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Throttle can't be stopped. After launching the first official remix of Earth, Wind & Fire's "September," the jaw-dropping disco-fueled "Money Maker," and his acclaimed collaboration with Oliver Heldens, "Waiting," he's only just begun.
Continuing to spread his self-proclaimed dirty disco through the dance world, Throttle has just released his joyous remix to "Don't Leave" by Snakehips and MØ. This new interpretation bounces in all the right ways, belches horns just right, and jives marvelously around MØ's always impressive vocal performance. Enough talk, just listen.

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William Allan (painter)
Sir William Allan RA (1782 – 23 February 1850) was a distinguished Scottish historical painter known for his scenes of Russian life. He became president of the Royal Scottish Academy and was made a Royal Academician.
Sir William Allan
|23 February 1850 (aged 67-68)
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Allan was born in Edinburgh, the son of William Allan Snr., macer, an officer of the Court of Session. He was educated at the High School, Edinburgh, under William Nicol (1744?-1797), the companion of Robert Burns. Showing an aptitude for art, he was apprenticed to a coach-painter, and studied under John Graham at the Trustees' Academy, with David Wilkie, John Burnet, and Alexander George Fraser.[1]
After a few years he came to London, and entered the schools of the Royal Academy. His first exhibited picture was a Gipsy Boy with an Ass (1803), in the style of John Opie.
In 1805 he travelled, by ship, to Russia, but was wrecked at Memel, where he raised funds for the remaining journey by painting portraits of the Dutch consul and others. He then proceeded overland to St. Petersburg, passing through a great portion of the Russian army on its way to Austerlitz. At the Russian capital he found friends, including Sir Alexander Crichton, physician to the imperial family. Having learned Russian, he travelled in the interior of the country, and spent several years in the Ukraine, making excursions to Turkey, Tartary, and elsewhere, studying the culture of Cossacks, Circassians, and Tartars, and collecting arms and armour. In 1809 his picture Russian Peasants keeping their Holiday was exhibited at the Royal Academy.
His wish to return home in 1812 had to be postponed due to the French invasion of Russia, many of the horrors of which he witnessed first-hand.[1]
Allan was able to return to Edinburgh in 1814, and, in 1815, his picture Circassian Captives attracted notice at the Royal Academy, though it did not find a purchaser. However, Sir Walter Scott, John Wilson (1785–1854) and his brother James (1795–1856), John Lockhart, and others, raised a lottery for it, with 100 subscribers at £10 10s. each, and the picture was won by Francis Wemyss-Charteris, 9th Earl of Wemyss. Allan remained in Edinburgh, and though his pictures (including Tartar Robbers dividing their Spoil) did not find purchasers amongst his countrymen, some of them were bought by the Grand Duke Nicholas when he visited Edinburgh. Allan afterwards painted some scenes from Scottish history suggested by the novels of Sir Walter Scott, such as Death of Archbishop Sharpe and Knox admonishing Mary Queen of Scots (exhibited in 1823 and engraved by John Burnet). His Death of the Regent Murray (exhibited 1825) was purchased by the Duke of Bedford for 800 guineas, and gained the artist his election as an associate of the Royal Academy.
In 1826 he was appointed master of the Trustees' School, Edinburgh, an office which he held until a few years before his death.[1]
Soon afterwards Allan's health gave way, and he was threatened with blindness. To recuperate he went to Rome, and, after spending a winter there, proceeded to Naples, Constantinople, Asia Minor, and Greece. In 1826 he exhibited Auld Robin Gray and in 1829 Prophet Jonah. In 1830 he returned to Edinburgh, restored to health. His picture Slave Market, Constantinople was purchased by Alexander Hill, the publisher, and Byron in a Fisherman's Hut after swimming the Hellespont (exhibited 1831) by R. Nasmyth, who also bought Allan's portraits of Burns and Sir Walter Scott, which were engraved by John Burnet.[1]
In 1832 Allan was living at 8 Scotland Street in Edinburgh's New Town.[2]
In 1834 he visited Spain and Morocco. In 1835 he was elected a Royal Academician, and in 1838, on the death of Sir George Watson, was made president of the Royal Scottish Academy. In 1841 he went to St. Petersburg, and in the same year succeeded Wilkie as limner to the queen in Scotland, an office which was, as usual, followed (in 1842) by a knighthood.[1][3]
In 1843 Sir William exhibited Battle of Waterloo from the English side, which was purchased by the Duke of Wellington. The next year he went again to St. Petersburg, where he painted, for the Czar, Peter the Great teaching his Subjects the Art of Shipbuilding. The last large work which he finished was a second view of the battle of Waterloo, this time from the French side. It was exhibited at Westminster Hall in 1846, in competition for the decorations of the Houses of Parliament, but was unsuccessful. He visited Germany and France in 1847.[1]
In his final years Sir William lived at 72 Great King Street, a substantial Georgian townhouse over five storeys, in Edinburgh's Second New Town.[4] He died of Bronchitis at his Edinburgh home on 23 February 1850.[5]
At the time of his death Sir William was engaged on a large picture of the Battle of Bannockburn.[1]
He is buried in Dean Cemetery in Edinburgh against the north wall of the original cemetery backing onto the late Victorian extension.
- Russian Peasants keeping their Holiday (1809)
- Bashkirs (1814, Hermitage)
- Frontier Guard (1814, Hermitage)
- The Sale of Circassian Captives to a Turkish Bashaw (1816)
- Tartar Robbers dividing Spoil (1817, Tate Gallery)
- John Knox admonishing Mary, Queen of Scots (1823)
- The Regent Murray shot by Hamilton of Bothwellhaugh (1825, Woburn Abbey)
- The Black Dwarf (1827, National Gallery of Scotland)
- Lord Byron in a Turkish Fisherman's House after swimming across the Hellespont (1831)
- Slave Market (1838, National Gallery of Scotland)
- The Signing of the National Covenant in Greyfriars Kirkyard (Edinburgh City Arts Centre)
- Heroism and Humanity (Robert the Bruce with soldiers) (1840 Kelvingrove Museum)
- The Recovery of the stolen Child (1841, Aberdeen, art gallery)
- Battle of Prestonpans (1842, private collection)
- Peter the Great teaching his Subjects the Art of Shipbuilding (1845, formerly in the Winter Palace of the Hermitage, now lost)
- Waterloo, June 18, 1815 (1843, His Grace Valerian Wellesley, 8th Duke of Wellington, Apsley House)
- The Duke of Wellington - en route to Quatre Bras (1844, private collection)
- The Battle of Waterloo (1845, Royal Military Academy Sandhurst)
- Battle of Bannockburn (Royal Scottish Academy, on loan to the Wallace Monument, Stirling)
- ^ a b c d e f g Monkhouse 1885.
- ^ "Edinburgh Post Office annual directory, 1832-1833". National Library of Scotland. p. 4. Retrieved 16 February 2018.
- ^ London Gazette, 3 June 1842, page 1504.
- ^ Edinburgh and Leith Post Office Directory, 1849
- ^ Tait's Edinburgh Magazine March 1850
- Attribution
This article incorporates text from a publication now in the public domain: Monkhouse, William Cosmo (1885). "Allan, William". In Stephen, Leslie (ed.). Dictionary of National Biography. 1. London: Smith, Elder & Co.
