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February 5, 2019
Hakan Kose – an expert hairstylist in the heart of Chelsea
New hairdressers terrify me as much as planes terrify the flying-phobics.
As a woman, you get to understand what physical attributes are seen to be most attractive. For me, it's my hair, my booty and my athletic body. For some, it may be their eyes, their hands, their breasts, their perfectly photogenic faces. For me, hair is one of my personal aesthetic strengths. I was even voted as having "best hair" during a maternity cover job I took when I worked in magazines – voted in by a big female team. Now that's validation.
My hair is tricky, though and it always has been. It's naturally curly and thick. I don't really know how to handle it or look after it. I blow dry it and straighten it as it seems to look sleekest that way, in my mind. Otherwise, it's a big curly/wavy mess but I love it.
From my childhood days, my mom would get me haircuts and, boy, there were some gruesome ones. In America, we call a "fringe" – "bangs" and, because my hair is so thick, my terribly snipped bangs looked atrocious. I basically looked like an 80's mistake with my gap-tooth grin, floral neck-high Amish-style dress and thick bangs sticked up towards the camera during my school photo. She had one hairdresser try to style my hair naturally and that was an Oshkosh doll disaster with my hair over-curled so that I looked like a bag of bright yellow macaroni was stuck onto my scalp.
Now, as an adult, I have a bit of a better grip on my hair and what to do to it to make it look best. Soft warm honey highlights make my pale yellowish-olive skin look healthier and tanner even though I'm not. The long length makes me look prettier as my head and facial dimensions are not quite the beautiful perfection which makes someone like Natalie Portman look like a God-chosen angel when her hair was shaved. I'm pretty much the same height as her (and partially Israeli) but my angular facial features, hard jaw line, tiny torso, long legs and protruding ass are not quite the same as hers in any way.
When I arrived in London after university about 16 years ago, I discovered my first hair stylists in London. After years of them coming to my flat on Old Church Street then me going to their salon they set up on the Kings Road, my work in publishing and their prices didn't help me in my financial pursuit to keep up my golden locks.
I ended up living with the art director of promotions of Vogue in Notting Hill and was introduced to her stylist. I started venturing to his house or vice versa to get my highlights done.
By the time I started my lifestyle PR agency my office was almost across the street to my old stylist again so I ventured back due to time constraints.
When I was approached with the proposition of going to someone new and literally across the street on the Kings Road called Hakan Kose, I decided to hold my breath and try a change. After 16 years of going to two stylists, I was deciding to venture out.
My half day spent at Hakan Kose (as my hair takes 4 hours!), was a mix of trepidation, trust and happy relief. Hakan Kose is head of the artistic hair association of Turkey and only opened his London outpost one and a half years ago. With his partner, Mehmet, who knows the London market where he worked at Hari's Chelsea with James Blunt and Eva Herzigova as clients, Hakan Kose has transported his Turkish hospitality to this new London location.
My fear of having my hair ruined through any type of mishandling was washed away. I showed Hakan pictures of the "honey blonde" models' hair I wished to emulate. I told him not to bleach it but not to keep the dark roots of my natural mousy brown. He put me in my place and told me, quite rightly, that he knew what he was doing and that he would attempt to reach that honey-hue perfection I longed for. And he did just that. With coaxing, time, patience, the offerings of bitter Turkish tea and fresh chicken with salad, I waited nervously whilst the colours set in before my wash. In the end, I was thrilled!
The colour turned out heavenly and the staff had the patience and hospitality of a private hospital's nurse. I loved it and I have total trust now in Hakan Kose's expertise.
I will definitely be going back.
W: HK London
A: 311 Kings Road Chelsea London SW3 5EP
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Welcome to the movement Jose Antonio Vargas undocumented American
I'm so excited and pleased. I just read about journalist Jose Antonio Vargas "coming out" as an undocumented immigrant.
This is just great. I "came out" this past weekend and although our cases are a bit different, but I feel empowered by his courage. I know we can do this.
For a long time I've read Vargas articles at the Washington Post and other sites, it's funny that I always thought he was "Latino" because of his Spanish surname. The things we learn when we get to know about people as people, more than as distant images or perceptions.
That is exactly what we undocumented immigrants need to do: let others know who we are!
The story of Vargas is special, he is risking a lot and he will be prosecuted and possibly deported. But he is doing the right thing. We all need to do this!
Here is a video of Jose Antonio Vargas telling his story:
Read the story of Jose Antonio Vargas at the NY Times, ABC News, and The Huffington Post. Jose Antonio has set up a Define America website and a Facebook page as well.
Gary permalinkJune 28, 2011 3:46 am
We can feed all the hungry mouths by waiting for the money to trickle down from the wealthy who got their big tax cut. I've been waiting now since Reagan to get a little trickle!
Secondly, the Dream Act applies to kids, not adults who entered the country illegally. If a kid who was brought here before their 16th birthday is willing to serve the country I love, then I say make him/her an American citizen!
June 22, 2011 11:47 pm
We might as well just throw open the gates to our country and take anyone who wants to enter. Is that really the answer to managing this country? By condoning this you are casting your vote against having an immigration policy, thereby making illegal entry legal. So if we make coming into this country undocumented a legal act we are opening the gates to anyone and everyone. So now this is your master plan to improve this country. How are we going to feed all the hungry mouths? certainly there will not be enough jobs as there are not enough today. How do you suppose we police the added crime that comes with increased population? the prisons are overflowing as it is.
While I'm sure Jose is a great guy, he has just thumbed his nose at our immigration laws and he has won. He has won because of people who think its just cool to have anyone in this country that wants to be here. America cannot support the immigration we have today, how in the world will we support a sharp increase?
But our Grandkids and their kids will definitely feel the consequences of our lax attitude towards illegal immigrants. When America cannot afford to feed its people, is bankrupt with all the illegals, and other countries have far surpassed us. Don't worry we will have people like Jose to thank for his campaign towards and open border America.
Seriously people, think about what you are supporting here. Jose might be cool, but is condoning his behavior really worth mortgaging the future of our country?
June 22, 2011 2:02 pm
JAV is a talent at a time when America deports talent. His arrival in the immigration debate is potentially enormous.
June 22, 2011 12:57 pm
What would you do? I'm pondering that very question right now with tears streaming down my face.
Here's what I will do, I will fight for Jose Antonio Vargas, Carlos Quiroz and the million others who go on day in and day out making America a great country even as they live in the shadows.
Now, I ask you as Jose asked: What would you do?
Human beings are not illegal. Pass it on.


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Trade/Sale List
I'm gradually going through my collection to sell or trade most of it. It'll be listed on Google Sheets and I'll be updating it as much as possible. Everything is sorted right now by year, set, etc. PM me if you are interested in anything. I'd really like to sell off as much as possible, and will do bulk lots for set builders.
Those highlighted in yellow are currently on Ebay, but I'd pull them off to deal them here.


