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Cannot release external hard-drive
I have two external HDs -- one USB2 and USB3
PC1 -- Win7-32bit
PC2 -- Win7-64bit
PC3 -- WinXP-32bit
Ext-HDs cannot be released from any PC, with "Safely Remove Hardware"
But they are sometimes released from a WinXP PC (not always)
I have tried setting "External USB Device Properties" to ...
(o) Optimize for quick and removal
- and --
(o) Optimize for performance
- and -
closed all Window Explorer windows and all programs
... without success.
I have left the offending Ext-HDs for 30 minutes without touching the PCs, and the HDs remain "cannot be removed"
Downloaded "Unlocked" program but it is of no help.
I have spent all day on this one.
Would appreciate any help, thank you
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|22 Feb 2013
Usually Unlocker UNLOCKER 1.9.1 BY CEDRICK 'NITCH' COLLOMB should be able to kill all the running processes to enable safe removal of drives.
You may try the following.
1. In the Properties > General tab for the drives uncheck indexing for the ext. drive/s.
2. Try stopping the Windows Media Player Network Sharing Service.
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|22 Feb 2013
Thank you "jumanji" for your response.
The offending external HD now locks up two of my PC's as soon as the ext-HD is connected.
Cannot exit any program nor even start "Task Manager"
The only solution was to use the start/stop btn on the PC.
Now I suspect the ext-HD is corrupted, causing the lock up problems.
My concern is I have over 915 text files of code snippets on the ext-HD and no other backup.
(Twelve years of AutoCad coding maybe lost. Am looking into Recycle Bin (if only I new where the folders are being restored to. Up until now I kept all snippets on a desktop PC -- just decided to make all my snippets portable for the other 3 PCs. A good lesson in backup-backup-backup !)
Not quite desperate -- yet -- but close !!
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|22 Feb 2013
In the circumstances, I would advise that you try accessing the external drives with a bootable Live Linux CD/pendrive and check whether you can copy/backup all your files.
Download Lucid Puppy (Ubuntu-Compatible Build) v5.2.8 ISO from http://puppylinux.org/main/Download%20Latest%20Release.htm
It is light and only 132.6 MB.
Make a Bootable pendrive with Rufus v1.3.2 (442 KB) http://rufus.akeo.ie/ It takes less than 2 minutes to create your bootable live Linux pendrive.
For more guidance on the recovery process directly get into the heading Recovering files from the non-bootable Internal Drive - applicable to recovery from any hard drive - in
Lucid Puppy way to recover files from a non-bootable computer
You may also use this tutorial by Golden https://www.sevenforums.com/tutorials/256518-peppermint3-create-live-cd-dvd-usb-use-emergency-backup.html to create your bootable pendrive with Peppermint Linux
- whichever is easy on you.
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|03 Mar 2013
Thanks for your response. Applogies for my delayed acknowledgement. (Business very hectic)
"Unlocker" locked up.
Discovered cold starting the device resolved the lockup + removal. (But that was hardly a fix)
Backed up all data from the device onto a PC
Reformatted the device as NTFC -- (incl having to close all WinExp windows while "Format" dlg is open else would not format)
Copied all data back onto device, now it works like a new one.
Via the web I found "USB Safely Remove" tool (am trialing it at the moment on 4 PCs)
For me it is worth the US$20 for all PCs and "USB Safely Remove" provides more feedback than the lame windows safely-remove. Including tools to forcibly remove. A much safer process.
The only problem I have now is unable to get the WD icon to "stick" to the device in Win Explorer. Have started another thread "https://www.sevenforums.com/hardware-devices/280904-cannot-change-icon-external-hd.html#post2311975"
Thanks for your help
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|04 Mar 2013
Glad you resolved the problem with a cold start, backup and format route. ( I presume you booted with the device plugged-in.)
You may also try these free alternatives to USB Safely Remove.
3 Free USB Safely Remove Alternatives - Technology Flow
( I recommend that you always create a system restore point before installing a new software and trying it. In case you do not want to keep it, you can always do a system restore and remove it totally. To ensure that your restore points stay put for a number of days, you may consider increasing the space allocated to System Restore temporarily till you complete the trials.)
|My System Specs
|13 Mar 2013
@ jumanji
Brilliant helper.
Am trialing the three free "Safely Remove"
Have adopted your protocol of creating a restore point before testing new software.
- safer than installing and uninstalling
(I am embarrassed to admit I have never created/used Restore points)
All your info at #4 -- excellent!
By coincidence one of my new PCs crashed (faulty mother board)
(Your "Lucid Puppy" tip at #4 saved the day)
I very much appreciate your time and patience
(This "sevenforums.com" is very impressive)
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|13 Mar 2013
Glad to be of help anytime ( in whatever limited way I can :) ). Thanks.
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Sevilla FC and Fulham FC have reached an agreement for the loan of goalkeeper Sergio Rico for the 2018/19 season to the newly promoted London Club. The academy player, who in just under a month will turn 25, will experience football away from Spain and Sevilla for the first time, having joined the Club's academy at just 13 years old.
Rico made his debut in the 14/15 season at just over 19 years old and would end up making regular senior appearances in the same campaign. Rico departs for London having made 170 official appearances in the First Team - divided between 114 La Liga games, 17 Copa del Rey matches, two Spanish Super Cup fixtures, one European Super Cup fixture, 24 Champions League matches and 12 Europa League matches - with two winning campaigns in the latter competition (including a start in the Europa League final in Warsaw, 2015).
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P's Pleasures
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P's Pleasures is an eight-bedroom, eight-bath oceanfront duplex located 0.8 miles north of Surfside Beach Pier. The large, fully-equipped kitchen contains two refrigerators, two range top ovens, two dishwashers, and a microwave. Accessories for small children include a highchair. Other amenities include ceramic tile and hardwood flooring, two washer and dryers (one set each level), central heat and air conditioning, and ceiling fans. Nine flat-screen TVs (cable) stereo with CD player, and Wi-Fi are also provided. Sleeping accommodations consist of one king and seven queen-sized beds, plus two queen sofa beds. The outdoor living space includes a covered deck overlooking the 20-by-15-foot swimming pool and beach, furnished with a picnic table, chairs and grill. The swimming pool is shared with the other side of duplex, T's Treasures, but has its own outdoor shower and changing area. The other side of this duplex is identical and can also be rented. This property permits off-season monthly rentals. No smoking. No pets. Check-out maid service included. Linens included. Maximum occupancy: 20
Conveniently located close to some of the best area attractions, Garden City Beach is directly south of Surfside Beach and ends on a peninsula at the mouth of Murrells Inlet. One of the most renowned attractions in Garden City Beach is the Pier at Garden City. Other attractions include Marlin Quay Marina, Gulf Stream Cafe, Original Sam's Corner, and Sara J's Seafood Restaurant.
Just south of Garden City Beach is Murrells Inlet, a seaside community that is considered to be the "Seafood Capital of South Carolina", but is also home to some of the nation's best golf courses. Once primarily a fishing village, the town is best known for the Murrells Inlet MarshWalk, a half-mile long boardwalk overlooking a pristine salt marsh, and the many award-winning seafood and barbecue restaurants along Highway 17 Business in the central business district.
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Surfside Beach, Garden City Beach and Murrells Inlet are all close to Waccamaw Hospital and several urgent care facilities.
