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|Yep, spammers are asses. And evil, in a mostly banal sense. Grumble….
Over the last few days, and especially this morning, I've been wrangling with fixing a hack done to this blog by a spammer. It's been pretty stressful, but Tom Vilot and other helpful geeks have been absolute angels in helping me figure out this server-side crap. Thanks, all!
For now, I think we've probably neutralized what this hacker has done. But I've got a contingency plan in place to rapidly relocate this blog to another server should new problems from this hack arise. If problems do arise, I'll probably have Bluehost create a new account for me, reinstall WordPress, repopulate the blog's database, etc. A hassle, but not unrecoverable.
Lessons learned. These mostly apply to WordPress blogs, but can have wider applicability…
- Always use secure access (https://) for any site that requires a password. Just make that the norm, whether I'm home behind a firewall or on public wifi. I am investigating getting an EVDO card for mobile web access, but I think that might not be possible for a Macbook. I might have to wait until I upgrade to a Macbook Pro for that.
- Always keep an up-to-date backup of my blog: the database as well as other content like images or audio/video. This makes a quick restore not only easier, but possible. If possible, arrange this as a chron job to secure copy (scp) the content to another server. Don't just rely on a WordPress plugin to e-mail the backup to you. WordPress plugins can be hacked. That's what happened to me.
- Check regularly for plug-in updates. Hackers exploit vulnerabilities in popular tools like plug-ins. Plug-in developers generally patch these vulnerabilities and release new versions of the plug-ins as these vulnerabilities are revealed. It seems like so far there's no automated way to check for WordPress plug-in updates (but I'll keep looking for that). However, it's worth doing a manual check of this once a week or so.
- Just because it sucks doesn't mean it's personal. Most spammers and hackers are sheer opportunists. This blog hack probably wasn't personal, even though it damn well feels personal. Just like when someone breaks into your car. It's hard not to take it personally. I'm definitely pissed off, but I can let that go.
Most importantly, this experience shows the value of befriending geeks, and of having a generally collaborative and constructive attitude when dealing with people online. People really came to my aid here, and I am grateful.

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Episode 2: Photography Training – Marie Joabar
About The Episode
Photography has changed drastically over the past 5 to 10 years; with smartphones and affordable digital SLR cameras, more people are shooting their own images like never before. Learning how to take great images helps tell our stories. In this episode, my guest will talk about the importance of photography, why educating yourself and photography workshops are important, the various classes that are offered, and new trends in photography learning.
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"The guy who takes a chance, who walks the line between the known and unknown, who is unafraid of failure, will succeed."– Gordon Parks
Episode 1: Concert Photography – Mike Byrd
I mentioned in the welcome post on the blog that I created a podcast series "The Photographers Notebook Podcast". The first episode has been published and on the show, I interviewed one of the top concert photographers in the Washington, DC area – Mike Byrd. Read More


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Helpful Travel Advice For Improving Everyday Situations
Are you looking for some great travel tips you can use right now? If you read on, you'll discover a collection that should help every beginner transform into a traveling pro.
Sign up with a travel price monitor. A lot of websites allow you to specify your destinations and will monitor prices for you. When hotel or airline prices drop, the website will send an email to alert you to the price change. This strategy can eliminate the need to constantly check for lower prices.
Prior to making any reservations, do your homework. Look at different websites with reviews about the place you want to travel to. Chat with those who have previously visited the destination. You can be better prepared by doing your homework. Plus, you can plan out the activities of the trip.
Check out your hotels alarms when you arrive. The worst thing that could happen is to be startled by an alarm clock when you're fast asleep that a previous guest had set to early. Don't let this bother you on your first day in town!
Always be kind, and tip your bell waiter and housekeeper daily. This will make your stay much more pleasant. A good rule of thumb is $1 per bag/luggage and about $2-5 a day for housekeeping. That ensures that the people in charge of your service are happy and helpful.
Try joining some forums and social networks that are focused on travel. A great way to prepare for any trip is to socialize on these forums and ask questions and read stories from other travelers. You will meet new people, share experiences and keep from making the mistakes others have made.
When traveling internationally, it is a good idea to prepare for unexpected events, like misplacing your passport. The United States maintain website and embassies in most places. State Department keeps a website available for you to check information on contacting the Consulate or U.S. Embassy in the country you are visiting. You want to have this information on hand when traveling. Generally, a replacement passport can be prepared in a matter of days.
Be aware of your passport's expiration date. You may find that different countries have different rules and regulations regarding your passport. If it expires within a certain time frame, they will not allow you to come into their country. The range is typically between three and six months, but sometimes can be up to a year.
Cash your traveler's checks prior to buying anything, even food. Many places abroad do readily take traveler's checks, but it can be a pain to use them as they are. You may get shorted when you use them. Instead, have them converted to local currency previous to shopping.
Well, hopefully this collection of tips were enough to give you a great start on what to do when it comes to taking and planing trips. This collection was carefully constructed to help you begin learning how to plan and take a trip, much smarter and safer that you did before.…


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Location: Greece Type: 1 week trip; island vacation; Greece Suitable for children: yes
Days have passed since we`ve come back home from Samothraki and I still can`t shake the blissful calmness that caught me there. Everything on this island – the nature, the places, and the people makes you feel relaxed and enjoy the moment.
The small Greek island is located in the northern Aegean Sea. To reach it one has to take the ferry from Alexandroupoli. You`ll see no crowds on the beach or big hotels, there are no clubs or nightlife either. Just an endless coast line, the bluest water, pink and purple flowers, olive trees and many, many goats. I`ll get back to the goats later. Above all is mount Saos, the highest mountain on an island in the Aegean Sea. Legend says that Poseidon watched the Trojan War from its highest peak.
Nowadays Samothraki is popular not so much with the Greek goods, but with the young people who stay at the camp sites. They come here for the same reason that attracts all tourists to the island – Samothraki will offer you not only the option to relax on pristine beaches, but also hiking in the mountain, enjoying some beautiful waterfalls and the healing waters of the hot springs. Not to forget that the infamous winged statue of the goddess Nike, displayed in the Louvre, was found here. A replica of the sculpture is shown in the local History museum. And you can visit the Sanctuary of the great gods where the statue was originally placed. Now, let`s take a walk around Samothraki…
We stayed in the village famous with its hot springs, located on the north side of the island. Unfortunately, the thermal baths were closed during our stay. But that`s just another reason for us to come back. The village is small, but has various places to eat or enjoy some drinks. There are also two supermarkets where you can buy everything you may need. You can reach the beach within a 10-minutes walk, nearby is the beginning of the path to mount Saos and the waterfalls are also not far away.
The beaches
Samothraki will offer you different kind of scenery to sunbath and enjoy the crystal clear waters. The most famous beaches are:
Pachia ammos
This is the only sandy beach on the island, located on the south side. You can have lunch in the restaurant next to the beach (the fish was very delicious) and relax on a sunbed on the sand – it`s free if you order a drink.
Grab something to eat and drink if you plan to visit this wild pebbly beach, located on the east side of the island. There are no restaurants or bars there but the view is really worth it and the water very calm and clean.
Therma beach
This was the nearest beach during our stay and most of the days we chose to sunbath there. The beach consists of small pebbles, there are two bars where you can grab a drink and lie down on a sunbed.
The waterfalls
Fonias gorge and waterfalls are located on the north side of the island. The river flows down from the mountain and forms small and large waterfalls and pounds. Have in mind that the water is chillier that the one in the sea. But it`s also very refreshing.
You`ll have to park your car on a small parking lot and hike up the mountain. The path to the first waterfall is easy, we`ve reached it with our baby daughter. You have to be prepared with good shoes and stamina to reach the next two waterfalls. Keep in mind that it could be dangerous – during our hike some other tourists got in an incident (we didn`t found out what happened) and an ambulance was called.
Mount Saos
The mountain covers the whole island and it`s the first thing you will see from it in the distance, approaching with the ferry. Its highest peak Fengari rises to 1,611 m. we didn't have an opportunity to climb it as we were on a vacation with our baby daughter. Some other tourists told us that the path uphill is hard so be sure to be prepared.
The small and picturesque capital of Samothraki will enchant you with its traditional houses, tiny streets, cozy taverns and a majestic view to the sea. There are also many shops where you can buy interesting souvenirs – like soap made from goat milk.
Sanctuary of the great gods
The site dates back to 7th century B.C. and is the place where the winged statue of Nike was found in 1863. It`s also the place where the parents of Alexander the Great – Macedonian king Phillip II and the Epirote princess Olympias, first met. According to Plutarch this happened during an initiation into the mysteries of Samothraki. Today, there are a few columns and a lot of rocks left from the sanctuary where once the ancient people worshiped their gods and took part in mysterious rituals. More about the history of the site you can learn here.
The goats
There are approximately 100 000 goats on the island and 3000 people. So goats are a common sight. In fact, they are everywhere – near the beach, in the mountain, on the roads. That`s the reason that most of the restaurants offer various dishes with goat meat. And the local cheese and milk are very delicious.
Rania Studious and cafe
And now some words for our hosts from the Rania Studious – Panos and Maria, who are the nicest people. Their place is located in the center of Therma. They`ve welcomed us with some delicious sweet treats from their cafeteria (where they also make great espresso and the best pizza on the island) and offered us many helpful tips during our stay. We`d love to come back to Rania Studios not only for the perfect location, the spotless rooms or the hospitality of Panos and Maria, but also because they are genuinely good people.
We had some adventures on the island and they didn`t hesitate to help us. Long story short – our car got stuck on a dirt road because the GPS got us lost and then our friends lost one of their three dogs while we were hiking to the waterfalls. Panos helped us more than once – he pulled our car out with his jeep, and also printed some lost dog ads for our friends. Fortunately, we found the dog and had enough time to enjoy the rest of our vacation. So if you plan to visit Samothraki, be sure to at least stop by their cafeteria and treat yourself with some tasty donuts with honey or with traditional baklava.


