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Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains Applauds the Advancement of HB-1081, Comprehensive Human Sexuality K-12 Education Act
For Immediate Release: Jan. 30, 2014
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains is pleased to see the Comprehensive Human Sexuality K-12 Education Act (HB-1081) advance out of the House today.
DENVER – Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains is pleased to see the Comprehensive Human Sexuality K-12 Education Act (HB-1081) advance out of the House today.
HB 1081 will strengthen existing state guidelines by developing definitions and content standards for comprehensive sex education to ensure our state's youth have access to sex education that is truly comprehensive—meaning abstinence in addition to pregnancy and disease prevention are included as basic curriculum components. It also seeks to establish a grant program for districts to seek funds for implementing comprehensive sex education.
"HB 1081 is a commonsense approach in addressing teen pregnancy and reducing the rates of sexually transmitted diseases among our state's youth," said Marie Logsden, Vice President of PPRM's Responsible Sex Education Institute. "Abstinence is a huge focus of comprehensive sex education. Yet we know that 61 percent of Colorado high school students report having had sex by 12th grade. We must ensure that our future leaders have the knowledge and skills to make the best decisions for themselves in any situation.
"Burying our heads in the sand and denying teens the information and skills they need to make positive decisions throughout their lives is not a solution. We educate our youth in subjects such as math and English so that they are armed with a basic skill set in order to succeed in life. The same should be true for sex education."
In 2007, the state sexuality education law (HB07-1292) was adopted. HB1292 set minimum guidelines for curriculum on human sexuality for those institutions already offering sexuality education. In 2010, the State Board of Education updated its guidelines on sexual health, encouraging all schools to adopt comprehensive sexual health programming. HB-1081 addresses the weak point or "gap" in today's existing structure where not all schools are teaching comprehensive sex education due to the lack of clarity of what constitutes comprehensive sex education. HB-1081 will strengthen existing state standards by defining core components and content standards of comprehensive sex education. It would also: offer parents and guardians the opportunity to be informed about, and opt out of, sexuality education programs, create the comprehensive human sexuality education grant program, and establish the Comprehensive Human Sexuality Education Cash Fund.
According to the CDC, sexuality education programs that are evidence-based, medically accurate, age-appropriate, culturally sensitive, and comprehensive have been proven to help youth delay the onset of sexual activity, decrease the frequency of sexual activity, reduce the number of sexual partners, and increase condom and contraceptive use.
State Data:
- According to results from Colorado's 2011 Youth Risk Behavior Survey (YRBS), 41% of Colorado high school students report ever having had sex.
- Among 12th graders, 61% of students indicated they have had sex.
- On average, 15 babies are born to teens in Colorado every day.
- Between 2006 and 2010, of all the new Colorado cases of HIV reported 15% of these diagnoses were made among youth ages 13-25.
- According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, chlamydia remains the most commonly reported sexually transmitted infection in Colorado. In 2010, 15-19 year olds accounted for nearly a third (31%) of new cases of chlamydia.
- According to the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, the chlamydia rate for Colorado youth aged 15-19 was 1891.5 and the gonorrhea rate was 159.8 per 100,000 youth aged 15-19 in 2011.
- According to Sonfield et al., in Colorado in 2006, the federal and state governments spent $161 million on births resulting from unintended pregnancies; of this, $80 million (50%) was paid by the federal government and $80 million (50%) was paid by the state.
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains empowers individuals and families in the communities we serve to make informed choices about their sexual and reproductive health by providing high quality health services, comprehensive sex education, and strategic advocacy. More than 123,000 women, men, and young adults annually visit our 33 health centers throughout Colorado, New Mexico, Southern Nevada, and Wyoming. Since 1916, we have been the region's most trusted provider of reproductive health care. For more information about Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, call 1.800.230.PLAN or visit pprm.org for the health center nearest you.
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains, Inc.
Monica McCafferty
February 19, 2013


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As you pick up this paper to read, it is quite likely the savory aroma of baking turkey is wafting through your house. By the way, a very happy Thanksgiving Day to you.
I will be sitting around the Thanksgiving table with my daughter Heather and her children, Catherine and Ryan, and my Santa Barbara twin sister Elaine and her extended family.
Of course we will be missing my son Chris, his wife Megan and their children Aidan, Lucan and Morgan. They are still living in England will be preparing an American-style Thanksgiving feast for their Brit friends.
Mother Nature has been whipping up a very autumn-like ambience for us here in our beautiful valley. The leaves of the liquidambar trees are coming into full and glorious color along our Foothill Boulevard medians and especially along Princess Anne Road. I so enjoy seeing the dots of foliage color as I drive along our city's streets.


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This is in no way designed to be an exhaustive list for every classroom. I am looking at this through the lens of a former 4th grade teacher seeking to find the most effective learning opportunities for students and teachers I now serve as a consultant. I have downloaded over 1,500 apps, looking for the highest quality and best deals out there. Keep in mind that new apps are released every day and that prices fluctuate. Many developers offer specials, so keep an eye out for the Paid apps to be reduced or to be Free occasionally. I do send a Free App Friday update which highlights some of those (Elementary focus). If you know of an app that deserves to be a Top Pick, feel free to let me know.
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In this article:
- Getting Started
- Entering Income and Expenses
- Transfers and Adjustments
- Transactions Page and Reports
- Setting Up
Getting Started
The first thing you'll see when the app opens up is the Welcome page. From here you can log in to your account to access your businesses, or sign up.
Once you log in, you'll see a list of your businesses show up - and all you need to do is tap on one to see it. Note that there will be a sample Acme Photo business for you to practice with.
The first thing you'll see when you enter a business is the Dashboard page.
Here are the main navigation elements:
- Go back to the Business Selection page (if you're logged in) or Welcome page (if you're not logged in)
- Go to the Business Settings page
- Go to the Dashboard page
- Enter Income or Expenses (by tapping the
Createicon once) or enter Transfers or Adjustments (by tapping and holding the
- Go to the Transactions page where you can view transactions, accounts, and reports
The dashboard will show you a graph of your month-by-month profit & loss.
If you swipe up, you can also see your year to date income and the balances of your main accounts.
Entering Income, Expenses, Transfers, and Adjustments
Tapping on the
Create icon on the bottom of the page will bring you to a page where you can enter Income or Expenses.
- Income / Expense Toggle: Use to switch between entering income vs. entering expenses
- Attachment: Add an attachment
- Amount: Enter in the amount
- Date: Select the date
- Add Tax: Add taxes
- Customer / Vendor: Choose the customer or vendor
- Paid From: Choose how the income or expenses was paid for (ex: bank account or credit card) or what terms were given (ex: due on receipt or net 30)
- Income / Expense Account: Choose which income / expense account to use
Note: Items can only be used in the web app (i.e. you can't use items in the iPhone app).
- Add another: If you want to enter additional income / expense right after saving, tap this
- Save: If you want to save and then go back to the previous page, tap this
- Cancel: If you want to go back to previous page, tap this
- More: If you want to add more details (like a bill #, Order #, description, qty, multiple line items, and a memo), tap this
Attachments from within the app
When you tap on the
Attachments icon, you have four options:
- Take Photo
- Choose From Library
- iCloud Drive
- More (like choose a photo from Dropbox)
If you choose a photo, you can then crop it.
Once the photo is cropped, tap on
You can add an additional image by tapping on the
+ icon, delete the photo by tapping on the
Trash icon, or go back to the enter income / expenses page by tapping on
Attachments from outside the app
Even if you're not in the iPhone app, you can add an image from other iPhone apps if you view an image and then tap on the share icon.
Then tap on the Add to icon.
Then select the business you want to add the photo to.
Then fill out the Quick Entry form. After you save the transaction, you'll go back to whatever app you were in.
Customer / Vendor, Paid From..., and Income / Expense Account
Choosing the Customer / Vendor, Paid From..., and Income / Expense Account all give similar options:
- Go back to the enter income / expenses page
- Add a new customer / vendor / account
- Search
- Listing of customers / vendors / accounts
Transfers and Adjustments
A feature that is a little hidden is the ability to create transfers and adjustments. To do so, long press the
Create icon (the same icon you use to create income and expenses) and you'll see the option to create transfers and adjustments.
You can use the Transfer page to transfer funds from one account to another.
You can use the Adjustment page to debit and credit accounts (i.e. create a journal entry). If you want more debit and credit columns, tap on the
More link.
