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Thursday, May 21, 2009
Ready for Summer
The days are finally getting longer and the sun is so warm, we have survived another long cold winter and I am so looking forward to Summer. There is one thing that really gets me in the mood for summer, shopping for new Shoes. I have a big family, with 4 kids they need lots of shoes and sandals to make it through the Summer months. I have tried in the past to buy cheap shoes to save some money but what always happens you get what you pay for and they break at the worst times. I wanted to get the kids good quality sandals that would last them the Summer. I was shopping online the other night while I was at work (it's alright we are allowed to shop between calls) I was looking for great shoes for the kids and found some Stride Rite Shoes that fit the bill. I love the styles and colors and the quality looks very good. There are styles and colors that will fit all my kids and the site offers a 75 day return policy and free shipping. The entire selection of sandals are on sale right now up to 25% off so the more I save the more shoes I can buy. My son just turned 13 yesterday so he is a little harder to buy for, he needs to look cool. He looked through the selection of Converse Shoes and found a couple of pairs that will meet his peer groups approval. I really enjoy shopping for summer shoes and clothes I find it really lifts my spirits up after the winter blues. Common Summer we are ready for you in this house.
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Day 72 (Australia – Home Preparation)
Too many late nights and too many busy days. I am tired and exhausted. I need to start riding yesterday. I'm sick of preparing for my trip. Aaarrgghh! The only way to fix the problem is to just keep trucking on. I got stuck into my to-do list just like every other day. Today's jobs included sorting through a bunch of music to bring along and completing a massive food shop at the Subiaco markets. I came away with $400 worth of dry food that I can add to my dried vegetables for my journey along the Gibb River Road.
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Slide repair set for Ohio 757
JACKSONTOWN - Ohio Department of Transportation has announced that Ohio 757 will be closed for a slide repair from July 23 to 27 just south of Glenford from Highpoint Road to Cooperiders Road NW in Perry County.
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Trump is very graciously reserving his tariffs on China import electronics until after Christmas sales! Don't want to piss-off too many people!
Sing with me, you know the tune:
All I want for Christmas is my price jacked up!
My price jacked up!
My price jacked up!
regardless who pays the tariff the person who finally PAYS IS YOU!THE US CONSUMER!
Exactly!! The whole purpose of the US tariff is to tax goods to discourage it's import - thereby hurting the country of origin. It would make no sense for the country of origin (China, in this case) to raise the price of goods it's trying to export (unless they had a monopoly on a really rare commodity).
In the US the importer pays the tariff, not China. The result is the same though unless the importer is willing to suck up the loss.
the only person to pay for it is YOU!!!! CHINA UPS THE PRICE YOU PAY!!!
Possibly import tariffs on Chinese goods is the reason Merit International is no longer importing kits - too expensive. "But don't worry, China will pay for it!"
This may be old news, but I have wondered why Merit International has never issued the Elco PT boats again, so I emailed them. They responded and said that they are no longer producing any kits at this time, but the PT boats might be released again in the future...by Trumpeter. Sounds like they must have sold the molds.


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The Russian language has a vibrant cultural past. It is the language of the famous writers Tolstoy and Dostoevsky, of the celebrated composer Prokofiev, and of the great Russian tsars of the past.
Today, Russian has a significant global presence. It not only is spoken as a primary language by more than 170 million people around the world, but also serves as one of the six official languages of the United Nations.
Classification of the Russian Language
In the 6th century AD, the Slav people migrated from old Poland, coming to occupy much of the Balkan region. By the 10th century, three primary Slavic language groups had arisen – Southern, Western, and Eastern.
It is believed that the Russian language was born from the Eastern Slavic language of the 10th century, along with Ukranian (also referred to as Little Russian or Ruthenian) and Belorussian (also known as White Russian), making it an Eastern Slavic language belonging to the Indo-European language family.
The shared grammatical features of these Eastern Slavic languages initially allowed them to use a shared writing system known as Church Slavonic, or Old Church Slavonic.
Early Development of the Russian Language: High, Middle, and Low
Until about the 17th century, the religious and cultural language of the Russian peoples remained Church Slavonic, or Old Church Slavonic. In an attempt to standardize the written language, M.V. Lomonosov (for whom the Moscow State University is named) developed three distinct styles of the written Russian language in the middle 18th century: High, Middle, and Low.
