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So glad it finally rained this past weekend, not just because we badly need the water but also because it was the perfect excuse to indulge in a perfect Mexican Hot Chocolate! Here's an update on my original post, The Secrets and pleasures of Mexican Cooking: Mexican Hot Chocolate, with more on how to use a molinillo, one of my favorite Mexican kitchen tools, if for no other reason than they just look so cool!
(If you've read the original post, just scroll to the bottom for this new content).
Nothing warms you up quite the way traditional Mexican Hot Chocolate does, there's an authenticity in the making that translates in the tasting. Everything about it is old world when its done right. Even the word "chocolate" is believed to have its origins in the Mayan word xocoatl, (sounds a lot like cocoa) from the Aztec word cacahuatl.
(Note the following is excerpted from Celebraciones Mexicanas: History, Traditions and Recipes .)
Cacao beverages dates back to 1900 BCE. The first chocolate drink is thought to have been created around 2,000 years ago by the Mayans, and there is clear evidence of some form of cocoa beverage in Aztec culture by 1400 AD. Recently, Mexico's National Institute ofAnthropology and History announced that archaeologists have found, for the first time, traces of 2,500-year-old chocolate on a plate in the Yucatan peninsula, suggesting its use as a condiment or sauce as well.
Aside from being an ingredient in food and beverages, the seed of the cacao tree was a kind of currency. All of the territories that had been conquered by the Aztecs and grew cacao beans were ordered to pay them as a tax or, as the Aztecs called it, a "tribute". Chocolate also played a special role in both Mayan and Aztec royal and religious events. Priests presented cacao seeds as offerings to the gods and served chocolate drinks during sacred ceremonies. The Mayans sometimes mixed cacao with annatto, the most common food dye of that era, to form a sacred liquid resembling blood, with ritual applications. There were several very specific recipes for combining the raw or roasted cacåhoatl with various grains to create many different beverages: some believed to have aphrodisiac properties, others to address health concerns such as "emaciation", as well as serious illness like dysentery or liver disease. Original texts include warnings against excessive consumption, which the Mexicas believed could lead to numerous illnesses.
In 1519, in a gesture meant to convey a great honor, Montezuma II presented explorer Hernan Cortes with the gift of a beverage made of ground cacao beans, vanilla and chiles, xoxoatl (in Nathuatl it is called chocaltl). When Cortez returned to Spain, what we know as chocolate, which had been sweetened with sugar, was introduced to Europe.
What we call Mexican Chocolate has a unique taste. Its texture is also quite different from that of any baking or cooking chocolate found in a typical American pantry.The product comes in hexagonal or round tablets; the sugar is more grainy and the chocolate is quite sweet. It is a blend of cacao paste and piloncillo (Mexican brown sugar), hence the coarser texture; and cinnamon which results in the signature Mexican chocolate flavor. Recipes using this ingredient conveniently call for however many "tablets" of the product, rather than ounces; which is a good thing since the typical package contains an odd 19 ounces or 540 grams.
Two of the more popular commercial brands are Ibarra and Abuelita. Rancho Gordo sells a spectacular, Stone Ground Mexican Chocolate, "from the beautiful state of Guerrero in Mexico, [where] a cooperative of women grow and harvest their own cacao, toast it on clay comales (pans) and then stone grind it with piloncillo (an unrefined sugar) and canela, the famous soft cinnamon preferred in Mexico.
This special chocolate is the base for Mexican hot chocolate, champurrado (which is basically a mixture of Mexican hot chocolate and atole, and a Mexican breakfast staple found every morning on streets throughout Mexico and in the Mission here in San Francisco, thanks to hard-working señoras with shopping carts and oversized thermoses) and is the chocolate traditionally added to the famous mole poblano.
The authentic, old-school method for making Mexican hot chocolate calls for several kitchen tools that you will want to have if you are accumulating a Mexican kitchen anyway. The first is a Molcajete y Tejolote or traditional Mexican mortar and pestle, which you will use to pound your small block of pure cane sugar and Mexican chocolate into powder form. You'll also use a molinillo (both available in the Mission at La Palma on 24th St. on-line at MexGrocer.com) or hollow wooden stirrer, which is similar in use to a whisk, but so much more beautiful.
For this recipe (for two mugs of hot chocolate) from Tres Señoritas Gourmet, buy piloncillo, cubes of Mexican brown sugar, at Casa Lucas on 24th St. near Florida (or on-line at MexGrocer.com) and ground with the molcajete y tejolote until it is a fine powder. Add 1 teaspoon of the piloncillo powder to 2 1/2 cups of milk that has been warmed over a medium heat with a teaspoon of vanilla added to it (or, preferably, use a couple of vanilla beans direct from the pod, in which case you will want to add when you are pulverizing your Mexican chocolate, the next step, so you can grind the vanilla beans as well). Stir occasionally as you are warming the milk mixture, being careful not to allow the pot to boil (or boil over!) Next, clean the molcajete, and use it to pound a tablet of the Mexican chocolate into a powder, (it will look a bit like cocoa powder). Remove warmed milk mixture from the stove. Whisk all of the chocolate into the milk mixture, taking care not to burn yourself with the warmed milk mixture, rotating the molinillo between the palms of your hands until the hot chocolate turns frothy. Pour into individual clay mugs. Garnish with a stick of cinnamon.
Can all this be accomplished with a whisk and powdered chocolate (sold under the Abuelita label)? Of course, but somehow the experience just wouldn't be the same! Ice your chocolate for a chilly summertime treat.
Riffs: for an extra taste experience, experiment with adding just a hint of chipotle meccas (see Chipotles- what are they…). Or infuse the water or milk with orange peel.
Using the Molinillo
This hollow wooden stirrer (see photo top of post) is similar in use to whisk, but so much more beautiful. Hand carved of solid wood and burnished in spots, which gives it an interesting, rustic appearance, the mollinillo is designed to create Mexican Hot Chocolate, often paired with a simple pitcher (see photo, left). To use, rotate the handle between your palms, and its smooth pestle bottom softens and grinds chocolate as it dissolves in hot milk or water. Locate the rings in the middle of the molinillo (shake it, you'll be able to hear a rattling sound) facilitate whipping air into the hot chocolate, which results in a foam equal to any modern whisk or frother.
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Six years after I wrote the song, I had an opportunity to make a music video. With the help of Tracy Byers Reid, Trevor Pearson, Andrew Maclennan, Brett Woodward and Kyle Waddell, it was made for an assignment under Algonquin College's Television Broadcasting program.
It was written in the style of the Barenaked Ladies and I directed the video to show as a tribute to the band. The song follows the story of an enthusiastic fan who follows the early beginnings of the Barenaked Ladies and starts a quest to join the the band by writing a song.
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As we prepare to compete, one part of our planning is to look over the arena geography so that we can make a solid plan for where we need to be riding our horse. For Dressage tests, movements are performed at exact locations in the arena. For other events, we need to plan our movement or action based on where certain markers are located. These handy printouts (HERE) can help you plan your ride. I have designed PDF files that you can print out and draw on to plan and prepare your ride.
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David Horwitz will head south at the end of 2017, joining the Rebels on a one year deal for next season.
As RUGBY.com.au revealed Sunday, Horwitz will join the Rebels seeking a consistent starting spot, with Kurtley Beale's impending return set to relegate him to the bench next season.