Transactions Page and Reports
From the Transactions page, you'll be able to select from five areas:
- Banking
- Income
- Expenses
- Accounts
- Reports
In the Banking page, you can:
- Search accounts
- Add an account
- View transactions found in a single account
When viewing the transactions of a single account (like the bank account), you can:
- Go back to choose a different account
- See the total account balance
- Edit account information
- Sync the business' data with the web app
- View individual transactions
Income / Expenses
In the Income and Expenses pages, you can:
- Search customers/vendors
- Add a customer/vendor
- View transactions of all customers/vendors or a single customer/vendor
From the Income or Expense transactions pages, you can:
- Go back to choose to view transactions from a different customer/vendor
- See the total Accounts Receivable (money customers owe you) or Accounts Payable (money you owe vendors) balance.
- Sync the business' data with the web app
- See outstanding invoices marked by an exclamation mark
Duplicating, Sharing, and Deleting Transactions
In any of the transaction pages, if you
swipe left, you can:
- Duplicate a transaction
- Share an invoice or expense
- Delete a transaction
Sharing Options
If you tap on the sharing icon for an invoice, you'll see a preview of the invoice. To share it, tap on the
Share icon.
You'll then have the options to share the invoice by airdrop, messaging, email, or by printing.
You can also choose a new invoice template by tapping on
Choose Template.
The Accounts transactions page works much in the same way as the Banking, Income, and Expenses transactions pages. You can view transactions from all your accounts or view transactions from a single account.
Profit & Loss
The Profit & Loss report shows you all your sales & expenses within a specific date range. Basically it's telling you whether you have made money or not.
- From the top you can select the time frame of the report
- If you tap on any individual account, you will be taken to that accounts details page, which lists all the transactions found within it
Balance Sheet
Your balance sheet report will:
- Show you your asset, liability, and equity accounts and their balances at a particular moment in time
- You can change that moment in time by tapping the date on the top and picking a new one
Aged Receivables
This is a list of who owes you money. These are the invoices that have been issued to customers, but have not been paid for yet.
- It's sorted by customer
- The header show the time frame for amounts owed. Current means the customer is still within the time frame that we gave them to pay. 1-30 days means the customer is late by 1-30 days in making a payment, 31-60 days means they are late by 31-60 days, and so on…
- At the far right is the total amount owing for each customer
- The bottom right shows the Grand Total of receivables owed, by customer and in total
Aged Payables
Aged Payables looks and functions exactly like aged receivables, but it shows vendors that you owe money to. Aged payables will give you a good handle on how much money owe, to whom, and when that money is due.
Trial Balance
This Trial Balance is a report your accountant will want come tax time. It shows all your accounts and their balances.
- You choose the date of the report by tapping on the date on the top
- If you tap on any individual account, you will be taken to that accounts details page, which lists all the transactions found within it
Chart of Accounts
This is a listing of all your accounts
Journal Report
This shows every transaction made in your business in chronological order. You can change the to and from dates.
General Ledger
It's like the Journal Report, but instead of organizing transactions by date, it sorts them by account. You can change the to and from dates.
Setting Up
Signing Up
To sign up, tap on
Sign Up and enter some basic name, email, and password information.
You will then be brought to a New Business page where you can enter some basic information about your company.
After that, you'll be ready to get started!
Once you're in your new business, you can always add additional information by tapping on the
Gear icon on the top of the page.
You'll be brought to the Business Settings page where you can add your business contact information (which will show up on invoices), choose your invoice template, require a 4 digit PIN or Touch ID to access the app, add sales taxes, or remove your business.


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I've been using castor oil on my scalp and ends for a few months now. I attempted a proper Castor Oil Challenge and failed miserably as I always forgot to record any definite results. That said, I have seen an improvement in the general quality and manageability of my hair. Not sure about growth though.
I decided to research some oils that may boost growth and found two that I liked the sound of... and they were available in Holland and Barrett so that kinda swung it!
Rosemary Oil - This is reported to be another great oil for hair growth. It's also used to maintain hair colour and ward off greys.
Lavender Oil - This is mainly because of the smell. However it's also meant to be good for general scalp health.
When you use essential oils like these you need to use a carrier oil as they can be too harsh. Olive oil and coconut oil work but I stuck to my trusty castor oil.
Here's my rough mix - this amount basically does my scalp and ends. I use Shea butter on the shaft of my hair as this mix is too heavy for the length of my hair.
3tbsp of castor oil
5 drops rosemary oil
3 drops of lavender oil
I pretty much made this up so I have no idea of I'm using the right amounts. I will attempts to monitor my hair a little better this time to see if I get any interesting results.
Stay tuned!
Stay tuned!
Lavender Oil 30 ml - Holland and Barrett £10.99 (Was half price when I bought it)
Rosemary Oil 10ml - Holland and Barrett £5.09


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When independent filmmakers finally get their film sold through a distributor they are often faced with a daunting list of deliverables. PPD has been working with independent producer Judd Tilyard of Dimeworth Films to prepare all the deliverables for their 88 min. HD Feature "Battleground". It was shot on Red Camera and edited on Sony Vegas. Judd gave PPD a fully rendered QuickTime movie (1080p23.98) with an image ratio of 2:53:1. The film needed a minor change to the credits which editor Michael Burshtyn carried out. Then we added textless elements, a trailer and 10 tracks of audio to the timeline, (including the 5.1 stems). There was a concern regarding video and audio levels on the original QuickTime movie; using our HD Harris Scope we were able to adjust levels to Broadcast Safe Standards as required before creating the other versions.
The deliverables called for three versions of the film in both North American and European broadcast standards. To achieve this we panned and scanned the film for both a 16:9 full-frame version and a 4:3 full-frame version. PAL transcoded dubs of each format were also created. In the end we delivered three versions of the movie, (including textless elements and a trailer), on HDCAM-SR at 23.98 and 25, on Digital Betacam at 29.97 and 25, and on DVDs at 23.98 and 25.
Judd commented that he was "thrilled with the great service, prices and technical expertise at PPD!".


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Review :
Taiwanese Pianist Rueibin Chen Hands Masterful Performance at The Wallis
LIVING OUT LOUD Los Angeles
Classical music is seen by many as a white European art form and its audience made up of mostly older fans. Symphony halls and other venues offering this type of music are trying their best to see how to pull in a younger and more diverse audience.
There is one ethnic group though that not only attends these concerts in large numbers but has produced many of today's most important classical music artists and whose presence in symphony orchestra musicians may be the highest. Asian and Asian-Americans comprise the youngest demographic group attending classical concerts and many of the hot classical performers are coming from this community.
These artists include Chinese pianists Yuja Wang, Lang Lang, cellist Yo Yo Ma (French born of Chinese parents) amongst others.
One of Taiwan's best pianists, Rueibin Chen performed two sold-out nights at The Bram Goldsmith Theater at The Wallis Annenberg Center for the Performing Arts in Beverly Hills on Thursday and Friday evening.
A Chinese-Austrian born in Taiwan, Chen has a reputation for a brilliant technique and intense artistic expression as well as an expertise on the works of Russian composer, conductor and master pianist Sergei Vasilievich Rachmaninoff, whose date of death in this city of Beverly Hills coincided with Friday's performance.
Chen's selected program titled "Total Rachmaninoff" began with three of Rachmaninoff Preludes, which were written for solo piano. "Prelude in G Major Opus 32 No. 5″ began with a soft, rain-like sound with multiple layers, followed by "Prelude in D Major Opus 23 No. 4," which had a fuller and stronger sound showcasing Chen's virtuosity. A more lyrical and melodic piece was "Prelude in D Major Opus 23 No. 4," which was the longest of the three.
The "Three Nocturne Opus I" (1887), a premier for California, is regarded as the first serious attempt by the composer to write for the piano at all 14-years of age. These included "No.1 in F-sharp Minor," "No. 2 in F Major" and "No. 3 in C Minor." The pieces vary in tone and speed from a slow, soft, gentle sound to a full one with increase speed and complexity that Chen was able to transmit with great artistry and command.
"Lilacs Opus 21 No." was a beautiful, contemplative melody with a more modern feel while the following piece, "Gavotte from Partita No. 3 in E Major," was a baroque number by Johan Sebastian Bach; it was originally for lute and was transcribed by Rachmaninoff for piano. In "Etude-Tableau in D Major Opus 39," Chen showcased a very animated, virtuoso technique in fast pace that increased with complexity as time went on.
After the intermission, the audience was treated to several other transcribed pieces for piano by Rachmaninoff such as "Lullaby" by Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky and "Minuet from L'Arlesienne" by French composer Gerge Bizet. These were followed by two intense pieces by Austrian-born violinist and composer Fritz Kreisler, a contemporary of Rachmaninoff whose "Liebesleid" (Love's Sorrow) and "Liebesfreud" (Love's Joy) were packed with layers of complexities and so much power that Chen's cufflinks flew off of his wrists.
