text:
The Soda Shop Podcast This Saturday!
Listen to Grip of Delusion Radio this Saturday 3-5 EST. This week we celebrate vinyl. There's no denying that vinyl has really taken off the past few years. This weeks Podcast is not only vinyl related but B side too. In the old days of single, there would be a B side that often contained a non album track, a live track or a filler from the full length. Well these B sides are the 2nd side to the LP and not the singles. Oh, this isn't Mp3 sourced material either, each B side was recorded from my actual vinyl and will contain the little pops and cracks often associated with record playing.
Setlist: (more…)
April 25, 2012 | Categories: Podcast | Tags: Doom, doom metal, Grip of Delusion Radio, Hard Rock, podcast, sludge, stoner metal, Stoner Rock | Leave a comment
The Soda Shop Podcast This Saturday!
Tun in this Saturday, April 14th, 2012 at 3-5 pm EST to Grip of Delusion Radio for this weeks Podcast. This week, Godfathers of Green. There are many genres of music under the "stoner rock" umbrella. A lot of those bands have had many of the same influences. This week we pay homage to those influences. There have been a lot of great bands that have influenced musicians today and this Podcast does a pretty good job of covering a small portion of those bands.
01 Grand Funk Railrodad – "Inside Looking Out" from Grand Funk Railroad (1969)
02 The Who – "Baba O'Riley" from Whos' Next (1971)
03 Leafhound – "Freelance Fiend" from Roadburn 2006 (2006)
04 Sir Lord Baltimore – "Kingdom Come" from Kingdon Come (1971)
05 Black Sabbath – "Sweet Leaf" from Master of Reality (1971) (more…)
April 11, 2012 | Categories: Podcast | Tags: Classic Rock, Doom, doom metal, Hard Rock, heavy psych, psychedelic, psychedelic rock, retro-rock, sludge, stoner doom, Stoner Rock, stopner metal | Leave a comment
The Soda Shop Podcast This Saturday!
Tune in to Grip of Delusion Radio this Saturday 3-5 EST for The Soda Shop Podcast. This week we honor a great label, Tee Pee Records. This Podcast is full of current and past Tee Pee bands with newer and older songs. Tune in!
01 Elks – "Destined For The Sun" from Destined For The Sun (2011)
02 Kadavar – "Forgotton Past" from Kadavar (2012)
03 Ancestors – "Dust" from Invisible White (2011)
04 All Night – "So Long" from All Night (2002)
05 Night Horse – "Don't Need Your Lovin' from The Dark Won't Hide You (2008)
06 Nebula – "The Other Side" from Heavy Psych (2008)
07 High on Fire – "Last" from The Art of Self Defense (2000)
08 Naam – "Icy Row" from Naam (2009) (more…)
March 28, 2012 | Categories: Podcast | Tags: New York, psychedelic rock, slduge rock, Sludge Metal, stoner metal, Stoner Rock, Tee Pee Records | 2 Comments
The Soda Shop Podcast This Saturday!
The Soda Shop Podcast is back after a 2 week hiatus. Since we're in the middle of the March Bandness tourny in conjunction with Heavy Planet, this would be a good time to highlight those bands still in. Tune in this Saturday, 3-5 EST to Grip of Delusion Radio.
01 God Hunter – "Red State / Black Crusade" from Wolves (2011)
02 The Mound Builders – "Wake of the Red Witch" from Strangers in a Strange Land (2011)
03 Axxicorn – "Poseidon" from War of the Giants (2011)
04 One-Eyed King – "The Mortal Foil" from Santa Carla (2011)
05 XII Boar – "Slamhound" from Split Tongue, Cloven Hoof (2012)
06 Naughty Mouse – "Devil's Mind" from Naughty Mouse (2011)
07 Bear Brawler – "Hitch" from Tales From The Putrid Swamp (2011)
08 Firelord – "Time For Vengance" from The Burning EP
09 Ayahuasca Dark Trip – "The Unknown Trip At The Top Of The Mountain Pt1" from The Unknown Trip At The Top Of The Mountain (2011)
10 Galvano – "Ethereal Sword" from Demo Outtakes (2012) (more…)
March 21, 2012 | Categories: Podcast | Tags: blues rock, doom metal, Grip of Delusion Radio, Heavy Planet, Metal, podcast, sludge, Sludge Metal, Stoner Rock, Sweet 16 | Leave a comment
The Soda Shop Podcast This Saturday!
Tune in this Saturday 3-5 EST to Grip of Delusion Radio for our weekly Podcast. Heavy, that's it. No quirks or anything, just heavy music. Heavy rock that bleeds into doom and a little bit of sludge. Sit back, scratch your sac and enjoy.
01 Rifflord – "Children of the Electric Currency" from Rifflord (2009)
02 Saint Vitus – "Jack Frost" from V (1989)
03 Fellwoods – "Fell Hand" from Wulfram (2011)
04 Summer Love – "By The Wayside" from Summer Love (2012)
05 Christian Mistress – "Home in the Sun" from Agony and Opium (2010)
05 Acid King & Altamont – "Phase II (Extended Mix) from Down With The Crown (1997) (more…)
March 2, 2012 | Categories: Podcast | Tags: Doom, doom metal, Grip of Delusion Radio, Hard Rock, heavy metal, podcast, sludge, Sludge Metal, sludge rock, stoner metal, Stoner Rock | 1 Comment
The Soda Shop Podcast This Saturday!
Tune in to Grip of Delusion Radio this Saturday 2-25-2012 @ 3-5 EST for The Soda Shop's weekly Podcast. This week we celebrate The Man, The Legend, Scott "Wino" Weinrich. The man has had quite a career in many bands and guest spots. This weekend we take notice. We cover his career from Saint Vitus all the way until this years Wino & Conny Ochs release as well as all the in between material.
01 Wino & Conny Ochs – "Labour of Love" from Heavy Kingdom (2012)
02 Wino – "Release Me" from Punctuated Equilibrium (2009)
03 Probot – "The Emerald Law" from Probot (2004)
04 The Hidden Hand – "Desensitized" from Mother, Teacher, Destroyer (2004)
05 Shrinebuilder – "Science of Anger" from Shrinebuilder (2009)
06 Saint Vitus – "I Bleed Black" from V (1989) (more…)
February 22, 2012 | Categories: Podcast | Tags: 13, Blood of the Sun, Conny Ochs, Doom, doom metal, Hard Rock, Place of Skulls, Premonition 13, Probot, Punctuated Equilibrium, roadburn, Saint Vitus, Shrinebuilder, Solace, Spirit Caravan, Stoner Rock, The Hidden Hand, The Obsessed, the soda shop, Wino, Wino & Conny Ochs | Leave a comment
The Soda Shop Podcast This Saturday!
listen to Grip of Delusion Radio this Saturday from 3-5EST for our weekly Podcast. This week's theme, trains. I work professionally in the transportation industry working with trains so I thought I'd try my hand at a train themed Podcast. Each song has a train involved in some way, shape or form. It could be in the band's name, the song name or the song itself. Tune in and hear foryourself this Saturday!
01 Ozzy Osbourne – "Crazy Train" from Blizzard of Ozz (1980)
02 The Crystal Caravan – "Train Song" from The Crystal Caravan (2009)
03 Albatross Overdrive – "Tijuana Train Wreck" from Albatross Overdrive (2010)
04 Delta Moon – "Ain't No Train" from Hell Bound Train (2010)
05 Rainbows are Free – "Slow Train" from Believers in Medicine (2010)
06 Van Cleef – "Ghost Train Dog" from Where The River Meets The Rock (2010)
07 XII Boar – "Train Wreck" from XII (2011) (more…)
February 16, 2012 | Categories: Podcast | Tags: blues, blues rock, desert rock, Doom, Grip of Delusion, Hard Rock, sludge, Sludge Metal, stoner blues, Stoner Rock | Leave a comment


text:
Marine Corps Colonel James E. Sabow was murdered at El Toro in January 1991. Government called it a suicide. Witnesses support crime scene tampering. Eileen M. Decker, U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, needs to investigate murder and misconduct of federal agents.
(IRVINE, CA) – Congressman Hunter, Sr. had been the Chairman, House Armed Services Committee. Hunter was involved in helping Dr. David Sabow, younger brother of Colonel James E. Sabow, reinvestigate the murder of his brother.
Colonel Joseph Underwood, former Chief of Staff, Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, CA, was reduced in rank to major and forced out of the Corps in 1991. Some of the charges against him included misuse of subordinates; improper coercion of a junior Marine Corps officer to solicit money; misuse of Marine Corps aircraft; and dereliction of duty.
Bob Romaine is a good man with extensive experience as a homicide detective in Orange County, CA, and retired Marine Corps Sergeant Major. He wrote and called former Congressman Duncan Hunter, Sr. a few weeks ago and was severely criticized for calling Underwood a rogue colonel (no doubt he was a lot more than that).
Mike Jacobs, retired supervisor of the Orange County Homicide Unit, called Duncan Hunter, Sr., too. Bob Romaine and Mike worked together for years; after reviewing the evidence, both men agreed that Col. Sabow was murdered. Jacobs told Romaine that he would never call Hunter again. Jacobs, now retired from the Orange County District Attorney's office, is a man who successfully prosecuted over 100 individuals for murder.
Bryan Burnett, forensic scientist, mailed Duncan Hunter, Sr. a detailed analysis of the forensic evidence supporting the murder of Colonel Sabow in January 2016. Burnett didn't receive a response from Hunter.
I'm not particularly interested in listening to a tirade from an ex-Congressman but I told Bob Romaine, a friend, that I would call Hunter to follow-up on Burnett's letter to Hunter and ask him why he hasn't taken any action to contact the Naval Criminal Investigative Service (NCIS) on Burnett's findings. The death of Colonel Sabow was determined to be a suicide by the NIS (the predecessor agency to the NCIS).
The autopsy of Colonel Sabow was performed by a pathologist under contract with the Orange County Sheriff/Coroner; the death certificate citing suicide signed the next day. The NIS investigation of the death was not completed until several weeks later. NIS called it a suicide.
The Orange County Sheriff/Coroner has refused to listen to Burnett's presentation. For Orange County, the case is closed since their autopsy and the federal government's investigation support suicide. But, it's not that simple. Other independent pathologists reviewed the autopsy report and found medical evidence to support homicide.
There is evidence supporting crime scene tampering and the interference of three individuals, who may have been the murderers, into the initial crime scene investigation.
These men gained entry to the crime scene by flashing badges and arguing with the NIS team leader. Interference with a federal crime scene investigation is a felony. Not reporting the interference and filing a false crime scene investigation report is a felony. Murder is a felony and there is no statute of limitations on murder.
Attorney Dan Sheehan, former Marine MP Randy Robinson, and several NIS agents can provide testimony supporting the intrusion of three men who ordered most of the NIS crime scene team to wait across Fifth Street while they cleaned-up the crime scene.
The motive for murder was to prevent Colonel Sabow from blowing-the-whistle on narcotrafficking of cocaine into El Toro on CIA proprietary aircraft. He threatened to blow-the-whistle in a heated exchange with Colonel Underwood the night before his body was found by his wife on their patio. There was no suicide note and his fingerprints were not on the shotgun.
The message to Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) reporting suicide of Colonel Sabow was dated eight hours before his death. His body laid on the patio while the message from Brigadier General Wayne Adams, Commanding General, MCAS El Toro, was sent to CMC. No one has ever questioned Adams on how his message could be dated eight hours before the event. Did he receive a heads-up and rushed to draft a message that was automatically dated by the telecommunications system?
With Bryan Burnett's findings and testimony of witnesses, there is no reason why the U.S. Attorney for Southern California can't begin an investigation of NIS alleged misconduct and the murder of a senior Marine Corps officer now.
I called former Congressman Duncan Hunter, Sr. this morning. I got a voice mail response and left a message that I was a reporter for Salem-News who was writing a book about the murder of Colonel James Sabow. That was hours ago. I may never receive a response from him. Salem-News is not a major media publication and may not resonate with him.
Eileen M. Decker, U.S. Attorney for the Central District of California, needs to investigate the alleged misconduct of federal agents in the crime scene investigation of Marine Colonel James E. Sabow on January 21, 1991, at Marine Corps Air Station El Toro, California.
This is not rocket science: Attorney Dan Sheehan can identify the NIS agents who witnessed crime scene tampering. Randy Robinson and the other Marine MP reservist who had perimeter duty at the Sabow crime scene can confirm the entry of three unidentified men and the order to leave the crime scene. Cheryl Baldwin Craycraft, the NIS crime scene team leader, can be interviewed. Joseph Underwood can be interviewed as a person of interest.
The pain and suffering to families whose loved ones were murdered needs to end. Other Marines at El Toro with links to the data file that reported the costs to refuel civilian aircraft like former Marine Tom Wade were murdered in cold blood. In a case of mistaken identity, a Native American and retired Army veteran was murdered. The man shared the same name as a Marine who unloaded narcotics from a Marine C-130 into a Mexican warehouse and told friends about it. His story was shared with a DOD investigator.
Ms. Decker, you need to get involved.

