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Discover how to quickly add your own titles and videos…
Choosing the theme and writing the credits is only the first step in creating an amazing trailer. Next you'll need to edit the titles and add your own footage.
iMovie makes it easy to add suitable video content. Each clip of the trailer includes a small thumbnail graphic that depicts what type of shot it is. For example, the thumbnail for an action shot displays a man running, and a close-up shows a face.
In this tutorial, you'll learn how to edit the trailer titles, add your own videos and save the trailer. It's surprisingly easy, and produces great results.
1. Edit the titles
Each title has a blue marker line written through it. Tap on the first title at the top of the screen and edit the text using the keyboard. Tap the Done button on the keyboard to confirm the edit.
2. Initial video clip
Tap on the first video clip thumbnail, then select a video from the Media Library that appears on-screen. The trailer clip is only a few seconds long, so drag the yellow selection bar along the video timeline until you find a section suitable for the trailer.
3. Edit a shot
If you add a video to the trailer but wish to edit the timing of the clip, simply tap on it, then adjust the selection portion using the yellow outline in the Media Library window.
4. More titles and clips
Continue editing the titles and adding clips, working your way through the trailer. You'll see changes appear in real-time in the video preview window.
5. Record a video clip
To record a new video clip and add it to the trailer timeline, tap a thumbnail, then tap the Camera icon. Next, tap the Record button and wait for the 3-second countdown to end. iMovie will now record a video clip and add it to the trailer.
6. Remove a clip
To get rid of an unwanted video clip from the trailer timeline, simply tap on it, then hit the Remove button.
7. Export a trailer
Once all the video clips and titles have been entered, tap the My Projects button near the top of the screen. Ensuring the trailer is centered, tap the Export button and choose a suitable output.


text: Monthly under-the-skin injections of ofatumumab are superior to Aubagio (teriflunomide) to treat relapsing-remitting multiple sclerosis (RRMS) and secondary progressive multiple sclerosis (SPMS), leading to over 50% reduction in relapse rates, and more than a 90% reduction in active brain lesions, compared with Aubagio, results from ASCLEPIOS I and II trials show. Ofatumumab may represent a highly effective, more convenient treatment option that can be administered by patients at home, and seems to parallel Ocrevus (ocrelizumab) infusions in terms of efficacy. But a deeper analysis is needed to establish such a comparison, the researchers noted. Novartis, the owner of ofatumumab's development and marketing rights, plans to submit a marketing application to health authorities by the end of this year. The data was presented by Stephen L. Hauser, MD, director of the University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) Weill Institute for Neurosciences, at the 35th Congress of the European Committee for Treatment and Research in Multiple Sclerosis (ECTRIMS), held Sept. 11-13 in Stockholm. Hauser's presentation was titled, "Efficacy and safety of ofatumumab versus teriflunomide in relapsing multiple sclerosis: results of the phase 3 ASCLEPIOS I and II trials." Ofatumumab is the first fully human monoclonal antibody against CD20 — a marker present on immune B cells, which are involved in MS development. The therapy is under development as a self-administered, once-monthly 20 mg injection under the skin. The therapy works by binding to the CD20 protein found on the surface of certain B cells, "resulting in B-cell depletion, and reduced B- and T-cell interactions, which may reduce inflammation in the central nervous system," Hauser said. This mechanism of action is identical to that of Ocrevus (an approved MS therapy) and rituximab (a therapy used off-label in MS). Under the brand name Arzerra, ofatumumab is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat certain leukemias; clinical trials are underway to test its efficacy for other blood cancers and relapsing MS. Initially developed by the Danish biotech company Genmab and GlaxoSmithKline (GSK), rights over ofatumumab were acquired by Novartis in 2015. Twin Phase 3 trials — ASCLEPIOS I (NCT02792218) and II (NCT02792231) — are running in parallel to compare the efficacy and safety of ofatumumab versus Aubagio in adult patients with relapsing MS, including RRMS and active SPMS patients. Both trials are alike in design and dimension. The ASCLEPIOS trials have been "quite an undertaking, with 385 centers in 37 countries" involved, Hauser said. A total of 1,882 patients were enrolled (927 in ASCLEPIOS I, and 955 in ASCLEPIOS II), ages 18–55, with no to mild disability (EDSS score of 0–5.5). They also had one of these characteristics: at least one relapse in the past year, at least two relapses in the past two years, or a positive gadolinium-enhancing MRI scan (referring to active lesions) over the year before the trial. According to Hauser, this study population represents "a typical active MS relapsing population," with "about 5% of the patients qualifying as having SPMS, and the rest with RRMS. All have very active disease." Patients were randomized to receive either ofatumumab 20 mg subcutaneous injections once a month (after an initial regimen on days 1, 7, and 14), or oral Aubagio 14 mg capsules once daily together with placebo subcutaneous injections for up to 30 months (about 2.5 years). Mean age of patients was approximately 38 years, mean MS duration was eight years, and gadolinium-positive lesions were present in about 40% of the patients. Also, around 60% of the patients enrolled "had been previously treated with other DMTs," Hauser said, adding that these were mainly injectables. Results showed that ofatumumab's efficacy was superior to Aubagio in reducing the annualized relapse rate (the trials' primary endpoint). Patients treated with ofatumumab had an annualized relapse rate of 0.11 in ASCLEPIOS I and 0.10 in ASCLEPIOS II, compared to rates of 0.22 (ASCLEPIOS I) and 0.25 (ASCLEPIOS II) in the Aubagio group. In terms of relative reduction (in percentage), there was a "quite impressive, greater than 50% decrease in the annualized relapse rate in ASCLEPIOS I, and 58.5% in ASCLEPIOS II, favoring ofatumumab over [Aubagio]" Hauser said, adding that "these data are highly statistically significant." The trials' secondary endpoints included 3- and 6-month confirmed disability worsening, and results showed that ofatumumab treatment significantly reduced both these parameters — risk reduction of 34.4% at three months, and 32.5% at six months, compared with Aubagio. "There were risk reductions favoring ofatumumab over teriflunomide in both 3-month and 6-month analysis," Hauser said. Another clinical measure assessed was 6-month confirmed disability improvement. Results showed a strong favorable trend for ofatumumab-treated patients to achieve this parameter (an estimated 35.2% increased chance of disability improvement); however, these results "were not statistically significant." Regarding MRI data, ofatumumab treatment induced a significant reduction in the number of gadolinium-positive T1 lesions (active areas of inflammation) in the brain, relative to Aubagio. Ofatumumab led to "a quite stunning" result, Hauser said — a 97.5% relative reduction in the number of T1 lesions in ASCLEPIOS I, and 93.8% in ASCLEPIOS II, compared to Aubagio. As for new or enlarging T2 lesions, their number also dropped by more than 80% with ofatumumab treatment compared with Aubagio — 82% relative reduction in ASCLEPIOS I, and 84.5% in ASCLEPIOS II. Although quite significant, such numbers were not as great compared to T1 lesions, Hauser noted, likely due to a "weaning down of disease activity" that happens over the first few weeks or months following treatment initiation. The team also measured levels of serum neurofilament light chain (NfL), a marker of nerve cell damage. Results showed that ofatumumab-treated patients had a significant and consistent reduction in serum levels of NfL from the third month of treatment onward in both ASCLEPIOS trials. In contrast, NfL levels in the Aubagio-treated group did not show a great decline, Hauser noted. Although ofatumumab tended to delay brain volume loss, the change between treatment groups was not significant. Hauser emphasized that this result "is not unexpected," given the fact that previous data showed Aubagio "has a fairly remarkable effect on halting brain volume loss." The safety profile of ofatumumab was "quite favorable," according to Hauser, and in line with that seen in prior Phase 2 data. There were no unexpected safety findings, and the adverse events were balanced between the ofatumumab and Aubagio groups. Adverse events were seen in 83.6% of patients receiving ofatumumab, and 84.2% of the patients under Aubagio treatment. There were no significant differences in the rate of infections (2.5% ofatumumab vs. 1.8% Aubagio), or malignancies (0.5% ofatumumab vs. 0.3% Aubagio), which were low for both groups. Hauser concluded that "ofatumumab, with a monthly 20 mg subcutaneous dosing regimen, demonstrated high efficacy and a favorable safety profile." When asked about ofatumumab's advantages and disadvantages compared with Ocrevus, Hauser said: "I think the data will have to speak by itself." He mentioned that "subcutaneous dosing [of ofatumumab] is an attractive feature, a fully human molecule is an attractive feature. Both [ofatumumab and Ocrevus] have attractive mechanisms of action. I would say that ... we are looking at similar efficacy." For a definitive answer, "we will have to wait for a deeper dive into the data," Hauser said. In Novartis' press release about the data presented at ECTRIMS, Hauser said: "The results from ASCLEPIOS are wonderful news for patients who would like to take an extremely effective B-cell therapy with low requirement for monitoring, avoiding visits to an infusion center." John Tsai, Novartis' head of global drug development and chief medical officer, said: "Ofatumumab showed high efficacy and a favorable safety profile in people with relapsing MS, offering a potential first B-cell therapy that can be self-administered in the home. This is a big step forward in our relentless efforts to advance and reimagine treatment in the MS journey of each patient." The ASCLEPIOS trials were funded by Novartis.