Whatever your desire, whatever your need, the south strand offers a little something on everyone's to-do list. We have a variety of restaurants, retail stores, miniature golf, entertainment venues, charter fishing, water sports... and of course, nothing but relaxation.
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"Beer in the Fridge" is the latest song Walker Hayes has released off of his upcoming album titled Boom, which is scheduled to be released on December 8. It's also his most honest and haunting song yet, as the singer-songwriter allows his listeners an up close (and sometimes ugly) inside look at how he turned his battle with alcoholism into a journey to sobriety.
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Hayes, who still faces the reality of his fight with alcoholism, didn't hold back when writing "Beer in the Fridge." Instead he took sincere emotions and real moments during a time of his life that he's not necessarily proud of, and created a message for listeners who may also be struggling with their own addictions.
What Hayes did with this song is exactly what music is supposed to do. It's meant to reach out and touch people in the most natural and purest way, and that's exactly what fans feel when they hear the chorus of the song: "There's a beer in the fridge, last of 12 / Soul survivor of my last all-nighter / In the back of the bottom shelf / It's gonna be there in the morning / Even though you won't / You're the reason I quit drinking / and the reason I wanna get drunk."
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Color Therapy
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Color Therapy is simply the application or shining of specific colors or frequencies of light unto the body to assist the body in healing itself. One sits in a darkened room with a lamp projecting the desired light unto the body for one hour at a time with at least two hours between applications. Color is like another form of nutrition, but instead of ingesting orally we assimilate through the skin of the body. Each vitamin, herb and mineral has its own unique fingerprint of light that it emits when it has been burned at high temperatures. In science it is called spectroscopy, whereby a sample of material can be burned and the light analyzed to determine its exact chemical makeup. When we lack specific nutrients we can shine an appropriate color on the body to increase assimilation and effectiveness of the nutrient in the body.
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Color Therapy can be used to treat almost any condition or problem and shows obvious benefits in sometimes as little as one hour. If one has a hot or acute condition such as a fever any one of the cool colors can be used to shine on the body (blue, indigo, violet etc.) and in most cases in one hour the fever will break. If a chronic or cold condition exists a hot color is used, in most cases though a specific schedule of several colors are used over a period of one to two weeks.
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Color Therapy is not a new therapy but actually an ancient system of healing that the early Egyptians, Romans, and Greeks used as a healing modality. In fact stained glass windows in the great cathedrals of Europe began as an art form that evolved from the practise of Color Therapy inside the churches. Small rooms or booths were constructed of solid colors of stained glass in which the faithful would go into and pray for healing, this practise was eventually forgotten but the windows still have their stained glass. I was told of a study that followed up on people making claims of spontaneous healings while attending church, the study found that everyone had one thing in common, they all were sitting in the light passing through the stained glass windows. Today one simply turns a color lamp on and places the appropiate color gel or filter on the front of the lamp and sits, lies, sleeps or read if they choose and let the light shine onto their skin. The more exposure to the skin the more quickly the color works, usually 1 hour is all that is done in an application with at least 2 or more hours between applications. To treat various conditions may take as much as a week or 2 depending how often you use the lamp and what protocol one is using.
The primary colors when healing with light.
There are many books written about Color Therapy but most have many inaccuracies, the most common being they do not know the 3 primary colors which are RED, GREEN, and VIOLET almost all other books list red, yellow and blue which when combined together will not make white light as the 3 previous mentioned colors do. If you look at sunlight that has been broken up by a prism you will see 3 distinct colors which are RED, GREEN, and VIOLET and 2 less distinct colors and they are yellow and blue.
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In Stanley Burroughs' book "Healing For The Age of Enlightenment" there is more detailed explanation of the various uses of the color therapy allowing for a greater understanding of this work. I have written a chapter about Color Therapy in my "The Complete Master Cleanse" to give a more detailed explanation of its use. I am writing a new book about Color Therapy at this time. Check back for the new PDF on Color therapy and its Application.


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Economic reactivation after devastating earthquakes
Mexico's Ministry of Finance and Public Credit (Secretaría de Hacienda y Crédito Público abbreviated SHCP) informed that measures for housing reconstruction along with tax benefits for high marginalization sites for those affected by the recent earthquakes that hit the country will be implemented in order to boost economic activity in the country.
This initiative is a comprehensive support scheme that will facilitate housing reconstruction and repair through preferential loans from federal, state, and municipal resources provided by Mexico's Federal Mortgage Society (Sociedad Hipotecaria Federal abbreviated SHF) and the country's Housing Operation and Bank Financing Fund (Fondo de Operación y Financiamiento Bancario a la Vivienda abbreviated Fovi).
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In addition, people who suffered property loss and who have the documentation to support their loss in the aforementioned cities will be exempt from the Income Tax (Impuesto Sobre la Renta abbreviated ISR) in the lot sale income if the amount does not exceed 700,000 investment units (Unidades de Inversión abbreviated UDIS) equivalent to MXN$4,750,740. If the lot sale income exceeds the amount previously mentioned, the ISR payment will correspond only to the gain above the threshold.
For the rest of the affected municipalities in Chiapas, Oaxaca, Guerrero, Puebla, Tlaxcala, and the State of Mexico, the victims will receive direct resources from the country's National Disaster Fund (Fondo de Desastres Naturales abbreviated Fonden).


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Paul Stamets of British Columbia is a mycologist who has discovered some fascinating results in his research on the fungi we call mushrooms!
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Redskins Earn Resounding Win Over #4 Hays
KSCB News - October 1, 2010 12:00 am
Liberal is clearly playing their best soccer now. Six days after beating #1 6A Blue Valley West 3-2 in Maize, Liberal beat fourth ranked 5A Hays 4-1 Thursday afternoon at Redskin Field. Isai Gutierrez scored three goals and Hector Mata added a goal in the win. Isai's first goal game at the 16:11 mark with an assist from Socorro Martinez before his second goal at the 11:37 mark with an assist from Jose Chavira. Hays scored at the 35:45 mark of the second half to make it 2-1, but Liberal didn't even wait a minute to score again when Jose Chavira hit Hector Mata for a goal in the south net at the 34:52 mark to make it 3-1. Gutierrez added another goal at the 21:25 mark. Liberal is 7-1-1 and 4-0 in the WAC. Hays falls to 9-2. Liberal travels to Garden City Tuesday.


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In this rat race we call Life, members of the new generation are slowly but surely stepping away from materialistic goals and towards more spiritual, life-affirming ones. They are rejecting the notions that their parents bequeathed to them: hard work is the only way to success; there is a pre-ordained progression to life events such as graduation, a job, marriage etc. And the worth of a person is in their material wealth and occupation. Millennials are leading the way in forging new paths, being creatively employed, and travelling without a fixed 'home.' For them, memories far outweigh money.This is why milestones in the traditional sense no longer hold much value to them. However, there are plenty of things you should celebrate in life, even one that is nomadic:
Important Dates
This could be your 20th or 30th year on earth or the anniversary of meeting your life partner. There is no call to do anything big but there is every call to celebrate and mark the day somehow in a way that is meaningful to you. If this means planting trees with your friends in a barren land, so be it. If it means throwing a huge rager, then don't forget to send out those 40th birthday party invitations in time. The important thing is to look back and recall how far you have come and how much further you have to/you want to go. It is a time to remind yourself of all you have overcome, endured and triumphed so don't forget those important dates.
