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By Patty Nieberg, The Associated Press/Report for America
Colorado families pleaded with state lawmakers on Wednesday to pass a bill to expand cannabis-based medicine at school.
Under the current law, school districts must permit parents and guardians to possess and administer cannabis-based medicine on school grounds. A bill in the Colorado Legislature would remove the discretion from principals and instead require school boards to implement policies that allow for possession and administration of cannabis-based medicine by school personnel.
The bill would also protect school personnel from retaliation.
Many parents grew emotional at a Senate Education Committee hearing as they explained the difficulties their children face trying to take their medicinal cannabis doses while in school. Some parents told the committee they have to leave work in order to deliver medicine to their children. Other families have had students continue learning remotely because it's easier to access their medicine at home.
Parents like Mark Porter shared how they uprooted their families from other states to move to Colorado in order to get cannabis-based treatments for their children with complicated medical issues. For his daughter Sarah, who suffers from Crohn's disease, the Porters have seen great progress with cannabis-based medicine.
But suburban Douglas County, where Sarah attends high school, has chosen to not update its policy despite the family's pleas, Porter said. For that reason, Sarah has had to continue learning remotely.
"Do we just discretely send it with them and hope they do not get caught?" Porter said. "We shouldn't have to. There's nothing my child is doing that is wrong."
Benjamin Wann, another student in Douglas county with epilepsy who takes a cannabis-based medication, also testified in front of lawmakers, using an audio clip of a story about a burning man telling a blind man to throw water on him but the blind man refuses because he'll get wet.
"I'm the burning man. All of you are the blind man. I'm telling you why I'm scared and why I'm emotional. I'm begging you to throw the water but you're not hearing what I'm saying," the audio clip said.
The debate surrounding policy for cannabis-based medicines in school has gone on for several years in Colorado. In 2016, "Jack's Law" gave Colorado school districts the ability to write policies for where students can take their medicine and what forms of cannabis can be administered.
Then in 2018, "Quintin's Amendment," named after Quinton Lovato, a 9-year-old boy with epilepsy, allowed for school officials to administer medical marijuana to students.
"The system we have is already in place and my son is living proof," said Hannah Lovato, Quintin's mother, who also testified on Wednesday.
Lovato begged lawmakers to protect the needs of students like her son with other complex medical conditions in school districts that have not adopted the policy.
"Because Quintin's amendment was passed as a permissible law, we are allowing school districts to pick and choose who receives their life-saving medication and who could potentially die," Lovato said. "Why is my son more important than the Wanns? Why is my son more important than the Porters?"
The bill passed the seven-member committee unanimously. It goes to the Senate Appropriations Committee for a similar review.
Nieberg is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues.


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a conversation between Francesco Vezzoli and Federico Marchetti
on art/internet
photography by FRANCESCO VEZZOLI
Artist Francesco Vezzoli speaks with Federico Marchetti, creator of the e-retail site YOOX, about their collaboration on Vezzoli's first-ever multiple, sold on Marchetti's newest site, Yoox Art.
FRANCESCO VEZZOLI — The proposal you made me was a great and proper opportunity for me. It comes from our mutual and genuine love for Emilia-Romagna, which was hit by this massive earthquake. For you it's a personal connection — you were born there. For me, that part of Italy played an important role in my childhood.
FEDERICO MARCHETTI — Where did you go?
FRANCESCO VEZZOLI — I used to go to Riccione, with my grandparents. For foreign readers, I should probably explain that Riccione was a bit like Ibiza — when I used to go it was the center of Italian summer nightlife.
FEDERICO MARCHETTI — Like a sort of Ibiza in Emilia-Romagna — Fellini's Ibiza. On my side, I am from Emilia-Romagna. I left Ravenna at age 19 and have spent the last 24 years traveling the world, but I still have a little bit of the local accent, and frankly I don't ever want to lose it. I still go back to my hometown every two or three months — it's where my parents live and where my oldest friends are. I often think about what I could do to give something back to Ravenna. Sometimes I even feel bad for not having set up my e-retail company YOOX there, but logistically speaking it would have been impossible. Ravenna is far away from the rest of the world — the train takes an hour and a half from Bologna. Orders on YOOX arrive the next day; if we were in Ravenna it would take three days, which wouldn't work. This project is like a small gift to Ravenna. When the earthquake happened, the first question I asked myself was what I could do to help out, something concrete. I sat down and wrote you. And I managed to convince you.
FRANCESCO VEZZOLI — I really couldn't turn you down. I am bit nostalgic, and with all of these childhood memories tied up with that part of Italy. I remembered these postcards that I used to see when I was a child on holiday on the Adriatic Coast. I don't even know if they exist anymore. They were super-camp, embroidered. When you asked me to create a work in a limited edition, as opposed to a one-off piece, I had no idea what object to create, because I had never worked in multiple copies before. I had to think of an object that was both precious but at the same time accessible. The embroidered postcard seemed the perfect thing. It made sense. So we produced a postcard with an embossed signature and embroidered details on a photo — a portrait taken of me by Francesco Scavullo, one of the most famous glamour photographers. Furthermore, the object may be mass-produced, but I wanted it to be framed in the most glorious and elaborate way, all the while maintaining a price that made sense for a work created for charity.
FEDERICO MARCHETTI — How do you feel about your face having been seen a million times on the internet? No, seven million times. Francesco by Francesco multiplied by seven million.
FRANCESCO VEZZOLI — I love the idea. As you know, I had never created a work in multiple editions. For me, the commercial and media aspects of an artistic project are a big experiment. We live in a moment when the extension and reach of art is an intrinsic part of the art itself. I am not at all nervous; in fact I'm really enjoying it. I thought it was funny that you asked me to "put my face" on the project, so I thought, why not put my face directly on the artwork itself? It is like taking responsibility for what you do.
FEDERICO MARCHETTI — One of the things that made me happy when we met was when you said to me: "At the end of the day, in Italy, if someone asks me to do something special, if I won't do it for a young entrepreneur, who would I do it for?"
FRANCESCO VEZZOLI — Well, Italy is living in a difficult time. Italy is divided into two types of entrepreneurs. The old way is linked to the worlds of finance, industry, banks, and politics, linked to Rome, driven by people who once upon a time were the "powers that be." The new type of entrepreneurship is more elastic and more international. It's pretty obvious that the old guard is so out of date that it can't renew itself. Fashion is the new aristocracy. The link between Art and Fashion that everyone is so concerned about is not a problem for me. The big fashion brands want to support art, and so be it.
FEDERICO MARCHETTI — My company is a website that was born with fashion, but now it has branched out into art. Unlike other fashion websites, we also sell artworks, with next-day deliveries in 101 markets.
FRANCESCO VEZZOLI — If you ask me, I would say that you should also use your website as a vehicle for interesting content. For example, I would call on important critics to write exclusively for your site, articles that people can only read there. If the website presents valid works by artists and maybe even helps them produce more ambitious projects, then your website would take a leading role and become a cultural vehicle, a bit like the Olivetti brand in the '60s.
FEDERICO MARCHETTI — The example you cite is one that I often think about. Olivetti's cultural strategy was definitely a great example. I think it is important to clarify that all the money will be donated directly to the Italian National Trust, Fondo Ambiente Italiano (FAI). I stress this, because you often hear people speak about net proceeds — which would mean €399, minus the cost of the frames, the cost of production, the cost of shipping and so on, and in the end you're left with €50. In this case, we donate everything. It is an important investment for YOOX.
FRANCESCO VEZZOLI — Yes! One of the risks you run into when you do something for charity is that often it isn't really clear how the funds are used. FAI is one of the most authoritative institutions in Italy figuring out how we can preserve Italy's cultural heritage.
FEDERICO MARCHETTI — For both of us, the collaboration with FAI was quite simply the easiest and most effective way of ensuring that we reached our end goal.