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Côte d'Ivoire is eligible for AGOA this year.
Trade Agreements: The U.S. and the West African Economic and Monetary Union (UEMOA), which includes Cote d'Ivoire, signed a Trade and Investment Framework Agreement (TIFA) in 2002.
U.S. - Cote d'Ivoire Trade Facts
Cote d'Ivoire is currently our 85th largest goods trading partner with $1.6 billion in total (two way) goods trade during 2018. Goods exports totaled $309 million; goods imports totaled $1.2 billion. The U.S. goods trade deficit with Cote d'Ivoire was $937 million in 2018.
According to the Department of Commerce, U.S. exports of goods to Cote d'Ivoire supported an estimated 1 thousand jobs in 2015 (latest data available).
Cote d'Ivoire was the United States' 116th largest goods export market in 2018.
U.S. goods exports to Cote d'Ivoire in 2018 were $309 million, down 3.9% ($13 million) from 2017 but up 21.8% from 2008.
- The top export categories (2-digit HS) in 2018 were: mineral fuels ($67 million), plastics ($52 million), organic chemicals ($45 million), machinery ($31 million), and vehicles ($16 million).
- U.S. total exports of agricultural products to Cote d'Ivoire totaled $24 million in 2018. Leading domestic export categories include: rice ($10 million), condiments & sauces ($9 million), processed vegetables ($1 million), beef & beef products ($1 million), and prepared food ($1 million).
Cote d'Ivoire was the United States' 76th largest supplier of goods imports in 2018.
U.S. goods imports from Cote d'Ivoire totaled $1.2 billion in 2018, up 2.5% ($30 million) from 2017, and up 14.2% from 2008.
The top import categories (2-digit HS) in 2018 were: cocoa ($734 million), mineral fuels ($372 million), rubber ($92 million), edible fruit & nuts (coconut, brazil, cashews) ($24 million), and wood and wood products ($7 million).
- U.S. total imports of agricultural products from Cote d'Ivoire totaled $851 million in 2018. Leading categories include: cocoa beans ($608 million), cocoa paste & cocoa butter ($113 million), rubber & allied products ($92 million), tree nuts ($24 million), and snack foods ($13 million).
Trade Balance
- The U.S. goods trade deficit with Cote d'Ivoire was $937 million in 2018, a 4.8% increase ($43 million) over 2017.
Data on U.S. FDI in Cote D'Ivoire are unavailable. There is no information on the distribution of U.S. FDI in Cote d'Ivoire.
No data on Cote D'Ivoire's FDI in the U.S. are available. There is no information on the distribution of Cote d'Ivoire FDI in the U.S.
NOTE: No services trade data with Cote d'Ivoire are available.


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Wenger to decide his Arsenal future soon
Arsene Wenger says he will make a decision on his Arsenal future in March or April - but will not retire from management at season's end.
The Frenchman's position at the Gunners helm after more than 20 years in charge is under greater scrutiny than ever after a devastating 5-1 defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich in the Champions League almost certainly sees them exiting the first knockout stage for the seventh season in a row.
Wenger confirmed at his press conference on Friday morning that he would make a firm decision on his position next month or in April, but was keen to stress that, whether or not he stays on at Arsenal, this season will not be his last in management.
"I speak to the board but I don't want to speak about how they view my future," he said.
"What's important is the club, not my future.
"No matter what happens, I will manage next season. Whether it is here or not, that is for sure."
Wenger, asked if he was offended by speculation about his future, continued: "No, because I'm used to it. I have a big job and I accept that... and I accept everyone can have an opinion on me."
The 67-year-old denied reports of a bust-up in the dressing room at the Allianz Arena, adding: "There was no incident in the dressing room, apart from a huge sadness and disappointment.
"But we played against a good Bayern team and sometimes you have to give credit to the opponent as well."
The Gunners play National League side Sutton in the FA Cup fifth round next - and Wenger said the Bayern result will not affect his team selection.
"It will be a normal team. Laurent Koscielny has a scan today. Alexis Sanchez has a court case in Barcelona and I believe he'll be back in training tomorrow," he said.
"Everyone focuses on the next game, to take care of the consequences a disappointing result can have on everybody's spirit and to make sure we bounce back and focus on the next game.
"We have to deal with the media and our job is to and analyse with clarity what happened (against Bayern). We can't influence the last result."
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The Research Group on Human Genome Diversity is led by Dr. David Comas. The group focuses on the human genome diversity analysis in order to infer the (genomic and population) processes responsible for this diversity and try to establish the (population and epidemiological) consequences of the human genetic variability.
The main research lines are:
- The population history of the European populations: The Genographic Project
- Evolutionary history and adaptations in Central African populations
- The population structure of North African populations
- The Roma: the demographic history of European Gypsies
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Hendon aim to end losing run against Frome
PUBLISHED: 14:00 20 December 2018
Greens beaten 5-1 at Walton Casuals last Saturday
Hendon will hope to avoid a fourth straight defeat in the Evo-Stik South Premier South on Saturday when they welcome Frome Town.
The Greens slipped to a disappointing 5-1 loss at Walton Casuals last Saturday for a third league loss in a row.
Visiting manager James Gray would have been disappointed to see his team concede early, falling behind in just the seventh minute to a James Ewington goal.
The Silver Jubilee Park outfit conceded again in the 26th minute, with Ewington grabbing his second of the match.
The Casuals forward was able to complete his hat-trick before the break as Hendon let in a third in the 34th minute.
There was some hope for the Greens heading into the second half, though, with Matty Harriott netting for the visitors on the stroke of half-time.
Unfortunately, Gray's men were unable to build on that goal and make further inroads into Walton's lead.
Instead, Ewington was able to add his fourth of the match three minutes from to while there was still time for Walton's Reece Robins to score a stoppage-time penalty.
It was a disappointing result for the Silver Jubilee Park outfit, not least because when coupled with midweek results it saw them drop out of the top five.
It has been a troubling few weeks for Hendon, who have just one win in their last eight league matches.
With a busy Christmas period to come, the Greens will hope to turn their fortunes around sooner rather than later.
Against Frome, Gray will be hoping his side are not left to rue conceding a late goal once again.
The sides met on the opening day of the season, with a Ricardo German goal seemingly setting the Silver Jubilee Park club on their way to a win in their first game. Instead, a late equaliser for the Robins saw Frome collect a share of the spoils at Badgers Hill.
Gray will hope there is no repeat of that late drama when the teams meet in the return fixture this weekend as Hendon seek to get back to winning ways ahead of a Boxing day trip to Harrow.
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Not only the digital products, but also the digital processes – from background research to the design, construction and operation of buildings – must be optimally completed and matched.
This is where digital services provided by manufacturers could play an increasingly important role. In order to successfully contribute to a consistent BIM-based method for what are currently still mostly classical processes without consistent digital support, the six manufacturing companies Dormakaba, Hilti, Hörmann, Jansen, Schüco and Xella have founded the "productsforbim" manufacturer initiative.
The founding companies' aim is to achieve practical implementation of digital manufacturer information in order to drive digital processes for designers, assemblers, product manufacturers and the operators of buildings.
The new initiative will align itself with the German-speaking chapter of the buildingSMART organisation.
Additional advantages resulting from the manufacturer initiative:
- Provision of digital data and services
- Optimum positioning of manufacturer interests
- Information exchange across different industries
- Public relations work aimed at target groups