The High Style, referred to as Old Church Slavonic, was used primarily in poetics and religion. The Middle Style was used for science writing, prose, and lyric poetry. Finally, the Low Style was used in personal correspondence.
From Old Church Slavonic to a Unique Russian Language
In the late 18th and early 19th centuries, Russian writer Aleksandr Pushkin contributed to efforts to move the Russian language further away from its Old Church Slavonic heritage, helping to develop a more uniquely Russian literary language.
After the revolution of 1917, further reforms were undertaken to simplify Russian language writing and grammar, making for the modern Russian language we know today. With the breakup of the Soviet Union in 1991, the language loosened its gates, allowing for more borrowed words from English and other languages.
Development of the Cyrillic Alphabet
The Cyrillic alphabet, upon which modern written Russian is based, was initially developed in the 9th century by the Byzantine missionaries Methodius and Constantine (who later changed his name to Cyril). The two men wanted to write the scriptures in Old Church Slavonic so that they could preach Christianity to Slavic-speaking peoples.
In order to write down the scriptures, Constantine and Methodius developed the Cyrillic alphabet, which is closely based on the Greek alphabet, adding extra figures to represent those sounds not heard in the Greek language.
The Russian language's use of the Cyrillic alphabet underwent significant developments in the early 18th century under Peter the Great, who undertook to simplify and standardize the Cyrillic alphabet. More modern developments were made in the written language after the 1917 revolution.
Use of the Russian Language Today
There are over an estimated 170 million native speakers of the Russian language around the world. Russian also remains an unofficial language in many of the former Soviet republics – where an additional estimated 100 million people speak it as a second language – making it a valuable communication tool throughout the Caucasus.
Since the end of the Cold War, the Russian language has become increasingly important, notably in the fields of business and trade, as Russia has reintegrated into the global sphere and strengthened ties with its European neighbors and Asia.
Dialects of the Russian Language
A variety of dialects exist within Russia. Linguists have not agreed on a strict classification system for Russia's dialects. Some divide Russia's dialects into two regional groupings – Northern and Southern – with Moscow serving as a zone of division between the two areas. Other linguists prefer a three-part division of Northern, Southern, and Central, where Moscow is located.
Smaller-scale dialects can be found throughout Russia, in addition to the dialects spoken in those areas outside of Russia. Dialects include differences in vocabulary, grammar, and pronunciation.
Pronunciation of the Russian Language
Russian pronunciation can be difficult for non-native speakers to master because the accent is free, meaning that the stress may be put on any syllable. As there are no specific rules for stress in the Russian language, the accent and pronunciation of every word must be learned on an individual basis.
This can be quite a daunting undertaking for the Russian-language student, especially because some words which are spelled alike can be told apart only by their different accents.
Russian Language Grammar: Three Tenses plus Aspects
An intriguing aspect of Russian language grammar is the fact that verbs have only three tenses: past, present and future. Instead of relying on tenses, the Russian language also makes use of aspect – a verbal categorization which conveys whether or not an action has been completed.
Using aspect, the Russian language is able to attribute many subtle shades of meaning to its verbs. In fact, some of these subtle meanings can not be expressed in English.
Russian Language Formalities
The Russian language includes a certain formal structure intended for use specifically when meeting strangers. This involves combining a person's first name with a version of his or her father's first name plus the suffixes –ovich (for a male) or –ovna (for a female). For example, a woman named Natasha, whose father's name is Ivan, would be called Natasha Ivanovna – daughter of Ivan.
Light Blue and Dark Blue, but Not Just Blue
Another interesting fact about Russian is that the language lacks a word for blue, but has specific words for light blue (pronounced "goluboy") vs. dark blue (pronounced "siniy").
An MIT study reported in The New Scientist showed that this linguistic oddity may affect color perception in Russian language speakers, who were shown to discriminate differently between light and dark blue than English speakers. Russian language speakers participating in the study proved to be 10% faster at distinguishing different shades of blue than English speakers.
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Cuba, april, 12 – La Casa Editorial Verde Olivo, on its s 55th birthday , he recognized the historical leader Fidel Castro Revolution and the President of the Councils of State and Ministers Raul Castro with diplomas that were collected by the first deputy minister of the FAR General of Army Alvaro Lopez Miera .
As reported by Radio Reloj, in the ceremony held at the Ministry of the Revolutionary Armed Forces (MINFAR), the origins of Verde Olivo recalled, created on April 10, 1959, and the support by Camilo and Che publication, designed to educate the people politically and the Rebel Army, which was the official organ.
