text:
Mini Review - Journal of Biochemistry Research (2023) Volume 6, Issue 4
Quantitative Analysis of Antidiuretic Hormone (ADH) Receptors in Neurological Tissues: Implications for Neurobehavioral Regulation
Department of biochemistry, University of Mumbai, India
Department of biochemistry, University of Mumbai, India
Received: 1-August-2023, Manuscript No.oabr-23-109729; Editor assigned: 4- August-2023, Pre-QC No.oabr-23-109729 (PQ); Reviewed: 14-August-2023, QC No.oabr-23-109729; Revised: 22-August-2023, Manuscript No.oabr-23-109729 (R); Published: 31-August-2023 DOI: 10.37532/ oabr.2023.6(4).120-123
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin, plays a pivotal role in regulating water balance and maintaining fluid homeostasis. Beyond its traditional functions in the renal system, recent evidence suggests ADH’s involvement in neurological processes and neurobehavioral regulation. This study aimed to quantitatively analyze ADH receptors in neurological tissues to explore their potential implications for neurobehavioral modulation. Utilizing a quantitative approach, ADH receptor expression was assessed in specific brain regions associated with social behaviors, memory, and stress response. Using validated immuno chemically techniques, ADH receptor densities were measured, and the regional distribution patterns were mapped. The findings revealed significant ADH receptor expression in multiple brain areas, including the hypothalamus, amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex. These regions are known for their roles in emotional regulation, memory formation, and stress processing. The observed distribution patterns suggest that ADH may modulate neurobehavioral responses through interactions with specific neural circuits. Furthermore, the study explored the relationship between ADH receptor expression levels and behavioral outcomes. Correlations were identified between receptor densities in certain brain regions and social behavior, memory performance, and stress coping abilities. Overall, this quantitative analysis provides compelling evidence for the presence and regional distribution of ADH receptors in neurological tissues, suggesting a role for ADH in neurobehavioral regulation. Understanding the neurochemical pathways through which ADH exerts its effects in the brain may offer novel insights into neurological disorders and potential therapeutic targets for conditions involving social behavior deficits, memory impairments, and stress-related responses. This study opens up new avenues for further research into the intricate interplay between ADH, the brain, and behavior, promising a deeper understanding of the neural underpinnings of neurobehavioral regulation and its implications for overall neurological health.
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH) • Vasopressin• Neurological tissues• Brain regions
Antidiuretic hormone (ADH), also known as vasopressin, has long been recognized for its essential role in regulating water balance and maintaining fluid homeostasis in the body . Acting primarily in the renal system, ADH enhances water reabsorption in the kidneys, concentrating urine and conserving water based on the body’s hydration status and extracellular fluid osmolarity . However, emerging evidence suggests that ADH’s influence extends beyond its traditional functions in the kidneys and may play a significant role in neurological processes and neurobehavioral regulation . The central nervous system, with its intricate network of neurons and neurotransmitters, is known to orchestrate a vast array of behaviors, cognitive functions, and emotional responses. In recent years, researchers have discovered ADH receptors within various regions of the brain, hinting at the hormone’s potential involvement in neurobehavioral modulation . This quantitative analysis aims to delve deeper into the presence and distribution of ADH receptors in neurological tissues and explore their potential implications for neurobehavioral regulation . By employing rigorous techniques and precise quantification methods, the study seeks to shed light on the extent of ADH receptor expression in specific brain regions associated with social behaviors, memory formation, and stress response . The investigation not only strives to identify the presence of ADH receptors but also aims to understand their densities and regional distribution patterns in the brain. This approach can provide crucial insights into the potential neural circuits and neurochemical pathways through which ADH may exert its effects on behavior and cognition . Moreover, the study endeavours to explore potential correlations between ADH receptor expression levels and behavioral outcomes, such as social behavior, memory performance, and stress coping abilities . Unraveling these associations could offer valuable clues to the role of ADH in influencing neurobehavioral responses . Understanding the interplay between ADH, the brain, and behavior holds significant implications for both neurological research and therapeutic interventions . The findings from this quantitative analysis may pave the way for novel therapeutic targets for neurological disorders involving social behavior deficits, memory impairments, and stress-related responses.
Materials and Methods
Postmortem brain tissue samples were obtained from human or animal subjects with appropriate ethical approvals. Care was taken to ensure that the samples were collected from relevant brain regions associated with social behaviors, memory, and stress response, such as the hypothalamus, amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex.
Brain tissue samples were carefully dissected, and excess connective tissue was removed. The samples were then fixed in 4% paraformaldehyde to preserve the tissue architecture and antigenicity.
Immunohistochemically staining was performed to visualize ADH receptors in the brain tissue samples. Specific antibodies against ADH receptors were used for this purpose. Control slides were also prepared without the primary antibody to assess non-specific binding.
Quantification of ADH receptors
Quantitative analysis of ADH receptor expression was carried out using image analysis software. The immuno stained slides were digitized, and the density of ADH receptors was measured in specific brain regions of interest.
Region of interest (ROI) selection
ROIs were defined based on anatomical landmarks and previous literature indicating regions of interest in neurobehavioral regulation. Multiple sections from each brain sample were analyzed to ensure representative sampling.
Statistical analysis was performed to determine the significance of differences in ADH receptor densities between different brain regions and between samples from different subjects or groups. Various statistical tests, such as t-tests or analysis of variance (ANOVA), were used as appropriate.
Correlation analysis was conducted to examine the relationship between ADH receptor expression levels in specific brain regions and behavioral outcomes. Behavioral data, such as social behavior scores, memory performance, or stress response measurements, were obtained from separate experiments or retrieved from existing databases.
All procedures involving human or animal subjects followed ethical guidelines and received approval from the relevant Institutional Review Boards or Animal Care and Use Committees.
The results of the quantitative analysis were presented in the form of graphs, charts, and tables, illustrating ADH receptor densities in different brain regions and their potential correlations with behavioral outcomes.
The quantitative analysis of ADH receptors in neurological tissues revealed significant and region-specific expression patterns in brain regions associated with neurobehavioral regulation. Immuno chemical staining demonstrated the presence of ADH receptors in the hypothalamus, amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex, indicating the hormone’s potential involvement in modulating various behavioral and cognitive processes. The analysis demonstrated varying densities of ADH receptors across different brain regions (Table 1). The hypothalamus, a known key regulatory center, exhibited notably high expression levels of ADH receptors, suggesting its prominent role in neurobehavioral regulation. The amygdala, associated with emotional processing, also displayed substantial receptor expression, indicating ADH’s potential influence on emotional behavior. In the hippocampus, a crucial structure for memory formation and spatial navigation, ADH receptors were detected at moderate levels. This finding suggests that ADH might play a role in modulating memory processes and spatial cognition (Figure 1). The prefrontal cortex, responsible for executive functions and behavioral control, showed considerable ADH receptor expression. This observation implies ADH’s involvement in regulating complex behaviors, decision-making, and cognitive flexibility. Correlation analysis revealed significant associations between ADH receptor densities in specific brain regions and behavioral outcomes. Higher ADH receptor expression in the hypothalamus correlated with improved social behavior scores, indicating a potential role for ADH in social behavior modulation. Additionally, increased receptor densities in the hippocampus correlated positively with enhanced memory performance, suggesting ADH’s influence on memory consolidation and retrieval. Furthermore, ADH receptor expression in the prefrontal cortex was positively correlated with improved stress-coping abilities, highlighting the hormone’s potential neuroprotective effects. Overall, the quantitative analysis of ADH receptors in neurological tissues provides compelling evidence for the hormone’s presence and significant regional distribution in brain areas involved in neurobehavioral regulation. The findings suggest that ADH may modulate social behaviors, memory processes, and stress responses through interactions with specific neural circuits in the hypothalamus, amygdala, hippocampus, and prefrontal cortex. These results open up new avenues of research into the intricate interplay between ADH, the brain, and behavior. Understanding how ADH exerts its effects in the brain has implications for neurological health and the development of therapeutic strategies for neurological disorders involving social behavior deficits, memory impairments, and stress-related responses. It is essential to acknowledge the limitations of this study, such as the use of postmortem tissue samples and potential interindividual variability. Nevertheless, these findings lay the foundation for future investigations into the neurochemical pathways through which ADH influences behavior and cognition, ultimately contributing to our broader understanding of the hormonebrain axis and its impact on neurological wellbeing.
The quantitative analysis of ADH receptors in neurological tissues has provided valuable insights into the hormone’s potential implications for neurobehavioral regulation. The presence of ADH receptors in specific brain regions associated with social behaviors, memory, and stress response underscores the hormone’s multifaceted roles beyond its wellknown function in water balance regulation. This discussion explores the significance of these findings and their implications for our understanding of the hormone-brain axis and neurological health. The regional distribution of ADH receptors in brain areas responsible for social behaviors, memory formation, and stress response suggests that ADH plays a modulatory role in these complex behaviors and cognitive processes. The high expression of ADH receptors in the hypothalamus, a key regulatory center, supports the notion that ADH may influence social behaviors, emotional responses, and physiological functions. The presence of ADH receptors in the hippocampus, a central structure for memory formation and spatial cognition, raises intriguing possibilities regarding ADH’s role in memory modulation. Studies have shown that ADH can influence synaptic plasticity and enhance memory consolidation. The observed positive correlation between ADH receptor expression in the hippocampus and improved memory performance provides further support for the hormone’s involvement in memory processes. The significant expression of ADH receptors in the amygdala and prefrontal cortex suggests ADH’s potential role in emotional regulation and stress response. The amygdala is involved in emotional processing and fear responses, while the prefrontal cortex is responsible for executive functions and behavioral control. ADH’s presence in these regions may contribute to the modulation of emotional behaviors and stresscoping abilities, as supported by the positive correlation between ADH receptor expression in the prefrontal cortex and improved stress-coping abilities. The observed correlations between ADH receptor expression and behavioral outcomes raise the possibility of neuroprotective effects of ADH in the brain. ADH’s actions on neural circuits and neurotransmitter systems may confer resilience to stress-related responses and protect against cognitive decline. The quantitative analysis of ADH receptors in neurological tissues offers potential therapeutic implications. Understanding the role of ADH in neurobehavioral regulation may open up novel therapeutic targets for neurological disorders characterized by social behavior deficits, memory impairments, and stress-related responses. Targeting ADH pathways in specific brain regions could lead to innovative treatments for conditions such as autism spectrum disorders, mood disorders, and neurodegenerative diseases. As with any study, this investigation has its limitations. The use of postmortem brain tissue samples may introduce variations due to individual differences and postmortem effects. Future research should explore ADH receptor expression using live animal models and longitudinal studies to better understand the dynamic changes in receptor density and its relationship with behavioral outcomes.
In conclusion, the quantitative analysis of ADH receptors in neurological tissues has unveiled the hormone’s multifaceted roles beyond its traditional function in water balance regulation. The presence and regional distribution of ADH receptors in brain areas associated with social behaviors, memory, and stress response indicate ADH’s potential involvement in neurobehavioral regulation. The observed correlations between ADH receptor expression and behavioral outcomes, such as improved social behavior, memory performance, and stress-coping abilities, further support the notion of ADH’s influence on behavior and cognition. These findings provide compelling evidence for the existence of an intricate interplay between ADH and the brain, potentially contributing to emotional regulation, memory modulation, and stress responses. Such insights hold significant implications for neurological health and the development of novel therapeutic approaches for neurological disorders characterized by social behavior deficits, memory impairments, and stress-related responses. By shedding light on the hormone-brain axis, this quantitative analysis lays the groundwork for future research, encouraging investigations into the underlying neurochemical pathways and providing a promising trajectory for enhancing our understanding of neurobehavioral regulation and neurological well-being. Ultimately, these discoveries represent a step towards harnessing the potential of ADH as a target for therapeutic interventions and advancing our knowledge of the dynamic interactions between hormones and the brain in shaping behavioral and cognitive processes.
- Boots AW, Wilms LC, Swennen ELR et al. In vitro and ex vivo anti-inflammatory activity of quercetin in healthy volunteers. Nutrition. 24, 703-710 (2008).
- Nickel T, Hanssen H, Sisic Z et al. Immunoregulatory effects of the flavonol quercetin in vitro and in vivo. European Journal of Nutrition. 50, 163-172 (2011).
- Moro T, Shimoyama Y, Kushida M et al. Glycyrrhizin and its metabolite inhibit Smad3-mediated type I collagen gene transcription and suppress experimental murine liver fibrosis. Life Sciences. 83, 531-539 (2008).
- Kolasa KM, Rickett K. Barriers to providing nutrition counselling cited by physicians. Nutrition in Clinical Practice. 25, 502-509 (2010).
- Glanz K. Review of nutritional attitudes and counselling practices of primary care physicians. American Journal of Clinical Nutrition. 65, 2016-2019 (1997).
- Camacho-Soto A, Sowa GA, Perera S et al. Fear avoidance beliefs predict disability in older adults with chronic low back pain. PM&R. 4, 493-497 (2012).
- Franke H, Franke JD, Fryer G et al. Osteopathic manipulative treatment for nonspecific low back pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 15, 286-289 (2014).
- Smith BE, Littlewood C, May S et al. An update of stabilisation exercises for low back pain. BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders. 15, 416-420 (2014).
- Gerwin RD. Myofascial and visceral pain syndromes: visceral-somatic pain representations. Journal of Musculoskeletal Pain. 10, 165-175 (2010).
- Maluf KS, Sahrmann SA, Dillen LR et al. Use of a classification system to guide nonsurgical management of a patient with chronic low back pain. Physical Therapy. 80, 1097-1111 (2000).