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This year's Harbour Report praises the press shop at Volkswagen's Wolfsburg plant, havingtaken some top positions and proved its outstanding performance.
When it comes to the Harbour Report, issued by US management consultancy Oliver Wyman, many automakers are more than happy to keep quiet about their rankings, often claiming its contents are "confdential" as an excuse for revealing fugures.
But VW wants to be seen in a good light at the moment, so any 'good' news is good news.
The Habour Report compares and assesses a number of items including the press shops of all the world's key automakers. It also undertakes plant-by-plant assessments. In this study a comparson of "the most productive" automotive manufacturers is produced. The current report compares 124 press shops of 18 different automakers.
Thomas Ulbrich, member of the board of management of the Volkswagen brand responsible for production: "In view of its size and significance in the production of parts for the high-volume models of the Volkswagen brand, the Wolfsburg press shop plays a key role within the Group. The outstanding results obtained in the Harbour Reports confirm the successful development of the Wolfsburg press shop."
Jens Herrmann, Wolfsburg plant manager, said: "Since it was commissioned four years ago, our large-format press has already taken first place in the Harbour Report three times. This result bears witness to the quality and precision of the Wolfsburg plant."
Large-format press line 500 in Hall 1A took first place in the category of transfer XL presses. The Wolfsburg press shop also performed very well in the category of progressive die. Press line 810 in Hall 2 once again took second place.
Markus Lange, manager of the press shop, is equally pleased about the very good performance of the press shop in fact, he would be disappointed if it wasn't.
"Once again, our highly motivated team has been a key factor in winning these awards," he said, proudly.
Every day, the Wolfsburg press shop processes some 2,600 metric tons of steel sheet and produces almost half a million body parts. These parts are used for the models Golf, Golf Sportsvan, Touran and Tiguan as well as for the modular transverse toolkit (MQB) platform at 20 other plants. 2,000 people are employed in the Volkswagen Group's largest and oldest press shop


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Art of Jaguar homeless guy gets lucky
We promised you a continuation of this scene, and here we are again today with the long awaited and super sexy continuation of the art of jaguar homeless guy comic strip. Last time you got to see this cute little red head as she let this guy have his fun with her juicy breasts. And since she had a really good time, today she same back with the intention to have some more fun with him. Rest assured that the guy was very much eager to get to feel her gorgeous body one more time, and as this babe is going to find out herself today, this stud packs quite a serious and big cock. So let's watch the cute babe get it on with his guy one more time today.
As the nice and hot artofjaguar scene starts once more, she lets the guy play with her big tits once more just like last time, and this time as he fondles and massages them with her moaning, he whips out his big dick, and places it between her big tits starting to titty fuck her fast and hard. As you can see this babe didn't mind at all and since his cock was big enough she could also suck on it while it was fucking her round breasts. Then sit back and watch the sexy art of jaguar babe suck and deep throat that big dick and see the guy enjoying the feel of her luscious and juicy lips around his cock as well. We hope that you liked it and we'll see you next week with some more as usual!


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"It's the same address, and that's all I have to say at this point"
A Californian man, after being found dead in his home in Bakersfield on Thursday, March 7, 2019, has been confirmed as Jagsir Singh, by Kern County Coroner's office.
The death is being treated as a "possible suicide" by police, which comes after his involvement in burying his newborn baby grandson in the backyard of their home.
According to court documents, the baby boy was born to Jagsir's 15-year-old daughter at the home and he was killed and buried in order to 'prevent family shame' on November 12, 2018.
Jagsir's wife, Beant Kaur Dhillon, aged 43, is in custody and accused of drowning and murdering the baby after her daughter had suddenly given birth to it in the bathroom of their home.
Dhillon was then helped by her nephew, Bakhshinderpal Singh Mann, aged 23, who assisted her to dig a hole in a flowerbed in their backyard to bury the baby.
Jagsir, who is said to have consented to the murder and subsequent burial, was then called back to the home by his wife.
The three of them wrapped the murdered child in a trash bag and buried him in the hole covering his body with soil and salt, according to documents.
After which, Dhillon, Singh and Mann did not inform police of the baby's birth or death in any manner.
In addition, Dhillon did not get any medical attention needed for her daughter after giving birth or the traumatic events which followed.
The daughter, who is now 16, confided in a third party and told them what happened.
The third party then reported the death of the baby to Bakersfield police in February 2019, who then contacted the teenage mother, and immediately began their investigation into the homicide.
According to police, the baby's body was recovered from the backyard by the investigators.
Dhillon was arrested on February 26, 2019, and charged with first-degree murder, felony assault of a child resulting in death, and felony child abuse. She was kept in jail.
Jagsir Singh was arrested but released on bail on February 27, 2019.
He was charged with accessory to murder and child abuse.
It's reported by the local news source, Bakersfield now, that officers were called to the Shining Crag Avenue address just before 9 a.m. on Thursday, March 7, 2019, regarding a possible suicide, where they found the dead man's body.
When investigating officer McCauley was asked about the address and the death being a suicide, he told reporters:
"It's the same address, and that's all I have to say at this point"
Since then, the coroner's office confirmed that the man's body was that of Jagsir Singh.
The indication is that it is a 'possible suicide' due to the sequence of events that took place with him concealing the death of his grandson and the subsequent arrest of his wife.
Bakhshinderpal Singh Mann is still on the run and is wanted by Bakersfield Police Department on suspicion of conspiracy and for acting as an accessory to a felony after the fact, for his alleged role in helping bury the baby.
Mann has been charged with felony accessory to murder, according to the Kern County District Attorney's Office.


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Trichloroacetic Acid Peel (TCA Peel)
Stronger than glycolic acid, trichloroacetic acid helps smooth the surface of the skin, refine pores and reduce fine lines through the stimulation of reproductive collagen. This peel process is a deep skin exfoliation that also helps to reduce acne. With a TCA peel, healed skin will be able to produce pigment as always and it will not bleach the skin. However, TCA-peel patients are advised to avoid sun exposure for several months after treatment to protect the newly formed layers of skin.
Anesthesia is not required for TCA peels because the chemical solution acts as an anesthetic. A licensed esthetician will carefully apply the TCA solution to thoroughly cleansed skin. There is a stinging sensation as the peel solution is applied but this feeling will quickly pass.


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Tuesday, July 22, 2014
Self Awareness
Wonderous frequencies
Vibrating on the membrane
Breathe out.
My heart beats
A familiar patter
Breathe in.
Even the rumble
Of my empty belly
Becomes entwined.
Breathe out.
The constancy
Of the melody
Allows my thoughts
To soar.
13 comments:
- AnonymousJuly 22, 2014 at 10:59 AM
"The constancyReplyDelete
Of the melody
Allow my thoughts
To soar."
- AnonymousJuly 22, 2014 at 2:14 PM
The constancyReplyDelete
Of the melody
Allow my thoughts
To soar."
My thoughts soared, too. So beautiful!
True statement.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 23, 2014 at 2:12 AM
I found myself breathing as directed. :) It was a nice addition to the reading. Also loved:ReplyDelete
My heart beats
A familiar patter
"Vibrating on the membrane" ..that is so lovely and telling, it made my own fingers tingle.ReplyDelete
I just loved this.
Wow...so relaxing...I might need to print this out and hang it on the wall where I see it...often!!ReplyDelete
I breathed through the stanzas...a new physical experience with a poem for me! Those "breathe in breathe out" lines work so well.ReplyDelete
"Breathe in.ReplyDelete
Wonderous frequencies
A beautiful opening, which pretty much sums up the simple wonder of being alive.
- AnonymousJuly 24, 2014 at 9:50 AM
Lovely. I like how you structured this with the breathing in and out. I agree with the comments that this is relaxing. It caused me to show down and take a few deep breaths.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 24, 2014 at 4:54 PM
This poem felt like someone was teaching me to meditate—a frequency that's harder to be receptive to than a radio or tv. Love this answer to the prompt!ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 25, 2014 at 1:18 PM
Wonderful take on the prompt. I could feel myself relaxing as I read it.ReplyDelete
- AnonymousJuly 25, 2014 at 3:38 PM
Quiet & contemplative. I like the way you integrated the prompt -- much to the opposite of its origin.ReplyDelete


