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I hope the Easter Bunny was good to you! Caden Bryce, Regan, Erin and I were all very spoiled.
Although because of Caden Bryce's peanut allergy, the Easter Bunny goes very light on the chocolate for him, and a bit heavy on the Lego and books. 😉
Regan, Erin and I also received books (and some alcohol – naughty Easter Bunny!), but we definitely got our fair share of chocolate too!
Caden Bryce and I have spent the last couple of days home sick. He is just about back to his old self, and should be off to school this afternoon. I, on the other hand, am looking forward to a long nap.
I rarely stitch or knit or anything when I'm sick. Instead I read, watch a bit of TV, and sleep as much as I can. Mostly I sleep. 😉
The newest addition to the family as finally arrived. Caden Bryce Williams was born on January 24, 2011 at 10:05 pm after 24 hours of labour. Mommy and baby are doing very well.
Life has obviously changed a lot since he has arrived. Sleeping more then an hour at a time is a thing of the past, for example. Also gone are luxuries like a quick trip to the store, or a long bath. Soon enough he will grow up though, and I will look back on these days fondly… maybe.
Erin and I have been talking about marriage lately. Not in a 'are we going to get married' way because we both know that it's never going to happen. More a sociological discussion about the legal, social, emotional, economical, spiritual, and religious reasons people marry. We talked about arranged marriages, family obligations, the legal establishment of a nuclear family unit, the legal protection of children and public declaration of commitment.
For anyone who doesn't know, I'm a widow. I lost my wife Shaine in December 2007 – we had been together since 1993 and married in 2006.
It was a dream come true, a dream I hadn't even realised I had until gay marriage was legalised and I was allowed to marry. I had never been the child/teen to plan anything because I knew… basically that it was pointless, I guess. But getting that big day, getting to wear my white dress was incredible and I can understand why so many people obsess about it their whole lives, why marriage is the be all and end all, their goal in life. That's how my mother was brought up to believe that her purpose in life was to get married, have children, be a mother.
My wedding day was the most amazing day of my life (bar the birth of my daughter) and I can honestly say that marriage made our relationship stronger. It brought us even closer, it just cemented everything we had and I think the legality just gave it another layer, somehow. A stronger foundation, maybe. I can't put my finger on it, but possibly see all of the reasons above for why people marry.
So yes, being married was amazing and I can see why some people yearn for it.
But what I cannot understand is why people abuse the sanctity – people who marry on a whim, then divorce at the first fight. It's almost as though they don't take the notion seriously. Maybe it's because I had to fight so long to be able to have that right that it makes no sense to me. I'm not saying that what other people do is wrong, just that it makes no sense to me.
I've always believed that marriage is sacred, special.
I firmly believed in the vows we made: to have and to hold from this day forward, for better or for worse, for richer, for poorer, in sickness and in health, to love and to cherish; from this day forward until death do us part.
Sadly, it was death that parted us.
I am in another relationship, it's relatively serious but I know I will never marry again. Marriage, to me, is something you do once, to the person you want to spend the rest of your life with. And that is the person I married. The person I wanted to take my last breath next to.
That's not to say I don't love Erin, because I do. She knows this, moreso that I do perhaps, and she understands why I will never marry again. It's just… a different kind of love and I would have no complaints in spending the rest of my life with her. But it won't be as a married couple.
Life has been a series of if not adventures, then at least interesting events, for the last little while.
I have definitely found the house that I want to call home. I've been busy decorating and purchasing/arranging furniture. Everything is finished except for one room on the lower ground floor that I have no idea what to do with.
I have also found out the reason for my constant feeling of nausea and exhaustion over the past few weeks. It appears it was not actually a virus.
It was morning sickness.
I'm pregnant.
It has only been in the last few weeks that I have begun to feel more like myself, just in time for the baby to begin learning to play drums in my abdomen (making me feel slightly ill and very uncomfortable).
As I start my fifth month of pregnancy, I am recovering. The baby is doing very well, even if I'm not at my best. I have also learned that it is a boy. I suspected so all along, but no one believed me, of course.
He's due on January 19th, and Miss Q and I are eagerly awaiting his arrival.
As a note, if you happen to know me in real life but didn't know I was pregnant, obviously you need to give me a call!
Saturday Six
1. What is the most recent thing you purchased with real cash? My weekly shopping
2. As a general rule, do you keep cash on you at all times? Always, yes
3. You have $50 in cash in your pocket and you are approached by someone asking for $20 because they've run out of gas. They seem believable and genuinely in need. Would you give them the $20? I would, yes.
4. Take the quiz: What Dollar Bill Are You?
You Are a Twenty Dollar Bill
You are a pretty ordinary gal or guy. There's a lot of people like you in the world, and you probably tend to run in a pretty tight pack.
You may not be able to buy everything you want in the world, but you do okay. You're able to be comfortable.
Compared to most people, you're not really materialistic. You see how money is useful, but you don't obsess over it.
5. How often do you have this denomination in your pocket? That I can think of, I always have at least one. There's 3 in my purse right now
6. Which single line in the quiz answer above best describes you? As long as you have enough money to pay for what you need, you're happy

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I do want to read more fantasy and this story does sound great. I wonder if the slow start might be an issue for me though.
I received a review copy from the publisher. This does not affect the contents of my review and all opinions are my own.
Revenant Winds by Mitchell Hogan
Mogsy's Rating (Overall): 3.5 of 5 stars
Genre: Fantasy
Series: Book 1 of The Tainted Cabal
Publisher: Audible Studios (September 5, 2017)
Length: 17 hrs and 57 mins
Author Information: Website | Twitter
Narrator: Oliver Wyman
Revenant Winds is the first book a new series by Mitchell Hogan, and having been curious about the author's work for a long time, I leapt at the chance to check it out. After hearing the accolades for his Sorcerer's Ascendant Sequence, I had very high hopes for this novel and I was also drawn to the promise of an epic fantasy that dabbles in ancient demons and curses, unlikely heroes, and secret cabals.
Long ago in the world of this novel, demons roamed wild, menacing the populations that once eked out an existence in this harsh, cruel place. The lore contains tales of devastating cataclysms that scoured the land, leaving mysterious ruins full of treasures and secrets. Now much of the history is forgotten, and accounts of demonic creatures and ancient beings of the elder races have entered into myth. Sorcery is not completely understood, and those who possess magic are either said to be gifted by the gods or cursed by them. When an individual comes into his or her talent though, they are often bound into a covenant with one of the many religions, with the different groups all locked in a constant struggle against each other for dominance.
True to form, our story features many characters, but the three that receives the most attention are Aldric, a priest who possesses the magical power of healing; Niklaus, an expert swordsman and mercenary; and Kurio, a former noble daughter turned master thief. Their three disparate lives converge as Niklaus, enslaved to his goddess the Lady Sylva Kalisia, is on a mission to become a god himself so he can serve by her side forever. Meanwhile, Kurio has stumbled upon something she shouldn't have during her latest heist job, landing her in a deadly situation that she can scarcely comprehend. And finally, a devout follower of his god who is nonetheless shunned by most of his church because of his sorcery, Aldric is given a special assignment that will bring them all together in a confrontation against an emergent evil long thought defeated.
I'll admit, it took me a while to get into Revenant Winds, because to me the plot did not pick up until about halfway through when the quest-driven part of the story truly started. Later, I learned that apparently this is par for the course when it comes to Mitchell Hogan's novels, in that they mostly tend to begin as slow-burners until the momentum kicks in and then builds rapidly. Had I know this, my experience might have been a little different, but some patience is definitely required for the first half in which was mostly taken up by character development and establishing a background for the main story. There's more of this than you generally find, even in a genre known for lengthy page counts and long intros, though on the upside, readers get to start off on the right foot with a good handle on the world and our key players once the real adventure starts.
More good news is that the second half of the novel makes up for any pacing issues in the first half. Once the main conflict was revealed, things moved fast! It's almost enough to make me forget about the rough start, as Aldric, Niklaus and Kurio are joined by others, filling in the rest of this fascinating cast. Sorcerous rivalries, daring escapes, and heart-pounding battles against monsters can all be found in this exciting section leading up to the stunning climax and conclusion. There's also passion amidst the violence as characters form bonds loyalty and love as they travel together, though of course the threat of betrayal is ever present. When you realize that no one is truly safe, that's when all the character development in the first half of the book makes sense—Hogan has drawn you deep into his tale so now that you are whole-heartedly invested in the people involved, and every single loss feels like a punch in the gut. Furthermore, when he starts writing the action, that's when his prose really shines, painting the scene with dark designs and gritty detail.