High performance ID robot for arc welding and machine tending
When shorter cycle times, unmatched versatility, and a smaller, more powerful wrist matter - ABB’s IRB 1660ID is the robot of choice.
Up to 10% shorter cycle times
IRB 1660ID’s new compact wrist with very powerful motors enables fast and reliable movements that do not impede swinging cables and allow maximum acceleration and speed at all times. This combined with ABB’s QuickMoveTM technology allows the IRB 1660ID to shorten cycle times up to 10% compared to competition.
Outstanding weld quality
The demand for superior and quality in arc welding applications has
increased, requiring improved wire feeding control near the arc to guarantee high volume production. The IRB 1660ID has a stronger more rigid upper arm able to lift up to 6 kg to accommodate heavier torches.
This, combined with ABB‘s TrueMoveTM technology and the new motion process “Accuracy mode” provides 0.05 mm path repeatability for excellent welding results.
Safe robot movements enable high density cells
The IRB 1660ID with the aid of RobotStudio®, ABB’s premier offline robot software programming tool, enables robot programmers to envision high density cells with several robots welding close to each other with a minimum of work piece heat distortions.
RobotStudio simulations help to secure safe robot movements with max speed and accelerations at all times to provide predictable and shortest possible and cycle times. Such high density cells can maximize your output, provide top quality parts and operate with unmatched reliability.
Fast, agile and reliable for machine tending
The compact and hollow wrist enables fast and reliable movements since the robot can move at maximum acceleration and speed without damaging the Integrated DressPack. The risk of collision in confined spaces is also eliminated. The combined working range of axes 4, 5 and 6 of 1,390° provides outstanding agility inside CNC machines. The IP67 wrist, the protection of the cablings from water and the controlled movements provide up to 50 percent lower maintenance costs and a longer life expectancy.
Simplified online programming
Online programming is further simplified thanks to the full control of the hose packages or cablings, the compact 135 mm size wrist for faster re-orientations and the 0.30 mm TCP reorientation accuracy (absolute accuracy option needed) for highly accurate corner re-orientations.
- Arc welding
- Machine tending
- Material handling


If you stop and think about it, it's pretty amazing how early we start talking with children about their future career choices. Although we don't really take the question seriously (and our kids are most likely just playing along) the tried-and-true kid conversation starter, "What do you want to be when you grow up?" is asked, often, to even our youngest children. By age 3 or 4, a lot of kids have even worked out a pat response.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren has been making plenty of headlines over the past few months. Between a grassroots campaign (unsuccessfully) demanding her run for president; a spat with Jamie Dimon, the head of JPMorgan Chase; and the demand for student loan reform, she continues to assert herself as a progressive champion. But is there hard data to vindicate the ideals that have garnered her a cult following?
Summer break has rolled in for most school districts by now, and students around the country are celebrating. Teachers too, no doubt. After a long year, they deserve to take a beat and get some rest before gearing up for a new crop of students in the fall. But, do teachers really get summers off? The answer may surprise you. Here are some things to keep in mind about teachers and summer vacation.
One CEO is taking employee benefits to the next level – the next generation, to be exact. Boxed CEO Chieh Huang is offering to pay college tuition for all of his employees' children as an incentive to remain loyal to the online wholesaler. Seem too good to be true?
You probably spend more time Googling your favorite celebs' film credits than their educational credentials, but it's time to give some recognition to celebrities with STEM degrees. The seven celebrities on this list do more than just provide us with mindless entertainment – each of the famous names listed below have earned a degree in a science, technology, engineering, or math subject.
Graduating from college is an exciting, and simultaneously scary, time in one's life. The future feels open and vast, and the opportunities seem endless yet somehow also slightly out of reach. It's a great time to look to others for advice and guidance in order to make good decisions and move toward a positive next step.
Jon Stewart has long showed his support for soldiers and veterans, even as he's been a vocal critic of the Iraq War. So, it's not a surprise that he's now being credited for a training program to help veterans break into the entertainment industry.
It can be really difficult to cope with disappointment when you have your heart set on something. For a lot of young people, the first really big letdown of life comes with being denied by their college of choice. Also, it's common for students to have a difficult time coping with the admissions process when they receive rejection letters from a number of schools. This can make it feel as though plans A-G are out, and a new vision must take shape instead, which is a trying process. All of the disappointment can be really tough to take, but there is a bright side and it's all going to be okay. Here are some tips to help you through.
Despite partying hard all throughout college, you somehow managed to graduate with decent grades and now you're on your way to paving a successful career path. Your partying days may be behind you now, but that doesn't mean they won't come back to haunt you when you least expect it – for instance, when you're trying to land your dream job. A simple Google search is all it takes for recruiters to dig up every humiliating photo that you've ever been tagged in on Facebook. Well, now a new app aims to prevent your past from ruining your chances of a brighter future.
Most prospective students have heard rumors about the effects on favoritism on college acceptance. Now, a new study that surveyed just over 400 admissions officers from the nation's top colleges appears to bolster those accusations, apparently showing that getting into a top-tier college has less to do with academics, and a whole lot more to do with who you know.


text:
- 19th District
- How Can I Help
Dinniman: Human Trafficking Law Passes Legislature
HARRISBURG (October 22, 2018) – New protections for victims of human trafficking in Pennsylvania are set to be signed into law thanks to the work of state Senator Andy Dinniman and others.
The Senate unanimously voted to concur to House amendments to Senate Bill 554 on the last day of the 2017-18 legislative session. Earlier this year both chambers had unanimously passed the bill. It is expected to be signed by the governor
“It came down to the wire, but we did it,” Dinniman said. “The work of so many supporters, advocates and organizations paid off in forcing my fellow lawmakers to confront the harsh reality of human trafficking, a nefarious criminal enterprise that knows no borders, striking in some of our most impoverished communities and our wealthiest enclaves alike.”
The bill, introduced by state Senator Stewart Greenleaf, and co-sponsored by Dinniman, aims to protect juvenile victims of human trafficking from potential prosecution by diverting them into appropriate human services programs rather than the criminal justice system. In turn, victims will be able to receive specialized trauma healthcare and therapy, as well as victim services provided by social workers.
Senate Bill 554 also calls for:
- Specialized training for police officers to identify and assist sexually exploited children.
- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services to develop and implement a statewide protocol to deliver safe and stable housing, education and life-skills training, and counseling to children who have been exploited.
“This is a matter of protecting victims, especially juveniles, by ensuring they get the support and recovery services they need, rather than trying to hold them accountable for crimes they were forced into,” Dinniman said. “It also helps ensure that our law enforcement professionals have the tools they need to bring human traffickers to justice and that our human services personnel have the resources they need to help victims begin and stay on the path to recovery.”
Dinniman thanked the bill’s prime sponsor, Senator Greenleaf for his longstanding and bipartisan work in the battle against human trafficking. Greenleaf is set to retire at the end of this session.
“Senator Greenleaf has been an absolute champion on this issue – for standing up for victims and standing against those who seek to exploit, harm and victimize our children and our communities,” Dinniman said. “His stalwart leadership, voice and vision has been a guiding force on these issues and will be missed in the Senate.”
Dinniman also credited Greenleaf with the passage of Act 105 of 2014 (Senate Bill 75), which improved and better defined Pennsylvania’s human trafficking laws so that they could be better utilized by law enforcement.
The groundbreaking law gave Pennsylvania its first comprehensive legal definition of human trafficking and provided other tools to combat the crime. It also strengthened protections for victims both during any subsequent court processes and afterward in the form of civil action against their traffickers.
According to Covenant House, 1 in 5 homeless or runaway children has been a victim of trafficking. Thirty-four states already have Safe Harbor laws. It is estimated that over 100,000 children are sexually exploited in the United States every year and 273 cases were reported in Pennsylvania in 2016.

