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*U.S. first pressing. Contains 10 tracks total.
Genre: New Wave, Gothic Rock
.FLAC via Mega (Link)
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☠: Selected by Lass© 1985-1988 Elektra/Merciful Release
AllMusic Review by Amy Hanson
With the band itself falling to bits shortly after the March 1985 debut of First and Last and Always, the album's place in the skewed history of the rise of goth rock would, on one hand, be permanently linked with that discord but, on the other, not impacted in the slightest, leaving the fractious set's success and structure to become a blueprint for an entire generation of up-and-comers. With static drumbeats and jangle-angled guitars backing Andrew Eldritch's atonic, graveyard vocals, the songs on First and Last and Always paid to play alongside the ghosts of myriad forgotten post-punkers as well as the band's own goth forebears. From the opening air-fire claustrophobia of "Black Planet" to the melancholy "No Time to Cry," Eldritch continually assured listeners that "everything's gonna be alright" -- but, really, coming out of that mouth, did anyone actually believe him? Even on the occasional wobbly patches imbedded in the now classic "Marian" and the title track, where the song threatens to dissolve into irrelevance despite Eldritch's chirky vocal, they pull up wonderfully on the bass-driven, bee-stung guitar gem "Possession" and the closing "Some Kind of Stranger," an untouchable epic that, clocking in at over seven minutes, is the best of its kind from any time -- period. "Some Kind of Stranger" not only became a love song for the doom and gloom crowd, but was also an anthemic, anemic declaration of intent laid bare in a haze of sonic smoke and mirrors. Copied to death, its brilliance has never been replicated. Indeed, the entire album remains unequaled in the genre, permanently granted top place on a pedestal from which it cannot be toppled.
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SEO Strategies: Get the Latest Strategies, Tips, and Best Practices for 2019 and Beyond
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We slithered through the bowels of the CRACK DEN —- and have made a prognosis on what exactly the ailment suffered by Crackhead Theo (CHT) is. Its not any substance which is the real problem —- that is just a symptom of the bigger picture…….which is
Everyone knows Theo spent the summer in a rehab clinic in New Mexico. However – there is a special wing dedicated to analysis of problems – real and imagined – of sports mascots. People have been treated there for fantasizing about the Colorado State Ram — for thinking the Notre Dame leprechaun is their friend – and lives in the same apartment with them and have conversations with it — in front of normal people —– for mascot theft and abduction and the like.
There are two theories of why CHT went into Mascot Rehab. Firstly – as noted below – there is a mascot who has gotten inside his head —- and in relapses – it is believed to have ordered CHT to punch out SJ Sharkie and to quit on the team in the Rag$ / Pens game..among other transgressions committed before rehab.
Secondly – Investigators are still trying to link CHT to the disappearance of the Islander Mascot NYISLES. Was it a coincidence that CHT – an avowed Western Conference style player came to NY shortly after the disappearance of NYISLES??? Investigators believe that CHT knows where the body is buried. They have not been able to "crack" the information out of CHT just yet. Plus – the Ranger$ do not have a team sanctioned mascot…..a perfect placement by the Devil ! Keep your friends close and enemies closer ! Remember – The Islanders DID accuse NJ Devil of foul play shortly after his demise live on the Jumbotron scoreboard! But this investigation
The Crack Den will list five Mascots that ought to be looking over their shoulder ——- with regards to CHT
* NJ Devil – This is the mascot that successfully penetrated the Head of CHT. Whenever confronted on any prior violation – CHT always said "The DEVIL MADE ME DO IT !" —– but it took some time to figure out – it was not Lucifer, not Satan , Not Miroslav Satan, not Scott Stevens, not the New Jersey Devils Hockey team – but the DEVILS MASCOT that pops into his head. Whilst walking in the underground of the San Jose Arena – NJ DEVIL pops up in CHT's head and speaks to CHT. " Look, there's that schmuck SJ Sharkie. He gets invited to ALL the Mascot days…….I rarely get out of Jersey. sniff. I can't stand that punk…..GET HIM CHT!" —- THAT is how it happened folks. Now other recent events suggest that the DEVIL is still within CHT…….but If I were the NJ Devil – I would watch my back.
** Stanley C. Panther – Florida Panther Mascot. Stanley C. is one of the more aggressive mascots. Has a style of mascotting ( is there such a word?) similar to the way CHT plays. They are alike – and as such – might mix like oil and water. Stanley C kicked the butt of NJ Devil at the last mascot day at the Nassau Coliseum too…….Don't be surprised if Stanley C. gets a visit from CHT after the DEVIL makes him do it !
*** Carelton – Mascot of the Toronto Maple Leafs. What is an original six team doing with a mascot anyway?
*** Thunderbug – Tampa Bay Lightning – CHT might swat this bug…..Thunderbug better have swift wings !!
**** Sparky – New York Islanders — This building houses the inner demons of CHT. NO ONE is safe with CHT in THIS house. Look what happened to NYISLES? I hope Sparky has good life insurance.
As I noted earlier – the next road game for the Rag$ is March 5 in Minnesota. If Minnesota has a mascot – BEWARE CHT !
Theo's demons came out again in Penn Station. NJ Devil – the Devils Mascot was seen grinning underneath the MSG stands as Crackhead Theo (CHT) was TOSSED out of YET ANOTHER GAME – with the game on the line.
With 4:18 seconds left in a 4-3 game that the Rag$ were losing, CHT gets called for a Tripping penalty. At this point CHT believes he is being singled out, ala Gretzky saying everyone hates Canada, CHT cries, "Everyone hates me!!!" He fires the puck against the boards in frustration and his continuing arguement earns him a 10 minute game misconduct. It is noted that this is the first game the rag$ have lost in regulation when CHT scores a goal. What good is it if you take a bad penalty, then get booted from the game, during which time your team goes on a subsequent PP and could have used your services?
He stormed down the chute, thankfully no mascots were to be seen. BUT-
Let's not forget what CHT did to SJ Sharkie ! We MUST NEVER FORGET !