Your Accomplishments
If you like celebrating the latest promotion with a drink, go right ahead and invite the crew for a night out. However, it is more important to celebrate personal accomplishments that often go unnoticed, but which are more integral to our survival. Cooked a 3-course meal alone for the first time? Celebrate with a friend. Did your laundry alone? Go get a drink. Submitted a short story for publication while your inner demons terrorized you not to? Treat yourself to pizza. These small victories make up the sum of our life's satisfaction and no big promotion can measure up to the victories we win within ourselves.
A Life Well Lived
While it may sound morbid, several cultures around the world celebrate death as much as birth. Meaning no disrespect to the dead, they simply do this to acknowledge a life well lived by the recently deceased individual. It also serves to remind people of the brevity and transience of life. Going through memorial card templates can be personalized the photo of your loved one and may not be your first instincts on experiencing loss, but it is worthwhile to remember that rather than grieving for our loss, it might be more uplifting and consoling to celebrate the life they lived. So if you are a millennial who is trying to go against the grain and celebrating milestones isn't really your thing, stop a tic to wonder whether or not some events in your life do deserve to be celebrated and remembered.


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JSC Atlantic China Welding Materials is a company whose shares are traded on the market reforms of the Chinese electric welding machine, a factory welding material of the first nationwide, known for brand "Atlantic" register in 1950.
The company produces solder Atlantic Vietnam's two joint ventures in China – Vietnam and contribution established in Vietnam, the company was founded in 2002 under the investment license by the 24/GPDT Management Board of Bac Ninh Industrial Zone on 04 May 2002 and 07 went into production in October 2002.
The production capacity of the production company Vietnam welding current welding power of 15,000 tons / year. SX is the company's main electric welding J421, J422.
JSC welding materials "Atlantic" on the production and consumption of 400,000 tons / year, more than 200 kinds of products with different product and is divided into 3 main groups: Welding Electrode, Welding and Welding flux. Welding of carbon welding rod, electric welding low alloy steel, stainless steel welding electrodes, welding nickel alloys, welding rod cover, cast iron welding electrodes, welding wire protective of gas MAG welding wire, MIG, and TIC, wire Automatic arc and cored wire: Welding flux of molten solder, solder solidification of the arc for stamping.
Welding Materials "Atlantic" high quality, reputable in the market, customers around the world the widely popular in key projects such as power plant boilers, pressure containing equipment, the nuclear industry, aerospace, bridges, boats, vehicles, petroleum, chemicals, hydropower, thermal power, metallurgy, high-rises, subways, large machinery, gantry Drilling at sea and military industry etc. … Products of Atlantic welding company has exported military industry etc. … Products of Atlantic welding company has exported to more than 50 countries and regions around the world . Our company has implemented the quality management system ISO 9001:2008, GB / T's 19,001-2008 quality certification company Lloyd England (LRQA). Most of the products have been certified for welding materials of associations shipbuilding countries such as China Shipbuilding Association (CCS), Association of British shipbuilding Lloyd (LR), the Association of American shipbuilding (ABS), the Association of French shipbuilding (BV), the Association of German shipbuilding Lloyd (GL), Association of Norwegian shipbuilding (DNV), Shipbuilding Association of Japan (NK), and Vietnam Registry (VR) .
In 2008, Company Limited welding Atlantic Vietnam established a public-Atlantic Trading Co., Ltd import function of the electrode according to the needs of companies in the market that the company VN rods LTD Atlantic Welding Vietnam does not produce.
Currently in Vietnam, the company has provided for major projects such as LINAMA 691 companies, thermal power plant in Quang Ninh Thermal Power Plant in Hai Phong cement plant in Ninh Binh repressive conditions, plant Hebei Chemical fertilizer, special steel manufacturing plant Shengli, heavy industrial conglomerate Formosa Taiwan …
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How to be asked back as a GP locum
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The Ex-Terms
Alsion Early College High School offers its students a deep and varied array of opportunities to develop their skills and character in non-academic settings. They go on extended out-of-town/state trips, run their own business, compete with other schools in the Bay Area, and explore milieus where their interests can flourish in the near future. Ex-Terms are designed as enrichment courses that take place right at the cusp of summer, after regular classes are completed. These trips—usually lasting four days—provide students with real-life contexts and application for their studies in various fields be it literature, science or history. Ex-Terms have been held in a diverse set of places: Oahu, Hawaii; Boston, Massachusetts; Washington, D.C.; Ashland, Oregon; and Manzanar, California. In each setting, students are expected to investigate its flora and fauna, history, culture and humanistic significance. After the trips, students are expected to write a report detailing their discoveries.
The Ex-Terms are also a great way for the rising 10th graders to get to know the upper-class cohorts and teachers they shall be interacting when the fall semester begins. It is hoped that spending whole days together without the usual restrictions of a regular school day would reveal unexpected but pleasantly surprising traits and foster camaraderie.
Early College students are required to attend at least two Ex-Terms in their tenure at the program.


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Been building some more, again based on the parts that I have in abundance here. This time it was the 5 x 5 Facet Brick which I have in quantity from parting out the Rapid River Village set.
Using these bricks, i've come up with the following hexagonal tower:
This MOC also makes good use of the 1 x 6 x 5 printed bricks that I used extensively in the straight wall section. This MOC could probably be cleaned up a bit if I had a wider range of parts available to me. As it is, I had to take all of the 1 x 2 bricks off of my staight wall section just to make the tower!
From the back you can see that the top section of the tower is not actually a hexagon anymore. This was so that I could maintain the top of wall walkway. There is, as is typical for Lego design, no obvious way to get to the top of the tower! I'll have to work on that!
I think I may have to wait for the order I placed today to arrive before I make any further CCC modules. Perhaps an inside corner next, or maybe a gate. And then onto an adjustable geometry angles wall!
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Maximizing Your Genetic Potential
Discoveries in the developing field of nutritional genomics have shown that people have much more control over their future health than they ever realized. Why? Because the foods you eat can activate genes that impact the health of your body and mind. However, nutrigenomics can be a double-edged sword, and what you choose to eat can affect your well-being for better or for worse. In a world where …Read More


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"Never more another Rastatt!" cries the Intermodal Forum in Düsseldorf
"We need to redesign the role of rail as partner of the supply chain" says the European intermodal community, which gathered in Germany, urged by Hupac
Europe's intermodal community met in Düsseldorf for an open discussion on how to make rail more stable and sustainable.
Triggered by the Rastatt crisis, speakers identified strategies and priority actions to overcome today's weaknesses of the rail freight system. Contingency plans with back-up routings, improved international traffic management, and a clear responsibility of infrastructure managers as part of the supply chain are crucial factors for the future of rail freight transportation.
The Rastatt crisis of summer 2017 brought the community of intermodal logistics together for a cross-sector summit.
More than 200 representatives from industry, transport companies, intermodal operators, terminals, railway undertakings, infrastructure managers and transport ministries attended the Forum organised by the Swiss intermodal operator Hupac in Düsseldorf on 6 December 2017. The aim was to resume the learnings of the Rastatt crisis, and to enhance the overall rail system beyond the Rastatt incident. "We need to take this opportunity to tackle some well-known deficiencies in order to improve market conditions and promote modal shift", said Bernhard Kunz, CEO of Hupac.