A consistent crack at inside centre has accelerated the 22-year-old's development this season.
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That makes him a quality midfield signing for the Rebels, who lose Mitch Inman to French club Oyonnax after Friday night's clash with the Jaguares.
"David's signature is a coup for the Melbourne Rebels and clear indication that this club is building a competitive squad to challenge for the Australian Conference and Super Rugby finals," Rebels CEO Baden Stephenson said.
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'In films like De Dana Dan, I'm telling a lie'
After 79 movies and 26 years in the industry, Priyadarshan has become one of the biggest names in direction. While he's known to make serious National award-winning movies like Kanchivaram in Tamil, he prefers to stick to the path well trodden in Bollywood. This week, yet another comedy will be released from his stable.
De Dana Dan stars the Hera Pheri team of Akshay Kumar, Suniel Shetty and Paresh Rawal. Katrina Kaif adds to the cast of over 28 actors.
Priyan -- as he is known in film circles -- talks to Patcy N about his new movie and tells us what to expect.
What made you think of re-uniting with the Hera Pheri team again in De Dana Dan?
Hera Pheri has become a cult comedy. Somebody exploited it and made Phir Hera Pheri. I could have made part three but I did not want to continue with that. I had fun working with the team so I decided to work with them again.
De Dana Dan's script is complicated. There's so much confusion in a single scene that if you sneeze while watching the film, you will miss a connection.
There are 28 characters in the film. The complications increase as the pace of the film increases. I wanted to maintain the pace and comic timing. That's why I wanted to work with people I have worked with before.
And I knew that people would accept the team because of its past record. All my films with Akshay have done well. That's why he's in my films.
Why didn't you work with them earlier?
I didn't have a subject for them before.
Is De Dana Dan like a sequel to Hera Pheri?
No. It's a full-length entertainer like Hera Pheri. Only the signature dance step is the same, nothing else.
Were you upset that someone else directed Phir Hera Pheri (Neeraj Vora)?
Yes, I was. I did not like the film.
Image: Katrina Kaif and Akshay Kumar in De Dana Dan. Inset: Priyadarshan
'I make films for children, not intellectuals'
How difficult is it to make a film like De Dana Dan?
Very difficult. Because it is fast-paced. I've added songs to lessen the pace or else you would need a lot of concentration to watch it.
De Dana Dan is a very interesting film -- like the old French film, Blame it On The Bell Boy. When I first wrote Hungama in Malayalam -- called Poochakkoru Mookuthi -- I had adapted it from the play, The Stranger in the Night. That was adapted from a Charles Dickens book. Dickens always takes situations, makes them complicated and then straightens it up. This is the technique I have used in all my films.
There is no story in De Dana Dan -- just comical situations.
Why is your comedy always slapstick?
I do slapstick as well as situational comedy. Slapstick comedy alone will not work because after a certain level, it looks like buffoonery. Situational comedy enhances slapstick. That's what I have learnt over the years. I make films for children, not intellectuals. Intellectuals can watch Kanchivaram.
Image: A scene from De Dana Dan
'Katrina got injured shooting the climax of De Dana Dan'
What made you do a comedy like De Dana Dan after making a serious National Award-winning film like Kanchivaram?
I'm clear about the reasons why I make films. When I made Kanchivaram, I wanted to show India internationally, and be true to what had happened in this place called Kanchivaram. I have so many gurus in art cinema like David Lynch and Shyam Benegal. So when I make films like Kanchivaram, I don't make mistakes. I want people to identify with the characters. Making an art film is easy. I am not thinking about profit, I am thinking about the subject.
When I make films like De Dana Dan, Hungama and Malamaal Weekly, I am telling a lie to people. But they enjoy that lie. I'm happy that I can make both kinds of people happy by making both kinds of movies. When I make films like De Dana Dan, I have to be manipulative. I have to think what people will like and what will make them laugh. It's very difficult to make a good comedy; there are so many comedies playing every week. When I make a comedy, I don't want people to identify with the characters. My guru is Manmohan Desai. He always put the correct ingredients at the right places.
Apparently the last scene in De Dana Dan involves a Tsunami.
That was the most challenging scene I'd shot. There were about 40 people, including the lead cast, getting washed down from the 34th floor of a hotel to the lobby. We used miniatures of the sets and shot in it. Then we shot in a water tank. We used real footage of Tsunamis and shot in a real hotel as well. Red Chillies and (art director) Sabu Cyril has done excellent special effects.
A few people got hurt when they were washed down. Katrina got injured badly.
Image: A scene from De Dana Dan
'Akshay is not my friend'
How has the Hera Pheri team improved since then?
They have improved tremendously, especially Akshay Kumar. He has become a complete actor.
Charlie Chaplin is the best actor in the world, as making people laugh is the most difficult thing. Akshay has now reached a stage where he does comedy without buffoonery. Akshay is a compensation of Mohanlal in Bollywood.
Akshay is known to interfere in the editing process to make his role better. Has he done that in your films?
In my movies, the actors don't know what they do till the end. In De Dana Dan, Akshay did not know what he was doing until he was dubbing for it. He shows that kind of trust in me. John Abraham did not say anything about his role being chopped in Garam Masala.
Your last Hindi film Billu did not do well. Is Akshay your lucky mascot?
Not only Akshay, my films with Akshaye Khanna also do well. Look at Hungama and Hulchul. The name Akshay might be lucky for me.
I did 42 films with Mohanlal and I rate him as the best actor. I don't think anyone can break that record.
Malamaal Weekly with Riteish Deshmukh has been my biggest hit in Bollywood. So there's no guarantee about which film will do well. Once Amitabh Bachchan had said that if Salim-Javed had not written great scripts for him, he would not have become a big actor.
How is your rapport with Akshay Kumar?
Akshay is not my friend. We don't meet up or celebrate with each other. Once I finish a film with Akshay, I meet him next when I have to make my next film. I don't even call him. It's the same with Shah Rukh Khan. I have met Salman a couple of times at his house. I don't belong to any camp; I work with everyone.
Image: A scene from De Dana Dan
'I thought Bhagam Bhag would not do well but it worked'
What are your expectations from De Dana Dan?
It will be a superhit. After 79 movies and 26 years in the industry, I don't care if a film becomes a hit or not. I know which film will do well and which won't. But sometimes I go wrong too. I thought Bhagam Bhag would not do well but it worked. I thought Kyon Ki would work but it failed.
Some films like Doli Sajaa Ke Rakhna were not good.
I get jealous when somebody makes a film better than me. But I really adore them. When I watch films like A Wednesday or Jab We Met, I always call the makers and wish them.
When will your film on AIDS start?
I am talking to Aamir about that. I have to send him the script. Since it's not confirmed yet, I cannot talk about it yet.
Why don't you make films like Kanchivaram in Hindi?
You cannot make films like that in Hindi because there is no audience or money for it. The literacy rate in West Bengal and Kerala is high; people watch such kind of cinema there. Parallel cinema is made for a certain kind of audience. Films screened at the Cannes film festival will never become superhits in America. Adoor Gopalakrishnan and Shyam Benegal have achieved name in international level but not everyone can make such movies.
What next?
I'm doing a serious film with Ajay Devgn and Akshaye Khanna. It's about the killings in North India.
Image: A scene from De Dana Dan


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Two mass killings, one in Paris and the other in California, have focused U.S. leaders' attention on two methods by which people are allowed into the country, as they look for ways to prevent a future attack.