FEDERICO MARCHETTI — It is part of the project's authenticity… You decided that I would play the role of the retailer; you told me to decide the price and the quantity of the edition. You said: "I'll create the art, you do the rest." I wanted a "pop" price, something accessible for a larger audience. I liked the idea of an artwork by Francesco Vezzoli for €399.
FRANCESCO VEZZOLI — The price of a handbag!
FEDERICO MARCHETTI — A typical mass-market price, which is exactly the opposite of art as the ultimate luxury. Then I had the idea of an edition of 399. At the end of the day, 399 x €399 means giving €159,201 to FAI for Emilia-Romagna.
FRANCESCO VEZZOLI — We hope so.
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Anthony Fontana - Class of 1997
Anthony earned letters in basketball and baseball at Valley Forge and is listed on the career points list in basketball. He played on two basketball teams that reached the regional tournament. Anthony excelled on the diamond where he was recognized as an All-Scholastic Team selection and a member of the All-Ohio Team. He was honored at Jacobs Field as the Greater Cleveland Pitcher of the Year. He was undefeated on the mound as a senior and had a .430 batting average. Anthony was selected as the Valley Forge Outstanding Male Athlete in 1997.Anthony also had great success pitching at Bowling Green State University and later pitched in the Boston Red Sox organization. He is presently a school principal in Vermont working on his doctorate degree.


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DC Universe's Swamp Thing was reportedly canceled prematurely for reasons still not fully revealed, prompting assumptions by a few without inside information to be passed off as fact. Fortunately, the mists lingering above the swamp water are beginning to clear.
Deadline reports a prime culprit behind misconceptions relating to the tax credits granted by North Carolina, where Swamp Thing was filmed, is a writer and cartoonist named John Gholson. He tweeted a thread that, at first glance, looked credible but were loaded with errors.
Gholson claimed North Carolina's Film Office withheld a whopping $40 million from Warner Bros. Counting on that, according to his logic, Swamp Thing's budget dropped steeply and thusly wasn't renewed.
Though possible, $40 mill. is high for any state to dole out for a TV show, regardless of the budget. A lot of movies with that price tag are made — Hellboy's budget was greater by only $10 mill. dollars.
Somebody, the director of the North Carolina Film Office no less, noticed the numbers didn't add up and came forward to clear the air. Guy Gasser stated the $40-mill. tax figure is not only more than the usual maximum state credit — $12 mill. — but is bigger than his Office's yearly budget as well. The NCFO runs on $31 mill. a year.
The idea North Carolina's government would drop a bomb on the studio without warning was also dismissed by Gasser, who blames the nature of social media where unfounded allegations catch like wildfire. To a fault, he is glad there is fervor for a production filmed in his backyard and that action might be taken:
"Some outlets used an unverified source, but if they even went straight to Twitter, where the report apparently first started, they would have found that the gentleman had nothing to back up his own claim. He has certainly retracted some of what he was saying and now it appears that Twitter may ban him with all of this happening. I guess all I can say is I'm glad he's passionate about a show filmed in our state."
Gholson stood by his words, tweeting the following:
"I don't even understand some of it. Maybe my numbers are off, but it's still a matter of money."
Nevertheless, Twitter apparently took action against Gholson and banned him. His account and Swamp Thing thread can no longer be found, which has some users divided.
Because he got called out HARD. By Deadline and North Carolina.
— Roger Buchana (@Butters360) June 8, 2019
Whether Gholson deserved to be banned or not, he was wrong, according to Gasser. North Carolina welcomed Swamp Thing with open arms and the working relationship with WB was amiable and always has been, Gasser stated. He added that they fulfilled all requirements contractually, with the funds ready if they need, and upheld their end of the deal.
Given that, while they tend to hear directly from producers if a show is renewed, the state still heard about the cancellation like everyone else, without warning — meaning the decision to end things aborning came from on high suddenly at Warner. Gasser noted, "We found out just like everybody else." He added, "Yes, it was a disappointment. It comes with the business. We don't necessarily get insights in advance…sometime if a show is renewed sometimes we found out in advance of the studio announcement, but with cancellations we usually found out with everybody else."
Many believe the recent merger with AT&T and plans for its own streaming service, a la Disney+, caused WarnerMedia to reassess DC Universe, and possibly set in motion the scuttling of the platform — despite growth in its digital comic selections.
Gasser was hopeful that the show will continue to be produced in North Carolina:
"It's been positive. We've worked with Warner Bros overall on many projects and certainly this looks, with their initial information filing, like they have fulfilled all of their requirements for our program and we will fulfill ours once all that has been verified following their audit with this. Look, we would love for the series to continue and to continue employing North Carolinians to help make the show."
What do you make of Gasser's clarification regarding early reports surrounding the cancellation of Swamp Thing?


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For loading the MC20E2, you can set the Nova Phonomena's switches at the MC's full open tap, 47k ohms. Many in the MC camp swear by this totally undamped setting as they like all the extra "detail" and "openness".
But this is a theology-charged audio topic. All the air and extra musical facets are much more likely a result of false information being passed due to significant peaking, an inherent characteristic in MC designs. Others swear by loading down the MC and using much lower input settings, like 280 ohms, to avoid the rising frequency response.
I tried input settings of both 47k ohms and 280 ohms with the MC20E2. No contest. 280 ohms gave a significantly more realistic, more relaxed, and more grounded musical presentation. You want ringing in your ears, go to Iraq and defuse IED's.
Finally, you have that great capability of unplugging and running the Nova Phonomena for several hours off its internal battery. Every AC noise making electrical gremlin is shut out, no more pouring in through the wires and drowning out the music. The battery feature alone is worth its weight in electrified gold. Just, hey, could you please lose that big spooky red eye when it's recharging?
In sum, don't let the analog train pass you by. And I cannot think of a more cost effective and better way to emotionally reconnect with your long lost music than this big analog locomotive from Musical Surroundings.
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During period 2014 – 2018, DSP supports high quality projects that will impact the society, and it provides institutional support for organizations that systematically support and promote these changes. DSP aims to achieve positive changes at the local and central level
The overall goal of DSP is to support the development of a democratic society in Kosovo. The long term perspective is to contribute to significant and sustainable changes that will in turn contribute to the development of democratic society in Kosovo.
DSP contributes to the following two objectives/outcomes:
Outcome I: Kosovar citizens and civil society organizations increase their demand for, and take an active role in seeking high quality services, good governance and the integration of minorities.
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- Increased civic activity in influencing the priorities, planning and decision making of local and central government;
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- Higher participation in budgeting, with special emphasis on women and minority community inclusion;
- Fair and transparent elections;
- Better social, economic, cultural integration between the majority and minority communities;
- Improvement of gender equality in education, job positions and public life;
- Contribution of Kosovo media and civil society in decision-making and policy-drafting processes that will reflect and implement social and political rights of Diaspora.
Any question you may have on the preparation of applications or grant application details can be sent via e-mail at [email protected].
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A major problem when you are doing bathroom remodeling yourself is that you will have a tendency to go over budget without even realizing it. However, when you hire a professional designer they will be given a budget at the start and will work within it at all times in order to get the best bathroom possible for your money. They will not go over the budget unless it is discussed, so it allows you to work out what you will spend in advance and still get the bathroom of your dreams.
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Stormi's Reviews: Thanksgiving Eve by Jay Brandon
Publisher: Black Rose Writing
Released: November 2, 2016
Genre: Literature & Fiction, Fantasy
Length: 165 pages
Format: ebook
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Ray Seymour receives frightening news from his doctor on Christmas Eve. He goes home, feeling sad and angry, to confront the tense atmosphere of his home. His wife, eight-year-old daughter, and fifteen-year-old son remain separate, not cohering into a family. Ray resolves to make things better in whatever time he has left. Unfortunately, his time has run out. Ray dies that evening.