Overall, despite the slow start, I grew to enjoy the epic journey that was Revenant Winds and I'm very happy with my first experience with Mitchell Hogan's work. While the story took some time to get established, in the end the patience invested was worth it, and I'm looking forward to the continuation of the series.
Audiobook Comments: Fantasy fiction and audiobook fans will probably be familiar with Oliver Wyman, with the impressive number of audiobook narration credits he has under his belt. He rocked the reading of Revenant Winds, as I expected he would, and did a great job brining the story and the characters to life. He has a good voice for this genre, perfectly conveying the mood and atmosphere of an epic fantasy.
I do want to read more fantasy and this story does sound great. I wonder if the slow start might be an issue for me though.
Sounds like an interesting read and I definitely like the demon aspect.
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Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Midnight Fragrance Launch | Paul Edmonds
The BAFTA hair team were out in force for the launch of Viktor and Rolf's latest perfume, Midnight. Alfie, Lizzie and Matilda were called to style the brand's global influencers for the launch's photo shoot and party, held at The Welsh Chapel.
The day started with the team arriving at London's gorgeous Rosewood hotel where they headed up to a beautiful suite that had been transformed into a getting ready style dream with a dedicated area for dress fittings, hair and makeup.
The team set up and were greeted with a lovely breakfast spread and coffee with a selection of milks, the snacks followed by lunch at the Holborn dining room kept the team going all day.
The models started to arrive and took to the styling stations where the team styled to the brief of soft curls/ waves or a soft sleek look.
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Technology giants' mushrooming influence on the U.S. economy will dominate antitrust policy-making in 2019.
Companies like Amazon.com Inc., Facebook Inc. and Google are eager to portray themselves as mere "platforms" for content and trade conducted by others. But debates over their economic powers and the extent to which they should be held liable through government enforcement and litigation have intensified throughout this year and will continue in courts and Congress in 2019.
U.S. antitrust regulators, unlike their European counterparts, have so far avoided pursuing enforcement against internet giants. Technology companies have had to deal with humbling appearances by their executives on Capitol Hill, even as their lobbying has successfully kept new regulation at bay.
That could prove harder in 2019 as a growing drumbeat for antitrust enforcement and lawsuits could engender meaningful changes. Lawmakers have shown willingness for new legislation to curb tech giants' tentacles in a host of areas — ranging from digital ads and social media content to merchandise web displays and app sales commissions.
"There will be tremendous political pressure to bring a case against a big tech company in 2019," said Michael Carrier, professor at Rutgers Law School who specializes in antitrust issues.
Battle in Courts
A couple of Supreme Court cases could clarify tech companies' exposure to liability.
Apple v. Pepper, now before the Supreme Court, will address who is entitled to bring an antitrust suit when a consumer buys through an online portal. Federal antitrust law allows a party from just one level of a distribution chain to bring a damages lawsuit for a monopolist's overcharging on its product. To have standing to sue, the plaintiff must have paid the monopolist directly.
In Apple v. Pepper, the plaintiffs, representing consumers, argue that Apple's app store is a monopoly because it serves as the exclusive source for apps on Apple devices. Plaintiffs argue that Apple's 30 percent commission on apps is evidence of its market power.
Apple argues the plaintiffs have no standing to sue because its commissions are paid by developers, not consumers. Apple is merely an agent in app purchases, with consumers buying apps directly from developers in the store, it says.
During oral argument, several justices pointed out that if a platform serves different groups, like developers and consumers, both could be direct purchasers with distinct injuries. The rule intended to empower only one group to sue could apply to the parties on all sides of a platform, they said.
A decision in Apple v. Pepper is expected in 2019. The court could revise the standing rule or decide whether consumers are real direct buyers under the existing rule.
The "agency model" Apple uses isn't unique to online markets, Charlotte Slaiman, policy counsel at watchdog Public Knowledge told Bloomberg Law. If the Court holds that using an agency model can insulate sellers from consumer suits, "we're going to have a lot of problems both online and in the real world," Slaiman said.
American Express Aftermath
Meanwhile, federal courts are still parsing the meaning of a U.S. Supreme Court decision affecting what one group of American Express Co.'s customers, its merchants, can tell another customer group, card users. The ruling could impact tech companies that similarly bridge different sets of customers.
The high court's ruling in Ohio v. American Express Co. allows AmEx rules that forbade merchants from telling customers that another card would be cheaper to accept. The justices upheld AmEx's "anti-steering" ban and tossed a lawsuit brought by state attorneys general and the Justice Department.
The rule isn't anticompetitive because the plaintiffs didn't show that it harms both sides of the "transaction platform" market — consumers and merchants — the Court said. Consumers can still choose to pay with another card, and they could benefit from AmEx's other offerings and services, according to the ruling. If a platform serves two markets, and the transaction on each side is tightly bound to one on the other, both sides must be taken into account in proving market harm, the Court said.
The decision could limit the liability of some tech companies, such as Amazon Inc. and Uber Inc., that serve more than one type of customers. Instead of just describing how a company's conduct hurts individuals like them, plaintiffs will have to show the potential harm to other sides of the transaction platform, which could include merchants or drivers, in Uber's case.
That will make cases more complex and put plaintiffs at a disadvantage because information about impacts in other markets is in the platform's hands. The AmEx holding "appears to lay out a new burden for plaintiffs," Yale University economics professor Fiona Scott Morton said.
Companies ranging from hospitals to retail stores might try to recast themselves as platforms after the ruling, Cleveland State University law professor Christopher Sagers told Bloomberg Law. He hopes the case "will be read pretty skeptically by the lower courts."
Political Pressure
Congress may need to make new law to address these issues, Scott Morton said. For example, Congress might have to pass a statute making it clear what plaintiffs and defendants have to prove in platform cases after AmEx, she said. Several in Congress seem to agree.
Rep. David Cicilline (D-R.I.), who is poised to become chairman of the House Judiciary Committee's antitrust subcommittee in the next Congress, has said he plans to craft a bill that would bar online companies with "significant market power" from discriminating against competitors.
Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.) also will likely introduce legislation aimed at regulating the tech industry in 2019, Rachel Cohen, communications director for Warner, told Bloomberg law.
Warner's tech industry regulation proposal in July includes a suggestion to treat some dominant online platforms as "essential services," which would have dedicated sectoral regulators that cap reasonable prices.
Online markets are large and important enough that we need a sector-specific regulator, Slaiman said. "If we want real sectoral regulation of platforms, we need Congress to act."
Regulators' priority
Justice Department antitrust chief Makan Delrahim said at a conference in April that he's focused less on companies' size than their actions. "Big is not bad," he said. "Big that behaves badly is bad."
David Kully, a D.C. Partner at Holland & Knight LLP, told Bloomberg Law that the value consumers get from online platforms, and the fast changing markets in which they operate, mean that their size and market position alone should not compel the antitrust enforcement agencies to step in.
The big online players "may be successful because they are really innovative and offer great products and services," he said. Kully, a former head of litigation in the Antitrust Division, said enforcers are equipped to intervene if that changes, and have shown willingness to do so in tech markets in the past.
Tech giants' growing appetite to acquire startup rivals to quash competition will be one of the behaviors that regulators will monitor. The Federal Trade Commission, which is conducing a series of hearings on competition in the digital age, will be "thinking about what to do and how to bring cases" when such acquisitions pose competition concerns, FTC Chairman Joseph Simons said at a Sept. 25 conference hosted by Georgetown Law in Washington.
"These types of transactions are particularly difficult for antitrust enforcers to deal with because the acquired firm is, by definition, not a full-fledged competitor," Simons said. "And also the likely level of competition with the acquiring firm is frequently, maybe more than frequently, not apparent. But harm to competition can nonetheless be significant."
The FTC is also under growing pressure to reopen an antitrust investigation into whether Alphabet Inc.'s Google is abusing its dominance in the online search market. The agency has been criticized for being too soft on Google in contrast with the European Commission, which ordered the company to pay a $2.7 billion antitrust fine and change its search practices.
