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Israel now open to once-rejected Arab peace plan
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A five-year-old Saudi Arabian regional peace plan appears to be displacing the US's dormant "road map" as the initiative to get Arabs and Israelis back to the table.
After initially rejecting the plan, which was adopted by the Arab League in 2002 and offers full Arab ties if Israel returns all territory occupied since 1967, Israel this week praised the proposal as a new starting point for talks.
The resurfacing of the plan highlights the growing willingness of US-allied Arab regimes to engage with the Palestinian-Israeli conflict directly. But there is still a wide gap between what Arabs are seeking – such as the return of Palestinian refugees – and what Israel is willing to give.
Regional diplomacy is also coming to the fore elsewhere. An international gathering in Iraq to begin deeper discussions on what the region can do to ease that country's problems preceded Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Olmert's expressed interest in the Saudi initiative. In the plan, Mr. Olmert said he saw "positive elements" and said that he hoped the Arab League meeting in Riyadh on March 28 would reaffirm the group of nation's position on normalizing diplomatic ties with Israel.
While there has been thawing in Israel's view regarding the plan, analysts are quick to point out that Israel has serious reservations with its key points. For instance, they say, Israel will not accept the plan's support for a right of return for Palestinian refugees to homes inside of the present-day Jewish state.
Also, the plan's call for a full withdrawal from the West Bank also runs counter to commitments by successive Israeli government to hold onto blocs of Jewish settlements.
The proposal, which is to be revisited by the Arab League later this month, also underlines Saudi Arabia's growing status as a regional mediator.
"The Saudi peace initiative looks at the Palestinian issue, but it takes other countries into account, as well. It's a region-wide approach by one of the main patrons of the Arab world," says Meir Javedanfar, the Tel Aviv-based author of "The Nuclear Sphinx of Tehran," a book on the Iranian nuclear program.
"If we get [Saudi] support, they can apply pressure to all the countries that sponsor groups such as Hamas and Hizbullah," he says.
The road map, first introduced in 2002, focused on confidence building measures as a prerequisite for Israeli-Palestinian peace talks – fighting militants on the Palestinian side and dismantling unauthorized settlement outposts on the Israeli side – but the process has been mothballed as neither side met their commitment.
The Saudi initiative, by contrast, seeks agreement on a set of principles for Arab-Israeli peace as a jumping off point for regional negotiations.
Considering those principles represents a departure for Israel. It has traditionally preferred bilateral rather than multilateral talks because, analysts say, they fear having solutions imposed on them.
The plan is seen as highlighting Saudi Arabia's role as a regional counterweight to Iran's growing influence in the region. It also fills a vacuum of diplomacy at a time when the US influence in the Middle East has been constrained by growing violence in Iraq and little progress on Israeli-Palestinian peace talks.
"It reflects a burst of Saudi leadership such as we haven't seen," says Yossi Alpher, the coeditor of the online Middle East peace forum Bitterlemons.org. "It also reflects the failure of America's feeble efforts to deal with the Arab-Israeli peace process."
But analysts said it's unlikely that the Israelis and the Palestinians are capable of a peace deal in the near future because of Olmert's sagging approval ratings and internal strife among the Palestinians.
And yet, the Saudi initiative could potentially help Olmert find a new foreign policy direction after the Lebanon war destroyed plans to unilaterally withdraw from the West Bank. With its promise of a comprehensive Israeli-Arab peace, analysts also say the Saudi plan helps Olmert divert attention from Lebanon war fallout and corruption scandals.
"The Syrian channel is blocked and talks with Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas are leading nowhere, and prompt yawns from the Israeli public," wrote Haaretz diplomatic correspondent Aluf Ben. "But if a proposal for a comprehensive Arab-Israeli peace goes out from Riyadh, especially if it is accompanied by summit meetings between Olmert and Arab leaders, it could broadcast a new hope to the public."
Israel may also be willing to give the Saudi proposal a second chance as they see the growing influence of Iran in its backyard. Iranian-backed Hamas's parliamentary victory in January 2006 coupled with the summertime Israel-Hizbullah war and Lebanon's sectarian struggle, have underlined the threats posed by Iran and other Islamic militants to pro-Western Sunni regimes and the Jewish state.
In an address to the American Israel Public Affairs Committee, the pro-Israel lobby, Israeli Foreign Minister Tzippi Livni described a changed region.
"Yes, there are threats. We can see the extremists headed by Iran, with its proxy Hizbullah in Lebanon and Hamas in the Palestinian Authority," she said. "But there are also new opportunities. We can see the old divisions of the Middle East being replaced. Israelis, moderate Palestinians, and pragmatic Arab and Muslim leaders are moving into the same camp."


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The Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal is a provincially owned corporation funded by the Ministère de la Culture et des Communications du Québec. It receives additional funding from the Department of Canadian Heritage and the Canada Council for the Arts.
Collection Loto-Québec is the principal partner of the Musée d’art contemporain de Montréal for a period of five years (2011−2015). Under the sponsorship agreement with the MACM, Collection Loto-Québec will contribute $100,000 per year throughout the partnership period. The agreement also specifies that Collection Loto-Québec will be the presenter of the Québec Triennial 2011 and the Biennale de Montréal 2014.
This fine partnership also gives the public a voice. The agreement includes a program devoted to the next generation, which awards $10,000 to the artist whose work has been chosen by Musée visitors. The Loto-Québec People’s Choice Award will be handed out at the contemporary art Triennial and Biennial in 2011 and 2014.

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BLACKBURN, Bradley Denton
Brian Lindenmuth recommended this book when I asked if there were any good novels about serial killers. His case was persuasive, and I ordered the book and was richly rewarded.
Jimmy Blackburn, lifelong serial killer, convinces us early on that a strain of decency runs beneath his murderous impulse in this short, well-written and compelling novel. Unlike Dexter or Hannibal Lector, he doesn't feel a need to kill, but annoying people just keeping popping up. One death seems to lead to another in several cases.
You won't feel terribly sorry for most of his victims and the book succeeds in making Blackburn sympathetic but dark enough that you don't really root for him either. The writing style perfectly suits the man here. Each death is give its own chapter and unfolds in a highly original way. It's much like a book of short stories that you will want to read slowly. The place of religion in taming the beast in us bookmarks the stories. And oh yes, it is often very funny.
Ed Gorman is the author of BAD MOON RISING and many other novels. You can find him here.
Hardboiled America by Geoffrey O'Brien
Forgotten Books: Hardboiled America
How's this for a resume (from Wikipedia): "Geoffrey O'Brien (b. 1948) is a widely published author, editor, book and film critic, poet, and cultural historian. In 1992, he joined the staff of the Library of America, (later) becoming editor in chief. He has been a contributor to Artforum, Film Comment, The New York Times, Village Voice, New Republic, Filmmaker and, especially, to the New York Review of Books."
With cred like this you might expect his writing to be hoity or at least toity. Nope. No matter what he's writing about O'Brien is a pleasure to read. He has a voice and style all his own. And he's never more compelling than when he's writing about "Lurid Paperbacks and Masters of Noir," the sub-title of Hardboiled America.
There is no equivalent to this study of the largely forgotten writers who were conduits to the present day likes of Lehane and Pelecanos and Zeltserman. Even if these men never read the paperback writers of the Fifties they could not escape their influence. It was everywhere, adapted to radio and movies and comic books. And O'Brien is masterful at tracing the hardboiled vision from generation to generation.
O'Brien takes seriously the writing of such people as Day Keene, Harry Whittington and Brett Halliday and many other paperback men and women. He's opinionated of course. His take on John D. MacDonald and Dorothy Hughes never fails to rankle me. But his observations on the work of Jim Thompson and W.R. Burnett and Ross Macdonald and Charles Williams are eloquent and so well reasoned I reread them several times a year. He also brings in literary writers whose work was sometimes in the spirit of hardboiled. Nelson Algren is a natural. But I'm glad he referenced Calder Willingham, too. A fine novelist whose short stories in particular are so dark they can disturb your sleep for a few nights.
Then there is a checklist of hardboiled novels from 1929-1960. Again there is nothing like this anywhere else. You'll encounter names you've never heard of as well as the paperback staples of the various eras. I was so taken with the checklist I once called O'Brien and asked him if he'd let me reprint it in a coffee table book I was editing on noir. He didn't bother to hide his irritation. His checklist, he said, was one of the selling points of the his book. Why would he let me reprint it? He was right of course. But what the hell, it was worth a try.
If you don't have this book in your collection then you don't have a serious collection. Period. O'Brien is a savvy and witty writer and his words are complemented by a healthy number of black and white paperback cover reproductions. Get this book
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Blueprint, Summer 2015
Pursuing broad adoption of “advanced primary care”—team-based, coordinated health services that use information technology and a common set of quality measures to improve access, quality of care, and the patient experience, and reduce avoidable hospital stays and costs—is an ambitious part of New York State’s health agenda, and UHF is helping develop a strategic plan for promoting this model approach in New York City. The summer 2015 Blueprint cover story explores the benefits, and challenges, ahead. Also in this issue: a renewed focus on child health; preventing infections in home care patients; understanding family caregivers’ needs and preferences for learning tools; promoting the safer use of antibiotics; saluting hospital trustees’ service; a new UHF vice president; and a new board of directors vice chairman.
Print publication, published three times a year, on Fund initiatives, grants, and other news
Brief bimonthly electronic publication on recent Fund research, news, and publications
Publication on hospital finance and utilization issues. (The newsletter's final issue was published in November 2011.)
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Embarking on a journey through the Land of Lincoln, Hobby Lobby’s compensation landscape unfolds, revealing a tapestry of hourly rates, popular jobs, and a plethora of benefits. Let’s dive into the intricate details, exploring the dedicated world of employees in Illinois.
How Much Does Hobby Lobby Pay In Illinois: Unraveling the Compensation Threads
Hourly Rates: A Symphony of Numbers
In the bustling realm of Illinois, Hobby Lobby’s hourly rates create a symphony of numbers. From the rhythmic beats of Cashier/Sales at $10.45 per hour to the crescendo of Packagers earning $27.93 per hour, each role contributes to the harmonious melody of compensation.
Management roles, including Co-managers and Heads of Customer Service, add depth to the composition, with annual salaries ranging from $32,000 to $45,911, reflecting the diverse leadership landscape.
Popular Jobs: A Melodic Ensemble
The job market in Illinois resonates with a melodic ensemble of opportunities. From Effingham to North Riverside, Schaumburg, Joliet, Forsyth, and Lombard, Retail Associates form the backbone of Hobby Lobby’s presence—a harmonious blend of roles contributing to the state’s employment symphony.
Benefits: Nurturing Employee Well-being
Beyond the financial numbers, Hobby Lobby in Illinois nurtures employee well-being through a rich tapestry of benefits. Financial perks, employee discounts, and comprehensive insurance coverage (health, life, and dental) form the threads that weave together a supportive work environment. Paid time off and a retirement plan with 401k matching add layers to the tapestry.
Exploring the Numbers: Average Salaries
Zooming in on the numerical composition, Hobby Lobby’s hourly pay in Illinois ranges from $10.45 per hour for Cashier/Sales to $27.93 per hour for Packagers. The annual salary composition unfolds, spanning from $32,000 per year for Heads of Customer Service to $45,911 per year for Co-managers—a harmonious blend of compensation notes that resonates with the heartbeat of Illinois.
Conclusion: Harmony in Employee Appreciation
In conclusion, deciphering Hobby Lobby’s compensation in Illinois is akin to unraveling a symphony—a harmonious composition of figures reflecting the diverse roles within the company. From hourly rates to popular jobs, management salaries, and annual pay, Hobby Lobby’s commitment to its employees creates a melody that adds depth to Illinois’ job market.
- What is the average hourly wage for Retail Sales Associates at Hobby Lobby in Illinois?
- Retail Sales Associates at Hobby Lobby in Illinois earn an average hourly wage of $15.73.
- What is the range of hourly rates for Loading and Stocking roles in Illinois?
- Loading and Stocking roles, including Order Pickers and Stockers, command hourly rates ranging from $11.00 to $25.15.
- Which cities in Illinois have popular job listings at Hobby Lobby?
- Popular jobs are listed in cities such as Effingham, North Riverside, Schaumburg, Joliet, Forsyth, and Lombard, showcasing a diverse range of employment opportunities.
- What benefits does Hobby Lobby in Illinois offer to its employees?
- Hobby Lobby in Illinois offers financial perks, employee discounts, comprehensive insurance coverage, paid time off, and a retirement plan with 401k matching.
- What is the average hourly pay for Cashiers at Hobby Lobby in Illinois?
- Cashiers at Hobby Lobby in Illinois earn an average hourly pay of $10.45.

