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Azarius @ AMS420 festival
Prior to the festival, there'll be a protest at Amsterdam City Hall. The theme for this year's protest is to get the supply of cannabis to coffeeshops regulated and legalized, in other words, to open the "Backdoor" of the coffeeshops for cannabis products with an invoice, including taxes. Everyone is welcome to join the protest, which will start at 4.20 pm.
The main event + after party will take place at The Sand (near Amsterdam Sloterdijk station). Everyone is welcome at 6 pm. Attendees will receive a goodiebag and some tickets for a prize draw later that night. Unless you already booked a ticket, entry will cost € 26 (party + after-party).
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We are doing a research project to look at whether legal aid enables people who raise a discrimination complaint in Scotland to get justice.
We want to hear from you if you have experienced discrimination in Scotland since 1 January 2016.
We would also like to hear from individuals, organisations and groups who assist people who have experienced discrimination.
However, the survey below is not intended for solicitors.
We will be conducting short interviews with solicitors separately.
If you are a solicitor and interested in taking part in this piece of research please email the Scotland Research Team or ring 0141 228 5910.
Ways to respond
Individuals who have experienced discrimination: take the survey.
Individuals (not solicitors), organisations and groups who assist people who have experienced discrimination: take the survey.
Closing date for survey responses: 30 April 2019 at 23:59
About the research project
The research project will look into the following areas:
- how discrimination cases are funded by legal aid
- how many people receive legal aid funding for discrimination claims
- whether there are barriers to accessing legal aid
- whether some people experience specific difficulties in accessing legal aid
- if legal aid provides effective access to justice for people who complain of discrimination
- whether improvements could be made to reduce barriers and improve access to justice
The research project largely covers the terms of reference outlined for our inquiry into legal aid in England and Wales.
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What is Melanie Amaro's Net Worth?
Melanie Amaro is an American recording artist who has a net worth of $5 million dollars. Born in Fort Lauderdale, Florida, Melanie Amaro grew up in Tortola, British Virgin Islands. She spent much of her childhood with her grandparents, and would go back and forth between her parents in the US and her grandparents in Tortola, due to economic constraints. She began singing as a child and performed at community and church events. She auditioned for the first season of the "X Factor" in the United States, and was selected to continue to "Boot Camp". She made it through "Boot Camp" and was invited to the judges' houses. However, she was cut at that point. Simon Cowell, in consultation with the other judges, decided that he had made a mistake, and he flew to her home and invited her to rejoin the competition. She subsequently reached the finals and was named the 1st winner of "X Factor" in the US. She is the recipient of a $5 million dollar recording contract. Her first album is set for release in early 2012 and she will appear in a Pepsi commercial.
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At the centennial of the 1912 election, pundits and politicos tell us, we again confront a constitutional moment. For the Right, the existential choice is between entrepreneurialism or social democracy, America or Europe. For the Left, it is between the 99 and 1 percent or, in President Obama's less unhinged version, between a common future that's "built to last" and unbridled, destructive capitalism.
Taking Down D'Souza and Other Abuses of Power
In 2004 leftwing filmmaker Michael Moore released his film Fahrenheit 9/11, a searing attack on the legitimacy of George Bush's election to the presidency in 2000, and his handling of events before, during, and after the terrorist attack of September 11, 2011 on the World Trade Center. Moore was unequivocal in his stated hope that the movie would "help unseat a president."
Fahrenheit 9/11 was produced by Moore's production company Dog Eat Dog Films, a corporation. At the time – before the Supreme Court decision in Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission—it was illegal for corporations to spend money "in connection with any election to any political office," and illegal for an officer of a corporation to consent to such an expenditure.
Imagine if fourteen months after the election, Moore had been indicted by a Bush-appointed federal prosecutor for violating the prohibition on corporate spending. Imagine if Moore was arrested, cuffed, criminally charged for his activities, had his passport confiscated, and bail set at $500,000–what would have been the reaction from the America's liberals? Of the press? Of Senator Barack Obama?
Something much like this is, in fact, going on now, with nary a peep from the mainsteam press or the American left, and definitely not a peep from the President. Last month, Dinesh D'Souza, a long-time conservative commentator and director of the 2012 documentary film 2016: Obama's America, was arrested, cuffed, and had his passport confiscated before being released on $500,000 bail. His alleged crime? Reimbursing four other individuals for making $5000 campaign contributions to the unsuccessful U.S. Senate campaign of his college friend, Wendy Long.
It didn't take long before a Matt Drudge tweet had conspiracy theories began buzzing around the conservative internet. Then Gerald Molen, co-producer of 2016, told the Hollywood Reporter that prosecutors were "criminalizing dissent through the selective enforcement of the law."
The response from the mainstream press has been to pooh-pooh such concerns as conservative paranoia. But as Joseph Heller wrote in Catch 22, just because you're paranoid doesn't mean they aren't out to get you.
For years the political left has been wrapped up in the notion of "campaign finance reform." "Reform" has aimed to limit the speech of a litany of "conservative" villains—the "wealthy," the "rich," the National Rifle Association, "big oil," banks, the Koch Brothers—who are supposedly frustrating the will of the people by preventing a variety of liberal policies—gun control, higher capital gains and income taxes, oil taxes, environmental legislation, single payer health insurance—from passing. Then, in January 2010, the Supreme Court decided Citizens United v. FEC in the same week that Scott Brown's improbable Senate victory in Massachusetts demonstrated to the President and congressional Democrats the real unpopularity of Obamacare and much of the President's agenda. Ever since, Democrats have been at fever pitch calling for new restrictions on the speech of their political opponents.
Within days of Citizens United, Senator Chuck Schumer (D. N.Y.) announced plans to introduce legislation with the comment that one should not underestimate the "deterrent effect" it would have on the political speech. Over the next year, the President publicly accused his critics of being "a threat to our democracy" and "a problem for democracy." At least nine Democratic Senators wrote to the IRS demanding investigations of conservative political groups, not including Carl Levin (D. Mich.), whom former IRS Commissioner Steve Miller told investigators was "complaining bitterly" to the IRS about the need to go after Conservative groups. Indeed, in the same week that D'Souza was arrested, Senator Schumer publicly again urged the President to use the IRS to silence his conservative critics.
Within months of the Citizens United decision the IRS began its practice of targeting conservative non-profits, delaying their applications for tax-exempt status and making intrusive demands into their activities. Last spring Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D. R.I.) convened a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee Subcommitee on Crime and Terrorism to discuss "abuses" and accused various conservative groups of violating the law.
Meanwhile, conservatives felt the bite in other ways as well. The tax return, and with it the names of donors to the National Organization for Marriage (NOM) were leaked from the IRS to the Human Rights Campaign, a pro-gay rights group that had been demanding the names of NOM's donors and threatening them with boycotts of their businesses and employers. After starting a conservative non-profit called True the Vote, Catherine Englebrecht found her business audited by three different government agencies, and was visited at least six times by the FBI. In her prior twenty years in business, she had never been audited or investigated. Coincidence?
I have no idea if Dinesh D'Souza is guilty of the alleged campaign finance law violations. One cannot make campaign contributions in the name of another or exceed the legal limit—then $5000—to a candidate in a campaign cycle. But most people are not aware of this restriction, and violations of this provision are both relatively common and usually inadvertent. Such violations are typically handled as civil matters, subjected to small fines. This is especially true when, as here, the race in which the violation occurred was never even competitive. Long's Democratic opponent, Kristin Gillibrand (D. N.Y.) won with over seventy percent of the vote while outspending Long by over $13 million. Criminal indictments and handcuffs for a first-time offender will strike many as overkill.
The charges were brought by Preet Bharara, U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Obama donor, and a protégé of the aforementioned Senator Schumer. Bharara says that the potentially illegal contributions were uncovered as part of a "routine review," but that seems unlikely, since a routine review of candidate reports typically reveals nothing that would indicate that contributions were made in the name of another. Barring a confession, you find such contributions by investigation and audit. Bharara also claims that he takes "a zero tolerance approach to corruption of the electoral process," but after nearly five years his office has hardly established such a reputation. And if one is a busy U.S. Attorney concerned about corruption, a relatively small donation to an old friend in a hopeless Senate race hardly seems like a top concern.
There is no such thing as a benign speech police. Give government the power to harass opponents because of their political speech, and government is likely, at some point, to use it. Campaign finance laws are typically justified by the alleged need to "restore confidence in government." But it's hard to see this prosecution as doing anything but increasing suspicion of government.
Criticizing the President doesn't make you immune from campaign finance laws. But context matters. In light of the attacks Democratic politicians have launched on the legitimacy of opposition political speech, even unbiased observers can be forgiven for thinking that the government's charges look like the crassest form of political retaliation and intimidation. Talk like thugs who want to use the law to silence and intimidate your political opponents, and people might think you are thugs who do use the law to silence and intimidate your political opponents.
The shame – and perhaps the most alarming aspect of the D'Souza arrest—is that Democrats seem comfortable with that.