Certificates of recognition were also given to the founders, as their name Eduardo Yasells Ferrer praised he presence of the magazine on newsstands for the enjoyment of the public and on the web.
He also praised the high level and the youth labor collective has now endowed with new information technology that the founders never dreamed.
Meanwhile the Cuban News Agency stresses in its report that Brigadier G
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He mentioned that it was the first Cuban edition closed its publication in 1990 , in early called Special Period , and resurfaced in 2007 to continue reporting the events of the patriotic forces , among other important events in the nation.
The cultural moment closure featured performances from awarded actors Aurora Basnuevo and Mario Limonta , and young talented artists Habana Classic Company , among other artists.
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Chickens 3.1
Chickens 3.1
January 2019
Baby Chickens on the Way!
All chicks are certified for breed and will have a pullorum certificate.
Look for more information in the coming months...
Whiting True Green
Whiting True Blue
Partridge Cochin
Silver Laced Wyndotte
Light Brahma
Salmon Faverolle
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UPDATE: The babies are growing well...and have made it to their "teenager" stage as pullets. Just like human teens, they sometimes look and act a little weird but we see their amazing potential xo
Many Hands Make Light Work
Many Hands Make Light Work
May 2019
It's true. So true.
This season feels good, feels grounded, feels more connected than ever.
And we're just beginning.
Thank you to those who come and work the field for an hour or three. For those who pull grass. For those who laugh with us and bring vibrancy to the farm. Thank you to those who bring children who play and plant and play some more. Thank you to those who bring their old people to sit and watch the chickens and reminisce on their own childhood, with joy in their eyes.
We are strong. We feel the sun on our backs. Our nails are dirty.
We are many hands.
Dry Farming - Musings
Dry Farming - Musings
January 2018
I heard on the news today that snowpack isn't a good predictor of our ability to resist drought in the coming year. That it's not that simple. That the land is too dry and 'hungover' to be fecund.
Tell that to the dry farmer.
Tell that to purslane.
Tell that to the morning dewdrops.
We didn't expect to dry farm last year. The ditch water ran out by late June. Too early. Way too early. We were nervous, but what could we do? So we watched and waited. We danced every time a small storm spit on that little plot of land (our secondary plot called the Annex).
Hundreds of pounds of sweet cantaloupe, watermelon and a bumper crop of cannelini beans later, we had unwittingly become dry farmers of the land. The melons weren't huge, but they were firm and sweet and EDIBLE. It was FOOD. And it was GOOD.
Februray 2018
There's something reverent - grounding - humbling - motivating about placing a seed in soil and watching it grow.
Between the furrows we find equal parts science and mystery, live in the space between control and surrender,
and play roles that turn from participant to witness then back again.
Over the years, we planted ourselves into larger and larger gardens, adding bees, then chickens. We learned lessons from the earth-stained hands of relatives, friends and guides; gained encouragement from those who know our hearts and see we're at our best in the field; and stay inspired by hungry and curious neighbors.
And when our kids and their friends ask for farm chores, we know we're on to something good!
Welcome to Lost Creek Micro Farm.
Visit us! We may grow something you fancy. You may be invited to eat a flower.
And if you're in the neighborhood and you see us in the field,
give a little beep!beep! or a Hey you!
~ Chris & Diana ~
The Fallow Season
The Fallow Season
November 2018
Days grow shorter, nights longer. We wake up long before the sun and look out upon a quiet field. Hardneck garlic cloves are tucked inside their blanket of soil, dormant until spring when they sprout fragrant green scapes.
But not yet. Not yet.
Now is the time to breathe in, gather some rest, and daydream about what to grow next season. It's time to light a fire in the wood stove and spend an afternoon sharpening tools, threshing seed pods, scraping beehive frames. Time to wonder if the raspberry canes we were gifted (thanks, Larry) will give fruit next summer and if our traps will hold the good fortune to attract another swarm.
So warm up a mug of tea, fill 'yer belly with soup, have a game night and know that the best is yet to come.
Our gratitude to all who supported local agriculture in 2018 -- whether it was Lost Creek Micro Farm or somewhere else -- for you are the visionaries. You are living the change you wish to see in the world.
Winter Solstice
Winter Solstice
December 2018
Living in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains brings us a full four-season existence. We rejoice in the winter-spring-summer-autumn cycle, consciously connecting to the changes each sunrise brings.