Certainly – from his hospital bed – SJ Sharkie was glad to see CHT being led off the ice in a straightjacket……..NJ Devil put another trance on CHT – as pointed out in the edition of THE CRACK DEN printed before this game. Fleury once again has undermined his RANGER$ teammates. Pretty soon – he will be back in New Mexico at the Funny Farm. Let's take a look at the VICTIM – SJ Sharkie first – Then THEO's TORMENTOR – the NJ Devil:
S.J. Sharkie enters his tenth NHL campaign and has enjoyed each and every moment. Even though he is a small fish in a big Tank, he still manages to make his presence known during the San Jose Sharks' home games.
The lovable fish has the enviable task of entertaining Sharks' fans, and night-in and night-out he lives up to expectations by performing a variety of unique, exciting and death-defying stunts for the sold-out San Jose Arena.
Since his NHL debut in January of 1992, Sharkie has not only become popular in the California area; he has become one of the most recognized mascots in the universe. He is highly respected outside the arena and makes over 350 appearances per year to events ranging from birthday parties, to flower deliveries to hospital visits.
In addition to his appearances, Sharkie is also involved with a myriad of charities like the American Cancer Society, Easter Seals, The Sharks Foundation and his annual miniature golf tournament. His popularity also spawned his own merchandise line and web site; the first ever solely devoted to a professional mascot.
Aptly coined the hardest working fish in sports, Sharkie has been selected to participate in the NHL All-Star Game the past seven seasons. The fearless mascot once even dropped the gloves with one of his rivals, Stanley C. Panther, at one of the All-Star contests. S.J. was also chosen to drop the ceremonial first puck at the 1997 NHL All-Star Game in San Jose.
When not performing in flicks or in front of the Sharks' fans, S.J. enjoys watching his favorite films including Jaws, Splash and Slap Shot. He also never misses any San Jose away games on the tube, especially the ones against Calgary, where his most-heated rival, Harvey the Hound, resides.
If this info on Sharkie wasn't enough for you, click on S.J. Sharkie News and find out what the San Jose mascot does on a daily basis, as S.J. gives you access to his diary. His latest entry is "From the Hospital Bed" – where he lies with broken ribs inflicted by Theo Fleury of the New York Rangers – who was tormented by NJ Devil.
Tale of the tape – SJ SHARKIE
NHL Affiliate: San Jose Sharks
Height: 6-3
Weight: Tips the "scales" at over 500 lbs.
Favorite team: San Jose Sharks
Super skills: Rappelling down from the arena rafters, taking a bite out of his opponents and speeding across the ice on his all-terrain vehicle
Little known fact: Was a ring-bearer at a wedding ceremony, made an appearance in the movie Ed TV
Rival: Harvey the Hound and Stanley C. Panther
NJ Devil is an NHL mascot that is loved by many and hated by all the other mascots, as he is the mascot for last year's Eastern Conference champions, the New Jersey Devils. When you're the crowd pleaser and opponent teaser for a team that's been to the Stanley Cup Finals in three of the last six NHL campaigns, it's easy to see why all the other mascots want a piece of you. As a matter of fact, the New Jersey mascot likes to rub salt in the other mascot's wounds by constantly talking about two of his favorite Devil memories, the 1995 and 2000 Cup championships.
The legend of the "Jersey Devil" has fascinated New Jersey residents since the early 1700's and sightings have been reported in and around the South Jersey Pine Barrens ever since. However, NJ Devil first appeared on the NHL scene during the 1993-94 season.
NJ Devil sightings are now most common at the Continental Airlines Arena, especially during hockey season. He often has been spotted skating up and down the ice, signing autographs, sliding across the ice on his ATV and dancing in the aisles. He loves to interact with the fans at the games too, so whenever you're at a Devils game, be sure to give a big hello and high-five to NJ Devil and he'll be right on your tail giving one or two back!
To see what NJ Devil is up to these days check out NJ's web page – and you will see the nightly seances he holds with Ranger forward Theo Fluery who has been hypnotized by NJ Devil. Last night's game misconduct for Fluery was arranged by the Devil.
NHL Affiliate: New Jersey Devils
Height: 7 ft. (including horns)
Weight: unknown
Favorite team: New Jersey Devils
Super skills: Sliding across the ice on his ATV and dancing up a storm in the aisles
Little known fact: His favorite song is Running with the Devil
Rival: Every other NHL mascot
Owns : Theo Fleury


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Sudden Cardiac Arrest in Sports: Be Safe and Prepared
Between 1 in 40,000 and 1 in 80,000 athletes experience sudden cardiac arrest each year, even very young and healthy athletes. This life-threatening condition occurs when the heart stops pumping, leading to fainting, loss of blood flow, and loss of breathing.
In athletes, sudden cardiac arrest usually occurs due to undiagnosed heart conditions like cardiomyopathy (enlarged heart muscle) or a valve problem. While it's not always possible to spot these conditions before they cause symptoms, athletes should undergo a physical exam every year that they participate in sports.
Risks for Sudden Cardiac Arrest
You may be at a higher risk for sudden cardiac arrest if:
- You have been diagnosed with heart disease or other heart conditions.
- You smoke or use alcohol.
- You have a family or personal history of arrhythmia (irregular heartbeat).
- You are an older athlete.
- You are male.
- You are black.
- You play basketball.
You should always talk to your doctor about your heart health and risks for sudden cardiac arrest before starting any new form of exercise. The right treatment, lifestyle changes, and precautions can help lower your risk and keep you safe.
Signs of Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Cardiac arrest happens fast. Typically, the athlete will suddenly collapse during a game or practice. They may show other signs of the condition, such as:
- No pulse
- No breathing
- Loss of consciousness
An athlete may also complain of chest pain or discomfort, trouble breathing, or heart palpitations before fainting. Athletes who experience these symptoms should be allowed to rest and should be monitored by medical personnel. Even if sudden cardiac arrest does not occur, you should see your doctor about these symptoms.
