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Lighting up the Dallas' Nightlife scene since 2003, the Candleroom is the perfect place To Be, Be Seen, Socialize & Celebrate. Captivating Style, Cutting Edge Music and World Class Service have separated this exclusive lounge from all the rest. This Award Winning venue has continued to stay current by always evolving.
Located in the Henderson Avenue entertainment district, Candleroom encompasses 3,000 square feet of historic retail space and features state of the art Audio, Video and Lighting systems. This sophisticated venue is a completely unique and versatile space for Corporate Functions, Private Events, Receptions, Wedding Events, and so on from 20 to 350. From menu planning with our outside party vendors or yours, décor, flowers, entertainment, etc., our Event team will transform your most simple or specialized vision into a memorable reality.
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The Main Bar
The social center at Candleroom that is completely encompassed with beautiful and luxurious elements of history and high tech, engaging guests with a stunning screen of visuals from across the venue. The white stone main bar fronts a striking centerpiece display tower that glows with vibrant hues which is bookended by large video screens inset within handcrafted vintage gold frames continually communicating the energy of the Candleroom experience through Art and Visuals. Backlit stacked display coolers built into handcrafted, maple cabinets feature the finest champagnes and chilled liquor. The bar is also illuminated by three alluring, multi-tiered brass chain chandeliers. Posh seating includes custom upholstered Manchester solid birch swivel chairs and a magnificent Chesterfield sumptuously upholstered in shimming snake-skin fabric. Smoke glass tiled columns on new white oak flooring complete the mystique of the area.
Chandeliers and Warm Light as Candleroom Icons
The seductively lit entrance hallway welcomes guests to the main room. Iconic timeless centerpieces of the main room are two regal jet black, crystal, 30 point chandeliers, customary in palaces and manor houses across Europe, canopied by opulent bronze fabric. Throughout the room are other unique candle features creating a warm ambiance and soft lighting. Brass candelabra sconces adorn the walls of the VIP entrance.
The Front Raised Seating Area
Highlighted along the main paneled wall are five colossal vintage style gold mirrors of immense texture, dimension and beauty which provide intriguing dimension to the space. Beneath them are elegant banquettes custom upholstered in plush and stylish Adriatic green fabric. The flooring is gorgeous herringbone white oak. Illuminating this section are three multi-tiered brass chain chandeliers.
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A special space designated in Candleroom with great views and premium bottle service is dramatically draped with elegant panels of shimmering velvet. French Rococo style brass candelabra sconces are mounted on Chinoiserie etched mirrored bases distinguished on walls of gorgeous floral tapestry with deep plum and rich tones framed in stylish wood trim. A vintage mantel also provides focal point and an inviting décor element. Elegantly custom upholstered banquettes of deep plum provide sophisticated yet comfortable seating.


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Author Workspace: Stephen Booth
I tend to think my workspace is pretty boring. But that's the way I like it! I work in a former stable block, which I had converted into an office when we bought our present property about four years ago. This means I do actually leave the house to go to work – though I only have to walk a few yards, and I've never been delayed by traffic. Inside, some of the original beams have been retained, and in the roof space we left an 'owl hole' for the birds. Swallows nest in the adjoining stable, and the young ones often bang into my window while they're learning to fly. We live in the heart of rural England, so that's about as busy as it gets!
Inside, I have a long L-shaped desk which I couldn't fit into one photo. It runs most of the length of two walls, so I guess it must stretch to about 18 feet in total. That might sound a lot, but it's usually completely covered in paper, books, files, and masses of other debris. I did a photo shoot recently for my old college, which is why it's looking a bit tidier than usual at the moment!
The window looks out onto our garden, with a view of the rolling, green Nottinghamshire countryside. I tend to spend quite a bit of time gazing out of the window during the day (I call it creative thinking time). I do most of my writing in the evening. I can't see the wildlife then, but I can still hear it. Trust me, the night-time screams of badgers fighting over territory can be blood curdling!
When I'm writing, I work in the corner of the 'L'. To my left, there's a line of reference books and my invaluable Ordnance Survey maps of the Peak District, which I have to replace at regular intervals because they're so well-used. I always have an open exercise book, which I use for jotting down notes. There are a couple of five-year diaries, a year planner, and a folder full of papers for the next board meeting of a regional writer development agency, where I'm a trustee. You might notice there's also a proof copy of Ian Rankin's next novel 'Even Dogs in the Wild', since I'm currently writing an introduction for a special collector's edition.
I work on a desktop computer with quite a large screen. I know a lot of writers use laptops, but when I'm writing for long periods I find a laptop keyboard and screen are too small for me, and at the wrong angle. Despite the size of the screen, I still need the pair of 'computer glasses' near the notebook.
To the right is my landline phone, which I never answer (even to my agent). There's an iPhone just hidden by my chair, along with a couple of bottles of water, a CD player, and headphones. I sometimes listen to music when I'm working. Occasionally a song just fits with the theme of a book I'm writing and can end up in the story.
The second photo shows a bookshelf by the door to my office. There's lots of stuff about the Peak District, some books on forensics and police procedure, a few recent fiction reads, and all my old notebooks from the last 15 years of writing the Cooper and Fry series.
My office was broken into earlier this year. I laughed when I realised the first thing the thieves would have seen when they came in was a book called 'Crime Scene Investigation' which I'd left by the door. The real-life crime scene examiner from Nottinghamshire Police thought I'd left it out to teach him his job.
I think it's noticeable that there isn't a single one of my own books on display anywhere in my office. The photographer from my old college complained about this and made me unpack a box of my latest hardcover 'The Murder Road' to place in a prominent position. I suppose admiring a pile of your own books makes a writer look suitably self-obsessed!
Stephen Booth
A newspaper and magazine journalist for over 25 years, Stephen Booth was born in the English Pennine mill town of Burnley. He was brought up on the Lancashire coast at Blackpool, where he attended Arnold School. He began his career in journalism by editing his school magazine, and wrote his first novel at the age of 12.
In 2000, Stephen's first published novel, Black Dog, marked the arrival in print of his best known creations – two young Derbyshire police detectives, DC Ben Cooper and DS Diane Fry. Black Dog was the named by the London Evening Standard as one of the six best crime novels of the year – the only book on their list written by a British author. In the USA, it won the Barry Award for Best British Crime Novel and was nominated for an Anthony Award for Best First Mystery. The second Cooper & Fry novel, Dancing with the Virgins, was shortlisted for the UK's top crime writing award, the Gold Dagger, and went on to win Stephen a Barry Award for the second year running.
All the books are set in England's beautiful and atmospheric Peak District. At the end of 2006, the Peak District National Park Authority featured locations from the Cooper & Fry series in their new Peak Experience visitors' guides, recognizing the interest in the area inspired by the books.
Stephen left journalism in 2001 to write novels full time. He and his wife Lesley live in a village in rural Nottinghamshire, England (home of Robin Hood and the Pilgrim Fathers). They have three cats.

