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The episode started off with the Cowboys still struggling with the word puzzle. While everyone had sailed off after reciting the pass phrase, "I am between the devil and the deep blue sea," Jet and Cord were still between furrowed brows and frustrated drawls of "Son of a buck!"
All of the other teams had sailed through the bay and had already received the next clue, which instructed them to head back to Sydney and look for "To Sail To Stop," a sculpture of an anchor next to Sydney's Town Hall. The first six teams to find it would be placed on an earlier charter flight to a small mining town a few hundred miles from Sydney. The remaining teams would be placed on a later flight.
Some of the teams climbed into cabs back to Sydney to look for "To Sail to Stop." Kisha and Jen's cabbie drove them up to the Maritime Museum. The sisters were skeptical that they were at the right place, but the cabbie assured them that they were.
They were at the wrong place.
So Kisha did what anyone in 2011 would do: She found the nearest internet kiosk to consult the guru known as Google. While she was Googling away, Zev and Justin strolled in the door, discovered Kisha and Jen and decided to help them out by looking over Kisha's shoulders as she Googled. After Kisha concluded that the next clue was at Town Hall, Zev and Justin plodded after them. Both teams reached Town Hall first and were placed on the first flight.
Some of the other teams took a ferry back to Sydney, including Mel and Mike. Father and son had a moment on the ferry. "I'll never make it Mike," said the 70-year-old Mel, who was reclining in pain on his seat. Mike starts bawling, stammering, "I don't want to kill you for this joy ride." They hold hands and cry some more. They embrace. Milestone of first tear shed in the season. They also end up being one of the teams on the first flight, along with Margie and Luke.
The teams on the second flight were the Globetrotters, Ron and Christina, Gary and Mallory, Amanda and Kris, and the cowboys, who managed to wander back to Sydney and stumble upon the anchor just in time to catch the flight.
The next challenge was a Detour challenge, in which teams chose between two aboriginal customs, the "spirit" challenge and the "natural" challenge. The "spirit" challenge required teams to use traditional materials to create a mosaic. Then they had to dance on top of it to the approval of an Aboriginal judge. The "natural" challenge required players make Aboriginal paint. Then they had to spit it on their hands to create hand shapes to receive their next clue. Kris and Amanda had been slapped with a U-Turn, so they were required to do both.
Zev and Justin were the first to complete the Detour challenge, and they followed the clue, "Find the Home of the Magpies," to the Central Football Club. At the Football Club, the teams were given the periodic table of elements with the elements "Hg" and "Bi" highlighted. Then they were told to dress up as kangaroos and bounce around on springy shoes to find the next clue. Yes, I will give you a few moments to process this. Goth couple Kent and Vyxsin had the distinction of being the only team who looked less ridiculous than usual in this challenge.
"Hg" stands for mercury and "Bi" stands for bismuth, and the next clue was hidden in a house on the corner of Mercury and Bismuth streets. The clue told the teams to drive to Junction Mine, the second pit stop. Zev and Justin reached the pit stop first, the Globetrotters second, and the Cowboys managed to make a comeback and finish third. Kisha and Jen finished fourth, Margie and Luke fifth, Mel and Mike sixth, the Goths seventh, and Jaime and Cara eighth. Meanwhile, Ron and Christina and Mallory and Gary were still wandering around in circles like a pack of blind furries. Ron was confused as to what "Hg" and "Bi" on the periodic table stood for. Ron, what kind of Asian are you? Fail.
Eventually, both teams squeaked into the pit stop, leaving Kris and Amanda, who were crippled by the U-Turn, in last place. "I'm bummed," said Kris, as Phil told them that they were the first to be eliminated. That sucks. You survived a shark tank, and all you got was that lousy kangaroo suit.
The Amazing Race airs Sunday nights on CBS.


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The president of Guinea?s Research Institute on Democracy and Rule of Law, a non-governmental organization, told VOA an uneasy calm prevails in and around the capital, Conakry, following weekend clashes between rival supporters of the two presidential candidates that left at least one dead and dozens injured.
Attorney Thierno Balde said both candidates, Former Prime Minister Cellou Dalein Diallo and opposition leader Alpha Conde, have been urged to call on their supporters to avoid further violence ahead of the 19th September second round vote.
?The situation is (more) tense in Conakry (because) we heard gunfire in several suburb(s) of Conakry. There has been violence in some areas of the city. People are out in the streets (and) it is really difficult to know exactly (what is happening now),? he said.
This came after a court sentenced the head of Guinea?s electoral commission, Ben Sekou Sylla, and his head of planning, Boubacar Diallo, to a year in jail.
They were convicted of fraud during June?s first round election. Both men have reportedly indicated they will appeal the ruling.
Supporters of long-time opposition leader Conde's Rally for the Guinean People (RPG) party accused the two electoral officials of fraudulently manipulating the first round of vote in favor of former Prime Minister Diallo. They also demanded removal and replacement of the two officials, as well as some members of the electoral commission, ahead of the second round.
But, supporters of former Prime Minister Diallo rejected the accusation saying the RPG partisans want to scuttle the second round vote knowing that their chance of winning the election is slim.
Both two leading presidential candidates signed a deal mediated by Burkinabe President Blaise Compaore to ensure there is no violence ahead of the 19th September vote.
But, attorney Balde said tension is still high adding that Guineans are concerned the vote could be marred by violent clashes in the country with a long history of ethnic animosity.
?You know it?s one thing (to reach) an agreement, but it?s also another thing to keep the commitment which has been taken. If that agreement is fully implemented, I don?t think we will have any kind of violence here and the second round will be organized peacefully.?


