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Are women more credit constrained? Experimental evidence on gender and microenterprise returns
- S. de Mel, D. McKenzie and C. Woodruff (2009). American Economic Journal: Applied Economics, 1-32
- Abstract: We report on a field experiment providing random grants to microenterprise owners. The grants generated large profit increases for male owners but not for female owners. We show that the gender gap does not simply mask differences in ability, risk aversion, entrepreneurial attitudes, or differences in reporting behavior, but there is some evidence that the gender gap is larger in female-dominated industries. The data are not consistent with a unitary household model, and imply an inefficiency of resource allocation within households. We show evidence that this inefficiency is reduced in more cooperative households.
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IT professional Alan Murphy wrote in a recent Forbes post that especially for government and highly regulated industries, complying with enterprise cloud regulations is absolutely essential. Many struggle to figure out how the cloud fits in with compliance, as he said companies did in the first wave of virtualization. Compliance is a big reason for this.
"Data transmission and storage can fall under many regional regulations involving the security and availability of personal information," he wrote. "For regulations such as HIPAA in the United States and the Data Protection Directive in the European Union, organizations are required to adhere to data compliancy laws throughout the life of the data."
Following regulations and achieving compliance means looking at where data is physically and technically stored, which many organizations may not look into before putting data into the enterprise cloud. This does not have to detail the cloud movement within a business or agency, Murphy said, as executives at the organization can make sure their data is stored in their same region to make everything a bit less complex.
Having a set of standards within the company would likely help them figure out what the best practices are for moving sensitive data into an enterprise cloud solution.
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Enhanced liver fibrosis (ELF) score: Reference ranges, biological variation in healthy subjects, and analytical considerations.
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- Clinica chimica acta; international journal of clinical chemistry
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- Aug 01, 2018
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- 483
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- 291–295
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- DOI: 10.1016/j.cca.2018.05.027
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The reference range of the ELF score overlap with the area defined as moderate fibrosis by the manufacturer. High biological variation of HA was diminished by the natural logarithm in the calculation of the ELF score. The use of the ELF score has suitable analytical and acceptable biological performance characteristics for clinical practice. However, the transfer of results evaluated in healthy persons to the populations with chronic liver diseases deserves caution.


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Washington, DC – Congressman Tim Ryan today announced a $22,910 Solid Waste Management Grant from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) for Mahoning County. These funds will be used to help finance Mahoning County Solid Waste Management District's Rural Recycling Education & Awareness Program (REAP), which promotes and assists the recycling efforts throughout the rural areas of Mahoning County.
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Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore
by Teena Webb and Betsy Martens
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We've heard that there is a new fad in today's media, especially television and movies. The working class is in vogue in documentaries, situation comedies, and features. We're not sure what this genre will be called, when and if it is "discovered," but it seems to be a blend of Hollywood fantasy and leftist realism. Like similar films produced during the 30s, these films can be viewed both as entertainment and as political comment. Generally the entertainment level is high and the political direction is confused.
But movies like this generate fairly predictable questions. Thus, in talking about THE HARDER THEY COME, we begin by asking if Jimmy Cliff provides a false hero model for people like him or a lesson in the results of individualism and adventurism. And is Junior in THE LAST AMERICAN HERO a character for emulation or an invitation to sell out? Is BILLY JACK'S popularity due to audience anger or to the idea of a strong individual delivering us from society's ills? And what is the political content of MEAN STREETS?
What these films have in common is that they all attempt to be real stories about real people, about working class or poor life, about the people who constitute the bulk of the population. A recent addition to these films which are seen as having political potential are women's films, no matter what the economic status of the woman: for example, in the United States, WANDA, LOVING, ONE IS A LONELY NUMBER, IMAGES, and A WOMAN UNDER THE INFLUENCE.
Women's films generally receive more critical attention than, say, current Black films, perhaps because of guilt-tripping by liberal reviewers and editors, aided by the fairly well-organized communications network among active women, a network which is as vulnerable to co-optation and profit-grubbing as any other mass form. Thus it is important to keep a critical eye peeled. Ms. called ALICE DOESN'T LIVE HERE ANYMORE, "brilliant." Pauline Kael, although focusing generally on Burstyn's acting, points out that it is a film whose content generates discussion: "How could the new marital comedies not be controversial?"
But if we put the New Yorker and Ms. to the side for a moment, who is seeing these attempted reflections of ordinary life? HARRY AND TONTO, which also features Burstyn, is said to attract a largely older audience but is receiving minimal critical attention, even after Art Carney won an Academy Award for his performance. We're not sure that it is the wives of truck drivers who are seeing ALICE, although it seems to be doing a respectable, if not spectacular, showing at the box office. Like HARRY AND TONTO and any other movie that receives an Oscar, it has benefited from Hollywood's annual night of self-congratulations and spectacle.
In either case, a serious look at the movie involves examining its political content as well as its entertainment value: what is its message? Audiences are not likely to fall for the escape which sang and danced its way across the U.S. screen during the 30s, but perhaps a more subtle lid for public anger and frustration is available now.
