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Yes, yes y'all. We are a nation that has some pretty awful policies that are an accumulation of politically motivated decisions in the absence of actual context, politicians who push for them rarely know the people they're affecting directly. Unless it's a policy that extends benefits to their constituents. Either way Obama, like late-in-the-campaign-McCain, is breaking away from Bush policy. The latest and greatest in my opinion: reversing a useless abortion policy.
If you know what the Mexico City policy is, Obama's calling it quits. Federal funds will actually start being used to promote the option of abortion by Non-Governmental Organizations.
Click some links and learn if you're in the dark, they're easy to read, I swear. Also, pro-lifers who might anger bomb these comments: please use logic and not just God's wrath to tell me why I'm wrong for supporting this decision. I have a pet rock that diffuses your angry prayers.


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Monday, May 28, 2007
Boyz II Man : End Of The Road
Girl you know we belong together
I have no time for you to be playing
With my heart like this
You'll be mine forever baby, you just see
We belong together
And you that I'm right
Why do you play with my heart,
Why do you play with my mind?
Said we'd be forever
Said it'd never die
How could you love me and leave me
And never say good-bye?
When I can't sleep at night without holding you tight
Girl, each time I try I just break down and cry
Pain in my head oh I'd rather be dead
Spinnin' around and around
Although we've come to the End Of The Road
Still I can't let you go
It's unnatural, you belong to me, I belong to you
Come to the End of the Road
Still I can't let you go
It's unnatural, you belong to me, I belong to you
Girl, I know you really love me,
You just don't realize
You've never been there before
It's only your first time
Maybe I'll forgive you, hmm
Maybe you'll try
We should be happy together
Forever, you and I
Can you love me again like you loved me before
This time I want you to love me much more
This time instead just come to my bed
And baby just don't let me, don't let me down
Girl I'm here for you
All those times of night when you just hurt me
And just run out with that other fella
Baby I knew about it, I just didn't care
You just don't understand how much I love you do you?
I'm here for you
I'm not out to go out and cheat on you all night
Just like you did baby but that's all right
Hey, I love you anyway
And I'm still gonna be here for you 'till my dying day baby
Right now, I'm just in so much pain baby
Coz you just won't come back to me
Will you? Just come back to me
Yes baby my heart is lonely
My heart hurts baby
Yes I feel pain too
Baby please
This time instead just come to my bed
And baby just don't let me go
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Lamb of God to Tour South Africa in January
Heavy Metal supporters in South Africa have held their breath since early in 2012 when rumours first emerged that a local appearance by USA metal titans Lamb Of God was imminent. Hopes were dashed later that year when the remainder of the bands tour was cancelled in mid-2012 and activity curbed to within United States borders up until June this year. In fulfilling an old promise, Lamb Of God are finally on the road and catching up on a major back log of shows across the globe. The great news … Continue reading →


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Survivors include: her parents; a brother, Wes and Debbi; nephews, Andrew, and Brandon Schmidt; step-grandmother, Selma Schmidt; and uncles, aunts, and cousins. She was preceded in death by grandparents, Ed and Alvina Schmidt, and Pete G. and Alvina Koehn.
Funeral 10:30 a.m. Wednesday at the Church of God in Christ Mennonite, Montezuma. Visitation 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday at Montezuma Funeral Home, Montezuma. Burial in North Mennonite Church Cemetery. Memorials to Harry Hynes Memorial Hospice.


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Summary of bylaws changes approved May 1, 2015
- Changes to the Executive Committee
- Removing the two at-large positions and replacing them with a Finance Chair and an Events Chair.
- Instituting a Chair Elect position for the purposes of succession planning. Currently, our Vice Chair does not automatically succeed the Chair, which does not conform to the practices of any other Staff Assembly in the UC system, nor does it allow us to effectively train the incoming Chair for the duties with which they will be charged.
- Conflict resolution and removal from Executive Committee
- In order to fairly resolve any potential conflicts among members of the Executive Committee, and at the request of the Council of UC Staff Assemblies, we have proposed some language and procedures related to conflict resolution.
- We have proposed some language outlining the procedures the Executive Committee would follow if they felt it was in the best interest of Staff Assembly to remove one of its members.
- Committee attendance
- We have proposed some language outlining expectations for committee attendance with respect to excused and unexcused absences.


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The Seven Comunes of Asiago
Click here for the official national/regional tourism board website for Asiago which has useful and reliable background information and pictures. Please note our managing agent is the second on the list for local agents on that official website although the name and address are out of date the telephone number remains the same!
Little Switzerland
The Altopiano of Asiago and the Seven Communes is nicknamed 'Little Switzerland' because of its history as well as its beauty. Until it was absorbed into the Venetian Republic it was the second oldest confederate state after Switzerland. Time stands still for no man and now there are eight Communes! But although the politics, ethnicity, language,fashions and even the flora and fauna may change, the people retain a strong emotional connection with this marvellous place between the earth and the sky because it exudes something mystical and precious.
An island in the sky
At 44 km east to west and 22 km north to south it is the largest plateau in the alps with the most cross-country ski routes and cycling routes in the alps. Because most of the plateau is at least 1000 metres above sea level and its highest mountains are confined to its northern edge it is also the sunniest place in the alps which makes it a hugely popular summer holiday destination as well as a winter sports resort. From the northern rim when can look across to the famous Dolomites and from the south one can see right out to the Venetian lagoon.
The World's Longest Staircase
Perhaps the most remarkable symbol of the plateau's position between the sky and the plain of the Po Valley is the startling Cala del Sasso. Its 4444 steps and adjacent gully were was used to bring down the mountain the logs which were cut from its forests. These were floated out onto the River Brenta. Many went as far as the Venetian Lagoon where they were used to build Venice and it's famous merchant and military navies.
Amazing History
Asiago has a great history which includes famous cave paintings from the stone age (Roana – Val d'Assa), an archaelogical dig complete with reconstructions of an indigenous village (Rotzo) which appears to have been abandoned when the Roman Republic encroached into the area, the red shirt of a local man who was one of Garibaldi's officers is proudly displayed in the Town Hall (Asiago). The whole plateau was a no man's land at one time or another during the First World War and then in the Second World War Asiago featured prominently in the Italian Resistance under the Nazi-Fascist Republic of Salo which had its capital at Salò.
The Best of Both Worlds
Being 1000 metres above sea level has made it easier for the people of Asiago to hold on to some of their own individual character but at the same time their industrious nature has meant that the altopiano has a highly developed economy and culture including some of its own international brands in food (e.g. Rigoni foods) and winter sports (e.g. Star wax) and a renowned author in Mario Rigoni Stern (pictured). So it is not uncommon to find locals enjoying a drink to be discussing something like post modern perspectives on Italy's tumultuous politics and then without a pause switching into Venetian dialect to crack a joke with an earthy angle to bring anyone with airs and graces back down to earth. For example, in April 2015 Nick Franchini was at a big lunch to celebrate the first in an annual Vintage Ski Race and found himself sitting between an 80 year old gentleman from Vicenza, whose father had been a pioneering aviator and who had even met the Wright Brothers in Paris, and a lady in her 50s who had studied architecture under Carlo Scarpa.


