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A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No.32
September 04, 2013
All Authorised Dealer Category-I Banks
Madam / Sir,
Liberalized Remittance Scheme Clarifications
Attention of Authorised Dealer Category – I (AD Category – I) banks is invited to the A.P. (DIR Series) Circular No. 24 dated August 14, 2013. In this connection, Reserve Bank has been receiving queries from the various stakeholders and Authorised Dealer banks. All such queries have been collated and are given at the annex together with the answers/ clarifications.
2. AD Category – I banks may bring the contents of this circular to the notice of their constituents and customers concerned.
3. The directions contained in this circular have been issued under Sections 10(4) and 11(1) of the Foreign Exchange Management Act, 1999 (42 of 1999) and are without prejudice to permissions / approvals, if any, required under any other law.
Yours faithfully,
(C. D. Srinivasan)
Chief General Manager
[Annex to A.P.(DIR Series)
Circular No.32 of 04.09.2013]
Clarifications on Liberalized Remittance Scheme (LRS)
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Answer / Clarification
Whether LRS can be used for acquisition of both unlisted and listed shares of an overseas company?
In terms of the extant FEMA provisions LRS can be used to acquire both listed and unlisted shares of an overseas company. The Master Circular dated July 1, 2013 has been suitably modified.
Can a resident individual use the other limits under Schedule III to FEM CAT Rules 2000, as amended from time to time, such as remittances for education, health / medical expenses over and above the LRS limit?
As per the current guidelines of LRS, only gift and donation (from the list of items under Schedule III to FEM CAT Rules, 2000), by a resident individual have been subsumed under the LRS limit. For all other purposes such as educational and medical expenses the limits of LRS and Schedule III to FEM CAT Rules 2000 are separate, distinct, mutually exclusive and over and above each other respectively.
In this context, it may be noted that under the extant guidelines under FEMA the following remittances can be made over and above the annual limit of USD 75000 permissible under LRS:
Therefore notwithstanding the revised guidelines and reduction in the LRS limit these guidelines do not affect genuine transactions.
As per para 2 (iii) of AP (Dir Series) Circular No.24 dated August 14, 2013 Notification FEMA 263/2013-RB is dated March 5, 2013 but the said Notification as available on the website is dated March 5, 2013? What is the correct date of this Notification?
The said Notification is dated March 5, 2013 but gazetted on August 5, 2013. As per Regulation 1(ii) of this Notification, this Notification shall come into force from the date of publication in Official Gazette, accordingly the effective date of this notification is August 5, 2013 (while the date of the notification is March 5, 2013).
Can resident individuals make remittances under LRS for investments in immovable properties abroad which were acquired under instalment basis?
Resident individuals are permitted to make remittances for acquiring immovable property within the annual limit of USD 75000 for already contracted cases, i.e. only for those contracts which were entered into on or before the date of the circular, i.e., August 14, 2013, subject to satisfaction of the genuineness of the transactions by the AD bank. Such cases should be immediately reported post facto to the Reserve Bank of India by the A D banks.

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Earlier in the week I took a walk through the woods. Normally on the first warm day of the year (70F or higher) the Winter Ant, Prenolepis imparis, is holding their nuptial flights. But it's been unseasonably warm here and fairly dry for the month. Normally melting snows and rains keep the ground moist so these ants can fly and have no fear of digging into hard soil. So it's looking like they're not going to fly until some rains move in.
While I didn't find any ants, I was able to find some Eastern Skunk Cabbage, Symplocarpus foetidus, out blooming.
This plant is more easily recognized by its smelly cabbage-like leaves in late spring and summer (I'm not sure if it dies back or not). The flowers are among the earliest to bloom and produce their own heat to melt on through the snow. The hood around it provides shelter for early pollinators, mainly Bumblebee Queens, Honey Bees, Carrion Flies, and Beetles.


text: Store Store +3 The Principal Brathadóir by Dennis McIntyre SP003 €12.00 In stock Quantity: 1 Add to Bag Product Details The Principal Brathadóir by Dennis McIntyre This publication is pioneering stuff of a new whistleblowing nature, as the author critically portrays the behind-the-scenes goings-on he perceived to be part of the Irish primary school system. It explores much that has been hidden under the carpet for far too long, as it dismantles any notion that people have held (or hold) of every school institution being a cosy place of harmonious learning. As an obviously judicious insider in the primary school scene and system, there is a certain anger as the author spits out what many have been choking on for years and exposes a dirty underbelly, which no doubt some will find unpalatably unpleasant. It contains some very profound comments on topics such as fear, power, religion and the clergy, equality, fairness, the community, teachers and teaching and, of course, education itself. This treatise may come to represent a watershed in Irish Primary School history and, is as loud as calls come for major changes in the governance of our primary schools. Nobody is above the law or sacrosanct as far as the author is concerned. The contents should be compulsory reading for everyone involved in Ireland's educational system and indeed, for the public in general. Of one aspect, there will surely be general agreement … that there is no place in any educational system for the two main characters in this book, the fictional duopoly which 'run' the fictional St. James' Primary School – The Black Padre and the Brathadóir. The Principal Brathadóir by Dennis McIntyre Fiction, creative non-fiction, treatise, Irish educational system 50 printed pages, paperback First published in Ireland, in 2018 by The Shara Press ISBN: 978-0-9527311-4-6 Reviews for this Book Save this product for later Favorite Search Products My Account Track Orders Favorites Shopping Bag Display prices in: EUR