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Finally! You're going to study abroad in Japan, the land of cat cafes, Studio Ghibli, and sumptuous cuisine. If you're like most students, you'll be staying with a host family to experience daily life in a Japanese home. You want to make a memorable first impression when meeting your host family — a good memorable first impression, not a bad one, like taking your shoes off and stepping on the floor of the genkan in your sweaty socks, much to the chagrin of your host parents (I speak from experience here). No one wants to have only horror stories to tell friends and family. This is where omiyage comes into play.
Japanese people are very conscientious about gift-giving, much more so than Americans. Omiyage (お土産) translates to "present" or "local product" but its social meaning extends far beyond its literal one. By giving your host family omiyage, not only are you starting things off on a positive note, but you're also showing respect and indicating your willingness to learn more about Japanese customs.
Just because you're a foreigner doesn't mean you'll be let off the hook that easily, so it's recommended you put some effort into finding omiyage. But what kind of omiyage do you give them? Heaven forbid you give them something that was actually made in Japan, but you also don't want to give them something cheap that will break right away. So where do you start?
Here are some things to consider when looking for the perfect omiyage.
1) Set a price range.
Being a student, you're often strapped on funds. You don't want to be more broke than you already are, so setting a budget for your omiyage will help you save time and money. For example, decide to spend no more than $20 on any one omiyage. You can also choose to either buy one grand omiyage for the entire host family or small individual omiyage. My host family consisted of three members, so I decided to buy individual omiyage. I went so far as to buy a catnip toy for their cat, which he loved for about 5 minutes before batting it under the couch to disappear forever. The grand total came out to just under $30. Stick to your budget and you'll stress less.
2) Shop locally.
Don't shop at the dollar store, or at the airport right before your flight to Japan. While it may be easier to just visit the mall and buy all your omiyage there, your host family will appreciate something unique that's either made or sold in your hometown. A little bit of a personal touch is always welcome. If you're lucky, you'll already be in contact with your family prior to your arrival. I received a letter and a couple pictures from my host family about a month before my departure. My host mom wrote about the family's interests in soccer, cooking, and cats. Knowing this, I narrowed down the list of possible omiyage to ones related to those things. If you don't know anything about your host family, feel free to ask for advice from your friends and family.
3) Avoid clothing.
Okay, so you're scouting out your campus store and imagining your host family decked out in your school colors. Let that particular fantasy be just that — a fantasy. First off, college merch is expensive (at least it was at my college). Second, sizing runs a bit differently in Japan, and a medium here may be a large there. Third, it's a little awkward to ask for sizes, and just as awkward to buy the wrong sizes. A friend of mine bought T-shirts with her university logo, but they were way too big for her host family. No feathers were ruffled, but it's still something you should try to avoid. If you do plan on shopping at your campus store, go for something smaller and cheaper, like key chains, magnets, or coffee mugs.
4) If you're gifting food, beware of expiration dates.
It's common in Japan to buy local or specialty foods as omiyage. If you want to gift a food unique to your area, be very selective. Cookies can crumble, and liquids can leak. Triple-check those expiration dates! You may scoff at them (I know I sometimes do) but your host family might not. No one wants to receive expired food, and it might definitely be considered an insult, which would reflect badly on you. I accidentally gave one of my host mom's friends some cookies that were expiring the next day. Suffice it to say I was embarrassed listening to my host mom apologize on my behalf. Be smarter than me.
5) Make sure it's easy to pack.
You're already limited on packing space. If you come across something that could be omiyage, think about how you'll be able to pack it. Is it fragile? Can you layer it in between clothes or other items? Is it heavy or bulky? I bought a small set of olive oils for my host parents and wrapped them in two plastic bags to prevent a disaster in case they broke. Fortunately, they didn't, but better safe than sorry.
And there you have it. Most of the above is a blend of personal experience and common sense. The omiyage culture can be rather tricky and will take time and experience to fully understand it, but hopefully these tips will help you get started and please your host family.
Happy omiyage hunting!


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These Rocks Are No Space Junk
Meteorite Hunters, Scientists Jockey to Find Specimens Potentially Worth Thousands
MIFFLIN, Wis.—On the sloping edge of a cornfield, Michael Farmer is walking fast, his belly bouncing, his blue eyes sweeping the ground in front of him.
"I guarantee you there are thousands of them here," Mr. Farmer says. "You wouldn't think so because they are so spread out, but they are here."
Mr. Farmer is among hundreds...
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Healthy-weight women who gained weight between their first and second pregnancies—even as little as 12 pounds for someone of average height—had an increased risk of a stillbirth or their baby dying within the first year of life, compared with women whose weight remained stable, according to a Swedish study.
The new study, based on a database of more than 456,000 Swedish women and published in the U.K. medical journal the Lancet, is thought to be the first to examine how weight gain between pregnancies is connected to risk of infant death. It suggests that weight gain during this period may be a modifiable risk for reducing stillbirth and infant mortality, which researchers say hasn't declined much in recent decades in many high-income countries.
The risk of stillbirth and infant mortality remained small overall, but the relative risk was markedly higher for women who gained weight between pregnancies. For women who kept their weight steady, the infant mortality rate was two per 1,000. That rose to 2.3 per 1,000 for women who started off at a normal weight and put on about 12 pounds (5.6 kilograms). The rate of stillbirths increased to three per 1000 from two per 1,000. For women who put on about 12 pounds, the infant mortality risk increased by 30%. The risk increased further with more pronounced weight gain.
Women who were already overweight, whose babies are known to have an elevated risk of both outcomes to begin, didn't have a greater risk with respect to infant mortality. But overweight women who lost weight between pregnancies reduced the risk of neonatal mortality—their baby dying in the first 28 days of life—for their second babies, according to the study.
"From a public-health perspective, it is possible that lives could be saved if we lived in the ideal world and you go back to your ideal weight," said Sven Cnattingius, a professor in reproductive epidemiology at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden and first author on the study.
About half of the women in the study kept their weight steady between pregnancies, while about 20% put on the amount of weight associated with increased risks to the baby, according to Dr. Cnattingius.
Lesley McCowan, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology at the University of Auckland in New Zealand, who wasn't involved with the study but wrote a commentary to accompany it, called the paper "clearly important because it's putting an emphasis on lifestyle issues between pregnancy."
Experts don't understand well why some women are likely to retain weight but "the more you gain during pregnancy the harder it is to lose that weight," said Dr. McCowan.
The U.S.'s Institute of Medicine recommends that normal-weight women gain 25 to 35 pounds during pregnancy, and that overweight or obese women gain less.
Dr. Cnattingius and his team are now looking at interpregnancy weight gain as a risk factor for other infant health problems, such as severe asphyxia disorders.
Source: http://www.wsj.com/articles/weight-gain-between-pregnancies-raises-risks-for-babies-study-says-1449099371


