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Etichete: Careca, Club Sound, Ecuador, Encore One Fois, Frankie Mccoy, German Dj, La Trec, Life Goes On, Ralf Kappmeier, Sash!, Sasha Lappessen, Thomas Alisson Lüdke, Trilenium
In 1998, Romania was still isolated from Europe. The first foreign artists were making their way to Bucharest, the capital city … the Copyright Law had been passed just a couple of years earlier.
One of the first foreign artists to play in Bucharest was the german producer team, Sash!, fronted by Sasha Lappessen (b.10.JUN.1970, who works in the studio with Ralf Kappmeier and Thomas Alisson Lüdke).
Sash! has sold over 22 million albums worldwide and earned more than 65 Gold and Platinum Awards. Interestingly, in the UK, the first three Sash! singles were sung in three different languages (It's My Life, Encore one Fois, Ecuador).
The interview took place at the A&A Records (former Warner Music licensee in Romania) record company office the morning after the show.
RiCo for TV Satelit, Dec.7, 1998 (CZB): What is it like to be in Romania for the first time?
Sash!: It's a very joyful day. It's like a dreamland looking outside. Everything is so white, and it's very sunny and the sky is blue. People are very very friendly. We had a great after show party. We did 13 songs in an hour.
CZB: You used the pseudonym Careca?
Sash!: That was at the very beginning, in 1994. I had an idea to write a song named Indian Rave. This was supposed to be fast techno music. The song had an American Indian influence and the group name had to have this kind of vibe. One year later I had an idea for another song and we changed the name again, also because of the record company, as there was another famous British DJ already using the name.
Now with Sasha, we have a big irritation because of this new pop singer. Sasha has been a teenie star for one year, doing a very different kind of music. The funny thing is that because he is writing his name similar to mine, that's when I put the exclamation mark on the end. Even today the newspapers confuse these two names in Germany.
CZB: You grew up in...
Sash!: Moenchengladbach, in Nettetal-Lobberich, a very small town, with 10,000 people, 10km away from Monchengladbach, then Duesseldorf and then Koeln… so record companies decided to say I was from Koln …everybody's heard of that city. People know Cologne, let's say Koln. The first club I worked in was also from Nettetal-Lobberich: King's Club had a capacity of 1,500 people. I was the resident DJ there every weekend.
CZB: Is that where you met Allison and Kappi?
Sash!: Definitely Tommy. I was a light jockey there. He was the DJ. One day I told him I had some ideas and asked him if I could go with him to the studio …and that's when we started. I started DJing when I was 16, listening to songs, going to the Youth Club …we used to play games, talk and do music - and every Thursday we used to play CDs and records. That is how I started learning to make songs by myself… It's been 6 years.
CZB: Why did Sash! decide to adapt to a more commercial sound and not a Club sound?
Sash!: The thing is it's a normal follow up. Our first songs were club friendly and I was very big in the club scene. I wanted to do this because I was a DJ and I wanted to have Club tunes… but this underground song went so big in the charts …once an underground song goes big in the charts, people call it Commercial! You can't do anything about this. We said OK, but we wanted to follow the middle path on this - so both clubs and radio would play the songs. We made a very big step with It's My LIfe and Encore Une Fois - radio stations said they won't play these because it's too clubby.
That's when we knew we were going in the right direction.
CZB: What is the difference between Dance music produced in Germany and England?
Sash!: In the past there was a definite difference. The UK promotes more of a Club, underground orientated rhythm. We broke the market there. All of our singles went Top 10 in the UK. When I go in the London clubs now, I listen to music very similar to music played in the German clubs. The British producers have changed their image as well; it's a more European sound.
CZB: Robert Miles, Faithless and Sash! are very similar. Who influenced who?
Sash!: I am definitely not influenced by the British music scene. Always, very British producers do British versions for Sash! songs to have more success there. They've never accepted the original. They look for better sales. I'm always telling them I don't like their versions; it's definetely not my style. With Robert Miles and Faithless and so many artists it's similar because they all do some kind of similar truancy progressive, melodic house music … but boy groups (Boy Bands) 'NSync, Backstreet Boys and Boyzone are very similar as well.
CZB: Every single you've released has promoted a different vocal artist. How do you meet these people?
Sash!: I started with my voice on It's My Life. On Encore Une Fois I worked with a good friend of mine (just a friend!). On Ecuador we worked with a friend of ours. We've been DJing for a long time and we've gotten along together and we've always found special voices we've featured on our songs. We didn't have the money back then to pay for big artists. When we produced Stay in the studio, the female voice (Frankie McCoy, alias La Trec) was recording next door …we could hear her voice. We discussed and got along great. Now we are a big name and are being asked by Tina Cousins, The Shamen and Dr. Alban to work with them!
CZB: Do you have a personal opinion on the relationship between drugs and music?
Sash!: I don't have a relationship with it. It is definitely true that in the Dance / House scene lots of people are taking drugs although it's not healthy. They'll always say they need something to have fun …we need this to stay awake… but I've been on the road for two years now - we did so many shows - and I can't understand the phenomenon; I don't need this. I enjoy myself and have fun by myself.
If I'm tired, I go to bed. Why do I have to make a longer party? There are so many other drugs, like alcohol. I don't understand how people say: We need this to have fun! I have so much fun …you should just enjoy yourself. Every person must know and be conscious of what he's doing with his own life. No one can stop them. Each one of us has to figure out what to do with our own lives. When you're older, you see what happens.
CZB: What are your future plans?
Sash!: I've just started to work on my new LP, which will come out after summer, next year. It will have new songs and feature new artists. I'm clear enough. I know that one day things will be up; the next day things will be down. I've been three years in the business with Sash! I think that's a long time. I've seen lots of other Dance groups having one or two hits and not staying so long in the business. I am happy to have two LP's or 6 hits. I hope the net album carries on and I hope we can last in time and that people like my music just as much next year.
The artist was interviewed by RiCo
DEC.7,1998. Bucharest, Romania.
Sash! did some more shows in Romania, between 2004 and 2008.
- It's My Life (1997)
- Life Goes On (1998)
- Trilenium (2000)
- Best Of Sash! / Encore Une Fois (2000)
- Encore Une Fois - The Greatest Hits (2000)
- S4!Sash! (2003)
- 10th Anniversary (2007)
- The Best Of (2008)
Sash! Encore une fois
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A bakery in the French Riviera has been told by a court to remove a range of cakes after the delicacies were declared racist.
The patisserie in Grasse, South-Eastern France, was told his confectionery was "obscene" and could "incite racial hatred", the Local reports.
The confections in question, named Gods and Goddesses, are shortbread and chocolate mousse cakes in the shape of obese people covered with dark chocolate with over-sized genitals as often found in statues of Greek mythology.
And while the baker found them inoffensive, the judge deemed them to be an "attack on human dignity".
The case was brought by a French 'anti racism' group, the Representative Council of Black Associations (CRAN).
Speaking ahead of the court ruling, its spokesman Louis-George Tin said "It's pure and simple racism".
Having been made aware of the controversial chocolatey figures by a shocked customer, the group slammed the "obscene slave trade caricatures that tap into the tradition of colonial racism" and threatened to lodge a complaint for inciting racial hatred.