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Organics is a question of priorities to me: What we put in our bodies has such an important impact on our physical and mental fitness during the course of our development and lives. The harmful effects of refined food, pesticides and preservatives can no longer be ignored and we have to find ways to move away from those foods – for us and for our poor planet. It is expensive though, and with Sydney being an ex-y town as it is, I thought i'd list some tips, not all of which are location based. Feel free to add your city or town's great places to save in the comments.
10 Ways to go organic
- Grow your own: Whether it's an assortment of herbs or a full veggie patch, if you get yourself a green thumb the savings are enormous. Learn the pest fighting tips of organic gardening and reap the rewards of a tasty little crop. My mother in law keeps us well stocked in zucchini, squash and spinach several weeks of the year which we love, so maybe if you don't have the space, find someone in your family or a friend who does, and work together to get it happening on some level! Kids love gardening too and it's an awesome way to get them interested in veggies!
- Growers Markets: Buying direct from your farmers and butchers will often save you plenty. I adore Marrickville Markets in Sydney, on a Sunday. You get a brilliant sense of community and it's actually very humbling. The family from picton that sell their chemical free produce there aren't certified so it's very, very affordable and beautiful produce to boot! For kiddies, it gets the message going early that "we know the people who produce our food and we appreciate them". Every time we make an effort to take the focus off products and put it on produce instead, is a step in the right direction. If jumping straight in there freaks you out, just 'visit' and check it out. Do an experiment. See how you feel and let yourself get addicted!
- Buy in Bulk: If you have good storage containers, why buy 200g when you can buy 1kg? If it's something you use a lot and the organic version is a pinch (like for me coconut oil, flour or almonds), you can save many dollars by buying big on items that don't spoil!
- Co-ops and bulk stores – So many co-ops are popping up all over the place and you can save so much by shopping there. Wonderful also is that you have to bring your own jars and tubs for things, so the packaging is minimised and we save the world from a few more bits of plastic – Always a good thing! Feel free to share your favourites wherever you live!
- Shop in season only. Organic strawberries in season will be $5 AUD a punnet and $13-14 out of season. Eating in season makes fruit and veg exciting and keeps it special AND saves you money!
- More loyalty programs: Find your organic loyalty programs around you. Google works a charm! Use them. You will save.
- Cook more: When you get good at cooking, you become more resourceful and things go further in different incarnations. The bones of your roast chook become a flavourful stock to use for a whole new dish the next day or later from the freezer. As a cook you can also discover the joys of secondary cuts such as shoulder and neck. A couple of lamb necks are around $12 together, and slow cooked in water and stock veggies, the result 10 hours later is superb! As you hopefully know by now, cooking doesn't have to be time consuming either. A 10 minute prep in the morning and into a low oven or slow cooker, is an instant ready dinner for the evening when you get home! Check out my lamb shoulder recipe here.
- Get into community savings near you. I'm in Sydney and my butcher of choice is GRUB up on New South Head Road, Sydney. He often does a grass fed cow share program, where you save loads buying in bulk.
- Meal plan: People throw so much food out it's crazy! Put a value to that waste and plan a bit better to minimize it, then inject that capital back into your organic food budget!
- Have a few non-negotiables to start with. The most heavily sprayed fruit & veg are apples, pears, all dark leafy greens, broccoli and the most anti-biotic fed animals tend to be cows that are fed grains, as grains make them sick. So as a start, maybe convert to this list. Once you're used to organic broccoli, there is no going back. I cannot believe the difference now…
Oops there's a last one! Buy less packets. A lot of people firstly swap all their non organic packet foods to organic packet snacks… Not only are they usually double the price, but products attract 10% GST and Produce is G.S.T FREE! There's a 10% saving right there already!
Image coutresy of greenorganicdevotion.wordpress.com – so pretty!


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Legendary internet "Rule 34" declares that "if it exists, there is porn of it — no exceptions." This includes the loads of movies, books and TV shows, among other things, for which porn parodies have been made. The statement made by Rule 34 is pretty clear cut, however, the legality of such works is not.
Copyright protects creative works, such as movies, photos, books and songs. The owner of a copyrighted work has the exclusive rights to (1) reproduce (i.e. copy) the work, (2) prepare derivative works (i.e. modified versions of the work), (3) distribute copies of the work to the public and (4) perform or display the work publicly. Generally, the duration of protection for works created on or after January 1, 1978, is the lifetime of the author plus 70 years, or in some cases where the author is anonymous, 95 or 120 years, depending on certain factors. In other words, it's a really long time!
If you want a happy ending for your porn parody, make sure you know the applicable laws, so you can best craft your narrative and imagery to avoid infringement issues.
A copyright provides the owner with the right to prevent others from copying the covered work — usually. The operative word here is "usually," as some exceptions exist, the main one being "fair use." The doctrine of fair use allows a third party to exercise one or more rights of the copyright holder under particular conditions, such as to parody the original. The fair use defense to copyright infringement is a balance between encouraging people to create (by giving them exclusivity to their creations through copyright protection) with the free speech rights of others (to comment, learn, criticize and report news, etc.).
Courts weigh four factors when determining whether a particular use of another's work is a "fair use." The first factor evaluates "the purpose and character of the use." This requires a determination of whether the use is for commercial gain or nonprofit (e.g., educational) endeavors. The fact that a work is for commercial gain does not automatically remove it from the umbrella of fair use, but a non-profit purpose does more strongly tip the scale in favor of fair use. The second factor assesses "the nature of the copyrighted work." Here, there is an examination of the type of work which has been taken. For example, a copying of facts is more likely a fair use than a copying of fiction, since dissemination of facts is considered a desirable benefit to the public. The third factor measures "the amount and substantiality of the portion taken." A copying of a small percentage of a work is more likely a fair use than a verbatim copying of the entirety. Finally, the fourth factor weighs "the effect of the use upon the potential market." If a work "supersedes" the original work by making it unnecessary to purchase the original, that will lean towards a lack of fair use.
Creating a pornographic version of another's work does not automatically qualify as "parody" fair use. In the 1981 case of MCA, Inc. v. Wilson, the U.S. Second Circuit Court affirmed that the defendants' performance of the song "Cunnilingus Champion of Company C" was not fair use, and instead infringed the plaintiffs' copyright in the song "Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy." The court stated that "[w]e are not prepared to hold that a commercial composer can plagiarize a competitor's copyrighted song, substitute dirty lyrics of his own, perform it for commercial gain and then escape liability by calling the end result a parody or satire on the mores of society."
According to the 1994 landmark U.S. Supreme Court decision of Campbell v. Acuff-Rose Music, Inc., parody is the "…use of some elements of a prior author's composition to create a new one that, at least in part, comments on that author's works." The theory is that parody can provide social benefit, "by shedding light on an earlier work, and, in the process, creating a new one." It is this "transformative" nature — creating something new that is intellectually or artistically beneficial to society from something existing — which heavily favors a finding of fair use.
Along those lines, in Fifty Shades Limited et al. v. Smash Pictures Inc. et al. brought in the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, the defendant who had made a film, "Fifty Shades of Grey: A XXX Adaptation," settled a copyright infringement lawsuit in 2013 instead of fighting back. An executive with Smash had reportedly described the work as "…a XXX adaption which will stay very true to the book and its S&M-themed romance." This would not have bode well in court where a parody must transform a work into something new rather than be a "knock off," so to speak.
On the other hand, in the 1981 case of Pillsbury Co. v. Milky Way Productions, Inc., an image published in "Screw" magazine portraying the Pillsbury Doughboy character in sexual acts, when challenged as a copyright infringement, was found to be fair use. The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia determined that the use "…is more in the nature of an editorial or social commentary than it is an attempt to capitalize financially on the plaintiff's original work. Although the portrayal is offensive to the court, the court has no doubt that Milky Way intended to make an editorial comment on the values epitomized by these trade characters." The court observed that the plaintiff failed to introduce more than a "sliver of evidence" showing economic harm, and consequently, refused to fill the void by presuming such harm.
In 2002, in Lucasfilm Ltd. v. Media Market Group, Ltd., the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California dismissed a motion for preliminary injunction against the sale of an animated porn parody called "Starballz." The court explained that "'Starballz' is a parody of Star Wars, in that it is a 'literary or artistic work that broadly mimics an author's characteristic style and holds it up to ridicule.'" The court pointed to the Campbell case, explaining "[t]he Supreme Court has stated that for the purposes of copyright law, 'the heart of any parodist's claim to quote from existing material is the use of some elements of a prior author's composition to create a new one that, at least in part, comments on that author's works.'" The court indicated that the parodic nature of "Starballz" may be fair use.
The evaluation of whether a use is fair is made on a case-by-case basis. Throughout past case decisions, though, you see the continual notion of a balancing act between rights of the author and free speech rights of the public. In the 1978 case of Walt Disney Productions v. Air Pirates, the use of seventeen Walt Disney cartoon characters in a comic book that depicted Mickey Mouse and the other Disney characters involved in sex and drugs was held not to be fair. The U.S. Ninth Circuit Court found that the amount of the portion copied exceeded permissible levels, noting that, "[w]hen persons are parodying a copyrighted work, the constraints of the existing precedent do not permit them to take as much of a component part as they need to make the 'best parody.' Instead, their desire to make the 'best parody' is balanced against the rights of the copyright owner in his original expressions."
The determination of whether a use is fair is subjective, which means that the expected outcomes of litigation are typically uncertain. There is no bright line separating legal fair uses from illegal infringements. In addition, this article covers copyright fair use — trademark fair use, although related, is a different analysis, which we'll save for another day. In the meantime, you'll need to understand it when you parody a brand or title in addition to, or instead of, creative content. The moral of this story is that if you want a happy ending for your porn parody, make sure you know the applicable laws so you can best craft your narrative and imagery to avoid infringement issues.
Disclaimer: The content of this article constitutes general information, and is not legal advice. If you would like legal advice from Maxine Lynn, an attorney-client relationship must be formed by signing a letter of engagement with her law firm. To inquire, visit Sextech.Lawyer.
Maxine Lynn is an intellectual property (IP) attorney with the law firm of Keohane & D'Alessandro, PLLC, having offices in Albany, New York. She focuses her practice on prosecution of patents for technology, trademarks for business brands, and copyrights for creative materials. Through her company, Unzipped Media, Inc., she publishes the Unzipped Sex, Tech & the Law® blog at SexTechLaw.com.


