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This term Grades 3-6 will be exploring digital music. We will be learning all about DJ terminology and how to create digital music using the apps on our iPads. We will be lucky enough to have a DJ parent run a workshop on digital music for the class.
DJ Jargon
This term we are looking at digital music. Digital music uses a whole different category of musical terms that we have never heard of before. Explore the link below and create a poster explaining the most common DJ terminology.
The History of Music Production
Vinyl Records – Cassette Tapes – Compact Discs (CD) – MP3
Vinyl Records 1950s – 1980s
What are they? Vinyl Records rose to prominence in the 1950s. A vinyl record is made from a polyvinyl plastic disk with a single spiralling groove on both sides. A needle runs through the groove from the outside of the record to the centre producing an analog (non-digital) sound.
The first pop record released on vinyl record was on June 28th 1948, it was a rerelease of The Voice of Frank Sinatra which was originally released in 1946.
Compact Cassette Mid 1970s – Late 1990s
The technological advances that were taking place lead to the decline of the vinyl and the introduction of the cassette tape. The Cassette tape revolutionised the music industry because music became portable. Popularity was directly linked to the production of the portable Sony Walkman in 1979.
Compact Disc (CD) Mid 1980s – Early 2000s
When the CD became the standard product that people listened to music from the vinyl was considered no longer functional.
The first CD to ever go on sale was Billy Joel's 52nd street.
With the rise of the internet the MP3 became the standard, fewer and fewer people bought physical copies of music opting to buy it over the internet or download it. The first MP3 player was produced in 1983.
Who invented the vinyl record?
How would you rewind a cassette tape?
What was the first CD ever made in the United States?
What is the most common device that people listen to MP3s on today?
What is Napster? Why was it important to the MP3 music revolution?
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1. Municipal band
Hagerstown Municipal Band will play selections include "Circus Bee March" by Fillmore, Concerto for Trombone by Rimsky-Korsakov, "Latins at Large" by Bennett and "Colonel Wade's Twin Sister" by Holsinger. 7:30 p.m. Sunday, June 23, at City Park's Peter Buys Band Shell, off Virginia Avenue, Hagerstown. Free. Go to www.hagerstownband.org.
2. Art reception
For "Civil Rights — Civil Wrongs: Take Two," artists Gilbert Young and Preston Sampson show their civil rights-themed artwork. They talk about their art at 3 p.m., Saturday, June 22, and 2 p.m. Sunday, June 23. Just Lookin' Gallery, 40 Summit Ave., Hagerstown. Call 301-714-2278. Go to www.justlookin.com.
3. Ham radio day
Cumberland Valley Amateur Radio Club participates in Field Day, a national, 24-hour rehearsal of emergency operating procedures. Noon Saturday, June 22, to noon Sunday, June 23. Cumberland Valley Antique Engine and Machine Club, Crider's Church Road, west of Chambersburg, Pa. Call 717-263-2626.
4. Cool tunes
Informal concert with music from Baroque to blues, led by director Greg Shook, shown. 4 p.m. Saturday, June 22, at Trinity Lutheran Church, corner of North Potomac Street and Randolph Avenue, Hagerstown. Free. Call 301-733-2878.
5. Puppet show
Watch "Cinderella's Soc Hop" and afterward participate in a sock hop with music, balloons, party lights and animal crackers. 1 p.m. Saturdays and Sundays through Aug. 25. Wonderment Puppet Theater, 412 W. King St., Martinsburg, W.Va. $5; free for children younger than 2. Go to www.wondermentpuppets.com.


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Ime Udoka will interview with the Charlotte Hornets' coaching vacancy.
Udoka has been an assistant coach with the Spurs since 2012. Udoka had a seven-year playing career in the NBA.
Ettore Messina and David Fizdale are other strong candidates for the Hornets' job.
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The Slocan Ramblers
Though they may be based in Toronto, The Slocan Ramblers take their name from BC's own Slocan Valley — and their sound definitely channels the picturesque, mountainous natural landscape more than any urban centre. It's straight-ahead, plucky and high-energy bluegrass music.
