally exhume the body. “We used a JCB to retrieve the body,” Pramila said. “The hospital took the body in the ambulance and handed it over to the correct family.” Locals in Mole were also furious with hospital staff for bungling and berated them when they arrived to retrieve the body.
There were other repercussions too. Pramila said Payappa is furious with his family for burying the body without even bothering to look at the face. “In these troubled times, hospitals must be more careful while handing over bodies of the deceased,” Pramila said.


The Ultima Ratio Cascading Clock is the first product they recently released in a small series.
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The Gezeiten Ultima Ratio is an 8HP wide intuitive playable Clock Divider, Clock Generator and Dual AR Envelope.
You can use it
- to synchronize sequencers with independent time signatures
- as an performance like instrument when you play the divider ratios
- to provide and distribute a stable system clock
- to fire envelopes in a live performance to rhythmically control filters or VCAs in musically meaningful ratios
- to mult triggers
The Ultima Ratio is available at first in a small batch as a DIY kit.
Ordering info can be found at http://www.gezeiten-modular.com/pages/order_kit
Video: Dividing Clocks: Gezeiten Ultima Ratio Eurorack Module
"Playing along with my eurorack modular synthesizer and testing the Gezeiten Ultima Ratio clock divider module.
The track is entirely made with the modular with just the inevitable addition of reverb :)
The Ultima Ratio is used to provide 3 clock streams to synchronize the Grids drum sequencer and both Moskwa sequencers with different clock resolutions.
I play with the clock ratios in realtime and also make use of the makro attack/release envelope generator to provide control voltage to modulate the cutoff frequency of a dual Korgasmatron filter.


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Ole Gunnar Solskjaer wants a flying winger to give his side more attacking impetus and has been frustrated in his attempts to secure the former Manchester City kid.
The potential deal has been the most talked about transfer of the summer but pressure is now growing on United power brokers to ensure a deal is agreed with the Bundesliga big boys.
But transfer insider Fabrizio Romano has taken to Twitter to claim that the Germans are now convinced that a deal will not now be completed.
He said: "Borussia Dortmund deny again any transfers reason related to Jadon Sancho’s absence.
"BVB are still convinced that Jadon is gonna stay - they won’t accept any €90m or €100m bid from #MUFC.
"Price will not change on final days of the window"
Romano has earlier reported that Lucien Favre's club will not accept any bid under €120m but United are not keen to pay more than €90m in the current situation with Covid.
Sancho has already agreed personal terms on a five-year deal to joining the Premier League club but the issue remains the two clubs agreeing a transfer fee.
United held a series of discussions with Barcelona over signing Ousmane Dembele as an alternative.
Barcelona value the jet-heeled winger at €100m but United would prefer to agree a loan deal to assess the star before splashing out.


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Sports2-a-Days Preview: Livonia Wildcats
The Livonia Wildcats were one win away from their first ever school title, but now in 2014 they're busy rebuilding with new players and a new coach.
Guy Mistretta takes over for the departed David Brewerton and the Wildcats inherit roughly 15 players from the new closed Pointe Coupee Central High School. That addition of talent as well as eight starters back have the Wildcats optimistic about their chances at making another deep playoff run.
Three returning offensive linemen as well as H-Back Barrick Slaughter will be back to pace an offense that is still looking for it's signal caller amongst three different potential quarterbacks.
On defense, two on the line and two in the secondary will lead the way. CB Deonte Bridgewater, SS Malcolm Dedrick and DE Willie Baker are potential college prospects that will carry the torch for that side of the ball.
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Not only did I commit to attend the event, but I also volunteered to bring a dessert. Being the good little homemaker that I am, I made a vamped up version of my special kitty litter cake.
(The top and bottom toilet seat lids are made out of paper plates. The "droppings" themselves are rice krispy treats dipped in chocolate and rolled in peanuts and/or fruity pebbles)
Tim was thrilled with my contribution to the party fare; so were several of his coworkers.
"That's disgusting," said one woman as she bit into a store-bought cupcake with glow-in-the dark orange frosting and black sprinkles.
I assumed that a cake decorated with mock cat excrement would be the crowd favorite. That prize, however, went instead to a shockingly realistic display of edible human feces.
Needless to say, I dedicated the rest of the party to hunting down the artistic genius behind this masterpiece. To prevent everyone from thinking that I was more interested in the dessert than in them, I made a specific point to not talk about the chocolate turds right off the bat. Most of my conversations with Tim's coworkers began like this:
"Hello. I'm Jana. Nice to meet you. Did you make the toilet bowl filled with poo?"At the time, three sentence fragments seemed a sufficient lead up to the subject that I really wanted to discuss. In hindsight, I may have benefited from a few more.
When I finally located the artist, I effusively praised the woman for her creativity, passion, and overall good taste.
"That is the most amazing thing that I have ever seen," I gushed, as my body folded into a deferential bow.
My compliments were cut short by a tug on my elbow. As my husband dragged me away from her holiness, I wiped tears of gratitude from my eyes. Most people live their entire lives and never get so close to greatness. I am indeed blessed.