One target for reform is the K-1 visa used by Tashfeen Malik and more than 25,000 people a year who are engaged to U.S. citizens to move to the country. Malik died in a shootout with police Wednesday after she and her husband killed 14 people hours earlier at a holiday party.
The other, the visa waiver program, affects a pool of people that is orders of magnitude larger. It allows people from one of 38 different countries to travel to the United States for tourism or business. They can stay up to 90 days.
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In 2013, the latest year of comprehensive federal data, 21.2 million people entered the U.S. under the visa waiver program, accounting for about 39 percent of all people who came for a vacation or business trip.
Congress to vote
The House of Representatives will vote this week on a bill to tighten the program. The measure would bar citizens or nationals of the waiver countries from coming to the U.S. without a visa if, in the past five years, they have been to Iraq, Syria or any other designated "country or area of concern."
Any of the waiver countries could be suspended from participating if they fail to cooperate with the U.S. in sharing information about whether travelers represent a security threat.
Obama also said Sunday he has ordered the departments of State and Homeland Security to review K-1 visa regulations. A K-1, or fiancé, visa is easier to obtain than others, raising questions about the process and how potentially porous it is.
Malik grew up in Pakistan but later moved to Saudi Arabia, where she first met Syed Farook in person. The two had previously corresponded through an online dating service, according to Farook family attorney Mohammad Abuershaid.
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That one meeting was all it took for the pair to qualify as an engaged couple for the K-1: one meeting within two years of the visa application. Farook would have collected evidence of that meeting and filed a petition requesting a K-1 with the U.S. Immigration Service, the beginning of a process that generally takes six to 12 months and includes medical, background and income checks.
David North with the Center for Immigration Studies, a Washington-based research organization that leans toward restricting immigration, wrote last week that applicants for K-1 visas are seldom denied entry to the U.S. Last year, 304 of the visas were granted for every one denied, he said.
With Malik's case fresh in the minds of lawmakers looking to add restrictions, North said this is the first time someone admitted to the U.S. on that type of visa has ever been accused of murder.
"To the best of my knowledge, we have had aliens from the Middle East killing people in the United States, or trying to do so, on tourist, student and immigrant visas, but this is the first one to be in the K-1 class," said North.
The shooting "certainly means that someone has to consider it and think about it," said Thomas Sanderson, the director of transnational threats at the Washington-based Center for Strategic and International Studies about tightening the K-1 process. "It's a tough question similar to the visa waiver program, which I personally think is the much bigger security threat here."
Questions about the fiancé visa program come as a heated debated continues in the U.S. about the Obama administration's plan to resettle Syrian refugees. Some critics argue the refugees pose a greater security risk because terrorists may use the resettlement program to enter the country.
White House spokesman Josh Earnest pointed out Friday that the vetting program for Syrians requires "the most rigorous, intensive screening of anyone who attempts to enter the United States," while the screening standards for the fiancé visa "are not as strict."
Editor's note: An earlier version of this story misattributed a quote by Thomas Sanderson to another individual. We regret the error.


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In 1994, Congress passed an assault weapons ban as part of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994 (Public Law 103-322).
Back then, Maine had one Republican member of the House of Representatives, Olympia Snowe, and one Democratic member, Tom Andrews. Both voted for the bill.
And in the Senate, Maine was represented by one Republican, Bill Cohen, and one Democrat, George Mitchell. Both voted for the bill.
In sum, in 1994 Maine's congressional delegate voted unanimously in favor of a bill that included an assault weapons ban.
Now, none of those individuals will be in the next Congress. What about that group of federal representatives from Maine?
Republican Senator Collins supported extending the assault weapons ban in 2004. As she told a constituent, the bill she supported "would have altered the ban's sunset date from September 13, 2004 to September 13, 2014."
When running for Senate earlier this year, Senator-Elect Angus King said he did not support an extension of the assault weapons ban. King is an Independent who is caucusing with Senate Democrats.
Democratic Rep. Chellie Pingree has supported legislation banning high capacity ammunition magazines.
Based on statements made on his campaign's website, Democratic Rep. Mike Michaud appears to oppose a ban on assault weapons.
Right now it looks like there is less support in Maine's incoming congressional delegation for an assault weapons ban than there was in 1994.
However, following the horrific shooting in Connecticut and, as legislation is developed in the coming months, Maine's federal officials could shift their positions. It's also possible that, while they might not support a ban on assault weapons, they could support proposals for smaller ammunition magazines.
King appears to have reconsidered his position, or at least to be open to a reconsideration. According to the Portland Press Herald:
King said Sunday that there is sufficient reason to take a close look at assault weapons and large-capacity magazines.
"Given the role both appear to have played in this and other recent incidents, this discussion is vitally necessary as we try to balance the rights of law-abiding gun owners under the Second Amendment and the interest we all share in the safety of ourselves and our children," King said in a statement to the Portland Press Herald. "I intend to engage the gun-owning community in Maine in this discussion as well as those who advocate for stronger regulation and control."


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- 50ml groundnut (peanut) oil
- 50g unsalted butter
- 100g onion, peeled and finely chopped
- 2 cloves of garlic, peeled and minced
- 1 star anise
- 150g carrot, finely chopped
- 4 sticks celery, peeled (with a peeler) and finely chopped
- 300g best-quality minced beef, not too lean (a mix of beef, veal and/or pork could also be used)
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper
- 150ml whole milk
- Nutmeg (whole, for grating)
- 150ml dry white wine
- 375g tinned tomatoes, with juice
- 500g dried tagliatelle
- Preheat the oven to its lowest setting (110C/ 225F/Gas Mark ). Put the oil and butter in a large casserole with a lid and add the onion, garlic and star anise.
- Cook over a low heat for 30 minutes. Add the chopped carrots and continue cooking for another 20 minutes, then add the celery and cook for a further couple of minutes. Tip in the mince and press down on it gently, so it is integrated into the vegetables, and cook.
- Generously season the meat mixture and add the milk. Grate over some nutmeg and cook gently for at least 30 minutes, until the milk has just about disappeared.
- Add the white wine and tomatoes, stir through, then place in the oven, with the lid of the casserole slightly ajar. Cook for at least six hours. It probably won't be necessary, but if the meat starts to look dry, add a drop of water.
- After cooking, some fat will have split and risen to the surface, but don't worry about that. When the sauce has finished cooking, it should be rich and moist.
- Check for seasoning -be generous with the freshly ground black pepper. Serve with the pasta, cooked according to packet instructions, and some freshly grated parmigiano.
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14th Sep, 2016
Good recipe except one thing. Heston would not suggest putting the mince in with the veg. Rather, remove the veg from the casserole, turn up the heat, brown the meat (in batches, if necessary to avoid stewing it). Then remove meat, deglaze the pan with some of the wine and add everything back in.


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4.14: Thanksgiving Show Part 1
November 21
Last time, Tia Lampone dealt for $300,
while Robert Arellano proved to be anything but handicapped, picking up
an easy $3000 for a buck.
But now it's time for Deal or No Deal's
annual turkey shoot, and here with the trays are the ladies... and
hoping to grab him some meal is JIMMY DOLAN. Jimmy's from Fort Collins,
CO, where he manages a restaurant. He wants to start a college fund for
his kids and buy a pair of cars.
