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New Single and Video Release: “Dyin’ to Know” by KTBA Records
Release Date: April 22, 2022
Rock at Night saw Joanne Shaw Taylor, one of our favorite performers last December when she was a part of the Allman Family Revival that stopped off in Sarasota to do a show–you can read about that HERE.
On the eve of her new UK tour that begins tomorrow (April 23, 2022) along with special guest Toby Lee, the blues woman extraordinaire has announced her upcoming live album. Titled “Blues From The Heart Live,” the new recording will drop on June 10, 2022. The live performance will be available as a CD/DVD and CD/Blu-Ray package and will include a collectible 24-page CD booklet. Pre-order the album now right HERE. Upcoming tour info, dates and tickets can be accessed HERE. Keep your eyes here for Rock at Night’s upcoming review of the album.
The live album was recorded and filmed at The Franklin Theatre in Franklin, Tennessee on January 20, 2022, and features incredible guest performances from Kenny Wayne Shepherd, Mike Farris, and Joe Bonamassa. This historic concert was Joanne’s first live performance in two years. The band lineup included: Rob McNelley on guitar, Steve Mackey on bass, Jimmy Wallace on keys and piano, Nick Buda on drums with Devonne Fowlkes and Kim Fleming on backing vocals and Joanne on vocals and guitar.
The first single released from the album is a tease to what we can expect from the rest of the songs–this one is the rocking blues tune titled “Dyin’ to Know.” As always, an exceptional performance from Joanne Shaw Taylor as she commands the stage to reveal her expertise of her instrument. Her performances are always great to watch on video or live and with each album she releases, she gets better and better. She continues to explore and shows her fans her intense immersion into the genres of blues and rock. This album is going to be worth the wait!
Rock at Night says about the single and accompanying video, “Dyin’ to Know:”
“With cool guitar riffs, great percussion and a driving beat, this single starts out a bit moodier than most of her songs, but gives out a great wall of sound with the backing musicians. Joanne’s guitar work is of course, as always, stellar! Lighters up for this song!”
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Oct 8th, 2015 by RealEstateRama
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) today announced the availability of $8.5 million in grant funding to assist nonprofit groups and local governmental agencies through the Texans Feeding Texans: Home-Delivered Meal Grant Program. More than 18 percent of our state’s elderly population is facing the threat of hunger. With that in mind, the 84th Texas Legislature increased funding for this vital grant program.
Oct 7th, 2015 by RealEstateRama
Home sharing has become popular as homeowners in areas near seasonal festivals and events discover a ready source of additional income in short-term rentals. Before renting out your home, it is important to find out if your homeowners insurance policy will cover such arrangements.
Faced with a long local history of dangerous tornadoes, Cooke County officials wanted to help residents protect themselves. They achieved that goal by offering homeowners financial incentives to build tornado shelters and safe rooms.
Sep 25th, 2015 by RealEstateRama
The New Hope Center of Paris received a total of $20,000 in Partnership Grant Program (PGP) awards today from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas), and its member institutions, First Federal Community Bank and Liberty National Bank. The funds will be used to cover operational expenses and for finish-out of the Center's new thrift store, slated to open in late 2015 or early 2016.
Sep 24th, 2015 by RealEstateRama
The Texas Association of REALTORS® installed its 2016 officers this month during the Texas REALTORS® Conference in Fort Worth. Set to take office on Jan. 1, 2016, these officers have more than a century of combined leadership experience, serving in the Texas real estate industry and their local communities. Incoming officers include Chairman Leslie Rouda Smith of Collin County, Chairman-Elect Vicki Fullerton of The Woodlands, Secretary/Treasurer Kaki Lybbert of Denton, and Immediate Past Chairman Scott Kesner of El Paso.
Sep 21st, 2015 by RealEstateRama
Hunt Mortgage Group, a commercial real estate lender, announced today it has closed its first loan in the healthcare sector through its Proprietary Loan Group, the firm’s new balance sheet lending platform launched earlier this year
Sep 15th, 2015 by RealEstateRama
One unfortunate trait shared by many rural Texas communities is a shortage of safe, decent rental housing. Because of this short supply, it can be extremely difficult – not to mention expensive – to secure such housing
Sep 14th, 2015 by RealEstateRama
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (FHLB Dallas) and member institution, Amegy Bank, have awarded a $500,000 Affordable Housing Program (AHP) grant to The Men's Center Inc. The grant will help the Houston-based nonprofit build a $12.2 million, 56-unit housing complex for men and women ages 18 and older who are recovering from substance abuse and other crisis situations.
Sep 14th, 2015 by RealEstateRama
Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Lamar Smith (R-Texas) today welcomed Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Chairman Dr. Bryan Shaw, who testified before a Subcommittee on Environment hearing to examine the impacts of the Environmental Protection Agency’s power plan regulation. The plan would require Texas to shoulder the burden of at least 18 percent of the total national emissions reduction.
Homeowners, renters and business owners in Willacy County and Cameron County in Texas are encouraged to look over newly-released preliminary flood maps in order to determine their flood risks and make informed decisions.
Gallego Announces $4 Million Infrastructure Project to Provide Fresh Water for the City of Big Lake
San Antonio, TX: – December 19, 2013 – (RealEstateRama) — U.S. Representative Pete P. Gallego (TX-23) today announced a $4,281,450 federal grant to replace water piping, rehabilitate ground storage tanks and renovate a pump station in Reagan County. The funds are made available through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development division. more »

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In a survey that was conducted on credit card usage in Saudi Arabia by Souqalmal.com, almost 30% of the respondents only pay the minimum balance or what they can afford to pay on their monthly credit card bill. A report of the survey in which 1000 people participated was published on Tuesday in Saudi Gazette.
The survey results state that one in five credit card users swipe their cards for daily expenses, while 30% use their cards for online purchases and travel purposes.
However, a more concerning matter is that, in a country that is beginning to move out of its financial crises, one in five respondents withdraw cash using their credit cards, a transaction that incurs high interest and additional charges. The CEO of Souqalmal.com, Ambareen Musa said that using credit cards to draw money was an expensive means to access cash. “This could be due to the lack of awareness of fees and changes or accessibility to personal loans especially for the private sector employees,” he added.
The results of the survey stated that almost half the Saudi nationals approached for the survey did not have a credit card, and a third of them had only one card. Regarding choice of banks, it is apparent from the survey that most nationals prefer credit cards from local banks, while international banks are the preferred choice for westerner.
Regarding factors that influence credit card choices, almost a quarter of the respondents specified rate as the most important factor, while almost a fifth of the participants listed the fees as their main factor. Other aspects that affect choice include additional benefits such as air miles, airport lounge access, and cash-back offers.
Ambareen Musa noted that if the users paid off their balance diligently and regularly, then credit cards can be utilized to enjoy perks and benefits offered by the banks. He stressed that credit card users need to be better educated about debt and about using credits cards in the best possible way.

