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"Gate 2" has been a rarity for years and finally gets a very good re-release by Scream who treats us to a sequel that's nothing like the original. That's both a good and bad aspect for the film as Tibor Takacs returns to direct, and complete his story arc, while also advancing the mythology. With Stephen Dorff on to better pastures, we follow his more reluctant friend Terry, who is now all alone after his friend moved away with his big sister. With no one around to corroborate their adventures in a hell dimension, Terry is now a pariah. Anxious to re-open the gate properly this time, Terry is egged on by two local bullies to let them take part in the summoning, promising them wish fulfillment. Much to their surprise, they manage to trap one of the minions of the gate, and Terry keeps it, hoping to find out its secrets.
With the help of love interest Liz (a young Pamela Adlon—credited as Segall), Terry tries to find a way to send the minion back to its dimension, but the pair of bullies has other plans. "Gate II" might be bereft of the whole "The Goonies" vibe but it's definitely something new and original that focuses on world building and mythology exploration more than anything. Like "Hellraiser II" we get to see beyond the gate, and learn more about the minions. While they are just minions of the bigger demons they also can apparently grant wishes for their captors. Of course, every wish has a "Shitty" consequence and turns on the wish bearer. "The Gate" was such a quick paced and loud movie, it'll be a jolt for people with "The Gate 2" being so downplayed, and subtler than the original.
Terry has to find out how to keep the beast from influencing his environment which is difficult when he learns it can completely dream like wishes. "The Gate II" has its share of fun moments with shit monsters, some fun stop motion work, and a peek in to the world of the minions that Terry and his friends dug up years before. It's been almost thirty years since I saw "Gate 2" in theaters, and while it's not a masterpiece it gets a lot of credit for doing something different, and approaching the film's mythology from a new, radical angle. Known as "Gate II: Trespassers," and "The Trespassers," in many other markets, "Gate II" is a great compliment release by Scream Factory after Vestron released a deluxe edition of "The Gate" on Blu-Ray. I'm still holding out hope for a "Fright Night" and "Fright Night 2" release.
"Return To The Nightmare: A Look Back At Gate II" is a twenty seven minute discussion with director Tibor Takacs, screenwriter Michael Nankin and special visual effects creator Randall William Cook. They discuss Takacs' struggles to do anything but a Gate sequel, he production, and how the studios forced them to make the sequel a hard R. "From The Depths" is a fifteen minute interview with make-up effects artist Craig Reardon, who discusses his creature work, people he worked with, and how they had to act with the stop motion. Ripped from the VHS is the theatrical trailer, there's a promo for the video release, and a cassette tape audio only promo for a (now inactive) video store contest for the movie. Finally there's an HD still gallery.

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The rootsy Michigan artists led the pack of acts honored Friday by WYCE at The Intersection, including Billy Strings, The Accidentals, Jake Kershaw, Lipstick Jodi and Hollywood Makeout. See the full list of 2018 winners, check out photos and videos.
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Two of Michigan's roots music stars – established and much-beloved singer-songwriter May Erlewine and soulful emerging duo The War & Treaty – were the big winners at Friday's Jammie Awards show at The Intersection.
Each snagged several awards, with Erlewine, of Traverse City, taking top honors and "The Big Jammie" for album of the year for "Mother Lion," while The War & Treaty, of Albion, won two separate awards for best album by a new artist as well as best blues album for the duo's "Down to the River" debut EP.
Erlewine's Earthwork Music collective release also was honored for best contemporary folk album of 2017, with the single, "Never One Thing," winning the award for song of the year.
"It means so much," Erlewine said after learning of the win. "This album was created to represent some of the more vulnerable places we navigate as human hearts. It was nurtured by (producer) Tyler Duncan and so many artists with a lot of care and intention. It is so touching to me that it is doing its work and weaving its way into people's lives. I feel grateful and honored."
On the same night that the Winter Olympics hosted opening ceremonies in South Korea, Grand Rapids community radio station WYCE-FM (88.1) unfurled what could be considered the "Winter Olympics of Michigan Music" with 18 awards presented to artists for the best local and regional music of the past year as 1,000-plus attendees packed the nightclub amid a winter storm.
Other big winners included garage rock's Hollywood Makeout (special jury album of the year award), bluegrass guitarist Billy Strings (best Americana album for "Turmoil & Tinfoil"), indie alt-folk trio The Accidentals (best rock/pop album for their Sony Music Masterworks label debut, "Odyssey") and 17-year-old Marshall blues-rock guitarist Jake Kershaw, who not only won the "listener's choice" award for best album by a new artist, but also Local Spins' emerging artist of the year honors. See the full list of winners at right above.
Kershaw also lit up the stage with his jaw-dropping guitar prowess, followed later in the evening on the main stage by Hollywood Makeout's energetic set.
The snowy weather, which buried parts of Michigan, had an unfortunate impact on Friday's event: Some performers bound for the show in Grand Rapids had to cancel their appearances due to slippery roads and difficult traffic conditions, including the night's big winner, May Erlewine, as well as members of Organissimo and ConvoTronics.
But WYCE adjusted quickly, with Grand Rapids folk-rock band The Crane Wives gleefully agreeing to fill in for Erlewine and playing a rollicking set for several hundred happy fans – redubbing themselves "The Erlewives" for the occasion.
"It made my heart sing to know our spot on stage was filled by those love warriors," quipped Erlewine, who said she was trapped in Kalamazoo with two stuck cars. "I smiled big knowing people would be happy and the torch was carried forward."
WYCE station manager Quinn Mathews, who admittedly felt a bit stressed early on with some of the scheduling glitches, noted that The Crane Wives' unhesitating decision to play an impromptu set just shows the nature of West Michigan's music scene and the community that supports it.
"The place is packed with musicians and fans of music and that's all that matters," he said, just before The Crane Wives took the stage, adding that the weather couldn't keep West Michigan music lovers away. "They care about YCE. They care about music. … It's awesome. I'll sleep well tonight."
On the flip side, news of their win actually woke up The Accidentals, who found out on the road – "driving through the snowy stretches of rural Nebraska" – bound for the Folk Alliance International conference in Kansas City, said band member Katie Larson.
"We were completely caught off guard. Our Facebook page started blowing up after the announcement and we went from half-asleep van zombies to cheering and dancing in a split second," she added. "Touring can sometimes feel isolating, and receiving recognition from our home base while we were away from home really lifted our spirits."
Fellow Accidental Savannah Buist said the band was thrilled to win in the rock/pop category of the Jammies. "It was inspiring to see our music morph from being predominantly referred to as 'folk' to a more 'indie, rock/pop.' That is exactly what we'd hoped for: the acknowledgment of a crossing over of genres, and a recognizable evolution in our sound. To be honest, Michigan has always known who we are."
The 19th annual Jammies extravaganza wrapped up with Grand Rapids jam band Desmond Jones playing the event's after-party on The Stache Stage. Find expanded coverage, photos and a highlights video from The Jammies at Local Spins here: 'So much' talent, energy and fun boost West Michigan's biggest night for music
PHOTO GALLERY: The WYCE 2018 Jammie Awards
Photos by Anna Sink
For more Jammies photos and a highlights video, go online here.
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Before I met Eric, the idea of marriage really scared me—I couldn't imagine meeting anyone whom I could love enough to marry.
When we first met, both of us were just starting our Army careers. I wasn't looking for someone to marry when Eric came along. In fact, dating was at the very bottom of my "To-Do" list.
We worked together and had been casual acquaintances for several weeks when, quite unexpectedly, we ran into each other while grabbing something to eat at an Anthony's Pizza at a military post in Texas. The next thing I knew, Eric and I were sitting down together in the food court, and thirty minutes turned into three incredible hours!
That first real conversation changed everything, and it certainly changed the way I thought about Eric. We realized how much we had in common and how closely aligned our values and life goals were. As we shared our stories and experiences, we felt the thrill of that rare mutual understanding that makes two people great friends long before they become lovers. He wanted to live an unordinary life filled with adventure—just my kind of man.
As we parted that afternoon, Eric was already making me reevaluate my current priorities, as I considered the possibility of carving out a little room in my life for romance. As I related my own goals, desires, and experiences to Eric, the effect on him was the same. He told me later that our first effortless conversation marked me as the girl he wanted to marry. I'm sure we didn't fully realized it at the time, but that conversation definitely placed us on a trajectory to get married a little over a year after we met.
I always figured that if I fell in love, I would be that girl who would agonize over whether "to marry him or not to marry him." But reality for me was nothing like that. The sense of security, admiration, and respect that we developed eliminated my fears and anxieties. I realized I couldn't imagine not having this man as a permanent part of my life.
We still talk about that first food court lunch when Eric and I reminisce about the events that brought us together. And every time I see an Anthony's Pizza, I remember that fateful, wonderful day that changed everything.
- What the Military Taught Me About Relationships - January 12, 2017
- We Planned Our Wedding in Two Weeks- And It Was Perfect - December 14, 2016
- You Never Know, You Could Meet The Love Of Your Life At The Food Court Like I Did - December 6, 2016