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The United States Army Intelligence and Security Command (INSCOM) is a direct reporting unit that conducts intelligence, security, and information operations for U.S. Army commanders and national decision makers. INSCOM is headquartered at Fort Belvoir, Virginia.
Recon Team Diamondback was one of the original Spike Recon teams to operate out of Da Nang and was named prior to the 'State Naming' of Recon Teams from Command and Control North. (Later teams were also to use Snake names).
In operation as early as 1963 Recon team Diamondback operated from FOB 4 (Forward Operations Base 4) which was Special Forces Detachment C-1 at Da Nang. Diamondback were in place at Da Nang from the inception of MACV-SOG CCN and were reallocated Mike Force Operations in 1968 at Detachment B-16 as a Forward Recon Element throughout the DMZ.

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“I see you are the lady here,” she starts softly, almost conversationally, as she moves around the table toward me. Her voice goes up at the end though, as if inviting me to correct her. Kind of, in that I am Lucien’s, and he is the leader of theMore“I see you are the lady here,” she starts softly, almost conversationally, as she moves around the table toward me. Her voice goes up at the end though, as if inviting me to correct her. Kind of, in that I am Lucien’s, and he is the leader of the vampires. And also maybe in that I am their witch. The only one they’ve had in a while – if ever.I start to give a little sideways nod in front of these three new vampires, uncomfortable with all of this attention, and what is already beginning to feel like a challenge. What I have are a set of request/spells that my Goddess grants me to help my friends. They are her powers and I’m still figuring out how and where to use them properly.She lunges at me in an instant, and then I’m sitting down on the floor with my ears ringing like I’ve been on the inside of a marching band’s snare drum for the entire parade. I missed the intervening action, but then, I sort of expected to- I’m only a mere mortal. What is surprising is that I’m alive and mostly unhurt. I haven’t moved far- my chair still stands behind me, but turned slightly like I bumped one leg. I get up and my rear end is doing that numb ache like fingernails on a chalkboard. I must have jarred my tailbone a bit. Other than that I’m fine.As my head clears the edge of the desk, I look around the room for the lady vampire. There is a white mist – no… dust in the air, and the vampire woman is rising from a partially crouched position from within the far wall by the fireplace. She’s been... embedded in it by a few inches. She’s plowed right through the drywall, and broken a couple of the two-by-fours framing the wall. Ouch, those would have left some bruises, I’d think. It’s an outside wall, so I guess the stonework on the outside of the building stopped her. There is more plaster dust on her shoulders and falling thickly from her hair- it must have exploded with the force at which she hit it. Her eyebrows and eyelashes are coated. She looks like she’s been iced, but judging by her expression- her temper is heading toward the opposite end of the thermometer.The other two still stand surprised where they were before- the darker of them lets his jaw drop a little, and then closes it with a grin. Ok, not the reaction I was expecting from her or from the guys. They haven’t intervened on my behalf, but neither have they helped the vampire woman. She stands staring down at her hands which are palm up, her fingers curled inward a bit like claws.Then she starts toward me again, and I see as she reaches up to her mouth, that she has blisters and raw pink skin all over one, so presumably both. She wipes a small drop of blood away from her even whiter than usual skin, and her eyes narrow as she regards me. Uh-oh. She threw down the gauntlet and got thrown across the room, and now she’s pissed.I start backing up even though she could close the distance between us in an instant. She’s furious now that she no longer has the men backing her up as hard. Ok, so that was me – or my spell to protect against aggression from vampires (which seemed like a good idea after our run-in with Narakasura) that parked her inside a wall – but it was her fault she set it off- it’s not like she gave me any warning, and I’d forgotten about it since I’d cast it. After we beat and killed Narakasura and his stable full of nasties, I’d found the spell, and cast it on myself, but there hadn’t really been a reason to test it yet. The spell is supposed to rapidly create resistance, and heat the air around an attacking vampire. Being that they unaccountably hate fire, it seemed like a smart spell at the time. Now, I’m not so sure.