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Designed by award-winning artist Barnaby Evans, WaterFire Kansas City is a unique, multi-sensory experience of music, fire and water. Now in its fourth year, the moving art installation features more than 55 floating bonfires on Brush Creek. This year’s festivities will take place Saturday, October 12, 2013. (In case of rain, an alternate date of October 26, has been scheduled.) It is one of the most unique type of event! An evening filled with wonderful entertainment all in a setting of the Brush Creek in the Plaza! The Plaza closes Ward Parkway along the Creek – that you can stroll along many of the stores & tents! Many of the local restaurants have tents available with dinner, drinks and of course hot chocolate & coffee in case the evening is cool! Come out and enjoy a FREE event of wonderful local talent!
In 2012, 70 performers entertained a crowd of 30,000+ people who thrilled to Rhythmic Flames and Quixotic, sang along with Eddie Delahunt and Monique Danielle, and enjoyed internationally-recognized tenor Nathan Granner singing with the Sadikov Quartet, as well as new works by Kansas City jazz great Dennis Winslett. The evening was tied together by percussion and Tibetian bells by the Amagam Percussion Ensemble and concluded with all performers in The Fire Bird grand finale arranged by Wayne Hawkins. Mayor Sly James opens the event with a wonderful introductions & thanks to performer & audience!
WaterFire was originally created by Barnaby Evans in 1994 on the three rivers of downtown Providence, Rhode Island. The living fire sculpture has become a signature event for the city, attracting more than 10 million visitors and drawing praise as a moving symbol of Providence’s renaissance.
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French ultrasound firm SuperSonic Imagine unveiled a new ultrasensitive microvascular imaging technology at the French Radiology Congress, Journées Françaises de Radiologie (JFR 2015).
SuperSonic said its new AngioPL.U.S. Planewave UltraSensitive imaging represents a significant advancement in color Doppler imaging because conventional Doppler is limited in its ability to show microvascular slow flow. AngioPL.U.S. significantly improves color sensitivity and spatial resolution to visualize flows that couldn't be seen before, SuperSonic said.
The technique will be available on the company's Aixplorer to provide detailed real-time information on microvascularization and vessel flow in areas including the breast, lymph nodes, thyroid, and liver. The technique can also be used in musculoskeletal assessment to identify low-grade tendon inflammation, the company added.


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Numerous international scientific assessments and related articles have, during the last decade, described the observed and potential impacts of climate change as well as other related environmental stressors on Arctic ecosystems. There is increasing recognition that observed and projected changes in freshwater sources, fluxes, and storage will have profound implications for the physical, biogeochemical, biological, and ecological processes and properties of Arctic terrestrial and freshwater ecosystems. However, a significant level of uncertainty remains in relation to forecasting the impacts of an intensified hydrological regime and related cryospheric change on ecosystem structure and function. As the terrestrial and freshwater ecology component of the Arctic Freshwater Synthesis, we review these uncertainties and recommend enhanced coordinated circumpolar research and monitoring efforts to improve quantification and prediction of how an altered hydrological regime influences local, regional, and circumpolar‐level responses in terrestrial and freshwater systems. Specifically, we evaluate (i) changes in ecosystem productivity; (ii) alterations in ecosystem‐level biogeochemical cycling and chemical transport; (iii) altered landscapes, successional trajectories, and creation of new habitats; (iv) altered seasonality and phenological mismatches; and (v) gains or losses of species and associated trophic interactions. We emphasize the need for developing a process‐based understanding of interecosystem interactions, along with improved predictive models. We recommend enhanced use of the catchment scale as an integrated unit of study, thereby more explicitly considering the physical, chemical, and ecological processes and fluxes across a full freshwater continuum in a geographic region and spatial range of hydroecological units (e.g., stream‐pond‐lake‐river‐near shore marine environments).
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Sue Holden said it had been calculated that the NHS could save £2.1bn a year if everyone had access to green spaces.
She made the comments at an event to mark the culmination of the five-year Visit Woods project.
Ms Holden added that only an estimated 14% of the UK's population had "easy access to trees".
She told an audience of invited guests at the Houses of Parliament that the link between "healthy woods and healthy lives" was a "connection that really has to be made much more and much more often".
She added: "It is a connection that we know intrinsically, we believe it to be true but - increasingly - it is something that evidence is backing up as well. It has been calculated, for example, that £2.1bn of healthcare costs could be saved if everyone had access to green spaces."
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The Psychology of Color in Marketing Perhaps no choice is as vital to marketing success as the colors you use. Whether selecting the color for a specific product or for a email marketing campaign, there is no doubt that color has significant effect on all as subconsciously, we associate different colors with different things. http://smallbiztrends.com/2013/04/psychology-of-color-infographic.html
A massive influence on my FMP in general. I love Blade Runners visual style, and was the main inspiration for the Lower City. I love the contrast if luminescent colours on dark dank backgrounds. I used a lot of influence from these images in my final piece, such as the colour pallet and so on.