The FTC decided in 2013 not to bring an antitrust case against Google after investigating whether the company skewed search results to favor its own services.
"To the extent that there is anticompetitive conduct, I think that our enforcers are up to the task," Kully said.
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Reports suggest that Singapore Post (SingPost) could wind down or sell off its U.S. e-commerce business after performing a strategic review of the loss-making unit. Analysts have predicted that a divestment or closing down of the unit could result into potential long-term profitability for SingPost.
Apparently, two broking firms, including CLSA, have estimated SingPost's earnings factoring in the benefits of a potential transaction. The poll seems to have been conducted after the company had stated last month that there could be an impairment risk to its U.S. unit's book value.
A spokeswoman for SingPost, Ms. Mei Yu Hong, informed that the firm is now conducting a review of the business, which it expects to remain a loss-making unit in the current fiscal year. She explained that the environment for operating e-commerce businesses in the U.S. is still challenging, owing to an increase in customer bankruptcies and intensifying competition. Ms. Hong added that any impairments would be evaluated on the basis of full financial year results and future plans.
An analyst at CLSA said that the exit of SingPost's U.S. e-commerce business could be done either by a sell-off or by scaling down. Supposedly, sentiment has been affected due to the loss-making unit even as the company's management had reversed the structural decline in the Post and Parcel segment. The company's filing revealed that the unit's losses had widened to $13.3 million in the third quarter, in comparison with $11.7 million loss a year ago.
The U.S. e-commerce unit of SingPost, which assists retailers like Tommy Hilfiger and Speedo in managing package deliveries and online stores, has reportedly been grinding on the profit of the company by suffering losses continuously for the past three years. Subsequently, the market value of SingPost has seemingly been halved after reaching a record high in February 2015.
Counting Alibaba Group Holding and Temasek Holdings as two of its largest shareholders, SingPost had acquired majority shares in U.S. e-commerce firms Jagged Peak and TradeGlobal Holdings for around US$184 million in 2015.
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Lilly Lee, Meat-thermometer Delaware, Manuel Ferrara
I've no idea what it's with Asians and trios – they know their holes are super tiny, but instead of just going with the droves of little shlong chaps out there they come to a conclusion that it is a damn good idea to get into a 3some with two of the gigantic meatstick boyz in porn. Meatstick Delaware and Manuel Ferrara certainly aren't complaining, though – they haven't had a hole this firm since the final 18 year aged they group screwed. They put her throughout her paces and left her holes stretched and pleasured beyond belief.


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CLEVELAND, Ohio — At least four Northeast Ohio electroplating companies are dumping an unregulated but potentially dangerous, chemical into their sewers — and eventually untreated into Lake Erie, environmental officials said.
It's legal, but it's alarming, U.S. EPA officials said.
That's because those four Cleveland plating plants — and seven others in Chicago scrutinized by the agency in 2008 — might be only the toxic tip of a much larger problem.
EPA officials say dozens of metal-plating companies here and maybe thousands nationwide dispose of unregulated perfluorinated compounds, or PFCs, into sewer systems each year.
"More likely than not, this is widespread — even if a study of only 11 plants is technically considered statistically insignificant," said Kimberly Harris, a scientist with the U.S. EPA's Chicago office, which conducted the study (pdf). "But there's still a lot we don't know — such as what other sources PFCs might be coming from."
EPA Administrator Lisa P. Jackson has already announced that the agency will start looking at stronger regulations of PFCs as one among several new and existing "chemicals of concern," Harris said.
Electroplaters caught between air regulation, new water concern
Officials in the plating industry, however, have argued that many companies are in an environmental double bind because they are only using PFCs as a method to suppress fumes during the electroplating process as a way to meet air pollution laws.
"I don't use them at my plant, but I know that some guys face the decision of spending a couple hundred thousand dollars for a fumes scrubber or to use products that suppress the fumes much less expensively," said Ken Roth, owner of Duray Plating in Cleveland and a board member at the Ohio Association of Metal Finishers."And we all want to do the right thing to. Our organization is working with the EPA on this."
EPA officials acknowledged the tension between the air pollution laws and water safety concerns.
"It's true that one solution to an environmental problem — air pollution — might be causing another environmental problem," Harris said. "But we've also forwarded our study results to the air pollution division as well to try to address this."
Industry leaders are also already working with the EPA to come up with alternate technologies or inert chemicals to suppress the fumes, she said.
No testing done for PFCs in Cleveland water
But the EPA's more immediate concern is whether PFCs are in our water.
That's because local sewer plants are neither required nor equipped to remove the chemicals from wastewater — and neither they nor Cleveland's water division test for PFCs, which have been linked to cancer and liver disease in humans.
That could mean untold amounts of the compounds are passing through sewage plants and into rivers, streams and lakes at levels hundreds or thousands of times greater than what health authorities consider safe.
"This compound doesn't stick to soil and it's most dangerous in water supplies," said Bob Fry, chief of the health assessment division at the Ohio Department of Health.
Nine of the 11 Cleveland and Chicago facilities tested by the EPA in June 2008 had PFC levels well above the federal provisional health advisory of 200 parts per trillion for drinking water, the study said.
PFC levels at one unidentified Cleveland company, in fact, registered at 54,000 parts per trillion in a wastewater sample. That's 270 times more than the health advisory limit and tens of thousands of times higher than the background amount in water as it entered the factory, the study showed.
Precise PFC numbers from near other Cleveland area electroplating companies or at the outfall from the city's three Northeast Ohio Regional Sewer District treatment plants however, is unknown.
That's because the EPA didn't measure at the sewer plants and because no local authorities in Northeast Ohio even test for PFCs in water — wastewater or drinking water.
Cleveland water officials site test, general safety of water
But Cleveland Water Commissioner J. Christopher Nielson said there was one other number buried in the study that should allay fears for now — a reading of 5.75 parts per trillion in the tap water the local companies used as rinse water, well below the provisional health advisory.
"That tells me that at least from what they know now, we have a lot of room before it's unsafe," he said. "We're all becoming more aware, though, of PFCs as a concern since the EPA placed it on a candidate list for contaminants in drinking water."
And while Cleveland's water division does not now test for the chemical compound — Harris said only one lab in America has the equipment to detect PFCs at minuscule levels — the water supply for the city and 70 surrounding suburbs is also protected by the "volume of Lake Erie itself" and by the fact that the intake is about three miles offshore, Nielson said.
"And until more studies of the effects of PFCs in drinking water are conducted, all of the numbers are a little suspect," Nielson said.
The ODH's Fry was more direct. "We have good animal data and lousy human data on this stuff," he said.
PFCs fall into the "emerging contaminants" category, Scott Broski, manager of Water Quality & Industrial Surveillance for the sewer district said in an e-mail. "We do not have [pollution] permit limits for PFCs and because of that we are not required to monitor for them," Broski said in an e-mail.
But both Broski and a scientist for the district said they suspect that at least some PFCs are likely to be removed from the waste along with solids at certain points during the treatment of wastewater.
And sewer district inspectors already check metal-plating companies for pollutants like heavy metals, cyanide and "a specific list of toxic organics," he said. "But PFCs are not regulated under these regulations and therefore there are no standards to hold these industries to," Broski said.
But the EPA's Harris said researchers are also turning their attention to drinking water supplies — because of the dearth of information on PFCs in drinking water and existing studies about how pervasive the chemical is in the environment already.
"Some studies of PFCs in drinking water have showed almost none and some showed a trace — but no one yet knows the source for those chemicals," she said. "Obviously, a lot more needs to be done in that area."
PFCs: What are they?
You're already quite familiar with perfluorinated compounds.
They might be in that nonstick pan you fried your eggs in, the fast-food container left over from last night's late-night snack or even in the fabric of your favorite flame-retardant pajama pants.
PFCs are "manmade chemicals that resist heat, water, oil, grease and stains," according to a Ohio Department of Health fact sheet, and have been in increasing use for half a century.
Federal environmental health authorities, having already regulated the use of PFCs in those household products like as Scotchgard and Teflon, are now looking to another widespread industry — metal plating, which uses PFCs to suppress fumes.
Some electroplating, the process used to cover items like toasters and car bumpers with chrome, produces an airborne byproduct called hexavalent chromium, a highly toxic carcinogen.