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Posted: 1/3/2019 | January 3rd, 2019
Are you looking to get into the travel media industry?
Would you like to take your career to the next step?
Well, good!
Because it's time to talk TravelCon 2019 (again!!!!).
TravelCon is a conference to help travel creators develop business and professional skills in order to succeed in the travel media space. TravelCon is where you go for hands-on photography and writing lessons, and practical, actionable advice from the best in the industry on marketing, making money, developing long-term partnerships with brands, and so much more.
This year, TravelCon is going to be held in Boston, MA, June 27–29, 2019 at the Westin Copley.
Over the last few months, we've been putting the event together more and more and, today, I want to share some of our plans!!!
First, let's talk about our speakers. This year we have an incredible lineup of keynoters, panelists, and workshop leaders to help you develop your career in the industry. Check out this awesome crew:
Keynote Speakers
Tony Wheeler
Founder, Lonely Planet
Cheryl Strayed
Author, Wild
Mark Manson
Author, The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck
Tahir Shah
Author, The Caliph's House
Kiersten Rich
The Blonde Abroad
Breakout Session Speakers
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Be My Travel Muse
Faith Adiele
Author, Meeting Faith
Kirsten Alana
Gary Arndt
Everything Everywhere
Gloria Atanmo
The Blog Abroad
Derek Baron
Wandering Earl
Michael Booth
Author, The Almost Nearly
Perfect People
Carol Cain
Girl Gone Travel
Edin Chavez
Shut Your Aperture
Jason Cochran
Mike Corey
Fearless & Far
Heather Davis
Globetrotting Mama
Jessica Festa
Jessie on a Journey
Rachel Friedman
The Good Girls Guide to
Getting Lost
Don George
Author, The Way of Wanderlust
Catharine Hamm
Los Angeles Times
Evelyn Hannon
Journey Woman
Clay Hebert
Branding Expert
Jordan Harbinger
The Jordan Harbinger Show
Andrew Hickey
Scott's Cheap Flights
Spud Hilton
Travel Writer
Mike & Anne Howard
Honey Trek
Rainer Jenss
Family Travel Association
Johnny Jet
Johnny Jet
Matthew Karsten
Expert Vagabond
Stefan Krasowski
Rapid Travel Chai
Gary Leff
View From The Wing
Lebawit Lily Girma
Sunshine and Stilettos
Kent Johnson
Black & Abroad
Jeremy Jones
Living the Dream
Silvia Lawrence
Heart My Backpack
Kristin Luna
Camels & Chocolate
Eric Martin
Black & Abroad
Brian Massey
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Laurence Norah
Finding the Universe
Sean Ogle
Location Rebel
Sol Orwell
Annette Richmond
From Annette
Sam McRoberts
VUDU Marketing
Erick Prince
Minority Nomad
Kristen Sarah
Hopscotch the Globe
Patricia Serrano
Fresh Traveler
Thomas Swick
Writer, Unquiet Days
Nadine Sykora
Hey Nadine
Brent Underwood
Brass Check
Siya Zarrabi
Hopscotch the Globe
Ricky Zhang
Prince of Travel
Pretty awesome list, right?
These speakers are experts in their fields and are going to share their successes — and failures — so you can start making money doing what you love. I brought in people from inside and outside of the travel sphere because both have valuable things they can teach us!
And we're not done yet. We'll be announcing our final batch of speakers sometime in February. There are still a few more talks and speakers to confirm regarding LGBTQ travel, sustainability, Luxury Travel, family travel, and more. Stay tuned!
Second, this year we're making lots of improvements to the event!
I don't want to give away too many of our secrets (because that would ruin the surprises we have planned) but some of the improvements we have made over last year include:
- An opening night "round the world" happy hour bingo
- Appointments with sponsors throughout the event (not just the last day)
- Spreading our meetups over two days
- Scheduled book signings with our speakers
- A musical guest
- Longer lunch and coffee breaks for more networking
- Some trip giveaways
That's just the start! As the months go by, we'll be announcing more speakers, workshops, and brands that will be attending.
To meet demand for the event (we sold out last year), we're also increasing the number of available tickets to 800.
Ticket are currently $399. With your ticket, you'll get:
- All the keynotes and sessions
- Workshop registration
- Networking events
- Marketplace appointments
- Expo hall access so you can network with all the brands
- A virtual pass (Can't make a talk? Don't worry. You get all the recordings for free!)
- Evening parties
- Any included lunches
Additionally, you can get a full refund up to 60 days before the event (and you can transfer your ticket up to 30 days before the event). I hate conferences that don't let you get a refund because I know how fluid things are in travel. Life gets in the way sometimes.
So don't worry if something changes. You'll be able to get a refund or transfer your ticket without any worry!
We've currently sold over 400, so if you're interested, get them while they last, as we will definitely sell out again! Prices also go up at the end of the month.
So click here to join us in Boston for the best and biggest travel media event of the year!
Can't wait to see you there!
– Matt


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In all seriousness though, if there is one thing I believe in it's the sales rack and a good bargain. (Ok so that's two things I believe in. Oh and math! That's 3) I almost get annoyed nowadays if I have to buy something full price. In fact most of the time (with Target and Forever21 as exceptions) I don't buy anything at full price. Sure I've missed out on a few items, but I've found that if you wait even just a month or two, your husband will be astounded by how disciplined you are and he will let you buy more things because of all the money you saved.
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New York-listed gaming supplier International Game Technology (IGT) has signed a six-year contract extension to provide instant ticket services to the Texas Lottery Commission.
The agreement was signed through subsidiary IGT Global Solutions Corporation, with the extension running until August 31st 2024.
Texas was the first jurisdiction in the US to launch IGT's Super Ticket, which offers players the chance to play multiple games on a single, oversized instant ticket.
In collaboration with the Texas Lottery, IGT also developed the successful Loteria line at the $3, $5, and $10 price points, with a $20 "Million Dollar Loteria" ticket scheduled to launch later this month.
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Well, my limit of 5 book purchases this month didn't quite work out, did it?! I blame Amazon and their 3 for £10 deal, which is just too good to resist. I also bought five more copies of "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone", two of which are the gorgeous hardcover, slipcase edition. I ended up with a total of 19 books purchased this month (at least one of which will be used in a future giveaway).
Some of these books I am so excited to read, but I want to finish at least two of the four books I am currently reading before I jump into anything else. Do you see any of your favourites here? What should I read first? Decisions, decisions.
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone – J.K. Rowling (x3)
Everyday – David Levithan
All The Bright Places – Jennifer Niven
Station Eleven – Emily St. John Mandel
The Best of Me – Nicholas Sparks
The Longest Ride – Nicholas Sparks
Just One Day – Gayle Forman
Talon – Julie Kagawa
Red Moon – Benjamin Percy
Deep Blue – Jennifer Donnelly
The Darkest Part of the Forest – Holly Black
A Darker Shade of Magic – V.E. Schwab
The Fire Sermon – Francesca Haig
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone – J.K. Rowling (x2)
City of Heavenly Fire – Cassandra Clare
The Mime Order (Signed) – Samantha Shannon
I think setting a book-buying limit is kind of pointless. Why should I feel guilty for buying books? They're hardly a vice, are they?!
My journey will also be instagrammed frequently on @charlottebibliophile