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Natalie Joos is a Belgian-born Writer / Photographer / Stylist. She has worked in the fashion industry for more than 17 years, first in New York as Personal Assistant to writer Glenn O'Brien, then as Studio Manager for photographer Craig McDean. When she broke out on her own in 2003 she established a successful casting company. She launched Tales of Endearment in 2010 to share her passion for vintage and fashion as showcased by her chosen Muses and Look of the Week shoots. She also publishes extensive travel diaries and funny stories about her dating life in the Big Apple. She moved to Los Angeles early 2016.
Tales of Vintage was launched as an e-commerce vintage store in September 2015 in collaboration with Moa Sandquist of Granee in Sweden. Tales of Vintage sells Scandinavian dead-stock and pieces from Natalie's personal vintage collection.
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By RANDY GONZALES
Tuesday's first job fair just for manufacturers was so well-received there could be more job-specific job fairs in the future.
"I think the feedback is we might try to do that more often, do some industry-specific ones," said Aaron White, executive director for the Ellis County Coalition for Economic Development. "We've already talked about doing one oil-field specific, things like that."
The manufacturers' job fair at The Mall at Hays attracted a half-dozen employers and approximately 50 job-seekers.
"Employers tell us they had some really good feedback," White said.
"One employer said they walked away with 15 good applicants that they think they want to follow up on."
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10 March 2019
British policy is blocking truth for victims of state violence – Declan Kearney
"The same powerful sections of the British military and security establishment which directed Britain's 'dirty war' in Ireland continue to exert significant influence in the present. They are responsible for the failure to resolve the legacy impasse because of their determination to conceal the reality of British state collusion, assassination and systematic illegality. For them, legacy represents a new battle ground."
Last Wednesday Karen Bradley, the British Secretary of State for the north of Ireland, when speaking in Westminster once again insulted the victims of British state violence in Ireland by saying that the state forces responsible for massacres, summary executions, state sponsored assassinations of Irish people, and who organised, armed and directed unionist paramilitary death squads, had not committed crimes, and acted in "dignified and appropriate way".
Her comments caused huge offence and anger to those who have suffered at the hands of state agencies and agents, and outraged all right thinking people.
British state violence and injustice in Ireland was not an aberration. It's never been a case of there being a few rotten apples in the barrel. That cliché doesn't apply.
The politico-military basis of British state policy in the north of Ireland was set out by General Frank Kitson as far back as 1971, in his enduring book on counter insurgency strategy, 'Low Intensity Operations'.
Kitson helped to develop an integrated political, military and legal doctrine that would oversee British operations in Ireland. From the early 1970s that included the use of the internment and torture policy; the recruitment of counter gangs (death squads), within nationalist areas to target republican activists and ordinary civilians; intelligence and psychological operations; and, the deployment of clandestine military units and special forces (such as the SAS), alongside conventional combat troops.
That strategic approach was refreshed and upgraded after the British state introduced the Hillsborough Agreement in 1985 with the Irish government in an effort to promote the SDLP, and push back against the growing electoral and political support for Sinn Féin after the Hunger Strikes.
In parallel, British military intelligence and other state agencies began the systematic reorganisation and arming of the unionist paramilitary death squads. Arms shipments from South Africa and elsewhere, were imported and key agents such as Brian Nelson, among others, were placed into controlling positions among the death squads.
New shadowy military intelligence agencies such as the Force Research Unit (FRU) were deployed to the north under the command of Brigadier Gordon Kerr. The FRU had a prolific influence in the running of the unionist death squads.
The military and security establishment has always been central to the formulation and execution of British state policy towards Ireland. That has never changed.
The same powerful sections of the British military and security establishment which directed Britain's 'dirty war' in Ireland continue to exert significant influence in the present.
They haven't gone away.
Those who were always hostile to the peace process from within the Military of Defence and security services in Whitehall are still politically and psychologically at war with the Sinn Féin leadership.
Their opposition to progressive democratic and peaceful transformation is the reason that legacy issues, and how to deal with the past, is so destabilising within the political process, and indeed is the main factor preventing a new beginning to policing being achieved here.
They are responsible for the failure to resolve the legacy impasse because of their determination to conceal the reality of British state collusion, assassination and systematic illegality. According to their zero sum view of the peace and political processes, the British state has too much to lose. For them, legacy represents a new battle ground.
So they refuse to acknowledge the role of the state and its forces and agents in the conflict. They seek to promote a single British, pro unionist narrative of what happened.
But there is no single narrative.
That reality was implicitly accepted in the Stormont House Agreement (SHA) of 2014, and the decision to establish legacy mechanisms for dealing with the past.
Since 2014 however, the British government has blocked the implementation of the SHA by invoking its national security veto.
The British state, and this particular government, has deepened the legacy impasse by pro-actively encouraging a statute of limitations for British armed forces personnel, and thereby formalising the de facto impunity and immunity which has protected their actions throughout the conflict.
This sits in contrast with the fact that up to 20,000 republicans are estimated to have faced prosecutions, and served over 100,000 years in detention since 1969.
In the meantime, maximum information disclosure, truth and judicial redress continues to be denied to the many victims of hundreds of violent actions by the state and its agents: including the Dublin/Monaghan bombings; the Ballymurphy and Springhill massacres in Belfast; and the executions of, Aidan Mc Anespie, Pat Finucane, and Sinn Féin Councillor Eddie Fullerton; among so many others.
All sorts of commentary has surrounded Karen Bradley's remarks. The vast majority have been highly critical from across a wide spectrum of opinion.
But here's the rub.
Her statement came in a fortnight when the British Supreme Court ruled that no Article Two compliant investigations had occurred into Pat Finucane's killing: when the Police Ombudsman revealed a failure by the PSNI to disclose files and intelligence relating to the Ormeau Road Bookies massacre: while the detail of the Ballymurphy massacre by British soldiers continues to be revealed at inquest: and, only days before the Public Prosecution Service announces whether it will prosecute British soldiers responsible for the Bloody Sunday atrocity.
Her words were said in response to a DUP MP's question at a time when this British government is formally allied to the DUP, on Brexit, and to guarantee its political survival.
Most significantly, Bradley made these assertions whilst the British government consultation on legacy is extant, and on the same day Theresa May, the British Prime Minister, said she was looking at ways to protect British forces from prosecutions.
Theresa May and Karen Bradley have 'form' in Westminster as a tag team.
Last year they repeated in sequence the lie that legacy investigations processes were disproportionately focused upon state forces.
Now it has also emerged that last November Karen Bradley was recorded having an exchange at the Westminster NI Affairs Committee when "getting our soldiers off this hook" was raised.
Karen Bradley did not speak out of turn last Wednesday.
She was accurately expressing British state policy regarding the conflict in Ireland.
Many other examples stand out, notably, that of British Secretary of State Theresa Villiers who said in February 2016 that the reality of British state forces collusion in running unionist death squads during the conflict was "a pernicious counter narrative".
No British government has ever been neutral in the north.
Since it came to power in 2010, this British Tory government has pursued an aggressively, pro-unionist, single narrative policy.
It has negatively and deliberately mismanaged the political process in the north.
Successive Tory Secretaries of State have presided over waves of austerity and reduced the region to an economic and political backwater. They have consistently acted in the interests of the military and security establishment.
Karen Bradley's latest intervention was indeed absolutely appalling and offensive, but it wasn't surprising. She was doing her job; and her successors will do exactly the same.
Unless and until, the British government changes its pro-unionist and single narrative bias, legacy will continue to destabilise politics and poison the capacity of the PSNI to act in a fully transparent and accountable way, or to command full community confidence.
So for progress to be made the British state needs to accept its responsibility as a protagonist in the conflict.
This government must comply with the 'rigorous impartiality' required under the Good Friday Agreement (GFA) and commit to its full implementation.
It has to end its blocking of the SHA and support the immediate establishment of the legacy mechanisms, free from political interference. The attempts to introduce a statute of limitations for state forces must stop, and there should be no change to the definition of a victim.
The existing Tory/DUP alliance runs totally counter to the democratic basis of the GFA political process.
The Irish government also needs to recognise the gravity of the worsening political situation. It too has major responsibilities.
Appeals for apologies from Karen Bradley by An Tánaiste mean nothing to the victims of British state forces and agents, north or south.
The Irish government must start to hold the British publicly and politically, robustly to account. It has obligations to ensure implementation of both the GFA and SHA.
Failure, and, or unwillingness, by this Irish government to apply the necessary pressure on the British will compound the very deep anger which exists.
This is another key moment when nationalists in the north expect the Irish government to deliver on An Taoiseach's public commitment of 8th December 2017, that 'you will never be left behind by an Irish government.'
Resolving these issues, and ending the denial of fundamental democratic rights in the north are the required context to ensure our political institutions can be re-established on a sustainable basis, and build confidence that the British state, and it's elected governments, are truly committed to the peace process in Ireland - and, not simply on terms which are dictated by the dark side of the British establishment.
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Few things can beat cozy winter nights with family and friends, and complete with mulled apple juice or homemade chai. The winter spices in these concoctions evoke warm, happy feelings of contentment and are perfect for when you get home after a leaf-crunching hike in the forest and want to curl up. Best of all – they can be used any time of the year when you need a little cheerful warm-up!
How to Use Winter Spices
What are these magical winter spices, though, and how do you use them? The trifecta of winter spices could be said to be cinnamon, ginger, and nutmeg, but I'm also rather fond of cardamom, cloves, and allspice. The more adventurous spice seekers may even include star anise in a winter spice mix.
When using these spices for culinary purposes, consider how the flavours and aromas will interact with all the elements of a dish. Savoury foods can be quickly overwhelmed by winter spices, so use them sparingly in pie crusts, sauces or bread. Fruit and fruit juices are better able to contend with the strong flavours, but remember that cinnamon, allspice, and nutmeg tend to add sweetness.
Take a light-handed approach with cardamom, cloves, ginger, and star anise as they are pungent and can quickly overwhelm other flavours. Ground coriander seed is something of a peacemaker in culinary endeavours, helping to balance the sweetness and pungency of other winter spices.
Storage Tip: Buy whole spices in small amounts and store them in airtight containers away from heat and light. This helps keep the flavours and aromas fresh and bold by protecting the volatile oils in the spices. Simply grind them when you need them for the freshest taste.
A Closer Look at Winter Spices
Cloves are often used when mulling wine or apple cider, and have a strong flavour and aroma. Clove oil has been used for centuries to address tooth pain, with its benefits thought to be courtesy of phenolic compounds such as eugenol, which has been seen in some studies to modulate inflammatory processes in the body [1].
Cinnamon adds a hint of sweetness and has a long history of use as a traditional herbal medicine. A systematic review showed evidence of supporting healthy blood sugar levels [2]. Cinnamon works well in oatmeal, apple juice and apple sauce, homemade cookies and chai. You can also sprinkle a little cinnamon in your coffee!
Cardamom is another wonderful winter spice and is most often associated with Lebanese, Turkish, and Indian cuisine. Try adding a little of this spice to mulled apple juice, winter spice cookies, homemade chai, or coffee. Cardamom is also a fun addition to homemade coconut ice-cream and hummus!
The health benefits of ginger have long been established, with this warming spice adding a little oomph to soups, sauces, tea, and juices. Natural Factors offers powdered ginger root in a vegetarian capsule as well as a delicious chewable format. Powdered ginger supplements have been clinically shown to help prevent nausea and vomiting due to motion and/or seasickness [3].
Homemade Chai Tea
When you're craving a cozy beverage this homemade chai tea is just the thing! If you're making a large batch right away, you might want to substitute the ground ginger for an 8-inch piece of fresh ginger cut into thin slices. You can substitute the Assam black tea for rooibos or yerba mate.
- 10 green cardamom pods, freshly crushed or popped open
- 15 whole cloves (choose clean, reddish-brown cloves topped with a softball shape)
- 8 whole allspice
- 6 cinnamon sticks
- 5 star anise
- 1 tsp of ground ginger
- ½ tsp of nutmeg
- 1/3 cup of Assam black tea
- 6 litres of water
- ¾ cup coconut sugar (optional)
- 20 whole black peppercorns for chai with an extra kick (optional)
- A whole vanilla bean, sliced down the middle (add this after boiling) (optional)
- Using a pestle and mortar, grind the spices (minus the nutmeg, vanilla, tea, sugar, and fresh ginger, if using).
- Bring the six litres of water to boil in a large pot.
- Add the spices and reduce heat.
- Let the pot simmer uncovered for an hour, then remove the pot from the heat and add the tea, vanilla, and nutmeg.
- Cover the pot and leave to steep for five minutes.
- Using a large tea strainer or muslin cloth, strain the mixture into a gallon Mason jar. If you're making a sweet chai concentrate add the coconut sugar now and stir.
- Let the jar cool before refrigerating, and be sure to use to concentrate within two weeks.
To make a cup of hot chai, heat half a cup of unsweetened almond or soy milk (or just water), shake up your chai concentrate and add half a cup to your heated milk. Enjoy!
[1] Chaieb, K., Hajlaoui, H., Zmantar, T., et al. (2007). The chemical composition and biological activity of clove essential oil, Eugenia caryophyllata (Syzygium aromaticum L. Myrtaceae): a short review. Phytother Res, 21(6), 501-6.
[2] Allen, R.W., Schwartzman, E., Baker, W.L., et al. (2013). Cinnamon use in type 2 diabetes: an updated systematic review and meta-analysis. Ann Fam Med, 11(5), 452-9.
[3] Pongrojpaw, D., Somprasit, C., Chanthasenanont, A. (2007). A randomized comparison of ginger and dimenhydrinate in the treatment of nausea and vomiting in pregnancy. J Med Assoc Thai, 90(9), 1703-9.