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ERES 2019 - 12th International Conference on Earthquake Resistant Engineering Structures
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|05 Jun 2019 through 07 Jun 2019
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|01 Apr 2019
|Seville, Spain
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|Wessex Institute
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ERES 2019 is the twelfth international conference in the series on Earthquake Resistant Engineering Structures organised by the Wessex Institute. The Meeting provides a unique forum for the discussion of basic and applied research in the various fields of earthquake engineering relevant to the design of structures. Major earthquakes and associated effects such as tsunamis continue to stress the need to carry out more research on those topics. The problems will intensify as population pressure results in buildings in regions of high seismic vulnerability. A better understanding of these phenomena is required to design earthquake resistant structures and to carry out risk assessment and vulnerability studies. The problem of protecting the built environment in earthquake-prone regions involves not only the optimal design and construction of new facilities, but also the upgrading and rehabilitation of existing structures including heritage buildings. The type of highly specialized retrofitting employed to protect the built heritage is an important area of research. This conference will address these problems continuing to expand on the development of previous meetings in the series. Papers presented at ERES are an invaluable record of the state of the art in this field. Most of them are now freely available on the Wessex Institute eLibrary (http://www.witpress.com/elibrary) where they are a permanent record demonstrating the quality of the research presented at the ERES conference series. The conference began in Thessaloniki, Greece in 1997, followed by Catania, Italy (1999); Malaga, Spain (2001); Ancona, Italy (2003); Skiathos, Greece (2005); Bologna, Italy (2007), Cyprus (2009), Tuscany, Italy (2011), A Coruña, Spain (2013), Opatija, Croatia (2015) and Alicante, Spain (2017). Conference Topics The following list covers some of the topics to be presented at ERES 2019. Papers on other subjects related to the objectives of the conference are also welcome. Seismic hazard and tsunamis Building performance during earthquakes Vulnerability Earthquake prediction Seismic isolation and energy dissipation
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It's finally here! My new album HONEY & RUST is now available in stores across North America.
Stream / follow / add to playlists & whatever else people do these days here: HONEY & RUST
Those who followed along during the process know it's been quite a journey making this album. It is deeply personal, and many of the songs were born out of a very dark time in my life. In a magical and alchemic way, the process of writing and voicing what I'd been struggling with in isolation helped guide me gently back to myself, clarity, resilience and healing. It was hard and emotional and I am proud of how it turned out and so grateful to everyone who contributed their time, talent and humour along the way. If you are going through a dark time I hope it helps you know that you are not alone xx
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Update (Thursday): Joe Freeman of The Oregonian reports from Thursday's practice that Camby said he will play on Friday against the Toronto Raptors.
Original Post:
The Portland Trail Blazers report that starting center Marcus Camby says he is "doubtful" for Wednesday night's game against the Atlanta Hawks with his ankle sprain, although he did participate in Wednesday morning's shootaround.
Original Post: Portland Trail Blazers starting center Marcus Camby went down with an apparent left ankle injury at the 4:20 mark of the second quarter of a Friday night game against the San Antonio Spurs at the A T & T Center.
Camby was attempting a shot over Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard when his left ankle rolled over. He fell to the floor in evident pain as play continued the other way. Once timeout was called, he was helped off the court to the locker room by his teammates. Blazers Broadcasting later showed Camby being wheeled in a wheelchair.
Click through for previous updates and video of the injury.
-- Ben Golliver | firstname.lastname@example.com | Twiter
Update (Monday): Joe Freeman of The Oregonian reports that Portland Trail Blazers starting center Marcus Camby will miss Monday's game against the New Orleans Hornets. Kurt Thomas started in place of Camby on Saturday night against the Houston Rockets.
Update (6:54 p.m.): The Blazers have informed the media via text message that Camby suffered a left ankle sprain. He will not return tonight. X-rays taken at the arena "came up negative for fractures" and he is listed as "day-to-day." Portland next plays on Saturday night against the Rockets in Houston.
Jason Quick of The Oregonian reports that Camby is out for Saturday and "probably" out for a Monday night game against the New Orleans Hornets. Blazers coach Nate McMillan told reporters post-game that he will likely start forward Nicolas Batum against Houston, shifting Gerald Wallace to power forward and LaMarcus Aldridge to center.
San Antonio was leading, 44-41, at the time of the injury. Camby departed with 0 points, 3 rebounds, 2 steals and 2 blocks in 13 first half minutes.
Here's video of the play.
Camby missed some time in March 2011 due to an ankle injury but it was his right ankle at that time.
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A few days after I turned 40, I went to a skateboard shop in Toronto hoping to recapture a piece of my youth. Two guys stood talking at the far end of a long counter in the otherwise empty store. One of them looked to be a few years older than me; the other was maybe half my age. They both looked at me like I was lost. The older one asked if he could help me with anything.
"I'm looking for a Vision Street Wear hip pack," I said. (I refused to call them fanny packs as a teenager and still do.)
The younger guy looked at his co-worker, baffled. "It used to be a thing," the older man said as diplomatically as possible.
That was two years ago. And, oh, how things have changed. Thanks to interest in all things 1990s, practicality and a design upgrade that has taken what was once fashion's minivan (ugly, decidedly uncool, owned by lame parents) and turned it into high style, the fanny pack is having a moment.
When Supreme launched a belt bag in collaboration with Louis Vuitton in 2017, the skateboarding and street-culture clothing brand gave fanny packs new-found street cred. Versace, Burberry, Gucci, Nike and Saint Laurent, among many other brands, have all jumped on the trend, and in doing so rebranded fanny packs as "belt bags."
"It's just a different way of talking about it," says Lisa Tant, styling sales director for Nordstrom Canada. "Fanny pack really does sound like it came from the eighties, doesn't it?"
In 1988, when athletic wear had begun to cross over into street fashion, fanny packs were so popular that Adweek Magazine declared them "the hottest product of the year." By the mid-1990s they had become ubiquitous, almost always either small leather numbers or in garish neon colours. They've been derided ever since, from Jerry's classic burn on George on Seinfeld – "Looks like your belt is digesting a small animal" – to the Rock's ridiculous photo of himself in a black turtleneck and small black-leather fanny pack, a photograph, it's worth pointing out, that was taken in 1997. But, today, they're enjoying a resurgence.
"Right now there's a fascination with nineties nostalgic things," says Nadia Pizzimenti, a Toronto-based fashion stylist. No matter how uncool something might once have been seen, if it came from the nineties, it's popular again. "Even scrunchies are back in full force," she says.
But belt bags aren't retro kitsch or ironic throwback. They're incredibly convenient, allowing you to keep all of your essentials – keys, wallet, phone, etc. – in one place without having to stuff your pockets or carry a purse, which explains much of their current popularity. "It's super practical, and so people are looking at ways to make it more fashion-forward," Tant says.
There are now belt bags to go along with every part of life, from the beach to the boardroom, for both men and women of all ages. For example, the luxury retailer Matches Fashion has nearly 200 styles available on its website. "We have leather options from Gucci and Prada that work brilliantly with tailoring," says Damien Paul, head of men's wear at Matches.
While some people still wear them around the waist, wearing it over the shoulder or across the body creates a relaxed look that complements just about any style of dress, Paul says. "I've seen them worn under oversized blazers or on top of big, baggy jumpers and they work really well," he says.
Wearing them across the body also gives belt bags a prominence they wouldn't have on your hip. "It's a way to put your fashion style and your logo right up front," Tant says.
When I bought a belt bag a few weeks ago, a light-brown canvas Ruyihuang bag with two zippered compartments, I wasn't thinking at all about putting my style or logo up front. But wearing it tight to my chest proved to be much better than having it bouncing on my side. It was not only more comfortable, but could be slipped on and off more easily than having to fiddle with its clasp.
Did it feel nineties? Not at all. It felt secure and remarkably convenient. As someone who is always anxiously padding down my pockets to make sure I have all my things before leaving the house, having everything I need in one small, light, unobtrusive bag that I just had to throw over my shoulder was a welcome change. I'm already looking forward to wearing it in the summer, when the hands-free convenience and security will be even more appreciated at concerts and festivals.
Fourteen Hip Pack, $29.99, herschel.ca
Essential Crossbody Bag, $35, adidas.ca
Travel Light Hip Pod, $19, mec.ca
Rebecca Minkoff Nylon Belt Bag, $133, nordstrom.ca
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text: PettyPetty is back with a new single since his "Muddy Thoughts" mixtape & 'on his life' the track is a smooth banger. With production from D-SwagTheBeat the track contains a smooth trap feel that gives listeners a hypnotic vibe as Petty explains the mistrust he has with the ones who surround him, the juice that he loves, & the women he's allowed to be choosey with. With clever lyrics such as, "I'm a local felon, if I touch it then I sell it… I'm a local felon, was in the school but never failing.." Petty's tracks always contain something great to look forward to, & we hope this is the start of possibly another mixtape on the way. Check out the track below!


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Simone DeSousa EDITION will host PICNIC, a site-specific installation by Campo Studio (Fernando Bales & Elise DeChard). The project aims to blur the lines between object, architecture, and the field in between. The intervention will comprise a series of mobile furniture armatures, each with a standalone presence and use, that together assemble into a cohesive architectural space spanning the gallery and courtyard. Investigating playful materiality and rich tactility, the structures will activate the sensorial boundary between interior and public space. The project will be up through the second week of October.
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Meet Layar at Google Zeitgeist, Appnation, Where Summit and World Economic Forum
Meet up with the Layar co-founders in California or China next week, Sunday September 12th till Friday September 17th.
Raimo van de Klein will be at Google Zeitgeist on Sunday and Monday. Meet him there to see a kick-&^% demo. Tuesday Raimo will be in San Fransisco to lead a panel on Augmented Reality at Appnation. Wednesday he will be at the Where Location Business Summit in San Jose. Let him know if you want to meet up.
Maarten Lens-FitzGerald will be at the World Economic Forum "Summer Davos" event in Tianjin, China. Layar's main Chinese developer, Anjuke, made a demo layer for him to use and you to see. Search for Anjuke in your Layar browser. Maarten will participate in several sessions, amongst others: Looking into the Future of Mixed Reality and Live from China, about online video. Let him know if you want to meet up.
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No Pension For FBI McCabe After Firing
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe will not get a pension because Attorney General Jeff Sessions fired him before his retirement date.
Sessions based his decision on the recommendation from the FBI's Office of Professional Responsibility.
The Washington Post reports:
Sessions announced the decision in a statement just before 10 p.m., noting that both the Justice Department inspector general and the FBI office that handles discipline had found "that Mr. McCabe had made an unauthorized disclosure to the news media and lacked candor — including under oath — on multiple occasions."
McCabe took an aggressive stance in a statement following his firing:
"This attack on my credibility is one part of a larger effort not just to slander me personally, but to taint the FBI, law enforcement, and intelligence professionals more generally. It is part of this Administration's ongoing war on the FBI and the efforts of the Special Counsel investigation, which continue to this day. Their persistence in this campaign only highlights the importance of the Special Counsel's work."
McCabe was at the center of the FBI's investigation of Hillary Clinton's emails and was involved in obtaining the FISA warrant of Carter Page.
Many expect more information to come out about McCabe that will put him in legal trouble.
President Trump did not miss the opportunity to comment on McCabe's firing in a Tweet:
Andrew McCabe FIRED, a great day for the hard working men and women of the FBI – A great day for Democracy. Sanctimonious James Comey was his boss and made McCabe look like a choirboy. He knew all about the lies and corruption going on at the highest levels of the FBI!
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) March 17, 2018


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|The following article features coverage from the American Thyroid Association (ATA) 2018 meeting. Click here to read more of Cancer Therapy Advisor's conference coverage.
Clinicians are increasingly following formal guideline recommendations and avoiding complete thyroidectomy in patients with low-risk differentiated thyroid cancer (DTC), according to a study presented at the 88th Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association in Washington, D.C.1
In 2015, the ATA revised its treatment guideline recommendation to suggest that low-risk DTCs of 1 cm to 4 cm be treated by lobectomy, rather than complete thyroidectomy, which was the previous recommendation. The goal of this study was to determine how the guideline change affected complete thyroidectomy rates in this population.
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The study included 130 patients who underwent thyroid lobectomy for malignancy between 2014 and 2017 at a single institution. Patients were stratified into pre-guideline (2014–2015) and post-guideline (2016–2017) cohorts.
Overall, 65% of patients in the pre-guideline cohort underwent complete thyroidectomy compared with 52% of patients in the post-guideline cohort (P = .157). Patients with low-risk DTC, however, trended toward being less likely to receive a complete thyroidectomy following the guideline revision: the rate was 29% after the update, compared with 49% under the previous recommendations (P = .10).
Complete thyroidectomy was significantly associated with aggressive disease, lymph node involvement, extrathyroidal extension, and multifocality among patients in the post-guideline cohort (P < .05 for all). Complete thyroidectomy was not associated with gender, race, age, or tumor size.
The authors concluded that these data suggest a "gradual adherence to the 2015 ATA guidelines," but noted that, "nearly one-third of these patients underwent completion thyroidectomy, suggesting additional factors influencing the decision for further treatment."
Read more of Cancer Therapy Advisor's coverage of the ATA 2018 meeting by visiting the conference page.
- Kuo L, Angell TE, Alexander EK, et al. Completion thyroidectomy is less common following updated 2015 American Thyroid Association guidelines. Presented at: the 88th Annual Meeting of the American Thyroid Association; Washington, D.C.: October 3-7, 2018. Abstract poster 123.