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Ferdinand Marcos
Ferdinand E. Marcos
Marcos in 1982.
|10t Preses o the Philippines
|In office
30 December 1965 – 25 Februar 1986
|Prime Meenister
|Himself (1978–1981)
Cesar Virata (1981–1986)
|Vice Preses
|Fernando López (1965–1973)
Arturo Tolentino (Feb. 16–25, 1986)
|Precedit bi
|Diosdado Macapagal
|Succeedit bi
|Corazon Aquino
|3rd Prime Meenister o the Philippines
|In office
12 Juin 1978 – 30 Juin 1981
|Precedit bi
|Office established
(Poseetion previously held bi Jorge B. Vargas)
|Succeedit bi
|Cesar Virata
|Secretar o Naitional Defense
|In office
28 August 1971 – 3 Januar 1972
|Precedit bi
|Juan Ponce Enrile
|Succeedit bi
|Juan Ponce Enrile
|In office
31 December 1965 – 20 Januar 1967
|Precedit bi
|Macario Peralta
|Succeedit bi
|Ernesto Mata
|11t Preses o the Senate o the Philippines
|In office
5 Apryle 1963 – 30 December 1965
|Diosdado Macapagal
|Precedit bi
|Eulogio Rodriguez
|Succeedit bi
|Arturo Tolentino
|Senator o the Philippines
|In office
30 December 1959 – 30 December 1965
|Member o the Philippine Hoose o Representatives frae Ilocos Norte's Seicont Destrict
|In office
30 December 1949 – 30 December 1959
|Precedit bi
|Pedro Albano
|Succeedit bi
|Simeon M. Valdez
|Personal details
|Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos[1]
11 September 1917
Sarrat, Ilocos Norte, Philippine Islands
|28 September 1989 (aged 72)
Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S.
|Restin place
|Marcos Museum an Mausoleum, Batac, Ilocos Norte, Philippines
|Poleetical pairty
|Kilusang Bagong Lipunan
|Ither poleetical
|Liberal Pairty (1946–1965)
Nacionalista Pairty (1965–1978)
|Imelda Romuáldez (1954–1989; his daith)
|Ma. Imelda Marcos
Ferdinand Marcos, Jr.
Irene Marcos-Araneta
Aimee Marcos
|Alma mater
|Varsity o the Philippines College o Law
|Roman Catholicism (umwhile Iglesia Filipina Independiente)
|Militar service
|Warld War II
Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos, Sr. (11 September 1917 – 28 September 1989) wis a Filipino politeecian an kleptocrat[2][3][4][5][6][7] that wis Preses o the Philippines frae 1965 tae 1986. He ruled as a dictator[2][8][9][10] unner martial law frae 1972 till 1981.[11] His regime wis infamous for its corruption,[12][13][14][15] extravagance,[16][17][18] an brutality.[19][20][21]
Marcos claimed an active part in Warld War II, includin fechtin alangside the Americans in the Bataan Daith Mairch an bein the "maist decoratit war hero in the Philippines".[22] A nummer o his claims war foond tae be fause[23][24][25][26][27] an the Unitit States Airmy documents descrived Marcos's wartime claims as "fraudulent" an "absurd".[28]
Marcos stairtit as an attorney, then served in the Philippine Hoose o Representatives frae 1949 tae 1959 an the Philippine Senate frae 1959 tae 1965. He wis electit Preses in 1965, an presidit ower a growin economy in the beginnin an intermediate portion o his 20-year rule,[29] but endit in loss o liveliheid, extreme poverty, an a crushin det creesis.[30][31][32] Marcos placed the Philippines unner martial law on 23 September 1972,[33][34][35] during which he revamped the constitution, silenced the media,[36] an uised veeolence an oppression[21] against the poleetical opposeetion,[37] Muslims, communist rebels,[38] an ordinar ceetizens.[39] Martial law wis ratifee'd bi 90.77% o the voters in the Philippine Martial Law referendum, 1973 tho the referendum wis marred wi controversy.[40][41]
Public ootrage led tae the snap elections o 1986. Allegations o mass cheatin, poleetical turmoil, an human richts abuisses led tae the Fowk Pouer Revolution in Februar 1986, that remuived him frae pouer.[42] Tae avoid whit coud hae been a militar confrontation in Manila atween pro- an anti-Marcos truips, Marcos wis advised bi Preses Ronald Reagan throu Senator Paul Laxalt tae "cut an cut cleanly",[43] efter that Marcos fled tae Hawaii.[44] Marcos wis succeedit bi Corazon "Cory" Aquino, widae o the assassinatit opposeetion leader Senator Benigno "Ninoy" Aquino Jr. that haed flown back tae the Philippines tae face Marcos.[42][45][46][47]
Accordin tae soorce documents providit bi the Presidential Commission on Guid Govrenment (PCGG),[48][49][50] the Marcos faimily stole US$5–10 billion.[51] The PCGG an aw mainteened that the Marcos faimily enjoyed a decadent lifestyle, takkin awey billions o dollars[48][50] frae the Philippines[52][53] atween 1965 an 1986. His wife Imelda Marcos, that's excesses in the couple's conjugal dictatorship[54][55][56] made her infamous in her awn richt, spawned the term "Imeldific".[19][57][58][59] Twa o thair childer, Imee Marcos an Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr., are still active in Philippine politics.
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- ↑ National Security Archive (U.S.); Philippines. President (1965-1986 : Marcos) (1990). The Philippines: U.S. policy during the Marcos years, 1965-1986. Chadwyck-Healey. p. 37.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Keil, Jennifer Gould (August 29, 2018). "Dictator's over-the-top summer home heads to auction block". New York Post.
- ↑ "Hail to the thief: The Philippine government offers a hero's burial for a murderous kleptocrat". The Economist. November 12, 2016.
- ↑ John Heilprin (April 13, 2015). "Political will guides Marcos case in Philippines". Swissinfo.
- ↑ Wintrobe, Ronald (2000). The Political Economy of Dictatorship. Cambridge University Press. pp. 11; 132. ISBN 978-0-521-79449-7.
- ↑ Roa, Ana (September 29, 2014). "Regime of Marcoses, cronies, kleptocracy". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ↑ Nick Davies (May 7, 2016). "The $10bn question: what happened to the Marcos millions?". The Guardian.
- ↑ "Philippine dictator Ferdinand Marcos given controversial hero's burial". The Guardian. Agence France-Presse. November 18, 2016.
- ↑ "Marcos: Rise and fall of a dictator". Philippine Daily Inquirer. November 19, 2016.
- ↑ Mijares 1976
- ↑ Lacsamana, Leodivico Cruz (1990). Philippine History and Government (Second ed.). Phoenix Publishing House, Inc. ISBN 971-06-1894-6. p. 189.
- ↑ Nery, John (September 11, 2013). "Corruption in Philippines: Marcos was the worst". The Jakarta Post.
- ↑ "Global Corruption Report" (PDF). Transparency International. Retrieved August 6, 2009.
- ↑ "Global Corruption Report, p. 106". Transparency International. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
- ↑ "Global Programme Against Corruption, p. 274" (PDF). Transparency International. Archived frae the oreeginal (PDF) on April 17, 2016. Retrieved February 25, 2016.
- ↑ Traywick, Catherine (January 16, 2014). "Shoes, Jewels, and Monets: The Immense Ill-Gotten Wealth of Imelda Marcos". Foreign Policy.
- ↑ "The weird world of Imelda Marcos". The Independent. February 25, 1986.
- ↑ Laurie, Jim (1986). "Excerpt - Imelda Marcos from ABC 20/20 March 1986". ABC News.
- ↑ 19.0 19.1 Conde, Carlos H. (July 8, 2007). "Marcos family returning to the limelight in the Philippines". The New York Times.
- ↑ "Report of an Amnesty International Mission to the Republic of the Philippines 22 November – 5 December 1975" (PDF). Amnesty International Publications. September 1976.
- ↑ 21.0 21.1 "Alfred McCoy, Dark Legacy: Human rights under the Marcos regime". Ateneo de Manila University. September 20, 1999.
- ↑ Bueza, Michael (August 20, 2016). "Marcos' World War II 'medals' explained". Rappler.
- ↑ Sharkey, Joan (January 24, 1986). "New Doubts on Marcos' War Role". The Washington Post.
- ↑ "Marcos flees at last". Philippine Inquirer. Retrieved 29 June 2017.
- ↑ Maynigo, Benjamin. "Marcos fake medals redux (Part I)". Asian Journal USA. Archived frae the oreeginal on February 8, 2017.
- ↑ Maynigo, Benjamin. "Marcos fake medals redux (Part II)". Asian Journal USA. Archived frae the oreeginal on March 5, 2016.
- ↑ Bondoc, Jarius (April 8, 2011). "Suspicions resurface about Marcos heroism". Philippine Star.
- ↑ Gerth, Jeff; Brinkley, Joel (January 23, 1986). "Marcos's wartime role discredited in U.S. files". The New York Times.
- ↑ "GDP (constant LCU) - Data". data.worldbank.org.
- ↑ JC Punongbayan and Kevin Mandrilla (March 5, 2016). "Marcos years marked 'golden age' of PH economy? Look at the data". Rappler.
- ↑ de Dios, Emmanuel (November 16, 2015). "The truth about the economy under the Marcos regime". BusinessWorld.
- ↑ Yamsuan, Cathy (December 12, 2011). "Open records of Marcos' spy agency, Enrile urges". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ↑ Doronila, Amando (September 24, 2014). "The night Marcos declared martial law". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ↑ "Declaration of Martial Law". The Official Gazette.
- ↑ "FM Declares Martial Law". Philippines Sunday Express. September 24, 1972.
- ↑ Rivett, Rohan (March 13, 1973). "The Mark of Marcos – Part I: A deafening silence in the Philippines". The Age.
- ↑ Kushida, Kenji (2003). "The Political Economy of the Philippines Under Marcos – Property Rights in the Philippines from 1965–1986" (PDF). Stanford Journal of East Asian Affairs.
- ↑ Cesar Lumba. "Once Upon a Blue Dot".
- ↑ Robles, Alan (March 27, 2000). "What Martial Law was like". Hot Manila.
- ↑ Schirmer, Daniel B.; Shalom, Stephen Roskamm (1987). The Philippines Reader: A history of Colonialism, Neocolonialism, Dictatorship and Resistance. South End Press.
- ↑ Celoza, Albert F. (1997). Ferdinand Marcos and the Philippines: The Political Economy of Authoritarianism. Praeger Publishers.
- ↑ 42.0 42.1 "From Aquino's Assassination to People's Power". Federal Resairch Diveesion o the Leebrar o Congress. Retrieved March 2, 2016.
- ↑ Hoffman, David; Cannon, Lou; Coleman, Milton; Dewar, Helen; Goshko, John M.; Oberdorfer, Don; W, George C. (26 February 1986). "In Crucial Call, Laxalt Told Marcos: 'Cut Cleanly'". The Washington Post.
- ↑ Reaves, Joseph A. (February 26, 1986). "Marcos Flees, Aquino Rules – Peaceful Revolt Ends In Triumph". Chicago Tribune.
- ↑ Benigno Aquino Jr. (August 21, 1983). "The undelivered speech of Senator Benigno S. Aquino Jr. upon his return from the U.S., August 21, 1983". The Official Gazette of the Republic of the Philippines.
- ↑ Laurie, Jim (August 21, 1983). "Last interview with and footage of Ninoy Aquino assassination". YouTube. Retrieved June 30, 2010.
- ↑ Kashiwara, Ken (October 16, 1983). "Aquino's Final Journey". The New York Times.
- ↑ 48.0 48.1 Tupaz, Edsel; Wagner, Daniel (October 13, 2014). "The Missing Marcos Billions and the Demise of the Commission on Good Government". The World Post.
- ↑ Pazzibugan, Dona Z. (February 13, 2014). "PCGG recovers $29M from Marcos loot". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ↑ 50.0 50.1 Mogato, Manuel (February 24, 2016). "Philippines still seeks $1 billion in Marcos wealth 30 years after his ouster". Reuters.
- ↑ "Chronology of the Marcos Plunder". Asian Journal. Archived frae the oreeginal on October 23, 2015. Retrieved March 1, 2016.
- ↑ Tantiangco, Aya; Bigtas, Jannielyn Ann (February 25, 2016). "What Marcoses brought to Hawaii after fleeing PHL in '86: $717-M in cash, $124-M in deposit slips". GMA News Online.
- ↑ Heilprin, John (April 13, 2015). "Political Will guides Marcos case in Philippines". Swiss Broadcasting Corporation.
- ↑ Roa, Ana (29 September 2014). "Regime of Marcoses, cronies, kleptocracy". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ↑ Warde, Ibrahim (25 May 2011). "From Marcos to Gaddafi: Kleptocrats, Old and New". The World Post.
- ↑ Doyo, Ma. Ceres P. (12 October 2014). "'Imeldific' collection of artworks (partial list)". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
- ↑ Macapendeg, Mac (21 September 2012). "Martial Law fashion: The Imeldific and the Third World look". GMA News.
- ↑ Arcache, Maurice (24 October 2002). "An Imeldific dinner". The Philippine Star.
- ↑ Tejero, Constantino C. (14 August 2011). "Imeldific at 82". Philippine Daily Inquirer.
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£26.5m star confirms why he has agreed deal to join Arsenal
One of the Gunners' new signings has revealed why he has chosen to make a move to the Emirates stadium this summer.
New Arsenal manager Unai Emery has done well so far to make as many moves as possible as he looks to strengthen his squad in order to secure a place back in the Champions League.
For much of this summer, there had been serious talks about Lucas Torreira completing a transfer to north London along with several deals which the Gunners had on the table.
The Gunners finally confirmed on Tuesday morning that the 22-year-old had indeed joined the club in a deal which the Guardian have reported to be worth £26.5million.
And after becoming an Arsenal player, the Uruguay international has revealed why he has chosen to leave Sampdoria for north London.
"I like Arsenal because it is a top team. It is a great club playing in the best league in the world." the midfielder said
"I am also excited about playing with my new teammates.
"I always followed Arsenal because I like Premier League crowds. Stadia are always full! Those things are a source of motivation for me. That's why I am here today."