As you know, this month featured the $2
million board. That will be active for Thanksgiving.
$ 50,000
$ 75,000
$ 2,000,000
Is the two million in tray #23?
Starting with six...
14 (Pilar) - BANOODLES!
21 (Tameka) - $1000
19 (Amanza) - $400,000
5 (Ursula) - $1
10 (Anya) - $100
12 (Lauren) - $25
Except for that one tray, it's a good
round, which means that the Banker's going to have to pass the stuffing,
so to speak.
... or five cases. He says NO DEAL to
Before we get to the next round, we have
a little friendly competition. Who can gobble gobble the most turkey
legs? Apparently Sara at #7... A woman after my own heart.
13 (Leyla) - $200,000
22 (Lindsey L) - $75,000
26 (Lindsey C) - $25,000
16 (Lisa L) - $500
6 (Megan) - $10,000
Another good round means another good
It's a Dealer's board still. With the top
three still available, it's NO DEAL!
Next up, we roll out bowl of stuffing.
And Keltie at #4 stuffs the most to stuff that title.
11 (Katie) - $200
20 (Alike) - $50,000
25 (Hayley) - $75
15 (Brooke) - $300,000
Before we get to the offer, which model
can scarf up sweep potatoes with the best of them? That would be Katie.
Good job. Next offer...
There's still a four-out-of-11 chance at
six figures or more, while there's a three-out-of-11 chance at more than
the bank offer... NO DEAL!
The models are now joined by 10 of
Jimmy's family members take the trays. Because Jimmy's a family man,
after all. Next round has three to go.
4 (Keltie) - $2,000,000. Suh-nap.
3 (Lisa G) - $10
2 (Stacey) - $5000
My guess... the offer's going to drop
like a rock.
There's no way he'll see the $200K again
unless he plays on AND avoids the big money. NO DEAL.
Finally, it's time for dessert... and
downing the most pumpkin pies is Alike. Don't forget the milk.
9 (Patricia) - $400
1 (Aubrie) - $1,000,000
So much for that. Next offer... still
It's still a great board, but did that
last round do something to jar him? DEAL for $63,000, but what would've
Sara had $50. Banker would've offered
$109,000. Marisa had $300 next. Banker would've given up $159,000.
Jenelle had... $500,000. In Jimmy's tray...
A good deal.
More Thanksgiving fun next Wednesday.
We'll see you there.


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Now a couple of things struck me when reading the documents, the first being
"This class is cumbersome to use but it provides a way of building parameters and accessing return values for methods which would normally not be scriptable".To my mind this reads as
"This is a hack but we couldn't be arsed to re-factor loads of our code to add proper accesors and mutators"
On further reading you get even more of a sense of that. What I wanted to do was to access the width and height of an MImage and access the RGB(A) data of the MImage and the only way of really doing this within python is to use the MScriptUtil Class.
MImage Class Design
I decided to wrap up all the functionality I needed into a simple python class which could be re-used within maya, the basic class design is as follows
import maya.OpenMaya as om import sys class MayaImage : """ The main class, needs to be constructed with a filename """ def __init__(self,filename) : """ constructor pass in the name of the file to load (absolute file name with path) """ # create an MImage object self.image=om.MImage() # read from file MImage should handle errors for us so no need to check self.image.readFromFile(filename) # as the MImage class is a wrapper to the C++ module we need to access data # as pointers, to do this use the MScritUtil helpers self.scriptUtilWidth = om.MScriptUtil() self.scriptUtilHeight = om.MScriptUtil() # first we create a pointer to an unsigned in for width and height widthPtr = self.scriptUtilWidth.asUintPtr() heightPtr = self.scriptUtilHeight.asUintPtr() # now we set the values to 0 for each self.scriptUtilWidth.setUint( widthPtr, 0 ) self.scriptUtilHeight.setUint( heightPtr, 0 ) # now we call the MImage getSize method which needs the params passed as pointers # as it uses a pass by reference self.image.getSize( widthPtr, heightPtr ) # once we get these values we need to convert them to int so use the helpers self.m_width = self.scriptUtilWidth.getUint(widthPtr) self.m_height = self.scriptUtilHeight.getUint(heightPtr) # now we grab the pixel data and store self.charPixelPtr = self.image.pixels() # query to see if it's an RGB or RGBA image, this will be True or False self.m_hasAlpha=self.image.isRGBA() # if we are doing RGB we step into the image array in 3's # data is always packed as RGBA even if no alpha present self.imgStep=4 # finally create an empty script util and a pointer to the function # getUcharArrayItem function for speed scriptUtil = om.MScriptUtil() self.getUcharArrayItem=scriptUtil.getUcharArrayItem
Initially the class was designed to check to see if alpha was present and determine if the data was packed as RGB or RGBA and step through the packed data accordingly, however on further reading of the documents I discovered
"The image is stored as an uncompressed array of pixels, that can be read and manipulated directly. For simplicity, the pixels are stored in a RGBA format (4 bytes per pixel)".So this was not required and was removed.
Using MScriptUtil
There are several ways to use MScriptUtil, the various constructors allow us to generate an object by passing in an object as a reference value, or we can create an instance of the class and then associate an object as a reference.
Initially I generated one MScriptUtil class, and associated the pointers from an already instantiated object. However this didn't work correctly. After reading the help I found the following note
So if you need to use two pointers at the same time you need to create two MScriptUtil objects.
self.scriptUtilWidth = om.MScriptUtil() self.scriptUtilHeight = om.MScriptUtil() # first we create a pointer to an unsigned in for width and height widthPtr = self.scriptUtilWidth.asUintPtr() heightPtr = self.scriptUtilHeight.asUintPtr()Next we set the values to 0 for both the pointers, whilst this is not required, it make sure when we load the actual values if nothing is returned we have a null value.
Next a call to the MImage getSize method is called
As you can see in this method both the width and the height values are passed by reference. The code below passes the new pointers we have created using the script util class into the getSize method and these will be associated.
self.scriptUtilWidth.setUint( widthPtr, 0 ) self.scriptUtilHeight.setUint( heightPtr, 0 ) self.image.getSize( widthPtr, heightPtr )Finally we need to extract the values that the pointers are pointing to, and load them into our python class which is done in the following code
self.m_width = self.scriptUtilWidth.getUint(widthPtr) self.m_height = self.scriptUtilHeight.getUint(heightPtr)
See all this code could be avoided if MImage had getWidth and getHeigh accessor methods!
Now for some speedups
To access the pixel data we need to grab the array of data from the MImage class, this is done with the following method call
self.charPixelPtr = self.image.pixels()
The help says that
"Returns a pointer to the first pixel of the uncompressed pixels array. This array is tightly packed, of size (width * height * depth * sizeof( float)) bytes".
So we also have a pointer that we need to convert into a python data type. This can be done with the getUcharArrayItem however this would need to be created each time we try to access the data.
In python however it is possible to create a reference to a function / method in the actual code. This is done by assigning a variable name to a function and then using this instead of the actual function call. This can significantly speed up methods as the python interpretor doesn't have to lookup the method each time.
The following code shows this and the pointer to the method is stored as part of the class
scriptUtil = om.MScriptUtil() self.getUcharArrayItem=scriptUtil.getUcharArrayItemgetPixels
To get the pixel data we need to calculate the index into the pointer array (1D) as a 2D x,y co-ordinate. This is a simple calculation as follows
index=(y*self.m_width*4)+x*4In this case we hard code the 4 as the MImage help states that the data is always stored as RGBA if this were not the case we would have to query if the data contained an alpha channel and make the step 3 or 4 depending upon this.