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Own the snow: Cross-country skiing & snowshoeing events, lessons, rentals and trails
Imagine it: Just you, the trees, and an expanse of snow. Cross-country skiing is a fine winter way to get outside and get one with the white stuff. Many of the XC spots on our roundup also offer rentals, so first-timers can give the sport a try even if they don't already own equipment. Read on
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Historic photos, Rocky Horror and Indoor Insanity: 7 things to do in Maine this weekend
Step back in time this weekend with cool historical photos, get in the spirit of a group showing of 'Rocky Horror' or let loose with an insane 5k. Let us help plan your weekend. Read on
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Polar Dips, New Years hikes & Recycled Shakespeare: 7 things to do in Maine this weekend
A whole new year is starting, and how you spend this weekend could influence the next 12 months of your life. No pressure. Start 2016 with a hike, a plunge or some recycled Shakespeare. Read on
Do This Cheap
Live cheap: Free things to do in Maine this winter
There are plenty of free things to do around here (or things that are so cheap they're nearly free). This list is what we've come up with so far - from wine tastings and poetry readings to cooking demos, arcades and full moon hikes. Read on
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Full Moon Hike, 'Grease' Sing-a-Long & Happy 2-Hour Tour: 8 things to do in Maine this weekend
Hey, it's Christmas. But you probably already knew that. After all that holiday stuff, there's still plenty to do this weekend, like going on a full moon walk or hiking up and skiing down Mt. Abram. Or a 'Grease' sing-a-long or a Steve Wonder tribute night. Amazing! Read on
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Carol Slam, Victorian Christmas & Dinner with Dickens: 9 things to do in Maine this weekend
The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear. And there will be some singing this weekend, with the Carol Slam in Portland and Home for the Holidays variety show in Kittery. There's also Victorian train ride, a one-man "Christmas Carol" and the Magic of Christmas. Read on
Grownups: Color lobsters, boots & buoys with this Maine-themed adult coloring book
"Downeast Daydream: A Maine Coloring Vacation" includes 25 Maine-themed line drawings - from the classic L.L. Bean boot and Munjoy Hill to a pattern of lobsters and buoy mandala. Read on
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Winter (drinking) will be here soon: Ice Bar 2016 tickets on sale (and already selling out)
The folks at Portland Harbor Hotel have announced the 2016 dates for their annual (and popular - Saturday has already sold out!) Ice Bar: Thursday, January 21 to Saturday, January 23. And tickets are already on sale. Read on
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Merry Madness, Fire & Ice & Boat Parade of Lights: 12 things to do in Maine this weekend
This weekend, the shopping gets merry, the boats get decked with lights and one dinner gets deadly. The holiday events continue, but some non-holiday murder-mystery sounds good, too! Read on
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Stunning lights! 23 photos of Gardens Aglow at Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens in Boothbay
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Hard disk Corrupted
Dear all, so sorry for leaving this blog untouched for so long. Just wanted to say that my hdd got corrupted last week. I was so sad...knowing that all my food pics, friends pics, songs, and all my other files will be gone but can't do anything.
Went to Imbi Plaza to fix my hdd *fingers crossing* hoping that they could fix it...but NO! They said some files in my D drive was corrupted. So cannot safe anything from my hdd. The only choice is, to reformat it. Haih...so there goes all my pics and songs and other files.
Luckily Shujin did backup my food pics. It's a lesson to be learn from me...always backup all your things!!! =( I'll need to wait for Shujin to send me food pics before I could start back my blog. Anyway, just wanna write down this incident...so guys remember to backup your files or pics or whatever thing that's important k.
Have a nice day everyone. ;)


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Chaos spreads throughout the streets of Los Angeles in the first trailer for Big Ass Spider, director Mike Mendez's horror-comedy that debuted at the South By Southwest Film Festival last spring. Greg Grunberg stars as an exterminator, who teams up with a Latino security guard (Lombardo Boyar) to take down the biggest spider on record, a 50-foot tall arachnid that leaves massive amounts of destruction in its wake. Co-starring Lin Shaye, Ray Wise, Clare Kramer and genre icon Lloyd Kaufman, Big Ass Spider debuts in theaters and VOD platforms October 18. In addition, you can also take a look at the poster that debuted earlier this year.
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NEW YORK (MarketWatch) -- The dollar turned up and Treasury prices extended losses on Wednesday after the Federal Reserve revised its forecasts to reflect expectations that unemployment will fall further than previously thought. Forecasts for interest-rate hikes were moved sooner, while inflation and growth outlooks were raised. The dollar index DXY, +0.13%, which compares the U.S. unit against a basket of major currencies, turned up to 79.291, from 79.172 before the forecasts were released and 79.256 in late North American trade Tuesday. The euro EURUSD, -0.1354% edged down to $1.3181, from $1.3187. Yields on 10-year notes TMUBMUSD10Y, -2.07%, which move inversely to prices, increased 5 basis points to 2.03%.
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Dear postgraduate students,
Welcome to trimester one! I'm sure that a lot of you are preparing for tutorials, writing a thesis, or working on your research. This column is geared specifically towards you.
I want to let you know that the PGSA has teamed up with Salient to bring tips and advice to postgraduate students. We plan to discuss student experiences, interview students for spotlights, keep you updated on school policy changes, and tell you about events. Our mission is to provide useful information on how to deal with a wide range of postgraduate issues; including research tips, how to deal with supervisors, and how to prepare for life after graduation.
To align with Salient's theme this week, think about the places that you will go. Where do you see yourself after graduation? Do you want to travel? Where do you want to work? Are you exploring new places or are you staying in one place—the office? At times we tend to get tunnel vision and only see what lies right in front of us. As we think about where we are now, think about how it's going to take you to the next place in your life.
As you tackle your many obligations, don't forget that you have a life outside of school! Stressing out and being sleep deprived may hinder your progress. Find time in-between your thesis, tutorials, homework, and exams to take a breather.
I wish you all a great start to this new trimester! Feel free to contact PGSA at firstname.lastname@example.com if you need assistance or if you are interested in contributing to future columns.
Upcoming event: Postgraduate Interactive Forum
March 22, at 4.00pm in SUB217/218
Come to the next Postgraduate Interactive Forum and listen to students discuss their research. We will have several PhD students from the Faculty of Commerce and the Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences discussing their work. Jane Fletcher will also be in attendance to discuss employability and transferable skills. Food will be provided. If you're keen to practice presenting your research and get feedback from fellow students, e-mail firstname.lastname@example.com and be a presenter at the next forum.


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How to Remove MySQL Accounts
You might want to remove an account from a MySQL database. In most cases, having an account that no one uses doesn't have any negative effects. However, if you think an account has been compromised, you might want to remove it for security reasons.
To remove an account, you can use the DROP USER statement (which was added in MySQL 4.1.1), as follows:
DROP USER accountname@hostname, accountname@hostname, ...
You must use an account that has DELETE privileges on the mysql database to execute the DROP USER statement.
The behavior of DROP USER has changed through MySQL versions. As of MySQL 5.0.2, it removes the account and all records related to the account, including records that give the account privileges on specific databases or tables. However, in versions before MySQL 5.0.2, DROP USER drops only accounts that have no privileges.
Therefore, in older versions, you must remove all the privileges from an account, including database or table privileges, before you can drop that account.