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Quasimodo, The Homeless Dog With An Extremely Short Spine, Is Going To Get Surgery
The unique-looking German shepherd is currently undergoing medical checks and procedures before he is put up for adoption.
Meet Quasimodo, a purebred German shepherd who just happens to have a really short spine.
Quasimodo is the product of an extremely rare condition called short spine syndrome and is believed to be one of only 13 known such dogs in the world.
According to the Secondhand Hounds animal shelter in Eden Prairie, Minnesota, Quasimodo was found as a stray. After receiving the stout dog on Friday, staff initially believed that he had lived his life in a kennel. However, he was later diagnosed with short spine syndrome.
Besides being unable to turn his head, Quasimodo's condition does not appear to affect his general mobility.
With short spine syndrome, the vertebrae compress, leading to severe shortening of the whole spinal column. Some of the vertebrae may be fused together. And although the head appears normal, it is held hard against the shoulder blades as if there is no neck.
"He gets around just fine and knows exactly how to snuggle to fit into a lap," Sara Anderson, the large breed foster coordinator for the shelter, told CNN.
Given his rare condition, the shelter set up a fan page, "Quasi The Great," on Facebook to document his adoption journey, and within hours, he had generated an adoring fan base.
In an update posted Jan. 31, the shelter said Quasi needs surgery help to fix what's known as screw tail. He also still needs to be neutered and get other treatments before staff can sign off on any adoption.
Nothing can be done about his spine, though.
"He doesn't appear to be in pain, other than from his neck wound which we think came from an imbedded collar," the shelter said.
It was not clear exactly when Quasimodo would be put up for adoption.
We're pulling for you, Quasimodo!
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The Watchmen
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The Watchmen are a Canadian alternative rock band. They were most commercially successful in the mid to late 1990s. During their peak years the band had three gold records (McLaren Furnace Room, Silent Radar, and Slomotion) and one platinum record (In the Trees). In addition, they have toured Canada a number of times, were the opening act for The Tragically Hip, and co-headlined a national tour with Big Wreck.


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Rampant anti-Semitism surrounds democratic socialist candidates
As insurgent hard-Left socialists become the face and the "future" of the Democratic Party, their connections to anti-Semitic organizations and attitudes are becoming more apparent.
The latest democratic socialist candidate to have ties to anti-Semitic groups is Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum, the Democratic candidate for governor in Florida. Gillum is "pleased and proud" to be endorsed by groups that support the Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) movement. One of these groups, Dream Defenders, "supports efforts to abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, or ICE, and is intertwined with backers of the BDS movement, which has made common cause with the Black Lives Matter movement," Adam Kredo reported for the Washington Free Beacon. read more


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Found the reason for low compression! There were some badly bent valves. Below are some pics of the process, and a video for comparison. Even got a shot of the special tool we used haha!
Got a bunch of parts in, and did some replacements that were needed. This includes: Pod air filters, a front brake lever, turn signal stalks for the front, and some spark plug wires. We also mounted a quick and easy license plate mount, and put on the rear pegs and chain guard.
There is a new problem discovered though. Even though the bike runs, cylinder two has no compression at all, and cylinder 4 has low compression. The valve clearances seem fine, but we will have to recheck everything and then pull the top end apart if needed again to get it resolved. Here is hoping its easy!
Started to wire the rear lights of the bike, and saw that the molex that connects the main harness to the harness with the taillight/turn signals was crushed. On top of that, it did have some weird hacked wiring done to it. Just snipped it all and bypassed the harness entirely. It all works in the rear! Just need to get some nuts to mount the turn signals and it should be all set back there! Two quick pics of the molex/bypass job:


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2009 Razzie nominations
The 2008 Razzie nominations have been announced and are right here for your discussion, there are some good ones, and some ones that really don't deserve to be here. I'll give you my opinion and you can argue yours.
As always there are plenty of multiple nominations for single films, and a few old favourites appear in the list, it's well worth a look this year.
The winners are announced on February the 21st, but in the meantime let's dive into the nominations and see what you think.
Reading the introduction on the Razzie site I was surprised to find that this year see's the first double nomination for Worst Picture, Disaster Movie and Meet the Spartans, both from the same writer and direector duo and much the same cast, both carrying on a series that died a long time ago and is being flogged just to make some hard cash.
Here's the complete list, and I'll wade in afterwards.
Worst Picture
Disaster Movie
The Happening
The Hottie And The Nottie
In The Name Of The King: A Dungeon Siege Tale
The Love Guru
Meet The Spartans
Worst Actor
Larry the Cable Guy - Witless Protection
Eddie Murphy - Meet Dave
Mike Myers - The Love Guru
Al Pacino - 88 Minutes and Righteous Kill
Mark Wahlberg - The Happening and Max Payne
Worst Actress
Jessica Alba - The Eye and The Love Guru
Annette Bening, Eva Mendes, Debra Messing, Jada Pinkett-Smith and Meg Ryan - The cast of The Women
Cameron Diaz - What Happens in Vegas
Paris Hilton - The Hottie And The Nottie
Kate Hudson - Fools Gold and My Best Friend's Wedding
Worst Supporting Actor
Uwe Boll (as Himself) - Postal
Pierce Brosnan - Pierce Brosnan
Ben Kingsley - The Love Guru, War Inc. and The Wackness
Burt Reynolds - Deal and In The Name Of The King: A Dungeon Siege Tale
Verne Troyer - The Love Guru and Postal
Worst Supporting Actress
Carmen Electra - Disaster Movie and Meet the Spartans
Paris Hilton - Repo: The Genetic Opera
Kim Kardashian - Disaster Movie
Jenny McCarthy - The Witless Protection
Leelee Sobieski - 88 Minutes and In The Name Of The King: A Dungeon Siege Tale
Worst Screen Couple
Uwe Boll and ANY Actor, Camera or Screenplay
Cameron Diaz and Ashton Kutcher - What Happens in Vegas
Paris Hilton and either Christine Lakin or Joel David Moore - Hottie and the Nottie
Larry the Cable Guy & Jenny McCarthy - Witless Protection
Eddie Murphy IN Eddie Murphy - Meet Dave
Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-Off or Sequel
The Day The Earth Stood Still
Disaster Movie and Meet The Spartans
Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of The Crystal Skull
Speed Racer
Star Wars: The Clone Wars
Worst Director
Uwe Boll - 1968: Tunnel Rats, In The Name Of The King and Postal
Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer - Disaster Movie and Meet the Spartans
Tom Putnam - The Hottie and the Nottie
Marco Schnabel - The Love Guru
M. Night Shyamalan - The Happening
Worst Screenplay
Disaster Movie and Meet The Spartans - Jason Friedberg and Aaron Seltzer
The Happening - M. Night Shyamalan
The Hottie And The Nottie - Heidi Ferrer
In The Name Of The King: A Dungeon Siege Tale - Doug Taylor
The Love Guru - Mike Myers and Graham Gordy
Worst Career Acheivement
Uwe Boll
I do think that the introduction is a bit harsh on M. Night Shyamalan:
"The latest 'mystery with a twist' from that self-important twit"
Well the film doesn't have a twist, that was made very clear from the outset, and I've argued this point before, a lot of Shyamalan's fall can be placed firmly at the feet of the media going on and on about The Sixth Sense and every film since comparing them and going on and on about the twists and forgetting the rest of the films. Okay, that stupid comment aside.
The first real issue I have with the list is The Happening (Filmstalker review), I really don't think it is deserving of the worst script, and I wonder if people voting for it in that category were fully understanding of the differences between a script and a final film, or I wonder if they even read the script.
The problems with The Happening aren't particularly script based, indeed it has some great ideas that are pulled together in some tense sequences, but there are plenty of moments which don't quite work, but it's far from a bad script.
The film though is another matter, and I am an M. Night Shyamalan fan, but this is the first film he made that I really thought was bad. I'll also argue about Shyamalan being nominated for worst director. So the end result isn't a great film, but the worst? There are some superb scenes in there, and looking at his competition can you honestly say that for The Happening he's as bad as Uwe Boll or any of the other directors? No.
The same argument applies to Indiana Jones and The Kingdom of The Crystal Skull (Filmstalker review) in the category of Worst Prequel, Remake, Rip-Off or Sequel. Yes I thought the film was poor in the Indy series, but once again comparing it to the films around it and it stands up proud.
It's interesting to see that Al Pacino is sitting with two nominations for the Worst Actor for 88 Minutes and Righteous Kill, along with Mark Wahlberg for The Happening and Max Payne. We're even seeing Sir Ben Kingsley in there, and quite rightly so too, in fact quite right for them all. Wahlberg was painful at times in The Happening, that opening scene as the questioning teacher had me almost shouting at the screen.
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Spidey, Beast and The Flash: Lingard welcomes Man Utd new boys to club and reveals stars' nicknames
DANIEL JAMES has been nicknamed 'The Flash' by his Manchester United teammates.
The name refers to the fictional superhero known for his incredible speed.
James, 21, certainly has that as he enjoyed his debut on Sunday with two more new signings who have also quickly been given nicknames.
Aaron Wan-Bisaka was already known as 'The Spider' for how his long legs wrap around the ball and dispose of opponents while Paul Pogba has labelled £80million centre-back Harry Maguire 'The Beast'.
Maguire's new teammates also believe he resembles comic book character 'Dennis The Menace'.
Jesse Lingard confirmed the names on a social media posting as United celebrated opening the season with a 4-0 home win over Chelsea.
Lingard posted his comment on Instagram under a picture of the players celebrating James' debut goal.
"Welcome to the Theatre of Dreams. Spidey aka Aaron Wan-Bissaka. The Flash aka Daniel James. The Beast aka Harry Maguire."
It was an emotional moment for James, scoring in the 81st minute just seven minutes after coming on as a substitute.
He pointed to the sky in tribute to his late father who died aged 60 this summer just before James completed his £15million move to United from Swansea.
He admitted afterwards that it will have been a proud moment for his whole family.
James said: "Yeah they are definitely proud of me. They were up there in the stand, I didn't know where about they were, I was trying to find them but it is hard to find them in front of this many fans.
"For them and for me, as I said you couldn't write it. To be here in the first place is an honour for me. To come on and show people why I am here is great.
"I was coming on when we were 3-0 up so it was just about going on there and enjoying myself, showing people why I am here. That is what it was.
"At 3-0 we were always going to have counter attacks and that suits my game a lot. To come on and to score, you couldn't write it."
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James looked to have lost his chance after being found by Pogba as he initially delayed his shot.
But he knew what he was doing and finally found the net with the aid of a deflection.
The winger said: "As I took the touch, some people would say it is a dummy. But the ball got away from me a bit, thankfully I think the defender would have blocked it without that, but as soon as I struck it the ball went into the back of the net and was pure emotion for me. I am delighted."


