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Red Hat, Inc. (Nasdaq:RHAT), the leader in developing, deploying and managing open source solutions, today reported revenue of$25.6 million for the first quarter ended May 31, 2001, an increase of 18% versus the $21.7 million
reported for the first quarter of fiscal 2001 and a decrease of 5% over the fourth quarter of fiscal 2001.
The company reported an adjusted net income of $600,000, or break even per share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2002, compared to an adjusted net loss of $3.7 million, or $0.02 per share, for the first quarter of fiscal 2001. On a reported basis, the net loss was $27.6 million, or $0.16 per share, compared with a net loss of $17.4 million, or $0.11 per share in the first quarter of fiscal 2001.
"In an increasingly difficult IT environment, Red Hat delivered a profit and generated positive cash flows for the first time," commented Matthew Szulik, President and CEO of Red Hat. "Companies continue to migrate their platforms to Red Hat Linux and to adopt Open Source solutions for
mission critical applications."
Highlights for the first quarter include:
Customer Wins/Major Deals
- Red Hat is providing technical support and Native GNUPro tools across multiple OS platforms to Adobe.
- Red Hat is providing support for Lucent deployment of applications using GNUPro tool suite on many embedded platforms used extensively throughout Lucent's Wide Area Network Switching Products.
- A contract with Vitesse Semiconductor provides Open Source assembler for next generation Denali chip.
- Closed contract with Scan Logic to provide Linux platform solutions for Cypress' newest USB chip used extensively in MP3, PDA, peripherals, and telecom devices.
- Completed contract with NEC that provides optimization of GNUPro technology and ultimately Linux for NEC high performance embedded MIPS processor devices. Red Hat is providing Horizon P.C.S. with network and workflow assessment for Network Engineering Operations.
- Red Hat signed an agreement with Nortel to provide support and services for their technical workstations used to develop the software that runs their switches and routers. Formerly Nortel relied on proprietary Unix systems. Now Linux combined with Red Hat services provides the same performance and service level at a lower total cost.
- Red Hat successfully handed off final production version of the Ericsson Webscreen, Ericsson's first mobile Internet Appliance designed in collaboration with Red Hat and using Red Hat Linux.
- Contract signed with BP Oil for support renewal for POS rollout to 2,500 petrol stations across Europe.
- Bauhaus AG, a big DIY retail chain in Europe, set up an Oracle database server environment based on Red Hat Linux in their 125 stores.
- Thrifty Car Rentals has chosen Red Hat Linux to run a mission critical system, including a database configuration and reporting systems.
- Red Hat will port GNUPro Development Tools to Altera's Excalibur Products.
- NHL.com has enhanced its infrastructure by using IBM Linux Systems running Red Hat Linux 7.
- In May, Red Hat signed a significant development agreement with ETRI, the national technology research institute of Korea, to cooperatively develop reference platforms for several classes of Post-PC consumer electronics device. ETRI selected Red Hat because of their leadership in Linux and GNU development tools and especially their leadership in technology and standards for embedded Linux. Through this relationship, Red Hat will further advance the capabilities of Linux as a superior alternative to proprietary embedded offerings and will reenforce our vision of delivering embedded-to-enterprise capabilities.
- Acxiom has selected Red Hat as a one of its strategic technology suppliers for IA-32, IA-64, and IBM zSeries platforms. Acxiom is using Red Hat Linux as a means to decrease cost and improve performance of some of their most important enterprise applications.
- Joint account wins with Dell include:
BEA Systems
Thomson Financial
Duke Energy
Avery Dennison
Veritas Software
Columbia University
Cornell University
UCLA University
George Washington University
Rutgers University
Management- Hired Paul Cormier, as the Vice President of Engineering. Paul comes to Red Hat with extensive experience delivering technology to enterprise organizations, including vast knowledge relating to the development of scalable, mission-critical security solutions. Prior to Red Hat, Paul served as senior vice president of research and development at BindView. Educated in Massachusetts, Paul received his Bachelor of Science degree from Fitchburg State College, majoring in Business Management and Computer Science. He also holds a Master of Science in Software Development and Management from Rochester Institute of Technology.
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About Red Hat, Inc.
Red Hat is the leader in developing, deploying and managing solutions built on the benefits of an open source platform. These solutions include an open source product platform that provides the only common, globally available, and award-winning Linux operating system from mainframes to embedded devices, in addition to an e-Commerce platform, Database, Secure Web Server, High Availability Server, embedded Linux, eCos, and GNU-based developer toolkit for embedded devices. Red Hat backs up their open source offerings with end-to-end Red Hat Professional Services that include Professional Consulting, Engineering services, Enterprise Support services and Learning services. This is all brought together with Red Hat Network as the Internet-based
backbone for deployment and management of products and services for Linux-based infrastructures.
Red Hat is headquartered in Research Triangle Park, N.C. and has offices worldwide. For investor inquiries, contact Gabriel Szulik at Red Hat, +1-919 547-0012.
Red Hat Europe was established in July 1999 with its European headquarters based in Surrey, United Kingdom and offices throughout Europe. Red Hat Linux is sold and supported through a number of major distribution and industry partners throughout Europe and from http://www.europe.redhat.com/shop
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- About Red Hat
Red Hat is the world's leading provider of open source software solutions, using a community-powered approach to reliable and high-performing cloud, Linux, middleware, storage and virtualization technologies. Red Hat also offers award-winning support, training, and consulting services. As the connective hub in a global network of enterprises, partners, and open source communities, Red Hat helps create relevant, innovative technologies that liberate resources for growth and prepare customers for the future of IT. Learn more at http://www.redhat.com.
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Vertical Shades: Stylish and Practical Window Coverings
1. Understanding the Adaptability of Vertical Blinds
When it comes to window coverings, vertical shades are a popular option that combines style and functionality. These shades feature upright slats that can be angled to manage light and provide privacy. Vertical shades are particularly well-suited for big windows, sliding glass doors, and tall, narrow windows.
One of the key advantages of vertical shades is their versatility. They come in a broad variety of materials, including fabric, vinyl, and aluminum, allowing you to choose the option that best suits your needs and aesthetic preferences. Whether you want to create a sleek and modern look or add a hint of texture to your space, there is a vertical shade style for you.
2. The Benefits of Light Control and Privacy
Vertical blinds offer superb control over natural light entering your space. By adjusting the slats, you can easily regulate the quantity of sunlight, creating a comfortable and well-lit setting. This not only helps protect your furniture and flooring from fading but also allows you to reduce glare and control the temperature of the room.
In addition to light control, vertical shades provide privacy. By closing the slats, you can create a secluded and intimate space, away from prying eyes. This is especially crucial for rooms that face the street or have neighbors in close proximity. Vertical shades offer a functional and fashionable solution to maintain privacy without sacrificing natural light.
3. Choosing the Right Material for Your Vertical Shades
Vertical shades are available in different materials, each with its own distinctive advantages and aesthetic appeal. Here are some popular options:
- Fabric: Fabric vertical shades offer a softer and more textured look. They come in a broad variety of colors, patterns, and textures, enabling you to add a hint of fashion to your windows. Fabric blinds also help absorb sound and can add to noise reduction in your space.
- Vinyl: Vinyl vertical blinds are durable, easy to clean, and resistant to moisture. They are a functional option for high-humidity areas such as bathrooms and kitchens. Vinyl blinds come in various finishes and colors, making it easy to find a style that complements your decor.
- Aluminum: Aluminum vertical shades offer a streamlined and modern look. They are lightweight, durable, and resistant to moisture, making them suitable for both indoor and outdoor installations. Aluminum blinds are available in a variety of metallic finishes, adding a touch of contemporary elegance to your space.