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From the Robins Trust
Open Letter to members of the Robins Trust and supporters of Cheltenham Town FC
Following discussions with both supporters direct and a number of Cheltenham Town supporters, I want to ensure all fans of Cheltenham Town FC that they will be engaged regarding therecent Whole Game Solution proposals presented by the Football League.
As a club Cheltenham Town have always been very open with our supporters and hold regular fans forums throughout the season. The next proposed forum is to be held around November time with a firm date to be announced in the coming weeks.
I have read through the current proposals and the presentation presented at the football league AGM in July and in my view the current proposals lead to far more questions than answers. Although these proposals have yet to be fully discussed at a CTFC board meeting, discussions via email or over a pint have taken place both with other CTFC directors and those of other clubs in our division.
Many supporters will have read about the restructure to 5 divisions of 20 teams although how this restructuring will take place and the financial implications to clubs is still widely unknown. It is expected that more information will be made available from the football league in the coming months with the vote by all member clubs not taking place until the Football League AGM in Summer 2017.
Once more information is circulated by the football league Cheltenham Town FC will look to both share this information with our supporters and engage their views on the proposals ahead of the vote at the Football League AGM.
Clive Gowing
Fan Elected Director


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And those who were seen dancing were thought to be insane by those who could not hear the music.Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
I do not know what the spirit of a philosopher could more wish to be than a good dancer. For the dance is his ideal.Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
The irrationality of a thing is no argument against its existence, rather a condition of it.Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
The hypocrite who always plays one and the same part ceases at last to be a hypocrite.Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
The devotion of the greatest is to encounter risk and danger, and play dice for death.Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
Nothing seems to me to be rarer today then genuine hypocrisy. I greatly suspect that this plant finds the mild atmosphere of our culture unendurable. Hypocrisy has its place in the ages of strong belief: in which even when one is compelled to exhibit a different belief one does not abandon the belief one already has.Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche
I distrust all systematisers, and avoid them. The will to a system shows a lack of honesty.Friedrich Wilhelm Nietzsche


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The new president of the St. Louis County NAACP is the youngest person ever to lead the branch.
Twenty-six-year-old John Gaskin III was named president on Friday, replacing Esther Haywood, who was president for 25 years. She will remain as president emeritus.
Gaskin is a Ferguson native who now lives in Bellerive Acres. He says his initial focus will be on improving workforce diversity.
Gaskin has been member of the national NAACP board for six years.


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Q&A: Saints General Manager Mickey Loomis on labor strife, offseason plans
Will Saints open at Lambeau Field? - NFC South Blog - ESPN
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New Orleans Saints tailback Reggie Bush announced plans for third annual football camp | NOLA.com
Camp will be May 14-15 for boys and girls ages 7-14.
Sports Radio Interviews " Blog Archive " NFL Lockout News: Heath Evans Will Talk Your Ear Off About Football, Business, Moronic Comments By His Colleagues, Etc.
Enter Heath Evans, fullback for the New Orleans Saints who has also spent time in New England and Seattle. Evans recently joined WEEI in Boston to talk about the ongoing CBA saga, and not surprisingly, his insights and commentary on it all were worth a listen.
NFC South needs to find pass rush in draft - NFC South Blog - ESPN
Let's have a little bit of fun and play a game of NFC South word and name association. I'll start it off and say franchise quarterbacks.
College Pro Days Flesh Out Prospects
Let's Cut The Crap, Shall We? | Cheesehead TV
Enough is enough when it comes to the back and forth between the league and their locked-out players.
How to run a business – Communist Party-style - NFL - Yahoo! Sports
Contrary to the capitalist rhetoric that's steadily preached, the NFL has a decidedly Eastern-bloc feel. - National Football League news
In the NFL, "communism" is more about competition | ProFootballTalk
Our good friend Michael Silver of Yahoo! Sports, who slipped on the ice in Dallas and suffered a concussion (which explains why he kept blurting out "yo yo ma!" in the press box on game day), apparently is still suffering the effects of his acute case of bumpus-on-the-nogginus. We're kidding.
Ross Tucker says disrespecting NFL players won't work | ProFootballTalk
Former NFL player (and 6'4", 280-pound perimeter shooter) Ross Tucker joined PFT Live today with some intriguing takes about the ongoing lockout. As to the issue of owners arguably disrespecting players during face-to-face negotiations, Tucker makes a great point: It doesn't produce the desired...
Rashard Mendenhall has Adrian Peterson's back | ProFootballTalk
We thought the controversy surrounding Adrian Peterson's slavery comment was over. And then we saw Pittsburgh running back Rashard Mendenhall's reaction to the remarks, albeit two days after the fact. And, well, we don't have a lot else to write about right now.
Antonio Cromartie: Players should attend the NFL draft | ProFootballTalk
Once again, Jets cornerback Antonio Cromartie has gone on Twitter and said he disagrees with the players' leadership in their ongoing labor battle with NFL owners.
Another NFL player hops to Arena League | ProFootballTalk
The Arena League has signed on another player from an NFL roster. Just like Troy Bergeron you have probably never heard of the guy. (Sorry Troy.) The Arizona Rattlers signed wideout Rod Windsor, who is on the Browns' roster.


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BOSTON -- A thrilling men's two-mile finish closed day two action at the USATF Indoor Championships, as 12 national champions were crowned at the Reggie Lewis Track & Athletic Center on the campus of Roxbury Community College.
Jostling for position, Ryan Hill (Portland, Oregon), Ben Blankenship (Eugene, Oregon), Evan Jager (Portland, Oregon), Garrett Heath (Seattle) and Chris Derrick (Portland, Oregon) traded the lead until Derrick made his move with four laps to go. Jager quickly followed and looked to be out in front for good, until Hill jumped to the front of the lead pack in the final two laps. Hill stormed through the bell lap in 25.8 to take his first track national title in 8:26.72, a new meet record.
The 2015 USATF Indoor Championships, which take place at the Reggie Lewis Track and Athletic Center on the campus of Roxbury Community College, will be broadcast live on Sunday, March 1 on USATF.TV and NBCSN. All events from the broadcast window will be made available for on-demand viewing on USATF.TV. On-demand action from the 2015 USATF Indoor Championships is already available on USATF.TV.
Erik Kynard (Manhattan, Kansas) defended his USATF high jump title with a mark of 2.34m/7-8, the best by an American this year and second in the world in 2015. He was second for much of the competition behind multi-time collegiate All-American Ricky Robertson (Oxford, Mississippi), who turned in an indoor personal best clearance of 2.31m/7-7.
Shannon Rowbury (Portland, Oregon) staved off a late surge from Katie Mackey (Seattle) to take the women's mile title in 4:34.40. Rowbury's victory was her first USATF title since winning the 1,500m at 2009 USATF Outdoors and first USATF Indoors title since 2008. Mackey finished as the runner-up in 4:34.83.
Jeremy Taiwo (Seattle) set a meet record in the men's indoor heptathlon, scoring 6,273 points to win his first USATF indoor title. Taiwo crushed the second day of competition, turning in the top time in the men's 60-meter hurdles in 7.87 to start the day, the only competitor to break eight seconds. Taiwo captured the pole vault with his clearance of 4.80m/15-9 and won the 1,000 meters in 2:34.26 to finish with 6,273 points, the second-best heptathlon score of his career.
Felisha Johnson (Indianapolis, Indiana) took home her first USATF title with her win in the women's weight throw. Johnson utilized her third attempt of 23.45m/76-11.25 to take over the top spot from Jeneva Stevens (Dolton, Illinois), who registered a throw of 23.43m/76-10.50 on her fifth attempt to solidify her runner-up finish.
Two-time Olympic medalist Will Claye (Chula Vista, California) won his first indoor men's long jump title, leading the entire competition with his best mark of 7.93m/26-0.25 easily giving him the win.
Natasha Hastings (Locust Grove, Georgia) ran the sixth-fastest time ever by an American to win the 300 in 36.52, picking up her second USATF indoor title to go with the 400-meter crown she won in 2011. Hastings held off Jessica Beard (Clermont, Florida), who clocked the seventh-fastest U.S. time ever in 36.65.
In the men's 300 meters, Manteo Mitchell (Asheville, North Carolina) just edged Clayton Parros (Chapel Hill, North Carolina) to take home the crown in 32.86. Parros finished as the runner-up in 33.00.
Christian Cantwell (Columbia, Missouri) won his fifth USATF indoor shot put title, and his first since 2010, throwing a best of 20.41m/66-11.5 in the second round to win by four feet. All four of Cantwell's legal throws were good enough to win easily.
Defending USATF outdoor champion Sam Kendricks (Oxford, Mississippi) dominated the pole vault to win his second national title with a 5.76m/18-10.75 clearance. Kendricks missed his first attempt at the opening height of 5.35m/17-6.5, but was clean through 5.76m, which he cleared on his second try.
In the women's long jump, three-time World Championships qualifier Funmi Jimoh (Missouri City, Texas) won her first USATF title with a fifth-round 6.37m/20-10.75 leap. Jimoh never trailed in the competition and had four jumps good enough to win.
Nick Christie (San Diego) won his first USATF title in the men's 2-mile race walk in 12:42.12. Christie defeated Olympian John Nunn (San Diego), who took the runner-up spot in 12:44.43.
Click here for live results and the competition schedule for the 2015 USATF Indoor Championships. Tickets are still available online here.