After two standing ovations, Chen finally addressed the audience in his limited English thanking them for attending the concert and The Wallis for hosting him that evening. Not to disappoint he turned to the piano and gave a haunting version of Polish composer Frédéric Chopin's "Piano Sonata No. 2 in B-flat minor, Op. 35," popularly known as The Funeral March.
Fortunately, the evening's selections and compositions of Vasilievich Rachmaninoff, interpreted in the power and artistry of Chen, had all in the audience "living it up."


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Just came home from the workshop"Library in a Shadow box" that was organized by a local Spokane Miniature Society. There were not as many people as always but still everyone had fun meeting friends, working on their projects, winning and exchanging gifts, selling and buying.
There was a little exhibition presenting work of our miniaturists in different scales
1/4th scale house
1/4th scale Lincoln house
1/12th scale
and we had a couple of dealers at the show
As for me, I made a little purchase and bought some wallpaper and laser cut frames
I won this cute house in Silent Auction for $10
and went out with 2 gifts:
Door Prize - laser cut sink's kit in 1/12 scale from Diminutive Details
and and Exchange Gift, that has been confiscated by my daughter right the way (she loves cats!)
Happy Weekend!


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Ten minutes into this class you will make your own completely personalized version of the insanely addictive game 2048. Even if you've never coded before. Pretty cool, no?
You'll do this by making small (but important) modifications to the source code for the original 2048 game. If this sounds intimidating, don't worry. We'll teach you the basics of HTML and CSS and how they interact with Javascript (don't worry if that sentence doesn't mean anything to you yet. It will soon).
The purpose of this class is to have fun learning how to quickly and easily take an existing open source program, make some changes, and create something that looks and feels completely new. The game you create will be mobile friendly (you can play it on your phone!) and totally shareable.
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Nutbush Historic Locations
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Nutbush, TN
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Before starting, I had a kidney stone and had a very hard ache from 5 to 8 night (at 9 morning, the kidney stone went out of my body), so we went back by shinkansen bullet train. My son liked it very much because it was the first time to ride this train for him.
After arriving at shizuoka, my father and mother and my two cousins welcomed us at shizuoka-station, then ate lunch at shoan which my wife liked very much. I like kakiage-don which contained much pinkish shrimps Kakiage(tempura) but this day I orderd maguro-don(tsuna-don).
At this shop, there were oden which was popular at shizuoka-city and I liked it very much, so I orderd them.
Next day, we went to "mizube no rakkou" at ushizuma, where we went last summer. This place was opend at summer time and my son liked it very much. It also costed zero yen !
After that, we went to fujinomiya-city to watch shiraito falls and Mt. Fuji. We can arrive there about 1 hour but this day, there happened a traffic accident so we arrived there at 2 pm (took 2 hour).
At first, we went omiya-yokocho which is located in front of fujinomiya shrine and fujinomiya is recently famous for fuhinomiya-yakisoba (fried noodles) because it got 1st prize of cheap food grand prix. It used much pork back fat and it tated very good !
Afterthat, we went to shiraito falls. This place is under construction, so we saw it from a little far place.
Normally, we can see very big Mt.Fuji from there but at summer season, there often are mist over Mt.Fuji, so at that thime, we couldn't see it !
from nishi usuzuka park, the foot of Mt.Fuji.
And next day, we bought gifts at nozakura wasabi shop as usual.
it looks like very tiny house, but this is very famous shop for wasabi and the head office! Shisuoka is famous for wasabi and maybe this shop is No.1 shop, I think.
Like this, our 3 days trip was over.


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By Paul Canning
LGBT attendees at a gay conference in Indonesia have reported being "staked out" by Islamists at their hotel.
According to the Associated Press Indonesian police ordered the cancellation Wednesday 24 March of the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association, or ILGA regional conference, which was due to take place in Surabaya, East Java's capital with participants from 16 countries.
The decision was made after considering public objections by Muslim groups and the Indonesian Council of Ulemas (MUI), Indonesia's top Muslim clerical body, police said.
Abdussomad Bukhori, a prominent member of the cleric council, said the board would oppose any kind of gay event.
"The event will hurt Indonesian Muslims because lesbians and gays are contrary to Islamic teaching," he said. "We will continue to reject any kind of homosexual event."
"There are indications that the event could trigger a social crisis and cause public unrest," national police spokesman Brig. Gen. Sulistyo Ishak said. "This ban was issued for the sake of public order."
However Poedjianti Tan, the head organiser from Surabaya-based Gaya Nusantara, the longest-running gay rights advocacy group in the country and host of the conference, said that police had already given their approval for the conference to be held. However the document bore the wrong date. The document was to be amended by the police and collected early in the week but before they could do it news of the conference made the front-page of a local newspaper on Tuesday.
"The problem is the newspaper articles," she said.
An estimated 50 to 60 members of conservative Indonesian Islamic groups on Friday March 26 arrived at the hotel where many conference participants were staying.
Organisers had earlier announced that the conference, which was to be held at the Mercure hotel Friday through Sunday, has been officially cancelled although informal meetings were held on Friday morning in several guestrooms at Oval hotel. Many conference participants who were supposed to stay at the Mercure were transfered to Oval hotel after a 20-strong crowd had protested outside the Mercure on Thursday.
Conference participants, who were in the middle of lunch in the hotel lobby at about 1.30pm on Friday, were abruptly told by organisers to return to their rooms as they had received word that protesters were on their way to the hotel.
Shortly after, about two dozen men arrived at the hotel in several minivans. A number of them waited outside the main entrance while others who appeared to be religious leaders came into the hotel and were received in the lobby as staff laid out two rows of chairs.
Conference participants were strongly advised by organisers to remain in their rooms as members of the hardline groups were in the lobby and said to be walking along the hotel corridors.
According to local sources, the men are believed to be from conservative and hard-line Islamic groups including the MUI; Islamic Defender Front (FPI), a local extremist group that is known for violent tactics; and the Hizb ut-Tahrir Indonesia (HTI), a local chaper of a worldwide network of the same name that is believed to be very active in a number of countries including the United Kingdom despite being banned by many governments.
At about 5.40pm, from the window of a third floor room which overlooked the hotel's main entrance, several other participants counted some 30 motorcycles that had trickled into the hotel's carpark in the past four hours.
At about 7pm, organisers gathered participants in a room and said that they had received information that not only would protesters return in greater numbers the next morning but they might be armed.
At about 8pm, the number of protesters outside the hotel had thinned considerably and by 10.30pm, at least half of the estimated 80 or so participants had left the hotel with all their personal belongings.
There were conflicting reports as to whether the police was willing to guarantee the safety of the participants should they remain in the hotel as some local activists said that it was not beyond members of radical groups to conduct raids of hotel rooms as it had occurred in another city.
Poedjiati Tan, head of the organizing committee, told the AP that: "we want to convince Indonesian authorities and religious leaders that we only want to talk about social problems related to this minority group. We are seeking direction and a way out of our problems in health, education and issues of discrimination."
The ILGA is a worldwide federation of more than 560 local, national and international organizations. Regional ILGA conferences have been held in India, the Philippines and Thailand in the past.
- Doug Ireland: Islamist Mob Shutters East Java Gay Conference


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Intimate Weddings in the Pavilion Suite
The Pavilion Suite is a wonderful setting for a Wedding. Separate from the main Nailcote Hall building, it takes full advantage of the stunning Warwickshire countryside and enjoys a private, romantic reception where you can dance the night away. The Pavilion Suite is ideal for a more cosy and intimate wedding for a guest list of close family and friends.
Despite being secluded away from the main building, you can expect the same fine dining experience and first class service from our dedicated and skilled catering team who will attend to your every need.
The Pavilion Suite is the ideal Wedding Venue for those who wish to take advantage of all that Nailcote Hall has to offer: from The Cromwell Course, to our 49 beautiful bedrooms, leisure facilities and bursting events calendar.
While being out in the gorgeous Warwickshire countryside, we are extremely well connected with close transport ties with Warwick, Coventry, Birmingham & Solihull. We are only just a short ten minute drive from Birmingham International Airport and Birmingham International Train Station as well as a short thirty minute drive from Birmingham city centre. When driving to Nailcote Hall, you be pleased to be welcomed with ample parking facilities when you arrive.