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EVERGLADES, Fla. (WSVN) – A bicyclist captured a fierce fight between a python and an alligator as they wrestled in the Everglades.
The bicyclist hit record after seeing what was going on. The alligator thrashed in the water as it struggled with the Burmese python.
Unfortunately, the alligator was no match for the snake, which was able to coil its muscular body around the large gator. It then squeezed, and the fight was over in a matter of minutes.
The snake won, but officials aren't taking the fight lightly.
They said snakes are destroying native animal populations in South Florida. Many were released by pet owners and have since rapidly reproduced in the wild.
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Hubs thinks I'm weird for liking nut butter in a baked sweet potato.
But I maintain that nutty and sweet is a time-honoured, delicious pairing that works in all its various incarnations.
Like this smoothie.
I'm not actually using peanut butter, because I prefer the healthier nut butters (less aflatoxins!) but you can easily customise this to your own taste.
We've just returned from our winter sojourn up to Canada and all I want to do is eat/drink smoothies and juices.
I'm not gonna lie, it got pretty carby up in the cold north so now I'm atoning for sins perpetuated against my belly.
This smoothie was a good start.
PB&J Smoothie (makes about 4 cups)
- 1 1/2 cups coconut (or regular) milk
- 2 cups raspberries
- 2 bananas
- 1 tbsp sunflower seed butter
- 1 tbsp almond butter
- 1 tbsp maca (optional, but makes it extra nutty!)
- Blend all the above together until smooth.
NB: If you want it extra cold and chunky, like a kiddie-friendly thick milkshake, chop up one banana and freeze it before blending with the rest.
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MMRF Receives Highest Rating from Charity Navigator for Exceptional Fiscal Management
NORWALK, Conn.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation's (MMRF) strong financial health and commitment to accountability and transparency has earned a 4-star rating from Charity Navigator, America's largest independent charity evaluator. This is the fourth consecutive time that the MMRF has earned this top distinction with an overall score rating of 98.3. The MMRF has received this prestigious distinction 15 times since 2002. This rating includes data from FY2002 to FY2017 from Charity Navigator.
"Charity Navigator's 4-star rating underscores our tireless commitment to accountability, efficiency, and measurable results," said Paul Giusti, CEO of the MMRF. "Our commitment to our patients and donors remains focused on maximizing every dollar we invest to finding a cure for myeloma patients."
Since 2002, using objective analysis, Charity Navigator has awarded only the most fiscally responsible organizations a 4-star rating. In 2011, Charity Navigator added 17 metrics, focused on governance and ethical practices as well as measures of openness, to its ratings methodology. These Accountability & Transparency metrics, which account for 50 percent of a charity's overall rating, reveal which charities operate in accordance with industry best practices and whether they are open with their donors and stakeholders. On June 1, 2016, they upgraded their methodology for rating each charity's' financial health with CN 2.1. These enhancements further substantiates the financial health of our four star charities.
"The MMRF's exceptional 4-star rating sets it apart from its peers and demonstrates its trustworthiness to the public, people can trust that their donations are going to a financially responsible and ethical charity when they decide to support the MMRF," according to Michael Thatcher, President & CEO of Charity Navigator. "Only a quarter of charities rated by us receive the distinction and adds the MMRF to a preeminent group of charities working to overcome our world's most pressing challenges."
MMRF's rating and other information about charitable giving are available free of charge on www.charitynavigator.org. More-detailed information about the MMRF's rating is available to Charity Navigator site visitors who become registered users, another free service.
About the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF)
A pioneer in precision medicine, the Multiple Myeloma Research Foundation (MMRF) seeks to find a cure for multiple myeloma by relentlessly pursuing innovation that accelerates the development of next-generation treatments to extend the lives of patients. Founded in 1998 by Kathy Giusti, a multiple myeloma patient, and her twin sister Karen Andrews as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, the MMRF is a world-recognized leader in cancer research, launching over 80 clinical trials and leading to 10 FDA-approved drugs. Together with its partners, the MMRF has created the only end-to-end solution in precision medicine. With this, the MMRF, a pioneer in precision medicine, continues to disrupt the industry today, building CoMMpass Study, the single largest genomic dataset for any cancer, and launching MyDRUG, the first platform trial in multiple myeloma. Since its inception, the organization has collected over 4,000 samples and tissues in its database, which is shared among 22 academic institutions. The MMRF has raised over $400 million and directs nearly 90% of the total funds to research and related programs. To learn more, visit www.themmrf.org.
About Charity Navigator
Charity Navigator, www.charitynavigator.org, is the largest charity evaluator in America and its website attracts more visitors than all other charity rating groups combined. The organization helps guide intelligent giving by evaluating the Financial Health and Accountability & Transparency of more than 8,000 charities. Charity Navigator accepts no advertising or donations from the organizations it evaluates, ensuring unbiased evaluations, nor does it charge the public for this trusted data. As a result, Charity Navigator, a 501 (c) (3) public charity itself, depends on support from individuals, corporations and foundations that believe it provides a much-needed service to America's charitable givers. Charity Navigator, can be reached directly by telephone at (201) 818-1288, or by mail at 139 Harristown Road, Suite 101, Glen Rock, N.J., 07452.
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Dux Twinline Toilet Seat Double Flap W:388mm, D:450mm, Hinge 14-18mm White
$ 52 .24 each
- Available at Mitre 10 MEGA and selected Mitre 10 stores.
The Dux Twinline is a durable all-purpose toilet seat. It fits almost any pan shape. It comes with ergonomic design and it is easy to clean. A quick release hinge mechanism facilitates easy removal for cleaning.
Features and benefits
- Reliable and hard wearing seat.
- Simple to install.
- Fits most common toilets.
- Manufactured from tough and durable Polypropylene.
- Link flap available on selected models.
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|Location: Tring, Hertfordshire
|Salary: £20000 - £25000 per annum + Ben's
|Sector: Engineering
|Type: Permanent
|Contact: Ben Abbott
Quality Engineer
Tring, Hertfordshire
£20,000 to £25,000 + Bens
I have a really exciting opportunity for a Dynamic & Driven Engineering Professional who is looking to take the next step in there career. This role would be ideal for someone with manufacturing/Quality knowledge who wants to take advantage of on the job training and endless learning opportunities.
You will be working alongside the Quality Manager and NPI Process Engineer to continually improve the business, your responsibilities will be to drive forward levels of product inspection and conformance to customer and drawing requirements. You will report to the Quality Manager and help lead the efforts of the organisation to ensure compliance to the company's quality policy, QMS, certification and assist in the leadership development and implement the quality policy and procedures and systems.
Key responsibilities
The key responsibilities of the Quality Engineer are as follows:
- Responsible for route cause analysis and implementing corrective actions;
- Work closely with customer to ensure that all concerns are investigation are completed in a prompt manner;
- Identifying areas for improvement;
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The first time I heard about the celebration of the World Wide Knit In Public Day was in 2011 but it was not until 2013, when I first organised something special for that day. This year was full of records- more countries joined, more events were organised, more people all over the world participated. I hope it will grow and believe that next years will bring new good records.
It is such a great way of spreading the news about the craft of stitching in any form. It is also one more reason for going out and spending some quality time with friends, as well as a wonderful opportunity for meeting new people, with whom we all can share common passion for fibre related activities.
That is why I am happy to notice the growing interest in WWKIP Day event in Poland. We had at least ten event this year organised all over Poland and people were so involved and so joyful. Lovely!
I feel that it is not only about the actual event to be held publicly, although naturally it catches people's attention and gets them involved in the new hobby, but because it is a chance to meet in real life, not via Internet or any other on-line forum. The value of personal contact with people who hand craft things is huge and such meetings are irreplaceable.
Of course many people all over the globe get involved with, and thoroughly enjoy, on-line events such as KALs ora CALs, or other -alongs, and it is wonderful that we can do that. Still, personal contact carries advantages not available elsewhere.
This year the beautiful weather in Wrocław, Poland added to the atmosphere. When you spend time by a half-wild river, sitting on a green grass, listening to birds and happy people chatting around, gazing at the bright-blue sky with white clouds lazily floating by, there is not much more than one would need to relax and gain good energy. Well, except you move to a lovely cafe to spend the evening with delicious cheesecake, drip coffee and hap knitting!
I hope you found yourself a good spot to celebrate this time, either in a cozy corner of your near-by park or somewhere in a cafe with friends, or at any huge event with a lot of people around. Till next year everybody.
Happy stitching!