The complete method is as follows
def getPixel(self,x,y) : """ get the pixel data at x,y and return a 3/4 tuple depending upon type """ # check the bounds to make sure we are in the correct area if x<0 or x>self.m_width : print "error x out of bounds\n" return if y<0 or y>self.m_height : print "error y our of bounds\n" return # now calculate the index into the 1D array of data index=(y*self.m_width*4)+x*4 # grab the pixels red = self.getUcharArrayItem(self.charPixelPtr,index) green = self.getUcharArrayItem(self.charPixelPtr,index+1) blue = self.getUcharArrayItem(self.charPixelPtr,index+2) alpha=self.getUcharArrayItem(self.charPixelPtr,index+3) return (red,green,blue,alpha)
As you can see the index is calculated then the method saved earlier is called to grab the actual value at the index location (Red) then index+1 (green) index+2 (blue) and index+3 (alpha). For convenience I also wrote a getRGB method as shown
def getRGB(self,x,y) : r,g,b,a=getPixel(x,y) return (r,g,b)
Other methods shown below are also added to the class to allow access to the attributes, whilst python allows access to these class attributes directly, when porting C++ code usually we will have getWidth / getHight style methods so I just added them.
def width(self) : """ return the width of the image """ return self.m_width def height(self) : """ return the height of the image """ return self.m_height def hasAlpha(self) : """ return True is the image has an Alpha channel """ return self.m_hasAlpha
Using the Class
The following example prompts the used for a file name then loads the image, anything in the red channel of the image with a pixel value greater than 10 is used to generate a cube of height r/10
import maya.OpenMaya as om import maya.cmds as cmds basicFilter = "*.*" imageFile=cmds.fileDialog2(caption="Please select imagefile", fileFilter=basicFilter, fm=1) img=MayaImage(str(imageFile[0])) print img.width() print img.height()a xoffset=-img.width()/2 yoffset=-img.height()/2 for y in range (0,img.height()) : for x in range(0,img.width()) : r,g,b,a=img.getPixel(x,y) if r > 10 : cmds.polyCube(h=float(r/10)) cmds.move(xoffset+x,float(r/10)/2,yoffset+y)
Using the following image
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text: A total of 270 people died due to the plane bombing over the Scottish town of Lockerbie Al-Megrahi, 56, was given a life sentence for blowing up Pan Am flight 103 from London to New York over Lockerbie, a Scottish town, on December 21, 1988. A total of 270 people, on board the plane and on the ground, died in the attack. The life sentence holds a minimum term of 27 years. However, al-Megrahi's lawyers are appealing against the conviction. Appeal The case reached the appeal court in June last year and since then has become embroiled in legal arguments. Thursday's application was for release on bail pending the appeal which is expected next year. Scott said: "He is very ill and does not have long to live so bail is therefore sought on compassionate grounds. There is a compelling case for the release of this man on interim liberation." However, Clancy told the court that the plea should be dismissed. "The crime of which the appellant stands convicted is one of incomprehensible gravity," he said. Al-Megrahi, who is held at Greenock prison in Scotland, was not in court for the hearing. After submissions from prosecutors and defence, the three judges hearing the case retired to consider their verdict. It is typical that a decision on such applications is made on the day. However, it was not made clear when a result could be expected. Support Jim Swire, the father of one of the victims of the bombing, supported al-Megrahi's provisional release. "The man has reportedly got months to live," Swire, who was a spokesman for Lockerbie victims families' in the years after the disaster, said. "My personal feelings are that to force him to remain segregated from his family and his five children for the short remaining time that he may have before him would amount to exquisite torture." Tony Kelly, al-Megrahi's lawyer, announced on October 21 that his client had "advanced" prostate cancer which has spread to other areas of his body. SOURCE: Agencies


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Toledo is located 65 km south of the capital of Spain, Madrid. Since most of you will be traveling from the (Adolfo Suárez) Madrid-Barajas International Airport we provide in this page some information on how to reach Toledo from Madrid-Barajas.
- If you are arriving at Barajas Airport T4 terminal there are two ways: (1) to take the train C1 line from Aeropuerto T4 to Atocha. In the Atocha train station you should take the bullet train to Toledo. There is short taxi or city bus ride from the Toledo train station to Toledo downtown where both the venue and all the recommended hotels are located or (2) to take a bus that goes from T4 to Toledo (you can reserve it at this webpage ; the webpage we had linked here for the last couple of days mainly offers buses from Plaza Elíptica, so they are not direct buses). Note that this bus alternative is only available on weekdays (12:30 from T4->Toledo and 7:59 from Toledo->T4).
- If you are arriving at other terminal you can either transfer to T4 (see above) or take a taxi (some info on the Madrid taxi service and fares can be found here) or the Madrid Metro to go from the Aeropuerto T1-T2-T3 metro station to Atocha-Renfe train station and then take the bullet train to Toledo. There is short taxi or city bus ride from the Toledo train station to Toledo downtown where both the venue and all the recommended hotels are located.
- The timetables for the train C1 line are posted here for going from Aeropuerto-T4 to Atocha (Saturday, March 12th and Sunday, March 13th) and from Atocha to Aeropuerto-T4 (Friday, March 18th and Saturday, March 19th). See the Renfe Cercanias webpage for other dates.
- We are also providing a free shuttle from Madrid-Barajas Airport to Toledo downtown (and back) at the following dates and times. The people that filled up our shuttle reservation form should have received already confirmation of their reservation by e-mail.
IAUS321 shuttle itinerary, dates & times:
(IMPORTANT note: The shuttle leaves from T2 at those times. Take you seat confirmation e-mail with you when you board)
Barajas -> Toledo; Sunday, March 13th 2016 at 12:00, 16:00, 20:00h
Toledo -> Barajas; Friday March 18th at 18:30 and Saturday, March 19th 2016 at 12:00, 16:00, 20:00h (the shuttle at 8pm on Saturday, March 19th has been cancelled due to low demand)
Related links:
Adolfo Suarez Madrid Barajas AIRPORT
High speed (bullet) train to Toledo


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Last Thursday I had the honor of joining the friend in my head-turned friend in real life, Channing Hargrove in celebrating her 25th birthday and 2 year Blogaversary. I'm so happy with the turn out that she had (seriously who else could get a venue booked to capacity?), and we all had a blast! I'm quite sad I missed Polish Bar of Brooklyn, but I did get to try out Minx nails for the firs time with the help of NailTaxiNYC and they came out wonderful!
We got to meet Channing's lovely family, and I saw friends- Doshka Harvey- LadyDoshka.com, Christina Brown- LoveBrownSugar.com, Sereeda of EcleChick.com and of course the host of the event Jessica Andrews- GlamazonsBlog.com. Always a pleasure seeing them! Not to mention my fellow FIT classmates the DPiper Twins, who dressed Channing for the event! (Class of '09 holla!!) Continue reading


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Please note that following further testing of the new 700mm diameter water main using a non-destructive gas detection technique, a leak has been detected in the pipe at a position just opposite the Holy Trinity Church. This position coincides with a reducer where the 600mm diameter pipe joins the 700mm diameter pipe. It is suspected that one (or both) of the two flexible couplings at this reducer has failed. No other leaks in the main were detected.