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Hawaii Vow Renewal
Celebrate your Kauai or Oahu Vow Renewal in Hawaii with a magical and Sacred Ceremony on the beach.
Kauai Beach and Oahu Beach Vow Renewal
A Vow renewal is something that is not necessary, that is, it is not for any legal purpose, but this can make such a ceremony much more meaningful. You are having a vow renewal to say to one another: "We are in love and we celebrate this joy together after many trials and wonderful moments, it is the love and wonder that has prevailed!"
175 Copyright-free photos given to you at your ceremony!
We are famous for our Creative Romantic Photography! What also sets us apart? Couples do NOT have to come back to our office after their wedding to order additional photos. Sweet Hawaii Wedding gives all copyright Free photos immediately! Believe it or not, up-selling is standard practice for many wedding companies that appear to have good prices. With Sweet Hawaii your precious wedding pictures are not held for ransom but are given to you in their entirety immediately after your ceremony and photo session.
Now for the romance. Imagine having your intimate Oahu or Kauai wedding with just the two of you, or with close friends and family, on a secluded Hawaiian beach far removed from the normal stress and worries of the world. As you say "I do" at your Oahu beach wedding or your Kauai wedding on the beach you feel the sweet sensation of your toes upon the soft white sands, wet your feet in the crystal clear warm waters and enjoy the fragrance of exotic flowers within the island's topical breeze.
Our Affordable Kauai & Oahu Beach Weddings Are Pure Heaven And Include ALL Of These Extras ! Plus You May Add Items Ala-Cart If The Item You Wish Is Not Listed Here !
Imagine re-affirming your love and commitment with a Hawaiian vow renewal ceremony on a beautiful tropical beach in Honolulu, Waikiki or Kauai…
A vow renewal ceremony is a wonderful way for you to further deepen your commitment and create a magical memory of everlasting love.
Vow Renewal Ceremonies
A renewal of vows in Hawaii is romance at its best! Your intimate ceremony reaffirms the delight you still find in one another's company and is an affirmation of the presence of everlasting love within your life. If you are celebrating only one year together or as many as fifty, your celebration brings enchantment into your life. Together you are creating memories and moments full of romance and ever-deepening love. We at Sweet Hawaii Wedding encourage you to CELEBRATE life in every moment and bring forth memories that are rich in feelings of endearment and joy! We believe the only thing in life that is truly real is LOVE and we believe in celebrating love whenever we have a chance. We are honored to be a part of your vow renewal celebration and our promise to you is to create a vow renewal ceremony that is Sweet and full of LOVE!
Please see our Sweetheart basic package for an idea of the value packed package we offer you. You can also add ala cart items to this package to make it the perfect ceremony for you!
You may also see our Sacred Hawaii Packages or Chapel Package for added amenities. Please take an enjoyable stroll through our website and see the wonders of design and magic that Sweet Hawaii Wedding offers you for your vow renewal in Hawaii.
Choice of your favorite Oahu Beach from the list of our locations.
Beach Permit service provided for you.
Coordination meeting on phone or in person before your wedding day.
Licensed Hawaiian Style Minister or Celebrant.
Ukulele player sings two songs for processional and recessional.
Conch shell blowing to announce your wedding ceremony.
Hawaiian Style or Traditional Vows.
Hawaiian Blessing of Rings with Turtle vessel with sand to hold rings during blessing.
Hawaiian Lei ceremony For Bride and Groom with Two fresh Orchid Leis.
Hawaiian Lei ceremony For Bride and Groom with Two fresh Orchid Leis.
Orchid leis with Ohana (family) Ceremony for children of the Bride and Groom.
Professional Photographer for (ONE FULL HOUR).
175 Copyright Free Professional Photos. (Your entire photo shoot is uploaded via WE-TRANSFER and you are sent an email on the evening of your wedding so you have total access to all of your photos. The entire photo session is copyright free. This means you do not need to purchase photos from us in the future as with many wedding companies.)
Traditional Hawaiian shell Wedding Leis (These sacred leis are to keep with you as a lifetime memento of your Hawaiian Wedding).
Hawaiian Prayer Chant and Blessing of marriage.
Sparkling Beverage for Toasting and Hawaiian Champagne Vessel.
Crystal Flutes for Toasting.
Display Table.
Three lovely long stem orchids for table decoration or (Can also be used as a Simple Bouquet).
Elegant Hand-calligraphy Hawaiian Certificate of Marriage signed by the Officiate (Suitable for framing).
Personalized Copy of Vows (Printed on elegant Parchment Paper).
Assistance with ideas for your reception.
You May Add Items Ala-Carte If the item you wish is not listed here.
Any of our Hawaii Wedding Packages can be used for your Oahu vow renewal or your Kauai vow renewal ceremony.
We have a large range of Hawaii Wedding Locations as well as Kauai Wedding Locations. To help create your vow renewal on Kauai or your vow renewal on Oahu we have treasures of joyous amenities such as:
hair and make-up
chapel built especially for you
flower pathways
peace signs, hearts and circles made from flowers
tiki torches with a variety of tropical flowers decorating your sacred space
ceremony bouquets
hula dancers
fire dancers
you name it we have it!!
For a few ideas to spark your imagination, see our Hawaii Wedding Amenities for extras for you to choose from. We encourage you to browse through our website enjoying your dreams of everlasting love!!!
Oahu or Kauai Vow renewals can range from a simple affair to having a full floral arch (Chapel in the Sand). Couples that married in a hurry for various reasons, often have a more elaborate celebration for their vow renewal several years later when they are more financially established or have more time to devote to the planning.
A vow renewal in Hawaii often is the wedding that could not be afforded at the time of marriage. You let us know your heartfelt wishes and we take care to make these wishes a reality for you.
Choosing Your Vow Renewal Words
We can assist with choosing vow renewal words, or you can choose your own. The ceremony lasts aprox. 20 minutes with a mediation taking you all the way back to when you first met and pledged your love to one another. There are many Hawaii elements of spirituality that are woven into your Hawaiian vow renewal. Below is a tiny sample taste of the vow renewal we offer.
on your wedding day, you did not know where
life would take you. You promised to love,
honor and cherish one another through
all things. Life has surely brought
you both occasional challenges and wonderful
blessings. Therefore, you have fulfilled your
promise and the many faces of God all are smiling!
So, as you come here today to reaffirm your
wedding vows and as you reflect back over your
time as husband and wife, do you now reaffirm
the vows you took on your wedding day?
If so, repeat after me.
ordained by the creator from the beginning of time.
Destiny brought us together, love kept us together.
You are the universe's gift to me, my priceless
treasure, my blessing for life. May the Great Spirit
bless us as we renew our pledge of love
to one another, eternal."


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Choose one of our Africa Holidays and from the minute you step off the plane, your holiday will be one of the most exciting experiences of your life.
Not only does Africa offer everything you need from a holiday including beautiful, white, sandy beaches and rugged coastlines but it also uncovers a whole new world of nature and wildlife. The thrill of being on an African safari is an unforgettable experience as you encounter the Big Five - lions, elephants, leopard, rhino and buffalo - up close and personal.
Discover stunning destinations, perfect for your holiday, such as the iconic Cape Town, South Africa, watched over by the majestic Table Mountain, wild Zanzibar, as you explore the African plains on your personal game drive or relax on the secluded, white beaches dotted throughout this giant continent.


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Embracing Followership: How to Thrive in a Leader-Centric Culture
As the subtitle suggests, clearly we live in a time and a culture that prizes leadership. We go to leadership conferences, we tell our kids that "we are raising leaders", we read biographies of great leaders in all realms of life and history. We consume the latest and greatest books on leadership models and practices to come out of the world of business and psychology. Indeed, my search on Amazon for "leadership" yielded 192,406 books on the topic, while my search for "followership" produced a comparatively minuscule 407 results.
However, as Embracing Followership demonstrates, while we are not always in a position of leadership, we are almost always in some sense in a position of followership. Even CEOs of Fortune 500 companies have to give an account and 'follow' the demands and expectations of the shareholders and boards (I'm guessing everyone reading this review finds themselves further down the leadership totem pole than a Fortune 500 CEO).
For the sake of our personal lives, our companies, our churches, our organizations, our cities, our nation, and our world, we need more and more people (a vast majority in fact) who are not only willing to embrace their role as followers, but to thrive in their role. This book helps lay down the tracks for each of us to understand and thrive as followers – since we are all followers on some level.
The book is divided into six parts. In these parts, author Allen Hamlin Jr. addresses topics such as the misconceptions, challenges, and opportunities of followership, as well as the relational dynamic between followers, leaders, and other followers.
As I read the book I felt that Allen was trying to give a comprehensive overview of what it means to be a follower. He covers a lot of ground in the book and draws upon the work of many other authors (however few there may be) who have written on followership. As such, I feel like this book will serve anyone well who wants a good foundation for thinking, acting, and thriving as a good follower. In the future I hope that there will be more niche books and articles about followership in specific areas of life, such as there are in regards to books on leadership.
Check out the author's book website and blog here: https://embracingfollowership.com
Embracing Followership: How to Thrive in a Leader-Centric Culture