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Good evening! I hope you have all had a fabulous weekend! I am a little bit in shock because we leave for DisneyWorld two weeks from today! I've been counting down for this trip since February so it seems totally unreal that it's finally almost here! BUT I did manage to get some quality time in my craft room this weekend to film two new videos to share with you, so yay!
For this project, I did a bit of experimenting. This idea came to me as I was drifting off to sleep one night and I honestly wasn't sure if it was going to be a tremendous success or a complete disaster. I think it fell somewhere in between, way closer to success than disaster! I decided to take some of my Gold Perfect Pearls pigment powder and add it to a little bit of water to create my own shiny, shimmery watercolor paint for my background! And it worked like a charm!
I combined with paint with an adorable holly berry image by Paper Smooches and some very simple Zig Clean Color Real Brush coloring for a striking and elegant holiday card with just a touch of whimsy. I think the circular shape really adds something special as well. The best tip I came away from the this project with is to add more Perfect Pearls for a more opaque finish and more water for a more transparent wash. I can't wait to try this with other colors of Perfect Pearls!
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An oriental rug is a hand knotted/woven textile made of natural materials that comes from Far and Middle Eastern countries as well as the Balkans and Northern Africa.
There are many factors involved. The quality of the wool, the consistency of the weave, the knot count and the quality of the dyes are all important factors. Remember though that rugs have to be aesthetically pleasing first and foremost, make sure the rug will fit into your home before you become preoccupied with the issue of quality. In the end it comes down to your own personal knowledge and of course the less you know the more you need to work with a dealer you can trust and who stands behind and cleans what they sell. Poor quality is usually exposed in the cleaning process, if not sooner!
HINT: Watch out for rugs sold to tourists, "going out of business sales," so-called estate sales and itinerant auctions. These types of businesses generally sell the rugs that reputable retailers pass on because of quality. They buy low and sell high hoping that you will not do your research because you are pressured by their artificial time lines! Take your time and buy a quality rug that you can love the rest of your life.
~Wool Quality
Since most oriental rugs are made from wool, the quality of the wool is the most critical element of the rug's overall quality and in turn it's durability and soil-resistance. Good wool will have a natural luster; bad wool is dry and brittle. For more information regarding wool see our wool reference page The Wonder of Wool!
~ Knot Count
It takes a skilled weaver to produce a high knot count rug. Usually, better grades of wool and silk are used in high knot count rugs. Conversely, some of the most beautiful and expensive rugs in the world have low knot counts. While it tells you a lot about the density of a rug and can affect the price and durability, the knot count, or line count should not be the only factor in deciding whether or not you buy a certain rug. There are no minimum standards for knot counts. It's more important that you like the rug rather than worry about whether or not it has the right number of knots per square inch.
Years of selling rugs by pushing the importance of knot count over all other quality indicators have left many rug shoppers with an incomplete picture. A simple analogy is to think about rugs as you would art - no one would ever value a painting by simply counting the brush strokes! Using knot count alone to judge quality is a gross oversimplification of a wonderfully complex hand made art form.
~ Design and Type
Many rugs are made with symmetrical designs, therefore when judging the quality look out for designs that are significantly stretched or compressed in a manor that detracts from the symmetry. Although some imperfections are part of the natural beauty, significant imperfections will reduce the value. Rugs generally fall into three production types: city, village, or tribal. "City" rugs, which are rugs made in large weaving centers, should have very few imperfections and should be judged on the consistency of their designs, weave, and materials. With "village" rugs imperfections are an important part of the charm where the weavers personality can be expressed through their work. Still even with village production poor weaving and material quality should not be confused with charming design imperfections. And finally, "tribal" rugs are woven by nomads, a group of people whose lifestyle is fast disappearing as modern society restricts their seasonal movement. These rugs are generally small and made completely of wool (warp, weft and pile) since it is the only fiber easily available to the weavers.
~ Dyes and Abrash
Many rugs today are made with quality synthetic and natural dyes that are colorfast. If you are buying a rug and you see that in some areas the design has a blurred outline, then it could be that the dyes are unstable and will run when it is cleaned. One way to check for dye run problems is to rub the rug with a damp white cloth using warm water. If the color comes off on the cloth, then the dye will most likely run when the rug is cleaned. Our advice is to avoid rugs that show signs of dye run, unless of course you really love the piece.
With city rugs, abrash (see glossary) is not beneficial and will most definitely reduce the value. On the other hand, with village rugs, abrash can enhance the beauty and its folk art appeal.
Not necessarily. Knot count is only one criterian in judging quality. Check the back of the rug, the closer the knots the finer the weave. In village and tribal rugs, such as Turkish, Afghani, and Caucasian pieces, the larger, coarser knot is complementary to their bold, geometric designs. Remember that lower knot counts will give the rug a more primitive or casual look which many buyers find desirable while the higher knot count rugs will impress you with their fine detail and elegance. When comparing the knot count between rugs of different regions it is not so much an issue of quality, but one of aesthetics. In the case of comparing two rugs from the same region, then knot count is very likely going to be an important factor in determining value
The quality and durability of a rug depends on many factors including construction and especially the characteristics of the wool. If the rug is thick, but a poor grade of wool is used in its construction then it will not wear well. Conversely, if a rug is thin and tightly knotted and made with high quality wool, then it will wear like iron!
Historically, the term Persian rug and the term oriental rug were synonymous; today this is no longer true. Since the 1970's rugs made in India, Pakistan, China and Nepal have dominated the world rug market by offering consumers more choices and value.
All rug weaving countries are capable of producing extremely fine and beautiful quality Oriental rugs. And, they are also capable of producing inferior rugs. People often believe that all Persian rugs are better than rugs from other countries. This is definitely not so. In fact since the U.S. lifted the Persian rug embargo in 2000 many inferior Persian rugs were imported into the U.S. hoping to command high prices on their name alone. Since a wide variation exists in the quality of wool and the weave of Persian rugs it is always a good idea to buy your rug from a reputable dealer.
Maybe. Many of our customers bring their overseas purchases to us for appraisal only to find out that they did not get exactly what they thought they were buying. For instance, many of the rugs sold to tourists in Turkiye are actually imported from China. Other times rugs sold as silk are rayon or mercerized cotton. Our advice is that if you want to buy overseas, keep the purchase small enough so that you can still enjoy it if you find out that you didn't get a good deal.
HINT: If you do purchase overseas always pay by credit card so that you have some recourse if the merchandise is misrepresented. Also, be aware that in most cases your tour guide is paid a handsome commission for bringing you to the rug merchant.
BUYER BEWARE! G.O.B.'s have become the most common scams in the rug business today. Unscrupulous rug dealers take advantage of weak consumer protection laws to mislead customers into thinking that they are actually going out of business when in fact they are using to their advantage a marketing message that customers instinctively respond to like sheep. These dealers assume their customers will not compare prices because of the large discounts offered and will use high pressure to make the sale. Also, since they have no long-term stake in your satisfaction they have no incentive to sell quality rugs. After they are finished duping enough consumers to make a hefty profit but just before the local authorities wise up, they close up shop and move to a new area, sometimes just down the street!
An auction that comes and goes and that uses temporary spaces are in many cases a great place to get taken advantage of! There have been some high profile criminal activities associated with this method of sale. Some of the pitfalls include mislabeled country of origin, false claims of silk content, buyer's premiums and shills. If you don't know what a shill is you should not be bidding at one of these auctions. Only buy from established auction houses that have a good reputation.
Market trends show that investment-quality rugs, usually antique or semi-antique, can go up in value. However, when buying any rug, you should always look at your selection first and foremost as a beautiful decorative piece of art that will enhance your living environment. Most individuals will never "cash in" by buying a rug and then selling it ten or twenty years later for a profit, but by purchasing a quality rug and keeping it forever you are making a good investment. There are not many products today that can make claim to lasting a lifetime. Quality rugs can become family heirlooms cherished for the memories they stimulate by their wonderful colors and designs. Also, if it means anything at all to you, it may be one of your last chances to thumb your nose at our throwaway culture!
Think of your rug as you would a picture on the wall, and think of your carpet as you would the paint! A rug is a focal point and it defines a space. Rugs can pull all your other furniture and fabrics together to create a completely harmonious environment. Most people have beige or neutral colored carpet and their room would benefit from having a rug placed under the coffee or dining room table. Still not convinced? Try a rug or two with our free in home trial (FIT) program and you will see what so many of our customers mean when they say: "I love my Hagopian rug!
Yes! Please don't try to save money by not buying a good pad; you will most likely live to regret that decision in a few years. Buy a pad that is specifically made for rugs, carpet pad will not work because it is designed to allow the carpet to be stretched over it while a rug pad is designed to grip.