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Map of the local innovation industry.
Meet some of the best and newest startups based in San Diego.
Dev agency for API-driven startups.
Create flexible data endpoints, abstract the boring stuff & focus on buiding your app.
Interactive marketplace for personalized art
Cluster is an interactive marketplace which makes the process of creating and purchasing personalized artwork easy and fun. Our unique art creation platform and modular art system help consumers create beautiful art which combines their uploaded photos with artwork ...
New, Artistically Fun, for Everyone!
My product is in the service education industry where we host art classes for kids after-school, birthday events, adult BYOB paint parties for any occasion. It is a Paint Party where you can east and drink snacks and beverages of choice as a local art instructs ...
Thinker Collection branded products offering designs highlighting innovations in STEM
Products across numerous categories printed with designs highlighting innovations in the fields of Science, Tech, Engineering and Math -- STEM. Launched as ThinkerClothing.com, visited in 180+ countries. Styles have been worn by "Sheldon," star of Warner Brothers' ...
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www.laurenturtonphotography.com I am a self portrait photographer looking for an investor that believes in me as an artist. I have a business plan put together that is a win win for both of us.
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Bronze Sculpture Inspired By Pablo Picasso
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Online artist community. Bringing artists together and helping them get noticed.
Artgonia is a website, facebook and iPad application. Artists upload their art and our tools help them promote it in social networks and mobile apps. We create a facebook presence and iPad distribution for free and with no programming knowledge form the artist.
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Seeking Angel Investor for Up-and-Coming - 1st of its Kind - Jewelry Co.
Small upstart high-end Jewelry Company about to launch in Los Angeles and across the globe. Currently located in downtown San Diego and about to move back up to Los Angeles to launch next month. BIG celebrity and marketing connections. Looking for someone who ...


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Posts may contain affiliate links that help enable me to continue to provide you with free recipes. Please see my Privacy Policy for further details.
Get out of that same ol' recipe rut and try one of these delicious and easy recipes this week! This week I highly recommend making the Grilled Fish Soft Tacos with Baja Cream Sauce and Butterscotch Sweet Potato Raisin Muffins!
Oh Sunday how I so wish you were Friday night. I need about 5 straight days of a Friday nights. What this means is I don't have to work the next day and I have 2 straight days of not thinking. I keep telling myself…"only a few more months of this Lor, you can do this." But it's like it just never ends. However I keep looking on the bright side. Soon enough this house will be done and I can actually take a break. And about the same time my critical project at work should be wrapping up which means I can maybe take a breather (in the form of a vacation).
Hold on a sec… I'm dreaming out a vacation. It's been a few years since we've taken a vacation. If I could go for 2 weeks I'd go to Italy and Paris. If I had 3 weeks… god I've love to go to Maldives. But if it's for 7-10 days, I'll head to Scottsdale. I just need sun and relaxation. But on my bucket list for sure, Maldives. God have you ever googled that place? It truly looks like heaven on earth. It's known for its beaches, blue lagoons and extensive reefs – like over 1000 coral reefs! Though truth be told I've never snorkeled and the whole process of it scares/confuses me. It doesn't make…sense. Plus also I'd freak out totally if something 'touched' me in the water. My luck a piece of seaweed would just barely graze my ankle and I'd have a heart attack thinking it was jaws. LOL
So what else… Saturday we finished up the Media and Billiard room flooring! This was HUGE for us! Now we still have a ways to go on the house but that room is ginormous. I'll post pics on Instagram later today. We're waiting on the boards to be dry enough before we walk in to take pics. Today Mr. Fantabulous is supposed to have band practice which means I may get a girls night tonight *crosses fingers*. I love the man dearly but I also really enjoy my 'me' time. Although I have to admit, he'll often offer up to watch a chick flick with me just because he knows I'm into them.
OMG so speaking of Mr. Fantabulous if you didn't see my post yesterday about him and my toaster oven let me give you the run down. So yesterday I went to make a bagel only to find that the door to our toaster oven wouldn't shut. After he took it apart he found that the internal latch had broken. Being that it was a plastic piece I knew it couldn't be fixed. Now this machine wasn't cheap, $150, so needless to say I was rather ticked the insides were made really cheap. So I said "Okay, while I'm out I'll pick up a new toaster oven (just a cheapy one)." The response was immediate "Um no, I'll fix it!"
Being married to an engineer (mechanical) can be tough (because you can't throw anything away because they will fix it) and also awesome (because they can fix stuff). I came home from shopping to a fixed toaster oven latch. So how'd he do it? He literally took the broken pieces down to his shop and fabricated a new one out of metal! I mean who does that??? Yeah, Mr. Fantabulous does!
That man never ceases to amaze me! Do you have a Mr. or Ms. Fixit in your life? Funny thing is, this man is EXACTLY like his father. Like we're talking not the apple falling far from tree but between Mr. Fantabulous and Papa Fantabulous that apple never even fell from the tree!
If you don't follow me on Instagram, last week you missed:
My current obsession Peanut Butter Chocolate Chai Oatmeal
1 cup old fashioned oats
1 3/4 cup milk
3-4 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
2 teaspoon mini chocolate chips
1 tablespoon chai
- In a pan add in the oats and milk. Set the heat to medium. Bring to a slow boil, reduce to low and add in 3-4 tablespoon creamy peanut butter. Stir to combine.
- Cook for 5-8 minutes or until desired consistency ( I like mine thick).
- Remove from heat and top with mini chips and chai seeds
You can thank me later for that *wink*
My Mom's Tuna Spaetzle Noodle Cheesy Casserole
Mmmm Mom's Cheesy Homemade Tuna Noodle Casserole with German Spaetzle Egg Noodles ❤ . No canned soup either! Mom would never! . ⭐ . Recipe coming soon! . 😍 . #tuna #lent #tunanoodlecasserole #instagood #dinner #chef #comfortfood #eeeeeats #depressed #justlikemom #mom #noodles #food #foodporn #foodgasm #getinmybelly
and my cheatday sweet attack
So with that I need to get my butt in the kitchen. I found some frozen langostinos in my freezer and they are just begging for a creamy lemon pepper pasta sauce! Have one fantabulous week!
Monday – Tuscan White Bean with Sausage & Spinach Soup
Tuesday – Spinach Albacore Salad with Raspberry Vinaigrette
Wednesday – Pressure Cooker BBQ Jelly Drumsticks
Thursday – Grilled Fish Soft Tacos with Baja Cream Sauce
Friday – Roasted Vegetable Phyllo Dough Pizza
Saturday – Italian Zucchini Rustica – Pasta Pie with Italian Sausage
Sunday – Pressure Cooker Mexican Stuffed Peppers
Dessert of the week – Butterscotch Sweet Potato Raisin Muffins


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Proficiency English Course
The course serves students at various levels of English language proficiency, from high-beginning to low advanced. Emphasis is on the development of confidence, vocabulary, grammar, conversation, reading comprehension and enjoyment, and writing.
Start date: Please contact us or visit our centre for more information
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Duration: 10 weeks
Hours: 30 Hours / 3 hours per week
Please contact us for the latest timetable and fees for this course.
Who is it for?
This Basic English Language course aims at helping students develop a positive, constructive and practical approach to effective written and oral communication for educational and self improvement. The purpose of the course is to build confidence among the students and encourage them to write and speak proper English.
Course Content
Key areas include:
Introduction to parts of speech. Using articles: a, an, the
Using can, can't to describe ability, e.g. I can't play guitar.
Using comparative adjectives, e.g. museums are more interesting than parks.
The difference between countable and uncountable nouns, e.g. some bread/a slice of bread.
Using demonstrative adjectives, e.g. Are these your keys? Yes, they are!
The going to future, e.g. What are you going to do next week?
Using imperatives, e.g. Water the plants every day.
Uses of must and have to, e.g. Do I have to do my homework?
The past simple of the verb to be, e.g. Were you at the party yesterday? No, I wasn't.
Using possessive adjectives, e.g. our favourite subject is grammar.
Different question types, including yes/no questions, short answer questions and wh-/how questions.
Using the present continuous tense, e.g Are you having dinner? No, we're having lunch.
Using the present simple with subject pronouns, e.g. I am, you are, she is…
Building up English words of daily usage with correct pronunciation, e.g. heart& hurt
Understanding the concept / application of tenses in English.


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FATCA IGA with Hong Kong Signed: U.S. Citizens and Lawful Permanent Residents Residing in or Around Hong Kong Need to Know
Those USCs and LPRs who are living in Hong Kong or the Pacific Rim with accounts in the Hong Kong financial sector, need to be aware of the FATCA implications and the Intergovernmental Agreement (IGA) that was just signed.
The Hong Kong government's press release with pictures can be viewed here. Of course, even those not resident in Asia with accounts, investments, financial instruments and other activities such as private equity funds, will be effected by this IGA.
The U.S. Treasury had announced in May 2014 that Hong Kong had previously " . . . reached agreements in substance and have consented to being included on this list . . . "
The Government of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR) publishes facts about the financial sector that can be reviewed here:


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Digital Mandarin Primary Library Pack - eReaders for Ages 5-8 (1 year)
AIM Digital Mandarin Library Pack for Ages 5-8
eReaders for Ages 5-8.
Now students can enjoy their favourite stories at home, and teachers can track what stories they've read, and how often!
This subscription allows you access to these readers for 1 year via the AIM Portal.
Included are: Dòngwu, Dòngzuò, Zài nóngchǎng, Fǎnyìcí, Yīfu, Xiǎo Hé Dà, Wǒ Xǐhuan Dòngwu, Qìqiú, Dàhuīláng, Dàhuīláng de shēngrì.


