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Is Greyhound Racing Cruel
Is Greyhound Racing Cruel?
Please read this blog and then make your own mind up.
We are often asked a variety of questions by inquisitive members of the general public, therefore we have provided a series of questions and answers to help those who are undecided about attending a
night at the dogs.
Most people attend the tracks just for a bit of fun, some have no inclination as to what they are
supporting, yet others may simply not care.
I am guessing you are someone who cares to know the truth, otherwise you would not have read this
Q) Greyhounds are intelligent animals and make great companions. A Grey will cuddle into your side and show you affection just like any other breed of dog, so why are they treated as livestock rather than as a domestic dog?
A) Greyhounds are bred especially for the Racing Industry and not as pets, they are the cogs of the industry and the value of their lives cannot compete with profits made by the Racing Industry. It is because of the overbreeding and demand for the 'best performance' that innocent dogs are expelled from the mouth of the industry, before being spat into the knackers yards as nothing more than waste produce.
Q) What is a Knackers yard?
A) A knackers yard is where Greyhounds (Livestock) can be taken by their owners/trainers to be legally disposed of in an 'economical' way, rather than the more humane method of veterinary euthanasia, here they are destroyed by the lethal Bolt Gun, simply because it is cheaper than paying for euthanasia to be administered by a vet.
Greyhounds and Horses are both treated as livestock when their career is over, some may not have even began competing but will be deemed unfit for purpose.
They are young and innocent, but because they do not perform as required by the profit maker, their grim end is often inevitable and decided without any hesitation 'a bolt through the skull'. Nobody sees their pain and suffering, it is therefore dismissed and for many people much easier to pretend this does not exist. Yet these horrors do exist and dogs continue to suffer in silence.
Many greyhounds have watched their companions die, any dog would experience terror while forced to watch their kennel mates murdered in cold blood and would be able to sense they are next in the firing line.
A very bloodied and traumatic end, simply because they are deemed unsuitable to entertain.
The unlicensed/untrained shooter.
A bullet in the head is meant to be a quick death, but not so quick while the bolt has a 'massive capacity' for misuse.
When the bolt hits incorrectly either because the shooter is untrained/unlicensed or simply due to the bolt gun becoming faulty, the innocent dog suffers the consequences, these are the consequences of a law that allows greyhounds to be destroyed by use of the inhumane method of the Captive Bolt Pistol.
Sadly Defra allows any untrained/unlicensed person to use the bolt gun and this is legal in a country that supposedly has excellent animal welfare laws.
Q) Why are the dogs destroyed?
If a puppy is not fast enough, has conflict with other dogs or has an injury that effects performance then he/she will have not made the grade and will be put to death before even beginning a racing career.
Adult dogs
If a dog is not fast enough, if he/she sustains an injury that hinders performance, or if a bitch is accidently impregnated they may be destroyed, as it would be uneconomical to keep a non earner. No longer a working cog in the industry the dog would be using up resources such as kennel space and food that could be used for another dog who could be earning money for the profit maker.
Q) Greyhound racing is a sport, why spoil the fun??
A) Greyhound Racing is a business and it is common knowledge that all businesses put profit first, but when it's at the expense of many dogs lives we should question whether it is morally correct regardless of it being legal.
Of course while the government rake in taxes the welfare of the dogs will remain subordinate.
Could this form of entertainment not be replaced with another that doesn't exploit animals, by causing suffering and death?
Is a quick flutter worth the suffering and death of a greyhound?
There are many forms of entertainment which don't exploit animals, it would be much wiser to use alternative entertainment that does not harm animals, rather than one which permits death and suffering of innocent beings.
Remember animals don't have a voice and can't make the choice. People who enter into dangerous sports can give their consent, they are not forced into performing and if they sustain an injury or do not perform appropriately they are not tortured or murdered.
Q) But Greyhounds love to race, dont they?
A) Of course Greyhounds love to run, but there is a difference between them enjoying the freedom to run in a field and being encouraged to race on a track by use of a mechanical lure. Dogs may seem like they are enjoying a race but we must bear in mind what it seems is not always what it is.
How Greys are encouraged to chase the mechanical lure.
Dogs are starved for 24hrs before a race
They may be thrown live bait such as rabbits to encourage kill instinct (blooding)which in turn encourages them to chase the mechanical lure. Blooding is illegal but still exists.
Dogs are caged and sometimes muzzled for around 23hrs per day or more, they will have lots of pent up energy and mental frustration that needs releasing.
Obviously for these reasons they will most certainly look like they're enjoying the race.
Q) What happens to the dogs when they fall on the tracks, do they have serious injuries ?
A) Unfortunately falls often happen and are sometimes lethal for the dog and also upsetting for the onlooker, who may be unaware of the possibility of a fall and unprepared to watch such traumatic event.
The tracks are oval to make the race more unpredictable, the first bend being the most dangerous of all and where dogs will crowd together while reaching high speeds of around 40mph, crowding is due to sharpness of the first bend and increases risk of the dogs clashing into one another, dogs are often tumbled into the air before falling on to the ground or even hurled into the barriers at high thrust, before sustaining serious injury.
From a broken toe to a broken neck these falls often result in the destruction of the dog.
With a more serious fall the dog is undoubtedly always destroyed by the track vet and would be inhumane to deny any animal euthanasia while suffering such traumatic injuries, but in the event of a small injury the owner can still authorise the track vet to destroy the dog.
All greyhound stadiums are bound by law to have a freezer in which they can store Greyhound carcasses.
The owner/trainer can legally instruct the track vet to euthanise the dog if he/she feels the injury 'as small as it is', will hinder the dogs career. The desicion can be made by the owner/trainer as to whether the track vet euthanises the dog while still at the stadium, or whether to arrange destruction themselves after leaving the stadium.
Once again the dogs fate will be decided and usually with profit in mind.
It is normally much cheaper for the owner to pay for the track vet to destroy a dog, rather than to pay a private vet, but 'destruction by captive bolt gun' is even 'more economical' for the owner/profit maker.
Q) What about the Greyhounds who are rehomed?
A) Due to the vast number of Greys bred each year by the industry, it would be impossible to rehome them all, hence according to research done, only a minority are rehomed and the majority are killed. Until the general public stop supporting the industry the problem will not be resolved.
Many of the Greys that are rehomed carry some scars from their racing years. From injuries to their tails where they have been caught in the traps, to scars around their noses from wire muzzles that have been used. They may have gum disease or serious tooth decay because glucose powder was rubbed into their gums to help them run faster, many have had broken bones that have been left without surgery. Some greyhounds are given illegal drugs throughout their racing years leaving them with organ damage which may cut their lives shorter, others may lack confidence and show signs of low mood, unfortunately some dogs end up being advertised on free advertising websites such as Gumtree where they may fall into the hands of neglectful and uncaring owners who cause further abuse, there is also the risk of dogs being used for bait by people participating in illegal dog-fighting.
Q) What about legislation to protect the dogs, surely if it's legal it can't be cruel and why doesn't the RSPCA get involved?
A) The Greyhound racing industry is self governed by the Greyhound Board of Great Britain, therefore when there is concern about welfare of greyhounds registered to race and the RSPCA are notified by such as a member of public, the RSPCA in majority of cases will pass the duty onto the GBGB.
We compare a self regulated industry as similar to a brewery running alcoholics anonymous. It's just not practical and allows them to be a law onto themselves.
We have recieved statements from many highly experienced veterinary professionals who agree that destruction of greyhounds by intravenous method of euthanasia is most definitely a 'more' humane method of destruction than use of the captive bolt gun, contrary to this statement we should make it clear that we do NOT believe that any healthy animal should be euthanised regardless of method used, especially one who is put at risk of injury for purpose of entertainment or financial gain.
The Animal Welfare Act 2006 depends on local authorities to employ a
warranted officer for protection of greyhounds that are no longer registered to race.
As far as we are aware, only a handful of local authorities actually
employ a warranted officer.
'Therefore protection of Greyhounds by the AWA2006 is NOT enforced'
Q) The big question is will you support the Racing Industry with your money?