What to Do If an Athlete Suffers Cardiac Arrest
If you believe an athlete is experiencing sudden cardiac arrest, you should:
- Call 911 immediately
- Begin CPR or chest compressions
- Use a portable defibrillator (AED) to shock the heart back into motion
To save the lives of athletes, it is vital that all coaches and trainers are CPR certified and understand how to use a defibrillator. At Bon Secours In Motion Sports Performance, we encourage all schools and sports leagues to provide this training to parents, coaches, and anyone else who may be involved in sports practices and games. We also encourage schools to keep an AED within easy reach of any areas where athletes are practicing, such as in gyms, locker rooms, and at outdoor fields.
Seconds can save athletes' lives. Be prepared for sudden cardiac arrest so you can take action to help athletes.


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Detroit and Deindustrialization
This article is from Dollars & Sense: Real World Economics, available at This article is from the September/October 2013 issue of Dollars & Sense magazine. Questions and Answers with Barry Bluestone By Barry Bluestone | September/October 2013
The New* Detroit: How gentrification has changed Detroit's economic landscape
When Shelby Oberstaedt was a kid, her suburban family was hesitant to travel downtown to attend Detroit Tigers games, fearing a reputation that painted the city as crime-ridden. And while living downtown as her now-husband played football at Wayne State University, she said, those same feelings of insecurity remained. "Living here was a bit scary," she recalled.
Detroit Redlining Map 1939
Part of Detroit's history of racial discrimination is comprised on housing discrimination, which in turn contributed to job discrimination, interpersonal racism, and continued racial inequity of opportunity. These areas of Detroit were targeted for "urban renewal" in the 1960s which displaced thousands of black residents to public housing complexes. Today these areas of Detroit have more vacancy (see map) than others either because the redlined properties were managed by slumlords whose properties deteriorated (see map) more quickly or from renewal efforts that didn't consider the displacement of black residents. The racial divisions we see in our neighborhoods today are the result of deliberate actions taken in the past. (State of Opportunity)
Whites moving to Detroit, city that epitomized white flight
DETROIT — Whites are moving back to the American city that came to epitomize white flight, even as blacks continue to leave for the suburbs and the city's overall population shrinks. Detroit is the latest major city to see an influx of whites who may not find the suburbs as alluring as their parents and grandparents did in the last half of the 20th century. Unlike New York, San Francisco and many other cities that have seen the demographic shift, though, it is cheap housing and incentive programs that are partly fueling the regrowth of the Motor City's white population. "For any individual who wants to build a company or contribute to the city, Detroit is the perfect place to be," said Bruce Katz, co-director of the Global Cities Initiative at the Washington-based Brookings Institution. "You can come to Detroit and you can really make a difference."
Anatomy of Detroit's Decline - Interactive Feature
Mayor Coleman A. Young of Detroit at an event in 1980. Richard Sheinwald/Associated Press
Detroit Bankrupt: To See Detroit's Decline, Look at 40 Years Of Federal Policy
In 1960, the richest per capita city in America, according to the U.S. Census Bureau, was Detroit. Today Detroit has filed for bankruptcy, the largest American city to do so.
Downtown Detroit sales prices rise to 'insane' levels
Prices rising for downtown Detroit living John Gallagher Detroit Free Press Greater downtown Detroit residential real estate — a near-dead market only a few years ago — is now soaring with a few property owners even listing their downtown and Midtown properties for fantasy prices running into the millions of dollars. But beneath some of the ridiculous pricing, greater downtown is offering a steady stream of residential openings as prices surge amid downtown's continued revival. The surge is fueled mostly by empty-nest baby boomers, along with some millennials, who are paying prices approaching $300 a square foot for upscale condos — levels unheard of just a few years ago.
Detroit's Bankruptcy Reflects a History of Racism
This is black history month. It is also the month that the Emergency Manager who took political power and control from the mostly African American residents of Detroit has presented his plan to bring the city out of the bankruptcy he steered it into. This is black history in the making, and I hope the nation will pay attention to who wins and who loses from the Emergency Manager's plan. Black people are by far the largest racial or ethnic population in Detroit, which has the highest percentage of black residents of any American city with a population over 100,000.
The Threat to Detroit's Rebound Isn't Crime or the Economy, It's the Mortgage Industry
As a young married couple, Steven and Corey Josephson chose to begin their lives together in Detroit. They came from Greeley, Colorado, a city that couldn't be more different. It was founded as an experimental utopian community; its majority-white population has more than doubled since 1970; and its unemployment rate is lower than the national average, and about half that of Detroit.
Detroit's Staggering Murder And Violent Crime Rate Are 'A Public Health Issue'
Following news that Detroit was exiting bankruptcy and officials talking with optimism about the road ahead, grim new statistics drive home how much there is to do before the city's future truly appears bright. Detroit has the highest murder and violent crime rate of any major city in the country, according to the FBI. FBI Uniform Crime Reporting statistics released Monday show that Detroit logged 316 murders and non-negligent manslaughters last year, with a rate of 45 per 100,000 people. That's the highest of U.S. cities with more than 200,000 residents and 10 times the national rate.


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Tijdschrift voor Psychiatrie 51 (2009) 3, 183 - 187
Short report
Are patients in randomised controlled trials of psychotherapy representative for clinical practice?
background In the debate about evidence-based psychotherapy it is often assumed that randomised controlled trials (rct's) have a limited generalisability. Among the reasons for this assumption are the strict exclusion criteria which rule out patients with comorbidity or multiple diagnoses.
aim To investigate whether these strict exclusion criteria do effect the generalisability of rct's.
method Narrative overview of the research literature on psychotherapy.
results We found that the exclusion criteria in fact have less effect than expected on the generalisability.
conclusion Most patients from clinical practice can indeed be included in a rct. Recent rct's also include many patients with comorbidity.
keywords exclusion criteria, generalisability, randomised controlled trials


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We are just wrapping up the first-ever LumberJocks Beer Swap. In this swap, I was the moderator so I cheated and gave my name to jeffswildwood and I took his name. Jeff and I live fairly close to one another and have wanted to meet before. So we decided to take this swap as our opportunity. We had a great time hanging out and swapping gifts on a Saturday afternoon at my house :-)
We also had a great time in the swap! The rules for the swap were simple: send a six-pack of craft beer and some kind of "holder" that you made from wood to go with them. It was just for fun but as always, LumberJocks are a creative bunch and so far, the reveals have really shown some creative stuff!