4. Improving Your Decor with Vertical Shades
Vertical blinds are not just practical; they can also improve the overall aesthetics of your space. Here are a few ways you can use vertical shades to elevate your decor:
- Creating Illusion of Height: Install vertical blinds slightly above the window frame and let them extend to the floor. This visually elongates the window and creates an illusion of height, making your space feel larger and more open.
- Adding a Pop of Color: Choose vertical shades in a bold color or pattern to make a statement and add visual interest to your room. This can be especially effective in neutral or monochromatic spaces, where the blinds become a focal point.
- Coordinating with Decor Elements: Select vertical blinds that complement other elements in the room, such as furniture upholstery, accent pillows, or wall colors. This creates a cohesive and harmonious look, tying the space together.
- Layering with Curtains or Sheers: For a more luxurious and layered look, consider pairing vertical blinds with curtains or sheers. This combination adds depth and texture to your windows and allows for enhanced light control and privacy.
5. Maintenance and Care Tips
To keep your vertical blinds looking their best and functioning smoothly, follow these maintenance and care tips:
- Regular Dusting: Use a gentle cloth or a vacuum cleaner with a brush attachment to remove dust from the slats on a regular basis. This prevents the buildup of dirt and maintains the appearance of your blinds.
- Spot Cleaning: For stains or spills, gently blot the affected area with a clean cloth or sponge and a mild detergent solution. Avoid using harsh chemicals or abrasive cleaners, as they may damage the material.
- Inspect for Damage: Regularly check the slats, cords, and mechanisms of your vertical shades for any signs of wear or damage. If you notice any issues, contact a professional for repairs to ensure optimal performance.
- Operate with Care: When opening or closing the blinds, handle them gently and avoid tugging on the cords. This helps prevent damage and ensures smooth operation.
Vertical blinds are a stylish and functional window covering option that offers flexibility and practical benefits. By choosing the right material, incorporating them into your decor, and following proper maintenance practices, you can enjoy the beauty and functionality of vertical shades in your space.

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Being that I've gone on record a thousand or more times here as a lifelong/long-suffering KISS fan, you'd think I'd be pretty broken up about the demise of East Houston watering hole Nice Guy Eddie's and its accompanying, Chico-rendered mural of the Destroyer cover. Here's the thing: I'm not, and lemme tell you why.
For a start, I was never a regular patron at Nice Guy Eddie's. I had nothing against it, mind you, but there never seemed to be anything about the place that owed anything to its surrounding neighborhood. It was a perfectly hospitable, endearingly populist bar ripe for burgers and beers after your office softball game. Honestly speaking, it's a bar that could probably have existed in virtually any town across the USA. Again, there's nothing wrong with that. But there's nothing interesting or distinctive about that either.
Secondly, while yes, I'm a big fan of (vintage) KISS -- especially the Destroyer album (you can read my windy appreciation of same by clicking here) -- I've never felt they belonged on that particular wall. Oh, sure, there are piles of photographs of me posing in front of it, making any number of drunkenly idiotic gestures and faces, but much like Nice Guy Eddie's itself, there's nothing inherently East Village about KISS. They weren't of the Lower East Side. They weren't from there. They never played there, unless you count the former Academy of Music (later the Palladium and now an NYU dormitory) on East 14th Street. KISS was never a part of downtown's once-thriving punk scene. If there's a neighborhood that KISS should be memorialized in, it's at least twenty-something blocks to the north.
If you wanted to paint someone with local significance on that wall, why couldn't it have been the Ramones? Or the Dictators? Or the New York Dolls? Or Blondie? Or Television? Or Kraut? Or Lydia Lunch? Or the Cro-Mags? Or Missing Foundation? The list goes on ....and on...and on.
But putting KISS on the wall of Nice Guy Eddie's was never about that. Painting KISS on that wall -- much like naming the bar after a character in Quentin Tarantino's "Pulp Fiction" or hanging framed posters of Walter Hill's "The Warriors" on the interior -- was just shorthand for "garrulous guys welcome here."
Five or six weeks from now (or whenever), when someone's painted over that wall, I'll probably be a bit bummed, but only out of disdain for the bank branch or artisinal cupcake emporium or whatever it will be that's next destined for that corner.
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Visual artist, writer, musician and actor Wes Freed is a Southern Gothic multi-disciplinary wonder of sorts. His work overlaps to such an extent he almost sings his paintings and paints his songs. Freed himself, his wife and long-time collaborator Jyl, his truck and his home studio all seem to overlap with it as well. All are best described as looking like live people, places and things from Crow Holler, the setting for most of his work.
Crow Holler is a world built from memory and memory of memory. In all of the forms Freed's art takes, its' corners and crevices are exposed, piece by piece. As this occurs, an anticipatory peace emerges. A one-eyed owl hovers on the edge of an eerie landscape. Withered trees scratch a lonesome Moon. You have the sense, as you look and listen, that something surprising is just around the corner. Smiling sirens beckon, hint that you should come closer; their moon-round eyes all aglow. Faceless men linger on lonesome roads, creep out of dark caverns, waiting, expecting.
You feel they look back at you. Their expressions have an effect similar to that of Goya's portraits; their glances suggest secrets, possibly profound ones. Here, a pipe-smoking skeleton grins, leans in to tell an ancient tale. There, women with their souls in their eyes wait for you with half-hidden smiles. The images and words that emerge from Freed's inner world are haunting. Once you have seen and heard Dixie Butcher, Cecil Lone Eye, the Conjure Man or any of the other Crow Holler folk, you find you can leave them for as long you like but neither they nor the place quite leaves you.
It's familiar, comfortable but also foreboding. Some of the people and places are just shadows. Some are skeletal. Others burst with life. "We've found it! Come in! Come see! Here! It's right over here!", the people and creatures who live there all seem to say. You feel the "It" they speak of is something you'll recognize the second you see it. "It" is something you wanted so badly you hid it far, far way long ago. "It" vanished in the material world but hasn't gone away here. No, in Crow Holler you find it again, tucked in a corner of the world of dreams where it's almost always autumn. There air is thick with the odor of hay and spilled gasoline.
Crow Holler is, in part, a re-creation of Virginia's Shenandoah Valley, where Freed spent his childhood. He described it as a place, "full of old dirt roads, straggling trees on hillsides; corroded by time and progress." He left the Valley for Richmond's Virginia Commonwealth University, where he received a degree in painting and printmaking.
Like Chagall, he never returned to the place that his work often reflects wistfully but his memories permeate his work. Best known for his album and poster art for the Drive-by Truckers, Wes Freed is not only a visual artist and actor, (cult classics, 'Thrillbillies' and 'Degenerates Ink', both written for Wes and directed by Jim Stramel), but he's a singer/songwriter as well with a new band, The Magnificent Bastards. He talked with me about his film, art and music in a series of conversations a while back.
GW: I asked him first about his films, 'Thrillbillies' and 'Degenerates Ink', were the parts really written for him?
WF: In the first film, ('Thrillbillies') we're heroes, killing to 'take back the South' and in the second we're anti-heroes. Most of the people we kill are guilty of nothing but being obnoxious -- we're tattoo artists but it becomes easier killing people and taking money than it is making money for tattoos.
WF: Jim wrote Thrillbillies with the three of us in mind, yes. I'd never acted before nor wanted to had never had that much interest in pursuing it, though playing music is kind of like acting; you have to personable and hold attention.
WF: Anyway, in 'Thrillbillies', the lead role was originally planned for a man, but our actor opted out a few weeks before shooting so we asked Erin, who played fiddle for Jyl, (Wes' equally talented wife), and my band The Shiners. We decided not to change anything, even though she was female, just have her play it very mean and butch.
GW: What, I asked him, about his music?