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Saturday, October 24, 2015
Ten years after he was released from Universal (the official notice states that he "resigned"), Pierce was still working, albeit with a little less inspiration for creating the memorable characters that marked his triumphant earlier years. In GIANT FROM THE UNKNOWN he had the job of creating the visage of Vargas, the Diablo Giant, titular character of the film released by Astor Pictures in March, 1958.
Produced by Screencraft Enterprises and directed by Richard Cunha, GIANT FROM THE UNKNOWN was lensed in Big Bear Lake and the San Bernardino mountains of California. It was Cunha's first directorial role and he managed to make an adventurous and thrilling monster movie on the reported $55,000 budget. It appears from photographs of the "Monster of Devil's Crag" that Pierce was still mining his go-to makeup materials, cotton, collodion and Fuller's Earth.
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
A Film by Strephon Taylor
A November Fire Recording
DVD (Region 1)
82 min.
Written, Directed and Edited by Strephon Taylor
Associate Producer: Heather Taylor
Narrated by Ernie Fosselius
Additional Narration by Nikki Blakk
Music: Hobgoblin
There can be no overestimating the influence that Jack P. Pierce has had on the iconography of horror cinema. His name belongs on or near the top of any A-list of great movie makeup artists that have been spawned (and spurned as Pierce once was) by Hollywood from the Golden Age until present day. In the 1920's Lon Chaney had his Quasimodo, his Phantom of the Opera and his piranha-toothed London vampire, but Pierce dominated all others in the 1930's with his visually stunning creations of the Frankenstein monster, Morgan the Butler, Murder Legendre, The Mummy, the Werewolf of London, The Bride of Frankenstein and the Luciferian Hjalmar Poelzig. His arc of genius reached its zenith in the early 1940's with his makeup on -- ironically -- Chaney's son for THE WOLF MAN. When asked by an interviewer which of the Universal characters he was responsible for creating during his 20-plus years as Universal's head of makeup, he replied: "All of them".
Strephon Taylor's new documentary, JACK PIERCE, THE MAKER OF MONSTERS, is both a tribute and a testament to Pierce's enduring legacy. Produced in much the same fashion as his other genre documentaries (UNCLE FORRY'S ACKERMANSIONS, THE COMPLETE BOB WILKINS CREATURE FEATURES), this film combines both stills and live action clips to chart the trajectory of Jack Pierce's career, from his early days odd-jobbing it as a projectionist, actor and stunt-man, to his first opportunities for recognition as a makeup artist with his phenomenal work on THE MONKEY TALKS and THE MAN WHO LAUGHS, to his full-time directorship at the helm of Universal Pictures' makeup department. After that, they say, is history and Pierce provided plenty of it through the years, providing a multitude of characters for the Universal monster machine that remains viable and marketable to this day.
Strephon Taylor's new documentary, JACK PIERCE, THE MAKER OF MONSTERS, is both a tribute and a testament to Pierce's enduring legacy. Produced in much the same fashion as his other genre documentaries (UNCLE FORRY'S ACKERMANSIONS, THE COMPLETE BOB WILKINS CREATURE FEATURES), this film combines both stills and live action clips to chart the trajectory of Jack Pierce's career, from his early days odd-jobbing it as a projectionist, actor and stunt-man, to his first opportunities for recognition as a makeup artist with his phenomenal work on THE MONKEY TALKS and THE MAN WHO LAUGHS, to his full-time directorship at the helm of Universal Pictures' makeup department. After that, they say, is history and Pierce provided plenty of it through the years, providing a multitude of characters for the Universal monster machine that remains viable and marketable to this day.
Much of the material that is presented (in the "Kevin Burns" style of screen transitions) is from promotional stills and images from Jack Pierce's personal scrapbook. Included are film clips, a voice over reading some of Pierce's printed interviews, and an audio recording of Pierce discussing his work with TV man Wayne Thomas. The narration by Ernie Fosselius is well done and well recorded. The music by Hobgoblin has its moments, but I found it a bit intrusive on occasion. I also missed seeing some live commentaries by the historians, Scott Essman, Doug Norwine and Larry W. Underwood (a.k.a. Dr Gangrene). My review copy did not contain the DVD extra interview with composer Hans J. Salter so I cannot comment on it.
JACK PIERCE, THE MAKER OF MONSTERS shows a lot of dedication and love for the subject and, as a result, belongs in any horror fan's DVD cabinet. It is both entertaining to watch and to own as a pop culture artifact from a day when horror films were still young.
Here is the press release from November Fire Recordings that gives additional information on this film:
"In today's cinematic world of digital effects, telling what is real from what was created in a computer is impossible. But there was a time when Hollywood relied on nothing more than an artist's ability to create a boogie man with grease paint, cotton, glue, hair, and a few simple materials to draw people into the theater to be chilled and thrilled. When we think back to these talents of the silver screen most people think of "The Man of a Thousand Faces," Lon Chaney. But Universal Studios had its very own Phantom creating the world's most memorable creatures lurking in its substages. His amazing ability to create makeups that can still stand toe-to-toe with today's multimillion dollar effects is worth a closer look. Jack Pierce was the man who brought us Dracula, Frankenstein's Monster, The Mummy, The Wolfman, Bride of Frankenstein, and countless other monsters that have stood the test of time. Drawn from recorded interviews, historical footage, hundreds of photos including Jack Pierce's personal scrap book, and news clippings we meet "The Maker of Monsters," Jack P. Pierce. Join his journey from Greece to the budding film industry in Los Angeles in the early 1900s to his rising star as a freelance film hand, eventually becoming the head of Universal's makeup department and creating the monsters that we all grew up with and still love. This 82-minute documentary covers his entire career and life including the surprising hand Pierce had in American Olympics history. Plus, all the classic monsters your heart can stand!
Visit the NOVEMBER FIRE webpage for more information on the release of this DVD.
Friday, June 26, 2015
A promotional still taken by Universal staff photographer Jack Freulich for THE MUMMY (1932) shows director Karl Freund giving a last minute shine to Im-ho-tep's mystical scarab ring. Hidden by a lighting fixture is Jack Pierce tending details to Karloff's makeup of collodion and Fuller's earth. Scattered around the feet of Pierce are numerous cigarette butts, an indication of how long Karloff had been sitting there.
Pierce would later win a well-deserved 1932 makeup award from the HOLLYWOOD FILMOGRAPH for his efforts.
PHOTO: Heritage Auctions
|The reverse of the still showing Jack Freulich's credit.
Wednesday, May 6, 2015
Friday, March 13, 2015
Described as a "master monster cosmetician" in this photo quiz, Pierce is pictured with his makeup brush in action with Glenn Strange in the chair. Note the use of his off hand to steady his line.
The image is from Charlton Publications' Horror Monsters Fall 1964 issue (Volume 3 Number 9).
For those of you trying the quiz, a helpful hint: The Pierce answer is not "B".
Monday, February 16, 2015
The few monster magazines from the early era that contained anything other than photographs of Jack Pierce usually included only the most superficial of biographical information. One exception, found in the most unlikeliest of sources, was in Charlton Publications' For Monsters Only #5 (Sep. 1967). The article, entitled "The Man Behind the Monsters: The Story of Jack Pierce" and written by Richard Bojarski, cites numerous nuggets of interesting points about Jack's early days before he became more well known as the head of Universal's make up department.
Readers may recognize the author's name. Richard "Bojar" Bojarski, who wrote popular filmographies of Boris Karloff, Bela Lugosi and, as well as this article in For Monsters Only, a contributor to Castle of Frankenstein magazine.
Sunday, January 25, 2015
|Jane Wyatt as Dinny in James Whales' One More River, with freshly-plucked eyebrows.
I read with great amusement a quote in Gregory William Mank's latest book, The Very Witching Time of Night (McFarland, 2014). It appears in the essay regarding James Whales' project that was filmed between BY CANDLELIGHT and THE BRIDE OF FRANKENSTEIN entitled, ONE MORE RIVER (released 6 August1934). It stars Colin Clive as a cruel and perverse husband who comes to reclaim his wife (Diana Wynyard) after she tries to leave the physically and emotionally abusive relationship. In the film, Whale, known for his camera movement, used a similar shot to effectively introduce Colin Clive as the villain much like he did with Boris Karloff as the monster in FRANKENSTEIN. The film was considered controversial because of its themes of rape, brutality, and adultery, and, as a result, was heavily censored by Joseph Breen's newly-blessed Motion Picture Production Code.
The quote is by newcomer Jane Wyatt, who played Dinny in the film. She remembered her first meeting with Jack Pierce like this:
"I went into makeup at Universal for the first time, and the makeup man was little Jack Pierce, who was quite celebrated (which I didn't know at the time)...and he started pulling out all my eyebrows! I cried out 'Stop! Stop! I don't want you to pull out all my eyebrows!' He said, 'Listen, little girl; I have made up the greatest. Don't you tell Jack Pierce what to do. Look!' And he waved his arm toward all the pictures he had up on the wall. Well, they were not glamour pictures, they were Boris Karloff and Bela Lugosi and I don't know who else [laughs]! He was a wonderful little guy and I got to be very, very fond of him."
Now, statements such as these are not unique among actors and actresses who worked under the hot makeup lights and skilled hands of Jack Pierce, then head of makeup at Universal Pictures. By 1934 Pierce had cemented his respect in makeup mastery in the eyes of many. He still had a number of years to go where he would continue his friendly relationship with Boris Karloff and create many more memorable monster makeups, including one of his best, Lon Chaney's Wolf Man. Nevertheless, more than one actor, including Chaney and Elsa Lanchester, were perturbed at Pierce's perceived intolerance for anything other than what he wanted. It could have been just a case of "his way or the highway".