Every season brings it's own classic display of greatness. Oftentimes we try to guess when we're in the peak of the season -- is the ground frozen? how many millions of tree buds exist right now? is this the hottest day we will feel this year? aha! the autumn winds are cleaning out the trees! It's literally and spiritually centering to stand in the full expression of a season with courage and gratitude. And it can be a relief when we feel ourselves moving into the next stage, ready for warmer days or cooler weather or whatever it is that keeps us moving forward.
When winter solstice arrives, it's such a celebration. A beginning! Earth's axis tipping this way, then that. Lots of candles and warm drinks. We know snow's silence is near, that winter is coming. The nights can get no longer. The sun's warm rays will stay with us just a few moments more each day.
Do you feel these shifts, these changes around you? We, each of us, has the tiniest internal see-saw calibrating the dance of light and heat, night and cold. It's science. And it's so much more. It's the deepest of human desires to grow again, to be warm, to know the darkness will not win.


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It was amazing seeing Hirafu transform. We arrived early October and there was still green all around. The rolling fields were being harvested for sugar beets, potatoes and everything in between. Then in just a few short weeks, my first real Autumn. The leaves were turning from a brilliant yellow, to sunshine orange and fire engine red, before finally falling to the ground.
But then there was the village transforming from a quiet little community into a bustling hub for skiiers the world-over. The beginning of December saw everyone open ready for the season ahead and day-by-day the transformation was evident. On this particular day we arrived at work rather early. It was about mid-morning glancing out from the Café window when I noticed 2 van's park across the road. But not just any van's, food van's! There was one complete with Japanese red lanterns and plenty of flags blowing in the breeze. In the distance I could just make out the sign on the second one, 'Thai Green Curry'.
So, it was back into our gumboots and over the road we went. The one adorned in red was a Japanese ramen noodle van. But today it was a taste of Thailand we were both after. Japan is an amazingly beautiful and diverse country, but, we really do miss the smack-you-in-the-face flavours and spice of Thai cuisine. The van did just that, Thai green curry. There was regular for 500¥ and the large for 800¥. While waiting for our 2 large, we happily frollick with the 2 dogs tied by the front.
On the long walk back across the street in our gumboots, we can already smell what lies ahead … Once the lid is removed that smell just permeates and excites our nose. There are two compartments, one with white rice which also has some un-polished rice added to the mix which gives a great texture. As for the curry, well, after a few months already in Japan it was a very welcome experience. There were chunks of tender chicken, some vegetables and even basil in a nice spicy soup.
Sure it was packaged curry paste, but hey, for a ski resort in the middle of Japan it was aroy-maak.


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How to Request a Classroom on Campus
- University classrooms can be requested for use by student clubs and organizations for weekly/bi-weekly meetings only.
- Student organizations are allowed two series in a classroom per semester.
- The maximum meeting duration is two hours each.
- Meetings must end by 9:00 pm and no meetings can be scheduled after 9:00 pm.
- You must request at least three meetings on the same recurring day on the form.
- If you're not requesting a particular classroom, specify which building your organization would like to hold its meeting in.
- Provide two choices for locations (even if it includes two buildings).
- Fill out a separate Weekly/Bi-Weekly Meeting Room Request Form for each series you're requesting (e.g.. If you want to request every Tuesday and Thursday you must fill out two separate forms).
- NO FOOD is allowed in any of the classrooms.
- There is a minimum of 50 people for lecture halls.
- Visit Information and Event Services (U-SU 1st floor) to pick up a Weekly /Bi-Weekly Meeting Room Request Form.
- Indicate your classroom preference by noting the specific room you'd like to use or "any room in _____ building." For example: KH 1234 or Any room in King Hall.
- Once submitted, allow up to ten (10) business days for processing. This time is required because the request gets faxed over to the department that schedules classrooms for the campus and we have to await their response.
- Information & Event Services will notify you via phone on the status of the request, after we receive it back from the scheduling office.
- Reservation confirmations must be signed at U-SU Information and Event Services within two (2) business days of you being contacted. Requests not confirmed during this time frame will be cancelled. Keep a copy of your confirmation with you at all times during your meeting.
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To request a movement/dance room in PE 123 or PE 134, please note the following instructions:
- Submit a copy of your completed Event Registration Form to Cheryl Sugiura in the School of Kinesiology and Nutritional Science in room PE 206 to inquire about availability.