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Entertainment of Wednesday, 11 April 2018
Daddy Lumba Jnr., Daddy Lumba’s impersonator, has said in a recent interview that renowned Highlife Ghanaian artiste Charles Kwadwo Fosu popularly known as Daddy Lumba’s move to file a lawsuit against him was a blessing in disguise.
As a reminder, on February 6, 2018, Daddy Lumba dragged Kwame Anokye who has over the years pretended to be his son for material gains, benefits and publicity to court.
Daddy Lumba filed the lawsuit at an Accra High Court alleging that Kwame Anokye has impersonated him.
But responding to the suit on Accra-based Hitz FM, Anokye who now prefers to be called Anokye Supremo indicated that Daddy Lumba had promised him in the past to introduce him to the world and therefore the suit was a move by the legendary highlife artiste to introduce him to the world.
“Who am I to be taken to court by Daddy Lumba? Who am I? I thank God for it,” he stated.
Kwame Ampadu became popular in Ghana when he appeared on TV Africa’s reality show dubbed “Just Like You”.
A reality show where talented Ghanaian youths imitate and demonstrate on live television how their favourite artiste sings, speaks and performs on stage.


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Henan's Xinyang prefecture has been famous for its Maojian tea since the Tang dynasty. Today it is one of the country's most thriving areas of agricultural and sideline production, quite often visited and written about, so its tea is being sampled by more people.
Though Xinyang is on the edge of the arid North China plain, the mountainous southern and western parts, crisscrossed by streams and brooks, have plenty of the clouds and mist needed for good tea. The processed leaves are in fire, taut strips. They yield a beverage with a chestnut flavor and a long-lasting aftertaste. This tea has been produced with only very simple equipment. What makes it different are the skillful hand movements of rolling, adjusted to the heat and softness or dryness of the tender leaves.
Not much is exported, but the tea can be bought locally and in Zhengzhou and Kaifeng in the province, and in large cities like Beijing, Wuhan, and Tianjin.
it contain rich green tea catechin,and it made by tender leaves growing fine hair in initial pick period per annum about in the second month of spring for lunar calendar,high fragrance,high quality.