Ray returns to life to find he's been given time to try to reconcile his family. He sets out to make them love him so much they'll feel terrible when he's gone.
Ray still has to deal with his next-door neighbor, who knows about his time-travelling, his sarcastic sister, hostile ex-wife, and childish daughter. There's too much to fix and not enough time. And what about that homeless man near the mall who keeps turning up?
Holiday miracles are a lot of work.
Four Boundless Stars
What would you do if you had a second chance? Ray doesn't realize how far his life has gone downhill until bad news from a doctor changes everything. His wife, daughter, and son are all distant from him. He wants to change this. Before he has a chance to fix his wayward family, he dies. He gets another chance to come back and fix things before it's too late. But will he be able to fix everything in such a short amount of time? This book was terrific. We all live day to day and we don't realize that sometimes you miss out on the little things. The important things like time with your spouse or with your children, can sometimes get put on a back burner. This is what this book shows. A chance to slow down time to fix the things in life that matter the most. I enjoyed this book. It was captivating and told an awesome, yet sometimes sad, but very real story. I would recommend this book.


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Lovers Telugu Movie Review
The film tests the patience of the audience in the first one hour and then starts entertaining you. The second half is entertaining and hilarious with Sapthagiri magic. He has turned everything spectacular with his performance!
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Bitcoin (BTC) lost almost 8% on Feb. 10 as the first significant correction after Monday's price pump set in.
BTC price wobbles at $48,000
Data from Cointelegraph Markets and TradingView tracked BTC/USD as it fell from local highs of $47,360 to briefly touch $43,750 during trading on Wednesday.
The pair had been on course to hit $50,000 after clocking new all-time highs earlier in the week thanks to news that Tesla had converted $1.5 billion of its balance sheet to Bitcoin.
Corrections had already been expected, a necessary part of Bitcoin's steady upwards grind, which Cointelegraph Markets analyst filbfilb, believes will see $63,000 hit in the short term. $52,000, he said earlier on Wednesday, may also produce temporary consolidation.
On the topic of current market behavior, fellow analyst Michaël van de Poppe likewise advised Twitter followers to adapt to what has been a protracted period of upside.
"'Why are you scaling out?' Well, markets are going up heavily, but we'll be seeing some downwards momentum as well. Nothing goes up in a straight line," he wrote.
"Realizing partial profits is fine. I'm still keeping big bunches in play, but I can accumulate some more. Easy game."
Bitcoin doesn't heed all celebrity endorsements
The downturn nonetheless amused some, coming just minutes after actress Lindsay Lohan tweeted a surprise Bitcoin endorsement.
"Bitcoin to the moon," she suddenly proclaimed.
bitcoin to the moon— Lindsay Lohan (@lindsaylohan) February 10, 2021
Among longtime market participants, celebrities and other non-industry figures suddenly engaging with Bitcoin is a "classic" signal that the cryptocurrency has gone mainstream too quickly and that a correction is imminent.
"Tops in, time to sell," Cointelegraph's Keith Wareing responded just before the 7.6% dip, which buyers quickly halted.
As Cointelegraph reported, Bitcoin's overall strength is apparent, which on the back of Tesla's buy-in and interest in MicroStrategy's dedicated summit last week seems destined to see higher highs thanks to a domino effect of corporate exposure.
In a fresh update on the day, quant analyst PlanB reiterated that Bitcoin was still on track to hit $100,000 by September. Progress a year after the most recent block subsidy halving, he said, was in between what happened after the 2012 and 2016 halving events.


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I've collected a lot of thoughts recently. You've been warned, here is my hodge podge of brain lately:
Today starts the beginning of the Holiday season. And whether you like it or not, Mr. Gobbles is ready to be eaten and in 1 short month, Santa will be finding his way down your chimney. There are so many ways to approach the Holiday Season. Some dread the financial aspect of the holidays. Others do not enjoy fighting holiday crowds. I've met a few that actually do not enjoy all of the food associated with the holidays.. Odd, I can't imagine this. Others simply can not handle the consistency of overly cheerful holiday commercials that seem to be on repeat during the next 30 days. Me? I practically turn into Buddy the Elf. I will waste more gas in the winter just so that I can drive around town and look at the Christmas lights. I spend all of my spare moments thinking of the perfect gift for everyone on my list. I will cook and bake for days (another small passion of mine) if it means that I get to be around the ones I love during my favorite time of year.
This past weekend I had the pleasure of being able to close out the 2015 racing season with a 10k Turkey Trot in Lincolnwood with some of my dear friends. We got up on Sunday morning and braved the 15 degree temps and trotted with the best of 'em. I made my way across the finish line with a 1 minute PR, taking 4th in my age group. Afterwards, we splurged on some amazing brunch at Over Easy Cafe. Highly recommended if you're in the brunch market. A weekend of good laughs, great company, and my final race of the season!
On Tuesday this week I was out for a run. As I'm moving along, I saw a women sitting at an intersection, halfway hanging out of her car waving her arms at me. With each step I begin to recognize the crazy lady as my high school track coach. I immediately jump mid-stride and start flailing my arms. I dashed to her car and hugged her. We smiled and promised to catch up soon. Our embrace was short but beyond meaningful. We can dive into details later, just know that she is one of the biggest running influences in my life. And for that I am forever grateful. Our short rendezvous during the week of Thanksgiving reminds me of just how lucky I am to have the great influences in my life that I do.
This morning I woke up and made my way to the nearest Turkey Trot in town. A friend of mine asked if I would run with his 10 year old son since it's only his 2nd race. Of course I agreed. This specific Trot is one of my favorites because it is: 1. On Thanksgiving morning, 2. Only requires that you bring a donation to the local food pantry as your entry fee, 3. No swag, JUST RUN. We get so wrapped up in the gear and "stuff" that these events offer that we forget to just run. And that's why I love this race, all you do is RUN.
Anthony did AWESOME!
Anthony's race included a wipe out on the messy trails so I was happy that he mustered up a smile for me at the end :)
Thanksgiving this year isn't exactly the norm. Today, I'm headed out to feast with my other half and his family. A dinner with his immediate family usually consists of about 35 people. He's 1 of 10 kids and we often end up eating at the kids table. No complaints here. They think I'm the coolest of the big kids :)
Rob and I around Thanksgiving last year
Josiee must make an appearance in all photos :)
While I'm out feasting, my Omaha cheering section will be driving out to the Chicagoland area. It's not often that we get to spend time together, so these rare moments are cherished. They'll arrive mid-afternoon and hang out with my parents and tomorrow Rob and I will join the crew for our own feast of all things turkey and dressing. Gram will be here with us for dinner, but solo this year. This will be our first Thanksgiving without Gramps and it definitely won't be the same.
Gram and Josiee are ready for YumYumz
These crazy kids are Chicago-bound as we speak!
Moms and pops - only moments ago, awaiting the Omaha crew!
Some of you might be thinking.. WHERE IS MARK!? Don't worry, he's not lost. Or he might be, we don't know for sure. Mark is enjoying Mr. Gobbles in San Francisco this year with one of his baseball friends, Will. Will has lived with our family in past summers while he played baseball in the Chicagoland area. He is an amazing young man and fits into our family like a glove. I love that I can call him a brother. And on Saturday, Mark will stand next to Will's side while he marries the woman of his dreams. So, we let the Munro/Beach family borrow Mark for one of our favorite holidays so that he can create some amazing memories with lifelong friends.
There are so many things I'm grateful for this holiday season. I could bore you with a long list. But it all comes down to the basics.
1. My health is present and allows me to chase my deepest passion.
2. I wake up every day and am able to go to a job that allows me to live a life I'm very proud of.
3. The relationships I have formed and worked to sustain with my closest family and friends have shaped me into the person I am today.
These are the things I find myself most grateful for. I hope you can all sit down and truly count your blessings today. Me?