- Cheryl will contact your advisor to confirm their knowledge of the event/meetings and verify the details.
- After obtaining an acknowledgement from your advisor and pending availability, she will submit a formal request for the room to the Scheduling Office.
- She will contact you to notify you of the status of your request and/or issue a confirmation of the room assignment.
- Please allow up to ten business days for this process.
- Contact the College of Arts and Letters in MUS 228 to inquire about reserving the dance studios in King Hall.
The following is a list of available facilities throughout the campus.
Classrooms within the:
- Biological Sciences Building
- Electronic Classrooms
- Engineering and Technology Building
- King Hall
- Physical Education Building
- Salazar Hall
- Simpson Tower
Additional Facilities include:
- Golden Eagle Building
- Student Affairs Building
- Student Housing Complex
- Luckman Fine Arts Complex
- Arena Theatre (seats 99)
- Music Hall (seats 200)
- State Playhouse (seats 400)
- Dance Studio (King Hall 5th floor)
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In the month of November, the Dow Jones and S&P 500 Indexes hit all-time highs, and economic indicators were strong. For the month of November, the S&P 500 Index returned 3.07% and the FTSE All World Ex-US Index was flat. Year-to-date ending November 30th, the S&P 500 Index climbed 20.94% and the FTSE All World Ex-US Index increased 23.24%.
Real GDP increased at an annual rate of 3.3% in the third quarter of 2017 according to the second estimate released by the Bureau of Economic Analysis. In November, total nonfarm payroll employment increased by 228,000, and the unemployment rate was unchanged at 4.1%, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
The headline ISM Manufacturing index declined to 58.2 in November, from 58.7 in October, and a 7-year high of 60.8 in September. The small decline of the index still leaves it at a high level consistent with good GDP growth. The depreciation in the dollar in 2017 and the strength of demand means the outlook for the manufacturing sector remains positive . The University of Michigan consumer confidence index declined to 96.8 in December, from 98.5, yet the index remains at a high level consistent with stronger real consumption growth.
President Trump's proposed tax reform bill was passed by the Senate and the House, and though different versions of the bill still need to be worked out, we may see a version of the package in place by early 2018. We don't know yet what will become law, but the package could provide a modest boost to economic growth and inflation in the short term. The senate also held hearings to confirm Jerome Powell as the new Fed Chair, which were uneventful. There are indications for another few rate hikes in 2018, and Powell is expected to have much of the same outlook as Janet Yellen.
In Europe, growth and GDP remain solid. In November, the IHS Markit Eurozone Purchasing Managers' Index was the highest in 17 years. As mentioned in prior communications, we feel that countries outside the U.S. have attractive relative valuations and fundamentals that warrant a higher than normal weight in a portfolio.
We continue to believe that a long-term perspective and a diversified portfolio will benefit investors. If you are a client and would like further detail on these topics or anything else, please don't hesitate to call or email us. If you are not a client, but would like more information on Callan Capital's wealth management services, please contact us at (858) 551-3800 or visit www.callancapital.com.
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Microsoft's announcement earlier this month that it was dumping its own browser technology for Google's – turning Edge into a Chrome clone – was a stunning acknowledgement that the company had lost its decades-long battle for browser supremacy.
"We intend to adopt the Chromium open-source project … to create better web compatibility for our customers and less fragmentation of the web for all web developers," Joe Belfiore, a corporate vice president in the Windows group, wrote in a Dec. 6 post to a company blog. But while Belfiore blew the open-source horn, he didn't bother to recap how Microsoft reached this point when earlier in the century, it was the dominant browser maker, accounting for more than 90% of all usage after it laid waste to Netscape Navigator.
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Sunday night's Golden Globe Awards ceremony wasn't just a celebration of the year's top creations in cinema and television; it was an uninterrupted opportunity for the industry to strengthen the spotlight on sexual harassment and gender inequality in Hollywood.
The Seth Meyers-hosted ceremony, which aired live from The Beverly Hilton in California, was plagued with political and social references, from red carpet fashion to presenter monologues and acceptance speeches.