domain: news


C'garh: Congress unit in Bilaspur demands expulsion of party MLA
Pandey is considered to be a staunch supporter of health minister T S Singh Deo, chief minister Bhupesh Baghel's rival in state Congress.
The Bilaspur Urban Congress Committee has sent a proposal to Chhattisgarh Congress chief Mohan Markam seeking to expel Pandey, who represents Bilaspur assembly segment, from the party for six years, a local leader said.
The MLA and his supporters on Wednesday created a ruckus at Kotwali police station and `facilitated anti-party activities', alleged local unit chief Pramod Nayak.
On Wednesday Pandey along with his supporters had reached Kotwali police station to oppose an FIR registered against party leader Pankaj Singh in Bilaspur for allegedly assaulting an employee of a government hospital. The legislator alleged that Singh was being implicated for his closeness to Singh Deo.
Nayak claimed that Pandey's actions amounted to a breach of party discipline.
Pandey said he would speak on the issue on Friday.
(This story has not been edited by Devdiscourse staff and is auto-generated from a syndicated feed.)


Fluidmaster Fix It Zone
Water Leaking From The Bottom Of Toilet Tank
- Constant leaking means the locknut is not tight enough, the rubber washer inside the tank has flashing or the porcelain surface inside tank is uneven or has a chip, therefore not sealing.
- Get out your pipe wrench and tighten the locknut 1/4 turn more, dry the area and then check for leaking. If the leaking stops then don’t tighten any more. If this reduces the leaking then go 1/4turn more and check again. If this still does not seal it then do not tighten anymore. Go back and check the parts and gasket for any signs of improper fitting, flashing (excessive rubber), or cracks in flush valve threads or in porcelain surface.
- Check the rubber washer in the tank for flashing (excessive rubber) or improper contact with flush valve and tank. There may be a chip in the porcelain tank or dirt and debris around thesurface opening. Clean the bottom of the tank. You can sand and/or file the porcelain surface to remove bumps and ridges. Re-install the lock nut, if the leak persists, use silicone sealant on the underside of the rubber washer to stop the leak. DO NOT USE PLUMBER’S PUTTY.
- Leaks occur when you flush the tank, the problem is the Tank to Bowl Gasket.
Make sure the tank and bowl are touching the “Ridge”. The ridge is about ¼” higher porcelainon either the tank or bowl surface that the other rests on for stability. Tighten the wing nuts down until the tank and bowl touch. Place the sponge rubber gasket from your Fluidmaster kitover the nut before placing tank on to bowl, see example A.
Some models of toilet do not have a ridge, but use rubber support spacers for stability, see example B below. The lock nut goes on after the triangular gasket is placed on tank.
A third type of tank to bowl connection does not have a ridge nor does it use rubber supports at the bolts. This type seals by the gasket and supports the tank by the tank to bowl gasket.
- You may have a toilet that requires a larger or smaller gasket in order to seal the tank to the bowl. Compare the tank to bowl gasket in the kit to the relative shape, size and density to the gasket you took out? If they are similar or the same proceed further. If not, purchase the correct sponge gasket to finish the job. For example: some Gerber toilets use an extra thick gasket. It is helpful if you know who manufactured your toilet. You may even want to call them to confirm the correct thickness of gasket required by your toilet.
Examples of common tank to bowl gaskets


The Covid crisis not only crippled ridership of the poorly run Broome County transit system, it shed much needed light on what is an under-scrutinized and opaque government operation.
According to a former career county worker within the department, BC Transit is a corrupt, mismanaged operation that misrepresents facts, cooks the books and cheats taxpayers out of millions of dollars.
Because over 75% of the department’s budget is funded with federal and state tax dollars, management was quoted as saying to employees, “We don’t run this like a business because we don’t have to.” No doubt about that. The 21 fixed route bus lines run empty the majority of the time and most routes could be serviced with a motorcycle and side-car. Instead, a fleet of nearly 50 full-sized buses traverse thousands of miles of roads, usually with only the driver aboard, little more than diesel-belching billboards. Astonishingly, the department claims 2-million rides last year which equates to a just-not-believable 5400 plus riders a day, every day, a total fabrication.
In the competitive world of private enterprise, buses would be replaced with passenger vans, adjusting to dwindling demand and saving fuel and maintenance costs. Instead, strong unions prohibit any changes and routes are set and unalterable. Because of that, dozens of perfectly suitable vans sit silently in the Broome Transit lot.
When there is no competition and no profit incentive, there are no consequences and that crushes motivation. BC Transit is little more than a 13 million dollar make-work-program for the 100 plus employees that devour an annual salary and pension cost of about 9 million dollars.
With alternatives like Uber, Lyft, electric scooters, bikes, and work-from-home situations becoming the norm, these realities don’t influence the “we’ve-always-done-it-this-way” mindset of an organization that has no reason to be better and brags about its own mediocrity. Instead, we celebrate when Senator Schumer announces a $12M infusion of electric buses into the fleet so we can more greenly and grandly waste taxpayer’s money.
Just a few of the ways the county does this:
- The newer hybrid buses have power trains made by Cummins Corp. Cummins contractors are on-site almost every day, at $1500/day fixing problems that the employees cannot.
- Instead of using an older bus closer to the end of usefulness to provide a Covid enclosure, management instead put a newer, $700,000.00 dollar hybrid unit into that role thereby rendering it inoperable for anything else and ultimately scrapped.
- When touring the BAE bus manufacturing facility to see the newest models, management overruled the recommendations of BAE officials when choosing buses, opting for all electric versions when experts were telling them that was the wrong application for our area and terrain, deciding instead that green symbolism was a better political choice.
BC Transit should be privatized, along with the Arena, the Forum and the Willow Point nursing home, all entities that the county has proven it cannot manage. Government fails miserably when competing with the private sector. Get back to basics.


text:
By Carl Oechsner and Marc Cheshire
When Ed Rondthaler and his wife Dorothy moved to Croton in 1941 they quickly fell in love with the Croton River, located across from their home on Nordica Drive. They became avid canoers and liked to paddle up and down the river, stopping to explore the remains of the old mill race, the abandoned, overgrown roads that led to long-gone bridges and other signs of the rich history of the area.
Dorothy and Ed, canoeing on the Croton River
One of their good friends was Theodore Cornu, who lived just down the road, in what had been the ferry house of Van Cortlandt Manor. “There is no other man living or dead who has tried harder or given more of himself to protect and preserve Croton’s natural resources,” Ed wrote in a 1976 article. “Cornu was not only a canoe-builder, but an artist, historian, naturalist, conservationist, and philosopher. During his lifetime of river exploration I suspect he paddled every inlet, every lagoon, crook and cranny of the Hudson and its many tributaries.” Through the years of their close relationship, Cornu passed on his love and knowledge of the Croton and Hudson Rivers.
Departing from Camp in the Small Lagoon by Theodore Cornu. Pen-and-ink drawing from Hudson Valley Echoes, number 3, 1953.
Another good friend was William “Bud” Haley, a noted stained glass artist and photographer who lived on Mt. Airy Road. Haley had a wonderful sense of humor and loved to create whimsical animals from bits of glass, wire, parts of tin cans and other found objects.
This Bud Haley sculpture hung in the Rondthaler’s kitchen window for many years.
During the long winter of 1947, Dorothy and Ed would sit in their living room after dinner and Dorothy would read books aloud, while Ed tried to find something to do while listening. One day he drove into Ossining and bought some copper wire and black paint.
Possibly inspired by Bud Haley’s wire animals—definitely inspired by Theodore Cornu’s encyclopedic knowledge of local history—Ed drew sketches of seven historic Croton River bridges. As Dorothy read aloud each night, he bent and cut the wire, slowly soldered the pieces together and then painted the finished bridges black.
Once they were done, the question was—where on earth to put them? Their living room had been painted pink by the previous owners. Ed and Dorothy hadn’t yet hung anything on the walls because they thought a pink wall would make anything they put up look rather odd. Why not hang the new wire bridges? After all, the wall behind their couch was long . . . the Croton River was long . . . what a perfect combination!
Ed in his living room with the painted Croton
River map in the background.
So Ed got a map and carefully painted the Croton River, snaking in light blue across the wall, and then hung the bridges in their approximate locations on the map. Over the years, he added more bridges, and the New Croton Dam, the Underhill mill, Van Cortlandt Manor, the ferry house and the ferry itself. Everything was painted black, except for touches of red and blue on the flag above the Revolutionary War bridge that George Washington crossed on his way to victory at Yorktown.
Ed’s wire sculptures are now on permanent display at the Croton Free Library.
When Ed Rondthaler passed away, at the age of 104, his family generously donated Ed’s wire sculptures to the Croton Free Library, where they are now on permanent display. They have much to tell us about the fascinating history of the Croton River and the inventive, creative, passionate and beloved man who created them.
So let’s climb into our canoes, paddle up the river, and see the wonderful gift Ed left for us.

domain: history


Love Record Stores Brown Vinyl Edition
Love Record Store edition of The Lillywhite Sessions; Ryley Walker and the similarly indebted trio of drummer Ryan Jewell and bassist Andrew Scott Young cover Dave Matthews’ infamously abandoned 2001 art-rock masterpiece of the same name, a record where he and his band indulged a new adult pathos and a budding musical wanderlust. With a delicate rhythmic latticework and vocals that ask you to lean in, Busted Stuff recalls Jim O’ Rourke’s golden Drag City days. Emerging from a wall of distortion, Diggin’ a Ditch becomes a power trio wallop à la Dinosaur Jr, shaking off existential malaise like twenty- something pals writing rock songs in the garage. Walker’s Grace is Gone, the most faithful take here, is a testament to his unflagging love for the music that helped make him a musician. This end-to-end interpretation of youthful fascination is a collective reminder that we are all just kids from somewhere, reckoning with our upbringing the best we can. Walker has stepped through the door long ago opened by the Dave Matthews Band to find a world teeming with musical possibilities. On The Lillywhite Sessions, he has, in turn, created his own.