So for my project, I decided to make a mug. I know a lot of us probably like to have a beer while we're working in our shop. But, sawdust ain't so good in beer. So my mug evolved into a Stein. I took a Walnut log I've had drying on my patio for a little over a year and roughed it out and let it sit for about a week to make sure it was dry enough. Then I turned it to final shape and bored and shaped the inside with my carbide tools from ki7hy in the last swap.
I laminated some Walnut and Cherry and cut a handle out on the bandsaw. Then I worked it with sandpaper and rasps to get the ends to conform to the mug. Next, I turned the lid from a chunk of Cherry and epoxied a VA quarter inset in the lid since Jeff and I are both VA boys.
Finally, I made the hinge and pinned it to the handle which turned out to be one of the hardest parts of the build. But eventually and on my third try, I got one that worked right and that I think looked good. The handle is held on with epoxy and the lid is attached to the hinge with epoxy as well.
The inside of the mug is coated with a FDA approved food-safe epoxy so the mug is fully waterproof and can be used. It's not just decorative. The epoxy coating was a bit of a learning curve for me and I ended up with some scarring in spots but all in all, I was happy with it. The exterior of the mug is finished with a couple of coats of BLO and a few coats of wipe-on poly.
I also wanted to make a bottle opener for Jeff as a bonus item. I wanted one that I built from scratch, no kits and that would remove a cap without creasing it. Some guys like to collect them and make bar tops with them. So after Googling, I came up with a combination of designs that was, at least somewhat, unique :-) It works well and has a magnet to hold the cap until you remove it. I ended up liking it so much that I made myself one. Of course then Jeff gave me a bottle opener that was even cooler!
The last picture is the selection of local craft brews I chose for Jeff. He likes dark beers so I tried to stick to that theme. I hope he enjoys them as much as I've been enjoying the ones he brought me!
Thanks again to Jeff for making the drive to hang out and for all the cool stuff he brought me! And thanks to everyone who participated in the swap. I've had a blast "hanging out" with all those guys and sharing beers and seeing what everyone made!
-- Kenny, SW VA, Go Hokies!!!
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#1 posted 08-28-2017 04:30 PM
Nice write-up, Kenny! Glad someone made a mug for this swap, and the food-safe epoxy was what I figured was the best way to make it usable – glad to have someone else confirm that thinking.
-- Dave - Santa Fe
#2 posted 08-28-2017 04:33 PM
Nice work.
-- We must guard our enthusiasm as we would our life - James Krenov
#3 posted 08-28-2017 04:44 PM
Yeah, it took me quite some time to find a coating that was food-safe for sure and was sold in smaller quantities. I ended up getting this Alumilite Amazing Clear Cast. It's food safe and good for temps up to 140 deg. F (IIRC). So it wouldn't work for coffee and it's not dishwasher safe. But it was perfect for my application. Truth is, I think most any modern epoxy is really food-safe once it's cured. Apparently the cost for the FDA approval process keeps most makers from getting them certified though. Since I was giving this one away and not using it myself, I figured I better get one that was actually certified :-)
-- Kenny, SW VA, Go Hokies!!!
#4 posted 08-28-2017 05:26 PM
Ken, what can I say that I haven't already said! This was a wonderful swap item set to get. And the mug IS usable! (It's been tested). The quarter (Virginia) was the icing on the cake. From one Virginian to another, perfect. Thanks for all and for sponsoring this swap. I had a blast and am sure everybody else did too!
-- We all make mistakes, the trick is to fix it in a way that says "I meant to do that".
#5 posted 08-28-2017 05:32 PM
EXCELLENT!!! Top three….should already be a top three by now!
I think the epoxy is fine. I read the same thing with the FDA label being cost prohibitive for most companies. I buy some USA made stuff and use it for fillers often. I sometimes sniff it and eat it and I turned out fine, well the twitch isn't proven to be from the epoxy.
Great job! Neither one of you bozos posted a pick of the top of the mug. That's a cool touch that should be on here. I do have to say, the VA quarter idea was pure genius. Like, smartest idea ever in history type pf genius!
-- Dave - http://kelleycrafts.com/ - pen blanks - knife scales - turning tools
#6 posted 08-28-2017 05:39 PM
LOL, you know what's funny Dave. I didn't get a picture of the quarter that's close up enough to see the detail! The only one I have is one I took for a teaser and I flipped the quarter over in that one :-( Maybe Jeff will find a chance to post a pic showing the detail on the quarter…
Jeff – thanks for making the drive buddy. I had a thoroughly enjoyable afternoon and am still enjoying the beer and all the other goodies you brought me!
-- Kenny, SW VA, Go Hokies!!!
#7 posted 08-28-2017 05:40 PM
I agree ;-P
-- Kenny, SW VA, Go Hokies!!!
#8 posted 08-28-2017 05:42 PM
I use the Max Clear Grade epoxy – it's got a nice long work-time which keeps me from gluing things I don't mean to glue, and I usually manage to get all the pieces-parts together straight. Plus it flows nicely as a finish. I haven't had any problem with bubbles and haven't had to torch it to pop them. The only time I had a problem with it curing was when I put it over some BLO without a couple layers of shellac in between.
At this point, that's my go-to epoxy, and it's FDA rated so that's a bonus. Better save than twitchy like Dave. ;-)
-- Dave - Santa Fe
#9 posted 08-28-2017 05:53 PM
Yeah, I looked at that too Dave. I just wanted something I could buy in a much smaller amount. I'd probably never use that much before it went bad. Even the 16 oz I bought is probably enough to do 3 or 4 mugs at least.