- Richard Redgrave; Samuel Redgrave, eds. (1981) [1947]. A Century of British Painters. Oxford.
- Allan, William (June 1974). "Sir William Allan". Connoisseur. 186 (748).
- Gordon, Esme (1976). The Royal Scottish Academy of Painting, Sculpture & Architecture 1826-1976. Edinburgh.
- Lewis, Frank (1979). A dictionary of British historical painters. Leigh-on-Sea.
- Kennedy, Roisin A. (1994). The subject paintings of Sir William Allan (1782–1850). University of Edinburgh.
- Howard, Jeremy; et al. (2001). William Allan: artist adventurer. Edinburgh: City of Edinburgh Museums and Galleries.
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The Garden City Hotel- Headquarters for the Vanderbilt Cup Race Commission
The Garden City Hotel, the largest and most exclusive hotel on Long Island, served as the headquarters for the Vanderbilt Cup Race Commission from 1904 to 1910.
As seen below, the hotel was the center of social activities during the races and sold out every single room.
The ad for the Garden City Hotel which appeared in the 1904 Vanderbilt Cup Race program guide.
The Garden City Hotel during the races as painted by Peter Helck.
Trying to catch up on things,falling too far behind. No luck with the computer yet and don't know when I'll get it back. HAPPY THANKSGIVING to all of you and keep up the good work
Great photos!
Cathy Ball
Back as far as 1882 the Garden City Hotel was a prominent stop on the horse drawn coach runs to the estates on Long Island They would leave the Hotel Brunswick [26th and 5th] go north through Central Park then take the 92 St ferry to Queens then head east on what is now Northern Blvd to Lakeville stop at Vanderbilt's Deepdale estate then have lunch at the Garden City and continue southeast to the estates along the Great South Bay They would change the team of horses every 8-10 miles Leave NYC at 7am and arrive at Vanderbilt's Idle Hour in Oakdale by 5pm the trip was about 55 miles


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Middletown Woman Identified in 9/11 Attack Victims
|NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 07: Workers adjust beams of the Tribute in Lights ahead of the tenth anniversary of the September 11 terrorist attacks on September 7, 2011 in New York City. The Tribute in Light is comprised of 88 7000 watt searchlights that beam into the sky near the site of the World Trade Center in remembrance of the September 11 attacks. (Image credit: Getty Images via @daylife)
You remember where you were when JFK was shot. It's a simple fact of most of the generation reading my site. I don't, I'm only 29 years old, but I will always remember 9/11/2001. I will always remember that I had just started my Introduction to Islam class at Drew University, at the behest of my pre-assigned freshman adviser. I will remember the shock and most of all the denial and the disbelief that persisted for a good 20 minutes until the truth became something that could no longer be questioned.
Today, now, some 11 years later, we can finally remember Anna Laverty, not just as a name, but as an identified victim of the September 11th attacks. News 12 has the details: http://www.news12.com/articleDetail.jsp?articleId=337169&position=1&news_type=news
Ms. Laverty was a legal secretary at Fiduciary Trust Co. She lived in Middletown, NJ and was 52 years old. She had hopes and dreams and probably a bagel and coffee on a quiet weekday morning under one of the bluest September skies I can remember. God rest her soul.
Is this local news? Is it Pequannock news? I don't know, all I know is that on 9/11/2001, for a moment, we were ALL New Yorkers.
Christopher Lotito is a member of the Pequannock Historic District, Open Space, and Flood Control Advisory Commissions as well as the author of "Torrent," a book about flooding in the region. Lotito's personal mission is to reduce new taxes, drastically reduce flooding, and preserve more green spaces for our children. Christopher Lotito Profile


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Warning: At this time's comment might have 2 different aspect impacts: Either it turns the reader into an "Einsteiny" rocket scientist or it turns the reader away from this blog for ever. The financial impression on the pet meals market has been extensive, with Menu Meals shedding roughly $30 Million alone from the recall. A year's provide of canned pet food is fairly cheap to accumulate, will last longer and takes up less house than dry kibble.
Canned dog food fell out of favor (and supply) throughout World Struggle II when a shortage of tin made canning tough and expensive, and as the horse surplus dried up. By 1946, dry pet food was king once once more, and it has remained so to today.
We offer a wide variety of distinctive and healthful pet merchandise in order that pet parents could make informed decisions for the properly-being of their companion pets. Many of the finest pet food manufacturers cater to a specific age, dimension, life stage, dietary want and more.
I always inform individuals do not wait for one more Pet Food Recall earlier than they search for a safe and healthier pet food. Moist or canned pet food is considerably greater in moisture than dry or semi-moist food. Onion is the principle trigger for anemia in canines and alfalfa is considered as toxin, but yet it's saved in the pet meals as a standard supplement ingredient.
Presently, it's assumed that the pentobarbital residues are getting into pet meals from euthanized, rendered cattle or even horses. Consultants say that fifty to eighty{1aa65cb1cdb2ee1080b0ba695517e1b52671cf31158d82ecfb98124190affa25} of minerals are misplaced within the process of making business dog food. Definitive proof proving the declare of rendered pets in pet meals (equivalent to DNA testing) is lacking.


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Your intense belief in your deity allows you to benefit more from divine magic he or she provides.
Prerequisite(s): Knowledge (religion) 1 rank, alignment must match that of your worshiped deity.
Benefit(s): Whenever you are the only target of a divine spell cast by a follower of your chosen deity other than you, the spell's caster level is treated as though it were 2 higher than it actually is. Additionally, whenever you regain hit points as a result of a worshiper of your deity other than you channeling energy or casting a cure spell, you regain 1 additional hit point per die rolled for the healing gained.
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3 Rhode Island Career Sectors That Are Rich with Opportunity
With a population of over one million people, Rhode Island benefits from a wide diversity of talent.* And even though this New England state is geographically small, its 39 different municipalities support many important and fascinating industries.** In fact, the region's close proximity to world-class cities like Boston and New York City makes it a terrific place for those with ambitions of working in powerful or emerging career sectors.
For example, tourism is one of Rhode Island's top economic generators due to the state's 400-plus miles of coastline, 60-plus miles of paved biking paths, incredible collection of historic sites, and well-recognized art and culinary scenes.*** And manufacturing continues to thrive in the region, especially in areas like marine technology, green energy, and medical devices.
Plus, you can't overlook reliable career categories like personal care services, which are expected to see an increase in employment of over 18 percent between 2012 and 2022 and include fun occupations such as cosmetology.*
Regardless of which community you reside in, you'll be very close to the Atlantic Ocean and all of Rhode Island's opportunities. That means you can live in the town or city you enjoy most, whether it's the urban core of Providence, an attractive suburban area like Warwick or Lincoln, or an especially prosperous area like East Greenwich.
And that's the bottom line: Rhode Island allows for lots of options. Here are three more sectors worth giving special consideration to:
1. Health Services
When combined with social assistance, this industry is already Rhode Island's largest.** And, from 2012 to 2022, it is expected to generate over 13,850 new jobs—more than any other sector. In fact, employment in the area of health care support alone is projected to rise by more than 20 percent over that time period.*
Major reasons for that fast rate of growth include the state's aging baby boomer population, a big increase in the number of residents with health insurance, and advances in the medical field that require more professionals with the skills and qualifications to help patients take advantage of them.