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Three Ways to Recycle and Reuse Holiday Cards and Calendars
For years I have collected holiday cards from my colleagues to use to make gift tags. Using decorative scissors, cut the images from the front of the card into rectangles and other shapes large enough to write a greeting. Punch a hole in a corner, insert a ribbon, and you have a lovely gift card. My service club makes them for families who may not be able to afford extras at the holidays.
Our art teacher loves used calendars for use in class as collages, or inspiration for projects. I have also used the photos for Writer's Workshop character studies, settings, etc, depending on the subject matter.
Elizabeth Ahlgren
I cut up my expired calendars and put them in our copy room for others to use on their bulletin boards. Of course my calendars are all tigers and that's our school mascot. I keep the pictures I like the best and then offer the rest up for grabs. Everyone can have some school spirit and my calendar art doesn't go to waste. I often laminate the heavy covers to use for file folders or for folders for materials I need to carry around the campus.
I use old calendars to help preschool students recognize numbers and use the individual date area to practice writing them.


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Thursday, February 20, 2014
Cake and candles...
Is it Thursday already? Sheesh, where did this week go? It feels like I had all this time to get stuff done and none of it really happened... what a slacker I've been. To prove that fact, this card that I'm sharing isn't even one I made this week. Nope, it is about a month old but I had a good reason for waiting to post it here.
You see, my bloggin' buddy Berenice contacted me way back in December about her niece Jessica, and how she wanted to surprise Jess with one of my birthday cards in person. I was more than happy to help Berenice out, and even more so when she sent me this fabulous digi stamp to use on my card. Not only is Jess a fellow color enthusiast, but she is also a young entrepreneur who started her own little digi shop to help raise money for her college education and this Cupcake Time image is from her shop; Jess' College Fund. This pretty birthday baker was a dream to color and with the scene she is in I really didn't want to fuss up the rest of the card too much.
So I mailed it off to Berenice last month and Jessica had it for her birthday here in February... Happy Birthday Jessica and I hope your digi shop continues to grow and grow! :)
Supply list:
cardstock- Bazzill and Copic X-Press It
paper- KI Memories (pink), My Mind's Eye (polka dot and hearts), Doodlebug (green stitched)
digital stamp- Jess' College Fund (Cupcake Time)
stamp- Studio Calico (sentiment)
ink- Memento rich cocoa, Prima shabby tote
Tim Holtz tiny attacher
Doodlebug and My Mind's Eye enamel dots
gold thread
Stardust glitter pen
Copic Spica glitter pen
Copic markers:
skin- E00, E21, E13, R00, R20, YG91
eyes- E55, E57, BG000, 0
hair- E21, E23, E27, E49
clothes/cupcakes- RV10, RV32, RV34, YG00, YG01, YG03, E30, E31, E34, E50, BG10, BG45, BG49, RV14, RV25, RV29, Y15, BG02, YG95, E81, 0, E43
shadow- W0, W1
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- Heidi Brawley said...
Oh this is Beautiful and very lucky to have a work of art by you!!! Your coloring is Perfect as always and those colors are pretty cheery to celebrate too!! Have a wonderful day!!!
hugs,Heidi & Brooke
- February 20, 2014 at 6:25 AM
- Unknown said...
Wow this is stunning Amy, love this gorgeous image, beautiful bright colors and your coloring is fantastic as always :) Jessica must have loved this card so much xx
- February 20, 2014 at 7:34 AM
- Sara I. said...
Ah-mazing!! Couldn't be any more perfect.
- February 20, 2014 at 10:24 AM
- Unknown said...
Dear Miss Amy,
Thank you so much for the lovely card, it was so thoughtful of you. Your coloring is stunning! You really made my day! I am so lucky to have a card made by you. It was a wonderful surprise.
Jessica R.
- February 20, 2014 at 1:05 PM
- gobeagirl said...
Hi Amy, this card is over the top AWESOME!!!! I just love how you colored her up and put her with all of those wonderful enamel dots. Yes, just wanting to have every dot out there. lol... I just checked out the digi site and boy do I need to work some overtime as there are a ton of images that I would love to get my Copics on. Hope your are doing well. I sure miss blogging and so hope to have our lives get back to normal soon so that I can again. Take care my friend. Hugs Lisa
- February 23, 2014 at 10:47 AM
- scrapn_momof2 said...
Gorgeous card!
- February 26, 2014 at 12:02 PM