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Sure to be providing a very animated live show later on full of operatic vocals, ska-enthused grooves, and lots of jumping around, MisterWives are currently kicking back in Islington. London is in for a treat, as they support their debut album Our Own House with one of their bucket-list-worthy live shows.
RAW MEAT: So that the readers can get to know you in the band, a few questions: if you were each a character from Friends, who would you be?
Mandy Lee: Marc loves that show.
Marc Campbell: I feel like New Yorkers do not like Friends… but I love Friends.
ML: Marc watches it every night. Who would we all be? Will is Phoebe.
Will Hehir: I'd be Kramer from Seinfeld.
MC: I think Jesse would be Phoebe for sure.
ML: (sings) Smelly Caaat…
Jesse Blum: I was gonna say Marcel the Monkey. He always seems upbeat.
ML (to Will): You'd be Joey.
Etienne Bowler: I'd be Chandler?
ML: You are totally Chandler. This is making me want to go watch Friends. Who would I be?
EB: Monica?
WH: I think you'd be Monica.
ML: She does like to cook. But she's like, crazy!
MC: And Monica… is married to Chandler (gestures towards Etienne)
ML: Alright. Well there you have it.
WH: So I'm going with Kramer from Seinfeld.
What are your favourite albums each?
WH: Random Access Memories by Daft Punk.
ML: Tragic Kingdom, No Doubt.
EB: The Police, Synchronicity.
JB: I like the first Weezer album a lot.
MC: I love Biffy Clyro… I'd say Radiohead - OK Computer.
What is one band people would be surprised to hear that you listen to?
WH: Primus. No one else listens to Primus.
JB: Tony Bennett isn't a band.
ML: Surprised? I dunno, we listen to everything. It's interesting that I write a bunch of upbeat, happy pop music and I really listen to a bunch of sad, Damien Rice stuff.
How has your welcome to London been?
WH: I've had an absolute blast. We went out yesterday and randomly met up with these kids sitting on the street and we ended up all going to a bar together.
ML: Driving was scary. We thought, oh, maybe we won't make it to our show… Almost crashed five times… Over here there's all these amazing cafes and food, and we went in the exact opposite direction, to this Indian restaurant…
EB: The samosas were still frozen!
ML: And first of all they weren't even legitimate samosas. It took an hour to get frozen food. It's funny how we took one wrong turn and had a totally different experience!
What excites you most about starting to have a presence in the UK?
EB: Uh, starting to have a presence in the UK!
WH: It's surreal to all of us, we're still wrapping our minds around having a presence in New York. So the idea of coming 3,000 miles away and having a sold-out show doesn't make any sense.
ML: We're just so thankful. Our dreams have actually come true. We couldn't do this without all the people supporting our music and the power of the internet for even bringing it over here, it's pretty amazing what Spotify can do for an artist, and we're in awe.
What do you think about Tidal?
ML: Is this just like the illuminati Spotify?
WH: Noel Gallagher said it best; "What the fuck do they think, they're the Avengers of the music industry? You're not saving the fucking music industry, just write a fucking good chorus!"
ML: Let's not make enemies here…
WH: But any way, shape or form in which music can be delivered to people is how we sustain ourselves as artists.
My favourite lyric from the album has to be from 'Not Your Way': "But look how very far we have come / cast a vote, wear pants and prop up a gun" What was the inspiration behind this song? Some kind of industry sexism?
WH: That's also my favourite lyric.
ML: Thank you.
EB: Wait what was the lyric?
ML: It's "twirl bubblegum" actually.
I thought it was referring to how women can get higher up in the army now.
ML: Interesting! I just feel like women are always oversexed and, "I'm flirty and twirling bubblegum". And it's this interesting thing where we're equal, but no we're not, because in the media, all it is, is women half-naked being rammed down your throat. It's so oversexualised, and I love sex, I'm not some turtleneck-wearing Christian, it's just very bizarre to me that if they wanna sell a car or beer they stick a girl in a bikini on the advert. I don't believe in the army! We've come a long way but there's so much longer of a journey ahead for us to actually be equal.
EB: Well said.
ML: I hope you still like those lyrics!
I do! Is there a specific event that inspired the lyric?
ML: Just being a woman, and especially in the music industry. I'm not knocking any female artist, I just think there's a lot more to you than having to wear a bra and panties and ridiculous things to sell tickets and get your music out there. I've been put in that situation where I was told, "oh you're not thin enough", or "you have to be more sexy" and I just thought, go fuck yourself, I'm gonna write music and play what I want.
JB: It's good because Will wants to wear all of those things on stage!
WH: Yeah that's right, I end up with a bra on stage more so than anyone!
ML: There's nothing wrong with those things, I just think it's not the focal point.
You've supported acts that range from T-Pain to Ke$ha, who has been the most fun to tour with?
ML: Sugar Ray.
JB: I would agree with that!
ML: We grew up on Sugar Ray, and then we played some college shows, same thing with T-Pain and Ke$ha. It was amazing, he just made fun of himself the whole time. "Remember when I had frosted tips and was good-looking? Oh, still am!" Nobody knew who he was, and Sugar Ray were huge.
MC: They had that song…
MC and ML: (sings Sugar Ray's 'Every Morning').
ML: We would play rock n roll trivia where he'd ask us questions like, "Who was the drummer of… Garbage?" and if you got it right he'd give you $100. And then he offered me the money and when I said no, I'm okay, he said, "You really don't want it?" and he ripped the money up!
EB: I'm like, catching the pieces and taped them together. Bought beer.
Album one has been out a little while now, you must be thinking about album two. How long do you think it'll take, and what do you think you'll do differently?
ML: Well the turnaround for the last album was like, a month, so I'm hoping it'll be a little more time! I have started thinking about new songs and I haven't been able to write anything. But there's the power of phones and I can make voice memos and remember all the little things that I wanna flesh out into songs. I don't know what'll be different, we'll see where I am mentally and emotionally, but I think it'll be a continuation if not better than the first album. I hope we can grow.
WH: Personally, I'm excited!
In preparation for what is sure to be an excellent sophomore set, check out MisterWives' debut Our Own House, out now on Republic Records.