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Dan Duquette Given Permission to Move Relievers and Seth Smith
Despite winning their last two games, the Baltimore Orioles have been in the midst of trade rumors.
BALTIMORE, Md. — According to Ken Rosenthal of FOX Sports, Orioles owner Peter Angelos has signed off on general manager Dan Duquette to find a trade partner for their top relievers and outfielder Seth Smith.
Sources: #Orioles owner Peter Angelos today gave GM Dan Duquette the approval to pursue trades for the O's top relievers and Seth Smith.
— Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) July 18, 2017
It was reported previously that the Los Angeles Dodgers would look to strike a deal with Baltimore for closer Zach Britton. Britton, 29, is currently 5-5 in save situations this season, missing a chunk of the season due to forearm tightness. Since returning from the disabled list, Britton has allowed two runs in six innings, pitching to a 3.00 ERA. Britton is under team control through 2018.
Despite the shaky numbers, Britton's sinker looks the same as it did in the past. It has ran from 94-96 mph, sitting just a tick below his mark in 2016. His comfort level seems to be better than it was at the start of the year and Baltimore has saved his arm by not pitching him in consecutive nights.
The other reliever that teams are coveting is Brad Brach. Brach, 31, has assumed the closer's role in Britton's absence and has performed admirably. This season, Brach has pitched 40.1 innings, holds a 2-2 record, owns a 2.68 ERA and has recorded 16 saves.
Baltimore has been auditioning Brach to teams as a closer in addition to a very talented setup man, which should drive up the price on his return in a potential trade. His contract is up at the end of the season.
Smith, 35, has also been mentioned as a potential trade chip as well. After being acquired from the Seattle Mariners for former Orioles pitcher Yovani Gallardo, Smith has been a pleasant surprise. In 227 at-bats on the year, Smith is slashing .264/.333/.463 and has hit 11 home runs, only five less than his total in 2016. Smith's contract is up at the end of the season.
In Brach and Smith's cases, both players will come at a price, but not as high as the one that Britton will come at. Britton is still under team control through 2018, so the return will most likely be high.
Jerry Crasnick of ESPN.com compared the potential return on Britton to the return that the New York Yankees saw with the trade of Andrew Miller to the Cleveland Indians.
"Flash back to last summer, when closers were all the rage at the trade deadline," wrote Crasnick. "The Cubs made a statement by acquiring Aroldis Chapman from the Yankees, and the Nationals filled their closer void by adding Mark Melancon in a deal with Pittsburgh. But no trade deadline addition had a bigger impact than Miller, who was dominant for the Indians in August, September and October as Cody Allen's late-inning tag-team partner after Miller's arrival from New York.
Britton has the talent and pedigree to leave his mark on the 2017 season, but multiple dominoes would have to fall for him to be pitching for a contending club by July 31."
Baltimore could receive a king's ransom for Britton and it would be able to help replenish their farm system.

