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Wine 1.5.12 was released today as the latest development snapshot for this open-source project that allows running Windows binaries on Linux and other platforms. There's a few interesting changes to this new release that ends out the month.
The official changes to Wine 1.5.12, which is simply the latest bi-weekly snapshot, include:
- Support for disabling individual joysticks.
- Better support for D3DX9 constant tables.
- Some XRandR improvements.
- Various bug fixes.
The better support for Direct3D 9.x constant tables and RandR (X.Org Resize and Rotate extension) improvements are the interesting changes this time around. D3D constant tables are used for storing Direct3D shader constants and these improvements were contributed by Józef Kucia and
Rico Schüller. The RandR improvements come down to trying for RandR 1.0 if RandR 1.2 support fails and trying harder to get usable RandR screen resources.
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Friday, May 21, 2010
Pick a word
Any word
Can you find me?
Where's Waldo?
No question about it. The last week has been awful. The pain has been out of control and I don't know why. The weather did change and it went from the 80's and 90's to the low 70's. The wind keeps coming back and it's strong.
Maybe that's it.
I have no clue.
All I know is that this flare has been a doozy.
I've tried warm baths. I've got a jetted tub but that doesn't help. I tried dipping my hands into warm wax but that doesn't help. I've tried ice and that doesn't help. I've sat in the shower until the hot water had run out. I've curled up in a little ball in my bed and cried.
So what do I do?
I guess just tough it out and take the pain pills and muscle relaxers.
My daughter called and asked how I was feeling and I couldn't tell her the truth. She knew the last couple of days had been real bad and I couldn't tell her today was more of the same. Today has been a tad better so it wasn't a total lie. The last couple of days were a 10 on the pain scale and today was a 9 so I can justify it; can't I?
So I'm back to rubbing my hands because they hurt. I'm back to hardly walking because it hurts. I'm back to hardly sleeping because when I move in what little sleep I do get, it hurts. The fog has returned with a vengeance.
Oh well, I'm back in bed watching Kitchen Nightmares. I love Gordon Ramsay and can't wait for Hell's Kitchen to start! I'm surrounded by pillows and all I can say is thank heaven for my comfortu pillow because I will probably be watching movies all night. Sleeping tonight is out of the question.
Hey, it gives me something to do................(sigh)
at 10:10 PM
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Wednesday, November 18, 2015
Did You Know There Are These Monster Catfish In Alabama?
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Taking time out from bigfoot? Who cares about fish? We want more bigfoot, 24/7!ReplyDelete
Must be nice for a bigfooter to actually catch something.ReplyDeleteReplies
Did you know bigfoot dont exist?ReplyDeleteReplies
Poor BigFoot.....he sometimes doubts his OWN existence.ReplyDelete
It's an existential Hell.
Those catfish can eat people xxReplyDelete
How amazing is this xxReplyDelete
Here is to all N I G G E R S being put on an island, and a pay per view channel being launched to watch them kill, rape, and eat one another.ReplyDelete
First of all I am from Alabama and I would like to say that this album of Bigfoot society is nothing more than this jackass who refers to himself as Sasquatch Jim. I have requested to join the society numerous times using a variety of different emails. I either get no response or a form letter saying they're in process of restructuring and somesome will be in contact with me in a couple of months... therefore my conclusion is there is no real research going on here this guy just wants some publicity for himself and has created a fake society in order to garner that it is unfortunate that we have idiots like this representing our state but considering that 95% of the people that live here are probably really like this it is understandable. I was disheartened by after numerous attempts I had to come to the realization that this was just a big fraud and involved no actual science or any other reasonable evidence collection methodology. Just for the hell of it in case I pissed this guy off for some reason I had a couple of my other friends attempt to join also and they were met with the same form email so it appears Jim you have been debunked...ReplyDelete
Do ya'll realize in the video the Catfish and truck were clearly photo shopped like that's pretty bad photo shopping to be honest.ReplyDelete


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If you're touched by a verse this month, O, Miami Poetry Festival may have fulfilled its mission of bringing a poem to every single person in Miami-Dade County. April is poetry month and there are events of all kinds taking place around the city. From readings and outdoor events to interactive theatre performances and poetry-under-the-stars, there's something for everyone. Don't miss the guided floating-meditation session at The Standard and the Breakbeat Poets performance in Wynwood.
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I Read Dead People
We're reading the dead (it's not as creepy as it sounds) again this Friday, January 31st, at 7pm sharp. It's a marathon session of Amos Tutuola's classic weirdness: The Palm-Wine Drinkard. You can read aloud from the text or just sit and listen to others read to you. You can laugh. In fact, I encourage it. Oohing and aahhing are also things you can do. There will be snacks and drinks of indeterminate type. And the warmth of your fellow readers, of course.
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ELMHURST, Ill. – Denver forward Eric Kronenberg was named Summit League Men's Soccer Offensive Player of the Week and Oral Roberts goalkeeper Thibaut Giquel garnered the Defensive Player of the Week award for their performances Oct. 2-8.
Eric Kronenberg, Denver
Sr. // F // Boulder, Colo.
- Earned his second career Offensive Player of the Week honor (also Sept. 2, 2014)
- Scored game-winning goal in 1-0 victory in league contest against Eastern Illinois
- Has two goals this season after returning from back-to-back knee injuries
- Is tied for fifth in Denver Division I annals with six career game-winners
Also nominated: Elvir Ibisevic, Omaha; Dante Brigida, Oral Roberts
Previous honorees: Aug. 28 – Elvir Ibisevic, Omaha; Sept. 5 – Elvir Ibisevic, Omaha; Sept. 11 – Emmanuel Hamzat, Omaha; Sept. 18 – Fernando Pacheco, Western Illinois; Sept. 25 – Drew Whalen, Western Illinois; Oct. 2 – Romain Lopez, Fort Wayne
Thibaut Giquel, Oral Roberts
Sr. // GK // Vannes, France
- Garnered his first career Defensive Player of the Week award
- Registered a shutout victory in the league victory over Fort Wayne
- Made four saves in the win and now has 43 total to rank second in The Summit League
- Yielded one goal in 180 total minutes of action during the week
Previous honorees: Aug. 28 – Dan Mooney, Denver/Stephen Siy, Omaha; Sept. 5 – Mike Novotny, Eastern Illinois; Sept. 11 – Jacob Weiler, Omaha; Sept. 18 – Seth Rinderknecht, Omaha; Sept. 25 – Josesph Ghitis, Omaha/Mike Novotny, Eastern Illinois; Oct. 2 – Tim Trilk, Western Illinois
Through 35 years of Division I athletics, The Summit League offers 19 championship sports and has a combined enrollment of nearly 100,000 at eight institutions, including three located in top 60 U.S. metro populations and two land-grant universities. Member institutions include: Denver (University of Denver), Fort Wayne (Indiana University-Purdue University-Fort Wayne), North Dakota State University, Omaha (University of Nebraska Omaha), Oral Roberts University, the University of South Dakota, South Dakota State University and Western Illinois University with the University of North Dakota becoming an official member on July 1, 2018. Previously known as the Mid-Continent Conference, The Summit League rebranded in 2007 and has since produced nine NCAA Champions along with over 90 Academic All-Americans, nearly 100 All-America selections and numerous former student-athletes competing at the highest professional level. For more information about the league, visit www.thesummitleague.org website, follow The Summit League on Twitter @thesummitleague.