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This week, I have a real treat in store. During the 1870's Mr Archibald Brown moved to Boathouse, the area of Blantyre at the side of the River Clyde, which some of us would more commonly know as "Boat Jocks". Even in the 1870's this was some time after ferryman "Boat Jock."
In Springtime 2016, Jenny Day (the great granddaughter of Archie) sent me an incredible working day by day diary and loads of fantastic photos of the Brown family's time at Boathouse. Archibald Brown (b1848 – d1912) is pictured and was a market gardener and florist owning a small but plentiful orchard in Blantyre from the early 1870's until 1912. The following extract from his diary is written in the dialect it was written in. I've added a few helpful notes in brackets. This is REAL social history, of a hard working family, in a time long before cars, where often LONG walks and horse & cart trips to nearby towns were the order of the day! In 1874, Archie was 26 years old.
Thur 1. Went to Douglas in the forenoon, visited Lintfieldbank of Troves. Dreadful wet night. (Can you imagine walking all evening in the rain for work!)
Friday 2. Collected evergreens in the forenoon, decorated the laundry at Orchard (Braidwood, near Carluke) on the occasion of the party in honour of the birth of the son and heir, severe hail showers at night, dry all day. (Remember Archie was a florist too! Here he literally collected evergreens that day to decorate a christening hall that same day)
Satur 3. Went to Carluke and visited Holmhead at night, Dry all day. Clear moonlight night.
Sund 4. Was not at Church. Went out and had a walk up the Nemphlar road in company with C.B. (C.B was Christina Braid, who he would marry that coming Summer. Here, Archie took a day off to spend time with his sweetheart). Cold hail showers and snow lying on the hills all day.
Mond 5. Left Orchard and came to Boathouse was pruning in the plot of sulphurs the back of the Bee house. Cold but dry. (Confirmation that the Blantyre Market Farm had bees too)
Tues 6. Went in for stinky (=common ragwort or perhaps tansy, used as a mulch) in the forenoon and to Duffey's in the afternoon. Cold and showery in the morning not so bad later in the day.
Wed 7. Went in for stinky in the forenoon and pruned in the afternoon, finished the pruning of the plot behind the house today. An extra fine day wet at night.
Thur 8. Went to Greenfield for dross (dross 8/- a ton) in the forenoon, pruning in the afternoon. Willie White finished the digging of the plot behind the house, fine day but wet at night. (Preparation for further expansion at the back of Boathouse)
Fri 9. Pruning all day, very fine day, clear at night. Commenced the baskets tonight.
Sat 10. Was pruning all day, finished the Glenton plot. This was a remarkable fine day frosty at night.
Sab 11. Was at church in the forenoon and afternoon heard two excellent sermons delivered by Mr McLuckie. Stormy day wet and a strong wind from the west.
Mon 12. Went to Greenfield for coals (coals 15/- a ton) in the forenoon, wheeled out dung in the afternoon in Cullough Braes. Willie White finished the digging of the Glenton plot today. Strong wind and showery from the west.
Tues 13. Went to Calderwood Castle, got some Willows also a van full of scobs. Got cuttings of a fine white chrysanthemum called the Queen of England. Was a very coarse day, wet and stormy wind from west. (a trip to Kilbride, near High Blantyre).
Wed 14. Doing odds and ends in the forenoon, digging in the afternoon. At Glasgow at night. Showery sort of day, wind SW
Thur 15. Digging in the Cullough gooseberries in forenoon, boiling willows in afternoon, peeling them at night. Wet drizzle in the forenoon, wet afternoon, wind SW.
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A 15-year-old boy, thought to be the youngest Briton to be convicted of a terrorism offence, was given a life sentence on Friday for inciting an attack on a World War One commemorative event in Australia from his bedroom in northern England.
British boy, 15, gets life sentence for inciting Anzac Day attack
"People will be understandably be shocked by the age of the boy. However, this should not detract from the horror of what he was planning."
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The boy, who cannot be named due to his age, pleaded guilty in July to sending messages online encouraging an attack on police officers at an event in April to mark Anzac Day - a day of remembrance for military dead in Australia and New Zealand. He was just 14 at the time.
The discovery of the boy's actions sparked a massive police operation in Melbourne, which led to the arrest of five teenagers who were planning an Islamic State-inspired attack on an event to mark the centenary of the Gallipoli landings, Australian authorities said.
British police said had the plot not been uncovered, it was likely someone would have been seriously injured or killed.
"From the early communication we could read, it was obvious the Anzac Day memorial service was going to be a target," said Detective Chief Superintendent Tony Mole of the North West Counter Terrorism Unit.
The boy from Blackburn, who had admitted a charge of inciting another person to commit an act of terrorism, was sentenced to life in a youth detention centre and will have to serve a minimum of five years.
Manchester Crown Court heard he was initially arrested by police on suspicion of making threats to kill his teacher. When detectives examined his phone they found extreme images, including a screen saver of Islamic State militants.
There was also evidence he had searched the internet for instructions on making explosives and building a detonator from scratch.
During nine days in March he shared more than 3,000 heavily encrypted messages with fellow plotter "Illyas" in Australia, in which they discussed a plan to run over a police officer at an Anzac Day parade.
The boy also suggested Illyas break into someone's house to "get your first taste of beheading" and they shared images, including an exact replica of a knife used in the "Rambo" films. The boy said it had a handle which is "perfect for tearing through throat".
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Strength: Front Squats
3 Rounds
30 Plate OH Lunge Steps
Wednesday, November 30
Please help us welcome Josh Eaves as the newest member of our CFH family! He started with personal training and he's already jumping into regular classes full force. Welcome to #TeamCFH, Josh!
Strength: Front Squats
3 Rounds
30 Plate OH Lunge Steps
Tuesday, November 29
We did a "thankful for..." book this month, and we simply LOVE reading through what everyone wrote in it. Here's a little artistic gem we found along with some of our favorite 'thankfuls'...
"Family. Friends. Good health."
"New beginnings."
"Challenges that allow me to grow."
"My 2 dogs, my hubby, and y'all!"
"My father, brother, and nephew in the military."
"Good friends and great coaches."
"Laughing so hard it hurts."
"The lady who told me I had a great butt today!"
"My wife and our life together - 25 years."
...and of course, we can't forget the quick thankfuls like "heated seats", "puppies", and "coffee"!
Strength: Snatch
6:00 "Up the Ladder"
*compare to 12-4-15
Monday, November 28
This is it! You guys have ONE shot left to join us this year. We start our next 101 class in exactly ONE WEEK (and it's the last one for 2016). Get a jump start on the holidays and feel better BEFORE the New Year!
Register today: www.CrossFitHermitage.com/101
Strength: Push Press
4 sets, NFT:
2-3 Wall Walks
5 Candlestick-to-tuck jumps
2 x 100' Pinch-grip Farmer Carry (45/25)
*Compare to 11-5-15
Saturday, November 26
We hope you've had an amazing time with your family and friends over the past few days...but now it's time to put all those carbs to good use and get back to work!
Today's workout: Barbell complex
6 sets (use same weight for all sets)
10 Deadlifts
10 Cleans
10 Shoulder-to-OH
10 Good Mornings
10 Back Squats
*compare to 4-16-16; 11-28-15; 7-27-15; 2-1-15; 7-21-14
Friday, November 25
Holiday Hours: Closed today. Regular hours tomorrow.
We hope you have an extra day to enjoy with friends and family...and maybe even take the opportunity to introduce them to a little CrossFit action with this at-home workout.
8 Rounds For Time (while keeping perfect form):
10 Walking Lunges/side
10 Push-ups
10 Vertical Jumps (jump as high as you can, land, do it again)...make it harder with Squat Jumps
10 Burpees
If it's nice outside in your neck of the woods, add in a little sprint at the end of each round (100m).
Thursday, November 24
Holiday Hours: Closed today and tomorrow.
HAPPY THANKSGIVING to you all! We love you guys and are so thankful to have you as part of our extended family. Each of you bring something wonderful...or sweet...or silly...or quirky...to our CrossFit Hermitage community and we wouldn't have it any other way.
We are thankful for the opportunity be your coaches, advisers, and friends...and to see all your hard work pay off as you master certain skills, decrease body fat, increase your strength, hit those PRs, and try things you never thought possible. We hope your day is full of rest, recovery, happiness, and creating wonderful memories.
Wednesday, November 23
It's official! Megan Harville is the newest member of the coaching team here at CrossFit Hermitage & we're thrilled to have her on board! She comes to us from CrossFit Knoxville with a running background and a true love of CrossFit (as a sport AND as a life-changing fitness option). Click HERE to check out Megan's bio and give her a big ol' CFH welcome!
Today's CrossFit workout:
Snatch + core work + wall ball
HOLIDAY HOURS: Closed Thursday, 11/24 & Friday, 11/25
Tuesday, November 22
Looking for a last-minute dish to add to your Thanksgiving family festivities? Here you go - it's delicious!
Strength: Push Press
3 Rounds
5 Clean & Jerk (135/115#)
10 Strict HSPU
15 V-ups
*compare to 9-6-16
Closed Thursday, 11/24 & Friday, 11/25
Monday, November 21
Our FINAL 101 class for the year starts in two weeks - EEK! If you're ready to *finally* see results, have fun along the way, and meet some awesome people, sign up today!
Strength: Front Squats
3 Rounds
Row 250m
12 Thrusters (95/65#)
10 Burpees
HOLIDAY HOURS: closed Thursday, 11/24 & Friday, 11/25 for Thanksgiving.
Saturday, November 19
We're going to tackle "Katrina" as a PARTNER WOD today! You'll pair up in class and give it a go - see you soon!
For time, complete the following as a team...
50 Box Jumps
50 Burpees
50 Deadlifts
50 Wall Ball
50 MB Cleans
*compare to 10-31-15; 10-30-14; 10-26-13; 1-19-13
REMINDER: we are closed Thursday, 11/24 & Friday, 11/25 for Thanksgiving.
Friday, November 18
And the "final five" wrapped up their BootCamp journey last night by ROCKING their goals & dropping more than 18 pounds, 30 inches, and 23% body fat! Add to that some tremendous strength gains, smarter nutrition habits, and better overall lifestyles...and you have some bad mamma-jammas ready to take on the world. We're so proud of this crew! #TeamCFH #BootCamp615
Strength: Snatch
Squats & DUs
Thursday, November 17
Happy mid-movember ya'll! More than TWO MILLION men (so far) will be educated on the risks of prostate cancer...because of your Facebook check-ins! That's basically 121 men every minute this month. Let's keep the check-ins coming so we can help even more men before the end of November! Fun Fact: Burt Reynolds' iconic mustache has nearly 4,000 Facebook fans. #movember
Strength: Push Press
Conditioning: TGU, Russian KBS, Wall Walks, and Lunges
Wednesday, November 16
Have you met Mike Hobkirk? You wouldn't know it, but he grew up overweight and was actually obese until he decided to make a change a few years ago. Here's his story (which we love)!
"My journey from couch potato to fairly fit guy has come up a few times and I thought I would put up a few pictures and tell my story. I was overweight/obese from about 6 years old until a couple years ago. I reached my breaking point on our trip to Hawaii in 2011. We took a helicopter tour during the trip and when I booked it a few months out, I noticed if you weighed over 250 lbs you had to purchase two seats. I was around 265 lbs at the time and thought "I can get down to 250 before then". The day came and I actually had to stand on the scale for weighing baggage; I was still 255 lbs. Two tickets it was, embarassing is an understatement.
When we returned home I continued the regiment I had been on for a couple of months. "Running" (barely a jog) on the treadmill and healthier eating. I cut out the simple carbs (pastas, breads, etc) and ate more fish, chicken, and vegetables. After a few months I also began MMA classes. Sparring and Jiu Jitsu are a hell of a workout.
At some point I began using myfitnesspal religiously. I set my activity level as sedentary and counted every calorie eaten and every calorie burned. My daily net calorie target with no calories burned was around 1,800. This taught me a lot about balancing my meals and portion control.
About 10 months into the MMA classes I sustained an injury to my leg which caused three blood clots. This resulted in a lot of pain, self administered lovenox injections in my abdomen, a year of blood thinner treatment, and no more MMA. I began focusing on the running and really enjoyed it. I was running 5Ks a few times a week, but on my own - no races.
In February 2015, I took a new job that put me behind a desk. My activity levels began to drop and I slowly began putting weight back on. Toward the end of 2015, I decided there was no way I was going down the road to being overweight again.
I joined CrossFit Hermitage in December 2015 and love it! I set a goal to run a Tough Mudder in October 2016 to "celebrate" my 40th birthday. I participated in Coach Manda's running class in March and vastly improved my running form, so I now have virtually none of the knee and hip pain I used to experience. I ran a 5k at the end of the six-week class with no issue and ran the Spartan Sprint in August, finishing 63rd in my age group. I successfully ran the Bourbon Chase 200-mile relay race AND the Tough Mudder last month, too!
I hope my story may be an encouragement to others."
Today's CrossFit Workout:
Front Squat
15 Sit-ups
20 Box Jumps (24/20")
*compare to 11-3-15
Tuesday, November 15
"Each year in the United States Navy, a highly qualified and elite cadre of Sailors are selected and promoted to the join the ranks of Chief Petty Officer. Since 1893, 'The Chiefs' have been relied upon by subordinates and superiors alike for their personal example, technical expertise and above all, their unique leadership capabilities. In honor and recognition of all past and present CPOs, and with thanks to them and their families for their self-sacrifice, ability to adapt, tireless dedication to mission and devotion to country."
In their honor...today's workout is "The Chief":
5 sets:
3 Power Cleans (135/115#)
6 Push-Ups
9 Squats
Rest :60 after each AMRAP & Pick up where you left off
*compare to: 1-27-16; 10-7-15; 3-25-15; 8-20-14; 6-16-14
Monday, November 14
Meet Amy Altman - she's one of the most genuine gals we know. She's the first one to walk up and say hello; she's truly supportive of her fellow athletes; and she knows what hard work really means. In fact, just this year she's hit a number of PRs (personal records) and she recently competed in her first-ever CrossFit competition! Thanks for being such a great example and inspiring so many others, Amy!
Strength: OH Squats
Conditioning: 10:00 AMRAP
20 Wall Ball (20/14#)
Saturday, November 12
The sun is shining and it's looking to be a gorgeous day (just like the gorgeous artwork on our athlete, Gabby! I mean, seriously, check out those designs). Let's start the weekend off right with this fun little number...
Run 400m
@ 5:00 - 50 Burpees
@ 10:00 - 30 Pull-ups
@ 15:00 - 40 KB Swings (55/35#)
@20:00 - 30 Box Jump Overs (24/20")
@ 25:00 - Run 800m
Friday, November 11
On this Veteran's Day, we humbly give thanks to all the brave men and women who are currently serving or have ever served our country, in wartime or peacetime. We recognize these heroes with honor, and appreciate all the sacrifices made for this great nation. In honor of these brave men and women, we are going to tackle the "Fight Gone Bad" workout today. It's the least we can do.
Fight Gone Bad
3 Rounds (:60 at each station)
Wall Ball (20/14#)
Box Jumps (24/20")
Push Press (75/55#)
Row (for calories)
Rest :60
*compare to: 11-11-15; 8-29-15; 11-11-13; 2-2-13
Thursday, November 10
Last week was our BootCamp 615 Bring-a-Friend day and we had such a good time! Of course, we love meeting new people and sharing our story...but more than that, we watched our Bootcampers become rock stars, we saw lightbulbs turn on for a few of our guests, and we felt the connections and the camaraderie grow like crazy. Boy we do love this stuff!
Today's CrossFit Workout...
Strength: OH Squats
4 Rounds:
Run small lap
8 Power Cleans (135/95#)
12 V-ups
Wednesday, November 9
We have even MORE congrats to give this week! Holly Jones added some bling to her collection with the Disney Wine & Dine half marathon over the weekend. We are SO PROUD of the work she put into her training plan leading into the race...but we're excited to have her back in the CrossFit swing of things later this week!
Strength: Front Squats
Deadlifts and Push-ups
Tuesday, November 8
More congrats go out to Erin Clugston & Kat Armstrong for flying through a local 5k race in less than 29:00 over the weekend. Kudos on the PRs (new personal records) ladies!
Strength: Push Press
EMOM Circuit 10:00
A = 20 KB tuck-ups
B = :30 Squat holds
4 sets:
:60 max DUs
The needs of Olympic athletes and our grandparents differ by degree, not kind. We scale each day's workout to meet your needs. Check out this video to see an example of scaling.
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17 October 2013
Rotterdam Bridges: 2. Erasmus Bridge Elevated Walkway
I'm including this structure in my series of reports primarily as a curiosity.
It sits a short distance from the south end of the Erasmus Bridge, and I'm unclear to what extent it is intended as a functional walkway, and to what extent it may be a work of art. It's a bridge in most senses of the word, except that it crosses no obstacle.
The user ascends a staircase at one end, traverses a walkway between two steel girders, and then descends a further staircase.
The experience is largely pointless, except to the extent that it offers an elevated view of the Erasmus Bridge and its environs. It's a promenade, a chance to survey the urban surroundings.
Although it was unoccupied when I visited, I imagine it as a place to stand and sip a cocktail as the city lights dance on the water in the evening.
I suspect the reality may be just as likely to involve drunkards swigging Heineken, but I am merely speculating.
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For starters, utilize Google Alerts to keep you in the loop for potential blog topic ideas, by setting up alerts for specific keyword phrases related to your niche. You can also check out Quora, a popular question-and-answer site to search for blog topics, by taking note of questions asked that are related to your area of expertise and repurposing them into blog posts.
For all writers, your folders are probably filled up with research notes, half-written idea logs and to-do lists. Stay on top of your writing process with useful apps that allow you to keep a list of ideas in an organized manner, such as One Note by Microsoft Office. Evernote is another note-taking software, which enables you to archive relevant articles and plan your publishing calendars. Both of these free softwares have mobile, desktop and app versions that save your work and sync data automatically with internet connection, an important feature for content creators. During the editing process, you can make use of free editing tools such as Grammarly and Correctica to catch grammatical errors that even you might not have noticed.
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Facebook SlideShow. Photo credit: TechCrunch.
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There are many ways you can make use of these platforms to enhance interactivity between companies and consumers, especially when tools such as live-streaming and Stories allow brands to drop their corporate veil. Live streaming is possible for any smartphone user, with all the popular apps such as Facebook, Twitter, Youtube and Instagram supporting this broadcast function. With these social media giants aggressively promoting their live-streaming features, how do you differentiate which channel you should utilize for your marketing campaign? Here's a helpful link that can help you better understand the pros and cons of each live-streaming option.
While Snapchat reigned the Storytelling platform since its founding, other channels such as Whatsapp, LINE, WeChat, Facebook and even Clips by Apple and Medium's Series have since joined the game. The most prominent competitor however, is Instagram Stories, which is fast surpassing the popularity of Snapchat although it was basically a clone of Snapchat Stories. Albeit their similarity in functions, both of these channels have their unique qualities that can benefit a business' social media presence.
Bringing boring words and data to life can also be done through creative new media such as GIFs, which can be extremely useful to capture the attention of your viewers, especially if they are thoughtfully employed and timed. There is no shortage of sites that allow you to create or find GIFs that best suit your posts. The following tools are some of the more popular sources you can turn to that can guarantees you access to an unlimited supply of animated images and videos:
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In fashion news today, I am excited to tell you all about the amazing collaboration between North Sails and Prada! For those who have not heard, let me be the one to tell you. North Sails is the official clothing partner for the 36th America's Cup presented by Prada, also called the Prada cup. This collaboration is so cool! The collection is described as a unique mix of sustainable style, heritage and performance. When I look at the collection, I see comfort and style all wrapped up in one capsule collection. There are pieces for men, women and children. You can shop this new collection for the whole family and there is definitely a piece or accessory for everyone.
I am a huge fan of Prada and North Sails, so I was super excited to find out about this fashion collaboration. I love both fashion brands and I am happy to bring to you some stylish pieces from the America's Cup Collection. Here a few of my favourite pieces from the unique capsule collection –
New York Vest
This New York Vest is so stylish but functional at the same time. I love the stand collar and zipped pockets. The 2 way zipped fastening is another feature I really like. This vest is comfort and style all wrapped up in one and I am here for it.
I can clearly see myself rocking this vest with a sweater underneath. What do you think of this vest?
Newport Jacket
I am after a new jacket this season and I think I have found the piece I need. This lovely Newport Jacket ticks all the jacket boxes for me. I love the navy blue colour. It is a simple but classic piece of clothing and I really like it.
The best part of this jacket for me is the heat-welded seams and the detachable vest. That is like 2 gorgeous winter clothing for the price of one!
Cowes Full Zip Sweatshirt
This Cowes Full Zip Sweatshirt is another gorgeous pieces from the North Sails and Prada Collection! It comes in navy blue and red. I love the slim fit design and soft mesh lining. It is definitely one of my favourite pieces from the collection. I love everything about this sweatshirt. It will be a great addition to my winter wardrobe this season.
Baseball Cap
There is nothing as good as a stylish baseball cap to hide the sins of a bad hair day! I love my Baseball Caps. They come in handy when my hair needs one and when I just feel like looking sporty chic. This white baseball cap from the North Sails and Prada Collection would be a nice addition to my baseball caps collection. I only have a few and none in white, so this will definitely fill up a spot. I love the simple chic design of the cap.
Valencia Polo Shirt
There is nothing like a good polo shirt. We all need a few in our wardrobes. Polo Shirts come in handy all year long as they are so easy to layer up or down. I love this Valencia Polo Shirt from the North Sails and Prada America's Cup Collection. It is super pretty and it comes in other colours as well – grey, red, and navy blue.
What do you think of the pieces? Are you a fan of North Sails and Prada?