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Saturday, October 10, 2009
Art is in the Eyes of the Beholder
Art is in the Eyes of the Beholder
I work with psychotherapy clients around artistic blocks, self-esteem as a creative artist, issues of self-definition. At what point can you consider yourself an artist, a writer, a playwright, a photographer? Is it external acclaims—a gallery showing, a publishing contract, an opening night, or is it a state of mind? Who gets to say when we're "there"? And who gets to decide what art IS anyway?
I remember walking through the University Art Museum in Berkeley years ago after the installation of an abstract art exhibit. I stood on the ramp, a few yards away from the largest piece so I could observe the reactions that others were having. Actually, I was looking for validation for my judgments. THIS is art? I wondered. A huge canvas painted black filled most of one wall. Dead center was a round dot of red. Yup, that was it.
"How inspired," a young artsy woman in a beret said to her colorfully clad friend. "Have you ever seen anything like it?" No, I thought.
"What the…" a professor type pushing a toddler in a stroller muttered, shaking his head has he passed by. Score one for my side, I thought.
I stood for maybe half an hour watching people related to it or not, loved it or hated it; there were no neutral comments. The piece was just a piece. It didn't get better or worse depending on who was viewing it. It just was. It didn't suddenly become art. It stirred emotion, speculation, associations, and judgments. That's what the creative process does.
Extrapolating from that, sometimes you don't even need a canvas, photograph, sculpture, or book to inspire the creative eye. I was having lunch at a new sushi place with two friends last Sunday. Not only was the food good, the service quick, and the price reasonable, my friend said she also liked the art. She was looking at a blank wall with four holes where once upon a time a picture surely resided. I chuckled, remembering the art museum thing.
We'd been talking about friendships, acquaintanceships, time management, busy lives, only so much energy to go around to so many worthy people and things. I was talking about how I'd let a friendship with a former colleague drift because trying to fit one more thing in was just too overwhelming. Eventually I stopped returning e-mails and phone calls.
"Sort of like the art," my other friend said, nodding again at the blank wall. "That's you," she said, pointing to the largest of the four holes where a bolt once was, "and the other two are orbiting around you," she said of the 6 penny size hole an inch or so below it, and the 4 penny size hole just below that. Down a few inches was the smallest hole where a screw had been removed.
We all three stared at the wall. "What about that last one, the one at the end of the orbit?" I asked.
"Too far away," she commented. "That one got screwed."
* A note about the picture at the top. I went back to the restaurant today to photograph the wall with the holes. No holes. In its place was the arrangement in the photo above. Nice, but it didn't inspire depthy conversation.
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The IEEE is almost always working on another new amendment to the 802.11 Wi-Fi standard. We now have nearly as many 802.11 standards as there are letters in the alphabet, and keeping them straight can get confusing. Fortunately, we've compiled a comprehensive list of all of the 802.11 standards, old and new, for easy reference.
Posted in: Wireless
Tags: 802.11, IEEE, Wi-Fi, 802.11a, 802.11b, 802.11g, 802.11n, 802.11ac, 802.11ac Wave 2, 802.11ad, 802.11af, 802.11ah, 802.11ax, 802.11ay, 802.11az
Multi-user multiple-input multiple-output (MU-MIMO) is the next evolution of MIMO and is revolutionizing that way Wi-Fi routers operate. MU-MIMO allows routers to simultaneously send data to multiple devices. This is much more efficient than single-user multiple-input multiple-output (SU-MIMO) that many routers utilize. MU-MIMO allows all of your devices to simultaneously send and receive data from the router for multiple devices at the same time.
If you're not excited about MU-MIMO yet, here are 5 reasons why you should be:
As with everything, MU-MIMO does have some downfalls. For optimal performance, both the router and device must support MU-MIMO using 802.11ac on the 5GHz frequency. No more than four devices should be connected at one time, for full, optimal performance, and those devices should be stationary and not roaming. MU-MIMO also only improves the connection in one direction, from router to device, or the downlink, not the other way around. Still, MU-MIMO is slated to be a very impactful technology and potentially revolutionize the world of wireless networking.
Tags: MIMO, MU-MIMO, SU-MIMO, beamforming, 802.11ac, 802.11n
The IEEE is at it again. Its long-running 802.11 series of standards will be reincarnated yet again with the launch of 802.11ax. This next big upgrade to Wi-Fi networks might not make its debut for a couple of years, but here's a look at what is coming.
802.11ax is under development and will pick-up where 802.11ac left off by taking MIMO to the next level with MIMO-OFDM. MIMO-OFDM (orthogonal frequency division multiplexing) technology will be capable of subdividing signals even further which ultimately creates a bigger "pipe" to deliver larger volumes of data. This will significantly expand and increase throughput to deliver five times more capability than the gigabit speeds promised by 802.11ac. Lab-based trials of 802.11ax have even hit max speeds of 10.53Gbps, or around 1.4 gigabytes of data transfer per second.
As impressive as those speeds sound, 802.11ax is not just focused on being fast; its real focus is high-density Wi-Fi deployments. This means that the goal is not only to improve speed, but to enhance the ability of connections to remain active even when there is heavy interference. This will make the system more efficient with the sophistication to successfully route pieces of messages to their destination. 802.11ax will operate in the 5GHz band, where there is plenty of space for 80MHz and 160MHz channels.
Before you get too excited, implementing a new standard is a time-consuming and rigorous process, so we won't likely see 802.11ax ratified until closer to 2019. Then it will take even more time before certified hardware hits the market.
Tags: 802.11ax, 802.11ac, IEEE, Wi-Fi, MIMO, MIMO-OFDM
The world of technology has a certain ebb and flow. As soon as the newest technological development comes ashore, it quickly becomes outdated and is overcome by the next best thing. As markets dictate, the tides are turning again and 802.11ac Wave 2 will come crashing in taking over where 802.11ac Wave 1 left off.
802.11ac Wave 2 technology builds upon 802.11ac Wave 1 with significant enhancements including faster speeds, multi-user capability, easier delivery of large files and greater overall performance. Wave 2 has the performance enhancements needed to connect a massive influx of next generation mobile devices to Wi-Fi networks. As a superset of Wave 1, 802.11ac Wave 2 supports all data rates of Wave 1 and is backward compatible with previous 802.11 standards including 802.11n.
Here is a side-by side comparison showing how Wave 2 stands up against Wave 1 and the benefits that go along with it.
Tags: 802.11ac, Wi-Fi, 802.11ac Wave 2, Wave 2, Wi-Fi ac, MU-MIMO
Have you ever noticed that when multiple devices use your Wi-Fi connection, you get much slower download speeds and choppy video streams? This is because your Wi-Fi router probably uses single-user multiple-input, multiple-output (SU-MIMO), which means that all of your devices have to take turns because the router can only service one device at a time. This problem will soon be a thing of the past, with the next evolution of MIMO: Multi-user multiple-input, multiple-output (MU-MIMO).
MU-MIMO and is set to revolutionize the wireless networking world by allowing Wi-Fi routers to do something they've never done before – simultaneously send data to multiple devices. Instead of your phone, TV and tablet taking turns receiving transmissions from the router, MU-MIMO will allow all of your devices to simultaneously download data.
How MU-MIMO Works
Wireless routers are good at sending data, but they can only send it in one direction. This means they can only talk to one device at a time. With SU-MIMO, the router sends little bits of information, very quickly, one at a time to multiple devices – kind of like a data machine gun. You are likely to never notice this break in service, but because the router can only focus on one device at a time, your wireless internet connection slows down when there are multiple devices connected.
MU-MIMO eliminates sluggish Wi-Fi speeds by allowing the router to simultaneously transmit data to multiple wireless devices. The router communicates with all of the devices at the same time using a separate stream for each device, as if each has its own personal router. It provides a more dependable, faster Wi-Fi connection because each device doesn't have to share a data stream with other devices. This brings about a noticeable improvement for video streaming or other high-data tasks, even when more devices are connected.
Benefits of MU-MIMO
MU-MIMO will improve everyday Wi-Fi use by making networks vastly more efficient.Not only will networks be faster, they will also have an increased network capacity. This means that home networks will be able to handle more Wi-Fi devices and public Wi-Fi networks with a lot of users will also perform better.
In order to utilize MU-MIMO, the devices must support the technology but non-MIMO devices will also see improved performance. With MU-MIMO devices being served more quickly, there will be more time for SU-MIMO and other devices to communicate with the router.
MU-MIMO devices are not required to have multiple antennas or perform as much signal processing as SU-MIMO requires. MU-MIMO also utilizes an easier, standardized beamforming method which will allow different manufacturers to support MU-MIMO technology more easily than they could with 802.11ac and SU-MIMO implementations. This new technology is also cheaper to implement and doesn't require sophisticated Wi-Fi devices, unlike SU-MIMO. This is likely to result in more devices supporting the technology, and thus a bigger impact on Wi-Fi networks as a whole.
Plus, with MU-MIMO, data sent from the router to Wi-Fi devices can only be read by the intended recipient, the data is unreadable by other people/devices. The data is essentially encrypted, which provides an additional layer of protection for users.
Limitations of MU-MIMO
As great as MU-MIMO is, there are some limitations. To get the full benefit, the router and device must support MU-MIMO. MU-MIMO was added to the 802.11ac standard in 2013 and is slowly being incorporated into some products, but is not yet widely available.
Currently, MU-MIMO standards can service four devices downloading at the same time. Adding more devices will require them to share a data stream, leading to the same issues experienced with SU-MIMO. The technology also only works on the downlink connection (from the router to devices) it doesn't improve uplink connections (data incoming to the router, i.e. an upload to the Internet).
MU-MIMO also works best with stationary devices. If you are walking around your house while watching a video on your phone, you will not get the full benefit.
MU-MIMO is one of the most impactful emerging technologies to hit the market in recent history. Allowing multiple devices to simultaneously download has the potential to revolutionize the world of wireless networking.
For more general information on MIMO, read our blog post How MIMO Can Help You.
Tags: MIMO, MU-MIMO, SU-MIMO, beamforming, 802.11ac


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Come Visit Me!
On Sunday June 23rd, from 2-5 PM you can find me at 5018 Buffalo Ave in Sherman Oaks. I baked lemon zucchini bread by using zucchini squash from my garden. Taste a little bit of love!
If you'd like more information on the San Fernando Valley or Los Angeles, or to have help looking for your next home, please feel free to reach out! I'm happy to help, no obligation.


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July 9, 2019China
Under President Xi Jinping, China is pressing the United Nations' human rights body to favor national sovereignty and development over calling out domestic rights abuses.
August 5, 2019Japan
The global tech industry and U.S. interests in Asia could suffer if the dispute isn't resolved soon.
August 8, 2019China
The Trump administration has declared China a currency manipulator, but what that means for the ongoing trade war is far from clear.
August 14, 2019Afghanistan
U.S. officials say that they are close to reaching a deal with the Taliban, but peace in Afghanistan would still not be guaranteed.
August 15, 2019Zimbabwe
Long-standing financial troubles and drought in Zimbabwe have pushed millions to the brink of starvation.
August 6, 2019Terrorism and Counterterrorism
The latest mass shootings have prompted calls for more vigorous action by U.S. counterterrorism authorities, but the target is elusive.


