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New Census Data on Poverty, Income, and Health Insurance
Here's a round up or reactions to the Poverty, Income, and health Insurance Report released today by the Census Bureau:
Statement by Robert Greenstein on the New New Census Bureau Data on Poverty, Income, and Health Insurance, CBPP: ...[T]he new Census data are disquieting. Though 2007 was the sixth (and likely the final) year of an economic expansion, poverty was significantly higher, the median income of non-elderly households significantly lower, and the number and percentage of Americans who are uninsured substantially greater than in 2001 — even though the economy was in recession that year.
This is unprecedented. Never before on record has poverty been higher and median income for working-age households lower at the end of a multi-year economic expansion than at the beginning. The new data add to the mounting evidence that the gains from the 2001-2007 expansion were concentrated among high-income Americans. ...
In addition, the number of children living in poverty jumped by 500,000 to 13.3 million, and the child poverty rate climbed from 17.4 percent in 2006 to 18.0 percent in 2007. There was some welcome news on child health insurance – the number of children lacking health insurance declined in 2007, but it remained 400,000 above the number of children who lacked insurance three years earlier, in 2004.
The data also show that employer-based health coverage — and private health coverage in general — continued to erode in 2007, and that all of the improvement in health care coverage in 2007 was due to more Americans obtaining coverage through government health insurance programs, principally Medicare and Medicaid.
Data for 2008 Expected to Be Unfavorable The data for 2007 are of particular concern given that the economy is now in a slowdown, and poverty is almost certainly higher now — and incomes lower — than in 2007. ... This suggests that significant pain may lie ahead for many Americans. ...
Paul Krugman summarizes the significance of the implications of the Census data:
About that Bush Boom …, by Paul Krugman: The 2007 income, poverty and health insurance numbers are out. As far as I can tell on a first read, there's nothing deeply surprising. Still, they represent a landmark — and not in a good way.
The key point is that 2007 was the end of an economic expansion — whether or not the NBER declares a recession, the employment situation, which is what matters to most people, has deteriorated sharply this year. So 2007 was as good as it got in this cycle. Yet median household income was lower than in 2000, while both the poverty rate and the percentage of Americans without health insurance were higher.
In short, the economic policies we've been following just aren't working.
Is the bad economic news all Bush's fault? No, of course not — but remember, the key argument of the right has always been that tax cuts and deregulation would produce good news, a rising tide that raised all boats. Boy, has that not happened.
But remember, we're just a nation of whiners.
Michael Mandel notes the bad news for recent college graduates:
No Income Gain for Young College Grads, by Michael Mandel: The latest income distribution numbers are out from the Census Bureau. ...
For my part, I'm back to my regular business of being concerned with young college grads—the ones who don't have advanced degrees. Basically, the last numbers show almost no change between 2006 and 2007 (as the chart below shows). Young college grads still have not made back their losses from the earlier part of the decade. ...
Jared Bernstein at the EPI echoes the above:
Income Picture, by Jared Bernstein: [See also..., Overall health insurance coverage rises, but masks decline in private coverage.] ...While last year's overall income gains are good news, the longer-range view is quite different. The Census figures show that the economic cycle that began in 2000 and ended late last year was one of the weakest on record for working families, despite strong overall economic growth during the same period (see Table 1 and Figure 1). ...
Looking at the full cycle across economic peak years—a more useful measure in evaluating economic performance—reveals that household income was no higher in 2007 than in 2000, the previous peak. Given rising joblessness and declining real wages, next year's numbers will certainly be worse. ...
... The economy of course expanded in the 2000s, but that growth clearly failed to reach most households, a dynamic that implicates growing income inequality. ...
Next, Brad DeLong
Barack Obama on the Income-Poverty-Health Release, by Brad DeLong: Statement From Senator Obama on the Census Income, Health Insurance and Poverty Numbers
Today's news confirms what America's struggling families already know – that over the past seven years our economy has moved backwards. We have now lived through first so-called economic 'expansion' on record where typical families saw their incomes fall, and working-age households lost more than $2,000 from their paychecks. Another 816,000 Americans fell into poverty in 2007 – including nearly 500,000 children – bringing the total increase in Americans in poverty under President Bush to 5.7 million. And on Bush's watch, an additional 7.2 million Americans have fallen into the ranks of the uninsured. This is the failed record of George Bush's economic policies that Senator McCain has called 'great progress.' While Senator McCain is promising four more years of the failed Bush economic policies, my economic plan will restore bottom up economic growth that benefits all Americans by cutting taxes for working Americans, providing affordable, accessible health care for all, and investing in new energy, education and infrastructure so we can create millions of good jobs here in America," said Senator Barack Obama.
Highlights from the Census report:
- Between 2000 and 2007, median income for working age households fell by $2,176. When elderly households are included, median income declined by $324 over the same period. This is the first economic expansion on record where typical households have seen their incomes decline. Under the Clinton Administration, median household income increased by $6,200.
- African American household income fell by $1,804 between 2000 and 2007; Hispanic household income fell by $1,256 over the same period...
- An additional 816,000 Americans fell into poverty in 2007, bringing the total increase in Americans in poverty under President Bush to 5.7 million.
- 500,000 children fell into poverty in 2007. There are 1.7 million more children living in poverty than in 2000.
- Between 2000 and 2007, an additional 7.2 million Americans have fallen into the ranks of the uninsured. This is the largest increase in the number of people without health insurance of any Presidential Administration on record.
- The share of Americans with private health coverage fell from 67.9% in 2006 to 67.5% in 2007. This share has fallen every year that President Bush has been in office, declining a total of 5 percentage points since 2000.
- 940,000 African Americans have lost health insurance since 2000, along with 3 million Hispanics
Mathew Yglesias emphasized the importance of the public sector as a health insurance backstop:
Public Sector to the Rescue, by Mathew Yglesias: Today's Census numbers show a slight downtick in the proportion of Americans who lack health insurance. This, Jonathan Cohn notes, despite a continued decline in the number of people with private sector health insurance. "The reason the overall numbers look good is rising enrollment in public insurance programs, particularly Medicaid." He also notes that when you peer into the numbers, the state with the largest overall two-year increase in health insurance rates is Massachusetts, which has adopted the most aggressive health care reform agenda of any state and serves as a kinda sorta model for what progressive reform at the federal level — especially something authored by Ted Kennedy — might look like.
And, finally, one more from Brad DeLong
Income and Poverty Over the 2000-2007 Business Cycle, by Brad DeLong: 2000-2007: the first business cycle during which median household income in America falls from peak to peak. ...
It's not all George W. Bush's fault, but I can think of a number of things he did to hurt and not a damned thing he did to help. ...