2. Skilled Trades
Employment in Rhode Island's construction industry is expected to grow faster than that of any other occupational sector—about 26.6 percent between 2012 and 2022. Building construction, in particular, is predicted to provide a lot of new jobs, with an employment increase of over 36 percent for qualified tradespeople. Yet, even those within non-construction specialty trades can look forward to a potential rise of nearly 24 percent in job opportunities.* It's why trade schools in Rhode Island remain a very enticing option for career seekers.
3. Digital Technology and Design
Here's an important stat: By 2018, more than six out of every 10 jobs in Rhode Island will be in the category of knowledge work, which usually relies heavily on digital information technology. In fact, efforts are underway to turn this state into a major global player in the area of digital production and design by 2020.****
It's a goal that is grounded in some very impressive realities. For instance, Rhode Island has been ranked as the top state in America for broadband Internet speed. And high-speed online connectivity is available to about 97 percent of the state's residents and businesses, with wireless broadband covering 100 percent of the region.***
Plus, Rhode Island is one of the few regions aiming to place just as much importance on art and design as on science, technology, and engineering. Leaders in the state recognize that artists and designers are essential to the process of innovation, especially when it comes to breakthroughs in areas like digital media, entertainment, and product design.
* State of Rhode Island and Providence Plantations, website last visited on March 6, 2015.
** Rhode Island Tourism Division, website last visited on March 6, 2015.
*** Greater Rhode Island Economic Development, website last visited on March 6, 2015.
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Looks like my dad is doing OK. I talked to him a bit on the phone and he was a little difficult to understand, but he's also still dealing with the after effects of anesthesia, so that's not too surprising. He's a little freaked-out by those things they often use on a patient's legs after major surgery--the things that swell up and deflate rhythmically. I recall having those either after my c-section or boob reduction...I forget which.
Other than that he sounds good and I can tell my mom is feeling very relieved. She joked that earlier in the day when asked how old he is my dad's response was "42." A full 20 years younger than his actual age. Though if he were to be 42 again, can I be 14? I have lots of things that I would do over, given the chance (mostly choosing a different career/college path).
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Wordpress Site Hack!
This is a general warning to anyone who has a PowerStore site in the same directory as a Wordpress site. You are vulnerable to hacking. There is a flaw in Wordpress and my Wordpress site was hacked. And my PowerStore site was also hacked as well. I am re-uploading it as we speak. There's a code that writes to every page on the site that downloads MalWare onto users computers when triggered. Pretty nasty stuff.
Can you WebAssist folks look into this to see if the PowerStore is vulnerable in the same way that WordPress was? It's a php vulnerability in the CMS - I'm guessing.
If you have a wordpress site - upgrade immediately!
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Think about it. Actors, athletes, models and singers have signature scents. Snooki has two. So why not one for the chairman of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee?
Or for …Marco Rubio?
He could deliver the Republican response to President Obama's State of the Union address not just as an immigration reformer with an eye on 2016 but as the pitchman for Amnesty by Marco Rubio, the eau de toilette for the man or woman who craves a clean break, a new beginning. I imagine a top note of citrus, nodding to Rubio's native Florida, and a middle note of tea, nodding to his party-within-a-party.
Harry Reid, the Senate Democratic majority leader, could be the face and spirit of Nevada Naughty, named for his home state and his habit of playing rough. I detect a whiff of desert wildflowers. Vanilla, too. Also some nutmeg, clove and coriander. No, wait, that's my lentil soup recipe.
From John Boehner I'm getting tobacco. And leather. And I don't mean his cigarette dependence or dependably tanned skin. I mean his sporty new scent, Acqua di Speaker. It comes not just in a spray and a splash but also in a shower gel, for those times when you want to wash away the stink of lobbyists and emerge feeling refreshed and smelling like Camel Ultra Lights.
And John McCain could channel his spooky fury into a fragrance for the grudge holder who has never suffered a slight that he didn't avenge. Its name would be Payback, and it would smell of sour grapes and scorched earth.
It's past time for lawmakers, and not just in the nation's capital, to get in on the aromatic action. The distinction between a headliner in politics and a headliner in movies, music, fashion or sports has pretty much evaporated. It's all show business now, all relentless marketing and meticulous brand management, and Chris Christie is just Beyoncé with shorter hair, bigger lungs and a less rigorous workout routine. She calls one of her colognes Midnight Heat. He could call his Autumn Hurricane, to capture the pummeling force of his personality and the event that made him, politically speaking, destiny's child.
With signature scents, our designated leaders might be much more appealing. The television cameras could pan the senators, representatives, cabinet members and Supreme Court justices in the Capitol on Tuesday night and we'd see not just a snake pit of bitter enemies taking a rare timeout. We'd behold a human potpourri of nose-tickling possibility.
Why, there's Eric Cantor, who recently joined the Republicans' reinvention mission with talk and tweets about transcending partisanship and helping the little guy. He's worried about immigrant kids. He's oozing empathy for working moms. And he's wearing Eric Cantor's Eau de Changement, a chameleon of a cologne that makes you smell harsh at certain times, approachable at others. Eau de Changement keeps voters guessing. Paul Ryan wears it, too.
Sonia Sotomayor may turn up in the Capitol for Obama's remarks. She's taking a breather from the tour for "My Beloved World," her memoir, which is just the first chapter in a new saga of Supreme merchandising. Next comes her scent, Black Robe, with currents of jasmine and bergamot, in a bottle shaped like Lady Justice.
Of course Hillary Clinton's stratospheric approval ratings demand a cologne all her own. It should be a symphony of spices and flowers from the different continents she visited as secretary of state, a bouquet of international ambition, with a moniker to match. All our diplomats will wear Beyond Borders, or they'll wear nothing at all.
It'll be unisex, while Bill Clinton's signature scent will be a musky number for men only. It'll use cedar, incense and wormwood to rewrite history, and be called Unimpeachable.
The way I figure it, politicians aren't making much progress in fixing the budget or saving the post office. But they just might be able to make America smell a little better. A more perfect union eludes us. Perhaps we should set our sights on a more perfumed one.
C-Span could evolve into something like QVC, where you'd see the former governor of Tennessee, now its senior senator, pop up to present a special deal on Lamar Noir, with half off the after-shave balm if you also get the soap on a rope.
And instead of showily haranguing Cabinet nominees, Ted Cruz, the Texas Tea Partier, could lend his aggrieved voice and censorious visage to a showy cologne, Cruz Control. It's tailor-made for preening, with a top note of sandalwood, a middle note of tonka bean and a base of self-righteousness.


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Ivo Andric
Novelist and short stories writer, Ivo Andic won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1961.