This is not to say that ALICE is a "dangerous" film, as some characterize any movie that doesn't directly point the way to The Revolution. It is a generally enjoyable and pleasant film, a popcorn-eating film. But Alice provides no realistic model for women, nor does she make any strong decisions for herself. After her husband is killed, she takes off for an unrealistic Monterey with her son and her mediocre voice to be a singer. It's not the kind of act that we can be expected to admire and emulate. She never left her husband, she never confronted him, and she is freed from him only by his accidental death.
But perhaps more to the point, there is an inconsistency in Alice's character that makes her confusing and a little improbable. Burstyn's humiliations as an actress and as a middle-class woman, however recent the latter status may be, show through her totally right visual presentation of Alice: she looks the part. But either the script or her acting gets in the way. Kael sees Burstyn's history as an actress as the large factor in her performance. Kael's anger, that Burstyn had to wait for God-knows-how-long for a good role, may be the most valid response to the film. Speaking of the intense, almost speedy way Burstyn plays Alice, Kael says:
"Sometimes a person's anger and overstatement tell a bigger story than the person knows how to tell. The anger may derive from deprivation of the means to express oneself calmly, 'rationally.' People can be too angry to care about balance, while resenting everything that has unbalanced them."
The problem, however, is not only in the ferocity with which Burstyn attacks the role. There is a decidedly prim and middle class touch to it in spite of the generally working class milieu. Alice's swearing, for example, as tough tomboy style, played always for a laugh. And I can't imagine a woman like Alice initially rejecting Flo, the all-time champ of creative cussing, as she does, although their relationship does develop into a warm and human one. But it's unbelievable that Alice is shocked and angry because of Flo's mouth rather than delighted and amazed, as the audience is.
In some ways, Alice is the Doris Day heroine, updated. There is a swing away from the ladylike virgin to the cussing sexual woman and from the 50s authoritative parent to a 70s I'm-OK-you're-OK sensibility. And the fun does provide an image which is closer to contemporary women's reality than Doris Day or than the bulk of women's roles in movies today. But Doris Day was the embodiment of a seemingly attainable ideal: a working woman, or a mother with four kids, coping with life. Maybe that's why our mothers loved her. Our affection for Alice comes from the same place: We see a woman who has experiences like our own and who is not ruined by them. But this is part of the myth—that we can cope and survive as she does and that Prince Charming is waiting.
Alice emerges from an apparently totally negative marriage relatively unscarred. Her husband responds to her only in bed and even then only after she has begun to cry because of his indifference to her. Her resiliency is admirable, but it doesn't feel real. The rest of her background is vague. What were her parents like, for example? We are only reminded of the lack here by an unnecessary little Wizard of Oz parody, which has little connection with the rest of the movie and tells us little except that Scorcese had plenty of money to spend on his route to becoming the 70s Otto Preminger.
The film is a mixture of improbable situations and reactions along with strikingly real ones. It is the real ones that give it its strength. Alice's relationship with her son, who comes off as a totally real kid, rings true. And it is this relationship which is the film's real focus. The driving scenes are bound to bring a shock of recognition to anyone who has traveled with a child: the carsickness, the "are-we-there-yet?," the long-winded and incomprehensible joke. Alice's reactions to all this pull us right in. But they are clever scenes that anyone with a sharp eye and ear could do.
The birthday scene is on another level: Alice's tension about how her son and her lover get along, her alternating her attention and anger on first one and then the other, her refusal to let them work out their relationship without her in the middle of it, as well as the absurd birthday present of a cowboy suit and the shabby party decorations—all of these elements combine to bring off the complexities of the emotions involved in a solid and useful way. Alice's relationship with Bea and Bea's fantasy of leaving her husband and kids "just like that" similarly reflect an unusual care and understanding of women and their lives. And I shudder to think how many of us recognize Ben, who exhibits warning signs of macho madness, but who charms and tricks us until all we can do is run away to keep from being sucked into it.
But what can be the point about women's position when the husband is made to be such a blatantly villainous sort? Women can sympathize and compare their own husbands favorably: it sparks the old no-shoes versus no-feet mentality. And it gives men an easy out. They can compare themselves with two incredible brutes and congratulate themselves on their relatively low degree of inhumanity. I suspect this is a trick of men directors. Remember DIARY OF A MAD HOUSEWIFE? And then, as a bonus, we are given Kris Kristoffersom, who is so nondescript in this role that one can project almost anything onto him. Kael calls him a fusion of "geniality and sexiness," and Susan Braudy describes him as "stern, taciturn, and sexy." We found him a little boring: the charm that he had in BLUME IN LOVE, as well as a self-sufficient strength, are gone. Nor are we particularly struck by the sincerity of his offer to give up his ranch. In point of fact, his word isn't put to the test, since Alice decides to stay in Tucson rather than continue her dreamer's journey to Monterey. So Kristofferson provides the way out for men who want to have their cake and eat it too.
The movie presents Alice with only two choices, once she has decided to move. Either she can lead the sleazy life of a lonely, untalented, aging, piano bar singer who gets knocked around by the guys she meets there, or she can settle down with a man on his ranch. Big choice.
