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I don't write anymore. Not because I don't want to but because every time I think about what to write, it just becomes sad and frustrating.
To clear things up, this is what has been happening cancer-wise:
I have been declared in remission on February 8. Yes, I am in remission. Am I happy about it? Yes and no. Remission brings on a whole new set of worries and changes to adjust to. Remission doesn't mean treatments and doctor's appointments are over. I still had my stem cell transplant after remission on March 1. I stayed in the hospital for a solid month. Then, I had the typical 100-day post-transplant isolation. Remission doesn't mean I can do all the things I used to be able to do. Remission doesn't mean you're done with taking a million medications everyday and dealing with all these unknown side effects. I still get nauseous. I'm still in pain. My legs are so weak, I can barely walk on my own. I'm so tired, all the time. Just putting away dishes makes me so exhausted. And why do we cook standing up? Can I get a chair for my stove? Seriously. Or an on call masseuse? I feel so useless all the time.
The biggest fear is reoccurrence. I'm only in remission. I am not cured, and I'm not sure that day will ever come. So can I really cross off #76 on the bucket list? I don't feel like I can just yet. When I get sick and I have a cough, I wonder. When I have a sharp pain in my spine, I wonder. I find myself unconsciously checking my lymph nodes around my neck and underarms.
My original Winship transplant oncologist left the practice. I was the last patient he sent to transplant before leaving. So my new transplant oncologist sucks. Since I've been assigned to her in March, I've only seen her twice. The first time was a 2 minute introduction. She never came to see me in the hospital or check in on any of my follow ups. She changed my treatment schedule without notifying me. I showed up to the clinic, had my blood drawn and port accessed. I was sitting in the chemo chair and given pre-meds (Tylenol and Benadryl). That's when the nurse told me that I wasn't supposed to get treatment that day. They just sent me home after giving me drowsy meds. Thanks, Emory.
I'm currently on what the cancer community calls maintenance treatment since my Hodgkins was so aggressive. I'm done with chemo, radiation, etc. My maintenance drug, brentuximab, is an immunotherapy treatment, which I was on before. My doctor wants to do 12 treatments, once every four weeks. That's another YEAR of treatment. However, if the side effects get too bad, they'll reduce the dose or stop the treatments. It's just a precaution to make sure everything is gone.
My skin GVHD (graft vs. host disease) has now been found to be chronic. I have a bunch of red spots all over my body. It looks like I'm a leper. At least the ones on my face have faded pretty nicely. But, my face! I've been on high does steroids because of my GVHD. Now, I have moon face. It's so swollen, puffy, and round. I look horrible. My hair is growing back nicely though. Hopefully, I'll have a good amount by October for my sister's wedding. I'm glad it's only skin GVHD though. GI GVHD sucked and I didn't even have that bad of a bout with it so I can't imagine having it chronically.
The side effects of all the meds I'm on are getting crazy. I started taking something for the GVHD and that triggered some side effect. They prescribed me some other medication for those side effects. Those meds give you new side effects, so they continue to prescribe more medication for that. Along with the nausea, pain, and fatigue, my body has become so weak. I can barely lift anything. I can barely walk. My hands won't stop shaking. Even my voice is shaking. My legs and feet are so tingly, I can barely feel them sometimes. I can't hold utensils or write. Even typing is difficult. So many typos. Don't ask me to write anything or fill out any forms. Some days, I wake up and I feel alright. Some days, I just want to lay in bed all day. You just never know. I wish the side effects were more predictable. This too shall pass.
Ughhhh so that's what's going on with that. Non-cancer news:
Wedding planning has been going very smoothly. I guess planning 3 national sorority conventions gave me some experience. We've secured the venue, catering, planner, floral designer, photographer, videographer, DJ, photo booth, hair and makeup, and wedding gown. I guess losing your job, living in the hospital, and being in isolation for 100 days really has its perks. Since most of the big things are finished, I'm going to take a break to focus on my sister's wedding coming up in October!
I am going stir crazy not being able to work. Usually I would Cricut something, but my hands are so shaky. I can't place the vinyl with this hand tremors. Now, I'm trying to find some local nonprofits to get connected with. There are no resources for young adult cancer survivors in Northwest Georgia. Maybe because there are no young adult cancer survivors here, let alone young adults in general. There are a lot of cancer resources here, but they're geared toward older cancer survivors. And again, my life revolves around cancer now.
I suppose that's all. It's so sad how my cancer life updates are longer. It's probably because there's more to complain about.
Now for my rant.
I've been thinking about this with the political atmosphere lately. Then, Independence Day came. Then, I had a really good discussion with my fellow MPA alum. All over the news, all over social media, you can't not see it. Everyone is sharing stories, their opinions. There are so many sides to hear from. Everything is getting distorted and I feel like the public is more confused than ever. To really stay up to date, you have to scour several reputable news sources to really figure out my own opinions.
Honestly, I don't care who you like, who you don't like, what articles you post from tabloid websites. Do you as long as you exercise your right to vote as well. The right to vote is not something that everyone has, yet we don't take advantage of it. We are so lucky. This is your voice in a country of millions. Your voice, your choice. And not just federal elections every four years. Yes, that is a good start, but think about it. Do you see the President everyday? No. If you don't like something, can you call up the President? No. If you can though, let me know.
Local elections are where it's at! Everything is local! Thanks for teaching me that, EP! Your local representatives are there for a reason. They are the ones that have to represent the needs of their constituency. Their job is to listen to you and your concerns. If they don't, vote them out. If they do, vote for them to stay. JUST GO VOTE! Don't make anymore excuses. This is your civic duty. Employers are required to give you time to go vote. Don't blame it on your crappy boss. Early voting is literally weeks and weeks long, even held on weekends. Why is it that when I go to vote in a local election, the room is empty!? I went to vote and there were maybe three other people there. I was masked up, barely walking, hands so shaky I couldn't fill out my forms. WHAT IS YOUR EXCUSE?! This has become such a pet peeve of mine. It's a shame seeing people throw away such an amazing right that we have in this beautiful country of ours.
The End. Bye!
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Brothers and Sisters Talofa!
Well everyone, I have some very exciting news! So turns out (unlike what I thought) I will be staying here in the Samoan area! My companion, Elder Bingham, is going to Kearns! I'm going to miss him! My new companion is Elder Miller for St. Louis Missouri! He is short and is an awesome guy so I'm looking forward to being his companion! Also, I'm now the District Leader of our district which was surprising for everyone! Haha! So, this is going to be a new adventure. I'm looking forward to it! My roommates have changed as well. Now the new English Elders are Elder Rebarchic (from Alabama), Elder Keith (He was here last transfer from NC) and Elder Skelton. So it should be a fun household. haha!