He was born in the village of Dolac (Bosnia) in 1892. His literary career as a poet began in 1914 with Hrvatska mlada lirika (Young Croatian Lyrics). After the WW1 he published two books of lyrical prose reflecting his experience of imprisonment during the war. Then followed a long period in which Andric concentrated on the writing of short stories such as Put Alije Djerzeleza (The Trip of Alija Djerzelez) and Pripovetke (Stories). During WW2, Andric wrote his three best works: Na Drini cuprija (The Bridge on the Drina), Travnicka hronika (Bosnian Story), and Gospodjica (The Woman from Sarajevo). The first two of these works, like most of Andric's work, deal with Bosnia history. Later, in 1948 he wrote about present-day people and problems: Gospodjica and Nove pripovetke (New Stories). Finally in 1960 he published another collection of stories with the title Lica (Faces) and several essays such as Zapisi o Goji, (Notes on Goya).
Momo Kapor
Momčilo "Momo" Kapor was a novelist, short story writer and painter. He was born in Sarajevo in 1937 and graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts in Belgrade. He wrote more than 40 books that have been traslated in 8 languages. His most famous works are: Poslednji let za Sarajevo (Last flight to Sarajevo') and Zelena čoja Montenegra (Montenegro Green Carpet). Furthermore several successful films have been based upon his novels such us Una: ljubavni roman (One).
Dušan Radović
Children's writer, poet, journalist and TV editor. He was known for especially children's poetry, books, television screenplays, and for his aphorisms.
He was the editor of "Pionirske novine", editor of Radio Belgrade's Children's programme, editor of the Radio-Television Belgrade's Children's programme, editor of the Poletarac magazine, journalist at the Borba newspaper. His works have been translated into all major world languages. Radović won several awards: Mlado pokolenje (Young Generation), the award of Zmaj Children Games, awards of Sterija's Theatre, Seventh of July award and others. Radović best known works are three books of aphorisms: Beograde, dobro jutro.
Nikola Tesla
Inventor, mechanical engineer, and electrical engineer. he gave an important contribution to the discovery of commercial electricity and is best known for his many revolutionary developments in the field of electromagnetism in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Tesla's patents and theoretical work formed the basis of modern alternating current (AC) electric power systems, including the polyphase system of electrical distribution and the AC motor.
Goran Bregović
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An oft-reviled Orc warlock associated with the Stormreaver Clan.
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- Wanderspirit and Uruz, a Tauren huntress and druid couple who he has tormented in the past.
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- Skulda, his Oracle.
- Volgroth, former Stormreaver, current Chieftian of Clan Feltusk
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Thirteen artists will be featured in a multi-use coworking space at 342 Market SW on Sunday, December 2, 2018. The space includes four artists who use it to make their own individual art. They have collectively decided to curate a group show to be hosted in their space in an effort to highlight local artists. The show will include some of their own work but also artists outside of the group.
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The Journal of Biological Chemistry announces new JBC/Herbert Tabor Young Investigator Awards.
For many, the decision last year by the Journal of Biological Chemistry's longtime editor-in-chief Herbert Tabor to hand over the reins might have seemed like an end to an era. Forward-thinking as always, Tabor insists instead that it heralds the dawn of a new phase for the JBC, one that is full of opportunity, invention, innovation and discovery. I share Tabor's view and his enthusiasm for being part of this new phase.
I have always been inspired by the way Tabor views the JBC and how he has managed it. Invariably appreciative and respectful of JBC authors and reviewing editors, he certainly has never seen it as his journal. He constantly puts the quality of the journal and the needs of the scientific community front and center.
In view of Tabor's many contributions to the scientific community and the values of integrity and service that he represents, I am very pleased to announce the launch of a new award series: The Journal of Biological Chemistry/ Herbert Tabor Young Investigator Awards. These awards are meant to honor Tabor's invaluable contributions to the journal and to science as a whole. At the same time, the awards will recognize the innovators and achievers in new generations of researchers who exemplify his values of creativity and scientific excellence.
The associate editors, who know Tabor and the mission of the JBC best, will select promising young researchers at scientific symposia and meetings throughout the year that focus on the molecular and cellular basis of biological processes. So far, the JBC associate editors have identified a dozen meetings focused on areas long featured in the JBC and on emerging research areas in biological chemistry where great candidates are likely to convene.
The Journal of Biological Chemistry/Herbert Tabor Young Investigator Awards will be presented by the journal's associate editors at meetings other than the annual meeting of the American Society for Biochemistry and Molecular Biology.
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participants who give outstanding oral or poster presentations. Students, postdoctoral researchers and faculty members who've not yet received tenure will be eligible.
The award includes a plaque and a $1,500 prize.
Here are some of the meetings we have on our schedule:Gordon Research Conference: CAG Triplet Repeat Disorders
June 5 to 10 in Lucca, Barga, Italy17th International Conference on Cytochrome P450
June 26 to 30 in Manchester, U.K. Gordon Research Conference: Molecular and Cellular Biology of Lipids
July 17 to 22 in Waterville Valley, N.H.ASBMB Special Symposium: Recent Advances in Pathogenic Human Viruses
July 24 to 26 in Guangzhou, China The 25th Anniversary Symposium of The Protein Society
July 23 to 27 in Boston, Mass.Gordon Research Conference: Matrix Metalloproteinases
Aug. 6 to 7 in Smithfield, R.I.52nd International Conference on the Bioscience of Lipids
Aug. 30 to Sept. 3 in Warsaw, PolandASBMB Special Symposium: 13th International ATPase Conference
Sept. 27 to Oct. 2 in Pacific Grove, Calif.9th Joint Meeting of the International Cytokine Society and the International Society Interferon and Cytokine Research
Oct. 9 to 12 in Florence, Italy7th General Meeting of the International Proteolysis Society
Oct. 16 to 20 in San Diego7th International Conference on Proteoglycans
Oct. 16 to 20 in Sydney, AustraliaThe Cell Signaling Networks Conference
Oct. 22 to 27 in Merida, Mexico
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1. GENDER: Remember when Anita Sarkeesian at Feminist Frequency got seriously harassed by the internet? The fruits of her labor are now available in the form of part 1 of her exploration of gender in video games.
2. RACE: W. Ralph Eubanks at the American Scholar explores what happens to conceptions of race when DNA tests prove your origins diverge from your sense of self.
3. PORN: Here's a profile of porn entrepreneur Cindy Gallop (of Make Love Not Porn) from Vice. I think there's a reason we don't watch regular people have sex, but I wish her all the luck in the world if she can change some of the most offensive porn norms.
4. PUNDITS: Ta-Nehisi Coates invariably blows me away with everything he writes. The New York Observer tracks Coates' rise to intellectual stardom.
5. PRETTY: Smithsonian Magazine's best photos of 2012.
6. NAMES: Nico Lang writes for Thought Catalog about what happens when his readers can't tell whether he's male or female and how that changes their reactions to his pieces. I wish I had written this, but Emily is kind of an obvious name….
Related Post: Sunday 96 – Harper High School, Philip Roth, duct tape art
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text: I fell in love with the art of pyrography after first trying it a few years back. It is very rewarding to see the images come to life and realize they are permanently burnt into the wood. I have since experimented with painting areas after burning and even carving out areas to change the look of the finished work. I really love making them for Christmas tree ornaments, name tags, even grave markers for pets.