|Janey Wyatt and Frank Lawton in One More River.
In this particular case, however, and in Jack's defense, it was Miss Wyatt's very first film (she went on years later to play the dutiful housewife in FATHER KNOWS BEST), as well as her first experience in the makeup chair of a notable Hollywood professional. And, as the head of the department he was no doubt adhering to a hectic shooting schedule to produce the expected results from studio executives. After all, no matter how long it took to complete all the necessary makeups prior to a shot, there was always the expectation of coming in under budget and on schedule. As a result, this left precious little time to stroke egos and negotiate the application of makeup with a persnickety actor. Pierce was a consummate professional who took extreme pride in his work, and rightly so judging from his respect in the industry. Consequently, if he wanted to pluck the eyebrows off a brand new, 23-year old starlet fresh from Schwab's ice cream counter, he darn well would!
Still, there were instances where an experienced, veteran actor considered "cranky" behavior exhibited from the "little man". While his physical stature cannot be disputed (he stood about 5' 5" and weighed about 140 lbs.), the degree of "crankiness" could be considered subjective according to the whims of an egotistical actor who thought it beneath them to undergo such indignities as having crepe hair pasted on their photogenic countenance -- to which I would say, didn't they know what they were signing up for? In any case, actors would have to put up with Pierce and learn to like, even "adore" him...at least when they were in his chair.
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Rusty-Spotted Cat
There is little information available of the rusty-spotted cat and the lack of knowledge about its status and distribution may hinder its effective conservation.
There is little information available on the behavior and the ecology of the rusty-spotted cat. Very little is known about the cat's reproduction and all the information comes from captive individuals as there has been no explicit studies of its mating system.
There are currently no known benefits of rusty-spotted cats on humans, but more research is needed. The cat's home range has also not been determined and its diet has not been properly documented. Its population densities and dynamics are only poorly known and its exact distribution is not yet clear, but new localities that host this species are found with more research, increasing the known range of the species.
The lack of knowledge about the rusty-spotted cat's status and distribution may hinder its effective conservation.
Future studies should focus on its status, threats, distribution, and ecology. In this regard it would also be important to look at its ability to adapt to agricultural landscapes.
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YMCA of the USA and Partnership for a Healthier America to Work Together to Spotlight Need to Close Gaps in Access to Safe Spaces for Outdoor Physical Activity and Recreation Among Children of Color
CHICAGO (April 2)—Today, YMCA of the USA (Y-USA) and Partnership for a Healthier America announced a commitment to ensure that all kids, regardless of their background or their zip code have safe spaces to engage in outdoor physical activity and recreation.
Y-USA's commitment focuses on making an impact in three areas: water safety and swim instruction, outdoor recreation and access to national parks for low-income youth and increasing state policies promote walking and biking in all communities. These existing initiatives will be bolstered through the partnership and enhanced through PHA's mission to showcase and accelerate scalable work that improves food and/or increases physical activity.
"There is a crisis among kids of color, particularly those in low-income areas, where they do not have access to safe outdoor experiences – whether in a pool or lake, on the sidewalks in their own neighborhoods, or in a national or local park," said YMCA of the USA President and CEO Kevin Washington. "I hope this new partnership with PHA will shine a spotlight on this crisis and the potential solutions in order to help bring more voices, volunteers and resources to close these gaps."
- Water Safety / Swim Instruction: In an effort to teach skills that promote a lifetime of water-based physical activity and address drowning, the nation's leading cause of accidental deaths in children ages 1-4, Y-USA will:
- Award 425 sub-grants to Ys to provide free swim lessons in 2019 with a goal to serve 31,250 youth.
- Increase the number of Ys delivering water safety programs by committing to fund these programs in 50 new branches.
- Advance a swim instruction pilot for children with "diverse-abilities" in 10 Ys with a goal of reaching 750 youth
- Outdoor Recreation / Access to National Parks: In an effort to ensure low-income children and youth have opportunities to explore the great outdoors and experience outdoor recreational activities, Y-USA will:
- Award 16 Ys sub-grants from the National Park Service (NPS) to reach a minimum of 5,000 underserved, diverse children and youth who may not have other opportunities to attend summer camp or visit a National Park.
- Walking & Biking / Advancing CDC's Active People Healthy Nation: In an effort to increase walking and biking in all communities across the country, Y-USA will:
- Award 11 YMCA state alliances with sub-grants from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to advance state-level strategies to improve the respective state scores in the Making Strides: State Report Cards on Support for Walking, Bicycling, and Active Kids and Communities. Strategies will be based on CDC's Active People, Healthy Nation" recommendations.
- In partnership with the Safe Routes to School National Partnership, develop a minimum of four state reports on the current reach, capacity and policy opportunities to expand Safe Routes to School programming by December 2019.
This new commitment is the Y's second partnership with PHA. In 2011 the Y committed to becoming the healthiest child care and afterschool provider by implementing Healthy Eating and Physical Activity (HEPA) standards. Y-USA worked to get 98% of Ys nationwide to implement those standards.
PHA will bring an outside evaluator to assess progress on the goals of the commitment and will highlight the Y's work in organizational communications to its partners.
"If we want our kids to move more, having access to safe play is imperative," said Nancy E. Roman, PHA President and CEO. "YMCA of the USA's second commitment makes access to physical activity not only more accessible but affordable and equitable to underserved and at-risk American children who might not have this opportunity otherwise."
About the Y
The Y is one of the nation's leading nonprofits strengthening communities through youth development, healthy living and social responsibility. Across the U.S., 2,700 Ys engage 21 million men, women and children – regardless of age, income or background – to nurture the potential of children and teens, improve the nation's health and well-being, and provide opportunities to give back and support neighbors. Anchored in more than 10,000 communities, the Y has the long-standing relationships and physical presence not just to promise, but to deliver, lasting personal and social change. ymca.net
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Extra Curricular Activities
Twycross House students through to National Business final
Business-savvy students from Twycross House School beat off competition from 12 other local teams to win the Birmingham heat of ICAEW's national business and accounting competition, BASE on 10 March. What would you do if you were a business advisor for the day? Eighty local students found out what it was like to walk in… Continue reading Twycross House students through to National Business final.
Twycross House Presentation Evening
At our annual A level and GCSE presentation evening we welcomed back ex pupil Natasha Banks. Natasha left Twycross House in 2006 with A-levels in English Literature, German and Biology and an AS-level in History. She went on to study English Literature with Drama at Loughborough University and it was here that she discovered her… Continue reading Twycross House Presentation Evening.
Duke of Edinburgh – Volunteering case study
There has been much publicity with the community takeover of libraries as county councils across the country threaten closure in order to save money. Market Bosworth library has been such one case where a number of individuals from the community have worked together to produce business plans and meet with the council to negotiate to… Continue reading Duke of Edinburgh – Volunteering case study.
Duke of Edinburgh Gold Awards
Congratulations to four former students pictured here at St James' Palace after receiving their Duke of Edinburgh Gold award. Pictured left to right Declan Cartwright, Samantha Borley, James Borley and Daniel Shakeshaft
This term's activities focused on improving the use of our library's reference section and the research skills that go with it. Many of our new Form 3's spent enthusiastic lunchtimes collecting leaves and producing colourful leaf rubbings. After finding the relevant reference books, we attempted to identify the tree names. The leaves were then used to decorate display… Continue reading AUTUMN IN THE LIBRARY!.
Duke of Edinburgh Autumn Update
Congratulations to the Senior 5 Silver groups who successfully completed their expedition section during this term. They travelled to the Peak District for the practice, and then onto Shropshire for their final. The 23 participants enjoyed some stunning scenery and unusually some good weather – and even managed some fish tickling which was then safely… Continue reading Duke of Edinburgh Autumn Update.
Duke of Edinburgh
It has been an active term for Duke of Edinburgh participants. All three levels – Bronze, Silver and Gold – have been actively involved in planning or participating in their relevant expedition sections. The newly enrolled Bronze group took part in a one day training exercise which involved tent pitching, cooking with Trangias and map… Continue reading Duke of Edinburgh.
Eco Rangers
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Twycross House School Junior Maths Team take part in Regional Finals
In March a team of talented young mathematicians travelled to Rugby High School to represent Twycross House School at the Regional Heat of the UK Junior Team Mathematics Challenge. This is a national competition which combines mathematical, communication and teamwork skills and offers pupils another way to express and develop their enjoyment of mathematics. The… Continue reading Twycross House School Junior Maths Team take part in Regional Finals.