WF: It's more of a continuation of the music I was doing before with Dirtball and The Shiners, though this time I'm writing more. In fact, I've written almost all of the songs we're recording now. It all fits into Crow Holler, (the location of his paintings). It's not old timey, it's not really not modern... they're just written in a way that they could exist in any time really.
WF: The songs, like the paintings, deal with moonshine, ghosts, lonesome roads... there's a tavern song written from the vantage point of a dangerous man before he got all big and dangerous, when he was a bum out roaming around not having any place to call home, living on the road... one I wrote about moonshine while watching 'The Sopranos', about how the moonshine industry is a family sort of thing and nobody talks out of turn or you just disappear somewhere in the swamp... it is kind of like 'The Sopranos', when a brother turns rat, no questions asked, just an empty spot in the pew Sunday morning. It's the dark side of things but it's an explanation of why it is what it is.
GW: What sort of music do you listen to?
WF: I listen to a lot of Dead, which depends on my mood. Workingman's Dead and American Beauty are in heavy rotation -- I love High Time, Loser, Cracker does a great cover of that... I've been hearin' Sugaree in my head a lot lately. I really like the Country feel of some of their tunes. And I love their song structure, I'm drawn to more structured songs as a general rule.
WF: When I'm in the truck I listen to the outlaw country station... otherwise it depends on the time of year or what I'm doing. I like Hank Sr., Stranglers, Gun Club, Holy Modal Rounders, Robert Johnson, Lightnin' Hopkins, Willie Nelson... I was a member of the Willie Nelson fan club in 1977 or 1979 or so", he laughed. "I don't remember when I stopped paying my dues but that card was in the wallet I carried around in elementary school. I had Confederate money and my Willie Nelson fan club card in there. he continued,
WF: We had so much Confederate money - a box of it - -that had been left over because it became useless in about 1863. What we had would probably have been enough to buy a loaf of bread in 1865. The Confederate money in my Grandfather's wallet was like buying stuff in pesos or lyre.
GW: Along a similar vein, I asked, what movies do you like to watch?
WF: I love 'Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid', the Sergio Leonne movie, 'Dusk till Dawn, all of Quinten Tarintino's stuff, most of Robert Rodrigeuz stuff... I really love old '50s black and white flying saucer and giant insect movies and early '60s them and The Thing from Outer Space, the original, although the John Carpenter re-make with Kurt Russell was pretty good. Movies have probably influenced my song-writing as much as listening to other music has. I write in a very visual style; I tend to think in images and write out the images --
GW: You're best known for you album art... what album art struck you when you were younger?
WF: I always liked the Dead's album covers. When I was a kid I loved the Kiss album covers, I liked Destroyer and Love Gun the best not Rock and Roll All Night, though I like that one better now. My taste has changed as I've gotten older (laughter).
GW: What, I asked him, did you want to be when you grew up?
WF: I think this is it. I wanted to be doing what I'm doing. In my fantasies as a kid there was a lot more money involved (laughter). I think I probably figured when majored in art that it wouldn't matter what I did with it because I was going to be a rock star anyway. I figured I could fall back on being a starving artist if didn't make it as starving musician.
WF: I was initially going to major in commercial art and, when I was younger, I used to imagine ending up like Darren Stevens. I thought I'd walk around with a portfolio and people would ask me to draw things and they'd pay me for it, like he did. I figured I could do that.
WF: I would have never told Elizabeth Montgomery she couldn't use her magic powers. I think that was really short sighted of Darren. Reigning it in some kind of makes sense, that much magic could've taken a lot of the challenge out of life. But man, to have wasted all that potential!
WF: Anyway, initially I was going to go through the commercial art program but halfway through the art program you have to learn painting. You learn it in a way that, if you stayed in commercial art you'd never use again. It's a really good thing, it shows you where you want to go. Well, I saw that what I wanted to do was go into painting. To be quite honest, I never really thought about where it was going to lead; I just went from situation to situation and hoped for the best.
Wes Freed's paintings, like his film roles, (Jim Strammels' "Thrillbillies" and the soon to be released, "Degenerates"), can be savage, extreme, imperative. His songs are no less intense, though by contrast, quietly fierce. He communicates, through all of these mediums, a one-man universe full of stark dualities that are uniquely Southern. It is not the South you are accustomed to seeing, not one you expect to see. He exposes the dark, gritty underside of all that, both good and bad equally. The omnipresent possibility of both permeates his strange, sparse landscapes.
"To me", Freed said when I asked him what the ominous tone that crept into his work was reflective of in a recent interview, "ominous isn't really bad, it means something interesting is going to happen."
His memories are layered with those of his Grandfather who in turn, was layering stories his Great-Great Uncles told him as a child. I asked him to tell me more about them.
WF: My Grandfather's Uncles filled his head with stories and he filled mine with them and some more of his own. When you're a little kid you believe everything adult's say. They've blended together in my mind, formed a backdrop (laughter).
WF: My brother and I spent a lot of time with my Grandfather. We lived on the same farm and he was just a walk down a dirt road away. He had a '51 Ford pick-up, open on both ends, that we'd sit in. He parked it in his corn crib to keep it out of the rain. We'd play with our jack knives while he told us stories.
WF: That truck is almost a shrine now, still full of the things that were in it the day he died, like an old corn shucker with "The Boss" engraved on the bottom, Lucky and Camel packs, receipts going back to before I was born. I used to go sit in it every day and pretend I was driving (laughter). One day, the truck disappeared. I asked my parents what happened to it and they suggested I call the Sheriff, he laughed again, turned out they'd gotten it running for me for my birthday. They forgot to flush the radiator though; it never drove right after that.
There are not only Southern but also outlaw undertones to Freed's work. These may center most strongly on tales of a Confederate General named Mosby. His Grandfather's Uncle's, who had been Calvarymen with him in the War, painted tales of him that match the devil-may care spirit of much of Freed's work.
WF: Mosby did a lot behind the lines (laughter) he and his men also robbed trains. Some of the men were hung in a public square with a note on them that read, "This will be fate of Mosby and all his men. They weren't outlaws; they were all sanctioned but were spies and guerillas."
WF: It's such an intangible thing, communicating the whole idea of the War, Mosby, the Valley. It's just a feeling for me, something personal that would be hard for someone else to understand because it's so much a part of what's going on in my brain. It's like when I was eight and had this buzzing in my head after I'd taken some Robitussin for a cold. It's just a feeling. There's smells, sounds, sights; the smell of the truck and the corn drying in the cribs, the barn.
The nostalgic wistfulness of his work is not unlike that seen in the paintings of Bruegel but with darker undertones. It's as though we're looking at the phantoms of lost dreams. In a sense we are. The places and times he draws from are irretrievably gone.
WF: Bruegel was painting a vanishing culture. His landscapes weren't completely romanticized but you get the feeling that he loved the farms that he drew. My paintings are in some ways are similar, like a memory.
Also like Bruegel, Freed sometimes brings out chimeras from a gallery of oddities that's often a little sinister, frightening. They lend a supernatural quality to his work, which has a touch of the Danse Macabre to it as well. Skeletons often dance in Crow Holler and other ancient rituals unfold. Unlike traditional Danse Macabre paintings, the common themes of remorse, hysteria, hopelessness, the grave, are absent. There is a common sense of mystery, however, of both profound contentment and wild abandon.
GW: I asked Freed if the idealized dream of lost happiness spread across an often ominous, spooky landscape didn't seem like a contradiction to him.
WF: Both the dark and light of it are reassuring to me. Beautiful is a subjective term. I see it as a paradise. When I was a kid, the idea of the Sunday school version of Heaven scared the Hell out of me. No dead trees? No old cars? No rust or broke down old barns? That didn't sound like Paradise to me.
GW: What would you find in Paradise?