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Shakes and smoothies packed with protein, fresh fruits and veggies are the perfect post-workout snack or breakfast on the go! For those summer days where cooking a whole meal over a hot stove sounds too grueling to bear, keep it cool with an easy-to-make, super-yummy smoothie! Here are three of my go-to shake recipes for a quick boost of nutrition.
Chocolate Coconut Almond-Butter Shake
Craving a great big bowl of ice cream, but trying soooo hard to be good? Try this delicious shake instead! The almond butter makes this shake extra creamy, while the coconut flakes add texture and the dark chocolate almond milk brings that cravable chocolatey cocoa flavor. Wanna make this treat extra special? Sprinkle some Dang Coconut Chips on top (as featured in the September 2017 Bless Box!). YUM!
1 scoop chocolate protein powder
1 tbsp unsweetened coconut flakes
1 cup dark chocolate Almond milk
1 rounded tbsp almond butter
1½ cups water
3 ice cubes
Good Mornin' Sunshine Coffee Banana Shake
Get your caffeine and your protein fix all in one shake. Easy peasy! Perfect for those mornings where you gotta hit the ground running! For an extra fast prep time, keep your ingredients measured and bagged-u in your freezer! When you're ready for a shake, just dump the bag, blend, and go!
12 oz cold black coffee
1 frozen banana
2 scoops chocolate whey protein powder
1 tbsp unsweetened cocoa
Handful of walnuts
1 cup of ice
Raspberry-Chia Cream Smoothie
This super-hydrating, creamy, coconutty smoothie will get even the sleepiest sleepyheads out of bed. To make this sweet treat, combine coconut water, lemon juice and cashews in a high-speed blender and blend until smooth. Then add the raspberries and chia seeds and blend unitl smooth. Enjoy!
12 ounces raw coconut water
juice of 1 lemon
1/3 cup raw cashews
1/2 pint organic raspberries
2 tablespoons chia seeds
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Jerusalem Wedding - Mia and Benjamin
Mia & Benjamin's Jerusalem Wedding
This has to be one of the wildest, most amazing, awe inspiring weddings I have ever been apart of. Mia and Benjamin are two of the worlds greatest humans I have come across and I am so thankful to have been able to be apart of such an amazing event and get to know them, their friends, and their beautiful family in the Holy Land.
Words can't describe what it was like to be able to photograph Mia and Benjamin as we walked the streets of the Old City in Jerusalem. We spent our time walking up and down alleys, exploring the Old City, and ventured out of the city down through The Mount of Olives. We watched the sun set from rooftops and watched the walls of that Holy City turn to gold as the sun dropped near the horizon. We listened to the sounds of the city and the people that lived there and I listened to Mia and Benjamins story of how they met and fell in love in the Holy Land.
So grateful that I can do what I love and meet such amazing people like Mia and Benjamin and all of their friends and family!


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Luis Cruz Azaceta
Since the 1970s, the paintings and drawings of the Cuban-American artist Luis Cruz Azaceta have reflected on some of society's great modern tragedies.
(from RoGallery)
About Luis Cruz Azaceta
Luis Cruz Azaceta was born on Easter Sunday, 1942. His parents were of Basque and Asturian ancentry; "Azaceta" means "from A to Z" in the Basque alphabet. He grew up in the Marianao section of Havana, where his father worked for 33 years for the Cuban Air Force as an airplane mechanic; his mother was a housewife. At the Sabrina Garrido Academy, Azaceta showed artistic talent, but it was not indulged.
He always wanted to be a pilot and he had barely started instrument training when Batista fled from Cuba. The fanaticism of both sides of the Revolution appalled him and he decided to try to emigrate. It was in 1960; he stood in line three days and nights at the American Embassy and received a visa to settle permanently in the United States. He came alone and his parents and sisters joined him several years later.
He settled in Hoboken, New Jersey and worked in a trophy factory for three years before he began to use his artistic talents, he began taking life-drawing classes at an adult education center in Queens while working during the day in various factory jobs. Eventually, in 1966 he enrolled full time at the School of Visual Arts, working nights as a clerk in the library of New York University. He kept the job until 1980. He had received a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in 1969. Then he went on to win a series of prestigious grants, including a Guggenheim and two from the National Endowment for the Arts.
In 1975, he made a list of galleries in which he would like to show his work. He visited the Allan Frumkin Gallery, casually dressed and carrying some of his canvases, although he knew well the traditional procedure, and Mr. Frumkin accepted his work. He has been associated with Frumkin ever since.
In 1980, he moved to the West Coast, where he taught at the University of California at Davis and then at Berkeley. But his work started to lose its power, its edge and he moved back to New York.
Azaceta is a fast, prolific painter who never suffers blocks, never scuffles with the empty canvas as writers sometimes do with the empty page. There is always some new social ill to record, and some new way to portray it.
My friend hates his father.
His father hates his mother.
His mother is leaving his father.
I look at my watch. I stretch a canvas.
I make some coals.
I use a two-and-a-half inch brush.
I listen to Gregorian chants and Cuban music.
I change my style.
I use acrylic paint.
I nail plywood into the canvas.
I look at myself in the mirror.
I kill a roach.
I make a painting of a barricade.
Tomorrow is coming.
Tomorrow is today.
Today is now.
Now is present.
For nearly half a century, Luis Cruz Azaceta's drawings and paintings have dared to face some of society's most difficult tragedies head on. Raised in 1950s Cuba, by the time an 18-year-old Azaceta moved to New York City, the violence, injustice, and hardship he had witnessed during the Batista regime and subsequent revolution had left a permanent mark on his worldview, and on his work.
Azaceta: I don't like sentimental paintings. I like them from reality, face on. And my work has always been like that, very direct. I don't use props in a way to diminish the impact that I want in a work of art. I like paintings that jump out of the walls. You know, I don't like harmonies. I like cacophonies in the painting—things that sometimes doesn't fit together, to create a visual dissonance in the work. To me, art is a voice and is also a weapon. That with it, we can change certain aspects of society.
Early in his career, Azaceta developed a series of works addressing the human condition. From then on, his subject matter would reflect society's various crises as they arose. From the AIDS epidemic of the 1980s to Hurricane Katrina, which, in 2005, decimated New Orleans—where Azaceta and his family had been living since 1992. Two more recent works responded to the Sandy Hook shootings and the Boston bombing.
Azaceta: Emotion is like how cruel we are to each other. We haven't changed. We're still animal for thousands of years.
Though initially his work was more representational, since the 1990s, Azaceta's style has become less literal. He says this is partly thanks to the barrage of violent images, to which we're all constantly being exposed.
Azaceta: What I do is create all this kind of abstractions to engage the viewer. Just by the title of Aleppo Alone, already being a whole association of things that people have seen on television and the devastation that is happening in that country. So I don't even have to depict people running, or people going into exile, or people crying, or people get dead on the streets, and all that kind of stuff. I did that back in the '80s. But the new work is all abstractions, and I prefer it that way.
Now 74 years old, Luis Azaceta has nothing left to prove. His work is in some of the nation's most important collections, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Museum of Modern Art, and the Smithsonian. Still, the painter says he's far from finished.
Azaceta: To me, this is like a religion. I don't miss one day. Actually, when I go on vacation, or visit my family in New York, or go for a show for two or three days, I'm already antsy to come back and work at the studio. So, you know, I would like to die maybe holding a brush in my hands.


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Shooting stars. Birthday candles. Found pennies. The perfect moment to make a wish doesn't have to rely on chance. Hidden within this bracelet's clasp is a secret compartment to stash your personal wish–whether it's a daily intention, a meaningful reminder, or exactly what you've been dreaming of. Simply write your wish on a tiny bit of paper (a set of just-the-right-sized sheets is included), roll it up, and tuck it into the opening. Whether you want a wearable reminder to stay grounded (black lava rock) or to be bold (tiger's eye is thought to inspire confidence), it's a way to stay focused on your goal—because putting what you want out there is the first step in making your wishes come true. Made in China.
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Gary H. Hildebrandt, DDS, MS
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Sciences
Contact Info
Clinical Associate Professor, Department of Restorative Sciences
Division of Operative Dentistry
DDS, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, 1981
MS, University of Minnesota School of Dentistry (Restorative Dentistry), 1981
Oakland University (Biology), 1977
Awards & Recognition
Research Summary/Interests
- Caries risk assessment and control protocols
- Clinical evaluation of the effect of xylitol on mutans streptococci and dental caries
- Clinical evaluation of chlorhexidine to suppress or eliminate oral mutans streptococci
- Sustained-release varnishes and varnish coated mouthguards as drug & fluoride delivery devices
- Comparison of chair-side cultural tests for dental caries
- Relationship between dental caries and diet
- Relationships between dental disease and systemic diseases
Hildebrandt GH, Pape HR Jr, Syed SA, Gregory WA, Friedman M. Effect of slow-release chlorhexidine mouthguards on the levels of selected salivary bacteria. Caries Research 1992; 26:268-274.
Hildebrandt GH, Loesche WJ, Lin C-F, Bretz WA. Comparison of the number and type of dental functional units in geriatric populations with diverse medical backgrounds. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 1995; 73:253-261.
Loesche WJ, Abrams J, Terpenning MS, Bretz WA, Dominguez BL, Grossman NS, Hildebrandt GH, Langmore SE, Lopatin DE. Dental findings in geriatric populations with diverse medical backgrounds. Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology, and Endodontics 1995; 80:43-54.
Hildebrandt GH. Caries risk assessment and prevention for adults. Journal Of Dental Education 1995; 59:972-979.
Hildebrandt GH. Effect of repeated treatment with sustained-release chlorhexidine mouthguards on salivary levels of mutans streptococci. Caries Research 1996; 30:445-453.
Hildebrandt GH, Dominguez BL, Schork MA, Loesche WJ. Functional units, chewing, swallowing, and food avoidance among the elderly. Journal of Prosthetic Dentistry 1997; 77:588-595.
Achong RA, Briskie DM, Hildebrandt GH, Feigal RJ, Loesche WJ. Effect of chlorhexidine varnish mouthguards on the levels of selected oral microorganisms in pediatric patients. Journal of Pediatric Dentistry 1999; 21:169-175.
Hildebrandt GH and Sparks BS. Maintaining mutans streptococci suppression with xylitol chewing gum. Journal of the American Dental Association, 2000; 131:909-916.