Though you should note "The Handmaid's Tale" took home the award for best drama TV series and Rachel Brosnahan for best actress in a musical or TV comedy, it proved hard to return to work Monday morning without knowing about the following notable moments:
- Stars go dark (with a splash of red)
The carpet was almost the only splash of color seen at the Globes arrivals, as nearly every celebrity attendee donned black dresses and suits to protest gender inequality and sexual harassment in the industry. The #WhyWeWearBlack movement saw participants such as Sarah Jessica Parker, Mariah Carey, Reese Witherspoon, Kate Hudson, Nicole Kidman and Tom Hanks. A scarce pop of red was seen on actress Blanca Blanco, who told Refinery29 that her color choice does "not mean I am against #timesupmovement."
- Seth Meyers' opening monologue
Faced with the task of hosting a ceremony focused on heavy issues, Meyers didn't shy away from including harassment and those who have faced accusations of misconduct in his opening address. On former top producer Harvey Weinstein, Meyers said: "Harvey Weinstein isn't here tonight because, well, I've heard rumors that he's crazy and difficult to work with. But don't worry. He'll be back in 20 years when he becomes the first person ever booed during the In Memoriam." He added other celebrities such as Jessica Chastain and Amy Poehler to deliver punchlines.
Taking aim at President Donald Trump, Meyers delivered a joke about Oprah Winfrey not being qualified to run for office in 2020. "In 2011, I told some jokes about our current president at the White House Correspondents' Dinner … I just want to say, Oprah, you will never be president. You do not have what it takes," he joked.
- Oprah delivers 'unifying' speech
Winfrey's acceptance speech for the Cecil B. DeMille award easily became the most talked-about moment of the evening. She was met with a standing ovation for her nearly 9-minute long address that delivered an empowering message to viewers: "A new day is on the horizon … when nobody ever has to say 'Me Too' again." The speech caused quite the stir on social media, with viewers calling it "unifying," "empowering" and "inspirational." Fans began rallying once more for Winfrey to run for president in 2020.
- Natalie Portman calls out best director noms
What's up with the male-dominated best director nominations? That's what Natalie Portman wanted to know. The actress took to the stage with Ron Howard after Winfrey's speech ended to present the winner for best director, but it seemed she took it upon herself to run a little off script. "And here are the all-male nominees," she said and was met by a glance from Howard. Portman's point: The female directors for popular films such as Greta Gerwig of "Lady Bird" and Patty Jenkins of "Wonder Woman" didn't receive nods.


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About Jimmy Smith
Jimmy Smith (December 8, 1925 [birth year is disputed and is often given as 1928] – February 8, 2005) was a jazz musician whose performances on the Hammond B-3 electric organ helped to popularize this instrument. In 2005, Jimmy Smith was awarded the NEA Jazz Masters Award from the National Endowment for the Arts, the highest honors that the United States bestows upon jazz musicians.Originally a pianist, Smith switched to organ in 1953 after hearing Wild Bill Davis. He purchased his first Hammond B-3 organ, rented a warehouse to practice in and emerged after little more than a year with an exciting new sound which was to completely revolutionize the way in which the instrument could be played. On hearing him playing in a Philadelphia club, Blue Note's Alfred Lion immediately signed him to the label and with his second album, also known as The Champ, quickly established Smith as a new star on the jazz scene. He was a prolific recording artist and as a leader, recorded around 40 sessions for Blue Note in just 8 years beginning in 1956. His most notable albums from this period include The Sermon!, House Party, Home Cookin' , Midnight Special, Back at the Chicken Shack and Prayer Meetin' .
Smith then signed to Verve Records label in 1962. His first album Bashin', sold well and for the first time, set Smith with a big band led by Oliver Nelson. Further Big band collaborations followed, most successfully with Lalo Schifrin for The Cat and guitarist Wes Montgomery, with whom he recorded two albums: The Dynamic Duo and Further Adventures Of Jimmy and Wes. Other notable albums from this period include Blue Bash and Organ Grinder's Swing with Kenny Burrell, The Boss with George Benson, Who's Afraid of Virginia Woolf?, Got My Mojo Workin, and the funky Root Down.During the 50s and 60s, Smith recorded with some of the great jazz musicians of the day such as Kenny Burrell, George Benson, Grant Green, Stanley Turrentine, Lee Morgan, Lou Donaldson, Tina Brooks, Jackie McLean, Grady Tate and Donald Bailey. In the 1970s, Smith opened his own supperclub in L.A. and played there regularly.