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ALAMEDA — Children, teens and adults may find themselves bullied online and in reality. But they also may be their own worst critics, some experts say, which is what motivated two women to write a book about how girls can listen to the right inner voices.
Negative self-talk, or self-sabotaging, "can start as early as age 6 or 7," said author Christine Arylo, who lives in Berkeley. "Girls Inc. is about raising and empowering girls. But they can't be empowered with negative voices in their heads.
"Girls and women need tools to combat the self-judgement and idea that they aren't doing enough, for instance," Arylo said. "What is exciting is that the event is our official book launch. Amy Ahlers and I wanted to do this specifically in Oakland because that's where everything got started."
The authors will give girls and women the tools to foster confidence and strength, while sharing copies of their new book, "Reform Your Inner Mean Girl: 7 Steps to Stop Bullying Yourself and Start Loving Yourself," on April 11 at the Oakland Center for Spiritual Living, 5000 Clarewood Drive. The afternoon event will benefit Girls Inc. of the Island City, 1724 Santa Clara Ave., Alameda, and Girls Inc. of West Contra Costa, 260 Broadway, Richmond.
"Back in 2010, we talked after a hike in the Oakland hills, we discovered the inner mean girls after talking about the outer ones," said Ahlers, a resident of Oakland's Glenview district. "It really evolved from there."
At the workshop, the authors will explain how girls and women can identify specific types of inner critics, like the "achievement junkie, doing addict and worry wart." They also will discuss how to calm or silence the inner critic and to turn away from gossip, judgment and perfectionism.
"The 'Inner Mean Girls' book addresses issues girls and women face when it comes to negative self-talk, and the authors share how to refocus and really appreciate yourself," said Christine Chilcott, interim executive director of Girls Inc. of the Island City. "This really mirrors the important messages we share in our work at Girls Inc., in terms of self-confidence and being our own best supporters."
In addition to presentations by the two authors, the workshop will feature Bay Area singer and songwriter Karen Drucker, as well as speech and leadership coach Nan Crawford of San Francisco. The event will be live-streamed, or shared live on the Web, as well.
"There's so much value in taking an afternoon to focus on the most important relationship, the one you have with yourself," Ahlers said. "And you will be surrounded by like-minded and like-hearted people from the local community."
The two authors have done workshops in different parts of the United States with more than 30,000 girls and women on six continents through their online programs and other activities.
"This event should be fresh, transformational and fun," said Tiffany Harris, executive director of Girls Inc. of West Contra Costa. "Self-bullying is an important issue. Girls need the opportunity to learn more about it and recognize what they are doing to themselves and to others (with negativity). Once you are aware, you can make a change."
For more information, go online to http://innermeangirlreformschool.com/book-launch-party-SF.
What: "Reform Your Inner Mean Girl" workshop
When: 1 to 4 p.m. April 11
Where: Oakland Center for Spiritual Living, 5000 Clarewood Drive
Cost: $35 to $45 (including book)
Information: http://innermeangirlreformschool.com/book-launch-party-sf/