"We are in a country where the word equality is part of the constitution, which means it doesn't allow for racism. Does he think these treats adhere to the values of the French Republic?" he asked.
"We must fight this kind of racism. I cannot imagine what would be said (rightly) if an African baker decided to represent Jesus Christ or the Virgin Mary in a similar way," Tin added.
The baker, Tannick Tavolaro, was defiant about his creations when they first hit the headlines earlier this month, saying he found the complaint absurd and denied he was a racist.
"At first I thought it was a joke then I read the news. It's absurd and hurtful. These pastries have absolutely no racial connotation at all," he said.
"It's made of chocolate mousse, which is why it's black. The characters are little human beings, a man and woman but not a black man and a woman," he explained.
"These people who attack me don't know my story or my career or who I am. It's just intellectual terrorism and I won't yield to that kind of terrorism," before pledging to continue making his cakes despite the threats he has received.
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Mathur is appointed with the implicit assumption that she will grease the wheels of the corrupt district, ensuring that all their plans go off without a hitch. They were wrong; she may be new but she takes a tough stance on crime.
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Review: Jai Gangaajal is an average movie. There are parts of it that are great, while others where it falls flat on its face.
Story: Like I said, my expectations were turned on their head with the story. I was expecting a strong female-driven plot, but Priyanka Chopra appears to be merely decorative figurehead. The real story is the metamorphosis of B N Singh, admirably played by Prakash Jha. Starting off as a corrupt cop, albeit with a little compassion, his gargantuan change of heart is palpable. An incident triggers his guilt in such a profound way, the man goes through a massive transformation. I personally loved this part of the story, although I do wish Abha Mathur had a meatier role.
Characters: B N Singh's character was beautifully developed, with some many layers and shades. But that's about it. Everyone else remains one-dimensional throughout, right from the top billed actress they've made the poster child of the movie, right to the easy-to-hate villains, who lack even the tiniest scrap of empathy. There was the character, Munna Mardani (Murli Sharma), who is slightly effeminate, although it isn't explicitly said he is gay. His emotions for the Pandey duo are often expressed, and unfathomably tender. There is no motivation apparent in any of the characters' back stories, and they are stereotypical to a yawn-inducing degree.
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What I liked: The extensive characterisation of B N Singh. Beautifully done. I also loved the bits where Mathur takes a long baton and beats the crap out of a molester. I may have cheered at that bit.
What I disliked: The lack of dimension in everyone else. Also, the brutality of some of scenes was crushing. I don't know why rape always figures in these movies, and the short, but nauseating scene of a young girl, crying after being violated made me want to puke. There were too many loose ends, with several crimes and perpetrators' fates left hanging. What happens to the other, more corrupt cop? What happens to B N Singh finally? Does the rape get prosecuted? What about the vigilantes? And so on.
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August 10-13th, 2018
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August 17 – 18, 2018
Northern Lights Casino
Three days of music, dancing and entertainment celebrating the Cajun history.
September 8, 2018
A day of music, dance, food and craft from many cultures. Visit Walker as our streets come alive with color.
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September 29, 2018
Taste 100+ selections of unique beer and wines, paired with some great food and lots of relaxing adult fun.
September 15, 2018
September is a beautiful time of year to enjoy the trails through the woods and what better way than by joining in on Walker Annual North Country Marathon.
June 28, 2018
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August 9, 2018
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Live music, Great food, Art, Brews, Lots of fun Every Thursday Evening
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September 20, 2018
Guests can purchase vendor grown produce, specialty foods, consumables, crafts, jewelry & much more.
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July 18-21, 2018
Minnesota's largest rock- n- roll concert will attract thousands of fans.
November 17. 2018
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August 4, 2018
Walker Bay Days is a family fun event. The Annual Big Dig and 5K Race will be back again this year. Stay turned for more fun information.
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September 13 – September 30, 2018
Fall Has It All is full of spectacular events showing off our area's colors. Art Shows, Traveling Car Shows and chainsaw carving contests are just a few of the activities to experience.
June 21-23, 2018
Area residents and visitors alike will flock to the Annual Moondance Jammin' Country where they will see some of the world's greatest country artists.
July 4th, 2018
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Nov. 23-30 Night before Christmas – Walker Bay Theater
Nov. 23 – Parade
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Dec. 20 – Chamber Holiday Open House
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– Date: Saturday, February 10th, 2018
– Time: 11AM – 4PM
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43rd Annual Resort, Retail & Restaurant Buyers Show
Thurs, Feb, 22 – 10 am – 5 pm
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March 10, 2018
For more than a decade, the North Country Women's Expo, the longest-running in northern Minnesota, has been recognized as the best. If it's about women, it'll likely be at the Expo.
This tournament is a non-profit event that will support many youth serving organizations in the area.
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Equities First Holdings is relocating its Melbourne office to the heart of the city. The new office will better accommodate growing clientele, and be more accessible for clients and associates. The new space also provides room for expansion, according to Managing Director Mitchell Hopwood. The actual location of the office is 287 Collins Street, according to a Newsboost Marketwired press release from November 2016.
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Introducing Glam Rock
Essential Question
How was Glam Rock a reaction to the "seriousness" of popular music at the time?
In the wake of the somber introspection of the Singer-Songwriter movement, Glam Rock brought a sense of theater back to Rock and Roll.
With artists such as James Taylor and Gordon Lightfoot becoming major figures on the international popular music scene, many considered Rock and Roll to be losing its connection to the "show." For listeners who grew up with R&B, it was clear that things had shifted. If a James Brown live show included dance, costume, and theatrics, a James Taylor live show included none of that. Earnest, stripped down, often presented by a solo artist with a guitar or piano, the music of the Singer Songwriter movement aimed at intimacy and honesty.
Glam Rock was a kind of reaction, an unsettling opening up of the possibilities. It took different forms, from Roxy Music's Pop Art approach to Slade's back-to-basics Rock and Roll to David Bowie's theater of identity. But, across the board, it brought the "show" back to popular music.
This preliminary lesson centers on an investigation of Glam as a reaction. Through a set of comparisons, students will be asked to describe what they see as Glam Rock's fundamental characteristics.
Upon completion of this lesson, students will:
- Know (knowledge):
- The importance of David Bowie, Sweet, Slade, and Roxy Music as exemplars of the Glam Rock tradition
- The role of theater and the theatrical in Glam Rock performance
- The differences between the character of Singer-Songwriter performance style and that of Glam Rock
- Be able to (skills):
- Extrapolate arguments about music by assessing sound, mood, tone, instrumentation
- Draw connections among various print, audio and visual texts
- Write creatively for personal and/or small group expression
- Compare and contrast texts, arguments and ideas
- Common Core: Students will work together to probe the meaning of theatrical and examine how it is used to describe a musical performance (CCSS Reading 5; CCSS Speaking and Listening 1; CCSS Speaking and Listening 2; CCSS Language 5)
Motivational Activity:
- Show the clips of Jackson Browne performing the song "Before the Deluge". As they watch, tell students to consider these questions:
- What is the mood of the performance?
- Does Browne appear to be focused on the audience as he performs? Describe the performance style as it relates to the conventions of musical showmanship.
- Show the clip of David Bowie performing the song "Rebel Rebel". Ask students to write notes about what they see but wait before they begin to compare the songs and the performance styles.