The thin rubber pads can be used in front of doors with a low clearance, but should not be used otherwise. The thin rubber pads are popular because retailers want an item they can sell that a customer can easily carry and cut at home, not because it works well. We recommend a pad that is about 3/8" of an inch thick. It will keep the rug from slipping plus it is very important to also protect it with a good pad so that furniture legs don't dig into you valuable rug.
A pad is also a good idea when putting your rug on top of carpet, especially very thick carpet. The thicker the carpet the more likely the rug will creep. We use a stiff pad to give the rug a rigid surface so that it will lay flat.
We will cut your pad about two inches shorter than the width and the length (less the fringge) of your rug. Think of buying a pad as an inexpensive way to double the life of your rug and keep your rugs from moving, plus it feels better too!
Rugs are easy to care for and will give you years of enjoyment with a minimal amount of care. Start with regular vacuuming always being careful not to catch the fringe. Rotate the rug 180 degrees every year or so. And, lastly have HAGOPIAN clean it when the fringe looks soiled or when you notice it looks dull. For more on care information see our cleaning service section on this website.
Handmade rugs are a GREAT value!
Don't believe me? Well, let's do the math...
Let's take a 9 X 12 rug that sells for $3999. as an example.
A 9 X 12 rug is 108 square feet, or 15,552 square inches (108 X 144)
Let's say that this 9 X 12 rug is of medium quality and had 150 knots per square inch:
150 knots x 15,552 square inches = 2,332,800
WOW! One 9 x 12 rug has over two million knots!!!
A good weaver can weave about 5,000 knots per day. So keeping that in mind...
2,332,800/5000 = 466 days.
3 weavers work on a 9 x 12 rug.
466 days / 3 = 155 days per weaver or 31 weeks.
31 weeks x 40 hours a week= 1240 hours per weaver
3720 hours total!
3720 x $7.15 (min. wage) = $26,598
$26,598 is weaving time only.
Oh, and let's not forget about:
So taking into account the amount of time, materials, care and craftsmanship that goes into creating just a single handmade rug, and the fact that they last decades, you can't deny the amazing value that you're getting!


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Shaw praises 'fighting for our lives performance'
Club remain without a home win since November but a point against an Alvechurch side who have lost just 1 in 12 games in all competitions, signifies an increasing resilience and goal-scoring ability at The Coach and Horses, writes Luke Phelps.
Josh March converted a spot kick to give Alvechurch the lead on half an hour after debutant Luis Morrison brought him down inside the box. An own goal from Church's Andy Parsons levelled the score before an unfortunate own goal from Ben Turner put Sheffield behind for the second time in the game. It took an injury time goal from Adam Chapman to secure the point, who tapped into an open goal when defensive partner Julian Lawrence squared the ball.
Speaking after the game, Sheffield manager Mark Shaw said: "Conditions were terrible out there. The pitch is very heavy, very soft and very wet and the opposition are in 5th place in the league and they've turned up with high aspirations, probably to get a bit higher in the league. And from my point of view we're fighting for out lives and I think we've shown a 'fighting for out lives performance' today.
"First half I thought they probably shaded it with regards to their tempo but I think we made the chances count and we came pretty close. Second half was a bit more of an even contest, not much football can be played on a pitch so wet.
"The lads have been superb in getting themselves back in it when they've had it put on then, they've gone and stood tall. And if my teams doing that now, against a team in 5th then I'm rally pleased with that. I think a relegation battle is too early to talk about. We're still putting this group together... we've got some good players in there, they just need a bit of time and not the pressure of being in a relegation battle.
Morrison had a good debut for Sheffield on Saturday, despite giving away a penalty: "I thought he did well today" Shaw said, "considering he's not match fit. He worked hard and played against a big unit today. What I liked about him today was that he was a commanding presence."
After again being left out of the squad, Shaw confirmed that Tyler Williams will be leaving the club next week, after the winger broke "fundamental club rules."
"We are Looking at strengthening our areas, we've got a very good 24 man squad but we've got a lot of young players who are basically having to learn the hard way so we want to bring in a bit of experience.
Sheffield have a weekend break before they're back at home to Spalding United on Tuesday night, in the Evo-Stik First Division South. Shaw spoke of giving the players a "stress free week" in the hope that come Tuesday, his team will be "firing on all cylinders."
See Club in action against Spalding United on Tuesday 13th February, from 19:45 at The Coach and Horses.


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By Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin
Translated by Shabana Zahir Ahmad
Edited by Umm Hajar
The Malay community commonly associates Hari Raya with melancholia. This inclination is being stimulated further by our media. When Hari Raya comes, takbir (saying Allahu Akbar) is delivered the Malay style with melancholic tune, its melody exudes sadness and invites tears, the dramas and stories presented by the media are linked up to sad and sorrowful stories. The same trend is also being adopted in Hari Raya poems and songs. In Islam, is Hari Raya a day for sorrow or is it a day to celebrate victory and joy?
Firstly, we have to be aware of the fact that in Islam, Hari Raya is not a mere tradition or that it is an idea thought of by a specific party. Hari Raya was decreed by Allah and it has its own distinctive rules. It is the day that Allah has allocated for Muslims to glorify Allah, to celebrate victory and joy.
Allah says (translated as):
"The month of Ramadân in which was revealed the Qur'ân, a guidance for mankind and clear proofs for the guidance and the criterion (between right and wrong). So whoever of you sights (the crescent on the first night of) the month (of Ramadân i.e. is present at his home), he must observe Saum (fasts) that month, and whoever is ill or on a journey, the same number [of days which one did not observe Saum (fasts) must be made up] from other days. Allâh intends for you ease, and He does not want to make things difficult for you. (He wants that you) must complete the same number (of days), and that you must magnify Allâh [i.e. to say Takbîr (Allâhu-Akbar; Allâh is the Most Great) on seeing the crescent of the months of Ramadân and Shawwâl] for having guided you so that you may be grateful to Him." (Surah al-Baqarah: verse 185).
This verse describes Hari Raya as the way for us to display our gratitude for all the favors that our Lord has bestowed upon us. Because of that, we are taught to recite the takbir and worship Allah on Hari Raya. All these are the symbols of success and happiness.
Additionally, there are many hadith illustrating that the celebration of Hari Raya performed during Prophet's time was full of joy and cheerfulness. Ummu Atiyyah r.aha said:
"We used to be ordered to come out on the Day of 'Id and even bring out the virgin girls from their houses and menstruating women so that they might stand behind the men and say Takbir along with them and invoke Allah along with them and hope for the blessings of that day and for purification from sins." (Reported by Bukhari)
Prophet Muhammad pbuh would traditionally perform Hari Raya prayer outdoors so that everyone would be able to participate in celebrating the victory and joy of that day. More importantly, the celebration is to display the strength, unity, success and happiness of the Muslims' life.
Takbir on the Idul Fitri was delivered in an enthusiastic manner unlike the melancholic takbir being practiced by our Malay community. Try to listen to the takbir sounded in the Arab world and you can notice the different rhythm.
Also, when it comes to entertainment, Islam allows Muslims to rejoice in any way that they wish to as long as there is no transgression to the Islamic ruling. Islam is a noble religion that acknowledges the diverseness of the human soul. Entertainment is not an essential but whenever there is a need for it, it can help someone to enjoy life in certain conditions. It is alright if one does not desire it but we cannot prevent others from enjoying it.
Hari raya is a day of happiness. Entertainment that is bound in good disciplines and good manners enhances its jubilation and subsequently, brings out the gloriousness of this celebration.
Narrated Aisha: Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) came to my house while two girls were singing beside me the songs of Buath (a story about the war between the two tribes of the Ansar, the Khazraj and the Aus, before Islam). The Prophet (p.b.u.h) lay down and turned his face to the other side. Then Abu Bakr came and spoke to me harshly saying, "Musical instruments of Satan near the Prophet (p.b.u.h) ?" Allah's Apostle (p.b.u.h) turned his face towards him and said, "Leave them, Abu Bakr! Every race has their festive day and today is our Hari raya day." (Reported by Bukhari and Muslim)
In another narration by Muslim, it is said that they beat the drums to accompany their singings.
The mellow attitude demonstrated by our Prophet pbuh was indeed appealing. Just imagine, how was it possible for these two girls to sing in the Prophet's house? If the Prophet is a fierce and a rigid man, they would not dare to sing and beat the drum in his house right from the beginning.