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Covenants & Design Guide
Covenants are registered on the title of each property to protect the interests of all Ferndale property owners and ensure compliance with consent conditions and the Design Guide.
Together, the Covenants and Design Guide aim to ensure that homes and their surrounding landscape blend into the Ferndale environment. The form and location of dwellings must be planned so they take advantage of sunlight and impact minimally on their site and wider surrounds. They are required to capture and retain a minimum of 20,000 litres of storm water for non-potable use, and incorporate a grey water recycling system, so use of the district storm water and waste systems is minimised. Solar principles are encouraged, as is the use of certain building materials. Homes are required to achieve a minimum 6 Homestar rating.


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The first trichord being the prime form, the next three are, respectively, the retrograde inversion (backwards and upside down), the retrograde (backwards) and the inversion (upside down). Here is the first movement with the score:
Apart from that, I just don't have much to say about it. One interesting thing about this kind of writing is how quickly the possibilities were exhausted and even after the principles of serialism were extended to other parameters like rhythm, dynamics and articulations, how quickly that was exhausted as well. The repertoire of serialism is not really large.
The relationship between this piece and previous concertos is tenuous. It is obviously not a solo concerto in the Baroque, Classical or Romantic modes. It is more like a Baroque concerto grosso for a group of solo instruments, but without the orchestral accompaniment. This is like a crystalline distillation of music. I suppose, if you like this sort of thing, it is a masterpiece. But to start sensing that, you would have to listen to it many times. It does have its unique appeal, but despite the fond hopes of his admirers, I doubt that we will ever hear Webern's music whistled in the street.


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It's very comfortable
Whether you're looking for a dress which can reveal your beautiful body parts or can conceal the uglier ones, a smock dress has it all. So, when you want something clingy to bring out your hourglass figure or something loose to hide your flab, you can confidently put your hands on to a smock dress.
It is undoubtedly one of the most comfortable dresses, and the way it finds extensive use by pregnant women, is proof of its comfort level. Easy to wear, cool, comfortable, fashionable and right on trend are some qualities that make the smock dress a winner all the way.
Wear it the way you like
Want to play girlie-girlie, let your legs stay bare or pull up a pair of ribbed-tights. Get into some chunky wedges or platforms with this ensemble and you're ready to walk the ramps. And if you want to make it a little hot pair it with ankle boots.
Want to try something different, wear it over leggings or skinny jeans, the way you normally wear a tunic dress. Or choose one in metallic effect, preferably one which ends a little above the knees, and is adorned with gemstones and you're ready to make a dazzling statement at the evening affairs.
A disguise in style
If you have a hanging tummy or bulky hips, use a smock dress to hide almost any imperfections in your figure. For the pear shaped ladies, where there is a lot of imbalance between the torso and the bottom, get into a smock dress and no one will know what's wrong with your shape.
If you are endowed with a fuller bust line, that is a bit bigger than the average, play it down with a smock dress that is somewhat fitted below the breast. This will create milder silhouettes, giving your body a flattering hourglass effect. Alternatively, you can cinch in your waist using a wide belt, to divert the attention away from the bust.


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Airport Engineering
Speaker: Adil Godiwalla, P.E. Tel. 281-233-1934, Assistant Director, Design & Construction Division, Houston Airport System.
Mr. Godiwalla has an M.S. in Civil Engineering from the University of Missouri at Rolla, 1966. He is a licensed professional engineer in Texas, Florida and Illinois with 44 years of all round Civil Engineering experience including 26 years in Airport Engineering. Mr. Godiwalla has presented over 50 technical papers on Airport Engineering at various seminars and conferences in the country.
To an audience of about 60 at the HESS Club, Mr. Godiwalla gave a slide presentation titled, "Airport Engineering", discussing some of the main points of airport engineering including: navigation aid, storm drains, electrical, instrument landing system, telecommunications, pavement design, and geotechnical. Houston's airport system includes: Intercontinental, Hobby and Ellington.
For pavement design, Mr. Godiwalla said two types are available: rigid and flexible. The key to proper pavement performance is the base and sub base design. Special interest includes wetlands, drainage and Biotic communities, and an environmental impact statement that includes noise, land use, social use, air quality and historic / archeological, wetlands, flood plains, farmlands, and hazardous materials. Sustainable Development was discussed and defined as that which maintains or enhances economic opportunity and community well being while protecting and restoring the natural environment upon which people and economies depend.
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Design details for Houston airports were provided. It was mentioned that maximum loading occurs on the tarmac when the plane is fully load prior to takeoff, not during landing (when the fuel is spent) as many expect to be the case. The nose wheels typically see only 5% of the total vehicle loads. Design tire pressures are 200-250 psi for commercial and 400-500 psi for military craft. Mr. Godiwalla also said that Hobby and Ellington's airport runways were built across active faults.
In Houston, steel reinforcement is added to concrete pavements, but for temperature effects only. For that reason the steel is placed near the surface. The flexural design of the pavement does not rely on steel, only a concrete flexural strength of 690 psi. The normal cementitious material mix (by weight) used for the Houston airport rigid pavements is currently 50% portland cement, 25% fly ash and 25% slag. At Hobby airport, polymer modified asphalt has been in use for many years and works well. It has a resilient modulus of 2 million psi at normal temperatures.
Mr. Godiwalla presented examples showing use of the FAA's airport pavement design program called "COMFAA 3.0" for a multi layered analysis using the FAA method. This program, which is free to the public, automatically generates and analyzes a finite element model of the pavement system and soil mass and is now Houston Airport's standard software for designing pavements.
To download a copy of the FAA design program used by Houston, click here.
To download the slides presented by Mr. Godiwalla, click here.
To read summaries of past FPA presentations by Mr. Godiwalla, click:


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Today let's take a look at quick and easy website vulnerability checks with the OWASP Zed Attack Proxy, or "OWASP ZAP" for short.
Introduction and Setup
OWASP ZAP is a web application penetration testing tool that has some great features. It is a very easy to use scanner that allows you to do manual or automatic website security checks. In this tutorial we will learn how to use the automatic attack feature.
For this tutorial we will be using Kali Linux and Metasploitable 2 virtual machines. Metasploitable 2 is purposefully vulnerable virtual machine that contains tons of vulnerabilities to find and exploit. I just used VMWare player for this tutorial running on a Windows 7 host.
- Download both virtual machines and open them in VMWare player.
- Kali Linux username and password is root/admin
- Metasploitable username and password is msfadmin/msfadmin
Before we get started and as always, never use any security tools to scan or test a network that you do not own or have permission to do so. Also do not put Metasploitable 2 on a system that has open access to the internet as it is very vulnerable!
Automatic Security Scan Tutorial
1. After booting Metasploitable and logging in, run the command "ifconfig" to get the system's IP address.
2. Start Kali Linux, which will boot to the graphical user interface.
3. Start OWASP ZAP:
In the Kali Linux menu, you can find OWASP ZAP in the top ten security menu (If it is not there, update to the latest version of Kali):
OWASP ZAP will open to the main menu.
4. Now, simple input the Metasploitable system's IP address (192.168.1.133 in my case) into the 'URL to attack' box and select, "Attack":
That's it, OWASP ZAP will then begin to spider the website:
It will also list any security issues it finds and place them under the "Alerts" tab. Clicking on the tab will show the following alerts:
Wow, that is a lot of alerts! Each folder contains different types of security issues. For this tutorial, let's just check out the "Path Traversal" folder.
Click to expand it.
Go ahead and click on the very first alert:
On the right side you will see an explanation of the issue:
It is tagged as a red flag "High" level warning. OWASP ZAP then explains the error:
"The Path Traversal attack technique allows an attacker access to files, directories, and commands that potentially reside outside the web document root directory. An attacker may manipulate a URL in such a way that the web site will execute or reveal the contents of arbitrary files anywhere on the web server. Any device that exposes an HTTP-based interface is potentially vulnerable to Path Traversal…
The most basic Path Traversal attack uses the "../" special-character sequence to alter the resource location requested in the URL. Although most popular web servers will prevent this technique from escaping the web document root, alternate encodings of the "../" sequence may help bypass the security filters. These method variations include valid and invalid Unicode-encoding ("..%u2216" or "..%c0%af") of the forward slash character, backslash characters ("..\") on Windows-based servers, URL encoded characters "%2e%2e%2f"), and double URL encoding ("..%255c") of the backslash character…"
Basically this means that we can view files or folders on the webserver just by using a special sequence. And OWASP ZAP gives us the exact command to enter:
The command above will list a webpage on the Metasploitable server. If we enter this URL in a web browser on our Kali system, it will go to the Metasploitable server and pull up a certain webpage, the "?page=" part followed by the webpage to display.
The page requested in the alert is "%2Fetc%2Fpasswd". Now this may not look like much, but if you are familiar with Linux, the command becomes "/etc/passwd", which is the location of the server's password file!
Entering this command in the web browser in Kali (using your Metasploitable IP address) will return this:
You see what appears to be a normal web page control interface, but if you look in the center window you see this information:
root:x:0:0:root:/root:/bin/bash daemon:x:1:1:daemon:/usr/sbin:/bin/sh bin:x:2:2:bin:/bin:/bin/sh sys:x:3:3:sys:/dev:/bin/sh sync:x:4:65534:sync:/bin:/bin/sync games:x:5:60:games:/usr/games:/bin/sh man:x:6:12:man:/var/cache/man:/bin/sh lp:x:7:7:lp:/var/spool/lpd:/bin/sh mail:x:8:8:mail:/var/mail:/bin/sh news:x:9:9:news:/var/spool/news:/bin/sh uucp:x:10:10:uucp:/var/spool/uucp:/bin/sh proxy:x:13:13:proxy:/bin:/bin/sh www-data:x:33:33:www-data:/var/www:/bin/sh backup:x:34:34:backup:/var/backups:/bin/sh list:x:38:38:Mailing List Manager:/var/list:/bin/sh irc:x:39:39:ircd:/var/run/ircd:/bin/sh gnats:x:41:41:Gnats Bug-Reporting System (admin):/var/lib/gnats:/bin/sh nobody:x:65534:65534:nobody:/nonexistent:/bin/sh libuuid:x:100:101::/var/lib/libuuid:/bin/sh dhcp:x:101:102::/nonexistent:/bin/false syslog:x:102:103::/home/syslog:/bin/false klog:x:103:104::/home/klog:/bin/false sshd:x:104:65534::/var/run/sshd:/usr/sbin/nologin msfadmin:x:1000:1000:msfadmin,,,:/home/msfadmin:/bin/bash bind:x:105:113::/var/cache/bind:/bin/false postfix:x:106:115::/var/spool/postfix:/bin/false ftp:x:107:65534::/home/ftp:/bin/false postgres:x:108:117:PostgreSQL administrator,,,:/var/lib/postgresql:/bin/bash mysql:x:109:118:MySQL Server,,,:/var/lib/mysql:/bin/false tomcat55:x:110:65534::/usr/share/tomcat5.5:/bin/false distccd:x:111:65534::/:/bin/false user:x:1001:1001:just a user,111,,:/home/user:/bin/bash service:x:1002:1002:,,,:/home/service:/bin/bash telnetd:x:112:120::/nonexistent:/bin/false proftpd:x:113:65534::/var/run/proftpd:/bin/false statd:x:114:65534::/var/lib/nfs:/bin/false snmp:x:115:65534::/var/lib/snmp:/bin/false
The contents of the Linux password file – Obviously not something you want displayed on your webpage!
For every alert that OWASP-ZAP finds, it also includes a solution to protect your system from the vulnerability found. As seen below:
Automatic scanning is just one feature of OWASP-ZAP, but you can see how easy it us to find and correct some serious vulnerabilities very quickly. OWASP-ZAP is a great tool for both penetration testers and software coders!
If you are interested in learning more about Kali Linux and basic computer security testing, check out my book, "Basic Security Testing with Kali Linux 2" available on Amazon.com.


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From revamping your style to accessorising your property, our web site showcases the right concoction of manufacturers and merchandise to provde the 'wow' buying expertise. Store for the most recent vogue types and tendencies for ladies at ASOS. Overlaying the whole lot from night dresses to loungewear and even beauty, this website has it all.
The site is made up of smaller boutiques showcasing under-the-radar labels, indie brands and classic-clothes sellers for the final word eclectic trend forum. Store girls's clothing and accessories and be inspired by the present trend traits.
You'll find all this and more in the lingerie assortment for ladies at Our choice of bra styles, camisoles, vests, nightwear and underwear will carry a fresh twist to your innerwear drawer and make you're feeling gorgeous from inside. Store for women's clothes & equipment and discover your perfect measurement online at the very best price at New York & Company.
The East London-primarily based shop has managed to open 10 retailers in thirteen years and the website stocks a variety of eclectic the clothes and niknaks curated by a group of vintage experts – it's become extensively fashionable in the UK and Sweden.
What they carry: Ladies's straight, plus, and maternity sizes, shoes, and equipment in addition to men's straight and plus sizes. Uncover the most recent men's clothes and niknaks online with ASOS. I like this store, however unfortunately, my campus does not have one wherever near it, so the website is where I do my procuring.