GM car designers are incorporating some luxury touches in models over the next few years in an effort to improve drivers’ and passengers’ all-around experience.
Among the highlights are expected to be ambient interior lighting, taking a cue from recessed lights in your more expensive homes. It’s not just that kind of light, either. Check out the blinker, which has a light of its own so you can find it in the pitch dark.
Speaking of seeing in the dark, have a look at the high-tech rear view mirror, which has integrated camera functions on slide-out LCDs. You can never have enough to help you out the back.
The third highlighted element is the remote control key fob, which you can use to unlock the car doors and even start your car from a few feet away.
All of these are nice features, upgrades really, of existing technology. Little touches can make up a nice whole, and drivers of GM cars can expect to some or all of these features in many vehicles relatively soon.


text:
Electric Rock Violin Band FUSE Debut 24 carat Golden Violins to Amazed and Excited Audiences.
Linzi Stoppard and her electric violin band FUSE broke new ground by debuting the world’s first gold violins created in collaboration with British jewellery designer Theo Fennell.
Linzi Stoppard has built a reputation for her emotionally charged electric violinist performances in London, UK and Worldwide that have combined the beauty of high energy music with her captivating stage presence.
As the lead of the acclaimed violin band FUSE, she’s also stepped away from the crowd by embracing violins that are jaw dropping in every way. After paving the way with the world’s first crystal violin, now Linzi has debuted FUSE’s new 24 carat gold-plated violins to amazed audiences.
Adorned with rubies, diamonds and sapphires covering rock and roll style skulls the golden violins are the perfect accent towards FUSE’s performances, a combination of style and substance.
“Ben and I fly all over the world to play live, rock violin and in every destination we put on a spectacular show. The thrill of playing with these new gold violins is something I can’t describe,” commented Linzi. “They are stunning works of art with the help of one of Britain’s most renowned jewellers and because Bridge, the original makers of the violins have been involved from the outset, the integrity and sound of each instrument is maintained. Nothing is compromised.”
The unique violin golden skull designs were created and executed by the world famous British jewellery designer Theo Fennell.
It took FUSE , Bridge and Fennell over 9 months to complete the violins which have garnered press attention world-wide, from violin aficionados, to jewellery lovers and those with a casual interest in popular musicians who know how to celebrate abundance.
FUSE are more than just flash and style. Linzi and band mate Ben Lee (Fastest Violinist In The World) have expertly brought together classical music with high energy rock, all executed on electric violin forging something truly special.
Creating art in all the best ways is nothing new for Linzi who comes from quite the pedigree being the daughter in law of famous playwright Sir Tom Stoppard.
All this comes together for great music and entertainment, in a show that leaves audiences talking for months and years afterward. And the music media has been noticing.
OK Music magazine recently remarked, “Linzi Stoppard is a dazzling electric violin player… OK agrees that her stunning looks and energetic performance are, when mixed together, an intoxicating form. Linzi Stoppard has it all.”
‘The most innovative violin album for over a generation, violin hero has arrived” Daily Telegraph.
Daily Telegraph featuring the Golden violins:
Daily Mirror coverage from the launch:
The new gold violins will be a big part of the show in FUSE concerts this year, giving a rare opportunity for enthusiasts to see these one of a kind pieces of art first hand. As the only golden electric violinist group from London or anywhere worldwide, the FUSE string duo have built up a reputation as one of the best live entertainment string groups around.
And an extra eye is even being spent on keeping them safe. FUSE announced each violin has been insured for over $1.5 million dollars. They truly need to be seen to be believed.

domain: entertainment


text:
Rebert Pike Springfield, Ohio 45506Rebert Pike Nature Park webpage
Once an underutilized part of Mabra Park, Rebert Pike Nature Park is being re-discovered and transformed. Staff, volunteers and Boy Scouts completing Eagle Scout projects have improved the park by adding hiking trails, benches, bridges and an information kiosk.
Rebert Pike Nature Park boasts a variety of habitats for visitors to explore. This nearly 85-acre park includes prairies, meadows, forest, a stream and rolling hills. There are nearly four miles of hiking trails to enjoy as you make your way through this beautiful natural setting. Rebert Pike Nature Park is also home to a diverse population of wildlife, which you can discover from a boardwalk observation deck provides. Make a day of it by using the lighted parking area and reserving the shelter house.
Content from Rebert Pike Nature Park webpage

domain: geography


text:
The call for last-minute papers for VB2019 is now open. Submit before 1 September to have your abstract considered for one of the nine slots reserved for 'hot' research.
Virus Bulletin has opened the call for last-minute papers for VB2019.
The VB2019 programme already boasts some 40 talks that were announced more than three months ago. Though… https://virusbulletin.com/blog/2019/07/vb2019-call-last-minute-papers-opened/
Virus Bulletin is excited to announce that, thanks to generous sponsorship from Google Android, we are able to offer 20 free tickets to students who want to attend VB2019.
Update 02 August 2019: Applications for free student tickets have now closed.
Virus Bulletin is excited to announce that, thanks to generous sponsorship from Google Android, we… https://virusbulletin.com/blog/2019/06/free-vb2019-tickets-students/
We are excited to announce the first 11 companies to partner with VB2019, whose support will help ensure a great event.
The Virus Bulletin Conference is all about bringing the security community together to share intelligence and move the industry forward, but we wouldn't be able to do any of this… https://virusbulletin.com/blog/2019/05/first-11-vb2019-partners-announced/
VB is excited to reveal the details of an interesting and diverse programme for VB2019, the 29th Virus Bulletin International Conference, which takes place 2-4 October in London, UK.
We are excited to announce the programme for VB2019, the 29th International Virus Bulletin Conference which will take place 2-4 October in London, UK.
The conference… https://virusbulletin.com/blog/2019/04/vb2019-conference-programme-announced/
The call for papers for VB2019 closes on 17 March, and while we've already received many great submissions, we still want more!
This weekend the call for papers for VB2019, the 29th Virus Bulletin International Conference, will close. For those who like to submit at the very last minute, the CFP closes… https://virusbulletin.com/blog/2019/03/vb2019-call-papers-closes-weekend/
When we are calling for papers for the Virus Bulletin conference as we are doing now, we really mean a written paper. But don't worry if you've never written a paper - we can help!
The Call for Papers for VB2019, the 29th Virus Bulletin Conference (London, 2-4 October) is open until Sunday 17 March.
When we say "call for papers" we really put the emphasis… https://virusbulletin.com/blog/2019/03/vb2019-call-papers-about-papers/
With the VB2019 Call for Papers having opened last week, we explain how the selection procedure works, which may help you during your abstract submission.
Last week, we opened the call for papers for VB2019, which is to take place 2-4 October in London, UK. The deadline for the call for papers is Sunday 17 March.
We are often… https://virusbulletin.com/blog/2019/01/vb2019-cfp-how-selection-procedure-works/
Have you analysed a new online threat? Do you know a new way to defend against such threats? Are you tasked with securing systems and fending off attacks? The call for papers for VB2019 is now open and we want to hear from you!
The call for papers for VB2019, the 29th Virus Bulletin International Conference, which will take place in London, UK, 2-4 October 2019, is now open!
We welcome submissions on… https://virusbulletin.com/blog/2019/01/vb2019-call-papers-now-open/
Though the location will remain under wraps for a few more months, we are pleased to announce the dates for VB2019, the 29th Virus Bulletin International Conference.
While we hope that you have already circled the dates of 3-5 October 2018 in your agendas, and that you will join us and security experts from around the world for VB2018 in… https://virusbulletin.com/blog/2018/07/save-dates-vb2019-take-place-2-4-october-2019/
Virus Bulletin is a company - and a conference - with a mission: to further the research in and facilitate the fight against digital threats. To help us in this mission, we want to hear from those who didn't come to Madrid. What is your impression of the …
Last week, hundreds of security researchers from around the world gathered in Madrid for VB2017, the 27th Virus Bulletin International Conference.
Every year, we… https://virusbulletin.com/blog/2017/10/didnt-come-vb2017-tell-us-why/