subset: commoncrawl


text:
I've just snooped a piece of advice on how to stop a husband looking into his wife's mailbox – mark it 'Instruction Manuals'. Why, of course! It's beneath a man to check the manual.
And it's equally easy to attract a man's attention. Another writer in France suggested to her husband who had been trying in vain to get his boss's attention to an important proposal: put on the file a large label saying 'Blondes'.
Don't we underestimate our women?
And while I was scribbling this I also discovered another difference between British and American – their attitude to blondes. Here is what Oxford English Dictionary says:
USAGE The spellings blonde and blond correspond to the feminine and masculine forms in French. Although the distinction is usually retained in Britain, American usage since the 1970s has generally preferred the gender-neutral blond. The adjective blonde may still refer to a woman's (but not a man's) hair color, though use of the noun risks offense (See that blonde over there?) the offense arises from the fact that the color of hair is not the person. The adjective applied to inanimate objects (wood, beer) is typically spelled blond.
Photo by Georges Biard
Thanks for advice, Kirsten Stroud and Nadya Pommier
Thanks for advice, Kirsten Stroud and Nadya Pommier
This post also published on Tetradki blog


text:
"I've heard you can Effect the outcome of sporting events." "You've been misinformed," the man says. "I don't effect the outcome of sporting events any more than you do, or anyone for that matter." His purple silk cravat catches the light and draws a white line from his chin to the black clip-on microphone situated in the v-neck of his pinstriped smoking jacket. Beneath his bust onscreen, subtle white graphics on a red background read, "Morton Willowby: Sport Forecaster."
"All right," the reporter drops a shade of confidence and flusters. "I've heard you've never lost a bet."
"That's true," the foppish gentleman replies.
"Why are you retiring from betting on sports?"
"I'm quite wealthy, as you well know. Sport betting has been good to me. I have even bought my own professional sporting teams."
"I have that here," the reporter states, flipping through pages on a clipboard. "You own a basketball team, a football team, and a hockey team. Why would you let your own teams lose if you can sway the final score?"
"I don't determine the outcome of games," Morton replies, letting some composure slip. "Everyone does."
"I'm sorry," the reporter's words falter and he turns to look into the camera. He turns back, and in a higher tone, a questioning tone, he asks, "Everyone determines the outcome of sporting events?"
"Yes," the man replies. "Everyone. Every fan. Everywhere. The determination of the fans, the dedication to positive thought, the lucky rituals, the lucky items, the totems and idols -- it all adds up. It fills like a cup. The team whose fans overflow the cup first wins. Some cups flow for years; these are called dynasties. Some cups never overflow. Those teams languish in 'slumps' or 'bad-luck streaks,' sometimes for decades."
"And, you can cheer for a team more than other people and fill the cup quicker?" the reporter asks.
"Are you an idiot?" Morton asks. "I don't cheer for the team or pour faster or have a special ritual that holds more intention than others."
"What is it you do then?" the reporter shows his agitation and forces his finger toward the face of his subject. "What is it the technique that you use to ensure that you have won every sports bet you've ever wagered on?"
"I can see the cups."
Thursday, February 2
Survivor: Panama -- Exile Island (Season PremierE)
CBS 8:00 p.m. No Survivors would be the more interesting program.
Jurassic Park
USA 9:00 p.m. We've built dinosaurs up to be vicious, blood-lusting creatures. Every program dedicated to them is centered on how they fight and kill and eat each other. But, if we cloned them and kept them in a zoo, I think they'd be a letdown. I bet all they'd do is sort of sit around and lick their balls a lot.
Friday, February 3
Discoveries This Week
SCIENCE 8:00 p.m. I believe the documentary series Back to the Future promised me a floating skateboard by now. I'm standing here with my arms out, waiting for you, the scientific community, to hand over said hover-skate. Shame. Shame on the scientists for breaking the hearts of millions of young Americans.
Saturday, February 4
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
FOX 6:30 a.m. Everyone knows that the youngest daughter from the show is a soft-core nudie star now, but what people don't know is I had Alfonso Ribeiro parading around in a Little Bo Peep outfit and shooting smack into the webbing of his toes on the 4th of July two years back. If only I could find the Polaroids from those carefree days. NO, ALFONSO! PUT THE GUN DOWN!
Sunday, February 5
Figure Skating
ESPN 3:30 p.m. Ladies and gentlemen, here we are! The big day has arrived. The faces are painted, the Li'l Smokies are bubbling away in a microwavable bowl, and I can hear the unique sound of a thousand beer cans cracking. Today IS Super Bowl Sunday Figure Skating! Here we go, Viacheslav! Here we go! Here we go, Viacheslav! Here we go!
Monday, February 6
Fox 6 News in the Morning
FOX 7:00 a.m. I'm flicking my ashes in the little tin foil strip from a pack of cigarettes, and a mouse is crunch crunch crunching crumbs and dried pieces of food on my kitchen floor. Brown booze is collecting in puddles on the table around my shot glass, and all I can think is Goddamn it, Monday morning and I've got to work .
Skating with Celebrities
FOX 8:00 p.m. Besides Todd Bridges, my barber is more famous than all the "celebrities" on this cavalcade of mediocrity.
Tuesday, February 7
UPN 8:00 p.m. Did you hear the big news? UPN and the WB have merged to form a different, separate, and unique channel. FINALLY! Boy, I've been waiting for a new brand of fresh shows to push me one step closer to opening my wrists up with a rusty pair of scissors.
Wednesday, February 8
The 48th Annual Grammy Awards
CBS 8:00 p.m. My dream is to one day be a red-carpet reporter and run up to recording stars like Kevin Federline and scream, "K Fed! Who are you wearing?!" And, after he answers, I'll yell, "WHO GIVES A CRAP? YOU SUCK!" and I'll try to strike him about the head and neck with my microphone.
Thursday, February 9
Under the Tuscan Sun (2003)
FAM 8:00 p.m. My roommate came home one night while I was watching Under the Tuscan Sun . The door slammed and there were footfalls on the stairs while I fumbled with the remote. The battery door on the controller blew off. The channel wouldn't change. I lunged at the television set. A hand closed around my wrist with my finger a few inches from the rectangular power button. My roommate's voice rang like a judge's gavel, "Wait. Wait. Don't turn it off. What are you watching here?"
More from SDReader
- More stories by Ollie
- The Reader's Eye on Television — Feb. 22, 2007
- The Reader's Eye on Television — Feb. 1, 2007
- The Reader's Eye on Television — Oct. 12, 2006
- The Reader's Eye on Television — Feb. 23, 2006
- The Reader's Eye on Television — Feb. 9, 2006


text:
Asian markets opened lower but quickly pared back their losses to close up for the last day of the week amid optimism about corporate earnings and better than expected U.S. initial jobless claims. Yesterday after Asian markets closed, the U.S. labor department reported that jobless claims dropped more than expected. Initial claims dropped in the week ending August 21st to 473K from an upward revised number of 504K. The median economists' estimate from the Bloomberg survey was 490K. (See RGE critical issue: U.S. Labor Market: Initial Unemployment Decline, But Still Elevated).
The MSCI Asia Pacific Index rose 0.6% to 117, closing the week down 1.5% while the MSCI ASIA APEX 50 rose 0.1% to 733 to end the week down 2.1%.
In Japan, stocks advanced led by exporters after the finance ministry said the currency situation is severe. The Nikkei 225 gained 0.9% to 8,991 to close the week down 2.1%. Nissan rose 3.2%.
In Hong Kong, stocks fell led by developers after Henderson Land Development reported a more than estimated decline in H1 profit. The Hang Seng Composite fell 0.1% to 20,597, closing the week down 1.8%. ICBC gained 1.3% after earnings beating analysts' forecast. Henderson declined 1.6%.
In mainland China, stocks advanced on a sector rotation as investors sought defensive stocks and dumped cyclical. The Shanghai SE Composite gained 0.3% to 2,611 to close the week down 1.2%. Health care and consumer staples led the gains. Property developers declined.
In India, stocks fell led on concerns the U.S. will lower its Q2 growth estimate. Financials (down 2.06%) and technology (down 1.97%) led the declines.The BSE SENSEX 30 declined 1.3% to 17,998 to close the week down 2.2%.
In Australia, the S&P/ASX 200 index advanced 0.3% to 4,370 for a weekly loss of 1.4% while in Korea, the KRX 100 rose 0.1% to 3,638 ending the week down 2.5%.
In Asian trade, the yen weakened 0.05% to 84.67 while other major Asian currencies gained. The Aussie dollar advanced 0.5% while the New Zealand kiwi rose 0.52%.
10-year JGBs fell with the yield up 6.8 bps to 1.009%. Sovereign CDS spreads widened across the region with Indonesian 5-year spread up 12.6 bps to 167 bps. Corporate spreads also widened in Asia ex-Japan with the Markit iTraxx Asia ex-Japan 50 IG up 5.3 bps to 139 bps and slightly narrowed in Japan with the iTraxx Japan index down 0.1 bps to 112 bps.
Click Table to Enlarge
All rights reserved, Roubini GlobalEconomics, LLC