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- 1 packet of Greens Powder from Be Well
- 1 tablespoon of unsweetened and shredded coconut
- 1 tablespoon of coconut oil
- 1 tablespoon of chia seeds
- ½ frozen banana then cut it into chunks
- 2 or 4 cubes of ice
- 4 oz of unsweetened almond milk
- 4 oz of water
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Read also : How Many Protein Shakes a Day? Different Answers for Different Purposes
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- 1 packet of greens powder by Be Well
- 2 teaspoon of MCT oil by Be Well
- ¼ avocado
- ½ cup blueberries, use the organic one, either frozen or fresh
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People and places off the tourist trail often are the most interesting. And it's difficult to spot them when you're racing past them in an air-conditioned tourist bus. Therefore, renting a motorbike and do some long distance travel to those hard to get/find places seemed like a good idea.I decided to verify my assumptions and ask some locals. The people of the orphanage looked surprised: why would you do that? Have you seen traffic here? I actually had a look at the Cambodian traffic and the one thing I noticed was that people are driving slooowly. It was Indian style chaotic, but nothing like the madness of Iranian traffic. Sitting at the back of a motorbike to the Killing Fields, I saw two motorbike crashes happen right in front of me. I even fell of the motorbike in my rush to help the guy who just had crashed into the back of a car. When I pulled his bike off him, the car simply drove off. My driver and the onlookers reacted surprised. Not so much at his crash, but why I fell of the bike and tried to help the motorbike driver (the crash clearly was his fault). Needless to say that this story is written in a luxury aircon bus. Postscriptum: both the driver and myself have no injuries to speak off
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The other day I watched a documentary called "Particle Fever." It was recommended to me by a friend, Dr. Tyler Evans at Arete Chiropractic. The whole back story of the documentary is huge for the world of science, and involves a super team of physicists trying to prove the theory of the Higgs Boson atom. One of the main physicists in the doc, explains that, proving its existence "could mean nothing… or everything." Fascinating.
While I'm not big into the world of physics, it was super interesting. You get from the very beginning of the film that this science is groundbreaking, and could lead to bigger and better things for the universe. It also got me thinking a little differently about strength and conditioning science, too. Particularly, when new studies are coming down the pipeline, how much application can we really get when sometimes people just need to... I don't know... get to the gym in the first place, stop binge drinking on every weekend, or eat something green once in a while.
I mean, think about that for a second.
When new articles come out about health (which happens every day), do they have application to your own personal barriers? While I'm certainly not bashing the exercise research field or anything like that, we have to continually look at application in our own lives when new information is available. There is a phrase:
"Life happens."
So, I think it's far more important to strategize around your own life, than new research articles that claim:
Wheat is bad.
Kale is the devil.
Kettlebells will hurt your back.
Only squat with your feet straight.
Bacon elevates testosterone.
None of these are actually true, but then again, there may be some study out there to refute me. I'm not saying we should ignore new knowledge at all, rather use it in the context of your own health. How can you actually put the information to good use? It's easy to jump the gun in application these days and end up doing some juice "cleanse."
While the research field has told us over the years a lot of different, conflicting things, we have to keep our own life struggles and barriers at the forefront of our approach. As I said above, new science is cool, but life happens to us every day. Long term adherence is impossible if you can't shrug some dirt off your shoulder and continue to make good choices.
In a perfect world, we want to be able to strength train at full intensity all the time. And get our conditioning in. And our mobility work. But, sometimes you have to cut a workout short, or buy packaged food in the airport. Not ideal, but yeah, that's how life goes.
The world of new research and science does not always include the variability of life. It is controlled, statistically analyzed, and then interpreted in six different ways by you and I. While I'm a huge nerd (I repeat: I actually watched a physics documentary), I'm also practical. We have to be. Life will inevitably try to mess up your day and force you to get chipotle for dinner, even though you had something else planned. Or you just, you know, plan to get chipotle for dinner.
Just keep in mind that while new science is fun to have conversations about, it may or may NOT fit into your plan. So don't stress over whether or not you are doing the latest and greatest protocols. They will eventually be watered down, misused, and misunderstood.
With that said, don't completely dismiss all new information, either.
Case in point: This article on Intermittent Fasting by Dr. John Berardi and the folks over at Precision Nutrition. Now, when I saw this come out, I was surprised. Precision Nutrition has always been pretty straight and narrow, emphasizing consistency and balanced meals. They've also been big proponents of eating breakfast in the past. But, I was impressed of the objective approach he took, properly laying out the pros and cons of IF.
While I didn't change anything for myself personally when I originally read the article, something stuck with me about using it as way to mediate hunger signals, scheduling demands, and energy flow. As I transitioned to my new job in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, I was starting to get up earlier than ever. Three to four times a week, I'm up before 4:30 in the morning. Now that seems super early, but in perspective it's about 1 hour earlier than I was accustomed to, and not as early as some of my new team members.
Once I was in that position, I was reminded of Dr. Berardi's piece on IF. He talks about a lot of things; traditional approaches, lifestyle patterns like whether breakfast actually works for you, and meal frequency.
Quote from PN's Dr. Berardi, which is basically an ebook:
"I became intrigued with the idea that you could skip meals – and sometimes entire days of eating – without suffering lethargy, brain fog, and muscle loss. Even more intriguing was the idea that you could accelerate body fat loss and get healthier with strategic, well-timed fasts.
These claims run counter to today's popular nutritional recommendations, which assert that small, frequent eating – grazing, if you will – is the best way to control appetite, blood sugar, and body weight. As someone who's averaged 4 to 7 meals per day for nearly 20 years, I was skeptical at first."
I was curious, too.
Situationally, for those early days, it made a bit of sense for me. I normally have 2-4 AWESOME sessions starting at 5am. From there, I choose to eat when I'm ready. I'm flexible. Some days it's 8am. Some days it 10am. I don't have a "breakfast time." The rest of the day, I eat pretty normally, and make sure I get some post workout nutrition in after I train in the afternoon. Dinner happens after my night sessions and there, I pay attention to what my body is saying. Do I want a big meal or a small one? Pretty simple.
I think down the road, I'll do a more comprehensive post on IF, but here I'm talking about it to illustrate the point of taking information and applying it to your own circumstance. My own schedule demands dictated a change with my eating pattern. Given my current fitness goals and routine, I didn't see an immediate need for a meal in the morning, so long as my energy level stayed up. I'm not in full endurance training mode (shorter runs, little to no mountain biking, 3x/week strength training), and am pretty much trying to maintain my weight.
Also, in the wee early hours of the morning, I value 30 minutes more sleep. It's easier for me to grab some water, coffee, and be ready to get to the gym and start crushing training sessions with folks. It was an experiment I was willing to try, and so far, I like it.
Do I think that this approach is the end all, be all, cure to ailments and illnesses worldwide?
No. Not even close. It's just another strategy in the toolbox. But, for my situation, it's working right now.