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If there's a more "now" genre of summer music than dreampop, we're not really sure what it is. That's why the new single from Summer Twins—California sisters Chelsea and Justine Brown—sounds so darn good right now. "Forget Me" is a little bit garage, a little bit '50s, and a lot charming, so check out the Joy Newell-directed clip below and then maybe check out the group's latest 7-inch, "Forget Me", out June 25 on Burger Records.
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Question: Bakit galit na galit si Krista Ranillo sa Simbahan?
Answer: Kasi laging sinasabi "LOVE OF MANNY IS THE ROOT OF ALL EVIL".
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MAM: Inday, c Mam mo 'to! Nabangga ang kotse ko! I need cash!
INDAY: Aru! Aru!
MAM: Gaga! C Mam mo talaga ito. Teka bakit ka aru ng aru dyan?
INDAY: Kasi c Ser kinakagat ang dede ko! Aru!!
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WIFE: How have you managed to get home so early today?
Husband: My boss lost his temper with me and shouted "GO TO HELL!"
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One day, Superman was flying over Wonder Woman's window, saw her naked with her sexy legs spread wide across. He couldn't control himself and dived through her window right between her legs.
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He said, "SURPRISED!"
She replied, "Not as much as INVISIBLE MAN!!!"
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PULIS2: Ay, oo! Ang tawag dyan..BUY BUST OPERATION!
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INTERVIEWER: wer u in the service?
APPLICANT: yes, i was a marine.
I: did u c active service?
A: i was in 'Nam for 2 years & hav a partial disability.
I: may i know what happened?
A: a grenade went off between my legs & i lost both testicles.
I: u'r hired, report on monday at 10 am.
A: when does every1 else start? I dont want preferential treatment becoz of my disability.
I: evry1 starts at 7 but nothing gets done between 7 & 10. We just sit around scratching our balls trying to decide what to do first.
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Newly weds showed up at the hotel and asked for the honeymoon suite.
"Do you have reservations?" asked the desk clerk.
"Only one," replied the groom, "she won't take it up the ass."
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A cement mixer collided with a prison bus.
Motorists are asked to be on the lookout for twenty hardened criminals.
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A little girl was asked what she wanted for X'mas & she replied, "a baby brother."
"Honey, daddy & I wud like to giv u a baby brother," said the Mom, "but there just isn't time before X'mas."
"Why don't you do like they do at daddy's factory when they want something in a hurry, put more men on d job."
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Nagsumbong ang 1ng bata sa pulis, "mamang pulis, may lalaking ginulgupi sa kanto!" "Sige, pupuntahan ko," sabi ng pulis.
Inabutan ng pulis na ginulpi ng dalawa ang isang lalaki. Nang sitahin nya ang dalawa, sumagot ang isa, "Nagpakahirap kaming mang holdap tapos dudukutan lang kami ng walanghiyang yan."
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Etched on a bar in Minnesota:
"A marriage should be like a fishing license – it expires every year and if you go out of state you can get a 3 day license. If you think about it Girls and Fish have a lot in common. They are fun to catch and if you are clean amd prep them right most are good to eat. Also if you decide to mount one know it's going to cost you plenty! If you bring one home they start going bad. Fresh ones are always better. Practice Catch and Release."
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Q: What was the First Commadment?
A: "Adam, eat my pussy!"
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The most honest individuals are those who drink, coz they lose their social mask, no deceptions, no limits, no lies, and that isn't weakness. What people can't see is that because of Intoxication, they become pure…
KAYA MABUHAY ANG MGA LASENGER0… w0ho0o!
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Our generation had destroyed the Christian virtues…
CHARITY is now a sweeptakes.
HOPE is now a cigarette.
GRACE is now a G.R.O.
HEAVEN is now a motel.
and the worst of all
TRUST is now a condom.
What a generation!
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Kapag ang palda ng babae ay may hati sa likod, ang ibig niyang sabihin ay, "Halika, sundan mo ako!"
Kapag ang hati ng palda ay nasa gilid, "Halika tabihan mo ako."
Kapag ang hati ng palda ay nasa harap, "Halika, pumasok ka!" 😉
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Alam nyo ang cmple lang ng buhay ko…
Manigarilyo ng Marlboro…
Uminom ng GSM Blue…
Di uuwi sa bahay ng 1ng araw…
Mang gago sa ktxt…
Manlait sa mga tao at tsaka…
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A man was thinking about getting married. He looked up the word "engaged" in the dictionary. It said, "To do battle with an enemy."
Then he looked up forQUOTATION OF THE DAY:
"I don't think a leading feminist realized what she was saying when she told a reporter, 'As long as women are split like we are, the word "mother-in-law," the entry for it was "see 'engaged.'" men will remain on top.'"
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She takes off his pants and gently whispers
Make me feel like a woman..
He smiles, picks up his pants, hands them to her and says, "GO… WASH IT…"
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TEACHER: if der wer 5 birds sitting on a fence & u shot 1 w/ur gun, hw many wud b left?
BOY: none bcoz d rest wud fly.
TEACHER: well, d answer is 4 bt i lyk d way ur thnkin.
BOY: i hv a qest'n 4u mam, der r 3 women in d ice cream parlor, one was licking her cone, d 2nd was biting her cone & d 3rd war sucking her cone. w/c 1 is married.
TEACHER: i gues d 1 suckin d cone.
BOY: no. d one w/d wedding ring on her finger but i lyk d way ur thinkn.
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ALL OF THE ABOVE SMS JOKES courtesy of MIKE


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ITEM: One signed copy of 'The Pram Diet' by Rebecca Mugridge published by Random House.
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Great mass of earth at the end of the road, infinite ashes cast Ifa for Iyaami Osoranga on the day she made the journey from heaven to earth. They said they wanted to hear the voices of the children of the mysteries, when Iyaami was coming.They said they were traveling to earth. They called Orunmila to come from Orun. Olodumare gave Orunmila permission to go. Orunmila departed. At the place where he began his journey he rested on the stonewall of Orisanla. Orunmila started his journey and met the Iyaami along the way.
Orunmila asked them were they were going. The Iyaami said they were going to earth. Orunmila said what are you going to do there? The Iyaami said they were looking for those who would not be their allies and when they found them they would torment them. They said they would spoil them, bring illness to their bodies, take away their intestines, eat their eyes, eat their livers, and drink their blood. We will show no mercy and ignore the pleas of the people of the earth. The Iyaami said they did not know anyone's children. Orunmila told them his children lived on earth. The Iyaami told him to speak to his children. They told him to tell them to gather ogbo leaves, a calabash, the tip of the tail of an okete rat, the body of an okete rat, hen's eggs, rorun lean, cornmeal paste, palm oil and money. Orunmila delivered the message to his children.
Orunmila told his children to gather the things requested by Iyaami. On the day the Iyaami arrived on earth they rested in the orogbo tree. From there they went into the world searching for good fortune. They looked for it on top of the ajanrere tree and did not find it. They looked for it on top of the iroko tree and did not find it. They looked for it on top of the ogun bereke tree and did not find it. They looked for it on top of the arere tree and did not find it.They went to the top of the great tree known as ope segisegi near the Awinrinmogun River. When they arrived they rested and constructed a home on the top of the tree. The Iyaami said this is the place where we will gather. The Iyaami built a mound of earth at the base of the tree as a place for the birds to gather. The birds gathered and sent illness throughout the earth. They did not allow any woman to become pregnant. Those who were pregnant did not deliver children.
The people of the earth asked the children of Orunmila for their assistance. The children of Orunmila had already made the ebo requested by Orunmila. Because they made ebo the Iyaami said the children of Orunmila could call on them in a very low-spirited sad voice. Then the children of the earth were told to make the same ebo and take it to the mound at the base of the tree. The Iyaami told them to chant.