The Slocan Ramblers have become a leading light on Canada's roots and bluegrass scene in a very short time for a very good reason. The four young musicians have grown to be the band to watch by staying true to the roots of the music, not seeking to revive anything but rather to tap into its rough and rowdy heart. They're fearlessly creative, deliver kick-ass shows blending lightening fast and devilishly intricate instrumentals with the sawdust-thick vocals of singer Frank Evans.
They play songs ranging from rowdy old-time numbers like Groundhog, to a Dustbowl classic like Woody Guthrie's Pastures of Plenty like they've been steeped in the sound for generations. "For a bunch of boys from Toronto, The Slocan Ramblers are turning out a piping hot brand of bluegrass that you just may think was cut fresh from a back porch in the Blue Ridge." – Elmore Magazine
This is roots music without pretension, music intended to make you feel something, music to get you moving in a crowded bar or on a grassy lawn. When they take the stage, The Slocan Ramblers stand up, lean into the music, and push harder and harder for that edge just beyond. We dare anyone within earshot not to become a lifelong fan.


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Kutcher laughs off Sheen replacement reports
Internet gossip on Thursday (12May11) suggested TV bosses have started courting the Just Married star after secret talks between them and Hugh Grant fell through.
Kutcher has had a history of TV comedy success - he was among the ensemble cast of sitcom That '70s Show and he fronted hit practical joke show Punk'd.
But in a tweet to fans, the actor suggested the rumours are just that - rumours.
He writes, "I'm starting to become convinced that people put my name in articles just to improve their SEO (search engine optimization) or hoping I'll tweet it."
Grant has become the latest star to turn down the lead role in the hit sitcom - Rob Lowe and Jon Stamos, who were both linked to the role, previously insisted they were not interested in stepping in for Sheen.
TV producers have been keen to find his replacement ever since they fired the actor over a public dispute with show creator Chuck Lorre in March (11).


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We are committed to conducting business in a socially responsible and ethical manner and we recognize our responsibility to contribute positively to the community that supports us in our successes. Among the number of local charities that Bramble Berry supports we also have a special place in our hearts for the Orangutan Foundation International. This organization strives to support the conservation, protection, and understanding of orangutans and their rain forest habitat. You can find a full list of organizations and non-profits that Bramble Berry supports here.


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Boys Should Be Boys by Meg Meeker, M.D.
I saw this book at the same housecleaning client's home as The Six Most Important Decisions You'll Ever Make. They read good things!
I read this book because I don't know boys. I was raised with all girls: two sisters, all but two girl cousins, and a plethora of aunts. Then I had a son and no husband around for teaching all of those man code things!
Before reading this book, I felt lost about how to raise my precious little Fred!
After reading this book, I really feel empowered! I feel like I can actually do this! Actually raise my son into manhood!
There were a couple of key items that were major AHA's for me:
1. That boys must be transitioned into manhood;
2. And that boys need organized religion.
Dr. Meeker says that the Number One Mistake parents make in raising boys is that they do not transition boys into men. This is why we have all of those man-boys running around out there. (Oh yes, you know what a man-boy is! You know; those men who are never truly responsible, independent or generally mature!) Boys will not transition themselves into manhood; they need their parents' guidance in order for it to happen at all, not just effectively, and pretty much past the age of 25 if it hasn't been nurtured into happening, it never will. She gives all kinds of suggestions for making this happen from service projects to managing their own money and chores around the home.
Dr. Meeker feels organized religion is so important that a huge portion of the book is dedicated to the topic. She says it does not have to be one specific religion; it can be anything: Christianity, Judaism, Buddhism, or even Islam. What matters is the moral compass that organized religion provides for a boy. It isn't that the parents cannot also teach religion, but religious teaching within a church, synagogue, or mosque can provide role models and more than just what can be taught at home.
As the title suggests, Meeker does also spend a lot of the book talking about giving boys the opportunity to run, play, and imagine while they are playing outside or roughhousing or just being boys! It cannot be underestimated that boys just need time to be boys.
This is another highly recommended book, especially for parents of boys, teachers, or anyone who works with children.