text:
Odell – Woad
Rodney Murray Jones wrote on page 82 of Magazine No. 2, Volume 1 of his meeting with his Mother's cousin Isabel Ross who lived in the village of Odell, Bedfordshire. Some of the villagers pronounced the name as "Woadle". The source of the name is Old English "Wad Hyll", being the hill where the plant grew which was the raw material for their woad. In the Domesday Book, Odell was "Wadehelle" and later "Wodhull" The initial letter was lost in the sixteenth century rather like Ockenham in Essex (Domesday Book wochanduna). There was a Robert de Wadhullow in Bedfordshire in 1273.
Odell Castle
Odell Castle was an 11th century castle in the village of Odell, in the county of Bedfordshire, England. The land where Odell Castle stood was originally owned by Levenot, a thane of King Edward the Confessor. At the time, the land and village were called Wahull meaning woods and hills. After the Norman invasion, William the Conqueror gave the lands, manor, and title, to Walter Flandrensis. He was given land in Bedfordshire extending into the parishes of Astwick, Henlow, Holme, Langford, Milton, Odell, Podington, Stratton, Southill, Thurleigh, Totternhoe, Turvey, and Wymington, land in Northants, and land in Hertfordshire and Buchinghamshire. Walter was titled the Baron of Wahull, and was called Walter de Wahul. Walter De Wahul built a Motte-and-bailey castle, with a stone keep, on the land in the village of Odell. The family lived here for some 400 years. The following quote about the Odell Castle is from "Bibliothica Topographics Britannica", Vol. IV, pg. 31; published in 1790: "The castle, before the art of war was so refined, must have been an impregnable fortress from its advantageous situation near the river."
"In 1542, the title died out with the absence of a male heir and came into the possession of 17 year old Agnes Woodhall, a descendant of de Wahul's. Upon her death in 1575, it passed to her son Richard Chetwood, who sold it to William Alston in 1633. By the time of the sale, the castle was already in ruins. Alston built a new residence, incorporating the remains of the keep, the oval motte of the old castle still held up by a retaining wall. Alterations were made by his descendants in the 18th century to the interior. It stayed as thus until 24 February 1931, when the manor burnt down. A new manor house was built on the site in 1962, and is currently owned by Baron Luke of Pavenham."
The old stones were used in the construction of the new manor, but otherwise there is little left of the original manor house. Only crop marks and earthworks remain .
The Waddelow Society is a non profit Family History Group, established in 1988, interested in reasearching the Waddelow/Wadlow name.
Please Note
This Website replaces our old freeserve
and blueyonder websites.
Site Created August 2011
Updated: 13th April 2017
Web Author: Susan F. Waterhouse (Secretary)
You are Visitor


text:
- Camilla Pia
- 27 March 2007
Back to the Future
They were truly ahead of their time but music and fashion has finally caught up with Bis. Camilla Pia speaks to the band and finds them in philosphical mood
From The Sounds to CSS, Patrick Wolf to The Magnificents, We Are The Physics to Help She Can't Swim and countless more in-between, the influence of Bis is everywhere in modern music; their inventive, good fun and incredibly catchy take on electro punk coming just a few years too early and vastly under-appreciated in the band's lifetime. And so it seems apt that this year will see the Glasgow-based trio reforming for three reunion shows across the UK to celebrate the tenth anniversary of debut album The New Transistor Heroes. We caught up with Amanda McKinnon (Manda Rin) and Steven Clark (Sci-Fi Steven) to glean some more details about the forthcoming gigs and find the Teen-C icons older, wiser and understandably a little more cynical, but as excitable as ever.
'I don't know how I sung so high,' laughs McKinnon from her Glasgow flat. 'I've been playing and singing along with our old records to practice for the gigs and it's been weird rehearsing songs we haven't played in ten years but it's also been such good fun.'
'There are certain lyrics I cringe at, seeing as I wrote them when I was 17,' adds Clark, 'but it's also given me a chance to reflect on what we actually achieved musically and to be honest I'm feeling quite smug about it all. We were totally different at the time and no band since has been willing to take such crazy risks as we did back then. There are so many new acts out now that knowingly or not owe us some kind of debt, so I guess this is just a chance for us to claim what is rightfully ours and have a laugh doing it.'
Making music in the mainstream is a fickle business and none know this better than Bis who, fresh out of school in the mid-90s, were the first unsigned band to appear on Top of the Pops and the cover of NME, whipping up hysteria among kids and critics only a year into their existence before the media backlash hit hard, forcing them to break up in 2003. Has it been strange looking back on those times in preparation for the shows and soon-to-be-released We Are Bis From Glasgow, Scotland best-of compilation? 'Yes, I mean we spoiled our first couple of years because me and Manda had just split up as a couple when Bis got signed so we spent the whole time hating each other and not fully appreciating it all,' explains Clark. 'Ironically, as the Bis star faded we started to enjoy it more and I suppose we're doing this so that we can perform the really old songs to people in happier times. Plus I'd say they're sounding better than ever because we can actually play our instruments now!'
With various solo and side-projects in full swing, McKinnon, Clark and younger brother John (Disco), have no plans to reform their first band, but as the saying goes, you should never say never . . . 'I think the three of us are enjoying the rehearsals so much that if there was an offer from someone we wouldn't say no,' says McKinnon. 'Yeah I'd definitely love to do it,' agrees Clark, 'purely because there's hundreds of great songs that have never been heard but the cynical side of me doesn't think it will happen. Basically we'll never say this is the last ever Bis gig or write anything off so it's just a question of waiting to see what happens.'
King Tut's, Glasgow, Fri 6 Apr.


text:
Kafka in Spain
Paranoia existed long before the great Prague-born writer: just take a look at Andalusia's great fortifications.
Kafka's is the art of comic exasperation deploying absurd, even paranoid pseudo logic, labyrinthine insurance company and regulatory double-thought and dead-end speak, at one point probably convincing Derrida and the rest of the deconstructionists to become plumbers.
Of course, calling officials, their projects and indirectly the Government itself the Arrangement, says a lot about Kafka's own state of mind. (Personally, I think the Deranged is more like it!), but he still created world literature out of the texts that as an insurance lawyer and later a Workman's Compensation Board verifier, engulfed him. He imitated the structures of treacherously simplistic but circular language so prevalent in his daily work. Additionally, the endless incompetence and deliberate deception on the part of both the authorities and the public constantly placed him smack in the middle of one contention or another. It triggered his Walter Mitty-like imagination out of self-defence, this day-dreaming both escape and a distancing from recurrent nightmares, offsetting them and other health problems while preserving his sanity.
'The crows maintain that a single crow could destroy heaven. This is beyond a doubt, but doesn't prove anything against heaven, since heaven means, precisely, the impossibility of crows!' is a famous example of a statement of breath-taking incongruity. It only makes one laugh, and even by saying the absence of crows wouldn't make it much clearer, only a dyslexic atheist perhaps debating the impossibility… of dogs instead of gods, but in the case at hand there could be a translation problem. Anyway, the whole thing a bit like saying a statement by a person doesn't make sense, because the man is mute. Also a non sequitur, what?
Yes, Kafka was a great tragicomic figure, one for whom in the end even a fire hydrant represented some sort of totalitarian threat. His humour was all part of that self-defence, as was exaggeration. For I visited the castle in Prague; it's an innocent enough structure, housing contemporary government offices, but as it's located on a hill overlooking the Moldau, in his dreamy eyes it exercises an authority far beyond its real scope.
Yes, the Prague Castle is as innocent as one on a medieval Spanish hilltop, in particular those high coastal fortifications and watch towers in Andalusia, constructed to keep exactly who (?) out, as the invaders were and had been… the Moors themselves!? Part of a paranoiac 'arrangement', in other words, the Moors ultimately getting defeated in the interior of the Iberian peninsula, as was to be expected, and by the Christian Kings, not by wily Barbary Coast pirates or some other imaginary naval force. So that these castles were not what they were cracked up to be, more part of someone's fantasy, as in the case of Kafka.
Shades of combating windmills then, and Don Quijote. Taken in mostly by the symbolism of the Prague Castle, Kafka did set out to unmask that menacing old fool behind the curtain, much like Dorothy in the Wizard of Oz, at the end of the day both lodging victory. For Kafka is not only Don Quijote, Kafka is Dorothy, but a much better writer than she!
Next: Spain turns right, but where's the far right?
Previous: Who will be in charge for Rajoy's great Spanish clean-up?
Published: Nov 29 2011
Category: Iberoblog
Republication: Creative Commons, non-commercial
Short URL: https://iberosphere.com/?p=4539
You can follow any responses to this entry via RSS 2.0
Tags: Don Quijote, Prague Castle, Walter Mitty, Workman Compensation Board


text:
Show All Answers
Under Chapter 110, §6 a business certificate is not required if a corporation is doing business in its true corporate name, or if a partnership is doing business under any title which includes the true surname of any partner. Certain other associations and partnerships may also be exempt (refer to above citation for details.)
-Business owner must be listed as a resident and owner of the property. -If you rent your home, you must have a letter from your landlord -If property is a condo, whether you own or rent, a letter from the condo association must be obtained.
Business is discontinuedOne or more of the persons named on the certificate is withdrawn or retired from the business or partnershipOne or more of the persons named on the certificate diesChange of residence of one of the named persons on the certificateChange of location where the business is conducted
The form is available from the Town Clerk.


text: Fun autumn family portrait in Winston-Salem, NC Posted October 29th, 2012 by Jyuson & filed under Babies, Kids, Photographer: Jen, Portraits. I had a blast photographing these guys! The photo of Ethan playing in the autumn leaves makes me grin from ear to ear every time. And little Noah's huge grin is adorable! Happy babies are the best!


text:
Amazon Smile
Simply go to smile.amazon.com before you shop Amazon for holiday gifts, decorations, everyday items and more. You will find the exact same low prices, holiday deals, vast selection and convenient shopping experience as Amazon.com, with the added bonus that Amazon will donate a portion of any eligible purchase price to ASF – at no additional cost to you! You shop. Amazon gives.


text:
This Friday kicks off Aurora, the contemporary art exhibition that takes place in the Dallas Arts Districts. It features interactive and immersive light performances in astonishing public places. Visitors are presented with a chance to see their ordinary urban environment transformed into a contemporary art piece.
One Arts Plaza is very excited to be participating in this new media playground! The plaza will host Simple Harmonic Motion by artist Memo Aktens. Inspired by his childhood in Istanbul, Aktens as created an intricate and collaborative light display that will wash over our entire plaza. You and your friends won't want to miss this highly acclaimed installation!
In addition to hosting this beautiful art piece, One Arts Plaza's restaurants will be open for dinner. Dine at Jorge's Tex Mex Café, Proof +Pantry and Tei An throughout the night. Parking is also available at our convenient parking lots. Stop by our light show this Friday from 7 P.M.- 2 A.M.