Small mother you will know my voice, Iyaami Osoranga you will know my voice, Iyaami Osoranga every word I speak the ogbo leaf says you will understand my prayers. Iyaami Osoranga you will know my voice, Iyaami Osoranga the calabash says you will take my offering, Iyaami Osoranga you will do everything I say.
The children of Orunmila chanted the incantation. When they finished all the birds were silent. The children of Orunmila did this for the people of the earth. Orunmila gave the people of the earth the medicine to heal the damage done by the birds. It was on this day that Iyaami told the children of Orunmila they would do anything they were asked and it would manifest. It was on this day that they learned to make incantations in a low voice so Olorun would let the people of earth accomplish good things.


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I did this mix about 3 months ago and finally got it over to DJ Keva. Here's the all vinyl set I did for her. Check out the set and be sure to visit her website for all sorts of goodies and well written articles. Enjoy!
Friday, February 28, 2014
ART ON WAX: Frequency #2 [DJ Kool Emdee All Vinyl Guest Mix]
I did this mix about 3 months ago and finally got it over to DJ Keva. Here's the all vinyl set I did for her. Check out the set and be sure to visit her website for all sorts of goodies and well written articles. Enjoy!
Friday Flashback: Pink Floyd
We revisit "Money", a classic rock tune from English progressive rock band Pink Floyd, one of my all-time favorite rock songs that has a euphoric effect on me every time I hear it. Taken from their Dark Side of the Moon album that was released in 1973, the song is noted for having an unusual 7/4 time signature throughout the majority of the song, but switches to a 4/4 time signature for the extended guitar solo played by David Gilmour.
Dark Side of the Moon was recorded from 1972 to 1973 at the infamous Abbey Road Studios. Effects such as reverb, multi-tracking tape machines, and automatic double tracking were used to help give "Money" a psychedelic feel, with the exception of the guitar solo, which has more of a "dry" feel. The foundation of the song is based on standard 12 bar blues, originated by W.C. Handy. "Money" was ranked #69 on the list of "The 100 Greatest Guitar Songs of All Time" of Rolling Stone Magazine.
Personnel includes; David Gilmour (guitars, vocals), Roger Waters (bass guitar, tape effects), Richard Wright (Wurlitzer electric piano), Nick Mason (drums), with Dick Parry (tenor saxophone).
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Labels: Abbey Road Studios, Blues, Dark Side of the Moon, David Gilmour, Dick Parry, Friday Flashback, Harvest Records, Money, Nick Mason, Pink Floyd, Progressive Rock, Richard Wright, Roger Waters
Thursday, February 27, 2014
Happy Birthday: Michael Holman
Happy Birthday shouts go out to Michael Holman, who can be referred to as the "Don Cornelius of Hip-Hop" due to his short lived 1984 Hip-Hop dance show and showcase called "Graffiti Rock", that featured Bronx River disc jockey GQ DJ Jimmie Jaz, Shannon, Run-DMC, Kool Moe Dee and Special K of The Treacherous Three, and the New York City Breakers. Not only did he produce the show in his own nightclub called "Negril" in New York City, he also played a role in producing "Beat Street" that premiered in movie theaters that same year.
Outside of being a key figure in widening the audience for Hip-Hop, Holman was also a pioneer in the New York City arts scene. On that scene is where he met artist Jean Michel Basquiat and they later formed the industrial avant-garde band called Gray, in which Holman was the drummer.
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Labels: Art, Beat Street, Drummers, GQ DJ Jimmie Jaz, Graffiti Rock, GRAY, Hip-Hop, Jean Michel Basquiat, Michael Holman, Negril, New York City, New York City Breakers, Ron Northway, Shannon Dawson, TV Show, Wayne Clifford
Airborne: Silver Skies [25th Anniversary CD]
We take our hats off and salute our friends known as Airborne as they are celebrating 25 years of recording. Airborne's collective of amazing and inspiring musicians was started in the early 1980's by Thomas Sansone, Thomas Borino, and Greg Borino in New Haven, Connecticut, where its members were born and raised. Having already formed for several years, Airborne did their first of a series of recordings in 1988.
After many years of performing, the release of several CD's , many compositions that are recorded and produced by themselves, Airborne marks a huge milestone for their career by announcing the 15th CD release titled Silver Skies, continuing the legacy of their unique sound. The album is available for purchase via the Airborne Jazz website and other fine online retailers.
Special thanks to Ed Tankus of Blue Plate Radio for video footage and conducting the interview of the founding members. You can listen to the interview and hear more samples from the album by going here.
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Labels: 25th Anniversary, Blue Plate Radio, Connecticut, Contemporary, Cuban Style, Ed Tankus, Greg Borino, Interview, Jazz, Latin Jazz, New Haven, Silver Skies, Thomas Borino, Thomas Sansone, Tilt Records, Youtube
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
I-Octane: My Journey
Big up to all my Reggae and Dancehall fans out there who have been waiting on I-Octane's second studio album titled My Journey, that's ready to drop March 4th on Tad's Record Inc. You can pre-order it via iTunes now. The official video for the first single, "My Story" has been uploaded to Youtube for the massive to enjoy. EASY STAR!
Monday, February 24, 2014
Perry Como: Papa Loves Mambo (Skeewiff Remix)
I'm nearly a year late in getting this one, but it's still as fresh as day one. London based producer Skeewiff remixes a Perry Como classic and has it as a free download, accompanied by a bonus video. Enjoy in both formats.
Rainy Milo: Bout You [Brownswood Basement Session]
While on my usual internet trek to search for more music, I came across one of the recent posts on Gilles Peterson's Youtube channel that features a performance by London's own Rainy Milo, who did a live version of her "Bout You" tune taken from her This Thing of Ours album that's dropping on March 3rd on Virgin EMI Records. Pre-orders are available now via iTunes.
Tokyo Dawn Records: The Boogie Volume 4
Leave it up to my Tokyo Dawn Records family to change my mind about "boogie". Not saying that I dislike it, but a lot of the newer stuff started running together for me because much of it started sounding the same. Then, I get a link to review and give feedback for the album. Explosion....mind blown. The whole album is a banger, but the one that stood out the most was "R.U.A.G." from Pugs Atomz, with production done by none other than my brother from another mother, Sir. Bobby Tank, the U.K. beatsmith who has been killing the airwaves and live sets. Peep the sample below then get on purchasing The Boogie Volume 4 from Tokyo Dawn Records directly or other fine online retailers. Enjoy!
Saturday, February 22, 2014
DJ Kool Emdee: Headnods & Headphones: Soul Glow Edition
Since I hadn't done a NuSoul/Future Soul mix in quite some time, I decided to mix something up for my soul heads. It's filled with plenty of goodies. Some of them from personal friends of mine here in Houston. This is the start of my new "Headnods & Headphones" series that will feature indie artists and producers who make beats that will make you nod your head. Hope you enjoy!
Headnods & Headphones: Soul Glow Edition by Djkoolemdee on Mixcloud
Friday, February 21, 2014
Friday Flashback: Spyder D
Flashback to 1980, when the producer and emcee known as Spyder D (born Sidney Duane Hughes), who hails from Jamaica, Queens, NYC, drops "Big Apple Rappin'(National Rappin' Anthem)" on his own label called Newtroit Records that was founded in 1979. Currently, Spyder D resides in Atlanta, Georgia, and is the CEO of "The Hippest Trip" television show, a weekly internet variety TV program that airs Friday nights at 8:00 PM (CST) on eGen.tv.