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Vianney Drama Answers Question: What is a Priest
VANCOUVER, Wash., June 19 /Christian Newswire/ — The Year of the Priesthood, proclaimed by Pope Benedict XVI, begins today and as a key contribution to the celebration, a new theatrical drama VIANNEY will launch a worldwide tour with a premiere in Houston, Texas. The play focuses on the question, "What is a priest?" and tells the story of St. John Vianney (1786 – 1859) whose exemplary life was so remarkable that the Pope has named him the patron of this jubilee year, and will, at the close of the year, declare him the patron of all the priests of the world. The VIANNEY drama, starring actor and film director Leonardo Defilippis, will appropriately open on August 4, Vianney's feast day, and the 150th anniversary of his death.
The drama couldn't open at a better time. The scandals that have wracked the Catholic Church have damaged the reputation of the priesthood, and have tainted the public's understanding of what it means to be a priest. As a result, Catholics have been hesitant to encourage vocations to the priesthood in their congregations and families. "I think we are ready for a breath of fresh air, a celebration of all the good, faithful priests who give their lives for their flock," says Defilippis.
Francis Cardinal George, President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops who met recently with Defilippis, and has gotten behind the project, agrees. The Year for Priests was proclaimed by the Pope, says Cardinal George, "in order to help all of us revisit what the faith tells us a priest is and to encourage ordained priests in their lives of service and dedication." Defilippis believes that through VIANNEY audiences will be inspired to a deeper holiness and appreciation of the mystery of the priesthood.
Leonardo Defilippis, who not only performs the role of Vianney but also spent two years researching and writing the script, is best known for his direction and starring role in the feature film Thérèse. VIANNEY, his latest production, incorporates lights, sets, costumes and an original musical score and utilizes state-of-the- art multimedia technology, which projects characters and images on screens behind the sole actor on stage.
Support for VIANNEY has come from all quarters, and continues to grow. In addition to Cardinal George, numerous other bishops, rectors of seminaries, vocation directors and individuals across the country have joined the "Vianney Movement," and are using the drama to inspire a new fervor in the Church. The enthusiasm isn't contained nationally, with requests pouring in from as far away as Singapore.
"John Vianney is without doubt one of the greatest shepherds in Church history," states Defilippis. VIANNEY focuses on the Curé of Ars, as he is commonly called, as he begins his life as a priest in 1815, following the chaotic time of secularization and anti-religious sentiment borne of the French Revolution. He perseveres against tremendous resistance, and even violent supernatural attacks. Vianney succeeds not only in reforming the lives of his parishioners, but also in drawing, by his holiness and his ability to read souls, hundreds of thousands of pilgrims to the tiny parish.
"The timing for this priest to enter the world stage is right on," remarks Father James Kelleher, S.O.L.T., President of Our Lady of Corpus Christi College. "We see many parallels to the current culture in which we live today. This is the story that many today, especially young people, are longing for — a challenge, something to sacrifice their lives for that will make a difference in our world. John Vianney is the saint for all of us. He is a radical and counter-cultural hero in the truest sense."
For more information, call 1-800-683-2998 or visit (Saint Luke Productions www.stlukeproductions.com).