I'm starting my diet today.
Mark and the beautiful bride!
**Not to be confused as 'his' bride. Mark doesn't have a bride**
Will's "I'm about to marry Lisa and I'm uber excited!" face!
There are so many things I'm grateful for this holiday season. I could bore you with a long list. But it all comes down to the basics.
1. My health is present and allows me to chase my deepest passion.
2. I wake up every day and am able to go to a job that allows me to live a life I'm very proud of.
3. The relationships I have formed and worked to sustain with my closest family and friends have shaped me into the person I am today.
These are the things I find myself most grateful for. I hope you can all sit down and truly count your blessings today. Me?
Gobble Gobble.


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Monday, November 10, 2014
Easy Slow Cooker Mashed Potatoes
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Great tip. I'm going to be trying this very soon. My track record for scorching the potatoes on the stove is pretty impressive.ReplyDelete
I have never made mashed potatoes in the slow cooker, but I may have to give this a try!ReplyDelete
Great timing for a big Thanksgiving meal.ReplyDelete
Mashed potatoes are my favorite. I don't make them that often though. Having them is a slow cooker would be idea for large events like Thanksgiving!ReplyDelete
I love my crockpot and use it for so many recipes, but I have never tried mashed potatoes in there. I am totally going to give this a try next week. Do you think you can leave them in there on the warm setting? My daughter is getting her wisdom teeth out next week and this is her all time favorite comfort food. I'm wondering if I make her a batch and just leave it on warm, she can eat as she gets hungry through the day. What do you think?ReplyDeleteReplies
Kim.. I sent you a reply on Facebook. I have not tried to do that before so I am not 100% sure. I guess you can try, and just keep an eye on it to make sure they do not dry out or overcook.Delete
Great idea! I will have to try this for sure.ReplyDelete


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Mr. Jean-Louis Laurent Josi holds a Degree and Master in Administration and Management and a postgraduate degree in actuarial sciences from the Université Catholique de Louvain (Belgium) and a MBA from the College of Insurance in New York (USA). Mr. Jean-Louis Laurent Josi began his career at Winterthur-Europe Assurances s.a. in 1997 as Head of Retail Life Product Management. In 1999, he was Managing Director and Chief Operating Officer of a Belgian bank (RealBank s.a. / Keytrade Bank s.a - first Belgian only Internet bank with online trading). From 2003 to 2005, he was Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of FinShop s.a. (a company comparing on the Internet mortgages from several banks). He was then, from 2005 to 2006, Head of Retail and SME Insurance & member of the Executive Committee of Winterthur-Europe Assurances s.a. Mr. Jean-Louis Laurent Josi joined the AXA Group with Winterthur's integration in 2006 to manage as a member of the Executive Committee of AXA Belgium's multi-distribution activity. From 2008 to 2011, he was appointed Chief Executive Officer of AXA Gulf and Middle East. Then from 2011 to 2015, he was Chief Executive Officer of AXA Japan Life and was appointed member of the AXA Executive Committee. Since March 2015, Mr. Jean-Louis Laurent Josi has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of AXA ASIA and joined the AXA Group Management Committee.


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What have our behaviors cost us? Think about it, not too long. You'll get depressed. How many areas of our lives are negatively impacted by how we behave when influenced by the drugs? Financially, we can add up the cost in lost jobs, lawyer fees, court costs, probation fees, lost pawn tickets, etc. The tally for many of us is enormous. What has the addiction cost us that really can't be measured with money? How has it changed us for the worst? Here are a few:
This is a lot, right? And, I haven't even mentioned the effect on our legal situations or our jobs. Why would some one sign up for this kind of hassle? In reality, nobody does sign up for the pain. None of us woke up one morning and asked ourselves, "How can I best screw up my life? I know…. I'll get addicted to something!" Our intentions were not to hurt. Somehow, we thought we were actually going to heal. This is part of the sadness of addiction: What we believed was going to happen.
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It wasn't the greatest of weekends for Australian driver Mark Webber.
A mistake in qualifying meant that instead of competing for a 12th career pole position the 36-year-old had to settle for fifth place on the grid.
Webber and the Red Bull team had timed it all wrong during the final session of qualifying and a slow out lap prevented him from having a second run at pole position.
It left him adrift of team-mate Sebastian Vettel on the grid and behind both Ferrari's of Massa and Alonso and the Mercedes of Lewis Hamilton.
?It?s disappointing to finish fifth. We didn?t get the timing quite right in the last part of Q3, I thought I had more laps. We were quick enough, but we went too slow on the lap when we should have been going quick and it meant we didn?t get a last timed lap in. The time doesn?t represent how comfortable I felt in the car today and it?s frustrating when you put so much work in and know you could have done better. I?m looking forward to the race tomorrow ? it should be interesting with the weather.? he told formula1.com.
The Australian was certainly half right, the race did prove to be very interesting, although the weather proved to be just a small factor in the race.
The race did get under way in damp to wet conditions, but a good start from Webber meant that any disadvantage he had from qualifying was soon forgotten. He slipped down the inside of the first turn to get passed both the Mercedes and as the corners snaked around the opening section of the lap, he managed to hold his line to also overtake the Ferrari of Felipe Massa to take third place behind Vettel and Alonso, inside the opening few corners of the lap.
Alonso had suffered damage to his front wing during those corners after he hit the back of Vettel and on the front straight, just after Webber had completed a pass to take second place, his front wing snapped off underneath him forcing him into the gravel and an early retirement from the race.
But whilst the opening laps were full of excitement it was the laps that followed the final rounds of pit-stops that left everyone talking.
Webber had completed his final pit-stop of the day and had come out alongside Vettel, the German did his best to get past his team-mate during the opening sequence of the lap, but he clearly couldn't get passed Webber who controlled the lap.
But just a couple of laps later Vettel made a desperation move down the front stretch forcing the two cars to touch as Vettel fought tooth-and-nail for the race victory, ignoring the team orders to finish the race first and second with Webber leading.
The move prompted some interviewers to question whether or not Vettel held any respect for his team-mate and Webber responded in a very diplomatic manner.
?I think Sebastian has respect for me and I have respect for him, but the situation today was not handled well. It?s hard to put your finger on it all now after the race; when we?re racing on the limit and pushing as hard as we can, then it?s the worst situation for a team. I am sure they are bricking themselves and know that things can go wrong. There?s a bit of history to this as well; my mind in the last 15 laps was thinking about a lot of things, but I was happy with the way I drove. I tried to isolate what happened at the end and we got something out of it today, but of course I?m not satisfied with the result. This puts heat on a few people and unfortunately there?s no rewind button. I know people want raw emotion from us after these situations and it?s there, but we need to remain cool. There?s three weeks until the next race, so time for us to work on things.?
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First there was "Alpha", then "Cafe Church", then "Godly Play", now it seems to be "Messy Church"... no doubt "Alpha" wasn't actually first and certainly "Messy Church" wont be the last, but all of the above have had their 15 mins in the spotlight, they have been "the latest thing" at one time or another.
Recently I've been increasingly perplexed by this tendency to jump from one bandwagon to the next in the hope that each one will be *THE* answer. Don't get me wrong their is nothing wrong with any of the above models, they all have things to contribute and questions to ask of how we do Church but non of them are *THE* answer in the way churches seems hope... sometimes the thinking seems to be, "If we only do... everything will turn around"
So where's the problem? It seems to me that what happens is almost abusive to the creators, the "model" is ripped from it's context, all the thinking, the exploration, the experimentation is ignored and only the ultimate expression is adopted... it reminds me of what I was taught at school, that having the answer was not the be all and end all, what was most important was being able to demonstrate your understanding. My teachers used to say "It is as important to show your workings as to get the answer right"... all the theological, ecclesiological and missiological workings are actually far more significant and important than the end product. They teach us more than the technique, they help us more than the technique, because instead of simply applying a rootless, thoughtless model they mean we have to look at the context, the culture, the people, Scripture etc. and think much harder about church and mission.