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Labels: Atlanta, Big Apple Rappin' (National Rappin' Anthem), Emcee, Hip-Hop, Newtroit Records, NYC, Producers, Queens, Sidney Duane Hughes, Spyder D, The Hippest Trip, TV Show, Variety
Happy Birthday: Nina Simone
Happy birthday wishes to the late great "High Priestess of Soul", Nina Simone (born Eunice Kathleen Waymon ; February 21, 1933 – April 21, 2003). Here's the full length version of "Sinnerman", one of my favorite renditions by her.
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Labels: Activist, Blues, Classical, CTI, Folk, Gospel, High Priestess of Soul, Jazz, Nina Simone, Pastel Blues, Phillips Records, Pianist, R&B, RCA-Victor, Singer, Sinnerman, Songwriter, Soul
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Meemee Nelzy: James Bond Girl [14 KT Remix]
Parisian songstress and producer Meemee Nelzy and Michigan bred producer 14 KT have dropped a remix of Meemee's deep House groove "James Bond Girl". And guess what. It's a complimentary download! Get it fast on her Bandcamp page. Show your continued support for indie art by purchasing her other works of art.
Tuesday, February 18, 2014
Diggs Duke: Something In My Soul [VIDEO]
The new music video for Diggs Duke's single "Something In My Soul" has been nominated for the Miami Film Festival's Music Video Award. Animations in the video were done by Ben Connors and Simon Oxley of Greatcoat Films.
"Something In My Soul" is taken from Digg's Offering For Anxious LP that is OUT NOW on Brownswood Recordings. It's available for purchase in digital format and on vinyl. Fond out more by visiting the Brownswood Bandcamp page.
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Labels: Bandcamp, Ben Connors, Brownswood Recordings, Diggs Duke, Gilles Peterson, Greatcoat Films, Miami Film Festival, Music Video, Offering For Anxious, Simon Oxley, Something In My Soul, Soul
Saturday, February 15, 2014
DJ Kool Emdee: LOVE
My apologies for being two days late in posting this, however, LOVE always comes right on time. Here's a little something I put together that was intended to help set the tone for Valentine's Day, but hey....it's V-Day 2.0. Enjoy!
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MonoSol Creates Innovative Dissolvable Packaging To Combat Waste
Single-serve drink mixes and individually wrapped foods are a boon for landfill enthusiasts. Dissolvable-packaging maker MonoSol has a fix. Can you stomach it?
I'm eyeing the clear packet of hot chocolate, marked confidential & proprietary, I just dropped into a mug of steaming water. As I stir, bits of the plasticlike wrapper float to the top. The cocoa creeps out in waves. And then, in an instant, the remnants of the casing simply . . . disappear.
'It's safe,' assures the man to my side, who's holding a cup of the same. 'Go ahead, try it.'
'You first,' I reply. We both chuckle, and take a sip.
Soon we may all be drinking what CEO P. Scott Bening and his materials-science shop MonoSol are serving. The company's water-soluble wrappers can be found encasing everything from clothing to pesticides to detergent, such as the Tide Pods Procter & Gamble will launch in the U.S. this month with a $150 million marketing push. 'Our films are already in your laundry room and kitchen,' says Bening, between drinks. Now he wants to bring them to your mouth.
Branding experts Karin Hibma and Michael Cronan suggest ways to convince it's okay to 'eat plastic.'
Invoke nature: 'Fruit has packaging in the form of skin, and we don't think twice about eating it," says Hibma. "MonoSol should emphasize that in its marketing.'
Add nutrients. 'Edible casing that's merely neutral is bad," says Cronan. "Even if MonoSol just adds a few electrolytes, the film will be an easier sell.'
Make it relatable 'Picture a TV ad showing a food wrapper that blows away from a dump, tumbles across fields, and winds up in your hand," says Cronan. "If this packaging eliminates that waste, it's a powerful message.'
Deep within its two northwest Indiana labs, MonoSol has been developing edible films that are soluble, biodegradable, even flavorable.
'A blow-up view would kind of look like a brick of Ramen noodles,' says Jon Gallagher, MonoSol's new product development manager. 'Once there's water penetration, the molecular bonds loosen up.' Until that point, the material is strong enough to serve as packaging for food. It's a wrapper until it isn't.'
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Burris, At Center Of Storm, Calls Appointment Legal
Burris, At Center Of Storm, Calls Appointment Legal
Roland Burris, named by Illinois Gov. Rod Blagojevich to fill out President-elect Barack Obama's term in the U.S. Senate, says that his appointment is legal and that its legality is the only thing critics should look at.
Blagojevich's future is uncertain amid allegations he tried to sell the vacant Senate seat to the highest bidder. Senate Democrats have said they won't seat Burris, who was named to the vacancy Tuesday.
"The governor is still the governor of the state of Illinois," Burris tells NPR's Robert Siegel. "He has constitutional duties and responsibilities."
He adds: "I am now the senator from the state of Illinois. You may choose to call me whatever you like, but I'm the senator — legally appointed by the governor."
Senate Democrats, including Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada and Dick Durbin of Illinois, say they won't seat Burris because of the controversy surrounding Blagojevich. But Burris says they need to separate the governor's problems with Blagojevich's duties and responsibilities.
"Would you venture to say that the governor's actions are illegal? Is that what they are saying?" he asks. "Then if the actions are legal, we are right in our position, and the governor has the legal authority to make the appointment."
Burris says he will stay in touch with Durbin before he comes to Washington next week to take his seat in the Senate and hopes to have matters resolved by then.
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Toon fan Euan Graham might not have led his heroes on to the St James's Park turf - but the Magpie mad youngster did the next best thing.
The six-year-old from Nuns Moor Road, Fenham, led United's reserves, including first team stars Nolberto Solano, Michael Chopra, Carl Cort, Jamie McClen and Nicos Dabizas, at Kingston Park last week for their game against Everton.
Euan was chosen from the membership of NUFC Young Supporters to be the matchday mascot and he loved every minute of it.
"I was chosen to be mascot for Newcastle United's reserves at Kingston Park," said Euan. "We were playing Everton and I was very excited.
"I had to be at Kingston Park early and went straight to the changing rooms where I met the players and the coach Tommy Craig. I got all of their autographs.
"I walked on to the pitch holding Jamie McClen's hand and joined in the pre-match warm-up. The match was very exciting and we won after Joe Kendrick scored. I had a fantastic night and want to thank everyone."
Newcastle's next reserves match is on Monday when Liverpool come to Kingston Park, kick off 7pm, and Sheffield Wednesday follow them to the North East on Thursday, March 20. Meanwhile NUFC Young Supporters has a super Holiday on Ice ticket offer for its members with fans getting a free ticket for every one they buy.
Holiday on Ice takes place at the Telewest Arena between April 9-13 and on the opening night £1 from every ticket sold will go to the Bobby Robson Jubilee Fund.
NUFC Young Supporters is also looking for volunteers to make an extra collection, with all donations also going to the fund. They will get a free ticket to the show and anyone interested should contact 0191 2018471/2.
This weekly page for young Toon fans is run in conjunction with the Newcastle United Young Supporters' Club. To join, ring (0191) 201 8471/8472.
To appear in the Chronicle send your views, pictures and drawings to Miles Starforth, Young Supporters, Evening Chronicle, Groat Market, Newcastle NE1 1ED or email firstname.lastname@example.com
We have a pair of family lounge tickets for Newcastle United's match against Aston Villa on Easter Monday at St James's Park to give away.