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Ty Dolla $ign "Free TC" Album Giveaway
Blasé, blasé, blasé, blasé! The time has finally come for Taylor Gang's own Ty Dolla $ign to release his highly anticipated debut LP, Free TC. The album, a tribute to Big TC, Ty's currently incarcerated brother, finds the R&B/Hip-Hop star painting his own picture of life in Los Angeles, a theme that has recently been touched upon by his peers YG and Kendrick Lamar, both of whom appear on the project.
Free TC allows Ty Dolla $ign to shine like never before. Ty, who is usually seen providing hooks for just about any current name in Hip-Hop music, proves that he truly has no comfort zone, delivering everything from club bangers, R&B ballads, and even a couple of acoustic jams. The LP features a star-studded lineup of Kanye West, Diddy, R. Kelly, Future and countless others. Despite these big names alongside him, Dolla $ign still manages to flourish, often even outshining his A-list peers!
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In what passes for a mausoleum here, the body of Saddam Hussein lies in the middle of a marble octagon, under a giant twinkling chandelier and purple, orange and blue blinking lights. His grave is covered with Iraqi flags, candies thrown by children and bundles of plastic flowers.
It has been four years since the former Iraqi leader was executed, and over that period it has been rare to see any more than a trickle of Iraqis show up to pay tribute in the village where he was born, just outside Tikrit.
But over the past few months, the crowds have begun to grow.
On some recent weekends, more than 100 people at a time have crowded the mausoleum, somehow compelled to travel to the shrine of the man who once terrorized large parts of the country's population. Some visitors say they are acting out of nostalgia, not just for a safer Iraq but for a more stable Middle East, like the one that predated the upheaval of the current Arab Spring.
"He was the lion of the Middle East; he was stronger than all of the other Arab leaders. Look at them, they are falling now like flies," said Abu Hanza al-Khazraji, a Shiite who this week spent a morning driving to Hussein's grave with a carload of elders from the village of Dujail.
"Maybe the only one like him was [Libyan leader Moammar] Gaddafi, and now Americans are targeting him," said the man's brother, Abu Ali al-Khazraji.
In what was once a community center, the visitors shuffle past dozens of photos of Hussein, many of him posing with rifles or side by side with his sons, who were killed by U.S. strikes and whose bodies are buried nearby.
Accurate counts of visitors are not kept. More than 1,100 people have signed a guest book in the past five weeks. But during an afternoon this week, only about 1 in 20 visitors signed the book. Instead, most went straight to Hussein's grave or read from a poem dedicated to "the courageous hero, the martyr.''
"Even when you are in the grave you frighten,'' reads the poem, inscribed on a wall above the grave. "They killed you and revived in our conscious your memory."
Most visitors said they recalled days under Hussein when their children could go to school without fear of improvised explosives on roadways and when the electricity stayed on far longer than it does these days.
"Everything was better," one Sunni said.
"He was a dictator, but he was one dictator; now we have many," said another.
The spectacle is clearly the kind of thing the U.S. government sought to avoid when it chose to bury Osama bin Laden at sea, rather than in a grave that might attract the faithful.
Joost Hiltermann, who has studied the Iraq conflict for the International Crisis Group, said the increase in visitors to Hussein's grave represents only a swath of Iraq's population.
"There are many Shias and Kurds who say, 'The dictator is gone and we live more freely now.' But Iraq is still an unhappy place," Hiltermann said. "A significant part of the population is nostalgic for strong leadership, unhappy about the endemic instability, and fears growing influence by Iran and senses that Iraq as a regional power is weakened."
The carload of Shiites from Dujail had driven to Tikrit from a village where Hussein ordered the massacre of 148 of the Khazrajis' fellow Shiites after an assassination attempt in 1982. It was for those killings that Hussein was tried and executed in 2006, before his more well-known atrocities, such as deploying chemical weapons against Kurds, were taken up by Iraqi courts.
Nevertheless, Abu Hanza al-Khazraji, one of the group from Dujail, left no doubt that what he mourned was the loss of a strong Iraqi leader.
"Our nation is gone," Khazraji said. "He represented Iraq, and when we lost him, we lost our pride. We were once a proud people."
Special correspondents Aziz Alwan and Asaad Majeed contributed to this report.


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The Mark Manson List
from Mark Manson, author of The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Book Recommendations
War and Peace
by Leo Tolstoy
I realize I probably sound like an overachieving high school kid trying to impress his teacher by listing this here, but this really is my favorite book. Set in 19th century Russia during the Napoleonic invasions, the book follows a few prominent families and has no less than thirty main characters, from Russian peasants and young single maidens, to gallant soldiers, landowning lords and even Napoleon himself. One of those rare books that attempts to capture the breadth of all human experience ... and then somehow actually succeeds. When I read this I have trouble believing it actually came from a human brain.
Between the World and Me
by Ta-Nehisi Coates
I'm your typical highly educated, progressive white dude. I've lived my life resisting racism both within myself and in the society around me. I thought racism was a fairly straightforward issue, and I had more or less figured it out at an early age. Yet this book changed me. It changed how I saw race and how I saw America and how I saw myself. Beautifully written. Painfully vulnerable (the book doubles as an open letter to Coates's son), while remaining philosophically sound and intellectually invigorating. Every American should read this.
Tiny Beautiful Things
by Cheryl Strayed
As someone who writes life advice for a living, this is the only book I've read that made me jealous that I didn't write it. In a genre that's riddled with cliches, cheesy punchlines, and fake optimism, Cheryl Strayed addresses people in their darkest hours simply by sharing some of the darkest of her own. Her advice is real and gritty and painful and raw. And that's why it's powerful and works. She doesn't try to be people's savior. Rather, she shows up as what they really need: an honest friend.
This is Water
by David Foster Wallace
Technically a speech, I included this because despite being a huge David Foster Wallace fan and having read all of his work, I think this is the simplest and most profound distillation of a lot of his ideas. Originally written as a commencement speech at Kenyon College, Wallace delivers what is perhaps the deepest and most profound life advice I've ever come across in a mere few thousand words.
by Yuval Noah Harari
Imagine if an alien observed the human race for 100,000 years and then went home and wrote a book about them. That book would be Sapiens. Written from a bird's eye view so high you need a space shuttle to get there, Harari manages to dodge our human penchant for sentimentality and self-serving bias to write an incredibly frank and honest description of humans strictly in terms of our behavior. His commentaries on everything from money to religion to government always hit you with some unexpected insight, and in the process, probably make you a better Sapien.Buy Book
About Mark Manson
Mark Manson is a star blogger with more than two million readers. He lives in New York City.
Latest book from this author
The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
by Mark Manson
In this generation-defining self-help guide, a superstar blogger cuts through the crap to show us how to stop trying to be "positive" all the time so that we can truly become better, happier people.Buy Book