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Jackson County is a county in South West Wisconsin. It is named for Andrew Jackson, a former President of the United States.
The seat and largest city is Black River Falls; which is named for the river that runs through the county.
It borders Clark, Wood, Juneau, Monroe, La Crosse, Trempeleau and Eau Claire Counties.
Main highways include I-94, US-10, US-12, WI-27, WU-54 and WI-95.
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- ISBN : 1515389847
- Total de Pages : 60 pages
- Date de Sortie : Vendredi 7 Août 2015
- Auteur : Charles River Editors
- Éditeur : CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
- Nom de Fichier : the-valley-of-the-kings-the-history-of-ancient-egypt-s-most-famous-tombs-and-burial-site
The Valley of the Kings: The History of Ancient Egypt’s Most Famous Tombs and Burial Site est écrit par Charles River Editorsavec un total de 60 pages et publié par CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform le 2015-08-07.
*Includes pictures *Includes descriptions of tombs like King Tut's *Includes online resources, footnotes, and a bibliography for further reading *Includes a table of contents “I saw to the excavation of the rock-tomb of his majesty, alone, no one seeing, no one hearing.” – An inscription credited to an advisor of Thutmose I “Then his majesty said to them: ‘This daughter of mine, Khnumetamun Hatshepsut—may she live!—I have appointed as my successor upon my throne... she shall direct the people in every sphere of the palace; it is she indeed who shall lead you. Obey her words, unite yourselves at her command.’ The royal nobles, the dignitaries, and the leaders of the people heard this proclamation of the promotion of his daughter, the King of Upper and Lower Egypt, Maatkare—may she live eternally.” – An inscription on Hatshepsut’s mortuary temple in the Valley of the Kings Africa may have given rise to the first humans, and Egypt probably gave rise to the first great civilizations, which continue to fascinate modern societies across the globe nearly 5,000 years later. From the Library and Lighthouse of Alexandria to the Great Pyramid at Giza, the Ancient Egyptians produced several wonders of the world, revolutionized architecture and construction, created some of the world’s first systems of mathematics and medicine, and established language and art that spread across the known world. With world-famous leaders like King Tut and Cleopatra, it’s no wonder that today’s world has so many Egyptologists. Given the abundance of funerary artifacts that have been found within the sands of Egypt, it sometimes seems as though the Ancient Egyptians were more concerned with the matters of the afterlife than they were with matters of the life they experienced from day to day. One of the most abundant sources of these funerary artifacts is the Valley of the Kings, a royal necropolis located on the west bank of the Nile at Thebes. Here, pharaohs of the New Kingdom Period were buried in elaborate, treasure-filled tombs that were cut deep into the cliffs that walled the Nile Valley. In many of the royal tombs in the Valley of the Kings, intricate reliefs were painted on the walls that depicted the sun god and the dead king on their nightly journey through the underworld, which was known in Egyptian as the Duat (Wilkinson 2003, 82). These scenes, which vary slightly from tomb to tomb, are known collectively by modern scholars as The Book of Gates because they depict the sun god’s journey through 12 gates or pylons, one for each hour of the night (Wilkinson 2003, 81). As the sun god and the dead king travel through the night, they have to contend with various demons and a giant snake known as Apophis (Lesko 1991, 119). The Egyptians believed this journey was cyclical, as they viewed time itself, so it took place daily (Lesko 1991, 119). Though these tombs have been extensively plundered, they still stand as gateways to the afterlife that provide a murky window into the past of a fascinating civilization. Most importantly, the relatively untouched tomb of the young King Tutankhamun offered clear insight. Many of the objects that were discovered in Tutankhamun’s tomb were clearly made specifically for him and his burial, such as the coffins, funerary masks, canopic equipment and statues. Other objects, such as the furniture, clothing, and chariots, were obviously items that had been used during Tutankhamun’s lifetime. The motifs found upon many of his possessions depicted him in triumph over his enemies. For example, a painted wooden chest bears a fine example of such a scene; the king is shown in his chariot, followed by his troops, attacking a group of Nubians. Scenes depicting aggression and triumph over Egypt’s enemies by Egypt’s king are classical examples of Egyptian kingship.


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Peach Pit, a four-member indie band, describes themselves as “chewed bubblegum pop.” Charming, goofy, slightly bitter and very real, the Vancouver foursome is nothing if not relatable. Peach Pit released their sophomore album, “You and Your Friends,” on April 3. The album offers 14 tracks of “sad boy” indie surf rock whose lyrics depict the everyday human condition in all its heartbreakingly mundane glory.
Peach Pit formed back in 2014 in a realization of the dreams of high school pals Neil Smith (vocals and rhythmic guitar) and Chris Vanderkooy (lead guitar). Once bassist Peter Wilton and drummer Mikey Pascuzzi hopped on board, Peach Pit was complete. The band released an EP in 2016, “Sweet FA,” and their first full-length album, “Being So Normal,” in 2017.
The releases launched their careers and boosted the band’s name recognition, but Peach Pit’s latest album, “You and Your Friends,” has been met with the most buzz and critical acclaim thus far, safely securing the foursome’s spot in the hearts of indieheads. The youngish band members are delighted by their newfound success. In the words of Smith in an interview with DIY, “I’m getting paid to travel the world and play music with my three best friends? Pinch me.”
And if indie tropes are your thing, aesthetically speaking, Peach Pit has got you covered. The four bandmates come across as overgrown high school buddies and parade their campy appeal around in the form of bizarre, color-coordinated outfits and faux-serious, over-faded photoshoots. In a promotion video for the album, the members of the band were filmed partaking in various odd hobbies, like unicycling and flame throwing. It’s cute, right? Peach Pit hopes you think so.
While their performatively offbeat personas are actually quite mainstream for the indie genre, Peach Pit’s musical output is more novel. The group’s essential sound emanates from the two lead guitars. The distorted electronic growls of Smith’s rhythmic guitar complement Vanderkooy’s puckish major riffs in the quintessential surf rock style. Imagine Jerry Garcia’s picking funneled through an outer space-themed amplifier, then again through a beach-themed compressor, and you’ve got a feel for their sound.
The bass guitar and drums are in no particular rush and fill out the songs in a laid-back fashion. The role of the bass and drums shouldn’t be understated though. Peach Pit’s songs are rhythmically driven and thus framed by these instruments.
Lyrically, “You and Your Friends” is casual and conversational. In an interview, Smith confided that the album is “a collection of songs about me, people that the band and I care about, and some of the old friends we’ve had over the years.” He goes on to explain that the album’s songs are all “written from true stories, some … exaggerated more than others.”
The album’s content is true to its title. Though the songs are about the bandmates and their friends, the content is so relatable that it might just as well be about you and your friends.
I can very easily imagine listening to a friend of mine tell me laughingly, “I’ve been using my ex’s deodorant that she left in my apartment because I ran out, and we’re not even speaking!” as per the plot of track nine, “Shampoo Bottles.” The song’s premise is hilarious; the singer complains about the ineffectiveness of the deodorant, citing the “organic hoo-hah, from one of your health food stores.” The song’s genius lies in its decidedly unglamorous intimacy, which makes it real and relatable. Peach Pit tends more toward the tone of colloquial chatting than of poetry.
At its heart, “Shampoo Bottles,” and much of the album’s overall lyrical content, is about the mundane aftermath of heartbreak and the way the mundanity itself serves as a heartbreak all its own. While the verses of the song remain comedic, the chorus reveals the sadness driving the singer to complain about shampoo and cellphone chargers: “I’ve been leaving you in radio silence/ Though I’d love to catch a pass/ Waited long enough that I could never call you/ Baby, how f—– is that?/ And it’s all just so forgettable/ ‘Til I’m sitting with your stuff alone/ Man, why can’t I just let it go?”
Instead of glorifying breakups from a high and mighty perch, Peach Pit chooses to highlight an everyday scenario we can all picture ourselves in. It’s easy to see how every song can derive from their own experiences and those of their friends: The feelings and experiences are down-to-earth and so universal.
In the second track of the album, “Black Licorice,” the lead singer toes the line between self-deprecating jokester and grouchy teen. “I’m just black licorice/ And all the people that I know/ Would rather leave me in the bowl,” whines Smith during each chorus in a near monotone. The leading electric guitar moans the song’s signature riff back to the singer in a mocking response. The playful dialogue between the singer and his guitar redeems the song’s gripes, suggesting that the complaints are aware of their own hilarity.
We can listen to the album as a collection of casual stories — maybe not the sort of stories you’d read in the New Yorker but rather the stories that come out after a couple of drinks with college buddies around the dinner table late at night. The story of the girl who played games with you and wasted your time, the time I thought I saw my ex’s car outside, the time he got in a fight at the Thursday ballgame. Each song might be based on something mentioned by a friend, blown up into a song that draws the raw sentiments out of the experience’s everydayness.
The band has created a concept album of sorts, whether they’re aware of it or not. Peach Pit’s stories could easily be our own, complete with the grumbling, insecurity and longing that make us human and filled out by the light-hearted, self-deprecating spirit that makes being human bearable. Something here hits home, and we can’t help but sing along.


text: I spent my childhood surrounded by the incredible natural beauty of Connemara on the West Coast of Ireland. I was not aware of it at the time, but already the mountains, land and sea had imprinted images on my soul. It would find its expression later on through my paintings and sculpture. It was not only the land and seascape, but also the mythology and stories passed down to me from a long line of seanchaí (storytellers.) Although, I have spent the greater part of my life in London, it is those early influences that defined my work and continue to do so.