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Instagram has finally caught on to the engagement pods and will not be counting comments under 4 words as engagement. Before you freak out, this is actually a good thing for those running accounts on Instagram's platform because it will mean that the comments left are authentic to your post.
I have come up with the schedule to do my usual 3 to 4 posts on the feed and between each of those posts, I will post something pretty simple to my story. This way you are not cluttering your followers feed and still staying both a highly active and engaging account.
Followers can respond to stories, so make sure you are responding to comments in a timely manner just like you would with a comment on a post. Another great feature for story posts are that you can do shout-outs without cluttering feeds.
Use Instagram for what it is for, interaction. Like photos on your feed and occasionally leave real genuine comments. The change to the algorithm is bringing the users back to the original basic use, commenting and liking on your follower's feeds and having conversations. Real interaction, no bots.
80/20 Rule
If you are using Instagram for business purposes remember the 80/20 rule, 80% knowledge and 20% promotion/sponsorship. You want people to remember that you are human, and businesses thrive off of human connection. Remind people you are human. If you run short on post ideas, rock a behind the scenes post or a fun fact post about your industry. Make sure that it is full of value though, Do not be posting just to post because it will turn people off to your brand and what you're trying to promote.
To prevent getting shadow banned, you want to have a highly engaging caption without all the emojis. You are more likely to get better engagement using 10-15 niche specific hashtags versus all 30 broad hashtags. This is where your hashtag research comes in, if you are unaware of how to rock hashtag research let me know and I can show you how.


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Press Release
Smartsheet Named to Forbes' 2017 List of World's Top 100 Private Cloud Companies
For the second consecutive year, Smartsheet recognized for its continued financial strength, business growth and industry leadership.
BELLEVUE, Wash., July 11, 2017 – Smartsheet, a SaaS platform for managing and automating collaborative work, today announced that for the second year in a row it has been named to the Forbes Cloud 100, the definitive list of the top 100 private cloud companies in the world. The list, developed in partnership with Bessemer Venture Partners, aims to 'recognize cloud companies for the financial health and growth of their business.'
"We're honored to be named to the Forbes Cloud 100 list for the second consecutive year, alongside some of the world's most impactful tech companies," said Mark Mader, CEO of Smartsheet. "The cloud is evolving in new and exciting ways, and we have the privilege of enabling organizations around the world to realize the transformative impact of the cloud for managing and automating collaborative work. We look forward to extending our category leadership and providing next-gen cloud technologies that provide our customers a distinct competitive advantage."
This award builds on Smartsheet's considerable momentum this year. Last month, Smartsheet announced it had raised $52.1 million in Series F funding, bringing its total financing to more than $120 million. The company also recently announced ENGAGE, its first-ever customer conference taking place this September, hired a new SVP from Amazon Web Services, and expanded its Microsoft Office 365 integrations.
"Our inaugural Cloud 100 list showed the tech and venture capital community just how many standout private cloud companies there are to watch, and this year's list is no exception," said Forbes editor of the Cloud 100 list Alex Konrad. "Forbes has a keen eye for businesses, and combining that with Bessemer Venture Partners and Salesforce Ventures' deep knowledge of the cloud industry, any company's inclusion on the Forbes 2017 Cloud 100 list is cause to celebrate."
"These companies are leading the cloud technology revolution!" said Byron Deeter, a top cloud investor and partner at Bessemer Venture Partners. "The founders and teams behind the Forbes 2017 Cloud 100 companies are of another caliber and we are beyond excited to celebrate the hard work and enormous value these companies are creating as they propel the trillion-dollar software industry forward."
"The business opportunity for cloud computing is tremendous as the spend on cloud computing and the rate of adoption continues to grow and advance the ecosystem," said John Somorjai, EVP Salesforce Ventures and Corporate Development. "We're thrilled to highlight the potential of these top-tier private companies in the field and see where they take their businesses and the economies around the world."
As part of the rigorous selection process for the Forbes 2017 Cloud 100, Forbes' data partner, Bessemer Venture Partners, received hundreds of submissions from the top cloud startups. With that data, the Forbes Cloud 100 judge panel, made up of a majority of public cloud company CEOs, was then responsible for selecting and ranking the top 100 companies from all over the world. The evaluation process involved four factors: estimated valuation (30%), operating metrics (20%), people & culture (15%) and market leadership (35%), which the judge panel then weighed to select, score and rank the winners.
About Smartsheet
Smartsheet is a SaaS application for managing and automating collaborative work. Our award-winning solutions deliver value for more than 69,000 brands and millions of information workers across more than 190 countries. Recently named to the Forbes Cloud 100 list of the world's best cloud companies, customers like Netflix, Salesforce, the GSA, Google, and over half of the Fortune 500 use Smartsheet internally, with clients, and partners. Smartsheet is headquartered in Bellevue, Washington and, as of July 2017, has more than 590 employees in its Bellevue and Boston offices. To learn more, visit www.Smartsheet.com.


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TN govt asks temples to hold safety audits
Close on the heels of a high court order directing authorities to take steps to retrieve temple properties illegally alienated or leased, the state government has asked temple administrations to conduct safety audits.
Days after the massive fire at the famous Meenakshi temple in Madurai, Tamil Nadu government has directed holding of safety audits of big temples in the state.
Chief Minister K Palaniswami gave the directions to officials at a review meeting held in this connection with senior cabinet colleagues and officials.
Meanwhile, the Madras high court, noting that nearly 50,000 acres of temple land in Tamil Nadu has been encroached upon in the last few years, directed authorities to take steps to retrieve the properties illegally alienated or leased.
Justice R Mahadevan held that a duty was cast on the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowment (HR and CE) department authorities to ensure temples and endowments were properly administered and that their income was duly appropriated for the purposes for which they were founded or exist.
Inspecting the eastern parts of Meenakshi Sundareswarar Temple complex, Bharatiya Janata Party State president Tamilisai Soundararajan said history would be lost if Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments department continued their inefficient management of temples.