WF: A beat up old garage with a cool car and a bunch of motorcycles; a place where it wouldn't rain a lot but it would be cloudy a lot and the temperature would be just right. It would be full of the smell of baking chicken, gas and motor oil, things like that. Paradise isn't really planned out. Crow Holler is almost like a dream state, like that half awake place you go to when you're a kid.
WF: In the winter, my Grandmother cooked on a wood stove and my Grandfather had a rocking chair that sat next to it. There was a set of steps that went up the back way to what used to be my Dad's bedroom. We'd sit on the steps and look out the window while she cooked. In that sort of setting, you can romanticize just about anything. That setting, to me, is part of Paradise; full of the smell of a wood stove and whatever's cooking; with Grandma downstairs plucking a chicken.
WF: I think with my art I'm mostly trying to convince myself that the place really does exist somewhere. Maybe I'll find it, in a metaphysical sort of way...
In Freed's work, fantastic imagery is used to create a dream world that mirrors our own. The monsters, chimeras and bizarre fantasies that come to life in Crow Holler are visual metaphors, a private language of symbols. As with Bosch's, the paintings lead the viewer to question the conflicting qualities encountered there. Sometimes this leads us to question the ones we encounter within.


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Here Are Unforgettable Songs That Reinvigorated Rappers' Careers
With any job or passion, there are high points and lows. A career slump or simply having to take a break for a while for personal reasons can lead to the latter. When it's time to make a comeback in hip-hop and make a presence felt far and wide, a solid single or return from a hiatus can make or break how fans feel about their favorite rapper. Throughout hip-hop's history, some of the genre's biggest and most respected artists were in a situation they either needed to bounce back from or they simply needed to put fans and peers on notice that they never fell off after a break. Here, XXL highlights some of the biggest songs that either made a rapper hot again or reminded everyone how talented they truly are.
In addition to having plenty of legendary rappers, the West Coast also has some of the most famous comeback songs ever created. This wouldn't be a proper history of songs that got artists back on track if the runaway hit that was Tupac Shakur's 1999 song "California Love" featuring Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman wasn't included. There are plenty of great songs about The Golden State, but none mark the return of 'Pac like this one. The memorable track finds 'Pac rapping like he never missed a beat during his prison time.
"Still D.R.E.," another West Coast banger, is Dr. Dre's first single after a seven-year break between 1992's The Chronic album and 1999's 2001. The record still holds up today with the support of the undeniable chemistry between Snoop Dogg and Dre, the Hype Williams-directed video and that immediately recognizable beat. Dre did it all right.
As for Snoop, he also experienced his own career song reinvigoration. He would deliver with with his 2002 hit track "Beautiful" featuring Pharrell Williams, a late career single that made it all the way to No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100.
But it's not all about the West. New York rappers had some big songs that turned their buzz back up, too. LL Cool J, the hip-hop legend out of Queens, N.Y. dropped the boisterous "Mama Said Knock You Out" in 1990, just when fans started to question if he still had it. Jay-Z came out of retirement with "Show Me What You Got," rhyming over a Just Blaze beat like the good old days while still sounding fresh and sharp. French Montana caught the biggest hit of his career so far with "Unforgettable" alongside Swae Lee, a song that borrows from the Afrobeat sound to craft a record that got spins all over the world.
Check out more songs that reinvigorated rappers' careers, and see if your favorites made the cut below
"The Corner"
Common featuring The Last PoetsThroughout the 1990s, Common built a reputation as a skilled Chicago lyricist but went into a different creative direction with his 2002 fifth album, Electric Circus. Filled with pop and rock influences mixed in with hip-hop, it was nothing like Common's traditional sound from previous years. Three years later, Common released the 2005 track "The Corner," the big single from his all Kanye West-produced comeback album, Be.
The subject matter (centered on the reality of underserved minority neighborhoods) and the beat (a heavily looped soul sample) was a return to form for Com. Plus, it earned him a nomination for Best Rap Performance by a Duo or Group at the 2006 Grammy Awards. Be, also nominated for Best Rap Album at the 2006 Grammy Awards, went gold and was a reset of sorts for Common; he never truly lost the magic.
"California Love"
Tupac Shakur Featuring Dr. DreAfter Suge Knight bailed Tupac Shakur out of prison in 1995, after being locked up on a sexual assault charge, Tupac came back to hip-hop with the biggest single of his career in 1996. "California Love" featuring Dr. Dre and Zapp's Roger Troutman is one of the songs synonymous with 'Pac.
From the unforgettable piano keys to the verses and hooks, the track further proved he was unstoppable with "that bomb beat from Dre." The song simply celebrates the most famous state on the West Coast while also marking the return of Tupac. The song was a hit too, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 the year it was released.
French Montana Featuring Swae LeeBy 2017, the year "Unforgettable" was released, French Montana had multiple hits to his name, but was in a bit of a dry spell. After the successes of his 2016 collab "Lockjaw" with Kodak Black and the Drake-assisted "No Shopping" that same year, French was on a string of singles from his mixtape, MC4, that didn't crack the Billboard Hot 100 top 20. All of that changed on April 7, 2017, when his Swae Lee collab "Unforgettable" dropped.
Borrowing from both Afrobeat and dancehall, the sound of the song was different for French, and Swae's hook was flawless. This was the track that gave French a megahit in his hands. "Unforgettable" is now eight-times platinum and it propelled French's album, Jungle Rules, to No. 3 on the Billboard 200 albums chart.
Snoop Dogg Featuring Pharrell WilliamsIn the 2000s, Snoop Dogg was at a point of rebirth in his already legendary career. Coming off the release of his final album on Master P's No Limit Records, 2000's The Last Meal, Snoop was now a Priority Records artist. He kicked off his new label deal with The Neptunes as a result of their production on "From tha Chuuuch to da Palace" and "Beautiful," the first two singles on his 2002 album, Paid tha Cost to Be da Bo$$.
"Beautiful" quickly became one of Snoop's most popular songs to date and a departure from his usual sound. A gangsta rapper making such a sweet and bright-sounding single about being enchanted by a woman paired with Pharrell singing his heart out was very new at the time. The well-received track peaked at No. 6 on the Billboard Hot 100, and added another timeless classic to Snoop's catalog.
"Turn Down for What"
DJ Snake and Lil JonBy 2013, Lil Jon had already made hit dance songs like "Snap Yo Fingers" back in 2006, but none of them had the massive cultural impact of "Turn Down for What," his 2013 song collab with DJ Snake. Before he united with DJ Snake, Jon had a similar turn-up anthem with LMFAO's 2009 hit "Shots," which he was featured on. But by the "Turn Down for What" arrived, it had been nearly eight years since he had a top 10 song of the Billboard Hot 100 chart as a lead act.
"Turn Down for What" was a perfect match with DJ Snake's crazy, horn-filled production and Lil Jon's party-starter vocals and straight-from-Atlanta drums. The phrase "Turn down for what!" became mainstream America's go-to for a good time. Due to its' impact, "Turn Down for What" rose to No. 4 on the Billboard Hot 100, and was certified six-times platinum. After the song's success, Lil Jon's stature in the world of EDM continued to expand, and he spread his reach into other ventures, into rap production.
Kanye WestAfter Kanye West adopted a more dark, brooding persona following the death of his mother in 2007, expressed his inner turmoil on his 2008 album, 808s & Heartbreak, and stormed the MTV Video Music Awards stage during Taylor Swifts acceptance speech for Best Female Video in 2009, the rapper's next move was a mystery. All that changed when 'Ye came out of the gate in 2010 with "Power," which was as much a statement as it was an evolution.
The song, produced by Yeezy, S1, Jeff Bhasker, Mike Dean and Andrew Dawson, is haunting with an almost military march energy to it. 'Ye is as forceful as ever on the the track, too, reclaiming how strong he is as both a man and a musical artist. "Power" began the lead-up to My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, the album many rap fans consider to be 'Ye's magnum opus. The lauded track has since gone two-times platinum.