- Divide students into pairs. Ask them to pick four adjectives for each of the performances. They could be addressing the clothes, the dance, the music—let them be free in what they comment on.
- After a few minutes, have each pair share their adjectives, while you write the words down. Once the words have been gathered, ask the class to select which words (and, by extension, which artist) relate more to the theatrical possibilities of performance.
- Once they have done this, ask the class to define what they think "theatrical" means in relation to musical performance.
- Lastly, explain that Glam Rock attempted to bring back to Rock and Roll the theater that early Rock and Roll had. By way of illustration, show a clip of Little Richard performing "Tutti Frutti". Ask the class if they think he is closer to Glam Rock or the Singer-Songwriter style, and why.
Summary Activity:
Show the class two clips: the first of Slade performing "Mama, Weer All Crazee Now" and the second of Sweet performing "Blockbuster". Ask the students to explain why, based on these clips, these two acts were grouped in with the Glam Rock moment.
1. Have students read and respond to the article from Rock's Backpages about David Bowie, written by Lenny Kaye. How, they should ask themselves, does Lenny Kaye write about David Bowie's identity, about his theatrical style, about his showmanship? And, lastly, how might he describe a performance by a Singer Songwriter like Jackson Browne?
2. Design and create cover art for a Glam Rock band of your own creation.
3. Assign students to research the artists Andy Warhol and Marcel Duchamp, both of whom are mentioned in the Rock's Backpages article about Roxy Music. Why might those artists be important to a Glam Rock performer such as Bryan Ferry of Roxy Music. For additional information about Ferry, see the two interview clips in the resources.
New Jersey State Standards
New Jersey State Learning Standard for English Language Arts: Reading
- NJSLSA.R5: Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
New Jersey State Learning Standards for English Language Arts: Speaking and Listening
- NJSLSA.SL1: Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
- NJSLSA.SL2: Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
New Jersey State Learning Standards for English Language Arts: Language
- NJSLSA.L5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings.
Texas State Standards
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for ELA & Reading
- Make inference about text and use textual evidence to support understanding.
- Summarize, paraphrase, and synthesize texts in ways that maintain meaning and logical order within a text and across texts.
- Make intertextual links among and across texts, including other media (e.g. film, play, music) and provide textual evidence.
- Make complex inference about text and use textual evidence to support understanding.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Social Studies
- Culture: The student understands the relationship that exists between the arts and the societies in which they are produced. The student expects to:
- Explain the relationships that exist between societies and their architecture, art, music, and literature.
- Relate ways in which contemporary expressions of culture have been influenced by the past.
- Describe ways in which contemporary issues influence creative expression.
- Analyze the causes and effects of economic differences among different regions of the United States at selected times in U.S. History.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Fine and Performing Arts
- Historical and cultural relevance: The student relates music to history, culture, and the world. The student is expected to: Identify relationships of concepts to other academic disciplines such as the relations between music and mathematics, literature, history, and the sciences.
Texas Essential Knowledge and Skills for Music
- (5) Historical and cultural relevance. The student relates music to history, culture, and the world. The student is expected to:
- (A) compare and contrast music by genre, style, culture, and historical period;
- (B) define uses of music in societies and cultures;
- (C) identify and explore the relationships between music and other academic disciplines;
- (E) identify and explore the impact of technologies, ethical issues, and economic factors on music, musicians, and performances.
Common Core State Standards
College and Career Readiness Reading Anchor Standards for Grades 6-12 for Literature and Informational Text
- Reading 5: Analyze the structure of texts, including how specific sentences, paragraphs, and larger portions of the text (e.g., a section, chapter, scene, or stanza) relate to each other and the whole.
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Speaking and Listening for Grades 6-12
- Speaking and Listening 1: Prepare for and participate effectively in a range of conversations and collaborations with diverse partners, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly and persuasively.
- Speaking and Listening 2: Integrate and evaluate information presented in diverse media and formats, including visually, quantitatively, and orally.
College and Career Readiness Anchor Standards for Language for Grades 6-12
- Standard 5: Demonstrate understanding of figurative language, word relationships, and nuances in word meanings
Social Studies – National Council for the Social Studies (NCSS)
- Theme 1: Culture
- Theme 4: Individual Development and Identity
- Theme 5: Individuals, Groups, and Institutions
National Standards for Music Education
Core Music Standard: Responding
- Analyze: Analyze how the structure and context of varied musical works inform the response.
- Interpret: Support interpretations of musical works that reflect creators' and/or performers' expressive intent.
- Evaluate: Support evaluations of musical works and performances based on analysis, interpretation, and established criteria.
Core Music Standard: Connecting
- Connecting 11: Relate musical ideas and works to varied contexts and daily life to deepen understanding.
National Core Arts Standards
- Anchor Standard 7: Perceive and analyze artistic work.
- Anchor Standard 8: Interpret intent and meaning in artistic work.
- Anchor Standard 9: Apply criteria to evaluate artistic work.
- Anchor Standard 10: Synthesize and relate knowledge and personal experiences to make art.
- Anchor Standards 11: Relate artistic ideas and work with societal, cultural and historical context to deepen understanding.


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Dump the clutch pulling away from right-hand merging junction, low thud followed by tractor roar. The thud wasn't a disagreeable noise, and thus was ignored. Noticing a tasty sports car in the rear-view covered for the new roar, only further down the road realising the throat was linked to my foot. Again not entirely disagreeable, the new exhaust note was scheduled for investigation when I got home, surely 5 minutes wouldn't be a problem?
2 minutes later, coming off a roundabout, finally a noise to fit the problem. The sound of steel dragged over asphalt encouraged the application of hazard flashers followed by pulling into a conveniently placed lay-by. However the sharp turn into the lay-by started a race between the back box and the offside wheel, the wheel won launching itself up and over the defeated back box; It had the last laugh cookie cutting the bumper with the tail-pipe.
The next day I got quotes from a Peugeot dealer and a local garage, £180 and £160 respectively. Armed with the knowledge an OEM fitment made from aluminium could be bought for around £25, the quotes were turned down. Whilst steel is better and likely to last a fair bit longer, aluminium is suitable for the age of the car and it's anticipated life. When purchasing a replacement back box you want to make sure it's designed to fit your vehicle, it's doesn't have to look exactly the same, as the mountings will take account of any difference to ensure you don't need costly and time consuming bumper modifications. After checking out a few online stores I settled on one that asked for a few details about the model to refine the parts list. Selecting the back box, flange clamp, new rubbers for mounting and a tube of exhaust paste/putty. The total order (inc. delivery) came to around £40.
Quite a few tasks can be accomplished at home, with a friendly neighbours tools or a slightly bigger wallet. Scissor jacks generally get bad press, but if you listen to everyone you'll believe you can't do anything without several thousand worth of shiny tools in a shiny garage equipped with inspection pit and hydraulic ramp! The scissor jack supplied with the car, located in the boot, fits nicely under the jacking points. The designated jacking points on the sill are marked with notches on the thin metal strip at the lowest point on the body, place the jack slightly behind the notch between the notch and the wheel. With the scissor jack located securely and the base on a firm surface, the car can be raised about a foot in 30 seconds. I've used a trolley jack in the past, but without a block of wood with a grove for the sill you'll mash the sill on the flat plate (not good). An axel stand can be placed under any secure point that will bear the weight of the vehicle, I've chosen the point the rear shocks attach to the rear wheel.