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Mary's Medicinals was founded on April 20, 2013 – the significance is not lost on us – and has been a leader in cannabis-based pain relief ever since!
This Colorado company is committed to accurate dosing and advanced delivery methods. They are best known as the creator and exclusive distributor of the award-winning Transdermal Patch, an adhesive patch with a quick onset used to relieve pain on any part of the body.
Mary's mission is to advance the global understanding, acceptance, and adoption of cannabis and other plant-based medicines.
"From our founder and partners to our scientists and production associates, our passion is paramount in everything we do," says Marketing and Communications Manager Elle Welch.
"We firmly believe in the healing benefits of plant-based medicine and, in particular, cannabis – both from our own experiences and the incredible results we witness in patients."
Mary's discovered harvesting techniques for the isolation of CBC and was the first company to market the useful benefits of the cannabinoids THCa and CBN. The team continues to develop new cutting-edge approaches for isolating, manufacturing, and marketing medicinal cannabis.
All of Mary's products are developed around five key pillars:
- Accurate dosing
- Convenient use
- Clinical-grade delivery
- Industry leading accountability
- Patient first mentality
In addition to their popular patch, Mary's also produces Remedy oil tinctures, Elite muscle freeze, supplement capsules, vape kits, and more!
All of these pain relief products utilize the healing properties of the cannabis plant. Some products solely contain the non-psychoactive CBD while others come in different forms that may use THC or a combination of various cannabinoids.
Welch describes Mary's Medicinals as a fast-paced and collaborative work environment.
"All employees are held to a high standard of excellence, while still maintaining a fun and casual atmosphere," she said.
Employees are expected to be fully invested in their positions, but also to maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Mary's is growing fast and plans to hire in the near future!
For future job candidates, the first step of the interview process is a phone interview with the HR Coordinator. From there, a direct supervisor interview the candidate based on the branch of the company.
This team values trust, honesty, and respect, and looks for effective communicators who work hard.
"We strive for an atmosphere of excellence."
– Elle Welch, Marketing and Communications Manager
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Today, in a world that is changing more rapidly than ever, knowledge becomes the most valuable of all assets. For example, if an investor or financial advisor is able to find out useful information in good time, they can make worthwhile investments. With leaders of WealthTech companies, we discussed the API landscape and the APIs provided by their companies. Below, are some of their ideas and insights.
Aaron Schumm, CEO at Vestwell, said:
"In today's technology landscape it's crucial to be able to establish connectivity across any industry player that either brings value to you as your core business or to your clients and their core business."
Open APIs provide a range of market data and information. Harry Temkin, Chief Information Officer at DriveWealth, spoke about the advantages that API users can access: "In the API today, we provide basic history performance. We can tell you how the equity of the account has changed, deposits, withdrawals, cash balances. You can pretty much build historic performance from inception of the portfolio while breaking out any cash infusions or withdrawals, aside from straight equity performance."
Using open APIs in wealth-management platforms provides access to financial data and facilitates communication with banks. All sides of the process can benefit from it:
- Banks can increase their assets under management by providing financial infrastructure to new industry players, and improve own offering due to integration with new financial services.
- Wealth-management technology firms can create new products thanks to the increased availability and access to financial data.
- Investors can enjoy a better customer experience and access to all personal financial data in one app.
Lex Sokolin, Global Director Fintech Strategy at Autonomous Research, said,
"Since the financial advisory industry is very entrepreneurial and decentralized, advisors can choose any technology they want. And that in turn drives the diversity of FinTech solutions that are able to build software. As apps compete for similar functionality (i.e., rebalancing, CRM, planning), they are evaluated not just on features, but ease of use within the rest of the ecosystem. And similarly, platforms are evaluated both on native functionality, as well as third-party integrations."
To be useful, open APIs should be valuable—i.e., backed by data or services that are in demand. According to Lex Sokolin, open APIs should be "a byproduct of modern software design methods, not a separate initiative that is scotch-taped to large humming engines from the 1980s." Lex emphasized that CRM, client portals, planning apps, and data aggregation should have an easily accessible and permissioned infrastructure.
Greg Vigrass, President of Folio Institutional, believes that "a good API is one that should be clear and easy to work with, and should be very straightforward for a third party to make work with their systems."
Folio Institutional
According to Greg Vigrass, President of Folio Institutional, the API strategy is a huge part of what they do. The company provides a full set of REST APIs that allows third parties to integrate with the platform and get the full functionality of the Folio site. This includes everything from account opening APIs to trading APIs, information on cash movement APIs, etc.
"The third parties that are interested in integrating with us via API are typically companies that are very conscious of the experience that they are trying to promote and provide to their clients. They want to be able to maintain and reinforce that, and still get the full functionality of the Folio platform."
With a great number of third-party integrations, Folio tries to provide generic APIs so that they don't have to support a number of custom installations. Greg said, "One of the things we've found is that if we're able to simply support a generic set of APIs, we do so on a consistent basis. Then the quality is much higher. We're not in a position of having to do a lot of customer one-offs. We simply provide the specification."
To maintain a high standard of APIs, each one goes through a rigorous testing set. This allows Folio to provide clients with the current, top-quality version of the API set.
The primary consumers of Folio's APIs are enterprises, larger institutions, and financial advisors. Greg explained, "We have a number of advisors operating on the platform who do so exclusively on an API basis. They're trying to create and maintain a very unique experience for their users. From an enterprise basis, some enterprise firms that we work with, the API is purely an efficiency tool. For them it's far more efficient to interface with us on an API basis. So there're a number of firms that are taking maximum advantage of APIs, that do virtually everything on an API-driven basis."
Folio Institutional is consistently expanding its APIs to provide API support for all the existing and new functionality. In the near future, tax optimization and training tools are going to be supported by APIs. "We have something called the Tax of Football, which is a patented inventory tax optimization tool. We will add APIs to support that. We also do a lot with model-based training. We'll continue to add APIs as additional trading methodologies."
Vestwell facilitates a lot of API integration. For example, the Riskalyze retirement solution was built by Vestwell and its partners. This solution is centered around a risk number based on a series of questions. The whole process is carried out with end-to-end (E2E) APIs.
The company also uses APIs to design retirement plans and structure legal documents required by their record-keeping partners.
According to Aaron Schumm, CEO at Vestwell, its APIs are created to work with its partners behind the scenes, and are not outwardly focused.
When working with other firms, whether on the advisory side or on the end-user portal, Vestwell's API framework allows the company to provide data to its partners and receive data augmented by its partners' experiences.
DriveWealth provides the following sets of APIs:
- Front-end APIs that allow financial advisors to provide onboarding, execution, clearing, etc.
- Back-end APIs that allow financial advisors to monitor their customer activity from their own dashboard in real time.
According to Robert Cortright, CEO at DriveWealth, these sets of APIs allow advisors to create a sophisticated product and not have to worry about its implementation on the back-end. All they need to think about is the customer experience.
All their APIs have a JSON format, and are REST-based and SALT-secure. Harry Temkin, CIO at DriveWealth, commented,
"Every client is given a specific API key that they must use for each of their requests alongside of an additional session key that is granted on a per-session basis. That session key is only valid for a single user. It must be accompanied by a specific API key that we grant the customer, and so the combination of those two pieces across an SSL-encrypted request is how our clients engage with us at this point in time."
DriveWealth is continually enhancing its API set based on customers' requests and the products that they're trying to build. Harry said, "We've recently built out a series of JavaScript APIs, JavaScript toolkits that make it easier for a customer who's building a web-based application to work with our APIs."
According to the company's CIO, DriveWealth is servicing five to seven million API requests per day. "But the system is scaled in such a way that if we see a significant increase in the number of calls coming from the system, we can easily scale up and handle it."
DriveWealth plans to build portfolio management APIs that will allow registered investment advisors (RIAs) to effectively manage their customers' portfolios. Harry explained, "The APIs would provide a system whereby the client doesn't need to do the rebalancing and drift factor calculations. We can provide that service, so effectively an API would allow a client to define the portfolio that they are providing to their customers, or a series of portfolios that the client is specifically assigned to. Through an API, RIAs tell the system how often they want to check the portfolio allocation, what the drift factor is that would trigger a rebalancing event, and a series of parameters around it. And the system would realistically do all of the rebalancing and trading for the customers."
Hydrogen, designed by the Hedgeable team
Hedgeable has created the Hydrogen platform with API-based functionality. Mike Kane, CIO and co-Founder at Hedgeable, explained,
"Our whole platform is just an API that third parties use. Typically we're not doing the implementation for our clients, but we're providing them with all the APIs they need. We're helping people by providing all the infrastructure API activity and API financial calculations. People who are using us are looking for an API architecture, and they're looking to build applications using an API, versus coming to a custom software provider."
The company offers E2E APIs that allow users to provide specific functionality (e.g., goal planning, goal investing, onboarding), automate certain actions (e.g., sending alerts, pulling marketing information), or build an application on top of the Hydrogen platform. According to Mike there are about 400 endpoints on the API set, and these may be used to build five different kinds of platforms, including wealth, investing, savings, wellness, and insurance.
Hydrogen has also an Ethereum-based infrastructure that allows API users to integrate blockchain into their applications and provide smart contracts and authentication in a more secure, transparent, and innovative way.
The company's AI APIs enable users to make applications more intelligent and facilitate the application of machine learning. Mike said, "Users don't need to know how the machine learning works. It doesn't matter if you're just going to hit an API point and it's going to do the whole thing for you, including get out all the antsy stuff. So what we're trying to do is a little bit ahead of the market. What we're selling to people is that they will need a very small data science blockchain team if they use our API. A person who's using that app doesn't necessarily know that they are using AI or machine learning. We're trying to do things in a more usable, functional way for the end client."
Trizic understands the great demand not only for wealth-management capabilities and functionality, but for integrations. Steve Lewczyk, Chief Revenue Officer at Trizic, said, "The most important thing with any integration, be it a file-based integration or API integration, is understanding who you're building for, who are the target markets, who are the key clients that will benefit from whatever you're going to build."
Trizic has three target markets: RIAs, enterprises, and the bank marketplace. According to Steve, for Trizic it's important to enable clients to either explore a standard user interface (as most RIAs do) or build their own user experience (as many enterprises choose to do). The company has to be flexible enough to deliver its framework and services and provide enterprises with the capability to build everything (e.g., CRM, portfolio management system, rebalancing system, etc.) themselves at the lowest total cost and effort.
Steve believes that custodial integrations are the most important aspect for any wealth-management firm because they give access to data. Before considering integrations with custodians, Trizic first looks at workflow, user experience, and ease of deployment.
To build a comprehensive omnichannel solution, Trizic spends a lot of time and resources on multiple integrations, including a trade order management system, financial planning system, and mobile banking platform. Steve Lewczyk considers ideal partners as those who have APIs available. Unfortunately, most custodians are still file-based.
"Everyone's going to be communicating via APIs. However, it's going to take an institution that's been doing it for 50 years a lot longer to get their API store in place than somebody who is a relatively new upstart."
Trizic has built an open API infrastructure and publishes APIs to make them available to all of its clients and integration partners.
Charlie Haims, Vice President of Marketing at MyVest, explained that MyVest likes to keep things at a high level. The company has integrated with key partners for several functions across its enterprise wealth-management platform. "Some examples include trading connectivity with the SunGard Transaction Network and GXS, portfolio accounting from Eagle, multiple custodians, and data vendors like Morningstar, S&P Global, and ICE."
The company also has a broad set of web services built on REST API that enable integration between MyVest's platform components—such as model management, and rebalancing and trading—and its customers' systems and their preferred applications (e.g., CRM, financial planning, and account aggregation).
Regarding challenges that MyVest faces when integrating with other systems, Charlie underscored the following: inconsistency in data models, a lack of readily available interactive online documentation, and limited testing and sandbox environments.
Today, MyVest is expanding its API sets to improve the ecosystem around account and data aggregation, analytics, and goal-based wealth management. Charlie explained,
"Our strategic plan includes extending our current integrations, as well as expanding our API ecosystem. We also continue to strengthen our API's infrastructure for things like documentation and endpoint consistency."
Bottom Line
Open APIs are having a significant impact upon the entire wealth-management industry. Above, we have examined several WealthTech companies in terms of the APIs they create, and the functionality and integrations they provide via API sets. Some have a specific focus (e.g., data-focused APIs), while others offer APIs that allow users to offer either the entire wealth-management process or separate services. Companies can offer integration into their platforms or integrate into third-party solutions to add value to their own platform and offer clients high-quality services.
About Folio Institutional
Folio Institutional delivers complete solutions to financial advisors, professionals, institutions, and their clients. The focus on investment innovation has enabled the company to build a leading platform for low-cost diversification suitable for clients of any size. Read our research.
About Vestwell
Vestwell is a turnkey solution for financial advisors, providing them with the ability to offer clients a retirement plan without taking on the risk and costs typically associated with creating one. Read our research.
About DriveWealth
DriveWealth was created on the vision that investing in the US stock market should be accessible globally. The company continues to grow, with current partnerships reaching users in approximately 150 countries. Read our research.
About Hedgeable and Hydrogen
Hedgeable is an innovative company that delivers a wide range of options, features, and services. Hydrogen was founded to expose its light, modular, global REST APIs to firms small and large, with the goal of helping to digitize the world's financial systems. Read our research on Hedgeable.
About Trizic
Trizic provides enterprise-class, digital investment technology to wirehouses, brokerages, asset managers, banks, RIAs, and credit unions. Read our research.
About MyVest
MyVest combines best practices in wealth management with best-in-class technology. It has created a scalable, configurable enterprise platform to foster client-centric wealth management throughout customer organizations. Read our research.