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David Byrne (born 14.5.1952)
David Byrne is an American / Scottish musician and artist, best known as the singer / songwriter in the New Wave band Talking Heads.
Childhood: David Byrne was born in Dumbarton in Scotland but moved to Canada two years later with his parents. When he was around eight years old, they moved again to Maryland. He attended Maryland Institute College of Art for one year.
He also attended Rhode Island School of design for a year. He dropped out and formed Talking Heads with fellow students Tina Weymouth and Chris Frantz. They were later joined by Jerry Harrison.
Life outside of Talking Heads: David Byrne has undertaken a large number of various artistic and musical projects that have earned him both respect and critical acclaim. In 1981, he worked with the choreographer Twyla Tharp on 'The Catherine Wheel', a ballet that undertook the use of unusual lyrics and rhythms. Productions of the piece appeared on Broadway. Byrne also produced a soundscape for the Belgian dance company Ultima Vez. The piece was entitled In Spite of Wishing and Wanting.
David Byrne has contributed a large volume of work for movie soundtracks, including his collaboration with Cong Su and Ryuichi Sakamato for The Last Emperor. The soundtrack won an Oscar for Best Original Score. He also released Lead Us Not Into Temptation (music from the film Young Adam) and directed True Stories, which was a collection of short musical collages, primarily featuring Americana-style music. He was also largely responsible for the stage design and the choreography in the popular Talking Heads film, Stop Making Sense.
Byrne has worked with a number of different musicians, from a range of genres. He appeared as a guest vocalist with the band 10,000 Maniacs when they performed their MTV Unplugged concert. One of the tracks became a B-side for their 'Few and Far Between' single, though none of the tracks on which he featured were included in the resulting album.
David Byrne also collaborated with the Tejano star Diva Selena, when he wrote, produced and sang on the track 'God's Child (Baila Conmigo)', from her Dreaming of You album; the last album released before her death.
Perhaps Byrne's most notorious and influential collaboration was with Brian Eno on My Life in the Bush of Ghosts, released in 1981. The album was hailed as groundbreaking for its use of samples and was re-released in 2006, with bonus tracks. A new album by Byrne and Eno will be released in 2008.
In 2002, Byrne's vocals were featured in the track 'Lazy' by X-Press 2. The single was a number two hit in the UK and reached number one in the US Dance Charts.
Byrne runs his own record label, Luaka Bop (which releases music by Cornershop, Jim White and Os Mutantes, among others) and his own internet radio station, Radio David Byrne.
Byrne's art installations have been on display on numerous occasions; notably, in 2008, he and his band programmed the Battery Maritime Building in Manhattan so that it played music. He had previously done a similar installation in Stockholm.
Personal Life: In 1987, Byrne wed the costume designer Adelle Lutz. Three years later, they had a daughter, Malu Abeni Valentine Byrne. In 2004, the couple were divorced.
The former Talking Heads singer has added nine additional dates in the UK and Ireland for his 2018 tour.
Alternative music icon David Byrne has announced a significant extension of his current British tour into October 2018, revealing nine new dates around the UK and Ireland in addition to the shows coming later this month.
The former Talking Heads frontman released his latest solo album, and first in 14 years, in March this year, titled American Utopia. Back then, he announced a short run of half-a-dozen shows in Britain that are due to start this week on June 14th in Oxford.
However, this week, the 66 year old star revealed nine additional dates around the British isles that will commence in October. The tour will now be taking in Leeds, Birmingham, Cardiff, Dublin, Brighton, Nottingham and an additional show at London's O2 Arena.
Continue reading: David Byrne Announces Huge Extension To 2018 'American Utopia' UK Tour
He's working on a positivity project called 'Reasons to be Cheerful'.
Former Talking Heads frontman David Byrne is set to drop his first solo album in 14 years, with 'American Utopia' due to be released this Spring. A sneak peek in the form of new single 'Everybody's Coming To My House' was released last week.
David Byrne performing alongside St. Vincent
With the help of Robert Edridge-Waks, he launched a minimalist animated video for the lead single, which he co-wrote with his longtime friend and collaborator Brian Eno. The song also features contributors the likes of Sampha, TTY and Isaiah Barr of Onyx Collective.
Continue reading: David Byrne Returns With A Brand New Solo Album Entitled 'American Utopia'
David Byrne's Meltdown line-up is unsurprisingly eclectic.
David Byrne has announced the first slate of acts for Meltdown Festival 2015, which he curates at the Southbank Centre in London from 17-30 August. The bill is unsurprisingly varied and eclectic and includes pioneering postpunk minimalists Young Marble Giants and singer-songwriter Anna Calvi.
David Byrne has announced the likes of Anna Calvi and John Luther Adams for Meltdown Festival 2015
"Some of my choices come from the European continent - artists I have seen live or have their recordings on constant replay," Byrne said. "So in some sense, my suggestions have been a little more Euro-international than some previous Meltdowns. I'm not bragging and please let's not pull the 'world music' tag out - these are great contemporary artists from our neighbours, who, like many local artists, draw from a deep cultural well."
Continue reading: Anna Calvi, William Onyeabor Set For David Byrne's Meltdown 2015
The Talking Heads man will steer the ship in 2015.
David Byrne, the British singer-songwriter and founder of Taking Heads, is to curate the 2015 Meltdown festival at the Southbank Centre though says he is still working on his "wish list" for who he invites to play the annual week-long event.
David Byrne will curate Meltdown Festival in 2015
Meltdown takes places from August 17-28 and Byrne says he anticipates putting together the bill as "puzzle-solving."
Continue reading: David Byrne To Curate Meltdown Festival At Southbank Centre
The Red Bull Music Academy Festival has featured events across the city, including performances from David Byrne and lectures with D'Angelo, but it all culminates on Saturday 31st May, with the official closing party.
Firstly, we recognise that reporting on a mixture of New York parties, eclectic performances and signature lectures from prominent music movers and shakers could seem, well, immaterial. Let's face it, Gotham is one long eclectic party - but the Red Bull Music Academy Festival is different. The Academy itself, which took place in New York in 2013 and will visit Tokyo this fall, is a travelling series of music performances, club nights, lectures, workshops, art installations and more founded in 1998 - it doesn't look to create "stars" (despite notable participants including Aloe Blacc, Flying Lotus, Hudson Mohawke and Juan Son), instead it looks to bring together music makers from around the globe. Think of it as a mobile behemoth of culture, skills and sound.
The newly created 'RBMA Festival ' - now taking place annually in New York City - is a legacy to the critically acclaimed Red Bull Music Academy that took place in New York in 2013. It is a month-long blowout that brings together a diverse group of the world's most creative young musicians. Since May 1st, this year's programme has blanketed the boroughs with a selection of richly curated events - and you're invited to the ultimate wrap party. But more on that soon.
Continue reading: Red Bull Music Academy Festival Set For Ultimate Closing Party In New York
David Byrne and Cyndi Lauper - 58th Annual Village Voice Obie Awards - New York City, New York, United States - Monday 20th May 2013
David Byrne and Fatboy Slim collaborate for audience-particpation-heavy new musical in New York
David Byrne is a man known for pushing boundaries. Be it the stretching of the outer limits of art-pop, with Talking Heads, or, indeed, prodding at the concept of comfortable suit design (remember that over-sized suit he wore… you know the one), he's never settled for the obvious choices. His latest venture – a collaborative effort with Norman Cook / Fatboy Slim, is no different.
Here Lies Love, at the Public Theater in New York is a beguiling theatrical and musical creation, which tells the life story of Ferdinand and Imelda Marcos and does so via the medium of dance music, demanding high levels of audience participation as it goes. The New York Times describes the unusual theatrical staging with a sense of awe, playing tribute to "the hardest working tech crew in town" for creating a staging in which "all the world's a dance floor and all the men and women merely disco rats." Theater ushers in neon pink jumpsuits "herd" the audience into place at the sets change and reconfigure and attendees are expected to keep dancing throughout. "You'll be asked to vote for Marcos, too," NYT advises. "And as folks tend to do when caught up in the fever of a crowd, you'll probably find yourself smiling and nodding assent."
Bloomberg were equally full of praise for the show, describing it as "the most engaging and provocative new musical of the season." It looks as though Byrne has successfully pushed that envelope, once again.
Continue reading: Reliably Unusual: David Byrne's Imelda Marcos Musical A Hit With The Critics
The show's boasts solid acting, well-designed sets and a spot-on soundtrack, courtesy of Fatboy Slim.
David Byrne's Here Lies Love is loud, glamorous and exposes the sins of a culture – what more could you ask for?
The musical, now playing on the stage of the New York Public theatre, focuses on the life and excesses of Imelda Marcos, the shoe-crazed wife of ex-Philippine president Ferdinand Marcos. The parallels between this character and the imfamous Eva Peron are obvious – the influential wife of a dictator role is common to both – but the tone and style of Here Lies Love make the comparison to Evita an impossible one. First released as a double-disc 2010 song cycle album conceived by David Byrne, who wrote the lyrics, collaborating with virtuoso British DJ and recording artist Fatboy Slim (Norman Cook) on the music, the show was always intended for the stage, says The Guardian's Alexis Soloski. Now it receives the production it deserves, highliting the excesses of its characters in the extremely appropriate setting of the disco era. The show describes Imelda's rise to wealth and power from her origins as a "simple country girl" to the wife and political partner of Ferdinand Marcos. It tracks the couple's turbulent relationship, Imelda's crucial role in Marcos's election and her subsequent disillusionment with the relationship.
Ruthie Ann Miles does a great job of portraying the many stages of Imelda's life and overall, the musical offers a new, interesting and visually pleasing look at a well-known story.
Continue reading: David Byrne's "Here Lies Love" Offers Fresh Take On Imelda Marcos's Familiar Story
The Bonnaroo festival line-up has been released and it's something to get yourself excited about. Not got a ticket? You'll definitely want to get yourself one once you see who'll be performing.
The Bonnaroo festival info page is a veritable delight of explaining Out There and In Here. Out There is out here, where we are now, beyond the limits temporally or spatially of the festival itself, but In There, in the festival, the festival organisers want it to be a haven of positivity, safety and, above all, supreme amounts of fun. They describe it as "4 of the best days ever" and "an escape into Excitement. Music. Art. Discoveries. Trees. Fresh Air. Green Grass... Friends (Old / New). Adventure. Overwhelming happiness. Hugging a stranger by accident. Sharing and Generosity. Bonnaroovian Dancing. Hyperbolic verbiage..." and the list goes on. Sounds good, right? Well, the line-up is even better, and suitable for all genres you may find yourself remotely interested in.
Here's the best of the list, from the headliners down to the early stars: Paul McCartney, Grammy winners Mumford & Sons, Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Bjork, R Kelly, Wu-Tang Clan, The National, The Lumineers, David Byrne, St Vincent, Passion Pit, The XX, Kendrick Lamar, Grizzly Bear, Animal Collective, Of Monsters and Men, Nas, ZZ Top, Beach House, Edward Sharpe and the Magnetic Zeroes, A$AP Rocky, Tame Impala, Gaslight Anthem, Billy Idol, Foals, Local Natives, Alt-J, The Tallest Man on Earth, Earl Sweatshirt, The Vaccines, Frank Turner, Purity Ring... and once again, the list goes on. Check out the website to see the rest.
Continue reading: Bjork, Paul McCartney And R Kelly: Variegated Lineup For Tennessee's Bonnaroo Festival
Cheyenne is a soft-spoken, retired rockstar still wearing make-up and hairspray whilst living in Dublin and has been estranged from his Jewish father for 30 years. When he discovers that his father is dying in New York, he is determined to set out to put things right with him, but his journey is delayed by Cheyenne's aversion to flying; when he finally makes his way over, he is too late to see his father alive for the final time. He learns that his father was a victim of persecution in Auschwitz during the Holocaust of World War II and that he was once made to suffer public humiliation by the Nazi officer Aloise Muller. In a last bid to make peace with his father, Cheyenne sets out to kill Muller (who is currently hiding out in the States) whilst meeting several people along the way, including members of Muller's family. When he is finally led to Muller, he finds himself confronted with a difficult decision as he listens to his story and, eventually, he manages to mark out a new chapter in his retired life.
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David Byrne and Brian Eno have collaborated on their first album for 27 years, entitled EVERYTHING THAT HAPPENS TODAY.
The legendary TALKING HEADS frontman and renowned producer Eno have not worked together since 1981's LIFE IN THE BUSH OF GHOSTS.
Strange Overtones the first track taken from the record will be available as a free download from August 4th, while the entire album is scheduled for release on August 18th.
Byrne explained that they were brought back together after their first album was recently reissued.
"I recall Brian mentioning that he had a lot of largely instrumental tracks he'd accumulated, and since, in his words, he 'hates writing words', I suggested I have a go at writing some words and tunes over a few of them, and we see what happens," he said.
The pair are set to tour together from this Autumn, with Byrne saying that the gigs will be an attempt to link the new material "with what we did 30 years ago".
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text: Azimuth introduces Intelligent Over-The-Air platform December 11, 2013 Azimuth Systems, Acton, Mass. 0 Comments Azimuth has announced the evolution of its over-the-air test platform, developed to measure and analyze performance of mobile devices in their native states, under real-world conditions. Intelligent Over-The-Air (iOTA) revolutionizes lab testing by enabling device performance to be tested through the complete radio frequency (RF) chain under highly configurable scenarios, including playback of data from drive routes to emulate actual and familiar network conditions.Read More


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Agathangelou, Anna M., and L. H. M. Ling. 2003. "Desire Industries: Sex Trafficking, UN Peacekeeping, and the Neo-Liberal World Order." The Brown Journal of World Affairs 10 (1): 133-48.
Authors: Anna M. Agathangelou, L.H.M. Ling
Keywords: sex trafficking, United Nations, peacekeeping, prostitution, identity formations, institutional learning
Aganthangelou and Ling address the connection between peacekeeping, prostitution, and sex trafficking. They raise questions of how the processes of local-regional-global interactions, identity-formations, and institutional learning interrelate in terms of sex trafficking overseas and the role played by peacekeepers in maintaining such desire industries.
Year: 2003
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World Children's Day
Kids United sings against child labour
French youth music group, Kids United New Generation, has lent their voices to the ILO's global campaign to end child labour. Their latest song highlights the urgent need to take action and calls on governments and organizations around the world to do more.
GENEVA (ILO News) – The French musical group, Kids United New Generation, have joined the International Labour Organization's (ILO) campaign to end child labour.
The singers have dedicated their latest song, Take a Stand, to the UN International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour, scheduled for 2021.
The new song highlights the urgent need to take action to address the problem and calls on governments and organizations around the world to do more. The lyrics focus on a message of hope, that child labour can end if we all work together.
"We all must do our part
To give these lives a brand-new start
On us, their futures depend
Bring child labour to an end."
To give these lives a brand-new start
On us, their futures depend
Bring child labour to an end."
KIDS UNITED New Generation consists of five children, Dylan, Gloria, Ilyana, Nathan and Valentina. As part of their efforts to promote children's rights they are UNICEF messengers and are also supporters of the global Music Against Child Labour Initiative (MACLI), which was launched in 2013 by the ILO and some of the world's greatest musicians. MACLI calls on musicians to dedicate a concert or song to the struggle against child labour and to empower children through music education.
"Support for ending child labour has never been more important because the COVID-19 crisis threatens to reverse years of progress," said Francesco d'Ovidio, ILO Officer in Charge, Fundamental Principles and Rights at Work Branch. "It is thrilling to see these young singing stars joining the cause because this initiative is also about empowering children, including those who were formerly in child labour, and joining forces to make change."
The song is our contribution to the global fight to end child labour. We were honoured to record this clip, and we dedicate it to the UN International Year for the Elimination of Child Labour, which will be marked in 2021. We hope with all of our hearts that it will touch you as much as it touched us in making it."Kids United
The ILO estimates that 152 million children are currently in child labour, of whom 73 million are in hazardous forms of work. The international community has set a goal of ending child labour in all its forms by 2025, in Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) Target 8.7. The global partnership Alliance 8.7 supports this work and brings together 230 partners and 22 Pathfinder Countries to coordinate action and drive progress.
The new song is partially funded by the United States Department of Labor, under the MAP16 Project.
For more information please contact:Jane Colombini, ILO Geneva: firstname.lastname@example.com.
A portion of the proceeds from the sale of the song will be donated to the ILO's work in supporting countries to tackle child labour.