But many of the plating plants use chromium baths to keep the carcinogen out of the air. The liquid — and the PFCs — are then dumped into the sewers and beyond. That's of great concern because a number of studies have suggested that the compounds can cause cancer in humans.
"Collectively, PFCs are molecules that are made primarily of flourine and carbon bound together to create a very strong chemical bond," Fry said. "Because of that, they're not very reactive — which makes them great for insulating against fire, but also means they don't break down easily in water and that's a problem.
Environmental health experts also say that PFCs can stay in the body for decades, but so far the human research is limited.
That could change over the next several years.
More than 70,000 people in West Virginia and southeastern Ohio — exposed to PFCs released by DuPont into their water supply — have taken blood tests as part of the class-action lawsuit settlement with the company.
"Those results will take a while yet, but eventually we'll have the largest epidemiological study in history on PFCs," Fry said. "We're going to learn a lot more about these compounds."
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Seton Hall Drops Second Straight Big East Game Against Xavier
The Pirates lost consecutive games for the first time this season after falling to Xavier in Newark.
After losing to Creighton by 17 points, all eyes were on Seton Hall to see how they would react from the defeat. In front of a sellout crowd on Saturday afternoon in Newark, the Pirates were looking to show the country and the rest of the Big East that they are still a team to be reckoned with against No. 11 ranked Xavier.
After an energetic first half, Seton Hall was unable to sustain the momentum as they fell to Xavier, 73-64, at the Prudential Center.
The first half was a sloppy one as both teams combined for 14 turnovers. It was apparent early that the trio of Angel Delgado, Desi Rodriguez, and Khadeen Carrington had something to prove after combining for just 12 points against Creighton. The three seniors combined for 20 points first-half points, but the plan hit a snag after Rodriguez picked up his third foul at the 6:20 mark of the first half. Delgado dominated the boards in the first 20 minutes finishing the half with 10 rebounds.
Towards the end of the first half, the Pirates went through a stretch where they went scoreless for almost four minutes until a Myles Powell three-pointer broke the drought. While Xavier kept it close, Seton Hall led for nearly the entire half as they took a 35-30 lead into the locker room. Carrington had 10 points in the first half.
The Hall started the second half on a 7-0 run to extend their lead to 42-32. Rodriguez began the half on fire scoring five of the seven points scored by the Pirates. As is the case, Xavier showed why they are also a Top 25 team as the Musketeers pulled within four after a Trevon Bluiett lay-up. While both sides were shooting in the 40 percent range from the field, they struggled from behind the arc.
As in the first half, Seton Hall (15-5, 4-3 Big East) went an extended period without a point until Rodriguez's electrifying dunk at the 10:12 mark of the second half. During the drought, Xavier cut the lead to two. Seton Hall faced yet another scoreless streak as Xavier took their first lead since the 17:59 mark of the first half.
The latter part of the second half saw a back-and-forth game where both teams traded the lead. Xavier (18-3, 6-3 Big East) led by five with 2:21 remaining after two J.P. Macura free throws. Xavier capped a 9-1 with a Macura putback dunk that put Xavier up by seven. Xavier iced the game with a few free throws to win their sixth conference game of the season.
Rodriguez finished with 19 points for Seton Hall, who lost consecutive games for the first time this season. Carrington finished with 14 points on 5-of-19 shooting. The Pirates shot just 4-of-20 from three-point territory and ended the game with 18 turnovers.
Macura scored 18 of his game-high 27 points in the second half to lead Xavier. The Musketeers shot 43 percent from the field in the second half, while holding Seton Hall to just a 37 percent shooting in the half.
Next Up For The Pirates
Seton Hall will look to bounce back on the road against DePaul in Chicago on Sunday, January 28th. Game time is scheduled for 4 p.m. and can be seen on CBS Sports Network.
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Spanning five decades the name Elden has become synonymous with formula cars and Formula Ford in particular. From the heady days of the early 1970s when Elden were the worlds largest race car constuctor in terms of sales through triumphs and adversity, Elden Racing Cars have been an ever present force in the motor racing world.
On this site you will be able to read the history of the company, explore the Elden cars from the early days right up to today, find out the history of each individual car and browse press cuttings, reports etc.
If you are the owner of an Elden either past or present – we would like to hear from you, let us know your memories and stories about your car and if you can, send us some photographs for publication on this site.


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text: Southold Dem Krupski deemed likely to seek county Leg. seat Nov 18 2012 Southold Democratic town board member Al Krupski took an up-close and personal look at how the Suffolk County Legislature operated Friday by attending a meeting of its environment committee. Krupski is the leading Democratic contender to run for the seat now held by GOP Legis. Edward Romaine, who was elected Brookhaven supervisor earlier this month and will take office once the vote is certified. Krupski has already met with Richard Schaffer, Suffolk Democratic chairman, and Schaffer said Krupski -- from a well-established North Fork farming family -- is ready to make the run. Meanwhile Riverhead's Republican Supervisor Sean Walter has also expressed interest in Romaine's seat. Walter, a Wading River lawyer, has been supervisor for three years. Walter's father Michael...| read more ››


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New England Patriots tight end Rob Gronkowski did not make the trip to Chicago because of ankle and back injuries and will not play Sunday against the Bears.
The Patriots are playing it safe by resting Gronkowski on Sunday, but he is expected back next week at Buffalo for the Monday night game, a source told ESPN's Adam Schefter.
Gronkowski was limited in practice all week with ankle and back issues. He had been one of 10 Patriots players listed as questionable for Sunday's game, but the Patriots on Saturday night officially downgraded him to doubtful.
New England also ruled out backup tight end Jacob Hollister, who is dealing with a hamstring injury, as well as defensive ends Geneo Grissom and John Simon.


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Vacuum pump P3-SPEZIAL
Diaphragm vacuum pump and compressor (up to 4 bar*) in a portable format.
The vacuum pump is ideal for evacuating larger areas, e.g. in aircraft construction.
- Product is manufactured in Germany, two year warranty (except wear parts)
- With fine adjustment valve, pressure-vacuum gauge and silencer (must be assembled, see supplied instructions)
- Unadulterated evacuation and delivery of air
- 100% oil-free compressed air
- Completely maintenance-free
- High continuous output with quiet running
- Excellent durability (> 5000 h)
- Suitable for continuous operation
- Commissioning is possible at any standard power socket
*at higher pressure the membrane can faster wear
Generation of oil-free compressed air and vacuum for evacuating, conveying, and compressing gases. Transferring measuring and analysing gase. This vacuum pump is specially suited for the resin infusion process (RI). Could be used for evacuating silicon moulding compounds additionally.
Performance ranges:
Suction capacity at normal pressure: 30 l/min. (1.8 m³/h)
Residual pressure :13 mbar (respectively 0.987 bar partial vacuum)
Technical data:
Motor rating (system of protection IP 20): 300 W
Noise level: 61 db(A)
Current intake: 1.5 A
Max. permitted gas and ambient temperature: 40 °C
Weight with housing: 11.3 kg
Pump head of aluminium, diaphragms/valves of neoprene/stainless steel
Hose connection suitable for R&G pump hose inside/outside-Ø 6 mm/8 mm
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If the vacuum pumps used in a place where the air is not free of dust, so for example in a working space, where workpieces processed e.g. by grinding, we recommend to equip the vacuum pump with a particulate filter (R&G Vacuum filter/Universal filter 390 105-1/390 108-1). Otherwise there is a risk of dust or fine chips lodge themselves between the membranes in the vacuum pump and thereby the suction is greatly reduced. In such cases, the pump has to be returned to the manufacturer for repair. Often then, new membranes are installed.
We do enclose the vacuum pump P3-Special a silencer, a fine adjustment valve with pressure vacuum gauge, and a hose connection unmounted, because of the risk of being damaged at transport due to the exposed mounting positions.
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Bijoux B - Chunky Gold Fill Choker
This product is currently sold out.
14K gold fill chain is 14" long with a 17 mm ring. This necklace is all about the attitude. Wear on its own for an edgier style or layer up with more delicate pieces for a softer look. Designed and handcrafted locally in Long Beach.