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Combining vision, character, and education into a legacy that will last for generations to come, Life School Founder, Dr. Tom Wilson, passed away last Friday, August 2, 2019.
The admired community leader launched a tuition-free charter school, called Life School of Dallas, where he served as Superintendent and Founder from 1998 to 2010. What began as one of the first charter schools in Texas with only 15 faculty and staff members serving 266 students, has now flourished into nine campuses serving nearly 6,000 students across county lines.
Dr. Wilson's commitment to the transforming power of education was demonstrated through his own determination to complete his doctorate in education at the age of 62. Mirroring the mission of Life School, Dr. Wilson empowered the development of leaders with life skills through strong academics, character training, and partnerships with the community.
Dr. Wilson is survived by his wife Brenda; sons, W. Scott Wilson and wife Jenni of Midlothian, Texas, T. Brent Wilson and wife Kirsten of Midlothian, Texas, Bracy Wilson and wife Nadine of Frisco, Texas, and Dallas Wilson and wife Lindsey of Houston, Texas; sister, Mary Keener; brother, Edward Wilson; and ten grandchildren.
His life and legacy will continue because of the strong foundation he created and the impact he made on thousands of students, staff, and families.
In a phrase Dr. Wilson coined, remains stitched into the fabric of Life School, stating,
"Knowledge and understanding can be instilled in these young people, and it will carry them to the top of a mountain. But they will fall off a cliff if they do not have character that is able to keep them there."
Dr. Thomas E. Wilson | August 4, 1942 - August 2, 2019


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Only a few hours after the monumental announcement was made that Prince would be releasing a new album, lo and behold we have a new song! Just before midnight Prince dropped his new single "The Breakdown" on iTunes.
"Listen to me closely as the story unfolds," the haunting ballad begins, with just piano keys and his voice leading into it. "This could be the saddest story ever been told."
It's an incredibly mournful track which speaks of regret and disappointment, and it's in true Prince form all the way through.
This is just the latest in a string of much-anticipated news by Prince. His new recording deal is with Warner Bros., more than two decades after he scrawled the word "slave" on his face to protest his contract with the label, so apparently the two are on good terms again.
There's also a 30th anniversary deluxe edition of his classic 1984 album Purple Rain. Although there's still no news on the release date for the new album, according to the press release it could be sometime this year.
"A brand-new studio album is on the way and both Warner Bros Records and Eye are quite pleased with the results of the negotiations and look forward to a fruitful working relationship," Prince said in a statement.
Check out "The Breakdown" below.
Aside from releasing a collaboration track with Zooey Deschanel, Prince also worked with Rita Ora.
Speaking about the project, Ora said that she flew to Minneapolis for a week to record with him in his famed Paisley Park studios:
"He plays like 50 instruments so you could do anything and he'll fix it. He has an answer for everything. He's a genius. When we connected I basically got a call from my management saying, 'Prince would love to speak to Rita.' And I was like, 'Wait, like the actual prince? The Prince of Wales?' But I went that night and met him and we listened to music and it was amazing."