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Paul Augustus Findley
|Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 20th district
|In office
January 3, 1961 – January 3, 1983
|Preceded by
|Edna O. Simpson
|Succeeded by
|Dick Durbin
|Personal details
|June 23, 1921
Jacksonville, Illinois, U.S.
|August 9, 2019 (aged 98)
Jacksonville, Illinois, U.S.
|Resting place
|Arlington National Cemetery (Not yet interred as of October 2019)
|Political party
Lucille Marie (nee' Gemme)
(m. 1946; died 2011)
|Alma mater
|Illinois College
Paul Augustus Findley (June 23, 1921 – August 9, 2019)[1] was an American writer and politician. He served as United States Representative from Illinois, representing its 20th District. A Republican, he was first elected in 1960. Findley lost his seat in 1982 to current United States Senator Dick Durbin. He was a cofounder of the Council for the National Interest, a Washington, D.C. advocacy group and was a vocal critic of American policy towards Israel, and is remembered primarily by some for his hatred of Jewish Statehood.[2] He has also been praised for his support for the Palestinians and his anti-war activism.[2]
Findley was born in Jacksonville, Illinois, the son of Florence Mary (Nichols) and Joseph S. Findley.[3] He attended the Jacksonville public schools. He received his bachelor's degree from Illinois College, which is currently home to The Paul Findley Congressional Office Museum. The collection contains manuscripts and artifacts related to the life and political career of Paul Findley. It is one of the few congressional office museums in the United States. Findley served in the United States Navy during World War II and was commissioned a lieutenant (junior grade).[4]
Findley served 11 terms in Congress, but lost to Dick Durbin, in his bid for reelection in 1982.[5] He was known in Congress as an advocate for the farmers of his district and as a strong proponent of the Palestinians and of opening up communication with the Palestine Liberation Organization[5] since they were the strongest and most organized representatives of Palestinian people at the time.
According to the New York Times, in 1982 Findley narrowly lost his bid for re-election for a number of reasons: "a competent opponent, redistricting, the economic recession, and pro-Israel groups support to his challenger," which allowed Findley's challenger to match him in spending.[5] During the campaign, "a former AIPAC [American Israel Public Affairs Committee] president called him 'a dangerous enemy of Israel.'"[6] Findley confirmed that his 1982 campaign raised "almost exactly the same sum" as that of his opponent.[7] Following his defeat, he served on the Board for International Food and Agricultural Development (BIFAD) from 1983 to 1994.
In 1989 Findley, with former representative Pete McCloskey (R-CA), formed the Council for the National Interest.[8] It is a 501 (c)4 non-profit, non-partisan organization in the United States that works for "Middle East policies that serve the American national interest."[9] Its first executive director was ten-term congressman John B. Anderson (R-Il) who ran as an Independent candidate in the 1980 U.S. presidential election.[10]
A year after the September 11 attacks in 2001, Findley published an article saying that this attack would never have occurred were it not for the United States' uncritical support of Israel.[11] Findley claimed that the 2003 invasion of Iraq was launched primarily to benefit Israel, at the behest of the Israel lobby in the United States.[12]
Findley was a frequent critic of U.S. foreign policy regarding Israel. Findley was the author of They Dare to Speak Out: People and Institutions Confront Israel's Lobby in which he stated that the pro-Israel lobby, notably AIPAC, has undue influence over the United States Congress. He referred to the lobby as "the 700-pound gorilla in Washington".[13]
A review of the book in the Washington Post stated: "Stripped of all the maudlin martyrdom, former congressman Paul Findley's message is straightforward and valid: Israeli influence in the United States, including in the inner sanctums of government, is very strong."[14] The New York Times review by Adam Clymer described the book as "an angry, one-sided book that seems often to be little more than a stringing together of stray incidents ... [it] does not really accept the idea that people of any political point of view are entitled to organize, support their friends and try to defeat the people they think are their enemies".[5] The review describes the book as "the typical reaction of a Congressman who is offended at being challenged seriously for his seat, especially if the upstart should go so far as to beat him."[5]
Findley listed the Israeli lobby as one of the factors contributing to his defeat in 1982, alongside the national recession of 1982 and the change of his district's boundaries after the 1980 census. "In seeking gains for Israel, they rigorously stifled dissent and intimidated the entire Congress. They still do. They defeat legislators who criticize Israel. Senators Adlai Stevenson III and Charles H. Percy, and Representatives Pete McCloskey, Cynthia McKinney, Earl F. Hilliard, and myself were defeated at the polls by candidates heavily financed by pro-Israel forces. McKinney alone was able to regain her seat in Congress."[15]
On the publication of Mearsheimer and Walt's 2006 working paper, The Israel Lobby and U.S. Foreign Policy, he wrote: "You can't imagine how pleased I was [...] I think I can pose as a foremost expert on the lobby for Israel, because I was the target the last three years I was in Congress."[16]
Findley supported the efforts of the Council on American–Islamic Relations (CAIR) to improve the image of Muslims in America.[17] In a conference in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, Findley said that "the cancer of anti-Muslim and anti-Islamic sentiments was spreading in American society and requires corrective measures to stamp out this malaise."[17] In May 2006 Findley led a CAIR delegation to the United Arab Emirates (UAE), resulting in a UAE proposal to build a property in the United States to serve as an endowment for CAIR. This proposal amounted to tens of millions of dollars in UAE donations.[18] He was a board member of If Americans Knew and the Streit Council.[19][20]
Findley endorsed the proposal for the United Nations Parliamentary Assembly (UNPA), one of only six persons who served in the United States Congress ever to do so.[21]
The Anti-Defamation League has criticized the Council for the National Interest, of which Findley was a founder, as an "anti-Israel organization" that "disseminates demonizing propaganda about Israel to academics, politicians, and other audiences."[22] The Anti-Defamation League alleges that as a member of the Council for the National Interest that they have disseminated cartoons with anti-Semitic based themes by Khalil Bendib. Additionally, the Anti-Defamation League has quoted Paul Findley from an article in 2003 as blaming U.S. support of Israel for the September 11 Attacks: "Nine-eleven would not have occurred if the U.S. government had refused to help Israel humiliate and destroy Palestinian society." Paul Findley continued in the same article stating that "America suffered 9/11 and its aftermath and may soon be at war with Iraq, mainly because U.S. policy in the Middle East is made in Israel, not in Washington."[23]
Findley died on August 9, 2019, at Passavant Area Hospital in Jacksonville, Illinois, at the age of 98. He is survived by his son and daughter, four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.[24]
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| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
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Soil Stabilization
Found a good web-site here http://www.arra.org/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=36:soil-stabilization&catid=20:industry-segments&Itemid=81# from ARRA (Asphalt Recycling & Reclaiming Association). ARRA was formed in 1976 to "promote the recycling of existing roadway materials through various construction methodologies". Within the web-site is a section dedicated to Soil Stabilisation and the benefits associated with it.
What is Soil Stabilisation
Full details of what Soil Stabilisation is can be found on the T R Stabilisation web-site here http://www.trstabilisation.co.uk/Soil-Stabilisation.html. The pad shows what Soil Stabilisation is and how it works, along with useful diagrams outlining the different stages and the process.
Lime Modification & Soil Stabilisation
Found an interesting publication here http://www.carmeusena.com/files/files/brochures/br_hydrate_quicklime_road_construction.pdf from Carmeuse Lime & Stone in America. The publication refers predominantly to the use of Lime within the Soil Stabilisation industry but does discuss the use of other binders. It also shows different soil types and the typical additives for each soil type. Have a look and let us know what [...]