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The Oman Convention & Exhibition Centre (OCEC) has launched its convention centre, as announced at IMEX in Frankfurt on 16 May.
Part of the new Madinat Al Irfan urban development in Muscat, which is being developed by Oman Tourism Development Company (OMRAN), the executive arm for the development of the tourism sector in the Sultanate of Oman.
The purpose built centre now offers two ballrooms (including the largest ballroom in Oman), a 456 tiered-seat theatre, 22 meeting rooms in addition to the already opened exhibition centre.
The Junior Ballroom can accommodate 540 guests for a banquet or 1,000 guests theatre style while the Grand Ballroom can seat 1,200 people for a sumptuous dinner or up to seven breakout areas for a convention.
Both ballrooms feature a column-free space with subtle Omani design details as well as the very latest in audio-visual support. These new areas complement existing five exhibition halls that feature 22,396sqm of column-free exhibition space and 10 hospitality suites as well a multi-storey car park with a capacity for 4,000 vehicles.
These new multi-purpose spaces are ideal for plenary sessions, conferences, concerts, performances and gala dinners.
With the new areas spanning 4,576sqm, the total current event space has now reached 48,632sqm. In a few months' time, the final part of the jigsaw; the 3,200-seater theatre will open its doors for the first performance.
The precinct provides the infrastructure necessary to host international, regional and local events and includes a JW Marriott Hotel (five-star) linked directly to OCEC and the newly opened Crowne Plaza Muscat-OCEC that opened last November.
OCEC anticipates a minimum of 270 events this year; these include exhibitions, weddings, meetings, conferences and live events.
Trevor McCartney, GM of OCEC said: "Since opening our doors in October 2016 with our exhibition halls, we have been the host venue for more than 185 successful regional as per the and international events including our first international events; ACI Airport Exchange 2017 hosted by Oman Airports and the second UNWTO/UNESCO World Conference on Tourism and Culture, which…attracted 45 ministers from around the globe."
The Centre focuses on events that will bring significant strategic and economic benefit to the country and that are in line with Oman's 2040 vision.
Working closely with the Oman Convention Bureau, OCEC is introducing the world to Oman and building awareness of the business events' opportunities in the country.
Khalid Al Zadjali, director of the Oman Convention Bureau added: "We have seen a great start to 2018 following the much-awaited launch of the new award-winning Muscat International Airport on March 20, 2018 with a current capacity for up to 20m passengers as well as facilities to welcome the world`s largest aircraft, the Airbus A380.
"To drive business, we embrace a 'Team Oman' approach working alongside OCEC, Oman Air, our many hotels, attractions and Omani-based destination management, conference and event companies," added Al Zadjali.
The number of association meetings in Oman has doubled in 2017 as per the International Congress and Convention Association's recently released statistics and Oman is placed 2nd in the Middle East and 86th in the world.
OCEC's opening has contributed to the business events industry in the country as well as the region. Recent successes include:
- The IRU World Congress staged by the World Road Transport Organisation that will bring 800 delegates in November;
- The World Hospital Congress of the International Hospital Federation (IHF) that will bring 1,000 delegates in 2019;
- The 40th SICOT Orthopaedic World Congress 2019 held by the International Society of Orthopaedic Surgery and Traumatology – 2,500 delegates;
- The Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologist's World Congress 2020, that will attract 2,500 delegates;
- The World Cancer Congress in 2020 that will bring 3,000 delegates to the Sultanate.
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If there's one thing to bring the houses of "Game of Thrones" together, it's Coldplay. Or at least that's what Chris Martin thought.
The British pop-rockers and the cast of the bloody HBO series brought their A-Game to a skit last night for the "Red Nose Day" charity telecast.
Check out Jon Snow — er, Kit Harrington — sing "Wildling" to the tune of "Wild Thing" to Ygritte (Rose Leslie), Peter Dinklage rock a saucy number solo and surprise narrator Liam Neeson narrate the whole thing.


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Japanese scientists have developed a new treatment for hair loss.
A complex process which involves regenerating hair follicles has emerged as a new therapy to treat baldness. Hair regenerative medicine aims to help the reproductive source of hair follicles on a large scale.