Besides transfers, my week here has been awesome! We went on exchanges twice! Once with Elder Oliphant on Wednesday which was fun! I went to his area and I got to know him more! We had our lessons kind of fall through, but it was still fun! Then with Elder Bailey on Friday! He is a great guy and a football player. He is pretty fun and we saw a few people and had a great time together! In our area we have been working with some of our members, and had a few correlation meetings. So it's been good. Our Investigator, Roy Moa, has been doing good and he is still on track for baptism this transfer so I'm looking forward to that!
Besides that not too much going on here in Utah, hopefully we will see some snow in the valley in the next month or two! Looking forward to that again! Haha! I hope all ya'll have been well! Thank ya'll again for everything and for your support. It does mean a lot to me! I love ya'll! Stay safe, and keep reading your scriptures!
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Google Introduces Premium Video Ad Exchange: Google Partner Select
Google plans to build a marketplace for top Web video publishers to sell their ad inventory, it said Wednesday. The big question is, do top media companies want or need Google's help in that endeavor?
Google Partner Select, as the new venture is called, is being billed by Google as a "programmatic premium video marketplace." In other words, Google is attempting to build a high quality Web video ad exchange—aimed at facilitating the growth of programmatic advertising in the video market while at the same time further cementing Google's central role in the online ad ecosystem. It comes at a critical time for Web video, as more marketers are shifting ad dollars from TV to the Web.
"As I've said for a while, our goal is to make digital work for brands," wrote Google's VP, Display and Video Advertising Neal Mohan in a blog post on Wednesday. "To do that, we have to make online video work for brands and their publisher partners."
Google doesn't seem to be aiming at the Web's long tail, the lower cost inventory that is most associated with programmatic exchanges, the automated services now used mostly in the online display ad marketplace. Rather, Google wants TV networks' Web video inventory as well as ad space from top digital companies, say people familiar with the company's thinking.
However, it's a fair question to ask, does the market want a premium video exchange? When it comes to broadcast networks' Web video, most of these companies complain about not having enough ad inventory to sell. While networks like ABC and NBC have announced plans to dip their toes in programmatic ad selling, these overtures have been more about meeting advertisers' desire to simplify workflow, and not because they are swimming in excess ad inventory.
And while web companies like Yahoo and Crackle are upping their investments in original, serialized online programming, they're also likely to sell directly to brands – rather than going through exchanges.
Where Google's venture might get traction is from print companies like Time Inc., Hearst, The New York Times and The Wall Street Journal, which are all looking to boost their video output. Their problem is scale--they don't have enough people watching their videos for most advertisers to care. Thus, these companies may be more inclined to test an exchange.
If there was any doubt about the uncertain demand for Google's new exchange, several Web video publishers who spoke to CMO Today made clear their wariness. One executive from a major media company said flatly "we don't need it." Aside from anything else, many media companies are cautious about anything that might make Google more powerful.
One publisher who had been approached by Google recently about selling some inventory via the new exchange said that the terms were not necessarily favorable to publishers. This person expressed doubts about whether Google could bring top media companies value through an exchange. "They are desperately trying to get into that tier one bucket," one sales executive said. "There's a lot of wait and see around this."
Google's argument in favor of an exchange is that brands don't necessarily want to spend directly with a wide swath of video producers and would prefer an easier way to buy across multiple sites. "One big hurdle to growth [of online video advertising] remains, though: much of this content remains hard to access," argued Mr. Mohan. "Our brands and agencies want to buy this premium content programmatically, but have difficulty finding the high quality inventory they want. Our publisher partners also want to take advantage of the ease and efficiency of programmatic to connect with top brands, but with transparency and control over how that happens."
Adam Shlachter, Head of Media Activation, North America, at Digitas, agreed with assessment. "It's great that there's been this explosion of Web video options," he said. "But assembling it all on a media plan is difficult. Doing that effectively and efficiently is tough."
Added Adam Kasper, Chief Media Officer for Havas Media, North America: "This is a huge need. Most real premium video is walled off."
Google also is signaling that the exchange will be "clean and well lit," unlike the current video ad world, which has been plagued by fraud. Plus, Google is also promising these publishers and advertisers some relief from all the paperwork involved in buying Web video inventory.
However, there are a lot of ifs involved in this project. Brands aren't going to care much unless there is a collection of high quality publishers putting inventory in the exchange from the start (here's betting that Google puts a fair amount of YouTube ad inventory in the exchange initially; they haven't said).
At the same time, some publishers may be reluctant to go first in this endeavor. Nobody selling Web video--given its high demand and prices--wants to look cheap or desperate. And exchanges need liquidity to work.
There have been some attempts at this sort of thing in the past. A company called Brand.net built what it contended was a premium-only display ad network several years ago. It struggled to gain traction in the market and was eventually sold. Yahoo bought a similar company in 2011 called 5to1 that never really got publisher support.
Meanwhile, last year, GroupM's Xaxis announced it was testing buying programmatic video ads through Hulu, Viacom and others. It's unclear how much demand this effort generated. But TV companies and Hulu are very cautious when it comes to even discussing programmatic deals.
If Google's new exchange does take off, that's bad news for other video ad exchanges, said Dave Morgan, Chief Executive of video advertising technology firm Simulmedia, who predicted that Google's launch could have a "destabilizing effect" on smaller rivals like YuMe, Brightroll and Tremor Video that offer similar services. For one reason, many online advertisers and online publishers already use DoubleClick technology. There are "advantages in a one-stop shop," said Mr. Morgan. "Everyone is being asked to do more with less right now."
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A ping test uses your internet connection to send out some packets of data to a specific address. These packets are then sent back to your computer. The test records the amount the time it took for the packets to reach the address, and whether or not any packets were lost in the process.
If you have trouble following these steps, you may with to try running a ping test using the PingPlotter app.
Select one of the links below to jump to a query:
|Address to ping
|What is it?
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|iiNet's web address
|To check that DNS is working on your computer
|One of iiNet's DNS servers
|To check that TCP/IP settings are working on your computer
|A loopback test to your own computer
|To check that there's no issue with your computer's network adapter or connection settings
Ping test results look similar in both Windows and Mac OS.
If a ping test fails, you see error warnings similar to one of the following instead of the ping test results shown above:
If a ping test fails, you may need to troubleshoot your internet connection.