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Southwest States Zoo Bucket Journal - Printable
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Animals are part of nature's abundance and a delight to both children and adults. Most people will never be able to see lions in the wild or view penguins frolicking in the snow, so our visit to a zoo, aquarium, or safari gives us access to animals that we would never see in the wild.
In the Digital Southwest States Zoo Bucket Journal, we've provided individual journal pages for 69 zoos, aquariums, and safaris in the states of New Mexico, Oklahoma, Arkansas, Texas & Louisiana
Print each page as you go, then record your memories after you visit the park.
How to Use Your Southwest States Zoo Bucket Journal
Each type of attraction (zoo, aquarium, safari) has its own unique page layout. Most of these are four pages long to help you document each part of the destination.
- Build excitement for your excursion! Do research about your trip on page one. You'll find links for their website, Facebook page, and, if they have one, an animal cam.
- Use page one to document the educational opportunities that exist, the facilities that are available, and the general areas to explore.
- Use page two to dig deeper into the areas and animals you most want to see during your visit.
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Blessed with a group of lovely Austrian women staying here
We had a special week together much shifting, going deep.The joy of experiencing the different water on offer here! Healing Thermal waters,the still lakes and the rushing water of the rivers.All to me have different qualities.The unconditional love of the Magdalene energies here of course and the vibrancy of nature which seems unlimited.Not to mention the mountain that lords over everything with deep love of course.!