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Trump's National Security Claim for Tariffs Sets Off Crisis at W.T.O.
Pascal Lamy, former general director of the WTO and president emeritus of the Jacques Delors Institute, brings an expert eye to the current situation of world trade.
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The global trade group has been thrust into an uncomfortable — and potentially damaging — role as chief judge in an intense fight among its most powerful members....
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Tucking your elbow in, taking baby steps, retreating to a safe space. Clint Smith shows you that these minor adjustments, along with several others he exhibits, can be the difference between surviving or falling victim to a home invader on the other side of a door.
President and Director of Thunder Ranch, Clint Smith is a U.S. Marine Corps veteran of two infantry and Combined Action Platoon tours in Vietnam. His experience also includes seven years as a police officer during which he served as head of the Firearms Training Division.
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I often talk about the benefits of invoice finance and alternative funding for small and medium-sized enterprises. While services such as factoring and forward finance can help business owners with cashflow, it's also great to be able to help not-for-profit organisations.
Over the past year, the Liverpool team at Bibby Financial Services have worked tirelessly to raise funding for Woodlands Hospice in Aintree, thanks to the generous support of their local business network.
The team raised £8,000 for the Woodlands Hospice Charitable Trust, which was set up in order to raise the necessary funds to build and run the Woodlands Hospice. The trust was set up by local GPs, nurses and hospital staff that felt there was a need for the care and support of those with life-threatening illnesses in North Liverpool.
Holding a series of sporting events in 2014 – including golf and race days – we raised money to support the hospice and its increasing costs. Woodlands are required to raise £2,000 a day to ensure that all services and facilities remain free of charge for patients and their families.
As one of the UK's leading invoice finance specialists, it's really great to be able to give back to the community and with 2015 quickly approaching, I look forward to letting you know of our fundraising efforts next year.
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Healthy Workplaces Film Award goes to Bird Island at DOK Leipzig international film festival
This year's winner is Bird Island by Sergio da Costa and Maya Kosa of Switzerland. Since 2009, the European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) has presented the Healthy Workplaces Film Award annually at the International Leipzig Festival for Documentary and Film (DOK Leipzig) to honour innovative films on work-related topics.
The winning film features a young man, Antonin, suffering from fatigue as result of a long-term illness, and follows him as he takes up work in a bird sanctuary. The film combines Antonin's diary-like reporting with documentary-style footage of his interactions with colleagues and the recovering birds. The result is a warm-hearted tale of rehabilitation through patience and care, told in a minimalist yet powerful way.
The jury were impressed by the film's 'intelligent, empathetic and even humorous approach to human fragility', which creates a 'captivating analogy between the recovery of the injured birds and the rehabilitation of the main protagonist'.
The Healthy Workplaces Film Award recognises talented directors who shed light on the risks and challenges that people face at work today. The aim is to encourage much-needed discussions on occupational safety and health (OSH). The winning documentary or animated film is chosen for its creative depiction of important OSH issues, including:
- workers' physical and mental well-being;
- the effects of political and economic change on the work environment;
- workers' rights;
- groups facing particular challenges, such as migrant or ageing workers.
EU-OSHA proudly supports the award, which raises awareness of OSH risks and seeks to promote a culture of prevention across Europe. Each year, the director of the winning film receives a €5,000 prize. The film is subtitled in multiple European languages and made available through an electronic platform to EU-OSHA's network of national focal points, which organise film screenings.
This year's nominated films cover a number of topical and important issues. For example, the Italian film Never Whistle Alone looks at whistleblowing in the modern workplace; My English Cousin shines a light on an Algerian migrant's experiences of work in the United Kingdom; Taste of Hope follows workers as they form a cooperative and take over the French tea factory where they work; and the tense Nothing to Be Afraid Of documents the work of five women carrying out the dangerous work of removing mines in Azerbaijan.
An important platform for documentaries and animated films, DOK Leipzig attracts more than 47,000 visitors each year. Presenting over 300 films from more than 50 countries and organising over 100 world and international premieres, the festival encourages debate on social and political issues.
The European Agency for Safety and Health at Work (EU-OSHA) contributes to making Europe a safer, healthier and more productive place to work. The Agency researches, develops, and distributes reliable, balanced, and impartial safety and health information and organises pan-European awareness raising campaigns. Set up by the European Union in 1994 and based in Bilbao, Spain, the Agency brings together representatives from the European Commission, Member State governments, employers' and workers' organisations, as well as leading experts in each of the EU Member States and beyond.
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April 8, 2019 City Council Minutes
- Monday, Apr 8 2019
- 7:00 p.m.
- City Hall (Council Chambers) - 5024 Broadway Ave. | Haltom City, TX 76117
A Regular Meeting by the City Council of the City of Haltom City, Texas, was held on April 8, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, 5024 Broadway Avenue, Haltom City, Texas, with the following members present:
Mayor David Averitt Mayor Pro Tem Dr. An Truong
Council Place 1 Jeannine Nunn Council Place 2 Walter Grow
Council Place 3 Lin Thompson Council Place 4 Brent Weast
Council Place 5 Bob Watkins Council Place 6 Ricky Brown
Staff Present: Keith Lane, City Manager; Rex Phelps, Assistant City Manager; Wayne Olson, City Attorney; Art Camacho, City Secretary; Glenna Batchelor, Planning and Community Development Director; Keith Fisher, City Engineer, and Sidonna Foust, Customer Service Director.
CALL TO ORDER - Mayor Averitt called the Worksession to order at 6:03 p.m.
Delbert Sanders – Stated he was still dissatisfied from two weeks ago with the results of his efforts to have a utility bill changed from the high payment amount.
The Worksession ended and Mayor Averitt called for an Executive Session at 6:06 p.m.
Chapter 551 of the Texas Government Code
As authorized by Section 551.071, the City Council reserves the right to adjourn into Executive Session at any time during the course of this meeting to seek legal advice from the City Attorney about any matters listed on the agenda, in addition to the following matters:
Consultation with the City Attorney pertaining to any matter in which the duty of the City Attorney under the Texas Disciplinary Rules of Professional Conduct which may conflict with the Open Meetings Act; including discussion of any item posted on the Agenda; to seek legal advice on open meetings, open records, code of ethics and conflicts of interest, city charter limitations, selection process for design/construction of Fire Station 3, and pending litigation and settlement offers for the following cases:
Flynn v. Haltom City EDC
James H. Watson v. City of Haltom City
Ray Beshirs v. City of Haltom City
Amer Ozzie v. City of Haltom City
Joe Williamson v. City of Haltom City
Nicklaus Forrest v. City of Haltom City
John Summers v. City of Haltom City
Skyline Mobile Home Park v. Haltom City
Section 551.072 – Deliberations about Real Property
Deliberation regarding the purchase, exchange, lease or value of real property, and property owned or leased by the City and the EDC, including city buildings.
Mayor Averitt closed the Executive Session at 6:48 p.m.
Mayor Averitt called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.
Council Member Ricky Brown gave the Invocation, and led the Pledge of Allegiance and the Texas Flag Pledge.
ANNOUNCEMENTS/EVENTS – City Secretary Art Camacho read the following:
The HC Public Library lists the children, teen, and adult programs on the website.
Friends of the HC Public Library will have their annual book sale April 25-28.
Friends Helping Friends will host the 3rd annual "Burgers and Bingo" on April 27th.
Senior Citizen Center will host a "Baked Potato and Salad Supper" on April 11th.
Early Voting will begin April 22nd and continue until April 30th at the NE Center.
Rec Center is offering a full day summer camp for ages 6-13 at a cost of $100 per week.
Girl's Summer Volleyball League for ages 9-14 will begin in June for $45 per girl.
8th Annual Mayor's Cup will be held on Friday, may 10th at Fossil Creek Golf Course.
Rec Center announced new hours of operation effective Monday, May 6th.
Art in the City will host the Springtime Gallery Event on April 12th at the Library.
Refresh BISD will be August 17th from 9:00-12:00 at the Wiley G. Thomas Coliseum.
Haltom City Fire/Police Camp will be held July 22nd-26th and the cost is $100.
City Hall will be closed on Friday, April 19th in observance of Good Friday.
"Child Abuse Prevention Month – Police Chief Cody Phillips presented the proclamation to Shellie McMillon, of Alliance for Children, who thanked Haltom City for their support. "Achievement of Excellence in Libraries" – Assistant City Manager Rex Phelps presented the proclamation to Library Director Lesly Smith and several Library supporters.
Minutes – Consideration and/or action regarding approval of the Minutes of the Regular Meeting of March 25, 2019.
Ordinance No. O-2019-010-15 (CU-002-19) - Consideration and/or action regarding the approval of an application of Andy Hickson for approval of a Conditional Use Permit for automobile and light truck repair shop in the M-1 - Industrial District located on Lots 1R being approximately 0.3188 acres, 2R being approximately 0.2766 acre. 3R being approximately 0.2860 acres, Block 1 of the Zulu Addition, locally known as 6423, 6427 and 6431 Midway Road. 2nd Reading.
Ordinance No. O-2019-011-15 (Z-001-19) – Conduct a public hearing and consideration and/or action regarding the approval of an application of David Sellers for a Zoning Change request from C-2 & C-3 - Commercial District to PD - Haltom City Business Park consisting of Six (6) Subdistricts being located at:
Colonial Park Addition-Haltom, Block 1, Lot 1A1 to be rezoned from C-2 – Commercial for a portion being approximately 3.97 acres to Subdistrict 1 – Commercial/Retail/Hotel and a portion being approximately 8.18 acres to Subdistrict 3 – Employment/Light Industrial, locally known as 4100 North East Loop 820.
Colonial Park Addition-Haltom, Block 1, Lot 2A to be rezoned from C-2 Commercial being approximately 13.44 acres to Subdistrict 3 – Employment/Light Industrial, locally known as 5000 Anderson Boulevard.
Colonial Park Addition-Haltom, Block 2, Lot 1 to be rezoned from C-2 Commercial being approximately 11.16 acres to Subdistrict 2 – Employment/Light Industrial, locally known as 4300 North East Loop 820.
Colonial Park Addition-Haltom, Block 2, Lot 2A to be rezoned from C-2 – Commercial for a portion being approximately 5.8 acres to Subdistrict 2 – Employment/Light Industrial and a portion being approximately 3.08 acres to Subdistrict 6 – Office/Commercial, locally known as 5001 Anderson Boulevard.
Colonial Park Addition-Haltom, Block 6, Lot 1R1A to be rezoned from C-2 Commercial being approximately 9.93 acres to Subdistrict 5 – Office/Commercial, locally known as 4901 Anderson Boulevard.
Colonial Park Addition-Haltom, Block 5, Lot 1R1A to be rezoned from C-3 Commercial being approximately 13.82 acres to Subdistrict 4 – Employment/Light Industrial, locally known as 4250 Northern Cross Boulevard. 2nd Reading (G. Batchelor)
Council Member Nunn moved, seconded by Council Member Grow, to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of Agenda Items #1, #2, and $3. The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
Engineering Agreement – Consideration and/or action to approve an Agreement for Engineering Services with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for Water Master Plan and Water/Wastewater Impact Fee Update. Keith Fisher, City Engineer, presented the agenda item regading the implementing of a master plan, water development and demand for the future, and an engineering agreement with Freese and Nichols, Inc. Council Member Thompson moved, seconded by Council Member Grow, to approve an agreement for engineering services with Freese and Nichols, Inc. for the Water Master Plan and the Water/Wastewater Impact Fee update. The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
Prior to the next agenda item, Council Member Ricky Brown recused himself from voting due to a conflict of interest at 7:20 p.m.
Resolution No. R-2019-009-11 – Recommendation of Award – Consideration and/or action to recommend that Tarrant County award the City's 44th Year CDBG Project (Oak Knoll and McNutt Water Line Replacement) to Gra-Tex Utilities. City Engineer Keith Fisher presented the agenda item and a discussion was held regarding the size of the lines being replaced with 8" lines. Mayor Pro Tem Truong moved, seconded by Council Member Grow, to approve Resolution No. R-2019-009-11 – contract to Gra-Tex Utilities. The vote was unanimous. Motion carried.
Council Member Ricky Brown returned to the Council dais at 7:25 p.m.
CITY STAFF REPORTS – No staff report was given.
FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS – No future agenda items were presented by the Council or Staff.
Resignations of Board/Commissions/Committee Members – Consider approval of the resignations of Board/Commission/Committee Members. Mayor Averitt presented the resignation of Bob Presley from the Beautification Board. The resignation was approved unanimously.
Appointment/Reappointment to Boards/Commissions/Committees – Consider approval regarding appointments to Boards/Commissions/Committees. Council Member Nunn appointed James White to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The appointment was unanimously approved.
Attendance Requirements – Consideration regarding excused absences of Council Members according to Article III, Sec. 3.07 (a). There were no absences
There was no Executive Session.
Mayor Averitt adjourned the meeting at 7:27 p.m. RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTED BY: APPROVED BY:
Art Camacho, City Secretary David Averitt, Mayor