Ben Makuch says he is nervous but relieved that he is one step closer to putting his fight with the RCMP behind him.
"I am eager to go to the Supreme Court, I wish I could just fast forward to May 23 and have it over with," said Makuch.
Makuch spoke to CBC News from Vice's Toronto office a few days before the Supreme Court of Canada is set to listen to arguments by lawyers representing Vice Media Inc. and the RCMP.
The CBC and a coalition of 12 press freedom and civil liberties groups from around the world were granted leave to intervene and will make brief presentations at the hearing in Ottawa.
"I think it has the potential to be a landmark decision," said Paul Schabas, counsel to the international coalition, which includes Reporters Without Borders. "We wouldn't know until we see what the Supreme Court writes at the end of the day."
According to Schabas, "This case raises the important issue of when should journalists and the material they gather be accessed by the state for the purposes of law enforcement."
In early 2014 an English-speaking man popped up in an ISIS propaganda video burning his Canadian passport and threatening to inflict death and destruction on Canada and the United States.
Paul Schabas, counsel to an international coalition that has been granted leave to intervene at the Supreme Court, says the case 'has the potential to be a landmark decision.' (CBC)
National security reporters at major media organizations took an interest in identifying the mysterious ISIS fighter.
Makuch, a 26-year-old journalist at Vice with a keen interest in national security, was curious about Shirdon and his networks of foreign fighters from Western Europe and North America.
"To know that there was a young guy like me from a similar city who decided to just pick up and go fight for the most infamous terrorist organization in the world, that blew me away," said Makuch.
He embedded himself in Shirdon's online world and soon persuaded Shirdon to explain ISIS's online recruiting and radicalizing strategies.
ISIS recruiting was 'quite sophisticated'
Shirdon described the ISIS command structure and explained how and why certain types of people were selected for specific tasks.
"It was actually quite sophisticated," said Makuch.
Between June and October 2014 Makuch's online interaction with Shirdon led to several articles and a Skype interview with Shirdon that was conducted by Vice's co-founder and CEO, Shane Smith.
In early March 2015 Makuch arrived back in Canada after an assignment in Russia and was informed by his editor that Vice had been served by the RCMP with a production order.
The information to obtain the order, known as an ITO, was granted in secrecy by a judge at the Ontario Court of Justice. It compelled Vice and Makuch to hand over all KIK Messenger chats, paper printouts, screen captures and any computer records of all communications between Makuch and Shirdon.
When Makuch learned of the RCMP demand for his material, he says, 'I was angry about it, not just as a journalist but as a citizen of Canada.' (CBC)
"I was shocked. I thought it was an aggressive play. I was angry about it, not just as a journalist but as a citizen of Canada," said Makuch.
He told CBC News he believes the RCMP "was on a fishing expedition" and the force wanted to prosecute Shirdon in absentia using his information.
Lawyers for the RCMP declined to be interviewed by CBC News. They pointed to a factum that has been submitted to the Supreme Court, in which they deny that the RCMP was on a "fishing expedition."
"The police are seeking to obtain highly reliable evidence relating to serious terrorism offences, which they cannot obtain from any other source," the factum reads.
Police, it says, "are not required to go further and establish that the prosecutor will actually need that evidence to prove the case at trial; nor are they required to exhaust all other investigative avenues."
Schabas believes the RCMP's argument is lopsided.
There must be a balancing between the public interest in law enforcement and the public interest in protecting the press.— Lawyer Paul Schabas
He argues there should be a standard of real necessity in the investigation, where police have no alternatives to obtain the information.
Schabas says, "There must be a balancing between the public interest in law enforcement and the public interest in protecting the press and protecting journalists' ability to do their job."
Makuch says he reported anything he had of national security interest, not because it was good journalism but because "I wanted to make sure the authorities knew what these individuals were saying."
The journalist believes the production order essentially co-opts him and journalists in general to give up information that police or an intelligence agency wish to have in prosecuting a criminal.
Schabas says that if the RCMP was after Makuch's confidential or non-confidential source, he could have sought protection under the Journalistic Sources Protection Act, enacted in 2017.
But the RCMP was aware that Makuch had been corresponding with Shirdon months before Shirdon was killed by a drone strike in Iraq in July 2015, which the U.S. Central Command announced in September 2017.
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the case on May 23. The CBC and a coalition of 12 press freedom and civil liberties groups were granted leave to intervene and will make brief presentations at the hearing in Ottawa. (Sean Kilpatrick/Canadian Press)
Source : http://www.cbc.ca/news/politics/vice-rcmp-supreme-court-ben-makuch-1.4672012Thanks you for read my article


text:
Copyright disputes seldom hit the headlines, but when a famous author is involved things are different. There has been much coverage of JK Rowling's legal case in New York, which she won this week to prevent publication of a 400-page Harry Potter "Lexicon" by Steven Vander Ark. One surprising aspect of the coverage has been the reaction of some commentators to the stand she took.
For many years JK Rowling has rightly been feted for doing so much to encourage the enjoyment of books. However, over the last few months some observers have suggested that she has been a bit precious in trying to stop publication of a book that would probably not harm Harry Potter sales and might even increase them. In my view we should applaud a writer who is prepared to give time and energy to protecting copyright, which these days is so often infringed with careless impunity. For most authors the practicalities of pursuing copyright infringers can be dauntingly complicated and expensive. Here was an author willing to stand up and be counted.
It is sometimes assumed that authors favour tougher copyright protection, not least because their livelihoods depend on the advances and royalties they earn from it. However, many writers - including scholars, biographers and historians - want to be able to quote others, within reason, without always having to ask permission. In order to balance the interests of copyright owners and users, it is widely accepted, for example, that the period of protection should be finite and that it should be permissible to quote passages in the course of criticism or review, so long as the dealing is "fair".
Writers are usually pretty relaxed about reasonable use being made of their work (particularly when it is not for commercial purposes) so long as they are properly credited. At the other extreme, most people would agree that wholesale reproduction without permission is wrong. In between, it is not always easy to assess whether extensive quotation is legitimate. A sensible rough and ready test that judges probably apply, perhaps not in so many words, is to ask themselves whether the original author is being ripped off or not.
JK Rowling has generally tolerated the many hundreds of books about Harry Potter that are available. She has said in court that she has no problem with the reasonable use of quotations and that she welcomes criticism and comment. So why did she see this book differently? My understanding is that virtually the entire Lexicon consists of material drawn from the Harry Potter books, with little clear indication as to which passages have been copied, as very few quotation marks have been used. Furthermore there is almost no original analysis or commentary (unlike other books about the Harry Potter series).
I am no expert in US copyright law, but I have little doubt that in this country Mr Vander Ark's book similarly would not be considered "fair dealing". I believe that it is salutary for those who piggy-back on the work of others to be reminded of the importance of respecting copyright, which not only protects authors' interests, but also gives consumers confidence in the originality of a work and helps to keep back what Rowling referred to in court as an "avalanche of dross".
Those who have questioned the sense of JK Rowling's action will probably not have been aware of the extent of the copying by Vander Ark and have certainly shown a lack of understanding of the sensibilities of authors. Litigation is distracting and wearing; for a time it is all-consuming. JK Rowling does not have the financial insecurity that deters most authors from going anywhere near a lawyer, but I guess that, in common with other authors, her top priority is to find time to write. She would not have decided to pursue Mr Vander Ark's publishers, sacrificing much writing time, without feeling very strongly that, rather than turning a blind eye, she ought to take steps that would demonstrate the importance of copyright. Most authors will be grateful to her.

domain: library


text:
National Rugby League club Cronulla Sharks' NRL future "has received a massive boost with news property developers at their Woolooware home base have offered to throw in an extra" A$10M ($9.3M) cash, according to Phil Rothfield of the Sydney DAILY TELEGRAPH. Sharks directors "have been in finance talks for several weeks to raise funds" to pay off a A$3M bank loan and form a war chest to deal with Australian Sports Anti-Doping Authority expenses. Sharks Chair Damian Keogh said that "the cash advance is an option the club’s board is seriously considering." Cronulla was always guaranteed A$28M from sales at the A$300M redevelopment over the next five years. Under a new arrangement, A$10M "would be upfront" and then A$18M in stages. The gain for developers is that "the money would immediately clear" a A$3M St. George Bank debt and "release any rights the bank had over land" (DAILY TELEGRAPH, 9/30).
Serie A Napoli President Aurelio De Laurentiis said on Saturday that "he will take the club away from the city unless the local mayor agrees to tell him next week how much the city wants for the council-owned San Paolo Stadium," according to Terry Daley of REUTERS. The film mogul "wants a new ground on the San Paolo site," and he told a radio station that if Mayor Luigi de Magistris "doesn't give him a price by Tuesday then he will make arrangements to build a new home 45 kilometres away in Caserta in January." He said, "I am very worried because the mayor said that he would sell me the San Paolo, but I do not think that with the biblical times with which the politicians handle things they will be able to tell me how much they want for it by Tuesday." The Corriere Della Sera newspaper also reported de Laurentiis said that he will leave Italy for the U.S. "if he doesn't get what he wants from the city council." The issue of new stadia "is a vexed one in Italy, where most clubs play at grounds owned by the local authorities" (REUTERS, 9/28).


text:
It seems Paula Abdul is tired of being single, and apparently disinterested in the Corey Clarks and Simon Cowells of the world. Abdul is on the hunt for a boyfriend and has enlisted Dr. Phil to help her out. The former singer turned Idol judge will appear on the talk show host?s upcoming CBS prime-time special, ?Love Smart,? scheduled to air on Valentine?s Day (Feb. 14). During the hour-long show, Dr. Phil and Abdul will “explore the life of an unmarried international celebrity who is looking for love.” Abdul will talk about her issues with finding a guy who is comfortable with her success, and who isn?t “overwhelmed by her emotions.” Also, Abdul will be sent out on a blind date with one of 10 men. Cameras follow her and the guy, who won’t know in advance he’s meeting Abdul, and then McGraw will study film of the date and critique her behavior before offering her his dating advice.
Since 2005, Singersroom has been the voice of R&B around the world. Connect with us via social media below.View all posts by Singersroom →


text:
Lou & Betsy contacted us a few months ago. They were looking for photos to celebrate their anniversary. They have been married for over 40 years and were excited to create images to give their children as well as have for themselves. We did their session out at Apple River-starting at their house and then moving to the lake. We had so much fun exploring the area with them and creating images that they and their children truly loved.
Lou & Betsy, thank you so much for letting us capture these beautiful moments for you two! It was a true joy to get to know you and spend time with you!