In order for Civils2000 to effect this repair it is going to be necessary to operate a short length of Main Road opposite the church under stop/go traffic control conditions. Work will start at 09:00 on Monday, 28 July and unless additional unforeseen repair work is necessary, it is expected that the road will revert back to normal two-way traffic flow conditions by 16:30 that evening. However, if it is found that additional work is necessary, the excavation will be temporarily backfilled for the night and will be re-opened the following day (Tuesday) so that the repair work can be completed that day.


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The ISSX Finance Committee consists of six (6) appointed members plus the President, Treasurer, Treasurer-elect and Executive Director as ex-officio members, with the Past Treasurer as chairperson. Each member serves a two-year term, with half of the membership rotating off every two years.
The responsibilities of this committee are to prepare and present an annual budget for action by Council, prepare annually 3-year projections for the Society budget and dues structure, review and approve budgets of all Society sponsored meetings, and to formulate recommendations to Council for the long term financial planning for the Society.
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Holmes Report 06 Apr 2014 // 9:06PM GMT
AUSTIN—Apollo Endosurgery, a leading developer of less invasive healthcare, has selected W2O Group as its integrated marketing agency of record for the Lap-Band system. The appointment aims to bring to life the brand's new positioning through s advertising, digital engagement and multi-channel marketing efforts designed to drive deeper engagement with their customers and patients.
CHICAGO—MWW has been hired as US public relations agency of record by Munich-based emnos, a global consulting and services firm that provides data analysis, insights and tools for retailers and consumer businesses. As agency of record, MWW will lead a national media relations and B2B program to promote the arrival of emnos in the U.S. and raise awareness for the company's proprietary data analysis technology, research tools and consulting services.
RALEIGH, NC—French/West/Vaughan has been selected by Asheville Savings Bank for marketing, public relations and advertising. FWV will work with Asheville Savings Bank to create a new brand image and implement revenue-generating campaigns in the marketplace. In addition to handling creative development and media relations responsibilities, FWV will provide social media, email marketing and online advertising strategic counsel to the bank's marketing team.
IRVINE, CA—LFPR has been selected as the agency of record for Sage North America, the US and Canada subsidiary of The Sage Group, a leading global supplier of business management software and services. LFPR was retained for the third straight year to build a PR program focused on highlighting how Sage helps and supports small and medium-sized businesses.
NEW YORK—King + Company will be working with Allscope Direct, the new direct response arm of acclaimed media and communications firm Allscope Media. KCo will develop and execute a public relations launch strategy on behalf of Allscope to bring heightened awareness to Allscope Direct's range of direct marketing capabilities, and the expertise of the company's founders.
COLUMBIA, MD—Maroon PR, a full-service public relations and marketing agency, has added three new clients to its sports, nonprofit and hospitality portfolios. The US Soccer Foundation, Share Our Strength and Big Cork Vineyards will be working with the agency to enhance their communications and branding needs such as media relations, event management and social and digital media marketing.
NEW YORK—The Halo Group, a branding and marketing communications agency, has been selected by International Beverage USA, a global drinks business, to elevate the profile of its Speyburn Single Malt Scotch Whisky brand in the US. Halo will be responsible for handling creative concepts around a Father's Day promotion where the objective is to target sons/daughters and position Speyburn as the go-to gift for dad.
TAMPA—Fetching Communications, a PR and marketing agency for the pet and veterinary industries, has added three new clients: Day by Day Pet Caregiver Support, PETSYNC Education Services and Emergency Animal Clinic of Arizona have hired Fetching Communications for services including public relations, strategic positioning, social media management and engagement, and search engine optimization.
ELMWOOD PARK, NJ—Remain Home Solutions, which provides a free mobile application to allow remote home safety assessment and home modifications, has chosen CPR Strategic Marketing Communications, a specialist in strategic marketing communication for the healthcare, life sciences and technology industries, for the company launch and ongoing market positioning.
BOSTON—Juvenile products brand Urbini, which makes baby gear, has selected Adam Ritchie Brand Direction as its public relations agency of record. Adam Ritchie will support Urbini and its line of new products, which includes strollers and infant car seats, with a program that will target digital and print media, and include event support.
CORAL GABLES, FL—Travel PR specialist Cheryl Andrew Marketing Communications has added four new clients: the Montserrat Development Corporation, Sirenis Hotels & Resorts, Grand Residences Riviera Cancun and Unikgo.com.


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ComMicro's Win Payroll Package is a complete system that can handle virtually any payroll requirement. With hundreds of features and a large install base this is one of the leading payrolls in Canada. Whether it's a multi-union shop, an employment agency, a large manufacturer or a small business, Our Payroll System will handle all of your needs. Customization of the Software, on an individual basis, is available. Take a look at just a few of the many features included within our 3.00 system:
Key Benefits:
- User Friendly - Menu Driven System.
- On line help windows walk you through the system with ease.
- System Support Hotline Providing Immediate Support.
- Handles Multiple Companies with Multiple Payrolls.
- Salaried, Hourly and Commission Employees on same payroll.
- Handles any pay frequency (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, etc.)
- Six ways to calculate vacation pay.
- Sixteen user defined deduction codes. Ten Ways to Calculate Deductions.
- Departmental Analysis Reports (Current, Monthly and Y.T.D.).
- Labour Distribution Reports (Current, Monthly and Y.T.D.).
- Prints T4's and E.I. Seperation Slips.
- Retains Employee History.
- Prints Cheques and Cheque Registers.
- Ability to Custom Design Cheques and Bank Deposit Stubs.
- Bank Deposit Features, Direct Deposit to Chartered Banks Available.
- Revenue Canada / E.H.T. Remmitance Report.
- Handles Multiple Unions.
- Handles Taxable and Non Taxable Benefits.
- Pop up Window Displaying All Employee's on File.
- Ability To Define Multiple Printers.
- Tag File To Hold Human Resource Information.
- Exports Files To Lotus, DBase or Win.
- User Defined Time Sheet Input.
- Exports Files for Integration to a General Ledger System.
- Cheque Reconciliation.
- Overtime Rates for Salaried Employee's.
This is an actual live system but it will only handle 5 Employees. The file is a self-extracting EXE File. Just type 300DEMO and the file will inflate all the neccessary programs. You may put in a ? at any prompt for a detailed help message. A sample company (Company Code ZZ) has already been set up for you, or you may set up your own company.


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At Healthline, we are committed to ensuring patient and employee safety. To help fight the spread the COVID-19, our branches are offering additional accommodations. Please call for more.
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Globalization has touched the lives of almost all of us in India here. At IIM Udaipur, the opportunities to interact at the global scale are immense as global immersion is one the key pillars of the firm foundation of the Institute. The vision shared by Director Dr. Janat Shah is charted responsibly by the students and thus helps in developing globally competent managers.
Each year more than 50 % of the batch receives the International exposure through foreign summer placements, Student Exchange Programme and International Business Programme. Over the years, global inclusion has helped the institute to develop healthy relationships with some of the top rated institutes across the globe.
Adding to the list, College of Alice and Peter Tan, National University of Singapore (NUS) invited students from Indian Institute of Management, Udaipur (IIMU) to join the two day student conference in Singapore and present their views on the topic "Making the difference through community engagement".