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YARMOUTH – From Yarmouth Police: On Thursday, September 20, 2018 at approximately 3:48 AM, Yarmouth Police Department Midnight Shift Patrol Officers and Supervisors were dispatched to Daggett's Liquors located on Route 28 in South Yarmouth for a silent Burglar alarm.
Police Officers arrived and found a broken window on the east side of the building. A Yarmouth Police K9 Unit was requested and a perimeter established.
At approximately 4:28AM, while Police Officers were searching and investigating the B&E to Daggett's Liquors, a 911 caller reported that his dog barking woke him up and he observed two youths breaking into his shed and stealing his motor scooters.
Police Officers responded to a home on Locust Street and began to look for the suspects. The reporting party stated that the youths fought with him and his wife and then ran off down the road, one towards Run Pond Road, the other towards Route 28.
At 5:08AM, a local news reporter alerted YPD that a suspect matching the description was located at Brentwood Condos on Route 28.
A nearby Yarmouth Police Officer on a road construction detail also responded and detained the suspect who was identified as Christopher Johnson, 19, of South Yarmouth. He was placed under arrest on charges of breaking and entering in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony (2 counts), larceny from a building (2 counts), unarmed robbery, and possession of a Class B substance. He was brought back to YPD Headquarter for booking.
At 5:32AM, Yarmouth Police Officers conducted a follow up at Johnson's home.
As Police Officers were speaking with a group of people at the home, Keean Laakso walked in the front door from outside. He was wearing a black sweatshirt with black shorts, carrying a backpack. He was soaking wet and his shorts were ripped.
A 'Pat Frisk' type of search located an airsoft gun in his waistband. The gun was removed from his waistband and secured.
A 'Show Up' line up was conducted and the Laakso was identified as the second suspect.
Laakso, 22, of South Yarmouth was placed in handcuffs and transported to YPD Headquarters. He was charged with armed robbery, breaking and entering in the nighttime with intent to commit a felony (2 counts), larceny from a building (2 counts), and assault and battery.
Inside the backpack he was carrying were several bottles of alcohol stolen from Daggett's.
Both suspects held and transported to the Barnstable District Court for arraignments.
The Yarmouth Police Department commends the work of all of the Police Officers and Police Dispatchers involved, as well members of the Massachusetts State Police, and the Barnstable County Sheriff's Crime Scene Unit for their assistance.
We also commend the work of the business owner who had installed an Alarm system, the alert canine, the citizens, and the news reporter who assisted in making these important arrests.


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Three more free Jazz in the Park events this summer:
August 17: Steve Hilger Quintet & Jazz Fusion (6-8 p.m.)
August 24: Planet D Nonet (6-8 p.m.)
On a recent Monday night, a crowd of Grand Rapids neighbors listened to the dulcet tones of Frank Sinatra, Duke Ellington, Van Morrison and more at Ah-Nab-Awen Park. The Steve Sandner Quintet performed their tunes for the 15th season of the West Michigan Jazz Society's (WMJS) Jazz in the Park. The band, weather and setting made for a relaxing, serene experience that anyone could enjoy. It presented a truly free opportunity to take a load off, mingle with friends and simply veg out while listening to mellow music.
What struck me immediately as I stepped into the park was just how many people come out to attend these performances. Sure, the majority of the crowd was older white folks, but many individuals, families and couples of different ages and races brought their lawnchairs and blankets out as well. The weather also added a unique element to the experience. It was a sunny 90 degrees, but a light breeze made it feel rather comfortable and helped to create the relaxing atmosphere of the event.
The ensemble comprised eponymous frontman Steve Sander on keyboard, vocals and the flugelhorn, bassist Jack Dreyden, saxophonists Laurie Sears and Tom Lockwood and drummer Randy Marsh, named musician of the year by the WMJS in 2013. The band had a seamless collaboration, jamming together without ever overpowering each other- even with two saxophones in the ensemble. Everyone was very comfortable with improvisational performance as well, which sounded natural to the course of whichever song they played. All in all, they each seemed very involved in how the other members played and openly showed their happiness to be at the venue, a feeling which was reciprocated by an excited audience.
The group opened its set with a song introducing the members through several bouts of improv. Though they played well, a traditional song would have been a better opener instead of each performer taking a minute or more to do his or her own improvisation. Thankfully, the rest of the show solved that small gripe. They played the blues, salsa and funk songs and featured tunes by different artists, like "Fly Me to the Moon" and "Summer Wind" by Frank Sinatra.
There was plenty to do and see during the intermission. Ah-Nab-Awen Park is green and gorgeous at 7:30 p.m. on a summer night and the view of the river and downtown was a sight to behold. There were also a couple food vendors selling hot dogs, barbecue, candy and drinks.
The band capped off the show with an encore of Duke Ellington's "It Don't Mean a Thing." While people came and went throughout the show, the majority stayed and listened until the very end.
No matter one's taste in music, there's an appeal to going out to listen to a live concert, especially one that's free. Two more free Jazz in the Park events are planned this summer, and I recommend going with friends or family to make the whole experience complete. Spending a night on the town and chilling out with close ones at a jazz concert while the weather is still kind is a near perfect example of a "life is good" moment. Those moments tend to come few and far between, so take advantage of this one while there's still time.
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Thursday, December 10th 5:30 – 7:30pm
$15 Members | $25 Non-Members
Join us for our annual joint holiday mixer hosted by the Outlets at San Clemente!
This event is open to members and non-members to attend. Attendees will have the opportunity to network, discuss their business with others and generate new business leads while enjoying delicious hors d'oeuvres and drinks from our generous host.
Please bring a new, unwrapped toy – we will be donating to local area non-profits like FAM, Dana Point 5th Marine Regiment Support Group and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Capistrano Valley.
This is a joint mixer with the San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano Chamber of Commerce – please note that this mixer will be held on the second Tuesday of the month, instead of our normal 3rd Thursday date.