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All rivers lead to the ocean.
In the process the water flows through vast terrain, from mountain top streams, alpine tarns, large rivers, lakes, and estuaries. This all provides habitat for many species of animals and plants. And also recreation areas for us humans to enjoy. The watershed has become a driving force for me in my photography. I hope to help connect the dots between a healthy river system and healthy seas.
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For a short article in Dive Photo Guide on photography and my connection to the watershed click HERE.


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1. Our focus is on the Lord Jesus Christ. He is our great unifier and peacemaker.
2. Our longing is to encourage national ministry leaders and their spouses to press on by giving them time as a couple to grow their marriage and strengthen their ministries together. We intentionally include the spouses at our conferences because in many countries wives are often overlooked when it comes to their important role in ministry.
3. Our goal is to equip leaders by providing reproducible teaching and tools so that both individually and as couples, the participants are better able to equip others.
4. Our approach engages a wide range of participants from varying denominations and theological persuasions. We bring leaders together where they can form natural networks and support groups to enhance their ministries. They return to their homes with renewed courage and a connection with other like-minded leaders.


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Sindy's Blog - October 2, 2007Oct 02, 2007
October 2, 2007
I bet a lot of you thought I wouldn't follow through with any of the plans I made in my last blog. I haven't been quite as ambitious as I would have liked, but I did start working on my proposal to present to the principal.
My mom's been helping me a bit, just making suggestions on what adults might like to hear. Like, even though we'd be helping the environment, my mom says that the school board is more likely to agree to my project if it will help them save money. I figure that over the course of a month, we'd collect about 20,000 bottles and cans. At five cents a bottle, we'd make like $1,000 a month!
After crunching those numbers, I can't imagine why we haven't been recycling all along. Think of all school dances, uniforms and field trips we could have paid for! Do your schools have recycling programs? Are you involved at all?
Since I've been spending so much time on this proposal, I haven't really had a chance to get down to the beach with Finn. He's been calling to invite me out surfing, but I just really want to get this done. I think I'll take an afternoon off though - Finn probably won't just keep waiting around for me.
Okay. If I want to go surfing and present this proposal this week, I better get to work! Have a great long weekend!
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Priti D Desai, Utapal Kumar Das
Department of Conservative and Endodontic Dentistry, Gurunanak Institute of Dental Science and Research, Kolkata, India
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Aim: The aim of this study was to evaluate the in vitro fracture resistance of teeth restored with bonded ceramic inlay and direct composite resin restoration in comparison to the normal tooth. Materials and Methods: This study evaluated the fracture strength of the teeth restored with bonded ceramic inlay and direct composite resin restoration in comparison to the normal teeth. Thirty intact human maxillary first premolars were assigned to three groups: Group 1 - comprising sound/unprepared teeth (control). Group 2 - comprising of Class-II direct composite resin restored teeth and Group 3 - comprising Class-II ceramic inlay restored teeth. Cavities were prepared with occlusal width of 1/3 intercuspal distance and 2 mm deep pulpally. Group 2 teeth were restored with hybrid composite resin (Z350 3M ESPE, USA) and group 3 teeth were restored with Vitadur Alpha alumina (Ivoclare Vivadent, Liechtenstein, Europe). Ceramic inlay was bonded with adhesive cement (rely X resin cement of 3MESPE, USA). The specimens were subjected to a compressive load until they fractured. Data were analyzed statistically by unpaired Student's t test. Results: The fracture resistant strength, expressed as kilonewton (KN), was group 1 - 1.51 KN, group 2 - 1.25 KN, and group 3 - 1.58 KN. Statistically, group III had highest fracture resistance followed by group I, while group II had the lowest average fracture resistance.Conclusion: The fracture resistant strength of teeth restored with ceramic inlay was comparable to that of the normal intact teeth or slightly higher, while teeth restored with direct composite resin restoration showed less fracture resistant strength than that of the normal teeth.
Keywords: Ceramic inlay, direct composite, fracture resistance
Correspondence Address:Priti D DesaiDepartment of Conservative and Endodontic Dentistry, Gurunanak Institute of Dental Science and Research, Kolkata IndiaSource of Support: None, Conflict of Interest: NoneCheckDOI: 10.4103/0970-9290.94663
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Last week, we noted that service of documents abroad via the Foreign Process Section of the Royal Courts of Justice had been suspended. The implications of that decision are significant. Specifically, it may cause huge problems for service in cases involving EU-domiciled defendants. On one analysis, it will in some cases be impossible to serve.
The problem is this:
- Service in civil and commercial matters in EU Member States has to be effected in accordance with the Service Regulation (Regulation (EC) No 1393/2007) because it imposes a mandatory and exhaustive regime: C-325/11 Alder v Orlowska ECLI:EU:C:2012:824 at [24]–[25].
- The Service Regulation prevails over other international service conventions, such as the Hague Convention 1965: art. 20. It therefore does not matter that the Senior Master's notice left open the possibility of service under alternative Conventions.
- Service under the Regulation generally has to be effected through a Member State's designated transmitting agency (in England and Wales, this is the Senior Master of the Queen's Bench Division who transmits via the FPS) by transmission between national agencies: Chapter II, Section I.
- There is provision for service by consular or diplomatic channels (arts. 12 and 13) or by post (art. 14). But this also has to be effected by the Senior Master forwarding the relevant documents to the Foreign & Commonwealth Office or posting them via the FPS: see the White Book commentary at 6.41.2.
- The only method of service that is apparently performable by an individual or their legal representative is "direct service" in accordance with art. 15. But this can only be done via a "judicial officer, official or other competent person of the Member State" in which service is to be effected.
- The Member States have to notify the European Commission who is a competent person for the purposes of direct service under art. 15 (pursuant to art. 23).
- Service under art. 15 cannot be effected by English solicitors unless they are specifically included on that list of competent people, which they probably will not be: Asefa Yesuf Import and Export and others v A.P. Møller [2016] EWHC 1437 (Admlty).
- The lists are maintained online here. Although some of the lists include competent persons who can effect service (e.g. bailiffs in France), some do not (e.g. Spain).
For those countries without any competent persons listed for service under art. 15, it is difficult to see how service on EU-domiciled defendants can be effected while the FPS remains suspended. If this analysis is right, then this could pose serious issues for any case with a foreign applicable law which has a non-extendable limitation period.
According to Pandya v Intersalonika General Insurance Co SA [2020] EWHC 273 (QB) (considered here), apparently neither the lengthy six-month period for service abroad post-issue nor the possibility of an extension of time for service under CPR r. 7.6 will save a claim governed by Rome II if it needs to be issued and served before expiry of an earlier relevant limitation period according to the applicable law. The question of what emergency measures affecting limitation have been implemented in the foreign applicable law will also be of obvious importance.
There may be a way around this in cases involving EU motor insurers. These entities must appoint claims representatives in the UK capable of dealing with claims brought by claimants living there: Fourth Motor Insurance Directive, art. 4; Sixth Motor Insurance Directive, art. 21. The CJEU has held that service on these claims representatives may be valid: Spedition Welter GmbH v Avanssur SA (C-306/12) EU:C:2013:650. For some claimants, this may be the only option.