Update: The second officer is in critical condition and was originally reported deceased before further information was released Saturday.
The suspect who ambushed and shot two NYPD police officers, killing one and leaving the other in critical condition, on Friday evening is a convicted felon who was out on probation at the time of the attack.
According to NYPD Chief of Detectives James Essig at a press conference, a third police officer present at the ambush shot Lashawn McNeil, 47, in the head and arm, neutralizing the threat as he tried to flee. He was hospitalized in critical condition on Friday night.
The suspect was on probation for a 2003 felony narcotics conviction in New York City, the police chief said, adding that he had several arrests outside of New York City including in South Carolina, where he was arrested for unlawful possession of a weapon in 1998.
McNeil was later arrested for assaulting a police officer in 2002, Essig told the press. He was arrested twice in 2003 in Pennsylvania, once for a felony drug charge and also for a misdemeanor narcotics charge.
The alleged shooter’s last known address was Allentown, Pennsylvania, some 90 miles west of New York City, where the shooting occurred.
According to the police, McNeil was sitting in the back bedroom of a Harlem apartment when he swung the door open and opened fire on two police officers. Rookie Officer Jason Rivera, 22, was killed on the spot. His 27-year-old partner, who was not identified at the time, was critically wounded.
As the two officers and a third police office were responding to a domestic disturbance call from a woman who said she needed help with her son at 6:15p.m. The woman "mentioned no injuries and no weapons," Essig told the press.
When the officers arrived at the apartment, the three police officers were met b y the woman and another one of her sons. They were told that the son she was having problems with was in the back bedroom, down a "very tight" hallway.
The third officer stayed with the family while the other two, Rivera, and his partner, approached the bedroom, at which point the door swung open and the suspect, identified as Lashawn McNeil, opened fire numerous times, striking both officers and killing one of them.
"As the perpetrator attempted to exit, he is confronted by our third officer, who fires two rounds striking him in the right arm and the head," Essig said.
Police recovered an illegal firearm, a Glock 45 with a high-capacity magazine that holds 40 rounds, at the scene. The weapon was identified as having been stolen from Baltimore in 2017. Police are currently working with the ATF to determine if the gun was used in other crimes.
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I'm using 'socat' on Linux Centos 7 to diagnose some problems. Server and clients are all linux centos7, they all have multiple interfaces. Server 10.1.1.1 is on Switch 1, 10.1.1.2 is on Switch 2. Switch 1 and Switch 2 are Layer3 switches, directly connected, running Cisco NX-OS. This is situation I can't explain:
server 10.1.1.1 (connect to Switch 1, UDP packet sender) to send data via STDIN:
socat STDIO UDP4-DATAGRAM:22.214.171.124:12345
client 10.1.1.2 (connect to Switch 2, UDP packet receiver):
socat UDP4-RECVFROM:12345,ip-add-membership=126.96.36.199:10.1.1.2,fork,reuseaddr -
The client receives server's UDP packets, until I start another receiver on the same machine as the server 10.1.1.1:
socat UDP4-RECVFROM:12345,ip-add-membership=188.8.131.52:10.1.1.1,fork,reuseaddr -
The moment I start this second receiver, client on 10.1.1.2 stops receiving any data from server. I also use tcpdump and see that no packet has been received on that port on 10.1.1.2. In addition, from then onwards, even if I restart the server and clients, 10.1.1.2 does not receives anymore multicast packets from 10.1.1.1 anymore for THAT multicast prefix (239.2.2.x).
Is this a problem in switch routing? or I missed some parameters on the 'socat' command line? I checked that rp_filter=0 on that interface (10.1.1.x).
EDIT: Update the question to include more network setup. as more suspicion on this as a routing problem.
UPDATE: we found that the 10.1.1.x VLAN on the Layer3 switch does not have PIM enable. That probably means multicast routing is not enabled. That said, I'm not sure why the first time 10.1.1.2 on the different switch would receive data in the first place.


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The Shambles, York. Only one of the many many fav places I love in the UK
#Clearwater_Beach at #Tampa_Bay, Can't wait!!! only 32 more days!!
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Malvern Hills, Worcestershire
Oban, Scotland where I do my weekly shop...and realise how lucky I am to live half an hour away!
Guernsey, the setting of the novel, The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society, a pretty good read and looks like an excellent place to visit.
Upcycling- i would love to do this with a nest of tables using maps of my fav places i have visited with my family
One of my favourite places - Aberdovey
Stairway to the sea at Tintagel Castle in Cornwall, England I visited this place 26 years ago, it was a mystical setting, Could have been King Arthur's Castle.