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Efua Obeng describes herself as an altruistic person who regularly writes checks to charities. But several years ago she began taking note of how she reacted when asked for donations while paying for purchases in stores. "I hated it," says Obeng, an assistant professor of marketing at Howard University. Conversations with family and friends confirmed that she was not alone. Yet research showed that philanthropic organizations relied heavily on such solicitations. So Obeng decided to investigate the practice and how retailers could mount more-effective charity-at-checkout campaigns.
That work has led to an explanation for why otherwise altruistic people may react negatively to point-of-sale solicitations. Across several studies involving hundreds of participants, Obeng and her coauthors found that customers perceive point-of-sale solicitations as a violation of their social contract with the retailer—a contract built on the principle of reciprocity, whereby the two parties equally contribute to and benefit from the exchange. When customers are asked for a donation—a one-way transaction—the balance is upended.
Study participants imagined that they were shopping at a grocery store and were either asked for a donation or checked out without such a request. Afterward they rated their satisfaction with the store and the extent to which they believed it had violated the social contract. Subjects who were asked for a donation were far likelier than others to perceive a social-contract violation. The request also diminished customer satisfaction by up to 10% and decreased the likelihood of recommending and revisiting the store. Controlling for other factors that might account for those results, the researchers ruled out guilt, loss of trust, and dislike for the retailer.
If a retailer's social-contract violation erodes customer satisfaction, Obeng and her colleagues reasoned, then a similar violation by the customer should restore equilibrium and leave satisfaction intact. So in one of their studies half the subjects were told they were checking out with an expired coupon, while the other half checked out normally. Those in the latter group who were asked for a donation reported a breach of social contract and decreased satisfaction with the store. But for participants with expired coupons, requests for a donation had no negative effect on satisfaction or perceptions of the social contract. "When customers knowingly take more than they are contributing and then are asked to give, it evens out," Obeng explains.
The final study in the series tested a practical method by which retailers might maintain reciprocity and avoid a hit to customer satisfaction: incurring a donation-related cost of their own. Here, half the subjects who were asked to donate were offered a reusable shopping bag in return. They perceived their relationship with the store to be in greater equilibrium than did subjects who were asked to donate without the offer of a bag, and they expressed higher satisfaction with the retailer—in fact, their level of satisfaction was similar to that of subjects who were not asked to donate.
A subsequent statistical analysis suggests significant implications for retailers' revenues. Starting with a list of the world's top 100 public retailers in 2017, the researchers identified those that had sponsored point-of-sale campaigns that year. Controlling for factors including ad expenditures, age, debt leverage, and size, and using publicly available financial results, they found that the sponsors had earned $17 million less, on average, than their counterparts.
To be sure, there's little consensus regarding how many customers who are asked to donate at the cash register actually do so. A survey by the professional association Engage for Good found that participation in any one campaign averaged 18%. The subjects in Obeng's studies were not asked to say whether they would comply with the donation request, but on the basis of other research she has conducted, she estimates the average participation rate for any given campaign to be roughly 30%. Customers who do make donations express more satisfaction with the retailer and a greater willingness to return—so if retailers can increase participation, it should benefit them and their charity partners alike.
To that end, Obeng and her coauthors offer several strategies for inspiring customers to donate while minimizing the risk of a backlash. Retailers can:
Reward customers for donating.
As the social-contract studies demonstrate, "retailers that utilize charity at checkout can offset the decrease in customers' satisfaction by giving customers something that has a similar value in return," the researchers write. Obeng says there may be exceptions. For instance, people readily give around the holidays and to causes that help children, so in those cases they may feel no need for a reward.
Carefully choose the donation method and make the process simple.
A study involving two of Obeng's coauthors found that the rounding-up technique—giving customers the option to bump up their payment to the nearest full dollar amount, with the difference going to the designated charity—is perceived as less painful than a request for a flat amount. And for simplicity, a yes-or-no PIN pad option is generally best, Obeng says. "Some retailers ask customers to write their names on a sticker or a balloon for display in recognition of their donation, but as customers, we're focused on efficiency," she explains. "Any extra bells and whistles will harm a program's effectiveness."
Train employees.
Even if the donation request is made silently, via PIN pad, store workers should be informed and engaged to serve as the charity's ambassadors, Obeng says. And customer service can be crucial to a campaign's success. In another recent study, she and her collaborators found that people experiencing high-quality service are twice as likely to donate as those experiencing normal levels of service—and nine times as likely as those experiencing inferior service. The psychological mechanism responsible is similar to the one in the social-contract study, she explains: "The consumer feels grateful to the retailer and reciprocates to keep the relationship in balance." A caveat: If shoppers doubt the authenticity of the superior service—because, for example, they've learned that employees are paid on commission—the tactic is likely to backfire. Study participants in that condition were less willing than members of the control group to make a donation.
Be altruistic and transparent.
In another project Obeng found that people asked to donate at checkout reported greater satisfaction with the retailer when they believed it was truly committed to social responsibility. So it's important, she says, to invest in CSR activities more broadly and to publicize that involvement—say, with signage in stores. Retailers should also be clear about how much will go to the charity in question. That might mean specifying a dollar amount rather than promising to donate a percentage of profits or sales.
"People Want to Know Where Their Money Is Going"
Select the right charity partner and the right time to launch.
Customers are likely to perceive a partnership between a pharmacy and a nonprofit that funds medical research—two organizations operating in a similar space—more positively than one between a pharmacy and a literacy campaign, Obeng says. And she sounds a note of caution about retailer-operated charitable foundations: People may believe they are being asked to give to the retailer in the guise of the foundation. In terms of timing, campaigns launched in response to national tragedies or natural disasters—events that tug at customers' heartstrings—tend to yield higher rates of participation than year-round campaigns.
"Point-of-sale campaigns can be a win for the customer, the retailer, and the charity if executed carefully," Obeng says. "Rather than haphazardly launching campaigns, retailers must strategically craft them to ensure success."