"Mama Said Knock You Out"
LL Cool J"Mama Said Knock You Out" is the song that multiple generations of hip-hop fans consider the definitive LL Cool J ode. The track, a single off his 1990 album of the same name, is LL at his finest, using lyricism and anger in a way he hadn't before. By the time "Mama Said Knock You Out" was released, LL had been in the game for a good six years, dropping his first official song "I Need a Beat" in 1984, and his debut album, Radio, in 1985. Walking with a Panther, the LP he dropped prior to his Mama Said Knock You Out album, was considered subpar by a notable sect of fans, so he used the title track as a reminder of who he was—a man not to be messed with. And it sure did put everyone on notice, as "Mama Said Knock You Out went gold, won a Grammy and peaked at No. 17 on the Billboard Hot 100.
"Show Me What You Got"
Jay-ZBack in 2003, Jay-Z decided he was retiring with The Black Album set as his final project and the nationally released documentary Fade to Black in 2004, solidifying his run as a G.O.A.T. gracefully. Turns out, Jay couldn't leave the game alone, returning in 2006, with his album, Kingdom Come. The LP was led by the huge single "Show Me What You Got," which peaked at No. 8 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song reunites Jay and vital Roc-A-Fella Records producer Just Blaze; the track itself just sounds "big," with that big band flourishing and drums knocking. Jay works his charisma, sounds happy to be back in the game and delivers impeccable rhymes.
"Welcome Back"
Ma$eMa$e retired from hip-hop in 1999, seeking to build a closer relationship with God. He returned to the game five years later after becoming a minister. His return song was "Welcome Back," a light, well-meaning ode centered on Ma$e's comeback being received with open arms. The feel-good song record peaked at No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100, but more importantly, normalized something most fans didn't foresee: Mase remaining true to his religious growth while still embracing his rapping roots. The album of the same name also sold 188,000 units in its debut week, and went gold, proving hip-hop was down to support "a bad boy gone clean."
"My Block"
ScarfaceComing off his sixth studio album, Last of a Dying Breed, Scarface was already critically respected and loved as an MC in 2000. However, that album sold somewhat less than usual in comparison to his previous efforts, but his next single in promotion of his 2002 LP, The Fix, would change all that. The piano-driven track "My Block" finds Scarface being the same clear-eyed street narrator he always was, but this time, he finds a way to be both light-hearted and honest about the things going on in his neighborhood. The Fix turned out to be one of 'Face's most successful projects to date, as it sold 160,000 copies out of the gate.
"Still D.R.E."
Dr. Dre Featuring Snoop DoggAfter taking a seven-year break between albums The Chronic (1992) and 2001 (1999), Dr. Dre knew that whatever his next single was, it had to be great to mark his return. The lauded rapper-producer delivered on all levels with the Snoop Dogg-assisted track "Still D.R.E.," which Dre produced with Scott Storch and Mel-Man. The beat is a classic with those haunting piano keys laying the foundation for Dre's sharp bars, which Jay-Z ghostwrote at the time. And Snoop's addition proved this rap duo was perfect in every way. The pressure was on Dre, considering his first album was deemed a classic The Chronic. "Still D.R.E." was huge, but the 2001 album it lived on was a monster, as it went on to go six-times platinum.
"Without Me"
EminemTo be fair, in the early 2000s, Eminem certainly didn't need to "reinvigorate" his career, as he was already one of the most popular rappers out. But his 2002 single "Without Me" was a return to prominence, back in a time when rappers let years pass between albums (his last was 2000's The Marshall Mathers LP)."Without Me," the lead single off his 2002 album, The Eminem Show, is a playful song on which Em addresses both his detractors and position in hip-hop. As expected, Eminem's single was a hit, and became the No. 2 song on the Billboard Hot 100 at the time.


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Economic growth and consumer debt are inextricably connected in the U.S. And it's been that way for so long that it's easy to forget why and what that implies.
Spending has outpaced personal income since the mid 1980s. Households saved ten percent of disposable income in 1985, five percent in the mid 1990s, and then nothing in 2005. (See chart 1, maroon series, scale on the left axis.)
Chart 1 (click to enlarge)
Low interest rates motivated the consumption ramp-up. Loose monetary policy played its part, but it would be incorrect to blame it all on the Fed. The massive accumulation of wealth by developing countries lowered the opportunity cost of spending, as Alan Greenspan has explained.
Interest rates motivated it, but the borrowing spree was made possible by innovations in the financial sector that increased the supply of debt. The introduction of the FICO score in the early 1990s improved the assessment of a borrower's creditworthiness – or at least lenders believe so. By pegging interest rates to an index, instead of offering fixed rates, lenders transferred some financial risk to borrowers. Securitization of debt balances shifted some more of that risk off the lenders' balance sheets.
The problem with a growth path based on borrowing and spending is that it has a natural end. An individual's debt limit is determined by her creditworthiness, income capacity and collateral. That limit may be high relative to current income, and it may even be unknown to the borrower — after all, it's up to the lender to draw the line. But once debt balances reach that limit, spending can grow only as fast as income (minus debt payments). Consumption is pinned to the vagaries of income. At the aggregate level, that means that economic growth is more vulnerable to unemployment and to the swings of the stock and real estate markets.
For instance, back in 2001 unemployment was rising, investment fell sharply, and share prices crashed. But overall the economy held up better than expected. Why? One explanation lies in real estate wealth. That year house prices rose by nine percent and consumers borrowed against home equity.
As a gauge of the current level of indebtedness, households now spend almost 15 percent of their disposable income on interest payments, including mortgages. (See chart 1, blue series, scale on the right axis.) If you include repayment of principal, the fraction of debt payments is much larger. Debt repayments are linked to interest rates, and hence subject to unforeseeable increases. Hence the worry about mortgage resets.
The main variables that determine spending and access to debt are outside the policymaker's control. The cost of borrowing depends on the world level and distribution of savings. Lenders will continue to improve their assessment and management of risk, thus reducing the cost of credit. And central banks are capable of controlling inflation, but not of preventing asset bubbles or stimulating long-run growth.
But don't despair: tax policy can mend our spending ways. First of all, do no harm. Tax laws can distort the cost of borrowing. The Tax Reform Act of 1986 partially addressed this issue by getting rid of the deduction for interest paid on consumer debt (credit card and uncollateralized loans). The deduction for mortgage interest should go next. I concede that there's a (weak) case for subsidizing home ownership. But these days a house is much more than a place to live: it's a piggy bank to draw from. There is no reason why the government should subsidize that.
Second, replace the personal income tax with a tax on consumption. A basic tenet of economics is that if you tax something you get less of it. An income tax punishes work. Instead, the government could levy a tax on the difference between income and contributions to savings. The new tax could be progressive, rather than flat, and could include personal deductions, just like the current personal income tax.
The main obstacle to those tax policies is political. The mortgage interest deduction is popular, and a consumption tax is still regarded as an oddity. No presidential candidate who actually cares about being elected would make such proposals. Perhaps in 2012, if the then incumbent president can afford it. Changing the nature of American economic growth is a cause worthy of spending political capital on.
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Oil prices rose Wednesday after China reported a slight improvement in economic growth for the second quarter that allayed fears its slowdown was continuing.
By early afternoon in Europe, benchmark U.S. crude for August delivery was up 87 cents at $100.83 a barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. On Tuesday, the Nymex contract fell 95 cents to $99.96.
Brent crude, a benchmark for international oils, gained 64 cents to $107.52 on the ICE exchange in London.
Prices have fallen in recent weeks as Libya neared an increase in production and after worries about supply disruptions from Iraq faded. But stronger economic growth in China, the world's top oil importer, could increase its demand for crude.