And we're not sure but what the real story of a woman who had chosen the former would not look so dismal. The singer in CALIFORNIA SPLIT might be an example. The difference between her and Alice is mainly one of toughness. Alice is soft, vulnerable and innocent, in spite of her tough talk. The other woman is independent, on her own, and shows us more about herself, through nothing more than her singing and wisecracks, than Alice ever does. Scorcese's fancy camera spiraling around her while she sings almost glosses over the weakness here, but whatever our reaction to the scene, it stems from the camera work, lighting and editing, and from her cleverly arranged medley rather than from her character or her singing.
Part of what sits wrong in Alice's desire to be a singer is that she does not come off as someone who cares about music. Her desire to be a singer comes from the image of what a singer is, an unrealistic and romantic view of a glamorous life. She would feel like a more consistent character if she showed a little feeling for her music, tried a few improvisations, even if they were poor. Her desire to be a singer is, instead, childish and egocentric. It almost says to women, "You think you've got hidden talents? Well, you probably don't. Find a good man and settle down."
Continuing with this silent voice of the film, it says, "Yeah, sure. There's a better life for all of you wives of brutish husbands. Pray for him to die and then find a sweet old mushy thing like Kris Kristofferson and things will look up. But take off in search of El Dorado and you're doomed to a shabby life." Viewed in this way, the film looks like a fairly traditional all-American movie. This is an exaggeration, of course. But there is a real difference between the qualified happily-ever-after-ending of ALICE and the dogged determination of the last Lucia in the Cuban film LUICIA. Lucia loves her husband, she loves her freedom, and she is determined to have both. The ending of LUCIA implies continuing and conscious work to be done instead of acceptance and compromise. That seems like the most likely possibility for women who want to change their lives.
But Alice is tricked, or we are tricked by the film, into thinking that she has found her better life. Could it be that women know that five years from now Alice will be like many of the other wives in Tucson, going half-mad with the contradictory frustrations, guilt, love and joy in their lives?Alice provides neither a realistic character for women to identify with, nor does her happy ending look like a very attractive proposition to someone looking for a way out. But this film moves more in those directions than anything else that has come out of Hollywood recently, and for that it is welcome.


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Last chance to register! Registration deadline, August 28th. The tournament will take place on September 4th at the Henry J. Kaiser High School. Competitors from the Islands will be vying for the new prestigious title. Team from Maui Jiu-Jitsu led by Luis Heredia is training hard for the event . . . sign up and be there
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BJJ in the Senate
Gracie Miami Brown Belt Miguel Diaz de la Portilla, won a seat to the Florida Senta. Miguel has been training for over 10 ears and will certainly use his BJJ skills to succeed in the senate. He has plans to introduce BJJ practice in the Florida schools!
That is great news for BJJ, with more and more serious practitioners taking positions in society can only help the spreading of the art in its bets way.
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Led by Fabrice Allum, an experienced market research professional, insights expertise was introduced to Porterhouse Medical Group to augment its portfolio of services with smarter scientific and medical communications and evidence-based solutions.
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For a fun day on the water, the Boston Whaler is the best and safest boat by far. Step aboard on this unsinkable boat for a fun an unforgettable and exciting adventure! We will cruise on the Shark River to the Atlantic for the most amazing point of view!
As we cruise the Shark River and the beautiful Atlantic Ocean (weather permitting), I will share interesting historical stories, some great pirate lore and Indian tales. Or perhaps one of our specialty cruises is more up your alley:
-Eco/Historical tour
-Our bar crawl will take you to Belmar's featured restaurants/bars such as Pier 9, Klein's Seafood, Sunset's, and the new Marina Grille.
-A fun and delicious wine tour. Our Sommelier Nancy Hedeen has worked in New York restaurants as an expert sommelier and pastry chef. She will contact you prior to your trip to discuss the kinds of wines you enjoy. She will recommend several for you to purchase and bring along. You will be taught wine tasting 101. Food tastings will be provided. If you wish for a special birthday or party, our pastry chef can make custom orders for you.
- Front row tickets to Asbury Park fireworks! Asbury Park boasts a splendid display of fireworks every week. There simply is no better way to watch fireworks than by boat. In the stillness of the evening, and the tranquility and silence of being on the water and far away from the commotion, you will be blown away by this spectacular display of our nation's pride. We will provide the tissues -- yes, sometimes it's just that great.
I have 50 years of experience in boating and a great sense of humor! My goal is to provide you a safe an outstanding experience on the water and a day you shall not forget.
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New York City looks great from the ground, but that view from the water is something else! Jump aboard a Sailo boat rental from the Big Apple and experience the thrill of the sea - and snap plenty of incredible pictures. Sailing in NYC is a must on your summer bucket list, whether you are visiting or a New Yorker.
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Martin Lawrence is looking at walking back down the aisle as it is now being reported that he well say his wedding vows to Roberta Moradfar. The announcement came from Lawrence's soon to be wife as she proudly shared the news on her Instagram page that he popped the question. If you have been keeping track, this will be the fourth time Lawrence will be engaged.
Ole Marty Mar may be walking down the aisle for the third time! Comedian Martin Lawrence reportedly popped the question to Roberta Moradfar on Friday, and she said yes. Moradfar is an advanced aesthetics nurse practitioner and owner of Efface Aesthetics in West Hollywood. She posted the news on her Instagram page, with a collage of pics of the two, including one of a significant square-cut stone. "And I said 'Yes!'" Moradfar captioned her post. "3.31.2017 marks a huge milestone in my life."