-- Kenny, SW VA, Go Hokies!!!
#10 posted 08-28-2017 06:11 PM
Yeah, I thought about that. Then I figured that I'd just have to find more uses for clear epoxy so it doesn't go bad. More projects!
-- Dave - Santa Fe
#11 posted 08-28-2017 06:20 PM
I use clear epoxy constantly to fill wood with stuff. How do you think I stuck all the orange glitter on my swap project…and yes, my recipient hasn't posted yet but there is orange glitter to be had. Lots of it! Nothing feels better than sending a tough Texas cowboy a project full of orange glitter. I think I slept better for two nights after that.
-- Dave - http://kelleycrafts.com/ - pen blanks - knife scales - turning tools
#12 posted 08-28-2017 07:25 PM
Here you go Ken, not the best pic but I don't have the best camera. I'll talk to my Son about a better one.
-- We all make mistakes, the trick is to fix it in a way that says "I meant to do that".
#13 posted 08-28-2017 07:27 PM
Thanks Jeff!
-- Kenny, SW VA, Go Hokies!!!
#14 posted 08-28-2017 07:43 PM
Your craftsmanship is awesome, great entry in the swap. (as reparations for my kind words I will pm you my address for my stein, ;-) )
edit: that way i can learn the joy of drinking good beer from a glass.
-- I refuse to edit the photo orientation for this website any longer. It's an issue they should address and correct. Gary, Texas
#15 posted 08-28-2017 08:11 PM
Nice way to think outside the box there Kenny (Yeah there's a pun there too) Oh and that isn't just a "mug". It''s a stein and a nice one at that! ;)
Looks like you and Jeff were able to get together and have some fun with wood and beer!
-- Bill, Yo!......in Brooklyn & Steel City :)
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How Kaley Cuoco's Ex-Husband Almost Ruined Marriage for Her (Plus, Everything We Know About Her New Fiancé)
Actress Kaley Cuoco is gearing up to walk down the aisle a second time around and appears over the moon for fiance Karl Cook. But The Big Bang Theory star wasn't always keen on giving marriage a second try. In fact, the actress revealed in an interview that her first husband nearly killed the idea of marriage for her all together!
Here's a look at Cuoco's relationship with Cook, and how her first husband almost ruined marriage for her (page 5).
How Kaley Cuoco met her first husband
Back in summer of 2013, Kaley Cuoco was coming off of a rumored whirlwind romance with budding actor Henry Cavill and reported wasn't looking for love. That's when a friend allegedly set her up with tennis player Ryan Sweeting. Despite her alleged insistence that she not jump into a relationship, she accepted Sweeting's marriage proposal just three months later.
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Then, the first marriage ended
Just 21 months after they got hitched, Cuoco served Sweeting divorce papers. The official divorce wasn't settled for nearly another year, with the proceedings becoming very ugly and very public. (More on that a bit later.) Needless to say, Cuoco was understandably turned off by the idea of holy matrimony for a while.
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Enter, Karl Cook
Kaley Cuoco is an avid animal activist, as well as a horse rider and owner. So perhaps it's no surprise that she ended up falling for Cook, who is a professional equestrian. The duo owns a couple horses, along with multiple pets.
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Next came the engagement
Before she confirmed her relationship with Cook, Cuoco told Cosmopolitan she didn't think marriage was in the cards for her again. That changed in November 2017, when boyfriend Cook proposed to her. The two chronicled the moment via video and shared it on social media.
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Why it almost didn't happen
Kaley Cuoco reconvened with Cosmo for their May 2018 edition, and revealed how her relationship with Sweeting completely tarnished her view of marriage. "I married someone the first time who completely changed," she revealed. "The person I ended up with was not the person I originally met. And that wasn't my fault — that was his."
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More on Sweeting
If the end of the marriage wasn't rough enough, the divorce was even uglier. Although Cuoco and Sweeting signed a prenup before they got married, she ended up paying his legal fees during the divorce hearings. According to People, the actress had to fork over attorney fees for Sweeting "though not in excess of $55,000," as well as "$9,387 for an outstanding bill Sweeting owes for legal services rendered to him in connection with the prenup."
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While an official date hasn't been publicly announced yet, Kaley Cuoco told People in March 2018 she and Cook want to tie the knot as soon as they can. Although, unlike her whirlwind first wedding, the actress says she's excited to get into all the minor details of a "typical" wedding. And heck, there might even be babies on the horizon.
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Eva was working as a probation officer in Queens on Sept. 11, 2001, when a voice came over the police radio saying a plane had crashed into the North Tower of the World Trade Center.
"We thought, 'Wow, that's terrible,'" Eva — an Elmont resident who requested that her last name not be used because she is not authorized to speak to reporters — recalled. "'How did [the pilot] not miss that building?'"
But when a second plane hit the South Tower, Eva and her fellow officers realized it was no accident, and continued to listen to the radio as bodies hit the ground and officers called for help.
Then, in the days that followed, Eva was asked to serve on the front lines of Ground Zero, providing security at key government buildings and escorting government officials to the site. "Probation officers were all over," she said of the experience.
Unfortunately while she was serving her country, she said, she started to experience some difficulty breathing and her nose became red. Eva then went to a doctor, who told her that she was just experiencing an extreme allergic reaction.
In 2010, however, she was diagnosed with breast cancer, likely as a result of the carcinogens that filled the air after the Sept. 11 attacks. "Nobody had gotten breast cancer that young," Eva, who was only in her 40s at the time, explained.
She then reached out to the attorneys at Manhattan-based Barasch and McGarry, who helped her file a claim in the 9/11 Victim Compensation Fund, a federal program that provides compensation to those who suffer physical harm as a result of the attacks or the debris cleanup afterward.
Eva said she was reluctant to sign up for the program "because I didn't really think of myself as a victim of 9/11," but has since found it helpful.