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RMU's Broke Little Rich Girl – Samantha Lugo '07
Hometown: Manhattan, N.Y.
Current Residence: Pittsburgh (Robinson Township, 10 years)
RMU Degree: Corporate Communication, December 2007, Cum Laude
Occupation: Marketing Specialist II for PNC Bank's corporate office
Owner: Broke Little Rich Girl, Inc.
How'd you come up with the name for your fashion truck?
The idea behind the name is…You don't have to spend a ton of money to look like you're completely rich!
When did you develop your passion for fashion?
I have always loved fashion. As a little girl I would design my clothes using my grandmother's scarves. I think it's an inherited trait, since I come from a family predominately made up of women who all have their own unique style and passion for fashion.
Tell me about the BLRG truck:
I found my truck through an online search, and I worked with close family friends, Rob and Bob, who renovated the interior and made my vision into a reality.
Do you do events?
Absolutely! I do ladies nights, bridal showers, birthday parties, fashion parties, and any event where a group of women want to get together and shop. I also participate in special events like festivals and parties that happening in and around the city.
Where can people find your truck on the weekends?
I am usually parked in the Strip District on 23rd and Penn Avenue in front of Marty's Market. I also participate in events like festivals and parties, though, and on those weekends I keep my social media feeds updated so people know where I am and where they can find me.
What was your RMU experience like?
I enjoyed my time at Robert Morris. I met a lot of wonderful people and professors who took the time to get to know me and help me succeed. It was easy to just make an appointment with the dean to discuss my future plans. I knew that probably wouldn't happen at another university.
What groups/activities did you belong to?
I served as an executive member of the Lambda Pi Eta communication honor society and founding member of the upcoming chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America. I was also a Dean's Scholar, an RMU Woman of Achievement award recipient, and a member of the Pittsburgh Advertising Federation.
What are your plans for BLRG long term?
I would LOVE to have a fleet of BLRG trucks in every state! That is my long term goal.
Website: www.brokelittlerichgirl.com
Twitter: @BLRGInc
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Frequently Asked Questions and Answers
What is Doctors' Choice and how does it compare to hospitals?
Doctors' Choice provides an easy-access walk-in medical center that is staffed by physicians without the wait of a hospital emergency room. We do not require an appointment for most services and our highly-qualified staff has the expertise to treat serious injuries and illnesses but the kind touch to fix minor problems. We are extremely affordable for non-insurance patients.
What types of injuries and illnesses do Doctors' Choice clinic treat?
Doctors' Choice is equipped to treat patients for coughs and colds, asthma, headaches, eye conditions, bloody noses, trauma, lacerations, sore throats, pneumonia, shortness of breath, sinusitis, skin infections, abscess drainage, ear pain, kidney infections, abdominal pain, urinary tract infections, back and neck pain, shoulder injuries, elbow injuries, hand injuries, hip injuries, foot injuries, ankle injuries, knee injuries, and more. Our services include pre-operative consults, respiratory therapy, digital x-rays, EKG, spirometry, general physical exams, sports physicals, on-site lab work, referral to general practitioners and specialists, IV antibiotics, referral for MRI and CAT scans, certain travel vaccinations, and more.
What should I bring to Doctors' Choice when I visit?
To help us deliver quick and convenient walk-in medical care please bring the following:
Your driver's license or government issued photo ID.
Insurance card (if you have insurance).
Your insurance co-payment, or personal payment if you don't have insurance. Payment will be due at time of service.
A list of current medications you are taking.
A list of any allergies you have.
A list of past medical conditions or surgeries you have had.
How do Doctors' Choices fit in the healthcare system overall?
A lot of times when a revolutionary business opens it ends up hurting established businesses in the same industry. But Doctors' Choice actually does just the opposite. By funneling more than 70% of emergencies that don't need the resources of the full hospital emergency room into our centers, we:
- Take the burden off of the hospitals so they can put their attention on people who have immediate life-threatening emergencies.
- Seriously cut down on your wait time.
- Save you a lot money and even save your insurance company money. Yes, it ends up costing both of you a lot less if you go to Doctors' Choice rather than the hospital emergency room.
And our extended hours and clinical expertise gives both you and your primary care doctor the option for you to come to Doctors' Choice when your physician's office is either closed or their wait list is long, in which case they direct you to us. With literally no downside, Doctors' Choice is a win for the whole healthcare system!


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Pop-up-books are a delightful way to navigate through a story, as the visual surprise on every page keeps us intrigued! As a kid, I rarely read novels during Library period at School. I was far more interested in visuals than text, Magic Eye* in particular! This weekend I was super excited when I rediscovered a pop-up-book I used to love: How Many Bugs in A Box?, written and designed by David A. Carter— an Elementary School fave! Not knowing anything about the man himself, I searched to see what he was up to, and if he was still active. The results lead me to more than I had hoped, as I was thrilled to see his most recent collection, the Color series.
The Color series is comprised of five books: One Red Dot, Blue 2, 600 Black Spots, Yellow Square, and White Noise, each with quite literal titles. For example, 600 Black Spots has 600 black spots that you can count throughout the book. I watched videos of the pages in action and was mesmerized; some pop-ups reminded me of the Eames, Solar Do Nothing Machine. The pop-up on each page resembles a mini modern sculpture, as the harmonious compositions showcase brightly coloured abstract shapes and structures. Certain pages invite the reader to participate in the story, by pulling tabs or opening and closing the book slightly, creating movement within the paper construction. Below I have included a video of David presenting books from the Color series so you can see the magic for yourself!
* for those who aren't familiar with the Magic Eye books, they are a visual illusion of a 3D scene, an autostereogram.


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Gold jewelry and coins are usually not pure gold. Because pure gold is very soft, another metal is added to harden these items and prevent damage. If you want to sell gold jewelry or coins for scrap, you have to find the proportion of actual gold in them before you can calculate the value. The proportion of gold is measured in karats. One karat is equal to 1/24 part gold. For example, 18K gold scrap is 18/24, or 75 percent, real gold. Look for a karat mark on the item. If there is none, take the scrap to a jeweler or assay service that can test for the gold content.
Valuing Scrap Gold
Once you know how much gold is in your scrap, look up the current market price of gold. Called the spot price, this information is available on many financial websites. Gold prices are reported in dollars per Troy ounce. There are 31.1 grams per Troy ounce, so divide the spot price by 31.1 to find the price per gram of gold. Multiply the price per gram of gold by the karat proportion of the scrap gold to find its price per gram. Suppose the spot price works out to $40 per gram and the scrap is 18K gold. Multiply $40 times 18/24 for a price per gram of $30.
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In 1930, with the world sliding into the Great Depression, there were some on the front line of this desperate historical low who took matters into their own hands and sought to make the most of their lives despite the odds being stacked against them. One extraordinary example of this was the 'Spennymoor Settlement'.
It all began with a charitable organistion called the Pilgrim Trust, which was founded by American philanthropist, Edward Harkness. He had a great fondness for the country of his ancestors and in recognition of Great Britain's sacrifice during the First World War he gave us £2million to spend on worthy causes. A small amount of this found its way to Bill & Betty Farrell, who, in 1931, founded a local arts community at a disused shop on King Street, Spennymoor, to encourage tolerant neighbourliness and voluntary social services and give its members opportunities for increasing their knowledge, widening their interests, and cultivating their creative powers in a friendly atmosphere. It was known as the Spennymoor Settlement – or more commonly as the Pitman's Academy – and was a runaway success.
At the time, though, both the present and the future were grim. Unemployment was rife and poverty spreading like wildfire. The Farrells, however, together with deputy Jack Maddison, provided a means by which the locals could fight back. At a time when central government provided little support to the impoverished, the organisation showed the town's residents how to broaden their horizons and make the very best of a poor hand.
It was all about self-improvement. Education – in all areas, not just the arts – as well as practical lessons such as shoe-repairing and needlework, ran alongside innovative schemes such as pre-school playgroups, a citizens' advice bureau and a volunteer-run library. The biggest success, though, was arguably the Everyman Theatre, built in 1939 by unemployed miners, which encouraged appreciation – and, indeed, critical thinking – of the arts. The theatre, having been renovated a few years ago, still operates today, and the building is considered so important a part of our social history that it is Grade II Listed.
A great many men and women of artistic note have the Spennymoor Settlement to thank for their renown. Heard of writer Sid Chaplin? Or of artists Norman Cornish and Tom McGuinness? Both these, and many more besides, have the old Pitman's Academy of Spennymoor to thank for their deserved success.