All you have to do have a chance of winning the tickets is send us a picture or drawing of Sir Bobby Robson to celebrate his recent 70th birthday to NUFC Young Supporters, Chronicle Sportsdesk, Newcastle upon Tyne NE1 1ED.
The deadline for entries is Thursday, March 20.
Grant Young, age 12, Wycliffe Avenue, Montagu Estate, Newcastle.
School: Kenton
Who is your favourite player and why? Alan Shearer, he's just the best.
What was the first game you went to? Newcastle v Arsenal.
What was your most memorable game? Newcastle v Man U, 4-3
Do you play for a team? If so, who is it and what position do you play? Gosforth Juniors, City Boys, School Team, left wing.
Whose autograph have you got? Whole team and Sir Bobby.
Catherine Walker, age eight, Highburn, Stonelaw Grange, Cramlington.
School: Hareside First School.
Who is your favourite player and why? LuaLua because of his goal celebrations.
What was the first game you went to? I am going to Newcastle v Barcelona in March.
What was your most memorable game? Newcastle v Chelsea.
Do you play for a team? No.
Whose autograph have you got? Sir Bobby and Shearer.
Ashley Scott, age 17, Cotswold Gardens, Lobley Hill, Gateshead.
School: Emmanuel College.
Who is your favourite player? Alan Shearer.
Do you play for a team? Chester-le-Street Girls.
Sam English, age 11, Kingston Park, Newcastle.
School: Gosforth Central.
Who is your favourite player and why? Shearer, because he's good in the air.
The first game you went to? Oldham Athletic.
What was your most memorable game? Man U v Newcastle in the Cup Final.
Do you play for a team? If so, who is it and what position do you play?: Redhouse Farm, left wing; Rockets Under-15.
Whose autograph have you got? Jenas, Shearer, Peter Beardsley.


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I'm all wrapped up in your old flannel shirt. Our very first fire is burning. My baby is fast asleep in the same house my own mama once laid her head. Without you, none of this would even be possible. I am so, so grateful. But I would give it all up in a heartbeat to have you back.
This first year without you has been full of heartaches and happiness both that threatened the essence of my heart. Miss you, Papa Pat. And by the way, you've got a fly on your nose.


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The overall fleet winner on corrected time was Mirage, the Hobie 33 owned by Christian SCHAUMLOFFEL. A 43-boat fleet departed Fort Lauderdale, Fla. on January 12 for the 30th annual sprint south to Key West, Fla.
Schaumloffel and his six-person crew have competed in the race for the past three years, and decided to undertake this offshore classic 'one more time.' They raced to Key West not as a way to get south for more racing but as a test against other boats, since Mirage usually competes in one-design racing.
Schaumloffel commented on his team's finish: 'This was a big achievement for us. We were the smallest boat and the first boat home in our fleet (D). For most of the race we were ahead of many of the B-fleet boats, including both Beneteau 40.7s, and saw our fastest speed ever in the boat at 20.9 knots. The second-place boat, Bandana, finished behind us by a little over an hour and 15 minutes. What our finish tells everyone is that the size of the boat doesn't matter; everyone had a shot at winning this race.'
Carrera almost didn't finish the race. 'We were one mile from the turning mark that begins the four-mile run to the finish when we heard a bang and thought we had hit something,' said Dockery. 'We realized that we had broken the rudder, so we put a double reef in the main and continued to the finish. We didn't realize we were in the lead; we thought a multihull would beat us.' What Dockery and his veteran crew also did not know was that Patriot, the 76-foot multihull owned by Michael Rush, had dropped out, leaving the race - and the record - up for grabs. 'I have what you might call a 'perma-grin,'' said Dockery, 'and (crewmember) Ken READ said it was the race of his life.'
Zephyr led the fleet for the first half of the race, but as Zelinsky described it, the conditions were starting to take a toll on the entire fleet. 'It was fairly windy, starting with 20 knots and building. The solid gusts of 30 knots caused a few boats to drop out, including Patriot, which was our biggest competition,' he said. 'At about 9pm, Carrera passed us. We had held our screacher too long before we popped the spinnaker, being in the complacent safety mode that we were, but then when we saw Carerra we really got going. We were going for first over the line, but we didn't do that. Instead we got best in elapsed time for multihulls and beat the multihull record. The record is the best!'Sjambok, the TP52 owned by Michael Brennan (Annapolis, Md.), claimed first in class A while breaking the race record.
'We've finished second for the past four years,' said Brennan from the dock in Key West. 'And I'm pleased to finally get a chance to kiss the groom. It was a phenomenal night; the boat was just screaming, averaging in the mid-20s speed-wise. These boats are a handful and it's hard work, but we have a great crew. The boys worked hard from the minute we left to the second we finished.' BMW Oracle Racing helmsman Gavin BRADY was one of Sjambok's 14-member crew.
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With office rents rising in city, agreeing right deal is essential
With a significant lack of Grade A office accommodation currently available in Belfast it's not surprising that we are seeing upward pressure on rents.
The grade A headline rental "tone" is now established at or around £18 sq ft and incentives, typically in the form of rent free periods and capital contributions, have been decreasing over the last year or so.
Both landlords and tenants are therefore keen to instigate rent reviews as early as possible — landlords to ensure they are maximising rental income and tenants so they can budget for increases in a rising market and avoid paying interest on back-dated rent.
It is important to appoint a surveyor with in-depth, local property market knowledge to drill down to reveal the full picture and true deal agreed.
There are some key considerations for both investors and occupiers about to embark on a commercial property rent review:
● Read your lease to confirm the extent of leased area and the current rent and consider the impact of other lease obligations such as repairing duty or a user clause.
● Check deadlines, can the rent review only be operated at a particular time and do any formal/counter notices need to be served? This is known as 'time is of the essence', meaning strict timescales need to be adhered. Lengthy negotiations usually mean landlords can charge back rent plus interest.
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● Some modern leases have an upwards or downwards rent review. It's crucial to check, particularly for commercial property tenants, to potentially secure a reduced rent at review. Usually the minimum new rent will be the current passing rent.
● Surveyors are forced to make standard assumptions when negotiating a rent review, such as the property is in full state of repair and on the market available to let. It's also standard to disregard goodwill or tenants' improvements from negotiations. If the lease states something unusual, this can impact on the rent levels negotiated.
● If a rent review cannot be agreed it can be referred to a third party, who, depending on your lease, will act as an arbitrator or independent expert and make a decision upon the rent. A specialist surveyor is required at this stage to prepare an expert witness report for the third party to consider when making their decision.
● Before referral to a third party, either party may be able to make a Calderbank offer. This is a "best offer" to settle which can be a tactical way of drawing negotiations to a close. If this is not accepted and the third party awards a rent which is close to a particular party's offer, the other side could be liable for the referral costs, which can be substantial.
It's important to remember that rent review negotiations can usually be resolved amicably and can be a good opportunity for both parties to extract some value from the lease, for example, with a term extension, removing a forthcoming break clause or agreeing to some form of concession.
For an occupier this can mean benefiting from a rent-free period by extending the lease term and for a landlord re-gearing a lease can have a significant impact upon the capital value of the asset.