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CBA's Maria Claudio Honored for Acre Community Work
CBA Board member Maria Claudio received a Lowell's Women's Week "Because of Her" Award on March 2nd, recognizing her years of service to residents of the Acre. The Because of Her Awards recognize women who demonstrate a strong commitment to the Lowell community. They are awarded every year to women who perform exemplary deeds of service outside of their regular jobs and have not traditionally been recognized for their accomplishments.A long-time resident of the Acre, Maria has worked hard to provide opportunities for neighborhood youth, selling baked goods to fund sports activities. She organizes a baseball team called the "Red Soxs" as well as a basketball tournament every year. Due to all of her hard work, she was even able to take her baseball team to Puerto Rico, where she was born, for a game in August of last year. Maria also manages the Roberto Clemente League, a nonprofit league that organizes sports teams and other activities for youth to draw in young people from the streets and help them stay healthy.Maria says that the work she does is driven by a commitment to the people around her. "It has always been my dream to do this work for the community I live in - whether that is in Puerto Rico or here in the Acre," she said. "I love educating people about resources and other people that can help them make their lives better."


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Antisemitism in the Fourth Gospel
GCRR Press is currently inviting papers for a themed article collection relating to the Gospel of John for inclusion in a proposed scholarly volume. Topics should preferably explore the Fourth Gospel in regard to the origins of Christian anti-Judaism/antisemitism, though other exegetical treatments from a Jewish frame of reference are welcome. By exploring this topic across time and place, this collection aims to provide an historical context for understanding not only the Jewish Jesus but the specific framework in which Johannine Christianity was tied intrinsically to ancient Judaism, while simultaneously distancing itself of Jewish thought and culture. The implications for Jewish-Christian dialogue are clear, and it is hoped that the ensuing discussion will greatly enhance interfaith dialogue on the impact of sacred texts on different people groups in the modern era.


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There are now more people living with cancer in the world today than ever before.
The incidence of cancer is rising due to many factors, including the fact that people are living longer. However treatments have improved so much that more people are surviving cancer.
Cancer Prevention is easier than you think. With a few simple lifestyle changes, you can drastically reduce your risk of many types of cancer.
It's important to know your body and what is right for you. The sooner a cancer is detected, the better chance you have.
For support, information or advice contact Purple House Cancer Support on 01-2866966, by email: email@example.com or visit our website www.purplehouse.ie
We are also on Facebook www.facebook.com/purplehousecancersupport and Twitter www.twitter.com/purplehouseIRL Connect with us!
Avoid smoking and exposure to smoke.
- Smoking is responsible for not only lung cancer but many other types of cancer. To quit smoking or never start is one of the best ways to help prevent lung cancer.
Be Sun Aware and check your skin for any changes in moles or other blemishes.
- Skin cancer is the most common type of cancer among men and women and it accounts for a large majority of all cancer diagnoses.
- The good news is that skin cancer is one of the most preventable types of cancer.
Eat plenty of fruit and vegetables.
- A good balanced diet is needed for overall optimum health.
- A diet rich in fruit and vegetable helps reduce your risk of developing cancer and many other conditions.
- Fruit and vegetables contain antioxidants. These help repair damaged cells. Vary your fruit and vegetables and mix colours like green, orange and yellows.
- Vegetables like broccoli, cabbage, brussel sprouts, bok choy, cauliflower, appear to host a powerful array of anti-cancer properties, according to many studies. So eat your five a day.
Limit Red Meat and other animal fats.
- Studies have shown that a diet high in fats and animal fat can increase the risk for several types of cancer and other conditions.
- Red meat contains more fat that fish and poultry.
- A diet high in fat can be a major cause of overweight and obesity.
- Obesity can be a risk factor for many conditions including diabetes.
Limit Your Alcohol intake.
- Follow the guidelines for alcohol and remember that excessive amounts of alcohol increase your risk for many types of cancer.
- The World Health Organisation (WHO) regards drinking amounts in excess of the above weekly limits, up to 40 standard drinks a week for men, or up to 28 standard drinks a week for women to be 'hazardous'.
Physical activity for cancer prevention and general health.
- Exercise regularly. It can help reduce your risk for many types of cancer and other conditions.
- Daily exercise of 30 minutes or more at least 5 days a week.
- Helps maintain weight loss and improves metabolism.
- Doesn't involve going to the gym. Instead try walking, jogging, swimming, yoga, Pilates, tai chi.
Safe Sex and Sexual Activity.
- Unsafe sex can result in the infection of the human papillomavirus (HPV) virus. A know cause for cervical cancer and a risk factor for many other types of cancer.
- HPV is a common sexually transmitted infection that is spread through sexual, skin to skin contact.
Cancer Screening Programmes.
- Cancer Screening Programmes can be useful in not only detecting cancer, but helping to prevent it.
- Regular Screening tests can detect abnormal cellular changes before they turn cancerous.
- Cervical Check is a National Screening Programme. Contact them at 1800 45 45 55.
- Breast Check is also a National Screen Programme. Contact them at 1800 45 45 55
- Prostate Cancer Screening through rectal exams and PSA tests can help detect prostate cancer early.
- A Colonoscopy, screening for colon cancer and other bowel conditions is available through your G.P.
- Contact your G.P. in all instances if you are worried or concerned about any area of your physical or mental health.
Purple House Cancer Support has been involved in Health Awareness Programmes since 1990. We are to the forefront in emotional support and practical help for those who have or had cancer and their family and friends.
Our free services are open to people of all ages. Purple House is open daily at Aubrey Court, Parnell Road, Bray Co. Wicklow and we can be contacted at 01-2866966 or firstname.lastname@example.com
Most Common changes to look out for are:
- A lump or sore that doesn't heal.
- A mole that changes in shape, size or colour, or bleeds in unual circumstances.
- Ongoing cough or hoarseness that last longer than three weeks.
- Change in bowel or bladder habits.
- Unexplained weight loss or tiredness.
Many symptoms may simply be due to other conditions or complaints other than cancer.
Contact your G.P. or Health Care Consultant if you are concerned about any of the above.
(Possible signs to look out for)
Prostate cancer
- Passing urine more often, especially at night
- Pain or difficulty when passing urine
- Trouble starting or stopping the flow of urine
- Frequent pain in your lower back, hips or upper thighs
- Trouble having or keeping an erection
- Blood in your urine or sperm (very rare)
Testicular cancer
- A painless lump or swelling in a testicle
- Pain or discomfort in a testicle or in the scrotum
- An enlarged testicle or a change in the way it feels
- A heavy feeling in your scrotum
Bowel (colon) cancer
- A change in your normal bowel motion, such as diarrhoea or constipation.
- Feeling you have not emptied your bowel fully after a motion.
- Pain or discomfort in your abdomen (tummy) or back passage.
- Trapped wind or fullness in your tummy.
- Weight loss.
- Tired and breathless (due to anaemia from blood loss).
- Rectal bleeding or blood in stools.
- A lump in your tummy area.
Lung cancer
- Difficulty breathing
- A cough that doesn't go away or a change in a long-term cough
- Repeated chest infections that won't go away even after antibiotics
- Feeling more tired than usual
- A hoarse voice
- Coughing up blood-stained phlegm
- Pain in your chest, especially when you cough or breathe in
- Loss of appetite
- Swelling around your face and neck
- Difficulty swallowing
Skin cancer
- A small lump
- Flat, red spot
- Firm, red lump
- A lump or spot that is tender to touch
- An ulcer that will not heal
- A lump with a scaly or horny top
- Rough, scaly patches
Breast Cancer:
- A lump, any size, or thickening in your breast.
- Constant pain in one part of your breast.
- A change in size or shape.
- Changes in the nipple.
- Changes in the skin – dimpling, puckering or redness.
- 'Orange Peel' appearance of the skin caused by unusually enlarged pores.
- Prominent veins that have become more noticable.
- Lump or swelling or constant pain in your armpit.
Cervical Cancer:
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding. For example, bleeding in between your periods, after sex or after the menopause.
- Blood-stained vaginal discharge that may have a foul smell.
- Discomfort or pain in your pelvis
Ovarian Cancer:
- Bloated feeling
- Persistent swollen abdomen
- Pain or dragging sensation in your lower abdomen or side
- Vague indigestion or nausea
- Poor appetite and feeling full quickly
- Changes in your bowel or bladder habits; for example, constipation or needing to pass water urgently
- Abnormal vaginal discharge or bleeding (rare)
If you have any concerns about any of the above information, please contact your GP to hopefully ease any concerns.