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Walt Disney Resort Options
We all love us some Disney. We all know that Disney magically takes all our money while we're there too! (… well I HAD to get those Mickey Ears, and did you TASTE the churros? I will have 5 more please). As soon as an awesome client reaches out about the possibility of planning a trip to Disney we need to find that sweet spot where we're not breaking the bank, but still be able to enjoy all the fun conveniences Disney offers to their guests!
Here is the thing- Disney World has a TON of resort options; over 25 resorts in all. And when they say they can fit any budget I feel they really work hard to do that.
Here are my favorite perks that Disney offers EVERY single guest when they stay on property:
- Early Access to Fast Pass schedules- you can start 60 days before arrival as to only 30 days when staying off Disney.
- Extra Magic Hours! You can spend extra time at one park per day with any valid ticket!
- Complimentary Magic Bands- you can have them mailed to your home or they can be waiting for you at your resort.
- Each Resort is magically themed and decked out for all ages to enjoy! Food, pools, gift shops, character encounters and more!
- Complimentary Transportation
- Disney Dining Plans- a fun way to make your trip seem "like an all-inclusive resort" and have your food always paid for before you even get there!
Okay so back to the options of resorts- Disney likes to break them up into different categories':
- Value Resorts: these will be the least expensive. They are all located pretty close to Animal Kingdom. They all offer free shuttle transportation to and from each park. (Pop Century now has the option of the NEW Skyliner). They each boast different themes like sports, music, movies. All rooms have two double beds or one king-sized bed (all perfect for a family up to 4) and some resorts have even been upgraded to include a queen-sized bed and a queen-sized table bed. There are some family suites available at certain resorts in this category that will hold up to 6 for larger families. Each resort has multiple pools (heated), dining options, and a gift shop.
Pros: Get Value Package- if you are hoping to get room/tickets/dining included on a tighter budget, or you want to spend your money on other events and not so much on lodging- can't go wrong with a value resort!
Cons: The only option to get to and from resorts (without driving yourself) are shuttles. They run every 15 mins but wait times can vary. Not as many amenities at each resort.
- Moderate Resorts: These are going to run a little more than the value resorts (sometimes you can get some super great deals on these rooms!) Each resort has a different theme and all the great Disney details will show even in their rooms! Normally two queen beds or a king and some even offer a 5th sleeper pull-down option so families that have 3+ kids might like this option. These resorts will have larger pools and more of them, more recreation and dining options as well. You can take shuttles, ferry boats, Skyliner to these resorts and they are scattered all over the Disney property.
Pros: larger beds, 5th sleeper options, more pools and things to do around resorts. More dining, including some table dining options, and transportation options.
Cons: Sometimes prices can vary per resort and time of year.
- Deluxe Resorts: conveniently located to specific parks which opens up your transportation options and decreases your wait line significantly. You have the options of shuttle, monorail, or ferry boats to get to the main parks from these resorts. They offer signature dining as well. Their themes are going to be tremendous; one even offers views of a wildlife reserve right out your window as an example. The typical standard room will have two queen beds or one queen with bunk beds. They have suite and villa options as well. Each resort will have multiple pools, playgrounds, health clubs, and select spa services. The best part? Characters are constantly interacting and even dining with guests at these resorts. This option gives the ultimate resort experience.
Disney gives you multiple options in each category. Travel tip: make a want/need list and then match those with the amenities at each resort to help you make the best choice. Disney likes to keep everyone coming all year round- and offers promotions even during "off-season" and during lower crowds. If you opt to get one of the Disney Dining Plans, each resort has food options (Quick Service, sit down, even some character dining) for each of them as well!
My family has stayed in at least one resort in each category and each one worked great for what we had going on during that specific trip. The number of kids, ages, supplies, (looking at your bulky double stroller) walk, and wait time when leaving each park, how much resort downtime you plan to have, and your length of trip are all factors when picking a resort.
Give your travel agent a shout out to get all the intimate details about each resort. Between the group of us, I am sure each resort has been stayed in or at least visited in person.
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PHT Morning Skate: Where Hitchcock works to keep Blues relevant during lockout
PHT's Morning Skate takes a look around the world of hockey to see what's happening and what we'll be talking about around the NHL world and beyond.
Blues coach Ken Hitchcock is doing what he can to keep his team relevant in a market that has plenty of alternatives outside of the NHL for sports fans. (Edmonton Sun)
Bruins coach Claude Julien likes Dougie Hamilton's chances of making Boston's roster once the lockout is over. He was also impressed by goaltending prospect Malcolm Subban. (CSNNE)
Devils goaltending prospect Scott Wedgewood will be starting his pro career in the ECHL. (New Jersey Online)
Family and friends gathered to pay their respects to former Red Wings announcer Budd Lynch, who passed away at the age of 95. (Detroit Free Press)
Senators prospect Jean-Gabriel Pageau is getting a chance to play on the same line as Jakob Silfverberg and Mika Zibanejad in the AHL. If it wasn't for the lockout Zibanejad and Silfverberg might have both made the Senators' opening game roster. (Ottawa Citizen)
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New York, NY – November 29, 2017 – iHeartMedia New York today announced that Cara Hahn has been promoted to Assistant Program Director/Music Director for Z100, New York's #1 Hit Music Station, and 106.7 Lite FM, New York's Best Variety, effective December 11, 2017. iHeartMedia New York has a strong cross-platform presence and includes a number of iconic brands and franchises — both broadcast and digital — encompassing six stations comprised of music, talk and news formats.
As Assistant Program Director and Music Director for Z100 and 106.7 Lite FM, Hahn will be responsible for assisting with the day-to-day programming operations for both stations working closely with on-air personalities and sales to oversee the station's on-air content, digital footprint and music programming. She will report to both Chris Conley, Program Director for 106.7 Lite FM and Mark Medina, Program Director for Z100.
Hahn joined iHeartMedia New York in 2014 where she most recently served as Programming Coordinator for the market.
"We put a priority on recognizing our high performers with opportunities to further grow and Cara is a true success story," said Thea Mitchem, Executive Vice President of Programming, iHeartMedia's Northeast Division. "She is smart, intuitive, strategic, and most importantly, a true music fan. We are thrilled to promote Cara to this position. There is no doubt she'll continue to thrive in her new role and will be a force in our industry for years to come."
"I am beyond grateful for this opportunity." said Hahn. "As a lifelong listener of Z100 and Lite FM, it's a dream come true to work for both of these legendary stations. I'm especially excited to work more closely with two of the best programmers in radio, Chris Conley and Mark Medina. Thank you to Thea Mitchem and the entire iHeartMedia NY programming team."
WHTZ and WLTW are leading media outlets in the New York market with multiple platforms, including its broadcast stations; live events; its digital sites; mobile; and social, with nationwide listening through iHeartRadio, the free, all-in-one digital music, podcasting and live streaming radio service. Fans can listen to Z100 and 106.7 Lite FM on iHeartRadio.


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Donna Karan
A fashion icon, Donna Karan is known for her accomplishments in the fashion industry. She has dressed modern women for nearly four decades. She has built enduring companies that have shaped fashion, design, and aesthetics for several generations. She has received numerous awards and honors for her fashion achievements such as the Womenswear Designer of the Year (1996, 1990), and the Lifetime Achievement Award CFDA (2004). Over ten years ago Karan, a passionate philanthropist, established Seventh on Sale and Super Saturday, two landmark fundraising events that raised millions of dollars for AIDS awareness and Cancer Research.
Redesigning Health Care
Donna Karan's commitment to philanthropy and global healing lead her to found the Urban Zen Foundation, an organization that brings together like-minded people and organizations to define solutions and implement action in the areas of well-being; empowering children; and preserving culture.
In 2007, to launch the groundbreaking Urban Zen Well-Being Initiative, Karan and Urban Zen hosted a 10-day Well-Being Forum at the Stephan Weiss Studio in downtown New York City. This event brought together health care leaders and grass roots practitioners from around the country to dialogue on ways to co-create the health care of the future.
Due to the overwhelming response to this event, over the next year, Karan and leading yoga teachers, Rodney Yee and Colleen Saidman Yee developed the pilot Urban Zen Integrative Therapist (UZIT) Outreach and Training Program at Beth Israel Medical Center, which launched in March 2008. This program trains integrative therapists to offer a blend of five safe therapies to support people, family, and caregivers in hospital and wellness settings. So far, ninety-six participants have been trained, and are now entering their clinical rotation cycles at Beth Israel and other major New York area hospitals. Research currently under way will document the results of this pioneering program. Karan is also redesigning a special environment within the hospital setting to assure a supportive haven for people and their caregivers in times of illness and stress.
In recognition of her groundbreaking work in transforming health care, the Phillips Beth Israel School of Nursing awarded Donna Karan an honorary nursing degree on June 2, 2009.
A Wide Reaching Commitment
Other Urban Zen activities have included:
• Sponsoring the 2009 Nutrition Speaker Series
• Hosting a forum with the Dali Lama supporting Tibet Nobulingka Institute to preserve Tibetan Culture
• Participation in V-Day at the Louisiana Superdome in New Orleans
• Conducting a workshop on Death and Dying with the Village Zendo
• Supporting Spirituality for Kids (SFK) a global campaign undertaken by an educational nonprofit organization
• Hosting special UZIT programs at Yoga Journal conferences in Boston, San Francisco, New York, and Estes Park, Colorado
While still actively engaged in designing, Karan is now channeling much of her time and energy toward philanthropy through the Urban Zen Foundation. And, through the sale of merchandise at the Urban Zen stores, Donna has merged commerce with philanthropy, a new model in retail, by donating a portion of sales to financially support the works of the foundation.


text: A camping holiday for your dog as well as your family! AN OFFER WITHIN THE PROJECT "CAMPING CUM CANE®" - dog trainer free of charge In summer months, usually between July 1st and September 18th, a dog trainer will be at your service - free of charge. The 'Camping cum cane®' project facilitates the coexistence of campers who are dog owners and those who are not. Find out more in the section below. In addition to all the benefits of the project 'Camping cum cane®', the campsite will provide a dog trainer at an off-leash area. This area is equipped with dog agility equipment (parkour). The training program will take place as follows: 6-day group training session Individual training with education and sports Assistance with training on the equipment Training sessions will take place every day in the morning and late afternoon, but the dog trainer will also be available in between sessions. Also, if you have problems with your dog's behaviour, you can contact the dog trainer. Check available dates for individual training session at the campsite's reception. In addition to the training sessions, activities such as dog presentations and competitions (jumping into the water, the most beautiful dog, running on a leash, sprint racing, free presentation) will be organized. Read what our dog trainer Dragan has to say about the Camping cum cane program » Camp Slatina on the island of Cres has recognized that guests like to go camping with their dogs and has paid attention to this fact. In 2007, the camp implemented the 'Camping cum cane®' (Camping with Dogs) project. Camp Slatina is the first camp in Europe to implement such a project, which has been, according to guests' responses, a real hit. The 'Camping cum cane®' Project The 'Camping cum cane®' project was designed by Professor Ekard Lind from Austria. The project was implemented to allow dog owners, dogs, and guests without dogs an easier coexistence in the camp. According to the project the camp has full signage related to camping with dogs in place. Beaches and showers for dogs are marked with special signs and there are signs advising that dogs must be kept on a leash and that dog faeces must be removed and disposed of in designated containers. Camping with dogs could be a whole new experience for you and your family, especially your pet. Campers like to camp because of the feeling of freedom and closeness with nature, and your dog will surely like it as well. With its 'Camping with Dogs' project, Camp Slatina is an ideal place for camping with a dog and the island of Cres provides the possibility of long walks with your dog across the island. Writer Margery Facklam once said "We give dogs time we can spare, space we can spare and love we can spare. In return, dogs give us their all. It's the best deal man has ever made". Therefore, your dog deserves to be taken on your holiday with you, so just do it – Camp Slatina is waiting for you, and your dog. DOG GROOMING AND VET As a part of the Camping with dogs project, campsite Slatina has introduced another innovation – a dog grooming parlour and a visit by a veterinarian (available on request)