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My first time sailing Princess (previous Carnival cruiser) in January of 06. Lots of questions. We booked a balcony cabin on the Caribe deck (C609 and C611) about mid-ship. Anyone know if these balconies are covered or uncovered? Also, on Carnival you can remove the divider between the balcony next to you. Can you do that on the Star?
My husband is really concerned that it won't be warm enough in January to go in the water. It looks to me like average temps are about 75. Will the water be warm enought to swim.
Also need a hotel recommendation for Ft. Lauderdale for at least one night before, maybe two.
Has any one done Dunns Falls that is not in the best of shape. I really want to climb the falls but do get out of breath going up more than a couple sets of stairs. Trying to lose some weight before January, but just wondering if the average out of shape person could do it.
Really appreciate everyone's help. I am very nervous about switching to Princess. We are going with two friends and I pretty much picked the line so it's my head if all is not well. Any other info you can help with regarding the ship or any execursions you can recommend for (4) adults very late forties would be great. We are going to Princess Cays (which I am really excited about), Cozumel, Grand Cayman and Ocho Rios.
I remembered this board from my last Carnival cruise about 3 years ago and it was so helpful. Thank you all in advance and I am sorry this is so long.
I can't answer your question about the balcony on Star Princess. I think you will find the water warm enough to swim. I have done the Western Caribbean in January and February and it was great for swiming for snorkeling and swiming. Then again, I'm from Minnesota. <VBG>
Dunn's River Falls can be slippery and if you do get out of breath climbing a couple of stairs it may be hard for you unless you really take it very slow. People are usually in a single file line so it moves at a regular pace. I'm not sure how you would handle it.
In Fort Lauderdale, Marriott Marina, Embassy Suites, Renaissance Hotel and Amerisuites are on 17th Street and close to Port Everglades. These usually come up on Priceline at a reasonable rate. (Embassy Suites hasn't come up lately)
Take care and enjoy Princess. I think you will enjoy it. It's a bit more laid back than Carnival but I don't think you will regret it.
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Your friends will owe you for choosing this line and this ship!
Your choice of cabins is the best - the balconies on Carib are twice as large as the others, with half covered and half open to the blue sky.
Your cabin steward will open the door between balconies if you ask.
The water is definitely warm enough for swimming.
You'll have a wonderful time!
Oh- and try Sabatini's for dinner one night. Food and service are superb!
We were on the Star going on the almost the same track you are in November 2004. The water was a little chilly to me but then again I am from FL and anything below 80 even in the water is chilly! HAHA
We had a balcony on the Aloha Deck and absolutely loved it!!! We are going on the Carribean Princess this October and would have nothing else other than a balcony or to sail on Princess. I sailed on Carnival for a 3 day cruise and was not happy at all, but with Princess I was hooked.
In Cozumel, we rented a jeep and toured on our own, that was the best time. We made the mistake of taking a taxi to Dzul Ha and then back when we should have just rented the jeep to begin with. It cost $75 to rent the jeep for the day. The car rental is outside of the market where the taxis are.
Grand Cayman was kind of a whim day. We walked around town and then decided to take a tour we saw someone holding a sign for a tour to goto Hell, the Turtle farm and a general tour of the island area for $20 a person CHEAP and a good tour. They are right there where the tenders drop you off at.
We had planned on using Peat Taylor in Ocho Rios going to Dunn River Falls, but we had to goto Montego Bay instead. We hated it, but made the best of it on a kind of pushed local taxi driver. The tour was interesting and cheap, but we were back on the ship by 10 am enjoying the ship. Hope this helped.
Chopper, We are sailing on the Star 1/15/06. This will be our 22 Princess cruise with 32 cruises overall. Your balcony will be very large on Caribe but it is uncovered. I like it that way but others do not. I agree about the Dunn River Falls. IT may be too much for you, but it is very pretty just to see it. Please let me know if you are sailing on the 15th. If you have any Princess questions just email me, glad to help.
Hubby and I are 40ish and from Maryland.
Chopper - Caribe deck cabins with balcony are my favorite, you will love it.
There is a door between the cabins, your cabin seward will have to unlock it for you, you will need something to keep it open (bungee cord!) it will swing closed at the slightest breeze.
January in the Western Caribbean can be hot! We swam at all of our ports. Cozumel was the warmest of all the ports, it was hot in the city.
Book an independant tour in Grand Caymen - StingRays - awesome
Cozumel - many beaches to choose from. Mayan Ruins are very interesting. IF you snorkel or want to give it a try Cozumel is the place, book a ships tour out to the Palencaar Reef - the snorkeling is sooo easy, the current gently pushes you along, you hardly have to swim at all, and the snorkeling is amazing. We had an amazing dive master on our tour - he would spot something - drag us all over to the see it, tell us what we were looking at, at one point, he dove down and brought up a sea turtle for us to look at and take pictures of.
We love the Embassy Suites Hotel in Ft. Lauderdale. Its beautiful, great pool area, gorgeous soaring atrium, and you get a complimentary cocktail hour with munchies, a full breakfast buffet, shuttle service from airport to hotel and from hotel to pier. Book onto the shuttle from the hotel to the pier when you check in, as it fills up fast. Its also within walking distance of the grocery store, strip mall and some really nice restaurants. Another top pick would be the Marriott Marina - right on the waterway - huge yachts dock at the pier, very nice pool area with a great little bar that sits on the edge of the waterway, very interesting.
You don't have to climb Dunns River Falls to enjoy it. There is a walkway and stairs all alongside the falls, there is one great big viewing area where you get a good look at the falls and all the folks climbing! The falls are very pretty, and the water is nice and refreshing.
Princess is a great line - there is a casual elegance about her. Not stiff, or snooty, laid back, but still plenty of goings on. Princess ships remind me of a fine resort based hotel.


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'We just thought were allergies,' Oklahoma girl's aggressive cancer stumps family, doctors
OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) - Like many 12-year-old girls, Rachel Scott is a laughing, bundle of energy.
When she's not in school, Rachel spends her time at Native American dancing competitions, on the soccer field or cheering with her Little Axe squad.
Last year, her parents noticed something simply wasn't right.
"In August of 2015, she started having migraines, which we just thought were allergies," said Cindy Scott, Rachel's mother.
Her family said the energy she is known for suddenly disappeared.
"They were out shopping, and Rachel was just sitting on the floor, and she loves to shop and do those girl things and she just told her mom she couldn't make it," said Bryce Scott, Rachel's father.
That's when they took Rachel to the doctor, but that didn't give them any answers.
"Rachel was one of our challenging patients. We saw her in clinic about one month before we were able to diagnose her with leukemia," said Dr. Ashley Baker, a pediatric oncologist for the Jimmy Everest Center.
For the past nine months, Rachel has been undergoing aggressive chemotherapy.
The treatment has taken an effect on the nerves in her legs, forcing her to use a walker.
"The chemo has been hard on her. We've been at the hospital more than most people," Cindy said.
However, doctors hope the effects will disappear with time.
For more information or if you would like to donate to cure cancer in Oklahoma kids, visit JECfriends.org.
'Kids With Courage' is sponsored by the Jimmy Everest Center.
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President Ronald Reagan designated November as National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month in 1983. At the time, there were less than 2 million Americans living with Alzheimer’s disease. Since then, the number has more than doubled to 5.7 million Americans. Learn more about the Alzheimer’s epidemic and how you can show your support for Alzheimer’s awareness this month.
The Alzheimer’s Epidemic in the United States
National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month is a call for Americans to pay attention to the epidemic that is raging throughout the country. Affecting nearly 15 million people, including caregivers and people living with the disease, chances are you have been personally impacted by the Alzheimer’s epidemic. The Alzheimer’s Association recently related their 2018 Alzheimer’s Disease Facts and Figures to reveal the following statistics about Alzheimer’s in the United States:
- Every 65 seconds someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease
- 5.7 million Americans have been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s
- By 2050, an estimated 14 million Americans will have Alzheimer’s
- Alzheimer’s disease is the 6th leading cause of death in the United States
- 1 in 3 seniors dies with Alzheimer’s or a related form of dementia
- In 2018, unpaid caregivers provided 18.4 billion hours of care, valued at over $232 billion
- The estimated lifetime cost of care for someone living with dementia is $341,840
- Early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s could potentially save the country $7.9 trillion
5 Ways to Commemorate National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month
There’s no question that we need a cure for Alzheimer’s. Learn how you can play an active role in the search for a cure while raising awareness this month.
1. Submit an online tribute to a caregiver
Many people caring for those with dementia are unpaid, family caregivers. The Alzheimer’s Association has set up a website where tributes can be left for these caregivers so they know they are appreciated. Share your personal tribute and read through the inspiring and selfless stories of other caregivers to understand more about everyday sacrifices family caregivers are making for loved ones with dementia.
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2. Participate in a Walk to End Alzheimer’s
Many communities will be hosting a Walk to End Alzheimer’s in the month of November. As the world’s largest event to raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s, walks are held in more than 600 communities across the country. Find a walk near you using the Alzheimer’s Association’s walk locator.
3. Wear purple throughout the month
Purple is the official color of Alzheimer’s Awareness. Wearing purple and encouraging others to do the same is a great conversation starter that can raise awareness. Wearing clothing items with #ENDALZ or Alzheimer’s Association apparel is a great way to let others know about the epidemic.
4. Petition the government for change
Become an advocate for Alzheimer’s research. From sending emails to legislators, posting updates on Facebook, hosting events, and meeting in-person with elected officials, you can make a difference. The Alzheimer’s Association has put together Advocacy Basics for people looking to get involved on a policy level and initiate change in federal funding.
5. Make a financial donation
Financial donations to help people living with Alzheimer’s and their caregivers are tax deductible and are a tangible and practical way to help someone in need. Financial donations can also be made to Alzheimer’s research organizations, funding studies that are otherwise under-funded can be a game changer and help researchers understand more about the pathology of Alzheimer’s, hopefully leading to a world free of dementia.
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Rihanna’s music video for new single “Where Have You Been” breaks the record for most views in a 24-hour period on Vevo with a staggering 4.93 million views. The previous record holder was Nicki Minaj with 4.8 million views in a 24-hour period. Pretty fantastic. I wonder what Justin Bieber will pull in tonight with the debut of his hotly anticipated music video for “Boyfriend.”
In case you missed it, check out the official music video for Rihanna’s “Where Have You Been” after the jump.