China's growth rose to 7.5 percent in the April-June quarter from 7.4 percent in the first quarter, suggesting that the government's mini-stimulus measures had a positive effect.
"We believe that the market was somewhat overhasty in pricing out the risk premium due to the fighting in Iraq and the uncertainties over the Libyan oil supply," said analysts at Commerzbank in Frankfurt in a note to clients. "After all, these risks have by no means gone away."
Oil prices were also supported by a report from the American Petroleum Institute showing a fall of 4.8 million barrels of U.S. crude stockpiles last week, well above expectations for a fall of 3 million barrels as expected by a survey of analysts by Platts, the energy information arm of McGraw-Hill Cos.
The report from the Energy Department's Energy Information Administration — the market benchmark — will be out on Wednesday.


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72 prophetic insight for 2017 by Pastor Joshua Iginla of the Set Man of Champions Royal Assembly, for individuals and nations.
1 In 2017, I see more pressure on his excellency, Mr president to sack the incubent CBN Governor. It will take divine Grace for him to remain in that office.
2. Senator Saraki. The Senate president should not think that the trials are over. I see more storm and trials that will take a new turn from his enemies and political distractor. They will scheme for his removal. He should be very careful because I see much betrayal of promise. They might backstab him. I see promises made in the secret to him that will not be kept. He should pray that the people in his camp should not see the storm overwhelming him, thus leaving him in the storm.
3 The hardsip and poverty in Nigeria will increase. Mr president will do all he can in his power to reshuffle some of his cabinet in order to rescue issues but because his administration has more enemies than friends, they will frustrate all his efforts. However, I see a light at the end of the tunnel but it will not free us from this hardship. Rather , it will increase, it will be strong but I have good news for you, those who know their God will be exempted.
4 I see a part in this country that the military will move swiftly to rescue because of the crisis that will come out of there. it will be like a tail of crocodile slapping the water. It is between 2018 – 2019 that this crisis will blow but in 2017, we will see a symptom of it splashing the water. Sensitive crisis from one part of the nation that needs the current administration to be sensitive and pray about it.
5 I see the issue of flood resuming. I see heavy down pour. I see some of the corruption that has been there over 2 years ago to curb such flood will be exposed because this will affect a lot of buildings.
6 Rivers, Akwa-Ibom, Benue, Kaduna, Adamawa and Plateau should pray against serious attack like herdsmen, terrorism, radical extremist and religious attacks which will increase but God will give us Victory.
7. The dollar exchange rate will rise up above 600. It will go up.
8 – His Excellency, Mr President should pray for his health, I see him traveling out for an unscheduled health checkup. But this time, it will be more serious. He should pray for his health, God will keep him.
9 There will be serious attempt to frustrate the Vice President . This attempt will be so strong. There are some cabals that will want him out of the seat. This attempt would not just be by political measures but an attempt through striking of his life as well. He should pray and be careful but the Lord will keep him.
10 The Churches in Nigeria will go through serious persecution. Some major ministries will receive serious court judgement that will be unfavourable but God will keep such ministries. There will be strong persecution. Lets Pray to God to keep the church in Nigeria. God spoke to me and said this is the time Nigeria should be ever united as it has been in the history of the country because what is ahead of us, one cannot fight. It will take measures of too many people connecting with heart and mind to fight.
11 The current government will prevail so much over the issue of Boko Haram but it will not die. Rather, it will take a new dimension. It will worsen but at the tail end between 2017 – 2018, most especially 2018, that's when we will get the victory better on the issue of Boko haram.
13 I see another monster that will be created before the end of this regime meant to distract the incumbent President and his crew. Just as Boko haram was a distraction to the previous Government. I see another distraction that is coming. It will be stronger than what we heard about. That's why we should continue to pray not to continue going from one circle of battle to the other.
13 The agitation of Biafra will take another turn. Pray so that this time it should not be bloody. We should pray for Kanu Nnamdi, the biafra leader, because I see an health challenge and I see bitterness and agitation from thissame region he is coming from. And I pray the current admistration is very sensitive over the case of Nnamdi Kanu because what I see is not too good. May the Lord keep Nigeria. Will he come out? Yes! How will he come out? I can't really tell. I see it as something divine. I don't see legal issue as a means of removing him from there.
14 I keep repeating this prophecy for the past three years and I'm still repeating it. There is a great man of God whose candle light has finished. There's nothing we can do about it. This is an home calling to glory and I keep saying this. God said I should re-echo it. This is an important but sensitive minister in the body of Christ. His candle light has gone down but is living by Extra grace. I still see this same prophecy in 2017. I pray God will show mercy and grace on him.
15 We should pray against another terrorist attack in Abuja. God will avert it!
16 A former president and great man should pray to cross this year 2017 to the next year.
17 The clamour for his Excellency, Mr president, to come back in 2019 will be very high. Buhari should be very careful. There's a lot of judases around him. They are only digging his grave for him unknowingly. He should be very careful.
18 I see a shake in the Government. I see new ministers coming in.
19 The governor of Rivers state will suffer a lot of political persecution but it will not stop what God is about to do.
20 The Lord spoke to me and said what Amaechi was to the ex-president is what Ayo Fayose will become to President Buhari in this regime. The same persecution that Amaechi gave the previous Government is the same persecution Fayose will give Buhari. He should not be underestimated because I see him making a move that may result in revolution.
21 Rivers and Ekiti state Governors should be very careful. There will be attempt even over their lives. I don't know by which party but that's what I saw.
22 I see a governor that will narrowly escape death. God will keep him. Infact, he will have to go to the house of God thanksgiving.
23 APC has served its purpose. In 2017, the party will begin to see major Cracks and before 2019 there's a powerful party that will merge out and will form strong alliance in 2017. It will become solid in 2018. APC has served it's purpose. It's like a piece of paper thrown away after being used. APC has served its purpose. A new party that will take Nigeria to the next level will rise up and I don't know how but I see this party consisting of members of the ruling party and opposition party fusing together causing what I call unwanted diffusion that will lead to a future catastrophe but before it, there is going to be calm on the nerves of Nigerians. Even the new party that will come in is like joining petrol and Kerosine together and mixing it up with water.
24 I'm sorry to say this but it is what I Saw. Nigeria will continue to have old faces ruling this country. They will keep circulating powers among themselves. The faces we will be seeing won't be really new. They will keep changing from one regime to another till 2031.
25. In 2031, I see a face rising up that will take Nigeria to where we ought to be. He is a true David we should look up to. A strong, vibrant, intelligent leader and a bridge maker. By this time, 3 major political fathers who caused change in this generation would have gone to glory.
26. God said there are some cabals he's going to call to glory before the true David emerge.
27. I saw a mighty hand sweeping Nigeria. What I saw was a golden fork sweeping but it took time to gather the dirt. It took sometime that is the space of time I saw in my vision
28. In 2035, there will be a strong female politician that will rise. She will become very strong, fearless, confrontational and she will be a running mate. That's a vice president position.
29. Between 2039 – 2051, Nigeria will have a female President that will turn the country in another dimension.
30. The tension in 2019 will be worse than 2015 election. We must pray against military intervention, please let's pray as it can be averted.
31. We must pray against cancellation of results after election in 2019.
32. I see the seat of an African leader empty because of death.
33. Some politicians are agitating to rule forever. As long as they are on the seat, there's nothing anyone can do about it. Hear what God said about them. He said ' Is it not the living that will rule? The dead body can't rule.
34. I see thick dark cloud over sokoto. Please pray for sokoto state in 2017.
35. Pray for the aviation industry. I saw thick dark cloud on one of the airlines. I pray and I cancel such aircraft crash in Jesus name.