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The first impulses of surrealism appeared one year before the end of the First World War. The new art movement developed practically out of Dadaism. In the inter-war period, it became a fairly influential movement on a global scale whose followers actively explored their dreams and the unconscious in their respective environments. There were several leading proponents of surrealism, including the Belgian artist René Magritte .
This exceptionally talented painter managed to construct an impeccable and profoundly philosophical aesthetic that could both be considered cathartic and enigmatic. Embedded in humor and self-irony, Magritte's paintings form the basis for movements that emerged later in the century, such as pop art, minimalism and conceptual art.
The great artist was born on this day, November 21
Selected image: Rene Magritte – La Trahison of the Image. All images courtesy of the Samhart Gallery.


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Rodrigo Zeno Lisboa Vieira
University of Texas, McCombs School of Business
"Highly curious and adventurous, a Brazilian heart with footprints all over the world!"
Hometown: Florianópolis, Brazil
Fun Fact About Yourself: I speak 3 languages. However, as a great icebreaker, I can probably curse in a dozen others!
Undergraduate School and Major: UDESC (Brazil) – Business Administration
Most Recent Employer and Job Title: BRF SA – Innovation Manager
Describe your biggest accomplishment in your career so far: Led the strategic planning for the expansion of the company (BRF) through sub-Saharan Africa and developed from scratch all the studies and intelligence tools necessary for it.
What quality best describes the MBA classmates you've met so far and why? Uniqueness. Every person has their own fascinating lives, careers and skill sets. It will be amazing to get to know more about and learn from each one of them.
Aside from your classmates, what was the key factor that led you to choose this program for your full-time MBA and why was it so important to you? Austin is such an amazing city, bursting with life and opportunities. The MBA is a life decision broader than just an academic and career move. The very environment in this city challenges both social and business paradigms and is a rich opportunity for self-discovery and growth. Besides, the seemingly endless places to explore are a perfect ground to build the friendships that will be the core of our network in the future.
What club or activity are you looking most forward to in business school? Having worked on the ground with such a basic necessity as food in my years in Africa has made me realize the power of corporations to improve lives and create a better future. That's why I intend to participate in the McCombs Net Impact organization.
Well, being a good Brazilian, looking forward to Soccer Club too!
What led you to pursue an MBA at this point in your career? It has always been a dream of mine to live the MBA experience. Coming back from my years in Africa, it was the perfect opportunity to quickly relaunch my international career and, in the future, come back to the market in a position to cause much more impact.
How did you decide if an MBA was worth the investment? At that point in my life, it presented a good balance: on the one hand the personal side of wanting to live this experience and on the other the professional leap that would likely take much longer to achieve otherwise. Moreover, to be honest, it had always been a dream and I believe my life story would feel incomplete without this chapter.
What other MBA programs did you apply to? Wharton, Kellogg, Tuck and Berkeley
How did you determine your fit at various schools? My decision to pursue an MBA this year was very late, so I applied in the 3rd Round, with little time for research. I was guided by reputation, recommendation, location, and a good deal of gut feeling. As further stages of the process came, I truly learned more about each program and felt how each interacted with the applicants. At this point, I already began to fall in love with the possibility of McCombs.
What was your defining moment and how did it shape who you are? After over a year traveling through Africa and visiting several informal food markets, I had witnessed the appalling conditions so many submit to in acquiring (not always) affordable food. Shortly after, I was leading the project of a new food factory in Namibia that would create thousands of jobs in the region, and potentially improve the lives of many people. I was then called to an emergency meeting to address the city council of the potential location. I was so passionate about the project that presenting it, answering all the questions, and identifying the real stakeholders was sheer pleasure. That moment consolidated my belief that corporations have the potential to be extremely impactful on creating a better future, and that I want to be an important part in such endeavors.
What do you plan to do after you graduate? Find an impactful position in a company that represents the values mentioned above.
Where do you see yourself in five years? Rising within one such company to broaden the scope of the work, and potentially achieve bigger goals.
Meet the Class of 2020 Series
London Business School
University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School
Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management
University of Chicago's Booth School of Business
MIT Sloan School of Management
Columbia Business School
UC-Berkeley Haas School of Business
Dartmouth College Tuck School of Business
Yale School of Mnnagement
University of Michigan's Ross School of Business
Duke University's Fuqua School of Business
Cornell University's Johnson Graduate School of Management
UNC Kenan-Flagler Business School
New York University's Stern School of Business
University of Texas-Austin McCombs School of Business
Emory's Goizueta School of Business
Georgetown University's McDonough School of Business
Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management
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Conservative talk radio host Rush Limbaugh has long been known as someone who doesn't take crap from anyone. He tells it like it is, without fear.
And that's exactly what Limbaugh did this week when he revealed the one sick thing 2020 Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris did immediately after two mass shootings over the weekend.
Rush began his program by detailing the two mass shootings that rocked the nation.
In El Paso, Texas, at least 20 were killed and over a dozen more injured after a deranged shooter carried out an attack at a local Wal-Mart.
In Dayton, Ohio, at least 10 were killed and more were injured by a gunman.
Immediately following news of the two shootings, Limbaugh revealed that Harris tried to exploit the tragedy to score cheap political points.
Harris responded to the shootings by sending out an email in which she begged supporters to donate to her 2020 campaign.
Just consider that: immediately after two horrific shootings, Harris's first thought was to send out social media posts and emails begging for money to help her 2020 campaign.
In the bottom of her email, a "DONATE" button appears, which leads to a page allowing users to give her money.
What's worse, offering thoughts and prayers after a tragedy, or fundraising off it?
Just now in my inbox from @KamalaHarris pic.twitter.com/2AurWxPHru
— Brent Scher (@BrentScher) August 4, 2019
"This is a public health emergency that needs to be addressed," Harris wrote in the email. "We have to act, and we have to act now."
And by "acting now," apparently Harris meant giving her money while she exploits the tragedies to fund her presidential campaign.
Limbaugh tore into Harris and other 2020 Democratic wannabes for trying to raise money off the shootings:
Kamala Harris is out fundraising off the event. Beto O'Rourke is out saying that this is Donald Trump's Third Reich.
Is that not sick? "Oh, man, if we would have just had that element, we could have really fundraised off of Trump." Which is what Fauxcahontas is doing! Beto is calling it Third Reich. Beto O'Rourke and Elizabeth Warren are out there fundraising over all this. Well, Beto, Fauxcahontas, Harris… they're all gonna get in on this. They're all calling Trump white supremacy terrorism now.
Let me ask you a quick question: What is worse after an incident like this: Offering prayers and thoughts or fundraising? Right. Well, what does the left say? The left says, "We're tired of your thoughts and prayers. We're tired of your meaningless gestures. We're tired of you trying to act like you have compassion and concern with your thoughts and your prayers, which don't do anything for anybody!" And then they immediately start fundraising off the event.
Rather than wait for all of the facts or call for unity with members of Congress to take action, Harris made it clear just how selfish she truly is.
She was more concerned with trying to get more money for her campaign than offering condolences to the victims and their families.
Imagine how Harris will act if she becomes the next president of the United States.