The students from the second year of PGP batch of 2013-2015 expressed their keen interest in joining the conference. As a part of Phase 1, the students submitted the abstract of their analysis on the Community Engagement Models based on collaboration between Non-Profit and For-Profit organizations. The task involved rigorous research and challenge to convert bulk of information into brief, understandable and presentable form.
In the second phase, the group of students travelled Singapore to join two days Symposium organized by CAPT, NUS. The group presented their detailed study of the sample model adopted by SELCO Solar Pvt. Ltd. in community engagement activities. The study involved ground work done by SELCO Solar in understanding needs of the community and the role played by SELCO Incubation Centre in development of local entrepreneurs of Odisha, Assam and Meghalaya who are working in the solar sector. The audience to the presentation included students from other parts of the globe such as Philippines, Singapore, China and Myanmar.
The event formatted through panel discussion where the delegates exchanged views on various topics such as Creating healthier communities, engagement with seniors, challenging inequality and engaging communities with social enterprises.
The students from IIMU along with other delegates also paid a social visit to the underprivileged community in Singapore and noticed the initiatives taken by the government for the development of the deprived. The experience thus gained, helped students to broaden their perspective and also to inculcate the best practices exchanged during their visit.
IIM Udaipur considers global immersion to be one of the cornerstones of its success. The students are given opportunities to explore their hidden abilities and are assumed complete freedom to take up the challenge individually and responsibly.
IIM Udaipur student representatives –
Kumar Kaushal | Rohit Mishra | Anupam Mandal | Nischal Naidu | Sanjay Sharma | Akanksha Tirkey


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1. Definitions
The 'Owner' is Sash Events. The 'Hirer' refers to the person, firm or corporation hiring the equipment from the Owner. The 'Equipment' means all the equipment and accessories supplied to the Hirer
'Terms' means these Terms & Conditions of Hire
2. General
All hire goods remain the property of Sash Events at all times. Sash Events retains the right to alter, vary, or substitute any item without notice. All goods are subject to stock availability. By making a booking through confirming a quote via deposit payment or remittance of funds, the hirer acknowledges and agrees to the Owners Terms and Conditions.
3. Conditions of Hire
Unless otherwise indicated, all prices are exclusive of GST & delivery/pick-up. Sash Events has a minimum hire spend of $400 + GST. This minimum spend does not include delivery costs which is quoted at time of booking. The Hirer shall not remove the Hire Equipment or any part thereof from the situation and position of its installation without consent from the owner. The hirer acknowledges responsibility for the equipment and is liable for any damage.
4. Period of Hire
All items are hired for the duration of 1 day (24 hours) unless otherwise stated in the order. Delivery & collection dates can be negotiated prior to the event. If an extension of hire is required Sash Events must be notified 7 days prior to the scheduled pick-up or additional charges will apply.
5. Deposit of Payments
A quotation will be considered tentative, pending receipt of a deposit, for a period of 14 days. The quotation will be considered as confirmed upon receipt of a non-refundable deposit of 25% of the total event order. In paying the deposit, the client accepts and agrees to comply with all of Sash Events Terms & Conditions. If a client needs to change the date of the event, Sash Events will attempt to alter the event date subject to availability. If the deposit has already been received, it will be transferred to the new date. At the Owner's sole discretion, full payment shall be due 14 days prior to the delivery of the Equipment/Event and Hirer to confirm Equipment/numbers 14 days prior to event. Payment must be made by cash, bank cheque or bank transfer.
6. Cancellation
The Hirer may cancel an order but may forfeit any hire fees paid as follows:
(a) If a booking is cancelled over 30 days before the event date, Sash Events will make a full refund of any monies paid minus the 25% deposit.
(b) If an event is cancelled within the 30 day period prior to the event, the Hirer will be charged 50% of the total event cost.
(c) Bookings cancelled within 14 days of the event date will forfeit 100% of the total hire fee.
7. Delivery & Collection
The Hirer shall take delivery of the Equipment (at the Hirer's cost) at the Owner's address (where applicable). The Hirer shall make all arrangements necessary to take delivery of the Equipment whenever they are tendered for delivery. The Equipment shall be delivered at the Hirer's cost (included on invoice) to the Hirer's address. The Hirer acknowledges that they are liable for any loss or damage to the Equipment from the time of delivery until it is returned to or picked up by the Owner. The Hirer accepts full responsibility for and shall keep the Owner indemnified against all liability in respect of all actions, proceedings, claims, damages, costs and expenses in respect of any injury to persons or damage to property arising out of the use of the Equipment during the hire period however arising and whether or not arising from any negligence, failure or omission of the Hirer or any other persons. The Hirer shall protect the equipment from the elements during the time of delivery, use, storage or waiting period before pick-up. The Hirer must provide safe and proper access to and at the event site.
8. Damages
The Hirer is responsible for the Equipment from the time of delivery until collection by the Owner and shall pay for all Equipment damage or loss however caused during that period. The Hirer shall protect the equipment from the elements during the time of delivery, use, storage or waiting period before pick-up. Damaged goods will be repaired or replaced on a case to case basis. The Owner shall not be liable for any loss or damage caused to any person, property, animal or things whatsoever arising from the use of the equipment hereby hired and the Hirer indemnifies the Owner in respect to any claims for such loss or damage. The Hirer agrees to be invoiced for and to pay Sash Events the cost to repair/restore material or equipment, if that material/equipment is found in a damaged condition post the event.
9. Pricing & Availability
All goods are subject to stock availability. Any prices quoted or stated by the Owner are subject to be changed without notice.
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The openside flanker was previously club captain at the Rec but has found his opportunities limited in recent seasons due to the presence of Francois Louw.
With England's Sam Underhill swapping Swansea for Bath this summer, his chances were expected to become even rarer and he has now moved west to South Wales.
At 27, Mercer still has some of his best years ahead of him and is looking forward to battling for the number seven shirt at the Liberty.
"It's a really exciting opportunity," said Mercer. "I'm really looking forward to it. It came a little bit out of the blue but that's rugby, professional sport, you have to just roll with it and take these opportunities when they come your way.
"I've been at Bath all my career, grew up supporting them, but this is another challenge for me. I'm excited about what's in store for me this season with the Ospreys and grateful for the opportunity."


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Joe Shadid, 30, is a music and content specialist for Reverb.com in Chicago.
What is Reverb.com, and what do you do there?
We're an online marketplace where people buy and sell guitars, drums and other music gear.
I appear in our YouTube videos, demonstrating music instruments and gear, giving guitar lessons and discussing music theory. I also teach users how to replicate or change artists' tones. In other videos, I interview musicians, usually about one of their songs or their gear. The music industry can be tough, and for a musician like me, this is a good way to earn a steady paycheck and stay close to my art.
When did you know you wanted to be a musician?
My brother and I loved music as kids. When I was about 9, we'd sneak across a busy road to buy albums at a music store on the other side. One night I was listening to "I've Just Seen a Face" way past my bedtime when a switch turned in my brain. I ran into my parents' bedroom and asked for a guitar, and they told me to go to bed. Santa brought one that Christmas, and I've played it every day since.
How did you get this job?
In 2015, a family friend working here asked me to demonstrate a guitar pedal on a video. I was hesitant about appearing on YouTube until I realized what I could do. I love sharing, talking about and exploring the language of music. No one knows everything; there are endless things to discover.