And that's where we need to focus. On our own barriers. With each new study or breaking piece of content, it is another opportunity to add value and education to yourself; but it is another chance to create chaotic confusion about your approach.
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|The Death of Germain Cousin by Alexandre Grellet
1. St. Germaine Cousin - Patron Saint of abused children. She was a young shepherd girl who was abused and neglected by her heartless and cruel stepmother.
|Blessed Margaret of Costello
2. Blessed Margaret of Costello She should be if she isn't already, the patron saint of the pro-life movement. She was "born a hunchback, dwarf, blind, and lame, her family was ashamed of her and kept her hidden in virtual imprisonment for nine years in a tiny cells attached to a forest church".
|Charles de Foucauld
3. Charles de Foucauld (Brother Charles of Jesus He was a hermit who was killed in Algeria. What makes his story sad was that he could not attract one follower while he was alive, to join him in God's work. The following is from "No Stranger to Violence: No Stranger to Love" by Boniface Hanley, OFM.
Since his day sin Nazareth, Charles de Foucauld had sensed that he would die a violent death. This became a strange consolation to him. He bore the disappointment of never attracting any followers by feeling that in death his life would make some sense to others and attract them to follow the path he had marked. He drew great strength from the words of Christ: "Unless the grain of wheat falls to the ground and dies, it remains alone. But if it dies, it bears much fruit." Indeed the scripture quotation could be an epitaph for Charles de Foucauld. When he died he had not one single follower....


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Sometimes a cigar is just a cigar.
Yes these are humans from a time when the Earth was much larger. The Earth was called by a different name by its inhabitants. Tiamat. It was natural and normal for the species of life on an 'Earth" many times larger than it is now. There is no mystery to this. There is no magic or demon seed that was planted.
Now when I tell you this very famous landmark, (Close Encounters of the Third Kind and many other movies and series through the years looking for an enigmatic location shoot.) is not some ancient mountain top but an even more ancient TREE STUMP. What does that concept do to your sensibilities concerning what you think you know of human history? Your Cosmic Guy is here to tell you that humanity is much older than any book claims.
One must consider the colossal amount of evidence that proves this Earth was a much larger place to live and thereby EVERYTHING was naturally larger. It is reported that humans from this era lived for several thousand years at a stretch and were on average 75 feet tall.
This is not the only picture like this, and keep in mind "these" humans were on average only 15-20 feet tall. They are not the 75 foot humans. That femur would be much larger.
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Described in 1871 by German botanist
-- Schweinfurth.
Distinguishing features:
yellowish cones; long-stalked seed cones; dentate leaflets with teeth
crowded to the base on the lower margin.
Distribution and habitat:
Not listed in the
1997 IUCN Red List of Threatened Plants.
Plants arborescent; stem 2 m tall, 30 cm diam.
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Fairmont Washington D.C. (Georgetown)
Our Verdict
We visited Washington D.C. over the Fourth of July. The second half of our time in the Nation's Capital, we relocated and stayed at the Fairmont Washington D.C. We were looking forward to exploring the Georgetown area. Georgetown is a charming area of Washington D.C. with cobblestone streets with plenty of boutique shops, cafes, and a Sprinkles Cupake Bakery. The dining scene in Georgetown is full of upmarket restaurants and waterfront seafood spots and of course with the college setting nearby, plenty of clubs and bars. The location of the Fairmont Washington D.C. can't be beat. The hotel is not only great for exploring Georgetown, but it's only 8 blocks from The White House, 6 blocks from the Washington Monument and 13 blocks from the Lincoln Memorial. The hotel is about a 15-20 minute taxi or Uber ride to/from the DCA airport. The Fairmont is also a few blocks from the Foggy Bottom-GWU Metro Station.
As you enter the Fairmont, you'll immediately notice that it has an upscale feel. The lobby was elegant yet inviting. As you enter the front entrance of the hotel, check-in and the concierge is located off to the left with a bar and restaurant directly in front of the entrance that overlooks the courtyard of the hotel. The property has recently been renovated with a brand new lobby and newly renovated guest rooms.
We booked a standard Fairmont king room and we were upgraded to a Fairmont deluxe king room. Our room was extremely clean and tastefully decorated with decor that reflected the city's history.
The room was spacious was spacious with a king bed, sitting area, balcony overlooking the inner courtyard and over sized bathroom.
The marble bathroom had a walk-in shower, toilet and vanity. The bathroom was stocked with Rose 31 from Le Labo bath amenities (our personal favorite).
A large fitness center occupies the basement of the hotel with a pool, hot tub, large fitness center, steam room and sauna. While the fitness center is actually a commercial gym with memberships, hotel guests have full access to the gym, pool and other amenities. We enjoy working out (at least a few times) while we are on vacation and this was one of the best hotel fitness center's we've been too (probably because it doubles as a membership based gym). But needless to say, it's a great addition to the Fairmont Washington D.C
On the first floor of the hotel adjacent to the lobby is the Lobby Bar & Courtyard and The Juniper Restaurant. While we did not have a chance to eat any meals at The Juniper Restaurant, we did enjoy two delicious Moscow mules in the Lobby Bar.
The Fairmont Washington D.C. hotel exceeded our expectations. The location was superb and the room was extremely clean, comfortable and luxurious. The Fairmont provided a great retreat in Washington D.C., on what can otherwise be a very busy and hustle bustle vacation.


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Coconut Banana Bread/
I love this late night summer breeze. I don't think I will ever lose my awe of seasons. We have such extreme seasons in Duluth, it just seems to take time to settle into each one. Wasn't I just sitting in this very spot with a blanket and hot tea telling myself summer really would come again? Well, it's finally here and it is as good as I remember it. It's hard to beat summer in Duluth. We spent today down by the lake and experienced the great shift in the wind when it went from about 68-85 in a few minutes. I've experienced the opposite many times and I really enjoyed the direction of this shift today. The Park Point garage sale was in full swing. I was happy to watch from my spot next to the water.
Ok, on to this delicious banana bread. It is so moist and perfectly coconut-y. Bonus, you can eat it if you are vegan or serve it to your vegan friends when they visit. You can be sure they will return for another piece, so, if you don't like them, make something else.
Coconut Banana Bread
35 min, 9x9" pan
4 bananas, mashed
1/3 c coconut oil, melted
1/2 t salt
1 T ground flax
1/2 c shredded coconut, unsweetened
2 T coconut sugar
1 t vanilla
1 t baking powder
2/3 c flour
1/3 c coconut flakes
1. Heat oven to 350 F
2.. Mash bananas well in medium bow..