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The one-day celebration of creativity and innovation in design, scheduled to be held at Grand Hyatt Seoul, will invite 11 creative minds across diverse fields of design from architecture, art, and branding to 3-D printing, who will speak at seven lectures and discussions with design aficionados in Korea and at a networking dinner event with a selected audience in the evening.
The fifth edition of the annual forum will explore synergies that design creates through collaborations with different industries under the theme of "Design Platform Creates Value Through Integration." Since its inaugural forum in 2011, Herald Design Forum has explored the role of design in today's world under the slogan of "Design Changes the World" and its impact on various aspects of life.
|Randi Zuckerberg (Herald Design Forum)
The forum will kick off with talks by Randi Zuckerberg, founder of Zuckerberg Media and former marketing director at Facebook. She will share her marketing strategies that place products or systems in an optimal context to effectively deliver their value to consumers under the topic of "Design Creates Value, Marketing Draws Insight."
The 50-minute talk will be followed by a session that will be conducted by two speakers -- Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban and young entrepreneur Kim Ju-yoon, CEO of Dot, a Seoul-based smartwatch maker for the blind, under the theme of "Design, A Channel of Sharing Value."
|Marti Guixe (Herald Design Forum)
The third session will feature Spanish food and product designer Marti Guixe -- known for his unique approach to food design and his collaborations with diverse brands like Alessi, Chupa Chups, Camper and Vitra. Guixe will talk about his design philosophy that regards design as more of a platform for questioning, visualizing and influencing contemporary human behavior under the theme "Adding a Touch of Imagination to the Object."
In the afternoon sessions, designers behind some of the latest design innovations will talk about thoughts and strategies behind their work.
|Arik Levy (Herald Design Forum)
The fourth session will have British designer Tom Dixon, creative director of his eponymous brand, and artist and industrial designer Arik Levy, talk about collaborations and synergies made between art and commercial design and their unique approaches to combine the two fields under the theme "Design, Touchpoint of the Creative and the Commercial."
The fifth session will shed light on a broader role of design -- branding. Managing director of Total Identity Bob van der Lee and Hong Kong-based industrial designer Tommy Li will talk about their comprehensive approach to designing a brand's identity.
The forum will also have a talk by Janne Kyttanen, a pioneer in 3-D printing, for the sixth session. Kyttanen will share his experience of making innovations through the unique mix of the cutting-edge 3-D printing technology and conventional fields of design such as fashion and furniture.
The last session will be dedicated to two masters of art and computer graphics design -- cofounder of Pixar Alvy Ray Smith and Korean artist Lee Lee-nam, who both brought forth innovations through mixing art and technology.
Herald Design Forum will hold a networking dinner for speakers and a selected audience as a finale of the fifth forum. Participants, who registered prior to the forum, will have a chance to build their network with leading designers and share their inspiration and ideas in design.
The forum is organized by Herald Corp., publisher of The Korea Herald and sponsored by the Korea Institute of Design Promotion and Seoul Design Foundation.
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Will Sotomayor Limit Obama's Next Court Pick?
Throughout the weeks leading up to the confirmation hearings of Judge Sonia Sotomayor, one often heard that President Obama was thinking in threes. He wasn't just seating this one Supreme Court nominee—he was teeing up the next two for more controversial hearings down the road. If that was the case, one has to wonder whether the Sotomayor hearings made it easier for Obama to select a more liberal candidate should John Paul Stevens or Ruth Bader Ginsburg retire in the next few years.
Conservative groups are crowing that by staging what was, in effect, a three-day infomercial for judges as mechanical umpires who simply "apply the law" by "calling balls and strikes," Sotomayor has proved conclusively that it's John Roberts's world now—we all just rent space there. When she expressly disavowed President Obama's view that "empathy" is the most important quality a judge brings to the bench, Judge Sotomayor made it clear that—at least for the foreseeable future—we won't be hearing about empathy, real-life experiences, or noble champions of the downtrodden in connection with future nominations. (Story continued below...)
We probably won't hear much about evolving standards of decency or living constitutions either; Sotomayor's Constitution evidently looks a lot like Antonin Scalia's, old and "immutable." Some liberals were horrified.
What does that mean in terms of Obama's next pick or picks? Manuel Miranda, chairman of the Third Branch Conference, a conservative judicial advocacy group, told The New York Times that the goalposts have now shifted significantly: because the nominee portrayed "herself as someone who is bound by the rules that conservatives have been articulating for so many years," if Obama's next judicial picks hold even slightly less mainstream views, Republicans "now can say, 'You don't meet the Sotomayor test.' "
That would certainly weed out a good many names from the Obama shortlists circulated in the weeks after David Souter's retirement. Potential nominees like Kathleen Sullivan, Harold Koh, and even Cass Sunstein may not be able to meet this new Sotomayor standard. Indeed, anyone who has ever advocated a judicial strike zone any larger than the size of a walnut now looks to be shockingly controversial.
What saved Sotomayor from an even more contentious hearing was her nearly unblemished 17-year judicial record. By the end of the fourth day, it was clear not even her critics could find fault there. But that sets an almost impossible standard for Obama's next justice, who will need to have the near-magical combination of hundreds of narrowly decided cases, yet no controversial rulings on guns, abortion, the death penalty, or executive power. That means we may also need to bench some of Obama's other reported Supreme Court favorites, including people like Homeland Security chief Janet Napolitano, Michigan Gov. Jennifer Gran-holm, and Massachusetts Gov. Deval Patrick—none of whom have decades of mainstream judicial opinions to counter the accusation that they are too "agenda-driven" or "political." If a single line from a 2001 speech can nearly overmatch 17 years of temperate judicial experience, how is a future Justice Granholm going to moderate the 29 speeches she gives every day?
Democrats are quick to say none of this really matters. After all, Obama is a popular president, with 60 votes in the Senate, and perhaps by the time the next seat opens up on the high court, he will have slain the dragons of health and energy reform, as well as other problems that may have disinclined him from a big fight over the judiciary. Maybe he'll be willing to expend the political capital to seat a liberal Justice Scalia—someone who will use the confirmation process to lay out the case for judges with working hearts as well as sharp minds. Maybe. But then Obama may never be more popular than he was when he tapped Sotomayor. He had the votes to seat another William Brennan but opted not to. A recent Rasmussen poll showed 83 percent of those surveyed insist that the legal system "should apply the law equally to all Americans rather than using the law to help those who have less power and influence." America likes John Roberts's vision of the law, it seems, even when it doesn't like his legal outcomes. That's why Sotomayor was such a brilliant choice.
Whether the colliding poll numbers amount to a massive failure of liberal constitutional thinking, or just of liberal constitutional salesmanship, remains to be seen. The president, the Senate, and the American public have spoken, and they are surprisingly consistent in the judicial fantasy: we want a robot umpire with a heart of gold. Now how hard can it be to find two more of those?


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Running Time: 101 mins. approx.
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Ku Feng
Tetsuro Tamba
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Wong Kwong Yue
Chan Feng Chen
Chan Wai Man
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Lee Hang
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Tin Ching
Bruce Tong
Tung Lam
Woo Wai
Wu Chih Ching
Yau Ming
Yeung Chak Lam
Yue Fung
Zhang Yang
Zhu Mu
Directed by:
Chang Cheh
Wu Ma
This is the long-awaited sequel to the martial arts blockbuster 'Water Margin', which was released in America on video as 'Seven Blows Of The Dragon'. So now, finally, its many international fans can see this action-packed follow-up, based on one of China's most enduring 14th Century novels. Also known as 'Seven Soldiers Of Kung Fu' and '108 Heroes', it is truly an epic by any name, featuring a cast of perennial kung fu favorites, and no less than four action choreographers!
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The total market is expected to generate revenue of $10.09 billion by 2020 growing at an estimated CAGR of 41.01% from 2012-2020
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Job loss & a dramatic fall in revenue: note ban and India's new nightmare economy
Job loss and a fall in the revenue is a nightmare that should have been foreseen by Prime Minister Narendra Modi's government when it implemented demonetisation in November.
This nightmare is now a reality in India, according to a study by All India Manufacturers' Organisation (AIMO), one of the largest organisations in its field.
Here is a snapshot of their latest study, as reported in the media:
- Projected drop in employment by March 2017 across micro and small-scale industries.
- In the first month of demonetisation, there was a 35% job loss in these industries.
Also read -Demonetisation may slow down economy: President Pranab Mukherjee
Drop in revenue projected in the study by AIMO by March 2017.
In the first month, there was a drop of 50% in revenue in these sectors.
Some factors which contributed to the fall in revenue and job losses are: zero cash flow, low cash withdrawals, limited fundraising options, uncertainty of Goods and Services Tax, loss of man/labour days and an unstable real estate sector.
Number of members belonging to micro, small, medium and large scale manufacturing and exporting units who represent AIMO.
AIMO also includes 13,000 direct members apart from the 3 lakh indirect members in India. They represent about 3,000 industry and associations in Maharashtra and 1,200 in Tamil Nadu.
Three studies have been conducted by the AIMO since demonetisation began on 8 November to study its impact. A fourth study has already been commissioned.
All the studies are conducted by an expert committee, which includes industrialists, SMEs, chartered accountants and lawyers.
The findings of the previous three studies were sent to the union commerce and finance ministry. "Unfortunately, there was no response of acknowledgement or reply from these ministries," KE Raghunathan, national president, AIMO, told the media.
Share of job loss in the manufacturing sector in the first month of the note ban. It is also the sector with the least impact on jobs.
The highest job loss (of about 35%) is reported in the infrastructure projects, especially road constructions. This will increase to 40% by March 2017.
Infrastructure is followed by foreign companies who are into the export market, with a job loss of 30%. But job loss will increase the most in this sector, to about 35-45%, by March 2017.
More in Catch - Black cash is just 1% of black economy: Arun Kumar on 50 days of note ban
Cashing in on cashless payments: 271% jump in e-wallet transactions since note ban