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Growing trend
With the growing trend of fermented food products in America today, you may be familiar with kombucha, kimchi, and Greek yogurt, as they are all advertised as having an incredible impact on gut health and digestion. Another product made using fermentation, which you might not have heard of, is cod liver oil!
Ancient tradition
Almost lost to history is the ancient traditional method of using fermentation to extract oil from fish and fish visceral. Combining this ancient method with modern standards, we are proud to re-introduce this nutrient rich source of natural vitamins and omega fatty acids. Most ancient and indigenous cultures around the world have used different methods of fermentation to preserve their food and improve its nutritional value for centuries. While the foods that were used vary from culture to culture, the fermentation process itself remains the same. Fermented food mimics digestion from within, aiding the body's process of absorbing nutrients from whatever else you might eat.
In order to provide the highest quality of nutrients, we ferment our small batches of wild-caught cod to extract the cod liver oil, and we use clabbared milk to make the butter oil. A third party lab tests all of our products at every step of production. They test using FDA guidelines to ensure quality and safety. Our unique methods maintain the food's fragile components and preserves what's often lost through industrial processing.
The Aleutians
We get our fish exclusively from the Aleutian Islands region of Alaska. The Aleutian culture is more than 2,000 years old, rich in deep-rooted traditions. It both inspires and reminds us to take only what we need and give back what we can. Our new cod and cow illustrations are homage to this culture and their tradition of putting our planet first.


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How to Make It
Step 1
Melt butter in large skillet over medium-high heat and cook chicken, stirring occasionally, until chicken is thoroughly cooked. Remove chicken and set aside.
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Stir sauce into same skillet. Simmer covered over low heat, stirring occasionally, 5 minutes or until heated through. Serve sauce and chicken over hot fettuccine and sprinkle, if desired, with grated Parmesan cheese.