T R Stabilisation wishes you a Merry Christmas
We would like to take this opportunity to wish all of our customers, suppliers and BLOG readers a Merry Christmas. We hope you are all enjoying the festive season and a well earned rest. Keep checking for BLOG updates as we will continue to keep you updated throughout the Christmas shut down.
T R Stabilisation Christmas Shutdown
We are now shutdown for the Christmas Break and will resume contracts on 7th January 2013. However, we are still contactable and look forward to hearing from anyone with any questions or Soil Stabilisation requirements. We can still be contacted on our usual office number of 01254 238 700 and will continue to keep you [...]
Soil Stabilisation design
Found a good publication here http://www.okladot.state.ok.us/materials/pdfs-ohdl/ohdl50.pdf from America about design procedures in Soil Stabilisation. The publication discusses the different additives, testing techniques and requirements. Nice to compare to our procedures and regimes.
Cement Stabilisation in Canada
Good case study here http://www.cement.ca/en/Solidification-Stabilization/Former-Battery-Breaking-Site-Brandon-Manitoba.html from the Cement Association in Canada (CAC) about Cement Stabilisation being used on a former battery breaking site. The article describes what Cement Stabilisation is, how it works and the typical benefits it provides. The case study also discusses the design testing regime and its importance when looking to use Cement Stabilisation [...]
Soil Stabilisation Association
Here's another great site http://www.auststab.com.au/, AustStab. AustStab is the Australian Pavement Recycling and Stabilisation Association (similar to the UK's Britpave). On the web-site there is a lot of guidance, specification and information on typical applications. Is well worth a look for anyone who is looking to find out about Soil Stabilisation in other country's. If you [...]
Stabilisation of Soil
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Billed as one of the most important realty exhibition coming from India, this fair is being organised by Pan-Eastern Trade and Exhibitors Worldwide, which had earlier organised the IHEX — Indian Higher Education Expo in May.
More than 35 Indian builders will showcase their hottest properties from across India at India Property Show 2007 (IPRO) for a period of two days and the organisers of this event are expecting more than 1,000 visitors.
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Reputed builders from Kerala, Mumbai, Pune, Nagpur, Hyderabad, Goa, Jaipur, Bangalore and other cities of India will be gathering under one roof to meet NRIs who are interested in real estate investment.
Times of Oman/Al Shabiba are the media partners for India Property Show 2007 (IPRO), while Express Advertising Services are the event partners and HDFC Home Loans is the finance partner.
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Tuesday, December 04, 2007
India Property Show 2007, the realty fair, starts on 5th December at Al Falaj Hotel, Muscat, Oman
Billed as one of the most important realty exhibition coming from India, this fair is being organised by Pan-Eastern Trade and Exhibitors Worldwide, which had earlier organised the IHEX — Indian Higher Education Expo in May.
Friday, November 16, 2007
Goel Ganga Developments and Mahanagar Constructions' hosts Corporate Sports Fest 'Josh' at Hari Ganga complex, Vishrantwadi Road, Pune
Over 1000 players from 75 corporate houses in the city will be seen in action at the inter-corporate multi sports fiesta "Josh: Corporate Sports Fest 07" organised by Concern India Foundation at the Hari Ganga Complex from November 24 to December 8.
The participants will be drawn from various sectors such as banking, IT, BPO's, insurance, telecommunication and other industries, Goel Ganga Developments chairman Subash Goel said, adding the event helps in building a bridge between various corporates in the city. Mahanagar Constructions director Chetan Patel, who is the chief organiser of the event, and Raju Thakwani said looking at last year's response, it has been decided to host the event for the second consecutive year.
Concern India Foundation branch head Malvika Gaur said, ''The event will help us to raise funds for the Concern India Foundation and create awareness amongst the city's corporates about the projects undertaken by us.'' The technical director of the event, Jehan Kothary of Sportnexus said for the first time, Pune's corporate who's who will enjoy a three-km run during the event.
Western India Football Association vice president and Bharati Vidyapeeth secretary Vishwajeet Kadam will inaugurate the event. The opening ceremony will also be graced by Fujitsu vice president Jitender Tanna, Airtel general manager Rajiv Mitra, and ABN Amro vice president Nishit Jain.
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Wednesday, October 31, 2007
Paranjape Schemes' Blue Ridge Township: Residential infrastructure for IT professionals working in Hinjewadi, Pune (1)
Why Special Economic Zone (SEZ) promoted by a real estate developer is destined to fail?"A developer of SEZ with the mindset of a real estate developer is destined to fail!" says Mr Yogesh Ashar, who has recently co-authored with Mr Kanu Doshi 'Treatise on Special Economic Zones'. Mr Ashar and Mr Doshi, both chartered accountants, are associated with Welingkar Institute of Management, Mumbai as faculty. Couple of months ago, i blogged their interview on my "Pune Real Estate Market News Blog". Here are excerpts from my blog.
Golden opportunity to exploit huge profits:Because 75 per cent of land acquired under SEZ will be used for construction of houses, airport, trading and business houses and hospitals, SEZ looks like a golden opportunity for a real estate developer to exploit huge profits.
SEZ Developer:Many developers of SEZs are afflicted with real estate syndrome. But SEZ under the present regime shall have to be a business venture in infrastructure development (as against real estate venture) with its own dynamics, if it is to succeed."
Blue Ridge: Integrated realty project:Since the beginning, Paranjape Schemes made it a point to call 'Blue Ridge' as an 'integrated realty development' with 4 different parts: 1.IT/ITeS SEZ, 2.Residential apartments and villas, 3.A retail mall 4.A star hotel.
Assumption: Blue Ridge is SEZ:According to Mr Ashar and Mr Doshi "SEZ promoted by a real estate developer is destined to fail" because the non-processing area by default is meant to serve the legitimate needs of the processing area of the SEZ.
Obviously, as per the 'broad' concept of SEZ, 'residential development of the Blue Ridge' is for the people working in the 'Blue Ridge SEZ', majority of the Pune Real Estate Market assumed. "SEZ will generate employment for 30,000 knowledge workers." was Shashank Paranjape's statement which supports this assumption.
Paranjape Schemes is going to construct flats for the people working in their SEZ was not at a threat or even a competition to the on going projects in Aundh Annex - Wakad, Pimple Saudagar, Rahatani, Balewadi, Baner and Pashan.
Integration with Hinjewadi!But Paranjape Schemes integrated 3 parts of 'Blue Ridge', 1. Residential - 2. Retail Mall - 3. Five Star Hotel - with existing Hinjewadi Rajiv Gandhi IT Park. This was a big shock to all on going projects in these areas.
On the other hand, we all know, how people working in Hinjewadi welcomed Blue Ridge. But most of the builders don't accept this as a fact. Booking 1,500 flats on the second day of a launch and a waiting list of 400+ on the same evening is beyond any body's wild imagination.
Successful Positioning:Blue Ridge is in Hinjewadi. But that is only a geographical fact. As a residential project not exactly a plus point. Conventionally not at all a desirable location. In fact, projects which are very close to Hinjewadi are selling slow, even today at ready possession stage.