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To follow-up our earlier posts about the accident Friday afternoon on the Blue Line light rail: the woman who was struck by the train died.
Here’s a link to a story in the Los Angeles Times.
UPDATE, 5 p.m. —Metro officials have the following information:
At 1:17 pm, a southbound Metro Blue Line train struck and killed an elderly female pedestrian at the Wilmington Grade Crossing just north of the Imperial/Wilmington Blue Line Station. The accident, now under investigation, occurred at the crosswalk, where there are currently crossing gates. No other injuries were reported. Rail operations supervisors, Los Angeles County Sheriff, Los Angeles Police Department and Los Angeles County Fire Department personnel responded to the scene, and single track operations were established between Florence and Imperial Stations. Both tracks were released at 2:17 p.m. Northbound trains were delayed by approximately 15 minutes. Normal service has resumed at this time.


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What was the purpose of the Constitutional Convention in the Philippines?
In the Philippines, a constitutional convention, is one of the three ways to amend the Constitution of the Philippines. The others are a People’s Initiative and the Constituent Assembly.
How is the Philippine state define in the Constitution?
SECTION 1. The Philippines is a democratic and republican State. Sovereignty resides in the people and all government authority emanates from them. SECTION 2.
What are the 7 constitutions of the Philippines?
4.1 The 1897 Constitution of Biak-na-Bato.
What is the simple definition of Constitution?
Definition of constitution 1a : the basic principles and laws of a nation, state, or social group that determine the powers and duties of the government and guarantee certain rights to the people in it. b : a written instrument embodying the rules of a political or social organization.
What is the first constitution of the Philippines?
the Malolos Constitution
In 1899, the Malolos Constitution, the first Philippine Constitution—the first republican constitution in Asia—was drafted and adopted by the First Philippine Republic, which lasted from 1899 to 1901.
Whats does Constitution mean?
What are the 5 constitution of the Philippines?
The 5 constitutions started with the country’s independence in 1898: The 1899 Malolos Constitution (1899-1901) The 1935 Constitution (1935-1943, 1945-1973) The 1943 Constitution (1943-1945)
How many constitutions does the Philippines have?
The Philippines has had a total of six constitutions since the Proclamation of Independence on June 12, 1898. In 1899, the Malolos Constitution, the first Philippine Constitution—the first republican constitution in Asia—was drafted and adopted by the First Philippine Republic, which lasted from 1899 to 1901.
What was the purpose of keeping the Constitutional Convention a secret?
To encourage delegates to make arguments without fear of recrimination and to discourage mob action in the city, those in attendance kept their deliberations secret during their lifetimes and did not inform the public of the resulting document until September 17, after most of the delegates had signed on to it.
What is the purpose of a constitution in a country?
A constitution provides the basis for governance in a country, which is essential to making sure that everyone’s interests and needs are addressed. It determines how laws are made, and details the process by which the government rules. Imagine a world without corruption!
What are the 4 constitution of the Philippines?
- 1987 Constitution.
- 1986 Provisional “Freedom” Constitution.
- 1973 Constitution.
- 1943 Constitution. (Constitution During the Japanese Occupation)
- 1935 Constitution.
- 1899 Constitution.
When was the Philippine Constitution made?
Approved by the 1986 Constitutional Commission on October 12, 1986, the 1987 Constitution of the Republic of the Philippines was presented to President Corazon C. Aquino on October 15, 1986. It was ratified on February 2, 1987 by a plebiscite. It was proclaimed in force on February 11, 1987.
Who created 1935 Philippine Constitution?
Its was presided over by Claro M. Recto with 202 elected Filipino delegates who decided that the constitution to be written would cover not only the transitional Commonwealth, but would apply to the Republic as well.
What is the 6 constitution of the Philippines?
The Philippines has had 6 constitutions The 1935 Constitution (1935-1943, 1945-1973) The 1943 Constitution (1943-1945) The 1973 Constitution (1973-1986) The 1987 Constitution (1987-present)
How many constitutions are there in the Philippines?
Where was the Constitutional Convention held?
The United States Constitutional Convention/Location


Hello guys, I'm building a large OX and finally got everything hooked up but I have a problem I can't find an answer. I'm using a TinyG with Chillipepper. I configured the XYZ axis in Chillipepper, using $1ma=2 for the Z axis, $2ma and $3ma=1 for the Ys, and $4ma=0 for the X axis. The Z and the Y motors are moving when I Jog, except the X axis, the motor doesn't move, it just makes a sound and a vibration but no movement. I hear a moving sound but nothing. I loosened the belt a little, thinking it might have been too tight but still it doesn't move. If I turn the power off and move the X axis manually the motor send signals to the TinyG, which tells me it might not be a connection, but I checked the connections and they are fine. I even moved the wires to the Y connection on the tinyG and the motor moves fine when I jog the Y axis. Any ideas or suggestions? very much appreciated.


Pochettino has been at Tottenham Hotspur for four seasons now, and is well into his fifth as manager at the club.
Since his arrival he has always spoken about a long term project in North London, with the ultimate aim to move into a new stadium and win silverware.
Despite impressive achievements along the way, Spurs have yet to actually win anything under Poch’s management.
In fact, they are without a trophy in over a decade now, since their 2007/08 Carling Cup win over Chelsea in the final.
As Real Madrid sacked their manager last month, rumours of a Pochettino transfer have been circulating.
The Argentine is not only considered one of the most promising young managers anymore, but already one of the best in the world.
He would likely be an ideal fit for any of the world’s biggest teams, but Spurs and Daniel Levy will do anything to keep hold of him.
Pochettino spoke in his press conference today about his future, the long term project, and whether he can achieve what he wants to at Spurs.
Football London report every word on the above topics:
Have you given the players assurances on your future?
“I think today in football we always talk. We talk, we always about long term project. I think one day it was difficult to explain. I want to repeat and I hope you don’t misunderstand me. We work with a responsibility to create a long term project. It is true that today in football is always about the present, about good results quick, as soon as possible and it is difficult to talk about project.
“At the same time you need to work and try to anticipate the thing about to come. We always work to try to win games tomorrow. If you are not prepared, the team, the squad, with a plan for the future.
“After you spend four years and a half like me. I think no one expected so long myself here at Tottenham. If you do not anticipate and you have another plan that is not long term period in the end you are going to fail.
“The success here is that always we are thinking in today and thinking in tomorrow and that is most important.
I think one day I explain, I want to be here for all of my career. That is the best thing because that is why it is difficult to explain the decision, and to explain the big picture and it is a struggle to explain to our fans why things happen today in the present.
“That is the most important to think and then if one, two, three, four, five, six and the patience of the board or Daniel is not big they will sack you. But always you feel responsible and the legacy for different people that can arrive and work on the project. That is our responsibility, I feel responsible, the coaching staff to not only come here and work and it’s a fantastic life in London and fantastic facilities. That is why our commitment is not thinking is not only today but for the future.”
Can you achieve what you want here?
“I think, like you all in our different businesses, always we want to improve, we want the best, to win, to achieve more money. I’m an honest person that loves to talk very honestly, and of course when you don’t win you’re so frustrated.
“Our fans are so frustrated but you are the first that wants to win, the players, the staff, everyone. When you’re close, you need to try to translate that it’s all under control and try to create a good feeling, trying to help that hope that one day we can win. Of course sometimes the period that you spend, if you don’t achieve all that you want or expect, it’s true that it’s difficult to keep motivated with the right energy to in the end achieve all that you want.
“I think the period today at the club, at Tottenham, is so exciting. Of course it looks when you look backwards I think it’s like one life, like we are at Tottenham for 20 or 30 years, because it was so tough, the moments, and so intensive, the moments we shared together. But I think we’re in the middle of the [journey] and I don’t believe that it’s the end of something.
“That’s the difference when people talk for different clubs. When you talk about some clubs or others you need to see where they are, how they are, who they are. But when you assess Tottenham, they are in the middle of the journey, in the middle to arrive in the harbour. And you need time. And the time sometimes depends on the boat, or on many things – whether you can improve your boat during the journey. People can talk a lot and create a lot of history and theories about Tottenham but the most important is the reality.
“The reality is we are very close to finishing the new stadium, we’re very close to creating, in facilities, one of the best clubs in the world. Of course all have different costs to pay, and sometimes to win titles today is difficult for different reasons that you and our fans know very well. But sometimes the patience is shorter, it’s not too big, and the frustration, like for us, when you don’t win… You’re so close but you don’t win. But for me it’s so exciting to be here at Tottenham, helping the club to achieve the last level.
“I think we’re so close to getting the last level, but we need to have that patience that makes us stronger, because of course we’re finding different situations that you need to fix – a lot of difficult things that happen during the journey that you need to sort out. But I think we’re strong enough to sort out all the problems and arrive, and in the end to achieve what the club and fans deserve, and in the end all we want to achieve one day is to win trophies.
“When I arrived at Tottenham, the first video I think Daniel or the people showed me was of Tottenham Hotspur, we are talking about the glory. Yes, I want to feel the glory with Tottenham. When I watch that video from 1960, I think always it’s a very emotional video but it will be fantastic to deliver for our fans and for all the people that moment again, to repeat it here with Tottenham. But first of all we need to finish the stadium, move there, finish the facilities here, be settled, make our stadium home again and work so hard to try to be competitive.”
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Keith Busse, CEO of Steel Dynamics and vice chairman of the American Iron and Steel Institute, writes in the Fort Wayne Journal-Sentinel a detailed policy prescription for aiding the global competitiveness of manufacturing and the U.S. steel industry. His column, “Level business playing field,” proposes specific measures to respond to unfair competition in steel, especially in the form of Chinese subsidies and the undervalued yuan. But Busse also highlights steps U.S. policymakers can take here, responding to the 32 percent to cost disadvantage manufacturers in the United States face compared to our major competitors.
In addition to trade policies that level the global playing field for U.S. manufacturers, we need:
Tax policies that enhance growth and encourage productivity; Cost-cutting reforms that bring health care, legal and regulatory costs down; A national energy policy that ensures plentiful and inexpensive energy; Technology policies that enhance the U.S. lead in R&D and innovation; And worker skill-enhancing initiatives to put people back to work.
Exactly right. And thanks for citing “The Escalating Cost Crisis,” the Manufacturing Institute study that lays out these consequences and costs of these bad policies.
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HFP takes the natural world seriously, and often works with groups and organisations with climate change at the centre of their thinking: RSPB; Cumbria Wildlife Trust; National Landscape Centre, and National Parks. We work in urban and rural settings.
HFP is working over 3 years documenting Cumbria Wildlife Trust's Get Cumbria Buzzing project. More than half of Cumbria and the UK's bee, butterfly and moth species have declined in the past 50 years. This is a crisis for habitats, food production and the wider environment. It is also a further indicator of climate change. This is a short promo.
HFP made this campaigning film for RSPB about habitat reduction and persecution of hen harriers. Conflict with the grouse shooting community made it important to record all sides of the argument for this film. Conservationists, gamekeepers and bird lovers all present their views.
"These are our rainforests." Peatlands are the largest natural terrestrial carbon store. They store more carbon than all other vegetation types in the world combined (IUCN).
Made for Northumberland National Parks several years ago, this film shows us where one of our local efforts to combat climate change should be focused.
A promo for a major exhibition at Tullie House, Driggsby a Whale's Tale this film animates large puppets made as part of a multi-school project about a young fin whale washed up in Cumbria in 2014. The whale died because of plastic waste in its stomach. The project's focus was on human impact on the natural world.
5 schools performed a huge piece of processional theatre on Eycott Hill Nature Reserve (Cumbria Wildlife Trust) Children learnt about the natural history, geology and myths of this piece of land. We filmed across the 216 hectares of this wonderful site (for Prism Arts)