3. Add the rest of the ingredients, except flour and mix thoroughly. Gently stir in the flour.
4. Pour into a 9x9" baking dish and spread evenly in the pan. Sprinkle the coconut flakes evenly over the top.
5. Bake for 25 min, or until knife inserted comes out clean. Let cool slightly in pan before serving.


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Songs on the ship2 min read . Updated: 29 Sep 2007, 01:09 AM IST
Songs on the ship
Songs on the ship
While everyone is going crazy cheering for Chak De! India, or ranting against Ram Gopal Varma ki Aag, I watched Jahaji Music directed by Surabhi Sharma—on DVD, and in the comfort of my home.
It is a decision I have not regretted for even a fraction of a second. Bollywood regularly, and unfailingly, churns out its usual quota of formula films, but it is only once in a blue moon that you get to see documentary films on music. And when you do get such a film, there are really no prizes for guessing that it is an independent producer or film-maker who is responsible for putting in the time, effort and skill, and who has diligently scoured and scraped budgets at the altar of film-making.
Produced jointly by scholar Tejaswini Niranjana and independent film-maker Sharma—who is also the director of the film—Jahaji Music is, at first glance, a film about chutney-soca music of the Caribbean which attempts to "weave a story of memory, identity and creativity", as described in the synopsis.
The motific use of the jahaaj or ship is symbolic of the journey to the Caribbean made by indentured labour from Bihar in the mid-19th century. Over 150 years later, songs such as Hum Hi Chalab Tor Saath, rendered by a descendant, ring true with the characteristic Bhojpuri utterance. And yet, there is much that is different, and much that comes from the new identities and music that emerged as chutney-soca.
Interspersing this complex and detailed narrative is the presence of popular Goan musician Remo Fernandes, who was invited by Niranjana to explore a possible collaboration with Jamaican and Trinidadian musicians. There are, therefore, segments in the film that document Fernandes jamming with musicians in studios and on stage.
For me, these interactions could at best be called starting points which, perhaps, could come to fruition only if and when the collaborators wished to take the experiment further and also found the required support and funds to do so. Because, believe me, there isn't a single big record label in the Indian music industry today that would have the vision to see the merit of such a collaboration. You'll find enough of them bidding for albums featuring cricketers chirping along cutely with Indian singers or, better still, Bollywood stars-turned-crooners. But not even the infectious rhythms of chutney-soca could make their deaf ears perk up in interest.
I ask myself, is there anything in the world that might do the trick? Well, I guess if Jahaji Music were ever to hit the multiplexes and theatres, we could expect a deluge of Bollywood tracks lifted from chutney-soca hits, which have probably been influenced by Bollywood music in the first place. On second thought, it would probably be horrible imitations of dance hall queens with their unabashed sensuality that our desi item girls would attempt.
But I guess all of this is wishful thinking—because we'd first have to getJahaji Music screened at theatres. You up to it, SRK? And yes, I do mean Shah Rukh Khan. I mean, now that he has been hailed as the saviour of Indian hockey, surely he can spare a thought for independent film-making.
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Wedding Wednesday: The Bacigalupo Wedding
The Bacigalupo Wedding | August 13, 2016 | Photography by: Chelsea Anderson Photography
Anthony and Laura first met while attending Virginia Tech; they were both Hokie Ambassadors, their paths crossing at the annual fall social. Anthony wasted no time in asking her out and the two were soon spending every free moment together. Anthony left for basic training in June after he graduated, bringing the two of them even closer with daily handwritten letters and the realization they'd each found "The One." On an early morning hike to McAfee Knob, they made it to the top for a beautiful sunrise. On their way down, they found a beautiful wildflower clearing, where Anthony stopped to get down on one knee for their magical proposal moment.
Laura and Anthony agree their favorite wedding day moment was their last dance of the night. Family members and bridal party friends were helping clear out the reception space while the newlyweds took a moment for a dance; it was then the world melted away, with the day rushing back to them as they realized they were finally married. They were so caught up in the moment, they didn't notice their families and friends had gathered around them for a group hug, creating a perfect ending to an already perfect day. Laura notes her beautiful invitations and programs were one-of-a-kind, created by her friend as Mad Libs reply cards. They also had a tree planting ceremony using dirt from their hometowns to symbolize their backgrounds together for a new life, which created a wonderful keepsake to have for years. Laura also says if she could wear her wedding dress everyday, she would! The newlyweds also loved their Hokie tradition in the form of donuts for dessert (including a VT-inspired donut), as well as their fun paper airplane photos. Laura adds that their wedding day was unique thanks to special contributions from friends and family, with so many using unique talents to add personal touches to their day. "It was really a village of people who came together to make this day so beautiful!"
Make sure to see more of the Bacigalupo wedding on page 68 of bridebook!
Photography: Chelsea Anderson Photography
Dress: Chantilly Lace
Florist: Gloriosa
Cake: Carol Lee Donuts
Venue: Patrick Henry Ballroom
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Jewelry: Haywood's Jewelers
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On its own, the resort embodies the quaint yet natually luxurious charm for which Saint Lucia is famous, and Steve's Dive Shop is just a short walk down its halls. After completing the required paperwork, divers make their way to the boat docked outside the shop — convenient and ideal for the eager adventurer.
Expect an enjoyable boatride with an attentive captain and dive masters who encourage you to sit where it's safe — as it can get bumpy — yet ideal for breathtaking views of the island. After quick and simple training sessions in the boat and sea, new divers (along with the certified) would quickly realize that, just as colourful flora and fauna give that feeling of paradise on land, things are quite similar underwater!
Scuba Steve's Dive Shop frequents nearly eighteen different marine reserve dive sites around Saint Lucia, from the south of the island up to the north. Amongst the most popular spots are the Pitons, Anse Cochon and Pigeon Island, all of which are along the island's west coast.
Beautiful coral aside, on your nearly 45 minute long dives, you can expect to see an array of sea life: sergeant majors, parrot fish, yellow tail snapper, blue tangs, trumpet fish, flounders, scorpion fish, eels, clown fish, damsel fish, lobsters, crabs, octopus, sea horses and frog fish.
Divers are generally offered two dives. In between you'll be treated to true local hospitality in the form of complimentary fruits, snacks and lunch on board the boat. Local fishermen may even swim up at a rest point with samples of dry coconut.
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Energetic. What does that mean for you? It isn't the same for everyone. I used to be energetic in the fact that I worked out twice a day. I was a little obsessive about that. Now, it means something else. It means that I get up, work, do the "mom" and "wife" thing, go to bed hopefully by 11:00 pm. Only to get up and do it all again. I'm energetic when it comes to my kids, my work and most of all the Bible. I wake to read my Bible each day and spend time in prayer. I love teaching about the Bible to kids. I am super excited about teaching the entire group tomorrow night about how the Bible is true and useful today.