The breakdown of 150 meters of tracks in Rastatt in August 2017 and the subsequent closure of the Rhine Valley line for seven weeks led to the biggest rail logistics crisis ever experienced in Europe. While rail diversions via Germany, France and Austria covered only 1/3 of the demand, alternative transport modes such as the road and the Rhine were quickly overloaded and could not offer sufficient capacity.
As a result, supply chains were at risk, and in some cases even production stops occurred.
"Intermodal logistics is based on the perfect integration of a multitude of production factors", Kunz explained. The breakdown of a crucial element such as the rail infrastructure had devastating effects that escalated along the value chain and impacted the market on a vast scale. During the Rastatt disruption: loading equipment ran short because the units were tied up in the north-south pipeline; terminals stopped acceptance because of backlogs of train departures; railcars and locos were not available because they were waiting for alternative routings; engine drivers were insufficient because detours absorbed up to 2-3 times more resources.
Keynote speaker Michail Stahlhut, CEO of SBB Cargo International, declared the Rastatt disaster as an opportunity to switch "from survival into change mode".
Rastatt has proved the need for a consistent international infrastructure management from a single source, for day-by-day operations, as well as for any incidents that may occur. Infrastructure capacity needs to be secured to 100% in case of planned track works and to 80% in case of disruptions. The improvement of interoperability throughout Europe is the basic requirement for sustainable rail freight services.
Punctuality and reliability are pre-requisites for further growth of intermodal transport.
"The Rastatt disruption puts a question mark on the intermodal strategy and calls for tangible counter measures", explained Joep Brekelmans, senior manager sourcing and contracting of Sabic in his keynote speech.
The forum gave the floor to representatives from all partners of the intermodal value chain. Stephan Haass from Procter & Gamble highlighted the interest to increase the company's intermodal spending, but has called out the need of reliability of the railway system. True end-to-end supply chain services are needed, and this requires improved railway infrastructure as well as a European network management "like a well-run company based on an entrepreneurial way of operating". Thorsten Dieter from DB Cargo agreed on thispoint: "We need to think broader and to enhance the corridor thinking, going beyond today's corridor definition".
Wim Blomme from P&O Ferrymasters called for more agility and a problem-solving attitude. "Where are the contingency plans of rail, where is the agility required to support the supply chain at all times?" DB Netz should take up the responsibility and compensate the rail industry for the huge damage caused by the Rastatt disruption. "When incidents happen, the persons responsible should not shy away of assuming their responsibility so that confidence can be restored".
Hans-Jörg Bertschi, president of Hupac, called for investments in redundancies.
The left-Rhine "missing piece" between Lauterbourg and Strassbourg" needs to be upgraded with double track and electrification in order to substitute the German line in case of need. A bonus/malus system should attribute responsibility to infrastructure managers for their service quality. "All partners of the supply chain assume responsibility for their service. We need to redesign the role of infrastructure managers if we want to make real progress for the future of intermodal logistics".
Barbara Hoyer from BASF confirmed that intermodal is one of the strategic pillars of the transport strategy of BASF. However, service providers are expected to assure the reliable delivery on the promised date, and to proactively and timely inform about the location of the goods, especially when there are risks of delays.
Hoyer stressed, that beyond reliable and intelligent track and trace systems, digitalization also needs to find its way to the field of autonomously driven trains, a field where road is quickly catching up.
Peter Füglistaler, director of Swiss Federal Office of Transport (CH), strongly supported a truly European approach to rail freight transportation. The economic impacts of disruptions trespass national and corporate spheres of infrastructure managers and need to be coordinated internationally with all affected stakeholders. Transport Ministries should focus their investments on rail freight capacity and technical harmonisation and pursue an effective international coordination.
The most anticipated speaker of the forum was Frank Sennhenn, CEO of DB Netz.
He acknowledged that the line disruption in Rastatt has challenged the entire sector both organisationally and economically and expressed his regret for this. He assured that DB Netz will draw the conclusions from Rastatt and promote measures for improvements across the rail freight sector. Stakeholders claimed a faster incident management on international level. They requested better framework conditions for flexible rail freight productions making it easier to prepare for international reroutings. In future, incidents like Rastatt must be handled according to an international contingency concept off the shelf, including a team of national incident managers, predefined re-routings, fast capacity allocation and pre-arranged mitigation measures such as diesel locomotives or interpreter service.
"The whole sector has to double its efforts to make rail freight more flexible in daily business and especially during incidents". Language barriers have to be overcome, braking rules, access to route knowledge and other interoperability topics need to be simplified and harmonised, and European infrastructure parameters must be aligned to allow easier re-routings. "Rastatt is an opportunity, and we invite all stakeholders to join us on this journey", he concluded.
Swiss Infrastructure Management representative Rudolf Büchi confirmed that a number of measures are already on the go, based on the Memorandum of Understanding signed in June 2017 by the infrastructure managers of Corridor Rhine-Alpine and an additional agreement between SBB and DB Netz regarding capacity increase, timetable and construction site coordination, operations and crisis management.
"We are performing the Rastatt follow-up together with DB Netz as a tangible example of close international cooperation", Büchi explained. "We are happy to improve international crisis management together with our neighbours on the basis of our experience. And as a multilingual country we have some experience in effective language management, with bilingual operations in the new Gotthard base tunnel". As of 2018, SBB will extend its punctuality measurements beyond national borders and include also cross-border operations. Büchi: "If our customers run cross-border trains, our service and performance measurement must follow and support them."
In his closing words, Bernhard Kunz welcomed the constructive discussions. "Hupac believes in the future of intermodal transport and invests in resources, processes and digitalisation", he said. "We'll follow the after-Rastatt process closely, and we expect to give a feedback to the market in the occasion of our General Assembly Meeting on 1 June 2018 in Zürich."


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Still Alice
West Yorkshire Playhouse
Playhouse Square
Until March 3
Alice Howland, a professional at the top of her game, is diagnosed at the age of 50 with early-onset Alzheimer's and is compelled to confront her new reality and draw on her resilience to remain independent for as long as possible.
Alice, played by Sharon Small (pictured) in this adaptation of the acclaimed novel, strives to remain true to the woman she has always been, while relationships shift within her family, in her work and most importantly with herself.
Still Alice is an uncompromising yet tender work which truthfully acknowledges life with a regressive disease.
Courtney Pine
Leatherhead Theatre
Church Street
March 3
IN 1986, the 22-year-old Courtney Pine appeared on the front of NME — the only Black British jazz artist ever to do so – and in an interview told the weekly: "You know I'm doing this for a reason."
Some 30 years later he still is and, in this concert, he's doing it for Jazz for Labour.
The legendary jazz musician is playing a full set encompassing the 30 years he has towered over the British jazz scene, incorporating a wide range of his rich and deep repertoire drawn from his 16 studio albums.
There'll also be an appearance by a major Labour front bencher at what promises to be an outstanding night out.
Picasso 1932: Love, Fame, Tragedy
Tate Modern
Bankside, SE1
March 8-September 9
The only things missing from the title of this exhibition are exclamation marks and it seems as if there's a rather spurious intent to its curation — to cash in (tickets an eye-watering £22) on the inexhaustible public interest in one of the greatest artist of the last century.
On show are 100 paintings, sculptures and drawings, mixed with family photographs and, the blurb promises, "rare glimpses into his personal life."