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On View: Elizabeth A. Sackler Center for Feminist Art, Northwest, 4th Floor
“All my pieces are the forces of the gods speaking through me. These are not preconceived works, therefore I am not the creator but the medium through which their will comes forth.”
— Tonnie Jones, 1969
Self-taught artist Tonnie Jones created this sculptural figure during the height of the Black Power movement, a social and political alliance that advocated for racial pride and equality for African Americans across the nation. Although much of the artist’s life is unknown, Fatima is one of three works by Jones displayed in the exhibition New Black Artists at the Brooklyn Museum in October 1969. New Black Artists was curated with the intention of raising the question of “the role the Black experience plays in shaping the expression of Black artists.”
Out of Place marks the first time this work has been on display since it was on loan to the Studio Museum in Harlem in 1974.
23 x 11 1/2 x 9 1/2 in.
Dick S. Ramsay Fund
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A joint simulation project between Napa, Norsepower, and Sumitomo Heavy Industries Marine & Engineering (SHI-ME) has validated the emissions reduction potential of combining wind propulsion with voyage optimisation.
The results so far from the first phase of the project confirm that the technologies can deliver up to 28% emissions reductions on average. Phase two of the project aims to enhance performance modelling and strengthen the role of operational data in the ship design process to build smarter and greener vessels.
Napa believes that industry collaboration enables change to be navigated with confidence, gaining the insight and clarity needed to make smarter and more informed commercial, design and operational decisions at every step.
Such collaborative spirit was the foundation of Napa’s joint study with Norsepower and SHI-ME. From the outset, the aim was to bring diverse expertise together to answer a crucial question: what emissions reductions could be achieved by combining wind propulsion and voyage optimisation? Phase two turns attention to an equally important matter: how could these results become better still in the future?
Phase one ran from December 2022 to March 2023, to evaluate the fuel saving and emissions reduction potential of combining a Norsepower Rotor Sail with Napa voyage optimisation on a SHI-ME tanker. Using weather data from 2022 together with specifications provided by Norsepower and SHI-ME, the digital twins developed by Napa were able to simulate the performance of the tanker along six routes typically sailed by the vessel. The study found an average CO2 reduction of 19% when using Napa voyage optimisation alongside Norsepower Rotor Sails, with voyage optimisation contributing 10% of these emissions reductions.
The highest reduction was recorded for the Atlantic route between New York and Amsterdam, where the combination of four Norsepower Rotor Sails and voyage optimisation could deliver average emissions reductions of 28%. For the route between Singapore and Angola, the combination of wind power and weather routing reduced emissions by 18%, with voyage optimisation contributing 5%.
Phase two will use insights from the simulation, to explore how to predict vessel performance at the design stage, testing how the ship could handle varying sea and weather conditions. Phase one analysis showed that significant route changes are required to encounter the most favourable wind conditions, and this is where phase two of the project is taking the collaboration further. In the second phase, the project will explore how to enhance the performance of vessels designed with rotor sails even further by developing data for a wider range of vessel responses and weather conditions, for example by conducting a more advanced analysis of lateral forces and movement of the hull and developing new optimisation strategies using ‘dynamic’ conditions such as wind, waves and currents to evaluate the vessel’s expected performance in real-life conditions.


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“A unique museum in the world where the medieval and the mechanical merge inmerse in the history of a region and the evolution of the automobile through the centuries”
Starting with the private collection, Miguel de la Vía combined the reconstruction of the historic Tower together with a rigorous search for new models of the Rolls-Royce firm with the aim of obtaining at least one unit of all vehicles manufactured by the firm under British ownership. Today it is the most complete Rolls-Royce collection in Europe, and one of the few places in the world where all Phantom models manufactured until 1972 can be seen together.
The exhibit of its six pavilions allows us to enjoy authentic automotive jewels and offers a dynamic and suggestive vision of the evolution in the car design along with the concept of luxury in the twentieth century, spanning almost a hundred years of history from the oldest model, the Silver Ghost of 1910, to a Silver Spur of the nineties. The 45 units that constitute the legacy of Rolls-Royce are complemented by some thirty prestigious European and American vehicles that review the technological advances and the impact that cars have had on society, culture and the economy over a hundred years. Brands such as Hispano-Suiza, Isotta Fraschini, Delaunay-Belleville or Ford share the Museum exhibition with Ferrari, Lamborghini or Jaguar.
La profusión de estilos que exhiben los vehículos Rolls-Royce obedece a que casi todos los coches se vendían en forma de chasis -que daba el nombre al modelo- incluyendo la mecánica, el radiador y el capó. El acabado se dejaba en manos de maestros carroceros elegidos por el comprador. Todos los coches se encuentran en perfecto estado de conservación y listos para ser puestos en marcha


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I’ve got some Designer Series Paper gift bags to show with you today. I found a fabulous tutorial for these bags on Jessica Taylor’s blog here.
Jessica’s tutorial shows you how to put together a bag that is the size of the Gumball Green bag on the right. It measures about 6″ wide x 8″ tall x 3″ deep. I changed the score lines and the size of the cuts from the corners to make the larger Baja Breeze bag. I scored the paper 2″ from the three sides (rather then 3 inches like the tutorial shows) and created a bag that measures about 8″ wide x 9″ tall x 2″ wide. And I used two 6″ x 6″ squares of Real Red DSP to make the little bag. I scored the paper 1-1/2″ from the three sides and created a 3″ wide x 3-1/2″ Tall x 1-1/2″ deep bag. So you can really make the bags any size that you need. All that you need to do is start with a square piece of Designer Series Paper and score the edges to the depth that you need for your gift!
Here is the list of products that you will need to make these bags:
- Designer Series Paper (I used the DSP Stacks but you can use any paper that you like)
- Ribbon of your choice (I used Cherry Cobbler 1/2″ Scallop Dots Ribbon and Whisper White 1/4″ Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon)
- Tags and embellishments of your choice (I used Snow Festival Designer Printed Tags and Delightful Decorations & Ornament Punch)
- Glue Dots and Stampin Dimensionals
Here are some closer views of the bags:
Stop back tomorrow, I’ll show you how I put the bows together! And don’t forget to check out my December Ordering Bonus on my Rewards page.
For the tutorial, click here.

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Power Line Design has developed a staff base that offers many years of experience in the electrical industry.
Laurence McKinnon – Managing Director
Managing Director and Chief Designer; Laurence McKinnon has over 40 years’ experience in the industry. He has been at the helm of Power Line Design for over fifteen years and built the company from a single person concern doing local designs to a thriving business covering the whole of NSW. Laurence has extensive experience in senior business management within the electrical industry.
Today we have a team of 11 comprising of Engineers, Designer Consultants, Project Coordinator’s and Admin support personnel.