According to researchers, this new method can help the mass preparation of cellular aggregates, also known as HFGs. And after much experimenting, there was reported new hair growth from the HFGs after transplantation into mice.
The choice of substrate materials for culture vessel was crucial in the testing phase, using oxygen-permeable dimethylpolysiloxane (PDMS) at the bottom of the culture vessel, which worked well. The research team evaluated whether the method can transfer the prepared HFGs from a fabricated approximately 300-microwell array, called "HFG chip", to generate hair follicles and hairs on the mouse body. The results confirmed black hair generation at both the back and scalp transplantation sites. - The Economic Times
So far, this method is very promising, and it could one day provide a viable treatment for hair loss and thinning hair. Scientists are hoping that this technique will improve human hair regenerative therapy to effectively treat hair loss such as androgenic alopecia.
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First, I have a confession: I am one of those people who will pick up a book if the cover is interesting and then if it is I will read the synopsis. If the combination works for me I'll read the book. The cover didn't stand out to me as something that I would like, but goodreads.com kept recommending it.
When I first started reading it I instantly liked the main character Sophie Mercer. She's a smart mouthed, loner, who takes rejection and humiliation in stride. I tend to have a soft side for the under dog. After a love spell for the school reject goes horribly wrong Sophie is sent to Hecate Hall (Hex Hall) a reform school for troubled "Creatures". As an immediate outcast things go from bad to worse for Sophie. Adjusting to life as a witch at twelve years old is one thing, but after years as a "witch" she learns that she's something else, something more, & something not only worse, but deadly....I'm hooked!
This book is Peachville High meets The Dark Elite with an identity all of it's own. Magic, fairies, witches, demons, shifters, and a creepy school that houses them all. I was pleasantly surprised with this book, the writing, the characters, and the imagery that pulls you into Hex Hall. Perhaps I will give a little more credence to goodreads and their recommendations...LoL. I'm starting book #2 Demonglass in hopes that it's as good as the first!
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**********First Time Players In The Youth Program Receive Equipment Items 1-4 On Loan For The Season****************
1. Helmet (NOCSAE-approved helmet). No hockey helmets.
2. Lacrosse Shoulder Pads
3. Lacrosse Arm Pads
4. Lacrosse Gloves
5. Lacrosse Rib Pads recommended for attackmen (optional)
6. Cup
7. Mouthguard - best ones have a strap which can attach to the helmet facemask
(buy two, fit them both, and then keep one in the car as a spare). NO CLEAR ONES.
8. Cleats
9. Black Shorts
10. White Socks
11. Lacrosse stick (see description below)
Note: Goalie equipment will be supplied by WYLC.
1. All Bantam sticks must be from 37"- 42" long
2. Lightning short crosses must be 37-42"
3. Lightning long crosses can be 42"-52"
2. Junior and Senior attack/middie sticks must be 42"- 62" long
3. Junior defenseman sticks must be from 42"- 62" long
A maximum of three long crosses (not counting the goalie) per team
During the early season practices it is cold and sometimes rainy. If that is the case, then please layer your child with outer and under layer clothing. The clothing should be blue, white or black in color. We suggest clothing such as:
1. Polypropylene full-sleeve jersey (worn under the equipment). Underarmor, Nike, Champion are common brands available at places like Sports Authority.
2. A thin water resistant breathable top
2. Polypropylene long underpants. Many kids prefer UnderArmour.
3. Water resistent running warm up pants
4. Thin gloves liners (such as those worn under ski mittens)
Please do not dress your child in a winter coat or ski pants since we will run a lot and he/she will overheat.