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West Yorks targets rogue traders
A week of activity to deliver a message to rogue traders has been running in West Yorkshire
Call for law change on hygiene ratings
Half of businesses in England do not display their food hygiene ratings
Consumer Harm Report published
NTS’s annual Consumer Harm Report highlights record prison sentences
Car dealer fined after TS prosecution
The owner of a garage that sold an unroadworthy vehicle has been prosecuted
Looking back at LTS Week 2018
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Speaking out on food allergies
Warwickshire TS is supporting a new allergy awareness campaign from the FSA
Underage sales big challenge in London
Test purchases in London have shown that shops are selling knives and alcohol to children
EU data roaming charges post-Brexit
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Found shortly after Quelaag's Domain. The Demon Ruins lead to Lost Izalith; however, Lost Izalith cannot be accessed until the player has retrieved the Lordvessel from Anor Londo and placed it in the Firelink Altar.
On arrival, most of the area is flooded with lava until the Ceaseless Discharge is slain.
- Just beyond Quelaag's Domain, surrounded by Egg Burdened.
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Jordan Kimball is ready to move on!
Fresh off being freed from a LOT of drama and a bitter breakup from ex Jenna Cooper, the breakout Bachelor In Paradise star appears ready to date again — and, as he claims, he’s ready for love!
Jordan was all smiles on Monday night’s Dancing With The Stars, when he appeared as a guest to help out fellow BiP cast mate and buddy Grocery Store Joe (as you can see pictured, above) and his dance partner Jenna Johnson get through a tough Magic Mike-inspired routine.
But it was what Kimball had to say after the performance that really lets us know he’s ready to jump back into the dating scene.
Talking to ET, Kimball admitted (below):
“That’s how you end up on the show, ya know Bachelor Nation is looking for love. Love is lost, you continue, you recover and you move on and we’ll see. My girl is out there for me. I’ll find her.”
Kimball — who says he’s completely done with Cooper, and is no longer even speaking to her — has really grown since being the easy-to-hate villain on Becca Kufrin‘s season of The Bachelorette.
And whether you believe him, or Jenna, or whomever else in that whole allegedly-faked text message debacle… it really sounds like Jordan has completely put things behind him, and he’s OK with that.
Thoughts, Perezcious readers?!
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I use Fruity Loops too, right now, and am planning to move on soon. This song uses all of the original sounds for drums, and that's my main complaint. These sounds are awful. I'd like to hear this with better sounds. It's also a bit simplistic. If this is what you were aiming for, you hit the nail on the head.
I like it. Sticks to basics but still sounds great youve pulled this off easily
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Wisconsin’s wrestling footprint is all over the world. As the state association for USA Wrestling, the Wisconsin Wrestling Federation (WWF) strives to provide quality opportunities for its members to achieve their full human and athletic potential. During the 2021-22 membership season, the WWF was involved in running state and national-level events.
Kids Folkstyle State, held at the Alliant Energy Center in Madison this year, is the largest event hosted by the WWF. A third qualifier spot was added from each regional qualifier this year and resulted in an approximate 500-wrestler increase from both 2018 and 2019, respectively. More than 2,000 wrestlers competed.
Dominate in the Dells was held alongside USA Wrestling’s Wisconsin qualifier for the National High School Recruiting Showcase in Milwaukee. The WWF Freestyle and Greco State tournaments were hosted successfully at the Woodside Dome in Wisconsin Dells again and served as a major qualifier for National Duals and Fargo, and the WWF partnered with USAW to host Northern Plains in the Dells for a second consecutive season.
Notably absent from the list of events hosted by the WWF this season is the Girls Folkstyle State Tournament. The WIAA hosted the first-ever official Girls State Individual Wrestling Tournament in January. The event, held in La Crosse, highlighted girls wrestling as a WIAA priority and the tournament is now scheduled to take place at the Kohl Center in February 2023. Adeline Gray, Olympic silver medalist and six-time World champion, attended the historic event as part of USA Wrestling’s Athlete Appearance Program.
As usual, Wisconsin wrestlers competed in various events across the country. This includes the US Open Events in Las Vegas, Men’s U20 and U23 World Team Trials (Ohio), Women’s Nationals (WTT, Texas), the National High School Recruiting Showcase (boys in Iowa, girls in Vegas) and Kids Nationals (Utah).
Nine teams from Wisconsin competed at National Duals in June: 16U Men’s Freestyle (2nd), Junior Men’s Freestyle (4th), 14U Men’s Freestyle (11th), 16U Men’s Freestyle Blue (19th) , Junior Greco (8th), 14U Greco (10th), 16U Greco (10th), 14U Girls Freestyle (4th) and Junior Women’s Freestyle (12th).
USA Wrestling had another year of record-breaking participants at Fargo, celebrating 50 years of Greco-Roman and 20 years of women’s freestyle wrestling at the event.
Wisconsin had 37 All-Americans, including eight champions and six runners-up. 16U MFS & 16U GR: Haakon Peterson (94), 16U GR: Caleb Noble (88), 16U GR: Tristan Steldt (160), JR GR: Max Ramberg (220), 16U MFS: Kellen Wolbert (113), 16U MFS: Aeoden Sinclair (182), JR MFS: Connor Mirasola (182). Finalists: 16U MFS: Caleb Noble (88), 16U WFS: Carley Ceshker (122), 16U WFS: Faith Bartoszek (138), 16U GR: Declan Koch (113), 16U GR: Amryn Nutter (120), JR GR: Brayten Casey (106).
Team Wisconsin finished the week-long string of national tournaments with all of our men’s teams earning a top-five finish: 16U and Junior Greco placed 2nd overall, while 16U and Junior men’s freestyle both placed 5th.
Several Wisconsin wrestlers have already competed on World stages this championship season.
Koy Hopke won a gold medal at the Cadet World Championships in July after back-to-back wins in Greco and freestyle at the Pan Am Games in June. Mitchell Mesenbrink, who won a freestyle gold medal at the Pan Ams in July, earned a silver medal at the Junior World Championships in August. Wrestling at the Senior World Championships this weekend in Greco-Roman is Wisconsin native Benji Peak at 72KG. Alisha Howk (WFS 55KG), Alston Nutter (GR 67KG) and Benji Peak (GR 72KG) qualified for U23 World Championships in October, and Brynn Engel will wrestle at the U15 Pan Am Championships.
More Wisconsin natives that earned places on the 2022 Senior National Team include Alyssa Lampe (No. 2 WFS at 50KG), Brady Koontz (No. 2 GR at 55KG), Jesse Thielke (No. 1 GR) at 63KG, Alston Nutter (No. 2 GR at 67KG), Benji Peak (No. 1 GR at 72KG), Payton Jacobson (No. 3 GR at 77KG), and Ben Provisor (No. 1 GR at 82KG).
As part of the freestyle and Greco season, the WWF provided training team opportunities leading up to and through the spring season. The women’s program provided an additional four camps with the Focused on Freestyle series run by national team coaches and former WWF competitors.
In 2022, the WWF introduced monthly emails via the USA Wrestling membership system which now serves our primary form of communication. And, in February, monthly membership zoom calls were introduced leading up to National Duals and Fargo. Other adhoc improvements included informational flyers and digital recruiting forms.
Wisconsin closed the 2021-22 membership season with 9,381 athlete memberships, 1,891 wrestling leaders, and 161 clubs statewide. After a season of decreased membership driven by the Covid-19 pandemic, membership has returned to within 1% of where Wisconsin ended in 2019-20.
The Wisconsin Wrestling Federation would like to extend congratulations and thank you to all wrestlers, coaches, staff, volunteers, officials, parents and membership community on an outstanding 2021-2022 season.
The Wisconsin Wrestling Federation, guided by USA Wrestling, provides quality opportunities for its members to achieve their full human and athletic potential. Wisconsin Wrestling Federation will strive to be USA Wrestling’s best state organization


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The employee filed a discrimination complaint after she says she was made to choose between her job and her religion.
Leaked chat logs from the fascist group Vanguard America showed a member claiming to be a Georgia Department of Corrections officer.
Dean, who recovered from the coma but remains disabled, filed a federal lawsuit against Hall and the other guards he alleges
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Yule, Mildred Rebecca. "The development of the adrenals in mammals." MS (Master of Science) thesis, State University of Iowa, 1912.

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Dave Chapelle and Kanye West have been friends for a very long time. Amidst controversies when the rapper was running for the 2020 US Presidential elections, it was Dave Chapelle who had acted as Kanye’s support system. But controversies and Kanye West have a thicker bond. The two never seem to be separate. And this time the rapper is in real danger.
Over the month, Kanye West lost everything that is valuable to him. From his billionaire status to his connections with various luxury brands, the rapper lost much as he couldn’t hold his tongue. And this time obviously there is no person who is going to support him. Even his longtime friend Dave Chapelle has criticized his actions.
Dave Chapelle Roasts Kanye West
Dave Chapelle directly addressed Kanye West, when he hosted ‘Saturday Night Live’ for the third time on November 12. The stand-up comedian was addressing the rapper’s recent anti-Semitic comments, that led to West’s downfall. “I don’t think Kanye is crazy, he’s possibly not well,” he reasoned. “I’ve been to Hollywood, this is just what I saw. It’s a lot of Jews. Like a lot. There are a lot of Black people in Ferguson, Missouri, doesn’t mean they run the place. You might go out in Hollywood and you might start connecting some kind of lines and you might adopt the delusion that Jews run show business. It’s not a crazy thing to think but it’s a crazy thing to say out loud,” Chapelle added. The racist and anti-semitic comments led to the ban of Kanye’s social media accounts and his brand Yeezy disconnecting from Adidas.
Chappelle In Trouble
Dave Chapelle was also facing backlash recently due to the transphobic comments he made in ‘The Closer’, a special Netflix series from 2021. But the comedian did not address the issues in this episode. According to Page Six, on November 9, it was reported that several of the SNL writers were boycotting the show because of Chapelle. “They’re not going to do the show,” a source told the website. But it was noted that ‘SNL’s cast members including Molly Kerney, the first non-binary cast member did participate in the show.