Revealing Munnings: Rediscovered drawings from the NUA archives
Cavendish House
St Andrews Street
Until February 17
The 14 drawings by Alfred Munnings, on public display for the first time, demonstrate the artist's expertise as a draughtsman and his aptitude for capturing human
and animal form while he was a student at the Norwich School of Art, now Norwich University of the Arts, in the late-19th century.
The drawings are in urgent need of conservation and the university is launching a public appeal for help to raise the funds necessary to preserve these extraordinary works for future generations.
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|Residents of Weddington enjoy the small-town ambience of their quiet, residential community. Weddington consists of large residential lots and wooded areas in the western region of Union County, North Carolina. Secluded but accessible, Weddington is only about 15 miles away from uptown Charlotte. Interstate I-485 is located just three miles north, and a variety of state highways serve the area. Neighboring communities that share the picturesque farmland and forests surrounding Weddington include Wesley Chapel, Waxhaw and Matthews. Waxhaw is particularly known for its historic uptown district, populated with antique and craft shops. Other local attractions include several nearby museums and Andrew Jackson State Park. This 360-acre park offers visitors a range of recreational opportunities, such as hiking, walking, fishing, picnicking and camping.
A stated goal of town officials is to limit commercial development, so that Weddington's 9,000 residents will continue enjoying their local natural landscape. There is one commercial area in town, which features a shopping center and a medical office building. Local employment opportunities are in manufacturing, educational, health and social services, finance and insurance and retail trade. Union County Public Schools serve Weddington students grades K-12. Several colleges and universities are in proximity for those who wish to attain a degree in higher education.
Real estate options in Weddington consist of single-family detached homes, estate properties and land lots. The scenic landscape is accented by grand, transitional style homes on large, wooded lots. Homes for sale are priced starting from the high $100,000s for houses with fireplaces. Larger, magnificent homes with multiple fireplaces can be purchased in the low $200,000s. Expansive estate properties with spacious lots of considerable acreage are for sale from the low-$300,000s to close to $2 million for newly built luxury estates with spas. Land and lots are available for custom development.


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To treat ARVD/C with catheter ablation, the areas of the heart causing arrhythmias are located and cauterized (burned) to destroy the tissue. This invasive procedure is performed in an electrophysiology laboratory and can reduce the frequency of arrhythmic episodes.
Traditional catheter ablation, called endocardial ablation, treats the muscle in the inside surface of the heart. Catheters are sent through veins in the legs and followed up into the heart where an arrhythmic area is located and destroyed. Recently, a promising ablation technique called epicardial ablation has been developed. In this technique, the outside of the heart is treated. Many ARVD/C arrhythmias come from the outside of the heart. In epicardial ablation the catheter goes under the breast bone and into the sac around the heart. While an epicardial ablation can be very effective at treating arrhythmias in ARVD/C patients, this is a complicated procedure. We recommend having the procedure performedat a center with experience in treating patients with ARVD/C using this epicardial approach.
Catheter ablation is not a final cure for ARVD/C, because it is a progressive condition. Catheter ablation can help reduce the need for ICD therapy. It is important for patients to have a careful discussion with their physicians about the risks and benefits of catheter ablation before undergoing this procedure.
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Hyderabad-11th April 2018 - The most awaited and celebrated fashion extravaganza is finally here - Hi Life. The exquisite fashion exhibition is a luxurious gathering that signifies the noble artistic work of the country's best and most gifted designers. The significant gathering which is bound to rejuvenate your fashion senses with the most decorated works of fashion, haute couture and trends under one roof of magnificence & inspiration is being held from 11th April, 2018 at Novotel HICC.
Hi Life Exhibition is India's biggest and most exclusive showcase of haute couture, personal style, home décor & luxury products that has been labelled as the epitome of elite and synonyms of royalty and nobility is here to resurrect the haute couture and mesmerize one's penchant for luxury.
The unique , extravagant and luxury based exhibition of Hi Life goes beyond boundaries with an unparallel demand in cities like Ahmedabad, Jaipur, Mumbai, Pune, Bangalore, Chennai and Cochin along with an exclusive showcase in Sri Lanka.
Speaking on the Occasion Aby Dominic - Chief Organizer of Hi Life Exhibition said "Hi Life is the most famous fashion exhibition of the nation, which has turned the very tide of fashion & haute couture culture. He added "It gives me immense joy to present the best works of the most celebrated artists under one roof encapsulating every module of imagination & creative with the luxurious Hi Life on 11th, 12th & 13th April 2018 at Novotel (HICC)".
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Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disease that causes your body's immune system to attack your joints. This causes swelling, pain, and pannus — an abnormal tissue growth in the joints.
This tissue can spread to your bones and cartilage, causing cartilage destruction, bone deterioration, pain, and inflammation.
Though this disorder can affect any joint in the body, the joints that are classically affected in rheumatoid arthritis are the joints of the hands and fingers.
When RA attacks your joints, it also attacks the surrounding tissues. The tissue that lines your joints is the synovial membrane or the synovium. The normal synovium that lubricates your joints is only a few blood cells thick.
When you develop RA, your white blood cells attack the synovium, releasing proteins that cause blood vessels in the synovium to multiply. This increased blood flow encourages tissue growth at an unhealthy rate.
In response, your synovial membrane will thicken and take over the small space between your joints and bones. The pannus can become rough and irregular and will eventually cover your bones and cartilage.
Pannus can also grow in the hands, eye cornea, prosthetic heart valve, and abdomen. Over time, it can resemble a tumor.
Pannus growth can cause bone and cartilage damage over time. Without proper treatment, it can cause:
- pain
- irreversible damage to your tendons
- damage to bone marrow
- bone deterioration
- permanent deformity
Pannus can also cause excess fluid production.
Your synovial membrane produces small amounts of fluid to keep your joints lubricated. If pannus grows, it also produces more fluid. This can cause inflammation, joint swelling, and tissue deterioration.
Treatment for RA depends on the severity of your condition. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are common treatment options that help to reduce pain and inflammation. NSAIDs are available as a pill or a skin patch.
Doctors may prescribe corticosteroid medication to decrease inflammation and help slow pannus growth. Some common corticosteroid drugs used for RA include:
- prednisone
- prednisolone
- methylprednisolone
Your doctor will only recommend these drugs short term. Though effective, corticosteroids can cause a number of side effects over time, including:
- glaucoma or elevated eye pressure
- swelling or edema in your lower legs
- high blood pressure
- weight gain
- cognitive issues
- high blood sugar
- thinning bones
- easy bruising
More definitive treatment for RA consists of disease-modifying anti-rheumatic drugs (DMARDs) and targeted biologic agents. These medications are being prescribed earlier in the treatment of RA in an effort to prevent joint destruction.
DMARDs are used to block inflammation and prevent further joint damage. There are many different types of DMARDs, and they all work differently.
Hydroxychloroquine, available as an oral supplement, is a DMARD used to treat malaria, lupus, and RA. It reduces swelling from this condition and may also help prevent joint damage.
Researchers are still trying to understand why it's effective, but it's believed hydroxychloroquine helps decrease chemical production in the immune response.
Methotrexate is another DMARD and one of the oldest. Once in the system, this drug converts to methotrexate polyglutamate to reduce swelling and inflammation.