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Abedi's father says his son is innocent, the Associated Press reported . Our investigation reveals how Abedi grew up on the same housing estates in south Manchester as a group of young men who radicalised each other - with some fighting for IS in Syria and Iraq. Read More »
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UK police stop sharing information on Manchester attack with US after le
Early Wednesday, police said three more men had been arrested "after police executed warrants in South Manchester " - the same area of the city where the suspected suicide bomber is believed to have lived. The UK terror threat level has been raised to critical for the first time in over a decade in the wake of the bombing - meaning more attacks may be imminent - as investigators seek to track down any associates of the suspect, named as 22-year-old Salman Abedi. Read More »
New developments in Manchester attack probe
Abedi's name was leaked to USA media just hours after the attack, prompting Home Secretary Amber Rudd to say she was "irritated" by the disclosure and warn Washington "it should not happen again". "Our way of life has once again been threatened but we will overcome this together", her management said. Britain's political parties meanwhile agreed to resume campaigning on Friday after a three-day break, as authorities warned that another attack is imminent. Read More »
British police make two more arrests after Manchester bombing
Police made arrests in the United Kingdom and Libya as the investigation into a suicide bomber who killed 22 people at a Manchester concert venue packed with children focused on tracking down a network of accomplices who authorities fear could strike again. Read More »
Senate Hits Michael Flynn With Two New Subpoenas
Adam Schiff , the ranking Democrat on the panel, Reuters and CNN reported . But Burr disagreed and said the committee has sent a letter to Flynn's lawyers questioning the legal basis for his refusal to cooperate with the request for documents. Read More »
Marking difference with U.S., France urges dialogue with Iran
He said that Saudis should know that terrorism is a big threat to the world and there is no choice except for moderation. Rouhani on Monday hailed the trilateral efforts by Russia, Turkey and Iran to establish "cease-fire" in Syria and stressed that militarization would not settle the problems of the Arab state, Xinhua news agency reported. Read More »
Moderate Rouhani Wins Iranian Election in Landslide
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Saturday congratulated Hassan Rouhani on his re-election as the President of Iran and affirmed India's commitment to strengthen the "special relationship" between the two nations. "Security forces have banned any mention of the hugely popular former president's name in the media", explains the Guardian , "meaning Rouhani crossed a red line just hours into his new term". Read More »
Top House intel Dem would 'explore' holding Flynn in contempt
He said the intelligence "raised questions in my mind whether the Russians were able to gain the cooperation of those individuals". Making matters just a little worse, Brennan answered questions about Trump apparently leaking classified secrets to Russian Federation for unknown reasons, which the former CIA director said likely violated two USA intelligence protocols. Read More »
Trump's budget director defends plans to cut social programs
What Mr Trump wants to do is merely slow the growth of Medicaid spending, he said. She also said the budget " zeros out" federal funding for the Hawaiian Housing Block Grant, the Native Hawaiian Loan Guarantee Program, and cuts Native Hawaiian Education programs by $33 million. Read More »
Subpoenas issued for Flynn's businesses; contempt charge remains an option, senators say
Michael Flynn reportedly plans to invoke his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination on Monday. "While we disagree with General Flynn's lawyers' interpretation of taking the Fifth [Amendment]...it's even more clear that a business does not have a right to take the Fifth ", said panel vice chairman Democrat Senator Mark Warner of Virginia. Read More »
North Korea puts strain on U.S.-South Korea ties
But although North Korea could be a few steps from testing such a missile, it has repeatedly offered to curb its tests for a seemingly small concession from the US. The most recent launch of North Korean ballistic missile took place on Sunday. Solid-fuel missiles can be fired far more rapidly, dramatically shortening the time available for any attempt to intervene and prevent a launch. Read More »
Four ISIS terrorists arrested in Moscow terror plot