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A Crack-Up at the Race Riots (Paperback)
Originally published by Mainstreet/Doubleday in 1998, this debut novel from an underground filmmaker uses print, photographs, drawings, news clippings, handwriting, a poem, attempted diagrams, and clip art to enhance the text, which primarily tells of a race war that happens in Florida, where the Jewish people sit in trees, the black people are run by MC Hammer, and the white people are run by Vanilla Ice. Or as the author himself described it front of a national television audience, "I wanted to write the Great American Choose-Your-Own-Adventure Novel." In actuality, it is a collection of hard-luck stories, off-and-on-color jokes, script scraps, found letters, free rhymes, drug flashbacks, and other missing scenes, all exploring the world of show business with fingers prying in the cracks and feet set lightly in the black humors of the real world. With chapters about books found in Monty Clift's basement and Tupac Shakur's 10 favorite novels, and a set of 11 suicide notes with room included for the reader's signature, the book is a one-of-a-kind post-postmodern examination of the dangers of public life from a unique voice in independent culture, one that might make William S. Burroughs sigh and turn the page at least.
About the Author
Harmony Korine is the director of the films "Gummo, Julien Donkey-Boy, Mister Lonely, Spring Breakers, "and "Trash Humpers, " as well as music videos for artists such as Cat Power, Sonic Youth, and Will Oldham. He wasthe writer of the film "Kids." He lives in Nashville, Tennessee."
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I have just tried to do a xhtml validation on a site I'm working on (@ http://validator.w3.org), and I got some pretty wierd errors. It turned out the the DTD was not accurate, since the PUBLIC section contained lowercase characters.
So the right DTD for XHTML 1.1 is:
<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.1//EN" "http://www.w3.org/tr/xhtml11/Dtd/xhtml11.dtd">
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In an increasingly digitised, borderless world, face-to-face live events are ever more valuable. The avntus team has devoted years to producing hundreds of excellent corporate events, building outstanding live experiences for discerning business communities around the world, in sectors as varied as publishing, technology, education, human resources, luxury retail, aviation, finance, law and politics.
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|The cookie crumbled.
So, 2019, that was…fun.
I haven't really talked about where I've been since China out of fear of jinxing myself. After moving from Paris to Beijing in February, I left China in May on a one-way ticket, fleeing a job that ended up being a total bust. It was a bait-and-switch sort of job. I entered Beijing thinking I'd be a travel editor. I ended up editing mostly political propaganda. As a journalist, I couldn't look myself in the mirror.


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As laid out in our Guiding Principles, MSC member companies "strive to attract and retain a talented and engaged local workforce." There are countless examples of how MSC member companies are working collaboratively to ensure our workforce is trained and ready for careers in the shale industry. And last week, MSC member Cabot Oil & Gas Corporation made a critical investment, in partnership with Lackawanna College, to advance this shared goal.
This from the announcement's press release:
"Lackawanna College saw an opportunity a few years ago and took a leap into education in support of the oil and natural gas industry," explained Mark Volk, President of Lackawanna College. "Our partnership with Cabot enhances tremendously the ability of the School of Petroleum & Natural Gas to provide a world-class education designed to prepare a ready workforce that fits the needs of the multiple companies across the industry. Beyond just an investment in Lackawanna College, through this collaborative effort Cabot is making an investment in our students and our community."
Phil Stalnaker, Vice President of the North Region for Cabot, expressed the company's interest in becoming invested in the program at the School of Petroleum & Natural Gas. "Cabot is pleased to announce this historic gift to Lackawanna College, a leading institution that has fully embraced the opportunity to train its students locally to become members of the global natural gas industry," he explained. "This opportunity will ensure that qualified, hardworking individuals can get a solid education and be prepared for employment in this robust, expanding industry."
And here are other news items on this important announcement:
- "Gas driller gives $2.5M to Lackawanna College": A gas driller is giving $2.5 million to Lackawanna College in Scranton. The gift by Cabot Oil & Gas will be used to fund the college's School of Petroleum & Natural Gas in New Milford. Lackawanna College started the program in 2009 in response to the boom in Marcellus Shale natural gas drilling. Some 90 percent of the school's graduates get jobs in the field. Lackawanna will put $1 million into an endowment for student scholarships, and the rest will be used equipment, training, staff and faculty development and other needs. It's the largest private donation in the history of the two-year college. (Associated Press, 4/14/14)
- "Cabot Oil & Gas gives $2.5M to Pa. college": Cabot Oil & Gas Corp., one of the state's most prolific Marcellus Shale natural gas producers, is giving $2.5 million to Lackawanna College in Scranton to boost its School of Petroleum and Natural Gas. The gift is the largest single private donation in the history of the two-year college. … The donation will create a $1 million endowment to support scholarships and the school's ongoing needs. An additional $1.5 million will be used for equipment, training, staff and faculty development, and student interactive experiences and internships. The school currently offers associate degrees in petroleum and natural gas technology and natural gas compression technology. The offerings will be expanded this fall to include petroleum and natural gas measurement and petroleum and natural gas business administration degrees. (Philadelphia Inquirer, 4/12/14)
- "Cabot Donates $2.5 Million To Lackawanna College": Lackawanna College received a gift of $2.5 million on Friday from Cabot Oil and Gas to help teach students interested in working in the natural gas industry. The money will go toward the School of Petroleum and Natural Gas located at the college's campus in New Milford. The school was established in 2009 when they started drilling in the Marcellus Shale region. The current job placement rate for graduating students in this field is 90 percent. College officials said it's the largest single private donation in the history of Lackawanna College. (WNEP-TV, 4/11/14)
- "Cabot donates $2.5 million to Lackawanna College; largest ever by the driller": The $2.5 million gift from Cabot Oil & Gas Corp. will boost the college's $3 million endowment to $4 million. The other $1.5 million will be used for equipment, training, faculty and staff, student curriculum and internships in the college's School of Petroleum & Natural Gas. Since the school's start in 2009, it has grown to include 140 students projected for fall 2014, said the school's executive director, Richard Marquardt. … Plans are to expand the school to serve 300 students, Marquardt said. … The school offers summer internship opportunities at Cabot, Linde Corp. and Williams, he said. Graduating students have a 90 percent placement rate in the industry. … Cabot will be here for decades, said Phil Stalnaker, Cabot's vice president of operations for its north region. "We are part of the community," he said. "The nice thing about hiring locals is they're already part of the community." (Scranton Times-Tribune, 4/12/14)
Interested in shale-related careers opportunities? Please visit the MSC's Job Portal today.


text: The fall season is the ideal time for exploring local sights with camera in hand. Nature shares an explosion of color in her changing leaves and cooler temperatures, and if you're looking for a way to fill your Instagram or Facebook feeds with stunning imagery, now is the time. In order to increase the saturation of fall foliage or to showcase the texture of the trees, try underexposing your images slightly. This technique will help you intensify color saturation. You can then play with image editing software to increase contrast to create warmer hues. A second strategy is even simpler – try using a polarizing filter, which will create a fun effect and increase the contrast.


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At Fareham Shopping Centre we continually work to provide the best possible environment for our customers. We understand that not everyone finds the hustle and bustle of a shopping centre enjoyable and so to help we have introduced Sensory Sunday.
The last Sunday of every month we will turn off the mall music, hand dryers and introduce alternative hand drying facilities to reduce noise levels. Where possible our retailers will also turn off or turn down their in-store music, working together to create a more relaxed atmosphere. Please be aware that it may not be possible to meet expectation of Sensory Sunday in November due to the usual Town Christmas Light Switch-on. We will only use the Public Address System in an Emergency.
Centre staff have undergone numerous training to help support the needs of our customers wherever possible and should you require any information prior to or assistance during your visit please don't hesitate to contact us on 01329 822506.
We are continually introducing small changes to improve accessibility and inclusive shopping and we welcome any feedback or comments you may via our contact us page.


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Lady Gaga and her father just got matching tattoos for a very touching reason
Lady Gaga and her father Joe Germanotta have opted for matching tattoos in tribute to the star's late aunt Joanne. The Perfect Illusion hitmaker unveiled her new inking on Instagram, revealing she has chosen to have Joanne's name etched on her arm.
"Got Joanne tattooed on my arm in her actual signature," the 30-year-old explained in the caption to her 19.2 million followers. "My dad got one too. With an angel on his shoulder."