Other DMARDs are:
- azathioprine
- cyclophosphamide
- leflunomide
- mycophenolate mofetil
- sulfasalazine
- apremilast
- tofacitinib
Another class of DMARDs are biologics. Biologics used to treat RA include:
- etanercept
- infliximab
- adalimumab
- golimumab
- certolizumab pegol
- anakinra
- tocilizumab
In more serious cases, your doctor may recommend surgery to replace the affected joints. This restores mobility and relieves pain. In this procedure, your doctor replaces your damaged joints with metal and plastic parts.
Rheumatoid arthritis causes joint pain because of inflammation and the growth of pannus. This leads to cartilage destruction, bone deterioration, loss of joint function, and loss of mobility.
Treatment options include anti-inflammatory medications, disease-modifying medications, targeted treatment with biologics, and surgical options.
You can also take an active role in your treatment with some self-care practices. Maintaining a diet rich in antioxidants can reduce joint inflammation. Proper rest can also protect your joints from overuse.
If you begin to experience any discomfort within your joints, call your doctor to get an accurate diagnosis and discuss treatment options.


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I sit here in the blessed silence of my house.
Stop reading right here if you must - I don't blame you; I would turn away if given the opportunity. I wonder if I should even mention this at all - part of me just wants to write a list of all the things that bring me joy, to weave a spell with magical words & phrases that will make this okay, but across the street a friend is dying. It seems to be spelled out in capital letters right out there in the dark early morning air that separates our houses. She is in that in-between place I write of so often, much more there than here, and while she is not alone, she is alone.
. . . tulip trees, sweet olive trees, magnolias, camellias, hackberry trees, azalea bushes, daffodils, hydrangea, cherry laurels, climbing yellow roses, robins' nests, guardian owls, pear trees, pecan trees, wisteria vines, paperwhites, oak trees, turkish caps, red cannas . . . I chant these birds & plants to myself, sitting here in the midst of them all. I can see myself from above, warm & cozy with the fire spluttering behind me, a clock softly ticking . . .
A clock softly ticking. It is still dark outside, but daylight is stealing in - I hear a bird calling; I still don't know what bird it is, and despite my earlier promise to myself to find out, I may not. I may let its identity remain a secret. Another bird is singing now, and there - another. They welcome the day. But across the street a friend is dying, I want to tell them, hush, and as I think that, they sing more loudly, and more join in. She would like that, I think. She would want the birds to sing her to a new place, she would tell me that some silences are different than others.
And so this silence is full of birdsong.
It is full of the beginning of a new day.
and if i die before i wake . . .


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By Tara Gary, photos by Alex Maslarov
As if my job couldn't get any better? I spend several hours a day visiting businesses and forming new relations with our neighbors and communities. I sit at Joe's Pizza enjoying the house stromboli and local craft beer with my boss. Now he's asked me to go shopping? The nerve of some people!
I know, I know, you haven't even had your Thanksgiving meal yet and thinking about the idea of holiday shopping can be overwhelming and tedious. Well, I am about to make it very simple for you. I've compiled a gift guide of items from a variety of my favorite locally owned shops.
Once this time of year rolls around your inbox gets inundated with invitations to events you may or may not be looking forward to attending. When you receive an invitation to such a gathering, as per Southern protocol, although not everyone will agree, you should arrive with a hostess gift. The perfect store to find hostess gifts is Piper Lillies in Johns Creek. They have "a gift for everyone… for every occasion." It's even written on their business card. Piper Lillies is full of those whimsical gifts perfect for administrators, teachers, and anyone you may want to acknowledge during the holidays.
I found these super adorable jingle bell bottle openers. The tag reads "get your jingle on." Attach one to the top of a gift bag with your beverage of choice and voilà, you're finished! They are about the size of a tennis ball and come in gold, silver, or a multiple cluster. $11.99 each
If you need to bring an appetizer to a gathering, just pick up some of these San Saba River Pecan Co. Preserves. I chose the Cranberry Chili Pecan and the Jalapeno Peach & Pecan preserves, sweet with a kick. I bet these would be amazing served over various cheeses with crackers. $5.99 for the 5oz. jar
These linen hand towels are a tastefully festive gift for the person who has everything. There is a large selection of patterns and themes at the store. I love that the Hanukkah towels are in these beautiful earth tones that would match any décor. $13.99-$14.99 each.
The extremely helpful sales associates led me to this candle. One of the most popular items and now I know why. After removing the wrapping the aroma of the candle completely embraced my senses into the spirit of Christmas. They come in a variety of these celebratory wreaths that measure about 5" in diameter. The scent of this one is Siberian Fir and smells like a fresh cut Christmas tree. $13.99 each. Piper Lillies gift shoppe is located at 11705 Jones Bridge Road in Johns Creek, GA 30009. Phone 678-867-0033. Piper Lillies
Have you been to Steel & Cotton yet? It is one of my absolute favorite shops. They have so many unique items to salivate over. Yes I salivate as I wander through that shop dreaming of a home large enough to accommodate everything there that I would love to purchase. From gifts for the home to furniture and light fixtures, they carry a little bit of everything. If you like the industrial farmhouse look, you will definitely love this shop. Not only do they have gifts for the home but they carry a wide variety of gifts for babies, children and teens.
This is one of my favorite items on this list. This clever aluminum and brass pencil holder has a super retro appeal. It really has an authentic look and feel to it. Steel and Cotton carries this unique line of whimsical nostalgic objects. Microphone Aluminum Pencil Holder $65.00.
Need a gift for someone who's constantly and fashionably on the run? This 30oz. copper water bottle is not only practical but it also makes a statement. One version comes with the word "LOVE" imprinted on it, $52.00, or you can choose the simpler and classic version with no imprint for $48.00.
Steel & Cotton carries a sweet assortment of baby and children's gifts. How adorable is this outfit?! For a brief moment, it makes me want to have another child, or maybe I'll just wait for a grandchild. Either way, "the snuggle is real!" This made of organic textiles duo is touchable soft and I love the tiny wooden buttons on the sleeves. Baby-friendly and earth-friendly, made by Oliver and Rain. $20 for the top and $22 for the star print pant.
These coconut exfoliating sugar cubes will be going home with me. If you know someone who enjoys a hot bath like I do, these are the perfect gift. Nothing is better than soaking the day away and adding this to your bath or shower will help nourish that dry skin we tend to get when the weather turns. $26 for a 16oz jar.
Speaking of nourishing your skin… I found these Sweeteepie Facial polishes (page 26) in Cucumber Fresh and Juicy Pomegranate varieties. They feel and smell amazing! What I really love about these products is that they are made in Roswell! The 4 oz. container is $13.50 and the 8oz. container is $27.
Want to give a gift that will coax a child to bathe? These creative Amaze Balls were created by two teenage girls and are handmade in the USA. Once these bath bombs dissolve in water they reveal a toy surprise suitable for any gender. Genius! Amaze Balls 16oz. container is $28.00
Steel & Cotton is located at 1116 Canton Street in Roswell, GA 30075. Phone 678-404-8989. Steel & Cotton
One of my interior decorator friends highly recommended me paying a visit to 13 Hub Lane. I am so glad I did. This store is a decorator's dream! If you are design-challenged you can rely on any of the sales associates who are all design consultants. The store has a unique mix of home décor, furniture, gifts, jewelry, clothing, and even baby items.