Smith had a career revival in the 1980s and 90s, again recording for Blue Note and Verve, and for Milestone and Elektra. Smith also recorded with other artists including Quincy Jones/Frank Sinatra, Michael Jackson, Dee Dee Bridgewater and Joey DeFrancesco. His last major album Dot Com Blues (Blue Thumb, 2000), featured many special guests such as Dr. John, B.B.King and Etta James.


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County Attorney Mike O'Connell is being sued for defamation after he called developer and critic Chris Thieneman a "sexual predator."
Thieneman "is a sexual predator, he was convicted of trying to strangle his then-girlfriend," O'Connell said in a speech this month at Jefferson Square Park. "And the women in this community should be wary and be prepared to not come in contact with him, ever."
Thieneman filed the lawsuit in Jefferson County Court on Wednesday. The lawsuit alleges that O'Connell made his comments on May 1 at the Celebration of Law Day event at the downtown park, which is near the Hall of Justice.
"He is a danger to this community, and to the women in this community, and each one should make sure they take every precaution to protect themselves," O'Connell said, according to the lawsuit.
Claims made in a lawsuit represent only one side of the case.
Thieneman was charged in September 2013 after he was accused of struggling over a cell phone with his ex-girlfriend and then trying to strangle her.
He was acquitted in April of 2016 of misdemeanor assault, but he was fined $500 on the charge of wanton endangerment, a misdemeanor.
Thieneman said that when he heard about O'Connell's comments, he thought, "There's no way this is happening."
O'Connell said in a statement to Courier Journal that Thieneman's attack is "without merit and is politically motivated" and again recalled his domestic violence incident.
"Chris Thieneman is a convicted domestic violence perpetrator," O'Connell said. "I am not intimidated by this classic domestic violence bullying tactic, and I wear this lawsuit as a badge of honor for the thousands of domestic violence victims that our office helps every year."
O'Connell, who is running for re-election and is on the ballot in Tuesday's Democratic primary, has been criticized for his response to lawsuits alleging sexual abuse in the police's Explorer Scout program, which is for youths interested in law enforcement careers.
"The timing is not lost on anyone either in light of the fact that this offender has actively worked against me since his conviction and is promoting my opponent," O'Connell added.
Metro Councilman Brent Ackerson, who is taking on O'Connell in Tuesday's primary, has aired an online ad that scolds O'Connell for arguing to release the names of Scouts who claim they were abused in the program.
O'Connell, who represents the city in civil matters, said last year that for fairness, plaintiffs should also be identified because the police officers accused of wrongdoing are mentioned by name.
Thieneman, who has been critical of the city response to the allegations, has helped organize trucks plastered with anti-O'Connell signs.
Read this: Moved by their son's journey, this family gave $1M to foster care kids
Thieneman played football for the University of Louisville and later in the World League of American Football and the Canadian Football League before taking over his family real estate business, then starting his own development company.
He ran unsuccessfully for Jefferson County clerk in 2002, U.S. Congress in 2008 and Louisville mayor in 2010. He was defeated by incumbent Democrat Perry Clark in 2012 in a state Senate race.
In the congressional race, he faced U.S. Rep. Anne Northup in the GOP primary before dropping out and angrily accusing GOP leaders — including Northup and U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell — of conspiring against him.
Thieneman also led a drive in 2007 to defeat a local occupational tax increase that would have benefited the public library system.


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I totally missed The Bold and the Beautiful on Friday due to the 'poonami' (thanks Tina for this phrase – it totally sums up what happened) event of 2013, so I missed my opportunity to upload some pics. Just for you, here they are as promised:
|The kitchen
Our beaut kitchen. How awesome is it! As you can see in the pic above, we still have a little bit of work to do in the kitchen including painting some of the cupboard panels and window architraves. We are so happy with the concrete bench tops and timber island. Seriously not bad for a second hand kitchen!
We are loving the 1960s timber sideboard we purchased for our bathroom vanity. There is still a bucket load of work to do (including painting the whole room) and we are still yet to select our towel rails, toilet roll holder etc. Any suggestions for where we can purchase these?
|Lights above the island bench
We purchased these light shades from a bric-a-brac store in Woodend for next to nothing. They are from an old school classroom. We think they look pretty sweet with the houndstooth wiring that we purchased from a supplier in Geelong (see People we really like page). Amazingly the shades match the train station light almost perfectly.