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London based Freelance Illustrator, Cartoonist, Senior Digital Art Director
Drawing is my daily habit since childhood.
For 15+ years, I have been creating graphic designs, drawings, doodles, storyboards, 2D animations, live scribes for magazines, events, web portals, digital agencies and brands.
Illustration, Cartoon, Caricature, Doodle, Live Sketch, Visual Storytelling (Both Digital&Analog)
Mural Painting & Drawing (Any surface inc. Glass and Wall)
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A greener future with Advantedge support
Founded in 2015, the Beinn Group are specialists in providing energy efficient cavity wall and loft insulation solutions to homes across the UK.
As a young, growing Company, the need for a supportive and pragmatic funding partner was key and they were attracted to the team in Glasgow for its regional presence and strong relationship support for their business. Having previously used a bank owned invoice financier, the decision in 2018 to move to an independent provider in Advantedge has resulted in much more flexibility and a trusted partnership that has given them the essential funding peace of mind and confidence to continue to develop and expand the Group.
Gary Wylie, Managing Director of Beinn Group, comments, “At the start of 2020, we were just getting going with some very attractive larger contracts with key utility companies and multiple local authorities regarding their housing stock. Despite the prolonged and enforced lockdown periods and its knock-on effects on economic activity and uncertainty across our markets we have continued to service and respond to our customer requirements and are extremely grateful to Advantedge for their ongoing loyal support not just throughout this period but in general.
Looking ahead, the future is looking bright for the Beinn Group with all eyes on the energy sector following the Chancellor, Rishi Sunak’s announcement last summer of a £3bn package to stimulate the UK’s green economy in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.


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Local elections matter.
There are six seats on the Albemarle County Board of Supervisors; at least two will be contested this year. Every race should always be contested, so thanks to those who are volunteering to run for seat that pay $14,542 per year.
Jack Jouett – retiring Dennis Rooker has anointed School Board Rep Diantha McKeel as his successor.
Samuel Miller – Liz Palmer, board member for Albemarle County Service Authority, will be running against incumbent Duane Snow
Rio District – Urban and Environmental planner Brad Sheffield will run again incumbent Rodney Thomas.
To my eye, the announced races seem to be very much managed-growth (challengers) versus not-so-well-managed-growth (incumbents).
Pay attention, folks. Albemarle County is (and has been for years) at a crossroads. Think less of the “Austin or Aspen or Arlington ” debate and more of the “Loudoun County or Albemarle County” debate.
Get ready as well to follow the money at VPAP, the Virginia Public Access Project.
The County of Albemarle (and City of Charlottesville for that matter) seem to have a “planning for traffic” plan in which they approve stuff and then, twenty years later, seem stunned that more houses and shopping brought more people and traffic … and then they (we) have to deal with said traffic and congestion.
U.S. 250 in the Crozet growth area needs to be retrofitted to accommodate the kind of traffic generated there — including pedestrian traffic.
But the issue goes deeper than that — all the way to the growth pattern that created the problem in the first place.
Within two years, two pedestrians have died near the Blue Ridge Shopping Center, on one side of the highway, and Clover Lawn Village, on the other.
These developments — along with nearby subdivisions — were approved to locate along the highway, which made a certain sense at the time by allowing traffic to take advantage of existing infrastructure.
But the growth then altered the highway usage. Traffic increased — especially vehicular traffic, but also pedestrian — and U.S. 250 went from being a through highway to serving as a local road.
The two uses are profoundly incompatible.
Here’s the thing – Albemarle County have encouraged the growth in Western Albemarle, yet they haven’t begun to address how to facilitate the moving of the people who will move there … and 250 West is likely to not be widened as it’s a Scenic Byway, advocated for by Scenic 250, “… a citizens organization dedicated to preserving the rural and scenic character of US Route 250 from Charlottesville to the western boundary of Albemarle County“.
What’s the solution? I honestly don’t yet know, but the status quo is untenable. Continue reading
There really ought to be a simple public display of how much money has been spent on transportation studies that result in nothing but recommendations for more studies.
Sean Tubbs writes that the Metropolitan Planning Organization is planning to study the Eastern Connector again:
Officials first want consultants to evaluate potential obstacles that could undermine public support.
Like … the complete unfeasibility of such a project? Would that undermine public support?
A bit of background –
Looks like Crozet will be getting a hotel … in Old Trail.
If you’re curious, check out the state of the “Major Site Plan Amendment” at Albemarle County’s outstanding County View – Planning Application number is SDP201300011
This is an interesting development … Old Trail has been in a bit of flux for the past several months after new management took over, and it’s been quite challenging to advise buyer clients as to what the future of Old Trail is going to be … other than “it’s going to be a lot more dense, a lot busier, and they’ve no plans to address traffic (to be fair, the County doesn’t have any plans for traffic – here or anywhere)”. I don’t mean that to be a negative, but an honest statement … Old Trail is an outstanding neighborhood – one of the most walkable and popular neighborhoods in the region, but having a clear, defined plan would be helpful – both to new residents and existing ones.
It seems that their plans are taking shape.
Charlottesville (and the urban ring in Albemarle County) is poised to have a lot more hotels … but this is the first one in Crozet, and is a much-needed hotel. With the number of vineyards hosting weddings, tourists coming to town to hike and visit the many breweries in Crozet and Nelson County, I’m betting a 43 room hotel, assuming it’s a nice boutiquey thing, will do extremely well.
A boutique hotel had been planned/discussed for the Barnes Lumberyard, but after the bank bought the lumberyard back at foreclosure, I’m betting the only hotel Crozet sees is the one in Old Trail.
I’m working on figuring out a timeline for the site plan review, who’s building it and other details. But for now, I’m off to see a client about a house.
PROJECT: SDP2013-011 Old Trail Village Block 2B – Major Site Plan Amendment
PROPOSED: Request for major site plan amendment approval for a four story, 43 room hotel with a 1,000 square foot restaurant and associated parking.
LOCATION: At the corner of the intersection of Golf Drive and Claremont Lane, near The Lodge at Old Trail.
As the city of Charlottesville bumps up against its debt limit, the amount of money officials are allocating for infrastructure needs has dropped sharply.
According to a draft of next year’s capital budget, officials plan to allocate just $1 million for new projects out of a total of $5 million in new requests from city departments.
Maybe Charlottesville could partner with Albemarle, the University of Virginia and other regional partners and Blue Ridge Internetworks and put in fiber. Everywhere. (it’s working in Kansas City) Continue reading
Did you know there’s a movement within Crozet (with help/leadership/guidance from Albemarle County) building trails throughout Crozet? My little one and I walked a section of them on Saturday and were a bit amazed at how great the trails were and by how quickly we were able to get between the Westhall neighborhood and the back of Foothills Crossing … and likely Western Ridge, too.
Naturally, I took a few photos … you’ll see a bunch of nature, the Crozet Trails Crew (if you join them, bring clippers … trails always need some tending), Dan Mahon, Jessica Mauzy – the volunteer coordinator of the Crozet Trails Crew … and my daughter, enjoying the walk.
Interesting thought from the Wired “Observation Deck” - Designing Cities for People, Not Cars. Where in Charlottesville could this be done?
Not to be flippant, but if talking about extending the Western Bypass already isn’t an clue that the current project is flawed, I don’t know what is. Much of this discussion sounds like a game – “If we had infinite funds, what would we build”? With less-than-creative answers.
For some real creativity unbiased by politics, I wonder what 12 year olds would answer.
Update – Charlottesville Tomorrow has more information on some of the long-term hopes for transportation improvements. Not to pick on one sentence, but this seems short-sighted … why not build bike lanes from the start?
“It will look similar to some of our newer secondary roads here in Albemarle County,” said Stephen Williams said. “It would have 12-foot lanes and it would have some shoulder that could also be used as a bike lane.”


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Yu Kanamaru secures Suzuka opener, Matt Howson secures Saturday series
Yu Kanamaru secured his fourth victory of the TCR Japan series campaign in the opening race of the season finale at Suzuka, with Matt Howson wrapping up the Saturday series title.
Having started from pole, Kanamaru was able to defend from Howson on the run down to turn one for the first time, with the Briton then coming under pressure from the Volkswagen Golf GTI TCR of Matsumoto.
Matsumoto however would then lose out to the Alfa Romeo of Shuji Maejima, only to reclaim the place heading into the final chicane before setting off after Howson ahead.
As Howson looked to try and close on Kanamaru out front, Mitsuyama was the driver on the move further back, moving up three spots on lap two to sit fourth in this #52 Volkswagen despite struggling to shake off Maejima’s Alfa Romeo.
Masayuki Ueda then suffered a spin off into the gravel at 130R, with the stricken Audi RS 3 LMS bringing out the safety car. At the same time, the similar car of Kenji would come into the pits having toured slowly round a single lap after problems getting off the line at the start.
Once Ueda’s car was removed from the gravel, just six minutes remained on the clock and Kanamaru was able to catch Howson napping on the restart to immediately take a lead of nearly a second into the start of lap seven.
By Spoon Curve however, Howson had almost drawn onto the rear of Kanamaru’s similar Honda Civic Type R, whilst behind, Matsumoto was having to push hard to maintain third from Mitsuyama and Maejima.
Heading into the penultimate lap, Howson found himself right with Kanamaru for the lead and launched a move around the outside at turn one.
That opened the door for Matsumoto to try and squeeze ahead of the KCMG driver, with Mitsuyama also getting involved as the trio battled side-by-side through the S Curves.
Going into turn nine however, the two Volkswagens clashed and whilst both would get out of the gravel, neither Matsumoto or Mitsuyama would make it to the end of the lap and would be forced to retire.
The drama behind was enough to give Kanamaru a healthy lead that he would retain to the finish to secure victory ahead of Howson by nearly two seconds – making up for his disqualification from the Saturday race at Okayama last time out.
Mejima secured a place on the podium in third place as winner of the Gentleman Class ahead of Hirobon and Resshu Shioya, with the top six rounded out by Yuke Taniguchi.
Second place was good enough for Howson to secure the Saturday series title ahead of the absent Takuro Shinohara, with Kanamaru’s victory seeing him vault up to third ahead of both Matsumoto and Mitsuyama.
The final race of the season, the Sunday series decider, is scheduled for 16:15 local time.