Did you study music?
I attended Berklee College of Music but left before I finished when I had an opportunity to tour with the band I was playing with. I discussed it with a couple of professors I looked up to, who said: "You came here to prepare yourself for an opportunity like this. Go." I felt like it was the right call.
How do you decide what goes in the videos?
Every month I meet with the content team, which runs like a newsroom. We map out our video plan based on artist birthdays, album anniversaries, holidays, bands that have resonated with viewers, audience suggestions and so forth.
What was a memorable moment?
A couple of years ago I was playing at a music hall in Chicago when a teenager approached me. He said he and his dad had lived in different cities for most of his life, but they had bonded learning to play guitar from my videos and playing together over Skype. I still get emotional thinking about it.
How has this job impacted your music career?
Last January, I was attending a trade show for Reverb when I saw Rex Brown, the bassist for the now-defunct band Pantera. He looked my way and pointed, and I glanced over my shoulder to see who he was looking at. It was me. He complimented me on my videos and called that night and asked me to join him on tour with his new band and record. Last September, I went to Europe with them, which was great fun. We'll see how it goes.


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Frederic Bonn, Executive Creative Director of iCrossing NY, joined iCrossing from Mirum & J. Walter Thompson Company.
Throughout his career, Frederic has worked alongside high-profile brands to create innovative projects such as the Louis Vuitton Journeys global campaign and the Mercedes-Benz Tweet Race. His work has been recognized many times over with awards from The One Show, The CLIOs, The Webby Awards, Effie Awards, Art Directors Club, Eurobest, and the London International Awards.
To learn more about Frédéric Bonn, look at his Talent Profile
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Antony Sher
(1949-) Celebrated actor, director, playwright, artist and novelist. Born Sea Point, South Africa, the son of Margery and Emmanuel Sher. He grew up in the suburb of Sea Point and is a cousin of the playwright Ronald Harwood. In 1968, after completing his compulsory military service, he left for London to audition at the Central School of Speech and Drama and at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Art, but was unsuccessful. Instead, he studied at the Webber Douglas Academy of Dramatic Art from 1969 to 1971. After training, and some early performances with the theatre group Gay Sweatshop, he joined the Royal Shakespeare Company in 1982, where he made a name for himself as a classical actor. . He attained British citizenship in 1979. As an Associate of the Royal Shakespeare Company, he has won a number of British theatre awards. Perhaps his best remembered role is that of Richard III for which he won the Laurence Olivier Award in 1985 and of which he kept diaries and made sketches, published as The Year of the King. Has directed and performed in a number of British productions of South African plays over the years, including Hello and Goodbye (200*, with Estelle Kohler), *. He returned to South Africa on a number of occasions to perform and direct. For example The Tempest( a co-production with the Baxter Theatre, 2008), Primo(), a controversial Titus Andronicus at the Market Theatre (1995), which then went on a tour of Britain and Spain, Broken Glass (the Fugard Theatre, 2011). In 1994, he and his partner Greg Doran ran workshops at the Market Theatre. Among numerous awards, he has won the Olivier Best Actor Award on two occasions (Richard III, Torch Song Trilogy and Stanley), The Evening Standard Best Actor Award (Richard III), the Evening Standard Peter Sellers Film Award (Mrs Brown). In New York his work has been acknowledged with both the Drama Desk and Outer Critics Circle Awards for Best Solo Performance (Primo). In South Africa he has also won The Fleur du Cap Award for Best Solo Performance (Primo). His film and television roles have included Mrs Brown, Alive and Kicking, The History Man, Home, Macbeth and Primo. As an author his published work includes Woza Shakespeare: Titus Andronicus in South Africa, with Gregory Doran (1997); Year of the King (1985); Beside Myself (2002); Characters (1990); and Primo Time (2005). He also wrote the novels Middlepost (1989), Cheap Lives (1995), The Indoor Boy (1996), and The Feast (1999) His plays include ID (2003) and Primo (2004). and The Giant (2008). As an artist, he has released a book of his paintings and drawings, Characters, and his most recent exhibitions have been in London, Sheffield and Coventry. He has received honorary doctorates from three British universities and last December from the University of Cape Town. In 2000 he was knighted for his services to acting and writing.
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Galactica Star, the Heesen-built 65m motoryacht, has been frozen as an asset following the emergence of documentation, discovered within the Panama Papers, that suggests her owner, Kolawole Aluko, a Nigerian energy magnate, is guilty of purchasing the vessel using misdirected profits from the sale of oil in Nigeria.
Aluko is one of four defendants linked to a former Nigerian petroleum minister, Diezani Alison-Madueke, that have been accused of owing the Nigerian government nearly $1.8 billion in unpaid fees from significant oil deals. In a separate on-going investigation, Aluko is also accused of smuggling millions of dollars out of Nigeria in order to provide kickbacks to Madueke.
The sum of these, apparently, misappropriated funds, is equal to the collective budgets of four Nigerian states and would have been able to cater for nearly 13 million Nigerian citizens.
Following a series of accusations in the global media that painted Aluko as having amassed his riches through dubious means, Mossack Fonseca, the Panamanian legal and corporate service provider at the heart of the Panama Papers scandal, certified a $30 million mortgage for an offshore company in Aluko's name called Earnshaw Associates Limited. The loan was afforded by Banque Havilland and Galactica Star was put up as part of its collateral.
"Our firm, like many firms, provides worldwide registered agent services for our professional clients (e.g., lawyers, banks, and trusts) who are intermediaries," Mossack Fonseca told the Interntional Consortium of Investigative Journalists. "As a registered agent we merely help incorporate companies, and before we agree to work with a client in any way, we conduct a thorough due-diligence process, one that in every case meets and quite often exceeds all relevant local rules, regulations and standards to which we and others are bound."
Lagos' Supreme Court has since permitted the freezing of Aluko's assets, including Galatica Star, upon the request of the Nigerian government. The assets of the other three subjects have also been frozen.
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Pre-conference Workshop
The pre-conference workshop is now sold out.
Outbreak analysis using R: An introduction to new tools
Tuesday 28 November 2017 | 13.00 – 17.30
Leaders: Thibaut Jombart and Anne Cori, Imperial College London, UK
Outbreak analysis can be a complex task, involving a variety of analyses ranging from incidence computation and modelling, contact network analysis, estimation of key delays (e.g. incubation, serial interval), and increasingly frequent whole genome sequences (WGS) of pathogens. The R Epidemics Consortium (RECON: www.repidemicsconsortium.org) aims to provide efficient and reliable tools for such analyses using the free, open-source software R. This short course will provide an introduction to new RECON packages.
The first half of the course will be dedicated to outbreak response tools, based on the actual analyses run by the WHO Ebola response team during the West-African Ebola outbreak. These analyses will include the computation and visualisation of overall and stratified incidence, the estimation of doubling and halving times, the calibration of various delay distributions, the analysis of contact (exposure) data, and the estimation of reproduction numbers. The second half of the course will be devoted to the reconstruction of transmission chains from densely sampled outbreaks using WGS data. This will include the use of phylogenetic trees, and an introduction to the new package outbreaker2, which provides a flexible framework for outbreak reconstruction.
The workshop is open to EPIDEMICS 6 delegates only and is limited to 30 people.
The cost is €75.00 + taxes @ 21% = €90.75. Please book via the online conference registration system.
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