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Fox Predictably Rushes To Defend Tea Party From Criticism Following S&P "Downgrade"
Following Standard & Poor's (S&P) decision to "downgrade" the U.S. credit rating, Fox News scrambled to defend the tea party's influence on the default crisis debate. Fox's defense is consistent with its long history of promoting the tea party.
Fox Scrambles To Defend Tea Party From Criticism In Wake Of S&P "Downgrade"
Bolling: "I Find It Really Disturbing That Axelrod Is Blaming the Tea Party For This." On the August 8 edition of Fox News' Fox & Friends, guest host Eric Bolling reacted to a clip of Obama campaign adviser David Axelrod calling the recent events the "tea party downgrade" by claiming it is "disturbing" that Axelrod would blame the tea party. From Fox & Friends:
BOLLING: I find it really disturbing that Axelrod is blaming the tea party for this. The tea party happened to be the ones that suggested cutting spending. And really if you look how we're -- at the reason we are being downgraded, it's because our debt is so big.
So if you spend here and you're only taking in here that means what -- the difference between the two you are adding on to debt. The tea party says stop doing that. Stop doing what's causing the downgrade to happen, and yet Axelrod is pointing the finger at the tea party. It doesn't make a lot of sense to me. [Fox News, Fox & Friends, 8/8/11, via Media Matters]
Doocy Credits Tea Party For Getting "Us Focused ... On The Debt Problem To Begin With." Later on Fox & Friends, co-host Steve Doocy claimed the "spin machine on the Democrat side" has "completely tried to brand this the tea party downgrade, but ... weren't the members of the tea party really the ones who got us focused and got Washington focused on the debt problem to begin with?" [Fox News, Fox & Friends, 8/8/11, via Media Matters]
Varney: "I Reject" The Statement That "It's The Tea Party's Fault." Later on the August 8 edition of Fox & Friends, Fox Business host Stuart Varney stated that he "reject[ed]" blame placed on the tea party. From Fox & Friends:
DOOCY: Stuart, we had a whole array there from the tea party, blame the president, blame S&P.
VARNEY: Alright, Let's take it in order. First of all, it's the tea party's fault. I reject that. The tea party is the only group which came up with a plan which would have avoided this downgrade. S&P is getting the blame. They should not have downgraded America, say various people speaking right there. S&P says we were downgraded because of the outlook for our debt. It's getting much worse. Notably, adding 7 trillion to the debt instead of 10 trillion.
DOOCY: That's all true.
VARNEY: That's why they downgraded us, OK? That's why they did it. I think that some responsibility -- a lot of it -- has to be taken by President Obama. It is his policies which failed to stimulate the economy and his spending policies which has driven us into this massive accumulation of debt. That's what I think is going on.
Look, S&P downgraded us because if you look out there not too far in the future, our debt situation gets worse and worse and worse. It's this debt-to-GDP ratio. Sounds technical. But it's really all about our debt. How big is it compared to our economy? That's why they downgraded us. [Fox News, Fox & Friends, 8/8/11, via Media Matters]
Bolling: The Downgrade Of U.S. Credit Rating Is An "Obamanomics Downgrade, End Of Story, Period." Later on Fox & Friends, Bolling stated: "[A] couple of months ago, Obama said it's my economy now. Guess what? It's [the Democrats] downgrade, too, you guys. You can't point the finger at the tea party or the Republicans, this is all on them. They wanted it, they got it." From the broadcast:
BOLLING: You know, also very important, a couple of weeks ago, Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, she heads the DNC, said, you know, it's our economy now. A couple of months ago --
DOOCY: The Democrats'.
BOLLING: The Democrats', right. The -- a couple of months ago, Obama said it's my economy now. Guess what? It's your downgrade now, too, you guys. You can't point the finger at the tea party or the Republicans. This is all on them. They wanted it, they got it.
DOOCY: I heard them blame Bush.
BOLLING: Right.
CARLSON: But see, that's an opinion. You can tell by listening to the people that they put out, not the president over the weekend, by the way - he has not officially made a statement -- but the people that the administration put out to do the talking points, that was - that was the number one talking point: tea party downgrade.
And, you know, the more you say it, do people believe it more? Does the president really have to come out and say anything, or can he just have people say that? Because there's been so much discussion about the tea party and the whole debt ceiling issue, does that stick? Let us know what you think about that.
BOLLING: Well, let me do this, then. They want to go ahead and say this is a tea party downgrade. I'm going ahead and call it what it is. It's an Obamanomics downgrade, end of story, period. This is on them. [Fox News, Fox & Friends, 8/8/11]
Carlson: "Weren't [Democrats] The Ones ... Stopping The Attempt To Stop The Spending?" On the August 8 edition of Fox & Friends, Carlson, introducing a segment featuring Rep. Allen West (R-FL), asked, "Weren't [Democrats] the ones, though, who led the charge against stopping the spending, well, or stopping the attempt to stop the spending?" [Fox News, Fox & Friends, 8/8/11]
Huckabee: "So Rather Than It Being A Tea Party Downgrade, It Was The Fact That [The Democrats] Did Far Too Little, Far Less Than The Tea Party Asked Them To Do." On the August 8 edition of Fox & Friends, Fox News host Mike Huckabee suggested that the tea party was not at fault, saying the Democrats "did far too little, far less than the tea party asked them to do." From the broadcast:
BOLLING: Well, the Democrats are going after the tea party again. Listen.
AXELROD [video clip]: The fact of the matter is that this is essentially a tea party downgrade. The tea party brought us to the brink of a default. [...] That clearly is on the backs of those who were willing to see the country default, those very strident voices in the tea party.
CARLSON: Where is the accountability and bipartisanship, and isn't this the type of rhetoric that President Obama condemned?
DOOCY: Governor Mike Huckabee joins us today from Little Rock, Arkansas. Good morning to you, sir.
MIKE HUCKABEE (host, Fox News' Huckabee): Good morning. Great to be with you.
DOOCY: Well, we've heard from the Democrats. It's the fault of the tea party. Never mind they wanted to get the deficits under control. It's their fault.
HUCKABEE: You know it's amazing to me that the rhetoric that is used in this, words like jihad, terrorist, holding hostage, strapping a bomb to the chest of the economy -- rhetoric that we weren't supposed to have anymore. And here is something that I think we need to recognize. We need to call the president out on this. He is the titular head of the Democratic Party. The Democratic Party and the Republicans, by the way, put out talking points and they put out these communication points. He was the one who said we need civility in our communication.
One of two things: either A, he approves of this and he's a hypocrite for having approved of this kind of ridiculous over-the-top language against the tea party. Or B, he has zero control over his own party, the party of which he is the head. One of those two is the truth. We need to call him out on it and tell him either show up and exert some leadership over your party, stop this ridiculous language and name-calling, or admit you can't even control your party, much less the American economy.
CARLSON: But Governor, obviously people got together in a room and said, let's call this a tea party downgrade.
HUCKABEE: Absolutely.
CARLSON: Because if you go from interview to interview yesterday, you heard those three words lumped together.
HUCKABEE: Well, in politics, you have, for example, the official committees and they'll get together late at night and they come up not only with the communication memo that goes out early each morning to all the principles, but it also has the key phrases words. If you listen to the interviews, they'll all use the same word: tea party downgrade. They'll say things again like holding hostage, terrorists, you know, the balanced approach. The president said it seven times in a 15-minute speech last week.
So when you hear these words over and over, these are not the words of people who are creative enough to come up with their own talking points. These are people who are reading from a script. And it frustrates me that you've got people elected to high positions who can't even come up with their own phrasing.
BOLLING: But Huck, you know what frustrates me because if it were on my show or your show, had they said that, we would have called them out on that. We would say, what do you mean the tea party? Aren't they the ones who wanted to stop the spending growth?
HUCKABEE: Well, and, and the irony of all of this is that S&P, and you had the gentleman on, Mr. Chambers just a few moments ago, and essentially saying they didn't go far enough. They didn't do something bold enough to get the debt and spending under control. Gee, I thought that's what the tea party wanted them to do.
DOOCY: Sure, exactly right.
HUCKABEE: That was the whole point. So rather than it being a tea party downgrade, it was the fact that they did far too little, far less than the tea party asked them to do.
DOOCY: Sure. [Fox News, Fox & Friends, 8/8/11]
Fox's Defense Of Tea Party Follows Its Long History Of Hyping And Promoting Tea Party Protests And Protesters
Fox Aired At Least 20 Segments And 73 Promos On Tea Party Protests In Lead Up To 2009 Tax Day Protests. By April 2009, Fox News had frequently aired segments not only covering tea party protests but encouraging viewers to get involved. An April 15, 2009, study found that from April 6-13, Fox had aired 20 segments and 73 in-show and commercial promotions on the tea party protests scheduled for April 15. Many of those segments aired during one of Fox's supposedly objective news shows, America's Newsroom. [Media Matters,4/8/09, 4/15/09]
Fox News Hosts Attended "FNC Tax Day Tea Parties." In the days leading up to the April 2009 "Tax Day" protests, Fox repeatedly aired on-screen text describing protests Fox news hosts would be attending as "FNC Tax Day Tea Parties." [Media Matters, 4/9/09]
Fox's Tax Day Coverage Promoted Protesters' Cause, Urged Viewer Involvement. Fox News and Fox Business also hyped the tea party during its coverage of the "Tax Day" protests on April 15, 2009. Hosts and guests on several shows, including the supposedly objective Happening Now and America's Newsroom, promoted the protesters' cause and urged viewers to join the protests and visit tea party websites. [Media Matters, 4/16/09]
Hannity Scheduled To Speak At Ticketed Tea Party Event; "Furious" Fox Execs Forced Cancellation Of His Appearance. Leading up to the April 15, 2010, "Tax Day" tea party protests, Fox host Sean Hannity was scheduled to tape his April 15 show at the Cincinnati Tea Party's 2010 Tax Day Tea Party, which required paid admission. The appearance was promoted on 18 different editions of his Fox News program. On April 15, 2010, the Los Angeles Times reported that "[a]ngry Fox News executives" ordered Hannity to drop his plans to film from the rally. [Media Matters, 4/15/10]
Fox News Hosts Participated In More Than A Dozen Tea Party Events In April 2010. Despite News Corp. Chairman and CEO Rupert Murdoch's statement that he didn't think Fox News "should be supporting the tea party," Fox News hosts participated in more than a dozen tea party events the week of April 15, 2010. [Media Matters, 4/15/10]
Consultant Proposed Tea Party Express, Saying It Would "Give A Boost To Our PAC," Highlighted Possible Friendly Coverage From "Fox News Commentators." Following the April 15, 2009, tea parties, Joe Wierzbicki, a senior associate with the GOP consulting firm Russo Marsh, proposed creating the Tea Party Express bus tour in order to "give a boost to our PAC and position us as a growing force/leading force as the 2010 elections come into focus." Wierzbicki also wrote in the original memo proposing the creation of the Tea Party Express that the effort could get "some mentions and possibly even promotion from conservative/pro-tea party bloggers, talk radio hosts, Fox News commentators, etc..." [Media Matters, 11/2/10]