text:
Director, Camera, Edit - Ross McDermott
Ross McDermott started his career in the media world with the American Festivals Project, his 2-year project funded by National Geographic that documents small, hidden, and bizarre festivals across the United States. His love for travel, people, and the arts has taken him around the world producing stories in both commercial and documentary formats. "Return to Cuba: In the Footsteps of Walker Evans" is his first feature-length documentary under his production company Surface Below Media. Ross lives with his wife in Charlottesville, Virginia.
Executive Producer - Skip Klein
Skip Klein fell in love with photography as a boy when he saw an image magically appear for the first time in the Dektol in the Friends School darkroom. At the age of 13, he traded in all twelve Cross Pen & Pencil sets he received as gifts for his Bar Mitzvah for his first camera, a compact Rollei 35mm. Skip is now focusing on environmental portraiture and documentary street photography.
Skip is the architect of the 2014 project, Cuban Footsteps, that brought together world-renowned photographers to Cuba to reinterpret and rediscover Walker Evans' work from 1933. Apart from the beautiful and timely collection of images produced from the project, Skip is responsible for producing the film that documents the project, highlighting five photographers while interweaving the work and life of Evans.
Graphics & Art - Dimitri Salonikios
Dimitri is a mean machine with After Effects, Cinema 4D, color grading, and voiceovers. His work takes him from designing national fundraiser campaigns for UVa, to music videos about Sharkanoes!


text:
The computer would not boot. One of the on screen message stated that the C drive had 0 free
space. I removed the hard and connected it to another XP computer to delete files from hard drive.
On the property screen the drive was identified as RAW. I was able to display the directory and removed some files. I reinstalled the drive in the other computer. I entered the Setup. On the Cmos
page I set type to auto. On the IDE auto detect the size=15365MB,cyl=1868, head=255,precomp=0,
landz=29776,sector=63 and mode=LBA. I returned to CMOS and the values were inserted. Rebooted, on the booting log the primary HD was listed as 2114MB. Received messages
'not found and active partitions in HDD' "Disk boot failed, insert system disk and press enter".
Inserted XP cd pressed enter and the same message reappeared.
Rebooted, entered setup CMOS had 2119mb hd. booting order was C drive, CD rom, Floppy.
Performed the procedures several time with same results.
If you are trying to install xp on the hard disk, you need to go into the BIOS & set the cdrom as first boot device.
A thank you would be nice, if I have helped.
No I was trying to boot from the XP cd since I could not boot from the HDD. The computer doesn't see my HDD.
thank you for your response.
I would download the gparted live cd, boot from that, IF it sees the HDD you can delete create etc
A thank you would be nice, if I have helped.
I downloaded the gparted, but just like the XP cd I was not able to boot the computer.
thank you for your suggestion.
Boot from the Gparted, can you see the hard drive? In the Gparted menu?
Is the boot order in the BIOS set to boot from cd BEFORE the HDD?
A thank you would be nice, if I have helped.


text: March 4, 2012 Mayor's Update – March 4, 2012 Mayor's Update Tucson, Arizona March 4, 2012 Help Bring Back the Splash #180DayPlan Last week's press conference highlighted a new public/private partnership between the City of Tucson Parks and Recreation Department, the non-profit Tucson Parks Foundation, the local business community and the public. The program is Bring Back the Splashand its goal is to open up to 11 closed city pools this summer.When the economic downturn hit, the City of Tucson was able to open just 9 of its 27 pools. Thanks to Bring Back the Splash, we'll be able to open at least 5 of the 11 closed pools – Jacobs, Purple Heart, Menlo, Mansfield, Palo Verde – and we are halfway to opening a 6th pool: the pool at Himmel Park. Additional funding will open additional pools: Escalante, Kennedy, Jesse Owens, Freedom and Mission Manor. City pools are important. Children learn to swim; teenagers learn to lifeguard and families cool off in the sweltering summer heat at Tucson's city pools. They're a place to go, have fun and be safe. There is still time to sponsor a pool or a swimmer. Contact the Tucson Parks and Recreation Department at (520) 791-4873 for information on sponsoring a pool. To sponsor a swimmer, you can give online here. Many, many thanks to our donors, who include (to date): Catalina Rotary $25,000 Nova Home Loans $10,000 Jim Click Automotive Group, Royal Automotive Group, Lexus of Tucson and Watson Chevrolet $35,000 Pima Medical Institute $15,000 Many thanks also to Doug Martin, Rick Stertz and Crissy Ahmann, who created Public Service Announcements to promote the program. And thanks, of course, to the Tucson Parks Foundation, an all-volunteer non-profit whose sole beneficiary is the Tucson Parks and Recreation Department. The Parks Foundation is a 501(c)(3) organization, so donors may receive a tax deduction for their gift. Thanks also to Council Member Richard Fimbres. While I was campaigning on public/private partnerships and opening city pools, Council Member Fimbres brought the matter forward at the City Council. I look forward to working to find more creative ways we can partner with the business community and the public to support programs that make a difference. Public/private partnerships strengthen our city and I am pleased to see this one off to a good start. Holding weekly press conferences, establishing public/private partnerships, and keeping Tucson Parks and Recreation facilities and programs open and available are part of the Mayor's 180 Day Work Plan. Tucson Homeless Connect Last week, another public/private partnership – a coalition of non-profit and government organizations, along with local businesses – held the semi-annual Tucson Homeless Connect at Trinity Presbyterian Church on University and 4th.Homeless Connect is a national effort to provide one-stop services for the homeless population: legal, housing, employment, medical and behavioral health care, pet care – even a haircut. The photo shows City of Tucson employees working at the event, which is coordinated by the Tucson Pima Collaboration to End Homelessness. I was pleased to see the many dozens of volunteers at this event. Having volunteered with Operation Deep Freeze for over a decade, I know that homelessness is a complex problem. Coordination and collaboration between government and non-profit service providers, and our legal system, is essential for progress to occur. Wildcats at Hi Corbett, Major League Soccer at Kino #180DayPlan Along with former Mayor Bob Walkup, I was honored to throw out the first pitch at Hi Corbett Field on Sunday of opening weekend. The Wildcats went on to a series win against North Dakota – go Cats!While the game got underway, we took a tour of the locker room and training facilities – joined by University of Arizona Director of Athletics Greg Byrne and Council Member Shirley Scott. As you can see in the photo, Hi Corbett has already had some university rebranding. The Wildcats are happy to be at Hi Corbett, a major league facility, and the city is happy to have them there. With attendance for opening weekend at 8,870 – almost a quarter what it was for last year's entire season, according to the Arizona Daily Wildcat – the partnership appears headed for success. Thanks to both City of Tucson and U of A staff for making this happen. Later that week, Major League Soccer brought spring training to Kino Sports Complex with the Desert Diamond Cup. The two-week tournament drew thousands from Tucson, Arizona, New Mexico and Mexico to watch stars like David Beckham and Thierry Henry. At the kickoff dinner for the tournament, I expressed my support for bringing Major League Soccer to Tucson. Soccer and Tucson are a near-perfect match. We have the facilities. We have the weather. We have the fan base. We have the location – between Mexico and Phoenix. And Major League Soccer, for its part, appreciates what Tucson has to offer. Thanks to Council Member Paul Cunningham and Pima County Supervisor Richard Elías for their leadership in bringing Major League Soccer to Tucson. For my part, I am happy to join them, the City Council, the Board of Supervisors and city and county staff in working to strengthen the relationship between Tucson and Major League Soccer. Retaining existing employers and recruiting new employers are part of the Mayor's 180 Day Work Plan. FBI Tucson facility dedication I attended the dedication of the FBI'snew Tucson facility in the Rio Nuevo District last week, along with Council Member Regina Romero.The site previously served as a landfill. Prior to the state's takeover of the Rio Nuevo board, funds from the TIF were used for remediation so that development could occur. The building consolidates FBI operations previously housed at three separate locations. Over 100 agents and staff will work at the facility, which is near the Modern Streetcar line. A vibrant downtown needs people living and working nearby in order to sustain shops, restaurants and entertainment. And professional offices are the type of business that belongs in a downtown. It is a beautiful building, built to at least LEED Gold standards. Along with TPD's Crime Lab and Sun Tran's Northwest Bus Facility, the new FBI Tucson facility is another showcase of "green" commercial architecture. As more of these buildings are built, local contractors and subcontractors gain experience with green technologies and materials – and local businesses and homeowners see and hear about their benefits. As I said at the dedication, this is the right development, in the right place, at the right time. Welcome to downtown. Warehouse Arts District tour with NEA Chairman I joined Warehouse Arts Management Organization (WAMO) President Liz Burden, Tucson Pima Arts Council(TPAC) Executive Director Roberto Bedoya and special guest National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) Chairman Rocco Landesman for a walking tour of the Historic Warehouse Arts District last week.TPAC, which is Tucson and Pima County's designated arts agency, received a $100,000 grant from the NEA as part of their national Our Town Initiative. The grant will inventory cultural assets in the Warehouse District. Chairman Landesman reminded us that federal funding for the arts is available through agencies other than the NEA. For example, the U.S. Department of Transportation funds public art through its Transportation Enhancements program. The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program is another example. In fact, WAMO is using CDBG funding to restore the Steinfeld Warehouse, shown in the photo. Bringing this fragile structure back is a major undertaking. I look forward to seeing the work completed and having the Steinfeld Warehouse anchor the west end of the Historic Warehouse Arts District. Follow the Mayor on Facebook or Twitter. Office of the Mayor – 255 West Alameda Street, Tucson, Arizona 85701 FacebookemailTwitterPinterestLinkedin


text:
The Thompson B1 Locomotive Trust operates and maintains ex-LNER class B1 4-6-0 no. 61264.
Following her rescue from the scrapyard in 1976, B1 61264 returned to steam in 1997 after a 20-year restoration.
Over the next decade she clocked up many thousands of miles in revenue-earning service, operating on both heritage railways and the UK main line.
Withdrawn in 2008 for a heavy general overhaul, almost £500,000 has been spent on repairing and renewing 61264's boiler – all funded privately by generous donations and loans from supporters.
With the overhaul finally completed in December 2012, 61264 was moved to her new long-term home on the North Yorkshire Moors Railway, where she is now a mainstay of the locomotive roster.
Latest News
1264 to visit GWSR for 'Costwold Festival of Steam Gala'
1264 is staring in the GWSR's Cotswold Festival of Steam Gala in May 2019
visit the […]
1264 to visit Stranraer, Ayr, Carlisle on GBXII rail tour May 2019
1264 has again been selected to run on this years GBXII railtour.
see events page for […]
1264 Visit to SVR Cancelled
1264 visit to SVR
Unfortunately due to overrunning winter maintenance, the loco is not yet finished […]


text:
What's New in Sapphire 10.13 for Autodesk
Fixed scaling of complex widgets when downsampled.
LensFlare presets will now sort correctly by creation date.
Fixed the link in version-update.
Fixed the license-tool so that it doesn't require sudo when run on Linux.
Fixed a potential crash on Burn nodes.
Fixed opening Preset Browser and Flare Editor on Mac for users who are not administrators.