There is nothing wrong with looking at what others are doing and learning from them, but one can't simply apply a model and expect it to work. When you talk to arable armers you find they are not just experts in the crops themselves, they are first and foremost students of the soil... before planting seeds one needs to know about the soil, does it have the right nutrients, is it's ph level suitable for the crop, what is it's moisture content etc. The one needs to understand the context, how much sun does the field get, what are the prevailing winds, what are the average seasonal temperatures for the region, how much rain is the area likely to get, what are the physical dynamics (contours, drainage, public rights of way etc.), what might effect the harvesting methods that can be used etc. etc. Once the Farmer understands these things only then can He/She make decisions about the crop which will thrive best in the conditions... even then the Farmer will need to be able to adapt his/her techniques as the crop develops... the most important things the Farmer needs are the skills to be able to read the signs, reflect on all the factors, to learn and to be flexible... the chances are that if he/she simply plants what was seen growing fruitfully in a different part of the country the crop will fail.
Perhaps it time we began to learn from the world of organics rather than the world of consumerism?
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By Gregory A. Loew, Chair, APS Committee on International Freedom of Scientists
The question of why the APS should support the Committee on the International Freedom of Scientists (CIFS) as a standing committee is not a trivial one, and it is frequently asked, especially in times of tight budgets. As 1996 Chair of CIFS, I feel compelled to share my thoughts on this matter with our membership.
CIFS is a standing committee of the APS charged with monitoring the human rights conditions of physicists and other fellow scientists, and advocating for their freedom when it is threatened. According to its charge, "CIFS shall be responsible for monitoring concerns regarding human rights for scientists throughout the world; shall apprise the President, the Executive Board and Council of problems encountered by scientists in pursuit of their scientific interests or in effecting satisfactory communications with other scientists and may recommend to the President, the Executive Board and Council appropriate courses of action designed to alleviate such problems."
The committee was created in 1980 as an outgrowth of a POPA sub-committee. It was felt at the time that POPA by itself did not have the structure, time and resources to attend to human rights issues. CIFS functions with a Chair, Past-Chair, Vice-Chair and approximately eight volunteer members from various institutions throughout the U.S. Although CIFS formally meets only twice a year, it monitors, at all times, the human rights conditions of a multitude of scientists in the U.S. and worldwide.
When a case is brought to the committee's attention, the first step is to decide whether the scientist is truly a victim of discrimination and/or persecution. Since this is often not clear, CIFS sometimes begins by requesting information from the pertinent authorities, without taking a stand. This step alone has resulted in favorable action in some cases. In general, CIFS stays away from questions of tenure that are more appropriately handled elsewhere, unless these are related to issues of academic or scientific freedom or other such violations of due process of law. In countries other than the U.S. that enjoy democratic regimes, we sometimes consult first with the applicable domestic physical society to check whether it is aware of the case and has already assessed the issue at hand.
Once we have gone through these initial steps and determined that the scientist's situation falls within the Committee's guidelines for assistance, we then write letters of support for the individual and try to elicit answers from those organizations that have some control over his or her fate. In extreme cases where the individual is in physical danger, in jail or even tortured, official APS letters and petitions are sent to heads of state. At the early informational stages, the letter is signed by the CIFS Chair. When appropriate, the letter goes out with the signature of the APS President.
Two valid questions arise: (1) Why does APS take on such an activity, rather than just leaving it to specialized organizations such as, for example, Amnesty International? (2) Is CIFS successful? The two questions are linked. Historically, physicists and scientists in general, because of their contributions to knowledge and technology, have occasionally become well-known and held influential positions in society. Some of them have been mistreated or persecuted, simply because they belonged to some minority group against which discrimination already existed in general. Others, because of their prominence and occasionally their courage in opposing the status quo or refusing to support a regime that they deemed undemocratic and repressive, have taken great political risks, and some of them have ended in jail, exile and/or torture. The greater their moral courage, the harsher their punishment, but also the stronger their influence, and their ultimate chance of redress. We do not have to go very far back in history to remember Andrei Sakharov, Yuri Orlov, Anatoly Sharansky, Fang Li-zhi, and the Chinese physics student, Liu Gang who recently escaped from his country (see page 2). But we should not feel too self-righteous and smug in our traditionally democratic countries. We are not perfect either: just remember the McCarthy era!
But is CIFS effective? The answer is yes, and the reason is that we try to be objective and firm. Physicists all over the world are at the forefront of international communication, and most of them enjoy an intrinsic camaraderie and loyalty to their common field of endeavor. They like to work across national boundaries and collaborate on interesting problems. Statesmen and politicians know of our camaraderie, and in general they respect what we have to offer. So, if we behave ourselves objectively, we have some clout as a group and we can help our colleagues in distress. We get ample feedback in response to our advocacy. Even if CIFS members cannot prove that by ourselves, we have saved certain colleagues from jail, we know that our voice, alone, has helped many of them and in some cases has softened the punishment they received from their authorities.
With volunteers doing most of the committee's work and a small budget able to provide for only two one-day annual membership meetings, I firmly believe that this is a very cost effective and worthwhile cause. From a human point of view, it is a tradition that constitutes part of the conscience of our society. It is an opportunity for us physicists to do something in a constructive direction. We should not miss it. I hope I have convinced you to continue to support CIFS and to actively join us in the pursuit of this cause.
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"Turn away," the dark man groaned with a desperate look in his haunted
She was standing next to him in that hallway that led to the basement in his own home. His own home. What a laugh. How could he have not known that monster had been under his feet for all of these years?"
That room and it's dog- the woman standing next to him- had been master of his house all along.
" I don't think so Chuck."
" You're going to kill me. " he said. " The very least you could do is not look like you're going to enjoy it so much."
" You're a fine one to lecture anybody about murder Chuck. And I've been at this way longer then you. Guess what. I wasn't aware there were rules. Did Emily Post write a book on the subject? Because I LOVE Emily and I don't see how that one could have got passed me."
" You truly are evil."
" No. I'm more of a concept. Now that basement of yours. Wow. That truly IS evil. I mean. Oh boy. It's bad. Seriously Chuck. Did you think you were in charge of what happened down there? Really?
Because let me tell you. Do you really believe someone who started off in this life with hurting small animals worked his way up to helpless women and children all by himself? Come on. Really. Think about it."
" What's down there. " Chuck wondered out loud.
And then Chuck insisted, his voice choking tears " It was me. It was me. I did all of those things…me. Nothing is down there. Just me. It's was all me."
" You were a nightmare Chuck. " she opened the door and pushed him through and down he fell " Meet the dreamer."
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Pomegranate Glazed Roast Turkey for your Thanksgiving table. Or in my case for "Friendsgiving"! Friendgiving is a pre-holiday dinner to celebrate with your friends the week before Thanksgiving. This impressively delicious bird will be the hit of your table. The glaze is the perfect combination of savory with a hint of sweetness that will make for the best crispy and sticky skin ever.
Pomegranate season runs October through February and I usually start noticing them in the grocery store as Thanksgiving is approaching. Which makes this the perfect festive recipe. I love using pomegranate in holiday recipes. Cranberry sauce, holiday cocktails, and even in desserts.
POM Wonderful is my pomegranate juice of choice. I always have a bottle on hand, mostly because I use it in my mimosas, but I love using it in recipes too. Try it, it's a great alternative to orange juice. And it has powerful anti-oxidents so in a way you're being super healthy. Using pomegranate juice instead of the seeds is like a semi-homemade way to get the pom flavor in dishes.
This recipe uses a quick overnight brine, if you haven't brined a turkey before give it a shot. It's easier than you think and I swear by it. Think of it as a marinate that helps keep the turkey juicy and tender. A brine bag is key and a big container or pot. If you have a large 20-25 pound turkey then I suggest using a cooler and ice to brine in a bag overnight.