Also, notice his reaction when Abu Bakr scolded them. He did not keep quiet but instead, he voiced his opinion that those were all permitted in Islam.
There is a view stating that the Prophet pbuh did not object the opinion voiced by Abu Bakr about singing being the voice of the devils and that he only allowed it specifically for that day since it was Hari Raya. This is a peculiar opinion. Just because it is the Hari Raya, it is permitted to listen to the devil's voice? Or, is singing is not considered as the devil's voice during Hari Raya but its status will change into the devil's voice when Hari Raya has passed by? The Prophet's reprehension stated in that hadith was a general objection to Abu Bakr's statement.
The same hadith was also reported by Bukhari with the following narration to show the vastness of the teachings of Islam. Aishah narrated:
"It was the day of 'Id, and the Black people were playing with shields and spears; so either I requested the Prophet (p.b.u.h) or he asked me whether I would like to see the display. I replied in the affirmative. Then the Prophet (p.b.u.h) made me stand behind him and my cheek was touching his cheek and he was saying, "Carry on! O Bani Arfida," till I got tired. The Prophet (p.b.u.h) asked me, "Are you satisfied (Is that sufficient for you)?" I replied in the affirmative and he told me to leave." (Reported by Bukhari)
The performance mentioned in the above hadith actually took place inside the Prophet's mosque as described by other narration by Bukhari and Muslim. Therefore, the fairly narrow view and constricted opinion that limits entertainment only for Hari raya in fact constrains the way life's daily affair should be conducted whereas Islam provides ample freedom for that.
Entertainment is not like specific ibadah which cannot be added or modified. Its fundamental ruling is "allowable" or falls within the general consent of Islamic rulings which is only to be forbidden when there is textual evidence supporting it. Entertainment is not like specific ibadah which cannot be added on.
Entertainment is an embodiment of human creativity and invention that is widely permitted as long as it does not contradict the principles and laws decreed by Islam.
Moreover, when the Prophet affirmed his consent on that day, he said:
"So that the Jewish will know that there is vastness of choice in our religion. Indeed, I was sent to advocate a direct and easy religion." (Reported by Ahmad, ranked as sahih by al-Albani)
Today, many people think of Islam as a narrow and stiff religion. At the same time, the West and the Jews are also charging Islam with similar accusations. The Prophet pbuh provided ample freedom in expressing joyousness and in enjoying entertainment so as to avoid Islam being accused and slandered with such claims.
What I am trying to convey is that Hari Raya in Islam is a happy day, not a sad and gloomy day unlike the pictures being projected by the dramas and songs that are televised close to the festive day. Any activities which can stimulate happiness and do not contradict the Islamic laws are encouraged on Hari Raya. These include indulging in good food, visiting others, giving out money and gifts as well as getting involved in singing and other types of entertainment. Islam is a straight religion but easy and practical for human life.
It is unfortunate that in our society, in certain conditions; a sad day such as the death of a person is treated as if it is a joyful day with the preparation of a banquet, giving out money to those performing prayers to the deceased and various other things as if we are celebrating the death. Those are a part of the Islamic teachings. On the other hands, when are encouraged to be happy on Hari Raya, we submerge ourselves in melancholic tunes and dramas, crying at the grave and many more. We purposely reverse the condition. Hari Raya is not a gloomy day. Like the Prophet pbuh said: ""So that the Jewish will know that there is vastness of choice in our religion. Indeed, I was sent to advocate a direct and easy religion."


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Pay with a Tweet was created in 2010 and was re-launched as a SaaS business in February 2014, in Hamburg, Germany. Pay with a Tweet is a social marketing tool that drives reach through social postings. Thousands of organizations and bloggers around the globe are using our product to create social buzz for their offerings. Succeeding our successful commercial re-launch and seed-financing round, Pay with a Tweet is ready for the next leap.
We are currently looking for a motivated skilled Entrepreneur (m/f) to complement our management team.
If you think that you have the know-how and dedication to leverage the huge potential of Pay with a Tweet then this is your calling. Take your experience and ideas to make Pay with a Tweet an even more amazing product and a successful international business.
- Create a sales strategy and assume responsibility for the effective and successful implementation
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Game-Changers 2017 Predictions - Part 1
December 7, 2016
Hosted by Bonnie D. Graham
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The buzz: Crystal ball time! If your #1 business wish this holiday is to know what 2017 holds for your company, your industry and the world, we've got the next best thing. On Dec. 7, 14, and Jan. 4, 11 and 18, we'll bring you more than 50 thought leaders' insightful predictions for the technologies, strategies, and trends that can help you grow and compete in 2017 and beyond. Pour a cup of Joe, Earl, or Dom, and join us for SAP Game-Changers Radio 2017 Predictions – Part 1 live! Featured guests: Gray Scott, SeriousWonder,com; Otto Schell, GM; Jonah Manning, PeopleOps Consulting; Shaun Stüger, BoodsKapper LLC; Dr. Steven Hunt, SAP SuccessFactors; Guillermo B. Vazquez, Deloitte; Jeremy C. Thomas, Carom; Sam Parikh, Deloitte; Rick Varner, Gartner; Alon Kantor, Check Point; Simon Bain, SearchYourCloud; Prof. Rajeev Srinivasan, Indian Institute of Management; Todd Asevedo, SAP SuccessFactors; Barbara Ocain, SAP SuccessFactors, Mark Noronha, SAP Startup Focus. Happy holidays!
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In an exclusive for BBC Two, Arena presents the first major television interview with the legendary music producer Phil Spector, set to the soundtrack of his greatest hits.
In a career stretching back to his first hit in 1958, To Know Him Is To Love Him, Phil Spector has never given a substantial broadcast interview – until now.
Filmed in Spector's own home – literally his castle – before the piano he bought with John Lennon to play in the promotional film for Imagine, he discusses his relationship with music greats from the girl groups of the Sixties through to The Beatles and Tina Turner.
He also talks about his troubled personal life, his sense of being hounded and the anger and rage which helped him to develop his art, long before it was recognised as anything other than mere pop music.
As his retrial approaches for the murder of Lana Clarkson, Arena brings an enthralling exploration of one of the most influential careers in popular music to BBC Two tonight (Saturday 25 October) at 9.40pm.
Phil Spector transformed rock 'n' roll. He was the first music producer to become the star – giving us Be My Baby, You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin', Let It Be, All Things Must Pass, John Lennon's solo work and even The Ramones.
Through his songs he articulated teenage angst and soundtracked a generation.
Taken from Arena's exclusive interview in March 2007, the film dissects his songs, from the perspective of Spector's inner world, casting a spotlight on a unique creative process that is, for the first time, explained by its author.
Footage from his trial last year provides a dramatic counterpoint to this unprecedented material.
Arena – The Agony And The Ecstasy Of Phil Spector is produced by Anthony Wall, Editor of nine-time Bafta-winning Arena, and is directed by multi-award-winning Vikram Jayanti.
Anthony Wall says: "We've always wanted to make a film about Phil Spector and we're delighted to have Vikram directing it. His hallmark is the exploration of genius and he is exactly the right person for this film."
Vikram Jayanti adds: "It was a timely moment to make a film about one of the most important figures in popular music in the second half of the 20th century, as the ongoing trial threatens to eclipse his musical legacy."
Quotes from film
On loneliness and rage:
"They ostracised me in high school. They had nothing to do with me. I was not popular, we were poor but the rest of the school was wealthy, middle-class white Jewish kids who were very stuck up."
"I was just a loner and was always treated with contempt; they [the establishment] never considered me with the same respect that they considered Berlin or Gershwin. but that just builds up the anger and the rage which made you do better, made you do a lot better."
On his art and the 'Wall of Sound':
"Most producers don't create, they interpret. When I went into the studio I created a sound that I wanted to hear. and I always compare it to what Da Vinci did when he went to a blank canvas. and I always considered it not rock 'n' roll, I always considered it art."
"The Spector sound took a lot of work and creativity and it was a bitch to get."
".pain is just there, it's a constant. It's hurt, hurting is a natural phenomenon with art."
About his first hit, To Know Him Is to Love Him, he says: "Nobody knew it was about my father and nobody knew it was about death and it was a love song to somebody up beyond."
He talks about Brian Wilson's obsession with the sound and how he was: ". dreaming how I got Be My Baby sound, you know going crazy, you know figuring out, I mean he's a little gaga over it... I'd like to have a nickel for every joint he smoked trying to figure out how I got the Be My Baby sound, you know he is demented about it."
On working with The Beatles:
Spector recalls when he first met John Lennon and that he said: "He did say that 'Oh, Spector kept rock 'n' roll alive for the two-and-a-half years that Elvis was in the Army' which was very flattering."