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When new restaurants make a debut there's always some hesitation about whether they are worth a try. Who better to cover the best new places that are worth the visit than Mara Davis herself? In this Bert Show segment, she lets us know what dining spots just opened and are too hot not to try.
Bar Mercado (Krog St. Market)
Mara says this place is a brand new HOT HOT HOT spot with Spanish inspired tapas, cuisine, and wine list. Located in the Krog Street Market, it is definitely a place to try for dinner!
C. Ellets (The Battery)
Award-winning Chef Linton Hopkins, who also owns Holeman and Finch, opened this new steakhouse that is offering modern American dishes that are delicious and worth the reservation.
Mary Hoopa's House of Fried Chicken & Oysters (East Lake)
From the owners of One Eared Stag, one of Mara's favorite places in Inman Park, this southern inspired cuisine spot will be opening soon for you to get your fried chicken and oyster fix on!
Strange Taco Bar (Lawrenceville)
From the people who brought us Local Republic in Lawrenceville, they also opened up a spot that is offering strange yet delicious tacos.
Blue Top (Chamblee)
Known for being family friendly and having interactive entertainment, this restaurant in the heart of Chamblee has a creative American menu that is a must to add to your list!
Spring (Marietta)
Bon appétit rated this place one of best new restaurants which is a big deal people! It has a small, limited menu which helps Chef Brian So focus on fresh, new dishes that are absolutely delicious.
If you want to hear Mara's full segment, check it out here. And let us know in the comments below when you try one of these hot spots!


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Moving Across The Country
Moving somewhere new is exciting. That's especially true when you're moving long-distance. Starting fresh can sometimes be a little daunting, a little scary, but it's practically guaranteed to be exciting. Below we'll offer some tips if you've been considering a cross country move.
Decide What To Move
Sometimes on a long-distance move, the first step is deciding you don't need quite so much stuff. You can save yourself a lot of time if you don't take every single possession you own across the country. Scaling back can also help ensure you don't overcrowd your new home with boxes and extra furniture before you've even had a chance to live there!
Start Early
When it comes to moving across the country, start planning early. Try to contact moving companies at least a month in advance, if possible. It will help ensure you get exactly the timeframe you want for your move, as well as giving you more time if something comes up. Regardless of how much you decide to take with you, you'll have plenty to occupy your mind. Where to live? Where to work? Where to bring the kids to school? Where to find the nearest micro-brewery?
Truck, Trailer, POD, or Many Trips?
Renting a truck is the most common choice for people moving across the country, either Penske or U-haul. And even if you're not using a truck, don't forget that you can still hire a moving service to do all the heavy lifting. Driving yourself always helps to ensure that you know where your stuff is at all times. CMM's labor-only service specializes in heavy lifting.
You can also rent out space aboard a freight line like ABF U-Pack. Semi-trucks like this carry large cargo containers all across the country. The cost of the space is usually determined by square footage or weight. PODS and small cargo containers can also be rented out, another common choice for long moves. There's usually a higher chance your belongings will get jarred around in containers, so make sure it's especially well packed. A packing service is always a good way to make sure. There's no substitute for experience.
Don't pack up everything! There are some things you're probably going to need sooner rather than later. Chargers for electronic devices, computers, hygiene products. You use these things everyday. Keep them handy.
You'll also want to hold on to leases, debit cards, new driver's licenses; anything that you're likely to need right away when you move. Finding yourself suddenly without funds when you need to pay your first month's rent or mortgage installment isn't terribly fun, especially when you've just moved across the country.
Keep Track
Labelling the boxes and bins of stuff you're moving will save you a lot of time in the long run. Additionally, it will help offer you peace of mind. If you really feel like a cake is the first thing you need on your first night in a new place, just check your list and you'll know just where to find the pan.
Hopefully some of these tips come in handy. If you have any questions about an upcoming move, though, feel free to contact College Muscle Movers. If you're moving, we're here to help!


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FOOTBALL: LAST Thursday saw the Stockport and Cheadle Sunday League's annual presentation evening take place.
Picking up the Premier Division trophy were Brinnington Celtic. Amazingly they won every league game they played, scoring 103 goals along the way and conceding just 12.
Other awards:
President's Cup winners: Brinnington Celtic, finalists: Thatched Tavern; Steve Mealey Plate winners: Navigation, finalists: Mermaid; Premier Division runners-up: Thatched Tavern; Secretary of the Year: Guy Richards (Grey Horse); Referee of the Year: James Palmer; Marksman of the Year: Mickey Beirne (Brinnington Celtic); Player of the Year: John Connolly (Brinnington Celtic); Young Player of the Year: Nick Thirkell (Navigation); Sports Team (the James Higham Trophy): Woodman Wanderers; Achievement Award (Eric Watson Shield): Kevin Dougan.
The Stockport Cup final between Brinnington Celtic and Wagon (Woodley) will now be replayed on Monday, May 29, at Woodley Sports FC [11am ko]. The final did get under way last Tuesday at Edgeley Park, but heavy rain forced the game to be abandoned after just 15 minutes.


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Miss New York Nia Imani Franklin wins Miss America pageantMonday, Sep 10, 2018
ATLANTIC CITY, N.J. — Miss New York Nia Imani Franklin was named Miss America 2019 in Atlantic City.
Her victory Sunday night resurrected a string of successes the Empire State has had in the pageant in recent years. Mallory Hagan, Nina Davuluri and Kira Kazantsev won the title from 2013 to 2015 competing as Miss New York.


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The announcement demonstrates and reconfirms that Sweden is an attractive and competitive country for international companies to expand and grow. Microsoft has been active in Sweden since the early 1980's and is a recognised leader and innovator in the technology sector.
"We are very pleased that Microsoft, one of the world's most well-known and leading technology brands, is interested in acquiring land in Gävle and Sandviken", says Tomas Sokolnicki, Investment Advisor at Business Sweden. "Our role is to identify opportunities for international companies to invest and expand in Sweden, and this decision is a strong confirmation of the hard work done by various parties in Sweden, not least the municipalities, that Microsoft now takes these important steps on the journey towards what we hope will be an expansion in this region."
Sweden has a long tradition at the cross-roads of design, sustainability and innovation. At the core lies a long history of base industry around paper and pulp, steel, forestry and manufacturing – industries where the need for stable and reliable infrastructure has been crucial. Infrastructure in Sweden has developed over time, making the country attractive in a way that few other countries can match. Sweden is in a strong position to attract foreign investors overall, foreign direct investment stock in Sweden amounted to USD 334 Billions, which represents 62 per cent of GDP.
"We have several regions in Sweden with excellent conditions for industrial-scale establishments, where the region of Gävle and Sandviken is one example. Foreign investors are attracted to our infrastructure, our competence base and not least the business climate, Microsoft has been a valued part of our tech ecosystem in Sweden for 35 years and we look forward to continuing and building on that relationship", adds Sokolnicki.
Sweden's central location in the Nordics, combined with its large base of multinational companies, a thriving start-up sector and a large public sector all driving a digital transformation, provides an attractive growth platform for technology-driven companies and makes the country one of Europe's most ideal locations for international companies to invest in or expand their operations.
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June 4, 2003
|I loved the curved buildings of Regent Street...
- Not quite as interesting an essay as I'd hoped, Is It Rational To Fear Death?
- Odd video game reviews and I'm not sure what else at zeroes.overclocked.org.
- Javascript geeks! View source to learn how to add this modern wonder of debugging help, the Inspector Gadget, to your own webpage! Put the name of any javascript object, and it will evaluate it, giving you a list of a compound objects component members.
Plant a turnipI was surprised to realize it is indeed THAT Tom Jones (2019 UPDATE: no it isn't)
Get a turnip
Maybe you'll get two
- NPR had some great coverage of the body language of Senators. It's so tribal and pack oriented, it's a bit disturbing. Play the home version (well, work version) and observe this stuff in your own life!