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i think I am probably going to do a couple of weeks on my experiences at the bapca conference. This one will be less about my personal experience and more about BAPCA.
Going back to ADPCA last year, I listened to some people say they didn't feel safe with 'some people' at the conference. It seemed to be a long-standing thing and I had no idea who or what it referenced. As the 'outsider' (it was my first time) it engendered a feeling of unsafety for me, and also of rules that I didn't know if I was breaking. I didn't know if I was talking to the 'wrong' person, and I am concerned about my own safety with regards to who is safe or not to become close to.
At the BAPCA conference this year, someone was named in group as having had several inappropriate relationships where you might reasonably expect those not to happen (for example, as a counsellor, tutor, trainer, etc). I have to be honest. My first two responses were a) relief that *something* was out in the open and b) a thought about whether that was (one of) who was being talked about last year. I don't know the answer to that.
I saw the community rocked by this. It became clear that some people were on one side and some were on another. My question was about whether there was evidence- my concern was that as a 'newbie' I was listening to a narrative by one person about another person (who had chosen not to be present) involving other people (also not present) that I'd never met. It becomes difficult to make a judgement although I tend towards thinking that 'a string' of allegations leads to some important questions. I was told a statement was made by one person and that originally the BACP were approached with that. That's enough for me. At that point, I have to say 'I believe her'.
A different community I am part of had a similar conversation last year. A consent violation was alleged, and initially denied. Then, much like the Saville case (and seemingly every high profile case since), more and more people came out to say 'me too', over years, even (in my case) as the original victim was still being vilified publicly and privately. I know that because when I contacted them privately to say simply 'I believe you' that's what I was told in return. Those consent violations had been happening for years. I had not known and I had been at very personal potential risk.
For me there is no fence to sit on. I must be on one side or the other, and it is unthinkable to me that I should be against a potential victim. It comes from personal experience. Seven years ago I experienced my own consent violation. Dealing with the aftermath literally nearly killed me- I was spiralling into suicide attempts, an eating disorder, a lot. I came out of it thanks to my family. My mum literally saved my life. But a few months later I started to hear rumours about myself from friends across the country (From Suffolk to Northamptonshire to the Midlands) that I was accusing the person of X and that I was lying. On finding the original source of the rumours, it was someone I had briefly met once and who after the fact had met him and they had become friends. And the reason I say 'there is no fence' is because the people who said to me 'I wasn't there, I don't know what happened, so I can't say for sure' essentially felt like they were saying 'I don't believe your experience is true'. For them, my aftermath meant nothing (I gave up my job, my home, my life and moved across the country to escape).
I cannot be that person. All the consent violations I have mentioned are different- I'm not equating any of them. But they are all deeply personal and involve a misuse of personal and structural power.
So, I was glad that the 'rumour' had names and dates. But it meant that BAPCA was now falling apart. I went to the 'what's next for BAPCA?' meeting and also spoke to a few people and it was clear to me that there was some unease around the CG and processes. At the meeting, I was trying to decide whether or not to stand for the CG, when my friend spoke to stand. At that point I decided that I could too. I had not wanted to be the lone voice, but felt sure then, that on a lot of things I would not be the lone voice. So I have been co-opted on to the CG. I also know of one other person who definitely wants to be co-opted, and one who is saying she does (but I've had less specific conversation with her), and I think that the four of us are a) very different people to each other, but also b) very different people to many of the CG and I hope that it will provide a balance in processes.
I don't know if this will be a long-term 'staying' for me or not. I am undecided on many things, but I also know that I do have a chance to change things- so I will take that opportunity up.