In the photo, the 30-year-old showed off the body art by rocking a short-sleeved white crop top featuring 'Lady Gaga' stitched onto the chest, paired with pale blue jeans. She accessorised with sunglasses, and a pale pink wide rimmed hat.
Her choice of accessory was particularly poignant, as it appears to be the same hat which the singer sports on the cover of her latest album, also a tribute to her aunt with its title Joanne.


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Gabe: A Reed Security Romance
Giulia Lagomarsino
Gabe is the 11th book in the Reed Security series. It is suggested they are read in order.
"What's all this?" Cap asked.
"You asked me to bring dishes."
"No," he said slowly. "I asked you to bring a dish."
"Yeah, and when I asked what kind, you wouldn't f*&king answer me. You just said enough for everyone. So, I dug through my cabinets and brought every f*&king dish I could find."
I pointed to all the dishes scattered on the counter. Sinner was laughing at me and Cap was groaning. I just stood there staring at them.
"I don't get what's so f*&king funny."
"A dish, a$$hole. You know, food?" Cap laughed.
"No, a dish is just that, a f*&king dish. If you wanted me to bring food, you should have f*&king asked."
"I did!" Cap said loudly. "I said that everyone was being asked to bring a dish."
"Since when does that equate to food? Food is food. A dish is something you put food in."
"That's what women call it," Sinner laughed. "When you go to someone's house and they ask you to bring a dish, they mean a dish of food."
"Do I look like a woman to you? Do I look like the type of guy that would know what the f*&k 'a dish' is, besides the obvious?"
"Man, if you're ever gonna get a woman to settle down with, you're going to have to learn their lingo," Sinner laughed. "A dish means food, unless it means a dish."
"Thank you for that, a$$hole. Now it all makes sense."
He squeezed my shoulder. "No problem. You'll get the hang of it. It's really not too hard once you have a few hundred fights."
"Or you could do what I do and just keep a f*&king list on the fridge," Cap said.
"Yeah? How many lists are you up to now?" I questioned. "How do you even keep track of what list is for what?"
"It's pretty simple. I have a list for things I'm supposed to say in certain situations. I have a list of things never to say. I have a list of chores that she expects me to do right away. I have a list of things I can put off without pissing her off too much. And last but not least, I have a list of different looks and phrases, and their meanings."
"Now that sounds like it would be helpful. Isn't there some kind of book that women write to let us dumb f*&ks know what the hell they're thinking?"
Sinner shook his head. "Unfortunately, no. They think we should just 'know' this stuff or 'figure it out' on our own. Like I have time to sit there and decipher every look and tone in her voice," he scoffed.
Gabe. Sexy, badass protector with some interesting sexual proclivities.
Isabella. Mother of two and currently filing for divorce.
One night at a bar brought them together, but could Gabe opening the door the morning after actually tear them apart?
He's not ready to walk away, yet she's not sure she's ready to move on. Before he even realizes it, he's falling for her and her adorable hellions.
He'll do anything to keep her, including following the unorthodox advice from Knight.
But someone wants her out of the picture, and that only fuels his desire to keep her forever.
They say you don't realize what you've got until it's gone…
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Politics, Class and British Cinema:
An Examination of British Class through Politics in High-Rise and Brazil
The end of the 20th century was a defining time in British history, as the shifting cultural and political environments in Britain created a nation dominated by tensions between the social classes. The disparity between the classes, caused by the radically shifting politics from Harold Wilson's 1974 Labour government to Margaret Thatcher's 1979 Conservative government, became the focal point for many works of art that emphasized the increasing separation within the population. Two of those works, Ben Wheatley's 2015 adaptation of J.G. Ballard's 1975 novel High-Rise and Terry Gilliam's 1985 film Brazil, are rich in social commentary exploring how these two contrasting political eras impacted the social class system in Britain. Through the visualization of the characters homes, Wheatley and Gilliam explore how these different political ideologies influenced the representation of class in Britain.
Following the 1974 general election, the Labour party, under the leadership of Harold Wilson, formed a government, despite the narrow election results. Wilson's government, which focused on social reconstruction, sought to increase economic and social security for the British working class through social welfare programs. The Labour government promoted a future where all classes and families had the opportunity to advance socially and financially (Mares 259). While providing support and security for the working class, this government challenged the wealthy classes position in society. They made the elites fearful that, as the working class gained social mobility, their uncontested power would be lost. The Labour government came to represent the possibility of a brighter future for the lower classes and a darker future for the upper elites.
In the film adaptation of High-Rise, the disparity between the classes plays a major role in the conflict between the characters. Wheatley visually symbolizes the complex class relations through the high-rise building: he juxtaposes the lower floor apartments, inhabited by working class families like the Wilder's, with the penthouse apartment owned by the building's architect, Royal, to conceptualize the inequalities between the classes. As the tensions between the floors begin to surmount, Wheatley shows how the desire of the working class to move up the social ladder and the fear of the upper class losing their dominance in the social hierarchy turns the entire system into anarchy, destroying not just the apartments but also the entire social system.
The Wilder family lives in an undisclosed basement apartment that is dark, lonely, and isolated; Helen, Wilder's wife, describes their living situation as "down in the bottom, in all sorts of shadows" (High-Rise). The apartment, which is crowded and small, overcome with garish children and childish men, and comprised of tattered possessions and broken amenities, becomes the physical manifestation of their lack of privilege, money, and dignity in this social system, prompting their desire to move out of the "shadows" and up to a more livable level. To contrast, the penthouse apartment, owned by the wealthy and prestigious Royal, emulates a utopia. The perfectly pristine interior and bright naturalistic lighting contrasts sharply with the Wilder's basement apartment, creating a clear distinction between the two living areas. Moreover, the apartment's spacious living rooms are populated with working class servants, and the lush rooftop garden — reminiscent of the Garden of Eden — houses a mixture of animals and plants. Life at the top of the high-rise is Biblical, providing the elites, who hold a God-like authority over the other tenants, with the perfect living conditions compared to the claustrophobic and deteriorating apartments on the lower floors.
The tensions between the classes caused by the inequalities in living conditions, most notably the failures in the building's amenities, come to a forefront resulting in a literal class war. As the bottom floors, led by Wilder, begin to uprise against the hierarchy, the penthouse apartment falls into disrepair, mimicking the deterioration of the dominance of the elites over the poor. The once civilized utopic apartment becomes a site of orgies and tortures and is filled with trash and bodily fluids. Additionally, the starving inhabitants feast on Royal's collection of animals, symbolizing the loss of his God-like power as his beloved pets become the source of nourishment for the revolution.
As Wilder and the other bottom floor inhabitants breakthrough the ceilings to the upper floors, the elites greatest fear is actualized as their privilege and prestige are overthrown. In Royal's final reflection on his utopic building, he remarks to Laing that the failures of the building have resulted in the lower classes breaking free of their social confinement: "You recall us speaking about my hopes for the building to be a crucible for change? Well, all this has made me realize something quite fundamental. It wasn't that I left an element out, it was that I put too many in. And now the building's failure has offered those people the beginnings of a means of escape to a new life" (High-Rise). Wheatley's dark narrative illustrates how Labour's visionary attempt to create a government in support of the masses rather than the minority elites caused a disruption in the social hierarchy by providing the lower classes with the ability to overthrow the elites. The building, like the government, posed as a "crucible for change," sought to devolve social power to a more equal basis.
In the end, the elites are rooted out of the high-rise building leaving behind a classless dystopia, plagued with insanity, violence, and destruction. This new classless and lawless world is unkempt and unruly, representing a primordial Britain. Yet, Wheatley's finale insinuates that perhaps the class system needs to be in place to maintain law and order in society. Wheatley overlays the final moments of the film with a radio broadcast of then opposition leader Margaret Thatcher, foreshadowing that, in fact, the social structures will be restored, as the turning point in British politics shifts from the sensitive policies of the Labour party to the capitalistic domination of Thatcherism.