If you're making gravy from these pan drippings just be aware that it will have a hint of savory sweetness. My husband said it's the best gravy he's ever had. Just be aware it'll have a little something sweet.
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Pomegranate Glazed Roast Turkey
An overnight brine for any Thanksgiving turkey is key. A brine bag and large container or pot will help in your prep. Make sure your turkey is properly thawed before brining. If you don't have room in your refrigerator for turkey brining, use a cooler with ice to place the turkey in. This recipe is for a 15 pound turkey, adjust your cooking time if using a larger or smaller bird. At 325 degrees F roast the turkey for about 15 minutes per pound until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F.
- 15 pound Turkey, thawed, giblet bag and neck removed from the cavity
- 1 cup Kosher Salt
- 1 cup Sugar
- 1 bundle Sage, Thyme, and Rosemary
- 1 head Garlic, cut crosswise
- 1 whole Lemon, halved
- 1 tablespoon Black Peppercorns
- 1 tablespoon Whole Cloves
- 1 tablespoon Whole Mustard Seeds
- 1 tablespoon Whole Allspice
- 1 gallon Cold Water
- 1 stick Butter, softened
- Kosher Salt and Ground Black Pepper, for seasoning
- 1 whole Lemon, quartered
- 1 bundle Rosemary and Sage
- 1 1/2 cups Pomegranate Juice
- 2 tablespoons Maple Syrup
- 1 teaspoon Balsamic Vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Allspice
- 1/4 teaspoon Ground Nutmeg
- 1 pinch Kosher Salt
- Step 1 Place your thawed turkey, in a brine bag in a large container or pot. In a large pot add the kosher salt, sugar, sage, thyme, rosemary, garlic, lemon, black peppercorns, whole cloves, whole mustard seeds, whole allspice and 4 cups of water out of the gallon. Bring mixture to a boil to dissolve the salt and sugar. Remove from heat and had the remaining 12 cups of cold water to the mixture. Stir and allow to cool before pouring over the turkey in the brine bag. Seal and place in the fridge to brine overnight, about 12 hours.
- Step 2 When brine time is up rinse the turkey under cold water and remove to a paper towel lined cutting board and dry the outside and inside thoroughly. Use you fingers to carefully loosen the skin from the breast and stuff the softened butter evenly under the skin. Season the inside and outside of the turkey with kosher salt and ground black pepper. Stuff the quartered lemon, rosemary and sage in the cavity of the turkey. Truss the legs together and place in a large roasting pan fitted with a rack. Allow to hang out at room temperature until your oven is preheated.
- Step 3 Preheat your oven to 325 degrees F.
- Step 4 Place turkey in preheated oven and set your timer for 2 hours. No peeking, opening the oven door, and absolutely no basting!.
- Step 5 Prepare your glaze when the timer goes off. In a small saucepan add pomegranate juice, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, ground allspice and ground nutmeg, season with a pinch of kosher salt. Bring to a boil and simmer for 15 minutes until reduced by half and slightly thickened. Remove turkey from the oven and pour glaze over the top of turkey using a pastry brush to evenly brush glaze over the whole turkey. Return the turkey to the oven for 30 minutes. Roast the turkey until a meat thermometer reads 165 degrees F. I like checking the thickest part of the breast on the side and in between the thigh and breast for doneness.
- Step 6 Remove and allow to rest for 15 minutes before carving. Don't forget to use the pan drippings for the best savory sweet gravy ever. Enjoy!
Savor and Happy Thanksgiving!


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Breaking Through by Joanne Duffy
Original artwork by artist Joanne Duffy.
Breaking Through by Joanne Duffy
oil on board
28 x 36 cm
29.6 x 37.1 x 5 cm framed
Artworkis finished in artist quality oil paints on artist board.
- "Breaking Through" was created in 2020 and has no prior owners.
- Full authenticity certificate will be provided to the new owner.
- Artwork signed front and back.
- Framed.
On exhibition at Linton & Kay Galleries in July.


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Liberation Music Orchestra and Charlie Hadens Legacy
Charlie Haden, who passed away this year after a storied career as one of jazz's most deeply valued bassists, titled his first recording as a bandleader Liberation Music Orchestra. The choices he made on the record were both deeply political and personally intuitive; Liberation Music Orchestra is bolted to its moment in history both as a response to the fog of war and an expression of the spontaneous self. Its seeds of inspiration were found in the battle-strewn landscapes of Spain, the heroes of Cuba, and the gangland politics of Chicago. It fused the stoic solidarity of folk music with the wild oneness of free jazz. It positioned itself historically as a tribute to acts of selfless battle in senses both literal and figurative, military and artistic. Liberation Music Orchestra is deliberately and precisely what its title implies: a big sound pointing towards a larger freedom.
Charlie Haden was born in Shenandoah, Iowa in 1937. Two months shy of the age of two, he was deemed fit to join the Haden family singing group, performing "hillbilly music" (his term) on the family's regular radio program. It was in the dense sound of voices locked in close harmony that Haden's obsession with the possibilities of musical texture began. After a bout with polio at age 15 rendered him unable to continue singing, he moved on to study bass, a step that would eventually lead him to Los Angeles, to gain a foothold in the West Coast jazz community, and, in 1957, to witness Ornette Coleman being persecuted onstage at a venue named, perversely, the Hague.
As Haden watched, Coleman was asked to take his white plastic alto saxophone and leave the stage. Coleman's crime was one of creativity: in his idiosyncratic approach to improvisation, he had stepped outside of the music's chord structures and into a world of his own, where presumably no one else sharing the stage with him was willing or able to follow. It's very likely that the audience was equally nonplussed. For his part, Charlie Haden was floored.
"The whole room lit up for me," Haden told Amy Goodman of Democracy Now! in 2006, recounting a story he'd told many times. "It was so brilliant. And as soon as he started to play, they asked him to stop. So he put the horn back in the case and started out the back door."
What was received by the musicians onstage that night as a gravely mistaken deviation from universally agreed-upon chord structures, Charlie Haden recognized as a dynamic means of composition. Haden tracked Coleman down and was soon a fixture in Coleman's quartet. For their willingness to stretch harmony's boundaries, they were lauded by some, ridiculed by others. Some ears would gradually open to Coleman's voice, which benefited hugely from Haden's sympathetic accompaniment. Haden became known as a musician capable of uncommon melodic expression and supportive harmonic intuition.
Along with Coleman and others, Charlie Haden invested himself deeply in the musical science of spontaneity. "To make people free," said artist Joseph Beuys, "is the aim of art; therefore art for me is the science of freedom." If this view can be appreciated and endorsed, then artists are fortunate scientists: their resources are personal, and potentially limitless. How they take advantage of these great opportunities is often a question of bravery. Charlie Haden was a pioneer in this field, the arena of liberation.
Haden recorded Liberation Music Orchestra over the course of three days at the end of April 1969, in New York's Judson Hall. To aid in arranging charts for a large ensemble, Haden contacted composer, arranger, and pianist Carla Bley, whom he'd been friendly with in the past; the two had bonded over a shared appreciation for recordings of Dmitri Shostakovich and Erik Satie. In the wake of the news that Nixon had begun bombing Cambodia, the two set out to issue a statement of sorts, a record of protest.
In Ashley Kahn's history of Impulse Records, The House That Trane Built, Bley admitted that for the musicians assembled, this was a gig, not a sit-in. They were not politically active as a unit, despite the banner-waving album cover. But the multiracial roster of contributors, including Argentinian tenor saxophonist Gato Barbieri and Eastern-influenced trumpeter Don Cherry, lends the album an implicitly internationalist bent. The question of whether or not all 13 of the performers were in political lockstep becomes irrelevant with the album's opening bars, as the sauntering introduction leads straight into a restrained but pointed rendition of Hanns Eisler and Bertolt Brecht's "Song of the United Front."