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Q: Thanks to my young son lavishing so much attention on our home's fireplace over the past week (he was anxiously awaiting the arrival of a hirsute, overweight home invader wearing red felt pants), I have begun to scrutinize it … and not for Santa-related reasons. We've lived in our older home about three years now and have yet to winterize or perform any kind of maintenance on the wood-burning fireplace. We use it only occasionally during the fall and winter — mainly for aesthetics and not home heating purposes — but I'm thinking the fireplace and chimney may need a little TLC either on a DIY or professional level. Have any pointers as to where to start?
A: Cute. I remember being so very, very worried about Santa being able to squeeze his ample frame down my chimney (thank goodness my parents waited to install the pellet stove — otherwise they would have had one neurotic child on their hands). I'm pretty sure that one year I went as far as to leave him a glass of skim milk and a single granola bar as a snack to ensure that he wouldn't have any future issues. Maybe instead of the traditional refueling option, you can have your son leave out a copy of Men's Fitness and a container of Activia (because Santa's got to stay regular after all). Just don't mention anything to your son about weak or sagging roof structures because if he's anything like I was, he'll start insisting that you reshingle it as to better accommodate an obese man schlepping an oversized sack and his nine reindeer.
When it comes to winterizing and inspecting your own fireplace, it wouldn't hurt to consult a professional chimney sweep — Chimney Safety Institute of America-certified, preferably — especially since you live in an older home. You can tell your son that they're in cahoots with Santa (and Mary Poppins), taking careful measurements to prevent him from getting stuck in the future. Not only will a chimney sweep note and repair any structural damage, but also will clean the inside of your chimney of built-up gunk, debris, soot, living (and dead) creatures, and creosote (the stinky, highly combustible substance that can build up in chimney flues) to help prevent a house fire. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, each year 27,000 house fires originate in poorly maintained chimneys or fireplaces, so it's certainly something worth looking into.
Since they usually provide different levels of service ranging from basic sweeps to more thorough inspections (no climbing boys required), a professional chimney sweep should also be able to pinpoint any sources of heat loss related to your chimney and/or fireplace. Along with windows, a leaky chimney can wreak havoc on your home heating bills as cold air rushes down while warm air escapes. Not a good thing. A damaged or nonexistent fireplace damper or louver, the metal flapper that opens and closes each time you use the fireplace, is usually the main, drafty culprit here. When a damper is broken, its ability to prevent heat loss is rendered null and you pretty much have an "open window" on your hands. A chimney sweep should be able to repair or replace a broken damper although it's not always cheap.
If you know for a fact that your damper is defunct, one DIY fix-it method is to install a chimney balloon, an inflatable, pillow-like device that you can easily insert yourself. You can even have your son help out with this as long as you reassure him that it will be removed on approximately Dec. 24. Once inserted and inflated directly above or below the damper, a chimney balloon helps to prevent cold air from entering and hot air from escaping your home when the fireplace is not in use. And if you have fireplace doors, for the love of God, keep 'em shut (and nice and sparkling with the aid of this interesting cleaning method). If the doors are ancient, it may be time to get them replaced with newer, better fitting ones.
Hope this helps you get started!
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You can read my review of the Friday from Summer's End here.
You can read my review of the Saturday afternoon from Summer's End here.
So we came back from the Prog curry to be greeted by a phalanx of the same tshirt. It was not the Shineback tshirt which had been so wonderfully prevalent up to now, but rather was a tshirt from a 2005 gig by Gordon Giltrap with the Sheffield Philharmonic Orchestra in the Symphony Hall…Birmingham. So, that could only mean one thing – a whole group of people had turned up especially for the next act.
Gordon Giltrap & Oliver Wakeman
This was billed as Ravens and Lullabies, but if I use that as my heading I am likely to get far fewer hits on Google, so I am using the names of the artistes who put together the album of that name, and around which this evening's set is to be centred. And I should probably make the point that I do not have that album or anything by either artiste, which meant this whole set was entirely unfamiliar to me. So this review should be fun. It is worth pointing out that although they are not coming on last, this is the headline act for the Saturday and they have a two hour slot. Naturally, we are behind time, and they kick things off at 1935 with Moneyfacturing, a rocking, upbeat start, an electric band with Gordon Giltrap on acoustic guitar. And I think I should explain who are in the band. Well, obviously, there is Oliver Wakeman on keyboards. And we have Paul Manzi on vocals, who is familiar to me from Arena. Then we have Steve Anderson on bass and Johanne James on drums, who are also familiar to me from Threshold. And finally we have Nick Kendall on guitar, who might be familiar to me if I had been to see Rock Of Ages, apparently. So I know most of the band, even if I do not know any of the songs they are playing.
The next song, which I believe is called Don't Come Running, is driving away headlong, and, to be honest, I am finding this to be very electric alongside Gordon's acoustic guitar playing, to the extent that I am wondering why it needs the acoustic guitar at all. They follow this with a track from the album which was written for Benoit David (of Mystery fame) to sing and From The Turn Of A Card rocks away swaying then holds for Paul to sing with just the acoustic guitar from Gordon before it kicks on. I will have to listen to the album version because Paul and Benoit are very different singers. Then we have something from the Mother's Ruin album and Paul has an acoustic guitar out for this one. It eases along and is very melodic in bursts, and the Threshold rhythm section are as tight as you would expect them to be. In fact, the whole band sound so together that it is very hard to believe this is the first gig for them, and just goes to show the level of their talent that they have brought it together so very well. Elizabethan Pirates is a song from Oliver and Gordon's acoustic set, but it has been completely rearranged for tonight's performance. It is an instrumental which sounds how you would imagine it to sound from its title, and it is great fun.
Anyone Can Fly from the Ravens and Lullabies album was written by Oliver for his baby daughter, and he says of Gordon, "this should allow you to better hear some of the acoustic expertise from his 40 year career," to which Gordon replies, "Thank you. This really is care in the community, being up on stage with these young guys." It rolls along upbeat and really does allow Gordon to show off his virtuosity. Oliver, who is clearly running the show, introduces the band, but I did that earlier on in this review. And now we get one of Gordon's songs, from his 1979 album, The Peacock Party, and this is called Roots. It features the band and eases in with crashing cymbals and wailing vocals from Paul, growing in stages, very much an instrumental in layers.
Everyone else leaves the stage as Gordon then plays a solo instrumental piece from 1981, called The Dodo's Dream, and he is using a looping station for this. He starts with the opening to Stairway To Heaven then goes into the track on his electric guitar, and it was fabulous. They shift a keyboard into the centre of the stage and Oliver comes back on in a change of costume, saying "I thought I would break out a Yes jacket for you."
A Perfect Day was written by him the day after he met the lady who became his wife. It is played by just him and Gordon, as are the rest of the songs in this part of the show, and they are the only ones who remain on the stage. They continue with Fiona's Smile, before Oliver considers the life of a rock star and declares, "We're more likely to decorate a hotel room." They move on to LJW, and then The Forgotten King which Oliver did originally with Steve Howe (of The Steve Howe Trio fame), although the first time he went round to Steve's house to play him the song he forgot to take the disc, and ended up bringing in his keyboard so that he could play it instead. Then we get Wherever There Was Beauty with Oliver playing the string quartet prelude, and a piano piece from the album, A Mayfair Kiss, which sees just Oliver remaining on the stage, both of which are very lovely.
Gordon and Paul come back on for Picture Of A Lady, but as there is now a keyboard in the middle of the stage they have to decide where Paul can stand before they get going. They bring the others back on for Maybe Tomorrow, which is a soft, gentle one. The next track is the longest one from the album, Is This The Last Song ? They follow that with Credit Carnival, and we are rocking along again, and anyone who has seen Paul perform knows that he can really belt out a rocking number. Before they get to the next song Oliver allows Paul to tell us an anecdote from a session they did for Bob Harris where they were told where to sit, but that meant they had no eye contact so they were out of time with each other and had to rearrange the BBC office. It is a shame for Paul that Gordon had already told us most of the story earlier on in the set. Gordon comes in first with a shortened version of One For Billie and then they continue on into Ravens Will Fly Away, which sounds great. "This is our last track, unless you invite us back," declares Oliver, before adding, "that was subtle, wasn't it. We've rehearsed it so you're getting it whether you like it or not." They close with I Don't Believe In Angels, which rocks away with the crowd clapping along and takes us to a storming finish. "Do you want us to walk off or just stay ?" asks Oliver, before he introduces the band again. And it is a special encore because they play the full album version of Heartsong which has not been done for over 30 years and Gordon dedicates it to his wife Hilary. I do not know the song as such, but it sounds very familiar, and after this set I feel like a lot of what I have heard should become more familiar to me. I must admit I did not know what to expect and they have delivered something very enjoyable indeed.
You can see more of my photographs from their set here.
A quick changeover to the final act of the day was somewhat hampered by those 2005 tshirts remaining by the stage despite being asked to move out of the way, and I do wonder if they realised or appreciated that it was the next band who were actually bringing in their own gear.
Given the way that they dress, they could have been mistaken for being roadies…
And so we get to the big reason why I had to be at Summer's End this year, together with a chick O, un deux trois soundcheck that has everyone laughing.
I was lucky enough to first see Lazuli at The Night Of The Prog festival in 2009 (when they had a few more musicians in their ranks), and they had such an immediate effect on me that during their first song I rushed off to their merchandise desk to buy their albums before they sold out. I saw them again at Summer's End in 2011, and, as expected, they blew everyone away. So now I was very excited to be seeing them for a third time and had no worries that they would be anything but exceptional. As it turned out, they were better than that. Lambsie very quickly announces the results for le raffle, and then some time after the published starting time we get going. Sounds wobble as we wait for the band to come on. And finally they do come on through the dry ice and we have the light sound of the marimba being played by drummer Vincent Barnavol against a growing sound from the rest of the band as they build L'Arbre.
The vocals from Dominique Leonetti are smooth as always and note perfect as the song eases along with all the parts coming together, before it blasts away and they bounce and we clap. It is beyond difficult trying to describe their sound because it is unique, not least because it features the wailing tones of the léode, the instrument invented and played by Claude Leonetti, and that is very prominent in this opening number.
They bring it to a close to the biggest cheer of the weekend and carry straight on blasting out Dans Le Formol Au Museum, which really stomps along. It is worth making the point that they manage to create this sound without having a bass player, and that all the bass sounds are produced with one hand by keyboard player, Romain Thorel, while he plays the keyboard parts with the other hand, all on a keyboard which is slanted forward so that we can see everything he is doing, but leaves us still wondering how he manages it.
The song soars along with that massive, melodic, sharp-edged sound they always manage to achieve and finishes to an even bigger cheer. "We are really, really happy to be here again. I must make progress with my English," says vocalist and guitarist Dominique, but he need not worry because we understand him perfectly inbetween the songs, although I doubt many in the crowd understand the songs themselves. And on that point I realise I have not mentioned something which really charms me with the music of Lazuli, and that is the fact that they sing in French, and it is almost like another instrument in their sound even though my knowledge of French does allow me some understanding of the lyrics. I know that will not be the case for many in the crowd but that does not seem to matter in the slightest judging by the reaction to every song.
Le Mirroir Aux Alouettes ('decoy' or 'lure' in English, in case you were wondering) bounces in with some more marimba and a lighter feel. The wonderful rhythms really come through as it gently builds and there is a brilliant tone to the vocals as the other instrument sounds slide in and out. It continues to hold itself under control as you imagine it could break open at any moment, instead allowing a striking sound to wail against the rhythm while still remaining controlled and the crowd clap along to the finish. Guitar sounds circle into Festin Ultime, and the gentle start works very well following on from the previous song in the set. The vocals become more pointed and after a pause the music has a more sinister feel as it continues and then grows into a soaring sound which becomes more rounded as it drives to a close. Then they pick things up again and everything is full of power and energy as they pound in with Je Te Laisse Ce Monde. It is stunning, stunning, stunning and there is more clapping from the crowd, even if Claude seems to be having problems with the léode. Dominique uses something like a headtorch in his hand for a wonderful effect to bring us into Film D'Aurore as it starts softly with his vocals before the lights explode on as it takes things up a couple more notches in the dramatic stakes before the song gradually builds into a wonderfully complex sound which flows along relentlessly.
They certainly know how to produce a balanced set. "Don't believe your watches, it is now twenty to four pm," says Dominique, and this leads to something of a disagreement in French between him and Claude, so Dominique goes into the crowd to consult with Alison Henderson as the sound holds and ticks before they move on with the brilliant 15h40, which also takes its time to tick to a finish. They have complete control of the crowd and we would wait for as long as they want us to before the next song, and now they give us another which blasts away with L'Azur. It holds as it gradually grows and then moves on through a series of bursts of sound, full of life and enthusiasm, into hard riffing before a brilliant guitar sound flows out. And it must be said that the band look very happy up there, and are joking around with each other too. Now it is a new song, which the setlist has as Une Pente Qu'on Devale. Guitarist Gédéric Byarr has his screwdriver, which I have seen him use before, and now he works it on the strings as the song begins.
It pounds away upbeat and melodic moving in bursts and with hard edges everywhere as it soars in places. There is rhythmic clapping from the crowd to open the next one, On Nous Ment Comme On Respire ('lying through your teeth'), and there are some really mad French horn sounds from Romain to accompany the bouncy rhythm and the whole world music vibe, before it all comes together to screech out and then drive away hard. How is music like this not getting out to a much wider audience ? Cassiopee may start softly and have a melodic theme running through it but it is also gritty, hard and heavy, and one of my favourites. It is an absolute joy to hear it and towards the end it certainly becomes more eerie with the sound of the léode, then breaks open again and drives on. It finishes with a keyboard part which turns into an extended solo as Claude leaves the stage and Dominique and Gédéric crouch down at the side of the stage to watch and enjoy everything that Romain produces, which is an awful lot more than just a keyboard solo. He is throwing out melodies and rhythms and seemingly challenging himself to make it ever more complex and as near to impossible as is possible.
It is no wonder that Dominique greats the finale with a "Respire," before adding, "It's never the same thing with him." They continue with Ange and then finish off their set with the menacing and forceful Abime. It creeps up on you and then smashes you every which way with the chorus. Well, to the extent that something so direct can creep. It finishes to a roar from the crowd and Lazuli simply have to come back for more. It does not matter what time it is, this crowd have not had enough and there will be a riot if things are brought to an end now. Personally, I will be disappointed because they have not played Les Malveillants yet and I have seen it is next on the setlist. "People have two faces, the one we want to see and the one they show us." Yes ! It is Les Malveillants, and I am overjoyed (although we still do not get Naif). Right from that opening riff it has me gripped, then the vocals come in and it shrieks away and soars, driving on in bursts until it crashes through the soaring chorus. This is high octane stuff and you cannot help but be dragged along. It is a storming finish with some superb guitar work to what has been a brilliant set and everyone is on a high. But they tell Lambsie they are playing another ! He looks helpless and allows them to bring the marimba to the side of the stage for 9 hands around the marimba.
They all stand around the marimba and play something magical which includes an excerpt from Solsbury Hill for this performance, while not missing any opportunity to mess around and continue to enjoy themselves despite the lateness of the hour. A huge thanks must go to Pedro for recording this special moment, and you can see it and enjoy it here. And then Lambsie is on the stage with a more than worried look on his face as he urges us to leave, "If you want to get the bus then go now," before he comes out with one of the greatest lines from a Summer's End ever, "I'm not fucking joking – go now !"
It was a wonderful note to end on. Or at least it would be if I had gone. Instead I hung around to parler avec Lazuli for a little while, before getting a few others together and driving back to Whitemead, with my Summer's End over for another year, but what a way to end it. Lazuli had been exceptional, injecting their brilliant songs with an added enthusiasm and energy and a real sense of fun. They can come back every year, please.
Ou, si vous préférez cette façon, Lazuli étaient pleins d'enthousiasme et d'énergie et de plaisir, et cela est évident dans chacune de leurs excellentes chansons.
You can see more of my photographs from their set here.
One thing you must also check out is Pedro's 10 minute video montage of the whole of Summer's End 2013, which you can see here.