After doing the same on the other side, bouncing the car to ensure the stands were steady, I was set. I should point out that this isn't a guide to jacking your car nor do I include enough health and safety advice; The aim is only to provide a little more confidence for amateur mechanics on this model. Please consult specific manuals such as Haynes, research relevant safety procedures, read equipment instructions and use your head. I would add that even with two axel stands in place, I kept the scissor jack deployed as backup but would never consider working under the car with just the scissor jack.
My 306 is particularly good for avoiding bodywork rust, however that doesn't stretch to everything else attached to the underside. Getting the old clamp off was a real challenge, grr was used to full effect, but the torque wrench started clicking to say it was going to give up before my wrists snapped. More penetrating fluid, a few taps of a hammer (not on the torque wrench!) and a bit more grr the rusted part came off. I have to admit the first time I looked at this, I cocked it up. Light was failing and the pipe coming out of the back box had such a clean break I thought it was part of the mid-pipe and should slide into the flange of the back box. No joy as of course the remaining pipe was the same diameter as the internal of the new box!
A new day dawned and so too the realisation that the remaining pipe section's flange and the mid-pipe flange had rusted together imperceptibly. It's far easier to see in this photo than under the car, the camera was a great tool for getting a closer look.
Drenched with penetrating fluid and prised apart with aid of an awl and locking pliers. The mid-pipe flange was slightly rusty but cleaned up to a sound finish with a wire brush. Exhaust putty is one of those great unexplained things in life, where applying basic logic will get you into trouble. Sure you want to fix your exhaust in one place, and even if you notice there are 6 joins in the entire system, using a sixth of the tube is a great way to make an epic mess, I'd guess the tube would be good for 10 cars. The paste/putty provides an airtight seal, but you don't want to cause an obstruction. Apply two tooth brush loads to each flange at the mating point and also within the cup of the flange clamp.
With the new rubbers on the back box mounts, slide the rubbers over the mounts under the car. Now position the flanges together and secure with the clamp. In the absence of torque settings (which usually means it's not an exact science) I went with really tight.
After some basic checks the car was down off the stands, total time around 1 hour. £120 to £140 saved and a warm feeling inside.


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ERIC Number: ED214633
Record Type: RIE
Publication Date: 1982-Jan
Pages: 19
Abstractor: N/A
Reference Count: 0
Adolescent Mental Health: Delinquency. Matrix No. 8.
McCord, Joan
Research related to identification of delinquents, causes of delinquency, and effective intervention to stop delinquency is reviewed in this paper. In summary, the review indicates that adolescent problems appear to be concentrated among those disadvantaged in a variety of ways. Further, the reviewed literature indicates that biases in the justice system tend to exaggerate representation of minority groups and members of the lower class as criminals. Whereas the evidence about who is delinquent leads to reasonably clear conclusions, the evidence about why there is delinquency has largely failed to support previously entertained beliefs. Theories of status-frustration, labelling theory, and Freudian theory have been shown inadequate in accounting for and explaining crime and aggressive behavior. On the other hand, among the studies reviewed, a variety of measures of parental rejection and parental aggression appear to be consistent in showing a positive correlation with crime. Caution has been recommended in interpreting these relationships. It is concluded that (1) perhaps the most significant result of recent research has been the discovery that programs designed to help adolescents actually risk damaging those they are designed to serve, and (2) well-considered professional opinions should not be substituted for pilot programs and mandatory evaluations as preliminary steps for instituting larger projects designed to help adolescents. (Author/RH)
Descriptors: Delinquency, Delinquency Causes, Family Characteristics, Identification, Literature Reviews, Parent Child Relationship, Research Problems, Social Problems, Theories
Administration for Children, Youth, and Families, P.O. Box 1182, Washington, DC 20013 (no price quoted).
Publication Type: Information Analyses; Speeches/Meeting Papers
Education Level: N/A
Audience: N/A
Language: English
Sponsor: N/A
Authoring Institution: Administration for Children, Youth, and Families (DHHS), Washington, DC.
Note: Paper presented at the Research Forum on Children and Youth (Washington, DC, May 18-19, 1981). For related documents, see ED 213 518-526, PS 012 713-714, PS 012 717-718, and PS 012 722-725.


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Welcome to "El Chaparral" Equestrian Centre, situated in the "Sierra de Aracena y Picos de Aroche" Natural Park. Years of experience guarantee that we have arrived at a perfect meeting point between the horse and nature.
Here, riding with us, you can enjoy the equine world as well as our Natural Park we offer (trail rives, excursions) riding lessons, therapeutic riding, schooling, picnic rides, moonlight rides, etc., exploring the beautiful Sierra Landscape, riding along tracks and. through filds and meadows where the famous iberian pigs graze amongst the oak tres.
At "El Chaparral" we offer various activities and avents for different levels of ability and trail rides of different durations, passing through the villages and hamlets of the Sierra by way of the tracks and trails of this picturesque landscape. We look forward to seeing you at "El Chaparral" come and visit us, you wont be disappointed!
Horse riding excursions (mínimum duration: 1 hour) in the Sierra de Aracena. Nighttime Rides by the light of the moon, includirg meal, Picnic Rides in the traditional style, stopping along the way for a drink and a bite to eat
Riding lessons from beginner to adranced level, for children and adults. Tuition in the different aquestrian disciplines tailored for each individual pupil, taking into account their interests and abilities.
Riding therapy and activities involving the horse to develop cognitive, physical, emotional, social and occcupational skills in people with disabilities or with spcial heeds.
Arass livery for horses recupesating from illness, for horses that are "vesting" for pregnant mares, young horses withses and retired ones. With "Liberty Livery" we achieve mental and physical health for your horse.
Natural training for the horse so thet its confidence is gained and it i sable to bond wth us and synchronize its movemeuts with ours when we ride.


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In track they tell runners to push through the finish line.
In baseball, they tell hitters to swing through the ball.
I think it's time for the Michigan coaching staff to start delivering a similar message to their players.
You've heard it over and over since the disappointment of last season. Michigan *MUST* beat Notre Dame and Ohio State. I don't disagree. But it seems like the team is so focused on the importance of these games that they freeze whenever things don't go their way.
Ghosts of Notre Dame?
Remember 2004 Notre Dame in South Bend? The Wolverines dominated the first 3 quarters of the game, only to have Notre Dame storm back to win 28-20.
In 2005 the Wolverines fumbled twice within their own 10 yard line, losing 17-10, while totaling up nearly 100 more yards than the Irish on offense.
No matter how well Michigan played it they seemed to just be waiting for the myth of Notre Dame trip them up. It's a self-fulfilling prophecy. The Wolverines hear stories of Irish luck in games past and then as soon as something goes wrong they fold.
I have a novel approach for playing the Irish this year.
Treat them like a team that's just 15-9 over the last two seasons with a new coach at helm.
Forget about Knute Rockne, Rocket Ishmael, and Joe Montana.
You can be sure the Notre Dame coaching staff isn't talking about Michigan tradition.
Treat them like any other non-conference for and put a beating down on them.