text: I have searched the board here and found lots of info on machine applique but very little about the thread to use. One member said to use fine applique thread> I went to LQS and Joanns and neither have anything called applique thread. Just cotton, silk, embrodiery thread and all purpose. Also, how do you tell the threads weight/ Thanks in advance for your help.


text:
A new report from the Pew Forum on Religion and Public Life Center breaks down current trends in global Christianity and compares them to estimates from 1910. The estimates for 1910 come from Todd M. Johnson of the Center for the Study of Global Christianity at Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary. The 2010 information is based on an analysis of about 2,400 data sources, including censuses and nationally representative population surveys. So what you have are two points of reference for a hundred year snap shot of global Christianity. Pretty exciting stuff if you ask me!
The definitions for Christians are extremely broad, putting that aside it is still a very insightful study. So, let's explore, what's changed in the last 100 years?
- In 1910 two-thirds of all Christians lived in Europe, today only one in four do
- Europe and the Americas (North and South) are still home to a majority of all Christians 63% but that percentage is down from 93% in 1910. The major drivers of growth for global Christianity are coming from sub-Saharan Africa and Asia.
- In sub-Saharan Africa alone the percentage of the population that is Christian has gone from 9% in 1910 to a staggering 63% today. Nigeria with 80 million Christians and the Democratic Republic of the Congo with 63 million Christians rank in the top 10 of countries with the largest Christian populations.
- A majority of Christians 61% live in the Global South, while 39% live in the Global North but the concentration of Christians is much higher in the Global North where 69% of the population is Christian compared to 24% of the Global South. This reflects the reality that the Global South has 4.5 times the number of people of the Global North.
- Today Pentecostals and Charismatics make up one in four Christians globally
- China has the world's largest Christian minority population at 65 million people and 5% of the current population.
- Catholics make up 50% of the current Christian global population, Protestants 37%, Orthodox Christians 12%, and 1% other.
- The top 3 most populated Catholic countries are Brazil, Mexico, and the Philippines.
- The top 3 most populated Protestant countries are the United States, Nigeria, and China. 37% of all Protestants live in Sub-Saharan Africa, followed by the Americas and Europe at 33% and 13%.
- The Middle East-North Africa region is home to less than 1% of all Christians. Regionally Christians make up only 4% of the population. Egypt has the largest population of Christians in the region with 4.2 million Christians, 90% of which are Egyptian Orthodox.
- Globally the historically Pentecostals, Anglicans, Lutherans , and Baptists represent 40% of all Protestants.
To read the full report online click here.


text:
Harris Poll Online Review
I like Harris Poll Online as the surveys are intresting and you get to see the results from the surveys you complete. Then you can compare your opinions with others. Sometimes the survey results are even published in the media. Harris Poll Online pays Hipoints for surveys you complete and you get 15 Hipoints if you do not qualify for a survey these points can be used for rewards like Amazon, itunes, Wal-mart, itunes and many more. Harris Poll Online also has regular sweepstakes where you can win between $250 – $10,000.
Rewards: Amazon, Gift Cards, Merchandise
Minimum Payout: 2400 Points = $20
Click Here to Join Harris Poll Online


text:
Welsh Assembly Member (AM) Mark Reckless has accused UK Ministers of 'refusing to engage' with the Rural Affairs Committee's Brexit inquiry after Farming Minister George Eustice cancelled plans to give evidence at late notice.
Defra Secretary Andrea Leadsom was also said to have rejected an invitation to appear before AMs.
Mr Reckless, who chairs the committee, wrote a strongly-worded letter to Mr Eustice which said the apparent refusal of UK Ministers to engage was a 'matter of grave concern' and brought into doubt the Government's commitment to a 'spirit of co-operation and respect'.
He told Farmers Guardian: "There is some concern as to whether more lies behind this than a diary issue. There are very different messages coming out of the UK Government.
"Some, including George [Eustice] have good grasp of devolution matters, but others like [Brexit Secretary] David Davis maybe do not, and we are concerned there should not be a land grab of agricultural powers.
"We would like to press George on some of those issues and explore more about what sort of UK framework he would propose, which is something we would need to agree, and what kind of financing arrangement he is looking at."
Mr Reckless also said he would be prepared to look at some kind of bilateral deal with England on a common agricultural framework if the UK Government's proposals were rejected by Northern Ireland or Scotland, but claimed there would be some areas of animal health, such as TB, where Wales would want to reserve flexibility.
A Defra spokesman said: "Although it has not been possible for the Minister to give evidence to the Committee on this occasion, we are in regular dialogue with the industry in Wales and Welsh farmers and we will be working closely with them on future agriculture policy."


text:
B737 EFIS/NG CAPTAINS In Europe (Non-UK), Italy, Cyprus
Sigma Aviation Services are pleased to announce that we are seeking B737-300-900 Captains for a EUROPEAN based airline. Our Client is a fast expanding European operator offering attractive bases in Europe with long term contracts of 12 month renewable assignment terms.
Candidates MUST be:
- EASA licensed
- Valid First Class Medical Certificate
- Current B737-300-900 Type Rating
- Minimum of 3000 hours total time
- Minimum of 500 PIC hours on type
- Recency on type within the last 30 months is acceptable
- Candidates up to the age of 64 may apply
Our Client is offering:
- Roster options: 3 weeks ON followed by 1 week OFF OR 6 days ON followed by 4 days OFF
- Bases in Turin, Larnaca, Bacau, Cluj,(other European bases may be added in later months)
- Immediate Start Dates
- 12 month renewable contracts
- Accommodation
- Local Transport
If you wish to know more details about this offer, please send your Curriculum Vitae


text:
Flux Switching Machine
|Maarten Kremers
|PhD student
|dr. ir. J.J.H. Paulides
|Prof. dr. E.A. Lomonova, M.Sc.
|First promotor
For renewable energy generation within the Netherlands, the main focus is on wind energy. There are several programs on onshore and offshore wind turbines. However, the most important drawbacks of wind turbines are that their output is rather unpredictable and they are more expensive per kWh than fossil fuel power plants. Hydro power is considered to be the renewable with the lowest costs per kWh. Furthermore, the output is very predictable since it depends on the tides and season.
Due to the geographical position of the Netherlands at the North Sea, the potential energy available in waves and tidal difference is too low to be exploited. Energy generation out of the kinetic energy of the rivers and tides is a viable option, but using a barrage in order to locally increase the flow speed of a river would conflict with e.g. shipping. Hence, the hydropower has to be generated from a water flow of high volume at a relatively low speed.
In order to make an efficient hydropower generator, the efficiency and reliability should be maximized. This requires the elimination of the gearbox, which is responsible for the main part of the maintenance and failures, and an electric generator with a very low operating speed and high efficiency.
A solution is to use a flux switching generator. The transverse flux switching generator is capable of operating at a very low speed while a high efficiency is maintained. Furthermore, it has a very high power density per unit of volume of active materials. A challenge for this type of machine is to obtain a design with a high power factor.
This research focusses on:
- 3D modeling of the magnetic fields in the machine
- Development of design algorithms and tools
- Maximizing efficiency and power factor


text:
MusicTech GEAR OF THE YEAR
We announced the nominations for this year's MusicTech Gear Of The Year awards in the last issue of the magazine and there's still a chance to vote (until the end of November) before the winners will be announced next month.
As we said last issue, we've altered the categories to reflect the surge in interest in modular synthesis ( so it gets a category all to itself). We've also been more lenient in our inclusions, as not all have been reviewed (some DAW updates just weren't worthy of reviewing this year, but that doesn't necessarily make the inclusion of the DAW in question not worthy).


text:
Golems and building
Weekend started with jet-levelling to level 78. it was easy enough with killing some golems. Then I came to Dralk, home of the Lunus dragons, to earn respect of local Town Marshall. He has little trust in bipeds, believing in Dragon superiority, and gave me some tasks, each having some joyfull comment like "I do not expect you to live, your grave will be there".
It was only one time that I was killed: all other times I was triumphant. I did all the quests Dragon required...but so far he does not tell me about respect. Strange thing, maybe I missed something.
I have finished our tier 1 Guild house in Bristugo - it was relatively easy. After that - some runs to finish three tier 1 tents (mostly used to store little amounts of stuff. They are very cheap and easy to build, unlike Silos). Later I turned to forgotten Player's D. plot. Finished three storage silos (since they are tier2, it was no problem) and 1 pawnbroker store. Now, all that remains in both plots are tier 4 structures and I will return to them later.
Then it was a long run towards Shaman level 78. I returned to the guild Saritova to re-slaughter local Fire Opal golem population. The fight weas fun: I could withstand any golem, if it was alone, but almost had to run if there was 2 of them. My Shaman spells worked perfectly: I invited Golem with some curses like "Decay" and then ran back, casted another curse like "Ruin", back again and cast "Dispirit foe"...and only then I fought with all my special attacks. Typically I gained some 6800 or 7200 xp (which made to kill almost 100 golems). There was also one named golem - Grandus - who was generous enough to give some 17.000 xp. These golems are social, so one has to plan attacks with care (or attack will end in fight "one versus all").
My fight was interrupted with one new player. He asked if someone could make him some tools (axe and wood saw) "in exchange for decent amount of cedar boards". I told I could make it...for one big "thanks". I re-asked if he needed other tools and made all metals tools he needed. Only stone tools were a problem, mainly due to quarry was more far away than metal ore.
Then I resumed fighting only to be interrupted by Player S. She adviced me to go to ED. I went, then had to go to eat...and when returned, she was not online. I waited for some 1,5 hours, she was not online...then returned to my golems.
Level 79 was reached quickly and I gathered nearly 70 trophies of these golems. Selling their loot gave me money.
In our chat we had some interesting talks. There are monsters in Eastern Deadlands some players used to level on. Those have high evasion, but little defense. Player D. levels on them, reaching at least 2 levels a day. However, developers promised to "correct" this. A pity: i think they should have left it. If player is bold enough to travel through most dangerous place and in the middle of it he faces this kind of mobs - mobs themselves could be a kind of reward. Had some talks about me: people think I am helpfull and usefull.
Player S. lost her plot due to some login problems and plot is bought by some other Dragon. A pity: I contributed some resources to this lair.
And so the weekend in Istaria was over. It was very good, even grinding was not boring and I am waiting for new adventures in my favouritew game.