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Let me just tell you about my evening. Get comfortable. This could take a minute.
So you've heard of Spanx, right? In case you haven't, they're these miracle undergarments that will make you look like this girl who is on the website's front page.
Or not.
This is me, Before:
No Spanx you. (ooohh, that was bad.)
I'm just gonna hit the gym.
So when I was leaving my super helpful "shopping assistant", Annie, gave me a card and told me to head down to the Lancôme counter because they are giving out free gifts! Woo hoo. I love free stuff.
I went down with my card, handed it over and expected to get a gift back in return. Wrong.
I got sat down in a chair and interrogated.
LancômeNazi: What moisturizer do you use?
Me: Whatever I find laying around when I notice my skin is dry.
LancômeNazi: What facial cleanser do you use?
Me: Soap.
LancômeNazi: What exfoliant do you use?
Me: I don't.
LancômeNazi: What foundation do you use?
Me: I don't.
LancômeNazi: What wrinkle cream do you use?
Me: Seriously?
LancômeNazi: Do you experience dark circles?
Me: When I'm tired.
LancômeNazi: Why don't you use foundation?
Me: Because I'm lazy.
LancômeNazi: Do you realize that you have four heads and seventeen eyes?
Me: No, but thanks for letting me know.
Ok, I made that last question up, but she was looking at me like she was thinking that.
While I was stuck in her chair, she lectured me on taking care of my skin and aging, but then told me I didn't have any signs of premature aging. Maybe because I don't use all that crap all the time.
I almost laughed out loud at her because she commented that I had some redness on my cheeks that she was going to cover up, and then she put blush on me. What is that about??
My "gift" was a ten day supply of my perfect match foundation. Woo hoo. I didn't even get it out to get a picture of it.
This is me with my stuff of my face.
So yeah, I managed to escape without paying a million dollars for shapewear or a billion on makeup...which is good because I don't have either dollar amount.
In my world we don't spend outrageous amounts of money on things like that. Instead, we head on down to the Bed Bath and Beyond with our coupons and buy coffee.
And then come home and drink it while you're writing a rather wordy blog post.
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POSTER link: IMI Stakeholder Forum 2019
It has been demonstrated that sensory neurons possess electrical activity in response to capsaicin already after few hours in vitro; however, in the case of purified neurons, this activity is largely reduced after 1 day in vitro. This cannot be explained by a lack in the capsaicin receptor TRPV1, whose presence has been proved by calcium-imaging experiment.
Perforated patch-clamp experiments showed no major differences in membrane depolarization between purified and non-purified neurons. However, although perforated patch-clamp is considered less invasive than the traditional patch-clamp, the small pores generated from amphotericin may still alter the intracellular concentrations of ions important for neuronal excitability.
The ability of purified neurons to be activated by capsaicin during the first 24 hours only after plating suggests their dependence on non-neuronal cells for the expression of proteins which may be required to preserve their excitability. All these data combined lead to the hypothesis that non-neuronal cells, such as Schwann cells and satellite glial cells, play an active role in establishing the excitability of sensory neurons under physiological and pathological conditions, such as chronic pain. Future studies, which include conditioned medium experiments and the use of permeable membrane for cell culture, will be addressed in order to identify proteins that are dysregulated in purified sensory neurons, and their relationship with non-neuronal cells.


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Tail Springs are awesome bumpy sticks twisted perfectly to be uniform and beautiful in your arrangements. Put them anywhere you would add curly ting ting, or curly cane springs or other curly branches. They are great eye candy and will add a lot to any arrangement you add them to. Try some Dried Tail Springs in your craft or event project today.
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Go boho-chic this Halloween with my DIY Skull Dreamcatcher necklace! Sparkles meet spooky with this super easy to make piece – small metal o-rings provide the perfect base for wrapping, while a simple crystal skull charm adds that glam factor.
I chose a deep blue and black/silver scheme, but feel free to change up the colors…..maybe go black and orange for a super traditional Halloween look!
Some of my favorite icons are dreamcatchers and skulls (no,,,,really?!) so this merging just speaks to my soul!!! If skulls aren't your thing, you can swap for a gemstone bead, or larger crystal.
Follow along below for the full tutorial!!
Step 1
Gather materials – you'll need metallic nylon thread (approx. 1mm), cable chain, a feather and crimp cord end, a small metal o-ring, eyepins, 4mm jump rings, a lobster clasp, a small silver spacer bead (variety pack here), a 13mm crystal skull bead (you can find Swarovski brand stones online, and in some craft stores, or on Amazon), one 8mm jumpring and small 4x6mm crystal rondelles (variety pack here).
Cut an 8′ piece of cord, and knot it around the wire o-ring. Start wrapping very tightly to cover the metal surface. Leave a small tail of cord, after the knot, at the top of the o-ring.
Step 2
Continue wrapping until the o-ring is fully covered, then use the long end of cord remaining to tie another knot with the tail end from Step 1. Don't cut the cord! Use the long cord to continue wrapping the inner area of the dreamcatcher, looping the thread over the hoop, then under the hoop, then up through the loop you just created. There are a lot of dreamcatcher charts you can find online that help clearly illustrate how to weave, if you need some extra imagery!
When you're reached the very middle, knot off the excess cord and cut the excess off.
Step 3
Create 6 bead links from eyepins and the 4x6mm rondelles. Create one bead link with an eye pin, one 4x6mm rondelle, a silver spacer bead, and crystal skull bead.
Step 4
Connect your skull link to the middle of the dreamcatcher with small 4mm jump rings. Connect your feather drop to the bottom of the skull link with another jumpring!
Step 5
Cut two 10″ pieces of chain, then six 1″ pieces of chain. Attach three of the 1″ pieces of chain together using the rondelle links. Repeat with the other three pieces, and you'll have two sides of the necklace chain started. Attach one of the 10″ pieces of chain to both sides of the necklace. Add a lobster to the end of one long chain side, and a jumpring to the end of the other.
Step 6
Use a 4mm jumpring to attach both short sides of the necklace chain together. Add an 8mm jumpring to the 4mm jumpring, and then hook it around the top of the dreamcatcher to secure, finishing off your necklace.
You can also use this technique on a larger-scale o-ring for an <actual> dreamcatcher, perfect for hanging on a wall or from the ceiling….you'll be able to find larger hoops near the embroidery section or the macrame section of any craft store!
Enjoy, and stay spooky!!!
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Oh brother. Just what I need, a 16-inch battleship round floating up around here. I spent several hours mucking in the muck before I gave up. I need dump trucks, not wheelbarrows. It's a massive undertaking, far beyond a shovel and my dad helping. I think we'll get moving on the professional option shortly.]]>
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Yay, new books!
You can hear more about some of today's titles on this week's episode of All the Books! as well as sign up for the New Books! newsletter to learn about even more of them!
Here's a list of some of the titles out now:
Version Control by Dexter Palmer
What Remains of Me by Alison Gaylin
Flight of Dreams by Ariel Lawhon
Dancing in the Baron's Shadow by Fabienne Josaphat
Unicorn vs Goblins: Another Phoebe and Her Unicorn Adventure by Dana Simpson
Kill the Boy Band by Goldy Moldavsky
A Gathering of Shadows by V. E. Schwab
The Coyote's Bicycle: The Untold Story of 7,000 Bicycles and the Rise of a Borderland Empire by Kimball Taylor
Longbow Girl by Linda Davies
Out of the Blues by Trudy Nan Boyce
American Girls: Social Media and the Secret Lives of Teenagers by Nancy Jo Sales
Kingdom of Ashes by Rhiannon Thomas
Behind the Canvas by Alexander Vance
Revenge by Lisa Jackson
The Bitter Side of Sweet by Tara Sullivan
Cat Shout for Joy: A Joe Grey Mystery by Shirley Rousseau Murphy
Carry Me by Peter Behrens
Titans by Victoria Scott
The Absconded Ambassador: Genrenauts Episode 2 by Michael R. Underwood
The Secret Language of Sisters by Luanne Rice
Reasons to Stay Alive by Matt Haig
The Last Place on Earth by Carol Snow
Hidden Bodies by Caroline Kepnes
The Forbidden Wish by Jessica Khoury
The Oxford Inheritance by Ann A. McDonald
The Smell of Other People's Houses by Bonnie-Sue Hitchcock
She's Not There by Joy Fielding
Living Like a Runaway by Lita Ford
The Fight to Vote by Michael Waldman
I'm Glad About You by Theresa Rebeck
I'm Traveling Alone by Samuel Bjork
All The Poems by Stevie Smith
Wedding Cake Murder by Joanne Fluke
A Girl's Guide to Moving On by Debbie Macomber
Nookietown by V.C. Chickering
Sunny's Nights: Lost and Found at a Bar on the Edge of the World by Tim Sultan
Green Island by Shawna Yang Ryan
The Murdered Banker by Augusto De Angelis (Author), Jill Foulston (Translator)
13 Ways of Looking at a Fat Girl by Mona Awad
Try Not To Breathe by Holly Seddon
After the Woods by Kim Savage
Narconomics: How to Run a Drug Cartel by Tom Wainwright
Just My Luck by Cammie McGovern
You're Better Than Me: A Memoir by Bonnie McFarlane
There's Something I Want You To Do: Stories by Charles Baxter
Anger is An Energy: My Life Uncensored by John Lydon (Now in paperback)
The Friends We Keep by Susan Mallery (Now in paperback)
Lucky Alan by Jonathem Lethem (Now in paperback)
Screening Room: A Memoir of the South by Alan Lightman (Now in paperback)
On the Move: A Life by Oliver Sacks (Now in paperback)