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PHILIPPINES, 16 APRIL 2015 – MTV, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), today announced the addition of two of the hottest West Coast hip hop acts to its performers' line-up for MTV Music Evolution 2015 – Billboard Hot 100 hip hop artist, YG and award-winning DJ and producer, DJ Mustard, which currently includes Naughty by Nature, Gloc-9 and Abra. Both YG and DJ Mustard are touted to bring some of the hottest new sounds to the hip hop scene with their West Coast flavour. They are no stranger to each other, as DJ Mustard is also YG's main producer and has executive produced YG's album, "My Krazy Life". The first edition of MTV Music Evolution will be YG's and DJ Mustard's first performance in Asia.
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PHILIPPINES, 16 APRIL 2015 – MTV, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), today announced the addition of two of the hottest West Coast hip hop acts to its performers' line-up for MTV Music Evolution 2015 – Billboard Hot 100 hip hop artist, YG and award-winning DJ and producer, DJ Mustard, which currently includes Naughty by Nature, Gloc-9 and Abra. Both YG and DJ Mustard are touted to bring some of the hottest new sounds to the hip hop scene with their West Coast flavour. They are no stranger to each other, as DJ Mustard is also YG's main producer and has executive produced YG's album, "My Krazy Life". The first edition of MTV Music Evolution will be YG's and DJ Mustard's first performance in Asia.
Additionally, MTV announced it will be inviting Manila-based graffiti artists, Chichi Monster, Nick Automatic, Egg Fiasco and Chill to share their interpretation of music and street culture on four giant 3D MTV logo structures on Friday, 24 April 2015 at Eastwood Mall, Quezon City. Thereafter, the completed 3D MTV logo art installations will pop up across different city hotspots in Manila, such as The Collective, Glorietta 4 and Quezon City Circle as part of the build up to the MTV Music Evolution 2015, before making its final display at the MTV Music Evolution event. Catch one of these art pieces, which will be roaming the streets of Manila on the back of a truck. If fans are able to take a selfie or wefie with any one of the four MTV logos with the hashtag #mtvmusicevo, they stand a chance of winning free entry to the show.
Recorded live for global telecast under the MTV World Stage global series to an international audience of more than three-quarters of a billion households in over 160 countries, the free-entry music event is set to take place at the historic Quirino Grandstand, Rizal Park in Manila on Sunday, 17 May 2015. The public can win free entry to the event through a host of activities, including via the MTV Music Evolution website , MTV's social media activations (e.g. Hip Hop Selfie) and at the MTV Music Evolution roadshow on 8-9 May 2015 at Robinsons Place Manila, Ermita and through activities organized by MTV's partners. Hosted by MTV Asia VJs Alan Wong and Hanli Hoefer, the show premieres on-air on Saturday, 30 May at 6pm (TH/WIB), 7pm (SG/PH), 8pm (MY). Viewers are advised to check local listings in other markets.
MTV Music Evolution 2015 will open its doors at 3pm, with the event commencing at 7pm. MTV Music Evolution 2015 is sponsored by the Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) of the Philippine Department of Tourism (DOT), supported by media partners WhenInManila.com, Circuit Magazine and Play FM, and audio partner, Dolby.
MTV Music Evolution is a live music event that brings to life the evolution of a music genre and enables young people to experience and discover how music styles and sounds have evolved over the years. MTV Music Evolution marks its inauguration 2015 edition with a feature on hip hop, showcasing iconic and contemporary hip hop acts from both international and local music scenes on a single stage, while featuring the best of Philippine music and culture to international youth audiences.
As part of the hip hop music celebration and lead-up to the event, MTV will be bringing viewers themed programming under the "MTV Hip Hop RAPresentz," line-up featuring 30-minute artist specials consisting of music videos and live performances of the hottest regional and international hip-hop acts today, as well as the icons of the genre who helped to shape and transform hip-hop music over the years. The specials premiere every Monday to Thursday, starting Monday, 30 March at 8pm (WIB), 9pm (SG) and 10pm (MY).
30-minute specials featuring a mix of local and international hip hop music videos will be aired on MTV in the Philippines on the following days and times from Thursday, 2 April onwards:
• Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9.30am, 6pm, and 1am
• Saturdays at 8pm
• Sundays at 8.30pm
Born in Compton, California, 25-year-old West Coast American rapper, YG, has been cited as having the skills and stage presence that would result in a newfound emphasis for West Coast artists. YG has made strides since his first hit single in 2009, "Toot It and Boot It", which made it on the Billboard Hot 100. The single's success led to his signing to Def Jam Recordings in the same year.
Since then, YG has made the steady rise from an upstart Compton rapper with star potential to a bonafide star. He now has his own record label and is currently also co-signed to Young Jeezy's CTE World. His 2013 single "My Nigga" featuring Jeezy peaked at #19 on the US Billboard Hot 100 with 112 million hits on YouTube. This was followed by his single "Who Do You Love" produced by DJ Mustard, featuring Drake, which peaked at #54 on Billboard Hot 100; #15 on Billboard R&B and #5 on Billboard Rhythmic and has over 70 million hits on YouTube.