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One of the tragic facts about the music industry is that many of its most famous stars die way too young.
Jimi Hendrix and Kurt Colbain were each 27 when they died. Buddy Holly was 22, Tupac Shakur was 25.
The loss leaves their fans with feelings of what might have been, and a potential not fully reached.
Elvis Presley died at the age of 42 on Aug. 16, 1977.
And while the “King of Rock and Roll’s” star may have been fading when he died, to his most die-hard fans the sense of loss was enormous.
“The biggest box-office attraction in the history of movies, Presley first came to public attention as a sneering, hip-swiveling singer of hillbilly and blues tunes, and he was to exert an unending fascination on three decades of teenagers,” the Post-Standard said the day after Presley’s death.
For Elvis fans in Syracuse, the loss was even more painful.
“The King” was scheduled to perform at the Onondaga County War Memorial just four days later.
Devastated fans, saddened that would not have another chance to see Elvis live, clung to his records and their memories.
“I have 14 of his albums, including the soundtracks of some of his movies,” 17-year-old Emily Dziergas told the Herald Journal, who had written three poems she hoped to give to Presley at his concert. “Now I’ll just keep them. I’ll always remember him.”

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Trip Start May 01, 2010
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The sky was dark and threatening another rainstorm as we boarded ferry number A39 to Chennankary. The small backwater village was to be our home for three nights.
We were happy to be getting out of Alleppey, our destination after leaving the beach town of Varkala. A small but hectic backwater town, we were ready for village life. Our one relief in Alleppey had been the lovely homestay that we stayed at, complete with pigeon house, swing, and lush jungle-filled courtyard.
The ferry ride took 1.5 hours and cost us a steep 25 cents total. The price is kept low as public transportation is highly subsidized by the state Communist government
Arriving at our stop (the third Christian church on the left) just over an hour after we started out, we were quickly surrounded by small children, offering to show us to our host's house and asking for pens or gifts. Every child in this region knows how to say "One pen? One chocolate?" if nothing else. We have been advised by locals to not give out such items, as it just perpetuates the culture of begging. Here, too, the standard of living is very high, and often it seemed as if the children were asking out of habit rather than need. At any rate, we enjoyed speaking to the children, and they always seemed happy to tell us their name, where they lived, and to point out their various friends and relatives, often shy children peaking out from nearby hiding places.
Our ferry was a little bit late, and when we arrived at the house, lunch was in full swing
Our host, Thomas, his wife Lalli and two daughters, Anneena and Anne, live with Thomas' sister Maria. Maria's husband is temporarily living and working in England. They also have two daughters, Mable and Rachel. The four girls, with their impressive English skills and their large repetoire of songs and dances in Malayalam, English, and Hindi, provided us with hours of entertainment.
Thomas is in the process of building a new house on the family property where his family will live. His parents and his younger brother and wife also live there. They are rice farmers, although Thomas is the only one of his generation still farming
Life in the village was considerably slower than anywhere else we have experienced in India. Days revolved around the all-important activities of cooking, eating, cleaning, visiting, playing, and resting. Kian and I indulged ourselves in a few days of doing next to nothing. We went paddling on the rice paddies, which was beautiful - that lasted about 30 minutes. We took bicycles and explored some of the neighbouring islands. We read. We slept. We read some more. (Kian finished a novel in 24 hours). We ate - far too much! But amazing food. And we played with the girls, who made us laugh with their renditions of Bollywood songs and an impressive version of "Barbie Girl."
One morning I took the opportunity to have a cooking lesson with the family matriarch, Amma. (I don't remember her first name, but everyone called her Amma, which means mother, so we did too). Amma did most of the cooking for the extended family and any guests staying in the homestay. The family lands included mango trees, coconut trees, and a number of other fruits and spices, all of which were used in the daily meals
To say that people were friendly towards us would be an understatement. It was not only the children that spoke to us and followed us on the pathways, but adults were curious about us as well. People smiling, calling out to us, asking us questions, all became a regular part of any outing that we went on. One evening, as we cycled around another island, I stopped near a shop to wait for Kian. Many people were standing outside the shop, visiting and gossiping. Two men were sitting near me, and they called out to me. At first I thought they were offering to take a picture of me with my camera. I politely declined, but then another man, who had been watching our interaction, interupted to explain, "They are posing for you
It would have been very easy for us to slip into a routine in the village and stay for many weeks, eating and napping our way into a kind of relaxed nirvana, but we made ourselves move on.
Everyone says that staying on a houseboat is a Kerala must. We had been watching them for days, and decided to go for it. Houseboats range from basic one-bedroom structures to amazing 5-star floating palaces with satellite dishes, well-stocked bars, and pools on the roof. Generally the latter are rented out by extended north Indian families. We, unsurprisingly, opted for a basic option, for a couple of reasons: the price was right (houseboats can be very pricey), and we are not generally extravagent people (we thought we might survive without a rooftop swimming pool for a night). What we got was a small houseboat with one bedroom, bathroom, a driver, and a cook to prepare all our meals and serve us. Still pretty luxurious!
We ended up having mixed feelings about the whole experience
It was hard to tear ourselves away from this beautiful region, but we don't have to leave the waters and the beautiful culture created from it just yet, as we are off to Fort Kochi, at the entrance to the backwaters, for a few days. See you there!


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CROWN HEIGHTS — The faces of Crown Heights are being used to unite the neighborhood.
Area artists are being asked to contribute a portrait of a local — be it a friend, acquaintance or a complete stranger — that will hang in the windows of local businesses in an exhibit called "Window Shopping."
It's aimed at creating a common thread uniting the area's old timers with recent newcomers.
“A lot of the old timers who used to come to the gallery all the time have disappeared,” said Marine Cornuet, program manager of Five Myles gallery on St. Johns Place, which is organizing the project. “It’s important to reach out to the new people."
She added, “We were thinking it would be nice to do something where the new residents and the older residents are somewhat united in some sort of project."
Though artists are free to choose their own subjects, the idea is to bring together people who may not otherwise meet, she said.
Any artist is welcome to get in touch with Five Myles to submit a portrait, which can be anything from a collage to an oil painting but must be flat and composed on an 11-by-14-inch surface, Cornuet said. All submissions to the project are due by Aug. 10.
But the gallery isn’t just looking for artists — they want more businesses to get involved too, with a goal of enlisting at least 30 storefronts on Franklin and Washington avenues in which to hang portraits.
“It'll be like a fun art treasure hunt,” Cornuet said.
For more information about the project or to find out how to submit a portrait, contact Five Miles (558 St. Johns Place) at 718–783–4438 or firstname.lastname@example.org.


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Three defendants in a Marin County marijuana investigation lost a bid to have their cases severed from the alleged ringleader's money laundering case.
Lawyers for the three defendants — Laura Tompkins, Colter Rule Merrick and Sharon Cummings — asked a judge to separate their cases from that of the primary suspect, Alan Flaks.
Flaks, a 55-year-old former schoolteacher, is charged with 43 counts including money laundering, tax evasion and illegal structuring of cash deposits. Authorities allege he ran a sophisticated pot cultivation operation at homes in San Anselmo, San Rafael and Arcata.
The other three defendants, who were residents at Flaks' properties in San Rafael and San Anselmo, are charged with marijuana cultivation and possession for sale. Tompkins lived with Flaks in San Anselmo; Merrick and Cummings lived together at Flaks' property in San Rafael.
In a hearing Wednesday before Judge James Ritchie, defense attorneys argued that the brunt of the case centered on Flaks, and that the others should not have to be dragged through weeks of hearings about complex tax-related evidence that does not pertain to them.
But prosecutor Sean Kensinger said the evidence suggests the codefendants were players in the alleged conspiracy.
"This case is really about a cultivation operation," he said.
Ritchie ruled that all four cases should remain joined, at least until he holds a preliminary examination of the evidence.
"There is all the logic in the world for keeping these cases together," he said.
Further hearings are set for October.
The charges stem from raids on Flaks' three properties in 2011. State investigators reported seizing more than 1,500 marijuana plants, 100 pounds of dried marijuana and about $200,000 in cash.
The financial investigation continued for another 16 months before prosecutors filed charges. Authorities said Flaks was running sophisticated indoor marijuana operations at the sites and laundering his earnings through numerous bank accounts to avoid paying taxes.
Flaks failed to report nearly $1.4 million of income over a period of about six years, and owes the state more than $115,000 in unpaid tax, according to the Franchise Tax Board. The tax board says all income is taxable, even if it came from illegal sources.
Flaks is free on bail. The others were not arrested.