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SPF timers are usually one of those things that engineers don't bother with. Hello/Dead timers are often adjusted, but not actual SPF timers themselves.
Different vendors, and even different platforms within vendors, can have dramatically different timers. Micro-loops can be even more pronounced when different vendors/platforms are involved.
SPF Timers
In OSPF, SPF is only run when certain conditions are met. One of those conditions is when a router originates a new type-1 LSA. If a router interface goes down, it will originate a new type-1 to let other routers in the area know about it. How soon after the interface goes down does the type-1 get sent? Once another router in the area receives that type-1, does it run SPF straight away? Does it flood the LSA before or after it runs SPF?
Micro-loops form when router's FIBs do not agree on where the best path is. Two routers will bounce a packet backwards and forwards to each other until those routers agree on the forwarding path and have that path installed in their FIB.
The best way to understand this is to show the loop forming.
Let's consider the following topology of five routers. The OSPF costs of each link is also displayed:
Most router interfaces have a cost of 50, while R3 has a second slower link with a cost of 200.
Under normal circumstances, any traffic from R1 to R5 with go through R2-R4.
R1#traceroute 10.0.0.5 Type escape sequence to abort. Tracing the route to 10.0.0.5 VRF info: (vrf in name/id, vrf out name/id) 1 192.168.12.2 12 msec 32 msec 16 msec 2 192.168.24.4 44 msec 56 msec 16 msec 3 192.168.45.5 68 msec 48 msec 48 msec
When the link between R2 and R4 fails, traffic should traverse the R2-R3-R4 links:
There are a number of milliseconds where this will not be the case.
In order to show how a micro-loop is formed, I'll first need to artificially increase my SPF timers. This is because it's very difficult to show an actual micro-loop simply with traceroute.
On R3 I'll increase the wait time to run SPF after it receives an LSA to 10 seconds:
R3(config)#router ospf 1 R3(config-router)# timers throttle spf 10000 10000 10000
I'll now break the link between R2 and R4 and run another traceroute from R1 to R5:
R2(config)#int gi2/0 R2(config-if)#shut
R1#traceroute 10.0.0.5 Type escape sequence to abort. Tracing the route to 10.0.0.5 VRF info: (vrf in name/id, vrf out name/id) 1 192.168.12.2 16 msec 16 msec 12 msec 2 * * 192.168.23.3 36 msec 3 192.168.23.2 40 msec 36 msec 68 msec 4 192.168.23.3 44 msec 60 msec 60 msec 5 192.168.23.2 56 msec 64 msec 60 msec 6 192.168.23.3 100 msec 80 msec 80 msec 7 192.168.23.2 80 msec 80 msec 84 msec 8 192.168.23.3 80 msec 104 msec 104 msec 9 192.168.23.2 100 msec 104 msec 100 msec 10 192.168.23.3 128 msec 124 msec 124 msec 11 192.168.23.2 132 msec 116 msec 124 msec 12 192.168.23.3 152 msec 148 msec 148 msec 13 192.168.23.2 144 msec 144 msec 148 msec 14 192.168.23.3 152 msec 192.168.45.5 112 msec 84 msec
Because R3 is delaying it's SPF run until 10 seconds after it receives a relevant LSA, it still assumes the best path is through R2. R2 has run it's SPF and it assumes the best path is through R3. This is the reason the packet bounces between both routers. The packet get to it's destination only when R3 has run SPF and CEF updated.
Of course in the real world we don't wait 10 seconds. But what are the actual timers? That depends a lot on which vendor and platform you're running:
Vendor,OS,Initial SPF Delay (ms)
Cisco,IOS & IOS-XE,5000
The above list is of course not exhaustive.
The timers between vendors and platforms can be dramatically different. Even in an environment in when you are not cared about rapid convergence, it's still important that your IGP routers all agree on their timers. Connecting an ASR1k to an ASR9k with default timers could cause traffic to loop for almost five seconds if left to the defaults. I would suggest you ensure all OSPF routers in an area, or all IS-IS routers in the same level, have identical timers.
Another option is to ensure the initial SPF delay run timer is set high enough so that LSA/LSP reaches all edges of the area/level. That way all router can run SPF at the same time and update their FIBs at the same time. The problem with this approach is that each router receives the LSA at different times. Even if they did receive them at exactly the same time, we are relying on the fact that all routers have 100% identical SPF and FIB-Update run times.
Further Reading
RFC 5715 – A Framework for Loop-Free Convergence
RFC 6976 – Framework for Loop-Free Convergence Using the Ordered Forwarding Information Base (oFIB) Approach


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Try this Delicious Oysters on the Half Shell With Parmesan and Garlic Butter Recipe
Oysters, parmesan and butter…oh my! Who does not love to order raw oysters in seaside restaurants? But, have you ever considered bringing the half shell experience back home? It's really very easy, affordable, and fun! Savor the last few weeks of the oyster season with this simple yet flavor-full dish. This is a super simple and absolutely delicious recipe. Oysters on the half shell are topped with Parmesan and garlic butter and baked until bubbly. Also, please share your seafood culinary successes with us via Facebook, Instagram or Twitter.
According to Rodalesorganiclife.com, oysters can provide you with a host of health benefits, among them, high levels of heart- and brain-boosting omega-3 fatty acids, iron, and enough zinc (the aphrodisiac mineral) to keep your mojo flowing all night.
Store live oysters in the refrigerator at 40 degrees F. if they are not to be used immediately. Place them deep side down (to retain their juices) in an open container. Cover the oysters with a damp towel or layers of damp newspaper. Oyster store this way will keep up to 5 to 7 days.
Recipe and Photo Credit: foodsogoodmall.com.
- 1 dozen fresh Motts Channel Seafood Oysters on the half shell
- 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
- 1 stick Unsalted Butter
- 4-6 garlic cloves, pressed or minced
- 3 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped for garnish
- Pre-heat oven to 400 degrees.
- In a microwave place the butter in a micro safe dish along with the garlic and cook until the butter has melted.
- Place the oysters on a foil covered baking sheet and spoon a tbs of the butter and garlic mixture over each oyster.
- Add a tbs of the grated Parmesan over each oyster.
- Bake in the oven for about 10 minutes or until the cheese has melted and browned slightly.
- Garnish with the chopped parsley.