Spector famously produced The Beatles' final album Let It Be, after the band asked Spector to make their January 1969 recordings into an album.
He remembers: "I went in there with a very clear attitude, I wanted this to be a great farewell album. I knew they were breaking up, I knew they were never going to come back together again. I knew there was going to be no reunion. The public didn't and I was there to make a commercial album, because I wanted to sell 12 million albums and the public ended up buying it and I was Mr Commerciality."
And later, as a non-believer, he recalls working with George Harrison on My Sweet Lord: "It's just a matter of convincing the artist that you are on the same level with them and I believe what George was saying for these moments I was with George, I became a part of George. You can do things that have art as its basis that are not in your heart, but are in your soul."
On his 'infamous' hair:
".it was a tribute to Albert Einstein and Beethoven, it was done in jest, but I was wearing my hair like Albert Einstein in those days... That day it got a little extreme."
On his beliefs:
".I don't let myself get depressed. Depression is a wasted emotion to me like pity, it's a wasted emotion. I'm concerned with the fact that I have not been made a doctor at any college and Bill Cosby has, even Dylan has. I think I've offered more to the American culture and music or at least as much than they and a lot of the people that have been given them, Mrs Bush and people like that."
"I envy the little old lady who sits in front of the TV and believes and holds her hand up to the screen and says 'Amen'. Yes and believes that she is gonna get to Heaven and believes there's a thing there after... When little Phillip [his son] died, I may not believe in God but I know there's a devil. You know, I mean, I wish I believed. I wish to hell I believed."
On last year's trial:
Regarding the jury selection: "Forty-five per cent of them wrote down they believed I was guilty and 20% of them wrote down I was insane. Based upon their pre-trial publicity over the last four years."
"If they don't like yah, they don't like yah. if they don't like you for whatever reason they will screw you and that's just it."
"I am hounded now. I'm very much hounded..."
The Agony And The Ecstasy Of Phil Spector, BBC Two, Saturday 25 October 2008, 9.40pm (100 minutes)


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May 17, 2011
SALVATORE BADALAMENTE AND SHANNON BADALAMENTE, PLAINTIFFS,v.MONMOUTH COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE, THOMAS FICHTER, ESQ,INDIVIDUALLY AND IN HIS CAPACITY AS ASSISTANT MONMOUTH COUNTY PROSECUTOR FOR THE MONMOUTH COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE, MONMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT, MARLBORO TOWNSHIP, MARLBORO TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT, EDWARD CLAYTON, INDIVIDUALLY AND IN HIS CAPACITY AS DETECTIVE AND/OR OFFICER OF THE MARLBORO TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT, ERIC SINGER, INDIVIDUALLY AND IN HIS CAPACITY AS INVESTIGATOR FOR THE MONMOUTH COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S OFFICE, JOHN DOES 1-10, INDIVIDUALLY AND IN THEIR CAPACITY AS EMPLOYEES AND/OR INVESTIGATORS WITH THE MONMOUTH COUNTY PROSECUTOR'S : OFFICE, JOHN DOES 11-20, INDIVIDUALLY AND IN THEIR CAPACITY AS EMPLOYEES AND/OR MONMOUTH COUNTY SHERIFF'S OFFICERS FOR MONMOUTH COUNTY, AND JOHN DOES 21-30, INDIVIDUALLY AND IN THEIR CAPACITY AS EMPLOYEES AND/OR OFFICERS FOR THE MARLBORO TOWNSHIP POLICE DEPARTMENT, DEFENDANTS.
The opinion of the court was delivered by: Wolfson, United States District Judge:
Presently before the Court are four separate unopposed motions for summary judgment*fn1 filed by Defendants Monmouth County Prosecutor's Office ("Monmouth PO"), Thomas Fichter ("Fichter), Eric Singer ("Singer), Monmouth County Sheriff's Department ("Monmouth SD"), Marlboro Township ("Marlboro Twp."), Marlboro Township Police Department ("Marlboro PD"), and Edward Clayton ("Clayton") (collectively referred to as "Defendants"),*fn2 to dismiss the 23-count Complaint filed by pro se Plaintiffs Salvatore Badalamente ("Slavatore") and Shannon Badalamente ("Shannon") (collectively "Plaintiffs"). The Complaint asserts a host of violations of constitutional rights and various other claims under New Jersey law, stemming from the alleged false arrest and indictment of Slavatore for conspiracy to commit insurance fraud. For the reasons that follow, the Court finds that there are no disputed issues of material fact, and based on the record, Defendants are entitled to summary judgment. Accordingly, Defendants' motions are granted.
I. Background
Because the pro se Plaintiffs did not respond nor contest the facts asserted by Defendants as required by Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(c), the Court considers those facts as undisputed so long as they are properly supported by the record. Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(e)(2); Bank of Am., N.A. v. Colony Park at Benders Church, LP, No. 09-00705, 2011 WL 925411, at *3 (E.D. Pa. March 17, 2011).
Plaintiffs were long-time residents of New Jersey, however they moved to Georgia in December 2005. From 2003 to 2004, Marlboro PD and Monmouth PO, in response to a report of suspected fraudulent leasing of vehicles, started an investigation on an individual named Paul Brennan ("Brennan"), who operated a company called Shore Classics. See Monmouth County Grand Jury Transcript, State of New Jersey v. John T. Colatrella, et al, May 22, 2006 ("Transcript"), pp. 6-8. During the investigation, Brennan admitted to conducting a conspiracy, along with other individuals, involving the fraudulent leasing and insuring of "shell" or non-existent classic vehicles, with the intended purpose of reporting these vehicles as stolen and collecting the insurance proceeds. See Statement of Paul Brennan on Aug. 28, 2003. Brennan also indicated that Salvatore was involved in the conspiracy as an employee of Shore Classics. Id. at 37-38. Specifically, Brennan stated that Salvatore would find pictures and obtain fictitious titles of classic cars, or sometimes shells of classic cars, and presented them as real cars to the leasing and insurance companies in order to secure fraudulent leases and insurance policies. Id. at 20, 26-27, 37-38. Marlboro PD also obtained statements from Michael Ruales, a former employee of Shore Classics during Spring and Summer of 2001, who corroborated that Salvatore acquired shells on the internet and used them to obtain fraudulent leases. See Statement of Michael Ruales on Apr. 3, 2003.
On May 22, 2006, Fichter, the Assistant Prosecutor of Monmouth PO,
presented the case to a grand jury. Fitchter offered Clayton, a
detective for the Marlboro PD, as the sole witness. Clayton provided
testimony as to the information gathered during the investigation by
the Marlboro PD and Monmouth PO, including the statements of Brennan
and Michael Ruales. See Transcript, pp. 1, 5. Subsequently, on June 5,
2006, the grand jury returned an indictment against Salvatore and 15
other individuals, which specifically charged Salvatore with
"Conspiracy - Theft by Deception," a second degree crime. See Monmouth
County Grand Jury Indictment # 06-06-01154, . The next day,
Monmouth County PD arrested the individuals named in the indictment;
however, because Salvatore had already moved to Georgia by that time,
he was not brought into custody. As a result, Monmouth PO issued a
press release on its website, detailing the charges against each
defendant, provided a description of the allegations, and listed the
bail status of each defendant. See Press Release by Monmouth PO on
Jun. 13, 2006. Since Salvatore remained at large, the press statement
stated that "Salvatore Badalamente ($35,000 w/10%) was located in
Georgia. Arrangements are being made to serve him with the warrant. He
is the only co-conspirator who remains a fugitive."*fn3
Id. at p. 3.