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|Aaaauuuchindoun! (Talador, Draenor)
|Looks better in one piece.
|I can't believe they let me in here!
|Temple of Karabor, Shadowmoon Valley, Draenor.
|Is there a demon behind me?
|Throne of Kil'jaeden, Hellfire Peninsula
|Inside one of the Eco-domes in Netherstorm, the best vacation spot in Outland.
|The largest of the Eco-Domes, Stormspire.
|The Aldor Army.
|Shattrath City, Outland.
|Nagrand is beautiful, regardless of the timeline!
|Throne of the Elements, Nagrand, Outland.
|More like Veil of Eternal Sorrow.
|Veil of Eternal Blossoms, Pandaria.
|Down on Delgada's farm there is a song bell plant.
|Sunsong Ranch, Valley of the Four Winds.
|Liu Lang was the greatest explorer ever.
|Turtle Beach, Krasarang Wilds, Pandaria.
|Dalaran, Crystalsong Forest, Northrend.
|Oh, Kalec, I couldn't!
|Wyrmerest Temple, Dragonblight, Northrend.
|Ahh! Ghosts!
|Naxxramas, Dragonblight, Northrend.
|Wintergrasp Fortress, Wintergrasp, Northrend. (FOR THE HORDE!)
|Daggercap Bay, Howling Fjord, Northrend.
|More of Daggercap Bay.
|Mount Neverest, Kun Lai Summit, Pandaria. (take 2)
|Halls of Origination, Uldum, Kalimdor.
So, there you have it, all the self serving pictures Delgada could handle to get a silly title. I have Del's next collection under way, and there will be pictures (hopefully not as many selfies!)


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Birra Moretti Launches New TTL Campaign "Il Grande Invito"
Birra Moretti – the UK's fastest growing beer brand – has unveiled a new integrated campaign, including a TVC, PR, digital, trade and consumer experiential events, to bring people together around the table this summer
Il Grande Invito encourages people to make time for what matters – great beer, great food and great times
Watch the 30 second TVC now here
Italian lager Birra Moretti is setting its sights on bringing millions of people together this summer in an ambitious campaign that will see the launch of a TV commercial, digital, trade activation, PR and festival activation. The campaign will be the Italian lager's biggest campaign to date and will continue to boost Birra Moretti's position as the fastest growing beer brand in the UK.
Il Grande Invito, meaning 'the big invitation', will see millions of people encouraged to gather together around the table over great food and beer, to make time for what matters – family and friends.
Encompassing a series of consumer events, Il Grande Invito puts Birra Moretti at the forefront of convivial dining occasions, while reinforcing HEINEKEN's "Great with Food" category driver that has delivered £189m incremental value to date.
Over the coming months, Birra Moretti will run a major TV campaign, along with in-pub and in-store activations, a major PR campaign, an extensive digital activation and a major experiential activation at one of the UK's leading festivals, Barclaycard Presents British Summer Time at Hyde Park.
Aired initially on 15th April, the brand's popular TVC (re-positioned to promote Il Grande Invito) kick-starts the summer of bringing people together around the table – with continental premium lager Birra Moretti at the heart of these social occasions. The playful advert is a celebration of Birra Moretti's authentic heritage, showcasing a family coming together around a table for lunch in a picturesque Italian town and highlighting the importance of making time for what matters, an integral part of Italian culture.
One in three on-trade occasions include some kind of food, and nearly half of all occasions see Birra Moretti consumed with food. Drinks should always match the quality of the food, so offering a mix of continental premium lager, such as Birra Moretti, is key.
Iza Glodek, Premium Brands Unit Director at HEINEKEN, says: "Birra Moretti has achieved phenomenal growth over the last five years, thanks to a relentless focus on quality, authenticity and its unique Italian credentials. The continental premium lager sector continues to be incredibly strong, with Birra Moretti leading this growth.
"Food is proven to be a fantastic way to entice customers and what's more, it's perfectly aligned to our beer's traditions. Through Il Grande Invito, our mission is to bring people together around the table this summer, creating long-lasting moments centred around food, and of course with Birra Moretti at the heart of this."
Continental premium lager has become a force to be reckoned with in recent years; the category is worth over £1.6BN to the UK on-trade and is growing at 18% in value annuall. Birra Moretti – which currently holds the crown as fastest growing beer brand in the UK – delivers an impressive 40% of the category's total annual growth. The beer's classic, refreshing taste has achieved widespread appeal amongst a range of consumers and its pale colour and carbonation makes it light enough to complement almost all food types, meaning it pairs well with nearly any dish. As such, Birra Moretti has a high ROS in pubs and restaurants that have a great food offering and on average it delivers around 30% of the entire bar's volume of lager.
This multi-million pound campaign will push Birra Moretti even further in the UK, where it has shown exponential growth. The campaign is estimated to reach over 43 million people, and 87% of 24-44 year olds.
The multi-media campaign was created by Birra Moretti's creative agency St Luke's; the TVC aired on 15th April and will roll out to VOD and social. Birra Moretti will also be launching a brand-new digital hub where consumers can find more information about Il Grande Invito. The hub launched w/c 15th April 2019 and is available at https://ilgrandeinvito.birramoretti.com/


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In February 2016, the Duchess of Cambridge (Kate Middleton) attended a tennis workshop with Judy Murray. For the sporting occasion, she chose Nike's Baseline Half Zip Tennis Top in white.
About Kate's Nike tennis top:
The company says the top has sweat-wicking properties, and it offers superior comfort thanks to its contoured seams. They also say that it is designed to offer an enhanced range of motion – perfect for Tennis!
The top was very popular on Nike's website, scoring 5/5 stars and boasting reviews such as, "best tennis top for winter" and "super comfy and stylish". It retailed for $70 USD / £40 GBP.
Sadly, the white top worn by Kate has sold out. Here's an updated version of Kate's white top.
Different colour options available:
If you're a keen sportsperson and would like to copy Kate's style, you may be interested to know that Amazon stocks Kate's top in five different colours. It costs from $31.


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We're all about collections over at Provisions -- so following that lead, we'll be making recipe collections to go alongside those that are in Provisions. Because recipes want to be together, too.
Today: How to make the very best beans.
Beans are one of the unsung heroes of the pantry. Cheap, filling, and endlessly versatile, they can make vegetables into a filling meal and thicken soups. From the humble black bean to the flashy fava, they work in every cuisine with any flavor profile. Think of them as the chicken of the pantry -- a blank canvas for anything from Middle Eastern spice to sweet syrupy barbecue sauce. Over at Provisions, we collected our favorite tools to cook them just right.
Once you've mastered the basic technique, you can make warming, hearty meals all winter. Here are some of our favorite recipes for legumes of all shapes and sizes.
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Protecting the adorable but endangered slow loris—the world's only venomous primate—from the illegal pet trade suddenly got a little harder. According to a paper pending publication in the American Journal of Primatology, what was once recognized as one slow loris species and two subspecies is actually four different species.
Lead author Rachel Munds, an anthropology doctoral student at the University of Missouri, Columbia, (MU), says the loris's nocturnal nature and relatively similar appearance hid these species from science until the animals were examined more closely. "Historically, many species went unrecognized as they were falsely lumped together as one species," she said in a press release issued by Wiley, the journal's publisher. "While the number of recognized primate species has doubled in the past 25 years, some nocturnal species remain hidden to science."
In a separate press release from MU, Munds said, "Four separate species are harder to protect than one, since each species needs to maintain its population numbers and have sufficient forest habitat. Unfortunately, in addition to habitat loss to deforestation, there is a booming black market demand for the animals. They are sold as pets, used as props for tourist photos or dismembered for use in traditional Asian medicines."
The research team, which also included Oxford Brookes University anthropologist Anna Nekaris and Susan Ford from Southern Illinois University, looked at the slow loris's facial fur patterns, or facemasks, to make the new species declarations. "This finding will assist in conservation efforts for these enigmatic primates, although survey work in Borneo suggests the new species are either very difficult to locate or that their numbers may be quite small," Munds said.
Although their bite can be toxic, slow lorises are rather timid and easy to capture from the wild. As I wrote earlier this year, slow lorises are available in Indonesian markets for as little as $20, where they are stuffed into tiny cages after sellers rip out their front teeth and venomous elbow patches with pliers, nail clippers or wire cutters. Many of the animals die shortly after being sold, as the removal of their teeth can hamper their ability to eat and owners try to play with them during the day, disturbing their normal sleep patterns.
"The pet trade is a serious threat for slow lorises in Indonesia, and recognition of these new species raises issues regarding where to release confiscated Bornean slow lorises, as recognition by non-experts can be difficult," Nekaris said in the press release.
The entire slow loris genus (Nycticebus) is protected under Appendix I of the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES), which bans international trade in the animals, although it still frequently occurs.
The new species identified by the study is N. kayan, which gets its name from the Kayan River that runs through its habitat in the central-east highland of Borneo. The authors describe the species as having a dark, highly contrasting facemask; a distinctive round or pointed patch; and longer, fluffier body hair than the Bornean slow loris (N. menagensis).
The scientists also say two previously recognized subspecies, N. m. bancanus and N.m. borneanus, should now be listed as species. The newly reclassified N. bancanus can be found in southwest Borneo and has a "distinct crimson red dorsal pelage." N. borneanus lives in the central-south part of the island and has a dark, contrasting facemask.
Previous research had suggested that Bornean slow lorises should not be considered separate species because their cranial morphology is similar. The new paper argues that "many small primates exhibit shared cranial features and therefore this may not be important when recognizing species."
Previously in Extinction Countdown:
- Should YouTube Ban Videos of the Adorable but Endangered Slow Loris?
- The Loris: Another Primate at Risk from Traditional Asian Medicine
Photo 1: Nycticebus kayan by Ch'ien C Lee. Photo 2: Slow lorises for sale in Möng La, Shan, Myanmar by Dan Bennett. Used with permission