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New York Man Garners 20-Year Sentence for 'Cashless ATM' Ponzi Scheme
|U.S. Attorney's Office April 27, 2011
PHOENIX—U.S. District Court Judge Mary H. Murguia today sentenced Christopher Livanos, of New York City, to 20 years in prison for his role in an $8 million Ponzi scheme that sold fictitious "cashless ATMs" to victims throughout the United States. Livanos, 50, pleaded guilty on March 2, 2010, to one count of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud, one count of wire fraud, and one count of mail fraud. Judge Murguia also ordered Livanos to pay $6,187,735 in restitution.
"This was a classic Ponzi scheme where the defendant preyed on and defrauded hundreds of victims with an enticing but utterly fictitious business opportunity," said U.S. Attorney Dennis K. Burke. "Now he must pay a steep price for those actions. This conviction sends a strong message to others who would victimize and defraud their friends, neighbors and associates that this office will continue to aggressively pursue and prosecute scam artists."
U.S. Postal Inspection Service Phoenix Division Inspector in Charge Pete Zegarac added, "Today's sentencing should serve as a strong deterrent to others who would misuse our nation's mail system to commit fraud. The scheme devised by the defendant cost victims more than $8 million, dashing their hopes for a profitable business opportunity. The U.S. Postal Inspection Service advises the public to investigate any investment opportunity before committing money to solicitors. Initial research efforts can save consumers a multitude of time and money in the long run."
From about March 2003, until about January 2005, Livanos (a.k.a. Jim Roberts) and other co-defendants deceived approximately 300 victim investors into believing they were investing their money in a business opportunity pertaining to "cashless ATMs." The perpetrators established two Arizona corporations, Mac Investments, Inc. and MAC Investment Sales, Inc. of the same mailing address in Tempe in order to accomplish their goals.
The defendant and his co-conspirators promoted and purported to sell a "cashless ATM" known as the "MAC 8000." Livanos falsely agreed to sell not only the machines, but also the MAC business concept, which included installing the machines at undisclosed retail locations, managing and providing maintenance for the machines, and administering the payment of revenues supposedly generated by the machines to each victim investor. Livanos claimed that each cashless ATM transaction generated $1 to $2 in fees per transaction. No cashless ATMs were ever purchased or installed, and there were never any contracts between MAC and the purported retail establishments.
The scheme operated as a typical Ponzi scheme. A small portion of the revenues generated by the fraudulent sale of the fictitious machines was used to pay investors a false "return" on their investment, when in fact this "return" was simply money obtained from more recent investors. Defendant and his co-conspirators stole more than $8 million from victim investors.
Co-defendants William Hoberg and Maria Gonzalez were also recently sentenced in District Court. Co-conspirator Jeff Teitlebaum remains at large. The investigation in this case was conducted by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation. The prosecution was handled by Walter Perkel and Peter Sexton, Assistant U.S. Attorneys, District of Arizona, Phoenix.
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Don't tell Donald Trump but in Scotland, the tartan-clad land where renewable energy installations also serve as major tourist attractions, enough energy is generated at on- and offshore wind farms to power all of the country's homes and then some.
Using data culled from WeatherEnergy, the World Wildlife Fund's Scottish arm recently published impressive findings that prove wind power is making a huge impact, no matter how controversial and hated-on wind turbines are in some communities. During the "bumper month" of October, the country's wind turbines collectively generated enough juice —982,842 megawatt hours (MWh) — to power 3,045,000 homes. This is about 126 percent of the electricity needs for Scottish households.
Looking at the United Kingdom as a whole, wind turbines generated enough energy to provide the electricity needs for a staggering 28 percent of households in the U.K. Currently, a quarter of Europe's offshore wind resources are located in Scotland with realized farms including the massive (60 turbines with a capacity of 180 megawatts) Robin Rigg Wind Farm at Solway Firth near the Scottish and English border. The largest onshore wind farm in the U.K., the 215 turbine-strong Whitelee Wind Farm, is located just outside of Scotland's largest city, Glasgow. Whitelee Wind Farm alone has a total capacity of 539MW — enough power to provide electricity to just under 300,000 homes.
In fact, it was recently reported that the country's wealth of wind turbines, accused of marring the pristine Scottish countryside by detractors, generate too much juice for the National Grid to handle. Many wind farms have been issued "constraint payments" — £43 million in these payments have been issued so far in 2014 —to deactivate turbines so that the natural supply-demand balance isn't further thrown off.
According to WWF Scotland, solar power didn't perform too shabbily in October either despite Scotland's reputation for having perpetually dreary skies: Rooftop PV panels provided 46 percent of the electricity needs for Edinburgh homeowners who have invested in residential solar installations. That number drops a bit for solar-equipped homes in Iverness (38 percent), Glasgow (37 percent) and Aberdeen (33 percent). Solar thermal also performed well, providing solar hot water panel-fitted homes in the above cities with over a quarter of their respective household hot water needs.
Says Lang Banks, director of WWF Scotland in a statement:
While nuclear power plants were being forced to shut because of cracks, Scotland's wind and sunshine were quietly and cleanly helping to keep the lights on in homes across the country. With wind power generating enough electricity to power 126% of the needs of every home in Scotland, it really was a bumper month for renewables in Scotland.
The science is clear, if we are to prevent the worst impacts of global climate change, then the world needs to move away from fossil fuels. The good news is that here in Scotland we're making good use of wind power to create clean electricity. However, if Scotland is going to meet its future climate change targets, then we need to see greater support for energy efficiency and renewable heat, as well as action to curb emissions from transport.
In addition to a slew of new offshore wind turbines, a farm of underwater turbines that will capture the power of the tidal flow is also in the works off of the coast of Scotland.
Via [Gizmag], [ThinkProgress]
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We continue our countdown of the 25 Best Hitters of the Free Agent Era. The rest of the posts can be found here.
De-rek Je-ter!
De-rek Je-ter!
For the foreseeable future, that chant will echo off the walls of the concrete jungle known as New York City. Derek Jeter is a legend in Yankee lore, and finds himself among the (very crowded) Mt. Rushmore of the Bronx Bombers' storied history.
When you talk about the greatest players of the our time, his name will always show up in the discussion. However, when we look at his offensive stats and those stats alone, I believe the appropriate spot for him is in the back end of the teens at #18.
Basically, take Paul Molitor's stats, add just a bit of seasoning, and you have Derek Jeter. As a Yankee fan, I will point out that I'm staying true to criteria I have set forth previously. Number of hits is not the top factor for me. When all is said and done, and you sort my top 25 hitters of this era by the column labeled "H," Derek Jeter will be your top player. He finished with 3,465.