36. There will be some cabal in the ruling party that will move the motion to remove the National chairman of the ruling party. They will pass vote of no confidence against him. They will cry and criticise him more. It will be very strong just as it happened in PDP , It will happen in APC. I see the seat of the national ruling party leader shaking before the next election.
37. Buhari will do his best to move Nigeria forward but all his best will be thwarted by the enemies of Nigeria. It is not about Buhari, it is about some cabals who are enemies of Nigeria. Though we have angels sitting at the helms of affairs, if this cabal don't die, Nigeria will remain in a cage.
38. There will be mass loss of Job most especially in the banking industry. There will be lot of retrenchment.
39. The budget of 2017 will suffer a lot of strong set back in terms of implementation. It is like the spirit will be willing but the flesh will be weak
40 I see a particular deputy governor taking over from a governor. I can't tell the circumstances that led to this, we should pray.
41 I see a strong terrorist attack in form of chemical weapon against a country in Europe and especially the attack will be carried out on a school. I see children dying helplessly. I pray God will deliver and avert it in Jesus name.
42. There will be strong assassination attack against the pope but God will deliver him. The pope will try to bring peace between so many nations that lack peace and he will make major achievements mostly in his peace agenda.
43 America : I see the new president approaching the helm of affair with radical apporach. The American-China relationship will go sour. It will go bitter, cold and that will so much affect a lot of things in some areas in America. So many dirty deals of the past regime will be exposed by the current regime.
44. There will be attempt to attack the incoming president of America but God will preserve him.
45 I see some American political elite that will maintain political division and this will affect the performance of the new president. They will not share some of his views and as a result of that, the division will be so strong that it will be evident.
46. The conflict between the USA and China will erupt and it will slow the wheel of progress for both Nations.
47. There will be an alliance between the USA and Russia and the discussion which will not go down with some political elite and that's why I said it will slow the wheel of Progress
48. The new style of the new American president will weaken the attack of terrorist in some other parts of the world. It will be so strong and the signal will be so strong and there will be major breakththrough than the Obama's regime
INDIA : 49. I see a serious escalating conflict between China and India over the nothern border of Kashmir.
50. There will be a great revival in the Nation of India and 6 major prophets will rise up in India that will cause major changes in terms of Christian revival in the nation of India. Christianity in India will soon be a wide fire catching all over and it will be accepted and move forward than ever before.
51. I see the government of India having a strong alliance with 3 powerful Nations in 2017. I see it so very strong.
52. I see a train accident that will be averted but some people will still die. The hazard will not be as intended by the enemies.
53. The political environment in India will be tensed and I see the ruling party holding to power.
CHINA : 54. The economy will be very strong, viable, and it will overtake others economically .
55 China will become a strong threat to world powers mostly of the number one one world powers.
56. Between 2018 and 2021, China will be at the top of the chart because of what God showed me.
57. There are some super powers we have now that are very strong but will lose the position. Its not as a result of failure but because there's a shift taking place in th realm of the spirit.
58. China should pray against plane crash. I avert it in Jesus Name.
GHANA : 59. Alot of past leaders will go to Jail and the new president will be celebrated for just 6 months and after that he will become unpopular.
60. Ghana will soon experience the same challenge like Nigeria. What is happening in Nigeria will be duplicated in Ghana. The new president will do well but his enemies will be more than his intention. I pray for God's speedy intervention.
FRANCE : 61. There will be relative peace from the first quarter of the year but I still see a co-ordinated attack that will still come inside the Nation's capital. I cancel it now!
62. In france the election will be tough and strong because of some internal rancour. They should pray to sustain their position, because I see the opposition party pushing the ruling party from the helm of affair.
GAMBIA : 63. There will be strong revolution that will take place. I see strong military intervention . God says they should pray against bloodshed.
64 There will be a lot of political dramas. It will cause lot of lives. It will be one that has never be seen. It will become news everywhere.
ZAMBIA : 65. The economy will still be struggling to pickup. The president will do all his best to drag it up and I see it having a steady balance in 2018.
66 : One of the serving ministers should pray to cross to 2018 because I see an attack over his life. God will preserve you in Jesus name.
67. A lot of people from the opposition party will form alliance and collapse themselve into the ruling party and will try to give the incumbent President support.
68. The president should pray over his health. It will be a major challenge througout his regime but God will still keep him. There's is no grace for him to come back after this regime because I see lot of judas and funny people that will advise him to return back. He shouldn't adhere because there is no grace. Have said it before, Zambia president please watch.
CAMEROUN : 69. The government should watch over the border because I see the influx of boko haram entering into the country. They should pray so that Cameroun should not be at the receiving end of what we are chasing from Nigeria.
70. The crisis between The English and French speaking parts will worsen but God will bring peace.
71 The president of Cameroun should pray for his health. I see him going overseas for an health treatment. I pray God keeps him.
RUSSIA : 72. The Nation of Russia will have good relationship with USA. Between 2017 – 2018, there will be a relationship Crack between the Russian president and USA president. It will grow sour and become strong. It will become the battle of Ego. It will be like a Lion and Tiger battle.
Russia will wax stronger despite any kind of sanctions


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El Paso County Attorney Jo Anne Bernal today announced that Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has issued a legal opinion that confirms the El Paso County Ethics Commission must obtain legal advice from the El Paso County Attorney.
AG Opinion No. GA-0817, issued in response to a request submitted by the El Paso Ethics Commission on December 11, 2009, states that "the County Attorney of El Paso County is required to represent the El Paso County Ethics Commission in all legal maters."
The opinion goes further to affirm that "it could be an improper usurpation of the county attorney's authority...if outside legal counsel were hired solely to...represent the Commission over the objection of the county attorney."
Regarding the issue of whether the County Attorney has a conflict of interest in providing both legal advice and representation to the Commission, Attorney General Abbott deferred the answer to that question to the Texas Committee of Professional Ethics. The opinion also suggest that the El Paso County Ethics Commission may address any such concerns while drafting the ethics code, as long as the code does not contradict both Texas law and the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct.
El Paso County Attorney Jo Anne Bernal said the AG Opinion will put to rest the divisive issue.
"It has always been my professional opinion that the Ethics Commission should receive legal advice from the County Attorney's Office, which is responsible for advising all county officials," Bernal said.
"This opinion brings good news to El Paso taxpayers, because it confirms that the County of El Paso will not have to pay thousands of dollars in outside counsel fees for a job that our office can perform efficiently and effectively," Bernal concluded.
Members of the El Paso Ethics Commission have received copies of the AG Opinion, and will officially discuss accepting it during their next regular meeting scheduled for Thursday December 2, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. in the County Judge's Conference Room, 3rd floor of the County Courthouse.
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text: Tak and the Power of Juju tells a tale of good versus evil, set in an ancient world where magic really works. You'll take on the role of Tak, a shaman's apprentice, as he sets off on an action-filled journey to save his village from an evil Juju Man. Tak's inventory of tools include the pole vault, spirit rattle, blowpipe, and explosive eggs. Through 10 different environments, you must use your wits, your environment, and the power of the Juju gods to complete your quest.


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Expert Handyman in Northridge, Los Angeles
With the help of an independent contractor, the Northridge handyman is capable of a wide range of home repairs and maintenance. Aside from providing realistic estimates of the time and resources required. In the long run, this allows them to plan better and save money in the short term.The fact that they clean up after themselves and their equipment is even more astounding. Schedules for most handypersons are set by the individual who hires them. On nights and weekends when he is available, he will price less.
As a handyman, you'll be able to handle a wide range of household repairs and maintenance. The vast majority of handypersons are well-versed in various trades, such as plumbing, electrical work, and building work. The best locksmiths not only know how to fix or replace faulty locks, but they also have exceptional communication skills. Handypersons must be willing to do the work that will gain their customers' trust and future business in addition to their technical expertise. Handypersons may fix leaky faucets and creaky doors with lawn and garden maintenance. The term "handyman" refers to flexible workers in their employment. Landscaping and equipment repair are both tasks that a handyperson may help with. Their skillset extends to the maintenance of a garden and the repair of household items.