IF YOU have a car fitted with an airbag by one of the world’s largest manufacturers – Takata – your car may be recalled for a refit after defects were found with some of the bags.
A risk has been found from flying metal fragments when some airbags opened, while others inflated badly.
Some eight million cars – made by Honda, Toyota, Nissan, BMW and Chrysler - have already been recalled in the US and France is to follow suit.
Warning letters should come from your supplier within the next 3-4 weeks by recorded delivery.
The costs are expected to be borne by the car manufacturers, who in turn will claim from Takata, which is reportedly braced to have to pay out several billion.
Problems found include, for models from 2002-2003, a risk of injury due to metal fragments inside gas canisters that inflate the bags; and for other models from 2000 – 2004, passenger airbags that may inflate badly due to humidity.


The Chipolopolo locally-based players gave up a 3-1 lead to play to a 3-3 with Niger in their opening match of the ongoing Pre-CHAN tournament in Cameroon.
Zambia took the lead just after five minutes via midfielder Collins Sikombe but the lead was short-lived as Ibrahim Essa leveled matters ten minutes later.
Zambia was however back in the lead in the 36th minute thanks to Moses Phiri who made sure the Zambia CHAN squad went into the break with a 2-1 lead.
Sikombe doubled Zambia’s lead fourteen minutes into the second half and with Zambia heading for a comfortable 3-1 win Niger hit back through Essa to complete his brace in the 75th minute and Moussa Issa in the 87th minute to make sure the two teams share the spoils, 3-3 the match ended.
In the opening match of the tournament, Cameroon and Angola also played to a 1-1 draw on Friday.
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About 'Nimrod from Enigma Variations'
|Artist:||Elgar, Edward (biography) (sheet music)|
|Born:||June 2, 1857 , Broadheath, Worcestershire|
|Died:||February 23, 1934|
|The Artist:||English composer from the turn of the 19th and 20th centuries who wrote some of the most popular works in the English repertoire.|
The Ninth Variation - "Nimrod" from Elgar's ever popular 'Enigma Variations' - a set of variations, each dedicated to a friend of the composer. Nimrod represents Elgar's friend A. J. Jaeger, and is alledged to capture a discussion between them on Beethoven's slow movements.
|Time Signature:||3/4 (View more 3/4 Music)|
|Score Key:||Bb major (Sounding Pitch) C major (Trumpet in Bb) (View more Bb major Music for Trumpet )|
|Tempo Marking:||Adagio. ( = 52)|
|Number of Pages:||3|
|Difficulty:||Intermediate Level: Recommended for Intermediate Level players|
|Style:||Classical (View more Classical Trumpet Music)|
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"Fringe" is currently airing its final season on Channel 10 in Tempe. On Wednesday, Jan. 9 Screen Spy shared three sneak peeks "Fringe" episode 5.11 titled "The Boy Must Live." Entertainment Weekly also shared spoilers for the episode. Check out the previously released photos for this episode here. If you missed any of the previously released photos or spoilers for this series, go here.
These sneak peeks focus in on Walter. The first two sneak peeks show moments he shares with his son Peter. The first sneak peek is an extended sneak peek where Walter shares some of his feelings with his son. The second and third sneak peeks feature a plan Walter has to regain his lost memories.
As for the spoilers shared by Entertainment Weekly, the site revealed the following about this week's episode:
"With only a few episodes left, I’m going to tread lightly and say that 'The Boy Must Live' (airing Jan. 11) is entirely packed with info on The Plan, features a touching Walter-September moment where they chat about the white tulip (sobs forever), and ends with a great scream-at-your-TV moment that will ensure your attendance to the series finale."
Fans are buzzing about this series on social media. One fan said the following on Twitter recently:
I remember when I saw the #Fringe pilot. It was #LoveAtFirst Frame.
"Fringe" will continue to wrap its final season on Channel 10 in Tempe.


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COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — A newly proposed bill would make it harder for Ohio authorities to seize assets like cash or vehicles if the owners aren't involved in criminal activity.
At issue are state forfeiture laws that are often used to seize assets that were originally taken by police during crime investigations but are sometimes the property of innocent third parties.
The bill introduced Tuesday in the Ohio House would raise the standard of evidence that prosecutors must prove to keep the property, and also place the burden of proof on the government instead of the property owner.
Republican Rep. Robert McColley says the goal is to make Ohio's judicial system fairer for everyone, including innocent third-party property owners.
Lawmakers have considered similar bills in states including Colorado, Michigan, New Mexico and Virginia.


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We had beautiful weather for the Picnic on Sunday. A full account of prize winners and events of the day will be accounted for in the next Weltos Newsletter. Only club members will have access to these. It really was a family affair! Seen above is yummy mummy Margaret with John and her two siblings, Sophie held by Lynn and Seb with Rob, our Treasurer.
Here are a few e-mails I received about the day:
Just had to write to say thanks to you and all the committee for a great day on Sunday. Sophie’s first party and I think she loved every minute – not quite as barky as I thought she’d be!! I thought that all the dogs were very well behaved and it was great to see so many new faces.
Looking forward to the next trimming day so I can get to grips with stripping Sophie myself!!
Lynn & Pete x
Thank you for a lovely day.
Jenny & Ian Carr
Thanks for a great day ! It was lovely to see so many Welsh Terriers! Hope you can now put your feet up after all the hard work you put into the day?!
Look forward to seeing the Pirate pictures on the blog!
Thank you again !
Jane (Jane was our rosette distributor)
Hi Patsy Fantastic day and lovely to meet you and the other guys.
Nicola & Nathan Gee
Dear Patsy, Thank you and everyone who helped to organise such a fun party. Richard, Bertie and I thoroughly enjoyed it. I enclose a picture of Bertie two minutes after getting home! He was utterly tired out! Love Sue
Job done Bertie!!! Lots of other photos to be put on the website regarding the day. Keep a look out for pirates!!!!
Another successful party.Yet again we got the good weather. Both Willow & Meg were cream crackered.They got home had their dinner and not another peep was heard from them.
Jan Nigel Meg & Willow
Hi Patsy, Just wanted to drop a line to say thanks so much for lovely event on Sunday we throughly enjoyed it (apart from the parking lot on the A2 ha), it is always such a pleasure to see so many WT in one meet up. You guys do such a fantastic job and it really made for a lovely way to spend a Sunday. Thanks Regan, Rob and Rupert

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LaBeouf left Goth after the two were seen yelling at each other and the 'Transformers' actor shockingly confessed, 'If I'd have stayed there, I would have killed her.'
The 'Nymphomaniac' actor calls Michael Bay's movie a 'dummy rap' while showcasing his rap skills in front of a group of people.
The 29-year-old actor reportedly received 20 stitches and 13 staples to his head and finger after a mishap happened during a filming in North Dakota on early Wednesday.
In the video, the 'Interview' actor shouts 'just poo it' repeatedly in his toilet, wearing a black tee and a pair of undies.
The 'Fury' actor says to become a star/celebrity, 'you must become an enslaved body.'
The 'Nymphomaniac' actor is tapped to star in a coming-of-age drama to be written and directed by Andrea Arnold.
The 'Nymphomaniac' actress was spotted arriving at LAX on Monday, March 9, flashing a huge diamond ring on her engagement finger.
Shia's new look consists of a rattail braid and a piercing on his left eyebrow, stirring public's curiosity whether it is his personal style or for movie purpose.
The loving note read by the 'Nymphomaniac' actor to introduce Sia's 'Chandelier' performance is actually a love letter from the singer's husband.
Ziegler, who dons a blonde wig and a leotard similar to ones she wore in Sia's 'Chandelier' clip, and LaBeouf try to attack each other as they're trapped inside a giant cage.
Artists Luke Turner and Nastja Sade Ronkko say they 'put a stop to it' as soon as they were aware of what's happening and told the woman to leave.
The former 'America's Got Talent' judge expresses his disgust towards LaBeouf over his rape claim, calling it 'pathetic' and 'utterly shameful.'
The 'Fury' actor says a woman whipped and stripped him while his girlfriend was outside waiting in line to meet him after days of no contact.
The 'Fury' actor gets praised for complying with court and attending rehabilitation program as instructed by judge following his disorderly conduct in a Broadway show.
Bono and U2, the 'Fury' star and the 'Blurred Lines' hitmaker join other people like President Obama and Sarah Palin who, the magazine says, failed to make contribution to the society.