The album's first side is dominated by "El Quinto Regimiento," a sprawling, 20-minute medley of folk songs made popular in Spain during that nation's Civil War. That conflict saw an international coalition of volunteer soldiers fighting against fascism where their nations would not. This coalition included the American Lincoln Brigade, a regiment of Americans who, for their efforts, were sometimes blacklisted from getting work or U.S. passports upon their return stateside.
As Haden began to prepare his musical statement, the Second World War was in the past and communism had replaced fascism as the supposedly severe threat to the West. Starting in 1965, Americans had been fighting to support a dubious statehood in South Vietnam. In the context of this kaleidoscopically fractured upsetting of our nation's priorities—perhaps to remind his audience that not all battles are false—Haden led his ensemble through highly sensitive improvisatory takes on "Los Cuatro Generales," "Viva la Quince Brigada," and "Los Cuatro Muleros."
The medley begins with some modest and traditional Spanish guitar playing from Sam Brown, which gradually and recurrently spirals into the out playing that had earned Haden and his associates both heckles and accolades. There are moments of slow burning rave-ups, followed by bursts of riotous explosions from the horn section. Some musique concrète is employed, as original 78 rpm recordings of the Spanish folk songs that served as Haden's source material add to the warlike cacophony. During the session, members of the original Abraham Lincoln Brigade were invited to observe. "There were at least six of them with their wives, sitting there sort of scratching their heads, wondering what kind of music this was," Bley recalled to Kahn. "I said a polite hello to a couple of them."
The album's second side begins with a ballad to the man Haden called his "hero," titled "Song for Che." This composition was one of two original Haden pieces on Liberation Music Orchestra, the rest credited either to Bley or others. "Song for Che" retains the album's cocktail of mourning and determination, and its beginnings in emotive melodicism swing into joyful, expressive chaos. The large group moves forward into mystery as a unit, bound by trust. On "Circus '68, '69," the ensemble musically recreates the hysterical collapse of decorum at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, setting braying animal-like horns against a wobbling, discordant take on "We Shall Overcome."
The wild and unpredictable music on Liberation Music Orchestra seemed to be struggling to fight two battles at once: a primary effort to be heard in protest amidst the chaos of the day, and a second, equally vital campaign to be heard, period. The question persists: can music this free function as protest?
By harkening back to folk music of Spain and the American civil rights movement—itself as of yet unresolved—Haden was surrendering himself to songs that were bigger than himself. In the prior decade, folk music had been adopted and somewhat fetishized as a representation of social purity; if a folk song was not officially traditional, at the very least its righteousness of intent stood to dwarf its authorial source. Folk music was idealized into a socialist's first line of aesthetic defense, unimpeachable in its connection to the underclass.
This sort of ego-sacrifice shared unlikely qualities with the burgeoning free jazz movement. Often emphasizing group performance over soloistic indulgence, this music was radical in its mutual encouragement as well as its individual liberation. The rejection of handed-down chord changes in favor of personal choice stood as a doubly potent assertion of freedom by its practitioners, most of whom were black musicians. To be free was one thing; to be free and black was another.
But by another token, free jazz's emphasis on expression first created a disparity between it and the folk movement: its aggressive detonation of traditional harmony frequently rendered it too oblique for explicit storytelling or sloganeering. Folk music aside, it was often read as too oblique for mainstream jazz fans as well: from the release of Ornette Coleman's The Shape of Jazz to Come onward, a line was being drawn between traditionalists and those who trafficked in what was being called "the new thing."
Despite Charlie Haden's genuine roots in the stuff of rural American folksong, he was not an activist first. He'd delved too far into artistry to make concessions to overt banner-waving. Liberation Music Orchestra was the sound of ingrained personal responsibility expressing itself in one's natural life. The need to say something was simmering at the root of Haden's daily existence; it came out in his daily actions. That, on its face, is radical action. The need to be free birthed a greater urgency of purpose: the unshakeable notion that everyone should be free. The breadth of Liberation Music Orchestra's influence would be a consequence not of its message, but of the artistic position of its creator, Charlie Haden, at that moment, 1970. But the depth of its conviction was a consequence of his integrity, not as a musician or an activist, but as a human being.


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Friends of Sinn Féin USA
Sean South of Garryowen
Updated: Dec 31, 2021
"It was on a dreary New Year's Eve, as shades of night came down, a lorry load of volunteers approached the border town, there were men from Dublin and from Cork, Fermanagh and Tyrone, and their leader was a Limerick man Sean South of Garryowen...''
So begins one of most the famous and beloved Irish rebel songs of all time. The song commemorates the famous Brookeborough raid of December 31st 1957 in which Sean Sabhat (South) and Feargal O'Hanlon were fatally wounded.
It was one of the first operations of the IRA's Operation Harvest. Using an open truck on which a machine-gun was mounted, the IRA column entered the town intending to place mines and attack the barracks.
Their mines failed to explode and they were raked with fire from the barracks.
Seán South of Limerick and Fergal O'Hanlon of Monaghan, were mortally wounded and died from their wounds in a stone barn at nearby Attawark crossroads between Roslea and Brookeborough.
The deaths of South and O'Hanlon were the first IRA casualties of the campaign.
Massive crowds participated in their funerals. Seán South's funeral passed through Dublin where throngs of Dubliners gathered to pay their respects. An estimated fifty thousand attended in Limerick.
Their deaths were immortalized in two republican ballads, "Sean South From Garryowen" which is linked here and the "Patriot Game" written by Dominc Behan. We will have more on Fergal Hanlon tomorrow.
Enjoy the famous ballad, and have a happy New Years Eve!


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arrears in child support
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does child support arears eliminate when going bankrupt in new brunswick ,if not how can a men pay over 25000$ in arears + 530$ per month of child support when you are bankrupt
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One of the most impressive features found in Windows 10 is the addition of Cortana. Cortana is a voice-controlled virtual assistant and knowledge navigator for Windows 8.1 and Windows 10. It is based on Microsoft's previous voice technology called TellMe, purchased by Microsoft in the year 2009. It isn't just a voice controlled personal assistant but you can also type commands and questions too.
You can use Cortana to set reminders, send emails, find files, get weather forecasts, tell you jokes, surf the Internet and so on. Comparable to Apple's Siri and Android's Google Now voice assistants, Microsoft's Cortana uses Bing search engine and data stored on the user's phone to make recommendations. But that's not all that this wonderful application can do. Here's a list of some really simple yet handy things Cortana can do.
Set Reminders:
Cortana has a strong built-in reminder feature. To get started, use keyboard shortcut 'Windows key + c' or click the Microphone icon in Search option. Use the Reminders icon or say "Remind me" to get started. You can set reminders based on time, location or a person. Some examples of these various reminder types are listed below:
- Time-Based Reminders:
- Remind me to get the laundry in 2 hours – This will remind you to get the laundry in the next two hours.
- Remind me to go to the doctor tomorrow morning at 10.00 – This will give you a reminder to visit the doctor at 10.00 am the next day.
- Location Based Reminders:
- Remind me to talk to Melissa when I get home – This recognizes your location and gives you a reminder to talk to a specific person when you're nearing a specific location.
- Remind me to get cash when I am near any ATM – This will help you locate any ATM terminals around you and remind you to get cash when you're near one.
- Person Based Reminders:
- Remind me to ask about the party next time I talk to Ms. Rose – This will remind you to ask about the party whenever you get a call from Ms. Rose, or whenever you make a call on her number.