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One of my earliest works, this duo was written over many months using pencil, paper, and the remarkable Casio Music Calculator. I begn it just after midnight, having come home from my swing-shift Summer job. It is dedicated to my long time friend, oboist Diane Stillman. At the time she was my dorm neighbor, and fielded innumerable questions from a novice musician.
It's structured as a suite of five short episodes, approximating a rondo. I've made only a few changes from the original, mostly to a couple of additional chances for the player to breathe. After all this time, it's still one of my melodic favorites.
1983, revised 2007. (A score is also available pno/clarinet.)
"Lovely. Nice mix of traditional and modern tonalities and rhythms." --Kristy
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|A Past and Future Wish
This was originally a trio (for horn, violin, guitar) I wrote very early in my career. It was written to encourage a young horn player named Suzanne. I came across it (~20 yrs later) and decided to give it an update, adding a flute part and some additional arranging while trying to maintain the original intent. It evolved to this piece.
"The guitar works unbelievably well in this arrangement. I was not convinced when I read your notes, but when I actually listened... the guitar solo framed by the rest of the piece sounds incredible!"
|horn, flute, clarinet, viola, guitar, classical, chamber, quartet
|A Twist of Lime (Tropical Caprice)
A lively and lighthearted trio with the cello providing a clave-like rhythm against the flutes.
"This trio of well-phrased voices is utterly charming. The melody uplifts the listener, while at the same time, the accompaniment keeps the listener anchored. Bravo!" --Jeanette
|flute, flute, cello, trio, classical, chamber, latin
|At a Busy Intersection
Energetic piece for piano quartet.* Edgy, driving, a little whimsical... autobahn intersection.
duration 3:01 (230 bpm) key of Am
*Also arranged for quintet ensemble of piano, violin, cello, clarinet, flute (moved to Bm)
One of your very best works! -- C. Lewis
Premiered by the San Francisco Chamber Players, 2013
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|At a Busy Intersection [gtr, cello, alto flute]
Energetic piece re-arranged for guitar trio. duration ~2:50 (228 bpm) key of Am
|guitar, cello, alto flute, chamber, trio, intersection_g
|At a Busy Intersection [with winds]
Energetic piece arranged for mixed piano quintet.* Edgy, driving, a little whimsical... intersection.
key of Bm duration 2:50 (230 bpm)
*piano violin, cello, clarinet, flute
"One of your very best works!" -- C. Lewis
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|At a Sidewalk Cafe
It is languid, with a contemplative, impressionistic feeling.
Part of a collection of four single-movement pieces for piano quartet called "Street Scenes." duration 3:40, key of A
Lovely chords, and the melody warms with repeated listens. --John
|quartet, piano, violin, viola, cello, chamber, largo, street scenes
|At the Fountain in the Plaza
It is calm... moves at a strolling pace. Part of a collection of four single-movement pieces for piano quartet called Street Scenes.
duration 2:53, key of D
Hear a performance by the San Francisco Chamber Players, 2013
|quartet, piano, violin, viola, cello, chamber, andante, street scenes
|At the Subway Stairs
A single-movement piece for piano quartet. Image of the activity and improv typical of portals to the subway on city streets. Part of a series of "street scenes."
duration 2:50 (120 bpm)
"A very cool 'mise en scne'... Great ending!" -- John M.
|quartet, piano, violin, viola, cello, chamber, street scenes
|At the Subway Stairs
At the ensemble's request, I re-arranged this quartet for the trio of flute, guitar & cello. Part of a series of "street scenes." (At a Busy Intersection was also similarly arranged recently.)
duration 3:00 (~121 bpm)
|trio, flute, guitar, cello, chamber, street scenes
|At the Subway Stairs
A single-movement piece arranged for
harp, cello, flute (118),and
harp, viola, flute (119)
duration 2:50 (~120 bpm)
"A very cool 'mise en scne'... Great ending!" -- John M.
|trio, harp, viola, cello, chamber, street scenes
|Autumn Equinox Caprice
A light-hearted trio for two flutes and cello inspired on the evening of the Autumn equinox... thus the "day" and "night" equal-time motifs in the two flutes, with the cello as the ocean and the wind in the trees... (A companion piece to A Twist of Lime.
"This sounds larger than three instruments; you have a lot of musical ideas in this piece--but it's not cluttered. I like the now and then chromaticisms [and] how you approach a cadence and your use novel ways of creating release." --John M.
|flute, flute, cello, classical, chamber, trio
|Blue Jeans, Blouse and Army Boots
A trio for bass flute, cello and guitar. An aggressive, percussive acoustic guitar track with lots of body tapping and string tapping brackets a delicate center section where the bass flute carries the melody.
Gm, 3:20
|guitar, cello, bass flute, trio, chamber, acoustic, silk
|Clarinet Quintet Caprice
A lighthearted piece for clarinet and strings.
12/8 meter with a 4/4 middle section. (4 min)
"Nice! ... I love it" --Calum M.
|clarinet, violin, viola, cello, double bass, chamber, strings
|Concertino in F for oboe, strings, harpsichord
A concertino* in the baroque style featuring the oboe, plus a string quartet & harpsichord. It is in the traditional three movements. Movements 1 & 2 are in F and Cm respectively. Movement 3 begins in E and modulates several times to end up in Bb. I was trying to get the sound and feel of the era, while adding my personal stamp to it.
*A concertino is a baroque-era concerto, which is shorter and uses fewer instruments than the later concerto.
|oboe, violins, viola, cello, harpsichord, classical, baroque, chamber music
|Dusk at the Pier [trio for alto flute, english horn & guitar]
This is a rare combination of instruments; the english horn and alto flute are both low registered instruments in their family, with distinctly different characters and overlapping ranges. In this piece, the voices intertwine. ~72 bp, due: 6 min
This piece has proven to be adaptable to other arrangements. There are versions for:
|trio, alto flute, english horn, classical guitar, harp, viola, cello, chamber, cor anglais, slow
|Feelin' Plucky
A trio arranged for alto flute, cello and classical guitar.
The first movement introduces and develops the chipper tune; 2nd movement is darker and crustier, but with a gentle 'chorale-like' interlude. The 3rd movement is a repeat of the first, with additional variations and modulations.
duration: 5:54
|alto flute, cello, guitar, trio, chamber, acoustic, pizzicato, Feeling Plucky
|Feelin' Plucky
A trio for viola, cello and harp. A bright melody featuring pizzicato on the viola and cello together and separately. The sound is further extending with the gentle, more sustained sound of the harp--although its notes are frequently damped during the piece to keep notes short like the strings.
First movement introduces and develops the tune; 2nd movement is darker and crustier, but with a gentle 'chorale-like' interlude. The 3rd movement is a repeat of the first, with additional variations and modulations.
key: I. A,B,A,C II. Am,C,Am III. A,Am,A,B
duration: 5:42
|viola, cello, harp, trio, chamber, acoustic, pizzicato
|Five-Four Five-Eight Etude
Originally, a piece for solo piano in three short episodes using a variety of meters, esp. 5/4 5/8, 6/8.
Revisited, extended a little and arranged for piano and cello.
|piano, cello, duo, duet, chamber
|For Agustín [trio for two guitars and cello]
Inspired by Allegro from La Catedral a work of paraguayan composer and guitarist Agustín Barrios
|chamber music, trio, guitar, guitar, cello, David Smith, Agustin Barrios
|Fresh Mint
A short, light and lively trio arranged for guitar, flute, and cello (or bassoon).
2 min, key of D --> G
|chamber, trio, light, whimsical, contemporary classical, flute, guitar, cello, bassoon, sfinzi
|Hillside Trio for viola, cello and harp
A miniature study, based on the melody from the 2nd movement of Daniel Pinkham's Christmas Cantata. Languid.
key: G
duration: about 3 minutes.
|viola, cello, harp, trio, chamber, acoustic
|Inner Solstice
Inner solstice was written for the winter time. Score is marked "dark, introspective." Its uncommon scoring uses two cellos, double bass and bass clarinet. (Image is of a lunar eclipse on winter solstice in the sky over Turkey 2010.)
key: Gm
"Enchanting and beautiful..." --Eagle
|minor revision 2012, chamber, quartet cello, bass clarinet, double bass, winter solstice
|je ne sais quoi
An impromptu for two flutes and harp. Uncomplicated. ~1.5min, Starts in Dm, ends in G, Moderato.
Image by love1008:deviantART
|two flutes, harp, trio, chamber music
|Lament for a Sound Lost
One night early in a Winter, I needed to do something--the right thing, a sad thing... and I did... and then I wrote the opening of this piece. Shortly thereafter, I developed it to its completion. It is structured A B C A'.
The beginning makes "the statement."
There are arrangements for woodwind quintet (flute, english horn, clarinet, horn, bassoon) and for horn ensemble.
|Flute, English Horn, Clarinet, French Horn, Bassoon, horn ensemble, chamber quintet
|Light Snow Falling
A quintet for harp and strings It is languid, with a contemplative, impressionistic feeling.
duration 3 min, tempo: 66, key of F
Lovely composition... cool counterpoint -Chris
|quintet, harp, violin, viola, cello, bass, chamber, andante
|Loma Mar Suite
A suite of several episodes* highlighting experiences from the redwood forest and creek of Loma Mar near La Honda California.
dur: 8m in
*1. Listening Creekside, 2. Firebowl Echos, 3. Redwood Cathedral, 4. Tadpoles, 5. On the Big Rock Talking, 6. Rope Swing from the Riverbank.
|flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon, chamber, quintet
|Neon Trio: Suite of Lights
A Piano Trio with seven movements, seven moods. (minor revision in 2015)
I. Spotlight II. Dappled III. Strobed IV. Twilight V. Blacklight VI. Neon VII. Firelight
|violin, cello, piano, trio, chamber
|New Beneath the Snow
...A woodwind quintet (flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon). It has a light mood, and is a single movement containing three episodes.
Beautiful composition, I like the sound colors and the plentitude of unexpected changes. --Andreas
Photo by zen Sutherland, used with permission.
|Flute, Oboe, Clarinet, Horn, Bassoon, chamber, quintet
|Nocturne No. 3 "On a Foggy Shore"
Duo for Cello and Piano.
|cello, piano, duo, nocturne, chamber
|Piano Scramble [two pianos, trombone, tuba, congas
Fun, fast, short.
Starts in Dm, ends in F.
|-2012, chamber music, quintet, ensemble, piano, piano, trombone, tuba, congas, David Smith
|Requiem for Three Blind Mice
Sextet for winds is a little study for winds that became a overlapping whimsical medley of four tunes.
|flute, oboe, clarinet, horn, bassoon, piccolo, chamber, winds, whimsy
|Rooftop Drop
A light, fast tune for brass quintet, or horn ensemble.
|trumpets,horn,trombone,tuba,chamber, quintet
|Sideways [duo for guitar and bass flute]
Music for guitar and bass flute in 3/4 with a "sideways" melodic line.