My energy is dispersed all over now. I workout, but a few times a week as opposed to a few times a day. I am energetic in my fight to spread epilepsy awareness. My daughter and husband have it, different types. My daughter suffers daily, my husbands is more controlled. I was energetic today when, after work, I went out to vote. I feel passionately about our right to vote and choose our leaders. I hope you found the energy to get out there.
There are some daily habits you could work on if you need that extra push to feel energetic.
- You have heard it a million times, why not make it a million and one? Start the day off with a good nights sleep. Your brain needs it, your body needs it. To quote Ms. Lorelai Gilmore "You have to sleep. It's what keeps you pretty."
- Take small breaks throughout the day. When I worked away from home I would get 1-2 hour breaks, all at once. Believe it or not that made the day harder. I would come home, do some clean up around the house, get dinner all set to be cooked and head back to work. I never sat down on my long break. That is until I was pregnant, then I went home and slept.
- Eat well. Fruits and veggies is what we need. Not chocolate and caffeine. Those stimulates can confuse your brain and your body.
- Exercise regularly. I fall short of this time and time again. Tomorrow is already Wednesday and it will be my first day at the gym this week… oops!!
There you go, a few steps you can try each day to get the energy back that you have been longing for.


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Hey there, I'm Daniel Spajic.
I'm a self-taught full-stack developer, maker, and freelancer.
Born in Australia, ever since I was a child I've been obsessed with building things. Today coding satiates my desire to work with complex, dynamic, and mechanical systems with real-world implications.
My journey as a developer began over 3 years ago after I quit school in year 11 to pursue my own path. Traditional education wasn't for me.
From there I worked on my first business: an online video game store. Web development was something I learned to build my idea.
Like most first businesses, it failed, but I learned a ton in the process. My skill-set was decent enough to land myself a full-time job as a developer at the age of 17.
Since then I've worked on several more side-projects with varied success, began freelancing, and solo-travelled across Canada for 7 months. My passion for the art of software development has also evolved tremendously.
This is an honest blog. I won't just be sharing my successes, but also my challenges, learning experiences, and more. In an age where society is mostly fabricated, I intend to provide some real value with a genuine recount of my journey.
And that's why I'll be sharing everything I do: everything I work on, everything I learn, and anything else I believe provides value or is worth writing about. You'll witness all my successes, failures, and everything else that goes with it.
The result is a blog that's a real, entertaining, and in-depth insight into the world of software development and entrepreneurship. It's the story of some guy who chose to walk his own path, taught himself how to code, and wherever that leads him.
My hope is to inspire others and give back to the world. This is something I wish I'd started from the beginning. Besides privacy, there's little value in locking away what you know when it can help others. I sure know I would've benefited from this when I started.
My tech stack
Although I'm more interested in building things than tools, I love the art of software development. Building well-designed systems with beautiful code is something I find incredibly satisfying and strive to do.
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Some more things about me
Besides what I've revealed above, I have quite a few other passions. Here's a list of a few of them so you can get to know me a bit better:
- Music is my drug of choice. I'm rarely not listening to it and I'm always searching for more. Perhaps it's an addiction. You can follow me on Spotify if you want to.
- I'm obsessed with health and nutrition. It's a passion and habit I've adopted for many years now. I wish it were mainstream.
- I like to cook. I eat a whole foods plant based diet so every ingredient is healthy, yet the food is still super tasty. You'd be impressed.
- Reading is a habit I enjoy. I usually do it every day to ensure I'm always learning. Mostly non-fiction, but good fiction is great too. You can check out my bookshelf on Goodreads if you're interested.
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A Different Path
Six nights a week hundreds of teenagers, who otherwise might be hanging out on the streets of Providence, head to recreation centers across the city for a program called Project Night Vision. This month, Jim Hummel introduces us to the founder and force behind a program that reaches 500 teenagers a week and is shaping lives - all with very limited resources.
Wednesday night just after dark.
And while the Madeline Rogers Rec Center off Chalkstone Avenue looks quiet from the outside.
It is anything but on the inside, as hundreds of teens gather to play pickup basketball....or air hockey....or foosball.... or pool - all part of a program called Project Night Vision, launched several years ago for at-risk teens.
Right in the middle of it all - the program's founder, Kobi Dennis, who volunteers his time six nights a week in three different locations across the city.
Dennis: ``The first thing out of a young person's mouth is: (from these impoverished neighborhoods)` You don't know what I go through. You don't know what it's like.' Time and time again I tell them, `But I do.'
That's because Dennis, now married and a father of three, grew up in South Providence in a single-parent household. The program's name was inspired by a stint Dennis did in the United States Navy before coming back to Rhode Island.
Dennis: ``We would look out for mines in the Persian gulf. I would stand out at the tip of the ship with night vision goggles and I would see everything.''
He says steep reductions in state and city funding have left kids ages 12 to 18 without some of the services that used to be available. His goal is to get them off the streets and channel their energy in a positive direction.
Dennis: ``You know, Latchkey key kids just going in the house by themselves at 13, and in our day it probably would have been ok 'cause it's three channels - there's not much to do, you're staring at the fish tank and maybe you go out and throw a ball or something. But now, you have all the tablets, cable television, a 13 years can get into some big trouble.''
Casimiro: ``He's genuine. He's from the community - he's for the community.''
Julie Casimiro works for Children's Friend and Service in Providence - and immediately hit it off with Dennis when they met at an event a couple of years ago. She soon became a close friend - and partner.
Casimiro: ``The community that we both serve in is an incredible violent community.''
Casimiro is amazed at how much Dennis gets done with so little.
Casimiro: ``He does it on a shoestring, there's no funding for this - it's done by donations and the goodness of volunteers. The breadth of the organization, the scope of the organization, it's just mind-boggling that he can serve 1,500 young people with basically no money, funding.''
Bellini: ``He transcends the typical public service jargon-speaking kind of guy out there. He's not telling you what you want to know. He's actually telling you the way it is.And that's refreshing.''
Dante Bellini, another friend who has seen Project Night Vision from the front lines, says Dennis is able to do something few other people can accomplish.
Bellini: ``Many of these kids come from disadvantaged situations and they come from all different perspectives and they have all different cultures and it's a hard thing to wrangle that into something peaceful and good and productive.''
Project Night Visio runs on staggered nights Monday through Saturday at the Rogers Rec Center, the Joslin Center off Manton Avenue and at Sackett Street in South Providence.
Dennis, who works part-time at the Rhode Island Training School and for a social service agency during the day, runs a tight ship here in the evening. Everyone who comes through the door has to register and he has kicked out kids who don't follow the rules - or respect the program.