Because Parihar Chowk, Aundh is the center of the residential area. Distance from Parihar Chowk matters more than the distance from the Hinjewadi. Projects which had reasonably good size, like Fivegardens (17 acres), Park Street (50 acres) and the concept of self sufficiency could not get away from the Parihar Chowk. When Comfort Zone in Balewadi claims to be in the 'West Aundh' but not in the 'East Hinjewadi' tells us as a residential area how unattractive Hinjewadi is.
Paranjape Schemes also had the same opinion and few weeks before the launch, were accepting bookings at the rate of Rs.2,800 only. Booking rate which was at par with good projects in Aundh annex and less than Baner Road.
In short, all credit goes to the successful positioning. In the next part, we will talk about how Paranjape Schemes sold this concept. Please, share your views and opinion in the comments.
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Wednesday, October 24, 2007
Anupam Mittal's 'People Group' launches online real estate portal "Makaan.com", a market place for home seekers, real estate agents, and builders
The group that gave us Shaadi.com, Fropper.com, and Astrolife.com is now venturing into real estate -- online. "Makaan.com" tries to make the entire online process of finding buyers- and sellers- of property easier, faster, not-to-mention more secure.
On "Makaan.com", buyers can get a wider range of real estate options, while sellers can improve their reach like never before.
The visually clutter-free site believes in 'keeping it simple'. Yet, it boasts advanced search functionalities that help users seek a more efficient and effective house hunting experience.
As of now, the portal is focusing on top 13 cities including: Delhi, Mumbai, Kolkata, Bangalore, Chennai, Hyderabad, Ahmedabad, Pune, Chandigarh, Jaipur, Indore, Kochi, and Ludhiana.
In beta for nearly two months, the site is already getting close to 3 lac unique property seekers per month, with nearly 46 percent of registered users being real estate agents.
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Tuesday, October 16, 2007
Do you think these film stars, cricketers, TV actors and musicians boosted the growth of these real estate developers?
"By signing an ideal (brand) ambassador, any brand can gain fast recognition among the target audience since the popularity factor of the celebrity comes as a support. In addition, it offers the brand a personality to form a quick connection with the customer. Also, it adds to brand acceptability in a big way. " said R. Shivanandan in his article, "Celebs Endorsing Real Estate Projects" on Indian Realty News.
Celebrity Brand Ambassador :According to Shivanandan, here is the list of brand ambassadors and the real estate developers. Frankly, out of this list, i remember very few and if you want to add any, please let me know in the comments.
1. Shahrukh Khan and DLF
2. Ustad Amjad Ali Khan and his sons Amaan and Ayaan were brand ambassadors for Omaxe
3. Rahul Dravid for Skyline Housing and Construction Ltd.
4. Kapil Dev = Chadha Group
5. Preeti Jhingiani endorsed LVL City
6. Amitabh Bachchan and Aishwarya Rai endorsed Amby Valley City.
Star Power :Do you think theses brand ambassadors were the "Ideal" brand ambassadors for the particular real estate developer?
Did they offer any "Personality" to the real estate brand?
Do you think they helped the customers to "Connect" with the real estate developer?
How much they added to the "Acceptability" of the developer?
Please, tell me what do you think in the comments.
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Tuesday, October 09, 2007
Sternon Real Estate names Bollywood star Mandira Bedi as brand ambassador for 'Magic Hills'
I am happy to open with Mandira Bedi! Sorry, for the P.J. But when you say Mandira Bedi don't you remember her 'extra innings'? Yes, everybody who enjoys watching cricket on TV will always associate her with cricket.
Cricket :We Indians are crazy about cricket. Cricket has become more than a sport for us. Cricket has become a fevicol not only for Indians in India but even among NRIs. Since, Sternon is into International Real Estate Marketing, they know it very well. And by the way, what were the other options to cricket?
Bollywood :Obviously Bollywood! That's why Sternon says "Bollywood Star Mandira Bedi" Now, i do not remember a single film of her's and that's why i do not feel she is a Bollywood Star. But definitely she is a Star and calling her "Bollywood Star", for sure, doubles her attraction!
Household Name :Let us see why Sternon went for Mandira. According to the press release Anthony D'Silva, of Communicate Gulf, sent me from Dubai, Mr. Hussaini F. Nalwalla, Managing Director of Sternon Group says, ""Just like Mandira Bedi, Magic Hills is individualistic, arresting and bold. Magic Hills has created quite an excitement among the NRI community worldwide and we are positive Mandira's endorsement will give a seal of excellence and originality. Mandira Bedi is a household name today among Indians worldwide and Sternon is proud to appoint her our brand ambassador."
Investment :"I am proud to be associated with Sternon and Magic Hills Residences, as the new project in Navi Mumbai promises to set new standards in high living, keeping in mind the expectations of NRIs," said Mandira. "India is certainly becoming an attractive place to live and work, and Sternon's Magic Hills represents a golden opportunity for NRIs to invest in."
Goodwill :But tell me, when we are talking about NRIs, if we keep aside cricket and Bollywood and focus on an Individual who comes to your mind? Shilpa Shetty! Right? She is not only popular, i have heard, NRIs respect Shilpa Shetty for taking a stand against discrimination. Recently, after her arrest for that five month old kiss on the cheek, somebody told me, Shilpa Shetty is treated as a goddess. Goddess who fights against the devils of racism and fascist! Who can create more goodwill about you than god?
Brand Ambassador :No, i am not asking why Mandira or why not Shilpa! I only want to know what are Sternon's expectations from the brand ambassador? I became more curious when i learnt that the first phase of Magic Hills is already booked. (Yes, if you want to know more about Magic Hills, please visit my 'Pune Real Estate Market News Blog'.) Forget all this and just tell me when you look at the above photograph, do you feel Mandira adds any value to it? Makes it more glamorous? or more desirable? Frankly, i do not think so! Till we get more information about Mandira let us take a look at other brand ambassadors in the next posts.
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Sunday, October 07, 2007
Now, you can also read my Pune Real Estate Advertising and Marketing Blog on your mobile! [FM8579-29]
You are already reading my 'Ravi Karandeekar's Pune Real Estate Blog' and 'Ravi Karandeekar's Pune Real Estate Market News Blog' on your mobile, right? Now you can also read 'Ravi Karandeekar's Pune Real Estate Advertising and Marketing Blog'. Isn't it great news?
Since, you already know how to get url of the moblie version by sms or enter it directly in the browser of your mobile, i will not repeat it. And of course, anytime you can read my "Thanks to FeedM8! Now, you can read my Pune Real Estate blogs on your mobile!" post. So be in touch with Pune Real Estate even when you are on the go!


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I got thinking this morning, always a scary proposition in itself. When I was in high school, I weighed thirty pounds less than I do now. In 1970, that meant I wore a size 10. Today, thirty (okay 32.4) pounds heavier, I wear a size 8. Welcome to marketing.
I guess we all feel better about our size when we are told Marilyn Monroe wore a size 12. I wear a smaller size than her, so I must be okay – we tell ourselves that, but really … when she wore a size 12 was even before I was wearing a size 10. Wearing a size 12 today does not make you the same size (or shape) as Marilyn Monroe.