Julie McClelland is associate director at CBRE and a member of RICS (Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors)
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It has been tight racing in light winds all week, but on the final day of the opening series for Finns at the 2018 World Cup Series in Hyères, the light winds were just too much. One race was ambitiously attempted but abandoned just after the first mark. This leaves the top ten as it was Friday. Nicholas Heiner from the Netherlands will take a four point lead into Sunday's medal race from Brazil's Jorge Zarif and Turkey's Alican Kaynar. Ondrej Teply, from the Czech Republic is 10 points back and 16 points behind Heiner. Gold will go to one of these four.
It was yet another light wind day in Hyéres, with high temperatures and a weak onshore breeze. The Finns were finally released from shore at 16.30, for what could have been a game changing race in less than five knots. After a very pin end biased start, Kaynar led at the top from Australia's Oliver Tweddell and Jake Lilley. Regatta leader Heiner was back in about tenth. However it was soon obvious the dying breeze was fading away and the race was abandoned. Shortly after the fleet was sent back to shore.
Highlights from Day 5 in Hyeres - no races completedHighlights from Day 5 in Hyeres - no races completed
So the medal race line up looks like this:
Nicholas Heiner NED 89 – The best sailor here this week with four race wins, and the only sailor to win more than one race. A former Laser World Champion, his only win in the Finn so far was at the Aarhus test event last year in a fairly good field. He took bronze at the 2017 Finn Gold Cup, silver at the 2018 Europeans (after leading all week) and then silver again a few weeks ago at the Trofeo Princesa Sofia in Palma.
Jorge Zarif BRA 109 – Made history in 2013 as the first sailor to ever win the Junior and Senior World Championships in the same year. Has won the WCS Miami leg a few times, placed fourth at the Rio Olympics, seventh at the 2018 Europeans and fifth in Palma. Needs just one boat between himself and Heiner and ahead of Kaynar to take gold.
Alican Kaynar TUR 21 – The winner here in Hyéres last year after a medal race match race against Heiner. Had a bumpy start to the week, and then was the most consistent in the later stages. He has to put two boats between himself and Heiner and beat Zarif to retain the gold. After last year's experience that could be a tough task.
Ondrej Teply CZE 5 – The 2015 Junior World Champion, and still an U23 sailor, Teply has had an amazing week in challenging conditions with good speed and clever sailing. He is 16 points off gold, and 10 off the bronze, so has a lot on but is clearly capable of a surprise medal.
Jake Lilley AUS 1 – An inconsistent week from Lilley, leaves him in fifth place, some 17 points outside the medal zone, and has perhaps left too much to do to take a medal. He won the regatta two years ago in one of the most dramatic medal races ever that was crucial in winning selection for Rio.
Ioannis Mitakis GRE 77 – the 2009 and 2010 Junior European Champion, and the 2012 European Champion. Has too much to do to win a medal now, but is one of the fastest sailors in the fleet so for sure will be going for the win.
Milan Vujasinovic CRO 369 – A bronze at the 2016 Europeans was his best result in recent years. One of three very strong Croatian sailors here in Hyéres this week.
Jonathan Lobert FRA 112 – the 2017 European Champion and 2012 Olympic bronze medalist. He placed third here last year and was the leader for the first two days this year before dropping down after a series of high scoring races.
Max Salminen SWE 33 – The current world champion has been one of many sailors struggling all week in the tricky conditions and was borderline top ten for several days.
Andy Maloney NZL 61 – One of two Kiwis here and the second medal race in a row after picking up the bronze in Palma. After winning the America's Cup as part Team New Zealand in 2017, he jumped into the Finn at the end of 2017 and is already making waves.
The Finn medal race on Sunday is scheduled to start at 12.45.
All races are being tracked live with SAP and the medal race will be streamed live on YouTube here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPJ4KJQKCC0
Results after eight races
1 NED 89 Nicholas Heiner 32
2 BRA 109 Jorge Zarif 36
3 TUR 21 Alican Kaynar 38
4 CZE 5 Ondrej Teply 48
5 AUS 1 Jake Lilley 55
6 GRE 77 Ioannis Mitakis 64
7 CRO 369 Milan Vujasinovic 70
8 FRA 112 Jonathan Lobert 78
9 SWE 33 Max Salminen 84
10 NZL 61 Andy Maloney 87
Full results: https://www.manage2sail.com/en-US/event/71c3d3a9-60fc-4465-816d-4b474c3ef34b#!/results?classId=7bd7240d-54cf-4af5-8f40-fe370a6cee51
There is daily live tracking and analytics with SAP https://wcs2018-hyeres.sapsailing.com


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Entrepreneurship education has become a priority for the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs in Iran. After learning about the KAB programme, the authorities decided to take steps to introduce the package in the country from 2008 onwards. This process has been led by the Technical and Vocational Training Organization (TVTO), a public institution affiliated to the Ministry and responsible for holding short-term technical and vocational training in Iran. In 2008, the TVTO finished the translation into Farsi and the adaptation of KAB materials to the Iranian context. It also received a licensing agreement allowing it to integrate KAB in their vocational training curricula. As part of the process of building the country's capacity to deliver the programme, the first training workshop for Facilitators and Promoters of entrepreneurship education was held in Karaj where 28 instructors from 24 provincial offices of the TVTO participated and a plan for implementing KAB at the provincial level was developed.
In January 2009, the KAB programme began to be pilot tested in the TVTO offices in Tehran and Karaj, with 22 young trainees enrolled. Also at the start of 2009, another workshop was conducted at the ILO training center in Turin (ITC-ILO) for 38 facilitators and promoters from 26 TVTOs office, and later in April, an Iranian facilitator working in the Industrial Management Institute, was trained to teach and promote KAB at the annual workshop held at ITC-ILO. In 2010, the TVTO plans, with the support of the ILO, to spread the KAB programme in all 31 provinces where the TVTO has offices.
Education & Training Institutions: 1 public umbrella organization, the Technical and Vocational Training Organization (TVTO), with 2 provincial offices pilot testing KAB, in Tehran and Karaj.
Facilitators, Trainers and Promoters Trained: Around 66
Students/Trainees: 22 young trainees enrolled in the KAB course (started in January 2009)
Key Facilitators & Teacher Educators: 8 national key facilitators
Mr Abbas Karimi - International Training Centre, Iran
* Note: all data above refers to the information available as of April, 2009. The figures can actually be slightly larger than presented.


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Cycle Superhighway 11 (CS11) has been blocked by a High Court judge. Sir Ross Cranston said that Transport for London (TfL) could not start work at Swiss Cottage without consent for all other parts of the scheme as, "the cost benefit/analysis is premised on the whole scheme being implemented."
Westminster Council said that its residents were "overwhelmingly opposed" to proposals for some parts of CS11 but argued that despite multiple requests it had not received necessary traffic modelling and mitigation measures from TfL such that it could make an informed decision about its installation.
The borough therefore sought a judicial review of work that was about to be undertaken at Swiss Cottage in the neighbouring London Borough of Camden on the grounds that it was part of the same scheme.
Ham&High reports that following a judicial review hearing on Thursday last week, Sir Ross found in Westminster's favour.
In his written ruling, he said: "The cost benefit/analysis is premised on the whole scheme being implemented. Thus one benefit of a cycle superhighway is said to be continuity for cyclists, but if neither the Avenue Road section nor the Portland Place section can be delivered, that will affect the whole benefit and potential use of these parts."
On Twitter, former London cycling commissioner Andrew Gilligan said: "As the judge made clear today, and as I warned would happen, he has blocked CS11 due to Sadiq's half-baked approach of doing only a small part of the scheme consulted on. A huge blow for all cycling in London, but an entirely avoidable one."