To this day, she must continue to get checked for growths, and said the doctors "inevitably" find something that needs to be biopsied. But with the help of the VCF, she said, she never has to worry about her health care coverage.
"Just them being there is a comfort for me," Eva said. "It's scary because you don't know when something else is going to come up."
There are now 68 cancers linked to the toxic air that followed the attacks, according to Michael Barasch, a partner at the New York City law firm. As a result, he said, the estimated 325,000 people who worked in Lower Manhattan in the eight months after 9/11 are 18 to 32 percent more likely to develop breast, skin and lung cancer.
Every one of them, — including the nearly 2,500 Long Islanders who commuted to the city in the months that followed — is entitled to compensation from the VCF over the next 70 years, he said.
"You're not taking money away from first responders," Barasch explained, adding that the federal government recently passed legislation to allocate more money to the fund as claims increase. It also extended the claim deadline to October 2090.
To find out more about the Victim Compensation Fund, visit www.vcf.gov.


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Ministerial conferences
Following its creation, the Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS) has now organised seven Council of Europe Conferences of Ministers responsible for Sport. During these high-level conferences, Ministers around the table discuss issues such as the autonomy of sport, match-fixing, gender equality in sport, and corruption in the governance of sport, allowing them to propose concrete actions on these issues at pan-European level.
The most recent Conference of Ministers responsible for sport was hosted by Georgia on 16 October 2018.
The next Conference of Ministers responsible for Sport will be held on 5 November 2020 in Athens, Greece.
EPAS also organises more informal ministerial network events, and these are held on an ad hoc basis, generally on the occasion of an international sports event taking place in Europe where Ministers of Sport are already in attendance. Most recently, EPAS organised such events in Sochi (2014), Baku (2015) and Moscow (2018).
Athens (Greece), 5 November 2020
Tbilisi (Georgia), 16 October 2018
EPAS organised this 15th Ministerial Conference in conjunction with the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of Georgia. The conference was held on 16 October and focused on two main themes: Protecting human rights in Sport and Fighting corruption in sport. Ministers of Sport representing states parties to the European Cultural Convention, EPAS members and non-member states having Observer status, attended the conference.
Opening speech by Deputy Secretary General, Gabriella Battaini-Dragoni
Report by the Secretary General (including Resolutions and list of Heads of Delegation)
Budapest (Hungary), 29 November 2016
EPAS organised this 14th Ministerial Conference in conjunction with the Ministry of Human Capacities of Hungary. The conference was held on 29 November at the famous Pesti Vigadó in Budapest and focused on the fights against doping, match-fixing and corruption in sport. Ministers of Sport representing states parties to the European Cultural Convention, EPAS members and non-member states having Observer status, attended the conference.
Speech by Secretary General, Thorbjørn Jagland
Report by the Secretary General (including Resolutions and list of Heads of Delegation)
Macolin/Magglingen (Switzerland), 18 September 2014
This 13th conference was hosted by Mr Ueli Maurer, Federal Councillor for the Department of Defence,Civil Protection and Sport (DDPS) on behalf of the Swiss Government, and was held in the mountain village of Magglingen on the sports campus of the Federal Office of Sport (OFSPO). The main theme of the conference was the "Risk of Corruption in the Governance of Sport".
The conference also served as a special occasion for the Secretary General to open the Convention on the manipulation of sports competitions (CETS 215) for signature, holding a signing ceremony for the 15 states which took the opportunity to be the first signatories of this new convention.
Report by the Secretary General (including Resolutions and list of Heads of Delegation)
Belgrade (Serbia), 15 March 2012
The 12th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers responsible for Sport took place in Belgrade (at the Belexpo Center) on 15 March 2012. The main theme of the conference focused on "Promotion of the integrity of sport against manipulation of results", and was the trigger for EPAS to start the negotiation process for the drafting of the Convention on the manipulation of sports competitions (CETS 215).
Report by the Secretary General (including Resolutions and list of Heads of Delegation)
Athens (Greece), 11-12 December 2008
The 11th Council of Europe Conference of Ministers responsible for Sport was held in Athens on 11 and 12 December 2008, at the invitation of the Greek Government.
The main theme of the Conference was "Ethics and Autonomy in Sport". The Conference also looked at current political issues, namely European co-operation in the fight against doping and European representation in the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) bodies. At the end of the Conference, the Ministers adopted three draft resolutions (on ethics in sport, autonomy in sport and pan-European co-operation in sport) relating to the priorities expressed by EPAS member states in consultation with the sport movement. The international organisations and the sport movement expressed their wish to continue their very close co-operation with EPAS.
- Adopted Resolution Nr 1 - Ethics in Sport
- Adopted Resolution Nr 2 - Autonomy in sport
- Adopted Resolution Nr 3 - Current Political Issues on the Pan-European Sports Co-operation
Final report of the 11th Conference of Ministers responsible for Sport
Budapest (Hungary), 14-15 October 2004
Bratislava (Slovak Republic), 30-31 May 2000
Moscow (Russian Federation), 14 June 2018
Ministers responsible for sport met in Russia, on the occasion of the FIFA World Cup, to reassert their strong commitment to the Macolin Convention in order to maintain the political momentum. Four years after the adoption of the Macolin Convention, the situation is now critical. The convention is close to entering into force, with only two more ratifications needed worldwide. Meanwhile, criminal networks are taking advantage of the absence of an international legal framework in order to continue corrupting sports competitions.
This informal networking event, co-organised by EPAS and the Russian Ministry of Sport, gave Ministers from various European countries, South America and Asia, the opportunity to acquaint themselves with the challenges facing states in the ratification process, and to suggest which political initiatives and techniques would help to overcome these obstacles.
The event was opened and chaired by Mr Pavel Kolobkov, Minister of Sport of the Russian Federation.
Baku (Azerbaijan), 13 June 2015
"How to promote the social sustainability of major sports events"
The event was organised by the Council of Europe's Enlarged Partial Agreement on Sport (EPAS), in co-operation with the Ministry of Youth and Sport of the Republic of Azerbaijan.