Before he turned 24, the hype surrounding him solidified a short film, which was based on his album, "My Krazy Life". Spotify's Top 25 Artist under 25 has him listed at #14 beating Zedd, Disclosure and Demi Levato.
The release of his 2014 album, "My Krazy Life", proved further the young MC is here to stay. Listed as the best rap album of 2014 by Billboard, it peaked at #2 on the Billboard 200, topped the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop albums and Rap albums chart and received critical acclaim and acknowledgment from his peers and industry alike. Album includes guest appearances by Drake; Lil Wayne; Kendrick Lamar; Meek Mill and Nicki Minaj to name a few.
His journey has taken him across the U.S., where he has become a fan favourite while also sharing the stage with superstars like Drake, Lil Wayne and Jeezy. The "My Krazy Life" rapper performed at BET's 2014 Hip Hop Awards, where he won "Best Collab, Duo or Group" and "Track of the Year".
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/defjamyg
Twitter: https://twitter.com/YG
Instagram: https://instagram.com/yg
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/YGVEVO
DJ Mustard, born Dijon McFarlane, is an artist, DJ and one of the most sought after producers with a litany of hit records under his belt and some of the biggest names in the industry having approached him for his beat-making.
The Los Angeles-born native has coined the "ratchet" sound, bringing a hot, new and different sound to hip-hop. In just three years, Mustard constructed a registry of hits for the likes of Tyga ("Rack City") which peaked #7 on the Billboard Hot 100, was #1 on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop songs chart, #2 on Hot Rap songs chart and has been certified 4x platinum; 2 Chainz ("I'm Different") was certified 2x platinum with sales over 500,000 copies digitally and peaked #6 on the Billboard Hot 100; Young Jeezy ("R.I.P.") featuring 2 Chainz again peaked at #17 on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop songs chart; B.o.B ("Headband") peaked at #21 on the Hot R&B/Hip Hop songs chart which also certified platinum; Kid Ink ("Show Me"); and Y.G. ("My Hitta"). He has also nabbed collaborations with Fergie, Jennifer Lopez, B.o.B., Ludacris, T-pain, Wiz Khalifa, Trey Songz, and more. He has performed to sold-out crowds and performed at major music festivals.
His array of beats has been said to be creating resurgence of gangsta rap in West Coast Hip-Hop. Mustard executive produced YG's critically-acclaimed debut album "My Krazy Life" which peaked #2 on Billboard 200, #1 R&B/Hip-Hop, & #1 Rap charts.
In 2014, DJ Mustard took over the airwaves with a peak of seven songs hitting the Billboard Hot 100 chart at the same time. DJ Mustard also released his debut album, 10 Summers, which not only peaked at #14 on Billboard Rap chart and #20 on Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop albums chart upon its release, but was the most downloaded album during the summer of 2014 on Google Play. Big Sean's Mustard-produced track 'IDFWU' also peaked at #1 on both US R&B and Rap chart in 2014.
At the 2014 BET Hip Hop Awards, he was named "DJ of the Year", "Producer of the Year" and "MVP of the Year". YG's "My Hitta" which he produced, won "Track of the Year".
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DJMustardOnTheBeat
Twitter: https://twitter.com/DJmustard
Instagram: https://instagram.com/djmustard/
Website: http://djmustardonthebeat.com/
On Friday evening, 24 April 2015, at 5-10pm, fans can head down to Eastwood Mall, Quezon City to check out local graffiti artists Chichi Monster, Nick Automatic, Egg Fiasco and Chill in action as they share their interpretation of music and street culture in the form of graffiti art on MTV logo structures.
The showcase will also feature turntablists on deck, hip hop and street dance sets.
In the run up to the event, fans can find the four completed 10-feet tall logo art pieces around some of the city's popular spots such as The Collective, Glorietta 4 and Quezon City Circle before its final display together at the MTV Music Evolution on 17 May.
MTV Music Evolution entry wristbands are not for sale and may be won by fans through a word search game contest* at www.mtvmusicevo.com that opens 26 March and ends on 30 April. For 60 seconds, players need to seek out words from the hip hop and Philippines related word glossary. Each word found earns the player a lucky spin on the MTV Turntable to win entry wristbands and other surprises. Players can share their game results on Facebook. Early players of the game will score mosh pit access to bag coveted stage front spots.
*The game contest is open only to fans from the following countries Singapore, Malaysia, Philippines, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, China, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, India, Australia and New Zealand.
Hip Hop Selfie
For the selfie lovers who have made Manila the "No. 1 Selfie Capital of the World", simply take a self-styled hip hop selfie or a wefie with your friends and hashtag #mtvmusicevo to score free entry to MTV Music Evolution by 5 May 2015.
Additionally, fans who find the MTV logo graffiti art installations can also upload a selfie to Instagram with #mtvmusicevo for a chance to win free entry to the show. The more they find and upload, the better the chance they have of winning.