The Federal Security Service, or FSB, the main KGB successor agency, said the suspects arrested in Moscow Thursday were preparing to strike at the capital's transport network. FSB Director Alexander Bortnikov said last month that the IS might plot terrorist attacks in Russian Federation. No terrorist organization officially claimed responsibility for the attack. Read More »
South Korea shoots at suspected North Korean drone
President Donald Trump's policies. The North's latest launch came a week after North Korea successfully tested a new midrange missile that Pyongyang said could carry a heavy nuclear warhead. The chairmen of the Joint Chiefs of Staff in South Korea , the US, and Japan held an urgent video conference on Tuesday after back-to-back missile tests by North Korea in recent weeks. Read More »
No knowledge of collusion in Trump campaign: Former CIA chief
USA intelligence agencies concluded in January that Moscow tried to tilt the November presidential election campaign in Republican Donald Trump's favour, including by hacking into and leaking the emails of senior Democrats. "It raised questions in my mind, again, whether or not the Russians were able to gain the cooperation of those individuals", he said. Director of National Intelligence Dan Coats appeared before the Senate Armed Services Committee on Tuesday. Read More »
Donald Trump, Benjamin Netanyahu focus on Iran as common enemy
It will be interesting to see if Trump's unforced error will complicate what most observers say is otherwise a surprisingly strong start to his first global trip as president. His two-day tour in Israel and the West Bank is aimed at restarting the long-stalled peace talks between Israel and the Palestinians, which reached an impasse in 2014 over Israel's expansion of settlements in the occupied West Bank. Read More »
Trump Brands Those Responsible for Manchester as 'Evil Losers in Life'
With the Middle East leg of his trip complete , Trump arrived in Italy Tuesday. "The two leaders agreed that this attack -which targeted teenage children and their friends at a joyous event - was particularly wanton and depraved", the White House said. Read More »
Iran says it has built third underground ballistic missile factory
Iran has developed various designs of ballistic missiles, some with a range of 2,000 kilometres (1,250 miles) - sufficient to reach both Israel and United States bases in the region. In Saudi Arabia on Saturday, US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson urged newly re-elected Iranian President Hassan Rouhani to end ballistic missile testing. Read More »
South Korea fired 450 rounds at flock of birds, says North
To reduce tensions on the Korean peninsula, it demanded that Pyongyang halt nuclear and missile tests. Attacks blamed on North Korea in 2010 killed 50 South Koreans. "The North Korean regime continues to be a clear and present danger to America and the world with its unwavering development of nuclear capable intercontinental ballistic missiles", said Senator Rubio. Read More »
Kim Jong-un hit hard by China trade sanctions
The United States and South Korea , which hosts 28,500 USA troops, have said the deployment is aimed purely at defending against the North Korean threat. Army Gen. Lee Sun-jin, Korea's chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), had a almost 2-hour video conference with his US and Japanese counterparts Tuesday agreeing to bolster "substantive cooperation" between the three countries in response to the North's nuclear and missile threat. Read More »
Fresh Venezuela clashes after man burned alive
He added gubernatorial elections pending since last December would take place on 10 December this year. The death toll increased to at least 51 people after a policeman, Jorge Escandon, died after being injured in Carabobo state and three people died in protests in Barinas, the prosecutor's office said on Monday. Read More »
BJP minister attends Dawood Ibrahim family wedding, Congress demands probe
Taking cognisance of the matter, Nashik police commissioner Ravindra Singhal has ordered an inquiry with regard to the presence of the cops. The policemen were reportedly invited by clerics. An officer said wedding invitations had been sent to policemen following which they attended the wedding. "The invitation for the marriage was sent to some police officials of Bhadrakali police station and also to some corporators, political personalities, MLAs etc.,"Singhal told PTI ". Read More »
North Korea claims it is ready to mass-produce missiles
North Korea's deputy U.N. envoy said on Friday that the United States needed to roll back its "hostile policy" toward the country before there could be talks between the pair. Her yearslong focus on human rights at the agency boosts expectations for her future role in resolving Seoul's dilemma over the "comfort women" issues, which the United Nations has been addressing as a subject of women's human rights in armed conflict. Read More »
How Many Ways Did Donald Trump Obstruct Justice?