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A true musical journeyman, Jesse Terry has made it his mission to share his love of music fully and completely, without regard for shading his emotions or tempering his convictions. By his own definition, he's never been a cautious individual, but rather one who finds inspiration and optimism in the solace and joy making music brings him; and that which he can impart to others. In that regard, his artistic quest has become satisfying and self-fulfilling.
"Things happen for me at the right place and time when I'm focusing on my art and connecting with people," Jesse suggests. "I've always had the desire to spread peace and unity through my music. This gives me a tangible purpose, even when life doesn't seem to make much sense."
That ability to create a connection, to bare his soul and express his emotions through his songs have been the defining thread in a career that's spawned five albums (The Runner, Stay Here With Me, Empty Seat on a Plane, and his latest pair, Stargazer and Natural) as well as an EP (The Calm and the Storm) as part of a career that began in 2010. It's evolved and expanded ever since, thanks to a tour schedule that's found him playing over 1,000 shows in the past eight years and taken him across the country and to points well beyond – The UK, Germany, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Greenland, and New Zealand included. It's given him a fresh perspective on the world and additional insights into its common humanity, sentiments and a sensibility that continues to impact his music.
"It's about inclusiveness," Jesse insists. "I love that music can bring all kinds of people together. I feel so lucky to be making music for a living. I don't mind the long drives and the long hours, because that's all part of the journey. And once you stop loving it, you stop living it."
Indeed, that's at the core of his convictions. "So much of my music is about expressing the joy of the journey and finding strength and resiliency to battle through the difficult times," he muses. "Touring the world has given me a very different perspective. We're all part of a global family."
He's made that message clear on each of his albums, but never more so than of the two he recorded simultaneously in 2017. Stargazer, released this past September, was a defining record in Jesse's career, unencumbered by the need to fit into a specific genre while emulating instead the artists and recordings that formed such an indelible impression on him as he was finding his own way early on. Recorded with producer and multi-instrumentalist Josh Kaler, it's an aural spectacle of sorts, filled with rich arrangements and a genuine sense of celebration. It was met with a wealth of critical acclaim, many of which summed up his strengths conclusively. "…this savvy pop genius may have just given birth to the perfect soundtrack to help us find our way," raves Eric Thom in Blurt Magazine. "Jesse Terry anoints each complex arrangement with compelling vocals that are sweet, smooth perfection… each song sounding better than the last."
"Jesse Terry delivers something special with the lush Stargazer... a personal, honest and lushly orchestrated album," Tara Joan wrote in The Daily Country. "Infused with the warmth of a beautifully arranged string quartet, Stargazer brings a sense of hope that Terry carries within himself."
"This is an album to be treasured," the British publication Fatea noted. "Stargazer is a triumph from start to finish, and Jesse Terry can be rightfully proud of an album that should, if there is any justice, be sitting in the Top 10 Albums of 2017 lists that you care to mention."
The second album and latest release to emerge from those sessions, the aptly titled Natural, finds Jesse relying on a more organic approach to his music. It was, he explains, intended to be a very simple affair, merely vocals, acoustic guitar and piano, although it soon took on a life of its own. "We held tight to the concept of a very sparse and acoustic album, but after entering the studio we let the songs lead the way, and abandoned most boundaries," he reflects. "Josh and I were totally consumed with the project and recorded it in two straight weeks. Most days in the studio lasted at least fourteen hours, and I loved every second of it."
The idea of releasing two albums back to back soon became a plausible reality. With the support of more than 500 people who donated to a PledgeMusic campaign, he managed to find the resources and the resolve to bring the new album to fruition, despite a busy tour schedule. "I've realized that I'm not really an 'independent' artist at all," he reckons. "My career and music are mostly supported by a loyal fan base that I have around the world. This allows me the freedom to follow my dreams, like recording two albums in one year! And because I don't have a record label or anyone else to answer to, I can do exactly what I want to do."
What Jesse decided to do with Natural was to make an album that featured some of the female singers he most admired, among them Dar Williams, Cary Ann Hearst of Shovels & Rope, Liz Longley, Annie Clements, Erin Rae, Sarah Darling, and Kim Richey. Some were friends, others were people he or his producer had worked with before: Williams was an early influence, and Annie Clements attended Boston's Berklee College of Music with Jesse. Sarah Darling had recorded one of his songs for her own albums.
Having all these women come together for the record was an extraordinary accomplishment. Each has a distinguished career that has brought them consistent kudos in the music community, from critics and the public alike. The talent that they brought to the project helped propel the album to another realm, creating an additional layer of emotional impact.
Ultimately then, the relationship between the two singers, the male and female -- the contrast in emotion, tone and texture -- became the focus of the album. "We stayed true to the original concept of a stripped down record, but expanded on the original idea to allow for more creativity with the production and instrumentation," Jesse recalls. "Nothing was off limits. The album is still based around the power of a song, stripped down to one guitar. We felt like the best path with production was to support the vocals and the emotion of the song...and then get out of the way."
On the strength of the material, it's not surprising to find that three of the songs on Natural also appear on Stargazer. The most striking difference between the two comes through on "Kaleidoscope," previously an upbeat rocker, but now transformed into a gentle lullaby featuring duelling ukuleles, upright bass and sweet harmonies. Likewise, "Mr, Blue Sky," a rare cover of a song by one of his original heroes, Jeff Lynne, takes a tender approach that brings out the song's wistful reflection. "Noise," a duet with Dar Williams, sounds like vintage Simon and Garfunkel, complete with its gentle harmonies and serendipitous refrains. However, no song sums up Jesse's idea of peace and serenity better than "I Was an Island," which finds him joined by Kim Richey. Written on Inisheer Island (one of the remote Aran Islands located off the coast of Ireland), the song conveys a clear sense of solitude, a quiet respite from the chaos and cacophony of the modern world.
Since the start, Jesse has found time to reflect and reminisce. By contrast, his early life was turbulent. "I'm only happy now because I know how difficult life can be," he maintains. "I am so grateful, because even though I've travelled down some painful roads, I've met many more people that have had it a lot worse. I now realize that happiness is a choice, a daily choice in fact. It's about creating your own place in the world and your own path that no one can steal or deny. Music and songwriting helped illuminate that path for me."
Still, that path wasn't so clear early on. Growing up, he spent time in reform schools and in shelters as a runaway. After ending up in the hospital at the age of 18 following an overdose of illicit substances, he woke up to the fact that his life would have to change. "Music didn't completely overtake me until I started writing my own songs around age nineteen," he recalls. Motivated by his parents' love of music, he found a new depth of devotion and discipline. Learning to play on his mother's guitar and laying down vocals to his father's instrumental accompaniment at his dad's home studio, he found his initial inspiration in the Beatles, Roy Orbison, Bruce Springsteen, Brian Wilson and the remarkable singer/songwriters of the '70s -- James Taylor, Joni Mitchell, Jackson Browne, CSNY, and Paul Simon, among them.
After attending Berklee, Jesse landed his dream job working for a publisher in Nashville and turned his attention towards writing songs full time for five years. A downturn in the economy left him out on his own, but he took the opportunity to tour the world with his new wife Jess by his side. Gripped by what he calls his "perpetual wanderlust," he's been at it ever since, driven by a mission that he says has "been a great ride so far."
He pauses to consider his good fortune. "The tapestry of my life is woven through human connection, healing and unity. This is what music has allowed me to experience."