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There are questions that are truly rhetorical, but, for certain reasons, are still actively asked. One such question is: "Why to play online games?" It would seem that the game industry is growing by leaps and bounds, hit releases have long overtaken even Hollywood blockbusters for general collections. And this issue is still extremely relevant for many.
Let's try to dig a little deeper and find out – what kind of motivation can motivate the gamer to hang in virtual worlds? Indeed, the reasons, in fact, can be collected very much even a lot – and all of them will be quite weighty.
Why play online games? There is a social reason to do this!
The first reason why playing online games is a social aspect. After all, you can just enjoy the game alone, but much more interesting when you have real friends (and opponents) in the virtual world, and not just in everyday life. Earlier, when networks were not so developed, online gaming could lead to sociopathy, now it is one of the methods of acquaintance and communication.
The entertainment aspect
The main reason why we play online games is, of course, entertainment. It is necessary to relax and relax after a hard day. It would seem that all games carry such a goal, but the network still has one extremely significant difference – a very low entry time. You have included your favorite product – and start playing. You can continue at any time, and go out too. Even if you are in a mood of bet on your luck you don't need to leave your home, you can find top betting sites online. And on the variety and fascination of online gaming things are not inferior to offline. And then overtake – because when around real people, the excitement is much higher.
Play online games are the developing aspect
Another reason why we play different online games in development. And in the broad sense of this concept. It would seem, how can one develop in this way? But in practice, there are many options:
- Development of communication skills through constant interaction with other people;
- Improvement of reaction and other skills – in fact, it is necessary to be constantly on the alert, constantly to react quickly to a changing situation;
- The development of knowledge of a foreign language at the expense of playing with foreign partners/opponents and so on.
And how much interesting you can learn during a seemingly simple and uncomplicated communication with people from other geographical locations. So this is really a developing process.
This is only a small part of the potential reasons why it is worth paying attention to these games. In fact, the reasons are much greater and for each they are individual.
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Dose Responses of Field Populations of Alfalfa Weevil from Various Western States to Lambda-Cyhalothrin® Using a Feeding and Contacting Assay
Cotton Insecticide Use Guide, Knowing and Balancing Risks
Mistaken Identity: The Cicada Killer Wasp and the Asian Giant Hornet
The recent conjectures about the Asian giant hornets (AKA murder hornets) have been a topic of several news stories. Extension team and I have received several calls and inquiries for identification of wasps confused with the Asian giant hornet. While there have been no confirmed sightings of the Asian giant hornet in Arizona, we do however have cicada killer wasps, which are also very large, at first glance can be confused with the Asian giant hornet, and can be found in large number due to the recent emerging of cicadas. Gene Hall, Peter Ellsworth and Naomi Pier have developed a new Short publication to set the record on differentiating between the two wasps.
Wild Honey Bees in Community Environments – Identification, Biology, and Reducing Risks
The goal od this publication by Shaku Nair, Dawn Gouge, Ayman Mostafa ,Shujuan Li, Kai Umeda, and Hongmei Li-Byarlay is to provide readers with basic information about wild honey bees in Arizona. The document includes information on identification, biology and behavior of wild honey bees, the risks they pose outdoors, and how to safely deal with bees encountered in the environment.
Brown Stink Bug FAQ (PDF, 2.28MB) This publication answers some frequently asked questions about Brown Stink Bugs in Arizona.
Sampling Soil for Root Knot Nematode (PDF, 1.27MB) June 2013
This publication contains steps to help ensure you get a good sample when sampling for Root Knot Nematodes in your soil.
Insect Pests of Desert-Grown Alfalfa: Alfalfa Aphid Complex (PDF, 2.53MB) March 2013
This publication provides diagnostic information to help PCAs and growers distinguish between four damaging aphids found in Arizona alfalfa. Spotted alfalfa aphid and blue alfalfa aphid are most damaging in our system.
Under the Radar, Deep in the Canopy: Brown Stink Bugs in Arizona Cotton (PDF, 1.9MB) August 2012
Brown Stink Bugs (BSB), rarely economic pests of Arizona cotton, are widely reported this year and can be quite damaging. Arizona research confirms that sweep net sampling is ineffective for assessing BSB levels! This IPM Short provides very effective sampling procedures. Management guidelines for AZ are unavailable, but stink bug efficacy information from the Southeastern U.S. is included for consideration.
Soft-Bodied Collops Likes Soft Bodies! (PDF, 461KB) July 2011
Beetles in the genus Collops are valuable predators in cotton. These natural enemies can be preserved in the system by using selective insecticides for whitefly and Lygus control.
Drapetis: A Natural Enemy (PDF, 2.8MB) June 2011
Learn how to identify Drapetis, or "dance flies". These are important and abundant predators in cotton and other crops
Insect Pests of Desert-Grown Alfalfa: Egyptian Alfalfa Weevil (PDF, 2.2MB) December 2011
A guide to identification, sampling and thresholds for Egyptian alfalfa weevil.
Pale-Striped Flea Beetles in Young Cotton Stands (PDF, 2.2MB) April 2012
A guide to protecting young and emerging cotton from flea beetle damage and the factors to consider in determining control options.
Big-eyed Bugs Have Big Appetite for Pests (PDF, 1.3MB) August 2011
Two species of big-eyed bugs (genus Geocoris) prey on many pest species in cotton and other Arizona crops, providing "free" pest control that can be promoted through the use of selective chemistries
Being Selective! (PDF, 454KB) July 2012
Information on using selective control to protect both the environment and the user.
To Stop or Not to Stop, That is the Question: A Guide to Terminating Lygus Controls (PDF, 1.4MB) July 2012
Thresholds for Lygus bugs in cotton have been well-established for years and validated on commercial acreages in Arizona. This IPM guides provides key factors in decision making about terminating Lygus Controls, concerning production scenarios and individual situations.
$1+ Cotton? New Thresholds? (PDF, 1.9MB) June 2011
While cotton value has increased recently, an economic analysis shows that current recommended thresholds for Lygus and whitefly management in cotton are still the best approach to maximizing profit.
Keeping Cotton Green! (PDF, 608KB) July 2011
This guide describes "selectivity" and the role that selective insecticides can play in conserving natural enemies while still controlling our two key pests of cotton, whiteflies and Lygus bugs.
Untangling the Web…Spiders in Arizona Fields (PDF, 2.3MB) July 2011
Spiders can play an important role in Arizona crop fields, contributing to the biological control of pest insects.
Anatomy of a Cotton Sweep (PDF, 1.0MB) June 2012
A guide to the proper use of a sweep net for sampling key pests in cotton.
In 7 Minutes or Less! (PDF, 2.18MB) July 2012
An illustrated guide to the rapid and efficient sampling of sweetpotato whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci) in cotton.
Assassin Bugs Top the Food Web (PDF, 1.6MB) August 2011
Assassin bugs are "apex" or top predators in the cotton food web contributing to biological control of pests, including Lygus and whiteflies. Two common genera are Zelus and Sinea.
Fuera del Radar, Escondidas en el Follaje Chinches Apestosas Cafés en Algodón de Arizona (PDF, 2.0MB) August 2012
A Spanish language version of "Under the Radar, Deep in the Canopy Brown Stink Bugs in Arizona Cotton"
Collops de Cuerpo Blando (PDF, 115KB) July 2012
A Spanish language translation of "Soft-Bodied Collops Likes Soft Bodies"
Drapetis: Un Enemigo Natural (PDF, 3.0MB) June 2012
A Spanish language translation of "Drapetis: A Natural Enemy".
Chinche ojona, Tiene un Gran Apetito por las Plagas (PDF, 840KB) June 2012
A Spanish language translation of "jee-AH-kor-is, Big-eyed Bugs Have Big Appetite for Pests"
¡Seamos Selectivos! (PDF, 597KB) July 2012
A Spanish language version of "Being Selective!"
¿Aplicar o No Aplicar?, He Ahí el Dilema Guía para finalizar el control de Lygus (PDF, 1.7MB) July 2012
A Spanish language translation of "To Stop or Not to Stop, That is the Question A Guide to Terminating Lygus Controls"
¡Manteniendo Verde al Algodón! (PDF, 791KB) July 2012
A Spanish language translation of "Keeping Cotton Green!"
Desenredando la Telaraña… ¡Arañas en los Campos de Arizona! (PDF, 2.5MB) June 2012
A Spanish language translation of "Untangling the Web…Spiders in Arizona Fields!".
Anatomía de las Redadas para Muestreo en Algodón (PDF, 1.2MB) June 2012
A Spanish language guide to the proper use of a sweep net for sampling key pests in cotton
¡En 7 Minutos o Menos! (PDF, 2.4MB) July 2012
Una guía ilustrada a la rápida toma de muestras de camote mosca blanca.
Chinche Asesina en lo Alto de la Cadena Alimenticia! (PDF, 844KB) June 2012
A Spanish language translation of "Assassin Bugs Top the Food Web".