Use Natural Language Search:
Cortana helps you to find files on your computer or in OneDrive using Natural Language capabilities. You can simply type sentences in the search bar to tell Cortana what to search. The biggest advantage of using natural language search is that you can give more specific commands. E.g., you can ask Cortana something like, "Show me the pictures from WhatsApp folder from May 2nd", and the application will locate all the photos from the 2nd of May from your WhatsApp folder. It is much easier to use than the old search operators, which required specific filenames and keywords to locate a particular file.
Recognize Songs:
Just like Siri, Google Now, Shazam and other dedicated apps use Cortana to identify a song playing near you. Simply ask, "What song is this?" and Cortana will use your microphone to listen to the music to identify it to a specific song. This feature works well with recorded music but can also identify several live performances from various artists.
Check for Flight Schedules and Track Courier Packages:
Using flight number and tracking numbers, Cortana can track flight timings and packages instantly. Simply enter your flight or tracking number in Cortana's search to get the necessary details about your flight/package. This is not only much handier and convenient than making calls or visiting specific web pages for information, but also makes Cortana a must have tool for Windows.
Launch Programs:
You can launch programs instantly using Cortana by simply saying "Launch ". You can also activate your apps and direct them to perform a specific action or command, executed within the app using Cortana. If you have "Hey Cortana" voice command shortcut active, you can simply say "Hey Cortana, launch ".
Send Email:
Use Cortana to send your important emails. Just say "Send email" to get started. You can be more specific like "Send an email to David" if that person is in your contacts list. Cortana sends emails using built-in email app and the email accounts you've configured with.
Get the Directions:
You can also ask for directions using Cortana. Just speak "Directions to " and it will point out the location on the included maps along with directions from your location.
Windows 10 users are using these amazing features of Cortana to make their lives easy. Microsoft is presently working on bringing Cortana to Android and iPhone devices. Once it's done, Cortana has all the potential to become the most used voice-controlled personal assistant for Mobile devices. You can expect more extended services with newer versions of Cortana for Android and iPhone, as Windows users are already enjoying the services ahead of their time.


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Age discrimination laws provided no meaningful protection to older employees during and after the recession, according to a study released this month by the National Bureau of Economic Research.
David Neumark, an economics professor at the University of California–Irvine, worked with economics Ph.D. candidate Patrick Button to study unemployment and job offers to employees ages 55 and older. They looked at the record in states before, during and after the recession.
Federal law prohibits age discrimination, but it turns out that many state laws offer better protection. So the researchers honed in on those states that, at least on paper, offer superior protection to older workers.
What they found is that these tougher laws only seemed to work in non-recession times. When times were tough, and employers found themselves confronting large-scale layoffs and had few new jobs to offer, older employees in states with strict laws fared worse than before the recession.
"We find very little evidence that stronger age discrimination protections helped older workers weather the Great Recession, relative to younger workers," the researchers concluded. "The evidence sometimes points in the opposite direction, with stronger state age discrimination protections associated with more adverse effects of the Great Recession on older workers."
In looking at how older workers have fared during the past several years, the paper recounts a familiar story: Older workers tend to hang onto their jobs more successfully than younger employees. When they do become unemployed, however, they have a much harder time finding a new position than younger job seekers.
Looking at unemployment rates is of limited value in telling the story of older employees. That's because older employees are more likely to leave the labor force when they lose a job than younger employees. The jobless rate for older people may appear better by comparison, but that's not a complete reading of their situation.
There are 29 states plus the District of Columbia with age discrimination laws that are tougher than federal regulations, the study said. In these places, the laws provide compensatory or punitive damages if the discrimination claim can prove intent or willful violation. The researchers tried to isolate these laws as the determining factor in evaluating jobless rates and hiring patterns for older men and women in these places.
Before the recession, the study found, jobless rates for younger men were higher than for older men in states with strong age discrimination safeguards. The impact on women was less pronounced. However, as the economy recovered after the recession, the story changed dramatically.
"There is rather clear evidence that relative unemployment rates for older workers were higher in states with the stronger age discrimination protection – especially the first 18 months or so after the Great Recession ended," according to the study. "For women this negative conclusion is even stronger."
The study's findings were based on overall employment and hiring patterns for younger and older workers in different stages. It did not attempt to look at details of age discrimination claims or their outcomes. And it did not attempt to assemble any research looking into why employer decisions may have changed during the recession and recovery periods.
The authors suggested that the incidence and intent of age discrimination is harder to prove during periods when employers are laying off many people. "It is even possible that because stronger state age discrimination laws impose constraints on employers," they said, "there could be 'pent-up demand for age discrimination' that firms act on during a sharp downturn – with more of this occurring in states with stronger age discrimination laws."
In terms of employer hiring patterns during the recovery, they noted, anti-discrimination laws make it harder to terminate older employees. Knowing this is the case, they said, such laws might actually discourage employers from hiring older employees in the first place.
"Stronger age discrimination laws protect older workers in normal times," they concluded, "but during an experience like the Great Recession, severe labor market disruptions make it difficult to discern discrimination, weakening the effects of stronger state age discrimination protections."
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Look what we just found; the very first Android phone from LG! The LG GW620 Eve is the second Android handset with full QWERTY keyboard.
As the biggest competitor of Samsung it's no surprise that LG is busy with Android handsets. Afterall, they promised us three Android handsets before the end of the year. Well, the GW620 Eve is the first one!
We digged up the very first specs of the LG GW620 Android;
* 320 x 480 pixels resolution display
* HSDPA and UMTS
* WiFi/WLAN
* Full QWERTY keyboard
Unfortunately, that's all for now. The corresponding User Agent Profile we found doesn't mention anymore info. But, we think we can safely add touchscreen to the list. That's because the iPhone family, Palm Pre, HTC Magic and Hero also work with the same display resolution.
Source: NieuweMobiel.NL


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"He that ruleth over men must be just, ruling in the fear of God." 2 Samuel 23:2
Thursday, September 06, 2007
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For Immediate Release—April 26, 2012
California Coalition Stops Prison Construction Plan in Its Tracks
Press Contact:
Isaac Ontiveros
Californians United for a Responsible Budget
Ph. 510 517 6612
California—Members of Californians United for a Responsible Budget (CURB) acted swiftly this week to defeat Assembly Bill 2587, known as the Knight bill which would have rammed forward the quarter-billion dollar construction of a medium and maximum security prison in the city of Adelanto.
"This is just one example of how this state got into this crisis," said Emily Harris, statewide coordinator for CURB. "Despite the overwhelming opinion of California residents being against prison construction, massive prison construction projects are still being whipped up and rushed through the approval process. And as we've seen for the past 30 years, it's Californians who bear the brunt of the devastating social and economic cost of these terrible schemes."
CURB, a statewide alliance of over 40 California organizations working to end the expansion of prisons and jails and to reduce the number of prisoners in the state, has been meeting with legislators in Sacramento for the past two days to discuss the CDCR's recently released, The Future of California Corrections plan and to push for the more comprehensive steps outlined in the coalition's Budget for Humanity. The Budget for Humanity (available here: http://curbprisonspending.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/Budget-for-Humanity-2-Final.pdf ) calls for an immediate end to all prison and jail expansion, reductions to prison and jail populations, progressive revenue measures, and strong reinvestment in life-affirming programs like education, healthcare, housing, job training and transportation.
"Another prison is the last thing our town needs," said Daletha Hayden, Adelanto resident working with California Families to Abolish Solitary Confinement, a CURB member organization. "Building another prison in Adelanto would have made this place the High Dessert Prison Capitol and would have sent a message to the Governor and the CDCR that the Legislature want to continued down the failed construction path."
The bill went through the Assembly Public Safety Committee unopposed just last week, but was stopped today in the Assembly Local Gov. Committee. Authored by Assemblyperson Steve Knight, the defeated prison would have cost an estimate $250,000,000, would have held 3000 prisoners, and would have joined at least 3 other correctional facilities in the small San Bernardino County city of 30,000. The CDCR's own Future of California Corrections plan shies away from construction of stand-alone facilities.