Dennis: ``I believe these kids are all under my watch. Going back to the military days, never leave your post unmanned and me letting people in here without knowing who they are I believe that's the same. So what I do I check on the status of every person coming through these doors. I want to know who they are and I believe when you meet something, when you look them eye-to-eye, shake their hand and introduce yourself - right there it takes a lot of edge off of who they are or who they may think you are. I still find the time to shake almost everyone's hand. That's one of my goals every night, shaking all hands, looking into everyone's eye: how you doing? how's it going? how was your day? did you go to school? Just those questions I know I used to love when my mom... when I came home from school that a lot of these people don't get.''
He has brought in programs you might not expect for an inner-city crowd; like a yoga class on Tuesdays that has that has attracted some of the teens' parents. Dennis has also recruited a lacrosse player from East Greenwich High to teach kids the fundamentals of a sport that most have only seen on television.
On many nights there are sandwiches and a snack for the kids as they arrive at the front door.
Dennis says he's not sure most of the kids here appreciate what they're getting from the program, but that's okay - they will someday.
Dennis: ``One f the kids just said to me tow minutes ago, `Where my snack? Hurry up with the crackers.'
You can't even get mad at that 'cause that's what he believes my job is.''
Hummel: ``You're the cracker guy.''
Dennis: ``I'm the cracker guy. You know I get the snacks or I'm the fun guy. Hey Mr. Kobi. That's what they believe is my job, but I'm okay with that. It took a while, I'm 41 now Jim, but believe me in my late 20s early 30s I was like: These ungrateful kids! They don't understand I'm here six days a week. But now, including my family I think they feel the same way too. They think it's my job.
It is no accident that you see Dennis in a suit - even when he's playing flag football. Like every other part of the program, the wardrobe sends a message.
Dennis: ``You can still be the same person. You can be from this neighborhood, you can be a good person, you can care about them, be where they're from and still dress well. They believe... in their minds that people that dress like this are against them. They're the other side, the teacher that doesn't like me. I want them to associate the dressing with positivity.''
Hummel: ``Did you used to think that growing up?''
Dennis: ``Yes.''
Hummel: ``There was a big divide.''
Dennis: ``The was a big divide. And that was the authority figure, the guy with the tie and that was standing there like this.''
Dennis has also incorporated students from Providence College and Johnson and Wales University who are volunteering - and observing the program.
Dennis: ``They're coming in because they're aking classes about this. Our program, my program, is in these textbooks. Inner city programs with kids that are at risk. Every kid that I speak to says, it's the same thing: `Oh you do at risk.' Yes I do. They can read through the chapter, but when they come in and see it and feel it and smell it, it's a whole different feeling and I think they embrace it.''
A class from Bryant University last week interviewed some of the kids as part of a management study it is doing this semester on Project Night Vision and how it might be able to develop more resources - and funding.
A cople of years ago Dennis approached Providence Recreation Director Beth Charlebois, about using some of the city's rec centers.
Charlebois: ``I gave him the facility and he was self-sufficient from there, which was pretty amazing that it wasn't depending on us and our resources in order to run.''
Hummel: ``Because a lot of times it's the other way around.''
Charlebois: ``That's what it is, someone will say I want to do something but you have to give me this much money, you have to find all the kids, you have to - so what's the point?''
The good news is - as the economy improves, Night Vision is likely to get some help. Mayor Angel Taveras and Public Safety Commissioner Steve Pare are big supporters.
Charlebois: ``We're in tight times now, but that's cyclical. We're not always going to be in such tight times. I foresee us offering resources, more resources, and trying to help expand the programs.''
But that's down the line. Dennis has to live in the here are now, trying to keep kids out of trouble and on a path - he hopes - to success.
Hummel: ``Where would these kids be if they weren't here on these various nights. Do you think about that?''
Dennis: ``I think about that often - and that's why I'm pretty heavy on the police. The chief of police can tell you he gets emails from me all of the time.
I don't talk too much about it publicly - he gets emails from me all the time letting him know, you understand that this week I had over 500 kids at Madeline Rogers - you understand that - and he will say `Thank you very much Kobi, I appreciate it' because he knows and I know, coming from South Providence, where those kids would be, they'd be hanging right on these street corners, just like they used to before Night Vision.''
In Providence, Jim Hummel for The Rhode Island Spotlight.


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4 Essential Rules for Men's Accessory Matching
4 Essential Rules for Men's Accessory Matching
Men's accessories may appear simple and straightforward. However, you'd be surprised at how many men still manage to miss the accessorizing mark. And like most key aspects of style, accessories can either make or break an outfit.
If you'd like to get better at accessorizing, take a cue from the pros. The hottest gurus in men's fashion have come up with the following key accessory-matching rules:
- Stay on the Simple Side
When it comes to mens jewelry, scarves, watches, ascots, pocket squares, and winter essentials, simple is always best — especially if you're not used to accessorizing.
In other words, don't get too involved matching striped ties and beaded bracelets with chain necklaces and fedoras. Keep it simple. Choose a one-colored fedora. Pair it with a one-colored scarf. And top it off with a simple trio of mens bracelets.
Alternatively, choose just one accessory. Then go crazy. For example, decide to focus on bracelets. Choose 5 or 6 to wear together, and match them with a simple ensemble for a sophisticated look.
- Match Timepieces to the Event
All men should have at least two watches. One should be for everyday wear. Your everyday watch can be made of stainless steel or another metal or be a classic round face with a leather band. Depending on your overall style, you may opt for a changeable band. Wear this watch with a black or brown leather band on the weekends, and use it with a metal band for work.
The other timepiece you own should be for special occasions, such as weddings, nights out with your sweetheart, or other formal affairs. Here, you'll want something classy and sophisticated. A medium-sized round (or square) face — with minimal dial details by way of numbers and minute markers — will do perfectly.
- Match Fabrics to Jewelry Styles
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Trekking tour in Cambodia among mountains and lagoons
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Enjoy a wonderful and eclectic trip to Cambodia, amazing country in Asia, rich in temples and natural beauties. During this 17-day tour, you'll have the chance to discover the most important cities in Cambodia, such as Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, as well as the the most untouched and pristine natural areas, as the ones surrounded by Cardamom Mountains range.Read more
Enjoy a wonderful and eclectic trip to Cambodia, amazing country in Asia, rich in temples and natural beauties. During this 17-day tour, you'll have the chance to discover the most important cities in Cambodia, such as Phnom Penh and Siem Reap, as well as the the most untouched and pristine natural areas, as the ones surrounded by Cardamom Mountains range.
Have you ever heard of the Cardamom Mountains? This wild mountain range is located in the northeast of Cambodia and is still largely unexplored. If you are a nature and trekking lover, you'll find out that this vacation has been truly designed for you! On some nights during the tour you'll sleep in hammocks under mosquito nets, lighted by stars. You'll wake up at dawn to the cry of gibbons in order to enjoy the local flora and fauna as much as possible. On other nights, you'll sleep in guest houses of remote villages, where you can meet local people and understand their traditions and culture.