An MTV Music Evolution Roadshow will take place on 8 – 9 May 2015 at Robinsons Place Manila, Ermita. This will give fans a chance to meet with MTV VJs, and give music fans the last chance to score mosh pit access at the MTV Music Evolution. A lucky few will even bag the coveted Meet & Greet passes to get up close to the stars!
Filipinos can also catch performances by local beatboxers and rap artists, including local hip hop duo, Qyork at the Roadshow.
In the weeks ahead, fans can get direct information by following MTV Asia on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for news updates on MTV Music Evolution 2015.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mtvasia
Instagram: mtvasia
Twitter: www.twitter.com/mtvasia
Hashtag: #mtvmusicevo
Abra Twitter: @abraofficial
DJ Mustard Twitter: @DJmustard
Gloc-9 Twitter: @glocdash9
Naughty By Nature Twitter: @naughtybynature
YG Twitter: @YG
Premieres Thursday, 14 May at 7.30pm (WIB), 8.30pm (PH/SG), 9.30pm (MY) and 11.30pm (TH)
• MTV MUSIC EVOLUTION MAIN SHOW (Asia) –
Premieres Saturday, 30 May at 6pm (TH/WIB), 7pm (PH/SG), 8pm (MY)
Premiere: Thu, 04 Jun at 6pm (WIB), 7pm (SG), 8pm (MY) and 11.30pm (TH)
Premiere: Thu, 11 Jun at 6pm (WIB), 7pm (SG), 8pm (MY) and 11.30pm (TH)
Media and bloggers are invited to apply for media passes and artist interview opportunities through mtvmusicevo.com/media. The application deadline is Thursday, 30 April. Registration and credential collection details will be sent to outlets whose accreditations have been pre-approved or accepted by Wednesday, 13 May.
For the earlier announcement on the first three acts, please refer HERE.
About MTV
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I just read Rupert Christiansen agonizing in the Telegraph over the problems with staging The Seven Deadly Sins:
It sounds like the recipe for a hit. A half-hour cantata, combining elements of opera and ballet, which reflects on the ironies of vice in a cynical, sexy, witty yet touching parable set to brilliant and memorable music. How could it fail?
But I've now seen eight theatrical versions of Brecht and Weill's Seven Deadly Sins - most recently, the mess choreographed last month by Will Tuckett at the Royal Opera House - and not one has convinced me.
He reminded me that I have only seen one theatrical version, which, ironically, surprised me at how effective it was. The irony had to do with the production being by the Tanztheater Wuppertal Pina Bausch at the Brooklyn Academy of Music in 1985. I was a big "BAM" supporter at the time, which meant that I went to every Bausch production they offered that fall; and, with the exception of the Weill evening, they were all interminably self-indulgent. I think that the constraint of working within the half-hour limitation of Seven Deadly Sins did her some good; and this continued to be the case after the intermission with her choreographic interpretation of Weill's Kleine Dreigroschenmusik, which was definitely the only indication of joy (even if a bit perverse) that her dancers ever exhibited. It was also the only evening with "live" music, Michael Tilson Thomas conducting the Brooklyn Philharmonic; so Thomas may have had something to do with giving the performances more pace than the other productions had.
Several years ago he conducted Seven Deadly Sins with the San Francisco Symphony and Uta Lemper. As I recall, this was an unstaged performance with surtitles. Lemper had preceded the intermission with a pale shadow of a cabaret act that was pretty lifeless and certainly out of place in the enormity of Davies Hall. However, the size of the space was no obstacle when MTT took over the podium. Even with the spare resources of the Weill score, he made the performance "work" (and made Lemper far more interesting in the process).
There are, of course, "great classics" that defy staging. Stravinsky seems to have a monopoly on them. There will probably always be a controversy over whether or not there is a "right" way to stage "Le Sacre du Printemps;" but even "Firebird" has a reputation for being a clunker. Then, of course, there is "L'Histoire du Soldat," a pioneering piece of back-of-the-truck theatre that just never seems to "make it" when staged.
I have no idea why Bausch was able to succeed with Weill where so many others have failed. I have a better idea as to why her Weill effort should have succeeded when all of her other work was so disastrous, which is that she really needed someone to tell her when to stop. Perhaps Christiansen's frustrations can be traced back to productions that never figured out how to start!


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Kinda reminds me of the idiot who told people to back to their offices upstairs at the World Trade Center. And the people who did all died. Wonder if they ever caught that guy.
If I remember rightly, he worked for some trading company and died along with them.
Almost instant Karma.
Little bit unfair. Unlike Baghdad Bob (one of my most favorite personalities in History!) this lady is just a spokesperson translating what she was told to day by the Captain–and I assume everyone knew that at the time.
When did the Captain know his ship was in trouble so that the risk of staying on board exceeded the risks inherent in evacuating the vessel?
We don't know and won't for some time. Did see one report questioning, AGAIN, the design of the boat as it was supposed to remain afloat with the given damage. Another Titanic. Or maybe the tilt was only because it was grounded and it would have floated if it had the depth?
The special on Discovery Channel will be interesting. Regarding this tilt: its what killed several of the passengers. When the only exit route is now on the ceiling and you are 70 years old—its curtains.
The Captain claimed he ran it aground on purpose. Not sure if that was smart considering that he knocked a very large hole in the bottom with large rocks showing.