Approximately 38.7 million tablets shipped in the second quarter of this year, according to the report. Apple at 10 million tablets and Samsung at 6 million led the way. Amazon grabbed the fifth spot, with 1.6 million tablets shipped.
Apple and Samsung saw their numbers decline over this time last year, dropping approximately 9 percent and 25 percent respectively. The other three companies in the top five — Lenovo, Huawei and Amazon — saw increases over last year.
Shipments of Amazon tablets increased 1,209 percent over last year, though IDC notes that is partly because its research previously didn’t count the six-inch Fire tablet. Amazon shot into the top five in the fourth quarter of last year, and has remained there since then.
Following its emergence as a big player in the tablet market, Amazon’s share of the market has declined over the last few quarters. In the fourth quarter of last year, Amazon held the number three spot with an 8 percent market share, and in the first quarter of this year its market share was 5.7 percent. In the latest quarter, Amazon only accounts for 4 percent of the tablet market.
This is not a new phenomenon for Amazon’s tablet lineup, which spikes in popularity during the holidays as many people buy entry-level tablets as gifts for friends and family, while choosing higher-end devices such as the iPad and Samsung Galaxy Tab for themselves during the rest of the year. The Fire has been called the “fruitcake of tablets” for this reason.
But Amazon may be here to stay as a major player in the tablet market. The low price of its tablets — starting at $50 — make it a unique option.
“Credit goes to Amazon as its performance this quarter has been reflective of the aptly named Fire tablets,” the report reads. “The low price combined with the company’s online presence has once again afforded Amazon a spot in the top 5 vendor list. Given the growing popularity of Amazon’s Prime Day Sale, it would not be surprising if Amazon performs similarly in the next quarter.”
The low price is part of a strategy that Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has called “the Amazon Doctrine.” The company views tablets and other devices less as end products and more as channels for users to access and buy content and products from Amazon. “We want to make money when people use our devices, not when they buy our devices,” Bezos explained at a 2012 news conference.
IDC says about 65 percent of tablets shipped in the second quarter run Android operating systems, 26 percent run iOS and the rest are on Windows.
Conspicuously absent from the top five is Microsoft. Linn Huang, research director of devices and displays for IDC, said Microsoft has never made its top five for the tablet market. For some time Microsoft held the biggest market share of high end detachable tablets. That market is growing, but it’s small, accounting for only 13 percent of tablets shipped in the first quarter of 2016. Apple overtook Microsoft in the detachable market with the release of the iPad Pro in late last year, and hasn’t given up that lead.


Increases greater than 50% on homeowner policies by two insurance companies will be considered in hearings by the Florida Office of Insurance Regulation later this month.
The requested rate hikes come as state legislative leaders grapple with proposed solutions to rising insurance rates in the state.
Castle Key has asked for approval to increase its average rate for its Homeowners' Multi-Peril Condominium insurance by 53.5%, according to state documents. Amica is asking to increase its statewide average premium for dwelling fire insurance by 54.1%.
The public hearing for Amica will be on Tuesday at 10 a.m. and for Castle Key on Wednesday at 2 pm.
“OIR is hosting these rate hearings with the purpose of soliciting input from the public and to receive testimony from the companies regarding their filings,” the agency’s communications director Samantha Bequer told The Center Square. “Our goal is to provide as many avenues as possible for the public to comment on these filings to ensure public interests are heard as OIR reviews these filings. OIR will not make a final decision on the filings until after the public comment period closes.”
Under Florida law, insurance rates “must be adequate to maintain insurer solvency and pay claims,” she added.
OIR is required to hold public hearings on any requests above 15%, Bequer said.
State Rep. Spencer Roach, R-Lee this year introduced legislation that would open up the state-backed, nonprofit insurance company, Citizens, to all Florida homeowners but only for hurricane-related wind coverage. Citizens coverage is currently only available to homeowners who can’t find insurance in the private sector.
Although Roach does not believe the bill will pass the Legislature this year, it has sparked discussion about the state’s rising insurance rates, he told The Center Square.
Roach was not surprised at the rate increase requests by Amica and Castle Key.
“The average Florida homeowner has seen a 103% increase in their property insurance premiums over the last three years,” Roach said. “I don’t see any relief on the horizon. I think the premiums are going to continue go up. I think that what we are doing right now is simply not sustainable.”
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There can be many scenarios where you would want to move documents to a different library without losing version history.
Either you need to have 3rd party tools for migration or you have to use good old explorer view to migrate the documents.
If you try to copy over the files by opening both the libraries in explorer view, you might find out soon that, you will be able to copy only the latest version. Previous version history will not come over.
You can achieve this using explorer view if you MOVE the documents in explorer view, instead of copy. Just open both libraries in explorer view and ‘Drag and Drop‘ instead of copy & paste. If you move the documents to destination library, you will also get all the versions associated with it. Only caveat to this approach is, it updates the metadata to reflect the name of person performing the move and time. Latest version of the document has the time and name associated with the person performing the move. This is acceptable in my case, as long as I was able to move all the versions of the document.
Note: Both the libraries should have ‘Versioning’ enabled.
Update: Destination library should be at same site level. If not, you might get ‘Can’t read from the source file or disk‘ error message when trying to move the file.
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The field of artificial intelligence (AI) is taking the world by storm, but many people have found themselves looking up at the sky, wondering where all the rain came from.
Those who didn’t realize the place AI already has held in our everyday lives are having a hard time understanding what further advancements mean for society as a whole.
Wrapping your head around the technology itself is a challenge for most, but it gets even more complicated when broken down. No longer are people just using the umbrella term artificial intelligence — they are saying narrow AI, superintelligence and artificial general intelligence (AGI). Companies are using the terms machine learning and deep learning when explaining the technologies they have incorporated to streamline their business practices.
The push to advance AI started long before the conversation about it did, and those advancements have benefited businesses across industries. The potential for what the future holds with this technology has been particularly enthralling for those in the Web3 space.
Irina Jadallah, co-founder of Ticketmeta — a nonfungible token-based ticketing solution and decentralized streaming service for sports events — told Cointelegraph:
“AI is fast becoming the biggest news of the century. From ChatGPT to Siri to Alexa and a million other AI apps and tools, virtually everything around us is influenced by AI, including the metaverse […] It has the potential to revolutionize the way we engage with and enjoy virtual worlds by facilitating more natural and intuitive interactions between users and virtual surroundings.”
But the impact of AI does not stop with the metaverse; it has already been proven that AI has the potential to revolutionize various fields, from marketing to finance. As exciting as it may be, the popularity of this technology, as Jadallah pointed out, now poses a rather significant question.
As it becomes more advanced and more desired by the public, it also becomes more expensive, enhancing the risk of centralization. This collective concern has created a new buzzword — decentralized AI.
Centralization vs. decentralization
As with all things, centralization is not inherently a bad thing, but it does pose some issues where AI is concerned.
When only a small number of organizations can afford to use the technology, they would be able to control how the technology advances, risking it becoming everything many people fear it to be.
Recent: Chinese police vs. Web3, blockchain centralization continues: Asia Express
This concern of centralized AI is one that many in the space are already discussing and working against. Marcello Mari, founder of SingularityDAO — an asset management company that uses AI for trading strategies — told Cointelegraph:
“If we keep developing artificial intelligence behind closed doors — by corporations that use it for marketing, military or centralized finance, which basically means killing people more efficiently, selling you stuff you don’t need, and making the rich richer — then the next artificial intelligence will probably reflect those same kinds of values, right?”
In contrast, decentralized AI could allow individuals to have more of a say in the products they use while having a broader range of models to choose from.
“This is why we even founded our company back in 2017 because it’s very important that we start thinking now about what the next AGI or superhuman intelligence will look like,” said Mari. “In order to make it benevolent, you want to have a decentralized layer so that the community can actually influence and be comfortable with the development of AGI.”
Decentralized AI could incorporate blockchain technology, which already has a reputation for security and transparency.
“Blockchain technology is a safe and open system for monitoring information and ensuring it stays unaltered,” said Anna Ivanchenko, co-founder and CEO of Ticketmeta. “It’s used to create credibility and trust.”
People have a preference for public blockchains because they are often governed by the community and not a central authority. Code becomes law and adds a level of trustlessness that is not seen in other industries. According to CoinGecko, there are already more than 50 blockchain-based AI companies, with many people expecting this number to grow exponentially over the coming years. Companies such as Render, Fetch.ai and SingularityNET have led the charge in 2023.
Mari’s SingularityDAO is democratically governed by the community, who can have input into how their AI-DeFi model operates. People having a say is the main differentiating factor between centralized and decentralized AI. With centralized AI, the average user has negligible influence over how the AI models function.
Encouraging the community to take part in the development and direction of AI, allowing them to influence where it goes and what it does, will likely play a significant role in easing their concerns. Decentralized AI could very well make people more comfortable with AI as a whole, easing the transition of the technology into one that we use every day.
Of course, it’s never easy with new tech, and decentralized AI is no exception. It shares a common challenge with centralized AI, namely the “black box” problem, which involves a lack of transparency in how AI models operate and reach conclusions.
This opacity can understandably breed distrust. However, as Cointelegraph recently highlighted, there is hope: Explainable AI (XAI) and open-source models are emerging as promising avenues to address the black box issue in decentralized AI.
Benefits of decentralized AI
Decentralized AI enhances security in several ways. For example, by leveraging blockchain technology, it offers encryption and immutability, ensuring that data remains both secure and unchanged.
It can proactively detect anomalies or suspicious patterns in data, acting as an early warning system against potential breaches. The need for decentralization arises from its inherent design: Instead of having a single point of vulnerability, data is distributed across multiple nodes, making unauthorized access or tampering significantly more challenging.
Recent: AI can be a ‘creative amplifier’ — Grammy chief exec Harvey Mason Jr.
Decentralized AI is championing the cause of transparency and trust in a world that’s becoming more data-driven by the day. Traditional AI systems often suffer from opaque decision-making processes, raising trust and accountability issues. However, decentralized AI systems, like SingularityNET, stand out with their inherent transparency, recording every transaction and decision on the blockchain.
Despite still being in its infancy, decentralized AI provides hope of solving the aforementioned “black box” issue because of the inherent transparency that comes with blockchain technology.