text:
Translation of the Petition of 1922 (Elite Petition)
Submitted to the Amir of Bahrain on 15 November 1992
His Highness Sheikh Issa Bin Salman Al-Khalifa, the Amir of the State of Bahrain.
Peace be upon you,
In a historic moment, your highness had approved the Constitution of the State of Bahrain on 12.11.1393 A.H. (6 December 973) after it had been discussed and approved by the Constituent Assembly which you had called for it to be established according to Law No. 12/1972 of 9.5.1392 A.H.
At the time you were recalling Bahrain's history in the context of Arabism and Islam, and were anticipating with faith and determination, a future based on consultation and justice, rich in participation in carrying out the responsibilities of government and administration, ensuring freedom and equality, and confirming fraternity and social solidarity, as stated in preamble of the constitution. This constitution laid down the basis of popular participation in public rights and duties on a strong footing based on the principles of consultation as outlined by our Islamic religion, and on the principles of justice, freedom and equality which have always been deep-rooted in the Islamic and human civilisations.
That process was a pioneering change targeted by your highness in order to establish a modern system to govern the state of Bahrain and a cultural achievement which will be remembered by history for your highness.
And although the dissolution of the National Assembly on 26 August 1975 by the Amiri decree No. 14/1975 according to the authority which article 65 offers to your highness, the article itself emphasises the need to call for the election of the new assembly within a period not exceeding two months from the date of the dissolution. Otherwise the dissolved assembly would retain its complete constitutional authority, that article 108 of the constitution prevents the suspension of any of its articles except in the case of martial laws within the limits outlined by the Law. The dissolution of the Assembly did not take place in these circumstances.
According to this and taking into account the local, regional and international changes during the recent years, and in view of the new direction of the international will to create a new world order, therefore the situation requires - if article 65 is not implemented - the call for electing a new national assembly by direct and free election process as determined by the constitution. This is so that the state may exercise its democratic system according to Article 1.d which states that: 'the system in Bahrain is democratic, in which sovereignty is for the people who are the source of all powers, and that the exercise of power must be as outlined by this constitution'.
And in order to institutionalise confidence, and mutual respect between the state and the citizens and due to our keenness on bringing together the efforts of the people of this country, the rulers and the ruled in order to achieve the progress and prosperity of this country, and in order to liberate the energies of every citizen to participate in the process of social and economic development according to article 1.e of the constitution which states that: 'the citizens have the right of participation in public affairs and enjoyment of political rights, stating with the right of election, according to this constitution and conditions and circumstances outlined by the Law'. We the undersigned present to your highness this letter motivated by the feeling of our Islamic and national responsibility, and our legitimate rights according to article 29 of the constitution which states that: 'every person has the right to communicate with the authorities in writing and with his own signature', and because your highness is the head of the state according to article 33.a of the constitution, requesting your highness to issue orders for election of the national assembly as outlined by section 2 of chapter 4 of the constitution.
The national assembly as a legislative and constitutional one does not contradict what has recently been mentioned regarding the intention of the government to form a consultative council to widen the sphere of its consultations regarding what the government wants to do. The consultative council does not replace the national assembly as a constitutional and legislative authority.
We hope your highness will realise this popular demand in which there is good for every one. Please accept our thanks and respect
Translation of the 1994 Petition (Popular Petition)
His Highness, Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al Khalifa
The Amir of the State of Bahrain, may God save him
It was an historic and successful step that you took to establish the pillars of the modern State of Bahrain. Following independence, you endorsed the Constitution on 6th December 1973 and enabled the holding of the legislative election. This was a leading edge in the modern history of Bahrain and that of the region. It has confirmed your belief in the importance of the popular participation on the basis of Shura (consultation) and justice for the fulfillment of the requirements demanded by the cultural progress of our modern country, and as demanded for laying down the foundation of its institutions with full determination and confidence in its posterity and their ability to shoulder responsibilities for the advancement of the country, peace and stability on the basis of fraternity, solidarity and social cohesion.
Since the dissolution of the National Assembly on 26th August 1975 until today, our homeland had suffered immensely. As a result, grave consequences occurred due to the interruption of the pioneering democratic process undertaken by you when you inaugurated the first legislative session of the elected National Assembly. Your people were keen to provide the opportunities for enriching the experiment of National Assembly.
The consequences after the dissolution of the National Assembly by the Amiri decree No. 4/1974 has necessitated opening the dialogue with your Highness on the future of our homeland. A group of citizens submitted the (first) petition to your Highness on 15/11/1992 which summarized the demands for restoring the National Assembly in accordance with the Constitution.
As your highness is aware, the Consultative Council which you had appointed by an Amiri decree does not fill the existing vacuum due to the closing down of the most important and only legislative institution. The reality we now face dictates that we will fail our duty if we do not speak-out frankly to you. Your wise leadership witnesses the incorrect circumstances that our country is passing through amid the changing regional and international environment while the constitutional institution is absent. Had the banning of the National assembly been lifted, it would have enabled overcoming the negative accumulations which hinder the progress of our country. We are facing crises with dwindling opportunities and exits, the ever-worsening unemployment situation, the mounting inflation, the losses to the business sector, the problems generated by the nationality (citizenship) decrees and the prevention of many of our children from returning to their homeland. In addition, there are the laws which were enacted during the absence of the parliament which restrict the freedom of citizens and contradict the Constitution. This was accompanied by lack of freedom of expression and opinion and the total subordination of the press to the executive power. These problems, your Highness, have forced us as citizens to demand the restoration of the National Assembly, and the involvement of women in the democratic process. This could be achieved by free elections, if you decide not to recall the dissolved parliament to convene in accordance with article 65 of the Constitution which states:
'The Amir has the right to dissolve the National Assembly by an Amiri decree in which the reasons of the dissolution are explained. The dissolution of the Assembly for a second time and for the same reasons is not allowed. If the Assembly was dissolved, elections for a new Assembly must be held within a period not exceeding two months after the date of the dissolution. If elections were not held during this period, the dissolved Assembly would restore its complete constitutional powers, and shall meet immediately as if the dissolution has not taken place, and shall continue its functions until a new Assembly is elected.'
We are confident and hopeful that you will realize the just demands of this petition. We have aimed at encouraging the completion of the structure of our young state, and at offering assistance to your wise leadership on the basis of justice, consultation and faith in the strong foundations which were laid down by our Islamic religion and which had been adopted by your blessed wisdom as stated in the Constitution of our dear Country.
May God keep you for us and grant you health and strong will. May God guide us all to what is good.
Translation of 1995 Petition, Organised by Leading Bahraini Women (April 1995)
Your Highness Sheikh Isa bin Salman Al-Khalifa
Amir of the State of Bahrain
Salutations from Bahrain's women,
Motivated by our well-founded confidence in Your Highness' kindness and by our strong belief in the importance of communicating our views to You through the democratic dialogue that You have on several occasions emphasized Your adherence to, we have the honour in presenting to Your Highness this statement to express our heightened concerns over the circumstances which our beloved country Bahrain is going through.
We were alarmed as Bahraini citizens by the recent escalation of incidents and the use of the language of violence instead of the language of dialogue to confront the incidents and resolve the conflict so that we were no longer able to ignore what was occurring around us daily especially with our awareness that the continuation of violence would not lead to solving the problem but to exacerbating it. The continuation and spread of violence will touch everyone sooner or later. Experiences of other nations have proved that violence is a vicious circle that generates resentment, deepens hatred and entrenches violence and in the end we will all be losers and our beloved country will be inflicted with wounds that will not heal for a long time.
While we confirm our total belief that sabotage and destruction of public installations is completely unacceptable, we also understand that this could be an expression of the absence of dialogue channels and a reflection of the depth and magnitude of the build-up of suffering and the deterioration in economic and social conditions for a wide segment of the people of Bahrain especially the unemployed amongst them; conditions which need urgent solutions to confront the current developments.
We were also alarmed as citizens and mothers by the practices of the security and anti-riot force towards the citizens who dwell in the villages; practices which ranged from insults and severe beatings of young men, women and children to killing defenceless demonstrators including pupils and university students with bullets.
While we categorically and emphatically reject acts of sabotage, we do not consider them sufficient justification for the use of bullets by the security forces, especially against children and defenceless citizens. We are confident that the esteemed Bahraini Government will not rule out means of dialogue and dealing with demonstrators in order to resort to reasoning with them with bullets especially since the bulk of the acts of sabotage that the demonstrators are accused of committing is not legally punishable by death.
Your Highness, we believe that with your wisdom you are not unaware that progress in dealing with the developments requires breaking the circle of violence and only the stronger party with its wisdom and rationality and not with its weapon is capable of it. We are completely confident in Your abilities in getting our country out of this testing predicament to maintain national unity.
On this basis, we present to Your Highness this statement requesting your Highness' personal intervention to break the circle of violence and open the door to dialogue to consider with Your established wisdom ways of dealing with the situation which may be achieved through the following means:
Bahrain's Citizens and Mothers
Aziza Hamad Al-Bassam, Programme Producer, Bahrain Broadcasting
Dr. Khawlah Mohammed Matar, Journalist
Dr. Monira Ahmed Fakhro, University Professor
Ayisha Khalifa Matar, Director, Modern Handicraft Industries
Dr. Fadheela Taher Al-Mahroos, Pediatrician
Jaleela Sayed Ahmed, Lawyer
Wedad Mohammed Al-Masqati, Lawyer
Fawziya Al-Sitri, Employee
Dr. Sabeka Mohammed Al-Najjar, Employee
Sawsen Ibrahim Al- Khayat, Employee
Hussah Al-Khumairi, Director of continuous Education
Mariyam Abdullah Fakhro, Employee
Khadijah Ali Masoud, Employee
Sheikha Mubarrak Hamad, Employee
Nadia Al-Masqati, Accountant
Farida Ghoulam Ismael, Employee
Koukab Abdullah Abu-Idris, Employee
Radhia Khalil Ibrahim, Teacher
Muna Abbas Mansoor, Employee
Leila Ali, Employee
© The author and Nordic Society for Middle Eastern Studies. Archived 29.3.99


text:
Youniwemi is specialized in creating customized applications. Our priority is to provide solutions that meet your needs.
By applying the best quality practices recognized by all the Agile community, Youniwemi ensures you a project done on time thus solving your problems.
Youniwemi offers a wide range of services:
- Creating and managing your website
- Consulting in informations technologies
- Integration of free software:(ERM, CRM, CMMS..)
- Distribute and sell computer equipement as the Shuttle brand.
A Youniwemi is a project done with you and for you. Our cooperation is essential to the success of our project. That's why we are at your service to meet your needs.