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Miami's Italian footwear aficionados Del Toro have teamed up with their home state's biggest attraction, Disney, for a limited edition footwear capsule. Each priced at $360, the range includes Del Toro's excellent Chukka and fancy slip-on styles decked-out with Disney's biggest icons including Mickey, Donald Duck, and Pinocchio. Check them out below and keep an eye out in the coming weeks for releases at Del Toro Boutique, Colette Paris, and Del Toro's online shop.
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The Garmin fenix line has its share of fans here at the 'House, so we are pretty pumped about Garmin's latest update, the fenix 5. The current model, the fenix 3 and fenix 3 HR have been out for a year and two years, respectively, so this update follows the expected cadence. Now, you may be wondering, what happened to the fenix 4? Well, word on the street is that it roughly translated to "fast rise to quick death" when spoken in some Asian languages. Fast rise would have been fine, quick death, not so much. Thus, a PR issue was avoided, the fenix 4 was skipped, and so here we are.
So what's new with the fenix 5? As is the case with a couple of Garmin's most recent updates, it's a little tricky, so let's dive in.
Three models
First off, note that there are now three different versions of the fenix: the fenix 5S, fenix 5, and fenix 5X. Each of these differ a bit in features offered, as well as in price. Here's a short list of the many small updates that were applied to all the watches (if you want to read the full low-down, we're gonna send you to our hero when it comes to minute details: DC Rainmaker).
All three watches have the following updates/features:
- More colors on the display (64 colors instead of the 16 on the fenix 3)
- Slight tweaks to the menu and controls for easier interface
- Compatibility with a bunch of bike sensors
- Upgraded HR sensor (it's also more flush with the back of the watch)
- A few new sport modes added (mountain biking, treadmill, and indoor track modes are separated, ski and snowboard modes are separated, to name most)
- Wi-fi is now only available in the Sapphire versions (fenix 5X is only offered in Sapphire, other watches have a Sapphire option)
Bluetooth Smart compatibility
I know I didn't mention this in the list above, but only because it's major enough to warrant its own paragraph. All three fenix 5 watches are now Bluetooth Smart compatible. That means the watches will be compatible with other Bluetooth Smart technology, even if it isn't Garmin (which it pretty much won't be, as Garmin has staunchly remained only Ant+ compatible, meaning it has never played well with other brands). Now you will be able to pair your Bluetooth HR monitor, or other sensor, with your Garmin watch – which is a big deal.
Major differences between the three models
Fenix 5S | from $600
The 5S aims to appeal to a wider audience by being the smallest fenix ever offered. In fact, for those of you familiar with Garmin's current GPS watches, the fenix 5S is essentially the same size as the 735 XT. It's sleek and compact, weighs less, but it does sacrifice a bit of the battery life of its bulkier predecessor (14hours in GPS/HR mode compared to 20).
Fenix 5 | from $600
Sitting in between the 5S and 5X in terms of size, the fenix 5 is slightly smaller than the current fenix 3HR. This model also offers a higher pixel count (240×240 compared to 218×218) and offers 64 colors instead of 16. The battery life on this model increased a bit, from 20 hours in GPS/HR mode to 24 hours. UltraTrac mode also increased to 75 hours.
Fenix 5X | $700
Here's where we see the 'fully-loaded' version, and the most notable upgrade of the group. The fenix 5X adds mapping – as in, actual maps, like your car GPS. Given that the footprint of this watch is essentially the same as the fenix 3 HR, this mapping capability is a definite game-changer. The fenix 5X only comes in the Sapphire version, which theoretically means a more scratch-resistant glass.
How to choose?
When it comes down to choosing between the models, your main decision will be regarding the size and whether you want the mapping capabilities. Most women and smaller-wristed runners will finally be able to wear the fenix without feeling like they have to carry a weight in their other hand to balance things out, which will probably make the decision easy for those customers. For everyone else – just decide whether or not you want that mapping ability, and go from there.
We can't wait to get our hands on the watch in April – stay tuned!
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Juli is known around Running Warehouse for her vast knowledge of running product, from shoes to hydration to nutrition to… well just about anything running related. With a background in food science (Read: Bachelor's degree and an addiction to scholarly journal articles on exercise nutrition), she's also a trail lover that fiends for long runs in beautiful places.


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Clinical Trials
A Study of 1592U89 in HIV-Infected Patients
Glaxo Wellcome
Information provided by (Responsible Party)
NIH AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service
First received: November 2, 1999
Last updated: June 23, 2005
Last Verified: November 1998
History of Changes
The purpose of this study is to see if it is safe to give 1592U89 to HIV-infected patients. This study also examines the effect 1592U89 has on plasma viral load (the level of HIV in the blood).
HIV Infections
Drug : Abacavir sulfate
Phase 1
|Study Type:
|Study Design:
Primary Purpose: Treatment
|Official Title:
|A Study to Evaluate the Single-Dose and Steady-State Pharmacokinetics/Dynamics of 1592U89 and Its Active Moiety, 1144U88 5'-Triphosphate (1144U88-TP) Following Six Different Dosing Regimens of 1592U89 in HIV-1 Infected Subjects
Further study details as provided by NIH AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service:
Detailed Description:
Cohorts of 8 patients are entered sequentially into 1 of 6 1592U89 dosing regimens. All
patients receive 12 weeks of monotherapy during the initial 12-week treatment phase.
On completion of the treatment phase, patients are offered continuation therapy with 1592U89 for a minimum of 12 weeks.
|Ages Eligible for Study:
|18 Years and older
|Sexes Eligible for Study:
|Accepts Healthy Volunteers:
Inclusion Criteria
Concurrent Medication:
Prophylaxis for opportunistic infections.
Patients must have:
- HIV-1 infection.
- CD4 cell count 100 - 500 cells/mm3 within 3 to 5 weeks prior to study drug administration.
- No active diagnosis of AIDS (other than non-visceral Kaposi's sarcoma) according to the 1993 CDC AIDS surveillance definition.
- Malabsorption syndrome or other gastrointestinal dysfunction that may interfere with drug absorption.
- Chronic disease such as diabetes, congestive heart failure, cardiomyopathy, or other cardiac dysfunction that in the opinion of the investigator, would compromise the safety of the patient.
- Immunomodulating agents.
- Chemotherapeutic agents.
- Antiretroviral therapy. NOTE:
- Patients who elect to continue study treatment into the extended phase may, after consultation with their primary physician, combine 1592U89 at a recommended dose of 300 mg bid with other licensed antiretroviral drugs.
- History of clinically relevant hepatitis or pancreatitis within 6 months prior to study drug administration.
- History of hypersensitivity, anaphylactic, or idiosyncratic reaction to nucleoside analogs.
- Treatment with immunomodulating or cytotoxic chemotherapeutic agents within six weeks prior to study drug administration.
- Antiretroviral therapy within 2 weeks prior to administration of study drugs.
Exclusion Criteria
Co-existing Condition:
Patients with the following conditions and symptoms are excluded:
Concurrent Medication:
Concurrent Treatment:
Radiation therapy.
Patients with the following prior conditions are excluded:
Prior Medication:
Radiation therapy within six weeks prior to study drug administration. Current alcohol or illicit controlled substance use that in the opinion of the investigator, may interfere with the patient's ability to complete the study.
Contacts and LocationsChoosing to participate in a study is an important personal decision.Talk with your doctor and family members or friends about deciding to join a study. To learn more about this study, you or your doctor may contact the study research staff using the Contacts provided below.For general information, see Learn About Clinical Studies.
Please refer to this study by its ClinicalTrials.gov identifier: NCT00002388
Locations Show More
|United States, Illinois
|Evanston Hosp / Clinical Pharmacology Unit
|Evanston, Illinois, United States, 60201
|United States, Massachusetts
|Fenway Community Health Ctr / Research Dept
|Boston, Massachusetts, United States, 02115
|United States, New York
|Albany Med College / Albany Med Ctr Hosp
|Albany, New York, United States, 12208
Sponsors and CollaboratorsGlaxo Wellcome
More Information
More Information
|Responsible Party:
|Glaxo Wellcome
|ClinicalTrials.gov Identifier:
|NCT00002388 History of Changes
|Other Study ID Numbers:
|Study First Received:
|November 2, 1999
|Last Updated:
|June 23, 2005
Keywords provided by NIH AIDS Clinical Trials Information Service:HIV-1
Reverse Transcriptase Inhibitors
Anti-HIV Agents
Additional relevant MeSH terms:
HIV Infections
ClinicalTrials.gov processed this data on June 01, 2020
This information is provided by ClinicalTrials.gov.