That's good for sixth in the history of the game. Only five people who have ever walked the Earth compiled more hits in Major League Baseball than did The Captain.
So, why is he 18th?
I certainly didn't come here to point out Derek's faults. My mother might disown me.
Again, his stats are very similar to Molitor's, just a bit better. He finished with a .310 average, which over 12,602 plate appearances is simply spectacular. He homered 260 times, and finished with a .377 on-base percentage. He added 544 doubles to his resume, landing him at 33rd all-time.
With an inside-out swing tailor-made for Yankee Stadium, Jeter became known for his knack for taking the ball to right field. Highlight reel after highlight reel showed Jeter, head down, slicing the ball away from him for a clean single to right or right-center. He had an uncanny ability to "go oppo."
His final spray chart shows that he hit the opposite way 33.1% of the time, more than he pulled the ball (32.8%) though less than up the middle (34.1%).
Winning Rookie of the Year in the Yankees championship season of 1996, Jeter hit .314 with an OPS of .800. He went on to bat over .300 a total of 12 times, and added four more seasons in the .290s. Though he never won a batting title, he posted elite averages throughout his career: .349 in 1999, .339 in 2000, .343 in 2006, and .334 in 2009. The heart of the Yankees dynasty seemingly racked up hits in his sleep.
Some argue that he's overrated, as he had loaded lineups around him his entire career. I have never bought into that. I can be swayed that his defense got more credit than it may have deserved, and perhaps there were shortstops more deserving of the gold gloves, but Jeter has nothing to prove about his skills at the dish.
To prove my point, look no further than his postseason hitting stats.
The Yankees rolled into the playoffs almost every season during Jeter's career, and he compiled plenty of plate appearances in baseball's second season. Why I say that this is important is that in the playoffs, you are always facing good pitching. And against the best staffs in the league, year after year, here's what Derek Jeter did.
In 158 games, basically a season's worth, he batted .308 with a .374 OBP and an .838 OPS. He deposited 20 baseballs in the seats, racked up 32 doubles, and collected a total of 200 hits. Jeter was always good at the plate, and to hold it against him that he was surrounded by good players isn't fair. He was a consistent performer and his stats speak for themselves.
As great as he was, some of the peripherals will drag him down in my list. His 0.59 BB / K ratio is tied for last on my list with a player to be named later, as he struck out 14.6% of the time. A career ISO of .130 is also lower than most on the list, as well as his .817 OPS.
I think some of these peripherals created a ceiling on The Captain's potential in this list, and I couldn't justify raising him any higher. However, make no mistake, the Yankees raised five championship flags in Jeter's career, and he was as big a part of that as any other player. Also, to maintain a .310 average over 12,600+ appearances, that takes a special type of talent.
So again: number of hits doesn't win out, but longevity does in the sense that he maintained an elite hit rate over his entire career.
There are so many Derek Jeter highlights I could link to, so I'm going to go with one that personally meant a great deal to me. As a Yankees fan growing up in the 80's, all I had to really cheer for was Don Mattingly. My dad told me story after story of listening to Yankees games on the radio in Brooklyn growing up. He saw Mickey Mantle's last World Series home run. This dominant franchise, and all I knew was misery and playground teasing.
1996 changed all that. The Yankees stormed back on the Braves to win their first World Series in my lifetime in a very magical playoff run. I have several very distinct memories of that playoff run, but along with Leyritz's three-run homer off of Wohlers in game 4, this hit by Jeter off Maddux in game 6 stands out as an unforgettable moment.
And I'll always love Bob Brenly's comment in that highlight: "I think the whole city is shaking." The Yankee Stadium crowd still gives me chills.
Derek Jeter!


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Heritage Walking Tour
01. Plaza Theatre - 376 Centre Street
The Plaza Theatre was constructed in 1927 by contractor Edward (Ted) Strickland for Lewis Benjamin (Charley) and Lily Durham as a dance pavilion at a cost of $25,000. This two storey building with partial basement contained offices, lodge room, ladies' restroom, men's smoking room, a large entrance, and a dance hall with a hardwood floor. In 1930, the building was renovated to become a Famous Players Corporation "talkie" movie theatre with seating for 640. The renovations included the changing of the building's interior colours from brown and gold to lime green, the colour used by Famous Players in the 1930s. Hand-painted posters and the 1946 addition of the marquee were used to advertise the movies. Interestingly, the movies were often new releases, playing in Shaunavon prior to viewings in the cities. The ground level areas of the theatre were rented by various businesses such as barbers, insurance and real estate agencies and ladies wear. Today a portion of this area houses Andersboda, a jewellery and gift store. Though changes have occurred to the building, the equipment and its operations, the involvement of five generations of the Durham family remains to this day.
02. Binkley Furniture Company, Ltd. (The Shaunavon Standard) 346 Centre Street
This one storey 25 x 70 ft. wood frame building was built in 1914 for Glen and Manse Binkley by Abrahamson Bros. contractors. An addition followed to the rear of the building in 1917. The front appearance is very much like the original with two exceptions – false brick front and the loss of indented doorway. It began as a furniture store with funeral facilities at the rear until Binkley Brothers added a new funeral parlor on its north side in 1919. In the next decade, Cooperman Furniture, a general store, a billiard hall, barbershop, club room, and bowling alley operated in this building. A Safeway Grocery Store followed by Kilburn's Groceteria, and then Central Groceteria occupied these premises for the next forty years. The Shaunavon Standard, a weekly newspaper business, now occupies this building. A gift shop was added to the front portion in the late 1980s. The Shaunavon Standard will celebrate 100 years of weekly publishing in 2013.
03. Lehodey & Horsey Building 322 Centre Street
This building was constructed in 1928 by contractor Edward (Ted) Strickland for Lehodey & Horsey, a firm which handled notary public, insurance, real estate, and a land conveyance business. This 40 x 24 ft. brick building was divided into two offices, one for the firm and the other was available for rent. The building's north side was occupied at various times by lawyers, doctors and a barber. Fred Horsey continued on the south side until 1972, when he sold to Mike Stark who began Stark's Agency, an insurance business which later became Western Financial Group which occupied the building until 2012. In 1981, the building was expanded by an addition of two rooms to the east of the building. One entrance was removed and the front has been refaced with new bricks.