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Beyond the handsome red brick and part rendered elevations, you will find well proportioned family accommodation presented in quite stunning order including a hand built kitchen by de Mornay Boyes together with a Mark Wilkinson bathroom. Indeed, in order to fully appreciate this fine home a viewing is imperative.
Harpenden is well noted for its excellent schools whilst social facilities are well catered for including golf courses, a sports centre and Rothamsted Park.
Property Details
Guide Price £1,500,000 Sold
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A stunningly presented detached family home, located in arguably one of Harpenden's most sought after residential roads.
Primary Schools
Crabtree Infant's and Junior Schools CY 0.1 miles
High Beeches JMI CY 0.2 miles
Manland Primary School CY 0.3 miles
St Dominic Roman Catholic Primary School RC VA 0.3 miles
Aldwickbury School M IND 0.4 miles
The Grove JM CY 0.4 miles
St Nicholas JMI COE VA 0.5 miles
Sauncey Wood JMI CY 0.5 miles
The Lea Primary CY 0.6 miles
St Hilda's School F IND 0.6 miles
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Secondary Schools
Sir John Lawes School AC 0.3 miles
St George's School AC 0.4 miles
Roundwood Park School AC 0.8 miles
St Albans Girls' School F AC 2.0 miles
Sandringham School AC 2.2 miles
St Albans High School For Girls F COE IND 2.6 miles
Verulam School M AC 2.7 miles
Loreto College F RC AC 2.8 miles
St Albans School M IND 2.8 miles
Beaumont School AC 2.9 miles
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Harpenden Train Station 0.3 miles
M1 Junction 9 2.0 miles
London Luton Airport 2.7 miles
Luton Parkway Station 2.8 miles
St Albans Train Station 2.9 miles
M25 Junction 21 4.6 miles
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The Scholarship Foundation has provided over $4 million in scholarship aid since 1955 to over 1,000 students from the Greater Philadelphia region to assist in their pursuit of post-high school education. These young scholars are distinguishable for their character, leadership and service.
The generous scholarships awarded to these outstanding youth are only possible due to the generosity of the Union League membership and other donors. Donors listed below made contributions to the Scholarship Annual Fund between July 1, 2017, and June 30, 2018.
- Lincoln Cabinet ($10,000+)
Leroy E. Kean
Charles Kurz, II
Ladies Committee
Ms. Sandra Muller
Michael & Cameo Pron
Mr. & Mrs. Ernest B. Smith
Dr. Pina Templeton
- Grant Society ($5,000 to $9,999)
Mr. & Mrs. Wilbert D. Abele
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew P. Abruzzese
Scott & Hali Asplundh
Mr. & Mrs. Jon A. Boscia
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph V. Del Raso
Mr. & Dr. Daniel M. DiLella, Sr.
Ms. Jaime L. Howard
Mrs. Linda R. Knox
Mr. Philip Rinaldi
- Boker Guild ($2,500 to $4,999)
Mr. Philip M. Buckingham
Mr. & Mrs. Raymond Dombrowski
Mr. Dean Hedeker
Mr. John F. Scarpa
Mr. Wayne Schuh
- Binney Circle ($1,000 to $2,499)
Robert J. & Carolyn K. Aberbach
John Aglialoro
Mr. & Mrs. James H. Carll
Joan Carter
Mr. Robert M. Cavalier, Esq.
Mr. Frank Dandrea
Mr. Steve Dandrea
Gary & Deborah Dorshimer
John and Yasmina Moukarzel Giordano
Mr. Ronald Giordano
Ms. Lisa Hale
Pascal Jabbour, M.D.
Kathleen D. & Edward Kelly
Mr. Lawrence J. Kent
Mr. Jared Kerr
Mr. James Larocque
Yuly Lyandres
Mr. & Mrs. John J. Meko, Jr.
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Mr. Mark R. Nicoletti
Dr. & Mrs. William P. Potsic
Mr. Ronald C. Rak
Dr. Harry Rosenthal
Mr. Stephen M. Sader
Mitch & Beth Sargen
Mr. Louis Scaglione
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Mr. Joshua Tarnoff
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Mr. George J. Turak
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Mr. Howard Aaronson
Gregg & Camy Asplundh
Mr. & Mrs. Charlie Bernier
Jeff & Bernadette Bohn
Mr. Brendan Booker
Mr. & Mrs. Phil Brunozzi
Mr. John J. Cafaro
Ms. Rose Caruso
Mr. & Mrs. Aaron Cohen
Mr. Frank J. Consoli
Mr. & Mrs. John Curtis
Mr. Salvatore De Bunda
Mr. & Mrs. Geoffrey Dennis
Mr. James Dever, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. James Donnelly, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Giordano
Mr. Thomas Giordano
Mr. John J. Hillock, Jr.
Dr. & Mrs. Farah Houshmand
Mr. Elias Jabbour
Ms. Amy P. Johnson
Ms. Miriam Kauterman
Patty Tobin & Glen Kennedy
Mr. Leo Levinson
Ms. Charisse Lillie
Mr. Paul Mackenzie
Mr. Harry D. Madonna
Mr. Michael J. Mahoney
Mr. James M. Matour
Mr. Elias Melhem
Dr. & Mrs. Christopher Olivia
Mr. Patrick Pang
Mr. Matt Pappas
Dr. Joel Porter
Mr. & Mrs. John Reed
Jeffrey M. Reiff, Esq.
Mr. & Mrs. David Rost
Mr. & Mrs. David Roulston
Ms. Katherine Savitscus
Mr. Alan Shikani
David & Peggy Stedman
Mr. & Mrs. William H. Stone, Jr.
Mr. Igor Sturm
Mr. & Mrs. Clayton Thomas
Mr. Charles J. Waldecker
Dr. Bettyruth Walter
Ms. Pamela Watson
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Wilensky
Mrs. Dolores Wood
- Meredith League ($250 to $499)
Mr. Brian Booth
Mr. Willard Bronstein
Ms. Carol A. Burns
Mr. Arthur Cajulis
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Cooney
Ms. Jacquelyn Eichmann
Mr. Oscar Garnica
David A. & Donna L. Gerson
Mr. Alexandre Hageboutros
Mr. Gregory Haines
Dr. Benjamin Hayllar
Scott & Margaret Hessen
Ms. Nancy Irenas
Mr. George F. Koch, Jr.
Dr. & Mrs. John Kravitz
Mr. Carl J. Lampe
Mr. Marc Lederman
Mr. Reginald A. Long, Esq.
Mr. & Mrs. Martin Nunnally
Ms. Alexandra Panichello
Mr. & Mrs. John Paz
Ms. Annamaria Ranieri
Mr. Lloyd Zane Remick, Esq.
Mr. & Mrs. Charles Sceia
Mrs. Fredda L. Segal
Mr. & Mrs. Gary Selesner
Mr. Eric H. Seltzer
Mr. Gary J. Silvi
Ms. Lisa Simon
Homer C. & Marjorie D. Smith
Mr. Jim Tarangelo
Thomas & Anne Tonden
Mr. & Mrs. R. Noel Turner
Mr. Armando Varricchio
Dr. Michael J. Warhol
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Mr. Mohamad Allaf
Mr. Charles Bancroft
Mr. Joseph Battaglini, P.C.
Ms. Pamela E. Bridgewater
Ms. Margaret A. Clyde
Douglas E. Cook, Esq.
Mr. Richard Cosnotti
Dr. Janet F. DeBerry
Mr. Stephen J. Delguidice III
Honorable Pamela Dembe
Mr. Kurt Eisenschmid
Ms. Kira Foley-Tuzman
Mr. & Mrs. Francis Grey
Mr. James Kennedy
Ms. Joanne Kim
Rev. Dr. Patricia Kitchen
Mr. & Mrs. Michael Ledeen
Mr. & Mrs. Richard S. Levine
Loren Lind
Mr. Raymond Longstreath
Mr. Charles Mandracchia
Ms. Cheryl Martin
John W. McGrath, D.O.
Ms. Jane McKenna
David R. McShane
Mr. Kevin Megargel
Mr. & Mrs. Alexandra Morgan
Mr. Anthony Naccarato
Mr. John B. Neff
Mr. & Mrs. David Nelson
Dr. Joan O'Shea
Ms. Linda L. Oliver
Mr. Bhargav Oza
Mr. Daniel Palmieri
Mr. & Mrs. Wayne Partenheimer
Mr. John J. Perna
Mr. & Mrs. Joseph Polisano
Mr. John Roscoe
Mr. Jeffrey Salmon
Mr. W. Marshall Schmidt
Ms. Alyssa Stein
Mr. Edward Tanner
Mr. Mark A. Turner
Ms. Tracy Warrender
Mr. Jeff W. White
Ma Yao
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Mr. Jeffrey Bowley
Dr. & Mrs. Phillip J. Marone
Mr. Richard Meredith
Mr. & Mrs. David Nenner
Mr. Timothy Regan
Mr. J. Permar Richards III
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Join Us: October 7th & 8th, 2020
CORE Higher Education is proud to announce our 5th Annual Users Conference, being held in October of 2020 at the Providence Graduate Hotel. We welcome all of our users to historic Providence, Rhode Island for two full days of education on our suite of applications.
At the conference, users will learn more about best practices and enhancements to the applications, as well as how they continue to help assessment and experiential learning departments.
Stay tuned for more information including schedule of events, early bird registration deadlines, and hotel room block reservations.
"My favorite part of the Users Conference has been meeting the other users, bouncing ideas off each other, and seeing how we're all using the different functionality."
Dr. Alison Stevens, PharmD, BCPS
Assistant Director of Experiential Education
"There's some great networking and skills at the CORE Users Conference that you can then take back and incorporate into your own program."
Dale Turley, PA-C, MMS
Assistant Clinical Coordinator
"It's always good to attend because you get to see how other schools are doing things. That professional collaboration is always a really positive thing and attending the conference really helps you to advance your program."
Dr. Tricia Berry
Associate Dean and Director for Clinical and Practicum Programs
"I always come to the CORE Users Conference. I first started attending to learn the foundations of the system, and continue to attend because I want to learn some of the more advanced features. I come back every year because it helps me that much."
Dr. Seth Heldenbrand, PharmD
Associate Dean of Experiential Education
Network with industry peers, share best practices, and learn how other schools are using CORE.
Train on system features and get a first look at upcoming product enhancements.
Get one-on-one time with your Client Success Specialist and meet the whole the CORE team.
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- Address: 5 Grant Avenue, Boulders Beach
- GPS Coordinates: 34.1986° S, 18.4525° E
Directions to Bosky Dell from the Cape Town International Airport:
- On exiting the airport take the N2 towards Cape Town.
- Pass the M5 to Muizenberg and take the M3.
- At the end of the M3, either turn left for the coastal road past Muizenberg, Kalk Bay and Fish Hoek
- or turn right to take the inland route via Ou Kaapse Weg and Glencairn Express Way to the coast.
- Follow the Main Road into, Simonstown, pass through and turn left at Bellevue Road (before the golf course)
- Turn first left again into Grant Avenue.
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How to Eat Two Summer Squashes
Squash is such a versatile ingredient, but as much as I love eating them in salads or sliced up like pasta, I need something with a little more OOMPH! This dish is a perfect way to get tons of protein, fiber, and nutrients and can easily be breakfast, lunch, or dinner! Continue reading


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SK Engineering & Construction Co., an affiliate of energy and telecom conglomerate SK Group, said Wednesday that, along with a Chinese construction firm, it has won a US$420 million deal to build a railway in the United Arab Emirates (UAE).
A joint venture between SK Engineering and China State Construction Engineering Corp. was awarded a contract to build a 139 kilometer long railway, part of Etihad Rail's 605-kilometer Stage 2 project, which will connect Ruwais with Ghuweifat on the UAE border with Saudi Arabia.
The joint venture will be responsible for all design and construction, civil and track works of the rail network line.
SK Engineering owns a 42.5-percent stake in the project, the company said, adding that the project will be completed within 46 months.
It is the first time that a South Korean construction firm has played a key role in a railway-construction project in the Middle East. (Yonhap)