During the 1979 general election, the "Winter of Discontent," which plagued Britain with a failing economy, copious labor strikes, and political stiffs, forced the Labour party out of power and made way for Margaret Thatcher and her Conservative government. Thatcher's government reigned in a new era of British politics that did away with Labour's subsidized welfare state and ushered in a regime that prioritized economic advancement by marginalizing the lower classes. Thatcher's main policies included privatizing of many national businesses, centralizing power to the national government, and, most importantly, diminishing labor unions powers by maintaining a flexible labor market (Guay 88). These changes resulted in the reinstatement of the wealthy citizen's dominance in politics and business while working class citizens face extreme hardships and political isolation. Many have related Thatcher's extreme politics to authoritarian rule, making the government impenetrable and the upper class immovable. Consequently, the working class suffered severely under Thatcher's regime, which revoked many of the working classes' rights established under the Labour government. Thatcher and the Conservatives established a new system of rule that, rather than encouraging the working classes' success, lead to it's demise.
Taking inspiration from Thatcher's oligarchical Britain, Terry Gilliam crafted the world of Brazil, which sees the upper class unfazed by the deteriorating dystopia around them. Like Wheatley, Gilliam visualizes the social discourse of this new era in British politics through the characters homes, where the lower classes live in the bleak shadows while the upper class lives in opulence. Yet unlike High-Rise, where the destruction of the elite's penthouse apartment symbolizes the shifting political landscape to favor the working class over the wealthy, Brazil uses the destruction of the working class family's home to symbolize the shift back towards an elitist government.
Gilliam introduces the Buttle's, a working class family, and their home during the opening of the film. Their family home is modest — its monotone color scheme and tight spacing contrasts with the grand interiors and full colors of the homes of the film's richer characters. The tattered, second-hand furniture, dated decor, and overhanging ducts illustrate the family's lack of monetary wealth. But the crafty Christmas decorations, warm lighting, and joyous family gathering shows their wealth in family value. Yet, the family's modest life is turned into poverty when this world's pitiless government strips them of their physical security and familial bond. The Ministry of Information swarms the Buttle's home, breaking through their windows, knocking down their door, and drilling a hole in their ceiling, before unjustly imprisoning, and later murdering, Mr. Buttle due to a misprinted document. The government not only destroys the family's home but also destroys their family unit, leaving the remainder of the family completely impoverished. The government leaves the distressed Mrs. Buttle and her sobbing children to repair their house and their lives all on their own, with no support or sympathy from the elitist government. By the time Sam arrives at the Buttle's home later in the film, it's comforting and familiar glow has been replaced with a dark, decrepit, and deteriorating atmosphere; the flicker of joy from this working class family has been extinguished by this unsympathetic regime.
Conversely, Ida, who represents the upper elites, lives in an opulent and lavish home, funded by her Ministry boyfriend. Unlike the Buttle's, her home is grand, colorful, clean, and finely furnished. The many plants and flowers bring a naturalist life to her home that isn't seen in the Buttle's gray and cold home. Her bedroom, with its all-white furnishings and magical atmosphere, brings a heavenly allusion to her living space, much like Royal's penthouse apartment. Her home is designed to emulate the wealth she possesses. Yet, the most prominent feature of Ida's home is its high-ceilings and wide spaces, which visually resembles the Ministry of Information. Similarly, the ducts, which thematically represent the intrusive control of the government over its citizens, feature prominently in Ida's home. Unlike the ducts in the Buttle's home, or even Sam's, which are obtrusive, overbearing, and ill-fitting, the ducts in Ida's home blend seamlessly into her decor and become a natural part of her home and her life. These two elements create a striking visual connection between her privileged life and the government.
Like Wheatley, Gilliam frames the relationships between the classes and the government through the symbolism created in the homes. Ida's home, which has many visual connections to the Ministry of Information, shows the strong and secure relationship between the upper class and the government. The wealthy characters in Brazil, like the real-life elites in Thatcher's Conservative Britain, have a strong bond with the government because they are the government. Yet, the Buttle's, who lack monetary wealthy due to their place in the hierarchical structure, are terrorized by this government, illustrating Thatcher's cruel and merciless treatment towards working class families.
In a matter of years, the politics in Britain shifted from one extreme to the next: Labour's social welfare campaigns, which supported the working classes to success, were cut down and demolished by Thatcher's capitalistic, elitist, and cruel regime. High-Rise and Brazil both explore the damaging effects these systems had on the working class and, at times, the upper class peoples during these eras. Each political setting grounds the film's representation of the class spectrum, examining through the characters home how politics impacts the psyche of the class. Yet, both films share a similar quality that remained undiscussed in this paper — the middle class. Both films protagonists are middle class men, who fluctuate between the classes: Laing, who lives on the 25th floor, moves freely throughout the building, forming relationships with both the Wilder's and Royal, and Sam, despite being Ida's son and being prompted with many opportunities for advancement in the Ministry, decides to dedicate himself to finding justice for Mr. Buttle and falls in love the Buttle's "terrorist" neighbor. Despite the working classes desperate desire to breakthrough to another class and the elites desire to keep them out, the middle class has complete access the spectrum. Both protagonists become intertwined in the conflicts between the classes, experiencing first-hand the mistreatment of the working classes and the disparities within the system. Yet, despite their efforts, they are unable to bring the two together. This begs the question, if the middleman, who is unbiased in his perception of the system, can't find a solution to Britain's most demanding social issue, then who can?
Brazil. Directed by Terry Gilliam, performances by Jonathan Pryce, Kim Greist, Katherine Helmond, and Robert De Niro, Universal Pictures, 1985.
Guay, Terrence R. "Market Capitalism." The Business Environment of Europe: Firms, Governments, and Institutions, Cambridge University Press, 2014, pp. 77–113.
High-Rise. Directed by Ben Wheatley, performances by Tom Hiddleston, Jeremy Irons, Sienna Miller, Luke Evans, and Elisabeth Moss, StudioCanal, 2015.
Mares, Isabela. "Taxation, Wage Bargaining, and Unemployment." Cambridge University Press, 2006, https://www.jstor.org/stable/41288459?seq=2#page_scan_tab_contents.
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text: tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post3482916974481368426..comments2020-06-03T17:41:10.193-05:00Comments on Review This Reviews!: Vintage Lamp Bird Bath - DIY Tutorial and ReviewSylvestermousehttp://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-64268066265757266032020-02-08T07:43:54.580-06:002020-02-08T07:43:54.580-06:00How fun! I love recycling! I need to get an old do...How fun! I love recycling! I need to get an old door for my garden: I really like the one you shared :)Ruhul @ Trusted Golferhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-19904798451305661652018-11-03T05:05:51.806-05:002018-11-03T05:05:51.806-05:00What a great idea. I would also love the specifics...What a great idea. I would also love the specifics. It would look so great in my garden and the birds would love it. Spencerhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-56242528034829220332018-06-04T09:25:05.812-05:002018-06-04T09:25:05.812-05:00Thank you! It would certainly be a one-of-a-kind ...Thank you! It would certainly be a one-of-a-kind gift. I'm glad you found the tutorial to be easy to follow. The teacher in me is always pleased when that happens. I'm glad you stopped by.Renaissance Womanhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-209388622193482842018-06-03T23:26:43.356-05:002018-06-03T23:26:43.356-05:00Wow! that is super creative. What a fantastic idea...Wow! that is super creative. What a fantastic idea. Your instructions are clear and easy to understand as well. This makes a terrific DIY gift. Awesome.Barbarahttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-25565060523873658842018-06-02T22:45:12.217-05:002018-06-02T22:45:12.217-05:00Thank you! I hope you do find a way to do this at...Thank you! I hope you do find a way to do this at your home. I'm sure you would enjoy it. The possibilities are endless.Renaissance Womanhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-60497380854336817742018-06-02T19:47:58.642-05:002018-06-02T19:47:58.642-05:00Wow is all I can say. This is truly beautiful and...Wow is all I can say. This is truly beautiful and you have addressed every issue that needs to be addressed. What a great way to anchor it down so that the wildlife other than the birds don't create a mess and a disaster at the same time. I love it! Now I have to find a way to do this at my home. Thanks for the inspiration!Olivia Morris https://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-36577497456829328982018-06-01T11:16:14.100-05:002018-06-01T11:16:14.100-05:00Oh, yes! Depression glass would be so beautiful. ...Oh, yes! Depression