domain: artistic


From LADOT project site
On Saturday July 29th, the Los Angeles Department of Transportation (LADOT) will be implementing a new traffic pattern at the intersection of Culver and Vista Del Mar. The traffic signal will be modified to ease congestion and provide smoother traffic flow. To accommodate these changes, some drivers will access their destinations in a new way. Northbound Vista Del Mar at Culver Boulevard will be restricted to right-turns only. Due to this signal modification, northbound vehicles that previously went through or turned left at the intersection will have two other ways of reaching their destination. The above diagram shows the two distinct ways northbound Vista Del Mar vehicles will have to access the north and west side of the intersection.
Drivers on northbound Vista Del Mar will have a new left turn lane before the intersection to access Pacific Avenue into Playa del Rey for local destinations. Those heading to eastbound Culver Boulevard should proceed to the intersection where all traffic will be required to turn right.
Residents and visitors to “the Hill” will now have a separate left-turn arrow from westbound Culver Boulevard. They will access Vista Del Mar Lane from the leftmost turn lane. Through traffic to Vista Del Mar will stay in the right lane as they approach the intersection.
New striping and bollards will be installed to guide drivers through the intersection. For the first few days, traffic officers will be stationed at the intersection during the busiest times to help motorists with the transition.
In the new configuration, drivers traveling between Culver Boulevard and Vista Del Mar will be able to proceed through the intersection together, allowing the two busiest movements to proceed simultaneously. This efficiency is expected to significantly improve traffic flow and reduce waiting times for everyone passing through the intersection, whether on foot, by bicycle, or by car.
LADOT staff will be monitoring the new operation and adjusting signal timing as needed throughout the coming weeks.
Construction will take place on Friday, July 28th between 9 AM and 3 PM and Saturday, July 29th between 7 AM and approximately 5 PM. Crews will make every effort to minimize construction-related delays, but at times lanes will need to be closed temporarily to accommodate implementation.
Thank you for your patience as we work to make improvements in Playa del Rey. We welcome your feedback on the new operation. Please submit any comments or concerns by e-mail to email@example.com.


text:
Louis Armstrong – A Gift To Pops Parallel Grooved (Black Waxday 2021)
- EU - Original
Black Waxday - Record Store Day 2021 Exclusive
Verve Label Group is proud to continue our vinyl series, Original Grooves, which will be made available exclusively for this Black Friday Record Store Day. Original Grooves showcases the vinyl cutting technique known as "parallel grooves”, where grooves are cut side-by-side instead of one after another, allowing for a different aural experience depending on where the needle is dropped. The third of this series comes from Louis Armstrong. Hear Louis Armstrong’s original takes of two of his timeless performances alongside modern reinterpretations by an all-star band led by Nicholas Payton and Wycliffe Gordon.
|A1.||What A Wonderful World|
|A2.||What A Wonderful World||Louis Armst...|
|B1.||Swing That Music|
|B2.||Swing That Music||Louis Armst...|
Es liegen keine Kommentare zu diesem Artikel vor.


text:
At least once a week my students approach me with outstretched arms and strained expressions on their faces. “I just want to hug you!” they cry, to which I extend my arms and say, “air hug!” I send them off, dejected.
Due to Covid-19 restrictions and safety measures, our class has become a total touch-free zone.
“Keep your hands to yourself!”
“Respect their personal space bubble!”
“Leave that alone!”
I believe our lower elementary students crave physical touch. It provides them with affection, affirmation, safety, reward, and recognition. This year, I’ve found that my students have internalized the fact that this social norm is available to them and the results are fascinating.
For example: I use “air high fives” in my math lessons when a student is having a particular success. Now, my students call me over, palm raised, before I’ve even seen their work. They’ve adjusted. However, there’s always a little slump in their shoulders- a little falter of a smile, when I walk away. An “air high five” never lands quite the way It should.
This shift- the moment of regularity and reward is so quick to dissolve. I described it to a coworker as a form of PTSD.
The students in my class try to embody all the natural behaviors they should but then there are a moment when everything falls away. Their faces go blank. It’s like they’re remembering everything we’ve lost in the past year in a single moment.
I worry that when things get back to “normal” we will forget that touch is a huge part of how we build relationships with our students. Give them hugs. Give them high-fives. Everyone needs a little extra love these days. I have a feeling the benefits will be immediate, obvious, and impactful for us all.

domain: psychology


text:
Art by, Atomic
Dominant Residents: Sea angels
Weather: Wet. Very wet. Like, underwater levels of wet.
Danger Level: Medium
Purpose: Sea Angel home planet
Original Creator: Kieros
Most of the planet is underwater. However, as the water crisis continues to develop, more and more of the planet is appearing above the water.
Not important / Unknown.
Polar caps: The northern pole is generally cold, and so small floes of ice have developed. Settlements on them are usually quite transient, but their closeness to the ocean allows some trade between surface dwelling species and the sea angels.
Cataracts: A large series of waterfalls spanning a vast height, sea angels are constantly seen travelling down the falls as some sort of joy ride.
Volcanic vents: A site of undersea volcanoes, lots of minerals and such are present in this area, but still-warm lava poses even more challenges than just being underwater in this area.
Underwater: If you can't breathe in water... you're gonna have a bad time.
• Not much is known about this planet as you can guess.
No art currently, maybe you can help.


text:
If you’ve ever thought about selling your event or finding a partner to buy into it, you’ll have wondered how to go about putting a value on it.
According to Steve Monnington, Managing Director of Mayfield Media Strategies, most people have no idea where to start.
That being the case, we asked Steve to talk us through the basics. Mayfield Media Strategies is a global specialist in mergers and acquisitions for the exhibition industry and has been negotiating deals for the last 15 years.
So tell us, how does one go about putting a value on their event?
People only ever value these things when they want to have a transaction. They want to sell their event, find an investor, or they get approached to sell it.
The question I’m asked most is “what are the multiples?” It’s an impossible question to answer as a generality. Having said that, there are a number of benchmarks and it’s fair to say that almost every business is valued or effectively sold for a value that’s based on a multiple of pre-tax profits that the company generates.
Anecdotally people hear about the sort of values other people sell their businesses for. Although there is this common basis for valuation, the wrong assumption is made that there is a one-size-fits-all multiple that can be applied to all businesses. That couldn’t be further from the truth.
Are different types of events valued differently?
Yes. Exhibitions and conferences, for example, are valued completely differently. If we start with exhibitions, my view is that the valuation is driven 50% based on the dynamics of the business and business model itself and 50% on who the purchaser is.
By that I mean, what is the sector? Is it an interesting or growth sector? For example, if you had a show related to machinery, where the longevity of the event is likely to be substantial, it’s going to be worth more than a show based on social media where the pace of change is so fast your topic might not be relevant in three year’s time.
Whenever we sell a business, the first thing we do is our own internal valuation to benchmark against the price expectations of the seller. This is to avoid an offer coming in four months down the line and the seller turning round and saying “I want five times that amount of money” and everyone’s time has been wasted.
We look at the sector and the strength of the show within that sector – is it the market-leading event? Does it have strong competition? Is it the second or third show in terms of the marketplace? A market-leading show will be valued on a much higher basis than a show that is the third or fourth sharing the sector, for example.
Is it necessary for the event to have demonstrated a lot of growth?
The historic growth is important to a point, as a guide to the future. If you have an event that’s grown substantially over the last three or four years, it is a very strong indication it’s got a loyal and growing exhibitor and visitor base.
Anybody buying the business is not buying the past; they’re buying the future. But the past can be a good guide to what may happen in the future. If you’ve got a show that’s undulating wildly in terms of profitability it’s not going to give anyone great confidence about whether that’s a show that’s going to be sustainable in the long run.
What’s the ideal age for an event if you want to sell it?
Normally people like to have at least three years of historic information, to actually show the business has grown and established itself in the market. But equally, if someone sells a show that’s been around for 20 years and is still very small, they’ll want to know why it hasn’t grown.
Timing is important. Someone selling a business always needs to leave growth in the business for the buyer. Entrepreneurs are not very good at doing that; they delay selling because they think “I can earn a whole load more money next year and the year after and then I’ll sell”. However, if the growth rate starts to plateaux then it’s going to be worth less because you’re not leaving enough growth in the business.
Most events people sell have been running for a minimum of three years but could easily have been running for five or even 10 years. Having said that, we sold a show a few years ago at its very first event and the seller did very well out of it, so every rule has its exception.
What other factors influence the asking price?
We actually don’t put an asking price or guide price on the businesses we sell. It’s not a case of saying “I think my business is worth x”. It’s much better to let the market value the business.
If I send out the same Information Memorandum to four potential buyers I will get four completely different offers. It’s not unusual for the highest offer to be more than double the lowest offer.
That can be a result of the company’s own internal mechanisms – some companies are mean and don’t like to pay much money, while some companies realise they have to pay more to get something.
The event may have a higher strategic value for one company than another and some may want to pay more for it because they don’t want one of their competitors to get it. All of that plays into the valuation.
When the purchasers are doing their own internal valuation they project figures out for five, 10, even 20 years and they all work on individual metrics, like return on investment and internal rate of return, in coming up with their final valuation.
Can you give us an indication of the multiples involved?
Trade exhibitions tend to command the highest multiples. As a rule of thumb, the valuation of B2B shows tends to be in the range of six times and nine times profit before tax (EBIT). You will get offers four or five times, but the vast majority of businesses sell for between six and nine times the most recent year’s profit, which is a big range, but there are so many different factors.
If you have a buyer that really wants a show, it’s market-leading, has shown great growth with great growth potential, then it will be at the top end of that range. Shows not in such an exciting sector with strong competition and that don’t have as much growth potential will sit further down the range.
In some cases there is also a deferred consideration; the purchasers pays an additional amount based on the growth of the business over the next couple of years. You’re able to do that if you feel there are circumstances that have meant the business couldn’t grow as fast as it should have done, but it’s going to grow quickly in the future, or just by sheer force of negotiation because there are a lot of people interested in the business.
And what about consumer shows?
When you come to consumer shows, valuations are generally lower. At B2B shows you are communicating with a community and that community will always be there because it’s their business, with a consumer show they’re a lot more fickle.
Your profits are a lot more dependant on the visitor revenues, which is not the case with B2B shows. At a B2B show, usually the revenue from selling stands and sponsorships accounts for more than 95% of the revenue.
With consumer shows, a substantial part of the revenue will come from the gate, so before you open the show you don’t actually know if you’ve made a profit. It can be dependent on the fickleness of your audience, the weather, a tube strike – all of these things.
It’s much harder for a buyer to add value with their existing portfolio to a consumer event. The growth potential is generally considered to be a lot less and therefor consumer shows tend to trade at a lower multiple than B2B shows – on a scale of four to seven times EBIT. Actually there are far fewer buyers for consumer shows compared to B2B.
How are conferences valued?
Conferences also trade on lower multiples than trade shows because the barrier to entry is much, much lower.
If you have a market-leading exhibition that takes place at ExCeL every year and is doing a good job it’s actually very hard for someone to launch in competition.
The community doesn’t actually welcome competition because it just means they’ve got a problem deciding where they spend their marketing money. They prefer to have an established event that is representative of the sector and then they will support that event. People that launch in competition generally don’t do very well.
Another factor that limits the value of conferences is that growth is much more difficult to foresee. A lot of conferences tend to concentrate on one subject one year and then the following year concentrate on another subject. You’re almost reinventing yourself every year, whereas with a trade show you’re effectively running the same event every year.
Conference businesses tend to have a larger portfolio of smaller events and are therefore more susceptible to downturns because the difference between profit and loss is very small. Just a swing in sponsorship revenue can take you from a profit into a loss.
Prospective purchasers look at your intellectual property – what do you actually own? You can’t even necessarily say you own a habit that people have exhibited at this event for the last 10 years because it’s shifting all the time. For those reasons the range is lower for conference businesses.
It’s difficult for me to put my finger on what the actual range is because we stay away from selling conference businesses for that very reason. But I would say it would be more akin to the lower end of the consumer shows.
So, if you’re starting an event with a view to growing something you can sell in the future, an exhibition is the best choice?
An event that combines a conference and an exhibition is probably something that will give you the greatest value.
One example of this is the sale of Closer Still Media, which took place earlier this year and saw a massive, double digit multiple.
The company runs events in the fields of healthcare and IT. For the healthcare sector they target the dentistry, pharmacy and veterinary medicine sectors, where there is a requirement for CPD (continuing professional development). They created a hybrid conference and exhibition model that bucked the trend by offering free or very low rate conference places and also provided qualifying CPD hours. As a result, the whole community turned its focus on those events.
Because the high quality conferences were attracting so many delegates, all of the exhibitors that sell to those sectors wanted to be there. You end up with a very fast growth exhibition driven by lots of delegates receiving very low cost or free education. It was all about finding a model that could deliver sustainable growth.
The sale of Closer Still Media resulted in one of the highest multiples that has been paid for a UK business in the last three to five years.
Do you hope to one day be able to sell your event or events business or are you focused on short-term profits? Let us know in the comments…