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Martial Arts 11 chs / week This is the average realized release rate over the past 30 days. The translator's schedule is 10 chs / week. 825 Chapters 5M Views
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Chu Li was a particle physicist until a freak accident took his life and transmigrated him to a parallel universe — one where he wakes up with inexplicable abilities and finds himself in the running for a job in the imperial palace.
This is a story of heroic adventures, cunning strategies and romantic tales. How will our MC thrive in a world completely strange to him? Where will his ambitions and abilities take him in the palace?
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- The manga opens with the shadowy image of a crying girl and a tale of a girl being sacrificed to protect the school. Now consider that we learn Yuuko was not only sealed in that underground space, but that she also had a broken leg. She died, scared, alone, pleading for help, and in pain.
- Shadow Yuuko
- Somewhere between this and Tear Jerker, this vision Teiichi has while talking with Yuuko. She wasn't murdered quickly; no, she was apparently sealed up in a basement, with a broken leg, and left to die slowly, in the dark and in pain, tearfully pleading for help.
- Episode 4 of the anime gives us our first proper look at Shadow Yuuko as she stands over a sleeping Kirie, displaying a full on Slasher Smile full of dagger-like teeth.
- Episode 5 of the anime, while mostly lighthearted fun, has a really dark Mind Rape-ish segment that feels more in line of Puella Magi Madoka Magica or a Shadow confrontation from the Shin Megami Tensei: Persona games.
- Episode 6: Nice of you to bring back the Human Sacrifice, Murder and Darkess into the anime. Kirishima Yuuko being offered up as a sacrifice for the fictitious monster that she created as part of a Batman Gambit that had Gone Horribly Right. People she thought of as friends were willing to kill her to save their own skin, and the worst part is, there wasn't even any malice towards her when they were going to do it.
- Episode 10. All of episode 10 is either this or Tear Jerker. First person Human Sacrifice is a scary thing. Summary: Teiichi is trapped inside Yuuko's body via memory flashback and forced to watch as Yuuko is thrown into a filthy pit and left there, as she slowly goes insane and dies of starvation, with her leg being broken and thus making her essentially immobile on top of it all. Let me repeat: TEIICHI IS HELPLESSLY FORCED TO WATCH YUUKO DIE IN THE MOST TRAUMATIC MANNER POSSIBLE. It's a wonder he was still sane afterwards...
- Considering that not long after this he essentially RetGonned her from his memories and perception of reality (blocked her out of his mind, stopped seeing her and forgot about her...) maybe he wasn't.
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Title: Vice-Chair of Children & Young People's Overview & Scrutiny Panel
Party: Labour
Ward: Conisbrough
Other councillors representing this Ward:
1st Saturday of the month (except August). 10.30am to 11.30am. Elm Green Lane, Conisbrough (Cllr Ian Pearson)
3rd Saturday of the month (except August). 10.15am to 11.15am. Conisbrough Library (Cllr Lani-Mae Ball)
Last Monday of the month (except August). 5.30pm to 6.30pm. Tom Hill Youth Club, Denaby Main (Cllr Nigel Ball)
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After version 4 (green) works quite well. I decided to stick with the basic design and improve this version instead of trying another approach.
I started with the Gripper and will work from top to bottom down the robot arm
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Feb 21, 2012
Foreign Policy and The Oscars
Few categories are more infuriating than the Best Foreign Film category in the Oscars. The films are submitted by their countries (a bureaucratic choice), so many times there are ridiculous omissions in the category. Sometimes great movies happen to make it to the list, only to be voted down by either feel-good movies, foreign movies that are Hollywood wannabes, or Holocaust movies.
The Holocaust movie/documentary winner has become like a bad recurring joke. I've no doubt that some of them are worthy films, but I think this is a case in which the good intentions of an insular industry end up creating animosity. Most people just roll their eyes every time yet another documentary or foreign film on the subject wins, particularly when the competing subjects are other equally egregious human injustices, whose loss seems guaranteed at the mere inclusion of a Holocaust themed competitor. There is Holocaust fatigue. And worse, the very disturbing fact that among some non-Jews this is seen as some sort of irrational, obnoxious Jewish obsession with the topic.
This year, there is a true contender in the Foreign Film category that is almost the sure bet to win the statuette. Iran's official entry, A Separation, is, in my view, the best movie of the year. But it cannot compete in that category, so it has been nominated, not only for foreign film but surprisingly for best original screenplay as well. Truly deserved on both counts.
Its win could be a fait accompli if it weren't for two movies that may prove tough contenders. Poland's In Darkness, about, guess what, the Holocaust, and an Israeli movie called Footnote, which won best screenplay at Cannes last year.
Indeed, Footnote boasts a great screenplay, but its execution is deeply flawed. In Darkness is a good, but uneven movie. And it's about the Holocaust. About the other contenders I know little and I don't expect the members of the Academy to know much more (a movie from Belgium, and a movie from Canada). The only one that truly made a splash internationally, and with good reason, is A Separation.
The problem is that it is from Iran, a country that seems to be our current foreign policy bogeyman. This may put the voters in a conundrum. Do they want to reward a movie sent by a regime they probably hate? If they are smart, I think they should. The right thing is to award it the prize on its outstanding artistic merit. At the same time, this would also be a very meaningful symbolic statement. It would extend a hand to the people of Iran, who are brilliantly, humanely represented in the movie, amidst the worrisome cacophony of bellicose intentions among certain hawks in the US and Israel. And this could perhaps even elegantly flip the anti-American and anti-Semitic propaganda of Iran. But if instead of giving the award to A Separation, it goes to In Darkness (massive roll of the eyes) or to Footnote, Iran and all the Jew haters can go back to saying that the Jews run everything anyway, etc. If Belgium or Canada win, it's a cop out and nobody cares.
This is the most important prize of the evening, people. The smart thing to do is to vote for A Separation. It is, after all the much superior film.
On the surface, A Separation does not seem like an overtly political film. But it is a very shrewd film which depicts a society that is deeply divided along class lines (The educated, more secular middle class, and the poor and pious), who, thanks to their particular kind of regime, are incapable of coming to terms with one another. The movie shows how a simple decision by an unhappy wife who wants to leave the country and a husband who cannot, snowballs into a drama that involves almost all segments of Iranian society. It is not a particularly rosy picture of life in Tehran, but it feels true.
I remember my shock when The Secret In Their Eyes, a Hollywoodish Argentinian potboiler took the prize from the magnificent French film A Prophet, in a year where both were competing against Michael Haneke's The White Ribbon. The winner was a perfectly entertaining movie, but A Prophet and The White Ribbon are masterpieces, too gloomy and realistic for the feel good schmaltz of the Academy.
A Separation is a masterpiece. Vote smart.
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Cantate is pleased to announce that, newly for our 2018-2019 season, JEREMY M. CRAFT is joining our staff as an assistant conductor. His primary responsibility will be working with boys with changing and changed voices. Mr. Craft serves as the Director of Choral Activities at the University of Lynchburg (until recently known as Lynchburg College), teaching undergraduate conducting, piano, voice and music education courses. Mr. Craft also serves as the chorusmaster for Opera on the James.
Previously, Jeremy served as choral director at Jefferson Forest High School and Forest Middle School in Bedford County, Virginia, for ten years. During his time in public schools the choral programs significantly grew in quality, quantity, and enthusiasm.
Mr. Craft graduated from Lynchburg College with a Master of Education in Reading Education and a Master of Arts in Choral Conducting. He is currently enrolled in the Vocal Educational Specialist degree program at Auburn University.