It will be an holiday and vacation rich in emotions, which will give you unforgettable memories. The highlights of your tour in Cambodia are:
Arrival in Siem Reap, located between the famous ruins of Angkor Wat and the suggestive Tonle Sap Lake. Check-in to the hotel and overnight.
The whole day is devoted to the discovery of Angkor temples, which are still partially hidden in the jungle. Angkor is the most important archaeological site in the country and boasts hundreds of Hindu and Buddhist temples. Undoubtedly, the most famous and suggestive temple is Angkor Wat, built by the Khmer King Suryavarman II. It is recognized as the world's widest religious complex and the higher expression of khmer classic art.
Today we'll move among Angkor's wonderful temples by bike. In this way, we can admire most of the temples included in the site and the most important features of this Unesco World Heritage Site. Worth visiting are: Bayon, also known as temple with four faces, Preah Khan, the abandoned temple of Ta Nei, Ta Keo and Ta Prohm. At the end of the city, we'll head back to the city. Overnight in Siem Reap.
Enjoy a panoramic tour of Siem Reap by bike. Discover the less trafficked streets in the center.
Tonle Sap, declared Biosphere reserve by Unesco in 1997, is the largest not salty lake in the South-Eastern part of Asia and a real attraction of Cambodia. Today we'll enjoy a boat excursion on its waters discovering colourful floating villages where it is possible to observe daily life moments.
Let's enjoy a cruise on Sangker River, that leads us from Siem Reap to Battambang, rich in colonial heritage, including the famous Governor's Residence.
Today we'll move from Battambang to Pursat, where we'll spend the night in a floating village.
Today we'll reach Osoam, at the feet of Cardamom Mountains range. Osoam is a small community located between Crocodile Protection Sanctuary and Phnom Samkos Wildlife Sanctuary, mainly inhabited by indigenous populations, named Chorng and Poer.
Early morning, we'll put the backpack on and trek to the heart of the Cardamom Mountains. We'll discover an ancient pagoda and temple overlooking a small valley. The vegetation gets denser and the path continues towards the crocodile valley. Siamese crocodiles are on the verge of extinction and a conservation programme for these animals has been set up in this valley. Feel privileged and serene in this breathtaking panorama, buffaloes and rare species of birds.
In the evening, camp and hammocks are set up. Later, hike to the river to watch birds. Take binoculars to get a close watch. Surrounded by an unforgettable environment, in osmosis with nature, dinner is served.
At dawn breakfast is ready. After tidying the camp, only footprints remain. Trekking continues on the other side of the mountain to reach our car. Drive on the west coast of the range to descend towards the shore. The car stops and trekking resumes to reach sea level and the Koh Po River. With us are only a boat and its captain. Trek upstream along the River Po to explore this peaceful setting between the mountains and the sea.
After reaching an island in the middle of the river, the camp is set up. Sunset on the island. Dinner under the stars. Overnight in a hammock under a mosquito net (igloo tent also available, on request). At dusk, our guide organises a hike, a small trip through time and space, below the stars, admiring firefly-filled trees, fluorescent plankton in the river. Nature, as in a fairy tale, reveals its wonders.
Today we'll reach Koh Kong, on the estuary of Koh Po River.
Free time at leisure for individual visits of Koh Kong, located just 10 km from Thailand's border. Overnight in a bungalow.
We'll depart from Koh Kong to reach Chi Phat, the largest virgin forest of Cardamom Mountains. Here, it is possible to observe both natural beauties, as scenic peaks and mangroves swamps, and cultural artifacts, like burial jars and wooden coffins. Visitors can hike along forest trails and meet warm and friendly village people. Overnight in a home stay.
In the morning, moto-taxis wait to take us to the starting point of our trek in the Cardamoms. After a few minutes' ride on the motorbikes, a large glade opens in the tropical forest. This site is a perfect place for watching numerous species of animals, such as hornbills, deer and wild pigs, to name the most common. Our local guide introduces the fauna and flora. Many gibbons live in this forest and sometimes they can be heard, but seeing one is not so easy.
The hike continues through lush forest, along paths made by wild elephants. We stop for lunch near a welcoming river to take a dip. Mid-afternoon the riverbanks are reached and the camp has already been set by our cook and boat captain. Swimming in the river after hours spent in the forest is more than welcome! Dinner is prepared and on the menu is barbecued fish. Surrounded by the flora and fauna of the Cardamoms, this place is both peaceful and lively. Camping in hammocks with mosquito nets. (3 h hike / + 80 m).
Trips to Chi Phat may be changed depending on the season (monsoon, lack of access and slippery conditions).
Transfer to Phnom Penh, the capital city of Cambodia.
Free time at leisure to be spent in Phnom Penh.
Check-out from the hotel and end of services.
When trekking, it is recommended to use boot- type shoes in order to protect the ankle and the malleolus in order to prevent twists or sprains. The sole must be notched and slightly rigid. The front of the foot must be protected against shocks and rocks.
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Will agile sensor technology surpass LiDAR?
Posted Dec 23, 2017 by
Tim Sandle
The competitive race to develop the optimal vehicle sensor technology for self-driving vehicles could be embarking on a new course with 'agile sensor technology', which is presented as more accurate, efficient and safer than LiDAR.
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Autonomous vehicles are set to become the norm, although there are varying predictions about when this great revolution in transport will happen. Key to development of self-driving vehicles is the need for sophisticated navigation, camera and mapping systems. Despite advances in technology there remain concerns about safety. New sensor technology aims to combat this.
The new sensor technology is presented by a startup that specializes in robots and automation. The company is AEye (based in Pleasanton, California, U.S.). The company has been working on intelligent data collection, which works through a new type of optical sensors.
As is the norm the technology has its own variant acronym - iDAR. This stands for "Intelligent Detection and Ranging." The focus with this technology is on rapid dynamic perception and path planning. The developers say it is suitable for both self-driving vehicles and for robots.
The technology
is made up of several components
, including micro-optical mechanical ('MOEMS') LiDAR. This comes connected with a low-light camera plus embedded artificial intelligence. It is this combination, the AEye developers say that will allow for dynamic real-time adaptions, which are seen as critical for vehicular safety on the highway.
In addition, the iDAR can deliver better accuracy and further range than current LiDAR (Light Imaging, Detection, And Ranging) technology designs. The developers also think that the technology will be cheaper to produce than comparable LiDAR systems.
AEye have
told Smart2Zero
that their system overcomes deficiencies with conventional LiDAR, which under samples critical information such as fast-approaching vehicles. AEye's technology is conceived from the basis of human perception, copying how the human brain processes information.
In related news, the technology company Velodyne has produced a LiDAR sensor that has improved resolution, range, and field of view. The system consists of 128 laser beam and it could become the new industry standard. See the article "
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Receiving the Magic of the Elfs, the Sprites and the Beings of Light changes the way your entire life functions. Are you ready to let these beings in?