I remember the first time I went shopping and could fit in the size 5/6 shorts. I was so happy to be in this very small size that I bought several pairs of them. When I showed up at a Christmas party in a beautiful dress, I kept telling people to check out the size tag at the back – size 5.
I didn't weigh any less or look any different than when the label said 7/8 or simply 8. But I felt thinner or sleeker wearing a smaller size. Excellent marketing.
Today, I wear a size 8. If every ten pounds means another size increase, I should be wearing a size 16 in Marilyn Monroe sizing – at least. If I was in a size 16, what would an obese person be wearing? Tent? Muumuu?
I've read about our piggishness and increased consumption of just about every dang thing. I'm including a picture of our sugar consumption. The amount of sugar found in ONE 12-ounce soda is the same as a 19th century American ate in five days. And there are enough sodas consumed here that it figures out to one soda every seven hours. (I personally don't drink sodas, so someone is getting my share of that sugar.)
This article from the USDA is even scarier. We are eating more calories in every single category. Chart after chart shows increases. But the scariest increase (to me) is that for high fructose corn syrup – the sweetener in just about every damn thing. These charts show increases from just fifty years. From 1950-59 there was zero consumption. In the year 2000, there was 63.8 pounds per capita consumed.
This journey I have started on isn't going to be as easy as I hoped. Not because CrossFit is so difficult (I had accounted for that), but because my food availability is so horrendous. No wonder we are all so fat. The food is killing us.
Picture you local grocery store. There are a few aisles of fresh produce, maybe. There is one aisle of fresh meat, a dairy case for refrigerated items, and then row after row after row of processed, easy-to-use garbage. Items proclaiming "LOW FAT" which contain a chemical shitstorm and that ubiquitous high fructose corn syrup are all over the store.
I don't use a lot of packaged food items, but I use enough. I'm going to have to overhaul my diet as well as my activity level. All that and I have to drink more water. I can do this.


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State Department Official Explains Military Commissions
By Gerry J. Gilmore
American Forces Press Service
WASHINGTON, Oct. 19, 2006 - Military commissions are a proper way to try certain people suspected of committing terrorist acts against America, in part because U.S. law prior to the Sept. 11, 2001, terror attacks didn't even address such a situation, a U.S. State Department legal advisor told reporters here today.
"We cannot try the vast majority of individuals (being held) at Guantanamo (Bay, Cuba,) under our criminal laws, because as of Sept. 11, 2001, they had not broken laws that we had on our books that had extraterritorial application," John B. Bellinger III said at a Foreign Press Center news briefing.
U.S. law at the time didn't address the legal status of terror suspects who'd been captured in Afghanistan during Operation Enduring Freedom, Bellinger said.
"Our criminal laws didn't have extraterritorial application into their activities in Afghanistan," Bellinger explained, adding most other nation's laws at that time also lacked such a provision.
Bellinger was explaining the legal landscape related to detainees who could be tried under the Military Commissions Act of 2006 that President Bush signed into law Oct. 17.
The Military Commissions Act "now makes clear what the legal standard is for the treatment and detention of those individuals," Bellinger said. No affiliated program will go forward until Congress has approved it, he said.
"These military commissions are lawful, they are fair, and they are necessary," Bush said on the day he signed the act into law.
The act allows military commissions to try people suspected of complicity in the 9/11 attacks on America, the attack on the USS Cole in Yemen in 2000, and the bombings of the U.S. embassies in Kenya and Tanzania in 1998.
Bush said the act transmits "a clear message to those who kill Americans: We will find you and we will bring you to justice."
Bellinger travels worldwide to explain the purpose and rationale of military commissions to U.S. allies. He recently returned from a trip to Europe, he noted, where he met with European Union officials.
The White House and Congress worked together to change some aspects of the military commissions process that are reflected in the Military Commissions Act, Bellinger said. Plaintiffs must now be present in court during the presentation of evidence by the prosecution, he said.
And accused rights' of appeal, Bellinger added, now can potentially go as high as the U.S. Supreme Court.
"So, there is an appeal mechanism into our independent federal judiciary," he said.
Bellinger also noted that detainees at Guantanamo aren't being denied their rights to habeas corpus, since they don't have the right to habeas corpus.
A writ of habeas corpus is a judicial order that an inmate be brought to court so it can be determined whether that person is imprisoned lawfully and whether he or she should be released from custody.
"No individual in any military conflict in American military history has ever had the right to habeas corpus before," Bellinger pointed out. However, detainees do have an independent court review, he said, of whether or not they're being properly held by U.S. authorities.
Military Commissions are modeled on an "honorable and robust" military justice court system that has well served servicemembers for many years, Bellinger said. Therefore, military commissions aren't "something that's new or made up," Bellinger emphasized. "It's gone on for decades and decades."
Bellinger said the Guantanamo detainees are not prisoners of war as defined by the Geneva Conventions. "The Geneva Conventions say that prisoners of war are only those individuals who belong to a contracting party to the Geneva Conventions," he explained.
"Al Qaeda is not a contracting party to the Geneva Conventions," he noted.
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Bernard F. Barcio, a Latin teacher at Carmel (Ind.) High School, has been named Indiana's 1986 Teacher of the Year.
Bradley Blanchette, an English teacher at Colchester (Vt.) High School, has been named Vermont's 1986 Teacher of the Year.
Jacquelyne S. Caffey, a reading teacher at Davison Elementary School in Detroit, has been named the Michigan 1986 Teacher of the Year.
Karen U. Dorsch, a French teacher at Winnisquam Regional High School in Tilton, N.H., has been named New Hampshire's Teacher of the Year for 1986.
Paul Horst, professor emeritus of psychology at the University of Washington and co-founder of the Psychometric Society, has been chosen to receive the Award for Distinguished Service to Measurement, an award given annually by the Educational Testing Service for a lifetime of work that has had a major impact on the theoretical or practical developments in educational and psychological assessment.
Mickey Jefson, chairman of the business department and teacher/coordinator of business cooperative education at Andrew Jackson Senior High School in Jacksonville, Fla., has been named Outstanding Florida Secondary Business Educator by the Florida Business Education Association.
Robert H. Kirk, professor of health and safety education at the University of Tennessee in Knoxville, has received the National Safety Council's Distinguished Service to Safety Award.
Robert F. Mange, a life-science, biology, and physiology teacher and "science-division leader" at Folsom (Calif.) High School, has been named California's 1986 Teacher of the Year.
Jane G. McKee, an English, language-arts, and drama teacher at Man (W.Va.) High School, has been named West Virginia Teacher of the Year for 1986.
Cleon F. Ochsner, a German teacher at Hastings (Neb.) Senior High School, has been named the 1986 Nebraska Teacher of the Year.
Brenda G. Opie, a 5th-grade teacher at Tritt Elementary School in Marietta, Ga., has been named the 1986 Georgia Teacher of the Year.
Randy Steinheimer, a 4th-grade teacher at J.H. Freeman Elementary School in Aurora, Ill., has been named the 1985-86 Illinois Teacher of the Year.
Gerald N. Tirozzi, Connecticut's education commissioner, has received the Distinguished Alumni Award from Michigan State University's college of education.
Donna Viveiros, a 2nd-grade teacher at Fall River (Mass.) Elementary School, has been named the 1986 Massachusetts Teacher of the Year.
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