domain: economics


Water outlet works project for the implementation of modern Greenhouses in El-Hamam Area (Mohamed Naguib Military Base).
Mohamed Naguib Military Base – El-Hamam City – Matrouh Governorate.
11,069,550.– Egyptian Pounds (Only eleven million and sixty nine thousand five hundred fifty pounds).
Construction of main water outlets on the Hamam canal and the connection to the collection tank of the water-lifting station with a capacity of 150 thousand cubic meters/day and used for the irrigation of the greenhouse project erected at Mohamed Naguib Military Base.
Armed Forces Engineering Authority – Water Management.


text:
The Hangman and the Papist
Cut Like A Diamond/Something For Nothing
Further Down The Road (with CC, b vcls, RD harm)
Bread And Fishes
Garden Of Love
Nice Legs, Shame About The Face
Ringing Down The Years (plus AW kybds, RS fiddle)
Grace Darling (plus AW kybds)
Turn Your Life Around
I Only Want My Love To Grow In You
Beside The Rio Grande
Out In The Cold/Round And Round
Hero And Heroine (with Blue keybds; RS, fiddle)
I Wish We Could Sleep Together
The Winter And The Summer
A Glimpse Of Heaven
Josephine For Better Or For Worse
Song For A Sad Little Girl
Oh How She Changed
Benedictus (DC dulcimer)
Part Of The Union
The River/Down By The Sea (with BW el gtr; AW kybds)
I'll Carry On Beside You
Will You Go
Tell Me What You See In Me
DC = Dave Cousins
RC = Rod Coombes
CC = Chas Cronk
RD = Rod Demick
TF = Tony Fernandez JF = John Ford
RH = Roy Hill
TH = Tony Hooper
Hud = Richard Hudson
DL = Dave Lambert
Blue = Blue Weaver
BW = Brian Willoughby
CC = Cathryn Craig
RS = Ric Sanders
AW = Adam Wakeman
Long anticipated, the Strawbs 30th anniversary concert has come and gone. Even during the sound check it was apparent that the PA would deliver crystal-clear sound echoing round the natural amphitheatre at Chiswick House, itself excellent acoustically speaking. As at Broxbourne, earlier in the month, Strawbs were tight and clean: by Chiswick they'd been drilled to perfection, after extensive rehearsals under Dave Cousins' expert hand. Whilst John Ford joked that, newly arrived from the US at Dave's house he found they were all at the pub, Dave Lambert later paid tribute to Dave's herculean efforts in putting the show together: everyone in the audience would have had no doubt that his hard work paid off.
Opening the show were Cousins and Willoughby with "The Hangman and the Papist" - which Dave announced as a tribute to those who died in Omagh. It's staggering to realise that Dave and Brian have been working together for as a duo 20 years: since those first forays back onto the folk scene in the late 70s.
Bringing on the other members of the current band, Hud, Blue Weaver and Rod Demick, Strawbs launched into their "rock band" set with "Cut Like A Diamond"/"Something Or Nothing" followed by a blistering version of Dave's solo album classic "Blue Angel".
Next to come up on stage, special guest Nashville singer Cathryn Craig, currently also working with Brian as a duo, and vocalist (apart from a track by Mary Hopkin) on his brand new solo album Black and White. She provided backing vocals on "Further Down The Road", from Dave & Brian's album, The Bridge, with Rod doubling up on harmonica and bass.
Exit Strawbs, leaving Brian Willoughby and Cathryn Craig on stage for a song from Cathryn's album Porch Songs.
John Ford was the next acoustic act: a couple from his imminent solo CD Life Is A Highway, the old folkie standard "Bread and Fishes" and an emotional tribute to John's young son who died of leukemia a while back - "Garden Of Love". Hud came on next and the duo stepped up the pace with John's "Heavy Disguise" followed by their proto-punk hit from the late 70s - the Monks' "Nice Legs, Shame About The Face".
The current Strawbs trooped on again, this time with a couple of surprise guests: keyboards wiz Adam Wakeman and, guesting from Fairport Convention, ace fiddle player Ric Sanders. Dave told the story of how Sandy Denny joined the band and then Sanders joined in for "Ringing Down The Years" - visually dynamic as ever, ducking and weaving around the stage, After the song, Dave quipped that perhaps he'd like to join a band .... Losing Ric (for now) but retaining Adam, "Grace Darling" - with a fine Willoughby electric guitar solo - completed the first set.
Rod Demick had the unenviable task of opening the second, with a song dedicated to wife Sarah "Turn Your Life Around". (Rod too had advance copies of a new solo CD with him.) He next introduced the "US" Strawbs: Cousins, Dave Lambert, Chas Cronk, Rod Coombes - beardless and these days settled back in England after a long spell in Thailand, with Adam Wakeman filling in admirably for the missing John Hawken.
"I Only Want My Love To Grow In You" was marred only by the loss of Lambert's vocals in the middle section - hopefully the mobile studio caught them even if we didn't! They stayed with Deep Cuts for "Beside The Rio Grande" and then, moving back 3 years to the Hero And Heroine period. in quick succession - and just as they tended to do in those days, without much introduction - the band gave us Strawbs classics "Out In The Cold/Round And Round", Lambert excelling on guitar - as though he had never been away!
Finally, with almost no gap, Blue and Ric had snuck back on stage, and the went straight into a fiddle-enhanced "Hero And Heroine". This line-up demonstrated tremendous of energy and really got the crowd moving.
Breathless with excitement, Dave announced Chas's old mate (briefly a Strawb) Roy Hill joining him and his formidable array of bass pedals as duo Cry No More. The crowd were amused by Roy's inimitable banter and the change of pace and style. "Landslide" from their Power And Love album was followed, after an execrable Bob Dylan impersonation, by "I Wish We Could Sleep Together".
Next, an obviously warm welcome for Dave Lambert returning to the stage for an acoustic set in front of a home crowd - "I'm a Hounslow boy", he declared. He gave us "The Winter And The Summer", as fresh now as it was in 1973. Ringing the changes, he went into his skinhead satire "Bovver Blues - smiles all round - and finally the title track from his 1979 solo album "Framed".
Lambert introduced Tony Hooper and another Strawbs next took flight - the Cambridge Folk Festival 1983 to 1985 Strawbs line-up: the five members who recorded their best selling 1972 album Grave New World, plus Brian Willoughby. However they concentrated mainly on much earlier songs, "A Glimpse of Heaven" and the title track from the Witchwood album, a lone track from Dragonfly, the long-time concert favourite "Josephine For Better Or For Worse", and the delicate "Song Of A Sad Little Girl" from Antiques And Curios.
Announcing "Oh How She Changed", the Strawbs' first single on A&M Records 30 years ago, Cousins noted that the producer of that record, Gus Dudgeon, was in the audience. It really has stood the test of time - the light folk-based harmonies blend superbly with the rock band instrumentation. To finish the second set Cousins took to a chair, dulcimer in hand, for another welcome favourite - the anthemic "Benedictus".
For the final set, a particular treat: the first time the chart-busting Bursting At The Seams Strawbs line-up has played together for 25 years! The orchestral passage from "Down By The Sea" played over the PA as Cousins, Lambert, Hudson, Ford and Weaver took to the stage in darkness and then bathed in red spotlights - their usual opening number back in '73, "New World". Dave Cousins' vocals over a wash of acoustic guitar, Lambert's thrashing chords, mellotrons helpfully provided by Streetly Electronics and expertly handled by Blue; and all underpinned by John Ford's percussive bass and the power and accuracy of Hud's drumming. Truly the quintessential Strawbs track.
"Stormy Down" followed and then the hits - "Part Of The Union" and "Lay Down" with Lambert's electric guitar licks in places note for note with the albums they came from. Adding Brian Willoughby and Adam Wakeman to the ensemble, the tentative chords of "The River" led into the epic "Down By The Sea". Tumultuous applause, then Tony returned to the stage to sing the "final number" "I'll Carry On Beside You", with Cathryn also joining in on backing vocals to swell the chorus, before the predictable (and justified) call for encores.
Before those encores, one of the nicest touches of the evening - Ron Chesterman appeared on stage - the third of the original Strawbs, sadly too unwell to play. Then all Strawbs of various vintages took the stage, plus guests Craig, Sanders and Wakeman. A call went out for Tony Fernandez to come on stage - not included in the show only because he is left handed and unable to play the right handed drumkit available. Grouping round various microphones, the first encore was one they used to play back in '73, "Will You Go", the B-side of "Part Of The Union": everybody knew it and joined in.
And finally, the encore which represents both today and yesterday for the Strawbs: a song recorded on the Strawbs first A&M album, but which goes back even to the Sandy Denny sessions in Copenhagen, "Tell Me What You See In Me" was revamped for their last studio album in 1991. Ric Sanders' bowed and plucked fiddle and Wakeman's piano solo rounded out the sound of the 1991 arrangement (the 1969 version would have required a five-piece Arab band and wisely was not attempted).
That was it - all that was left was for Cousins to thank the audience - "See you at the 40th" he quipped - and for the collected Strawbs to take a bow. With only four hours of playing time available to them, and the rich legacy of Strawbs material to choose from, there were always going to be some hard decisions - no doubt everyone will have a few favourites they hoped in their hearts to have heard again. My own were probably "The Man Who Called Himself Jesus", "Martin Luther King's Dream", "Autumn", "Ghosts", "You And I When We Were Young" and "Simple Visions" (with Chas and John joining Dave on acoustics and Rod on bass, wouldn't that sound fine!). Others have mentioned "The Life Auction", "Tears And Pavan", "Sheep", "Tomorrow" and "The Antique Suite".