How do you know if a handyman is qualified?
A handyperson should be hired only when the customer knows exactly what they need from them. For more complicated projects, you'll need to hire a licenced contractor. Handyman tasks include plumbing and carpentry. If you're planning a major home improvement project, you'll want to deal with a licenced contractor who can get the job done swiftly and safely. You can learn how to be a handyman by attending a technical or community college. Visit the college's website or peruse its course catalogue to discover more about its offerings. Most states often require workers' compensation and general liability insurance for a certified handyperson.
General contractors must have a state licence to work as handymen. All forms of home improvement projects, including expansions, renovations, and modernizations, can be completed with the assistance of this permission. To be eligible for this licence, you must have two years of business experience, pass a business-related exam, and register with the Department of Consumer Protection. To carry out structural work on a property, a home renovation contractor must have a licence.
A competent handyperson can handle any enormous task you have in mind. Insurers are required to carry workers' compensation and general liability policies. General contractor's licence and permits will be needed for more complex work. If you're unsure, get a licenced handyperson. Referrals from satisfied customers are the best way to find a good handyperson.
Hire a handyperson for these reasons:
To get the best of both worlds, hire a handyperson who can execute a wide range of activities. If you need help with everything from woodworking to plumbing, he's the man to call. You can save both money and effort by avoiding unfamiliar tools—no need to worry about him because he has public liability insurance in place. You will not be forced to restart in the event of an error.
Keeping tabs on your finances will be a lot less of a hassle. People who attempt home repairs on their own are more likely to get into trouble and end up wasting time and money. It's possible that what you do will make things worse. If you employ a handyperson, you won't have to worry about keeping track of your own money. Furthermore, you will be safeguarded! – Currently, there is nothing to worry about! When you have a handyman on hand, you don't have to worry about the quality of their work. Hiring a handyperson has the added benefit of consistency. When the people who answer the phone continuously change, it's impossible to give consistent customer service. Hire a handyperson from the beginning to ensure that the project is done appropriately. You may be confident that your time and money will be well spent if you choose to work with him. Nothing less than faultless performance is acceptable for the services you deliver to your customers.
Is it cheaper to hire a handyman?
You can save money on labour by working with a handyperson rather than a contractor. In contrast to handypersons, paid by the hour, contractors are paid on a job-by-job basis. The bulk of them, contrary to popular opinion, charge much higher prices. Because their costs do not include materials, you can save money by procuring them yourself. In addition, this will hasten the completion of the project. When hiring a handyperson, you should get at least three quotes. It's possible to save money by doing small things yourself. If you want to speed things up, you can ask your handyman for advice. Take multiple photos of the work that needs to be done before employing a handyperson. If you don't know what you'll need, write it down. To find a good handyperson, ask about your neighbourhood. Alternatively, you might ask around at your local hardware shop for suggestions from coworkers or close friends. If you're unsure where to start, try looking for a local handyperson online. Read customer reviews on sites like Google and the BBB to verify the business's history and reputation (BBB). Your best option is to hire an expert handyperson. You should avoid a company if its price predictions are excessively low. Decide on how they will be compensated.
Services that come standard with a handyman's contract
A professional handyperson for a fee can handle simple house repairs to more complicated ones. Increasing numbers of women are stepping into historically male-dominated fields. Handypersons can install home security systems and other cutting-edge technologies in addition to essential house maintenance. These are just a few instances of the wide range of abilities that a handyman is capable of. Installing innovative home technology can be done by any handyman. Thermostats, doorbells, and other electronic devices fall under this category. An electrician with substantial experience working with household electrical systems is needed for this type of installation. Installing thermostats and doorbells can be done by a handyman, but this should be kept to a minimum. Ceiling fans can be installed with the help of a handyman service. A handyperson can repair drywall, paint, and hang pictures and pictures on the wall. These companies can handle a home's interior from A to Z. Handymen can also install new flooring, such as hardwood or carpet, as well as repair or replace old flooring. It is characterised by draping, shading, and blinds. Painting and wiring are two of the more typical handyman specialisations.
The following are things to consider when hiring a handyperson:
There are a few things to think about before hiring a handyperson to fix up your house. An accurate budget and an in-depth understanding of the project's expenditures are essential. HomeAdvisor provides a True Cost Guide that estimates the cost of completing a similar task. Ask for referrals from prior customers. Only hire a handyperson if you know exactly what you want them to do. Don't be afraid to interview multiple people while searching for a contractor. For more information, it's a good idea to ask for a few references and peruse its online customer reviews. Any handyman you employ should have all of the necessary permits and insurance.
A contractor's licence may be required for a handyman's work in some cases. A wide range of professions necessitate a high level of expertise, so keep an eye out for those who possess it. Generally speaking, hiring a handyperson to do electrical work is a bad idea. A seasoned handyman is more likely than a rookie to complete the project to your satisfaction. Get recommendations from prior customers if you're unsure about a handyman's work ethic or ability.
How to Become a Handyman: A Comprehensive Guide
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Services for Northridge's handymen
Choosing an expert Northridge handyperson over an inexperienced one may seem like a waste of money if you need one. Self-employment may be an option for part of the work, but an industry expert's help is almost certainly needed to get it done. The references and prior work should be checked before making a hiring selection. An estimate should be written, and a free estimate and examples of the professional's work should be provided when you hire a handyperson. Verify the credentials of any Northridge handyman you intend to hire before you agree to a contract. To be safe, be sure he's insured and qualified to do the job. Before employing a handyperson, get an estimate in writing. The final price of a project is determined by the scope and quality of the work. Investigate the prior clients of a handyman before making a hiring decision. When looking for a Northridge handyperson, the first thing to do is figure out what you need and who to call. You may want to hire a handyperson for your job if it is significant and needs the use of specialised tools or knowledge. Because they are fully licenced and insured, they can accomplish your request. Aside from that, they're well-known for their ability to assist with a wide range of house repair concerns.
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Gene Simmons Wants to Trademark His Horn-Hands Gesture
Gene Simmons is awaiting word on whether the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office will give him the thumbs up on registering a hand gesture.
Simmons often makes the devil's-horn hand signal onstage, with index and pinky fingers up, and his thumb at a perpendicular angle. If his application is approved, he'll add a trademark for this gesture to a seemingly endless array of other Kiss-related items – from toilet paper to coffins. Simmons says the mark would be for his use during "entertainment, namely, live performances by a musical artist; personal appearances by a musical artist."
Of course, a variety of other rockers have made hand gestures that were similar, or even apparently exactly the same. John Lennon made the same signal on the cover of the Beatles' "Yellow Submarine / Eleanor Rigby" single in 1966. You see it on the back cover of Coven's 1969 debut Witchcraft Destroys Minds and Reaps Souls too.
In his filing, however, Simmons said he first made this sign on Nov. 14, 1974, which would be during Kiss' Hotter Than Hell era. Within a few years, the late Ronnie James Dio famously began making similar hand-horns while onstage, though he was always careful to note that he didn't invent the hand gesture, he only made it popular among the metal crowd.
Fans have made a similar gesture in support of the University of Texas since at least the '50s; the University of Minnesota reportedly did too, even before that. Apparently, horn-hands have a far more sinister meaning in Spain, Greece and Italy, where The New York Post reports that the so-called "corna" signal has implied that a spouse is cheating for literally thousands of years. In parts of Africa, it's considered a curse. Not to mention it means "I love you" in sign language.
Officials would likely consider similarities with examples like those in deciding whether the gesture is too generic to earn a trademark.
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