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Picking the right dress, a classic cut that never fades, the budget and other spendings-it sounds like a real drama.
But there are always other solutions, like buying a dress online for the right price. At you can find anything you are looking for, you just have to decide what you like best. The prices are really good and the variety is amazing.
Cocktail dresses should be worth investing in because if you pick the ight one, you might just wear it years and years.
I will give you some tips.
Go for something simple that fit;s your style.
Go for neutrals like black, beige, grey or your favorite color. Look for details, like a beaded trim, some fancy lace, or a playful ruffle. Don't get a very short one even if you look like a supermodel, a little longer is more elegant. For a sexy appearance, pick an open back dress but try to get a V-cut because it makes you look taller and slimer.
If you want to be really comfortable, never get a strapless dress especialy if it's not costum made. Straps make it safe, if you know what I mean.
As for the shoes, if you don't know what to go for, get nude shoes without a platform. Wearing black shoes for any color dress si not the right thing to do, not anymore anyway.
Let's not forget about accessories. If the dress is simple, you can go big and sparkly, like a statement necklace or a big bracelet. But if the dress has beaded details, a fancy lace or other embellishments, don't think about putting much jewelry on. A red lipstick and an elegant make-up is what you need, just that and a beautiful smile!


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All Games on TBS:
9:00 AM - Oakland Athletics @ Detroit Tigers (lead 1 game to none) - Tom Milone Vs. Doug Fister. A's fans get jobbed by the scheduling, what a joke.
NOON - Washington Nationals @ St. Louis Cardinals - Gio Gonzalez Vs. Adam Wainwright. Don Denkinger has been redeemed by the infield fly rule.
3:00 PM - New York Yankees @ Baltimore Orioles - CC Sabathia Vs.Jason Hammel. With Texas gone, let's hope the O's can ditch the next biggest bitch.
6:30 PM - Cincinnati Reds (lead 1 game to none) @ San Francisco Giants - Bronson Arroyo Vs. Madison Bumgarner. I wonder how much Darren Baker hates the Angels. I hope it is a lot.


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Hi! I'm Haley. Born in Florida, raised in Wisconsin, educated in Iowa, and now living back in Milwaukee. I grew up wanting to be an architect however my path led me to Drake University in Des Moines, Iowa where I graduated with a degree in Graphic Design. I find my design work resembles architecture; structured and carefully designed. And while exploring my love for design in college, a new romance began with photography. Much like my design, I love simple, clean, and natural photography with an emphasis on the most important subject; the people!
Currently, I reside just outside of Milwaukee, Wisconsin with my husband (Dean), our son (Fischer), daughter (Elsie), and our Rhodesian Ridgeback (Dune). Even though I am now a Zanskas, I am still the Haley behind Haley King Co. I enjoy spending my free time playing with my kids, snow skiing, and finishing my most recent DIY home project.


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Trying to find a location to meet the in-laws for the first time is almost as daunting a prospect as the meeting itself, but Café Restaurant de Plantage in the eponymous, elegant district of Amsterdam Oost is the saviour for those needing to impress without any stress.
De Plantage had been on the Team Kompas radar for quite some time thanks to a flock of reliable recommendations but as per usual we hadn't managed to find the reason (should one be needed) to go. Maybe we're a bit old skool or just stuck in our ways, but certain places seem like special occasion destinations, so based on our sources, we'd filed de Plantage under 'future event'. I'm happy to report that sooner-rather-than-later, the event presented itself: it was time to introduce that special someone to a set of visiting parents.
The criteria for such a milestone is extensive…
What do we need? Well, we need great food; it should be refined but filling and familiar – avant-garde is not de rigueur. We want to be relaxed; worlds are colliding so we don't need an atmosphere to amplify any discomfort. It can't be too loud; frankly, we're working with OAPs and we're not all used to each other so words and meanings could easily get lost in the thrum. But then it can't be too quiet; we don't want a gap in conversation to feel like a chasm – pins should not be heard dropping.
Price isn't necessarily an issue when it's a moment like this, but no-one should feel uncomfortable about choosing their food or wine, so let's stay away from prices that widen the eyes. Also, it mustn't be trendy; rather, it needs to be elegant in a timeless sort of way that everyone understands. And then logistically, it needs to be a single tram or Uber ride away; nothing involving a ferry or an interchange.
In summary, all the stars need to align to bring the best possible combination of elements at the moment you really need it; perfect but seemingly effortless. It's not catastrophic if you don't get it all, but if it pays off then you'll look like the dream host/child/partner, all rolled into one.
Hashtag favourite. Hashtag marriage material.
When discussing the challenge and my proposed solution, those who knew de Plantage would nod with approval, 'oh, yes. Yes. Very appropriate' they'd say. And I'm pleased to announce that Team Kompas completely agree.
Now, we're not superstitious enough or adequately knowledgeable in anything astronomical (or astrological) to give credit to the stars' alignment that particular night, which means we can only attribute our evening's success to the venue and its components. And happily so, because credit should be given where credit is due.
To start, our party of four shared a couple of very beautifully presented planks with artfully arranged and intriguing selections of charcuterie and vegetarian appetizers. A starter halved is an experience shared so there were plenty of discussions about mutual enjoyment. For mains, we shared again… it was the special slow-roasted leg of lamb that proved too tantalising to pass on, so we ordered a couple between the four of us. We were incredibly satisfied – our only complaint being that we were too full for dessert.
The service was attentive and friendly. As usual, no one was to be found when we wanted to ask for the bill, but those who live in this town will be familiar with that particular feature of the local hospitality industry.
More important to mention is the building itself. Café Restaurant de Plantage is actually just a few years old after the conservatory building was extensively renovated and became the space it is today. Its hangar-like ceilings and vast, pretty windows give it air, class and grandeur. Meanwhile its location on the public grounds of Amsterdam's lovely zoo, Artis, provides a unique outlook onto a courtyard with soft white lights strung over head from sycamore trees, beyond which are enclosures housing flamingos and other bird species unbeknownst to us (in addition to astronomy and astrology, we apparently also know little about ornithology). Artis, Artisplein and the restaurant live together with the Micropia museum, around the corner from Hortus Botanicus, Amsterdam's botanical gardens.
When the bill eventually arrived, the overall impression was of good value even including wine. We plumped for the house bottles, but other options would of course start piling on the Euros.
So there's absolutely no doubt about our ability to recommend the restaurant for a sophisticated dinner, but our sources tell us that it's also a good spot for a spur-of-the-moment lunch or just a cup of coffee. No need to plan, no need to queue. Turn up, get a seat and eat.
So it would seem clear that de Plantage is a big hitter. It provided exactly the right levels of relaxation and ceremony to enable the moment itself to be as fluid and easy as possible. Essentially it was a perfect recipe, executed in exactly the right way. You certainly don't need to keep it for such a ceremonious moment, but with these kind of events popping up once in while it's certainly worth remembering that Café Restaurant de Plantage is at your service to help get the moment right.
Hashtag favourite.
|Bistro-style food for brunch, lunch or dinner
|Worth it to guarantee a spot at peak times, but certainly not compulsory
|Come one, come all


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While there has been quite a few publications about China´s musical underground in recent years, the business side of the industry in the Peoples Republic of China has seldom been touched. The information that does get out often has been highly distorted in order to serve individuals interests. Instead of just listening to one actor´s opinion about the Chinese Music Industry, Beijing/Berlin based artist services & productions team FAKE MUSIC MEDIA chose to film a series of interviews in which several important scene protagonists express their view about the industry. The result "You / Mei You – Music Industry in China" is a first sketch of a larger project, that will eventually cover the most important players in the scene.
The first four interviews will be debuted at all2togehternow. They cover a broad spectrum: from media (Mei Yan -- General Manager of Viacom Asia- MTV), to festivals organizers (Scarlet Li, C.E.O. of Zebra Media), to venues (Lu Zhi Qiang, manager of Yu Gong Yi Shan), to the daily workings of an indie label (Hai Feng, Head of Operations – Maybe Mars). This cross section of the top players in the China Music Scene were all asked 2 simple quesitons: What does China have and what does China lack? The resulting answers paint the most accurate and revealing picture of the opportunities and challenges facing the industry in China today.
Following this 30 minute documentary, Johannes Marx will speak on his experience of touring in China. Marx who toured China twice with his band PITCHTUNER, is probably together with Jeans Team and Maximilian Hecker the most China-experienced German pop-artist.
Then FAKE MUSIC MEDIA founders Helen Feng & Philipp Grefer will answer questions per Videoconference from China. Helen Feng has worked in China for 8 years as an MTV VJ, popular radio show host, music critic, and frontwomen for the two Beijing bands PET CONSPIRACY and FREE THE BIRDS (formerly ZIYO). Philipp Grefer aka (DJ) METRO TOKYO and freelance journalist, has toured several artists in Europe, Central America, and Asia and has been working for three years as a promoter in China. Both Helen & Philipp worked on different film projects and music videos ranging from Hollywood production THE MUMMY III (Helen sung the title song) to underground films about 2RAUMWOHNUNG (filmed by Philipp) or JEANS TEAM touring in China a.o.
In the end Berlin´s Puppet Mastaz give an insight on their underground research on China. Which will probably be undermined with actual facts when they get over there soon. (tbc)
Theme track ROLES & IDENTITIES is presented by "MUSIKMARKT".