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August 2, 2013
By Thomas A. Horne
Freeflight Systems, a provider of NextGen avionics, announced it had received FAA technical standard order (TSO) authorization for its new RANGR FDL-978-RX ADS-B transceiver.
The $5,495 unit will provide both Automatic Dependent Surveillance-Broadcast (ADS-B) In and Out capability as well as optional Wide Area Augmentation System (WAAS) GPS. It interfaces with all existing Mode A, Mode C, or Mode S transponders, letting pilots view FIS-B weather and TIS-B traffic inputs on compatible multifunction displays. To date, Freeflight says the RANGR will work with Garmin’s GMX 200 and MX 20 and Chelton’s multifunction displays. More approvals for use with additional displays will come in the future.
With the addition of the company’s Wi-Fi module, the information can be shown on iPads. The RANGR kit comes with a 978 MHz antenna and wiring. Freeflight says that the unit provides full ADS-B functionality in a single box, and also allows for an upgrade path going forward.
AOPA Pilot Editor at Large Tom Horne has worked at AOPA since the early 1980s. He began flying in 1975 and has an airline transport pilot and flight instructor certificates. He’s flown everything from ultralights to Gulfstreams and ferried numerous piston airplanes across the Atlantic.
The FAA needs to be more efficient and complete critical projects, House leaders said during a hearing on FAA reauthorization.
Whirly-Girls International announced a new Guidance Aviation Instrument Rating Scholarship for private helicopter pilots March 1 at Helicopter Association International’s Heli-Expo in Orlando.
AOPA is calling on its members to take immediate action to build support for new legislation that would reform the third class medical process and provide other protections for general aviation pilots.
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See the most outstanding red carpet offerings at this year’s Oscars ceremony.
The Oscars unrolled the red carpet for one of our favorite fashionable moments of the year, welcoming a parade of celebrities who arrived flaunting their most stunning looks. The 94th Academy Awards took place on Sunday, March 27, 2022 at the famous Dolby Theatre at the Hollywood & Highland Center in Los Angeles, California.
Hosted this year by Regina Hall, Amy Schumer and Wanda Sykes, the live show recognized the very best of film from 2021. Taking the stage to perform the Oscar-nominated songs where musicians Beyoncè, Sebastián Yatra, Billie Eilish and Reba McEntire.
Here are our favourite red carpet outfits from the 2022 Academy Awards:
Jessica Chastain, winner of the night on the Best Actress category for her role in The Eyes Of Tammy Faye, looked fantastic in a Gucci gown with a stunning ombrée colored beading work, with a bronze bodice fading into a lavender skirt with a ruffle detail at the bottom.
Actress Zendaya chose a custom ensemble from Maison Valentino Haute Couture designed by creative director Pier Paolo Piccioli. It consisted of a white satin cropped blouse and a sequined silver skirt. She completed the look with jewelry from Bulgari.
Red was definitely the color of the night. It was the choice for Kirsten Dunst, in a ruffled vintage Christian Lacroix ballgown paired with Fred Leighton jewelry. Ariana deBose, who took home the best supporting actress award for her role in West Side Story, wore a Valentino Haute Couture ensemble featuring a voluminous cape. Marlee Matlin sparkled in a long-sleeved Monique Lhuillier gown, paired with a contrasting Harry Winston lapis lazuli necklace.
Canadian actor Simu Liu chose a crimson custom Atelier Versace suit. Amy Forsyth wore a ruffled Marchesa dress with a prominent side slit. Meanwhile, Rosie Perez, one of the presenters of the night, looked amazing in a Christian Siriano gown with a sweetheart neckline and a dramatic train.
Nominated for best leading actress for her role in Madres Paralelas, Penelope Cruz was faithful to Chanel, her trusted firm. Her choice was a deep blue satin design with pockets and a sequined bow on the neck.
Timothée Chalamet surprised with a striking look by Louis Vuitton: a tuxedo jacket with lace and full of black sequins paired with pants from the SS 2022 womenswear collection. The jewelry was Cartier, featuring the Panthère necklace, rings and bracelets with emeralds, diamonds and onyx.
Olivia Colman, runner on the Actress in a Leading Role category for her part in The Lost Daughter dazzled in a silver pleated high-neck gown by Dior. She accesorized with sparkling Chopard jewelry.
Pink was also a popular choice for the night, especially in pale shades. Lily James went for an embellished lace dress with a very high slit by Atelier Versace from their Fall/Winter 2021 Couture collection. Mila Kunis wore Couture Zuhair Murad, which featured a single thick shoulder strap and belted waist. Zoë Kravitz arrived for her presenting duty in a bow dress by Anthony Vaccarello for Saint Laurent paired with a sparkling choker.