But that explanation doesn't pass the laugh test. Wittes cited an instance where Trump invited law enforcement officials to the Blue Room to express his thanks for their work at the inauguration just days before and Comey was camouflaging him with the room's drapes so that Trump could not notice him, but Trump later called him out by name, leading to a greeting captured on camera. Read More »
Trump 'determined to pursue peace' after Pope meeting
Melania Trump accompanied the president to the Vatican on Wednesday, wearing a black veil and a long-sleeved black Dolce & Gabbana dress. Pope Francis gave Trump copies of his writing, "including his encyclical on climate change - a topic on which Trump has a very different opinion", NPR's Sylvia Poggioli reports. Read More »
Manchester, U.K.: 22 Killed in Concert Arena Attack Claimed by ISIS
Netanyahu is reportedly meeting with USA envoy representative Jason Greenblatt on Thursday in Jerusalem to continue discussions that took place during Trump's visit in Israel . As you said this morning, Mr. President, funding and rewarding terrorism must end. In Gaza, a coastal territory around 60 km west of the West Bank that is under a land and sea blockade imposed by Israel and Egypt, demonstrations were expected later today, following protests yesterday, to oppose Mr Trump's ... Read More »


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After a relatively quiet week on the painting front managed to get these finished this morning.
First up a swordsman from The Legion of the Damned, a recent acquisition from France.
As a slight aside I emailed Denizen Miniatures last week to see if these miniatures are still in production and was delighted to receive a reply in the affirmative from Chub Pearson. No more chasing around on Ebay for me, the gaps in my collection can now be filled in one fell swoop.


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Sundays are always great for chilling, hanging out and watching some new clips and movies which keep bombarding us through the internet medium..I love it and another video goodie was found yet again. This time from the relentless skaters from Toebock it's a tour video of their trip their New England from October 10th till the 17th 2008 (at least I guess it's from 2008). And as always, YouTube is great to find stuff but watch the good quality video at the Toebock site
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The rustic, outdoorsy appeal of the Jamie Summers for Lurve Magazine #5 photo shoot is undeniable and truly perfect for the colder months. The editorial shoot for the magazine's winter issue was shot by photographer Fabien Kruszelnicki and styled by Nell Kalonji.
The 18-year-old model looks gorgeous and well beyond her years in these serene captures. Wearing designs by some of the most renowned and respected design houses in the world, such as Jil Sander, Prada, Jean Paul Gaultier and Rochas, Summers is a stunning vision in conservative, high-collared looks.
Decked out in mostly ivory pieces with lots of patterns, textures and accessories thrown into the mix in this flawlessly styled shoot, the Jamie Summers for Lurve Magazine #5 fashion editorial is not one to miss.
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The Jamie Summers for Lurve Magazine #5 Photo Shoot is Gorgeous
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References: designscene.net & fashiongonerogue
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Thursday, October 21, 2010
Quarter Century Review: Frankenchrist
Alternative Tentacles
Produced by Jello Biafra
This, the last studio album by the Dead Kennedys, is largely devoid of anthem quality. There are plenty of great messages. Right off the bat, "Soup Is Good Food," is a Eastern-tinged musical adventure that expands the idea of Punk or Hardcore as well as good advice for kids and their diets. "MTV - Get Off The Air," is a request that, unfortunately, was never granted.
Frankenchrist, great song titles not withstanding, sounds called in. East Bay Ray's guitars are well done but uninspired. Jello Biafra's vocals sound as they always do but without spitting vitriol. The Dead Kennedys were a band that motivated punks to riot and be counted. There are no moments of such revolutionary sincerity here. A good album but hardly a worthy sendoff for such an awe inspiring band.
Overall Grade = 7.83
Posted by The Zero at 12:00 PM
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The young, charismatic artists of the »Classical Delights« series provide the proof, if any were needed, that classical music by no means belongs in a museum. In the first half of each concert they breathe new life into classical solo concertos, while the second half features classical reference works interpreted by the best international orchestras and conductors. The concerts feature introductions, thereby offering a stimulating preamble to the evening's programme and presenting the artists in a more personal light.
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Let's get baking
Growing up I always dreamed of opening a bakery. I ended up going to Engineering school, business school, moving to US, working in engineering related field my whole life, baking every second I have free time. I still dream of my bakery, perfecting my skills at home, having a great tasting panel of family, friends, and coworkers.
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Resolving Systemic Problems in Child Protection Services
By Ray
Ferris: Ferris retired after a career that included significant years with the MCFD. He has written a book entitled 'The Art of Child Protection.' This is the first in a series of pieces Ray will write here. You can order Mr. Ferris' book entitled 'the Art of Child Protection' by contacting the author directly at firstname.lastname@example.com.