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Canada: French heritage and foodie's heaven (3 Weeks)
Day 1-6 Montreal
Brush up on your French when you visit Canada's French-speaking city. The art and food scenes are among the best in the country. Sip espresso in a cafe on Plateau Mont-Royal, delight your tastebuds in one of the many food markets or unleash your creativity at a cooking class. Be sure to take in the 18th Century architecture of Old Montreal.
Transfers to Mont Tremblant 1h31m
Day 7-11 Mont Tremblant
Take advantage of unique outdoor activities like fat biking or snowshoeing at Domaine Saint-Bernard in the surroundings of the National Park. Enjoy an aerial view of the Laurentians' highest peak and get a sense of scale when you ride the popular Panoramic Gondola.
Transfers to Quebec City 3h40m5h30m
Day 12-16 Quebec City
Discover the UNESCO-listed Old Québec, the only walled city to be found north of Mexico and crammed full of cobblestone streets which are a delight to wander. The city's known for its famous Chateau Frontenac, the most photographed hotel in the world. Don't forget to visit the Great Wall – it's 4.6 km long with imposing gates.
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Focusrite Sound with Powerful Routing
The Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 is a compact, easy to use USB audio interface perfect for professional and home studios. The Scarlett 18i8's 4 high quality preamps accept either XLR or ¼" jack and feature either mic, instrument (ch 1 and 2 only) or line switching via the included Focusrite Control software, individual pads also switchable via software, and gain controls with unique halo level meters. Also included is a monitor level control, a mute switch for the main output, 2 high-powered headphone outputs, MIDI I/O, SPDIF I/O, optical input, 4 ¼" line inputs on the rear of the unit as well as 2 ¼" line outputs for connection to speakers.
Phantom power can also supply 48v to condenser microphones. The updated Scarlett 18i8 offers incredibly low latency times as well as a new digital converter design for recording up to 192 kHz sampling at 24-bit. The gain pots also allow for smoother and more even control while the instrument inputs have an added 8dB of headroom to accommodate hot guitar pickups. Packed with outstanding features, the Scarlett range of interfaces are arguably the most widely used USB interfaces on the market today.
Super-low latency for better performances
You know you perform better when you've got a great-sounding monitor mix with everything you need to hear to be inspired — for example, reverb and delay on a guitar solo. The Scarlett 18i8's super-low latency lets you monitor with native plug-in effects in real time, so you can hear your parts as you envision them and record better performances.
Smart I/O configuration for growing studios
The Scarlett 18i8 is a smart interface for most any recording task. Eight channels of analog inputs handle a respectable amount of gear, with optical and S/PDIF connectivity for expandability. Even if you produce your own music solo and only record a track at a time, you can leave more gear connected to your interface with the Scarlett 18i8, with the ability to easily reroute signals anytime.
Exclusive software bundle gets you up and running fast
The Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 ships with a killer software bundle headlined by the exclusive Pro Tools | First Focusrite Creative Pack, which features a 16-track version of the DAW with 12 additional plug-ins, including Eleven Lite guitar amp emulation. You also get Ableton Live Lite, Softube's Time and Tone Bundle, the Focusrite Red Plug-In Suite, 2GB of Loopmasters samples, and more. Focusrite has included everything you need to get up and running fast:
- Red 2 and Red 3 Plug-in Suite
- Softube Time and Tone Pack
- Exclusive Pro Tools | First Focusrite Creative Pack
- Ableton Live Lite DAW software
- Loopmasters sounds and samples (2GB)
- Novation Bass Station VST and AU plug-in synth
- XLN Addictive Keys
- Focusrite Control iOS remote control software
Remote control from your iPhone or iPad
With the free Focusrite iOS Control app, you can adjust the mixes you made with Focusrite Control on the desktop app from your iPad, iPhone, or iPod touch.
- Sample Rate: Up to 192 kHz
- Bit Depth: 24 bit
- Connection: USB 2.0
Focusrite Scarlett 18i8 Tech Specs:
Supported Sample Rates:
44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz, 192 kHz
Supported Operating Systems:
Compatible with Mac 10.10 onwards and Windows 8.1 onwards
Microphone Inputs
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz +0.5/-1.5 dB
Dynamic Range: 109 dB (A-Weighted)
Noise EIN: -127 dBu
Maximum input level: +8.5 dBu
Gain Range: 50 dB
Impedance: 3k Ω
Line Inputs 1-4
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz +0.5/-1.5 dB
Dynamic Range: 109 dB (A-Weighted)
Maximum input level: +22 dBu
Gain Range: 50 dB
Impedance: 52k Ω
Line Inputs 5-8
Frequency Response: 20 Hz - 20 kHz +0.5 dB
Dynamic Range: 110 dB (A-Weighted)
Maximum input level: +16 dBu
Impedance: 52k Ω
Instrument Inputs
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This is a fan-made crossover series on Highschool of the dead and WWE. This tells the alternative story of higschool of the dead with a new freshman student named Yukito Ritona who is 16 years old tranfer to Fujimi High school in Tokonosu City starting his first day of school and makes new friends. But suddenly Yukito's first day of school turn into a nightmare where everyone have been infected and turn into zombies. Yukito must join Takashi komuro and other student to survive the zombie apocalypse and find out who or what cause this.
Born in Kamina city, Yukito Ritona is the son of Simon "the digger" Giha and Yoko" the sniper" Ritona. His dream is to become a hero like his parents. He had met alot of friends and gets lucky with alot of girls.
Yukito: So this is Fujimi Academy....This is a big school.
Yukito: I'm Yukito Ritona, it's nice to meet you all.
Yukito: (place his hand on Takashi's back) I'm sorry to hear about that. It must had be hard on you.
He is a high school second-year and the leader of the main group of survivors from Fujimi Academy. He is a childhood friend of both Saya Takagi and Rei Miyamoto and while he has strong feelings of love for Rei, he also shares intimate feelings for Saeko Busujima as well. Takashi is a pretty decent melee fighter, also skilled with firearms because of Kohta Hiranos tutoring. He is also shown to have good leadership skills, which often hold his group together in dire situations.
Pinky promise...
People just got killed by the front gate.
Yeah, I'm making shit like that up. Yukito tell him.
a classmate and childhood friend of Takashi Komuro, and they've known each other since kindergarten. She is also a protagonist of the story, next to Takashi Komuro and Saeko Busujima. Rei is a member of the Sojutsu club, and her combat skills have proven to be a strong asset to the group. She fights with a spear made from a broomstick, but, later in the story, she uses a M1A1 Rifle with a bayonet attached.
Nice to meet you Yukito, i'm Rei Miyamoto.
(giggling) Aww...that's sweet of you. Thank you.
Rei: What the hell do you think you're doing!?
Yukito....you too?!!
Jesus, what's going on?!
I can never understand what's...Of all the lies that have EVER come out of your mouth Takashi that is by FAR the most pathetic! There is no way in HELL that you could EVER convince me to come with you- *smacked by Takashi*
What the...
Hisashi is a second-year student at Fujimi High School. He is Rei's boyfriend and friends with Takashi, and he is classmates with both of them. He has a black belt in karate, so he chooses to fight "them" with no weapons, which ultimately leads to his death. He is the first one at the high school refer to the undead as "them", since he realized that "they" could no longer be considered human.
What's going on Takashi?
Are you serious?
If what you told me is true, we'll need some weapons, right?
The building with classrooms is too crowded.
Saya is a genius, and her high level of intellect is her major contribution to the group, though it often causes her to be stubborn and arrogant. She usually stays out of combat, preferring to think of strategies to help the others fight. However, this changes when the group prepares to leave the police station.
Shhh! Gotta go!
Kohta is a 16 year old high school second-year student who was often bullied at school. He is a gun otaku (enthusiast) and has extensive knowledge of firearms and any military-related equipment that the group may come across. His skills as a marksman have proven to be a valuable asset to keeping everyone alive. He usually doesn't play a major role in the group's decisions and doesn't say much during discussions, but in combat situations he becomes much more involved with the others and helps everyone stay focused on battle. He is a vital part of the group's fighting abilities, so much so that Takashi Komuro once noted that, if Kohta died, the group would all be dead in a single day.
(yelp and looked that saya)Hey, Saya.
Hayashi is the Fujimi High School ping pong club's adviser. She is 30 years old, single, and seems to be unsatisfied with her life.
You there, what do you think you're doing?
No way...That's impossible. He was just...
a Physical Education teacher at Fujimi Academy and the first person at the school to become one of "them." He has been seen in a bar wth fellow teacher Kyoko Hayashi, suggesting that the two have some sort of relationship outside of work.
It's okay, Miss Hayashi.
Tejima: (screaming in pain and falls on the ground )
The Undead, more commonly known as "Them", are the series' primary antagonists. As of yet, no cause of "their" infection has been revealed. The infection appears to be fast-acting, which is why it has spread all over the world in such a short time-span. The name "them" was given by Hisashi Igou for the fact that "they" can no longer be considered human.
is a student at Fujimi High School and is best friends with Toshimi Niki. She is also in Morita's Report.
Of course we will! Because you and I are BFF, Toshimi!
Let go of me!
Dammit, bitch, I said, let go!
*kicks Toshimi down the stairs, watching her getting eating alive by them, but then more of them appear behind Misuzu and grab her*
Toshimi is very close friends with Misuzu Ichijou, and the two are rarely seen apart from one another.
We should be okay if we run together, Misuzu.
*get grabbed by the leg* huh! *gets pulled down* *screaming* Help! One of them's got me!
*Looks up to Misuzu* M-Misuzu...
Saeko Busujima (毒島冴子, Busujima Saeko) is a student at Fujimi High School, a member of the survivor group led by Takashi Komuroand the daughter of Master Busujima. Before the apocalypse, she was in her Third year and was also captain of the Kendo Club at Fujimi High School. In the group, Saeko is considered the most reliable of all fighters, and everyone can count on her combat skills to pull them through a tough spot if need be. Like Rei, Saeko is an athletic fighter and talented combat specialist whose forte is in melee attacks. She is one of the reasons why the protagonists have managed to survive as far as they have. At the beginning of the series, she uses a bokken wooden sword that she used to fight "Them" with, but she was later given a sword by Souichiro Takagi to fight "Them".
Saeko is shown to be a kind, caring, strong and very reliable person, which is pointed out by other characters. Saeko often considers the feelings of other members of the group and often ensures their well being. Saeko, following her familial samurai lineage, strictly follows what can be interpreted as Bushido code; her character, behavioral patterns, and frequent sayings (e.g "it's a man's decision after all") provides evidence of her strict following of Bushido code.
Later on, Saeko reveals sadistic tendencies while fighting "them" and later explains to Takashi that she had been that way for a long time before the apocalyptic chaos ensued. She reveals that she derives pleasure from causing pain and suffering to others. It can be assumed that Saeko's existential conflict manifests itself by cloaking her sadistic, malevolent, and violent nature with the facade of a well-mannered and cultured young woman.
Saeko:You already know the school doctor, Marikawa, right?
Saeko: Your clothes or your life?
Saeko: *smiles at Yukito and pet his head* Nice to meet you too Yukito.
Shizuka Marikawa (鞠川静香, Marikawa Shizuka) is one of the main characters in Highschool of the Dead and is the only adult in the group. Shizuka's main contributions to the group are her medical skills and extensive medical knowledge. She also serves as the adult figure and takes care of Alice Maresatoand the others whenever she is needed to do so.
Shizuka: *hugged him to her breast* oh you are so cute. I'm Nurse Shizuka Marikawa. If you need anything Yukito, let me know okay? *winked at her*
Shizuka: But we could get away in my car, all the keys are there.
Shizuka: Are you crazy?! This is Christian Dior!