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About: Fifty (years of) Stories
Anyone can submit a story, personal history, or memory.50 Stories is a program of collecting, recording and sharing stories and memories of fifty years of philanthropy and connection with The University of Queensland (UQ). Celebrating our first fifty years, alumni, current students, and members of the wider community are invited to use this website to share their memories and stories about personal connections with the University.
An Australian first, Alumni Friends of The University of Queensland Inc. was founded in 1967. The volunteer-run Association connects alumni, students, and members of the community in supporting the educators, researchers and students of The University of Queensland. Celebrating our first fifty years is a great opportunity for alumni, current students, and members of the wider community to share, and enjoy, memories of their connection with—and attachment to—the University.
Alumni Friends of UQ
invite you to share your story here
Story length
500-1000 words (plus a photograph to illustrate)
Memoir, personal essay, short story, creative non-fiction
Anyone can submit a Story
Not just members of UQ's Alumni Friends
Some Recent Stories
Enjoy the Journey—It Takes You Where You Least Expect
When I walk to my classes at The University of Queensland (UQ), I can't help but touch the rough texture and marvel at the beautiful pinks, lavenders and creams of the Helidon sandstone. It propels me back in time to when I was a child, obsessed with volcanoes and rocks—thanks to Leonard Nimoy, who starred[…]
It Was a Very Stimulating Period
I started as an Arts/Law student and still had another two years to go, when I found myself in a Land Law lecture reading The Catcher in the Rye by J. D. Salinger, failing to take any law notes. A few days later I went to see the Professor and said, "I've decided not to[…]
University of Queensland and the National Service Vocational Training Scheme
In November 1964, the Menzies Federal Government enacted legislation to compel all Australian 20-year-old males, born 1945, the Baby Boomers, to register for National Service for two years duration. This scheme operated until 1972, and for some of those called up, the University of Queensland provided a year of transition back into 'civvy' life, thanks[…]
A Second-year's Guide to Getting Lost on Campus
With a campus as large at UQ St Lucia's, it's hardly a surprise when people get lost or can't find a building. But as a student, by the time you've survived a full first year, you're confident you've gotten pretty good at navigating the uni. But as always, you can rely on UQ to prove[…]
Something Old and New
Image: UQ Market Day by Rachael Higgins Enticed by the promise of Orientation Week freebies and activities, University of Queensland Market Day became a family affair. Never mind that my brothers and sister-in-law are all students at the Queensland University of Technology, with their own O-Week activities to attend. The reputation of UQ O-Week Market[…]
Graduation Ceremonies: A Former Dean Remembers
For me the best part of being a Dean was dealing with individual students and their problems. It was not always easy. One student, a clergyman, whom I had refused to grant a special examination, told me I was crucifying him, which I thought was rather big-noting himself. Another, after graduating, developed pangs of conscience[…]
UQ, my saviour !
My mind had been ticking… beeping like a time bomb, and then it exploded, giving me a panic attack and I collapsed with a nervous breakdown. This was after a traumatic incident at my workplace, where I was being constantly bullied by a colleague, who happened to be my manager's best friend. She loved to[…]
Surviving Campus Life
The bus departs and I watch it go. For a second I can feel myself longing to leave with it. But it's gone and I'm here. I have to do this. The sun is out in full force, spring is giving way to inevitable summer. I wish it was raining, I would be safe if[…]
Putting one damn foot in front of the other
I walk across the Eleanor Schonell Bridge. I'll take the same route back across going home. Heading into Uni, there is a beautiful view of the river from the bridge. It's about 4pm. I usually cross at this time most days. At this time of day, the sun is just beginning to descend and the[…]
MySELF-ish Story
One day in June 2015, Dr Katie asked me, "So how do you feel?" "I feel like I am in the darkroom where I could see neither a door nor a window. And I am double-blinded by a mask over my eyes. I am in total and complete darkness. All I can do is walk[…]


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Monday, October 22, 2012
The last time I wrote about Lance Armstrong, I was in essence responding to a friend who was a fan, who believed Armstrong was being persecuted. Now, on the one hand, having seen the USADA report, there seems no room for doubt that Armstrong was essentially the ringleader in a continual conspiracy by his team to get away with using banned performance enhancing drugs and autologous blood transfusions. There also can be no doubt that he has been a habitual, remorseless liar throughout his career.
Could there be an "on the other hand"? Well, yes, sorta kinda. The fact is it's a more than fair bet that every elite cyclist in that era broke the rules, or at least the majority of them. The TdF will be very reluctant, I expect, to declare the second place finishers in Armstrong's races the victors. Note that baseball, faced with a similar situation, has not invalidated any records or games from its own era of pervasive PED use. That was just the reality at the time, and it cannot be undone.
That said, every elite athlete's extreme capabilities depend on all sorts of scientifically tested artificial interventions, from diet and training routines finely tuned by biological measurements, to surgery, high altitude training, computer enhanced rehearsal techniques, you name it. The authorities don't necessarily get around to banning some substances until after they've been in use for a while -- the rules can change. So the question is, why exactly are some methods of enhancing performance allowed, while others are banned?
Some people argue that performance enhancing drugs can be harmful to health over the long term, so we don't want to encourage young people to use them. Maybe so, although the evidence in the case of some methods is weak. It is true, for example, that excessive use of EPO over the long term is harmful to cancer or dialysis patients -- you want the right amount of red blood cells, not too many. However, there is no evidence I'm aware of that episodic use by fit young people is dangerous. I haven't heard of cyclists having strokes or heart attacks.
And the fact is, while it's good to exercise and be physically fit, the extreme training routines and competition of elite athletes are actually detrimental in the long term. When they get older, athletes develop osteoarthritis at a very high rate, and of course they may have sequelae of concussions or other injuries, depending on the sport. American football is just starting to make some efforts to reduce this toll but it cannot be eliminated. Heck, we even allow boxing and mixed martial arts -- just participating in those sports is far more dangerous than using steroids or EPO.
So there is something arbitrary about this. Many people have proposed relaxing the rules for professional athletes, perhaps banning only those methods that have good evidence for long-term harm. I'm not taking a strong position here, but the fact is, athletes take physical risks and make physical sacrifices knowingly, all the time. It's in the nature of being an elite athlete. In fact, that's part of what thrills us about them. We know they are courting danger and paying a price.
Yes, the rules are the rules and Armstrong broke them. But as long as the rewards for championships are so great, people will keep looking for a way.
Update: A commenter points out that apparently, there were indeed some deaths of cyclists linked with EPO use back in the 90s. So I erred about that. Apparently the reason it stopped is that they did start monitoring hematocrit levels (i.e. the red blood cell count). So if EPO use were to be allowed, that would certainly have to be strictly enforced.
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- robin andrea said...
Makes me wonder how athletes performed before all the performance enhancing drugs. Maybe there should be two leagues, athletes who don't do drugs and those who do. I expect the elite to do all they can to strengthen their bodies for their arduous sports, but I'm not sure it's fair for non-drug users to compete with drug users. I don't know why, but I think it matters. OTOH, if everyone is doing drugs, then it's time to declare it so, and then get on with it.
Many cyclists died of EPO use in the 90's until the rules changed and people with a hematocrit over 50% were forbidden from racing for 15 days. This was before they developed an EPO test. There were exceptions for those who could show they had naturally higher levels.
It looks like they will strip Armstrong of the wins and but not award the win to the 2nd place. There will be no official winner.
- Cervantes said...
Right you are anonymous, here's a bit of info about this. I was not aware of it.
- roger said...
winning trumps honor and principles. in sports as in politics.
If you really look into this, the idea of a drug and drug free leagues is a really bad idea.
There was no level playing field (access to drugs and doctors was not uniform and the response to drugs vary wildly). Lance paid the Ferrari not to work with other cyclists. He also destroyed the career of many who went against him as well as those who refused to dope.
You don't want a sport where willingness to take risks to ones health and to getting caught define who wins.
The damage done to people's careers and lives is huge. Read the USADA report and the many interviews with the riders who were pressured to dope. There are lots of links and articles at velonews.com for starters (there have been multiple articles each day, or just do a search).
Most of the main stream sports writers have opinion pieces where it is clear they have no idea what they are talking about.
--Same anon as above
- Cervantes said...
Well as I said, or at least meant to suggest, it would be very hard to argue against banning training interventions that pose a high risk of serious harm. My point is that where you draw the line between acceptable and unacceptable methods gets difficult after that.
Yes it is difficult, but the line needs to be drawn somewhere.
The WADA and various sports governing bodies define what is legal and what is not. They have a big rule book and long list of banned substances.
It is often a very messy processes, but it doesn't mean we should try to do it right.
7 cyclist mysteriously dead in 1990....
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But Armstrong's ex-teammate Tyler Hamilton has argued quite convincingly that different bodies cope differently with the drugs, and the wealthier an athlete, the more likely he is to get optimal treatment. Armstrong, according to the USADA report on cycling, paid more than $1 million to Michele Ferrari, the Italian doctor who oversaw his training, during their working relationship.
That kind of cash will buy not only premium performance, but probably better precautions. Poorer people trying to get ahead in a sport won't have that luxury.
The dilettante "Just Say Yes to Doping" crowd always seems to forget that health care is not distributed equitably. I once participated in a televised panel discussion with young athletes in the audience, posing questions. A slight football player from one of the most disadvantaged high schools in San Francisco implored the adults to remember athletes like him and protect his right to compete clean.
That kid knew what he was facing. If he took steroids or growth hormone and they hurt him, no one would help, or care, or even notice.
As Bonds awaited trial on perjury and obstruction charges, cyclist Tammy Thomas was convicted of similar offenses. Nobody paid attention. She was never a superstar. She had tested positive twice and been banned for life from cycling.