For centuries our anscestors worshipped the spirits of the Earth. They knew them and respected them. These earth spirits still live among us in the trees, water, sky and land, yet they are disappearing rapidly as the earth loses its natural landscape.
Nature spirits are vital for the health of the earth and bring so much magic to all of our lives if we will perceive, receive and play with them.
Learn to acknowledge the magic earth spirits and invite them into your life and back to power on the Earth.
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After picking up their awards, the winners head up to infamous winners room for a few snaps with that notorious award. Here are a few of the highlights from the crazy night.
Graham Coxon from Blur
Graham Coxon from Blur temporarily joined The Libertines for this snap. Reckon he's gunning for Pete's job?
Foals picked up the gong for Best Album supported by HMV.
Rat Boy
Rat Boy helping Carl Barat take the weight off his feet. Lovely chaps.
Bring Me The Horizon
Innovation Award winners Bring Me The Horizon fresh from the stage.
The Libertines
The Libertines looking ultra-cool with their award for Best Music Moment.
Krept and Konan
Standing tall - it's Krept and Konan
Slaves, Carl Barat
Slaves, Carl Barat and, er, a baby doll. Weirdest picture of the night? Quite possibly.
Wolf Alice
Wolf Alice find a new use for one of their awards.
Ricky Wilson
Ricky Wilson of the Kaiser Chiefs teased details of their new album last night. It's just round the corner, he says...
Slaves picked up the award for Best Music Video.
Yannis from Foals
Yannis from Foals and Ellie from Wolf Alice team up for this fab snap. Snazzy pose, Yannis.
Katy B
Katy B and TV presenter Laura Whitmore soaking up the playful vibes of the winners room.
Woah - Coldplay and Kylie Minogue provided us with this all-time great snap.
Rat Boy
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Rat Boy
Rat Boy providing a pose for every occasion.
Kylie Minogue
Kylie Minogue presented Coldplay with their Godlike Genius Award on the big night.
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The cast of This Is England 90 looked pretty chuffed to pick up the award for Best TV Show.
A Foals and Wolf Alice supergroup? Yes please!
Rat Boy
Rat Boy getting explicit - as we expected might happen.
Charlie XCX
Charlie XCX took inspiration from her second album 'Sucker' for this snap with her Best British Solo Artist award supported by Pilot.
Foals and TV chef Gizzi Erskine cooking up a storm in the winners room.
Big winners Foals and Wolf Alice stuck around for quite a few photos.
Graham Coxon
Graham Coxon even cracked a wee smile for the camera.
Chris from Vampire Weekend
Chris from Vampire Weekend came by to present Team Glastonbury's Michael and Emily Eavis for the Best Festival award.
Huw Stephens
Our host for the night, Huw Stephens looking rather dapper.
Lilah Parsons
Model Lilah Parsons took a trip up to the winners room to get a few pics in before the night really kicked off.
Bring Me The Horizon
Bring Me The Horizon and Foals proudly show off their respective awards.
Wolf Alice
Wolf Alice's Joel Amey striking a pose for our photographer Dean Chalkley.
Katherine Ryan
NME columnist Katherine Ryan presented Charli XCX for her award for Best British Solo Artist supported by Pilot on the night.
Coldplay looked pretty pleased to finally collect their Godlike Genius gongs.
Foals get low for this iconic snap.
Yoko Ono received her Inspiration Award on the eve of her 83rd birthday.


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The IT Manager of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), David King Boison, has in a rejoinder denied playing any role in the award of procurement and usage of information technology (IT)-related projects of the Ghana Ports and Harbours Authority (GPHA), from 2014 to the early part of 2017.
He has thus denied the report by the Daily Graphic which was published by citifmonline.com, on September 22, 2017, suggesting that the Economic and Organised Crime Office (EOCO), has begun investigations into the matter, following the interdiction of David Boison, who is said to have been implicated in an investigative report conducted by the authority from April to August 2017.
According to him, he's unaware of an investigation by any state institution, because he has not committed any crime to warrant that probe.
He however said he will readily avail himself to be probed to prove his innocence of need be.
"…That the publication is a package of inaccuracies and falsehoods about him and that claims about his alleged involvement in procurement are pure fabrication and that said publication ought to be disregarded in its entirety as far as the allegations are about his alleged act of wrongdoing" part of the rejoinder read.
Below is the full Rejoinder as sent to the Daily Graphic and copied to citifmonline.com.
Over alleged Project Cost Inflation GPHA IT Manager Under EOCO Investigation
We are instructed by David King Boison, IT Manager of the GPHA, to file and request publication of this brief but important rejoinder to your publication (print and online) of 22nd September 2017 under the above-mentioned heading.
This resort to a constitutional right to a rejoinder over your said publication is intended to afford him fair opportunity to state his side of the facts for the records, and it is hoped it will receive same prominence (print and online) as said publication.
Our client informs us, and wishes you and your esteemed readers to know and be guided by the following:
1) That the publication is a package of inaccuracies and falsehoods about him and that claims about his alleged involvement in procurement are pure fabrication and that said publication ought to be disregarded in its entirety as far as the allegations are about his alleged act of wrongdoing.
2) That he is unaware of any probe whatsoever by any investigative institution of State though such has become necessary and that he would give his fullest co-operation to any investigations because same will only affirm paragraph (1) above.
3) That he has since his elevation to that office in March 2015, executed his assigned duties and responsibilities conscientiously earning him two prestigious national and international awards in his field of expertise, and that these have not only significantly enhanced the image of the GPHA, but also the technology university where he teaches Supply Chain and IT related programs. He, as PhD candidate recently won an award in the category of World Review of Business Research as Best Paper at the 8th Global Business Research Conference in Italy for a paper on Berth Optimization.
4) That the thrust and gravamen of said publication being the allegation attributed to a five-member committee of the GPHA that he, David King Boison, overpriced IT solutions contracts and received unlawful benefits as a result can only be laughable as his assigned responsibilities as IT Manager do not even remotely extend to pricing of any procurement or payment for same.
5) That as IT Manager he does not belong to the GPHA procurement department which by law has the mandate and is responsible for each of the procurements referred to in said publication, and it is unthinkable how such an officer can be said to have overpriced or been involved in overpricing and by extension paying/authorizing/advising payment of said procurements.
6) That it is a proven fact that the email message referred to in said publication as the single paramount evidence of his alleged involvement is a product of hacking (the institution has been fighting hacking for a while now) traced to a named IP address, and that neither he nor the alleged intended recipients of the said email ever received same.
7) That as earlier stated, he believes in due process and is standing ready to prove his innocence and assert his rights in a lawful forum in due course.
We expect your kind co-operation in compliance with our client's constitutional right to a rejoinder.