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Michael Bun LeeAbout Me
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November 4, 2013
MASON, OH – Mars Hill Academy Junior High thespians will make their stage debut with Leave it to Psmith, a British "whodunnit" comedy with enough twists, turns and misadventure to entertain the entire family. The show runs Friday, November 8 and Saturday, November 9 from 7-9 p.m. at Mars Hill Academy's St. Andrews Hall, 4230 Aero Drive in Mason.
"Our junior high performers are having a great time preparing for this show," shares Peter Cunningham, MHA teacher and Leave it to Psmith director. "The show has all the hallmarks of Wodehouse's impeccable humor, and the students are enjoying performing British humor at its finest."
The twists begin with Freddie Threepwood and Phyllis Jackson, young lovers who can't get married until Freddie comes up with 5,000 British pounds. Enter debonair young Englishman Psmith, who has decided to support himself by doing anything that he is hired to do. Freddie hires Psmith to hatch a plot to leverage the famous Doleworthy Diamonds. Enter Eve, Lord Middlewick, McTodd, Ms. Peavey and Cootes – two of whom are trying to steal the diamonds at the same time – and you have an evening of sidesplitting fun!
Tickets are $5 each, with a family maximum of $20 per night. Tickets may be purchased through the Mars Hill Academy school office at (513) 770-3223. Visit the "Special Events" section of the MHA website for more information (www.marshill.edu).
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Withings Health Mate 4+
Weight, Blood Pressure, Sleep
- Free
- Offers In-App Purchases
- Only on Apple Watch
Creating a healthy lifestyle starts with knowing where you stand.
Health Mate lets you view a complete history of your health data, including activity, sleep, weight, and more, so you can see trends, track progress, and improve over time.
Whether you're looking to lose weight, get more active, monitor blood pressure, or even sleep better, Health Mate is there to coach you every step of the way.
Our complete ecosystem of products can transform how you take care of yourself and your family. By seeing actionable health insights all in one app, plus coaching programs to help motivate you, Health Mate can empower anyone to take control of their wellness.
Activity & GPS tracking: Know where you stand and get inspired to move more. (data from your Apple Watch, your iPhone or our Withings / Nokia trackers)
Leaderboard motivation: Link friends and family and experience the definition of "healthy competition"
Badges: Get rewarded for your progress
-Heart rate: Monitor to improve strength or keep on top of known issues
-Blood pressure: Get a picture of your overall cardiovascular health
-Pulse wave velocity: Know more about the health of your arteries
Heart data comes via our Blood Pressure Monitors, heart rate and activity watch (Steel HR), and our Body Cardio scale
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Monitor your sleep via our range of activity & sleep tracking devices
Weight, BMI, and Full Body Composition, plus weight trends for insight.
Set goals and track progress
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Can log manually, or have information auto-sync via our connected scales range
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See how getting more consistent sleep can improve health and support weight loss efforts.
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Learn all about body composition and discover new ways to lose fat — forever in this 6-week program.
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Get personalized obstetrician-reviewed advice, tips, and weight tracking throughout pregnancy.
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This in-app purchase of Hy-Result software helps you follow a medical protocol and delivers an in-depth report of your blood pressure that can be easily shared with your doctor.
Health Mate links with 100+ top health and fitness apps including Apple Health, Nike, RunKeeper & MyFitnessPal.
GPS is used for GPS Assist feature during workout sessions, if you own a Withings Steel HR watch. It is activated only when you start a workout session and if you previously gave GPS permissions to Health Mate.
Continued use of GPS running in the background can dramatically decrease battery life.
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Version 4.5.4
This update adds support for Withings latest innovations:
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A revolutionary smart blood pressure monitor that, for the first time, integrates an electrocardiogram and a digital stethoscope to detect Afib and valvular heart disease risk.
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For the first time, an analog watch gives you the opportunity to take an ECG anytime and anywhere. With its 12-month battery life, and electrocardiogram on demand, Move ECG means you'll never miss an AFib episode.
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Updated: So much better than used it to be
Update 1/1/19: this is more of a feature request than a review: i often find myself wishing there was a current weather screen on the steel hr. the current weather (within a configurable interval) could be pushed when that particular screen is viewed. could eventually be expanded to included forecasts for the next few hours.
Updated Review: After following the link in the developer response, i learned that health mate will only show an app in its notifications list, if the app pushed a notification while health mate was running in the background. this is why i never saw google calendar as an option for watch notifications. this isn't very intuitive; i would suggest adding help text that explains this. Still a good app tho!
Original Review: The new notification and on-watch workout selection systems are game changers for the steel hr. Kudos to the deva for delivering these features. I just have a few minor quibbles: 1) no google calendar notifications. 2) the new workout mode continuously shows the elapsed time in full brightness instead on-demand check ins. 3) it would also be nice to see a summary (elapsed time, avg and peak hr, etc) when you complete a workout. Keep up the good work!
Developer Response ,
Thank you for updating your review to let us know that the trouble you had with notification has been fixed. Your feedback helps us to improve Health Mate, and we're grateful to you for taking the time to reach out to us. Thank you and have a great day! Regards - Francis, Withings Customer Service | Nov 5, 2018 Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. I'm glad to hear that you like the features and benefits of our Steel HR. I'm so sorry to hear that your watch is not getting a notification for Google calendar. I recommend you to contact our customer support team at https://within.gs/t/5f0522b8 in order to investigate and solve your concern. Also, I'll be sharing your feedback with our development team for future improvements to our products and services. Thank you and have a nice day! Regards - Charles, Withings Customer Service
Don't buy the blood pressure cuff
This was a good app and blood pressure monitor when it was originally released. The new owners have turned the blood pressure cuff into a brick. I've lost over a year of health data because of the "updates". The most recent update resulted in the app no longer recognizing a device I've been using for over a year. The app also now requires the user to create an account and to share health data with them. This is frankly another ignorant move to try to collect used data to use for marketing. This is no longer a health app for that reason. Save yourself some money and privacy and buy the simple blood pressure monitor from your local pharmacy. One that just uses batteries instead of you'd private information.
Update: a customer service person responded to this review promptly. The response included an apology. However the response did NOT include a solution. If Nokia can't offer a solution I want a refund. The device stopped working because of a forced update that Nokia sent out.
Update: I contacted Withings customer service by email and requested a full refund. Withings responded by saying they will only warranty for 30 days. Even if they make the device useless due to their failure they will not refund the purchase. They are very stubborn and just thank you for your patience. Once they get your money that's all they want. Save yourself a lot of money and buy the stand alone blood pressure device you can get from your local pharmacy.
Developer Response ,
Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts about the Health Mate app. I'm sorry to hear that you are unhappy with the design and functionalities of the new version of the app. I appreciate your feedback as it helps us in making changes and improvements to give you a better customer experience. We are continuing to release new products and updates, and we hope to have a chance to win you over. Thank you and have a nice day! Best Regards - Cherrie, Withings Customer Service
Inconsistent UI, but not many do better
It's an average app, for what it is meant to do. Data collection and presentation are at the core of the product. Unfortunately, the app tries to hard to make data relevant, and becomes inconsistent across the experience. Want to see your aggregate sleep for the week? Awesome! Now try to go back to the screen you were on. The UI sometimes choose to provide no way of going back. So, then your only choice is to exit the app and start over. Want to rotate the app? Cool...that will work, sometimes. Other times it's like fighting with an obstinate spouse. Not happening unless it wants to make it happen. Useful things like, average REM sleep are missing (or possibly buried so that can't find it easily). This app desperately needs sparklines to be extended to many categories, and I should be able to choose which categories, in my dashboard. The weight, steps and sleep sparklines are great. Why not use them in a daily snapshot that represents the last week, in one dashboard view that also shows the other things that are already being captured? It's the inconsistency that is holding this app back.
BTW, this the kind of rating and review that happens when a popup requests my feedback in the middle of me just trying to go about my daily review routine. Stop doing it, no one likes it.
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Thank you for providing your feedback about Health Mate. I'm sorry to hear you're not happy with the user interface of the app, but we appreciate the feedback. As we continue to release updates, we hope to win you over. I would like to invite you to please contact our customer service team at https://within.gs/t/671632e9 for further assistance. Thank you and have a nice day! Regards - Francis, Withings Customer Service
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Weyrd Son Records & Beursschouwburg present:
THOT – new album "FLEUVE" release party – Tickets preorders – Facebook Event – Album preorders –
"The river that everything drags is known as violent, but nobody calls violent the margins that arrest her."
This quote from Bertolt Brecht is the best way to portray FLEUVE, the devastating new album of belgian outfit THOT. After a decade of challenging its music across several albums, EPs, videos, alternative versions, remixes and european tours, the gang lead by Grégoire Fray is going to bring a breath of fresh air in the industrial-rock and post-rock genres. Produced by Magnus Lindberg (Cult of Luna) and engineered in live circumstances, FLEUVE features 9 songs built around a powerful drums/bass/guitar trio, on which passionate vocals, heavy synths, clarinet laments and bulgarian choirs melt together perfectly. Thereby, FLEUVE is a luminous ode to the european continent and its cultural history, to nature's immuable inspiration, to women and transcendance. FLEUVE is due 20th of October 2017 on Weyrd Son Records.
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Public Psyche – Finally given in to the dark side or not afraid of a bold career move? To the surprise of many, Rape Blossoms have decided to change their name to Public Psyche while finishing the follow-up of 'Starving Vultures at 7-Eleven' (2011) and 'Ruinenlust' (2014). Recorded in their rehearsal space by the notorious Beyt Al Tapes, the third LP 'No New Violence' once again offers six tracks, but not exactly more of the same. A strong emphasis on synthesizers, tape delay, and repetition creates a genuine lo-fi mood that connoisseurs might describe as 'slurry dub/cesspool punk'. 'No New Violence' will see the light in September 2017. You will find them in da club, bottle full of bub'. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pA_vqYCdiaQ
DebadouDa – Leaded by comedian/musician Frédérique Rochette, DebadouDa ensemble appropriates traditional songs from everywhere, in order to suggest a personal approach, with scenograpy including theatrical contributions, percussions & or musicians. In occasion of THOT's new album release, DebadouDa will exclusively perform macedonian, georgian or bulgarian songs such as "Vecherai Rado": http://www.youtube.com/