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Dermot Groome
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Harvey A. Feldman Distinguished Faculty Scholar
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Phone: 717-241-3512
J.D., Boston College Law School
B.A., Queen's College, City University of New York
Groome on Teaching
I have spent most of my legal career as a prosecutor, investigating and prosecuting domestic and international crimes. I am passionate about justice and helping the most vulnerable obtain it. No matter what course I teach, I try to imbue my students with that passion. I teach each of my courses (criminal law, international criminal law, human rights and advocacy) with an appreciation of the important role each area of law plays in ensuring justice for the victims of crimes and human rights abuses.
I also believe that good legal education is a transformative process. When students finish their education they should not simply be more knowledgeable but should be intrinsically different people. They should be people with integrity, good judgment, they should be responsible and committed to the public service aspects of the legal profession. I endeavour to impart this to students in everything I teach.
Groome on Scholarship
My research and writing is very much informed by my work as an international criminal prosecutor. I try to write with an authentic voice that strikes a balance between theory and praxis. I am interested in exploring recent developments in international criminal law and discovering new ways and contexts to apply criminal law's principle of accountability.
Over the last few years I have done significant research into the "right to truth," an emerging human right with both individual and collective dimensions. I consider it to be one of the most important developments in the law of human rights. I enjoy the intellectual and conceptual challenges of working with a right whose precise definition and application is still evolving.
Groome on Service
The rule of law is an important concept in our modern world. Nearly every aspect of our lives, every relationship we have with another person or entity is affected by a complex system of laws. We, as attorneys, have an important obligation to help ensure that the laws that impact the lives of people are just, fair, and effective. I am part of several initiatives related to my particular fields of expertise. I also provide advice to both states and non-governmental organizations on matters related to international law and human rights. I am currently a member of an expert group advising State Parties to the International Criminal Court on how to make the court more effective.
I also believe that we, as lawyers, have an obligation to assist those without a voice in securing justice. To this end, I also advise the families of victims who believe that they have been denied justice by the criminal justice system.
Groome on Community
I really enjoy working with young lawyers. I consider the opportunity to shape future attorneys to be one of the most important and fulfilling aspects of my work. I enjoy hearing what attracts aspiring lawyers to the profession and what they hope to achieve during their careers. I consider it an honor to be able to play some part in the development of young lawyers and advocates.
Groome's Publications
"Expert Initiative on Promoting Effectiveness at the International Criminal Court"
Groome, D. (2014) Evidences in Cases of Mass Criminality. Featured in: I. Bantekas & E. Mylonaki (Eds.), Criminological Approaches to International Criminal Law (pp. 117-158). Cambridge, UK: Cambridge University Press.
Handbook of Human Rights Investigation, 1st ed., Human Rights Press, 2001; 2nd ed. Humanitarian Law Centre (in conjunction with OSCE)
Groome in the Media
Professor Dermot Groome announces Handbook of Human Rights Investigation to be translated into Arabic
Professor Dermot Groome attends International Criminal Court (ICC) Retreat in Glion, Switzerland
Penn State's Dickinson Law welcomes two world-class lawyers to faculty
Professor Groome continues prosecution of genocide trial of Mladic at the ICTY
Professor Dermott Groome gives opening statement in Ratko Mladic genocide trial
DNA evidence presented at Mladic genocide trial
ICTY Appeals Chamber upholds Lukic verdicts
Professor Groome opens for the prosecution of Ratko Mladic
Professor Dermott Groome gives opening statement in Ratko Mladic genocide trial


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2 slices whole wheat OR white bread 2 tsp. olive oil 2 EGGS Salt and pepper 2 tbsp. finely shredded Mexican cheese blend 2 tbsp. black bean and corn salsa 1 tbsp. crushed tortilla chips
Yields: 2 servings
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Per Serving
Calories: 228
Total Fat: 13 g
Saturated fat: 4 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 2 g
Monounsaturated fat: 6 g
Cholesterol: 192 mg
Sodium: 329 mg
Carbohydrates: 16 g
Dietary Fiber: 2 g
Protein: 12 g
Vitamin A: 395.9 IU
Vitamin D: 41.0 IU
Folate: 37.9 mcg
Calcium: 111.5 mg
Iron: 1.8 mg
Choline: 133.4 mg
CUT OUT center of each bread slice, using a 3-inch round cutter; reserve cut-outs. COAT large nonstick skillet lightly with oil. PLACE bread slices and cut-outs in skillet.
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You might need to look around in order to find some hidden bathroom plumbing leaks.
In case bathroom water leaks are left untreated, they can cost you a lot of money, especially if they result in serious damage to paint, flooring and walls. Here are some subtle signs that you should look for in order to determine if there is a need for you to hire a plumber to fix the leaks before they get worse.
Mold or Mildew
It doesn't matter how often and how well you clean the bathroom, mildew or mold can appear if you have hidden water leaks. Mold thrives on the moist and dark areas and pipes that are usually hidden under flooring or in walls. Hidden leaking pipes provide perfect starting points for mildew or mold.
While it is normal for little mildew to appear wherever water accumulates, for example in the corners of a shower, mildew or mold on the non-shower walls or in the corners of bathrooms is a very clear sign that the water is leaking from somewhere and it is finding its way to these areas. Leaking pipes provide a lot of moisture, so if it takes you more time to detect the leak and then fix it, the faster and easier it will be for mold to grow.
Damaged Wallpaper or Paint
Walls with blistering wallpaper or paint is another sign of the bathroom leaks.
In the majority of cases, the steam from occasional hot showers should not cause wallpaper or paint to come loose. When the moisture and water get between the paint and the wall, they weaken the bond and start separating the two. This causes the paint to release from wall and fall off in the pieces. Same is the case with wallpaper. The adhesive used for bonding the paper to wall quickly becomes less sticky and wallpaper starts coming loose.
Damaged Walls
Walls that are stained or warped for no reason are a clear sign that there is a plumbing leak in the bathroom.
When the drywall is exposed to water and moisture, it gradually becomes soft and it starts to bubble. Ultimately it warps and breaks into pieces. In case the leaks reach the ceiling, they cause the ceiling to sag and to possibly leak some of the accumulated water.
In order to fix the leaks, often the plumbers have to tear out drywall. Patching and painting work is required after the plumber completes the work.
Stains on Ceilings
In case there is a bathroom located on the second floor, you might spot leaks in the ceiling under the bathroom. Carefully check the ceiling of the room that is directly located beneath a bathroom for the stains and signs of water damage. Remember that the water can travel long distances, so it is possible to find the water stains on ceilings farther away.
Occasional wet flooring in the second story bathrooms wouldn't cause enough seepage to damage the ceiling underneath it. Copper, brown or dark stains on a ceiling are signs of pernicious water leaks in the ceiling. Sagging ceilings are an indication that the water from leaks is reaching this area.
Damaged Flooring
Bathroom floors rarely suffer water damage. The only two reasons why there can be water damage to the bathroom floors is either you purposely let the water sit on the floors or there is a leak. In case the bathroom floor is cracking, buckling or starting to stain for no visible reason, there is high probability that water leak is the culprit. This water could be leaking from a pipe located directly underneath flooring or it might have traveled from some other area.
The moisture can make the flooring of your bathroom soft or spongy. Tiles might lose their adhesion and they can become lose. This will result in you being able to remove a tile piece easily and possibly expose moisture or water underneath it. You'll also often find a damp sub-floor.
Smell from old, accumulated water
In case, after you thoroughly clean the bathroom, you can still notice an earthy or musty smell, it is likely that there is a hidden leak. As the water is in a hidden area, it doesn't get a chance to dry. If you suspect there's a bathroom leak, seek the assistance of an expert plumber.