Elsewhere in his ruling, Sir Ross said: "While ultimately the mayor in this case may have the whip hand in implementing his [transport] strategy [of which CS11 is part], at present he has not even taken up the reins."
He added: "In the present case, there is no local plan in respect of the mayor's transport strategy of March 2018 [and] no direction by the mayor [...] requiring that Westminster prepare one."
Tim Mitchell, Westminster Cabinet Member for Environment and City Management, said: "Westminster City Council supports improving cycling infrastructure, but as part of the planning process all traffic and air quality impacts must be properly assessed before a decision is made to construct.
"It's clear from today's outcome, TfL have not completed the due diligence that our residents deserve and the current CS11 proposals need to be assessed in more detail. TfL must consider the effects of the entire route before an informed decision can be made.
"As a result, we're happy with the judge's decision and call on TfL to work collaboratively with us and other stakeholders to ensure all impacts of CS11 and similar projects are fully assessed for the benefit of everyone, including residents, before they go ahead."
A TfL spokesperson said: "We are disappointed with today's ruling, which focuses on procedure rather than the merits of the scheme.
"This junction in Swiss Cottage is one of London's most dangerous. The scheme that was the subject of this ruling would help to protect all road users and particularly those walking and cycling, while significantly improving the area for residents, visitors and businesses.
"We will take the judge's findings into account and are also urgently exploring all the options available to us to reduce danger around the Swiss Cottage gyratory, which includes considering appealing the decision."
The mayor's walking and cycling Commissioner, Will Norman said: "Cycle Superhighway 11 will play a crucial role in making the area safer for cyclists and pedestrians, removing the outdated, dangerous, and traffic-dominated gyratory at Swiss Cottage.
"There is an urgent need for more safe cycling and walking routes into central London, and once again Westminster Council is obstructing plans that will improve the local environment and road safety for all Londoners.
"Cyclists, pedestrians and Londoners desperate to see improvements for cycling and walking will be disappointed by the stance of Westminster Council.
"Westminster's objections to this important and much needed safety scheme were upheld by the judge on a procedural point. We will consider how to progress with CS11 having reviewed the judgement in more detail."
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Yagor BATALYONОK
Only three things
(and maybe no need)
Just confuse:
that I'm in this place
and from this moment
I'm with you.
This is a primary moment of realizing oneself as a segment existing in the God's Creation, part of which is inside of you. This is a prayer to divorce oneself from the bottoms of diversity. This is a fortunate opportunity of having a choice.
By simple lines uniting in the Cross…
Submerging into the works of Yagor Batalyonok, drenched into finest sensations, weightlessness of spirit, you region the everlasting light of spiritual by not just repeating primitive mystic rituals, but by natural life at the intersection of deep penetration into the emotional framework of reality and incarnate generalization which often reaches symbolism.
Over the cloud uplifted on the frame…
Present days have the light which fills up and pierces the Universe over and over again. The light of a human being confident in his originality, happy of his originality, happy of his connection with Eternity, as well as with his roots. But all these meadows, hills and woods, milk pails, field flowers, cows in the backyard, horses at the horizon are not only common details or some national entourage…This is life itself, eternal as it is, internal stride of which coming out of the abyss of the. Past is not revealed from behind the veil of the Present. Instants do not show on the negative of long exposure.
…Paint and reveal, you artist,
The portrait of your soul…
Bottomless Reality reflected in the mirrors of flowing time, leaves the marks on the creative strive, thus staying with us. So unexpectedly we realize that all of us are in the interdependent world. We realize that acute agitation of Yagor Batalyonok is caused by our land, by the dright colours of childhood viewed at the mature age. We also realize that we live in the reminiscences.
…of childhood pictures would appear…
Vivid miracles of impossible. Reminiscence of the bright, colourful depth faded in time. Observed closely, it bewitches us: something which is found through intuition, lost in the monotony of naïve decorativeness, can be spotted and tracked by the Master in the endless variety of the Lord's world. This reality may be caught and shown in the everyday life with its troubles and fuss, may be seen clearly with all the details, full of colors, calmness and taste.
Boris ZHENCHAK


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In addition to the electronic theses found in the ASU Digital Repository, ASU Theses and Dissertations can be found in the ASU Library Catalog.
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- Dwarf Galaxies as Laboratories of Protogalaxy Physics: Canonical Star Formation Laws at Low Metallicity
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This dissertation provides a fundamental understanding of the properties of mesoporous carbon based materials and the utilization of those properties into different applications such as electrodes materials for super capacitors, adsorbents for water treatments and biosensors. The thickness of mesoporous carbon films on Si substrates are measured by Ellipsometry method and pore size distribution has been calculated by Kelvin equation based on toluene adsorption and desorption isotherms monitored by Ellipsometer. The addition of organometallics cobalt and vanalyl acetylacetonate in the synthesis precursor leads to the metal oxides in the carbon framework, which largely decreased the shrink of the framework during …
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Poseidon Charters is very proud that for over 25 years we've been the operator of our unique Greek island sailing tour by the cabin and flotilla. Over the past 10 years we developed our flotilla and cabin charter in Croatia and in recent years cabins and flotillas in French Polynesia on a bi-yearly basis.
So where did it all start? In the early 1990's one of the owners of Poseidon Charters, Captain Steven Parry, did the typical travel journey after leaving University and set off to backpack around Europe. The majority of Steven's time was spent in Greece and while there, he took an unpaid job as crew on a yacht and that first summer saw 15 or so islands. After returning to Greece the next year and the year after that he finally realised that his career would be in the yachting industry rather than Communication Studies! After all the necessary commercial Captain courses, Steven then started the very first by the cabin charters in Greece and up until about 8 years ago, Posiedon Charters was still the only company offering these type of tours. Over 25 years later, at the company's core is still a deep love for all things sailing, Greece, it's islands and people. We operate our cabin charter and flotilla programs May through September in Greece. Our administrative office is in Canada's capital Ottawa and is open year-round.
You have lots of choice and it can be very hard to decide who to sail with we know that and it depends on what is most important to you. At times you may find a charter costing a little less than ours but are you 100% sure what you getting? You'll find many adventure travel companies offering sailing tours and yacht charters but in many cases, you may speak to staff who have never been to the country they are offering and may not even sail. We only offer destinations where we have first hand sailing and travel knowledge and our personalized service, and longevity have allowed us to gain great standing in the yacht charter and travel market place. In addition to our own Greek island programs which we still proud to run ourselves, we also offer programs and charters by partners whom we know, trust and have represented for years. Working directly with trusted partners has not only enabled us to offer more choice to our customers but means we can guarantee the services offered.
Poseidon Charters is a registered travel agency specializing in yacht charters, adventure sailing holidays and mini-cruise tours worldwide. The travel industry in the province of Ontario, Canada is strictly regulated by the Travel Industry Council of Ontario (TICO). Our TICO registration number is: 50023285. We are required by law to be licensed and bonded and keep clients funds in escrow or in trust accounts. We must renew our license and pay the required fees and taxes or face fines of $100,000 for offering travel services without a license.
For our customers this means that wherever you are located in the world, your trip is protected. In this risky economy, it is unwise to send large sums of money to any organization with no regulatory body governing how they operate or what they do with your funds.
We are a global company with happy repeat customers from all over the world. Our trips suit singles, couples, families, groups (corporate and training events) of all ages and sailing abilities. We often have guests celebrating special occasions such as honeymoons, anniversaries, family reunions or guests simply fulfilling their 'bucket list!' Our aim is to make sure you have a magical vacation and our mandate allows you to rest assured that your sailing holiday is protected.