04. Underhill Building (Anderson & Company Law Office) 23 3rd Avenue East
The excavation for this one storey 26 x 34 ft. building began in July of 1926. Imperial Lumber Yards of Shaunavon was the contractor for this brick and tile building which had a stone stucco front, often covered by vine. Horace M. Underhill, a barrister, practiced law on the west side while he and his wife, Anne, resided on the east side. Barrister Cecil Bradley, next occupied the west side of the building. Following the death of Bradley, Anne Underhill occupied the entire building as her residence. In later years, it has housed a variety of small businesses, including a book store, massage therapy, hair design and ice cream shop. It has now returned to accommodate a lawyer's office.
05. Grand Hotel (Grand Hotel) 3rd Avenue East
The Grand Hotel, Shaunavon's third operating hotel, was built in 1929 by contractor Carl Kjarsgaard of Moose Jaw. Built under the ownership of Fred Mah and Mah Hop, the 34 x 86 ft. two storey brick and tile structure, provided thirty-eight rooms for guests. Hot and cold water, steam heat, two lavatories and one bathroom for each floor were amenities guests would find here. Another five rooms on the east side of the building were used as a clinic for Doctors MacNeil and Story. The entrance led to the office and rotunda on the left of the hallway and two larger rooms on the right. This hotel was the scene of a dynamite blast, a fire and three murders before it was bought by George A. Baird, who changed it into an apartment block known as Beverly Court. Robert Connolly was the next proprietor followed by Danny Mah and presently Brad Bakken. Well known residents Ruth and Everett Baker lived in this apartment block for many years. It ceased operation as an apartment block in the late 1970's. This building received Municipal Heritage Designation in 1999.
06. Union Bank (Rural Municipality of Arlington) 264 Centre Street
This two storey solid, red brick building, presently occupied by the Rural Municipality of Arlington, has been a part of Shaunavon since its construction in 1917. The Union Bank conducted business on the main floor and the bank manager had his "posh" apartment upstairs. The Union Bank merged with the Royal Bank of Canada in 1925. In 1949, the owners added a 25 x 12 ft. structure to give the staff a more comfortable work space. Other renovations included the replacement of the roof and both the floor and the aging oak furniture with "modern gray hardwood". In 1968, the Rural Municipality of Arlington took over the building using the main floor for their offices and the second level for storage. Note the unusual alcoves on either side of the building.
07. Canadian Bank of Commerce (Binkley's Funeral Service) 206 Centre Street
This building was constructed in 1917 by contractors Murphy & Martin of Regina. A 30 x 33 ft. two storey structure was built with an additional vault on the ground floor for the Canadian Bank of Commerce. This sturdy structure had a waterproof basement and was steam heated. The Bank of Commerce ceased to operate here in 1942 and various businesses utilized the building until the latter part of 1945. In 1946, Glen R. Binkley purchased it, refurbished it as a funeral parlour and redecorated the upper living quarters. A 34 x 32 ft. addition of brick and tile construction with a slate roof and cement floor housing a preparation room and a two car garage was soon added. Russ Markell joined the business in 1957 and became the building's next owner. In 1976, Rick Schneider joined Markell and in 1985 became the sole owner.
08. Former Canadian Pacific Railway Depot (Great Western Railway) 1st Avenue
The construction of a large 38 x 100 ft. station depot was completed in the fall of 1914. The building, which is no longer standing, was a special design by Sharp and Son of Winnipeg. This location was chosen because of a good supply of soft water, critical to maintaining the steam locomotives. The CPR had targeted Shaunavon as a divisional point on the line extending from Weyburn to Lethbridge and it is important to note that the coming of the railway led to the rapid growth of Shaunavon.
The building included living accommodations as well as offices for three main personnel, a large waiting room and an attached single storey freight and supply shed. The station was equipped with a large heating plant and a water system including sanitary plumbing. Fourteen side tracks and a ninety-six foot diameter turn table were other features of this CPR station yard.
Unfortunately in 1987, this beautiful depot was demolished and the landmark at the end of Centre Street disappeared forever.
09. Shaunavon Hotel (Historic Shaunavon Hotel) 189 Centre Street
This site was originally the location of the Empress Hotel, a three storey 72 x 102 ft. building constructed in 1913 by proprietors Peter Hoban and John Keefe for $30,000. Following a fire in 1914 which destroyed the building, the same contractor, Erick Abramson, and architect O.M. Akers rebuilt it. Hoban and Keefe renamed it "The Shaunavon Hotel". The re-naming was due in part to the fact that the Empress of Ireland, the Empress Hotel of Moose Jaw and the Empress Hotel of Shaunavon had met disastrous ends. A change to a new name was looked upon more favourably! The hotel had fifty-four larger rooms; sixteen with baths, and was steam heated. Other features included a large rotunda with a huge curved staircase, a dining room, kitchen, bar and living quarters on the main floor and two entrances, one for women. In 1928, contractor Edward (Ted) Strickland constructed a 32 x 112 ft. addition on the south side creating thirty five new rooms, fifteen with baths, at a cost of $25,000.
The 209th Battalion occupied this hotel during World War I as barracks for recruits in training and the Canadian Pacific Railway officials used the hotel as their residence for many years. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP), Prairie Farm Rehabilitation Administration (PFRA), conservation officers and optometrists have also had offices here at one time. The hotel, bar, restaurant and dining room have changed ownership many times and the present owner intends to gradually restore this tall free standing structure to its former glory. This building was granted Municipal Heritage Designation in 1999 and in 2003, the name 'historic' was added to the title.
10. Rex Cafe (Conway's Restaurant) 205 Centre Street
In early 1914, this property was purchased from George Limerick for construction of a restaurant. Traverse and Bond Construction Co. developed a one storey 30 x 30 ft. frame building, with an angled front entranceway, which became the Rex Café. The official opening of the café occurred on March 26, 1914. The second storey 13 room addition was soon added by contractor R. E. Orr and was used as living quarters . In 1916, the Rex Café was considered to be a heavy tax payer - $76.50 for the year!
The majority of proprietors through the ninety years have been predominantly of Chinese / Canadian background. Other café names used for this building were Alhambra, Mac's, Star, M and M, Hui Kee, Lily Chop Suey and Bell's as well as the present Conway's.
* The exterior of the restaurant has been painted red, a symbol of prosperity, luck, joy and celebration in Chinese culture.