I was immediately drawn to the contrasting stitch detail on a full grain leather Bed|Stu handbag. This bag is the perfect accessory to complete a casual yet sophisticated look. You just can't go wrong with it. In Teak Driftwood Bone Glove (no I can't take credit for the name of the color written on the tag) it will complement nearly every casual outfit and only get better with age. Bed|stu Barra Handbag $269.00
Business or casual, I have found the belt that will never go out of style. Handmade in the Netherlands from soft Italian leather, this 2" wide belt (page 29) is sure to please. The oval buckle adds a feminine touch. Amsterdam Heritage Double Side Wide Belt in Camel $95.00
I love a simple piece of jewelry that can be worn with my everyday casual outfits and I definitely found one. This handcrafted rigid silver bracelet is Boho chic for a woman who loves simplicity but stands out for having great taste. UNO de 50 Silver Bracelet $145.00
13 Hub Lane has four different locations. The only location in Georgia is in Roswell Marketplace 10800 Alpharetta Hwy. Suite 402 Roswell, GA 30075. Phone 770-802-5740. 13 Hub Lane
For the man in your life, I highly suggest stopping by Clothes Horse Men's Apparel & Gifts which was voted The Best Men's Clothing Store in North Atlanta 2017. Charleen, along with her husband John, have truly created an unparalleled men's shop. Don't be fooled by the size of this storefront. From the street it looks very small but once you enter you will discover that the store continues like a maze and eventually you may be able to take in all of the merchandise cleverly displayed on industrial hooks and furniture. The clothes are high quality, durable, yet super soft. They also have a great selection of men's gifts ranging from watches, sunglasses, belts, and accessories to overnight and weekender bags. Did I mention that the shop smells great? It smells like what I imagine Ryan Reynolds would smell like.
Charleen helped me assemble a casual Fall/Winter ensemble. I was especially pleased with a plaid shirt that is made by Madison Creek Outfitters headquartered here in Georgia. A plaid Garnet & Pine button down screams to be worn by a masculine outdoor enthusiast or even the guy next door grabbing a beer and watching a game. Madison Creek Outfitters Button Down Shirt $99.50.
We paired the shirt with khakis of course, but not just any khakis, johnnie-O Khakis. These durable yet comfortable pants make you look like you went the extra mile to look good. johnnie-O pants $125.00. To top it all off, I couldn't resist this Mountain Khakis plush button-down. I wanted to cuddle with it so I can only imagine wanting to melt into the man's arms who's wearing it. Mountain Khakis Button-Down $84.95.
To complete the look for the man who may be spending the weekend road- tripping we selected this canvas with leather trim bag. Made by United Blue, a company that removes one pound of trash from our oceans and waterways for every product sold, makes this bag even more appealing as if you needed another reason to love it. United Blue Weekender Bag $168.00. Clothes Horse is located at 28 Milton Avenue Alpharetta, GA 30009. Phone 770-905-6089. Clothes Horse Men's Apparel & Gifts
Now that I've assembled the perfect men's casual outfit I'll share my favorite men's boot source… Red Wing Shoes. Since 1905, Red Wing has been producing their high quality leather boots which were originally intended to meet the needs for those in specific occupations. Today the shoes and boots still meet the high standards of those made over 100 years ago, but the modern versions are really good looking boots. Part of the Heritage Collection, there is no doubt that they will last forever with a little TLC every now and then. The helpful sales associates at the Mansell location in Roswell will help you select the perfect style and fit and they will also be happy to help with preventative maintenance. Men's Iron Ranger Boot $319.99. Woman's Clara Boot $359.99. Red Wing Shoes is located at 875 Mansell Rd Ste B1, Roswell, Georgia 30076. Phone (770) 558-4400. Red Wing Shoes
If you are planning to find a gift for me personally, or the craft beer lover, look no further than Oak Street in Roswell. Tap & 6 could possibly be a second home for me. With 40 continuously rotating beers on tap and 200+ singles, ciders, and craft sodas to choose from you will definitely find something, if not everything, to like. Currently, my favorite Fall beer is #38, a chocolate pumpkin porter called Gourd Vibrations by Gate City. You can fill a 32oz growler for $12, or a 64oz. growler of Gourd Vibrations for $24. I asked Ethan, the General Manager, to assist me for a suggestion of available tastes in December. He suggested and I couldn't agree more, Hardywood Park Craft Breweries Gingerbread Stout which is spot on for the perfect craft beer lover's holiday gift. No explanation needed here. It tastes just like it sounds. Intriguing flavors of ginger, cinnamon, milk chocolate, vanilla, and a hint of honey leave your taste buds longing for more. So when you're headed to that holiday party or to my front door, please remember the craft beer. 64oz Growler of Gourd Vibrations $24.00. Tap & Six at 23 Oak St, Roswell, GA 30075. Phone 678-878-3038. Tap & Six
With that beer, you'll need something to munch on. If you have a grill lover, want to-be-chef, or an amateur cook on your list, stop by Mitch's Meats & Fish to grab the perfect gift. Mitch has his own array of sauces, spices, and seasonings sure to make any meal a hit. One of the best things about this place is the personal attention Mitch pays to each of his customers. I learn something every time I visit Mitch and watch him carefully instruct each customer how best to season and cook the meat he has just hand selected and cut for them. Locally owned by Mitch Manoloff, this butcher shop is the place for fine quality—everything from prime steaks to the freshest fish from all over the world. I almost forgot…the soups. You must, must try his homemade soups! Chunky spoonfuls of tender meat drowning in the best soup I have ever had. He sells out daily so take my advice and be there early. Mitch's Meats & Fish is located at 30 E. Crossville Rd, Ste 160, Roswell, GA 30075. Phone 678-878-2922. Hot Spicy Peanuts $7.99, Ketchup $7.99. Hot Sauce $5.99, Grilling Sauce $10.99. Mitch's Meats & Fish
If you're looking for rare or unique wine or beer, Pinkies Up is the place for you. Pinkies Up has 22 beers on draft. These are no ordinary beers. Every time I stop by the store they have something new on tap. If they don't have what you're looking for, they will do their best to find it for you. The owners, Melissa and Matthew have poured their hearts and soul into this local hangout/tasting room. I have yet to meet anyone more educated on rare wines than Melissa. Their tagline is "Simplifying Sophistication" and their goal is to make the process of purchasing beer and wine as simple and enjoyable as possible. On my last visit, Melissa introduced me to gifts from Babylonstoren's winery in South Africa. Only 12 bottles of Sprankel Méthode Cap Classique 2012 were released to Georgia and guess where you can purchase them? The wine, made with 100% Chardonnay grapes, will maintain a refined finish and freshness for years to come. Pair this wine with the Babel cookbook which pays homage to Babylonstoren and the Babel restaurant. This is an absolutely beautiful cookbook for the wine enthusiast on your list. Babylonstoren Sprankel Method Cap Classique 2012, $65.00. Babel Cookbook $50.00, Babylonstoren Olive Oil 8oz. $12.99. Babylonstoren Honeybush or Rooibos Tea 4oz. $8.99. Pinkies Up is located at 30 East Crossville Rd, Suite 180 Roswell, GA 30075. Phone 770-676-7101. Pinkies Up
Do you have a furry, fluffy friend on your list? If so, JC Pet Shoppe, locally owned and operated by Carol Starke, is the shop that truly cares about the natural wellbeing of your cat or dog. Carol was quick to inform me of her emphasis of natural pure ingredients and remedies. She has a vast knowledge as well as a wide variety of gifts and items sure to please any four legged recipient. I found this great looking 6ft. durable nylon and leather leash made in the U.S.A. If you need an unusual gift for the dog lover pick up this crafty and industrial aluminum paw print leash holder. It's useful and thoughtful. Let's not forget our feline friends. What cat doesn't like a furry mouse that imitates mouse noises when touched? I especially found this cat food bowl amusing with its three dimensional mice cleverly placed in and around the bowl. 6ft. Black Dog Leash $17.49, Dog Leash Hanger $13.99. Animated Mouse $7.99, Cat Food Bowl $8.99. JC Pet Shoppe is located at 9925 Haynes Bridge Road John Creek, GA 30022. Phone 770-664-5700. J. C. Pet Shoppe
If you have that certain someone that appreciates antiques and unique items that have lived a former life and can almost tell a story about themselves take some time and wander through the aisles of endless possibilities at Scott Antique Market. You can find everything from collectors' items to useful things such as clothing and linens, often at prices lower in price and better in quality than new ones.