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Summertime Caprese Salad
Aside from the holidays, the summer months are my favorite for entertaining. Simple, fresh salads with your friends on the porch or juicy burgers for the guys by the pool. And while no one wants to spend the warm days locked up in the kitchen, simple recipes work for us during this time of year!
A few weeks ago, I threw this easy and fresh salad together to bring to a friend's house and it was a hit! The best part is how simple it truly was - only 6 ingredients!
Caprese Salad:
3 ripe tomatoes, sliced
ball of mozzarella cheese, sliced
olive oil
balsamic vinegar
1. Slice up the tomatoes and cheese to your liking.
2. Add basil.
3. Drizzle oil & vinegar.
4. Add salt/pepper to taste.
5. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
What your favorite summertime go-to meal for a crowd?


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Mr Jaitley is a Rajya Sabha member from Gujarat.
Mr Sinha, who has been criticising the Modi government's economic policies, during an interaction with reporters, also alleged that the GST was rolled out without giving due consideration to each and every aspect.
Indian economy received "two shocks" in the form of demonetisation and GST in quick succession, said Mr Sinha, a former union finance minister.
Mr Sinha was invited to poll-bound Gujarat by the activists associated with 'Lokshahi Bachao Andolan' (Save Democracy Movement) to share his views about the current state of economy and impact of demonetisation and GST. "Our finance minister is not from Gujarat, as he was elected to Rajya Sabha from here. And, he is a burden on the people of Gujarat. If he was not elected from here, a Gujarati would have got the chance," Mr Sinha said while responding to a question.
Mr Sinha said the finance minister believes in only one rule, "that is 'chitt bhi meri patt bhi meri', means heads I win, tails you lose."
The minister takes credit for everything, even if something is not implemented properly. If proper attention was paid while fixing the GST rates, such "anomalies and anarchy" could have been avoided, Mr Sinha said.
"He cannot take credit for imposing on the country a deeply flawed tax system, and people of this country are well within their right to demand that he should lose his job," the veteran leader said.
On Mr Jaitley's earlier remark that Mr Sinha is looking for a job at the age of 80, Mr Sinha, who insisted that he is not part of any 'Margdarshak Mandal', said he is still fit unlike those "who give their speech while sitting", an apparent reference to Jaitley, who had sat down in between his budget speech due to health reasons. "People who give their speeches in sitting position are talking about my age," he said.
Without taking any name, Mr Sinha said attempts were made by some people to create a rift between him and his son - Minister of State for Finance Jayant Sinha.
Yashwant Sinha had written an article, criticising the Modi government over the state of economy. In that article, Mr Sinha, who was the finance minister under the Atal Bihari Vajpayee-led NDA government, had criticised Mr Jaitley over the "mess the finance minister has made of the economy" and said he would be failing in his national duty if he did not speak up.
The BJP veteran also claimed that the decision of demonetisation has failed to serve its purpose. He also accused PM Modi of shifting goal posts. "There is still a question mark on the success of demonetisation. Be it black money, or fake currency or eliminating terrorism, all these problems are still there."
He even suggested to form a committee under the guidance of GST architect and former chairman of 13th Finance Commission, Vijay Kelkar, to find out the flaws and include the suggestions of that committee in the next union Budget.
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I like to go to the gym. If anything, for the entertainment. I'm not talking about the cable television on the treadmills, but the people. Yes, the people doing funny things with weights. Most recently, I noticed a newbie in the gym performing bicep curls so quickly it wouldn't have made a professional masterbater jealous (sorry for the graphic image). This young chap was clearly not training for power – you could tell he hadn't trained before.
Rather than correct this up and comer, it made me wonder: what is the optimal repetition time to increase muscle mass – the reason why most do weights? Surely really, really quickly wasn't it? Well a new study has the answer.
The study:
The study I speak of is a recently conducted systematic review with meta-analysis, which is essentially a really high quality review paper. The paper aimed to determine what the optimal repetition duration for increasing muscle mass is. The paper analysed the results of eight different studies, pooling and statistically analysing the data from these trials. It was determined that a repetition duration of 0.5-8 seconds produced similar increases in muscle mass when participants completed sets of a fixed load until fatigue. Sadly, repetition durations above or below this range, led to less impressive increases.
Is it healthful:
Previously, the optimum repetition duration was thought to be around the 4-6 second mark, independent of any other training variables. This still appears to be correct and happens to be smack bang in the acceptable range; but this data tells us that going slightly under or over this amount doesn't seem to be detrimental.
Interestingly, based on this study, slow repetition training appears a waste of time and quick rep training may still lead to some nice enhancements in muscle mass.
So, all in all, repetition lengths of 0.5-8 seconds are healthful for improving muscle mass. Specifically, sitting in the middle of that range, around the 3-7 second period seem most healthful for the time being.
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Worship and Thanksgiving/
We've been talking about worship for a couple of weeks, but what does that word actually mean? Beginning with the original Hebrew, Pastor Evan Brown unpacks what we mean by worship—getting low, reverencing, bowing down—and uses Psalms 99 and 66 to illustrate how we worship God both for Who He is and what He does. But take care: the Bible also cautions us that we become like the person or thing we worship. While the enemy would command us to get low, so he can walk all over us, God invites us to worship Him so that He can redeem and transform us. Who or what are you worshipping?