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Ryanair boss Michael O'Leary has urged Northern Ireland to vote to stay in the EU as he launched seven new continental routes for Belfast.
The carrier will operate flights from Belfast International Airport to Alicante, Berlin, Krakow, Lanzarote, Malaga, Milan and Tenerife from the autumn.
Ryanair also confirmed the expansion of its recently unveiled Gatwick service from the Co Antrim airport.
The airline said the investment in its operations in Northern Ireland was in excess of £200 million - the cost of the three Boeing planes it is basing at the airport - and claimed the move would support 750 jobs.
Mr O'Leary used the route launch event in Belfast to reiterate his belief that the UK would be better off in the EU.
"This large inward investment and new job creation is the latest example of how Northern Ireland benefits from the UK's membership of the European Union," he said.
"Low-fare air travel, which was pioneered by Ryanair in the UK and Europe, is one of the EU's great success stories. We are calling on everyone in Northern Ireland to vote 'Yes' to Europe in the Brexit referendum in June, because staying in Europe will mean stronger economic growth, more tourism and more jobs for young people, whereas leaving will reduce the UK to the same status as Norway - namely outside the EU, but part of the single market, but with no role in setting EU policy or strategy."
Tourism Ireland has welcomed the new services.
Chief executive Niall Gibbons said: "Today's announcement is excellent news for tourism to Northern Ireland as we roll out our 2016 promotional drive.
"We already work very closely with Ryanair and we look forward to co-operating with them to maximise the promotion of these new flights from Berlin and Milan to Belfast and to grow tourist numbers from Germany and Italy.
"As an island, the importance of convenient, direct, non-stop flights cannot be overstated - they are absolutely critical to achieving growth in inbound tourism. Tourism Ireland is committed to working with Ryanair, Belfast International Airport, as well as other tourism interests, to promote and help maintain vital routes and services to Northern Ireland."


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Contemplative Space
In the last five years, I have been introduced to package holidays – in total contrast to my usual "have rucksack, will travel" approach. This has developed into an interest in the architectural designs of hotels and how they are decorated: mostly manifesting itself in my ever-growing photo collection of lights and lighting.
These lamps drew my attention and it was during my attempts to try and capture their beauty and its contrast to the ceiling that I discovered the room that you see beyond.
I thought it very generous of the hotel to provide its guests with a quiet room – particularly one overlooking the part of the complex leading down to the sea's edge. The view seemed capable of lifting the mind out of its usual funk and sending it floating out over the cool, calming water of the ocean.
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**I had been using the Bestek Travel Adapter for a couple of months when I had reviewed it, however, the product broke about 6 months later. After plugging a hair dryer into the voltage adapter then plugging the voltage adapter into an outlet in Peru, it stopped working.**
Product Number: MRJ301D
I got this on amazon.com for around 24 dollars with free shipping. I thought the price was ok.
A lot of the reviews on amazon.com for this product are negative, but I haven't had any problems with my voltage converter.
What I like:
- It is all in one
- No little pieces
- Compact and lightweight
- Has USB outlet great for charging iPhones
- It does it's job fine
What I don't:
- Gets really hot when in use.
- You can get shocked if not careful
- Some products don't need to be converted, just adapted, depending with the product. For example I checked on the apple store that my mac book air's mag safe charger did not need to be converted, just adapted to the different prong. I would recommend for you to check if your electronics need to be converted or not before taking the chance of just plugging it in directly with a prong adapter.
If you want an adapter for the different prongs, and not a voltage converter you can get one for much cheaper on amazon, like this one for 3 dollars, here.
Here is a picture that I find helpful to figure out what the voltages are of the places that you are going to before you go:
Photo Credit: Wikipedia
Also this is a helpful website to figure out what countries use what prongs, just so that you can know what to buy ahead of time, here.
Overall I would recommend this product, but first find out if it actually fits your needs.
You can find the Bestek Travel Voltage Adapter here on Amazon.com. (This is an affiliate link, meaning that we get a commission if you decide to make a purchase, at no additional cost to you. We would never endorse a product or service we didn't actually use and believe in.)
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My research and teaching interests include Latina/o/x studies, Latinx literature, poetry and poetics, poetry of the Americas, and hemispheric American studies.
My review of Harris Feinsod's brilliant book The Poetry of the Americas: From Good Neighbors to Countercultures (Oxford UP, 2017) appears in Modernism/modernity (Vol 25, No 3, September 2018, pp. 610-613).
My essay "Quarantine Citizen: Latinx Poetry and the Matter of Capital" appears in Dialectical Imaginaries: Materialist Approaches to U.S. Latino/a Literature in the Age of Neoliberalism, edited by Marcial González and Carlos Gallego, is available with the University of Michigan Press (November 2018).
My essay on U.S. Latinx poetry appears in The Cambridge Companion to Latin American Poetry (spring 2018, edited by Stephen Hart).
September 2017: My article-listicle "Ten Must Read Latino Books," in which I attempt to squeeze three times as many great Latinx books into a top ten, appears in the AWP's Writer's Chronicle. For AWP members, it's available here.
March 2017: "Poetry from a Year of Precarity" is up at ASAP/J, the online arm of the terrific ASAP/Journal. This is a review essay of five exceptional books from 2016, by Daniel Borzutzky, Susan Briante, Don Mee Choi, Solmaz Sharif, and Rodrigo Toscano.
August 2016: "Ascendance and Abjection: Reading Latina/o Poetry in the Summer of Trump," in The American Poetry Review.
August 2016. "They Must Be Re(pre)sented: Archiving Nuyorican Poetry's 'Diasporous' Bodies." Review essay of In Visible Movement: Nuyorican Poetry from the Sixties to Slam, by Urayoán Noel. In Journal of Modern Literature.
Spring 2016. "Reinventing Ecopoetics: Chicano Poetry's Undocumentary Turn." In Aztlán: A Journal of Chicano Studies.
"'The black braid of names': A Hemispheric Mapping of Martín Espada's Lyric Monuments," in Acknowledged Legislator: Critical Essays on the Poetry of Martín Espada, published by Farleigh Dickinson University Press, edited by Edward J. Carvalho, April 2014, pp. 219-241. To buy this collection, click here.
"'Andando entre dos mundos': Towards an Appalachian Latino Literature," in Appalachian Journal 39.3-4 (2012), pp. 270-288.
"'Of the smog': José Emilio Pacheco's Concussive Poetics of Mexico City," in Hispanic Review 79.2 (2011), pp. 291-316.
"'A mountain / in my pocket': The Affective Spatial Imagination in Post-1952 Puerto Rican Poetry," in MELUS (Multi-Ethnic Literature of the United States) 35.2 (2010), in a special issue on Multi-Ethnic Poetics edited by Keith Leonard and Meta Jones, pp. 41-67.
"Spaces for Congregation and Creative Play: Martín Espada's and Victor Hernández Cruz's Poetic Plazas," in College Literature 37.2 (2010), pp. 1-23.
My commentary on poetry is posted on Progressive Poetics, a collaborative project curated and compiled by the poet H.L. Hix. Responding to Adorno, Auden, Tu Fu, and a string of short responses by poets and critics, Hix's "one-question interview" has generated some tremendous commentaries. Here's mine.
My book, American Political Poetry into the 21st Century was published by Palgrave Macmillan in 2007. It's available here. This book examines the language of individual and collective agency in various strains of contemporary American poetry and hip-hop music.
"Live Hip Hop, Collective Agency, and 'Acting in Concert,'" in Popular Music and Society 30.1 (2007), pp. 75-90.
"Working in the Space of Disaster: Yusef Komunyakaa's Dialogues with America," in Callaloo: A Journal of African Diaspora Arts & Letters 28.3 (2005), pp. 812-823.