Buckeyes on the brain
Since Jim Tressell has taken over in Columbus he's owned the Wolverines compiling a, 4-1 record. And if you ask any pundit they'll tell you he's the best coach in the Big Ten. Critics of Lloyd Carr are quick to point out that if you take take away his undefeated 1997 season that his record is mediocre at best.
Lloyd Carr 90-34 .725 (1995 through 2005 minus 1997)
But what if we do the same to St. Tressell?
Jim Tressell 37-13 .740 (2001 through 2005 minus 2002)
Of course you need to take into account that Tressell's success against the Wolverines and the stellar track record his players have in the classroom and community during his tenure.
The fact remains that if not for his success against Michigan OSU fans would probably be hanging him in effigy.
Fan of the both teams should be demanding more from programs who have the tradition and resources of these traditional rivals.
Why hasn't Michigan played in the BCS championship game under Lloyd Carr?
Considering the number of players that Ohio State consistently sends to the NFL (not to mention jail) why haven't they returned to the BCS championship game?
You have to wonder if Maurice Clarett's troubles surfaced duirng the 2002 season rather than afterwards would the Buckeyes have the National Championship that year?
Enough excuses.
Beating Notre Dame and Ohio State isn't enough
Many fans say that this season will be successful if Michigan can beat the Fighting Irish and the Buckeyes. I say beat them, and while you're at it beat everyone else.
The Wolverine need to instill fear again
Remember the OSU game last year when the Buckeyes got the ball back with around a minute to go and drove down for the winning touchdown? They don't fear us anymore. They couldn't wait to get on the field.
And it's just not the Buckeyes. You only need to look at the losses from last season.
Teams used to be intimidated heading into Michigan Stadium, now they know that the Wolverines are vulnerable.
I say the best way to stop that nonsense is to hang a beating on Vanderbilt and Central Michigan prior to the thrashing Notre Dame.
No more glorified scrimmages. No more holding back half the play book.
Get the swagger back- early. If the Wolverines come out firing this season the Irish will be the ones worried.
With OSU breaking in a number of new defenders a high powered Michigan offense might be just the thing to stop the trend of OSU domination.
New message- beat them all!
There's no easier way to put it…As the the late and great Fielding Yost said, "…Who are they to beat a Michigan Team?"
Don't call it a comeback
I been here for years
Rockin' my peers
Puttin' suckers in fear
Makin' the tears rain down like a monsoon
Listen to the bass go boom
Explosion, overpowerin'
Over the competition, I'm towerin'
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Hyderabad: Australia's middle-order batsman Travis Head, who paved way for the visitor's thumping eight-wicket victory in the second T20 at Guwahati on Tuesday, said that he was happy to play the knock and see his side through to keep the series alive.
The left-handed Head scored an unbeaten 48 runs and added an unbeaten 109 runs with Moises Henriques (62 no) to guide their side to a series-levelling eight-wicket victory. "I am delighted to have guided the side to victory with the series on the line. Moises played a good knock and I am able to contribute with the bat and do my bit for the team. I am happy to see some runs from my bat and would love to do that here," he said on Thursday.
He added that he was disappointed at not getting big runs despite starting well on many occasions in the series. "It was pretty disappointing personally not a make a big impact in the series. I am able to get starts but did not make it big throughout the series. I had some poor execution of shots. I haven't done little things right. It was nice to get runs in the last game. It's been a tough tour and it is always nice to get some runs," he said.
The Aussie middle order batsman further added that he would like to use the opportunities he gets and score runs to make his case for a place in the team. "Whenever there is an opportunity, I want to put my hand up and score runs. There are those chances to make my place in the side. I knew I had to score runs in this series."
He revealed that he had made small changes in the practice to adjust to the conditions. "Yes. We have slowed down a bit to understand the conditions. I made few changes in the practice to adjust to the pace of the wicket. As a team we think different and try different things."
He conceded that despite getting his chances higher up in the batting order he failed to grab them. "I missed few chances. I did get opportunities at No. 4. But I failed to grab them. Hopefully I will get more chances in the ODIs and I am eager to make the chances count. I haven't really taken that opportunity that as I would have really liked. I scored runs in practice games but didn't work that in the ODIs game. I feel I can do that when the opportunity rises," he concluded.


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I have lived in the Arizona desert for over three decades but have never seen anything like what Elizabeth and I spotted this morning outside Eagle's Nest, our home in Scottsdale. The cactus I (trans)planted before moving to Hawaii in 2009 had produced its first fruit. It looks like a pear, but it is actually called Pitaya, I have just learned from Wikipedia. And the fruit is even edible!? (see photo – right).
And no, this is not a Prickly Pear cactus, which is quite common here in the Sonoran Desert. I have also just learned that this cactus is native to Peru (Cereus Peruvianus). Several years ago, an arm of it broke off its "parent" cactus in the back yard. So I just stuck it here in the front, under a beautiful Ironwood tree which I also planted in 2006.
Now, the transplanted cactus has grown to be probably 12 ft tall. It is growing right through the branches of the Ironwood. And on this auspicious day, Sep 22, 2013, the Fall Equinox, the cactus has given us its first ever fruit gift.
Muchos gracias, Cereus Peruvianus!
Here are a couple of photos of the Arizona Prickly Pear cactus"


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This CD release party is our first and wow! We are so busy preparing for all the fun! The Cds arrived and have been sent out to radio stations. The staff has been assembled and the friends are getting excited!
Thw Wicked Friendly Rock Band from New England!
I listen to the rain falling outside while I sip my coffee. Seems like we have had too many gray days this year, but I'll try to keep my mind in a sunny place!
It's probably time to write another song! The last one I wrote is for our June 24th show, Beach Babies at Sayde's, sponsored by Boston Rock Radio. The song is called Beach Days.
It's about how our memories of the beach are etched into our minds.There's just something about the ocean. So huge and powerful. The sky above it, the sand beneath and all the colors. Even the scent in the air… as you drive toward the beach you feel yourself getting happier the closer you get!
I'm so looking forward to handing out the little beachy bracelets I made for this event.
It's gonna be great to have Xception and Taken sharing their songs with us all! Lets enjoy some summer music and drink a toast to Beach Days!
Something different!
We are building a cool event for the first weekend of spring!
Spring Rockin' Fling
3 bands playing one hour each (including yours truly!)
This event has a theme of coming out of hibernation and having some fun…
the music will tell stories and we are also encouraging the singles to mingle!
Stay tuned for more crazy details!!!
Save the date: March 25
I was recently at a gig and in a conversation with another artist about our band, which he knew little about. We were chatting about gigging and typical stuff when he asked how much original material we play at our gigs. I replied that we only play original material (accept one tribute song occasionally). He was very surprised at that answer. If you are in an original band, you might know why that is not a common answer. The industry provides little or no income for anything other than cover bands. Most bands will try to integrate their original songs in with their cover sets to at least make money to hopefully support the band. Sadly that is something most paying clubs frown upon and discourage it for the most part.
I was then asked where I expected the band to go taking that route. My answer was I don't care where it goes. He seemed surprised and replied, " I guess that's the best answer."
It got me to think about myself as an artist and what do I get out of being one. Let me first say I am and avid Podcast listener about the business side of music and being successful. Most all podcasts dealing with the business side of music are presented by musicians that have not become successful by the means in which they themselves preach. They are 100 percent correct on the information they offer and the ways to make it in this business, but do not necessarily have the proven record to back it up. Most of those podcasts will have guests on with people doing new ways to promote etc… and are very helpful and worth taking note of. But if I sit down and plan out all of the different ways to make it in this business, there is no way to have the time to do it all and be an artist at the same time.