It addressed two main issues: how to promote the social sustainability of major sports events and Pan-European co-operation on sports events.
To strengthen dialogue and co-operation on sports policies at pan-European level, the Governing Board of EPAS noted that it may take the opportunity to organise more flexible, shorter meetings for its Ministers, e.g. in conjunction with major sports or other political events, where appropriate. In agreement with the Azerbaijan authorities, it was proposed to hold a short informal meeting just after the opening of the European Games, and to use this for an exchange of views between Ministers on co-operation regarding major sports events.
This event was designed only for those Ministers and officials who were already accredited for the European Games.
Sochi (Russian Federation), 7 February 2014
"How to promote a positive legacy of major sports events"
In co-operation with the Ministry of Sport, Tourism and Youth Policy of the Russian Federation, the EPAS organised a short, informal meeting, prior to the opening of the Sochi Winter Olympic Games. The aim was for the Ministers of Sport to hold an informal exchange of views on pan-European co-operation regarding major sports events and on how such events can create a positive legacy.


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Erin Hills in Wisconsin, recently named as the venue of the 2017 US Open, is building a new clubhouse.
The new building, which will provide an additional 14,000 sq ft of floorspace, has primarily been designed to provide additional locker room capacity, given the large events that Erin Hills will be hosting over the next few years, starting with the 2011 US Amateur. When not in use as a locker room, the new facility will be used as a restaurant.
Three four bedroomed suits buildings are also under construction around the site of the new clubhouse. Wisconsin-based firms Wade Weissmann Architecture and Ruvin Bros have been responsible for the design and project management respective.
Erin Hills, which was designed by the firm of Hurdzan/Fry, in conjunction with Golf Digest architecture editor Ron Whitten, has undergone a number of alterations since its 2006 opening, and in particular since the course was sold by original developer Bob Lang to Milwaukee-based venture capitalist Andrew Ziegler.


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A pair of Metropolitan Division rivals return to action following U.S. Thanksgiving to face off Friday afternoon when the New Jersey Devils host the New York Islanders at Prudential Center.
It is the second meeting this season between the teams, who are separated by 16 miles, a pair of rivers and only two points in the standings. Back on Nov. 3, the Islanders (10-8-2) beat the Devils (9-9-2) 3-0 behind Thomas Greiss' 35-save shutout.
Since then, the Islanders stumbled, winning just two of seven games. They come off Wednesday's 5-0 road loss at Madison Square Garden to the New York Rangers, allowing 11 goals in consecutive defeats and 16 goals in the last three contests.
"The last two games have been awful," Islanders captain Anders Lee told Newsday.
One of the NHL's biggest surprises the first quarter of the season, the Islanders are showing some cracks in their overall game, and coach Barry Trotz held a detailed practice on Thanksgiving to prepare his listing club for the important division clash against the Devils.
Trotz reunited both of his top two lines on Thursday after some recent experimentation. Mathew Barzal centered Josh Bailey and Anthony Beauvillier, while Brock Nelson was back between Jordan Eberle and Lee.
In addition, rugged bottom-six wingers Cal Clutterbuck and Matt Martin both practiced. Clutterbuck missed the game against the Rangers due to an illness and Martin is on injured reserve, having missed the previous eight games.
"Some guys who have played well, have slipped a little bit," Trotz told reporters. "We've got to get back on the rails here."
The Islanders could be without defenseman Ryan Pulock, who injured his arm against the Rangers and did not practice Thursday.
Since losing to the Islanders earlier in the month the streaky Devils are 4-4-1. New Jersey beat the Montreal Canadiens 5-2 on Wednesday night following two consecutive defeats and is now an impressive 7-1-2 on home ice.
"Any win is good right now, but it's great to get those home wins, and as long as we get those home wins, we put ourselves in a good spot," Devils goaltender Keith Kinkaid told reporters.
Kinkaid made 24 saves in Wednesday's victory, while Nico Hischier scored in his return following a four-game injury absence. Taylor Hall had a goal and an assist, and a rejuvenated Pavel Zacha scored twice, giving him four goals in his last three games.
"I'm happy they're going in for me right now," said Zacha. "Before, I had a lot of chances, but they weren't going in. They're finally going in for me now."
The Devils, who seek to win consecutive games for only the second time since winning their first four games of the season, are 4-3-0 within the Metropolitan Division. They won three straight division games before falling to the Carolina Hurricanes 2-1 on Sunday.
One of the team's strengths through the first quarter of the season is the penalty kill. New Jersey did not surrender a power play goal in its last four games and surrendered only one in its last 19 times short-handed, covering seven games. The Devils are fourth in the league with a penalty kill success rate of 84.5 percent.
"Special teams are so important in this league, and our penalty kill can be a game-changer for us," said Devils forward Blake Coleman.
The Devils won both games against the Islanders played at Prudential Center a year ago and have four wins in their six games on home ice against New York covering the last three seasons.


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On June 20-22, 2018, H.E. Sieng Emtotim, Rector, Dr. Sam Rany, Vice-Rector, and Mr. Uk Chantha, Lecturer of the University of Battambang have attended the Erasmus+ Project Kick-off meeting on Active Learning in Engineering Education (ALIEN) at the University of Tessely, Greece. This project aims at providing a strategic plan for adopting Problem-Based Learning (PBL) and Active Learning (AL) and improving the quality of higher education at UBB.


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Say 'I do' at Ashdown Park Hotel's luxury wedding showcase
Luxury countryside retreat Ashdown Park Hotel and Country Club is opening its doors for an exclusive wedding showcase on the evening of Friday 16 September at 6pm.
The event, running until 9pm, will take place inside the stunning converted chapel at the hotel and will showcase a selection of the hotel's preferred luxury wedding suppliers, giving guests the chance to meet and discuss with them all their wedding plans.
Also available on the night will be an opportunity to sample some of the hotel's wedding menus and wines before exploring the hotel's wedding ceremony and reception rooms decked-out in stunning wedding attire.