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At last, we have electrical power in the barn.
The door and stairs:
And the interior.
This space will be used for my studio, and also for SWW and other gatherings. We've come a long way in the past year!
Looks warmly inviting ~ congratulations!
It looks beautiful, Katharine – especially the first photo, where the barn windows are filled with warm yellow light. I am so happy for you!
And so again … HOORAY!!!
Looking at your new photos and the ones from a few entries ago I can't help but think of how nice that fresh new wood of your SWW must smell! I'm so attuned to the smells of spring now.
Best of luck on all your efforts and SWW endeavors! You must be so excited. May you be blessed with success and many faith filled moments of inspiration!
Peace and joy,


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The Fabulous
New York City, New York, United States | Established. Jan 01, 2012 | SELF | AFTRA
Gender-bending disco band Amerigogo presents this new musical project about a transsexual alien queen named Essi X whose attempts to spread fabulosity across the globe are thwarted by her evil sister, Fàme. - Time Out NY
AmeriGo-Go and Matt Robbins were both chosen to be featured artists on the web series "In Between Men." Created by Quincy Morris,
Nathan Windsor & Quincy Morris at the red carpet event premiering "In Between Men" Season 2 on February 9, 2013 at the Scandinavian House on Park Avenue.
the much anticipated Season 2 premiere will debut February 12th online worldwide.. Our featured songs are "Steal Your Girl" "Kiss Me, NY" and "In the Wee Small Hours."
"In Between Men" examines the lives of the four young men and one woman from different walks of life and of differing sexualities, who do not fit into the lives and perceptions expected of them in New York City. The web series became a major hit in its first season with over 2 million viewers in 150 countries. - NY Social Status
"I hope you brought your raincoats," said frontman Nate Windsor as the band took their places on stage, "because this is a baptism." With that tip off, AmeriGoGo surfaced from non-existence onto the New York music scene with their debut live performance at the Village's Cafe Wha?, that "legendary" venue where "the price of fries outta include sexual favors" and the drink minimum might be allayed with a Coca-Cola that costs 4 fucking dollars!. But I digress.
The set began with spacey guitar flourishes, suggesting an ambient quality that boasted sprawling organ pushes and cymbal crescendos. While it was pretty, I thought I might have been lured into another indie-psychedelic-dungeon whose bulwarks were built with incomprehensible walls of sound. Fortunately, (it might even have been a clever ploy) these textures were soon juxtaposed over exceptionally-happenin' grooves, supplied in large part by bass player Sean Surdovel - who must be a student of Colin Greenwood (big thumbs-up) - and extroverted, high-energy vocals. This funkyfied left-turn anticipated the driving "Brooklyn Girl," (before which the band got shouts from girls all over the country - New Jersey, Nebraska, New Hampshire, etc.) - a tune that features a crude, walking bass-line, Talking Heads-like guitar riffing, injections of synth, and an "oohtz-aahtz" club beat that rocks your dome like the titular character's "swaying hips" might.
By the third or fourth number, I wore a wide smile; I was truly entertained by AmeriGoGo. These guys were not only comfortable on stage, they were happy and non-brooding (sigh of relief). Windsor in particular was a joy to behold. With his head nearly bumping the ceiling, the lanky vocalist boogied about stage in salmon pants and shone with charisma in and out of song. He was thrilled by his audience, thrilled by their ability to inspire momentum and presence in the band and its music. His vocal breadth was impressive but restrained (complemented by harmonies from synth-canoodler Matt Robbins), and his stage presence was accessible while also pleasantly bizarre.
But now, now, I'm not that easy to impress. As is sometimes unavoidable, there are technical and cooperative obstacles in any live performance. Every so often during the set, the rhythm section sort of lost its balance, causing slight rifts among melody and beat or within a tricky transition. I was part mystified, part annoyed. Finally I identified the root problem, and root it was: the dunces at Cafe Wha? either had a busted mic or had forgotten to mic the bass drum altogether! A goddamn travesty if you ask me, especially when you're listening to fast-tempo power-pop dance music wherein an anchored, almost inflexible rhythm and beat is essential. While it wasn't the band's fault, I wish they would have recognized the absent heartbeat and asked the lousy sound guy to wake up (I woulda asked him myself but I was too busy repelling the overbearing wait staff whose job it is to empty your pockets).
Nevertheless, this band is naturally ambitious; they seem okay with the artistic/performative difficulties that high standards will always present. While it will take time to integrate their individual capabilities into a cohesive whole, AmeriGoGo is not afraid to make creative attempts beyond their relatively young age as a group. Moreover, it shows that they possess an intuition as to where their music is headed - some amalgamation, I'd say, of The Killer's confessional synth-pop, the disco-danceability of KC and the Sunshine Band, and the white-R&B sensibility of Fleetwood Mac. At any rate, I was fascinated by the variety of genres in which they looked and sounded comfortable, even on a stage with compromised equipment.
I left the show with confidence in this new face on the block (not to mention a revived disdain for the crumbling, pseudo-landmark, tourist-trap that is Cafe Wha?). While AmeriGoGo now has the challenge of matching their initial step into the spotlight, they delivered a fearless indication that they're willing to take this undertaking seriously. Be sure to keep these guys on your radar. - The Culture Whore
Still working on that hot first release.
Essi X and Nathan of the band Amerigogo have come back to Earth with our Fabulous one-hour disco drag musical, Amerigogo presents: THE FABULOUS!!!
Amerigogo is currently writing a musical TV show for HBO/Netflix called "The Fabulous" which plans to begin filming by the end of 2015.
Essi X hails from the planet Me-roar, a rotating disco-ball planet which is invisible to detection because its inhabitants are so shady. The Me-roarians are a race of transexual queens who are born male and then have a bra mitzvah at 13 and change genders to female.
In a rather un-fabulous turn of events, Essi's neme-sister, the evil queen F犧」犧[e has also landed on our dear planet Earth to thwart her efforts to spread Fabulousness across the galaxy.
Holy Karp... what will happen next???
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Michael Connelly tells the story of a Los Angeles Times editor who told him he couldn't write; Connelly set out to prove him wrong and did so in no uncertain terms. In my post on Echo Park, I pointed out that his books have won virtually every major mystery novel award, have garnered more than 50 million dollars in sales, and have been translated into 35 languages. This L.A. Times journalist-turned-novelist is certainly in a class by himself.
Connelly has written mystery series featuring a variety of detectives (click here for the complete list), but the most popular is the Harry Bosch series. He writes hard-boiled mysteries (see my post on this genre) in the tradition of Dashiell Hammett, Raymond Chandler, and Ross Macdonald.
The Closers begins with Harry Bosch returning to the LAPD after three years of retirement. He joins the open-unsolved unit with his former partner, Kiz Rider. Their mission is to solve a cold case from 20 years ago. Sixteen-year-old Rebecca Verloren was taken from her bedroom, carried up a hill, and shot to death. New DNA evidence provides fresh clues to this unsolved crime. It also leads to evidence of police corruption at the highest levels, a theme that recurs throughout the series. There is no neat or fairy-tale ending to this case.
When asked why he chose to call his detective "Hieronymus Bosch," Connelly said,
I wanted all aspects of his character to be meaningful, if possible. This, of course, would include his name. I briefly studied the work of the real Hieronymus Bosch while in college. He was a 15th century painter who created richly detailed landscapes of debauchery and violence and human defilement. There is a 'world gone mad' feel to many of his works, including one called Hell — of which a print hangs on the wall over the computer where I write. I thought this would be the perfect name for my character because I saw the metaphoric possibilities of juxtaposing contemporary Los Angeles with some of the Bosch paintings.Janet Maslin writes, "Like James Ellroy and John Fante, both of whose work is referred to here, Mr. Connelly continues to make his doomy, secretive Los Angeles a living, breathing character in his stories." If the world of the novel is filled with violence and brutality, it is redeemed by some of the characters who refuse to beaten by it.
Harry Bosch is an inspirational character, one who finds meaning in his role as detective. "Bosch can't bring back the victims," Marilyn Stasio points out, "but in his new job he can honor his resolve 'to carry on the mission' and make good on his promise 'always to speak for the dead.'"
In an interview with the Los Angeles Times, Connelly observed that "the best books in this genre are the ones that have raised the book to a greater level. Yes, they're puzzles and entertainment and whodunits, but it's the writers who can use that as a lens to look at something else, to explore some kind of social or political angle, who are the ones I like the most." The Closers is one such novel; the pointed social commentary adds depth and substance to the novel. Connelly the journalist is always behind Connelly the mystery writer.
In a starred review, Publishers Weekly states that The Closers is one of the author's finest works: "Connelly comes as close as anyone to being today's Dostoyevsky of crime literature, and this is one of his finest works to date, a likely candidate not only for book award nominations but for major bestsellerdom."
Connelly, Michael. The Closers. New York: Little, Brown, 2005.


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