|Another pic of our kitchen
|Island bench and dining
We are stoked with the island bench which was made using recycled Sydney Blue Gum and messmate timber from Urban Salvage in Spotswood. The bench cost us about $300 in materials and has come up a treat. It's great to see that visitors to our house gather at this spot straight away. It's become the social heart. In the background you can see the fabulous table that Reg made out of recycled messmate and chairs that we picked up from Renovators Goldmine in Trentham. The bar in the corner is a 1940s gentlemen's wardrobe that we found in the Mill Market in Geelong.
|Kitchen and dining
Creative tradie Todd was able to reuse some of our left over pressed tin ceiling. As you can see he has incorporated a panel into our island bench. This will be painted green – the same as our front door – in the coming weeks. The rangehood that you can see in the background is currently covered in protective plastic while we finish painting, this is stainless steel same as our fridge. A dishwasher will be placed in the spot where our ugly bin currently sits.
We had a little bit of budget left over so we decided to add dado boards in the hallway while the floors were being done. Dougie sourced a good price for us using pine boards. These will be painted the same as our architraves (Antique White USA) in the coming weeks / months…. ah painting.
|Hallway with pressed tin and dado boards
|Loving this train station light
We purchased our sweet oven in the Boxing Day sales through Appliances Online. It's amazing, it bakes and creates and I'm so glad to not have to cook on a camping stove ever again.
|Kitchen detail
The second hand cupboards have come up a treat. We still need to paint the end panels (thanks mum for putting on the base coat). Our subway tiles are looking fab too.
|Kitchen cupboards
|Heart these concrete tops
|Laundry sink and concrete top with my new best friend, Napisan.
|Hot concrete tops and quinces
|We have decided to upgrade our lounge to a three seater – anyone want to purchase a 1960s lounge suite?
|Concrete tops
|Thanks to all those creative knitters and crocheters who have made fabulous winter woolies for Alfie.
From here, we are slowly finishing our painting. I am looking at curtains for the back doors / windows. Has anyone had a good experience with a custom curtain maker in Melbourne? I was thinking about making my own, however the idea of someone doing this for me at the moment is so appealing. Our neighbours gave us two bench stools that were used in the old Yarraville Post Office. I will be reupholstering these in the coming weeks with vintage fabric (still to be sourced). These will sit at our island bench.
Half of our stuff is still in storage and we are going through it box by box. Now that we have a permanent space set up, our items will be sorted into three piles: keep, ebay or op shop. If you are looking for vintage treasures, check out our ebay page where we are adding stuff weekly.
Reg has started thinking about the backyard and front vegie patch so there will be updates on this later this week.
Fun times ahead at the little House of Webb.
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West Blue Consulting, a world-class business and IT consulting and technology firm, has provided a single platform to boost courier services in the country.
The platform, which forms part of the Pre-Arrival and Assessment Report System (PAARS) of the National Single Window, has placed the country's courier services on international stage and enhanced government revenue since December 2016.
The PAARS is an integrated system which cuts down the human elements, processes and duration of post and cargo clearance in a transparent way.
It also affords all stakeholders the opportunity to the clearance process at every stage.
Before West Blue Consulting introduced the concept last December, courier service was a tedious task.
Customs officers previously had to manually go through each of the clearance processes by sorting, classifying, valuating and examining, which involved a lot of paper work.
One previously could use the whole day or more to clear a simple parcel.
In some instances, clients, in their quest to clear simple parcels, had to seek letters of clearance from some state institutions and agencies.
With the introduction of PAARS, it now takes between 10 to 15 minutes to clear a parcel, once all the forms have been correctly filled and bills paid where necessary.
With the PAAR, an importer does not have to be physically present to know what stage an expected courier parcel or goods have reached, as the process at every stage could be monitored online if the importer has access to internet services.
It is also possible for one to know before the arrival of the parcel, what the charges are and make payment to the banks and sit home to expect the parcel.
Selected banks that have approval for the collection of payments from declarants (Ecobank and Ghana Commercial Banks) are also hooked to the system.
The agencies, through which the parcels or goods are imported to Ghana (DHL, FEDEX and ARAMEX), are also hooked onto the system to allow for easy and efficient work flow.
The system also allows declarants, who are not satisfied with charges to protest and subsequently call for review.
West Blue has provided machines, scanners, laptops and printers, among other equipment, at the courier services centres at the Kotoka International Airport (KIA) to boost its operations.
The company also provides training for Customs officers and other stakeholders on the efficient use of the system.


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Release Date: May 1, 2018.
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Directed by Yong-hwa Kim.
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