Even more interesting about those podcasts is when they get a chance to interview a famous person who has made it in a big way. Ironically those interviews take on a whole different vibe. While the host will ask questions like- how did you do it? The artist spends little time on that as if he doesn't really understand how the stars aligned to make it big and he spends more time talking about how to be true to the art. The artist speaks as though the creation of music is all he thinks about and all that really matters. Creating a single song is, in itself, a success. Not a financial success but a completed work of art.
As a working stiff in a full time job that is constantly on the verge of being outsourced leading to possible unemployment, it interferes with my musical emotional state. I never seem to have enough time for music. That being said, when I pack up my gear and load into another gig, (which might or might not have a crowd to play for), I hit that stage and the stresses of my daily world are nonexistent. The stresses of the stage are there, like feedback and power cutting out or whatever. But it's like I just become unplugged from one world and plugged into another. This is what you might call my comfort zone. This is where I let go and let the music breath life through me. To me, playing music is an interactive relationship that consumes every part of my being, and I love that.
So when I'm asked -what do I expect to gain from all the laborious gigging that I do with the band, or where is it going? I honestly don't care. Let it go where ever it wants to. When I am writing, I listen to the music as its being created and try to follow where it leads me. I try not to force it into submission because I want to feel its magic and see where it takes me. I live for that. This is how I think of gigging and nothing more. As long as I can afford to do it, my compensation is peace of mind.
When I was about five years old, I had a few dreams.
1. To get married and have babies
2. To be an artist selling paintings out of a van.
3. To be a rock and roll singer.
By the time I was 20, I had accomplished a couple of things.
1. I became a licensed hairdresser, working in a men's salon.
2. I met my husband, Bruce, who happened to be a rock guitarist and songwriter.
We would sit in his truck and I would try adding vocal melodies to his original music recorded on cassette tape.
Little did we know that 26 years, 3 kids and 2 houses later we would be in a rock band together.
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Since Yoga Science and meditation worked so well for us in demanding circumstances, we thought it could work for others. From our personal experimentation, AMI was born.
AVERILL PARK, NY (PRWEB) September 06, 2016
On October 1, 2016, The American Meditation Institute (AMI) will begin a year-long celebration of its 20th anniversary of teaching Yoga Science and meditation as holistic mind/body medicine to reduce stress and relieve burnout. Established in 1996, AMI founder Leonard Perlmutter's "Heart and Science of Yoga," curriculum was the nation's first comprehensive Yoga Science program accredited by the American Medical Association for continuing physician medical education credit.
The American Meditation Institute is a 501(c)3 non-profit educational organization devoted to combining the best of ancient Eastern wisdom and the practicality of modern Western science. Under the guidance of its founders, Leonard and Jenness Perlmutter, The American Meditation Institute provides practical, step-by-step instruction on how to control, conserve and transform our greatest human resource––the power of thoughts, desires, emotions and concepts. When practiced daily, these mind/body skills can empower individuals to make conscious, discriminating and reliable choices––choices that enhance their physical, mental, emotional and spiritual wellbeing.
According to Leonard Perlmutter, "By practicing the scientific meditation techniques taught at AMI, students learn how to construct a practical, metaphoric bridge between their own inner, intuitive wisdom and their actions in the world. This bridge between the inner mental world and the outer world of action makes it possible to coordinate our human assets in such a positive way that it enables us to experience healthy, creative, loving, nurturing and rewarding relationships."
Co-founder Jenness Perlmutter points out that, "The curriculum presented at The American Meditation Institute is an educational body of knowledge that neither interferes nor conflicts with any religious or cultural belief. On the contrary, the teachings at AMI helps individuals of all backgrounds to increase their understanding of, and appreciation for every religion and culture, including their own."
To coincide with The American Meditation Institute's twentieth anniversary, AMI will host its eighth annual mind/body medicine 30 CME conference, October 25-29, 2016 at the Cranwell Resort and Spa in Lenox, Massachusetts. For this American Meditation: The Heart and Science of Yoga physician conference, AMI has assembled an impressive faculty of distinguished experts who will present lectures and provide practicums on meditation, diaphragmatic breathing, mantra science, Yoga psychology, mind function optimization, Trauma and PTSD, Neuroplasticity, an understanding of the chakra system as a diagnostic tool, nutrition, Functional Medicine, epigenomics, Ayurveda, easy-gentle yoga and lymph system detoxification.
About the American Meditation Institute
The American Meditation Institute offers a wide variety of weekly meditation classes, retreats, conferences and teacher training programs at its main campus in Averill Park, New York. AMI also publishes "Transformation, a bi-monthly journal of Yoga Science as holistic mind/body medicine. Call 518.674.8714 for a mail or email subscription.
Media Contact:
Robert Washington
60 Garner Road,
Averill Park, NY 12018
Tel: 518-674-8714
Fax: 518-674-8714


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Indonesia Photography Tours
I've spent the last two years travelling in Indonesia, my main focus being the beautiful island of Sumatra, and I have stumbled across some amazing beauty hidden within this archipelago and some more I am sure I am yet to discover. I want you to join me on that discovery and photograph some of the most beautiful places to be found with the Indonesian archipelago. I am personally teaming up with my good friends from Alesha Wisata in Bengkulu to make it all happen. Starting with Bengkulu and the island of Belitung I will be taking photography tours and expanding to other areas, first focusing on Sumatra and then Java and onwards from there. See below for destinations on the horizon. For now I am starting with two tours in Bengkulu and one tour of Belitung Island. Check out www.photographytoursindonesia.com for details and bookings.Check out Indonesia Photography Tours
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Bengkulu Wildlife and Cultural Tour
Bengkulu Landscape Photography Tour
Belitung Island Photography Tour
Tours on the horizon include:
- South Java 10 Day Photography Tour
- Sulawesi 10 Day Photography Tour
- Enggano Island Photography Tour
- Banda Aceh 7 Day Photography Tour
- Banda Aceh 7 Day Cultural Photography Tour
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Vintage Treasures
Vintage Treasures are what Clipper Cargo is all about! We are a collector's dream when it comes to vintage treasures! We carry an amazing variety of vintage treasures. Whether you're a collector or not, it is easy to appreciate the authenticity of our dazzling plethera of vintage silver jewelry and other vintage treasures. We have pieces by Mikimoto, Tiffany, Shreve and Belleek as well as Hummels and other figurines.
Our vintage treasures aren't limited to any certain type or brand; we carry several types of vintage treasures! We carry vintage postage and letters, vintage gold and silver coins, vintage American Indian jewelry, vintage topical collections, vintage apparel, vintage costume jewelry and many rare vintage treasures that collectors drool over!
When it comes to vintage treasures of all sorts – from all over the WORLD – we are the collector's choice in every aspect. We hand pick our vintage treasures to ensure the highest quality, and pristine characteristics that vintage treasure collectors love and adore!


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The Alliance of Marine Mammal Parks and Aquariums is an international association representing marine life parks, aquariums, zoos, research facilities, and professional organizations dedicated to the highest standards of care for marine mammals and to their conservation in the wild through public education, scientific study, and wildlife presentations. www.ammpa.org.