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We will never offer booking a yacht online as there are many logistics to understanding and personalizing your charter. Our goal is to offer the highest quality sailing vacations, in many desirable destinations, at very competitive rates. Our aim is to fully understand your particular charter requirements, respond promptly with the best current advice and pricing, and deliver a memorable trouble-free vacation.
We are a company that:
Planning your sailing holiday in Greece or further afield couldn't be easier. We pride ourselves on our detailed advice and quality services. The easiest way to make an initial enquiry is to send us a booking enquiry.
Within 48 hours of receiving your details we will send a full quotation by email. If we need more information to quote on your request, we will contact you by phone or email to clarify.
Please respond within 24 hours of receiving our quotation to ensure that the quoted yacht or trip can be held for you at that price. When you confirm we will:
Trip balance payments are indicated on your invoice and are due 8 weeks prior to departure. If we do not receive your balance payment we will send a reminder.
We accept the following methods of payment:
Shortly after you have paid a deposit, you will be sent personalized trip documentation. Dependant on your booking this will include some or all of the following documents:
As part of your booking confirmation you will have been sent links to the following documents. Please refer to your confirmation documents to confirm which documents are required for the completion of your booking.
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As a result of the adventurous nature of some of our trips, guests aboard Poseidon Charters cabin charters will be required to sign a liability waiver prior to departure.
Customer service is very important to us. We strive to ensure that you always have a positive experience from your initial contact, to your reservation, through to the actual sailing holiday. Our office administration team is based in Ontario, Canada. If contacting our office it is likely that you will speak to Sharron Ranby, Sharon Weiner or Steven Parry.
The crew makes a huge difference on any charter. Crew aboard our trips in Greece and Croatia tours are well trained, knowledgeable and personable ensuring your experience with us is fun, relaxing and culturally rewarding.
All our skippers and program directors do a fantastic job each year running the cabin charters and flotillas in Greece. We are unable to guarantee any particular captain or program director on a specific date until very close to departure but it is most likely that you will sail with one of the following skippers and program directors.
Steven Parry (Greece and Croatia) is our very own charter director and works as a skipper on most of the spring and fall Greek departures. He is a Royal Yachting Association (RYA) commercial captain who has also trained with J-World, the Canadian Power Squadron and is a certified PADI Divemaster. Steven has worked in the Mediterranean since 1991, Steven has a BA in communication studies and attended the University of Texas A&M Masters level course in marine archaeology. He also dove with the Hellenic Institute of Marine Archaeology on the oldest shipwreck in the world at Dokos Island. Steven is convinced that sailing in the Eastern Mediterranean is one of the greatest travel experiences possible.
Akis Papasarantis (Greece) is an energetic 50 year old who studied Economics, Literature and Physics and is one of the founding members of the PanHellenic Skippers Association. He has 25 years' experience guiding and skippering international guests with all the major charter companies in Greece. During the winter he does yacht maintenance and he has delivered over 30 new yachts from France to Athens. Everyone who sails with him find Akis polite, cheerful and competent. Fishing, cycling and cooking are Akis' other interests.
George Sifanios (Greece) lives on the island of Paros and has been a professional skipper in Greek waters since 1985. One of our most educated skippers, George holds a BA in Ecology and an MA in Economics as well as an Offshore Sailing Diploma. George is a joy to sail with as he is warm, welcoming, unassuming and has a unique sense of humor. His knowledge of the islands, ports and winds is second to none and he is happy to share with anyone who is interested.
Capt Bruno Kostadina (Croatia) was born and lives on the beautiful peninsula of Istria in northern Croatia. He finished the Nautical Academy and obtained his Captains license (Master of 3.000 GT) becoming a master of ocean going cargo vessels in the mid 1970's. He is a Yacht Master and a member of Adriatic Ship Master's Association and National Croatian Sailing Association. Bruno knows every bay and island along the Croatian coast and has been our gracious host for the last 10 seasons guiding our Croatian bareboat with skipper bookings.
Sharron Ranby from the UK, came aboard in the spring of 2010. A keen sailor, she left her corporate marketing life behind to fulfill her ambition to sail the world, starting in Malaysia and Thailand. Sharron holds her RYA day skipper qualification and her warm personality and sense of fun and adventure makes guests feel welcome the minute they step aboard. Sharron's marketing background is invaluable in creating our company branding and website.
Sharon Weiner joined the company in 1998 as program director and has been instrumental in developing the position over the years. She is knowledgeable on all the island sites and guides guests on many of the excursions. Guests appreciate her organizational skills and her free spirit. Sharon joins us every few years and has a deep affection for Greece and sharing her love of the country with guests.
At Poseidon Charters we are concerned about the environmental footprint we create. Responsible travel is about respecting and benefiting local people, animals and the environment we visit.
Our staff aboard the Aegean and Croatian Adventure tours, make every effort to help the sea and marine environment in our destinations by doing the following:
We request that our partner operators be as environmentally conscious as possible.
There are only seven types of salt-water turtles on Earth. All species are endangered and two are found in Greece. Referred to as Caretta Caretta, the Logger Head and Green turtles are ancestral visitors to these waters. Each year Poseidon Charters' staff spot them on the surface and make sure they are okay. On some occasions, turtles are caught up in plastic bags and debris or hooked on swordfish long lines. On two occasions, Poseidon Charters' captains and crew have had to capture and safely release these enigmatic and beautiful creatures. We encourage all sailors worldwide to keep a watch for turtles and assist them whenever possible.
The Greek islands are known for their stray cats and dogs and we love them all! Each year tourists are welcomed by these friendly felines and slender canines, and we love to feed them as we sail from island to island, giving many of them names. The problem still exisits after we leave as winter in the Greek islands can be very difficult for hungry strays. Many of them die of starvation, mange or by municipal culling programs.
Poseidon Charters' staff encourages and will assist visitors to take animals home with them. All that an animal needs to travel is a portable plastic cage and a clean bill of health. A rabies shot and an animal passport can be arranged with one simple telephone call to a local Athens veterinarian.
We were delighted to welcome Shannon Acton onboard with us in September 2016. Shannon is a published journalist for the LA Travel Magazine and she wrote about her experience of cabin charter sailing in Greece and our 60ft lead flotilla yacht Christianna.
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Poseidon Charters was called upon in September 2001 to assist in a sea rescue off the Aegean island of Paros. The ferry Samina Express collided with rocks three kilometers off shore. At the time, Poseidon Charters was conducting a four-yacht flotilla and had been moored in the harbor for several nights with bad wind conditions of over 40 miles per hour.
Large fishing vessels responded immediately to the mayday call. Poseidon Charters' yachts, Margarita and Annito, responded several hours after the ferry sank when they were notified. Captains and crew on the flotilla managed to save eight lives in five-meter seas, gale force wind conditions and in pitch darkness. Eighty people drowned on that night.
For their efforts, captains involved in the rescue received the Greek Merchant Marine Medal of Honor. A ceremony was held at the Canadian embassy for Captain Steven Parry. We encourage all sailors to respond to emergencies but highly recommend making sure that you don't become a risk yourself. As a result of our rescue, we have been published in numerous newspapers and magazines, have appeared on television shows and have given seminars on sea rescue.
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Marianne Scott is an awarding winning writer who has been contributing to Northwest Yachting Magazine since 2011. Marianne sailed with Poseidon Charters on a flotilla in Greece in June 2010. Marianne's experience of a flotilla in Greece is an insight into what you can expect to see and do when you sail on flotilla in Greece with Poseidon Charters.
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