11. Naismith & Brown Hardware Store (Joz Cloz) 299 Centre Street
Peter Lawrence Naismith and Hugh Brown purchased the southwest corner lot on September 17, 1913. By December of 1913, Naismith & Brown Hardware Store was operating in this two storey, wood framed, modern building. Excellent workmanship prevailed and the interior was fitted with golden oak furnishings. Throughout the years, the hardware store was operated by several businessmen including Peter Naismith, Oscar Aos, John Fieve, and the MacLeods Hardware chain. In 1960, Morris Leach Ltd. opened for business as a clothing store, followed by Ivan Eng's Ready-to-Wear, who in 1975 expanded the building to the west and to the south to provide more room for ladies wear. This location has continued to operate as a clothing store with the following owners; Bruce Van Raalte - Van Raalte's Total Image, Ken Johnson - Ken's Men's Wear and presently Joe Gregoire - Joz Cloz.. The second floor of this building currently houses a second business, Images by Prairie Portraits owned by Joanne Gregoire.
12. Wetterstrand Rooming House (King's Hotel) 90 3rd Avenue West
This building was constructed by Ole W. Wetterstrand in 1928 as a twenty four room facility at a cost of $12,000. It was originally called the Wetterstrand Rooming House until the addition of seven more rooms saw the name change to the Strand Hotel. A year later, Ed H. King, the new owner, changed the hotel's name to the King's Hotel. Additions occurred to the east side in 1961 and 2002, as well as many interior renovations, often with the change of ownership or when damaged by fire. Some of the interior renovations saw changes to the beer parlor, the addition of Video Lottery Terminal machines and café facilities. Some former proprietors include: Shannon, Pearpoint, Rolick, Bratvold, Armstrong, Dawson and Hassman.
13. Avon Building (Rexall Drugs) 353 Centre Street
The Avon building, constructed in the fall of 1926 by Smith Bros. & Wilson of Regina for $33,637, was of steel and brick construction. William Stevenson was the first owner of this prestigious building. The building was 50 x 100 ft. with a full sized basement and two storeys, all of which were steam heated. The basement and ground floor were occupied by businesses. The second level had fourteen double suites and two single rooms all with hot and cold running water and only two bathrooms for use by all of the occupants! Seven department stores occupied these premises for the next sixty years followed by a furniture business and finally, a drug store. Smaller businesses which occupied this building throughout the years included a music store, children's clothing store, an accountant, beauty parlor, a music teacher, a dentist and a grocery store. A public rest room with two sanitary water fountains could also be found in this building. In 1996, the Avon Building received a Heritage Building Award by the Saskatchewan Architectural Heritage Society.
14. Shaunavon Court House (Town of Shaunavon) 401 3rd Street West
The Shaunavon Court House was one of five identical court houses planned for Saskatchewan under the direction of the Provincial Architect Maurice. W. Sharon. In 1926, Smith and Wilson of Regina constructed it at a cost of $42,500. The two storey 38 x 67 ft. building featured brick walls and fireproof floors. It was faced with Ruf-Tex brick made at Claybank, Saskatchewan. A shingled pitched roof with an ornate cupola, wooden cornices projecting from the structure, a wooden columned entranceway and copper covered front doors were all features of this building. The basement housed a steam-heating plant, storage vaults and cells. The ground floor accommodated the Sheriff's office, general offices, vault, chambers, library, District Judge's room and bathrooms. The upper level had a 24 x 50 ft. court room and several other rooms. Some renovations for maintenance as well as the conversion to town office space in 1958 have taken place but many original fixtures, terrazzo floors and woodwork remain. This impressive structure of tile and brick with Tyndall stone trimming is one of Saskatchewan's finest public buildings similar to structures built in Wynyard, Gravelbourg, Assiniboia and Melfort. This building received a Municipal Heritage Designation in 1984.
** In 1929, George Watt, Provincial Landscape Gardener of Regina had supervised the planting of a number of trees and shrubs on the grounds of the courthouse. The plan for the grounds called for groves of trees on the sides and the back of the building. The front of the building included caragana hedges and flower beds surrounding the flagpole and bordering 3rd Street East. Though many of the trees are no longer a part of the grounds, the flowerbeds and well manicured lawns continue to make this site an impressive one.
15. All Saints Anglican Church of Canada 404 3rd Street West
In September 1913, the Girls' Friendly Society in England donated money to purchase two lots during the original sale of town property. On November 1, 1915, the congregation awarded Strickland Bros. the contract to build a small but handsome 24 x 50 ft. frame structure that was to be completed by December 22, 1915 at a cost of $2200. It was used for services for the first time on Christmas Day. In 1917, a small rectory was moved from the rear and a new church manse was built on 2nd Street West. A parish hall was erected in 1924 on the east side of the church and in the early 1960's, it was moved and attached to the north side of the church with the addition of an office, vestibule and narthex. A kitchen and a basement were also added at that time. A copper bell was installed in the belfry in 1955. During its history, furnishings, stained glass overlay windows and wheelchair accesses have been added.
**This church is an excellent example of a Railway Mission church. The Railway Mission, whose objective was to establish Anglican parishes along the expanding railway line, commissioned standard rural church designs to accommodate approximately 75 to 100 people. Priests often traveled the railway lines preaching to the communities and initiated the ideas for the construction of new churches.
16. Shaunavon Masonic Temple (Darkhorse Theatre Clubroom) 404 1st Street West
Shaunavon Masonic Temple Company, incorporated in 1921 with a capital of $20,000 which was divided into 400 shares at fifty dollars for construction of this building. Shortly thereafter the Royal Arch Masons began construction on the corner lot they had purchased for $600. It was a two storey brick-veneer building, with a full concrete basement. The main floor had a large room with maple hardwood flooring and windows on the south side. Two smaller rooms and a staircase were also located on the ground level. The upper Main Lodge room was 30 x 60 ft., with linoleum floor covering, as well as two smaller vestibule rooms. The lodge rooms were used by Masons, Oddfellows, Rebecca's and Eastern Star organizations. The main level had a variety of uses throughout the years such as a liquor store, Alliance Tabernacle, square dancing hall, day care, play school and a meeting room. Darkhorse Theatre currently owns this sturdy building.
*Note the cornerstone dating to 1922, on the bottom of the southwest corner of the building.
17. Former Campbell Block 401 and 407 Centre Street
Postmaster Thomas Joseph Edgar Campbell financed the construction of this red brick building to become known as the Campbell Block in the summer of 1925. The main floor was used as a post office while the Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks rented the basement as a lodge room. The upper level was used as apartments and rooms on the north side ground level were optometrist offices. In 1950, the Dominion Government bought the building and completely renovated the post office at a cost of $31,000. Individual mail boxes were installed on the south portion as well as a new entranceway. The Royal Canadian Mounted Police occupied the 2nd level as well as the basement in the 1950s. Other tenants have included Morgan Law Office and Benison Law Office on the north side ground level and Sears and Legacy Computers on the south side. The building is currently occupied by CJSN Radio and Service Canada.