glass would be so beautiful. I can already picture it in my mind. Hope you make one and update us with a photo.Renaissance Womanhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-31205547677049063082018-06-01T10:41:46.544-05:002018-06-01T10:41:46.544-05:00Love this idea! Have a depression glass egg platte...Love this idea! Have a depression glass egg platter which would be perfect !The Savvy Agehttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-68739853844043569222018-05-31T18:59:23.351-05:002018-05-31T18:59:23.351-05:00I'm sure you are good enough, but no matter wh...I'm sure you are good enough, but no matter what, you and I can enjoy seeing how others choose to apply their creativity. The best part of sharing these projects is to imagine how someone might feel moved to use his/her unique gifts.Renaissance Womanhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-44262555535820773362018-05-31T15:24:02.596-05:002018-05-31T15:24:02.596-05:00What a creative way to upcycle! I don't think ...What a creative way to upcycle! I don't think I'm good enough with crafting skills to do this, but what you made is beautiful and I'm sure someone who reads this will be inspired to try it. I'd love to see what they come up with. BarbRadhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-28327723356353360282018-05-31T14:59:33.627-05:002018-05-31T14:59:33.627-05:00I'm happy that you see the beauty, Heather. A...I'm happy that you see the beauty, Heather. And, clearly (pun intended), I enjoy your humor.Renaissance Womanhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-18634266406697381882018-05-31T14:57:50.853-05:002018-05-31T14:57:50.853-05:00Thank you, Elf. I definitely want to add some pho...Thank you, Elf. I definitely want to add some photos of the visitors who come to my "water park." It is dry as a bone here, so I do anticipate plenty of activity. I hope to have everything in place for the grand opening of my Water World later today. Will let you know when I have added a few pics.Renaissance Womanhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-85503752308736449632018-05-31T14:53:53.912-05:002018-05-31T14:53:53.912-05:00Thank you for appreciating my world view. You are...Thank you for appreciating my world view. You are always so affirming. I love your positive spirit.Renaissance Womanhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-43617303127515419222018-05-31T13:23:57.913-05:002018-05-31T13:23:57.913-05:00I love crystal so this is a beautiful bird bath to...I love crystal so this is a beautiful bird bath to me. Love the idea of using a vintage lamp. Your tutorial is crystal clear. LOL. Couldn't help myself. Heather426https://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-6622061771825239522018-05-31T12:41:48.933-05:002018-05-31T12:41:48.933-05:00I love the way you view the world! :)I love the way you view the world! :)Margaret Schindelhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-2477386847844668232018-05-31T12:11:06.360-05:002018-05-31T12:11:06.360-05:00Such a clever idea, Diana, and I can just imagine ...Such a clever idea, Diana, and I can just imagine how much your local feathered friends will enjoy this unique bird bath. Since you said water is scarce right now in your area, this lovely bird bath will prove to be very popular. I hope you will add a photograph or two of your visitors to this article so we can see the vintage lamp bird bath being enjoyed. Your photographs are always so gorgeousWednesday Elfhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-56531662299497998622018-05-31T11:11:22.212-05:002018-05-31T11:11:22.212-05:00Thank you, Margaret. So lovely to see you here. ...Thank you, Margaret. So lovely to see you here. I do appreciate the unique beauty of vintage items. They shouldn't have to spend the last season of their life in a thrift store (or dusty attic). They deserve better after all of their service over the years. And, I suspect, they have always wanted to get out of the house to enjoy some fresh air and nature time. :-)Renaissance Womanhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-87134810551619789352018-05-31T11:04:32.708-05:002018-05-31T11:04:32.708-05:00This is just exquisite! A wonderful way to give ne...This is just exquisite! A wonderful way to give new life to two gorgeous vintage pieces.Margaret Schindelhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-59170241866908413272018-05-31T11:01:45.666-05:002018-05-31T11:01:45.666-05:00Thank you! I am planting some flowers today aroun...Thank you! I am planting some flowers today around the base of the bird bath. Can't wait to photograph the visitors. Glad you stopped by.Renaissance Womanhttps://firstname.lastname@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-12498623718841321292018-05-31T10:57:59.587-05:002018-05-31T10:57:59.587-05:00What a great idea! I love the way you made someth...What a great idea! I love the way you made something old into something new. I bet it looks wonderful int he garden!Mary Beth Grangerhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-55202715241998189402018-05-31T10:54:27.737-05:002018-05-31T10:54:27.737-05:00I'm glad you love my new bird bath. I thought...I'm glad you love my new bird bath. I thought of you as I created this bird bath because I remembered your love of crystal. It just felt like something that reflected your taste and sense of style. Renaissance Womanhttps://email@example.com:blogger.com,1999:blog-1874262419752354657.post-16630647783947220222018-05-31T10:28:17.609-05:002018-05-31T10:28:17.609-05:00What a beautiful bird bath! I absolutely love it!...What a beautiful bird bath! I absolutely love it!!! To start with, crystal (or pretty glass) is one of my favorite things in the world. Taking an old lamp and crystal egg plate and giving them new life is ingenious. When I first saw the picture in the intro, I thought I couldn't do it because my furbabies would knock it over. Your suggestion to run a metal post inside the center column Sylvestermousehttps://firstname.lastname@example.com


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India began their 2020 AFC U-19 Championship qualification campaign on a disappointing note as they suffered a 0-2 defeat against Uzbekistan in Al Khobar, Saudi Arabia on Wednesday.
After a goalless first half, the Uzbeks scored twice in the second half to pick up the three points.
The match began with India earning the first chance of the game in the second minute. Gurkirat Singh latched on to a loose ball in the middle and charged towards goal, but his effort was off target.
Goalkeeper Prabhsukhan Gill, wearing the captain's armband, was called into action three minutes later as he dealt with a cross from the left flank with confidence.
An important source of attacking threat for India was fullback Muhammed Rafi with his booming long throws into the penalty area. It almost paid dividends at the first attempt in the 16th minute with Uzbekistan needing a desperate clearance to get rid of the danger.
Six minutes later, there was another opportunity, this time through Vikram Partap Singh. Rafi's throw-in wreaked havoc once again and after a weak effort from the Uzbek defence, the Indian forward looked to power home a first-time effort which went just wide of the goal.
Another chance came India's way through forward Manvir Singh on the half-hour mark. With the Uzbekistan building from the back, the Indian attackers pressed with vigour to force the defence into committing mistakes as a clearance almost went into the net after rebounding off Manvir.
Uzbekistan also created a number of chances but were denied by Gill, who stood tall at the Indian goal and repelled whatever was thrown at him.
The Central Asian side's best chance of the first half came in the 19th minute from a corner but Gill was alert to dive low and save the first-time shot. He was called upon yet again with two minutes to go for the break as he turned away a shot from distance from midfielder Ramozonov Diyor.
After the break, Uzbekistan won a free-kick in a dangerous area in the 52nd minute, with the shot hitting the Indian wall and going out of play. However, just a minute later, Khoshimov Ulugbek opened the scoring for Uzbekistan, converting a low cross from the right.
Gill produced a fine save in the 63rd minute as he pushed away a powerful effort from long range from Rakhimkulov Diyorbek. However, he could not do much as the Uzbeks scored again, this time through Olimjonov Muzaffar, who struck a first-time volley from close range.
The Indian team threw more men forward in search of a goal and came closest to scoring in the 80th minute, with Sumit Rathi getting his head to a long throw but his effort flew over the crossbar.
Vikram won India a free-kick a minute before the end of regulation time. Ninthoi went for a goal and his effort was a strong one but was saved by Uzbek custodian Nematov Abduvakhid.
India play hosts Saudi Arabia at the same venue on Friday.


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I think I've found my contenders.
No, the large photo in the middle doesn't mean I'll necessarily go with that one. I like the vinyl (records) design but I don't at the same time.
While I love the atomic fabric on the bottom row, I think it IS too kitschy for 2 storage ottomans. I think if I found something truly from the 50-60s with that atomic design like a post card or a small print, I could put it on display.
Bottom row middle is probably the least favorite of the contenders. It has too many purples in the design.
Bottom left has birds which add to the whimsy of the fabric but it has funky flowers too all in a grayish background. I also like that there are lights and darks of the blues and oranges/corals.
That brings me to the top left. Again, there is the okay in colors like the bottom left but in a more sophisticated pattern. It looks more grown up but the colors keep it from being stuffy.
Top right is fun and is one of the top contenders. My only concern is the light background because I know the cats will take ownership of them.
There was one more I debated on whether it to add and that was the diamond-like pattern. Maybe it was the bad angle but I wasn't quite feeling it even though I liked the geometric pattern.