The European Association for Aquatic Mammals, includes veterinarians, biologists, zoo and marine park directors and managers, trainers and caretakers, researchers, students and other persons who devote a significant amount of time to the in situ and ex situ welfare and conservation of marine mammals through research, medical care, training, education, conservation, management and related activities.www.eaam.org.
The European Association of Zoos and Aquaria, represents and links 345 institutions and organizations in 41 Countries. Formed in 1992, EAZA's mission is to facilitate cooperation within the European zoo and aquarium community towards the goals of education, research and conservation.www.eaza.net.
The International Marine Animal Trainers Association was founded to foster communication, professionalism, and cooperation among those who serve marine mammal science through training, public display, research, husbandry, conservation, and education. Specifically, IMATA recognizes its role and responsibilities to the continued existence of oceanaria, aquaria, and laboratories housing marine mammals.www.imata.org.
The International Zoo Educators is an association dedicated to expanding the educational impact of zoos and aquariums worldwide. Its mission is to improve the education programs in the facilities of its members, to provide access to the latest thinking, techniques, and information in conservation education and to support excellence in animal care and welfare. www.izea.net.
SANCCOB South African is a not-for-profit organization that deals with the conservation of seabirds; it specifically works to protect species under particular threat as the African penguin. The search for SANCCOB focuses on improving the knowledge can improve the conservation of marine birds in the wild www.sanccob.co.za
The World Parrot Trust is an organization that works closely with researchers, local communities, government leaders and even simple lovers of parrots in order to study and to find effective solutions for the protection of parrots around the world www.parrots.org
MOm, the Hellenic Society for the Study and Protection of the Monk Seal, is a no-profit Greek environmentalist association. MOm is active in the protection and promotion of the coastal marine environment of Greece, through the protection of the Mediterranean monk seal, the most endangered seal species with extinction www.mom.gr. world


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The Contraband Museum is a teaching room equipped with audiovisual to create an interactive journey on contraband/smuggling; an activity which had particular prominence along the border between Galicia and Portugal. In this area, and given its special geographical characteristics; i.e. irregular, steep and with excellent viewpoints, made it easy to escape the surveillance of the Civil Guard, responsible for impeding this illegal trade, at a time where survival was a daily challenge. The contraband in this area has been documented since the 15th century and is linked to smuggling, fairs or markets where illegal goods were exchange. For example at that time it was wine, corn or salt. During the post-Spanish Civil War and the lack of basic products, led to the development of this activity as an alternate form of subsistence, where products like: copper, coffee, cod or sugar were the most profitable articles.
In this museum, managed by the Association for the rural development Portas Abertas, you can discover the routes and itineraries most widely used, the formulas and inventiveness used for these incursions to be successful, how to find your way during the dark mountain nights, or warning codes to finish a trip successfully. This museum allows us to travel back to the past and decipher the codes necessary to understand the context and need for this activity, accessing an unknown mysterious world outside the law.


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Women's Health Center Update
November 9, 2017 - Hillcrest Hospital Cushing will temporarily close its obstetrics (OB) unit and will cease delivering babies effective immediately. While an official reopening date has not been determined yet, a tenative timeframe of spring 2018 is planned. For more information concerning this closure, please read this press release.
Message from Kevin Hawk, CEO of Hillcrest Hospital Cushing:
"This was a difficult decision and one that we did not make lightly or quickly. This is the best course of action we can take to ensure the highest quality of care and safety for our patients while we are in the midst of some current physician staffing challenges within our obstetrics unit. We are fortunate to be part of a large health care system that is assisting with this temporary transition of OB services to our hospitals in Tulsa."
- During the temporary closure deliveries will take place at one of Hillcrest's Tulsa hospitals.
- Expectant mothers who are in active treatment with an OB provider in Cushing will be contacted by Utica Park Clinic or Hillcrest Hospital Cushing to discuss the transition of your care and options for delivery that best suit your needs.
- If an expectant mother is in active labor go to the nearest emergency room for consultation.
- Prenatal & postpartum care and gynecological (GYN) services will still be available in Cushing at Utica Park Clinic (1102 E. 2nd Street).
- GYN surgical services will continue to be provided at Hillcrest Hospital Cushing.
If you are a Utica Park Clinic or Hillcrest Hospital Cushing patient and have questions about this transition, please call 918-225-3006.
Women's Health Services
Hillcrest Hospital Cushing's Women's Health Center has programs and services designed specifically for women and their families throughout Cushing and the surrounding area.
Our nursing staff and physicians understand the special needs of women of all ages and recognize that they want a physician who understands their concerns. The Women's Health Center offers a wide range of programs, resources and services in addition to highly-trained physicians and staff to ensure the highest quality of care.
These services include:
- Contraception options
- Gynecological checkups, procedures and surgeries
- Women's exams, including breast and pelvic exams
- Digital mammography
- Osteoporosis screening
- Hormone therapy
- Surgical women's procedures
- Female incontinence issues/bladder surgery
- Perimenopausal and menopausal care


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Judd Apatow Is Co-Writing a Post-Iraq War Dramedy With National Book Award–Winner Phil Klay
"Sometimes I think<i>, Well, what else is there to cover</i>?"
What happens when Judd Apatow likes your book? He'll make some movie magic, that's what. Apatow read Phil Klay's Redeployment, a short-story collection about soldiers in the Middle East that won a National Book Award last year, and loved it so much he wanted to collaborate with Klay on a film.* Apatow was on "You Made It Weird With Pete Holmes" when he revealed that he's currently working with Klay on a screenplay. "[It's] a comedy with drama or a drama with comedy about those people and what they've gone through, and hopefully in an entertaining way so it's not one of these depressing movies you don't want to see," said Apatow. "But it's just about, what happens to soldiers who return to a country that isn't even that aware that we're at war?"
And how did this whole conversation get started? Twitter, of course:
@JuddApatow Thank you.— Phil Klay (@PhilKlay) March 30, 2014
* A previous version of this post stated that Apatow's screenplay was based on Klay's book. Apatow clarified on Twitter that it is not based on the book, but an original story.


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Yes, I actually finished something and hopefully I can get more done this season. I had big plans for Christmas, for myself and gifts, but I know I cannot do too much without overwhelming myself, so I will do what I can and not stress myself out. I still do not know what we will do for the holidays, it is going to be hard on us this year, so maybe a day with the kids and then take off for a mini vacation.
I enjoy making gifts and gifts that have meaning and inspirational sayings. This design is by Homeberries and it was fun making it and I like how it turned out. I used added some lavender with the stuffing.
This weekend I got to enjoy some time with Nicholas, while his Dad went door shopping with Grandpa. The first thing he does is, go in my bedroom and points at the recorder, he loves to play it. I bought one to practice on and then got a wooden flute, so we play and march around the house.
He is talking a lot more but his mom also talks in her native Sabhan, so it is hard to tell if he is jabbering or talking, sometimes;) He has picked up a new saying, Oh Goodness, too cute when he says it and now he seems to be a ladies man. My son took him to a party and it seems he picked up, not one, but two and they happen to be twins.