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Part One of Nine
In the 1960s the British government ordered a royal commission of inquiry into the functioning of the social services. It was known as the Seebohm Commission. The charge was to examine the systemic problems in the services and to make recommendations where there were systemic problems. In their final report the commissioners warned, that after hearing many witnesses, that they became aware of many serious problems that were not systemic and that these would not be remedied by systemic changes. There is an important lesson to be learned here because those who are responsible for directing child protection services are only comfortable with making systemic changes.
There have been many problems and many scandals in the child protection services in British Columbia over the last thirty to forty years and many people have studied these and tried to improve things. The difficulty is that most of the problems have not been systemic, but only systemic remedies have been tried and, of course, they have always failed. Indeed, it could well be argued that they have often made things worse. For instance following the Gove Report, there were huge disruptions in service, causing serious confusion and morale problems, earning the ministry the title of ministry of frustration and chaos. At the same time as staff were reeling from these changes, complicated new protection legislation was enacted. Many senior front line staff had to be taken out of service just to get training in the new law. The courts virtually ground to a standstill and they have never recovered.
The problem now is to differentiate those problems which are systemic and those which are not. It is relatively easy to make recommendations for systemic change where the system is the problem. Much more difficult is to try to think of systemic remedies, which might improve non-systemic problems. Such remedies might well have to be so drastic that they would be unwelcome to people with a vested interest in opposing change. So in this paper I have tried to define some non-systemic and some systemic problems and to recommend how to fix them. To complicate matters there is also the factor that some problems are a combination of systemic and non-systemic, so the solutions will be even more complex. I have especially tried to focus on those non-systemic problems, which might possibly be improved by making systemic changes. The ones that come most quickly to mind are some non-systemic problems that were created by systemic change. For instance the enactment of the current CF&CSA was a systemic change and it created great problems, so simply repealing the most problematic clauses might help.
One of the first things that one must always keep in mind is to accept the fact that there are no quick fixes. Solutions will be complex and they will take a plan of at least three or four years to bring about. The solutions will also be costly, but it can well be argued that they will not be as costly as trying to make the current broken system work.


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The 2010 candidate for the US Senate, Peter Schiff launched the grand opening of his state central HQ in Milford CT this evening. Some notable local guests were in attendance to lend their warm and welcoming support.
Tom Jagodinski the Milford GOP Chair as well as local alderman Frank Goodrich were present. U.S. House candidate Peggy Rogers showed up, tea party patriots, Ron Paul enthusiasts and virtually every member of the Milford Independent Party.
Peter Schiff supporters packed the room so tightly that it was often hard to move among the crowd. Schiff gave his expected stump speech condemning the wasteful ways of the Washington crowd, he said we need to send "Obama and his entire administration back home." Schiff also gained high praises from the audience when he said he is not intent on "making friends in the Senate" if he "ticked every one of them off thats fine, especially if they stand in the way of progress."
Schiff later pointed to his son and said "the most important reason driving me to run is so that my son has a better shot at a future." Schiff pointed out that volunteers are needed and will be key to victory. He believes he has the support, and unlike McMahon he will not have to "pay his supporters to get the job done," he said "people are going to help out because they believe in the principals of liberty and freedom that I stand to deliver."
Overall the night was spectacular, over 300 people from all over our state attended, one person was notably mentioned as having relocated to Milford, from Las Vegas, just to help Peter make it to the finish line.
Quite sadly the event got little coverage, especially from the CT post who was e-mailed by me personally ahead of this event. Hopefully any reporters reading this post today will take notice of an incredible missed opportunity.
Thankfully, Connecticut Bob shot video of the event, and we will make that available as soon as he posts a link to it.
(Above photo of me (Rocco J. Frank Jr.) and Peter Schiff)
Thursday, December 17, 2009
Schiff HQ Grand Opening A Great Success
Posted by Rocco J. Frank Jr. C. E. & Michael Vecchiarelli M.A. at Thursday, December 17, 2009
Labels: 06460, celebrations, ct, grand opening, milford, peter schiff, state HQ
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