18. Former First Baptist Church Alano Club 407 1st Street East
In October of 1913, volunteers agreed to erect a small Pioneer Baptist Church. The sum of $500 was collected to purchase the lumber for a 20 x 24 ft. beaver-board lined building. Church members hauled the lumber from Gull Lake, a three day trip with horses and oxen. By November of 1913, the church was dedicated and in addition to its use as a church, it was used as the first school in Shaunavon with 24 students. The congregation grew so rapidly that a 10 foot addition was added in 1914 and a 16 foot addition followed three years later. In 1918, the parsonage was constructed on the lot located just north of the church. In 1947, a basement was constructed under the chapel, large enough to house Sunday school classes, a kitchen, and a furnace room. A new front porch and front steps were added shortly after. In 1955, a complete renovation of the church's interior was undertaken with new pews, paneling and linoleum giving a modern look to the chapel area. With dwindling congregation size, the church closed in 1979. The Alano Club become proprietors until 2005, when this property was purchased by Cindy Whyte. At this time, the floors were restored with repairs done to the church, in order for this building to become home to Browzer's Christmas Store and later converted to rental accommodations.
19. Memorial Park and Cenotaph 390 1st Street East
The southern part of our municipal Memorial Park began in 1923 in a six acre public reserve which had been marked out in the 1913 town survey, but delayed in implementation by World War I. Approximately 200 to 300 trees planted each year for 3 years were watered from the Town Hall, which was originally located at the south end of the park. Elm, ash, maple, poplar, willow, spruce, pine and caragana trees and lilac, honeysuckle and spirea shrubs came originally from nurseries at Estevan, Brandon and Neville. The planting of the lawn began in 1925; its green expanse kept lush by water pumped from the skating rink well at the northern end of the park. This greenery required fencing for a time in order to prevent wandering livestock from entering. A cement walkway replaced gravel paths in 1945. Reforestation and flower beds continue to enhance this "oasis in the prairie". The skating and curling rinks gave way to a Shawnee campground and a children's playground on the north end of the park in 1971. The cenotaph, erected in 1925 – 26 and unveiled in November of 1926, was a memorial to all those who gave their lives during World War I. At that time, a scroll, with the names of the 600 men who enlisted from the town and area, was placed in a cavity inside the war memorial. The cenotaph now commemorates the contributions of our war veterans from World War I, II and the Korean War. Take some time to enjoy our Memorial Park before you return to the Grand Coteau Heritage and Cultural Centre.
20. Museum - 440 Centre St.
The museum remained active until 1936 with a large group of volunteers. From 1936 to 1957, however, activity and volunteers declined. Frank Bransted remained the sole volunteer willing to tour visitors through the collection. In 1957, interest was again active and a revival of the museum was undertaken. The school board sold the building to the Town of Shaunavon for the costly sum of $1.00. The building was moved to its present site on Centre Street with assistance from the Chamber of Commerce, the Town of Shaunavon an d the Shawnee Club. The building was renovated and its operation turned over to a management committee with representation from the Town of Shaunavon, Chamber of Commerce, various local school boards the Shawnee Club and two members at large. The committee began their work in July of 1959 and the museum was officially re-opened in 1963 in time for the Town of Shaunavon's 50th Anniversary.
Since 1963, ideas were already expressed to incorporate a library and the need for more space was becoming an issue. In 1973, preliminary plans were initiated to provide more space, particularly to house heritage artifacts. A comprehensive cataloguing system was also a part of the new plans and in June of 1976, a more extensive cataloguing system was instituted. In 1977, the Grand Coteau Management Committee presented a proposal to the Town Council to have the museum enlarged to include an art gallery, and a branch of the regional library. The plan received approval and the new municipal facility was opened on July 12, 1980 under the guidance of a Board of Directors with one staff person hired as Curator.
Today, the Grand Coteau Heritage & Cultural Centre includes the Shaunavon Branch of the Chinook Regional Library, an art gallery, a natural history and heritage rooms as well as a community meeting space. The Centre is open year round and continues to provide visitors with a variety of cultural experiences. The cataloguing system has again, been updated and computerized, school tours and research have become an integral part of the operations as well as a number of other projects in order to reflect the growing interest in heritage.


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A lot of musicians have taken to boycotting Arizona over its SB 1070 immigration law, our homegrown Pitbull included. Lady Gaga, meanwhile, went in a different direction. She played her show in Phoenix, Arizona this past Saturday as scheduled, but as the performance wore on, she revealed her true feelings.
She took to the stage in what looked like a clear rubber party dress and said nothing about the issue -- until she went off on a five-and-a-half minute, rambling speech, talking about equality, insecurities, and not belonging. She also revealed she had written "Stop SB 1070" on her arm.
She said that though several big rockers, pop stars, and rappers called her requesting for her to cancel her Arizona show, she insisted:
"You really think that us dumb fucking pop stars are going to collapse the economy in Arizona?"
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The big wheel in Princes Street Gardens was shut down for a week after it emerged it had been inspected by the same man who gave a safety certificate to the Tsunami rollercoaster at M&D's Theme Park.
Edinburgh City Council chiefs told ride operators M&D Events to stop the wheel after receiving a warning from the Health and Safety Executive.
It told them that the attraction was inspected by the same man who gave the all-clear to the Strathclyde Park-based ride which derailed in June injuring 10 people.
In its letter, the HSE raised "serious concerns" and told all fairground owners with safety certificates issued by Craig Boswell to reinspect their rides.
The 44-metre Ferris wheel closed last Wednesday and only reopened late yesterday (Wednesday) once fresh checks were carried out.
A spokeswoman for M&D Events said: "Following discussions with Edinburgh City Council, we took the decision to temporarily close the attraction to allow for an additional inspection, carried out by a certified independent expert.
"The Edinburgh Festival Wheel passed the inspection and reopened yesterday for visitors to enjoy."
A spokeswoman for the city council confirmed that the ride was temporarily closed while "precautionary checks" were carried out.
Jim Orr, independent councillor for Southside/Newington, said: "Safety is of utmost importance, especially given the recent accident in Lanarkshire."
Following the accident at M&D's, Boswell removed himself from the Amusement Device Inspection Procedures Scheme register and was subsequently given an HSE ban.


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