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Just because Scott Eastwood has set out to make a name for himself in Tinseltown, it doesn't mean he's stopped looking up to his superstar dad, Clint Eastwood.
The hunky 29-year-old actor—who you might recognize as the love interest from Taylor Swift's "Wildest Dreams" music video—stopped by the set of his dad's new movie, Sully, for some quality time with his old man. Scott posted a photo of the two of them on Instagram sitting in director's chairs and making matching hand gestures, reminding us once again how much they truly look alike. As if we could forget!
"Like father like son," he began the photo's caption. "Out in Atlanta on the set of my dad's new movie. #Sully. Staring Tom Hanks and Aaron Eckhart. This movie is gonna be great. Getting to see masters work is such a blessing. #dad #myhero #feelinlucky #yespunk #iam."
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For the rising star's Man of Style feature in InStyle's November 2014 issue, the younger Eastwood opened up about being the son of one of America's most iconic and prolific leading men. "My dad never took himself too seriously. He always treated everyone with respect, and he made sure I was like that too," Eastwood said. "I show up, I hit my mark, and I say my lines. I always tell people, "I might not be the greatest actor, but I want to be the hardest-working one."


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Addresses some of the important issues involved with the planning, development, and implementation of lean enterprises. People, technology, process, and management dimensions of an effective lean manufacturing company are considered in a unified framework. Particular emphasis on the integration of these dimensions across the entire enterprise, including product development, production, and the extended supply chain. Analysis tools as well as future trends and directions are explored. A key component of this subject is a team project.
This class has no prerequisites.
ESD.61J will be offered this semester (Fall 2018). It is instructed by D. Nightingale.
This class counts for a total of 12 credits. This is a graduate-level class.
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The vice president of the Republic of Uganda HE Kiwanuka Sekandi has opened up the commemoration of the 2016 anti corruption week with storming words. In his speech Mr Sekandi said that Uganda government must educate wider on the verge of corruption.
The vice president said that the government of Uganda is aware of the ongoing corruption cases and must continue to enforce the fight of reducing the trend.
"Corruption is unacceptable and does not undermine the rule of law to achieve its success but discourages local investors to come into the country", Said Mr Sekandi.
The anti corruption strategy is anchored on five five strategic objectives which include; Strengthening of leadership and coronation of anti corruption efforts, empower citizens to participate in anti corruption measures among others.


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1980 Ford E100 Service Brakes, Hydraulic,foundation Components,hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Recall | Sept 19, 1980
Certain Vehicles Were Equipped With Front Brake Hose Assemblies That Were Incorrectly Manufactured By The Supplier. These Assemblies, Both Rh And Lh, Were Incorrectly Built With The Fittings Misoriented By 90 Degrees. This Could Cause Chafing Of The Brake Hose Through Contact With The Adjacent Tire During Full Turns. Continued Chafing Could Result In A Brake Fluid Leak.. Follwoing Is The Summary Of Corrective Actions Taken: Dealer Will Inspect Both Front Brake Hoses And, If Necessary, Replace One Or Both Hoses At No Charge.
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(September 2017) Cape Town – myUTOPIA has added yet another yoga form to its immense portfolio, Waterman yoga as presented Chris Vlok, and this one's for the boys. At R 220 per person at the V&A Waterfront Pavilion, the premium lifestyle yoga, Pilates and barre studio will be hosting a launch event to kick off the new classes on Tuesday, 22 August and invites all for an evening of yoga, light snacks by Nourish, craft beers by Jack Black Brewing Co., cosmetic treatments by Red Dane and surprise giveaways.
Waterman yoga is aimed at leveraging the benefits of a good and consistent yoga practice for improvement in ability in other lifestyle fields. The class is designed to strengthen and stretch both body and mind in a way that is geared towards overall improvement of performance in water sports where stamina and breath control are vital. The class focuses on elements such as stability, strength, balance, flexibility, and mental focus, all of which play crucial roles in making a well-rounded waterman. And of course, talk of the best barrels, surf adventures and the like is more than welcome.
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When it comes to the warm months of summertime, there are three things New Yorkers mark their calendars for: 4th of July fireworks, Shakespeare in the Park, and burgers—served any and every which way. The city has its fair share of arguably man's greatest sandwich (Burger Joint, Corner Bistro, Shake Shack—the list goes on), with heated discussions on which juicy rendition tops them all. This season, new restaurants throw their hats (buns?) in the ring. Read on to find how the best new burgers in Manhattan stack up.
More good reads from T+L:
• We're Entering an Era of Amazing Fast Casual Dining
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Henry P. ``Hank'' Bernacki of New Britain died Sunday at New Britain General Hospital. He was 65.
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I am currently developing a multiplayer game with a simple room structure where each room can have up to 4 players. Development is going great and we have server-side extensions attached to the Zone to control various different aspects of the game and manage timing, scores, etc for individual rooms. However, I have hit a really confusing issue that I simply cannot resolve after several hours of debugging.
We have a 'play again' button once our game has ended, which will trigger the client to leave their current room, join the lobby and then search for a suitable room to join again (a process that is specified in our extension). Their previous room has a variable set on it stating it is playing/ended, thus meaning it will not match as a suitable room when re-searching for another game. This process all happens when a user first launches the game, and it works every time they first load the game.
So the bug happens in the following use case: I am have a room of 4 players that have just played the game and everything is working correctly - all 4 players can see each other and see their scores are updating. I click play again to do as stated above and join a new room. Then the next 3 players also click play again in sequence and will also appear on player 1's screen to show they have joined. The game starts. The following happens: -
Player 1 can only updates from himself and player 4
Player 2 can see updates from himself, 1 and 4
Player 3 can see updates from everyone
Player 4 can see updates from everyone
The issue here is that the client-side smartfox API cannot see those players and so will not show the updated scores etc for them, even though it saw them join and made them appear (including their variables and usernames). Here is an warning that the console outputs: -
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[WARN] UserVariablesUpdate event, unknown User id: 175
Other notes: We can see the server extension destroys and creates rooms exactly as expected and that all expected players are always sitting in their respective rooms, including on play again. There are no errors in the server log from SmartFox and there does not seem to be any known errors in our client-side code. We are running the latest SmartFoxServer 2X version. The JavaScript output of smartfox.userManager.getUserList() will output only the users the client can see, as stated above.
Could anybody perhaps help shed some light on this issue? Somehow the JavaScript API is not in sync with the server when I relaunch the application. Any suggestions for trying to get to the bottom of this will be greatly appreciated. Please let me know if there's anything else I haven't mentioned that might be able to help figure out what's going on.
Logging the sfs.userManager.getUserList() everytime a user enters the new room shows something interesting. The creator of the room (and the next player) seem to get a bit confused and return a user list of their old room, rather than the room they have just joined. Note-worthy for the edit - hoping it could lead somewhere.
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A Final Cut Pro project is more than a collection of media files. The real power of Final Cut Pro lies in the way the media is controlled by the intelligence of the program's data structuring. To take advantage of that power, you must take control of the data.
This chapter introduces Final Cut Pro's system of organizing your video projects. You'll get an overview of Final Cut Pro's organizing frameworks—projects, sequences, and clips. You'll also learn how to manipulate that organizational framework so that your projects, sequences, and clips stay sound and organized.
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Distance from Lafayette, AL to Oakman, AL
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