text:
Samsung Readies First Induction Range
Samsung Electronics America will add induction technology to its cooking appliance platform this fall.
Details are sketchy, but the company said the freestanding model will be produced entirely in-house.
"It's gorgeous," said James Politeski, sales and marketing VP for Samsung digital appliances. "The controls are intuitive, more accessible and very cool."
Joining the induction unit will be Samsung's first gas-fueled ranges. Two models are also set to ship this fall, along with a $600 speed oven that features microwave and electric heating.
In laundry, Samsung has added a step between its opening price point $999 front-load washer and its $1,499 front-load steam washer. The new, Energy Star-rated WF419 (suggested retail $1,199) also features steam cycles and Samsung's vibration-reduction technology (VRT), plus 4.3 cubic feet of capacity and a diamond-patterned drum surface that's gentler on fabrics.
Samsung also lowered its opening price point in front-load laundry to $699 in a Lowe's-exclusive model that could join the open line next year depending on marketplace conditions. Senior marketing manager Jeffrey Armstrong said the company is hesitant to play in the promotional arena after establishing Samsung as a premium appliance brand — a strategy that has paid off with a 100 percent increase in first-quarter laundry sales.
Nevertheless, Samsung was compelled to respond to "chaos in the middle" of the pricing spectrum, Armstrong said, as the industry's heightened promotional activity drove some premium products into the mid-tier range and pushed some mid-market models down into the low end.
"We can't control the marketplace, we have to participate in it," he said. "But we also have to be in a good position when the economy comes back."
In refrigeration, Samsung showed three French door models with dual ice makers, a feature it described as an industry first. The dual system includes an external filtered water and ice dispenser in the refrigerator and an additional ice maker in the freezer to provide twice the ice-making ability of standard units.
Politeski said the innovative engineering, attractive design, energy efficiency and exceptional value of Samsung appliances has helped the business grow six-fold over the past five years. He also attributed Samsung's ascendancy amid marketplace rationalization to its ability to "keep listening to customers and get inside their heads.
"It's not about following trends," he said. "It's about starting and leading them."


text:
Succinic acid from renewable raw materials
A key component in the chemical tool kit
Succinic acid is a key biochemical molecule. Nature employs it for energy metabolism in plants, human and animal tissue. In the chemical industry it also plays an important role, being a key intermediate component for various products and processes, the sort of multi-purpose compound that chemists refer to as a platform chemical. But with the revolutionary change, it is available manufactured from renewable raw materials. So industry will no longer need petroleum or natural gas for this "all-rounder" among chemicals. Back in 2004, the U.S. Department of Energy established that "succinic acid is one of the top 12 building block chemicals that can be produced from renewable resources."
Today in 2016, Succinity approves the prediction through its unique proprietary production process.
The tools used for this route of manufacturing succinic acid are bacteria or yeasts in a bio-reactor known as a fermenter. Billions of these little helpers transform biomass, starch or sugar into the desired acid. Viewed chemically, the biobased compound is absolutely identical with the product manufactured conventionally, so it has the same properties and applications. And its natural raw material basis is highly flexible.
Biobased succinic acid offers a multitude of potential applications. A major field is its use in biodegradable plastic, which are suitable for making carrier bags and garbage bags, single-use dishes, packaging film or bottles. Even beyond these disposable items, however, there are attractive options in automotive engineering, nonwovens and fibers, as well as sportswear, furniture and even the construction industry.
For further information about the field of applications for BBSA, please visit our tab Polybutylene Succinate.


text:
8 Loves
Creamy, crunchy, sweet and delicious.
Serves 6
Cooking Instructions
- Microwave sweet potatoes until soft. Allow to cool and peel, set aside.
- Add the remaining ingredients to a food processor and pulse until finely chopped. Mix together with the sweet potato and form into fritters.
- Lightly fry until golden brown and transfer to a baking tray. Put in the oven on 180 degrees Celsius for 15-20 minutes.
- Serve with a big dollop of hummus and vegetables.


text:
The opening of the DART Green Line in 2010 represented the largest light rail expansion in the United States with 19 diverse passenger stations that create a community canvas for art and architecture. The problem presented by the client was to develop a fresh look at typical station designs to establish an enhanced image and agency identity while allowing the stations to be neighbourhood gateways, adaptable to the social, economic, ethnic and historic framework of each community.
Achieving the project vision was accomplished through a flexible station framework that allowed adaptation to unique environments through a community-driven design process. The architect-led design team included a station-specific artist, landscape designer and community group for each station. The team worked extensively with the community to adapt each station to the unique context of each neighbourhood.
The process resulted in innovative stations where art and architecture reflect the ideals, history and culture of each individual station area. Each station has a theme supported by the community's vision that drives individual design elements, providing an interactive means of engaging patrons while waiting for the train. The stations are executed in a manner that enhances the passengers' comfort and safety while also capturing their imagination.
The project evolved the passenger station building type into an environment that not only enhances the passenger experience but also makes the community a canvas and a place that belongs to the neighbourhood. The transit system has the largest display of public art in the United States, making art available to the public at no charge. The stations honor the community and make art accessible. You don't have to go to a gallery if there's art at the train station.


text:
MSNBC hosts meet with Obama
President Obama met with a number of liberal media personalities today to push his tax cut message, including MSNBC hosts Rachel Maddow, Lawrence O'Donnell, Ed Schultz and Al Sharpton, and Huffington Post founder Arianna Huffington.
The meeting was not on the president's public schedule. My colleague Donovan Slack has the full report.


text:
Pork Breakfast Burgers
The ground pork in these breakfast burgers becomes extra flavorful with the addition of fennel seeds and a touch of maple syrup. Serve for a hearty weekend brunch, eat for dinner or—for a fresher presentation—skip the English muffins and serve over sautéed spinach or kale. If you like, spread the English muffins with a lemon aioli.
- 1 lb. (500 g) ground pork
- 2 tsp. fennel seeds
- 2 Tbs. maple syrup
- Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
- 4 slices thick-cut bacon
- 1/4 lb. (125 g) cheddar cheese, thinly sliced
- 1 Tbs. butter
- 4 eggs
- 4 English muffins, toasted
In a bowl, combine the pork with the fennel seeds and maple syrup and season generously with salt and pepper. Form into 4 patties, using your fingers to create a dimple in the middle of each.
In a fry pan over medium-high heat, fry the bacon until crispy, about 6 minutes. Transfer to paper towels to drain. When the bacon is cool enough to handle, tear it into large pieces. Set aside.
Pour off the grease from the pan and discard, but don't wipe the pan clean. Return the fry pan to medium-high heat and add the burgers. Cook, turning once, until medium, about 6 minutes per side. During the last 2 minutes of cooking, top the burgers with the cheese and cover the pan to allow the cheese to melt.
While the burgers are cooking, warm the butter in a clean, nonstick fry pan over medium heat. Fry the eggs until set but still runny, 5 to 6 minutes.
Set the burgers on the muffins and top with the bacon and fried eggs. Close the burgers and serve immediately. Serves 4.
Adapted from Williams-Sonoma Burger Night, by Kate McMillan (Weldon Owen, 2015)


text:
The fertility effect of catastrophe: U.S. hurricane births
Original Paper
First Online:
- 518 Downloads
- Citations
Anecdotal evidence has suggested increased fertility rates resulting from catastrophic events in an area. In this paper, we measure this fertility effect using storm advisory data and fertility data for the Atlantic and Gulf-coast counties of the USA. We find that low-severity storm advisories are associated with a positive and significant fertility effect and that high-severity advisories have a significant negative fertility effect. As the type of advisory goes from least severe to most severe, the fertility effect of the specific advisory type decreases monotonically from positive to negative. We also find some other interesting demographic effects.
KeywordsFertility Family planning Models with panel data Disaster
JEL ClassificationJ13 C23
Unable to display preview. Download preview PDF.
- Angrist JD, Evans WN (1999) Schooling and labor market consequences of the 1970 state abortion reforms. In: Polachek SW, Robst J (eds) Research in labor economics, vol 18. JAI, Stamford, pp 75–113Google Scholar
- Apgar V (1953) A proposal for a new method of evaluation of the newborn infant. Curr Res Anest Anal 32(4):260–67Google Scholar
- Becker GS (1960) An economic analysis of fertility. In: Coale AJ (ed) Demographic and economic change in developed countries: a conference of the Universities—National Bureau Committee for Economic Research. National Bureau of Economic Research, New York, pp 209–40Google Scholar
- Becker GS, Barro RJ (1988) A reformulation of the economic theory of fertility. Q J Econ 53(1):1–25CrossRefGoogle Scholar
- Belasen AR, Polachek SW (2008) How disasters affect local labor markets: the effect of hurricanes in Florida. J Hum Resour (in press)Google Scholar
- Cain M (1981) Risk and insurance: perspectives on fertility and agrarian change in India and Bangladesh. Popul Dev Rev 7(3):435–74CrossRefGoogle Scholar
- Cain M (1983) Fertility as an adjustment to risk. Popul Dev Rev 9(4):688–702CrossRefGoogle Scholar
- Deschenes O, Moretti E (2008) Extreme weather events, mortality and migration. Rev Econ Stat (in press)Google Scholar
- Heckman JJ, Willis RJ (1975) Estimation of a stochastic model of reproduction: an econometric approach. In: Terleckyj NE (ed) Household production and consumption, vol 40. National Bureau of Economic Research, New York, pp 99–145Google Scholar
- Hotz VJ, Miller RA (1985) The economics of family planning. PRC Discussion Paper 85-5, The Population Research Center at NORC and the University of ChicagoGoogle Scholar
- Hotz VJ, Klerman JA, Willis RJ (1997) The economics of fertility in developed countries. In: Rosenzweig MR, Stark O (eds) Handbook of population and family economics, vol 1A. Elsevier, New York, pp 275–347Google Scholar
- Huynen MMTE, Martens P, Schram D, Weijenberg MP, Kunst AE (2001) The impact of heat waves and cold spells on mortality rates in the dutch population. Environ Health Perspect 109(5):463–70CrossRefGoogle Scholar
- Lindstrom DP, Berhanu B (1999) The impact of war, famine, and economic decline on marital fertility in ethiopia. Demography 36(2):247–61CrossRefGoogle Scholar
- Mincer J (1963) Market prices, opportunity costs, and income effects. In: Christ CF, Friedman M, Goodman LA, Griliches Z, Harberger AC, Liviatan N, Mincer J, Mundlak Y, Nerlove M, Patinkin D, Telser LG, Theil H (eds) Measurement in economics: studies in mathematical economics and econometrics in memory of Yehuda Grunfeld. Stanford University Press, Stanford, pp 67–82Google Scholar
- Moffitt R (1984a) Optimal life-cycle profiles of fertility and labor supply. In: Schultz PT, Wolpin KI (eds) Research in population economics, vol 5. JAI, Greenwich, pp 29–50Google Scholar
- Moffitt R (1984b) Profiles of fertility, labour supply and wages of married women: a complete life-cycle model. Rev Econ Stud 51(2):263–78CrossRefGoogle Scholar
- NOAA (2007) Weather safety: hurricanes. Safety and preparedness fact sheet. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, U.S. Department of Commerce, Washington, D.C.Google Scholar
- Orphanides A (2001) Monetary policy rules based on real-time data. Am Econ Rev 91(4):964–85Google Scholar
- Pedicini S (2005) 9 months after the storms. Orlando SentinelGoogle Scholar
- Pop-Eleches C (2006) The impact of an abortion ban on socioeconomic outcomes of children: evidence from romania. J Polit Econ 114(4):744–73CrossRefGoogle Scholar
- Pörtner CC (2001) Children as insurance. J Popul Econ 14(1):119–36CrossRefGoogle Scholar
- Pörtner CC (2008) Gone with the wind? hurricane risk, fertility and education. Working Paper UWEC-2006-19-R, University of Washington Economics Department Working Paper SeriesGoogle Scholar
- Robinson WC (1986) High fertility as risk-insurance. Popul Stud 40(2):289–98CrossRefGoogle Scholar
- Rodgers JL, St John CA, Coleman R (2005) Did fertility go up after the Oklahoma city bombing? An analysis of births in metropolitan counties in Oklahoma, 1990–1999. Demography 42(4):675–92CrossRefGoogle Scholar
- Rosenzweig MR, Schultz TP (1985) Demand for and supply of births: fertility and its life cycle consequences. Am Econ Rev 75(5):992–1015Google Scholar
- Schultz TP (1997) Demand for children in low income countries. In: Rosenzweig MR, Stark O (eds) Handbook of population and family economics, vol 1A. Elsevier, New York, pp 543–630Google Scholar
- Tolchin M (August 10, 1966) Births up nine months after blackout. New York Times, p 1Google Scholar
- Udry JR (1970) The effect of the great blackout of 1965 on births in New York City. Demography 7(3):325–27CrossRefGoogle Scholar
- Wolpin KI (1984) An estimable dynamic stochastic model of fertility and child mortality. J Polit Econ 92(5):852–74CrossRefGoogle Scholar
- Yang D (2006) Coping with disaster: the impact of hurricanes on international financial flows, 1970-2002. NBER Working Paper 12794, National Bureau of Economic ResearchGoogle Scholar
Copyright information
© Springer-Verlag 2008