On June 16, 2006, Salvatore turned himself in first at the Woodbury Police Station, then the Middletown Police Department, and finally at the Monmouth County Sheriff's Office.*fn4 Upon notifying the Monmouth PO, Singer, an investigator with the Monmouth PO, and another detective, arrived to take custody of Salvatore. Salvatore alleges that he was hand-cuffed, taken out of the Sheriff's Office through the public entrance, was humiliated by Singer and the detective in front of his father, and was forced to lay down in the back seat of the car used to transport him, because the front seat was pushed all the way back so that there was no leg room. Compl., ¶ 45-51. Salvatore further alleges that Singer and the detective made him rest his head on a hardcover book about classic cars. Compl. ¶ 51. However, Plaintiffs do not allege that Salvatore suffered any physical injuries, and while Salvatore alleges in the Complaint that he suffered emotional distress, Plaintiffs failed to present any evidence of such distress.*fn5
Plaintiffs filed the instant 23-count Complaint on May 21, 2008. These counts include: violations of the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments of the United States Constitution for malicious prosecution, false arrest, and excessive force (Count I); violations of the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments for failure to supervise and discipline (Count II); violations of the Fourth and Fourteenth Amendments for inadequate hiring and training procedures (Count III);*fn6 violations of the New Jersey Constitution (Counts V and VI); claims under the New Jersey Tort Claims Act ("NJTCA") (Count VII); violations under the New Jersey Civil Rights Act ("NJCRA") (Count VIII); common-law false arrest (Count IX); common-law malicious prosecution (Count X); common-law intentional infliction of emotional distress (Count XI and XX); common-law battery (Count XII); common-law false imprisonment (Count XIII); common-law assault (Count XIV); common-law defamation (Count XVI); common-law negligent supervision and training (Count XVII); common-law conspiracy (Count XVIII); violations of the New Jersey Laws Against Discrimination ("NJLAD") (Count XIX); common-law negligent infliction of emotional distress (Count XXI); and common-law loss of consortium (Count XXII). The Complaint also seeks injunctive relief that would require Defendants to remove all references of Salvatore's indictment from any and all websites belonging and/or in the control of Defendants (Count XV), as well as claims for punitive damages (Count XXIII). After a period of discovery, Defendants filed the instant motions for summary judgment. Pro se Plaintiffs, despite receiving several extensions by the United States Magistrate Judge, filed no opposition.*fn7
Finally, the Court issued a Letter Order on January 11, 2011, advising the parties that it will consider the instant motions as unopposed, and to date, Plaintiffs still have not opposed the motions or otherwise responded to the Court's Letter Order. As such, these motions will be considered unopposed.
II. Standard of Review
"Summary judgment is proper if there is no genuine issue of material fact and if, viewing the facts in the light most favorable to the non-moving party, the moving party is entitled to judgment as a matter of law." Pearson v. Component Tech. Corp., 247 F.3d 471, 482 n. 1 (3d Cir. 2001) (citing Celotex Corp. v. Catrett, 477 U.S. 317, 322 (1986)); accord Fed. R. Civ. P. 56(c). For an issue to be genuine, there must be "a sufficient evidentiary basis on which a reasonable jury could find for the non-moving party." Kaucher v. County of Bucks, 455 F.3d 418, 423 (3d Cir. 2006); Anderson v. Liberty Lobby, Inc., 477 U.S. 242, 248 (1986). In determining whether a genuine issue of material fact exists, the court must view the facts and all reasonable inferences drawn from those facts in the light most favorable to the nonmoving party. Matsushita Elec. Indus. Co. v. Zenith Radio Corp., 475 U.S. 574, 587 (1986); Curley v. Klem, 298 F.3d 271, 276-77 (3d Cir. 2002). For a fact to be material, it must have the ability to "affect the outcome of the suit under governing law." Kaucher, 455 F.3d at 423. Disputes over irrelevant or unnecessary facts will not preclude a grant of summary judgment.
Initially, the moving party has the burden of demonstrating the absence of a genuine issue of material fact. Celotex Corp., 477 U.S. at 323. Once the moving party has met this burden, the nonmoving party must identify, by affidavits or otherwise, specific facts showing that there is a genuine issue for trial. Id.; Monroe v. Beard, 536 F.3d 198, 206-07 (3d Cir. 2008). If a non-movant fails to oppose the motion, Rule 56(e) provides that the Court may grant the motion for summary judgment "if appropriate." See, e.g., Anchorage Assocs. v. V.I. Bd. of Tax Review, 922 F.3d 168, 175 (3d Cir.1990); Damiano v. Sony Music Entm't, 975 F.Supp. 623, 627 (D.N.J.1996) (granting summary judgment motion because plaintiff's argument was unopposed, and thus no genuine issue of material fact was created). The motion is appropriately granted when the movant is entitled to judgment as a matter of law. Anchorage Assocs., 922 F.2d at 175. When "the non-moving party fails to oppose the motion for summary judgment by written objection, memorandum, affidavits and other evidence, the Court will accept as true all material facts set forth by the moving party with appropriate record support." Carp v. IRS, No. 00-5992, 2002 WL 373448, at *2 (D.N.J. Jan.28, 2002) (quoting Anchorage Assocs., 922 F.2d at 175). Even if a record contains facts that might provide support for a non-movant's position, "the burden is on the [non-movant], not the court, to cull the record and affirmatively identify genuine, material factual issues sufficient to defeat a motion for summary judgment." Morris v. Orman, No. 87-5149, 1989 WL 17549, at *8 (E.D.Pa. March 1, 1989) (citing Childers v. Joseph, 842 F.2d 689 (3d Cir.1988); see also Atkinson v. City of Phila., No. 99-1541, 2000 WL 793193, at *5 n. 8 (E.D.Pa. June 20, 2000).
Moreover, in deciding the merits of a party's motion for summary judgment, the court's role is not to evaluate the evidence and decide the truth of the matter, but to determine whether there is a genuine issue for trial. Anderson, 477 U.S. at 249. A nonmoving party cannot defeat summary judgment simply by asserting that certain evidence submitted by the moving party is not credible. S.E.C. v. Antar, 44 Fed. Appx. 548, 554 (3d Cir. 2002).
If the non-movant fails to oppose the motion for summary judgment, Rule 56(e) provides that the Court may only grant the motion for summary judgment "if appropriate." See, e.g., Anchorage Assoc. v. V.I. Bd. of Tax Rev., 922 F.2d 168, 175 (3d Cir. 1990); see also Damiano v. Sony Music Entm't, 975 F.Supp. 623');">975 F. Supp. 623, 627 (D.N.J. 1996) (granting summary judgment motion because plaintiffs argument was unopposed, and thus no genuine issue of material fact was created). When "the non-moving party fails to oppose the motion for summary judgment by written objection, memorandum, affidavits and other evidence, the Court will accept as true all material facts set forth by the moving party with appropriate record support." Carp v. Internal Revenue Serv., 2002 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 2921, at *2 (D.N.J. Jan. 28, 2002) (quoting Anchorage Assoc., 922 F.2d at 175). Even if a record contains facts that might provide support for a non-movant's position, "the burden is on the [non-movant], not the court, to cull the record and affirmatively identify genuine, material factual issues sufficient to defeat a motion for summary judgment." Morris v. Orman, No. 87-5149, 1989 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 1876 at *8 (E.D. Pa. Mar. 1, 1989) (citing Childers v. Joseph, 842 F.2d 689 ...
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If you know me at all, you probably know about my weakness for rock star love interests. I couldn't pass this one up, and you shouldn't either if you are looking for a light, fluffy read that will leave you happy. It's not great literature, but who wants Hemmingway? The Heartbreakers is publishing on August 1, 2015. *publication was moved to 8/4/15*
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"When I met Oliver Perry, I had no clue he was the lead singer for The Heartbreakers. And he had no idea that I was the only girl in the world who hated his music."
Stella will do anything for her sick sister, Cara—even stand in line for an autographed Heartbreakers CD…for four hours. She's totally winning best birthday gift this year. At least she met a cute boy with soft brown hair and gorgeous blue eyes while getting her caffeine fix. Too bad she'll never see him again.
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Heartbreakers is a cute YA romance about a girl, about a boy band, and about finding your future. Since I adore books with rocker boy love interests, I was really excited to get a chance to read this one. I liked the theme of the bonds between family and the fear of losing that bond that this book explored. It was sweet and gentle and played on every girl's fantasy of being "The One." The characters were likeable, if rather generic. Initially, I found Stella rather off putting. She throws a strange tantrum close to the beginning of the book which was explained as a character trait and I thought it was awkward and it didn't bode well for the book, but it was even stranger when that temper didn't manifest again anywhere in the book. She does redeem herself, and I liked how she was introspective and had enough self respect to handle situations that have made other protagonists cave. The members of The Heartbreakers had three distinct members and one who faded into the background, so I wasn't sure what purpose he served and I thought he needed to be more distinctly developed or eliminated. While the plot moved along at a nice pace and worked well to develop the romantic relationship, I couldn't help but feel like several scenes were ones I had read before. In the genre of rock romance, story lines do tend to have similar elements, though, so it didn't really bother me. Overall, this was a pretty fluffy read, but it will satisfy readers who just want to know that after the drama, they will finish with a smile on their face. This is a clean read with only a few instances of mature language and scenes of light sensuality. It is appropriate for grades 7+. Adult readers of YA won't find it as engaging as the intended audience.
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