Scott Antique Markets are located at 3650 and 3850 (both North and South buildings) Jonesboro Road, Atlanta, GA 30354. Phone 740-569-2800. Scott Antique Market Aquamarine 45CT gemstone ring with diamonds, 1940s, $14,000. Boy Scout drums and patriotic children, approximately 1910s to 1930s. $100 each. Vintage 1960s International Harvester diecast tractor with rubber tires, $30-40.
To see the full gift guide with photos, view pages 26 to 30 of The Current Hub online, or pick up a copy at dozens of restaurants, shops, and pubs around town.
There are so many great local places to shop this holiday season. I couldn't list all of them here, but we are working on a linked list at another page, to give you more ideas for shopping in town. Let me know if you have a favorite gift shop, and I'll be sure to include it. Tara Gary.
Many thanks to all of the shop owners who loaned me these amazing items. I sincerely appreciate your trust and generosity. Ethan, I'm sorry I wrote my name in permanent ink on the growler so you'll only see it again when I stop by to refill it.
With the exception of the Scott Antique photos, our Gift Guide was photographed by Alex Maslarov in his studio, Alex Pro Photo. The cover photo was shot on location at Steel & Cotton. All photos copyright Alex Maslarov. Email Alex.


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Album: Love Evolution
Release Date: March 23, 2017
Genre: Contemporary R&B for Music Geeks with Soul
One Line Review: Toronto based KIZ-MET's new release Love Evolution is a strongly played, well arranged, perfectly performed R&B album for the casual flirt, first date connoisseur, and anniversary auditor, in all of us.
Full Review: There are times when one hears a band and says to themselves, or anyone who is around them, "Man, that's a great band." Then, looking around to anyone who may be listening, "Have you heard the band on this track? Man!" and so forth until there is acknowledgement, or agreeance, or until it gets overtly awkward. KIZ-MET's new release Love Evolution will have random strangers saying "Man, that's a great band" to anyone who is in ear shot and has Apple Music.
As a group, KIZ-MET is a combination of modern R & B and contemporary rock with the musical sense of Anjie Stone, Yolanda Adams, Jill Scott, with a Mary J. Blige edge, performed by a young group of musicians who sound like they were all McGill dorm mates who decided to record an album. The songs are riffy and catchy with strong flowing melodic lines, beautiful background vocals, and more licks than a compilation of Kiss song titles.
The album opens with "Make You Say" a big, round, funky groove with creative keyboard and bass choices. Excellent vocal performance and musicianship. Great bass playing from the jump. Bass lines often go unnoticed, but here the bass is creating melodic interest while holding down the harmonic foundation. This is R&B with a touch of music geekdom including a Theremin. Yes, a Theremin. Or at least a crazy Theremin keyboard sound. Well played, KIZ-MET, well played…
From the onset listeners are treated to creative production choices including dynamic bass drops and unexpected, but toughly cool, sound choices.
"Wanna See (feat. Ellevan)" is a rock based R & B track with solid grooves and tight drumming. Background vocals could be separated more in the mix to create bigger depth. Nice five string bass playing dropping a heavy groove. Great cymbal work and soloing guitar lines.
"Missing You" is slow-groove R & B with a prominent bass line lead, cool ambient keyboard parts, clear piano, in the pocket guitar and tasteful drumming. Background vocals sound great and properly placed. Lead vocals sound flat taking away from their natural power. Super cool background sound effect, as though someone is playing the outside of a steel drum and running the sound through a distorted phaser / flang effect. Effecting a rhythmic line to the point of creating a counter-background melodic line is a creatively impressive production choice.
Solid Stevie Wonder Talking Book solo for the keys. Strong mid-tempo jam with amazing musicianship. KIZ-MET's band is tighter than a speed-swimmer's speedo. Snare and piano placed well. Great open jam to close off the track. Super strong band ready to play and prove their chops in the spaces they are given.
I have never met Stacey Shopsowitz (bass), but I will hire him for any album I ever need. (I don't usually research musicians, but he has a pic with Lee Sklar. Seriously people. Recognize!)
"Let Go", despite being dangerously closely titled to a Disney song, is, fortunately, not a Disney song at all, rather a big R & B ballad circa Donna Summers and Dionne Warwick. Melodically dynamic with cool, jammy keyboard, syncopated bass, and strong performing on a solid, slow tempo jam. Beautiful well-placed low range closing vocal note.
The track here needs to fade away, instead of the abrupt cut, but that could have been due to posting on Bandcamp, perhaps, but a nice long fade out with the room noise fading out when have been a dramatic ending to an emotional tune. (I will check on Apple Music and see if it happens there, as well…..yes, longer fade would work well…)
KIZ-MET has an impressive voice, sophisticated songs, and band that can play until Doomsday.
Throughout the EP levels could be adjusted, or mastered differently, to expand the album's tonal palette. At times there are amazing musicianship parts, and background vocals, being lost to odd balance levels. Overall the mix needs to be opened to give the track breathing room, to allow all parts soar and be heard when needed.
"Something About the Way" has the closest to a well balanced mix. A great hooky, pop tune with deep, funky roots, feeding a bigger, funkier tree. The music snob in me hates to say this, but the mix of KIZ-MET's song "Something About the Way" on Youtube works better than the album mix. Again, amazing musicianship and lyrical lines, but the levelled out video mix serves the tune better. Wonderful album all around that needs a little mix, or mastering, tweaking.
Check out the few Youtube covers to expand the KIZ-MET experience with further examples of KIZ-MET's powerful voice, powerhouse backing vocalists and super-powered band.
KIZ-MET's new album Love Evolution is a professionally, passionately played, modern soul, R&B album. Go for a night drive, or invite your favourite date over, and put it on. Satisfaction guaranteed.
KIZ-MET's new record Love Evolution is available now on Apple Music and Bandcamp. KIZ-MET can be followed on Facebook, SoundCloud, YouTube, Instagram and Twitter.
The Riz is a prolific multi-genre songwriter, lyricist, writer and bassist for "Demolition Rock" sensation Ultimate Power Duo. A staple of the Saskatoon music scene, he has toured extensively across Canada, the U.S. and the U.K. The Riz is also the composer and saxophone player for R. Muttering, an avant-garde soundscape improvisational electro-acoustic performance art and recording group. Besides his Bachelor of Music in Music Education (B. Mus. (Mus. Ed.) / B. Ed. (Mus.)) from the University of Saskatchewan, he has amazing comic and vinyl collections.
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