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HELLO: Hopefully you have all had the chance to enjoy the sun over the last few days. Don't forget if you have any village news let me know so I can include it in this column.
PARISH CHURCH NEWS: The weekend of 23/24th July is the Patronal Weekend at Whatlington church, when we celebrate or patron saints day, St. Mary Magdalene. Mary is a key player in the life of Jesus, she followed Jesus, was present at the Crucifixion and was perhaps the first person to see the Risen Christ, so we count ourselves fortunate to have her as our Patron Saint.
On Saturday 23rd July: there will be a 'Coffee & Cake' morning in the church, with parking available either at the Village Hall car park or in the small car park at the church. On Sunday we are holding a Patronal Evensong in the church at 6pm, followed by refreshments.
We extend a warm welcome to all to come and join us, whether it's just for coffee and cake on Saturday morning, or for the service on Sunday, or perhaps for both. The church will be decorated for the weekend and the Saturday provides an opportunity to see inside our beautifully restored medieval church.
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Monday 01 October 2018 – Thursday 31 October 2019
A region-wide programme connecting talented artists to arts professionals across organisations in the region. In partnership with Creative Skills & 14 organisations across the region, this programme sees 16 expert mentors supporting 18 practitioners across a 1-year period to develop their practice, make new connections & consider new ways of working. The programme includes: open call to our 50k+ network, selection process with partner Creative Skills, an introduction session; a social event bringing together the programme participants informally, at least 4 half-day mentoring sessions as well as email & telephone exchange, a mid-term review session & a final social exchange session.
In December 12 artists and 1 artist-led project were selected and paired with an appropriate mentor from a regionally-based visual arts organisation.
We received an excellent response to our call-out – 70 applications. It demonstrates the need for on-going professional support, but also a commitment from regional artists to developing high-quality practice. Selecting and matching the applicants and mentors was a challenge, but made considerably easier with the support of our partners Creative Skills, and in particular Jane Sutherland, its Director.
We anticipate that mentors will gain as much from the relationship as mentees; it is intended as a two-way learning experience rather than a teacher-learner one. Nurturing a partnership based upon mutual trust and respect will be key for the relationship to become an effective tool for career development.
Ros Carter, Head of Exhibitions at John Hansard Gallery who will mentor artist Chantal Powell said 'Taking part in the VASW mentoring scheme continues to be a great experience. There is most definitely a sense that this is a learning process for both mentor and mentee.'
Commenting on last year's programme, she added 'on a personal level, mentoring was a new experience for me, so I'm very grateful for Katy Conner's patience while we both found our way through the process! It's a fantastic way for both mentor and mentee to make new connections which have the potential to be long lasting and hugely beneficial. Being a part of the wider membership of the scheme is incredibly useful and that network of support is invaluable. I am sure that over this coming year the experience will continue to be utterly fascinating and will stretch my own knowledge and experience as well as being helpful to Chantal at this exciting point in her practice.'
The programme kicked-off with an informal introductory session for all participants at Exeter Phoenix in January. It included talks from previous mentees who shared their experience and the benefits it had for their practices and wider career.
It was also the first opportunity for mentors and mentees to meet each other as well as the other participants on the programme. One of the aims is for the cohort to become a mutual support network for each other. This is supported through the initial gathering as well as a mid-term review in June and a final meet-up once the programme has come to an end.
Artist Trish Morrissey who is paired with Ali Roche from Spike Film and Video said 'I think that the opportunity to have a mentor at any stage of your career is invaluable. Having somebody to bounce ideas off and to get feedback from, especially if that person is outside your normal network is very beneficial. They can be neutral and more honest. I am hoping to use moving image in my new project and have very limited experience so having Ali Roche as my mentor is very exciting and I hope it will take my ideas to places I have yet to imagine.'
The mentees and their mentors are:
Graham Guy Robinson with Sara Matson (Curator, Tate St.Ives); Jessica Thorn with Erica Steer (Director, Devon Guild of Craftsmen); Trish Morrissey with Ali Roche (Producer, Spike Island); Preston St.Union with Jo Leahy (Director, SVA); Martyn Cross with Sarah Chapman (Director, Peninsula Arts); Laura Aish with Richard Tomlinson (Creative Technologist, Somerset Film); Chantal Powell with Ros Carter (Head of Exhibitions, John Hansard Gallery); Chantal Brooks with Sally Watkins (Curator, B-side); Melanie Young with Alexa De Ferranti (Director, Lower Hewood Farm); Jo Ball with Blair Todd (Curator, Newlyn Art Gallery & The Exchange); Naomi Frears with Matt Burrows (Curator, Exeter Phoenix); Bram Arnold with Rob Bowman (Head of Programme, Arnolfini); Anna Pickering with Stephen Foster (Director, John Hansard Gallery).
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Vride is a ride sharing platform that offers an economical way to get to work by doing things the right way. The company is dedicated to providing modern solutions to transportation problems guided by the philosophy of environmental responsibility and corporate decency.
Logo exploration sketches are always drawn out by hand and then brought to life digitally using Adobe Illustrator and Indesign.
I designed a fresh updated brand identity system for Vride to make the brand more memorable and stand out from the other competition in the San Francisco and greater bay area. I also found it necessary to strengthen the brand by widening the target audience to encompass more than just commuters. By evolving the brand into a full transportation service with both ride-sharing and private car (taxi) options, it opens up new niche markets while maintaining the existing brand equity, resulting in overall brand and business growth.
The design echoes friendly tone with a new vibrant green and yellow colors to illustrate the Eco-friendly philosophy. The new "V" symbol in the logo reflects two people facing each other in a reclining position with approachable rounded corners to form a more recognizable mark that could stand alone.
Clear rounded sans serif type helps bridge the current brand equity with a new recognizable brand for sustainable revitalization.
Along with the logo redesign I produced a new brand style guide which is essential for maintaining proper consistency when using the company's most visible and valuable assets.


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Posted on March 25, 2015 by Rachel Harstad
In the midst of the Great Recession, more and more Sonoma County residents needed help to meet their most basic needs – like keeping a roof over their heads and feeding their families. In response, Community Foundation Sonoma County launched a five-year initiative to bolster the capacity of our local food bank to supply produce to food pantries and agencies throughout the county. A combination of Community Foundation grants and challenge grants from Donor Advised Funds enabled the Redwood Empire Food Bank to purchase and distribute several million pounds of additional fresh food each year to more than 175 member agencies at no charge. During this time the Food Bank also launched a capital campaign to build new facilities, and Community Foundation donors provided $1.4 million dollars toward the effort. This partnering of program and capital campaign support has significantly strengthened the Food Bank's core capacity to supply fresh, healthy food to the county's neediest residents.
Hunger is a complex problem that cannot be solved overnight, and our support for addressing homelessness continues. In February, the Redwood Empire Food Bank hosted the first Hunger Index Forum to bring together leaders and change-makers to discuss how Sonoma County can collectively work to close the meal gap. The forum was sponsored by Community Foundation Sonoma County and co-moderated by CFSC board member Oscar Chavez and Joseph McIntyre of Ag Innovations Network. Through a panel and discussion, over 200 participants sought to answer the question: "In what ways can we as a community rally together to address hunger in Sonoma County?" Read the resulting calls to action, and join us in working to end hunger in our community.
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I've been redesigning the prototype Day Grid Balancer based on the excellent feedback on draft 1. The overall consensus was that while the color and grid were very playful and attractive, their use as a day-to-day tool was limited. And confusing, because my categories don't line up with other people's categories. What seemed to work, though, was the idea of weekly balance. I guess the name of the form will have to change eventually, but the implication for right now is that this creates a LOT OF ROOM to play with on the left-hand side.
I was thinking of biorhythms, DNA spirals, and other patterns, so I drafted a version of the balance grid that, well, is kind of a mess but might give y'all some ideas in brainstorming an approach to make the thing work. I think there needs to be some kind of auxiliary marking within the grid itself, and some obvious place to leave notes, but I haven't gotten that far ahead. I'm planning on printing this out and just scribbling it on it sometime to see if anything pops up.
Thoughts? Here's a editable PDF file to play with, saved with Adobe Illustrator CS3. Creative Commons license applies, as before.