Also arranged for guitar and horn.
Photo credit: Robert W. Howington. Used with permission.
|chamber music, duo, guitar, bass flute, David Smith
|Sideways [duo for guitar and cor anglais]
Music arranged for guitar and english horn in 3/4 with a slow, "sideways" melodic line.
Photo credit: Robert W. Howington. Used with permission.
|chamber music, duo, guitar, english horn, David Smith
A duo for flute and guitar. Also arranged for violin and piano.
dur= 1:45.
"The fascinating shift in meters and styles made this a riveting listen all the way through." --J.R.
|guitar, flute, piano, violin, chamber, duo
|Spiral Stones
A short, light trio arranged for guitar, flute, and cello.
dur: 3.5 min, key of D --> B
|chamber, trio, light, whimsical, contemporary classical, alto flute, guitar, cello, sfinzi
|Splash: Duet for Piano and Bassoon/Trombone
A miniature piece, inspired by a work I heard recently and loved: Bassoon Sonatine by Alexandre Tansman
key: F
duration: about 2 minutes.
The range was a perfect fit, so I tweaked for Trombone as well.
Then i added a video track to make it more FB-friendly.
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|duet, chamber, acoustic piano, trombone, bassoon, whimsy
|When Time Expands
A trio for two bassoons and english horn. It was specifically written for a bassoonist, but I try to give everyone a "good" part. (Arrangement also for bsn, bass cl, engl hn.)
"The double reed voicing here sounds marvelous. Compositionally stimulating -- complex, yet still approachable..." --J.R.
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This week we launched Emerging Powers and Human Rights - the first of four weeks of discussion commissioned by openGlobalRights (oGR), a global, multilingual conversation on where globalizations meets universal human rights. For this, Salil Shetty,
Secretary General of Amnesty International, opens proceedings, calling
on emerging powers to use growing international clout to shape global
human rights efforts; Nukhet Sandal ponders how
Turkey can reconcile its ambitions to promote Muslim rights worldwide
with the recent shocking treatment of peaceful protesters at home; Stephen Hopgood asks whether western-led rights organizations have seen their day, and oGR Editor James Ron and colleagues use the latest research to question
whether it is social class, not the dominance of western organisations,
that has influenced global thinking on human rights too much until now.
Jack Snyder looks into how emerging powers are redefining human rights. They might help to break down the 'west versus the rest' dynamic, say Kenneth Roth, Executive Director of Human Rights Watch and Peggy Hicks, joined by Nahla Valji, Xiaoyu Pu, Camila Asano, and Meenakshi Ganguly, who comment respectively on the emerging diplomacy patterns of South Africa, China, Brazil and India.
But our global tour de horizons of human rights doesn't end there. oDRussia has its own week on Queer Russia, a treasure trove of personal stories, courageous discussion and recent research into the experience of being gay in Russia, from Brokeback in Belarus by Alyona Soiko, to Life in the Chechen closet by Ksenia Leonova. Sergey Khazov maps Russia's fragmented gay infrastructure; Svetlana Reiter discusses homophobia with psychologist Vladimir Shakhidzhanian; Olga Krause tracks deteriorating conditions for lesbians; and we dip into Sergey Khazov's remarkable semi-autobiographical novel.
Over on Our Kingdom, David Rhys Jones, a UK human rights worker, takes us back to the theme of torture in reflections on a recent high court judgment.
Elsewhere on openDemocracy, millions of people are pouring onto the streets in Brazil – Arthur Ituassu explains why; Mustafa Dikeç and Firdevs Robinson do the same for Turkey; we visit democracy on ice with Thorvaldur Gylfason; and are treated to a Putin/ Erdogan comparison in Igor Torbakov's meditation on Europe's twin peripheral sisters.
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R&B star Chris Brown celebrated his 22nd birthday grown man style with a huge bash at Club Pure Las Vegas on the weekend.
Brown was spotted at Play Nightclub in Miami the night before, celebrating his birthday with the likes of Trina, Lil Wayne, Roscoe Dash and Mack Maine. He spent his actual birthday (May 5th) with his girlfriend Karrueche Tran. The two were spotted having a quiet dinner at Crustacean restaurant In LA.
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AGM 2017: May 5
Join the CYCABC for a full day of learning and workshops!
Fri. May 5 @ Douglas College Coquitlam Campus (1250 Pinetree Way)
The CYCABC has invited corporate members to share some of the expertise and work being done in their organizations. This a great opportunity to connect with other practitioners agencies and employers.
Workshops include:
Complex Trauma Framework within Residential Services- A Collaboration with CTR and STLEO
Christina Cabrera, Program Coordinator, St Leonard's
Fred Chou, M.A., CCC, Complex Trauma Resources
Jennifer Hanrahan, Director of Operations and Residential Services – St.Leonard's
From Housing to Caring – A historical perspective of child and youth care services
Christopher Burt, MA in Counselling Psychology, Clinical Director at Hollyburn Family Services
John Taylor. Ph.D. (R.Psych.) Consulting psychologist to Hollyburn Family Services
Mobilizing Community Voice
Rebecca Lang, BA in CYC, MSW, Director of Programs & Services Federation of Community Social Services of BC
Maples Adolescent Treatment Centre and Complex Care Unit
Alison Bergum, MSW -Program Coordinator, Maples
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Following the stuniing interest in their last two programmes, BBC Radio Solent has decided to air again the case for the PJM to be worn - it goes out tomorrow during Julian Clegg's Breakfast Show between 06.30 and 08.30 GMT Wednesday 24 January.
So ... tomorrow ... during the program we need people to email and phone in again. It is critical. As many callers/texters/emailers (best all three) as possible - from around the world
If listeners do support the programme in sufficient numbers, then the BBC is going to take this issue to the Foreign Office and to the Cabinet Office - more about that after the show, but it will be fundamental.
All callers need do is to phone or email or text, or all three (best), and say words to the effect that "I support the case for the right to wear the PJM. Most PJMers do not have a British medal and so the PJM is their only acknowledgement of their service in to Malaysia. The PJM is a Commemorative Service Medal and, while civilians can do what they like while the wearing is not policed, most PJMers know that to wear a medal without the Queen's approval is to cause Her a grave discourtesy. So I support them in their fight to wear the medal with honour - alongside their Commonwealth ex-comrades in arms who already have the Queen's approval."
Each caller must only say what they believe and support, of course - and say things in tehir own words. The above is just an idea of the most one need say and so while all would be good (in your own words) - any of those sort of words would be fine. "I support the wearing of the PJM" is fine.
Please vote tomorrow - it is our time, our moment. We need your help to let the world know.
Tel: 0845 30 30 961 (callers will not be questionned) Any difficulties from abroad - I think it is 0044 845 30 30 961 - callers should telephone the switchboard at 0044 2380 631311.
Text: 07786 200 961
Whether people listen in or not, they can still vote by telephoning, texting or emailing the Julian Clegg Programme any time between 6.30 and 8.30 GMT. You can vote throughout the day, but it's best to do so during the programme.
If people want to listen via the Internet, they can do so if they have Real Player installed. But it is not necessary to be listening ... just to register your vote.
Thank you,
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The popular adult entertainment website Pornhub has announced that it will accept two other cryptocurrencies – Tron and ZenCash – as payment.
The integration marks the latest crypto-play by the site, which added a payment option for the cryptocurrency Verge in April. Wednesday's news, first reported by Variety, was confirmed by Pornhub spokesperson Chris Jackson. Users of the site can use the cryptocurrencies to buy subscriptions or pay for content at one of a number of affiliated websites.
Notably, the adult entertainment site suggested that it was looking to add support for other cryptocurrencies as well.
Corey Price, vice president of Pornhub, said in a statement:
"Here at Pornhub, it's important that we cater to our users' ever-changing payment preferences and, as such, that means accepting cryptocurrencies as a payment method, which provide users with anonymity and security. We look forward to continuing to stockpile our arsenal of cryptocurrencies, providing our fans with more payment methods than ever before. Hopefully we are the precursor for widespread adoption across the industry."
Robert Viglione, co-founder of ZenCash, said in a statement that the payment option gives "the ability to pay for adult entertainment privately without fear of exposure."
Tron was not available for comment as of press time.
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St Petersburg — Russia's Arctic LNG-2 project will be around a third cheaper to build than the country's Yamal LNG plant thanks to technology being built by Italy's Saipem, stakeholder Total said on Tuesday.
Arnaud Le Foll, Total's head officer in Russia, said Saipem was building so-called gravity-based structure platforms (GBS) for gas liquefaction for the Arctic plant. GBS platforms have been used often in North Sea and other gas projects but not in Russia.
"There will be three such structures," Le Foll told Reuters on the sidelines of a conference in St Petersburg. "They are being built in Murmansk by Novatek's shipyard, it's contracted with (Italy's) Saipem."
Russian natural gas producer Novatek owns a 70% stake in the Arctic project, while Total and China's CNPC and CNOOC each own 10%.
The GBS platforms will be located near the Arctic Ocean coast and held in place on the seabed by ballasts.
Novatek has estimated that the project will cost $20 billion-$21 billion, whereas the Yamal plant, operating since December 2017, cost $27 billion. The plant in the Arctic Gydan peninsula is due to start operations in 2022-2023, with a total annual capacity for 19.8 million tonnes of LNG, the largest such plant in Russia.
Novatek and Total were also in the consortium that built the Yamal plant.
"We are targeting the project that will be more economic by 20% to 30% comparing to Yamal," Le Foll said, when asked how the GBS technologies will impact the costs of Arctic LNG-2.
He declined to comment on Total's exposure to contaminated Russian oil discovered two months ago. Total actively trades Russia-sourced oil.
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My name's Bond, Philip Bond
Ah, fond memories. This is due to chatting with M about Hester Buell, the female lead in the Planet Swerve strip in the much missed Deadline comic. Mr Bond's last comic that I read was Vinanarama, a Vertigo imprint written by Grant Morrison – one of my all time fave comic writers.