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The marriage debate: confusions about 'equality' and 'discrimination'
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The Supreme Court's decision to hear arguments about the constitutionality of the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and California's Proposition 8 guarantees that the debate over marriage will be at the forefront of American public life for the foreseeable future.
DOMA defines marriage as the legal union of one man and one woman for purposes of federal law (it says nothing about what states may or may not define as "marriage"). Prop 8 was a voter-initiated correction of the California Supreme Court's interpretation of that state's constitution as containing a "right" to same-sex "marriage." Irrespective of whether the U.S. Supreme Court takes a narrow approach to these cases, or tries to find a "right" to same-sex "marriage" in the U.S. Constitution that would be binding on all the states, the marriage debate will continue. Indeed, if the court preempts the political process, the marriage debate will likely intensify, just as the right-to-life argument intensified after Roe v. Wade eliminated the abortion laws of every state, 40 years ago this month.
All the more reason, then, to try and clarify some of the issues here.
Laws authorizing same-sex "marriage" have been successfully promoted as the equivalent of civil rights laws that ban racial discrimination. Indeed, that's a large part of the power of the "marriage equality" movement: it has battened onto the one available public moral reference point for Getting It Right in 21st-century American politics--the civil rights movement of the 1950s and early 1960s. For almost two centuries, equality before the law had been denied to Americans of African descent; that blatant injustice was challenged by a movement of moral persuasion and legal maneuver; the movement was ultimately vindicated by a change of hearts, minds and statutes. If then, on matters of race, why not now, on the question of who can "marry"? That's the argument; it has considerable emotive power.
But it's wrong.
In their recent book, "What Is Marriage? Man and Woman: A Defense" (Encounter Books), three Catholic thinkers with Princeton connections--Robert P. George (who holds Woodrow Wilson's old chair at that eminent university) and two of his former students, Sherif Girgis and Ryan Anderson--argue persuasively, and on grounds of reason, that America can't arrive at a serious answer to this question--Should government redefine marriage to include same-sex partnerships?--by appealing to equality.
Why not? Because every marriage policy in every polity known to history draws boundaries, excluding some types of relationships from "marriage." Parents can't marry their children. Brothers and sisters can't marry. People beneath a certain age can't marry. People who are already married can't marry.
In other words, governments, whether autocratic, aristocratic, monarchical or democratic, have always "discriminated"--i.e., made distinctions--in their marriage laws. And in that sense, there is no "equality"-issue in marriage law similar to the equality that racial minorities rightly sought, and won, in the civil rights movement.
If marriage law is always going to involve distinctions, the moral (and legal/constitutional) question is whether the distinction inflicts a "discrimination" that is arbitrary or invidious. Or does the distinction inhere in the very nature of marriage and serve a genuine public good?
In 21st-century post-modern culture, it's hard to make an argument from the "nature" of anything. Try this, though. When the Nov. 2, 2012, issue of Entertainment Weekly refers to "Lincoln" screenwriter Tony Kushner as "the husband of Entertainment Weekly columnist Mark Harris," aren't you jarred? Doesn't something seem, not just unfamiliar, but mistaken? Do you have the same instinctive reaction--Something's awry here--when reading a London Daily Mail headline from last Oct. 23: "Ellen Degeneres receives comedy award as her gorgeous wife Portia De Rossi looks on"?
For millennia, governments have legally recognized the nature of "marriage" as the stable union of a man and a woman, both because that's what it is and for good public policy reasons, including the well-being of children and the promotion of family life. Does that recognition involve distinctions? Yes. Does it result in injustice? No.
George Weigel is Distinguished Senior Fellow of the Ethics and Public Policy Center in Washington, D.C.