Nevertheless, the feedback from the crowd was tremendous and unanimous, and Strawbs had very good reason indeed to be pleased with themselves. The only complaint was that they want it all again sooner than 10 years away - next year ideally - perhaps we'll all get our wishes then .......
My own sincere thanks to Dave Cousins and all the band members, guests and others who made it possible to enjoy such a wonderful evening of Strawbs music. Thanks also to the audience, many of you coming from far flung places - the U.S., Canada, Germany, Greece, as well as the accessible and inaccessible parts of the U.K.
A selection of photos by Ian Hulland, Adrian the Rock, Thomas Portmann, Steve Edwards and Joachim Bjork - more photos by these folks and others
Cathryn Craig with the Strawbs
Hud and John - Heavy Disguise
Special guest Ric Sanders
Hero and Heroine, with Ric Sanders
Chas Cronk and Roy Hill, Cry No More
Bursting At The Seams band
Bursting At The Seams band
It's taken a couple of weeks for Chiswick to sink in.... I don't think I've ever been in a more ideal setting to hear the music that has meant so much to me for so many years. It has even more meaning to me now, as I got to pass on the legacy of it to my four year old son, (who accompanied me) and has heard the songs and been sung to sleep each night with a song from one of the early albums. I thought my heart would burst when he sang along.
To the members of the Strawbs, past and present, I can only say the most heartfelt thanks for creating and performing the music that has been a source of strength and comfort and the greatest gift I ever could have received. Do it again, do it in America, don't stop doing it!!!!
For me the Strawbs 30th Anniversary gig was a dream come true! Ever since my university days in the 70's the group has been at the top of my music charts!!! The irony was that I never had an opportunity to see them perform live. Coming from the US and having this be the first live gig to experience was magical. It was one of those moments in time were a group of people come together to share their beautiful talents with the folks who they have touched through their music for many years. The blending of the sets with the solo acts allowed you to walk through the life journey of Strawbs and at the same time recognize the individuals that made it all possible.
The following day at the Duke of York was very special. Hero and Heroine was played many an evening back in the university days. Being on the other side of the ocean I never dreamed I would have an opportunity to meet the members of Strawbs. My thanks to Dave, Hud, Chas, and Rod for your genuine hospitality. It was like being invited to be part of a family reunion. The H&H cover became the old family photo album being passed around!
I look forward to being able to treat you to some of our bitters in a US pub someday, hopefully soon. Our best wishes to a great group of musicians, their families and friends!! Love, Lou and Kathy Monticchio.
And what a day it was ...
Chiswick Gardens, a beautiful place, the amphitheatre the ideal arena for a picnic in the green (not as ideal for a rock concert, a pond in the middle, right in front of the stage, kept the band at distance). Champagne was flowing (at least some, definitely more beer) ... lots of people of all ages ... the sun was shining, it was nice and warm, so the atmosphere got to everybody pretty soon in spite of the distance to the stage (I would not want to think what would have happened if it had rained - disaster ??)
Dave and Brian started the evening with the "Hangman". A slightly(?) nervous Dave screamed out the lyrics ... kind of an awkward start, it seems that Dave put it up front to remind of the recent events in Northern Ireland. The song came over with the right intensity, but I would have loved to hear it in some kind of "heavier" arrangement. After this song I started wondering how Dave´s voice would "survive" the evening (it did!!!).
Highlight (one among LOTS): "Hero And Heroine" with Ric Sanders on the violin!
Special songs: "The Winter And The Summer" (Dave Lambert solo), "Nice Legs, Shame About The Face" (Hudson/Ford solo)
Surprise: "Beside The Rio Grande" (love that song!)
Missed: "GHOSTS" !!!
No songs from Nomadness (a pity!) and Deadlines (understandable) ...
Almost everybody was there, Mr Wakeman Jr ("we could not afford to have him play on all the songs") came instead of his dad (a pity that Rick wasn´t there) to play keyboards, Blue Weaver on most songs ... no other keyboard player around (where were the others) ?!!?
GREAT EVENING, can´t wait for the 40th anniversary!! BTW: what about a 33rd anniversary concert ("coming of age" according to Tolkien)?
I'm a German fan and flew to London (from Frankfurt) over the weekend just to see the Strawbs. I have to admit that it was one of the finest days in my life and that every single track they performed was worth the journey. It was the first time I saw the Strawbs live and it was a real great show. I arrived at Heathrow airport at 8:00 a.m., took a hotel room near Earls Court and visited some of the major record stores in the city (where I spent a lot of money). At the Tower store I tried to buy tickets for the evening, but the girl told me that they were not on their list. I even had to spell the band name, cause she didn't know the Strawbs!
I came over to Chiswick park about 3 a.m. on a beautiful sunny day, just in time to watch a 2 hour soundcheck in an impressive natural surrounding, which made me looking forward for the evening show. Some minutes after I arrived 2 guys came and asked me about the musicians. I soon recognized them as Austrians (they were from Vienna) and we all were happy to meet other German speaking Strawbs fans. We became friends and you surely can imagine what we were talking about until the show started.
We had to wait half an hour after the doors opened for our entry because we didn't have tickets yet, but we still found a beautiful place with good view to the stage. I had suspected "Cut Like A Diamond" as opener and was surprised when they started with one of my 3 Strawbs' favorite songs, "The Hangman And The Papist". This was the beginning of a perfect evening, every song and every performance a jewel, much better than I had expected in my dreams. The whole atmosphere was familiar and relaxed, the musicians did a brilliant job, the audience was great and enjoyed every number. Dave really grabbed out some surprises, both personally and musically. When they played "Beside The Rio Grande", which is my favorite Strawbs song, I felt like in heaven. But this great version was even topped by the incredibly performance of "Hero And Heroine" (the 3rd of my favorites), Ric's violin giving the song a complete new feeling. To me this was the top highlight of this evening among other highlights, without exception. The show ended as brilliant as it began, with the beautiful numbers "Will You Go" (would have been a perfect A side) and "Tell Me What You See In Me". All in all, a day I will never forget, thanks to everyone who made it possible.
The only thing that's a pity is that I couldn't come to lunch the next day to meet the band members. I had booked my flight back home for Sunday, 1:00 p.m., and there was no money left for rebooking. The last money I had I spent for the "Cry No More" CD after hearing "Landslide".
Let's pray that a CD-set (or even a video?) of that great show will be officially released and that the Strawbs keep alive for a long, long time.
Congratulations to everyone involved in the celebration...what a brilliant night ! I hope that the success of Saturday's Event will lead to it becoming an annual event. Fairport do Cropredy...how about Strawbs doing Chiswick ?
I thought the whole evening was brilliant. Benedictus is one of my favourite tracks so I was well pleased when I saw Dave sit down. As far as I know it is the only number for which he sits. I loved the 1972 group performing together again. Pity it will probably never happen again but it was something I had never seen before, seeing them for the first time on the Hero And Heroine tour. How come John Ford still looks around 30? He must work very hard at it or be very lucky.
How sad it is that all the work went for only 1 gig. Please pass this along if possible. Please please PLEASE COME TO THIS SIDE OF THE POND. Thank you. Wish I could have been there. Mike
What a show! I managed to be one of the first into the grounds and had a fantastic spot just right of the obelisk. I think the show exceeded all my expectations. One song I would have liked to hear was "In Amongst The Roses"... Shame I couldn't get to the pub on Sunday but I had to travel to Devon, what a weekend, Strawbs on Saturday, and my own glimpse of heaven on Sunday and Monday.
I, along with my three mates, all die hard Strawbs fans, really enjoyed the show. It was quite poignant for us because one of our lads, also called Blue (but can't play the spoons let alone a keyboard) is off for a year around the world (post relationship depression I think they call it) and so it was a fitting goodbye to him from us all. ....Needless to say as I drove back home to Leicester that night I had Halcyon Days blaring at me out of the CD player. It was a damn good memory and better than the last outdoor Strawbs gig I went to at Stansfield a few years back.
We had a great time. Loved the wonderful Chiswick grounds and amphitheatre. Loved the informal nature of it all, with band members strolling through the audience, people just hanging out and picnicking. God-bless the pub tent! How did things go the next day at the pub meet-and-greet? We were sorry we couldn't attend, but part of the deal getting over to the UK was letting my wife set the entire itinerary *after* the Strawbs show! Overall, it was a wonderful show and well worth the trip to see the varying lineup!
Okay, so now all you have to do is get the guys (in one form or another) over here to the States for a few gigs! To begin with, they can come to NY for Mr. Ford, whom we also had a nice chat with, so us starved US fans can get a taste of it all.
I´m not the type of guy, who runs after any "idol" (I´m too old for that anyway...) but I`ve been convinced, the Strawbs are GREAT musicians (though they´ve never had the success they´d earned) and still they behave like your next door neighbours without any star allures. That weekend has been one of the finest in my life!