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Phone: 408-998-8886
We are pleased to announce the opening of our new dental building, located in West Valley Professional Center in West San Jose.
Over the past 10 years at our previous location, you have watched our practice grow. Our new and much larger facility will allow us to serve you better. Our office features a large, attractive reception area, spacious treatment rooms and the latest in dental equipment and technology. We are also equipped with broadband Wi-Fi and high-definition chair-side TVs for you to enjoy.
Designed by one of the nation?s top architectural firms specialized in the design of dental offices, our beautiful, brand-new dental building is designed to offer comfortable, convenient and high quality dental care to you and your family.
For families with small children, we have a toddler?s play area for your kids to play, and comfortable seating right next to the dental chairs for parents who wish to be close to their little ones under treatments. A parent lounge is also conveniently located nearby the treatment rooms.? All of those are built for your comfort.
Although we are in a new location, our personal service to you and your family will not change. When you visit our new office, you will receive the same careful attention and high quality dental care you have always come to expect from our practice.?We look forward to continuing to provide high quality dental care to you and your family.
5150 Graves Avenue, Building 6,
San Jose, CA 95129
Phone: (408) 998-8886


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Benefits Of Having A Community Spirit
People understand the importance of leading a well balanced healthy life.
Where possible people take care of their bodies with exercise and a well balanced diet.
Research has shown that besides a balance between work and recreation there are real benefits to having a Community Spirit. Getting involved in your local community can have a real effect on your well being.
- You can learn new skills – doing volunteer work is one of the best ways to expand your skills and gain new knowledge. You will be exposed to a variety of tasks and a greater diversity of people. Being involved in community projects will open opportunities to learn.
- You can expand and diversify your social connections. Volunteering is a great way to meet new people and get to know your local community. It also helps you connect with other people who share your passion.
- You can contribute to the greater good. People are respected internationally for their social conscience and their contribution to society especially in times of disaster. Volunteering is a valuable contribution to your community and delivers benefits not achievable in other ways. Some organisations pay their employees to spend one day each year volunteering in the community.
- You can review your career. Volunteering helps explore future pathways and career possibilities without taking career risks. You can try before you buy in areas that you think you'd like and find out if you really are suited. Many people change careers when they have had very satisfying volunteer experiences.
- You can gain perspective. Often we get bogged down in the daily grind feeling very ungrateful for the life we lead. Volunteering exposes us to the lives of others and can give you a different perspective on your own life compared to that of others.
- You feel needed. We often don't value ourselves and trivialise our actions. Seeing what a big impact your seemingly small contribution can make to the lives of others is very rewarding.
- You will feel good about yourself. Doing something for someone else makes you feel better about yourself as a person and boosts self-esteem. It's a win-win for everyone.
There are many ways to contribute to the wider community whether it's using your business skills to support a Board, getting your hands dirty planting trees at the local park, visiting a lonely person or knitting toys at home. Consider what you really like doing and find the right match with an organisation that needs your skills and passion.


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Fraser Valley Wine Tours
Craft Beer Tours
Yes, beer is the world's most widely consumed alcoholic beverage; and the third-most popular drink overall across the globe. Join us for our Craft Beer Tour where we explore 4 local establishments, including 3 micro-breweries, all of them specializing in unique craft beers. Learn about the difference between ale and lager. What is malt? Why use yeast & hops? You will be able to get answers to all these questions and an opportunity to sample from 25 different local craft beers, plus a light lunch at Brookside Inn in Abbotsford. You will also have the opportunity to sample a delicious assortment of appetizers & finger food.
Circle Farm Tours
Come experience what the best farms, shops and wineries Abbotsford has to offer. Join in our smaller guided farm tour through the countryside.
Circle Farm Tours – https://circlefarmtour.com/abbotsford


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avril 3rd, 2014
APRIL 5 – 6 Latino Weekend The atmosphere will be warm and festive at Place St-Bernard which will vibrate to the Latino rhythms of a DJ from noon to 6 p.m. Professional dancers will share their know-how with guests from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m., a time to teach them a few steps or help them perfect their technique.
APRIL 11 – 12 Red Bull's Forêt Urbaine Event The pedestrian village will transformed into an urban forest thanks to Red Bull and its professional athletes, who will compete on skis on two rail courses specially designed in the streets of the pedestrian village.
APRIL 13 Tony La Sauce, Eric Speed and DJ Smoke 100% improvised jam sessions on the best hits of the top 40 list mixed by DJ Smoke, Tony La Sauce and his guests that will make you dance all day! Flanked by his musicians, Tony La Sauce, who will release his first album Drum Remix this spring, accompanies DJ Smoke with his drums and percussion. With uncommon energy, he juggles his sticks playing the DJ's music and offering a unique performance for its style in a festive atmosphere! To add spice to the show, the incredible violinist Eric Speed, Guinness record holder for speed violin, joins the team of Tony La Sauce for a simply explosive trio! Place Saint-Bernard, from noon to 6 p.m.
APRIL 19TH – 5pm-8pm – Tremblant Foundation Cocktail Auction – Fairmont Tremblant
Help the Tremblant Foundation raise money for our youth in our region. An amazing silent auction, with over 200 prizes, as well as a live auction to be held! For more information and to purchase your tickets, go HERE
APRIL 19 Caribou Cup Take a shot at crossing a 75-foot pool of ice-cold water on your way to the P'tit Caribou, and then celebrate your personal victory into the wee hours of the morning! Don't forget your costume!
APRIL 20 Easter Celebrations Both tall and small are invited to Place St-Bernard all day to make the most of the last day at the Mountain. On the menu: Easter Egg Hunt, games, music and gifts, plus a chance to meet Tremblant's famous mascot, Toufou.
APRIL 20TH Last official ski day of the season.


text: mariahranch Posted April 14, 2019 As I mentioned in my main entry post, I had thoughts of trying to run a secondary entry. Not sure if it's allowed, but I thought this would be a fun personal challenge. If it's not allowed, this one just tags along for fun. And why might that be? I've decided to self inflict a rule with this particular tank: It must be free. The total build cost can not exceed zero dollars! How? One of the cool things about this contest is that the contest post said entrants "might" just have these pieces lying around. So I'm going to dig through my jun- err I mean stuff and limit this 100% to items I already own, right down to the sand, rock, coral, fish, filter media, light, you name it. And the rule starts now tank got so I can't even place any corals from my most recent order arriving soon. I'm going to rate this on a difficulty scale of "nearly impossible" for me because I love any excuse to get new things. But hey, I feel like a challenge 🤣 And btw, it's set up in my garage where the other half hopefully won't notice it, so don't go spoiling my little secret! Included below are the first pictures which feature some of the assorted supplies I may use in the build. The ancient whisper power filter is missing it's intake strainer, so I cut the end off of that sponge filter and put it over the filter to prevent any fish or coral from getting sucked away. Next we have a marina 10w heater and circulation pump and nozzle taken from one of my spec 1's , which decided a few weeks ago that leaking was fun. I'm thinking to use it as a powerhead, since my only other Powerheads are 425gph and a bit overpowering. Note that this tank has the mixed indo pacific live sand. 3 Quote Share this post Link to post