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Parshas Shoftim - Hold onto the Program!!! 6 Elul 5778
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A standard practice in many venues of entertainment have the guests or ticket holders receive a program or playbill which is a small booklet distributed to the patrons who are arriving to attend a live theater performance, festival, sports event, etc. The program contains an overview of all the portions of the event, an outline describing the backgrounds of the principle performers, and, in the case of theatrical productions a brief overview of the plot and even a short history of the play and the playwright. Truth be told, I am pretty sure that most people who attend an event such as a symphony, opera, concert, sports event, graduation ceremony, and the like know very well who and what they will be watching. Put differently, as people enter the hall or room, they are handed a playbill or program that contains information they are already familiar with!
I've pondered over this and thought perhaps this could be considered to be a souvenir - like a party gift - to remember the event being attended. Highly unlikely idea since most of these booklets are strewn on the floor, stuffed in between the seats, or tossed into a recycling pile at the exit areas upon leaving the theater. In addition to not needing the program later, I usually don't really need it even five minutes into the show. I, for one, read the entire playbill at least once through before the curtain comes down. For goodness sake we ARE at the performance; we don't need the paper bills and information. I propose that instead of giving these things out prior to a performance, they should be distributed to the people who are not inside in order to lure them into attending a future show. The first theatre program were issued in the mid-nineteenth century in magazine format. The original theatre programme (the formal spelling for these things) first appeared in the 18th century. These early playbills were basic, with only enough pages to list the members of the cast and information regarding the play's locale and settings. They were typically only four pages: the cover, which advertised the show, a back page, which displayed the theatre layout, and the two interior pages which listed all the credits. Not all early programmes were printed; many were written by hand or cut and pasted together from the letters of other printed documents. During the days of the early British theatre, the cast was very important. Audiences were very familiar with leading actors and a particular well-regarded actor would draw a larger crowd. The programme was a kind of contract between the theatre and the audience, because if an audience paid to see a particular actor and that actor was not performing, there was immediate risk of crowd hissing, orange and rotten tomato throwing, or even rioting. This sometimes resulted in property damage and physical assault. Program bills in sports contain a lot of information that an individual isn't necessarily familiar with, giving a person something to do during the intermission or breaks of the game.
Let's take a fresh look at this phenom of our culture and daily life. A person who attends one of these happenings most probably already has an interest in the event. Having an interest in something usually means the person has some background and information they will be observing. Most of the information and knowledge they have is from the home and reserved for the home. More people listen to cultural events or sporting games at home than at the hall or stadium. The full range of detail is at home, while only a selection of the event will be viewed or heard live while attending. The playbill or program is that exact selection, helping the viewer to keep a focus on the program. This idea of having something more permanent at home and something light or temporary on the road is found in this week's Torah portion.
There is a unique and special Mitzva for the king of Israel to have his own sefer Torah accompany him all the time. In this week's Parshas Shoftim, the Torah states in Devarim 17:18 "V'Haya K'Shivto Al Kisei Mamlachto, V'Kasav Lo Es Mishnei HaTorah HaZos Al Sefer, Milifnei Haohanim HaLeviim. V'Haysa Imo V'Kara Vo Kal Yemei Chayav, L'Maan Yilmad L'Yirah Es Hashem Elokav Lishmor Es Kal Divrei HaTorah HaZos V'Es HaChukim HaEileh Laasosam": "When the king is established on his royal throne, he must write a copy of this Torah as a scroll edited by the Levitical priests. This scroll must always be with him, and he shall read from it all the days of his life". The commentaries as why this verse opens with the word 'Imo' – 'with him" (Lashon Nekeiva) grammatically in the feminine, and end with the words 'V'Kara Vo' (Lashon Zachar) 'with him' grammatically in the masculine?
The *Daas Zekeinim explains that not everyone is in agreement regarding the type of Torah the king of Israel carried. He says the Melech carried a Torah, a scroll that only had the Aseres HaDibros - the Ten commandments. From the beginning words of "Anochi Hashem Elokecha, Shmos 20:2 "I am Hashem your God" until Shmos 20:14 the word Reiacha (your neighbor's) contains six hundred thirteen letters corresponding to the six hundred thirteen Mitzvos contained in the Torah. Therefore, it has the status to be called a 'Sefer Torah'.
The Gemara Sanhedrin 21b tells us the king has two Torahs: one in his house or his palace, which was a complete Torah as we know it, perhaps the same reason every Jew has a Mitzva to write a sefer Torah and keep it in his house. The second Torah, which had only the Ten Commandments, was taken when the king traveled. He kept it with him wherever and whenever he went. Now, since the Aseres HaDibros is only one Parsha (section), the word Parsha itself is in the female form. Therefore, that Torah was 'imo' –'with him' - in the feminine. On the other hand, the Torah in his house was a complete 'sefer'. The Hebrew word sefer is masculine and refers to the Torah in the verse V'kara Bo which is also masculine.
This is an important lesson for all of us, including our children and all members of our families to not only have a full Torah at home, but to make sure we procure it on the road as well. The Torah is not just for the home; sometimes it is far more critical to have that spare Torah with us as we travel. Make sure we take the small parts of our Jewish life and apply them when necessary. Pocket the important parts with you at all times.
*Daas Zekeinim, which means the knowledge of the elders, was written by one of the Baalei Tosafot. Some say the commentary on Chumash was authored by Rabbeinu Tam who was the grandson of Rashi.
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For Africa's health, economic growth and poverty reduction welfare
Africa is a wonderful, beautiful, exciting continent and offers amazing experiences and adventures. However, these experiences are often slowed down by health issues along with concerns of economic growth and poverty.
As the gap between the rich and the poor continues to grow in the continent, so do the numbers of people fall through the cracks finding themselves homeless, and neglected.
AERC in partnership with GDNet and CommsConsult arranged a two days workshop in Kenya. The workshop focused mainly on approaches that researchers would undertake in order to better communicate research to their target audience to maximize uptake and impact.
Researchers hailed from almost all over the "Motherland" African continent countries. Chad, Ghana, Guinea, Burkinafaso, Zimbabwe, South Africa, Nigeria, Togo, Cameroon, Republic of the Congo, Botswana, Uganda, Benin, Malawi, Sierra Leone and of course Kenya; the host country along with Egypt represented by me and my dear travel mate and colleague Ms. Zeinab Sabet.
Day 1 started with a brief intro and a warm welcome from AERC representatives; Prof. Damiano Manda and Dr. Innocent Matshe. "Communications is one of the most overlooked things in your lives", Dr. Matshe expressed his concern for such a fact. He stressed that "communicating" is generally ignored and for a successful approach to culminate, communicating must be implemented.
For AERC, poverty is one of the main objectives to study. As health is very much affected by poverty, it is again a topic that should be clearly discussed. In doing so, workshop participants are encouraged to raise their concerns they encounter in their receptive researches to shed more light on such challenges that would serve the cause.
Mrs. Megan Lloyd Laney; CommsConsult Director and workshop facilitator took over to declare the opening session and commencement for Day 1 activities. Mrs. Megan stressed on the workshop's main focal objectives. Objectives included how to increase the understanding of communications with targeted audience, build capacity and skills of researchers and produce a concise "policy brief" for each research project.
After the opening session came the fun part! Participants interviewed each other discussing their concerns, success stories and challenges they face and "secrets nobody else knows about them". Answers varied; "having a second wife", "head scratching when angry", "biting nails when nervous" and "better than Adebayor in football"…etc.
Afterwards, participants discussed the importance of "quality communications" and how it must be present to deliver better "research quality" to have a clear and concise impact. To do so, there was a focus on policy briefs as smart communications tool.
A policy panel session followed. This session was chaired by 3 speakers; Mr. Eric Aligula (Programme Coordinator at Kenya Institute for Public Policy Research and Analysis "KIPPRA"), Ms. Elizabeth Kimulu (Social Sector Director, National Economic and Social Council) and Mr. Henry Rotich (Deputy Director, Economic Affairs; Kenya Ministry of Finance). The panelists discussed the key factors that influence their policymaking decisions and thinking.
The last activity was a hands on practical exercise for participating researchers reflecting their "take on" from the day. Furthermore, the operational actions they perceive to be undertaken for better research messages.
After the sessions, there was an enjoyable Cocktail evening, a fresh cool breeze by the pool during this time of the year known as the "wet season" in the Masai homeland; Kenya.


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That's why we get so much junk e-mail: It's essentially free to send. So Microsoft Corp. chairman, Bill Gates, among others, is now suggesting that we start buying "stamps" for e-mail.
Many Internet analysts worry, though, that turning e-mail into an economic commodity would undermine its value in democratizing communication. But let's start with the maths: At perhaps a penny or less per item, e-mail postage wouldn't significantly dent the pocketbooks of people who send only a few messages a day. Not so for spammers who mail millions at a time.
Consider how simple and inexpensive it is today to e-mail a friend, relative, or even your local MP. It's nice not to have to calculate whether greeting grandma is worth a cent. And what of the communities now tied together through e-mail -- hundreds of cancer survivors sharing tips on coping; dozens of parents coordinating soccer schedules? Those pennies add up.
Though postage proposals have been in limited discussion for years -- a team at Microsoft Research has been at it since 2001 -- Gates gave the idea a lift in January at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland, as part of Microsoft's anti-spam strategy. Instead of paying a penny, the sender would "buy" postage by devoting maybe 10 seconds of computing time to solving a math puzzle. The exercise would merely serve as proof of the sender's good faith. Time is money, and spammers would presumably have to buy many more machines to solve enough puzzles.
Critics of pay-for-email see more promise in other approaches, including technology to better verify e-mail senders and lawsuits to drive the big spammers out of business.
"Back in the early '90s, there were e-mail systems that charged you 10 cents a message," said John Levine, an anti-spam advocate. "And they are all dead."


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- Face Framing (up to 7 Foils)$30+
- Halo (center part & front hairline)$60+
- Partial (front hairline, sides, crown)$80+
- Full (whole head)$100+
- Each additional color with foil$15ea
- Glaze, Toner, Color Refresher$30+
- Base Break w/ Chemical$40+
*Color Correction Priced Upon Consultation
- Hair Extensions$150hr
Price includes preparation, application, hair cut & style
*Hair and required supplies are not included. They must be purchased prior to your application appointment.
Add Ons
- Split end mender$50
- as an add on to any service$30
- Flat Iron$10+
- Curling Iron$10+
- Vital Shots$20+
- Treat.Me$25+
Facial Waxing
- Eyebrows$12
- Lip$12
- Chin$12
- Full Face$48