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Brown Goldstone & Hematite Bracelet Stack
One of my favourite collaborations with Meryl from MC Crystal Creations. Her jewelry is made with intention and purpose and created these just for us!
Keep calm and wear a Goldstone crystal bracelet to ensure a golden future. Known as the 'ambition' stone, the Goldstone crystal meaning is linked with boosting your drive and confidence, the essential mindset for paving the way for all your dreams to come true, regardless of how crazy or wild. Because let’s be realistic—the mysterious unknown--also known as the future--can be a daunting aspect
The Goldstone crystal is a special stone that gets its heavenly sparkle from Quartz and sand glass that’s been infused with copper particles, giving it a signature glistening lustre. The shimmery appearance remind us that light can always be found in the darkness, showing us how to turn on our own inner light of radiance and joy.
Hematite is a grounding stone. In addition to protecting against negative energies, Hematite aids in stimulating memory and increasing inner strength. It is an excellent stone to help improve your concentration and mental skills.
One size fits most. Bracelets are about 17.5" when laid out straight. 2 options to choose from.
4 bracelet stack with brown goldstone and gold hematite. 3 bracelets with 4mm beads and 1 bracelet with 6mm beads
Statement bracelet with oval goldstone and 6mm gold hematite
Bracelets can be worn together or in any combination for a customized look.


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This elegant custom kitchen by Wesley Ellen Design & Millwork has beaded inset face-framed cabinets. The door and drawer-fronts are all inset into a face-frame that has a 1/4" bead detail around each opening. To see a slideshow of this home click here.
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Re: The Action Figure and Toy Collecting and Discussion Thread!
There is some news circulating that there might not be a Hasbro 3.75" line of action figures ready to show at the New York Toy Fair, just the Kre-O line of construction blocks. I hope the company takes good advantage of the Trek license to make some well-distributed and sculpted figures of the new movie characters but with the recent rumors being circulated online who knows if the Big H will drop the ball on this thing.
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Horrific North Korean propaganda art shows atrocities and brutalities U.S. soldiers committed against its citizens during the Korean War of 1950-1953.
The paintings, believed to be from 2005, depict American soldiers torturing women by removing their teeth with pliers, killing men by slicing their heads off with a jagged blade, and shooting babies in trenches used as places for mass graves.
American soldiers are shown beheading their victims and burning them with hot metal. The grim paintings show the U.S. soldiers kicking children and women in a trench in the snow.
It is believed that some of these paintings are displayed in the Sinchon Museum of American War Atrocities in North Korea.
Kim Jong-un visited the museum along with his sister in 2014 and reportedly described Americans as ‘cannibals and killers seeking pleasure in slaughter’.
The museum was initially built in Sinchon County, but in July 2015, North Korea rebuilt the museum and moved it to a new location in the country.
North Korea claims American and South Korean soldiers killed over 35,000 people in the 1950 Sinchon Massacre, the alleged mass murder of by South Korean, American and United Nations military forces.
Americans deny the claims. In 1989, Chicago Tribune journalist Uli Schmitzer summarized ‘if any truth about massacres in Sinchon ever existed, the evidence has long ago been obscured.’
Although the U.S. denies the massacre, the International Association of Democratic Lawyers lists several incidents of mass murder by U.S. soldiers in Sinchon.
The organization also claims that U.S. ground troops beheaded up to 300 North Koreans using Japanese samurai swords while the Air Force used bacteriological warfare against innocent civilians during the war.


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Name says it all. If you have a craving for poutine or trying your first one, this is the place to go.
Poutine is a Canadian specialty - while most restaurants in Mont Tremblant serve the classic poutine, Smoke's Poutinerie offers a wide range of different kinds. Open late night.
Because you can't visit Quebec without a proper poutine in your belly. Pricey, but oh so decadent! The original poutine is always a wise choice, but feel free to succumb to your wants. We recommend the Galvaude!
“Enjoy great breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert crepes. French onion soup and salads. Open daily from 8 a.m to 9 p.m.”
“www.pizzateria.com Also located in the pedestrian village, they specialize in thin crust pizzas. Pro tip: our friends have been ordering them half-baked and then finishing them off in the oven at home so that they are piping hot when you’re ready to eat. ”
“Great locally sourced, healthy food - which is rare in the resort! Yummy fish dishes and salads, plus top guacamole, fish tacos and much much more...”
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Ramping up accessibility
October 5, 2016
The university officially unveiled a number of accessibility improvements at Duncan McArthur Hall during a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 5.
“Queen’s is committed to improving our buildings and grounds, in order to ensure the full participation of persons with disabilities,” says Teri Shearer, Queen’s Deputy Provost. “I would like to thank the Government of Canada for its support of these upgrades, which will benefit not only students, staff, and faculty, but the broader public who access Duncan McArthur Hall for various community events, performances, and activities.”
The project was made possible with funds from Queen’s and the Enabling Accessibility Fund, which is administered by Employment and Social Development Canada.
This past summer, Queen’s undertook a number of upgrades to the exterior of Duncan McArthur Hall, which houses Queen’s Faculty of Education. The building includes an auditorium and gymnasium that the community can book for performances and events. The improvements include:
• A new concrete accessible ramp leading to the building’s front entrance.
• Two new accessible picnic table platforms.
• Redesign of the parking ticket machine dispenser to remove barriers.
• The installation of several curb cuts that allow persons with disabilities to cross the street in a safe and barrier-free manner.
“It is not uncommon these days to see people are often more disabled by the society they live in than their disability itself. Disabilities exist not because of a person’s body and diagnosis, but because their broader environments are not accessible. The ability to access education, both physically and mentally, is not only an issue of basic human rights, but also one of basic humanity,” says Mark Gerretsen, Member of Parliament for Kingston and the Islands. “This new, inclusive environment will allow people of different physical abilities to share space and activities, and ultimately make this environment accessible to all.”
The improvements are part of Queen's ongoing efforts to enhance accessibility on campus. Queen’s is currently conducting an accessibility audit of the university’s built environment. The information gathered during the audit will help Queen’s identify and remove further barriers across campus.
“The successful implementation of these outdoor accessibility features has not only removed barriers, but has greatly improved the accessible journey sequence to the building and grounds,” says Yvonne Holland, Director, Queen’s Campus Planning and Development.
“In all of our programs, we value and teach accessibility and inclusivity for all learners,” adds Rebecca Luce-Kapler, Dean, Queen’s Faculty of Education. “We feel it’s important that these values are reflected in the environment where our programs are delivered.”