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The appeal of poop is in the eye of the beholder – after considering, of course, where it came from. For example, you wouldn't willingly drink something that had something to do with human poop, but you might drink some tea that's been fertilized with panda poop, right? Or not.
If you're open to the idea, though, then you might be interested in this bit of news. There's this Chinese entrepreneur named Yanshi An, who will be selling tea fertilized with panda poop very, very soon. The notable thing is that he used to be a teacher of calligraphy at Sichuan University.
He recently bought over eleven tons of excrement from a panda-breeding center to use on his tea, which he hopes to harvest this coming spring. And he's extremely excited about his Panda poop tea project, too. That's probably because of the price. A kilo (about 2.2 pounds) of the tea is projected to be priced at more than US$77,000, but that's only for the first batch. Future batches will be priced lower at around $3,000, since they're considered to be a more "inferior" batch, as the poop won't be as fresh anymore (but then, it really is panda poop ever really "fresh?")
An insists it's not all about just the money though, as he says that his main mission lies more along the lines of environmental protection by replacing chemical fertilizers with natural ones. He says: "Panda dung is rich in nutrients… and should be much better than chemical fertilizers. People should make a harmonious relationship between Tea heaven, earth and the environment. Everybody has an obligation to protect the environment."
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Bekah Blankenship is a very creative and gifted Bible journaling artist and she has used her talents to decorate beautiful spreads in her Kitchen Diary! She shared a recipe close to her heart with us and we wanted to share it with you!
"My kids are always asking me to write down the recipes for their favorite foods. I'm teaching them to cook, and they want to be sure they can access all the comfort food when they leave for college and start their families. (I know, my boys are the best kind of weirdos!) Documenting food has been in the front of my mind since losing my mama, because after she died my sisters and I had so many moments of panic over things we wished we had written down- frantically calling each other trying to piece together recipes the best we could remember. Last week I started working on my Keepsake Kitchen Diary and I'm so smitten! It's such a sweet way to throw together a collection of recipes, and even has a place to write down memories for each one. Guys. This is genius. Food brings people together in the sweetest way. I'm so stoked to keep a record of it for my boys." – Bekah
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6 cups cooked, de-boned chicken
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16 oz. chicken broth
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1 cup chopped onion
1/2 cup chopped celery
Small container of fresh mushrooms
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Each week, we cover the stories that are just left out of the US propaganda machine. News that the people in charge, the corporations and your government want to keep from the public eye.
The NY Times:
"Gaza, Vexed by Floods, Gets Fuel and Power, By FARES AKRAM and ISABEL KERSHNER"
-->The NY Times does its best to avoid printing what has really "vexed" Gaza. First it is the storms and floods. Then Hamas and its wrangling with the Palestinian Authority. Finally, The NY Times cites the Egyptian Army. But never the Israeli blockade. Wouldn't it be refreshing if our newspaper of record told it like the American Friends Service Committee: "One of the strongest winter storms in decades hit the occupied Palestinian territory on December 11th bringing with it strong winds, heavy rains, and low temperatures. The storm also brought new hardship to an already exhausted population in the Gaza Strip and exacerbated the existing humanitarian crisis caused by the 7 year long Israeli blockade of Gaza."
Common Dreams:
"Surveillance Is Theft: World's Leading Authors Protest NSA. Calling it 'a stand for democracy in the digital age,' 560 of the world's most renowned writers, including five Nobel prize winners, have signed a petition condemning state surveillance and urging the U.N. to create an international bill of digital rights. The statement by authors from 81 countries, which is being published globally in over 30 newspapers and can be signed by the public, says the surveillance revealed by Edward Snowden violates privacy, compromises freedom of thought and undermines the fundamental right of all humans to remain 'unobserved and unmolested.'
'A person under surveillance is no longer free; a society under surveillance is no longer a democracy. To maintain any validity, our democratic rights must apply in virtual as in real space.' "
-->The NY Times somehow missed this story. Human rights stories are only covered if they are about countries on the empire's hit list like Iran, Cuba, Venezuela and China.
Guardian, UK:
"The National Security Agency is telling its story like never before. Never mind whether that story is, well, true.
On Sunday night, CBS's 60 Minutes ran a remarkable piece that provided NSA officials, from director Keith Alexander to junior analysts, with a long, televised forum to push back against criticism of the powerful spy agency. It's an opening salvo in an unprecedented push from the agency to win public confidence at a time when both White House reviews and pending legislation would restrict the NSA's powers.
But mixed in among the dramatic footage of Alexander receiving threat briefings and junior analysts solving Rubik's cubes in 90 seconds were a number of dubious claims: from the extent of surveillance to collecting on Google and Yahoo data centers to an online 'kill-switch' for the global financial system developed by China.
Reporter John Miller, a former official with the Office of the Director of National Intelligence and an ex-FBI spokesman, allowed these claims to go unchallenged. The Guardian, not so much. Here's our take ...'
-->Why is it that an English newspaper can expose and even ridicule the 60 Minutes piece as obvious propaganda, and The NY Times can't? When it comes to criticizing the national security state, America's foremost newspaper is almost always missing in action.