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Those purchases of drugs and medical supplies
Posted By Anand Goolsarran On January 28, 2013 @ 5:04 am In Daily,Features | No Comments
As I was about to prepare Part II of my article on the 2011 Auditor General's report on the Ministry of Finance, three media reports on the procurement of drugs and medical supplies for the Georgetown Hospital and the Ministry of Health caught my eye. The first relates to the Public Accounts Committee examination of the 2010 Auditor General's report where the Permanent Secretary was grilled about purchases made, especially from a local organisation. The second report was about a call from one of the Opposition political parties for a full investigation into the matter. The third item relates to a senior Government functionary seeking to defend the Government's action by asserting that although the procurement might be viewed as one of sole sourcing, the two agencies do carry out checks to ensure that the prices paid are realistic and competitive.
Today, we step aside for a while to provide an analysis of the Government's procurement of drugs and medical supplies over the last ten years or so. Much of the information is gleaned from the reports of the Auditor General dating back to 2000. Except for 1992, earlier reports are not available at the Audit Office's website.
Procurement arrangements prior to 2004
In view of the large volume of drugs and medical supplies needed for the Georgetown Public Hospital and the Ministry of Health as well as the size of the expenditure, it is necessary for some mechanism to be put in place in relation to their procurement to ensure fairness and equity among suppliers and to achieve the best value for money. While up to 2003, the Tender Board Regulations were being used, such regulations did not have the force of the Law, compared with what currently prevails with the passing of the Procurement Act. It was mainly for this reason that the Cabinet had a major say in terms of how and from whom drugs and medical supplies were to be procured. In this context, the Cabinet decision of 15 May 1997 authorising the purchase of drugs and medical supplies from specialized overseas agencies based on a system of pre-qualification, is relevant. That decision was updated in November 2003.
With the passing of the Procurement Act and the establishment of the National Procurement and Tender Administration Board (NPTAB), the Cabinet's authority should have ceased. The only involvement of the Cabinet under the Act is the offer of "no objection" in relation to the award of contracts in excess of $15 million. The Cabinet's decision on the procurement of drugs and medical supplies from 2004 to the present time can therefore be viewed not only a usurpation of the authority of the NPTAB but also a violation of the Procurement Act 2003.
Sole sourcing and the Public Procurement Act 2003
Section 28 of the Procurement Act states that where goods, services or works are only available from a particular supplier or contractor by virtue of their highly complex or specialized nature, or where the supplier or contractor has exclusive rights to these goods, services or works, procurement may be undertaken using the sole source method. This is assuming that no reasonable alternative or substitute exists. Additional supplies may be procured from this source because of the need to maintain standardization and taking into account the effectiveness of the original procurement. In such circumstances, advertisement and competitive bidding will not yield a different result, as there will be only one bidder. An example that comes readily to mind is the procurement of specialized defence and military equipment.
If we were to apply the above criteria, it is clear that drugs and medical supplies do not qualify for procurement via the sole source method. A system of advertisement, pre-qualification and competitive bidding from pre-qualified suppliers would have been more appropriate, as was done prior to 2005. Any procurement of drugs and medical supplies using the sole source method, although approved by the Cabinet, apart from violating the Procurement Act, will lack the requisite degree of transparency and accountability that is associated with the operations of government. At least one local supplier has publicly complained about unfair treatment arising out of the current arrangements.
In the private sector, procurement is sometimes carried out without advertisement and competitive bidding and there are usually in-house arrangements for comparing prices before proceeding with the purchase. However, private sector companies exist to make profits, and there are numerous incentives for company officials to ensure that profits are maximised. Managers are also given a significant amount of autonomy and flexibility to function in the furtherance of the company's stated objectives.
Governments, on the other hand, do not exist to make profits but rather to render an economic, efficient and effective public service, using taxpayers' money. It follows that public accountability has to be far more rigorous and requires the highest degree of transparency and accountability. This is why specific legislation and constitutional safeguards detailing the procedures to be followed are so vitally necessary to ensure that taxpayers' funds are used wisely. There is no parallel in the private sector, as each company has flexibility to determine what is in its best interest, bearing in mind that if shareholders are dissatisfied with the company's performance, there could very well be a change in the management structure.
Analysis of the purchase of drugs and medical supplies:
The 2003 Auditor General's report referred to the purchase of drugs and medical supplies for the Georgetown Hospital and the Ministry of Health from overseas suppliers through selective tendering as approved by Cabinet decision of May 1997. Given that six years would have elapsed since the Cabinet made its decision, the report recommended that every three years there should be advertisement internationally for the pre-qualification of suppliers.
Since 2005, however, a local organisation has been the main supplier of drugs and medical supplies to the Georgetown Hospital and the Ministry of Health with approximately 75 per cent of their requirement, based on a new Cabinet decision of November 2003, and without any form of competitive bidding. During the period 2005 to 2011, these two agencies procured an estimated $16 billion worth of drugs and medical supplies. Of this amount, approximately $13 billion or 81 per cent was supplied by the local organisation, as shown in the following two tables.
The analysis below is somewhat incomplete because some of the information is not readily available in the Auditor General's reports, though there was enough information to extrapolate. In addition, the fire, which destroyed the building housing the Ministry of Health on 17 July 2009, also destroyed essential accounting records, thereby placing a restriction on the work of the auditors.
In relation to the amounts shown with asterisks, although the organization was not specifically stated in the Auditor General's reports for 2005, 2006 and 2007, the reports did indicate that these were purchases made locally in excess of $600,000 without any form of tendering and therefore did not conform to the requirements of the Procurement Act. Clearly, the Auditor General was referring to the local organization, hence the inclusion in the above tables.
The 2005 and 2006 reports indicated that the Georgetown Hospital did not have adequate supporting documents to enable the verification of the receipt of drugs and medical supplies. A similar observation was made in respect of 2007 in relation to the Ministry of Health. There was also evidence of rolling over arrangements from one year to the next in the supply of drugs and medical supplies, a practice that not only violates the Fiscal Management and Accountability Act but also renders the verification of the receipt of the items difficult.
The procurement of drugs and medical supplies for the Georgetown Hospital and the Ministry of Health remains a source of concern for Parliamentarians and the public at large. The sole source method of acquiring these items is not in keeping with the requirements of the Procurement Act. This practice has also resulted in dissatisfaction among local suppliers since without competitive bidding there is a lack of an even playing field among local suppliers. In addition, record keeping and monitoring of the purchases by the Georgetown Hospital and the Ministry of Health need to be significantly improved to ensure proper accountability and good value for money.
Finally, the Cabinet should cease being involved in deciding from whom drugs and medical supplies should be acquired, and allow the NTPAB to do its work in accordance with the Procurement Act. Meanwhile, the Public Accounts Committee should take urgent measures to establish the Public Procurement Commission.
Article printed from Stabroek News: http://www.stabroeknews.com


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