The ship didn't seem to be in much danger of sinking though until the rescuers started blowing holes in it.
Actually, given how much this ship seemed to want to turn over, it turned out to be a very smart move. If the ship had rolled, the death toll would be in the thousands.
Of course, nobody wants to hear that. So when this Moldovan girl suggested it, the media have subsequently gone on to discredit her by suggesting she's the Captains secret lover… despite the previous story that she's related to one of the officers and was invited up by that person.
Later Baghdad Betty told people there was a hole in the boat but it sounded like "whore" and people just ignored it.
I have nothing to say, just want to see my icon.
I don't have anything to say either, except that your icon is cooler than mine, and some people here have actual images. How cool is that?
The Captain was a brave and competent man and should be commended. According to a report on The Daily Show, he never left his post but tripped and fell into a lifeboat where he became trapped.
This was a very precarious situation. If that boat had capsized and he would have been thrown into the dark Mediterranean waters where, since he'd recently had a nice dinner, he might have gotten a severe cramp!
I blame it all on the person who told the captain to have a nice trip.
I see this as an example of awaits us all! Remember those famous words? "It's the economy stupid!"
Seems anytime things go wrong that the powerful people in charge just want to slither away once the secret gets out that they weren't doing their job to begin with. And just like that ship, our powerful leaders are also telling the masses to just go back to what they were doing and that it's just a minor mishap.
Ahh yes. Luckily, she had her Mae West life vest on.
The wording here could maybe be improved, but I couldn't figure out how:
Q: What's the difference between the Costa Concordia and a goat?
A: The ship's captain would go down on a goat.
PM–its very close as one does not go down on a ship, one goes down WITH a ship. You are right that going down with a goat doesn't just quite fit so you did the best possible.
The very similar mechanics avoids that prepositional stumble: "Whats the difference between a Buick and Joan Rivers? If you had to you could eat a Buick. Personally, I kinda like both, but thats the joke.
I'm glad this is an all male blog, well, at least mostly male.
When the Discovery Channel or the History Channel finally DO run a special on this, it will almost certainly involve Hitler, UFO's and/or Nostradamus.
Until then, I suppose NBC will just blame the Republicans.


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text: Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai rushed to the scene of the shooting attack on Friday on the jam-packed Dizengoff Street and told assembled media there that "this appears to be a terrorist attack motivated by nationalism.""What I know is that an individual came here and opened fire," the mayor said. "This appears to be motivated by nationalism. Tel Aviv has been a target in the past, and here it is rearing its ugly head again."When asked about reports that the bar which was hit catered to the gay, lesbian, and transgender community, Huldai said: "This bar doesn't have any unique significance for me. It's a pub on Dizengoff Street. We need to stop being hysterical. There was a terrible event here, and we will get through it just as we have gotten through similar ones in the past."


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The Dutchman failed to hit the ground running and live up to his billing in his debut season in the Premier League. He scored just six goals in all competitions, only two coming from open play.
With Spurs looking set to sign Fernando Llorente for around £15m, Janssen could find that his time at Tottenham has come to a premature end. The striker admitted he is not happy with his situation at Spurs, and will be distraught with his situation now with the arrival of Llorente.
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Raymond Torres (Cataño, Puerto Rico) dished out 22 assists, while Raul Rivera Rojas (Vega Baja, Puerto Rico) recorded a team-high 11 kills in 33 tries. Both added eight digs each. Douglas DeSousa (Danbury, Conn.) led the Falcons with nine digs.
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The Falcons struggled in the first set despite a 25-20 first-set victory. They tallied eight kills and eight hitting errors in 29 attempts. Albertus tallied double-digit kills in the final three sets with a set-high 11 kills in the second frame.
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My view from the office! In between paperwork I'm thinking that we are not using our dining room enough. Time to plan a fun dinner night! Who's in?