As a further incentive for engaged couples, the hotel is offering an exclusive 5% discount off the total cost of their wedding package for all weddings booked within seven days of the showcase. For all registered attendees there is also the chance to win an afternoon tea for two.
Ben Booker, general manager at Ashdown Park Hotel said: "The wedding showcase is the perfect opportunity for engaged couples to truly envisage what their big day could look like at Ashdown Park. The evening will provide guests with the opportunity to speak to our preferred suppliers, as well as sampling the food and drink on offer, meaning they can really get a feel for how special weddings at Ashdown Park can be. We really look forward to meeting and greeting our prospective bride and grooms at the event and helping them to achieve the wedding day of their dreams."
The event is free to attend but couples wishing to discuss their requirements with one of the dedicated in-house wedding coordinators are advised to pre-book an appointment by calling 01342 824988.
For more information on the wedding showcase please visit www.ashdownpark.com/wedding-showcase.


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Renew .' general, mighty Callapine,
Call. Captain, the force of Tamburlaine is great,
Enter Theridamas, Techelles, and Usum
Ther. Weep, heavens, and vanish into liquid tears!
Fall stars that govern his nativity,
And summon all the shining lamps of heaven
To cast their bootless fires to the earth,
And shed their feeble influence in the air.
Muffle your beauties with eternal clouds,
For hell and darkness pitch their pitchy tents,
And death with armies of Cimmerian spirits
Gives battle 'gainst the heart of Tamburlaine.
Now in defiance of that wonted love
Your sacred virtues pour'd upon his throne
And made his state an honour to the heavens,
These cowards invisible assail his soul,
And threaten conquest on our sovereign;
But if he die your glories are disgrac'd;
Earth droops and says that hell in heaven is plac'd.
Tech. O then, ye pow'rs that sway eternal seats And guide this massy substance of the earth, If you retain desert of holiness As your supreme estates instruct our thoughts, Be not inconstant, careless of your fame,— Bear not the burthen of your en'miesjoys Triumphing in his fall you most advanc'd, But as his birth, life, health and majesty Were strangely blest and governed by heaven, So honour heaven (till heaven dissolved be) His birth, his life, his health, and majesty!
Usum. Blush, heaven, to lose the honour of thy
To see thy footstool set upon thy head!
Tamb. What daring god torments my body thus,
Ther. Ah, good my lord, leave these impatient
words, Which add much danger to your malady.
Tamb. Why, shall I sit and languish in this pain? No, strike the drums, and in revenge of this,' Come, let us charge our spears, and pierce his breast,
Whose shoulders bear the axis of the world,
Tech. Sit still, my gracious lord; this grief will
cease, And can not last, it is so violent.
Tamb. Not last, Techelles?—No! for I shall die. See, where my slave, the ugly monster, death, Shaking and quiv'ring, pale and wan for fear, Stands aiming at me with his murd'ring dart, Who flies away at ev'ry glance I give, And, when I look away, comes stealing on. Villain, away, and hie thee to the field! I and mine army come to load thy back With souls of thousand mangled carcases. Look, where he goes; but see, he comes again, Because I stay: Techelles, let us march And weary death with bearing souls to hell.
Phy. Pleaseth yonr majesty to drink this potion, Which will abate the fury of your fit, And cause some milder spirits govern you.
Tamb. Tell me what think you of my sickness' now?
Phy. 1 view'd your urine, and the hypostasis
Are not a parcel of the elements,
Tamb. Then will I comfort all my vital parts,
[Alarums within. Enter Messenger.
Mes. ;My lord, young Callapine, that lately fled from your majesty, hath now gathered a fresh army, and hearing your absence in the field, offers to set upon us presently.
Tamb. See, my physicians now, how Jove hath
A present medicine to recure my pain,
Usum. I joy, my lord, your highness is so strong,


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Book description:
When you talk to God, do you ever feel as if you are not getting through?
You're not alone. At some point, most believers find themselves grappling with difficult questions like Would God really talk to me personally? and How do I know it's truly God talking, and not my own thoughts?
But here's the good news: Hearing God is simpler than you think.
It's possible to have a relationship with God that involves both speaking and listening. In fact, it's God's desire; He wants to talk to you.
In this revised and expanded edition of a classic work, author and teacher Steve Sampson shows you how to pray not just wishing you'd hear God's voice–but expecting to hear it.
Sampson's uncomplicated, practical perspective will help you cultivate the two-way conversation with God you've always longed for. Before long, you'll hear Him speaking into your circumstances and relationships, expressing His love for you and showing you the next steps to take in your life.
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My review:
I'm always a little hesitant about choosing to read non-fiction books, especially ones that are characterized to help readers do something. It seems like a lot of them either do a really good job of explaining why readers should do something, but not how. Other books do the opposite, they describe how, without fully investing readers in the why. It is a very rare non-fiction book that delivers the why and the how, but Sampson does it. Perhaps he didn't have to sell me on the why, but he explained it very well.
The best part about this book is how concrete Sampson is in dealing with an intangible subject. I've never thought it was particularly easy to hear God, but as I read through the book, I thought several times to myself, "I've had that happen" or "Oh yeah, I should pay more attention to that." It made this a very exciting book to read. I usually don't describe non-fiction books as exciting!
I really liked the way Sampson dealt with the idea of hearing God through dreams without getting psychoanalytical about it. His tips are very easy to assimilate into daily life. However, the best chapter for me was the one about hearing God in your spirit. It is easy to second guess what you think God might be saying to you in your thoughts or impressions. It was in this chapter where I got the most information about checking whether the thoughts are coming from God or somewhere else. It is something I have always wondered about and now I have a toolbox to check where it is coming from. That chapter alone makes the entire book worth the price!
If you are looking for a book to help you discern the voice of God, this is a great one. I found it very useful and I think many other readers would, too.
I received a complimentary copy of this book from Chosen books in exchange for my honest review. All opinions are my own.