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What’s your addiction and how much would you sacrifice to feed your want for it? good or bad the outcome is always your choice… On this weeks show we had V1C out of Oakland, CA talk about his addiction which is music. His love for beats and lyrics and how he transitioned from engineer to an artist. We also had Cartier Music Group artist D Boy come through with his single “NOBODY” and show off some of his addiction which is singing. To end our show with a bang and in honor of International Women’s Day which was Sunday March 8th, we had Author Tamekia Nicole, talk about her addictions in life in her book LOVE MADE ME DO IT. A book that will have you reading up until the end. What’s a good movie if you can’t watch it all? This book is a must read and a soon to be Lifetime movie.

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So George Osborne is shocked that some of the highest earners in our country organise their tax affairs to minimise the amount of income tax they pay in order, presumably, to live off capital and, perhaps, dividends. To be fair to the chancellor, it is the scale of the issue which has shocked him. Nonetheless, Twitter has been awash with witty rejoinders, my favourite of which was:
Much has been made of the various reliefs and schemes which are being used (and abused) to achieve very low rates of tax for the best paid. The government is absolutely right to target those that use schemes which are designed for the good of society to minimise what they contribute to the state.
And the government should go further and target those companies which package products - within, say, the EIS and VCT rules - but which major on the benefits to the investor and invest in relatively safe sectors. EIS relief, for example, on the basis that such investment is risky, hard for companies to raise elsewhere and essential for the economy. Should we really be granting relief to those investing through structures where the risk is spread and the capital is reasonably secure?
But a lot has also been made of tax reliefs on gifts to Charity and this is the point at which I fear we may be in danger of throwing the baby out with the bathwater. Providing tax relief on charitable giving is a genuine social good, a real example of the Big Society. It also provides donors large and small with the reassurance that the state appreciates that there are some things it's not appropriate to fund from taxed income. The Charities Aid Foundation has responded robustly along these lines.
There was a suggestion from a No.10 spokesman that some of the gifting in question is "to charities and those charities don't, in all cases, do a great deal of charitable work." If this is the case, then such organisations need to be referred to the Charity Commission (or equivalent in Northern Ireland and Scotland).
There may, of course, be alternative approaches to this issue. Perhaps we should seek to encourage the wealthiest to share it through charitable giving from their accumulated capital, rather than income? I've given this a little thought and put together a modest list of proposals:
1. Open Gift Aid to everyone - including non-taxpayers. Rather than donors declaring that they are a UK Taxpayer who has paid tax at least equivalent to that reclaimed, a simple "I am a UK citizen and/or I am a UK Income Tax Payer. With the raising of the personal allowance and hundreds of thousands being moved out of paying tax - we should not be disincentivising those people from giving.
2. Limit Tax Relief on donations through the gift aid system to the level of threshold for Higher Rate Tax (£42,475 gross in 2012/13 - equivalent to a net gift of £33,980). This should provide incentives for sizable gifts from those on incomes in the hundred's of thousands of pounds whilst limiting the extent to which charitable giving can be used to minimise income tax.
3. Provide compensation for the limit of Income Tax relief by introducing the ability to offset capital gains made on gifts to charities against gains made elsewhere. This could be done through a scheme I've christened "Charitable Assignment".
It could work this way: A donor decides he wishes to donate invested assets to charity. Rather than encash their assets, make the gift and complete their tax return accordingly (paying Capital Gains Tax (CGT) on the gain whilst claiming Income Tax Relief on the full gift) they complete a Charitable Assignment form. The provider then cashes the investment, pays the proceeds direct to the nominated charity and issues the HMRC and the Investor with a certificate detailing the gains made. The donor can then offset this against other gains and reduce their Capital Gains Tax bill.
Of course, I have no knowledge of the cost implications/revenue potential of these suggestions or of any legal implications - but I do think that in addressing the issue of abuse of income tax reliefs, we should seek to negate the effect of the rule of unintended consequences.

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Dominican Republic Beaches...
With so many beauties to choose from,
Which one will become your favorite?
Hi, on these pages Esther and I introduce you to our favourite Dominican Republic beaches.
If you are in hurry, please see below three links for a quick jump
Best for tranquil sunbathing - Las Terrenas
Good for a Family Beach Vacations - Sosua
Great for Water Sports - Cabarete
You can also discover some superb villa rental options in the Dominican Republic right here, now: Vacation Rentals By Owner
NOTE: WE HAVE PUT TOGETHER OUR OWN eBOOK:
A 69 page eBook that includes all our popular articles about the Dominican weather, the Dominican Republic holiday resorts and more. Now you can prepare for your visit to the DR online, or offline. Or you could give the pdf eBook as a gift to someone who is planning to visit the DR soon: Visit the Visiting the Dominican Republic eBook page
Our Dominican Beach Pages
Esther and I discussed for some time the best layout for this page. We both wanted to put forward our own preferences and experiences of the best Dominican Republic beaches, so....
We decided to create two pages, this one called - 'Part One' (my page) and (rather originally!!) 'Part Two' (Esther's page).
On this page I share my own memories about my favourite Dominican beaches and then Esther gives her opinions in Part Two -- Best Beaches. I know it's a bit self indulgent...but I hope you enjoy our reminiscences?!(Let us know if not. We don't want to 'bore' our visitors!! ;-D)
So...here I go...
"...Once upon a time... there were two little girls, called Ruth and Esther, who were born in a beautiful country, on a wonderful tropical island - and this place was called the Dominican Republic.
One day the two girls decided to discover if there were other beautiful countries around the world, just like theirs...so they left home 16 years ago to find 'fame and fortune' ;-)...A quest they are still pursuing!!.
Despite being happy in their new lives, they never forgot the beauty, warmth and charm of their lovely homeland and people...."
OK, OK, we admit it, we sometimes feel nostalgic not to say more than a little homesick!
Well, back to our narrative...
"...When we were kids my sister Esther and I knew which Dominican Republic beaches were our favorites!
We always thought the beaches we'd known and visited so often as children were the best of the many beaches our homeland had to offer. Little did we know then how few we'd really seen…and how wrong we were!
In fact it wasn't until we made a visit to our country as 'tourists' (having lived abroad for a while) that we really 'discovered' the best Dominican Republic Beaches.
Then we realized that...
"...You don't always appreciate what you've got until it's not there..."
Now I know how much I miss the beautiful Peninsula of Samana.
Before moving abroad we were living proof of the saying "you don't appreciate what you've got until it's not there"…and although I wouldn't go so far as to say that "familiarity had bred contempt"...it certainly turned out to be true that we were "too close to see the wood for the trees"...or should that be "the beach for the palms?" ;-)
...But, when you have lived in Northern Europe for a while, you certainly learn not to take for granted the Dominican Republic's miles of blindingly white picture-perfect palm-fronded sands...
...and the life-enhancing experience of waking-up to the sun shining in a clear blue sky almost every day. Well, the sunshine is only occasionally interrupted by 'tropical downpours'!"
(And now that we have mentioned the Dominican Republic weather, please be sure to check-out our 'weather page'.)
In the following pages we present a selection of my favorite Dominican Republic beaches...because the truth is they all fall into one simple category – they are all astonishingly beautiful – and although you can't really go wrong, it may save you a little time to know which beaches are –
If you find any problems using this page...or if there is any information we haven't provided, do feel free to contact us through the form below...
P.S. Be sure to check out the 'international options' via this useful Vacation Home Rental site - they have some great quality Dominican Villa rental links:
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