Oliver and I just took a walk in the sunny weather, the birds were singing and I got a little spring feeling! And tomorrow it's suppose to be 60F/16C, how nice!!! I've to admit one of my cleaning ladies, that just left, probably think I'm so weird. I thought she said 16F/-9C, and I responded – yuck!! Big difference between 60 and 16, haha :)
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text: ALABC / Wednesday, 26 June 2019 / Categories: Industry News Australia-Latin America Mining Sector: What Can One Provide to the Other? The mining industry in Australia dates all the way back to the 1850's, making the mining sector one of the most established industries in the country. Is also a huge contributor to Australia's US$1.323 trillion-dollar GDP, accounting for around 7% of that total. Australia's mining industry is mainly export-oriented being one of the top 5 producers of gold, iron ore, lead, zinc, and nickel in the world. Australia also has the world's largest uranium and fourth largest black coal resources. The country's top export destinations are: China, Japan, South Korea, India, and Hong Kong. But one rapidly-growing continent offers diverse mining opportunities that shouldn't be overlooked. Latin America possesses a mixture of developing and undiscovered potential that the South Pacific mining giant is well positioned to benefit from. Growth in Latin American mining Latin America continues to be the fastest growing destination for mining investments. The region covers one-sixth of the Earth and produces more than its share of the world's most precious and important metals. Metals such as iron ore, copper, and ubiquitous gold are some of the region's specialities. Brazil dominates the iron ore mines, while Chile dominates the copper mines, being the most significant producer of mined metals in Latin America during 2013. The three largest mining sectors in Latin America are in Chile, Peru, and Mexico. Overview of Latin American mining giants. Chile is the world's top producer of copper, molybdenum, rhenium, and iodine, and second largest producer of lithium. The mining sector contributes to around 10% of Chile's GDP. Copper alone makes up close to 50% of the country's total exports. The country's lithium exports are projected to increase in the coming years. In 2017, Chile's lithium exports reached US$684.2 million. This is a 47% increase from US$465 million in 2016. Peru is one of the world's largest producers of base and precious metals. The diversity of its mining industry drives its economy and attracts foreign investors looking to incorporate in Peru. It is the world's third largest producer of zinc and copper, but also produces significant amounts of gold, silver, and other minerals. Around US$59.5 billion worth of investment is forecast to flow into the country in the next few years. The Peruvian government has had a pro-mining and pro-business mentality, guaranteeing the security of foreign and domestic investments through its foreign policies. Mexico is the world's top producer of silver. It also produces the second largest amount of gold in Latin America. Though outlook is positive, mining priorities for Mexico are under question with the AMLO presidency. Growth of the sector is considered a priority, but its environmental agenda is still unclear. Where Do The Opportunities Lie for Australia? Opportunities for Australian mining companies are many and various across the Latin American expanse. Furthermore, they aren't necessarily limited to the four major mining countries mentioned above. Chile and METS Despite being a well-established miner, and Latin American gateway for many Australian companies, Chile can still benefit from Australia's mining expertise. Particularly, the country's main driver for mining growth, the Mining Equipment, Technology and Services (METS) sector, can support Chile's mining development. METS focuses on generating world-leading mining solutions for various mining markets. Austmine, the leading association for METS, supports its Australian members to promote mining growth and sustainability. The sector brings in around AU$90 billion in revenue for Australia. METS has a place in the leading and developing Latin American mining countries for collaboration. The region could benefit from closer partnerships to achieve and apply leading techniques for improved, sustainable mining. Argentina an Untapped Resource Although Chile's mining exports are more pronounced, Argentina possesses about ten times more natural resources. Troubles with clarity of regulations have held mining companies back from exploring Argentina's large deposits, some of which were discovered nearly 50 years ago. Argentina continues to promote its pro-business attitude towards mining, but low business confidence in the legal and tax requirements hasn't enticed many to make long-term commitments to the country. Australia and Argentina could enjoy mutual benefits from further cooperation in this sector. Australian mining experts can facilitate Argentina's establishment of mining best practices and principles. In return, a clear, consistent regulatory environment for Argentinian mining would entice more Australian miners across the Pacific. Room For Big Fish in Mexico Mexico's potential for mining exploration is significant. Around 70% of the country's land remains unexplored. In the Airport Economist series, Mexican Trade Commissioner to Australia, Esau Garza, evaluates that smaller companies are Australia's more adventurous mining explorers in Mexico, but they don't stay for long. "We see juniors or explorers that find very good resources, but eventually get bought by Canadian companies… Hopefully, in the near future, we'll see some investment from some of the big Australian companies." Australian mining technology also remains a popular commodity for the manufacturing giant. Here, Australia's potential lies in the staying power of its mining companies. Australia's reputation is highly favourable in Mexico, and organisations such as ProMexico are available to support businesses entering the market. The value of the Australian brand Australia is held in high regard in Latin America's mining industries. Trade Commissioner Garza goes so far as to suggest Australia companies are better received than their American counterparts. This could potentially be due to a saturation of the region's market with its northern neighbours. The island nation's mining prowess carries with it a level of reputation prestige in still-developing mining countries. Australian companies should consider how their brand will benefit them when looking at a move into Latin America. Trade relations between Australia and Latin America In 2017, over AU$4.75 billion was generated by exports with key Latin American traders Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Mexico, and Argentina. Currently, over 300 Australian companies are based in Latin America. Australia is reaching out to the continent to deepen bilateral and multilateral ties, in a bid to diversify its trade channels. This momentum has increased of late. Chile has been Australia's longest standing free-trading partner. Now with the CPTPP, the country has more integrated connections with Mexico. Recently, Australia added a Peruvian free trade deal to its Latin American trade portfolio. The country is also amid negotiations with the Pacific Alliance for preferential trade access. Stronger trade relations means reduced tariffs and other barriers to entry for Australian companies operating in or trading with Latin America. Like under the Australia-Peru Free Trade Agreement, countries are committing to providing more stable business conditions through modernised regulations to empower Australian expansion. Future of Australia and Latin America's mining sector As the region continues to grow, the Australian and Latin American mining scene will grow with it. Regional economies that lean heavily on their natural resources will continue to move towards more open markets for foreign businesses with much-needed mining expertise. Australia has the opportunity here to export its expertise through expansion, consultancy and trade to help Latin America establish robust and sustainable mining operations. The more cooperation we start to see between Australia and Latin America, the more chances the participating countries have to finesse their competitive advantages. Tags: Mining Latin America Australia 2019 Economic Growth Print 1748