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An article clipping from The New York Times called ""N.Y.U. Seeks to Add Wide Area of Northeast of Washington Square"" by Richard H. Parke is about New York University negotiating with Sailors Snug Harbor to purchase the property north of Washington Square and possibly additional areas. The second portion of the article can be found under ssh_history0117.
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Lighter …
One of the best from 1991: love the slow motion picturization, the traditional family wedding everything:
So this is my dream song 🙂 always!
Kamal Hasan lends his voice to Ilayaraja's music. Kamal gets the Palakkad slang very correct – the way he pronounces 'naan' as 'nyaan' – typical. Palakkad is a border town between Tamil Nad and Kerala and those who are from Palakkad and surrounding areas therefore speak a kind of mixed slang of Tamil & Mallu langauges (actually both are mostly similar. if you can master one south Indian tongue, you can understand all the 4 dravidian languages with ease).
The subtitles do not do justice to the verses: for instance, 'thiruvonam' does not literally mean 'festival.' Thiruvonam is one of the 27 celestial stars in Tamil/Hindu astrology – considered to be very auspicious. Weddings fixed on the star date are supposedly very lucky. What is said here is, the bride and the groom are to unite under the star of 'Thiruvonam' in a ritual wedding ceremony (which is a festive celebration). So there is no way what we express in Thamizh can be exactly translated into English. There are very fine nuances in Tamil – for every single English word there can be a dozen tamil words interpreting various degrees of the same verb/adjective. And every regional language in India adds its own stamp to the lingo – that is impossible to decipher unless you are a local exposed to the traditional, native culture. English language is universal and thanks to our exposure to way of life in the west via media, books etc., most of us can get nearly up to 100% of what really artists want to say in English in the other part of the world.
The same way 'mohana raagam' in the song refers to the carnatic tune 'mohanam' which is an ecstasy by itself which cannot be matched with an equivalent English term. "Keerthanam' refers to 'Kirtan' again and is hardly just another catchy tune.
The lyricist (?) qualifies simple marriage/union of two into something very special and unique and not so routine and insipid as the translation portrays. Not blaming the interpreter – he has done a great job with what he could. Is it Vaali who penned this song?
So much of substance capsuled in my all-time favourite hit. 'Pulari' is another weighty tamil word not many might have heard of . It means 'dawn' – and the word generally can be found only in Tamil literature. Or sometimes we may say 'pozhudhu pulargaiyil' meaning 'when it dawns' – but I have not come across 'pulari' directly in our everyday command/use of the language. I had to google and double-check.
'Manmatha yogam' is one more phrase – It means the Cupid rules (as per horoscope/kundali) (on which basis generally arranged marriages are fixed in India/south).
Beautiful dreamy one. You cannot put it better.


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This 5-day tour highlights Peru's culture and history while you visit the must-see attractions of Peru. This tour takes you visit the capital: Lima, the atmospheric city of Cusco and from there by a panoramic train to the ancient Inca city of Machu Picchu. Guided tours in which you learn about the Inca Empire and vacillation are alternated by leisure time, allowing you to explore the fascinating cities for yourself.


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November 23, 2012
The bored one
None of our cats at home are over-weight, but out of the 3 cats we have, Donut is the biggest of the lot. Perhaps it's also because he is male.
I've mentioned before that he is a closet bully – still is, as no matter how meek his demeanor seems to be, he still struts around the house showing the other two cats who is boss. He can be a little destructive sometimes (he likes chewing on plastic and ziplock bags), and, not-so-recently-ago (if those words even make sense!), he developed a habit of peeing on our rugs! Every time we put a new rug in the bathrooms, he peed on them.
I don't know what's with him; I reckon it is probably a call for attention given that we hardly ever snuggle with him these days with the kids around.
Or that he is just bored shitless…like how I found him this morning – flat out on a chair in Squirt's room and looking absolutely bored stiff:
He did not even bother looking up to me when I scratched him on his head, but I did hear him purr his turbo-engine purr. Hmmmm..time to get out that catnip and watch him go crazy…!


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Native plant garden gets boost
July 4, 2019
A Palouse resident has led a new effort at the native plant garden near the south entrance of town by the car wash. The project has involved school children, the Palouse Conservation District and Americorps.
"I'm an individual looking to revitalize the native plant garden," said Jamie Gaber, a six-year Palouse resident who works in STEAM (science, technology, engineering, art and math) literacy at the WSU Center for Civic Engagement.
The Palouse Conservation District donated plants and 50 Garfield/Palouse grade school to high school students helped with plantings in May and early June.
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