text:
Minnesota Personal Injury Lawyers
Zachary Schmoll
Most people call a lawyer when they have a problem. Zachary Schmoll enjoys solving those problems and helping people get into the best possible position to move forward with their lives. Zach understands the unique challenges that his Workers Compensation, Disability and Personal Injury clients...
Minneapolis, Minnesota
(612) 206-3468
Wm. Christopher Penwell
Chris' approach to litigation is that control of outcomes should remain in the client's hands as much as possible. With almost 30 years of trial experience, Chris knows how to try cases but also understands that there are often better ways to achieve the client's ideal outcome. Combining thorough...
Minneapolis, Minnesota
(612) 337-6100
William M. Topka
Will joined the firm with experience in areas of insurance defense and workers compensation. His practice with Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A. now focuses on litigation in the areas of personal injury, commercial and real estate law. He also handles pre and post-judgment...
Apple Valley, Minnesota
(952) 953-8811
William L. Hoversten
Bill has been serving the community through his law practice since 1973. He became a shareholder in the firm in 1975.Bar Admissions:Minnesota, 1973U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1974Education:Washington University School of Law, St. Louis, MissouriJuris Doctorate, 1973Morningside...
Waseca, Minnesota
(507) 835-5240
William G. Jungbauer
Senior Partner
Jungbauer is the President and Senior Partner of the law firm of Yaeger & Jungbauer Barristers, PLC. (YJB). This law firm is the ONLY Plaintiff's FELA Law firm in the USA to be recognized by U.S. News and World Reports as in its First Tier of law firms on a National basis in 2010-2013, every year...
St. Paul, Minnesota
(651) 288-9500
Timothy K. Masterson
Mr. Masterson is experienced in a wide range of civil litigation matters including railroad law, toxic torts, personal injury defense, insurance coverage, and commercial litigation. His current focus is FELA defense, asbestos and toxic torts, and personal injury defense including premise liability...
Saint Paul, Minnesota
(651) 292-3346
Timothy J. Leer
Senior partner at O'Meara, Leer, Wagner & Kohl, P.A., President of the Firm, and chair of the Firm's General Liability and Professional Liability practice groups. Practice involves serving as mediator and arbitrator in court-ordered ADR, products liability, professional and pharmaceutical...
Minneapolis, Minnesota
(952) 806-0420
Thomas R. Jacobson
Tom Jacobson has managed the Wisconsin office of Lommen Abdo since 1981. Mr. Jacobson has extensive litigation experience, having conducted numerous trials in state and administrative courts. He is a board certified civil trial advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. He was included on...
Minneapolis, Minnesota
(715) 381-7106
Thomas J. Beedem
Thomas J. Beedem founded Beedem Law in 1996. Today, Tom leads his team with the same philosophy he held when he opened his practice: successful representation of disabled individuals and injury victims through hard work, dedication and attention to detail.Throughout his twenty six years of practice...
Minneapolis, Minnesota
(612) 305-1300
Thomas Jacobson
Tom joined our firm in May of 1996, after starting his legal career in Fargo, North Dakota in 1990. He is certified as a Labor and Employment Law Specialist by the Minnesota State Bar Association and is rated as AV Preeminent® byMartindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™. In addition to his...
Alexandria, Minnesota
(320) 763-3141
Thomas Patterson
Thomas R. Patterson, a Rochester native, is a 1982 graduate of Lourdes High School, a 1986 graduate of Regis College in Denver Colorado, and a 1989 graduate of William Mitchell College of Law in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He was admitted to practice law in the state of Minnesota in October of 1989,...
Rochester, Minnesota
(507) 424-3000
T. Joe Snodgrass
Founding Partner
Joe Snodgrass is a founding partner of Larson • King, now the largest private law firm headquartered in St. Paul. He represents plaintiffs in MDL, mass tort, collective and class action litigation. Mr. Snodgrass' cases generally fall within the areas of products (including drugs and devices),...
St. Paul, Minnesota
(651) 312-6510
Steven R. Sunde
Steven R. Sunde's excellent and ethical representation of clients over the past four decades has earned him the respect of his colleagues. He has earned a pre-eminent rating from Martindale Hubbell AV, and is consistently recognized by the Super Lawyer rating service as an outstanding lawyer. Since...
St. James, Minnesota
(507) 375-3352
Steven M. Sitek
Steve Sitek focuses his practice in the areas of commercial litigation, product liability, commercial/residential construction and real estate litigation, and personal injury. Steve has tried cases in state and federal courts and he is licensed to practice law in Minnesota, Wisconsin, North Dakota...
Minneapolis, Minnesota
(612) 376-1662
Steven J. Weintraut
Steven represents and counsels businesses and individuals in litigation and transactions to help them efficiently resolve a variety of legal issues. He employs a comprehensive approach, and has particular experience in litigation and dispute resolution, employment, real estate, closely held...
Minneapolis, Minnesota
(612) 337-6100
Steven A. Bader
Steven is an associate at Rajkowski Hansmeier. His practice is primarily focused on the defense of personal injury cases, liquor liability claims, construction defect suits, and petitions for no-fault arbitration. Steven has obtained favorable results for his clients in a variety of different cases...
St. Cloud, Minnesota
(320) 251-1055
Steve Fields
As the founder of Fields Law Firm, Steve began his law career with a small personal injury law firm helping people injured throughout Minnesota. In 2001, after establishing his reputation representing personal injury clients, he founded Fields Law Firm. Starting out with just himself and one legal...
Minneapolis, Minnesota
(612) 206-3462
Stephen O. Plunkett
Steve Plunkett concentrates his practice on health care and complex insurance defense litigation in Minnesota and Wisconsin. Steve does a great deal of litigation work for self-insured entities and for the firm's insurance company clients. He has defended hundreds of cases involving bodily injury...
Minneapolis, Minnesota
(612) 376-1635
Stephen F. Rufer
Steve joined Pemberton Law in 1974 and works in the Fergus Falls office. Steve's practice includes general civil litigation, personal injury, auto and farm accidents, business litigation, real estate, construction, township law, and aviation. Foremost in Steve's practice of law is his concern for...
Fergus Falls, Minnesota
(218) 998-9408
Socorro G. Caballero
Attorney Socorro Caballero is a member of our On-Call Consultants team. Socorro is the head of our Estate Planning department, where her duties include assisting our clients with will preparation, healthcare directives, and powers of attorney. Her primary focus includes family law, consumer finance...
Minneapolis, Minnesota
(800) 697-8955
Attention lawyers - sign up here to join the directory.


text:
India and Bangladesh have agreed to open ways for private sector partnership to swap electricity alongside existing government-level cooperation, officials said. The news comes after the Joint Steering Committee on the Power Sector- led by PK Sinha, Power Secretary and his Bangladeshi counterpart, Monowar Islam- concluded its ninth meeting this May.
Officials familiar with the meeting said that the proposal was floated by India as companies like Reliance had expressed interest for investment.


text:
Welcome to Fun At The Fair Blog Hop, hosted by Sandra of 365 Days of Cricut! First of all I want to thank Sandra for inviting me to join her hop! It's been awhile since I've been in a hop that doesn't have to do with any of the design teams I'm on! You should have arrived here from Ana Maria, if not please head over to the start at Sandra's blog, so you don't miss a thing.
I have to say that it was a little stumped on what I would do for it. I really wanted to think out side the box, and I think I did! Of course when I was younger I thought the fair was all about the rides and the food! But now that I'm more wise, I know that it's about the "contests and the food"! So I thought it would be fun to decorate a jar of gourmet jelly and a make a card to go with it. Just as if I had won the "first" prize for the best jelly! (like that would ever really happen) Hey, in the blogging world anything can happen! :)
Liz's Paper Loft Boutique ~ 6" burlap, .05mm red, natural hemp, 1mm natural hemp, Seam Binding Ribbon
Preserves Cricut Cartridge
raspberry (lid) cut at 1.31 x 1.34 and layers to match
raspberry (card) cut at 2.94 x 3.00 and layers to match
label (card) cut at 3.44 x 4.65
circle (lid) cut at 1.70 x 1.64
circle (lid) cut at 1.87 x 1.80
Art Philosophy Cricut Cartridge
frame (card) cut at 3.37 x 2.76
frame (card) cut at 3.61 x 2.96
EK Success ticket punch
Close To My Heart Stamps~ blue ribbon and sentiment
glitter, ink, glossy accents, buttons
paper: Echo Park and PTI
Blog Candy!!
We have a wonderful sponsor which is a $20 gift certificate to the Scraptastical Kreations store which has so many adorable cutting files!!
To qualify for the blog candy be sure to leave a comment on all of the blogs and be a follower if you like and stop by Scraptastical Kreations Facebook Group to tell them Sandra sent you!
And one winner will receive "Limited Edition Metallic Hemp from Liz's Paper Loft Boutique!
Oh by the way Seam Binding Ribbon 20 color pack is on sale over at Liz's Paper Loft Boutique!
Here's the incredible lineup:
3. LIZ (me)
4. MONICA ~ your next stop!